🌱 Blue Jays Opener + New Movie Filming Downtown

Happy Wednesday, Dunedin! Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High: 83 Low: 73

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Actor Dean Cain, best known for portraying the man of steel in the series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, will be filming in Dunedin. Cain will portray the city’s mayor in the family-friendly kid's adventure film titled R.A.D.A.R.: Adventures of the Bionic Dog. The movie is about a mad scientist who invents a bionic dog to find pirate treasure off the coast of Florida. Filming begins today and will continue through the end of the month in Dunedin and Safety Harbor. (Newsbreak)
2. The Dunedin Blue Jays will host their home opener Friday, April 8, at TD Ballpark. The game starts at 6:30 PM. The first 500 fans will receive a mystery item. In the past, giveaways have included signed baseballs, bobbleheads and more! Fans will also take home a magnet schedule to keep at home to plan their next trip to TD Ballpark. Tickets start at just $8! (MLB)
3. Dunedin celebrates National Library Week by remembering the library's history. The Dunedin Public Library is the oldest public library in Pinellas County dating back to 1895. It began small when a winter resident, Christopher B. Bouton, presented 200 books to Dunedin "for public use." Bouton's brother owned the town's meeting hall and transferred ownership to the Dunedin Library Association for the purpose of housing a public library and free reading room. The building became known as Library Hall and was located in what is now known as Edgewater Park. Read the full article to learn more about our library's history! (Dunedin Patch)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Canasta at the Hale Senior Activity Center (11:15 AM)
• Chair Volleyball at the Hale Senior Activity Center (1:00 PM)
• PACK-A-SNACK Packing Event at HOB Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: The Dunedin Public Library will host a virtual event Friday at 2:00 PM featuring Sharon Koskoff. Koskoff is a pioneer of public art and has painted over 350 murals in Palm Beach County public schools and other public spaces. Attendees will discover creativity found in Twentieth-Century WPA-style murals through the present and explore how recent graffiti-styled “street art” murals are adorning our neighborhoods in Florida and bringing us into the future. Click the link on Friday to join the discussion. (Facebook | Event Link)
• Dunedin Parks & Recreation will host their annual Bunny Brunch this Saturday at 9:00 AM in the Dunedin Community Center. This event will include brunch, crafts, games, an egg hunt, and a visit from the Easter bunny. It's designed for kids up to four years old. Today is the last day to purchase tickets at the early bird price! (Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
• Thursday, April 7, is the last day you can register your child between four and ten years old for the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The event will be held this Saturday between 6:30 and 8:30 PM at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center. Registration can be done online or in person. (Facebook| Dunedin Gov)

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