🌱 Call For Local Senior Nominees + Meet New DHS Baseball Coach

Happy Tuesday, Dunedin! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cool with periods of rain. High: 56 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Dunedin:

1. More than 125 locals attended the unveiling of the new Rosa Parks Bench commissioned by the Faith United Church of Christ on Saturday. The bench, which is located in the church's butterfly garden, is intended to be a place where people can sit, pray, read, talk, and contemplate the contributions of civil rights hero Rosa Parks. All are welcome to visit the garden to check out and enjoy the bench. (Dunedin Patch)
2. The Dunedin High School Falcons baseball team welcomes Coach Brett McCarty to the family. The Birmingham, Alabama native played in high school himself as well as at Southeastern University in Lakeland. McCarty previously worked as an assistant baseball coach at Anclote High School before taking the coaching position at Dunedin High, where he also teaches English. He has high expectations for the season, which kicks off later this month. (TBN Weekly)
3. Do you know a senior citizen who has made significant contributions to our community? The City of Dunedin Committee on Aging is calling for nominations for this year's Dunedin Senior Hall of Fame! Nominees must be 75 years or older, be Dunedin residents for at least ten years, demonstrate the art of aging successfully, and frequently donate their time and abilities to activities serving the community. Both individuals and couples can be nominated. Nominations can be submitted by filling out an online or printed form and must be received by Friday, March 25, 2022. (Dunedin Patch | Dunedin Gov)
4. Dunedin resident Cono "Buddy" Casale has been named the best Coast Guard Auxiliary instructor in the country after dedicating up to 100 hours a month to public education for many years. Buddy currently teaches the Safe Boating and Intro to Basic Coastal Navigation courses each month at the Dunedin Marina. He also created and teaches a simplified course at various high schools in the area. To take a class with the best instructor in the country, call (631) 379-1110 or email boatinbud7@gmail.com. (TBN Weekly)
5. A local nonprofit organization, A Mother's Arms, Inc, is hosting a bake sale Saturday at 11:00 AM along the Pinellas Trail behind Eli's Bar-B-Que. Proceeds will go towards the group's mission to provide free respite care to overwhelmed parents. Those struggling with parenting undergo an eight-week curriculum course during which they receive three hours of respite relief per week to take care of their mental health. Learn more about the organization's cause on its website! (Dunedin Patch | A Mother's Arms)

Today in Dunedin:

• Free Medicaid Q&A Seminar at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10:00 AM)
• Natural Milk Soap Workshop at Jade Soap Shop (10:00 AM)
• Virtual Coffee and Conversation with William Schaaf hosted by the DFAC. (12:00 PM)
• Drop-In Homework Help at the Dunedin Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Lake Haven community is hosting a Community Sale on February 12 between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The sale will be held in the community's Park 2 Clubhouse and will be selling household items, books, fresh baked goods, and refreshments. A raffle will also be held for the chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants and a golf package at the Dunedin Country Club. (Dunedin Patch)
• The City of Dunedin is looking for applicants to fill several government positions. The city is currently looking for a financial analyst, firefighter/paramedic, lifeguard, solid waste driver, and a senior engineering designer. Apply online for consideration. (Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
• The City of Dunedin Commission approved the Zoning in Progress Doctrine to limit development in the neighborhood located south of Downtown until a character overlay district is developed and implemented. There will be a public meeting with stakeholders and the public to gain feedback on February 15 at 5:30 PM in the Hale Senior Center Ballroom. The meeting will also be live-streamed. (Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
• Last call for parade applications and VIP tickets for Dunedin Mardi Gras! See the website for more information. (Facebook | Dunedin Mardi Gras)

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