🌱 Celtic Music Festival + Trail Changes + National Mangroves Day

Hello all! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Industry nights every Monday at 7venth Sun Brewing.
• Get pre-sale tickets for the Dunedin Celtic Music Festival.
• How changes to the Pinellas Trail are causing confusion for users.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — for two years in a row, named by Tampa Bay Magazine the best small art gallery cooperative for 2023

Since 1971, Studio 1212 – a non-profit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10am)
• Support local artists by buying their work – art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items – in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe St. in Downtown Dunedin and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

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Now, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 93 Low: 78.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Pre-sale tickets are now available for the Dunedin Celtic Music Festival scheduled for Nov. 18 in Highlander Park. Hosted by the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation, the festival will feature vendors, beer, wine, and live Celtic music. Profits from the event support the Scottish Arts educational and community programs. General admission is $15, or you can upgrade to VIP tickets to get reserved seating, catered food, drinks, and more. (Eventbrite)
2. Changes to the Pinellas Trail are causing confusion for users. After 30 years of cyclists having the right side of the trail, the county decided to switch it so that everyone would use the trial on the right-hand side and pass on the left. While some hope the change will make the trail safer, as tourists tend to naturally stick to the right, others are confused as only the portion of the trail between Dunedin and St. Pete follows the new rules. The county plans to upgrade the rest of the trail over the next two years. (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
3. In celebration of National Mangroves Day, Friends of the Island Parks shared some interesting information on the importance mangroves have on the ecosystem. Their dense roots help bind the soil, while their above-ground roots slow down water flows, encouraging sediment deposits that reduce coastal erosion. "The complex mangrove root systems filter nitrates, phosphates, and other pollutants from the water, improving the water quality flowing from rivers and streams into the estuarine and ocean environment." Learn more about the mangroves at the link! (Friends of the Island Parks)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Check out this beautiful sunset photo taken by Sandra Berschneider from the Fenway Hotel!

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Today in Dunedin:

Thursday, July 27

• Kids' Canvas Class at Art from the Heart Cafe (3 p.m.)
• 727 Day at The Honu (3 p.m.)
• Back to School Open House & Expo at the Rec Center (6 p.m.)
• Stirling Park Discussion at City Hall (6 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting 101 at Grape Bottle (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin reminds everyone not to leave garbage behind when visiting local beaches! Clean up your messes before you head home to help protect our marine life. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Kids are heading back to school, so be sure to be alert when driving by school buses. Remember, never pass a school bus when students are being dropped off, as indicated by its flashing lights and stop sign. You can find more safety tips from PCS bus driver Erin at the link. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• Attention bartenders, servers, hospital workers, and hospitality staff! 7venth Sun Brewing hosts Industry Nights every Monday starting at 7 p.m., offering those with proof of employment 50 percent off draft pours. Be sure to stop by to partake in this incredibly generous deal! (7venth Sun Brewing via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.