🌱 City Hall Building Update + Parents Night Out​ + Weekend Parking

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Now, let's get to what's happening in town. Today we'll cover:

• Details on The Dunedin International Film Festival coming in January
• An update on the new City Hall building
• How to register for an upcoming holiday-themed Parents Night Out

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. The City of Dunedin has announced that the new City Hall building is expected to be completed in late December or early January. After the New Year, 90 city employees will transition into the space and work out of the new building. Right now, work is being done to install interior finishing, such as flooring, light fixtures, doors, and restroom fixtures. A 26-foot public art piece titled “The See,” designed by world-renowned artist Heath Satow will be installed on Dec. 12 and Dec 13. An art dedication ceremony is planned for Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new City Hall building will likely be scheduled at the end of January. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Dunedin Parks & Rec has scheduled a Santa’s Workshop - Parents Night Out for kids ages 7 to 12 on Dec. 16 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the MLK Jr. Rec Center. The children will enjoy holiday-themed games and activities, create a secret craft project to gift to someone special, and decorate festive holiday cookies! The cost is $20 per child. Those interested can register online or in person at the Dunedin Community Center and the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. (Dunedin Gov)
3. If you plan to attend The Old Fashioned Christmas & Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10, avoid parking issues with one of the city's free transportation options. Park in either the Dunedin Mease parking lot or at Curtis Fundamental and ride the Jolley Trolley for free to an area next to The Living Room. You can also catch a ride on the Tiki Bus for a small donation. Keep in mind they will only be operating between 12 and 3 p.m. as they will be a participant in the parade at 4 p.m. If you plan to go downtown early, you can check out the map at the link for parking options. (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Downtown Market at Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Sippin' Santa Pop-Up at The Honu (noon)
• Free Family Fun Night at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (5 p.m.)
• Victoria Drive Sunset Stroll at the Dunedin History Museum (5 p.m.)
• Second Friday at Studio 1212 Art Gallery (5:30 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the Downtown Marina (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County Animal Services has temporarily suspended dog adoption and intake due to a highly contagious virus. Canine Pneumovirus is generally not fatal to dogs, and no animals have died due to this virus so far. The shelter's services will likely be suspended through the end of the month. (WTSP.com)
• Interested in getting more involved with the city? Consider applying to become a member of Dunedin's Disability Advisory Committee. The committee acts as a facilitator for accessibility issues concerning City programs, services, and facilities. Learn more about the committee and how to apply here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• It looks like the folks over at Visit St. Pete Clearwater stopped by Casa Tina recently. Check out the video they took and posted on YouTube! (Visit St. Pete Clearwater via YouTube)
• The Dunedin International Film Festival is scheduled for Jan. 12 through Jan 15. Over the four-day period, attendees will screen 50 films in various categories, including comedy, horror, documentary, and Claymation. Learn more about the festival and get your tickets here. (Dunedin Film Festival)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.