🌱 City Hall Construction Update + Halloween Bingo + New Park Downtown

Hey, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on around town, including updates on...

• The new city hall building progress.
• Halloween-themed bingo at the senior center.
• This year's Draught Haus Fall Fest.

As a side note, I'm heading to Iceland for a few days and will be passing the newsletter off to one of my lovely colleagues. I'll be back in your inbox on Wednesday!

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 90 Low: 75.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Get ready for BOO Bingo on Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center! Join Dunedin Parks & Rec for the "spookiest game of bingo Dunedin has ever seen." Enjoy this most frightful occasion with bingo, prizes, and spooky treats. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes! Register in person or online before Oct. 7. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Dunedin City Commission candidates addressed key issues at the voter's forum on Sept. 14, offering mixed opinions on the city budget, development issues, and other city topics. Jeff Miller, who is running for Seat 4, said commissioners need to be more careful with government spending, pointing out that projects rarely stay on budget. Robert Walker, who is running for Seat 2, believes there were several budgeting measures city officials could have taken and anticipates having to take a look at how the debt for the new city hall building is structured. Walker's opponent Stephanie Joines and Jeff Gow, who currently holds Seat 4, disagreed that the city is overspending as they expect to see growth in revenue. Check out the article for a full breakdown of the meeting and information on the candidates. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
3. With the new Dunedin city hall building nearing completion, city officials are beginning to discuss what will become of the old building. They're currently leaning toward demolishing the building and creating a park. Other options would be too costly as specialists estimate the building needs over $620,000 to replace mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as another $600,000 in renovations, which would cost nearly as much to replace the building entirely. They're trying to come up with a solution that avoids additional costs to the city and doesn't create more parking problems downtown. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
4. The City of Dunedin has released an update on the new city hall building. You may have noticed dirt being moved and excavated at the construction site. According to the update, they are preparing for the installation of an underground drainage system. You can read more about the system and how it functions on the city's website. While there have been some delays due to supply chain issues and labor challenges, they still expect the project to be finished this fall. (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Oktoberfest at Caledonia Brewing (9 a.m.)
• Crafter's Corner at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Line Dance Class at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10:30 a.m.)
• Samba - Hand & Foot at the Hale Senior Activity Center (11:30 a.m.)
• Sunset Music Series at Weaver Park (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Meet the artist Jackie Boisvert, aka Craftsealady Crochet, who will be in attendance at this year's Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest. Be sure to stop by her booth at the festival scheduled for Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at Highlander Park! (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce has put a spotlight on commerce member Averyn Construction Design Consulting, Inc. Whether you need simple home remodeling, kitchen or bathroom renovations, or a more extensive project, contact them today for a free estimate, which includes a 3-dimensional, full-color design. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Draught Haus Fall Fest 2022 at Clear Sky Draught Haus is scheduled for Nov. 12 between 3 and 8 p.m. Stop by for a day full of live music, craft beer from local breweries, and fun in the sun! The band Six Volt Rodeo will perform between 4 and 8 p.m. Wristbands will be available the day of the event for $20. (Clear Sky Draught Haus via Facebook)
• Warrior ONE is hosting free outdoor yoga classes on Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. across from Dunedin Brewery. Participants must bring a donation for Dunedin Cares food pantry, either three nonperishable items or a $10 donation. The food pantry is most in need of pasta, sauce, paper towels, coffee, toilet paper, rice, cooking oil, and instant oatmeal. (Dunedin Cares via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin shared a video of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Parks Operations Facility. What was previously known as the Blue Jays Englebert Training Complex has been repurposed, giving The Parks Division more room for staff and operations. (Youtube)

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