🌱 Congrats To DHS 2022 Grads + Curlew Water Tower Halfway Done

Hey, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 87 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Have you seen Dunedin's Curlew Water Tower lately? Tampa Bay artist Tom Stovall is almost finished with his large mural of Henry the gopher tortoise. The design is a nod to the Swiss immigrant, Henry Scharrer, who is known for settling on Caladesi Island in 1888. After the mural of Henry is complete, Stovall will start working on the other side of the water tower. There he will paint Sylvia the sea turtle in honor of Dunedin marine biologist, oceanographer, and explorer, Dr. Sylvia Earle. (ABC Action News)
2. Congratulations to the Dunedin High School class of 2022! Graduating students were honored in a ceremony at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Monday evening during which they received their diplomas. Pinellas County captured the ceremony on video and posted it for everyone to see on YouTube. (Facebook| Youtube)
3. Florida tax holidays are here! If you're looking to save money on big purchases over the next few months, check if the items fall into the series of 10 upcoming tax holidays before making purchases. Right now through August 14, Florida residents can receive a tax break on children's books. Upcoming tax breaks will be on disaster relief supplies, children's clothes, diapers, select home improvement projects, boating and camping supplies, sports equipment, event tickets, and much more! (WFLA)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Live music with Frankie Raye at Jack Pallino's Napoletano Pizza and Pub (6 p.m.)
• Wine and Cheese Tasting at Fenway Hotel (6:30 p.m.)
• Dunedin Blue Jays vs. St. Lucie Mets at TD Ballpark (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Last week's adoption event at SPCA Tampa Bay led to the adoption of 74 animals, 25 of which were dogs! The event was sponsored by BayFirst, which covered adoption fees and offered incentives to anyone who took home a fur baby. Remember, always adopt, don't shop! (Facebook)
• Have you listened to the "Naturally Florida" podcast with Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan yet? If you're interested in learning more about the area's nature and wildlife, be sure to check it out! The podcast is produced by UF/IFAS Extension's Natural Resources programs in Polk and Pinellas Counties. Recent episodes cover coyotes, Cuban treefrogs, cane toads, urban forestry, and more! (Facebook | Naturally Florida)
• The 2022 Hands Across the Sand event Saturday on the Dunedin Causeway was a huge success! Attendees picked up 48 pounds of garbage in the area and held hands in solidarity to protect the Gulf Coast and global waters, offering a powerful image to the cause. (Facebook)

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