🌱 Contaminated Fuel + Fashion Show Photos + Vinnie Luisi Honored

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

• Everything you need to know to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
• Local gas stations have received contaminated fuel.
• Photos available from the Wearable Art 17 fashion show.

But first, today's weather: Rain and wind. High: 89 Low: 78.

Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. Dozens of gas stations in Florida have received contaminated fuel after receiving fuel mixed with diesel, which can damage engines. The contaminated gasoline comes from the CITGO terminal at Port Tampa Bay and has impacted at least 29 gas stations. If you think you may have used contaminated fuel on or after Aug. 26, you can file a claim through CITGO's Good Gas Guarantee Program. (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
2. Did you miss Dunedin's Wearable Art 17 fashion show over the weekend? Check out the incredible photos by Sandra Dohnert of the event at the link. The Dunedin Fine Art Center hosted a dozen designers from around the world, including Amy Wolf, Julian Hartzog, and Mark Byrne. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
3. Director of the Dunedin History Museum Vinnie Luisi was honored for his work as he retires after 30 years at the museum. Chairman of the museum's board of directors, Mark Middleton, said Luisi has been more than "a keeper of the past. He has been an architect, shaping the way we understand and appreciate our community’s legacy." Among Luisi's innovative initiatives is the beloved "History Comes Alive" event at the Dunedin Cemetery. (TBN Weekly)

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Today in Dunedin:

Tuesday, August 29

• All local events are canceled or postponed due to Hurricane Idalia.

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County has issued a mandatory evacuation of all residents in Zone A and mobile home parks. Those affected should complete their evacuations to an area considered above Zone B by Tuesday evening. You can find a full list of open shelters, including Dunedin Middle School, at the link. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook)
• In preparation for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia, all Pinellas County Schools are closed through Wednesday, Aug. 30. This includes all after-school activities and sports. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin has suspended all garbage and recycling pickup for Tuesday and Wednesday route customers in anticipation of the storm. Do not place items at the curb until the threat of bad weather has passed. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin has shared various resources to help you track Tropical Storm Idalia, power outages, wind speeds, road closures, and more. See the link for details. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! Stay safe and I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.