🌱 Cybersecurity Incident + Soup Broth Bombs + Hurricane Donations

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Dunedin these days. Today's issue includes:

• Where you can carve pineapples instead of pumpkins
• An update on the city's tech issues
• How you can make some delicious soup and support a local business

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 84 Low: 66.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. On Oct. 4, the City of Dunedin discovered a cybersecurity incident impacting its network environment. A comprehensive investigation is being performed, and the city will provide additional updates as they learn more. The incident has impacted the city's email and online payments for permits, inspection scheduling, utility billing, and Parks & Recreation programs and Marina fees. According to the press release, the City of Dunedin remains fully committed to the protection of employee and citizen information, systems security and data privacy. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Owners of Dunedin's Mangos & Marley are collecting items for those impacted by Hurricane Ian for an honorable reason. "It's our turn to give back," said owner Nina Johnston, who is a breast cancer survivor. "If it wasn't for the community that surrounded me and my family, I don't know how we would have gotten through it." With the help of local property damage company Master Restoration who've agreed to transport donations, Mangos & Marley has already packed one truck, with another in the works. All donations can be dropped off at Mangos & Marley on Main Street downtown. (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
3. A Dunedin company, Broth Bomb, is making waves with its bath bomb-inspired seasonings. Each ball is packed with all the herbs and spices you need to make soup, chili, curry, or stew that your friends and family won't be able to turn down. “I wanted to make seasoning packs to go with my recipes and it kind of snowballed,” cocreator Andrew Laurent said. Each Broth Bomb comes in a little box with a recipe and makes up to 16 servings of soup or stew. You can buy them for $5.99 right now on Amazon! (Tampa Bay Times - Subscription required)

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Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Ruben Jones, for submitting this gorgeous sunset photo!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Preschool Story Time at the Dunedin Public Library (10:30 a.m.)
• 22nd Annual Oktoberfest at Dunedin Brewery (7 p.m.)
• Open Bluegrass Jam Session at Woodwright Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
• 'Death By Chocolate' show by Dunedin Showcase Theater (7:30 p.m.)
• Music Trivia at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• As of Wednesday, Oct. 5, the City of Dunedin Solid Waste Division has finished collecting Tuesday’s routes and some of Wednesday's routes. Residents should continue to expect collection delays due to heavy volumes. The Recycling Center remains closed until further notice. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Pinellas County Schools are looking for new mentors and have added new Mentor Workshop dates Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. Some dates offer virtual options for those who can't make it on-site. Visit the Pinellas County Schools link to register for a workshop and become a mentor today! (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook | PCSB)
• The Dunedin Blue Jays congratulate 2019 Dunedin Blue Jay Simeon Woods Richardson on becoming the 264th Dunedin Blue Jay to make their MLB debut, doing so on Oct. 2! Richardson went 5.0 innings with three strikeouts for the Minnesota Twins. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
• Was your home or business impacted by Hurricane Ian? If so, you may be eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA and the Small Business Administration. More information is available on the county's website. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook | Pinellas County Disaster Assistance)
• Why carve pumpkins when you can carve a pineapple? The Honu is hosting a Halloween Pineapple Carving on Oct. 28 between 5 and 9 p.m. for just $10. All proceeds from the event will go to The Pineapple Project, a local charity providing home essentials to those in need. (The Honu via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.