🌱 DFAC Future + Orange Citrus Festival + Blue Jays Baseball Camp

Good morning, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Dunedin High School earned an "A" for the 2022-2023 school year.
• President and CEO of the DFAC has high hopes for the organization's future.
• Baseball camp for kids with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

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Now, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 93 Low: 80.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. President and CEO of the Dunedin Fine Art Center George Ann Bissett has high hopes for the organization's future. “I just hope their programs just keep growing,” she said to TBN Weekly. “Can it grow more? Of course, it can.” Board Chair Mike Bowman praised Bissett saying, “George Ann is amazing. She can do anything. The energy she brings to this job is like nothing I’ve seen before. We hate to see her go.” DFAC is currently looking for someone to replace her, shoes Bowman said are big to fill. “Our goal is to find someone who can continue the excellent work George Ann has done and help us continue to step up even higher.” (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. Citrus is coming back to Dunedin in a new format. At one time, our community supplied orange juice and orange concentrate throughout the United States, but all that changed in the '60s. An increasing need for land to develop reduced the number of citrus trees, removing the association between Dunedin and oranges. However, the association was renewed after local artists began painting oranges on building downtown, leading to the Orange Citrus Festival. After a two-year hiatus, the festival is back in Pioneer Park on July 8 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Make sure to stop by to enjoy live entertainment, a pinup contest, vintage cars, free orange juice, and more! (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
3. The Dunedin Blue Jays are hosting baseball camp for kids between 8 and 12 between July 18 and July 21 between 8:30 a.m. and noon. Kids will learn to sharpen their skills and learn from Blue Jays players and coaches! The cost is $200 per child, which includes tickets to the July 22 home game. Those interested can register here. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

I had a blast at the Pride Summer Send Off at Crown & Bull on Thursday! We even got to meet the restaurant's adorable mascot, Huey!

Today in Dunedin:

Saturday, July 1

• Radiant Heartflow Yoga at Dunedin Youth Guild Park (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Summer Sale at Studio 1212 Art Gallery (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin reminds everyone that they're hosting Hometown USA on July 3 at 7 p.m. in TD Ballpark. Celebrate America at the free event and enjoy live music, a movie, kids' games, face painting, fireworks, and more! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Dunedin High School for earning an "A" for the 2022-2023 school year! "We have worked very hard this year on ensuring that students understand the importance of taking their education seriously and trying their best! Thank you to the DHS staff for all of your efforts this year. Parents, thank you for your support and trusting us with your child's education." (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Have you stopped into Back in the Day Books? The one-of-a-kind bookstore located in Downtown Dunedin showcases a captivating collection of new books, collectibles, rare editions, and fine bindings. Be sure to visit them next time you're walking around town! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you again next week!