🌱 The Founding Of Dunedin + City Hall Opening + Help Wendy Barmore

Hello all! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more...

• Walk and Talk through Hammock Park this weekend.
• "The Founding of Dunedin" presentation at the public library.
• Dunedin community member, Wendy Barmore, needs our help.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Dunedin Public Library is hosting a presentation titled, "The Founding of Dunedin: The Rev. Joseph Brown and the Founding of Dunedin After the Civil War" today, March 10, at 2 p.m. Stop by to learn about the Presbyterian Church’s founder, Rev. Joseph Brown, who came to Dunedin in 1868 and became an important part of our community's history. Also known as the citrus pioneer, attendees will learn who Brown was, where he came from, and what he accomplished during his 12 years of ministry. (Dunedin Gov)
2. The new Dunedin City Hall building will welcome all employees and be open to the public on March 14. City Hall facilities will be closed on March 13 to allow employees to move over to the new building and make the transition. Departments relocating to the new building include the City Clerk, Communications, and Community Development, which includes Planning, Code Compliance, and the Building Divisions. Additionally, residents will find the Economic & Housing Development, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources & Risk Management, Information Technology, Utility Billing, the Office of the City Manager, and the City Commission departments in the new City Hall. City Commission meetings will continue to be held at the old building temporarily as workers finish installing the livestream broadcast system at the new facility. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Wendy Barmore has been a prominent member of the Dunedin community for many years, donating her time to the Dunedin Rotary, Jolly Trolley, Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee, and Bay Area Concierge Association. Many residents have also seen her perform with the Wendy Barmore Band at local events and bars, making her a Dunedin icon. Even her husband, Dave, has gotten some recognition and was crowned Mardi Gras king at the last Dunedin Mardi Gras celebration. Unfortunately, a recent health emergency has prevented Wendy from taking the stage and leading the active lifestyle that allowed her to lend a hand around town. A GoFundMe page was created to help with her growing medical bills, raising over $10K of the $50K goal. Those who know Wendy or are familiar with her work around the community may want to donate to the fundraiser and help her get back on her feet. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Cassy Combs, for sharing this stunning photo of the "Welcome to Dunedin" sign!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Second Friday Art Market in Pioneer Park (5 p.m.)
• Vintage Market at The HONU (5 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the downtown marina (6:30 p.m.)
• Friday Kids' Night Out at Art from the Heart Cafe (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The parking lot located at the Mease Materials Building on Main Street will be closed for two months starting March 20. During this time, the parking lot will be undergoing demolition and improvements for public parking. Upgrades are expected to be finished by late June. Click the link for more downtown parking options. (Parking Map)
• Sign up now for the Friends of the Hammock of Dunedin monthly Second Saturday Educational Event on March 11 at 9 a.m. The Walk and Talk through Hammock Park will be led by environmental biologist and Friends of the Hammock Board Member Nichole Mattheus. Join her as she shares background information about gopher tortoises, their habitat, their environmental impact, and how we can protect them. (Sign Up Genius)
• Meet Bailey, an adorable 8-year-old Chihuahua/Terrier mix waiting for her forever home at the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter. According to those who know her best, "she’s a little couch potato with top-notch snuggle training." Meet Bailey and all of her furry friends in need of homes at the shelter in Largo. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• The first week of bidding for the Dunedin Fine Art Center's Trashy Treasures Online Auction ends on March 12 at 11:55 p.m. Click the link to check out photos of some items up for bid, including Boho necklaces, High Flow acrylic paints, and a Navajo area rug. (Dunedin Fine Art Center via Facebook)
• VFW Post 2550 in Dunedin is honoring SPC Zachary L. Shannon on March 11 at 5 p.m. The celebration of life event will be held 10 years after his death. (VFW Post 2550 via Facebook)

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