🌱 Golf Course Restoration + Flea Market + Mail Ballot​ Requests

Hello, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• 'History Comes Alive' at the Dunedin Cemetery
• The upcoming Dunedin Golf Club Course restoration input meeting
• All mail ballot requests have expired, and requests must be submitted again

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 75 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. A Dunedin Golf Club Course Restoration & Community Input Meeting is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. The city plans to restore the golf course, originally designed by legendary golf architect Donald Ross in the '20s. During the Community Input Meeting, they will showcase the proposed master plan developed by Stantec, Inc and Kris Spence Golf Architects. The community is invited to attend the meeting to learn about the restoration and provide feedback. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Jillybean's Ice Cream & Treats is hosting the Canine Estates Annual Flea Market on Feb. 18 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you plan to go to Mardi Gras downtown, this is the perfect excuse to get to town early! The market will have various vendors selling books, movies, furniture, crafts, art, clothing, pet supplies, and more. Florida Skunk Rescue will be there for anyone interested in earning some skunk hugs! They will be serving $5 pancakes and plenty of ice cream. Proceeds go to support Canine Estate's foster dogs. (Canine Estates)
3. The City of Dunedin reminds residents that according to Florida Law, all mail ballot requests on file expired on Dec. 31, 2022. Voters who would like to receive mail ballots must submit a new online mail ballot request form at votepinellas.gov. If you plan to vote in the municipal elections on March 14, you must submit your form by March 4 at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, you can call the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office at 727-464-8683. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Thank you, Anita Davis, for sharing this incredible sunset photo taken from Woodette Drive!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Live music with Mark Doran at Pisces Sushi (5:30 p.m.)
• Valentine's Day Live Music with Brian Caudill at Caracara (6 p.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)
• Game Night Live at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Dunedin shared a special Made in Dunedin video featuring Eli's Bar-B-Que. Check out the video to meet Eric, the son of the restaurant's founder, Eli, and learn about his history. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Beach Island Brewery is hosting Goat Yoga on Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $27 and can be bought now online here. (Beach Island Brewery via Facebook)
• The Dunedin History Museum is hosting History Comes Alive on March 4 in the Dunedin Cemetery between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Get your tickets online now to watch "reenactors portray Dunedin Citizens from the past wearing historically accurate period costumes." The actors will also show attendees artifacts and photographs from the lives they're portraying. (Dunedin History Museum via Facebook)
• The HOB Give Back is holding a pack-a-snack event on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Check their website to see a list of items they need. (The HOB Give Back via Facebook)
• Get your tickets now for Dunedin Bazing-O Night at the Dunedin History Museum on Feb. 16 between 5 and 7 p.m. The fundraiser helps to support the museum and is limited to 30 people. Tickets are available online now. (Dunedin History Museum via Facebook)
• If your dog or cat needs an exam, rabies vaccine, or microchip, stop by the American Legion Post 275 for a Mobile Clinic event on Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Services are free with the purchase of a Pinellas County license. Pet food and other supplies will also be available. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!