🌱 'I Love Squares' Art Exhibit + Debris Pickup + Gas Tax Holiday

Hey, everybody! It's Saturday in Dunedin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Hope you all have a great day. Today we have these stories and more...

• A new art exhibit is opening at Studio 1212
• Local trash pickup is getting back on schedule
• Floridians get a tax break on gas this month

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 70.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Studio 1212 has announced the opening of a new exhibit in October titled "I Love Squares," which will be on display between Oct. 2 and Nov. 6. An opening reception for the new exhibit will be held on Oct. 2 between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Studio 1212 Art Gallery. Those who attend will have an opportunity to meet the 28 local award-winning artists who will be featured in the exhibit. The event will include live music and light refreshments. Learn more about the exhibit on their website. (Studio 1212 Art Gallery)
2. The City of Dunedin Solid Waste Division has resumed normal trash collection. They will be tending to both Wednesday and Thursday route customers on Sept. 30, and Friday route customers on Oct. 1. To assist with manual collections residents are asked to use strong plastic bags or 32-gallon cans for all hurricane debris. Additionally, make sure to stage larger tree branches within 10 feet of the curb. Do not place containers or branches near or on top of a water meter vault, mailbox, or fire hydrant. Sandbags cannot be disposed of with regular trash. (Dunedin Gov)
3. The Florida Gas Tax holiday starts Oct. 1! This monthlong tax break will give residents $0.25 off per gallon when they fill up on gas. While this tax holiday was planned before Hurricane Ian, for many it comes at a time when it's most needed. Floridians can receive this deal through Oct. 31. (WFLA)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin High School Reunion Class of 1972 at Crystal Beach Community Hall (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in the History Museum parking lot (9 a.m.)
• Hurricane Ian Donation Drive on the Dunedin Causeway (11 a.m.)
• Flash Bash at High Tide Tattoo (noon)
• Midsummer Night’s Dream Production in Pioneer Park (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Witches of Dunedin made their first appearance downtown on Friday and are ready to cackle and dance all through the month of October! This year they're raising funds for the local charity, A Mother's Arms. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Pisces Sushi is hosting a Sushi & Whiskey event on Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a welcome Angels Envy cocktail, whiskey tasting, a second cocktail of your choice, a sushi roll, and whiskey swag. Tickets are available now at the restaurant! (Pisces Sushi via Facebook)
• Dunedin Girl Gang and The Jungle Dunedin have teamed up for a special event on Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. If you’re a woman in business and you’re feeling overwhelmed, attend this event for an opportunity to release and heal using stretching and sound healing in a peaceful environment. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. (The Jungle via Facebook | Eventbrite)
• Congratulations to Dunedin Hemp Company for earning the title ‘Best CBD Shop’ in Tampa Bay 2022! (Dunedin Hemp Company via Facebook)
• Congratulations to The Dunedin Smokehouse for earning the title of 'Best Ribs' and 'Best Hot Sauce' in Tampa Bay 2022! (The Dunedin Smokehouse via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.