🌱 Learn Beach Island Brewery's History + Kids Scooter Event

Get on up, Dunedin! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 65.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Dunedin Parks and Recreation will offer a "Late Night Scooter" event at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center for kids ages seven to 17. If you are looking to scooter late and compete for awesome prizes, then join them for this awesome event on March 25 at 7:00 PM. The $10 fee includes admission and dinner. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Beach Island Brewery's extensive list of craft beers and ever-changing menu of everything homemade is making headlines in Florida. Owner and master brewer, Jay Gaughan III, opened the brewery at the height of the pandemic with his wife MaryLu after moving to Dunedin from Connecticut four years ago. Like many in Dunedin, Gaughan started off as a home brewer before moving to Florida and continuing his craft. Gaughan was trained in the purity laws of German brewing in Connecticut in the 80s with no internet and no home brew shops. Read the full article to learn more about his journey. (WFLA)
3. Some local restaurants are offering freebies, deals, and special menu items in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. If you're looking for a special treat for you or the kids, this article is full of options. Some local treats you'll find include Arby's Mint Chocolate Shakes, a chance to win a Pot O' Gold at Chuck E. Cheese, Mint Brownie Blizzard and Mint Chip Shake at Dairy Queen, and Shamrock Shmear at Einstein Bros Bagels. Read the full article to learn about where you can get green beer, Irish coffee, and themed cocktails! (Dunedin Patch)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Water Safety Pop Up at Kiwanis Sprayground (4:00 PM)
• Networking event at Hope Grove (5:00 PM)
• IFPA Monthly Sanctioned Pinball Tournament at Reboot (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dunedin Parks and Recreation team is looking for lifeguards and camp counselors to work this summer. To learn more or to apply online, visit their website. (Dunedin Gov Jobs)
• City Manager Jennifer K. Bramley gave a brief update on the proposed South Downtown Overlay District at the Commission Meeting on March 10. She provided background on the origin of this citizen-driven initiative, explains what it is, and what it isn’t. Watch the full video on the city's social media pages. (Facebook)
• The city of Dunedin continues to spotlight the women of Dunedin for the month of March. Meet Dr. Theresa E. Smalling, the city's director of HR and Risk Management. Follow the link to learn more about what she finds important as a woman and why she loves Dunedin. (Facebook)
• Reminder: Join the city of Dunedin in celebrating Florida Bike Month with a fun and educational event in collaboration with FDOT, Forward Pinellas, Pinellas County, and Bike/Walk Tampa Bay, Eli's BBQ, and Kafe Racer on March 18 between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. (Facebook)

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