🌱 Local Pumpkin Picking + Community Garage Sale + The Queen's Death

Good morning, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily — back in your inbox with an update on all the most important things happening in town these days. Here goes!

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm. High: 85 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Fall is just around the corner, which means you may be looking for somewhere to pick pumpkins with the family. There are several options nearby, including Klausmeyer Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Clearwater which opens on September 18 and offers plenty for the kids to do, including zombie paintball, a 5-acre maze and the Haunted Barn. DK Farms & Nursery Fall Festival in Largo is open on weekends throughout October, and in addition to the pumpkin patch offers pony and bull rides, scenic hayrides, bounce houses, mini golf, a train ride and both craft and food vendors. Check out the full article to learn about more local options for pumpkin picking! (Dunedin Patch)
2. Dunedin resident John Charles who runs a group called Tampa Bay British has shared his thoughts on the Queen's death. Charles moved to the states from the UK in 1987 and has lived in Pinellas County since 1993. "Like many expatriates in Dunedin and Tampa Bay, we have only known her as our monarch. And with her passing, it feels like a part of our life is gone.
   She led an amazing and inspiring life. Her dedication and commitment to the crown and commonwealth cannot be surpassed. She will be dearly missed. There was many of us saying, she gets to be with her duke again." (WUSF News)
3. Dunedin Parks & Recreation will hold its annual Community Garage Sale on November 19 between 8 a.m. and noon at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Stop by and shop for hidden treasures or rent a 10-foot by 10-foot space for $12 to sell your items and earn extra money for the holidays! Register in person, in advance at the Hale Activity Center. (Dunedin Patch)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Jodi Vallejos for submitting this beautiful sunset photo!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Beach Cleanup at the Dunedin Causeway (8:30 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in the Dunedin History Museum parking lot (9 a.m.)
• Big Birds of the West Coast of Florida Seminar at Hammock Park (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin Stars Bowling League at Dunedin Lanes (noon)

• Town Hall on School Safety at the Dunedin Community Center (noon)
• 2nd Friday Kids' Night Out at Art from the Heart Café (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Friends of the Hammock is hosting a Big Birds of the West Coast of Florida educational seminar today at 9 a.m. in the main pavilion at Hammock Park. Sign up online if you're interested in attending. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Sign Up)

• The City of Dunedin warns residents that heavy rainfall is forecast for Pinellas County through the next few days. A Flood Watch is in effect for Pinellas County through this evening, which means flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas is possible. Remember, do not travel through flooded areas and avoid floodwaters. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Pisces Sushi is turning nine and everyone is invited to celebrate! Receive a raffle ticket after each visit to the sushi restaurant between September 13 and September 16 to be entered to win one of several prizes. (Pisces Sushi via Facebook)

• New in town and wondering where all the oranges came from? Read about their history online or visit the Dunedin History Museum and hear the story firsthand! (Dunedin History Museum via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!