🌱78-Year-Old Hit By Car +Living Room's New Location + ARPA Funds

Up and at 'em, Dunedin! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 81 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. Thomas Murtaugh, a 78-year-old Dunedin man, is in critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing Skinner Boulevard on Monday morning. He was using the crosswalk when he was hit by a Toyota Rav 4. The vehicle was driven by Jennifer O'Rourke, 31, of Tarpon Springs. O'Rourke claims she did not see Murtaugh until she hit him. Neither speed nor impairment seems to be causing factors in this accident. (Dunedin Patch)
2. The City of Dunedin received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is in honor of Dunedin's Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020. This is the city's 13th year being awarded for its hard work. (Press Release Desk)
3. Dunedin qualifies for an estimated $18.3 million in funds according to the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic economic impacts. Funds can be used to support business recovery, job loss, and public health. The City of Dunedin received an initial payment of $9 million in October and has been working with an ARPA consultant to determine eligible projects under the act's guidelines. Three public town hall meetings will be held throughout November to get input from Dunedin businesses, residents, and non-profit organizations. (Dunedin Gov)
4. The Living Room on Main Street is expanding, opening another location in Wesley Chapel. it will be taking over a space previously occupied by Ciao!/Pagelli’s in The Shops At Wiregrass. More news on what will be done with the space and whether it will resemble the restaurant in Dunedin will come later this month! (Neighborhood News)

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Today in Dunedin:

• T'ai Chi Chih Beginner Classes at The Unity Church of Dunedin (9:00 AM)
• Dunedin Does Compost 6-Month Virtual Check-In (12:00 PM)
• Fitness For Seniors At Hale Senior Activity Center (1:00 PM)
• Team Trivia at Dunedin HOB (8:00 PM)

Dunedin Patch Notebook

• A recall on Dole lettuce has been issued throughout the state of Florida due to possible listeria contamination. Any bags of Dole Garden Salad, Marketside Classic Salad, Kroger Brand Garden Salad, or Salad Classics Garden Salad should be thrown out. Specific lot numbers are detailed in the full article. (Patch)
• The Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club is looking for local sponsors. To learn more send email to marketing@dunedinsoccer.com. (Facebook)
• Salty Paws Dunedin will be putting up a fall-themed photo backdrop allowing dog parents to take some pictures of their furry friends while grabbing ice cream. It will be up every Friday through Sunday, weather permitting. (Facebook)
• Registration for the Dunedin Veterans Day Readathon has begun! Kids or teens interested in participating only need to choose a book to read and register at the Dunedin Public Library. (Press Release Desk)

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