🌱 Meet Tiki Bus Owners + Public Works Equipment Rodeo + Lawn Concert

Hello, neighbors! It's Saturday in Dunedin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In this issue, you'll find...

• Yoga this morning on the Bon Appetit dock.
• Meet the owners of Dunedin's Tiki Bus.
• A Public Works Equipment Rodeo next week.

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 87 Low: 75.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Meet Tiffany and Bob Potter, owners of Dunedin's Tiki Bus! If you haven't ridden the Tiki Bus, you've certainly seen it driving around downtown. It's hard to miss, especially at night when it's all lit up. The Potters are heavily involved in tiki culture and even transformed their basement into a tiki bar! The Tiki Bus is fully funded by advertising and tips from customers. Rides are free, and they'll pick you up right at home! To schedule a pickup, call Tiffany at 727-992-4174. The Tiki Bus runs between 5 and 11 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays. Special events may impact these hours. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. The City of Dunedin is hosting a Public Works Equipment Rodeo on May 24 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Highlander Park. This event is in support of the employees and operators who maintain our city's infrastructure. The day will be full of entertainment, including exciting competitions, corn hole games, life-size cup pong, and food trucks! Anyone interested in competing should stop by to register between 8 and 9 a.m. (Dunedin Gov)
3. Fenway Hotel is hosting a lawn concert on May 21 between 1 and 4 p.m. featuring live music with the Erica Diceglie Band. Guests will also have access to various lawn games, including cornhole, Jenga, and Connect 4! Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. (Fenway Hotel)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Don't forget to take some photos for us while you're out and about in Dunedin this weekend! If you'd like to share any with the community, submit them to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo and that Patch has permission to republish it.

Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Water Safety Pop Up at the Dunedin Causeway (11 a.m.)
• Quilter's Corner at the Hale Senior Activity Center (3 p.m.)
• '80s Night at Woodwright Brewing Company (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Friends of the Island Parks is now accepting applications from arts and crafts vendors interested in participating in FallFest 2023! Those interested can fill out a vendor application here. (Friends of the Island Parks via Facebook)
• Life in shelters can be tough for animals, but your donations can help make their experience as positive as possible. SPCA of Tampa Bay is in need of items to help enrich the lives of the animals waiting for homes in their shelter. If you can, donate toys, treats, puzzles, and other items from their wishlist. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Looking for a local yoga class? Try today's yoga class on the Bon Appetit dock at 10 a.m. It's just $15, and drop-ins are welcome. No experience necessary! (Bon Appetit via Facebook)

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• Free Seminar from Curlew Hills Memory Gardens (May 24)
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• Memorial Day Service (May 29)
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That's it for today! See you next week for your next update.