🌱 Men's Basketball Tournament + Video Gaming Night + Park & Rec Month

Good morning, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Now, without further ado, let's get to the news.

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Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 79.

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Here are the top four stories in Dunedin today:

1. Fourth of July weekend in Dunedin was a huge hit this year! Tampa Bay Newspapers shared photos from the various events including the Dunedin Goes Carting Patriotic Golf Cart Parade, the annual barbeque at the VFW and Hometown USA at TD Ballpark. Click the link to check out photos of our town's fireworks, of Dunedin employee, Randy Knott, dressed as Uncle Sam and residents enjoying the festivities! (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. Dunedin Parks & Recreation is hosting a Men's Midnight Basketball Tournament for those 18 and older on July 30 at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. Register your team online now and battle for the win late into the night. There is a $200 fee for each participating team. This will be a double elimination-style tournament starting at 3:30 PM. Games begin at 4 p.m. and will continue until 3 a.m. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Multiplayer Gaming Nights for kids ages nine to 14 are scheduled for July 15 and August 19 at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center. Participants will go head-to-head in different multiplayer video game tournaments between 7 and 9 p.m. for the chance to win prizes. The tournament will include Fortnite Wars in July and Mario Party in August. Light snacks will be provided. Those interested can register online now. (Dunedin Patch)
4. The National Recreation and Park Association and the City of Dunedin have declared the month of July as National Park and Recreation Month. The city is celebrating by honoring those who are dedicated to improving the quality of life of its residents. Staff and hundreds of volunteers dedicate their services to providing clean and safe parks, youth activities, health and nutrition programs, green spaces and trails. You can celebrate by enjoying any of the many city facilities, including Highlander Pool, catch a Dunedin Blue Jays game, enjoy the city's tennis courts and more! Click the link to see a full list of suggestions on how to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month throughout July. (Dunedin Patch)

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Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Paula Clancy for submitting your photo of your view of the Causeway and Hurricane Pass when flying out of Tampa International Airport!

Let's see some of your photos from Dunedin's Fourth of July events! 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:

• Star-Spangled Banner Cleanup on Honeymoon Island (9:30 a.m.)
• Dulcimer Club at the Hale Senior Activity Center (1 p.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)
• Books & Brews at Cueni Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
• Adult Tap Class at Dreamers Dance Company (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: Dunedin Parks & Rec offers free Tech Time for Seniors at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Schedule your 30-minute appointment on Mondays or Wednesdays between 3 and 5 p.m. to receive help with your phone, tablet or other devices. Call (727) 298-3299 to schedule your appointment today. (Dunedin Patch)
• Did you know you can book your Honeymoon Island Single-Use Day pass ticket online while you wait in line or before you get to the beach? Simply show your confirmation email or receipt upon arrival! (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Florida State Park)
• Check out SPCA Tampa Bay's Senior Spotlight! Bruiser may be blind, but that doesn't slow him down! He's a happy-go-lucky fella looking forward to living it up in retirement with his forever family. Thanks to Second Chances for Blind Dogs, Bruiser uses a halo to help him get around safely. Stop by SPCATB today to meet Bruiser and all of his other furry pals! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• The Restorative in Dunedin is closed for its annual summer vacation now until July 20. Any emails or messages will be responded to when they return. (The Restorative via Facebook)

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