🌱 New Dog Park + Veterans Coffee Social + Seminar On Tenant Laws

Good morning, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• SimCenter TampaBay is now open and offering unique virtual experiences.
• Upcoming Veterans Coffee Social at VFW Post 2550 Dunedin.
• A free seminar on Florida's landlord and tenant laws.

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Now, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 75.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski advocated for a new dog park on city property at a recent budget meeting. City officials have had $300,000 in their budget for a new dog park for several years but haven't been able to find a location. When Dunedin partnered with Achieva to create Achieva Dog Park, city officials agreed to also create a dog park on city property, and that was 10 years ago. "When you make a promise to the public, I think you need to keep it," Bujalski said. She is pushing for a dog park on the south side of town. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. Zero Suicide Partners of Pinellas is hosting a Veterans Coffee Social at 9 a.m. on June 22 at VFW Post 2550 Dunedin. The event is open to anyone who has served or is currently serving in the military. These monthly events help provide veterans with an environment of mental and social support and provide useful resources to attendees. Contact Zero Suicide Partners of Pinellas for more information or with any questions you may have. (Zero Suicide Partners of Pinellas via Facebook)
3. Pinellas County Office of Consumer Protection and Dunedin Parks & Recreation is hosting a free seminar on Florida's Landlord/Tenant Laws on June 13 at 10 a.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Attendees will learn their rights as tenants as well as the rights and responsibilities of landlords. No registration is required to attend. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Saturday, June 10

• Beard Oil & Shaving Soap Workshop at Jade Soap Shop (10 a.m.)
• Summer Sale Event at Studio 1212 Art Gallery (11 a.m.)
• Live music with Rockin Rob at the New Home Plate Cafe (11 a.m.)
• Plant Swap at Caledonia Brewing (noon)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin shared some photos of Girl Scout Troop 60815 visiting the new Dunedin City Hall. Check out the scouts alongside City Manager and Commissioner Freaney in photos at the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Ever wonder who's doing all the wonderful work behind the scenes at Pinellas County Animal Services? Meet Nicolas, an Animal Service Representative at PCAS who assists owners in finding lost pets and helps animals find furr-ever homes. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook)
• Check out these adorable t-shirts created by SPCA Tampa Bay in honor of Pride Month! All proceeds from shirt sales will help care for the 8,000 animals that pass through their shelter each year. Get yours here! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce congratulates SimCenter TampaBay on their ribbon cutting ceremony earlier this week. SimCenter offers unique virtual reality experiences like outrunning zombies in an apocalypse and flying a fighter jet. Be sure to check them out at 2674 Bayshore Boulevard! (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Did you know that some plastic containers are too small to be recycled? The City of Dunedin suggests finding ways to repurpose small containers, such as using them to propagate your plants! Learn more about Dunedin's recycling program at the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Each year the City of Dunedin performs extensive testing on our drinking water system and presents a Consumer Confidence Report, which is required by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act. The 2022 Annual Water Quality Report is now available online here. You can also receive a physical copy of the report at the City of Dunedin Water Division or by calling 727-298-3100. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you next week with your next update.