🌱 New Peace Pole Project + Locals Thrilled Over Safety Upgrades

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 70.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Locals are thrilled the intersection where the Pinellas trail meets Skinner Boulevard is receiving safety upgrades. Eric Davis who works at Eli’s Barbeque near the intersection would have to offer his assistance to bikers and pedestrians on a weekly basis after being struck by a car. The midblock pedestrian signal currently uses sensors that blink yellow as soon as a walker or biker approaches the intersection. Soon, it will require cyclists to stop and activate the traffic signal. Meanwhile, a plan for a long-term solution is underway with construction estimated to begin in 2024. (ABC Action News)
2. The Rotary Club of Dunedin is working with the City of Dunedin on a ceremony dedicated to world peace in February. The ceremony is inspired by the Peace Pole Project, a global initiative started by Masahisa Goi in 1955 after World War II. After Goi experienced the dropping of atomic bombs in Japan, he dedicated himself to promoting peace and harmony on Earth by spreading the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” Peace Poles inscribed with this message began to appear across Japan, and made their way to the U.S. in 1986. There are currently over 200,000 Peace Poles around the world. (Facebook)
3. Looking for a home in Dunedin? Two open houses will be held this Saturday afternoon in Dunedin. On Lemon Court is a home with three beds and two baths for $399,900, and on Edgewater Drive is a condo with two beds and two baths selling for $525,000. (Dunedin Patch)

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Today in Dunedin:

• The Christmas Experience at The Dunedin History Museum (5:30 PM)
• Miracle on Edgewater Drive at Fenway Hotel (5:30 PM)
• Holiday Calligraphy at Sea Sea Riders (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin shared photos of the toys and gifts donated by the Dunedin Fire Rescue to the local food pantry, Dunedin Cares, Inc. (Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin reminds seniors that free rickshaw rides are available weekly at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Call ahead to schedule your free ride. (Facebook)
• Dunedin High School thanks its choral program for another wonderful holiday concert season. This year it played at Dunedin High School, Dunedin Highland Middle School and Mease Manor. (Facebook)
• The Dunedin History Museum's "The Christmas Experience" begins today offering a modified version of Dunedin Express. You can purchase tickets online now for $20. (Facebook)

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