🌱 Owl Deaths Explored + DHS Homecoming Parade + Free Study Materials

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to update you on all of the most important things happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 83 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. After almost a dozen owls died around Tampa Bay from rat poison, including four nesting owls in Hammock Park, the county investigated the issue. The owls accidentally ingested a toxic dose by eating poisoned rats, raising serious concerns about rodenticides in state parks and other public areas. Anticoagulant rodenticides or ARs work by slowing down rats as they bleed out, creating slow-moving prey for unsuspecting predators like owls, hawks, cats, coyotes, and other small animals. Pinellas County has since banned the use of rodenticides in all parks, and local governments in Safety Harbor and Dunedin have replaced rodenticide bait with snap traps that kill rats immediately. (The Gabber)
2. The Dunedin Public Library provides full access to the entire Mometrix eLibrary database which offers digital access to study materials for over 1,500 standardized exams. The study materials include comprehensive study guides, interactive flashcards, and practice tests. These resources are all free with your library card. Head to the city's website to learn about the Mometrix eLibrary database and other free library resources. (Dunedin Gov)
3. Dunedin High School is hosting its Homecoming Parade today at 3:30 p.m. Come out to cheer and show your Falcon Spirit! The parade will last approximately 30-40 minutes. It will head east on Michigan Boulevard, south on Pinehurst Road, and finish up at the high school. The Dunedin Community Center, Highlander Park and the side of Pinehurst Road are all great places to watch the parade. (Dunedin Gov)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Nathalie Hernandez for submitting this beautiful sunset photo!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin High School Homecoming Parade (3:30 p.m.)
• Third Thursday Social Hour at the Dunedin History Museum (5 p.m.)
• Float-in Movie at Highlander Pool (6 p.m.)
• Sunset Music Series at Weaver Park (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In August, Pinellas County government adopted a new Tenants Bill of Rights to protect vulnerable renters. This new ordinance goes into effect on October 3. Learn more about the new ordinance at the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Pinellas County)
• If you missed the Dunedin Commission Candidate Forum on Wednesday, you can watch a recording of the event on Facebook. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Today, the Dunedin History Museum hosts Third Thursday Social Hour at 5 p.m. Stop by for a night of history, food and friends! Attendees will meet the Dunedin History Museum board and staff, and learn about their mission, exhibits, and collections. This is followed by a night of socializing, lite bites, and drinks! (Dunedin History Museum via Facebook)

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