🌱 Paint Dunedin Purple Today + Find Shade At The Driving Range

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 in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Wind and rain in the morning. High: 84 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. Ready to Paint Dunedin Purple? Grab your purple t-shirts and head downtown today to help spread awareness for Alzheimer's! This all-day event includes various deals at your favorite bars, shops and restaurants as well as live music in Pioneer Park at 6:30 p.m. Make sure to visit one of Dunedin's local businesses participating in the event and ask how they're raising money for the cause. Businesses are raising money in various ways, including selling a specific product for the event and donating a percentage of each sale. Some participating businesses include Cafe Alfresco, Beach Island Brewery, Cork & Bean, Dunedin Bike Tours, Cueni Brewing, Great Giftsby, Mangos & Marley, Rosie's, Salty Paws, and The Honu. Find a full list of participating businesses on the Paint Dunedin Purple website. (Paint Dunedin Purple)
2. Sixteen new shade structures have been installed at the Stirling Park Driving Range. The canopied bays offer a cooler area to learn how to play golf or rest between swings! A bucket of balls starts at just $5. The Stirling Park Driving Range also offers golf lessons with PGA professional Paul Sylvester for individuals or groups and summer golf camps for kids. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Are you interested in learning your rights as a renter in Florida? Dunedin Parks & Recreation has scheduled a free seminar titled "Florida's Landlord/Tenant Law: Know your rights" on June 14 at 10 a.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Learn your rights and responsibilities as a renter, and your landlords' rights and responsibilities as well. The seminar will be presented by Pinellas County Office of Consumer Protection and Gulfcoast Legal Services. (Dunedin Patch)

Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin Breweries Tour starting at Dunedin Brewery (11 a.m.)
• Charity Bike Event at Jillybean's Ice Cream & Treats (2 p.m.)
• Concert in the Park in Pioneer Park (6:30 p.m.)
• Hobnob Music Series's Event at Dunedin HOB (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County School Summer Bridge begins Monday, June 6. The program, which helps to prepare students for success in the fall, runs through June 30. Additionally, students with excellent attendance will be awarded tickets for themselves and an adult to a local art venue. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook | PCSB.org)
• Twenty-four car tires were illegally dumped on James Street between Orange Avenue and Tangerine Avenue. The incident was reported to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The City of Dunedin has called this action "disrespectful to the neighborhood" and asks that residents do their part "to keep our coastal community delightful." (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Blue Jays congratulate players Gabby Martinez and Dahian Santos on earning the Minor League Baseball FSL Player and Pitcher of the Month awards. Dunedin Blue Jays have now won three of the four POTM awards this season! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
• Dunedin High School has shared a QR code for parents of incoming freshmen to scan. The QR code takes you to a download page for the Remind App, which offers parents reminders from the School Counseling Department. Notifications will include important information relevant to your child and upcoming events. (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Are you buying tickets to Dunedin Pride in TD Ballpark Blue Jays game on June 11? If you buy your tickets through Ticketmaster, use the code 22DBJPRIDE to ensure a portion of your purchase is donated to charities! Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Each ticket comes with a free ballpark meal! (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook | Ticketmaster)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.