🌱 Park​ Survey Results + Tukro Coffee Makes Yelp List + Walk Of Peace

Good morning, friends! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• All-Vinyl Night for music lovers on Friday
• Stirling Park survey results
• Local cafe makes Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants list

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — voted Tampa Bay Magazine’s best small art gallery cooperative for 2022

Since 1971, Studio 1212 — a non-profit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10am)
• Support local artists by buying their work — art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items — in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe St. in Downtown Dunedin, and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

Now, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler. High: 62 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The City of Dunedin shared the results of the survey regarding the future of Stirling Park, which over 1,200 residents and snowbirds completed. A summary of the results indicates that pickleball courts received the support of 56.24 percent of voters. Many of those who voted against pickleball courts did so because they would prefer them in a different location, such as Highlander Park. The summary also shows that 52.78 percent of voters don't want to see a dog park in Stirling Park. Other additions that were mentioned by many residents include added green space and updated trails. You can view the summary of the results here. (Dunedin Gov)
2. Yelp has just released its list of the top 100 restaurants in the country of 2023, and Tukro Coffee of Dunedin is at number 90! The cafe is known for its strong coffee, vegan pastries, and cozy atmosphere. If you haven't stopped in there yet for breakfast or a quick pick-me-up, you're definitely missing out! Other Tampa Bay eateries that made the list include Izakaya Tori Japanese Cuisine in Tampa and Uptown Eats in St. Pete. Check out the full list here. (That's So Tampa)
3. Residents are invited to participate in Dunedin's 7th Annual United Faiths Walk of Peace this weekend, Jan. 29. The event is designed to promote peace, justice, and mutual respect within the community. Participants should meet in Pioneer Park at 1:30 p.m. to register, where donations will be collected for Dunedin Cares. The walk is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and will end at Weaver Park, where guests can enjoy some live entertainment. Follow the link to learn more. (Dunedin Gov)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Linda Nease Myers, for sharing this beautiful sunset photo taken on the Dunedin Causeway!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Live music with Irish Dennis at Beach Island Brewery (6 p.m.)
• Live Music with Matt Plaisted at Sandbar Grill (6 p.m.)
• Yoga & Mimosas at The Wild Iris Cafe (6:15 p.m.)
• Pickin' Spinners Open Bluegrass Jam at Woodwright Brewing Company (7 p.m.)
• Music Trivia at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)
• Open Mic Comedy Night at Soggy Bottom Brewery (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Want to get more involved in your community? The City of Dunedin is looking for members of its Architectural Review Committee to help establish architectural guidelines and requirements. Learn more about the committee and how to apply here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club is offering a President’s Day Clinic with Coach Kim for kids between 10 and 14 years old. The clinic will be held on Feb. 20 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Jerry Lake Sports Complex. Those interested can learn more and sign up here. (Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club via Facebook).
• Volunteers are needed for the 13th Annual Music & Craft Beer Festival hosted by HOB in Edgewater Park. Those interested can scan the QR code at the link! (AMG Group Music Events via Facebook)
• The full music lineup for this year's Mardi Gras event has been posted! Check it out at the link! (Love Downtown Dunedin)
• Orlando musicians Timothy Eerie and Speed Trap are performing in a free show on Jan. 27 at the Dunedin Brewery. Stop by to enjoy some live music between 9 and 11 p.m. (Dunedin Brewery via Facebook)
• Labor of Love Records is hosting its first All-Vinyl Night on Jan. 27 between 7 and 10 p.m. at HopScotch Cafe in Dunedin. Derek Corneau, the founder of Labor of Love Records, will be leading the event by playing vinyl records from all over the world across various genres. Stop by for a drink or something to eat to enjoy this unique event! (Labor of Love Records via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.