🌱 Parking Garage Downtown + Jolley Trolley Brew Crawl + Brick Roads

Hello, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club's Spring Break Soccer Camp next month
• A new parking garage might be coming to downtown Dunedin
• The Jolley Trolley's new hop-on, hop-off brew crawl

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and delightful. High: 79 Low: 64.

🏠 If you're a real estate agent in Dunedin, of course you're looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and attract new clients. We can help you do that with an exclusive sponsorship in the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. City commissioners discussed building a parking garage downtown in a Feb. 21 meeting. They explored building a three or four-story garage on the lot purchased by the city on Scotland Street. The prime location is near Main Street and the Pinellas Trail, making it ideal for additional parking spots. Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski commented on the issue, saying, “I don’t think we have a choice, and I think we would be very shortsighted if we don’t move forward.” A three-story structure would add 174 parking spaces for $7 million, while a four-story building would add 256 spaces for $10 million. Commissioners will address the project again on April 4. (The Business Journals)
2. Starting this weekend, the Jolley Trolley will offer a hop-on, hop-off brew crawl with 20 destinations in Pinellas County. Step aboard the 38-foot pirate-themed trolley Friday through Sunday at any of the participating bars and breweries. One ticket gets you rides all weekend and includes drink specials at participating locations. The trolley travels from Clearwater Beach to Tarpon Springs with stops at the Fenway Hotel, Stirling Wine, Caledonia Brewing, Soggy Bottom Brewing, The Honu, HOB, and many more! Tickets can be purchased online. (Newsbreak)
3. Do you know the history of the original red bricks that lined the roads in Dunedin? According to Tampa Bay Newspapers, Dunedin's limited roads were made of dirt and mud until the 1870s. It was around then that they had bricks shipped in from the Atlanta Brick Co. to improve the roads. Over the following decades, brick companies in Tampa popped up and began to supply Dunedin with bricks to build and maintain the roads. Ultimately, the bricks required too much maintenance, and the city began to pave the roads instead. Read more about the history of brick roads in Dunedin at the link. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Bruce Gunter, for sharing this awesome photo from the golf cart parade at the Blue Jays Welcome Back Celebration!

Don't forget to take some photos for us while you're out and about in Dunedin this weekend! If you'd like to share any with the community, submit them to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo and that Patch has permission to republish it.

Today in Dunedin:

• Community Rummage Sale at Westwind Community (8 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Family Pancake Day in Weaver Park (9 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Gladys Douglas Preserve (10 a.m.)
• Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival along Main Street (10 a.m.)
• Yoga In the Park in the Dunedin Youth Guild Park (10 a.m.)
• Chili Cook Off at HOB (4 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier on the downtown marina (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss the Dunedin Public Library's annual book sale? You can shop at the Friends Book Store inside the Dunedin Public Library and buy discounted books, movies, magazines, and more! The store is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Meet King, the 3-year-old pup whose nickname is the "fitness guru." If you're looking for a workout buddy that will make sure to whip you into shape, then King is the perfect dog for you! At 65 pounds, he's highly active and would be ideal for a high-energy single or family. Meet King and any of his furry friends up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services in Largo! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Registration for the Dunedin Fine Art Center's online auction is now online. The auction will include artwork, supplies, and more! Bidding starts on March 1 at noon. (Dunedin Fine Art Center via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Fine Art Center is looking to hire a full-time adult education assistant. Those interested in the position should have customer service experience and strong computer skills. Learn more about the position and how to apply at the link. (Dunedin Fine Art Center via Facebook)
• Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club is holding a Spring Break Soccer Camp between March 13 and March 17 for kids between 5 and 12 years old. The camp will be taught by Coach Ryan. Both half-days and full days are available. Those interested should register on their website. (Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Tarot Card Readings & Home or Office Cleansings —
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Social Security Seminar at Countryside Recreation Center (March 2)
• Sausage Fest (March 4)
• Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging People (March 9)
• Add your event

Featured gigs & services:

• Photoshop Help Needed (Details)
• Add your gig or service

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox next week with another update!