🌱 Patch AM: Community remembers John Lind, who loved Dunedin Causeway and Kirk of Dunedin.

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In today's newsletter:

• Community remembers John Lind, who loved Dunedin Causeway and Kirk of Dunedin.

Also on today's calendar: Dunedin Downtown Market.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• John Franklin Lind (johnsoncountypost.com) — Longtime educator and caregiver John Franklin Lind, who cherished walks on the Dunedin Causeway and worshiped at the Kirk of Dunedin, has died at 86. After years enjoying life along the Florida Gulf Coast, he returned to Kansas to be near family, who will hold a memorial service in Prairie Village on December 30.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• Dunedin Downtown Market – December 27, 2025, Dunedin, FL
  John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St, Dunedin
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Dunedin Downtown Market
  420 Main St, Dunedin, FL, 34698
  9:00 am

Monday December 29

• W-YH624 Winter Break Bonanza Two-Day Workshop
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• A Course in Miracles
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am
• Play-Doh Playdate
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  10:30 am
• Patrick Garrity Comedy
  Snappers Grill & Comedy Club , 36657 US Hwy 19 N , Palm Harbor
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Divine Liturgy
  Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce , 1100 Riviere Road , Palm Harbor
  9:45 am
• Sunday Service
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• W-YH624 Winter Break Bonanza Two-Day Workshop
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  9:00 am
• Let's Grow Baby Oh!
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  10:30 am
• Woodworking Studio
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  11:00 am
• A Winter "Frozen" Tea Party: Registration Required
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Do people not realize Automobiles come Standard with Blinkers ?
  They’re Not an Option. Standard Equipment on ALL Vehicles. Plus it’s the Law.. plus I see Headlights , Brake Lights etc burnt out Be Courteous. Use… (Nextdoor South Dunedin)
• Just an FYI.
  We live close to the Winn Dixie closing in Dunedin and decided to go in to see what they had left. Everything was either 20 or 25% off. Not much… (Nextdoor Trails West)

• C.S.T. Connection, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Clearwater. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clearwater

• What’s Open, Closed On Christmas 2025 In Clearwater (patch.com)

Palm Harbor

• At the Palm Harbor Museum: Wrapping up a wonderful year and anticipating America 250 in 2026. (suncoastnews.com)
• Allen Pygott (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
• Doc Ford's Jungle Terrace restaurant collects toys for annual holiday drive (stpetecatalyst.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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