🌱 Patch AM: How Dunedin’s Jays complex is reshaping the college-to-MLB pipeline

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In today's newsletter:

• How Dunedin’s Jays complex is reshaping the college-to-MLB pipeline

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How college baseball, Major Leagues are growing significantly closer (mlb.com) — Dunedin gets a notable shoutout as the Blue Jays’ state-of-the-art Spring Training complex here is praised as a “jewel” modeled on top college programs. The story explains how facilities like Dunedin’s, advanced tech, and big-money college coaching are rapidly shrinking the gap between NCAA baseball and the Major Leagues, speeding top prospects to the big stage.
   

📸 Around Dunedin

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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

Monday December 29

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

📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Open Studio (ART)
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Stories and Sensory Play for Preschoolers (Registration Required)
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  11:00 am

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Dunedin. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Dunedin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clearwater

• 2 Bottlenose Dolphins, Visiting Baby Kangaroos Welcomed At Clearwater Aquarium (patch.com)

Palm Harbor

• Cali Coffee plans first St. Pete location at former Checkers on 66th Street North (stpeterising.com)
• Beef O'Brady's expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants (tbbwmag.com)

Tarpon Springs

Ok Dunedin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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