🌱 Patch AM: How one trail helped transform downtown Dunedin’s economy and identity

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In today's newsletter:

• How one trail helped transform downtown Dunedin’s economy and identity

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Service of Remembrance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plaque honors Marquis, trail namesake (tbnweekly.com) — Downtown Dunedin just honored Fred Marquis with a new plaque outside the Dunedin History Museum, celebrating 35 years of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail. Local leaders praised the 75-mile trail for revitalizing downtown, linking neighborhoods, and drawing millions of walkers and cyclists each year.
   

📸 Around Dunedin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 10

• Candlelight Service of Remembrance
  Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• W-FA573 Italian with a Twist with Chef Tara Valle
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  6:00 pm
• Feast of the Seven Fishes!
  Frenchy's Stone Crab and Seafood Market , 501 Causeway Blvd , Dunedin
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Dunedin Writers Group
  Dunedin Public Library , 223 Douglas Ave , Dunedin
  9:30 am
• A Course in Miracles
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am
• Piper on the Pier
  Bon Appétit Restaurant & Marina Bar , 148 Marina Plaza , Dunedin
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Dunedin Downtown Market
  420 Main St, Dunedin, FL, 34698
  9:00 am
• Johnny B. is on Stage
  Home Plate on the Trail Restaurant , 234 Douglas Ave , Dunedin
  11:00 am
• W-PT578 Wet Watercolor with Kerry Stratton Waltz
  Dudedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL 34698
  12:30 pm
• W-PT803 Colorful Pet Portraits with Shawn Dell Joyce
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Holiday Night Market - Downtown Dunedin
  400 Main St , Dunedin
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Studio 1212 Art Gallery New Exhibit
  234 Monroe St , Dunedin
  11:00 am

📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Dunedin. Apply here.
• Dodge's posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Leader in Dunedin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tarpon Springs

• Tarpon Springs wants your art — and will pay for it (suncoastnews.com)
• Things to do around Pasco: Dec. 11-17 (suncoastnews.com)

Largo

• Investigation Underway Following Injuries in Largo Residential Fire (iontb.com)
• 2 hospitalized after fire breaks out at Largo townhouse (wtsp.com)
• Pinellas County parents can get free access to app that helps protect children online (baynews9.com)

New Port Richey

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I come in peace. You come in pieces.
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