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🌱 Patch AM: How a teen flamethrower quickly earned his promotion to Dunedin
Also check out Dunedin Saturday Market on the Dunedin Patch calendar
Greetings Dunedin! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a teen flamethrower quickly earned his promotion to Dunedin
- Why Dunedin’s restored muni is suddenly drawing national golf attention
Also on today's calendar: Dunedin Downtown Market and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Sunday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• King Earns his Crown in Pro Debut (oursportscentral.com) — Baseball fans in Dunedin can keep an eye on rising Blue Jays pitching prospect Johnny King, who shined in his first pro season and earned a midyear promotion to the Dunedin Blue Jays. The 18-year-old lefty posted dominant strikeout numbers, worked through command challenges at TD Ballpark, and is refining his repertoire with guidance from coaches and MLB veterans. 
• This restored Florida muni was our most-read travel story of 2025 (golf.com) — Golfers in Dunedin have fresh reason to be proud: Dunedin Golf Club has completed a $6 million restoration that brings back Donald Ross’s original design while keeping green fees under $100. Once the PGA of America’s headquarters and a longtime Senior PGA host, the city-owned course is now drawing national attention as one of Florida’s standout restored munis.
📸 Around Dunedin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin
★ Featured events ★
- Dunedin Saturday Market
Dunedin Downtown Market, 420 Main St, Dunedin
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Dunedin Downtown Market
420 Main St, Dunedin, FL, 34698
9:00 am - Roots and Ritual — DUNEDIN SATURDAY MARKET
Dunedin Downtown Market , 420 Main St , Dunedin
9:00 am - Brunch at Caracara
730 Broadway , Dunedin
11:00 am - Studio 1212 Art Gallery New Exhibit
234 Monroe St , Dunedin
11:00 am - Downtown Dunedin Holiday 5K 10K and 15K With Toy Drive
941 Huntley Ave , Dunedin
1:30 pm - Cello Soiree: Seasonal Sounds
Dunedin Public Library , 223 Douglas Ave , Dunedin
2:00 pm - Dunedin Running Tour: Sunset and Brews
HOB Brewing Co. , 931 Huntley Ave , Dunedin
5:00 pm - Live Music at Sandbar Grill
Sandbar Grill , 2602 Bayshore Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm - Piper on the Pier
Dunedin Marina , 51 Main St , Dunedin
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- A Course in Miracles
Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
10:00 am - NPJG - Parent's Night Out for ages 5-12
John Geigle YMCA , 4550 Village Center Dr , Palm Harbor
6:00 pm - Boys Basketball - A - Seminole
Seminole High School
6:30 pm - Girls Basketball - H - Tampa Plant
Palm Harbor University High School , 1900 Omaha St , Palm Harbor
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whoa!!
"speed enforcement on the trail" "Survey respondents prioritized improved walkability, accessibility and connectivity. Other goals included wider… (Nextdoor Historic Dunedin) - Does anyone know what’s going on with the fire trucks and the Emergency vehicles?
We’ve been hearing them for at least 10 minutes. (Nextdoor San Christopher Dr)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Dunedin. Apply here.
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member / A in Dunedin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clearwater
- Construction Begins On Downtown Clearwater Waterfront Hotel (patch.com)
Palm Harbor
- There's loss and then there's LOSS – The American Israelite Newspaper (americanisraelite.com)
- Florida leads the country in Obamacare subsidy impacts (wfla.com)
- Soccer Game Preview: Cypress Creek vs. Tampa Prep (maxpreps.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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