🌱 Patch AM: What Shapiro’s new deal means for Dunedin’s spring-training future

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In today's newsletter:

• What Shapiro’s new deal means for Dunedin’s spring-training future

Also on today's calendar: 01/11 SUNDAY- ART In The PARK - Gifts galore! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MLB News: Mark Shapiro inks 5-year deal to stay as Jays' president, CEO (cweb.com) — Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro has signed a new five-year deal after leading Toronto to within one win of a World Series title. For Dunedin fans, the story also highlights his role in overseeing recent upgrades to the team’s spring-training complex here, reinforcing the city’s importance in the franchise’s future plans.
   

📸 Around Dunedin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

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

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• 01/11 SUNDAY- ART In The PARK - Gifts galore!
  01/11 SUNDAY-Pioneer Park 420 Main St Dunedin
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• W-FA569 Tour of Italy with Chef Craig Tinling
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Holiday Night Market - Downtown Dunedin
  400 Main St , Dunedin
  5:00 pm
• W-FA574 Tex-Mex Double Stacker Tacos with Chef Tara Valle
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• A Course in Miracles
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

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

Sunday December 21

• Sunday Service
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am
• Sunday Service at Dunedin Brewery
  Dunedin Brewery , 937 Douglas Ave , Dunedin
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• W-YH623 Winter Break Bonanza Two-Day Workshop
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

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

📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 15

• 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

Tuesday December 16

• Open Studio (ART)
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  10:00 am
• Christmas Storytime with Santa *Registration Required**
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Norman, a cat who went missing in Dunedin, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 7 hours. Message from Owner: "Super gentle… (Nextdoor Historic Dunedin)
• MISSING.
  My baby girl snuck out yesterday around 230. Saw her at 6pm but she bolted. She's 1 1/2 yo female named dolly. Lost her in countryside manor at 1275… (Nextdoor San Christopher Dr)

• Molly Maid, LLC posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional - No Experience Required in Dunedin. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Dunedin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

• Jewish community gathers in Clearwater to celebrate Hanukkah after tragic Australia shooting (fox13news.com)
• Nancy Ann (Hulst) Wilson (spencerdailyreporter.com)

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 don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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