🌱 Purple Heart Keynote Speech + Beach Cleanup Event + Waste Removal

Hello again, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Dunedin Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. Purple Heart recipient and retired U.S. Army infantry staff sergeant Robert Groover, gave the keynote speech at the Purple Heart Recognition Day Ceremony on Sunday at the Purple Heart Park in Dunedin. During his speech, he spoke of sacrifice, his time at war, his transition into civilian life, and issues within the veteran community. The event also included an honor guard rifle salute, the presentation of colors by a Dunedin High School ROTC unit, prayers, a helicopter flyover provided by the sheriff's office, songs and prayers. Read the article for more information on the event. (TBN Weekly)
2. The Salty Soul Foundation is hosting a beach cleanup event along the Dunedin Causeway on August 13 at 8 a.m. It has collected over 21,000 pounds of trash since 2017 from local beaches and waterways. Since then it has partnered with Keep Pinellas Beautiful to adopt a one-mile stretch of the causeway and could use your help to continue the mission. Register online if you plan to attend. (Dunedin Patch | Eventbrite)
3. With several fires starting in Dunedin garbage trucks lately, the city wants to remind the community how to safely discard hazardous items. Never throw out hazardous or flammable waste in your roll-carts. Pinellas County has free monthly drop-offs for TVs, cell phones, computers, household cleaners, fuel, paint and other hazardous materials. A drop-off schedule can be found on the county's website. Keep in mind, if you live in an HOA, townhome, condo, or apartment, these services may be offered there as well. For more information, check the county website or call 727-464-7500. (Dunedin Gov | Pinellas County)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Brenda Gelber for submitting your beautiful photo of the sunrise along the Dunedin Causeway!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Writers Group at the Dunedin Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Get Dunedin Healthy at The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce Boardroom (noon)
• An Evening of Art at Studio 1212 Art Gallery (5:30 p.m.)
• Float-In Movie at Highlander Pool (6 p.m.)
• Salty Soul Night with Dunedin Blue Jays at TD Ballpark (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that Pinellas County Schools has a fully accredited virtual school that offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses.
  AP Options include Biology, Computer Science A, English Language, English Literature, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Psychology, Statistics, and US History. Learn more about courses and how to register on the county's website. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook | PCSB)
• Interested in showing off your art at the Junior League of Clearwater -Dunedin Art Harvest? The deadline for artist applications is August 13. Learn more about the event and how to apply at the link. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook | Application)
• The Dunedin Smokehouse has been nominated for serval Best of the Bay awards. If you're a fan of their restaurant or food, be sure to cast your vote for them! (Dunedin Smokehouse via Facebook | Best of the Bay)
• Auditions for a modern version of Shakespeare's Macbeth will be held at the Scottish American Society of Dunedin on August 16 at 7 p.m. Those interested should prepare one of the selected monologues provided at the link. (Progressive Arts Theater)

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