🌱 Putt Putt In The Park + Pride Week + Hammerhead Shark Spotted

Good morning, neighbors! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• When to watch officials seal the city's time capsule.
• Putt Putt in the Park Father's Day event at TD Ballpark.
• Dunedin Pride Week kicks off this Friday.

But first, today's weather: Turning sunny; humid. High: 90 Low: 79.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Dunedin Blue Jays are hosting Family Saturday with Putt Putt in the Park on June 17 at TD Ballpark. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers and a special Father's Day event. Kids can enjoy making crafts, playing mini golf, and running the bases. Players will also be signing autographs! Get your tickets online here. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
2. Dunedin Pride Week is kicking off this Friday with Blur’s Annual Pride Show & Dance Party! This free event begins at 9 p.m., with the show beginning at 11 p.m. There are 12 other exciting events planned for the week, including the Dunedin Pride Gala on June 17, the Fenway Hotel pool party on June 18, the Honu Women’s Luau Party on June 21, and a screening of various LGBTQ+ films on June 22. You can find a full list of the events scheduled for Dunedin Pride Week here. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
3. Since retiring, Dunedin resident John Yanchoris has spent much of his time flying a drone from the Dunedin Causeway. “It’s a very peaceful hobby recording nature,” he told ABC Action News. While he often catches glimpses of sharks off our shores, this past weekend, Yanchoris and his nephew were surprised to by a large hammerhead shark in the water. According to Eric Hovland, an associate curator at The Florida Aquarium who is better known as “The Shark Guy,” the shark is known as a great hammerhead as it can grow up to 19 feet long. Hovland gauged that the shark Yanchoris caught on video is likely approaching adulthood and is between eight and nine feet long! You can check out the video at the link. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Dunedin:

Wednesday, June 14

• Google Maps Tech Class at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Summer Sale Event at Studio 1212 Art Gallery (11 a.m.)
• Paint The Sunset Class at the Fenway Hotel (7 p.m.)
• 90's Sing-A-Long at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin will be sealing a time capsule filled with meaningful artifacts and memories at City Hall on June 20 at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to celebrate the community's history and achievements and this unique event! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Susie Q was nearly hairless with a skin and ear infection when she arrived at Pinellas County Animal Services. However, despite being neglected and abandoned, she is now thriving and ready to meet her fur-ever family! According to the shelter, she is low maintenance, potty trained, and loves to cuddle or sunbathe outside. Learn more about this beauty at the link! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Do you have a library card? In celebration of Audiobook Month, the City of Dunedin reminds residents that our library offers a ton of free audiobooks and other resources online! Learn how to sign up for platforms like Libby and Hoopla here and start streaming free movies and listening to your favorite books now. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.