🌱 Reading By Local Writers + Dunedin Bicycle Ride + Demolition Plans

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today. In this issue, you'll get updates on:

• Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club's President’s Day clinics
• Dunedin Writer Group library reading
• Demolition of the old City Hall building

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Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. The Dunedin Writer Group is hosting the "Stop. Look. Listen Series" on Feb. 18 between 1 and 3 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the Dunedin Public Library. Stop by this free event to hear local authors read their work from this year's "Best of the Dunedin Writer's Group Anthology." You can pick up a copy of the anthology at Back in the Day Books. (Dunedin Library)
2. Rat Riders Bicycle Club is hosting a Dunedin Bicycle Ride on March 4 at 11:30 a.m. Riders will meet at the pavilion next to Lane's Lemonade & Dairy Bar and stop at local shops, bars, and restaurants. While there, participants can shop and have drinks, but the main goal will be to ask for donations that will be given away at the Vintage & Custom Bicycle Show & Swap. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Dunedin VFW Post 2550. (Rat Riders Bicycle Club via Facebook)
3. Plans to transform the old city hall into a pocket park are moving forward. Commissioners recently provided input on preliminary designs and authorized staff to demolish the building. The demolition will begin by ripping up a portion of the floor to see what's underneath. This will help them create a demolition plan that will ensure the building can be taken down without damaging the trees on the property. While there is currently no funding for the pocket park, the city plans to allocate money in the next fiscal year’s budget. (The Business Journals)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Live music at Stirling Wine (6 p.m.)
• Music Bingo at Pi Pizza Bar (7:30 p.m.)
• Freestyle Hip-Hop Open Mic at Blur Nightclub (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Soggy Bottom Brewery is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate! Each comedian gets five minutes behind the mic. (Soggy Bottom Brewery via Facebook)
• Meet Bugs, an adorable white bunny who is the longest resident at the SPCA Tampa Bay shelter. He has been at the shelter for 210 days but is patiently waiting to meet his forever family. Stop by the shelter and meet him today! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin reminds residents to join them every Tuesday between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the Hale Senior Activity Center for Pancake Tuesday! Enjoy pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice for just $5 per person. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club is hosting several President’s Day clinics. Sign kids ages 5 to 10 for day camp between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with Coach Ryan. A competitive clinic is also available for kids between 10 and 14, with Coach Kim between 9 a.m. and noon. Those interested can sign up here. (Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!