🌱 Red Tide Effects + A Taste Of Love + Artists' Studio Tour

Good morning, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Including news about...

• The city's Full Moon Frenzy for kids at Hammock Park
• Hope the Red Tide will impact Spring Break
• "A Taste of Love" premieres in St. Pete

But first, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 83 Low: 63.

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Have friends, neighbors, or relatives with limited mobility? Invite them to take a leisurely rickshaw ride around Dunedin. Joy Rides tours feature many unique and wonderful things on display in our community. Rides are offered Monday or Wednesday mornings at 10 or 11. To reserve a Monday morning ride at the Hale Activity Center, call the front desk at 727-298-3299. To schedule a Wednesday morning ride at First Presbyterian Church, call the church office at 727-733-2318. Click here for more info.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. With Spring Break coming up, the red tide has visitors and businesses concerned about how its effects. According to WUSF News, the latest reports from state environmental officials show the algal bloom has drifted just south of Clearwater Beach and winds from the south will likely continue pushing it further up the Pinellas coast. Red tide doesn't usually appear this time of the year, and visitors have been caught off guard. "We are standing by to ramp up and bring in some heavy equipment," said Tony Fabrizio, public relations coordinator with Pinellas County. "We're not at that point yet, but we are prepared in the event that that were to occur." Updates on red tide in our area can be found here. (WUSF News)
2. Remember the film "A Taste of Love," which was filmed in Dunedin in 2021? It will premiere on April 27 at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg. “Our entire community has been anticipating the premier opening of 'A Taste of Love' since it was filmed in Dunedin,” said Mayor Julie Ward Buljaski. “Our business community and our residents welcomed the production team, cast, and crew to Dunedin especially knowing the movie will feature the City of Dunedin as the actual location, and the real names of local places, including our beloved downtown, Sea Sea Riders and the Wild Iris Café.” The movie's stars, Erin Cahill, Jesse Kove, and Martin Cove will attend the premiere. (St. Pete Catalyst)
3. Join the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce for tours of the local art scene on March 25 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Studio Waltz's "Artists' Studio Tour & Sale" offers tours of the workshop or studio of eight local artists at six different locations. Visit as many studios as you want to meet local artists and find the perfect piece of art for your home. Click the link to see the map of studio locations. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Joy Rides Dunedin at the First Presbyterian Church (10 a.m.)
• Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Paint and Sip at the Grape Bottle! (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget the City of Dunedin is hosting Full Moon Frenzy for kids ages 8 to 12 on March 10 between 8 and 10 .pm. at Hammock Park. Kids will explore trails using the light of the moon and play glow-in-the-dark games. Those interested can register online. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• New World Celts is hosting its Annual Haggis Hunt at Flanagan’s Irish Pub. Stop by on March 30 between 6 and 9 p.m. Purchase a Haggis Hunting license for $5 and have a chance to become the Haggis Hunt Champion! (New World Celts - Dunedin Chapter via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin is looking for Teen Leaders between 13 and 16 to volunteer at the city's Summer Camps. Teens will gain experience in leadership training, team building, communication skills, preparing for the workforce, and an opportunity to earn community service hours for scholarships or clubs. Applications are due by March 24. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The SPCA Tampa Bay is looking for 100 volunteers to assist with setup, greeting, photography, and more. There are opportunities to volunteer at either the St. Petersburg or Clearwater locations. Those interested can apply here. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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