🌱 Rehabilitated Sea Turtles + Business Mixer + Wearable Art Show

Welcome back, Dunedin! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Three sea turtles were released Thursday at Honeymoon Island State Park after spending some time healing at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Their injuries were all related to human interaction. A juvenile Kemp's Ridley sea turtle experienced some swelling after it was found entangled in a fishing line and a buoy. The second juvenile Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was found with severe shell deformities. A third turtle, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found to have tumors on both eyes after it was accidentally captured in a fishing net. All three turtles fully recovered and were released into their natural habitats, making 28 rehabilitated sea turtle releases by CMA this year. (WTSP)
2. Direct From Dunedin is hosting a Business Mixer today between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation. The event will focus on direct connection, eliminating awkward silences and connecting business owners. Activities will include speed networking, vendor tables and raffles. Tickets are $20 and include two drinks and appetizers. Learn more about the event and how to purchase tickets at the link. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Don't forget to get your tickets to the Dunedin Fine Arts Center's 16th Wearable Art Show! After a two-year hiatus, the show which combines art and fashion is scheduled for August 27. Ticket options include various combinations of access to the pre-show, runway show, after-show and live stream of the event. The production features designers from Miami, Michigan, and Tampa Bay including, Bay to Bay, Mark Byrne, Rya DeMulder, Neva the Diva, Olga Sarestky + Kikimora Studio Art, Cindy Linville, Frank Strunk III, and Lina Teixeira. Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite. (ABC Action News Tampa Bay | Eventbrite)

Dunedin Daily of the Day:

Thank you Jill Isaacson for sharing this awesome photo of a tortoise you spotted on Honeymoon Island!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Direct From Dunedin Business Mixer at the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation (5:30 p.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)
• Sunset Beach Yoga at Honeymoon Island (7 p.m.)
• Game Night Live at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Are you a Pinellas County School volunteer? Be sure to reactivate your volunteer profile for the 2022-23 school year on the district website! Reactivation is necessary to be able to volunteer. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook | PCSB)
• The City of Dunedin conducted an aquatic plant survey on Jerry Lake to better understand the degree to which a freshwater lake supports a healthy, well-balanced plant community. These site evaluations will be used to guide conservation activities. You can check out some pictures they took on the city's Facebook page. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Did you know the City of Dunedin has a Public Art Interactive Map? The map helps residents and visitors find the many works of public art throughout the city! (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Interactive Map)
• Pinellas County Animal Services celebrates their #CleartheShelters2022 event this week through August 27. During the event, they are waiving all adoption fees in hopes that all of the cats and dogs in their shelter will find loving homes. Learn more about the animals up for adoption on the county website. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook | Pinellas County)
• Did you know you can earn a private, accredited high school diploma for free and on your own time through the Dunedin Public Library? Additionally, they also offer the opportunity to earn a career certificate. For more information, visit the library's website or call 727-298-3080 ext. 1707. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Dunedin Public Library)

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