🌱 RePlay Box + Decommissioning Event + Hurricane Preparedness & Scams

Good morning! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Reminder that the Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony is next week.
• Learn about the RePlay Box full of beach toys at Honeymoon Island.
• Say goodbye at the Decommissioning Event for Old City Hall.

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Now, today's weather: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm. High: 93 Low: 82.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Did you know you can find a RePlay Box full of beach toys at Honeymoon Island? Visitors are encouraged to take toys from the box to play with and either take them home or return them before leaving. Those with beach toys that are no longer used can also donate them to the box. This idea was developed to help keep our beaches clean and plastic out of landfills. You can find the RePlay Box box on the south edge of the North Beach parking. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
2. The City of Dunedin is hosting a Decommissioning Event for Old City Hall on Aug. 17 between 4 and 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a decommissioning ceremony that will include speeches about the history of the building. If you'd like to say goodbye to the building, it will be open on Aug. 16 between 5 and 7 p.m. and Aug. 17 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Visitors will be given markers to write their favorite memories or messages. (Dunedin Gov)
3. Pinellas County Emergency Services and Consumer Protection will host a free seminar on Hurricane Preparedness & Scams on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Attendees will learn what to expect during a hurricane, how to make decisions about evacuating, and information on public shelters. Guests will also learn about storm-related scams and how to avoid them. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Saturday, August 5

• Cars & Coffee at VFW Post 2550 (7:30 a.m.)
• Annual Backpack Stuffing Party at Random Acts of Flowers (10 a.m.)
• Back to School Night at TD Ballpark (6:30 p.m.)
• Live music with Bill Blackburn at Pisces Sushi (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• This is your reminder that the City of Dunedin's Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony is on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. Those interested in honoring Purple Heart recipients should stop by Purple Heart Park on Monday. (Dunedin Gov)
• In honor of National Big Forehead Day, Pinellas County Animal Services gave a shoutout to the adorable pup Danny and his " big, bold, and beautiful forehead." At 4 years old, Danny is looking for parents who can give his oversized forehead lots of kisses and keep up with his high energy! Adopt Danny and any of his furry friends now for no fee! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Dunedin Parks & Rec is hiring Recreation Leaders for its Before & After School Programs. Learn more about the position and how to apply at the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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