🌱 Restaurant In Top US Proposal Spots + Trail Volunteers Needed

Happy Saturday, Dunedin! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and colder. High: 49 Low: 38.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The Black Pearl in Dunedin has been named one of the top ten places to propose in the United States according to Yelp. The quaint restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience, and with only 12 tables, reservations are highly recommended. Other places that made Yelp's list include the Central Park Conservancy in Manhatten, the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, and Cafe Monarch in Scottsdale. (WFLA)
2. The City of Dunedin is celebrating Love Your Library Month with its annual Dunedin Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale. The sale begins February 2 at 6:00 PM for Friends of the Library members. If you are not a member, you can join on the spot or shop when the book sale continues February 3 - 5 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The sale will be held in the Library meeting room. (Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
3. Volunteers have served as the eyes and ears of the Pinellas Trail for years, offering assistance to tourists, encouraging safety, and keeping it clean. Each volunteer is responsible for patrolling a specific area, ensuring the entire trail is covered. In December the Dunedin City Commission discussed asking volunteers to help trail users operate traffic signals that are expected to be installed on Skinner Boulevard. If you're interested in volunteering to help along the trail or other areas around Pinellas County, you can fill out an application on the county website. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

Today in Dunedin:

• Community Sale at Lake Haven MHP (8:00 AM)
• The Craft of Songwriting at the Dunedin Community Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club reminds anyone still looking for a Spring Recreational Soccer Program not to wait long before registering. The in-house spring program is run by local volunteer coaches and teams will be drafted on February 14, so don't miss out! (Facebook | Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club)
• Tickets are now available for "Once Upon a Time on a Dark & Stormy Night," a children's theater performance scheduled for February 4 and 5 at the Dunedin Community Center. Come and see what happens when three of Fairy Tale Land's nastiest villains bring in "outside help" to even the score with godmothers, princesses, and others. Is Fairy Tale Land ready for the likes of Dracula, the Wolfman, and other special guests? Get your tickets now for $5 each at the door. (Facebook)
• Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 9 for its new co-working space in downtown Dunedin. Festivities kick-off at 5:00 PM and will feature live music, bites, drinks, co-work space tours, games, raffles, and more! (Facebook | The Hub)

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