🌱 Spicy Grouper Nuggets + Yelp's Top 100 List + Art In The Park

Hey, friends! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Lifeguard Training Courses for anyone looking to get certified.
• Sea Sea Riders' latest tasty creation.
• The final Art in the Park event for the season.

But first, today's weather: Periods of sun; less humid. High: 80 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Executive Chef at Sea Sea Riders decided to combine the restaurant's boneless spicy chicken wing recipe with fried grouper nuggets, and the results are magical. Ismet Tzekas showed off his cooking skills on Spectrum Bay News 9and shared his method for making Spicy Grouper Nuggets. The recipe is available at the link if you're feeling motivated, or you can stop into Sea Sea Riders on Main Street and order them fresh from the creator! (News 13 Orlando)
2. Congratulations to Mangos & Marley — A Coastal Cafe for making Yelp's list of Top 100 Places to Eat in Florida! Of all 100 restaurants, an incredible 22 are located in Tampa Bay. However, Mangos & Marley are the only Dunedin establishment to make the list. Some other local restaurants on the list include Mazzaro's Italian Market and Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg, OLIVIA and Rice & Spice in Tampa, and Lenny's Restaurant and Clear Sky Cafe in Clearwater. (WTSP)
3. The Creative Artists Guild is hosting Art in the Park on April 2 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Pioneer Park. Stop by to support local artists who will have their work on display and available for purchase. Attendees can browse various art types and styles. Mediums include paintings, photography, ceramics, handmade jewelry, and more! (Creative Artists Guild)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans in Pioneer Park (11 a.m.)
• Advanced Tai Chi Classes at the Church of the Good Shepherd (6 p.m.)
• Big Trophy Trivia at HOB (8 p.m.)
• Freestyle Hip-Hop Open Mic at Blur Nightclub (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin is offering Lifeguard Training Courses at Highlander Pool for anyone 15 and older. Participants will learn life-sustaining skills that will allow them to become certified lifeguards. Anyone interested must register by April 6. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Did you know the Dunedin Public Library offers over 3,000 popular magazines to download? Anyone with a library card can read a variety of magazines on any device 24/7 using the OverDrive app. Click the link to learn more about what magazines are available. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• In honor of Women's History Month, the City of Dunedin shared a spotlight video featuring Progressive Arts Theater. Check out an interview with the theater's founder and director, Kirsten Stiff-Walker, who works hard to ensure every local child, teen, or adult has access to the theater. (City of Dunedin Florida - Government via Facebook)
• Dunedin Fire Rescue is holding a Push-In Ceremony on April 5 at 10 a.m. Stop by to watch the historic ceremony that will put their new rescue vehicle into service! (Dunedin Fire Rescue via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Looking for a New Job? Come GET HIRED on Wednesday! (March 29)
• Informational Seminar (March 29)
• Flea Market @ Clearwater Lodge (April 1)
• Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin Art in the Park (April 2)
• Scottish American Society Concert with Byrne Brothers and Skerryvore (April 8)
• Illusionist / Magician Jim Monroe (April 8)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "Accentuate the Positive" (April 16)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!