🌱 St. Patrick's Day Festivities + Changes Coming To HOB

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Dunedin! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Dunedin today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. House of Beer owner Andy Polce and Manager Rick Clemo discuss recent renovations and what we can expect in the future for HOB. Some plans they have are to add bathrooms and more cold storage space. Additionally, with new equipment coming to the production process, HOB hopes to start canning its beers by the end of the year. "It's a lot of money for one piece of equipment, but I think it will really make a big difference," Polce said. Read the full article to learn more about how Dunedin HOB got started. (TBN Weekly)
2. Howard's Line Dance Social is scheduled for March 21 at 6:30 PM in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Come out and dance the night away to a variety of music. Join Margaret Howard for social line dancing for beginner dancers as well as experienced dancers. Dances may begin with some simple instructions. Have fun dancing to country and non-country songs while making new friends. Admission is $6 per person. (Dunedin Patch)
3. The Forward Pinellas Board recently adopted the Equity Assessment Action Plan in an effort to ensure all work at Forward Pinellas is inclusive and results in equitable outcomes for our entire community. Launched in 2020, the Equity Assessment was the first step in identifying our community needs and opportunities to help remove existing barriers to transportation, jobs, education, housing that’s affordable, and other resources. Goals identified in the plan include increasing community voice for historically excluded communities, building communities of opportunity, developing equitable access to transportation, jobs, education, and homes, and strengthening awareness and partner collaboration. Read the full article to learn more about their plans. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Dunedin:

• St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Flanagan's Irish Pub (11:00 AM)
• St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Bankshots (12:00 PM)
• St. Patrick's Day at The Fenway Hotel (5:00 PM)
• Sandbar Saint Patrick's Day Duo at Sandbar Grill (6:00 PM)
• St. Patrick's Day Celebration and live music at Cricketers Pub (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Flanagan's Irish Pub is hosting its largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration yet in honor of the bar's 20th anniversary. The event is TODAY at 11:00 AM and includes live music, food, drinks, vendors, and much more. (Facebook | Flanagan's Irish Pub)
• The Girl Gang Market is accepting vendor applications from local female entrepreneurs. Applications will close on March 24 and the market event will be held on April 30. (Facebook | Application)
• Resident Spring Training Parking Permits for residents who live in the vicinity of TD Ballpark are now available. These permits secure parking for you on home game days during the Spring Training season, March 20 to April 5. Learn more online. (Dunedin Gov)
• Dunedin Cares thanks 10-year-old Adeline, who collected 100 pounds of food instead of gifts for her 10th birthday! They also thank The Newcomers Club of Greater Dunedin for its $400 donation check. Dunedin Cares is powered 100% by donations. Your efforts mean the world to its mission! (Facebook)

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