🌱 Tiki Beer Tours Are Back + Hands Across The Sand Event

Good morning, people of Dunedin! Kristen here, fresh off the plane from Italy with the latest copy of the Dunedin Daily. Hope you didn't miss me too much!

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 85 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. The City of Dunedin and Hope Spot will host Hands Across the Sand Dunedin 2022 on May 21 between 8 and 10:15 a.m. Participants will join hands along the Dunedin Causeway starting at High & Dry Grill. Hands Across the Sand is a movement made up of people from all walks of life, spanning political lines, geographic boundaries, and socioeconomic groups, united by their desire to protect our oceans, marine life, wildlife, environment, and way of life. Event organizers encourage participants to wear sunscreen and bring a reusable bottle to stay hydrated. (Dunedin Gov | Hands Across the Sand)
2. Tiki beer tours are back by popular demand! Get your Tarpon Springs Brewery Tour tickets with Local Tiki Rides for just $20 per person which includes a ride to the bars and karaoke during the trip. The tour stops at Brighter Days Brewing Co., 5 Branches Brewing, and Unrefined Brewing. Several seats are still available for the May 19 tour, but won't last long. To join the tour, you must be over 21-years-old and have a pick-up address in Dunedin. (Dunedin Patch | Local Tiki Rides)
3. Dunedin Rotary Club will host this year's Dunedin Rotary Sprint Triathlon on May 22 at 7 a.m. The triathlon will begin at Honeymoon Island State Park with a 1/4 mile swim, followed by a 12-mile bike course down the Causeway to Gary Circle and back, finishing up with a 3-mile run inside the park. Register online now for the triathlon, or various other race options. (Dunedin Triathlon)

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Dunedin Daily Pic of the Week:

Thank you Joanna D’Ordine for submitting this photo taken at the marina to the Dunedin Daily!

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Today in Dunedin:

• An Evening Chat with Dunedin's Local Artists at The Hub (5:30 p.m.)
• Live music with Janelle Sadler at The Fenway Hotel (6 p.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• TONIGHT, The Hub of Dunedin's art curator, Evelyn Dufner, will host an evening chat with Dunedin's local artists between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Stop by to meet the artists behind the work on display at The Hub and learn about their process and inspiration. (Facebook)
• In honor of National EMS Week, the City of Dunedin thanks the city's Emergency Medical Services for all their hard work and dedication to the community. If you're looking to get involved, the Dunedin Fire Rescue is currently hiring firefighters and paramedics. Apply online now! (Facebook | Apply Here)
• Registration is now open for Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club's summer camp programs for kids four and older. The program is designed to train players who intend on reaching the highest levels in their soccer career and provide them with a platform to reach their goals. Camps will be led by the organization's new Camp Coordinator, Brian Easley, and his assistants. Register online now! (Facebook | Register Here)
• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysts. The GIS Analyst is a new position at PCSO, and will be responsible for supporting Pinellas County’s regional computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records management system (RMS), and mobile solution. Those interested can apply online. (Facebook | Apply Here)
• The Penny Lane Beatles Museum has shared a video made up of a compilation of photos from the museum's collection. Whether you've been to the museum or not, it's worth a look. Make sure to check it out! (Youtube)
• HOB is partnering with Dunedin Cares the weekend of May 20. Anyone who donates a Dunedin Cares wish list item such as pasta, rice, or coffee will get a BOGO beer coupon! A full list of needed items can be found online. (Patch | Dunedin Cares)

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Events:

• Shredding Event (May 21)
• ARTS IN THE PARK - Plaza Park Concert and Art Show (May 21)
• Dunedin Rotary Triathlon (May 22)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar - 12PM & 6:30PM! (May 26)
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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!