🌱 Patch AM: Why Sylvia Earle’s Dunedin roots matter for Florida’s ocean future

Coffee in hand, Dunedin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Sylvia Earle's Dunedin roots matter for Florida's ocean future
• How Dunedin's earlier planning shields it from new state limits

Also on today's calendar: Fall Family Fun Day Open House in Downtown Clearwater and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 73.
• Friday: Mostly sunny with a shower, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Relive Commencement 2026: Sylvia Earle, Iconic National Geographic Explorer, Makes Waves (nova.edu) — Dunedin gets a meaningful mention as the childhood hometown of famed ocean explorer Sylvia Earle, whose Mission Blue program designates the Florida Gulf Coast as a vital 'hope spot' for marine protection. Her recent Nova Southeastern University commencement speech urged new graduates to safeguard oceans, including Florida waters that shape coastal communities like Dunedin.
   

• How Florida Ties Localities' Hands on Everything from Environmental Regulation to Worker Protections (insideclimatenews.org) — Dunedin is held up as one of the Florida cities that already built strong growth and environmental safeguards, giving it more protection as state laws increasingly limit local control. The piece explains how new preemption measures like SB 180 constrain counties and cities on flooding, climate and development rules, while communities with earlier, stricter plans—such as Dunedin—are better positioned today.
   

📸 Around Dunedin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Fall Family Fun Day Open House in Downtown Clearwater →
  133 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Studio 1212 Art Gallery New Exhibit "Elements of Art: Form" →
  234 Monroe St, Dunedin
  11:00 am
• Ghosts in the Library with Silent Slayer Ghost Tours →
  Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• PR106 (4 Week) Gel Plate Printing with Linda Feinstein
  Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin
  9:00 am
• Afterschool Adventures Storytime →
  Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
  3:00 pm
Friday September 25
• OCTOBER 18 - Art In The Park is back to Dunedin's Pioneer Park! →
  Pioneer Park, 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL, 34698
  7:00 am
• Oktoberfest BEER RELEASE: Is It Fall Yet? (+ other Oktoberfest Weekend festivities!) →
  Caledonia Brewing, 587 Main St, Dunedin
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• OCTOBER 18 - Art In The Park show will be at Pioneer Park →
  Pioneer Park, 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL, 34698
  6:00 am
• Dunedin Downtown Market →
  349 Main St, Dunedin, FL, 34698
  9:00 am
• Dunedin Beach Cleanup with Salty Soul® →
  The Dunedin Causeway, Causeway Blvd, Dunedin
  9:00 am
• Dunedin Navigation Class →
  Dunedin Marina Harbormaster's Building, 51 Main St, Dunedin
  9:00 am
• Studio 1212 Art Gallery New Exhibit "Elements of Art: Form" →
  234 Monroe St, Dunedin
  11:00 am

📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know a reliable person or team for a deep house cleaning?
  I need thorough cleaning including floors under beds, baseboards, sofas, chairs, ceiling fans, dressers, nightstands, end tables, all kitchen… (Nextdoor Santi's Way)

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Dunedin. Apply here.
• City of Dunedin Florida posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate I or II in Dunedin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clearwater

• Amendment 3: Clearwater plans for potential $20M revenue loss (fox13news.com)
• Pinellas County Utilities temporarily switches to chlorine for water disinfection – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Safety Harbor

• This NC restaurant was just named one of the best in the U.S. by the New York Times (cardinalpine.com)

Ok Dunedin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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