🌱 Book Signing Event + Valentine's Day Dinner + Luau At The Honu

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Dunedin Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more...

• Grand opening and ribbon-cutting event at The Chiropractic Spa
• A book signing event at The Sandpiper Cafe
• Anniversary luau event at The Honu

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Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin's Studio 1212 Art Gallery — voted Tampa Bay Magazine's best small art gallery cooperative for 2022

Since 1971, Studio 1212 — a non-profit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.)
• Support local artists by buying their work — art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items — in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe St. in Downtown Dunedin, and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

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Now, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 74 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The Sandpiper Cafe is hosting a book signing event on Feb. 3 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. with Christine Telesz Siddall. Siddall is a seasonal resident of Dunedin and the author of "From the Milk House to The White House." The children's book follows the true story of Willow, a cat who was adopted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from the author's family farm in Volant, Pennsylvania. Stop by to meet the author and pick up a copy of her book about the cat that now lives in the White House! (Dunedin Patch)
2. The woman-owned establishment, 7venth Sun Brewery, has created a new seltzer in an effort to bring attention to the "Pink Tax." It will be released on Feb. 10 in two colors with identical flavors, The Blue Tax seltzer and The Pink Tax seltzer. The Blue Tax seltzer is marketed to men and will cost a little bit more to purchase. "The Pink Tax refers to the discriminatory practice of charging higher prices for similar goods that are typically marketed to women. Deodorant, for example, can be up to 12 percent more expensive for women than for men, despite being the same product." All proceeds from both seltzers will be donated to the Pink Boots Society. The female-forward seltzer will be available at their Dunedin and Tampa locations just in time for Valentine's Day. (CL Tampa Bay)
3. Speaking of Valentine's Day, Bon Appetit is hosting two special dinner parties for couples and families looking to celebrate. The first is scheduled for Feb. 11 between 5 and 10 p.m. and will consist of dinner and dancing. Guests will receive a welcome glass of champagne and a five-course meal that includes the option of prime rib, salmon, chicken, shrimp, and scallops. A second prefixed menu option is available for Feb. 14 with reservations starting at 4 p.m. Guests will also receive a welcome glass of champagne and a four-course meal. Main course options include lobster tail, filet minion, sea bass, roasted vegetables, and veal. A kids' menu is also available. Be sure to make your reservations online as soon as possible. (Bon Appetit Restaurant)
4. The Honu is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a series of special events on Feb. 11. Throughout the events, a tiki-themed market will be held in the parking lot between 2 and 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy a live performance by Big Tiki and the Mai Tais between 2 and 5 p.m. followed by pre-Luau music at 6 p.m. The Luau will begin at 7 p.m. and will include a pig roast and live show. Get your tickets to the show online now and reserve your seat at the Luau! (The Honu via Facebook)

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Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Doreen Cannon, for sharing this incredible sunset photo taken on Honeymoon Island!

Want to see your Dunedin photo here? Submit it to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo and that Patch has permission to republish it.

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Today in Dunedin:

• Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at the Dunedin Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Beginner's Tai Chi Class at the Dunedin Community Center (2 p.m.)
• Drop Bead Charm Bracelet workshop at Roxie K. Boutique (6 p.m.)
• Music Trivia at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)
• The Joe Marcinek Band at the Dunedin Brewery (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Chiropractic Spa is hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event on Feb. 10 between 3 and 6 p.m. Stop by their location on Curlew Road to enjoy music, food, tours, and demonstrations of some of their services. Their spa services include chair massage, infrared sauna, BrainTap meditation, compression boots, and much more. (Dunedin Patch | The Chiropractic Spa)
• Meet Kiki, who has been in the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter since May. According to Kiki's friends at the shelter, she is "90 percent best girl and 10 percent hot mess ." Kiki loves to cuddle, doesn't beg for food, respects house rules, and loves car rides! Meet her today at the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter in Largo. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• In honor of Black History Month, the Dunedin Public Library has a section of books, eBooks, and audiobooks on display. Be sure to stop in and check it out over the next few weeks! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• This weekend, Patmon's Barbeque will be raising money for the family of Dunedin resident Shannon Pollock who was recently killed in an accident. All of their tips earned through the weekend will be given to Pollock's partner and 15-year-old daughter. (Patmon's Barbeque via Facebook)
• Studio 3 is holding a special 6-week ballet series for adults! Classes will take place on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and begin on Feb. 18. All experience levels are welcome. Classes can be taken individually, or you can sign up for the full six-week series. (Studio 3 via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.