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🌱 Community Input Wanted + Christmas Tree Recycling + Parking Tip

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Good morning, friends and neighbors! I hope you're all having a fantastic week. I'm back in your inbox with the most important local news and community updates.

Settle in while we cover:

  • Ready to get rid of your Christmas tree? We've got the scoop on what to do.
  • Cancellations and delays continue to disrupt travel plans at the Tampa airport.
  • Community input is wanted on the future of Stirling Park.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 72 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1) Ready to get rid of your Christmas tree? Pinellas County residents can (and should!) recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday season. Head over to the Pinellas County website to learn where you can drop off your trees to be mulched.

2) Southwest Airlines continues to cancel flights at the Tampa International Airport. As of yesterday, Patch reported that 110 flights both departing and headed to the Tampa airport had been canceled, while another 75 flights were delayed. Reports show that Southwest Airlines' cancellation rate was up to 62%, while other major airlines suffered cancellations between 0% and 2%. Patch has more here on the alarming travel interruptions and what to expect for the remainder of this week.

For our dear neighbors who are traveling this week: I wish you all safe (and sane) journeys to/from home.

3) Zillow dubs Dunedin the most popular retirement town in 2022. Thousands of ZIP codes within the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas were examined to form the rankings. Zillow attributes the city's popularity to its desirable location on the Gulf Coast and easy access to waterfront parks and country clubs. Learn more about the country's most popular markets here at Zillow.

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Today in Dunedin:

  • Kellogg Mansion 3D Immersive Experience at Dunedin Public Library. (10 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.)
  • Canasta at Hale Senior Activity Center. (11:15 a.m.)
  • (Kid/Teen Friendly) Minecraft Among Us at Dunedin Public Library. (5 p.m.)
  • Mommy & Me Canvas Class at Art from the Heart Cafe. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • 🗣️ Community input wanted: "The City of Dunedin is seeking your help to create a Master Plan for the future development of Stirling Park, located at 620 Palm Blvd, Dunedin FL. Let's discuss this wonderful facility and the possible recreational opportunities. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hale Senior Activity Center." (City of Dunedin)
  • 🚗 Parking tips: "Dunedin, did you know? 🧡🚙 The Monroe Parking Garage is available to you as a parking destination when visiting Downtown Dunedin. Golf cart parking spaces are also available! 📍356 Monroe St" (City of Dunedin Florida - Government via Facebook)
  • 🧑‍⚕️ Mobile mammogram appointments: "Advent Health is bringing mobile mammography to Dunedin American Legion Post 275, 360 Wilson St., on Thursday, January 5th from 8:30am-2:30pm. Anyone in our community is welcome to sign up for a mammogram. You do not have to be a member of The American Legion." (Dunedin American Legion Post 275 via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Jessica Collins

About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.

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