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🌱 Dive Bar Olympics + Build Your Savings + Late Night Scooter Event

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Hello, neighbors! Kristen here with your Wednesday edition of the Dunedin Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 85 Low: 74.

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Here are the top five stories today in Dunedin:

  1. In an act to bring their customers together, two of Dunedin's oldest bars recently hosted an inaugural Dunedin Dive Bar Olympics. The owners of Simon's Pub on Union Street and Sully's Tavern on Patricia Avenue created the event which featured darts, beer pong, billiards and indoor shuffleboard. Eight teams of two people were procured from each bar and battled it out for 10 hours. While they have some kinks to work out, the first Dunedin Dive Bar Olympics were a huge success, and plans are already in the works for another similar event! (TBN Weekly)
  2. Reminder: One of the creators of The Kellogg Mansion – 3D Immersive Experience will be talking to residents on Monday, September 19 at 6 p.m. in the Dunedin Public Library. Attendees will hear about its implementation into a virtual reality exhibit coming soon to the Dunedin Public Library. The discussion will be led by Dr. Lori Collins, associate professor in research at USF Libraries and School of Geosciences and co-director of the Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information at USF. No registration is required. (Dunedin Gov)
  3. Learn how to build your savings with financial wellness Coach Kate Joslin who is hosting a free seminar on September 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dunedin Public Library. Attendees will learn different methods and tools to best build their savings. No registration is required. (Dunedin Gov)
  4. Dunedin Parks & Recreation will host a free seminar on Fall Prevention on September 20 at 10 a.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Pinellas County leads the state in fall-related injuries. Falls are the leading cause of injury, death and hospitalization for those over 65. Specifically designed to heighten fall prevention awareness, this class will teach you how to get up from a fall, along with balance and safety tips. The discussion will be led by Lori Collins of Pinellas County Emergency Services and Jane Muhrlin of Pinellas County Human Services, who are on the Falls Free Coalition. (Dunedin Patch)
  5. A Late Night Scooter for kids ages 8 through 17 is scheduled for September 30 between 7 and 10 p.m. at the Stirling Skate Park. Sign your kids up for fun activities, contests, awesome prizes and dinner. Kids between 8 and 13 must wear elbow and knee pads and a helmet. Kids 14 and older are only required to wear a helmet. Register in person or online. (Dunedin Patch)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Submitted by Sheila Scott

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Today in Dunedin:

  • Live music with Rockin' Rob at Stirling Wine (6 p.m.)
  • Resin Art Class at HOB Brewing Co (6:30 p.m.)
  • Bonsai & Brews at Caledonia Brewing (7 p.m.)
  • Brews & Bundts at Cueni Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
  • Candidates Forum at the Hale Senior Activity Center (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Meet Coogi and his adorable tiny teeth! This six-year-old pup is 65-pounds of love and up for adoption through Pinellas County Animal Services. Meet Coogi and all of his friends who are waiting to be adopted today! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
  • The City of Dunedin is joining forces with Solar United Neighbors to help people save money on their utility bills. Through the Pinellas 2022 Solar Co-op, you'll learn about solar energy and how to get the best rates from an installer. Head to their website to join and learn more. (City of Dunedin via Facebook |Solar United Neighbors)
  • Dunedin High School student Sammy Haertle is up for SBLive's Florida High School Athlete of the Week! According to their website, the Dunedin linebacker "recorded 19 tackles, forced a fumble and intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown in the Falcons' loss." Voting takes just two clicks and is open through Sunday! He is in second place so far. Help him win by voting today. (Dunedin High School via Facebook | Vote Here)

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