🌱 Mayor's Apple Awards + New Code Compliance Supervisor

Happy Friday, Dunedin! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. Developer Joe Kokolakis has modified the plan for the Gateway Dunedin project. The new plan adds an additional property to increase the project's density. Kokolakis will now build more apartment units at the project on Main Street. The plan includes a 79-room hotel, 17,000 square feet of retail, a food hall, and restaurants. (St Pete Catalyst)
2. The City of Dunedin honors its teachers with the Mayor's Apple awards. Most notably, first-grade teacher Meg Truluck received the Golden Apple Award. The city mirrors its program after the program was created in St. Petersburg. Dunedin hopes to grow its Mayor's Apple awards program in the future. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
3. Dunedin has hired a new code compliance supervisor - A Dunedin native. Julie Phillips has worked with the city of Clearwater for 27 years as a code inspector, code specialist, and code trainer. She will be bringing her strong professional background to Dunedin, making a difference in the community she calls home. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Float-In Movie: The Emoji Movie At Dunedin Parks & Recreation (All Day)
• Sunset Music Series At Dunedin Parks & Recreation (All Day)
• Dunedin Downtown Market At Dunedin Parks & Recreation (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Office of Small Business & Supplier Diversity team supports small businesses in Pinellas County. Click to learn more about the County's Small Business Enterprise program. (Twitter)
• Did you know that a trip to the aquarium is scientifically proven to improve your mood? The Clearwater Aquarium is inviting the community to enjoy its mood-boosting experiences during Mental Health Awareness Month. (Twitter)
• Community involvement is the best way to prepare for disasters. We are stronger together! (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.