🌱 New Park Plans + Cabs & Slabs Event + Charcuterie Board Workshop

Hey, everybody! It's Saturday in Dunedin, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• The decommissioning of the old City Hall building.
• Cabs & Slabs event at the Fenway Hotel.
• Learn how to create a beautiful charcuterie board.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 79.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. In February 2022, the old City Hall building located at 542 Main St. was deemed functionally obsolete. Just this week, the building was decommissioned, and now the next step is to move forward with plans to transform the property into a mini park. Concept designs being considered include the preservation of the grand oak trees surrounding the building, the current brickwork, and public art. You can learn more about the plans here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
2. Tickets are now available to Cabs & Slabs on Aug. 31 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Fenway Hotel. Guests will enjoy an educational culinary experience with tastes from local farms and vineyards. Check out the full menu and get your tickets at the link. (Fenway Hotel)
3. Interested in learning how to create a beautiful charcuterie board? Get tickets to a fig+vine workshop on Sept. 17 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Wine at the Docks. Attendees will learn various cutting techniques and receive step-by-step instructions on charcuterie board styling. (Eventbrite)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, David Decker, for sharing this awesome photo from Coachman Park in Clearwater!

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Today in Dunedin:

Saturday, August 19

• Tactical Tea Party for Veterans at VFW Post 2550 (11:30 a.m.)
• Plant Swap at Caledonia Brewing (noon)
• Benefit and Dinner for Troy at VFW Post 2550 (3 p.m.)
• Live music with Mike Hagan at Sandbar Grill (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• If you missed it, the City of Dunedin showed photos from the decommissioning events at the old City Hall building. "Memories were shared, from the building's original library history to its time as City Hall since the mid-70s." Check out the photos at the link! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Congratulations, Vinnie Luisi, on your retirement as executive director of the Dunedin History Museum! Check out the photo shared by the city at the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• D&J Records will host its next Open Jam session on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. Musicians can bring their instruments or just hang out and enjoy the music! (D&J Records via Facebook)
• The next EPIC Generations Coffee Hour is Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Members of the LGBTQ+ community over the age of 55 are invited to connect with others over a cup of coffee. (Empath Partners in Care via Facebook)

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More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured events:

• Make A Difference Fishing Tournament Benefit Auction (August 19)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on August 22nd and 24th at Largo Public Library (August 22)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Dunedin Public Library (August 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox next week with another update!