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🌱 Patch AM: Dunedin neighbors asked to check cameras in search for missing teen

And check out Robin Hood & Little John on the Dunedin Patch calendar

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Hey hey Dunedin! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dunedin neighbors asked to check cameras in search for missing teen
  • Which October and November Dunedin events should you lock into your calendar?
  • How Dunedin neighbors helped bring a missing teen safely home

Also on today's calendar: Robin Hood & Little John and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Largo/Clearwater, FL: 17-Year-Old Amari Santana Reported Missing as Search Continues (richlandtoday.com) — Residents in Dunedin are being urged to check security cameras, outdoor footage, and local trails as the search continues for 17-year-old runner Amari Santana, missing since September 27 from the Largo/Clearwater area. His family says he regularly runs 5–10 miles, so they are asking Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Ozona, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, and Tarpon Springs neighbors to review videos and report any possible sightings. Anyone who thinks they see him should call 911 or contact law enforcement immediately.
   

2. October 2026 Events (paradisenewsfl.com) — Dunedin residents have several big dates to mark, including Island Fest at Honeymoon Island on October 10–11 and the 62nd Annual Art Harvest at Highlander Park on November 7–8. The broader calendar also highlights dozens of arts, music, market, and family events across Pinellas and Tampa Bay, giving locals plenty of options for fall outings close to home.
   

3. Missing Palm Harbor teen found safe after community-led search across Tampa Bay (tampabay28.com) — A large, volunteer-driven search stretching through the Tampa Bay area, including Dunedin, ended with a Palm Harbor 17-year-old safely located by Tampa police Wednesday evening. Neighbors canvassed streets, waterways, and neighborhoods for days, distributing flyers and sharing information online. The family stayed hopeful throughout and is now reunited after an emotional FaceTime call confirming his safety.
   

4. The 10 Nicest Small Towns On The Gulf Coast (worldatlas.com) — Dunedin is highlighted as one of the Gulf Coast's nicest small towns, praised for its walkable brick downtown, Scottish-rooted festivals, and lively craft beer scene. The piece spotlights Main Street charm along with nearby Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island state parks, where residents and visitors can enjoy quiet beaches and nature trails. It positions Dunedin as a relaxed, character-filled alternative to busier resort strips.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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