Dunedin Leaders to Challenge Pinellas Schools on Safety

Dunedin commissioners are reviewing a resolution against the Pinellas County School Board's plan to stop busing elementary students across State Road 580 at Thursday's public hearing at City Hall. Discontinued busing could cost taxpayers up to

Activist Sues More Than 100 Local Government Agencies in Five Years

Governments see Joel Chandler as a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.

Theater and $5M Municipal Center to Replace City Hall?

City leaders wrestled with how to pay for a future, more spacious municipal center, estimated at $5.1 million, during a commission workshop Jan. 15. They discussed possibly selling city-owned land and using City Hall as performance art space.

Sail Honeymoon on Dunedin Causeway to Go Up for Bid?

Sail Honeymoon, a kayak and sailboat rental stand on Dunedin Causeway, is fast approaching the end of its lease with the city, and residents want officials to amend the contract so the business can stay. It's up for discussion at tonight's pub

Sheriff's Captain to Talk Dunedin Crime at City Hall

The captain at North District Station in Dunedin is slated to appear at the Thursday's commission meeting at City Hall to address or express concerns.

What's Open, Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day in Dunedin

In Dunedin, the library and senior center are closed, but solid waste pickup is operating on a regular schedule. What about Honeymoon Island? Find out here.

Supervisor of Elections Scholarship Available

College juniors and seniors majoring in political science, public administration or business administration, journalism or mass communications at an accredited Florida college could be eligible for a $1,200 scholarship.

'Welcome to Dunedin' Signs for South Douglas Avenue?

City commissioners OK'd staff to move into the bidding process for streetscape enhancements for south Douglas Avenue during Thursday's city commission meeting. Staff is still working on the possibility of "Welcome to Dunedin" signs.

Domestic Partnership Registry Gets OK in Pinellas County

Unmarried couples, gay and straight, in Pinellas will be able to register as domestic partners following Tuesday's county commission vote.

Commissioners' Candid School Bus Comments Caught on Camera

Dunedin TV filming stopped, but live microphones picked up on a brief dialogue between city leaders frustrated over a Pinellas County School Board decision to stop busing elementary students across State Road 580.

City 'Fights' for Elementary Students Crossing State Road 580

City officials picked apart Pinellas County Schools' decision to eliminate busing for some San Jose Elementary students during Thursday's public meeting, calling it "bureaucratic silliness" for forcing kids to walk across State Road

Dunedin Officials Support Domestic Registry for Pinellas

City officials expressed unanimous support for a countywide domestic partnership registry being discussed by Pinellas Commissioners on Jan. 15.

South Douglas Avenue May See Streetscape Enhancements

Six-foot-wide sidewalks, more street lighting and neighborhood signs are part of plans to beautify a southside stretch of Douglas Avenue. Those plans are being discussed at Thursday's city commission meeting.

Pinellas Trail Resurfacing Begins This Week

Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor.

Stamp Prices Increase: How Much Will Stamps Cost In 2013?

The price of postage to send a letter is increasing to 46 cents on Jan. 27.

City Officials Look to Support Countywide Domestic Registry

City Attorney Tom Trask and City Clerk Denise Schlegel present a draft resolution Thursday expressing city support for a countywide domestic partnership registry ordinance to be read for the first time on Jan. 15.

Students' Walk to San Jose Elementary Could Cross Five-Lane Highway

The Pinellas County School Board's recent audit of the 2-mile walk zone for San Jose Elementary reveals that the city may have to shell out some cash for safety improvements so students can cross State Road 580.

Bullet Causes $3,400 in Damages to City Water Tower

Damage from a bullet hole that struck one of the city's elevated water towers during a Dunedin man's pre-dawn shooting spree in December, not only caused a 550,000-gallon leak, but cost $3,400 in repairs.

$1.3 Million Drug Court Program Looks to Help Prescription Drug Abusers

The YouCan drug court program is aimed to help 185 prescription medicine abusers over three years using a nearly $1.3 million grant.

City Brand Moves Into Marketing Phase

City commissioners approved a trademark license agreement for Dunedin's logo, but wanted to see more from staff on how to use it to target tourists to the city, in a Dec. 20 public meeting at City Hall.

Pinellas Sheriff to Attend Dunedin City Meetings

In response to a December request from Dunedin city leaders, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office agreed to attend commission meetings on a quarterly basis, the City Clerk's Office reports.

Pinellas Domestic Registry: What's Dunedin Saying?

The provision would allow, in part, domestic partners to make health care decisions for each other, including for end-of-life care, among other things.

New Year's Eve Noise Curfew Extended Forever

City leaders adopted a permanent, New Year's Eve night extension of Dunedin's noise curfew during a commission meeting at City Hall on Dec. 20.

Crews Resume Work on Pinellas Trail Jan. 2

Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor, which is north of Alderman Road.

Does Newtown Tragedy Call for Video Game Ban Over Gun Control?

"Children are impressionable and they spend endless hours killing, beheading, and murdering with just a push of their thumbs. If you want to bans something, start with the video market."

Bujalski Replaces Barnette as Vice Mayor

Commissioner Ron Barnette passed his vice mayoral seat to Julie Ward Bujalski on Dec. 6 at City Hall. Her term as vice mayor runs through Nov. 21, 2013.

Mayor Calls For Regular Reports from Sheriff's Office

Mayor Dave Eggers told commissioners that he wants the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to appear regularly at Dunedin city commission meetings in light of recent concerns for neighborhood crime on the south side.

$300K Should Help Smooth Domestic Violence Court Process

A special domestic violence court looks to follow up on violators and streamline the handling of these types of cases.

Thursday is Last Day for City Food Drive

A city official said 650 pounds of donated food items was dropped off at St. Vincent DePaul Society's Food Pantry early last week. The citywide food drive ends Thursday.

Holiday Lamp Post Winners Announced

Dunedin's annual holiday-decorating lamp post contest saw 40 entrants from restaurants, businesses, civic groups, churches, and city departments. Winners were announced at Dunedin's Holiday Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas.

Last Day to Register for Phone Call from Santa

Santa Claus is making phone calls to Dunedin children on Dec. 13. Is your child signed up?

City Loses Half Million Gallons from Water Tower Shot Tuesday

City officials estimate 550,000 gallons water were lost from the reclaimed water tower damaged during a Dunedin man's golf cart shooting spree early Tuesday at Dunedin Golf Club.

Achieva May Receive $127,000 in City Incentives

Dunedin staff told officials that Dunedin would recoup the funds by 2016, and almost quadruple its investment over a 10-year period.

Future Changes Could Come to U.S. 19

Clearwater city leaders unanimously approved a plan Thursday that could change future development and other codes along parts of U.S. 19.

Dollar General One Step Closer to San Christopher

Dunedin City Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of preliminary land use and zoning changes and site plans for a Dollar General discount retail store that would replace an "eyesore" storage lot on San Christopher Drive on Thursday.

More Changes Could Come to U.S. 19

Clearwater city leaders are expected to approve a plan that could change future development and other codes along parts of U.S. 19, including some stretches near Dunedin, at the its council meeting Thursday.

North County Connector Buses Will Pick You Up at Home

An new bus service for north Pinellas County begins Dec. 10. You can try it for free through the end of December.

Should Dollar General Replace 'Eyesore' Storage Lot in Dunedin?

The second proposal for a Dollar General Store up for public discussion within the last 75 days — this one at San Christopher Drive and Pinehurst Road — is on the agenda for Thursday's city meeting at City Hall.

Snow in Forecast for Dunedin Saturday

Local Parks & Recreation Athletic Coordinator Greg Svendgard is calling for snow this Saturday evening for the Dunedin Holiday Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas.

Commissioners Select Barnette's Replacement as Vice Mayor Tonight

Dunedin Vice Mayor Ron Barnette will hand over his seat Thursday after the city commission makes a selection. The seat is rotated annually, according to a recent Charter amendment.