City Retreat: Is 'Southside' a Dirty Word for Dunedin?

City leaders in a retreat focused on Dunedin's future talked about abandoning use of the word "southside" when talking about parts of the city in order to change some possible negative perceptions. What's your take?

City Retreat: Should Main Street Close Permanently?

City leaders brainstorming in a retreat focused on Dunedin's future discussed the possibility of closing off downtown Main Street between Highland and Douglas avenues. What's your take?

Local Lawmaker Used Campaign Funds to Pay Companion, State Records Show

Florida Division of Elections campaign finance records show that after Peter Nehr lost the Nov. 6, 2012 election to democrat Carl Zimmermann, he made three payments totaling $21,856.03 to his female companion, Kim Marie, for "consulting" servi

Leaders Lunch on Ozona Pig in Retreat on Dunedin's Future

City leaders were fed for their time — roughly seven hours — spent brainstorming Dunedin's future at Dunedin Community Center on Feb. 28.

Gov. Scott Proposes Funding for Spring Training Stadiums in Florida

Scott's proposed $5 million annual fund is aimed at renovating stadiums and keeping teams like Dunedin's Blue Jays, whose lease expires in 2016, in Florida for spring training.

Dunedin Officials List Top Concerns for Retreat Discussion

Discussion sessions for a daylong, catered retreat for elected officials Thursday, Feb. 28, is based in part, on each commissioner's feedback on their top five concerns for the future planning of Dunedin. What did each commissioner list?

Confusion Follows $800K Vote for Dunedin Fine Art Center, Historical Museum, Blatchley House

A motion to fund only two of the three proposed projects in an $800,000 package benefitting the Dunedin Fine Art Center, Historical Museum and the Blatchley House at Weaver Park, left some officials confused and surprised at Thursday's city meeting

John Lawrence Legacy Lives in New Pioneer Park Name

Dunedin officials unanimously agreed to rename Pioneer Park for one of the city's longest serving public servants during a tearful commission meeting Thursday, Feb. 21.

Concrete Fence, Live Oaks Part of Dollar General Deal

Developers for an incoming discount retail chain store on San Christopher Drive are promising to incorporate landscaping and both concrete and PVC fencing to provide a barrier to residents living nearby.

Too Many Discount Stores? Here's What Dunedin's Saying

As Dunedin city leaders weigh in on updated site plans to a Dollar General Store on San Christopher Drive, here's what Dunedin readers have to say.

San Christopher Dollar General Plans Move Along

Dollar General developers updated site plans that replace a privately-owned "eyesore" storage lot. The item is up for discussion at tonight's city commission meeting.

Pioneer Park May Be Renamed for Longtime Leader

Dunedin officials are considering renaming Pioneer Park to memorialize one of the city's longest serving public servants at Thursday's commission meeting.

Leaders Vote on $800K Package for Dunedin Fine Art Center, Historical Museum, Blatchley House

City officials are considering the spending package for a possible wing at Dunedin Fine Art Center, entrance improvements at the Dunedin Historical Museum and a renovation project to turn the Blatchley House into an education center Thursday.

Doggie Dining Gets OK for County Consideration

The Pinellas County Local Planning Agency's approval means the county commission will vote on doggie dining for the rest of the county.

Authorities Refuse to Enforce New International Drivers Permit Law in Florida

The Florida Highway Patrol said the new law, which requires international drivers to obtain a $25 permit to drive in Florida, could violate the Geneva Convention.

County Commission to Vote on Transit Tax

At its Feb. 26 meeting, Pinellas County Commissioners will vote on whether or not to place a sales tax for transit improvement on the November 2014 ballot.

A Statewide Domestic Partnership Registry in Florida?

County commissioner Norm Roche said it would be easier to advocate for a statewide domestic partnership registry than have varying registries at the local level.

What's Open, Closed in Dunedin on Presidents Day?

Here is a look at some of the holiday closings in Dunedin and Pinellas County for Presidents Day.

Dunedin Commissioner Bujalski Fined For Not Disclosing Finances

Julie Ward Bujalski will have to pay more than $3,000 in fines for not filing annual financial disclosures since 2010, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

County Wants Closer Look at Gun Background Checks

Pinellas County Commissioners added a discussion about gun background checks to their legislative agenda.

County Gets Look into Future of Tampa International

Future improvements include adding trains, moving the rental car facility and expanding terminals.

Letter to the Editor: Give Sail Honeymoon a Longterm Contract

"To not give him a long term contract would be such a loss to all of us on the Causeway and Dunedin," writes Lucy Lynch, Dunedin Causeway resident.

Rep. Young Asked to Support Obama's Gun Policies

Local city and community leaders from across Florida asked their local legislative officials Monday to stand up and support President Obama's gun violence prevention policies.

Dunedin Hires Law Firm to Investigate Possible BP Oil Spill Claim

A high-powered, national plaintiff litigation firm told Dunedin commissioners Thursday that he'd have a draft recovery claim against BP ready in about two weeks.

Nature Playground Coming to Weaver Park

City commissioners accepted a $200,000 check from the Dunedin Youth Guild for a future nature-themed playground at J.C. Weaver Park during Thursday's public hearing at City Hall.

Dunedin, School District Join Forces in Bus Battle Against State

Dunedin and Pinellas Schools officials are now on the same side in a fight for about 50 San Jose Elementary students who may have to cross State Road 580 to get to school next year. Officials are readying to battle the state.

Stalemate Continues Between Tampa Bay Rays, St. Pete

A vote to further explore the possibility of allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to look for a stadium outside St. Petersburg failed Thursday.

Property Tax Exemption Deadline Nears

Pinellas County Property Appraiser Pam Dubov said filing for the property tax exemption ends March 1.

Will Climate Change Affect County Budget?

Pinellas County officials said they might have to start thinking about the long-term budget impacts of climate change.

Dunedin Can Make Claim from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Law Firm Says

Despite being past deadline to file a claim, a high-powered litigation firm wants Dunedin to join Pinellas County and several surrounding cities in filing claims against oil companies deemed responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill.

Postal Service to End Saturday Mail

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out, Dunedin: How will this affect you?

Weaver Park Playground Idea Receives Up to $200,000 Donation

City commissioners will weigh on accepting funds from the Dunedin Youth Guild for a future nature-themed playground at J.C. Weaver Park during Thursday's public hearing at City Hall.

Traffic Advisory: Causeway Construction Project Underway

One lane of westbound traffic is closed on Causeway Boulevard for a months-long water main replacement project expected to be completed later this year.

As Rays Explore Stadium Options, Councilors Seek Compromise

St. Pete council members hope to get the ball rolling on the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium search by proposing that the team pay an annual "exploration" fee in exchange for looking at potential sites in Pinellas and Hillsborough.

County Facing $12.1 Million Budget Shortfall in FY14

Pinellas County Commissioners will start forming the FY2014 budget Tuesday at a budget work session.

Florida Electoral College Change Not Likely

While some states are eyeing a switch that would award Electoral College votes based on how a Congressional district votes, Florida’s State House Speaker Will Weatherford says it’s a bad idea. Do you agree?

Dunedin Leaders: Pinellas Schools Disregards Safety, Communication

"My God, if we can't figure out an effective way to communicate to a school board, how do we expect residents to?" Mayor Dave Eggers said during a Jan. 24 meeting at City Hall.

Will the Rays Leave St. Pete, Tampa Bay?

The Tampa Bay Rays organization said Major League Baseball does not believe in the Tampa Bay area when it met with the Hillsborough County Commission on Thursday.

Are Dunedin Officials Playing Favorites with Sail Honeymoon?

A legal agreement the owner of Sail Honeymoon made three years ago with the city requires that he re-bid for his business, but some commissioners are looking to create a loophole to bypass the bidding process.

Laundromat Owners Offer Olive Branch to Obama Supporters

Owners at Rogers Linen Services on Douglas Avenue removed a controversial sign against President Barack Obama, and in its place, painted another message.