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🌱 Rock Solid Fitness + DFAC Holiday Show + Bare Knuckle Fighting

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Hello again, hello! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

  • Downtown Trick-or-Treat reminder
  • The Dunedin Fine Art Center's 36th annual holiday show
  • Local man competing in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 70.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

  1. The Chamber of Commerce is putting the spotlight on Rock Solid Fitness in honor of Women-Owned Businesses Month! Owned by Patty Durell, Rock Solid Fitness is a strength training studio that uses evidence-based methods to get results. According to the Chamber of Commerce's post, "Patty's life purpose is to empower and challenge people to be their best, and she has been doing so for 27+ years." She is a Master Level Personal Trainer, a Certified Conditioning Specialist, and a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Learn more about Rock Solid Fitness on their website! (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook | Rock Solid Fitness)
  2. The Dunedin Fine Art Center's 36th annual holiday show and sale has been named "Splendiferous." Curators put together the best art, with a gift-giving perspective in mind. The result is a collection of works from around the region that make for great holiday gifts. Those interested can enjoy the show and do some shopping from Nov. 5 through Dec. 23. Learn more on the DFAC website. (TBN Weekly)
  3. A Dunedin local will be competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Our city's very own David Mundell will be competing against Francesco Ricchi of Fort Lauderdale for the BKFC middleweight belt. "Mundell is currently the No. 1 ranked light heavyweight and is dropping down to middleweight for the world title fight against Ricchi." Tickets to the fight are on sale now and will also be available to watch on pay per view! (Fighting Mag)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Submitted by Pat Mason & Kyle Kanny

Thank you Pat Mason & Kyle Kanny for sharing this awesome photo of your Halloween "Boo Bush!" I might have to steal this idea next year!

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Today in Dunedin:

  • Meet the Artists showcased at The Hub (5 p.m.)
  • Ukulele Night at The Honu (6 p.m.)
  • Music Trivia at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)
  • Comedy Open Mic at Soggy Bottom Brewery (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Keene Road Rail Road Crossing project is complete! Keene Road has been reopened between Sunset Point Road and Drew Street to all traffic. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook)
  • SPCA Tampa Bay is in need of towel donations for their puppies and iguanas! The shelter is running extremely low on large bath towels, which are a necessity to keep animals clean and warm. They're also in need of king-sized cotton pillowcases to cover their iguanas' heating pads. If you have any items to spare, please bring them to the SPCA Tampa Bay location at your earliest convenience. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
  • The City of Dunedin and the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office want to remind residents that early voting has started and will continue until Sunday, Nov. 6, at seven locations for the Nov. 8 General Election. Early voting takes place Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more and find a voting location on Dunedin's website. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
  • If you're having a ruff day, check out the SPCA Tampa Bay's special Halloween edition of their PAWDcast! The episode features adorable animals all dressed up for spooky season, including a rabbit dressed up as a unicorn, a cat dressed up as a bat, and a dog dressed as a hot dog! It's too cute to miss! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
  • Meet painter Susanna Spann who will be attending her 10th Art Harvest Festival this year! Also meet, artist Cheryll Grogan who was the festival's featured artist in 2013! Be sure to check out their work online or in person at the 58th Annual Art Harvest on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at Highlander Park. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook)
  • Don't forget, Downtown Trick or Treat is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28 between 5 and 8 p.m. Roads will be closed along Main Street from Broadway to Milwaukee and along Broadway Avenue from Scotland to Main Street for children to safely trick-or-treat. (Dunedin Gov)

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