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Dunnellon, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of retiring here? See how far your money goes in Dunnellon
  • How a new grant will boost water science lessons at Dunnellon Elementary
  • Why Rainbow River’s steady 72 degrees makes winter days feel tropical

Also on today's calendar: Killer Beaz's Operation: Laughter Tour comes to Dunnellon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Florida (worldatlas.com) — Dunnellon stands out on this statewide retirement list for its relatively low median home price and its prime spot where the Rainbow and Withlacoochee rivers meet. The article highlights Rainbow Springs State Park, KP Hole Park, and local boat launches, while noting new reservation requirements and limited parking during renovations that current and future residents should plan around.
   

• Southwest Florida Water Management District Awards $113,735 in School Grants for Water Education (naturecoaster.com) — Dunnellon Elementary School is getting a Splash! grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District to fund hands-on water education projects for local students. The program supports STEM learning about water conservation, ecosystems, and water quality across several Nature Coast counties, giving Dunnellon teachers new resources to connect kids with real-world science.
   

• The Warmest River In The United States (worldatlas.com) — Rainbow River in Dunnellon gets a shout-out as a rare, crystal-clear spring run that stays around 72 degrees year-round, even in winter. The piece mainly compares warm rivers nationwide, but it notes how Rainbow River’s steady temperature and clarity draw paddlers, tubers, and even manatees when the Gulf waters cool down.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am seeking anyone that has had stem cell injections or knows someone that had them.
    I need either a knee replacement or stem cell injections in my knee. I dread having the surgery and would like to hear from anyone that has had… (Nextdoor Rainbow Springs)
  • Are there any roofing contractors that are local?
    I'm talking the small guy giving reasonable quotes. (Nextdoor Lake Tropicana)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member/Production in Dunnellon. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Dunnellon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunnellon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • What to know about Florida's 5th DCA judges on the 2026 ballot (jacksonville.com)
  • Lee vs. People: Meet the candidates running for Congress in Florida's District 15 (wtsp.com)
  • 11 Florida counties begin early voting tomorrow. Here's a list (jacksonville.com)

Crystal River

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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