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In today's newsletter:
- How a $760 million parks repair plan could affect Honeymoon Island
Today's riddle: Mom wants you to go in the kitchen to help her fix dinner. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida state parks need nearly $760 million in repairs, state report says (baynews9.com) — Dunedin readers should know a new state report says Florida’s parks need nearly $760 million in repairs over the next decade, potentially including upgrades at nearby Honeymoon Island. Most of the money would go toward fixing visitor facilities, with the rest aimed at roads, wastewater systems, and shoreline stabilization as lawmakers weigh future funding. 
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📸 Around Dunedin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin
★ Featured events ★
- Dunedin Downtown Market – December 27, 2025, Dunedin, FL
John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St, Dunedin
9:00 am
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- W-FA568 Arabic Cuisine with Chef Craig Tinling
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm - W-FA573 Italian with a Twist with Chef Tara Valle
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm - W-PT578 Wet Watercolor with Kerry Stratton Waltz
Dudedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL 34698
12:30 pm - W-PT803 Colorful Pet Portraits with Shawn Dell Joyce
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
1:00 pm - W-YH608 Clay Gingerbread Houses with Jacqueline LaDrig
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
1:30 pm - W-FA569 Tour of Italy with Chef Craig Tinling
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm - W-FA574 Tex-Mex Double Stacker Tacos with Chef Tara Valle
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SHINE Counseling @ Main
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
10:30 am - Let's Grow Baby Oh!
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
10:30 am - Woodworking Studio
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
11:00 am - JV Girls Soccer - H - Largo
Palm Harbor University High School , 1900 Omaha St , Palm Harbor
6:30 pm
Monday December 8
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Dunedin PatchAM possible:
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a reliable, trustworthy and diligent individual for monthly house cleaning.
We have no children at home or pets and house is clutter free. Please note that we are not looking for a cleaning company. (Nextdoor Historic Dunedin)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Dunedin. Apply here.
- Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palm Harbor
- Soccer Game Preview: Palm Harbor University vs. Clearwater + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
Tampa
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose 24-20 against New Orleans Saints (wtsp.com)
- Giants have interest in Harrison Bader (yardbarker.com)
- Disguise Strengthens Global Sales Team with New Appointments Across Live, Broadcast, VP and Location-Based Experiences (sportsvideo.org)
Brandon
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-- The Patch AM Team
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