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🌱 Patch AM: How a Dunedin native became one of college baseball’s nastiest arms
Coming up on the Dunedin Patch calendar: Live Music at Bon Appetit
Good morning Dunedin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Dunedin native became one of college baseball’s nastiest arms
Also on today's calendar: HOB's Downtown Dunedin 2nd Friday Night Market and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 MLB Draft Deep Dive: Trey Beard (justbaseball.com) — A rising college pitcher and 2026 MLB Draft prospect, Trey Beard, traces his roots to Dunedin where he grew up before starring at Florida Atlantic and now Florida State. The article breaks down his impressive strikeout numbers, evolving pitch mix, and how his move to ACC competition could boost his draft stock just a few hours from his hometown. 
📸 Around Dunedin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin
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★ Featured events ★
- Live Music at Bon Appetit
Bon Appétit Restaurant & Marina Bar, 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin
5:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- A Course in Miracles
Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
10:00 am - HOB's Downtown Dunedin 2nd Friday Night Market
HOB Brewing Co. , 931 Huntley Ave , Dunedin
6:00 pm - Live Music at Sandbar Grill
Sandbar Grill , 2602 Bayshore Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm - Live Music with Brian Caudill
Woodwright Brewing Company , 985 Douglas Ave , Dunedin
7:00 pm - Live Music at Rosie’s Tavern
Rosie's Tavern of Dunedin , 730 Broadway , Dunedin
7:00 pm - Piper on the Pier
Bon Appétit Restaurant & Marina Bar , 148 Marina Plaza , Dunedin
6:00 pm - 1 Year Anniversary Meet (All are Welcomed)
Reboot Arcade & Bar , 248 Scotland St , Dunedin
6:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CL112 Let's Play With Clay With Sondra Elder
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
9:00 am - PR504 Beginner Intaglio Etching With Rebekah Lazaridis
Dudedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL 34698
9:00 am - Stories and Sensory Play for Preschoolers (Registration Required)
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
11:00 am - Woodworking Projects
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
1:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Dunedin PatchAM possible:
- St. Pete LIVE — 703-123-1111
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🗞 Nearby News
Palm Harbor
- Brittnay Estes (gopack.com)
Tampa
- Real Music Series returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with iconic bands, classic hits (clickorlando.com)
- Year In Review – Updates On The Top Stories From 2025: Groundbreaking Announced For Tampa Florida Church Of Jesus Christ Temple (ospreyobserver.com)
- DUI Driver Hit Deputy During Tampa Traffic Stop: Hillsborough Sheriff (patch.com)
Ok Dunedin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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