🌱 Patch AM: How Dunedin’s Jays complex reflects college baseball’s new power

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In today's newsletter:

• How Dunedin’s Jays complex reflects college baseball’s new power

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How college baseball, Major Leagues are growing significantly closer (mlb.com) — Dunedin gets a nod as the Blue Jays’ “jewel” spring training complex, modeled after cutting-edge college baseball facilities that now rival pro setups. The story explains how improved college coaching, technology, and youth-driven MLB clubhouses are shrinking the gap between NCAA baseball and the majors, making rapid jumps from campus to big-league stardom increasingly common.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• Dunedin Downtown Market – December 27, 2025, Dunedin, FL
  John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St, Dunedin
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday December 29

• W-YH624 Winter Break Bonanza Two-Day Workshop
  Dudedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL 34698
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Winter Youth Camp Week I
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:00 am
• Open Studio (ART)
  Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
  10:00 am
• T'ai Chi Chih
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  6:00 pm
• PIYO Live
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  6:00 pm
• Belleair Indoor VB
  Dimmitt Community Center , 918 Osceola Rd , Belleair
  6:00 pm
• T’ai Chi Chih – Moving Meditation for Mind and Body
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball Academy - Beginners
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  6:45 pm
• Belly Dancing
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:00 pm
• Volleyball Academy - Intermediate
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:45 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Star-Spangled Art Exhibit
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 100 State St W , Oldsmar

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Dunedin. Apply here.
• Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - Shop#358 - 1650 Main Street in Dunedin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

• Palm Harbor woman searches for kidney donor: 'You would literally be saving my life' (fox13news.com)
• Cali Coffee plans first St. Pete location at former Checkers on 66th Street North (stpeterising.com)
• Beef O'Brady's expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants (tbbwmag.com)

Tampa

• Pawn Jewelry Expands Services to Sell Gold Through Enhanced Online Platform (heraldnews.com)
• Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa (fox13news.com)
• Tampa Bay area moving companies see busiest December in years as housing market warms (fox13news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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