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🌱 Patch AM: Why is Kyle Tucker’s Dunedin visit such a big deal?
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What's up Dunedin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Kyle Tucker’s Dunedin visit such a big deal?
- How Dunedin factors into MLB’s high-stakes free agency chess match
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 64.
- Thursday: Some sun with showers around, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dodgers Get Huge Kyle Tucker Update Amid Blue Jays Link (heavy.com) — Kyle Tucker has reportedly toured the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training and player development complex in Dunedin, putting the city’s facilities at the center of his high-profile free agency. While the Dodgers and Yankees remain in the mix, insiders say Toronto will stay involved to the end, highlighting how attractive Dunedin’s upgraded complex and proximity to Tampa are for top players. 
Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• With labor talks looming in 2026, baseball free agency becomes an even greater chess match (sportsbusinessjournal.com) — Dunedin gets a key mention as the Blue Jays’ spring training base, where they recently hosted star free agent Kyle Tucker while ramping up spending and facilities. The broader story explains how looming 2026 labor talks and big-money moves by teams like the Dodgers and Orioles are reshaping free agency strategy across baseball.
📸 Around Dunedin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dunedin
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★ 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-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 - A Course in Miracles
Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
10:00 am - Sunday Service
Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
10:00 am - W-YH623 Winter Break Bonanza Two-Day Workshop
Dudedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL 34698
9:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open Studio (ART)
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
10:00 am - Christmas Storytime with Santa *Registration Required**
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
10:30 am - Roll With It: Dungeons And Dragons Group
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
5:00 pm - Sunset on the Roof
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
5:00 pm - Stories and Sensory Play for Preschoolers (Registration Required)
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
11:00 am - W-FA569 Tour of Italy with Chef Craig Tinling
Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The West End (TWE) is open!
.. Previously known as The Mix, new ownership has brought a whole new spirt to the eatery! Wife and I were out for a walk on Saturday, before the… (Nextdoor Historic Dunedin)
- Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Dunedin. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Palm Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunedin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palm Harbor
- Clock ticking on Tyrone Barnes & Noble (tbnweekly.com)
- Jewish community gathers in Clearwater to celebrate Hanukkah after tragic Australia shooting (fox13news.com)
- Nancy Ann (Hulst) Wilson (spencerdailyreporter.com)
Tampa
- East Tampa homeowner fears for safety after at least a dozen crashes over 20 years outside her home (fox13news.com)
- Tampa Bay-area Red Cross volunteer travels to Washington to help amid historic flooding (wtsp.com)
- TECO customers call for lawsuit in petition with more than 7,000 signatures as bills surge (fox13news.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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