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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!)

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Weather forecast:

  • 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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Other local events
    Wednesday December 17
  • W-FA569 Tour of Italy with Chef Craig Tinling
    Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • W-FA574 Tex-Mex Double Stacker Tacos with Chef Tara Valle
    Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
    6:00 pm
  • Friday December 19
  • A Course in Miracles
    Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
    10:00 am
  • Sunday December 21
  • Sunday Service
    Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
    10:00 am
  • Monday December 22
  • W-YH623 Winter Break Bonanza Two-Day Workshop
    Dudedin Fine Art Center Dunedin, FL 34698
    9:00 am

📣 Dunedin Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • 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
  • Wednesday December 17
  • 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

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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

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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