Good morning and welcome back, Dunedin. I’m here in your inbox bright and early to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what’s going on around town, including updates on:
- Purple alert canceled for a community member.
- Local live music happening in town this evening.
- A walk down memory lane of some incredible 2022 Dunedin memories!
But first, today’s weather:
More humid in the afternoon. High: 79 Low: 66.
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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:
1) Missing Dunedin man, 71-year-old Antonio Emiris, has officially been located. On Wednesday, a purple alert was issued for Emiris who was last seen leaving his residence located at 1029 Idlewild Drive South in Dunedin. That alert has now been canceled. WTSP has more on this story here.
2) Job alert: the City of Dunedin Fitness Center is hiring Personal Trainers! Are you passionate about training and exercise? Have a positive attitude and are able to connect and relate to people from all backgrounds? Then this role might be the perfect fit for you. Learn more about the openings and how to apply here.
3) Can you believe we’re getting ready to head into 2023? Oh what a year it has been in the beautiful city of Dunedin! The city put together an incredible video highlighting so many incredible events, business openings and memories our tight-knit community made this past year – check it out.
Today in Dunedin:
- Dunedin Downtown Market at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park. (9 a.m.)
- Samba – Hand & Foot at Hale Senior Activity Center. (11:30 a.m.)
- Quilter’s Corner at Hale Senior Activity Center. (12 p.m.)
- Live Music with Brad Myers at Sandbar Grill. (6 p.m.)
- Brian Leneschmidt at Beach Island Brewery. (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- 💪 It’s goal-setting season: “New year, new you? Patty Durell, the owner of Rock Solid Fitness FL, brings us tips to enhance our health and improve our wellness. Located at 2110 Main St.” (City of Dunedin Florida – Government via Facebook)
- 🤝 Update from The Dunedin Give Back: “Happy holidays, Give Backers! We have some big news for all our supporters. Beginning in 2023, the passion and mission of The Dunedin Give Back will join forces and officially merge with the drive and community commitment of HOB Brewing and Dunedin House of Beer to create “The HOB Give Back.”” (The Dunedin Give Back via Facebook)
- 🐶 SPCA Holiday Hours: “SPCA Tampa Bay will be closing early on New Year’s Eve and will be closed New Year’s Day. Happy Holidays, everyone! 🥂🎉” (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
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Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Jessica Collins
About me: Jessica is happy to call Austin her home for the past 10+ years. She loves the outdoors, arts & cinema, dining, and all of the natural beauty that Central Texas has to offer.
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