In November 1976, Dave Lemanczyk was enjoying himself immensely in the warmth of Puerto Rico, hanging on the beach, surfing and eating lobster — and playing some baseball. When he left the states to go south to hone his pitching skills, he was a Detroit Tiger. When he returned to the mainlan…
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In November 1976, Dave Lemanczyk was enjoying himself immensely in the warmth of Puerto Rico, hanging on the beach, surfing and eating lobster — and playing some baseball. When he left the states to go south to hone his pitching skills, he was a Detroit Tiger. When he returned to the mainlan…
DUNEDIN — If the Fonz heard the conversation city officials had about accessible dwelling units, he'd probably give his classic thumbs-up of approval.
During the February City Commission meeting, the mayor and other commissioners honored Scoutmaster Mathew Pinder and Dunedin’s Scout Troop 10 and celebrated its 100th anniversary.
DUNEDIN — City officials continue to show their passion for preserving and commemorating Dunedin's past.
DUNEDIN — Two months from now, city officials expect to celebrate the acquisition of the 44-acre Gladys-Douglas Hackworth property.
DUNEDIN — City officials are preparing to offer a down-to-earth free program to residents that will help protect the environment.
DUNEDIN — City Manager Jennifer Bramley said as she was working in her yard on a recent Sunday, somebody came by and asked if her she would like to sell her house.
Following an offseason of uncertainty coming on the heels of a coronavirus-shortened 2020 spring training season, Major League Baseball announced the 2021 Grapefruit League season will begin Sunday, Feb. 28, with the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies set to kick off the home portio…
The Toronto Blue Jays announced this morning that the team will play its first two homestands of the season at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, marking the first time the city will host regular season games.
DUNEDIN — In a letter dated Jan. 22, Eric MacNeill, president of the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation, announced the cancellation of the 2021 Dunedin Highland Games and Festival. The event had been tentatively scheduled for April.
Persistence paid off for the partners involved in efforts to preserve the Gladys Douglas-Hackworth property. They have raised enough money to buy the 44-acre site at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Keene Road.
February celebrates Black History Month and for many reasons I wanted to reminisce about Dwike “Ivory” Mitchell Jr., who I had the opportunity to meet several times before he passed away. Unfortunately, Mitchell died before the Dunedin History Museum had the opportunity to video him about hi…
DUNEDIN — A structure built in 1921 has served the community well for its value to the city's arts and history.
DUNEDIN — City officials want to make sure that the ebb and flow of their utility services continue efficiently for a long time. So rate increases are coming.
DUNEDIN — Whether they are responding to calls at 1 a.m. about an elderly woman who fell out of a bed or a burning structure, firefighters such as Lt. George Treubig know "your body has got to get up and you got to get attuned to it."
DUNEDIN — After weeks of getting an earful on a controversy involving a boat fuel spill at the Dunedin marina, city officials decided against terminating lease agreements for two slip renters.
DUNEDIN — When it comes to candles, good fragrance is in the nose of the beholders — whether they're getting a whiff of an orange-blossom candle or a whiskey candle.
People of all ages gathered Jan. 16 at Weaver Park in Dunedin to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
DUNEDIN — The Dunedin International Film Festival will take place Jan. 11-17.
DUNEDIN — County, city and community leaders announced Dec. 30 that they are closing in on acquiring the Douglas-Hackworth property, but they need the public to put up another $2.5 million in order to make it happen.
DUNEDIN — Even Santa Claus uses a drive-thru now and then.
DUNEDIN — An investigation into a boat fuel spill at the city marina continues, sparking comments from city commissioners at their Dec. 15 meeting.
Thanks to the coronavirus crisis, it’s safe to say 2020 was a year that made everyone think about going back in time. For Dunedin resident Bradley Despaigne, a traveling nurse who has faced the pandemic head-on, escaping the chaos and pain caused by COVID-19 was as simple as walking out to his garage.
DUNEDIN — Though it may be small, the city's branch library gets a lot of love.
DUNEDIN — Tamara Helms didn't have the appetite to get back into the restaurant business until she learned about an opportunity for her in downtown Dunedin.
DUNEDIN — City commissioners agreed Dec. 3 to cap fines for code enforcement violations and wait and see if they are effective and stiff enough to deal with the “bad actors.”
DUNEDIN — Metaphorical, sophisticated, wonderful. City officials are using a bevy of adjectives to describe the artwork concept for their proposed new government center.
Former Dunedin High principal dies
Pinellas County government and city of Dunedin officials have announced new developments in the effort to acquire land in North County for environmental preservation and passive recreation. This week, the local governments received certified appraisals for 44 acres of land from the Gladys Do…
DUNEDIN — Fittingly, bicyclists whizzed by participants in a small ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Pinellas Trail.
DUNEDIN — Users of the Fern Trail will soon be pleased that traversing it will be a walk in the park.
DUNEDIN — A pandemic … acquiring the Douglas-Hackworth property … affordable housing … plans for a new City Hall.
DUNEDIN — Call it a labor of love. Construction of a nature center is underway on Caladesi Island after years of planning and fundraising efforts.
City commissions and councils around Pinellas County met for the first time since the Nov. 3 general election this past week, and some new faces made their first appearance with their respective boards.
DUNEDIN — After more than an hour of digesting figures provided by staff and consultants, city commissioners are preparing to raise utility rates.
DUNEDIN — When it comes to enforcing regulations adopted to help control the spread of the coronavirus, law enforcement officials' goal is just getting people to do the right thing.
DUNEDIN — An anonymous couple, referred to as “nature lovers,” have pledged to give $2 million to the city for the purchase of the 43-acre Gladys Douglas-Hackworth property.
Julie Ward Bujalski captured her third term as mayor of Dunedin on Nov. 3, fending off a challenge from Commissioner Heather Gracy.
DUNEDIN — The Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association presented the Orange Award to Tampa Bay Newspapers marketing executive Kristina Garcia for her work in the community.
DUNEDIN — When Jessica Palenchar was in third grade while living in Satellite Beach, she joined her first environmental club: Defenders of Wildlife.
DUNEDIN — City commissioners and officials on Sept. 29 praised outgoing attorney Tom Trask and his firm for their legal work for city government over many years.
In honor of Veterans Day, I am proud to introduce this piece about a Dunedin History Museum member who grew up in Dunedin. “AC” recently retired with 41 years of military and government civilian service.
DUNEDIN — When your toilets don’t flush, you are in trouble.
DUNEDIN — City officials had no new cases to bring to the city's Code Enforcement Board last month — a first, they said.
This year has been unprecedented and unpredictable, but there’s still time to get your finances on track. We’ve got a few tips to help wrap up this year and prepare for whatever 2021 brings.
Commissioners agreed to put $2 million on the table toward a cash transaction using Penny for Pinellas funds that have been made available by city officials. That's due to a decision weeks ago not to fund a parking garage project adjacent to a new city hall.
DUNEDIN — To build or not to build. Plans for a new city hall remain a hot topic as two candidates for City Commission and two for the mayor’s seat were split on the issue at a virtual forum Sept. 29.
DUNEDIN — Lita Edwards recalls the first breast cancer survivor that entered her tattoo studio.
DUNEDIN — Introducing Henry and Sylvia — a pair of turtles that will adorn a mural on the Curlew Water Tower.
DUNEDIN — Attend a polluter's education class? That, in so many words, may eventually be an option for violators of city stormwater regulations.
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