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Week of September 10 - September 16 |
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Your City @ Work: Budget Update With City Manager Jennifer Bramley
Dunedin City Manager Jennifer Bramley provides an update on Dunedin’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the City’s contingency planning for potential property tax reductions. Learn how the City is preparing for the future while working to maintain the services residents rely on every day.
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City Commission Bans Motorized Watercraft From Launching on Dunedin Causeway
The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously, 5-0, at its September 3 meeting to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the launching of motorized watercraft on the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
The ordinance passed its second and final reading after the City Commission voted 4-0 to move it forward at the first public hearing on Thursday, July 23, following public input.
The ordinance only prohibits the launching of motorized watercraft from the south side of the Causeway and will not affect the operation of motorized watercraft in the Intracoastal Waterway or St. Joseph Sound. The launching of motorized vessels is already prohibited on the north side of the Causeway, west of the drawbridge.
Click Learn More to read the full article.
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Save the Date: Property Tax Town Hall Meetings Set for September and October
Save the date for the City’s Property Tax Town Hall on Tuesday, September 15. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Hale Senior Activity Center and feature a panel of speakers, including former Florida state Sen. Jeff Brandes, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Dunedin Mayor Maureen “Moe” Freaney. The event will be moderated by Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce President Charlie Justice.
We invite you to submit questions for the speakers before the meeting by emailing Communications@Dunedin.gov. Questions will be accepted through September 10. Event participants will also be able to submit written questions in person.
A second Property Tax Town Hall is scheduled for October 6. Both meetings will be livestreamed on the City website, Facebook, YouTube and Spectrum Cable 639.
Click here for additional information on property taxes in the City of Dunedin.
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Submit Your Questions for the 2026 City & County Candidate Forum
Community members can now submit questions for the 2026 City & County Candidate Forum, presented by the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters on Thursday, October 1, at the Hale Senior Activity Center.
Questions for the candidates may be submitted until Friday, September 18 to candidateforum@dunedinfl.com.
The forum will feature candidates for the Dunedin City Commission and Pinellas County Commission:
Dunedin City Commission
- Seat 2: Rob Walker, unopposed
- Seat 4: Mark Ossian and Janice “Nan” Bennett
Pinellas County Commission
- District 2 at-large: Brian Scott and Timothy Hughes
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the forum begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Dunedin Marina Restoration Work Moves Forward
Restoration work at the Dunedin Marina continues to move forward, with demolition of the above-water portion of the old pier now complete. Piling removal and construction of the new pier will begin once the required permit is received from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Work also continues on seawall repairs throughout the marina. Fill material has been added to the collapsed area along the bulkhead and installation of the rebar racks for the seawall cap is underway.
The city is following all steps required by state and federal regulations to remain eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement. This will help reduce the financial impact on Dunedin taxpayers while restoring a vital community asset.
Find more information on this and other City projects on the newly launched Engage Dunedin page, where you can register to receive updates and provide feedback.
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Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
The Florida Department of Health has issued a Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert for Pinellas County following an increased transmission of mosquito-borne viruses, including at least two cases of locally acquired dengue fever.
Residents can protect themselves and help reduce mosquito breeding by following the three Ds:
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Dress in light-colored, long-sleeved clothing and closed-toe shoes.
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Defend by using insect repellent containing a CDC-recommended ingredient, such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
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Dump or cover standing water around homes and businesses, including water collected in containers and rain debris.
Pinellas County has increased mosquito treatments, including truck fogging, aerial larviciding and inspections of potential breeding areas. Residents can request mosquito control services by calling 727-464-7503 or by emailing mosquitocontrol@pinellas.gov.
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Suicide Awareness Month: Hope, Help and Community
September is Suicide Awareness Month. City Commissioner Jeff Gow highlights local organizations providing education, resources and support while working to bring hope to individuals and families across Pinellas County.
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Dunedin to Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11
The City of Dunedin invites the community to gather Friday, September 11, for a remembrance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The ceremony will honor those who lost their lives and recognize the first responders who answered the call to serve.
The program will include a presentation of colors by the Dunedin Fire Rescue Honor Guard, moments of remembrance, special speakers and a memorial tribute by the Dunedin Pipe Band.
The ceremony will take place from 8:40 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Click Learn more for details.
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Boater Safety Course to be Held at Dunedin Marina
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Dunedin 11-10 will offer a two-day Boater Safety Course on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, at the Dunedin Marina.
The course costs $50 per person and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days at the Harbormaster Building. The eight-hour course satisfies Florida’s mandatory boating education requirement for anyone born after January 1, 1988, and will help educate boaters of all ages on safe and responsible boating.
Upon completion, participants will receive a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Safe Boating ID card. Email publiceducation1110@gmail.com or call 727-736-1191 to register for the course.
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 Celebrate World Car Free Day in Dunedin
Celebrate World Car-Free Day in Dunedin on Saturday, September 19, from 2:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., starting at Josiah Cephas Weaver Park on Bayshore Boulevard. Participants can register for an event passport, then walk or bike along the Pinellas Trail to visit participating Downtown Dunedin businesses for specials and activities.
Hosted by Connect Pinellas and Joy Rides Dunedin in partnership with the City of Dunedin, the event is the first of its kind in the City. It celebrates the many ways people can get around car-free by encouraging participants to swap their vehicles for more sustainable options, including walking, biking and public transit, such as the Jolly Trolley’s Coastal Route.
City Commissioner Jeff Gow will be a guest speaker at the event. The Clearwater Ferry will also offer 50% off fares for the day. Click Learn More for additional information.
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 Reserve Your Spot: Hale Center Hosts Hard Rock Casino Trip
Join the Hale Senior Activity Center for a day trip to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, October 7. The bus departs the Hale Senior Activity Center at 9 a.m. and returns from Tampa at approximately 3 p.m. Cost is $35 per person and registration is due by
October 1.
Upcoming Hale Senior Activity Center trips also include the Imagine Museum on November 4 and Bok Tower Gardens on December 2. Stop by the Hale Senior Activity Center to register in person or click Learn More to register online.
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Library Card Sign-Up Month: Explore More With Your Library Card
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it a great time to get or renew your free Pinellas Public Library Cooperative library card.
A library card gives you access to books, digital resources, family programs, museum passes and much more. Library cards expire every three years and can be renewed in person at the Dunedin Public Library.
Click Learn More for additional information.
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Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Thursday, September 10 at 4 p.m.
Social Services Committee
Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment & Appeal
Wednesday, September 16 at 3 p.m.
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Board of Finance
Wednesday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Public Safety Committee
Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m.
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*Please note meetings are subject to change.
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