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Week of September 24 - September 30 |
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Made in Dunedin: Coffee, Community and Connection at Crema Cafe
Coffee, community and a little shopping come together at Crema Cafe on Bayshore Boulevard in Dunedin. In this edition of Made in Dunedin, Owner Lindsay Stay shares how Crema has become a gathering place across from the Pinellas Trail, serving handcrafted coffee with a side of local connection.
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City Adopts Balanced FY 2027 Budget; Contingency Plan Advances
Dunedin City Commissioners adopted a balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budget at the City Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 17. The nearly $139 million budget reflects the City’s priorities for the coming fiscal year while continuing to provide the services residents rely on. The new budget takes effect October 1, 2026.
Commissioners also adopted a FY 2027 Final Millage Rate of 4.1345 mills, the same rate the City has maintained since 2016.
A Contingency Plan was presented to the City Commission that would take effect if Amendment 3 passes in the November general election. The City of Dunedin projects the amendment would result in a $4.7 million revenue reduction in FY 2028 and a $7.6 million revenue reduction in FY 2029 and onward.
The Contingency Plan was discussed during a City Commission Special Meeting held ahead of the September 17 Commission Meeting. Commissioners and City staff are expected to hold another workshop before presenting the plan again. All Commission meetings and workshops are livestreamed and recorded on the City website, Facebook, YouTube and Spectrum Cable 639.
Click Learn More to read the full article.
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Save the Date: Property Tax Town Hall Meeting Oct. 6
Save the date for the City’s Property Tax Town Hall on Tuesday, October 6. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Hale Senior Activity Center and feature a panel of speakers, including Florida State Rep. Kimberly Berfield, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Florida Fire Chiefs Association Past President Trip Barrs and Dunedin Mayor "Moe" Freaney.
We invite you to submit questions for the speakers before the meeting by emailing Communications@Dunedin.gov. Event participants will also be able to submit written questions in person.
For those who cannot attend, the meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and Spectrum Cable 639.
A Property Tax Town Hall Meeting was also held previously on September 15. Click here to watch video of the discussion.
Click Learn More for additional information on property taxes in Dunedin.
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Meet the Candidates at the 2026 City & County Candidate Forum
Community members are invited to attend 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.
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
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the forum begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Get the Facts on Dunedin’s Hot Topics
Have questions about some of the issues generating conversation in Dunedin? The City’s new Hot Topics webpage is designed to provide clear and accurate information directly from City subject matter experts.
The latest Hot Topics on the new webpage include the recently passed Causeway Ordinance and the proposed 120-unit multi-family project submitted under the State of Florida Live Local Act.
Click Learn More to explore these Hot Topics, read the latest updates and even submit your own questions for the City to answer.
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City Communications Department Takes Home National Award
The City of Dunedin Communications Department earned national recognition in the 2026 City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Awards for its creative approach to connecting with the community.
The City received a Savvy Award in the Marketing and Tools: Best Use of Humor category for its Wastewater PSA. With more than 1,249 entries from 317 jurisdictions across the U.S. and Canada, the national competition recognizes outstanding achievements in local government communications and marketing.
The recognition highlights the creativity and strategy behind Dunedin’s efforts to make City information engaging, accessible and meaningful to the community.
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Golf Carting in Dunedin: What You Need to Know
Golf carts are a popular way to get around Dunedin, whether you’re heading Downtown, visiting a local business or simply enjoying the community. Before you head out, it’s important to know where you can drive and park and the rules you need to follow. Read More in the latest Dunedin Insights.
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Help Shape the Future of Downtown Dunedin
What do you love about Downtown Dunedin? What would you like to see in the future? Join a community workshop on October 26 at 6 p.m. at City Hall and share your ideas for Downtown as the City updates the Downtown Master Plan.
Your input will help shape the future of how Downtown looks and feels while building on what makes Downtown Dunedin so special today.
Click Learn More to sign up to attend.
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Sign Up for Hammock at Night Sept. 25
Children ages 8 to 11 can experience Hammock Park after dark during Hammock at Night on Friday, September 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature guided nighttime hikes and nature-based activities that give kids a chance to explore the park in a whole new way.
The cost is $15 per child for registration through September 23 and $20 per child after September 23, if space is available.
Event drop-off and pickup will be at Hammock Park. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be held at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center.
Call 727-738-2920 or click Learn More for registration information.
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Explore Florida’s Railroad History at the Dunedin Public Library
Travel back to the Gilded Age and discover how Henry Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railway helped shape modern Florida. Historian Christopher Daley will present “Steel Rails to the Sunshine State: Henry Flagler and the Railroad that Built Florida” on Wednesday, September 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dunedin Public Library.
Daley will share how Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway did more than lay tracks. It helped lay the foundation for the growth of communities across Florida, from Palm Beach and Miami to the Over-Sea Railroad stretching to Key West.
Click Learn More for event details.
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Get Tickets for Dunedin Showcase Theater
Dunedin Parks & Recreation and Dunedin Showcase Theater present Death by Golf at the Dunedin Community Center. The comedy-murder mystery brings together an escaped convict, an anxious bride, a scheming new husband and a suspicious attorney at Grandpa’s house, putting his golf plans on hold.
Performances are Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 4, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the Dunedin Community Center or by calling 727-812-4530. Click Learn More for additional details.
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Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee
Friday, September 25 at 8:30 a.m.
Committee on Aging
Monday, September 28 at 9 a.m.
Library Advisory Committee
Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m.
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Golf Club Advisory Committee
Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Committee on Environmental Quality & Sustainability
Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m.
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*Please note meetings are subject to change.
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