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  • Historical black and white photo of the single-story Dunedin Times Newspaper building with a wooden hanging sign above the entrance and two vintage Ford Model T cars parked in front.

    Before The Suntropolitan: The Story of Dunedin’s First Newspaper

    by Tanya Mayorga

    Every time I publish an article, I think about the people who did this before me. Before websites. Before Instagram. Before cameras that fit in your pocket. They set type by hand. They printed on presses that weighed as much as a car. And they delivered the news to a town so small that a newspaper could fit on four pages and still cover...

    March 24, 2026
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    News & Features, Specials
  • Historic Victoria Drive homes overlooking the Dunedin Intracoastal and Caladesi Island in Florida.

    Southern Living Shines a Spotlight on Dunedin

    by Tanya Mayorga

    It is one thing to know your town is special. It is another to see it in print—on a national stage. Southern Living recently published a feature on Dunedin, calling it an “under-the-radar Florida town” and “Florida’s hidden jewel.” The piece paints a picture of a place that feels untouched by the typical Florida tourist crowds—a town where wildlife outnumbers people on nearby islands,...

    March 19, 2026
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    Lifestyle, News & Features
  • A Scottish Town Celebrates the Irish: St. Patrick’s Day in Dunedin

    by Tanya Mayorga

    This little old Scottish town knows how to throw an Irish party. On Saturday, March 15, Dunedin welcomed St. Patrick’s Day with a festival that ran from noon until 11 p.m., hosted by Flanagan’s Irish Pub. And if the sea of green was any indication, this town was ready to celebrate. The Weather Held The day started cloudy—the kind of gray that makes you...

    March 17, 2026
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    Bars & Restaurants, Events
  • Seafood house on the Dunedin Marina.

    Dunedin Seafood Festival 2026: A Day of Food, Music, and Coastal Vibes

    by Tanya Mayorga

    They came for the seafood. They stayed for the day. The Dunedin Seafood Festival returned Saturday, March 7, and if the crowds were any indication, this town was ready for it. The weather delivered perfectly—clear skies, a cool sea breeze, and sunshine that made every hour feel like a postcard. From noon until evening, Edgewater Park was filled with people doing exactly what Dunedin...

    March 10, 2026
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    Events, Lifestyle
  • Mardi Gras 2026: Dunedin Showed Up

    by Tanya Mayorga

    Fat Tuesday returned to Dunedin on February 17, and the city showed up exactly the way it should. The weather was perfect—clear skies, cool and dry. Downtown was closed to traffic, opened to pedestrians, and filled with everything that makes this town worth documenting. The parade stepped off just after 7 p.m., led by Dunedin’s finest emergency crews strutting out freshly washed and polished...

    February 18, 2026
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    Events, Lifestyle

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An adult in a full-body wolf costume stands outdoors at night, holding up a clear cocktail glass. The costume features a full-body fur wolf, a detailed wolf head with pointed ears, and paws. The background is a dark, soft-focus night sky, capturing the 'Wine Bar' sign and atmosphere of the "Carnival of the Wolf" event on May 1st, 2026
April 28, 2026

From Dunedin Dogs to the Stirling Wolf: A Sister City Story

We love our four-legged pals in Dunedin. Walk down the Pinellas Trail on any given morning, and you will...

by Tanya Mayorga
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April 21, 2026

Cinco de Mayo at Casa Tina’s: A Dunedin Tradition Returns

On Tuesday, May 5th, downtown Dunedin transforms into a sea of music and color for the 34th Annual Cinco de Mayo...

by Tanya Mayorga
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Female competitor in traditional kilt balances a tapered wooden caber, aiming for a perfect vertical flip during the Highland Games.
April 14, 2026

58th Dunedin Highland Games: Pipes, Power, and Pride

The weather could not have been more cooperative. Clear skies. Temperatures in the low 70s. A cool breeze that...

by Tanya Mayorga
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Historic Victoria Drive homes overlooking the Dunedin Intracoastal and Caladesi Island in Florida.
March 19, 2026

Southern Living Shines a Spotlight on Dunedin

It is one thing to know your town is special. It is another to see it in print—on a...

by Tanya Mayorga
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In The News

A Century of Leadership: Dunedin Marks 100 Years as a CityThis year, Dunedin turns 100. Not the town itself—that story goes back much further,...March 26, 2026

Before The Suntropolitan: The Story of Dunedin’s First NewspaperEvery time I publish an article, I think about the people who did this...March 24, 2026

Southern Living Shines a Spotlight on DunedinIt is one thing to know your town is special. It is another to...March 19, 2026

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Things To Do This Weekend

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April 30, 2026

Things To Do: Weekend Of May 1, 2026

Bright, vibrant event flyer with the title 'THINGS TO DO FOR THE WEEKEND' over a sunny, bustling street festival. Features people smiling and enjoying food at a market with colorful tents in a downtown city setting.
April 22, 2026

Things To Do: Weekend Of April 24, 2026

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Things To Do: Weekend Of April 17, 2026

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  • Celtic rock band Seven Nations performs live on stage at the Dunedin Highland Games, featuring a mix of bagpipes, drums, and electric guitars.
    Seven Nations performing at the Dunedin Highland Games 58th Annual Celebration
  • Music Artist: Aubrey Wollett
  • Band playing music live in a gazebo
    Music Artist: Aubrey Wollett
  • Music Artist: Aubrey Wollett

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An adult in a full-body wolf costume stands outdoors at night, holding up a clear cocktail glass. The costume features a full-body fur wolf, a detailed wolf head with pointed ears, and paws. The background is a dark, soft-focus night sky, capturing the 'Wine Bar' sign and atmosphere of the "Carnival of the Wolf" event on May 1st, 2026
Culture, Lifestyle, Specials, Travel

From Dunedin Dogs to the Stirling Wolf: A Sister City Story

We love our four-legged pals in Dunedin. Walk down the Pinellas Trail on any given morning, and you will see them—leashed, trotting beside their owners, tongues out, tails wagging....

April 28, 2026
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Female competitor in traditional kilt balances a tapered wooden caber, aiming for a perfect vertical flip during the Highland Games.
Culture, Events, Lifestyle

58th Dunedin Highland Games: Pipes, Power, and Pride

The weather could not have been more cooperative. Clear skies. Temperatures in the low 70s. A cool breeze that carried the sound of bagpipes across the field. On Saturday...

April 14, 2026
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Upcoming Events

  • Cinco De Mayo Cellebration May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM Casa Tina Mexican, 365 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698, USA Cinco de Mayo Presented by Casa Tina’s Restaurant CASA TINA'S 34TH CINO DE MAYO event TUESDAY, MAY 5TH   Dunedin's biggest street fiesta of the year! Live Music, Folkloric Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and our signature Mojiganga parade led by Tarpon Springs H.S. outdoor drumline! Live music, food and fun
  • Dunedin Downtown Market May 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698, USA The Dunedin Downtown Market features fresh produce, eggs, meats, artisanal cheeses, breads, honey, and baked goods.
  • 2nd Wine & Art walk May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dunedin FL Stroll through Dunedin! Shop and dine with our Merchants. 2nd Friday Dunedin Wine/Art Walk May 10, 2013/Enjoy over 40 merchants participating from opening of business with discounts, give-a-ways and more by purchasing a $10 wristband & also be eligible for a drawing in Pioneer Park on Douglas Ave. & Main St. at 8:30pm/Some merchants have…

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AI generated birthday cake celebrating 100 years.

A Century of Leadership: Dunedin Marks 100 Years as a City

Published by Tanya Mayorga

This year, Dunedin turns 100. Not the town itself—that story goes back much further, to Scottish settlers in the late 1800s and the citrus groves that followed. But on...

March 26, 2026
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News & Features
Historical black and white photo of the single-story Dunedin Times Newspaper building with a wooden hanging sign above the entrance and two vintage Ford Model T cars parked in front.

Before The Suntropolitan: The Story of Dunedin’s First Newspaper

Published by Tanya Mayorga

Every time I publish an article, I think about the people who did this before me. Before websites. Before Instagram. Before cameras that fit in your pocket. They set...

March 24, 2026
Comments 0
News & Features, Specials

Bars & Restaurants

Cinco de Mayo at Casa Tina’s: A Dunedin Tradition Returns

Published by Tanya Mayorga

On Tuesday, May 5th, downtown Dunedin transforms into a sea of music and color for the 34th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. From the rhythmic beat of the percussion parade to...

April 21, 2026
Comments 0
Bars & Restaurants, Events

A Scottish Town Celebrates the Irish: St. Patrick’s Day in Dunedin

Published by Tanya Mayorga

This little old Scottish town knows how to throw an Irish party. On Saturday, March 15, Dunedin welcomed St. Patrick’s Day with a festival that ran from noon until...

March 17, 2026
Comments 0
Bars & Restaurants, Events

Art & Culture

An adult in a full-body wolf costume stands outdoors at night, holding up a clear cocktail glass. The costume features a full-body fur wolf, a detailed wolf head with pointed ears, and paws. The background is a dark, soft-focus night sky, capturing the 'Wine Bar' sign and atmosphere of the "Carnival of the Wolf" event on May 1st, 2026

From Dunedin Dogs to the Stirling Wolf: A Sister City Story

Published by Tanya Mayorga

We love our four-legged pals in Dunedin. Walk down the Pinellas Trail on any given morning, and you will see them—leashed, trotting beside their owners, tongues out, tails wagging....

April 28, 2026
Comments 0
Culture, Lifestyle, Specials, Travel
Female competitor in traditional kilt balances a tapered wooden caber, aiming for a perfect vertical flip during the Highland Games.

58th Dunedin Highland Games: Pipes, Power, and Pride

Published by Tanya Mayorga

The weather could not have been more cooperative. Clear skies. Temperatures in the low 70s. A cool breeze that carried the sound of bagpipes across the field. On Saturday...

April 14, 2026
Comments 0
Culture, Events, Lifestyle

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March 2, 2026

Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival Returns This Saturday

Get ready for a day of food, music, and waterfront vibes. The Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival is happening...

by Tanya Mayorga
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July 12, 2022

The Summer Classic Movies Series: 1982

If you are a fan of the NetFlix Series Stranger Things, this classic movies series may just be right...

by Tanya Mayorga
July 9, 2022

Summer Time Treat

It’s hot outside and one of the sweetest ways to stay cool is treating yourself to your favorite ice...

by Tanya Mayorga
October 23, 2018

Halloween Annual Party 2018

Cricketers British Pub is hosting their Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest on October 27th beginning at 9 PM....

by Tanya Mayorga
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The work week is almost over. Here is our 'Things To Do This Weekend' around our #Suntropolitan Coastal towns. From the Pinellas Trail to the crags of Stirling, four-legged friends have always been our protectors and pals. 🐕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Things To Do This Weekend around our #Suntropolitan Coastal towns. Weekend April 24th 2026 #LIveMusic #Entertainment #DunedinFL #Clearwater #PalmHarbor #Ozona #TarponSprings Link in bio... 🎶 Tacos, Trumpets, and Tradition! 🎺

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Bright, vibrant event flyer with the title 'THINGS TO DO FOR THE WEEKEND' over a sunny, bustling street festival. Features people smiling and enjoying food at a market with colorful tents in a downtown city setting.

Things To Do: Weekend Of May 1, 2026

Published by Tanya Mayorga

Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Fri, May 1 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St Fri, May 1 11:00 AM...

April 30, 2026
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Bright, vibrant event flyer with the title 'THINGS TO DO FOR THE WEEKEND' over a sunny, bustling street festival. Features people smiling and enjoying food at a market with colorful tents in a downtown city setting.

Things To Do: Weekend Of April 24, 2026

Published by Tanya Mayorga

Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St Fri, Apr 24 5:00 PM...

April 22, 2026
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Specials, Things To Do

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