Month: May 2016

Where am I…CBGB’s?!

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On Saturday May 21st 2016 the Dunedin Brewery hosted a tribute to The Ramones, an American punk rock band formed in Queens NY in the 70’s. This was the brewery’s 12th annual celebration and it had quite the turnout. The event began at 8 PM and the crowd was already forming both indoors and outdoors. A mixture of millennials, Gen X’ers and Boomers. The night was filled with great energy, sound and nostalgia.  Wearing their own concert T’s from seeing the Ramon’s in concerts, the Baby Boomers shared their stories and what they could remember from visiting CBGB’s in its heyday. To the millennials, most didn’t notice how much influence the Romans had. Yet, some were surprised to hear how some of the songs they heard that night were originally played by the Ramon’s. Such as “I Wanna Be Sedated” and “Hey Ho, Lets Go” which is found in most stadiums cheering on the home team.  PUNK was the night! The bands were playing their tributes impressively and band T-shirts selling for as low as …

Friday Night Concerts

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The Sunset Music Series are underway offering four genres of music every Friday night in May.  Tonight it was Country Rock by 6 Volt Rodeo and not only did they play some pretty darn good Country rock they were also quite comedic too.  The free concert was located at our waterfront view Weaver Park overlooking Caladesi Island.  The weather was beautiful as usual and all the locals were out enjoying the live entertainment.  To see next week line up go to dunedin-fl.vts.hosting/index.aspx?page=27&recordid=17835 to see the schedule.

Marriott Hotel chain to join residency in Dunedin Florida

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It was announced on Wednesday May 4th that the Marriott will be joining the restoration project of the historic Fenway hotel in Dunedin and offer 102 rooms upscale hotel.  The stunning Victorian era architecture Fenway hotel sits facing the beautiful view of our #1 beach Caladesi Island.  Resembling a castle and its pink exterior makes this gorgeous structure unique in our little town and now with a large hotel chain like Marriott joining the project, this historic hotel will see its hallways and ballrooms lit up once again. The hotel is set to open by March 2017, just in time for our spring tourist season.  March marks the beginning of spring training for our boys from Toranto Blue Jays  baseball players and our big event Mardi Gras and can’t leave out our St. Patrick’s Day festivities as well.

Events – Cinco De Mayo 2016

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  “Come One, Come All” and boy they did.  Downtown Dunedin was a buzz once again last night.  All the locals headed to Casa Tina’s after a long day of work to celebrate the festivities Cinco De Mayo.  It was perfect Florida weather 77 degrees and clear blue skys with puffy white clouds and a light sea breeze.  Gorgeous weather!  Casa Tina’s who’s been serving authentic Mexican cuisine for 24 years did not disappoint.  Food and beverage tents were erected serving the traditional street food, chips and salsa, and other great Mexican small dishes. Sangrias, Margaritas, wine and ice cold beer made available outside as well as small gifts and tokens straight from Mexico.  T-Shirts, sombreros, paper-flower crowns, jewelry and so much more sold.  Casa Tina’s hosts the Cinco De Mayo festival every year and every year there are more and more visitors checking out downtown Dunedin.  So many people showed up I couldn’t keep count.  The line to enter Casa Tina’s restaurant went so long, it wrapped around the street. The interior of the restaurant …

Cinco De Mayo First Stop

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Hitting downtown for lunch and the merchants are all preparing for this evenings celebration.  The temperature Is a perfect 77 degrees with a cool sea breeze and the sky’s are crystal blue clear.  My first stop, LUNCH!  The Living Room Spanish tapas restaurant, located at 487 Main St. Dunedin, FL. 34698, and they’re having amazing food and drink specials!   See pictures of those specials below… 

Street Art #1

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Have you ever felt like someone was watching?  During my lunch break I ventured out for some fresh air and take-out and I suddenly stumbled upon this majestic grand oak tree… Love the artwork but of course there are no initials on it.  The street artist is a mystery. This tree almost feels as if it will begin to tell you his stories of all who come across its way.