Author: Tanya Mayorga

Things To Do: Weekend Of July 10, 2026

Dunedin, FL Day/Date Time Who Where Address Friday, July 10, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Studio 1212 Art Gallery Mid-Summer Fine Art Sale & Exhibition Studio 1212 Art Gallery Friday, July 10, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Lei’d Back Live Duo Dog-Friendly Outdoor Live Music Session The Flyin’ Bulldog Patio Friday, July 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cora Thibodeau Soggy Bottom Brewing Co. 660 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Brian Caudill Woodwright Brewing Co. 985 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Magic Band The West End Market 990 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 10, 2026 8:00 PM Stick & Ditty Live Acoustic Guitar Pop-Up Performance 7venth Sun Brewery Friday, July 10, 2026 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tampa Bay Meetup (20s & 30s) Downtown Sunset Social & District Bar Crawl (Reboot Arcade → HOB → Blur) Edgewater Park Marina Loop (Staging Ground) Friday, July 10, 2026 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM 12 Strings …

A long line of heavily decorated golf carts driving down a town road toward a downtown district. In the center lane divider, a permanent "Main Street Dunedin" sign is clearly visible. On the back of one cart, a young woman smiles while holding an American flag, while her passenger sticks her arm out of the side of the vehicle to give a peace sign to the camera.

The Suncoast Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

It was a special Fourth of July this summer. It marked the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. The festivities exploded across our Suntropolitan cities with pool parties, barbecues, and afternoons spent on our world-class beaches. Whether it was sailboats, motorboats, and jet skis out on the water, or a quiet day spent fishing with friends, the holiday spirit was everywhere. Here are a few of the standout moments I captured this milestone weekend. Dunedin’s Golf Cart Parade The City of Dunedin kicked off the evening’s festivities with an incredibly high-energy golf cart parade down Main Street. More than 260 golf carts rolled through town, decked out in red, white, and blue decorations, USA flags, and 250-year birthday banners. Spreading Joy Along the Route Escorted by Firetruck 61, the parade snaked through the parking lots of Mease Manor retirement home and Mease Dunedin Hospital. The golf cart troops followed behind—waving, blowing soap bubbles, and shouting “Happy 4th of July!” to cheering residents watching from the sidewalks and apartment windows A Spectacle on Main Street …

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Things To Do: Weekend Of July 3, 2026

Dunedin, FL Day/Date Time Who Where Address Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 PM Dunedin Goes Carting Patriotic Golf Cart Parade Staging New York Ave & Virginia Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 3, 2026 6:00 PM City of Dunedin & Carting Crews Hometown USA Parade Kickoff Downtown Main Street Corridor, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 PM Something Major Band Hometown USA Stadium Concert TD Ballpark (3rd Base Concourse), 373 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 3, 2026 7:15 PM City of Dunedin Parks & Rec “Miracle” Grandstand Movie Screening TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, July 3, 2026 9:30 PM City of Dunedin Independence Day Stadium Fireworks TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Local VFW Organizers Dunedin Cars and Coffee VFW Post 2550, 360 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:00 AM HOB Brewing Co. The Dunedin 4th of July OPEN RUN (5k) HOB Brewing Pavilion, 941 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, July …

Things To Do: Weekend Of June 26, 2026

Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Fri, June 26 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St Fri, June 26 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Live Waterfront Jams Bon Appétit Outdoor Bar 148 Marina Plaza Fri, June 26 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Dunedin Blue Jays vs. Tampa Tarpons TD Ballpark 373 Douglas Ave Fri, June 26 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Undercover Rasta (Album Release) Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave Sat, June 27 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St Sat, June 27 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Live Waterfront Jams Bon Appétit Outdoor Bar 148 Marina Plaza Sat, June 27 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Jays vs. Tarpons (Little League Night) TD Ballpark 373 Douglas Ave Sat, June 27 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Stick & Ditty (Live Music) Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave Sun, June 28 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Jays vs. Tarpons (Sunday Funday) TD Ballpark 373 Douglas Ave Sun, June …

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Things To Do: Weekend Of June 19, 2026

Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Friday, June 19 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 19 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Downtown Historic Walking Tour Dunedin History Museum 349 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 19 04:30 PM – 07:30 PM Peter J’s Live Classic Rock Set The Flyin’ Bulldog 828 Highland Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 19 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM Dance Party DJ Night Caledonia Brewing 587 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 19 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM Johnnie Ferro Soggy Bottom Brewing Co. 660 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 19 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sax/Peter Neumer Crown & Bull 319 Main St #5733, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 20 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 20 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM “Elements of Art: Value” Exhibit Studio 1212 Art Gallery 234 Monroe …

Juneteenth in Dunedin: A Day of Recognition, Restoration, and Celebration

The scent of steamed and boiled seafood filled the air. Eli’s Barbecue added its own smoky note. Children laughed and played. Music drifted across Pioneer Park. Under a clear sky, a cool breeze kept everyone comfortable as the City of Dunedin came together on a warm June evening to celebrate Juneteenth—a day of recognition, restoration, and celebration. The Gathering Presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation, the event was free and open to all. Craft vendors lined the grass. Food vendors served up local favorites. Families spread out on blankets and folding chairs. Friends greeted friends they had not seen since last year’s celebration. The evening was just like any other in Dunedin—except that it was not. It was a day set apart. A day to remember. A day to lift every voice. The Entertainers and Vendors The event featured a rich array of local talent and small businesses: Special performances included the St. John Primitive Mass Choir, the Mt. Olive AME Mass Choir, Thee Poetic Prophet, and Crystal Latrece. The Harmony of Liberty The most …

Things To Do: Weekend Of June 12, 2026

Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Friday, June 12 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 12 06:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nora Ricci The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar 516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 12 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM USA vs. Paraguay World Cup Watch Party The West End Market 990 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 12 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM 90s Total Request with LIVE BAND (Hosted by Shawn Kyle) Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 13 8:00 PM Sweet Lick duo Caledonia Brewery 587 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 13 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 13 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM City of Dunedin Juneteenth Celebration Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 13 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM Hold A Grunge Band Live (90s Alt Rock) The Flyin’ Bulldog 828 …

This Must Be the Place: Finding Space and History at Tarpon Springs’ First Friday

The humidity took a rare night off. A late-season cold front swept through, leaving behind a cool, breezy evening—the kind Florida offers just often enough to remind you why you put up with the rest of the year. I parked my car, walked toward downtown Tarpon Springs, and joined the crowd gathering for First Friday. The locals were already there. Kids and teenagers, free from school for the summer, ran ahead of their parents. Families unfolded lawn chairs along the curb. Friends greeted friends they had not seen since last month’s event. The atmosphere was family-friendly, unhurried, and deeply welcoming. And as the sun dipped below the historic buildings, I found myself thinking about trains. A Tale of Two Depots The Tarpon Springs Historic Depot Museum sits in a structure that once served as the city’s active railroad hub. So does the Dunedin History Museum. Both were vital stops on the same historic rail line—a route that carried people, goods, and dreams up and down the Gulf Coast for decades. Today, that rail bed is …

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Things To Do: Weekend Of June 5, 2026

Dunedin, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Friday, June 5 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 5 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM Ladies Pride Luau The HONU Restaurant & Tiki Bar 516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 5 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM Pride Golf Cart Parade (Staging at 5:30, Moves at 6:20) Orange Ave & Virginia St Lot Orange Ave & Virginia St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Friday, June 5 07:15 PM – 10:15 PM Pride Night Baseball: Dunedin Blue Jays vs. Clearwater Threshers TD Ballpark 373 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 6 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM Dunedin Downtown Market Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 Saturday, June 6 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM Cruel Curses Farewell Show (11-Year Discography Celebration) Dunedin Brewery 937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 Palm Harbor, FL Day, Date Time WHO Where Address Friday, June 5 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM Rahn Hortman – Life Happens…Laugh Through It Tour Snappers …

Bakers working in the background behind a wooden butcher block work table with proofing dough, surrounded by kitchen tools, a bread oven, and racks of freshly baked bread.

Meet Pablo: The Crumb Factory Brings European Soul (and a Vintage Bread Truck) to Main Street

What Makes a Deliciously Perfect Pain au Chocolat? Is it the flakiness? Is it the rich, buttery, almost savory tang of the croissant itself? Or is it the semisweet chocolate hidden in the middle, waiting to be discovered? This is what my taste buds were trying to decode when I bit into my first chocolate croissant at The Crumb Factory. The answer, I decided, is yes to all of the above. But the pastry was only the beginning. The Arrival Walking up to the storefront at 1689 Main Street, I was charmed before I even opened the door. Parked right outside, impossible to miss, sat a bright yellow, three-wheeled vintage Piaggio Ape50 with The Crumb Factory logo painted on its side. It was so charming—and so perfectly suited to the experience that awaited—that it gave me the immediate sense I was about to step into a European bakery, rather than a strip mall café. Out front, bistro-style tables offer outdoor seating. The kind of place where you can sit back, relax, and appreciate a Florida …