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“What’s In a Name”

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“What’s In A Name?” William Shakespeare. In Romeo And Juliet Shakespeare uses this line to convey that the name in which something is called is irrelevant.

In 2011 this small town nestled along the coast line of the Florida gulf coast received an expensive lawsuit from Scotland. Yes, you are correct… Scotland the country in the United Kingdom. You see as you may already know Dunedin is an old citrus farming town settled by Scottish immigrants back in the late 1800’s in which our name is taken from Scottish Gaelic Dùn Èideann and our towns traditions are closely related to our sister city in the UK, therefor our Dunedin Golf Club was once named St. Andrews Links. Just like the beautiful and historic and centuries old, Scotland’s St. Andrews Links golf course, we have our own golf club.

Dunedin FL Golf Club

Scotland wanted to take back that name for their new website but they couldn’t because our little ole town in Florida USA had it taken already. Washington D.C’s Nixon Peabody Esquire, notified our little town that we were infringing St. Andrews trademark and we either pay up several thousands of dollars to keep the name or rename our golf course. Our small town local government sent out letters to each resident living in Dunedin Florida notifying us of this lawsuit and of course gave us the choice to fight or choose to rename. This town even had a restaurant name St. Andrews Links in the past as well. It was quite comical for us locals to attract such national attention.

Dunedin FL Golf Club

Designed and built by one of America’s best known golf course architects, Donald J. Ross born 23 November 1872 – Died 26 April 1948. The Dunedin Golf Club was at one time the home of the PGA America. The course is of 18 holes and it also offers a full size driving range and a separate practice putting green, where you can practice your short-game shots. We may be a small town but this town offers many amenities and our golf course is one of them. If you are vacationing near Dunedin Florida, be sure to check out this spot. You won’t be disappointed.

The city has announced it has budgeted a 4 million project to restore the 95-year-old golf course slated for June 2023. With improvements focusing on the golf course drainage, irrigation, greens, tees and fairways. It will later “fold in improvements to the clubhouse.”

The Dunedin Golf Club Course

The clubhouse incudes the Fairway Grille which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and it serves a full liquor bar. The Fairway Grille is known by the locals that “it serves some of the finest foods in our little town”. Located less than 5 miles from Honeymoon Island, the golf course and it’s Fairway Grille is open to the public and it invites all age groups. There is a dress code when visiting the 19 Hole Lounge so be sure to check the details here before heading over to play.

The Dunedin Golf Club Clubhouse Fairway Grille

Menu Items from the Fairway Grille

Coast of Cali
Mimosa
Asian Chili Wings

Sonder [sohn-dehrr]

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“Sonder — (n.) the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.”

Nestled in the middle of four local brewery’s lies a cozy, classy, charming, craft cocktail lounge; Sonder Social Club. Decorated in a Mid-Century Décor and resembling a library, you will feel like you have stepped back in time when men wore tailored suits and women wore sixties high fashion outfits, on the daily. Serving curated specialty cocktails that will satisfy any cocktail connoisseur. Sonder Social Club is the perfect spot for a night out with the girls. The seating has been purposely designed for socializing. Patrons are encouraged to share seats, tables and get to know one another. There is no Wi/Fi available so put your phone down and mingle. It’s time to make new friends.

Sonder Social Club, Dunedin FL

Serving upscale cocktails and small plates, Sonder Social Club is not for a sit down dinner. Best times to go is during the before dinner cocktail hour or post dinner cocktail hour. Located at 966 Douglas Ave Unit 101, Dunedin, FL., at the base of The Artisan apartment home building across from Florida’s first brewery, The Dunedin Brewery. Next time you are craving a delicious crafted tropical drink cocktail, stroll on over and have a seat outside on the bistro table with your furry bff or your human bff and enjoy people watching or make a new friend. It’s lovely outside, cheers.

Sonder Social Club

Sunset Views

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During our Summer season we slow down around here. Our coastal cities consider Summer as the off season. It’s when us locals get to enjoy less congestion in traffic and the wait lists in our local restaurants aren’t filled with tourist or snowbirds. We go out for walks and take in the fresh air or go jogging or riding our bicycles. This summer most residents are choosing to stay local instead of taking a long and far and away vacation trip that these days are extraordinarily expensive. As we all are familiar with the ongoing gas price increases, inflation, a lingering pandemic and supply chain issues, the “Staycation” mentality has grown popular for most of us locals.

Sunset over Honeymoon Island

Sunset views on the Dunedin Causeway are very popular if you rather pack a picnic and meet up with your friends and family. It is most convenient that you can drive up in your car or camper and spend the day taking in the rays, swimming in the warm Gulf waters, or taking a spin on your paddle board or kayak. Play music, read a book, or setup a small bar-b-que and grill up your fresh catch or hotdogs, whatever satisfies your pallet. This is the most budget friendly and healthy for the mind and soul outing available and very popular with the locals.

Sunset Over Clearwater Beach

If you are one of the most fortunate residents with a private view of our most beautiful sunsets…well, lucky YOU! This is top notch, luxurious, exclusive sunset views. Dinner on the back patio made on the outdoor kitchen served up with ice cold cocktails accompanied with an intimate friend. Romantic and delicious; the backdrop of this sunset, sets the mood and the mood is sexy.

Whatever your budget. Whatever your state of mind. Sunsets off the west coast of Florida are beautiful. The colors in the sky are vivid and vibrant with hues that would make you pause for a moment and bask in the light. It doesn’t get any better then this.

The Summer Classic Movies Series: 1982

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If you are a fan of the NetFlix Series Stranger Things, this classic movies series may just be right up your alley. Feeling the nostalgia from the good ole days when you were a teen? Grab the kids, friends, partners or spouses and go to the movie theatre and watch a classic move from 1982. The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre is kicking off their Classic Summer Movies celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the classic films from 1982. General admission is 5$ a person but family four-packs tickets are available. All movies, date and times are subject to change. Go to https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/summermovies for more information.

The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Blade Runner
Sat, Jul 9 at 7pm

Set in a dystopian future Los Angeles of 2019, where synthetic humans known as replicants are bio-engineered by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to work on space colonies. When a fugitive group of advanced replicants led by Roy Batty escapes back to Earth, burnt-out cop Rick Deckard reluctantly agrees to hunt them down.

Poltergeist
Fri, Jul 15 at 7pm

Starring JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O’Rourke and Beatrice Straight, the film focuses on a suburban family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct their daughter.

48 Hrs.
Sat, Jul 16 at 7pm

Detective Jack Cates breaks bank robber Reggie Hammond out of federal prison on a 48-hour leave to help him capture his former partner and now killer, Albert Ganz, who had escaped from prison.

The Dark Crystal
Sun, Jul 24 at 1pm

Jen, a Gelfing on a quest to restore balance to the world of Thra and overthrow the ruling Skeksis by restoring a powerful broken crystal.

 The Thing
Fri, Jul 29 at 7pm

This John Carpenter sci-fi tells the story of a group of American researchers in Antarctica who encounter the eponymous “Thing”, a parasitic extraterrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates, other organisms. The group is overcome by paranoia and conflict as they learn that the can no longer trust each other and that any of the could be the Thing.

The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas
Sat, Jul 30 at 7pm

This musical comedy film tells the story of Miss Mona who runs the Chicken Ranch, a brother with a long history in a small Texas town.

An Officer and a Gentleman
Fri, Aug 5 at 7pm

The film follows Zack Mayo, who is a new member of the U.S. Navy with a hot temper and bad attitude problem. When Mayo signs up for the Aviation Academy, he is met with the strict leadership of Sgt. Emil Foley, who gives him guidance on how to relate with other people.

 Victor Victoria
Sat, Aug 6 at 7pm

Victoria Grant is a down-and-out British soprano, who struggles to find work in the nightclubs of 1930s Paris. While trying to scam a free meal, Grant meets cabaret performer Toddy, who comes up with an idea that will change everything.

Annie
Sun, Aug 7 at 1pm

The film follows a young orphan named Annie in New York City during the Great Depression who is taken in by America’s richest billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Summer Time Treat

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It’s hot outside and one of the sweetest ways to stay cool is treating yourself to your favorite ice cream cone. And one of my favorite spots to get creamy smooth homemade ice cream is Strachan’s Ice Cream Shop. Serving up double and triple scoops of slow churned frozen cream since 1999, Strachan’s Ice Cream and desserts is a local favorite. Three locations to choose from; Palm Harbor, Downtown Dunedin and off SR 580 in Countryside.

It’s 4 O’clock and I’m enjoying my double scoop, chocolate dipped waffle bowl while sitting under the oak tree and watching all the downtown shoppers and pedestrians walking about. It’s hot and humid after the thunderstorm has passed over. The heat of the sun dries up the wet pavement adding to the humidity . The sky is blue and the clouds are fluffy and white. Perfect weather for a frozen treat.

Photo by Rachel Claire

If you appreciate fresh desserts head over to one of Strachan’s ice cream shops and give them a try. You sure won’t be disappointed. When you first walk into Strachan’s in downtown Downtown Dunedin you are greeted with a satisfying scent of fresh baked waffle cones. It hugs you like a warm welcome from your grandmother or favorite aunt. The aroma hits you and it wakes up the senses. Your eyes will be captivated by all the sweet desserts and homemade fudge.

Halloween Annual Party 2018

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Cricketers British Pub is hosting their Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest on October 27th beginning at 9 PM. This event requires a minimum age of 21 years to attend. Cricketers “A Sp👻👻ktacular Bash” Is a night to show off your best costume. Prizes for best costume and drink specials. Don’t drink and drive. Please drink responsibly we have the Jolly Trolley that runs till 11pm with pickups every 15 minutes with routs that run north and south transporting passengers to Dunedin and our sister cities Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, and Clearwater Beach.

Cricketers is located in North Dunedin in the Causeway Plaza just behind McDonald’s at 2634 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin FL. 34698

Come spend the evening enjoying great food and spirits, not spooky kind but, the cheerful kind and live entertainment.

Day Of The Dead 2018

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Come one come all! The most colorful and beautiful event, Dia De Los Muertos, is here again this Saturday October 20th hosted by Casa Tina’s Mexican Restaurant. The festivities begin at 5pm and with a parade at 9 pm. There will be music, food, and crafts from Mexico for purchase. The event will be located at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park 420 Main Street Dunedin, FL 34698 and for more information (727) 734-9226. Kid friendly and pet friendly. Hope to see you there!

Dunedin’s 14 Delicious Eats

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From our fans at Tampa Bay Is Awesome their favorite eats from around our eclectic blend of eateries and top notch cuisines, here are their picks of “Dunedin’s 14 Delicious Eats”

Lobster Roll @ Cafe Alfresco

Octopus @ Sea Sea Riders

Lobster & Avocado Stack @ Bon Appetites

Grilled Shrimp App @ Honu

Wings @ Smokehouse

Poblano Enchiladas @ Casa Tina

Lobster Quesadilla @ Lucky Lobster

Roasted Oysters @ Hog Island

Crab stuffed New Zealand Mussels @ Pisces Sushi and Global Bistro

Tuna Salad @ Kelly’s

Burger @ Dunedin Brewery

Fish N Chips @ Flanagan’s

Pub Burger @ Clear Sky Cafe

Pastry and Coffee @ Dunedin Coffee Co.

We’re Back!

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Due to a heavy hurricane season last fall we were unable to publish any events.  Our downtown merchants had to cancel most of the major events due to Hurricane Irma.  But now we’re back!  Downtown Dunedin merchants have returned to our regularly scheduled Events.  I hope you keep up with us and take a look at our Calendar for the upcoming scheduled local events. Stay Tuned!