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

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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 …

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

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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. We have Yappy Hours at The Dunedin Smokehouse. We have dog-friendly 5Ks starting at HOB Brewing Company. We have Valentine’s Day fundraisers at Woof Gang Bakery. In Dunedin, dogs are not just pets; they’re family. So it should come as no surprise that when I learned about the legendary wolf at the heart of our Sister City connection, I paid attention. The Wolf That Saved a City More than 1,200 years ago, in the 9th century, the town of Stirling—then a small settlement under Anglo-Saxon rule—faced an invasion under the cover of darkness. Vikings crept up the crag, preparing to raid while the townspeople slept. But they did not count on the wolves. According to the legend, the invaders disturbed a pack of wolves sleeping near the rocky outcrops. The wolves began to howl—loud enough, fierce enough, to wake the entire town. The defenders roused themselves …

AI generated birthday cake celebrating 100 years.

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

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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 June 1, 1926, something changed. The Town of Dunedin officially became the City of Dunedin, adopting the Commission-Manager form of government that still guides us today. It is a centennial worth marking. 1926: The Year Everything Shifted Before 1926, Dunedin was a town. Small. Growing. But by the mid-1920s, the community had reached a point where the old ways of governing no longer fit. The solution was the Commission-Manager system—a structure that separates policymaking (the elected commission) from day-to-day administration (a professional city manager). It was a modern approach for a town ready to become a city. On June 1, 1926, that vision became official. Dunedin was incorporated as a city, and the new government took shape. What Happened That Year While Dunedin was finding its footing as a city, the world around it was shifting too. A few notes from 1926: And here, on the …

Things To Do: Weekend Of March 20, 2026

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Dunedin, FL Friday and Saturday, March 13, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM | The Dunedin Downtown Market Friday, March 20th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | on the pier of Bon Appetit Restaurant | 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 3469 | Piper on the Pier Friday, March 20th | 8:00 PM | Shoeless Soul Band | Dunedin Brewery Saturday, March 21st | 8:00 PM | Cats Band  | Caledonia Brewing – Dunedin, FL Saturday, March 21st | 8:00 PM | Mutant Fusion Collective (in the Pub) | Dunedin Brewery Sunday, March 22nd | 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Dunedin Drive and Shine Car Show | Dunedin History Museum Palm Harbor, FL Valspar Tournament Contest Tuesday – Sunday March 17th to 22nd | Innisbrook Golf Club | 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North Palm Harbor, FL

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

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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 wonder if the crowds will show. But by afternoon, the skies cleared. The sun came out, a steady cool breeze settled in, and Dunedin did what Dunedin does best: filled the streets with people. What We Saw Vendors lined the festival route, selling food, cold beverages, and Irish trinkets. There were so many people dressed in green that you could hardly find a spot without it. Irish costumes. Leprechaun hats. And yes—dogs in costumes too. Plenty of them. Our residents of Scottish descent made their presence known as well, wearing kilts that stood out proudly among all that green. It was a beautiful collision of two Celtic cultures, right here on …

Things To Do: Weekend Of March 13, 2026

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Clearwater, FL. Friday, March 13, 14, 15 | All Day Hurricane Eddie’s Paddy’s Palooza On Clearwater Beach | 483 Mandalay Ave. Ste 118, Clearwater Beach, FL Tuesday, March 17th | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | O’Keefe’s Tavern | 1219 S. FORT HARRISON AVE, CLEARWATER, FL Dunedin, FL Saturday, March 15th | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Flanagan’s Irish Pub |465 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 3469 Friday ONLY, March 13, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM | The Dunedin Downtown Market Tarpon Springs, FL Fine Arts Festival On The Bayou Saturday and Sunday March 14th & 15th | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 5$ Admission Fee | Spring Bayou in Craig Park

Things To Do: Weekend Of March 6, 2026

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Clearwater, FL. No Events Dunedin, FL Friday, March 6, 2026 | 8: 00 PM Soul Train at Caledonia with VJ Hural  Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival Marina + Edgewater Park Live music.  Sunshine.  Local seafood. A celebration years in the making. Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM The Dunedin Downtown Market features fresh produce, eggs, meats, artisanal cheeses, breads, honey, and baked goods. Tarpon Springs, FL Friday, March 6, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM A free family event held the 1st Friday of the month – featuring Art, Food, Vendors, Shops, Music, and Beer & wine, with a fun theme every month! Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs. Free Parking & Shuttle at the Dog/Splash Park at 508 Live Oak St. (5:30 pm – 10:30 pm) Where: 100 E. Tarpon Ave.Dates: 03/06/2026 – 03/06/2026Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival Returns This Saturday

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Get ready for a day of food, music, and waterfront vibes. The Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival is happening this Saturday, March 7th, at Edgewater Park. The one-day, family-friendly event welcomes all ages—plus leashed pets—to enjoy marina views, fresh seafood, and live music against the backdrop of downtown Dunedin. According to the festival’s website, attendees can expect: “The picturesque views of the sunset, a nice spring sea breeze, and the backdrop filled with sailboats, powerboats, and commercial vessels will calm your soul and feed your spirit,” the event page promises. What Details Event Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival Date Saturday, March 7, 2026 Location Edgewater Park, Dunedin FL Time 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Admission Free to attend (food/drink available for purchase) Pets Leashed pets welcome 📸 I’ll Be There I’ll be walking through the festival with my camera, capturing the crowd, the food, and the musicians. If you see me, say hello—or let me take your photo. 🔗 For More Information Visit the official website: dunedinstonecrabfestival.com

Things To Do: Weekend Of February 27, 2026

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Clearwater, FL Downtown Blues Block Party is happening Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the 400 block of Cleveland Street. Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival Feb. 28-March 1, 2026, beginning at 2 p.m. both days, at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St. FREE admission! Dunedin, FL Friday, February 27, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM and Saturday 28, 2026 The Dunedin Downtown Market features fresh produce, eggs, meats, artisanal cheeses, breads, honey, and baked goods. February 27, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM Join us on the pier of Bon Appetit Restaurant, located at 148 Marina Plaza, to enjoy the enchanting sounds of a Dunedin Piper performing beautiful bagpipe melodies Tarpon Springs, FL February 28, 2026 | 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM Tarpon Springs Wine Walk 521 Athens Street (Sponge Docks) and 106 E Tarpon Ave (Downtown Tarpon)

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.