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Douglas Parking Center Construction Update: What to Expect on Douglas Avenue

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Downtown parking is going vertical. The Douglas Parking Center at 968 Douglas Avenue is entering its most visible phase of construction. Starting in late August, crews will begin erecting the precast concrete structure of the four-story, 309-space public parking garage . The good news? Most of the work happens without any road closures. Here is what to expect. 📅 The Construction Timeline No Road or Lane Impact (Aug 24 – Oct 9) From August 24 through October 9, the crane and all delivery trucks operate entirely within the property. Both lanes of Douglas Avenue stay open. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with no weekend activity. Single-Lane Flagging (Oct 12 – Oct 23) For ten working days, the final bay along Douglas Avenue requires the near lane. Traffic alternates through a single open lane under certified flaggers—the road stays open in both directions, with brief waits during active picks and deliveries. This phase begins the Monday after the Dunedin Art & Craft festival weekend (October 10–11), so the festival sees no construction …

The Flats on Main Street: From Homes to Hard Hats

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If you drive down Carnation Drive today, you will see construction fencing, heavy equipment, and a cleared lot where homes once stood. The Flats on Main Street—a 78-unit affordable housing project—has broken ground. I drove by on a recent afternoon to document the progress. What I found was a site in motion. But to understand what is happening now, you have to look back at what was there before. What the Public Records Show Public records confirm the properties assembled for this project: 1419, 1421, 1422, 1440, 1445 Carnation Drive and 1150 Friendly Lane The owner of record is MGC Main Street Holdings, LLC . The applicant is The Flats on Main Street, LLC. The city’s role was not to buy the land but to rezone it and approve the development agreement after a series of public hearings in the spring of 2025. What Was There Before Google Maps still shows what once stood on this land. A yellow house at 1473 Carnation Drive. Small single-family homes at 1421, 1440, and 1445. Neighborhood streets. Lawns. …

Midtown Parking Garage Gets Chamber Endorsement, City Sets 2027 Construction Target

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A second parking garage is coming to downtown Dunedin. 🚧

The Midtown Parking Garage—planned for Douglas Avenue and Scotland Street—has received formal support from the Chamber of Commerce. Construction is targeted for Spring 2027.

The price tag? $4 million for the land, $10 million to build.

But not everyone is sold. Some residents worry about cost, design, and who the garage is really for.

We took a deep dive into the proposal, the history, and what neighbors are saying.

Full story at the link in bio. 📖☝️

Causeway To Get First Hotel

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Dunedin will be getting a five story hotel with a restaurant located at 2641 Michael Place.  This is big news for us locals.  This will bring positive growth to our tourism in North Dunedin.   Causeway Hotel