To date, Voices of Hope for Aphasia’s “Decade of Hope” campaign has generated $20,100.00 and, with a generous matching commitment from our board members, we are at $40,200.00! A heart-felt “thank you” is extended to those who have already contributed!

If you are considering a donation to Voices of Hope for Aphasia this year, a donation before June 15th will count double!

The office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis joins DCO as a new member. Congressman Bilirakis serves Florida’s Twelfth Congressional District, which includes Pasco County and northern parts of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

To learn more about Congressman Bilirakis’ Congressional assignments and accomplishments visit https://bilirakis.house.gov/.

You can also contact Rob Fleege, Outreach Director, at rob.fleege@mail.house.gov.

It’s the job of the Nonprofit Leadership Center to help area nonprofit organizations serve more people, provide more meals, save more animals, educate more children, see more patients, keep more families together, make more people feel safe, and advocate for a better community for all of us. The Nonprofit Leadership Center provides high-caliber training at an affordable cost; skill development to tackle real-world challenges; learning from leaders, experts and peers and training solutions to meet individual needs. For more information contact Emily Benham, CEO, at info@nlctb.org.

Building on values of trust, integrity, collaboration, and passion, Hilb Group of Florida provides full commercial insurance and employee benefit services. Hilb Group was founded in 2009, and has been growing steadily ever since. Offices are located in 23 states, reaching more than 11,000 clients in 150+ markets.

Join Stirling Art Studios & Gallery for a tribute to artist Brooke Allison during the month of April.

Equally at home in front of 40,000 cheering fans at an international festival, with the widely recognized, Grammy award winning, symphony orchestras, or with 150 fans in a small Dunedin club, Seven Nations has created a truly hybrid sound and transient live show. The depth and complexity of Seven Nations’ music is astounding, each listen reveals a deeper layer of intricacy that has been embraced by an ever growing audience. “We are lucky,” says Kirk McLeod, lead singer/songwriter and founding member of the band, “because we come from two unique cultures. We love American pop and rock and roll, but we also love our Celtic roots. We want to touch everybody with our music,” he continues, “and so far, we have been very, very fortunate.”

Tickets available on line at eventbrite.com  or at the Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main St., Dunedin. Cash only please. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information phone: 727-465-6229.

The Dunedin Triathlon, hosted by the Rotary Club of Dunedin, has been one of Florida’s most desired and favorite sprint distance triathlons since its launch in 2004.  The venue, Honeymoon Island State Park, has repeatedly been named on the top beaches and travel destinations worldwide.

Get your super cool Dri-Fit event shirt at early packet pickup, which will be available on Friday evening and Saturday, as well as early race day morning.

Finisher medals for every athlete that finishes the race!

For more information and to sign-up, visit: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/FL/Dunedin/DunedinTriathlon

Elementary schools.org says 50.87% of the students in Dunedin Public elementary and middle schools, as well as, the surrounding community schools participate in free or reduced rate lunch programs. During school summer vacation a financial hardship for families and hunger for student’s increases.  Our statistics show us running low and running out in past years. So the community’s help is needed.

The Challenge: Create a friendly competition among local businesses, churches, civic organizations to hold their own Food Drives for the needed items. The organization weighing in with the most donated food at the end of the Challenge WINS.

For more information visit Dunedin Cares PB&J Challenge or contact Mike or Lynn Farrell at 727-446-1469 or mikef@dunedincares.org  We thank you for your interest and participation.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, St. Petersburg Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, and the Gulfport Police Department are hosting an Explorer Academy. The two-week event is an exciting and educational opportunity for the youth of Pinellas County to gain insight on how members of law enforcement serve their community.

The Explorer Academy will be held from June 4-7 and June 11-14 at St. Petersburg College. It is open to young men and women between the ages of 14 and 17.

The requirements include:

-Must be currently enrolled in high school in Fall 2019
-Must pass a background check
-Must be in good physical and mental health to be able to perform the physical exercises

If interested, please submit completed applications by May 15, 2019. The non-refundable fee is $50, and it covers graduation day, a t-shirt, and supplies for the academy.

To download an application and receive more details, please follow this link: https://www.pcsoweb.com/data/sites/1/media/extra-pdf/law-enforcement-explorer-academy-flyer_print.pdf

Celebrate Spring and join us for a guided nature walk to explore the unique wonders and beautiful butterflies of Hammock Park with more than 90 acres of natural Florida. Ice Cream will be provided after the walk by Friends of the Hammock.

Our nature guide experts include: Craig Wilson, Dunedin City Arborist; Art Finn, Safety Harbor City Arborist; and Tim Adams, Butterfly Expert.

Special guests are Jim Polgar, Butterfly Garden founder, and Don Solari, Wildlife Photographer. 

The butterfly walk will be limited to 20 people and joining will be on a first-come basis.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring insect repellent. Water will be provided.

Educating the leaders of tomorrow since 1958, San Jose Elementary School is located in a quiet neighborhood in Dunedin, Florida. It is adjacent to Hammock Park.

San Jose is a neighborhood school with a warm, family atmosphere and caring staff members.

If location is everything, then proximity to the Pinellas Trail, Hammock Park, Dunedin Nature Center and the Gulf of Mexico makes our school a “natural choice.”

Visit https://www.pcsb.org/sanjose-es for more information or contact Lisa Brown, principal, at brownlisa@pcsb.org.

Stirling Art Studios and Gallery is located on the entire second floor of the renovated Stirling Commons building at 730 Broadway in the heart of downtown Dunedin.

The collective consists of 10 working studios, headquarters for the Miniature Art Society of Florida, and Penny Lane  – The Ultimate Beatles Collection.

The gallery and studios are open Monday through Friday 11am – 4pm, Saturdays 11am – 3pm. Monthly artist receptions are held every 2nd Friday of the month from 5:30pm – 8:00pm in conjunction with Dunedin’s “Night on the Town.”

Visit http://thegaller-e.com/sasg/ for more information or contact Margaret Modjeski at mmodjeski@tampabay.rr.com.

April 1, 2019, 6 pm – 7 pm AND April 6, 2019, 12 pm – 1 pm
1370 Main Street, Dunedin

The Taoist Tai Chi Society in Dunedin is hosting two open houses in April that will include Tai Chi demonstrations and audience participation. Come see how Taoist Tai Chi arts can help you improve your health by reducing stress and improving balance and circulation!

New beginner classes start Sunday, April 7.  Classes are offered in Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar (727-599-1633) and New Port Richey (727-841-4560).

For more information contact the Dunedin Taoist Tai Chi Society branch at 727-733-0860, email dunedin.fl@taoist.org, or visit our website: https://www.taoisttaichi.org/locations/dunedin-branch/.

March 19, 2019, 6 pm
Countryside High School
3000 FL 580, Clearwater

Join us in welcoming five new K-9s as we celebrate their graduation from Basic Patrol K-9 Operations School:

– Corporal Aitken & K-9 Taco (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)
– Deputy Lorusso & K-9 Logan (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)- Deputy Baroff & K-9 Smitty (Pasco Sheriff’s Office)
– Officer Nguyen & K-9 Charlie K (Tarpon Springs Police Department)
– Officer Hansmann & K-9 Chato (Largo Police Department)

This event is free and will feature a parade of K-9 cruisers, agility demonstrations, bite demonstrations, and a few more surprises! RSVP online and share the event with your friends on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/2SZnYQl.