Dunedin Bike Tours has shut down after six years of guiding visitors and locals through downtown, even as the city's tourism economy hits record highs.

Owner Russ announced the closure in a Facebook statement excerpted by Dunedin Daily.

"It was a hard decision, but after 6 years, we have stopped pedaling," he wrote.

Russ said hundreds of visitors and locals toured the city during the business's run, and that he was honored to showcase Dunedin "in a way that no one else provided." He added that he has "no regrets" and is moving on to a new adventure. He did not provide a last name or a reason beyond the personal decision.

The closure follows a July 28 report in which Visit St. Pete-Clearwater President and CEO Brian Lowack told St. Pete Catalyst that Dunedin has emerged as one of Pinellas County's fastest-growing tourism destinations. The county collected more than $36.2 million in tourist development tax revenue from February through April 2026, up 7.7% year over year.

Grand Oak Park construction advances

Three blocks east, crews are pouring concrete at 542 Main Street as Grand Oak Park moves from blueprint to reality.

The pocket park occupies the former City Hall site, which the city vacated in March 2023 when operations moved to a new building on Louden Avenue. Dunedin City Commission named the park and awarded a $454,679 restroom contract at its January 27 meeting, according to Tampa Bay Beacons.

Phase 1 carries a $500,000 budget funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency and Penny for Pinellas, according to the city's project page. Landscape architect Jonathan Toner of Terra Tectonics Design Group designed the park to preserve the property's grand oak trees while adding green space, seating, lighting, and historical details including brickwork and columns.

Bob Ironsmith, the city's director of economic and housing development, said the park will anchor the east end of downtown Main Street with additional green space and amenities.

A city Facebook video showing the concrete pour drew 12,000 views and 180 reactions.

Phase 2 restroom installation is scheduled for fall 2026. No completion date for Phase 1 has been announced.

New art on Main Street

Down the block at 7venth Sun Brewery's taproom, a new art vending machine by local artist Yhali Ilan now dispenses original paintings or high-quality prints for $15 plus tax per token, adding another draw to the downtown corridor as it evolves.