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roast rotisserie half chicken with french fries simple meal on white plate

Dunedin restaurants sell out after viral food influencer posts

Food influencer Joe Malinowski, known as Mr. Tampa Bay, drove weeks-long sell-outs at Dunedin's Jardin de Pollos and Crepesology through viral social media posts, illustrating how influencer marketing is reshaping customer acquisition for small local restaurants.

· 2 min read

roast rotisserie half chicken with french fries simple meal on white plate

Dunedin restaurants sell out after viral food influencer posts

Food influencer Joe Malinowski, known as Mr. Tampa Bay, drove weeks-long sell-outs at Dunedin's Jardin de Pollos and Crepesology through viral social media posts, illustrating how influencer marketing is reshaping customer acquisition for small local restaurants.

· 2 min read

roast rotisserie half chicken with french fries simple meal on white plate

Dunedin restaurants sell out after viral food influencer posts

Food influencer Joe Malinowski, known as Mr. Tampa Bay, drove weeks-long sell-outs at Dunedin's Jardin de Pollos and Crepesology through viral social media posts, illustrating how influencer marketing is reshaping customer acquisition for small local restaurants.

· 2 min read

Ghost hunters pack Dunedin's historic chapel

Fifteen ghost hunters packed Dunedin's 138-year-old Andrews Memorial Chapel on Aug. 11 for a paranormal investigation led by Silent Slayer Ghost Tours, drawing attention to the landmark's dramatic preservation story, including being sawed in half and moved three times.

How to donate vases to Random Acts of Flowers in downtown Dunedin

Random Acts of Flowers Tampa Bay, based in a small pink house on Douglas Avenue in downtown Dunedin, has an ongoing need for vase donations to sustain its weekly bouquet deliveries to patients in area healthcare facilities.

Two men wearing VFW garrison caps seated at a formal dining table.

Dunedin VFW member advocates for GI Bill on Capitol Hill

Dunedin VFW Post 2550 member Giancarlo Gonzalez used a national fellowship to advocate for GI Bill benefits on Capitol Hill, while Random Acts of Flowers Tampa Bay asks neighbors to donate vases at its Douglas Avenue headquarters.

Four women hold a large ceremonial check for two thousand dollars indoors.

North Pinellas Woman's Club distributes $20,500 to 21 area nonprofits

The GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club awarded $20,500 in grants to 21 local nonprofits through its Christmas Under the Oaks festival, which returns Nov. 8 in Clearwater, while the 33rd annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament on Nov. 7 will benefit the Dunedin Children's Christmas Fund.

Sunset over calm water with wooden dock pilings and a distant shoreline.

Boater safety course, downtown market lead Dunedin week ahead

A weekly guide to community events in Palm Harbor and Dunedin for Aug. 6–12, 2026, anchored by a Coast Guard Auxiliary boater safety course at Dunedin Marina, the Saturday downtown market, and brewery gatherings.

Free live music fills downtown Dunedin every night July 31–August 6

Downtown Dunedin venues offer free live music every night from Friday, July 31 through Thursday, August 6, featuring jazz, blues, bluegrass, and open jams at Dunedin Brewery, Bauser's Neighborhood Bar, Woodwright Brewing Co., and the Fenway Hotel.

Exterior of a historic building housing the Dunedin History Museum.

Dunedin History Museum holds annual meeting, previews year ahead

The Dunedin History Museum gathered members and supporters Wednesday, July 29, for its 2025–2026 Annual Meeting, reviewing the year's work and previewing upcoming programs including its America 250 exhibit running through November.

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