🌱 Jerry Lake Purchase Moving Forward + AVA Driverless Shuttle Returns

Dunedin FL

29 April, 2022

8:05 PM

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Up and at 'em, Dunedin! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 70. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Dunedin and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin: On Apr. 19, the Dunedin City Commission unanimously approved a decision to purchase Jerry Lake, an 80.4-acre property near the city's recently-acquired Douglas Preserve. Earlier this week, the Jerry Lake purchase agreement went before the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and officials say they expect to close on the $495,000 deal within the next 90 days, contingent upon the seller, Swiftmud, approving the sale to Dunedin. Funds for the purchase of the Jerry Lake property will reportedly be transferred from the city's parkland impact fee fund. (The Suncoast News)A self-driving vehicle is back on the streets of Dunedin after it was involved in a pedestrian crash with a 79-year-old woman last June. "AVA," the city's driverless shuttle, went on its first route on Thursday, Apr. 28, on Douglas Avenue between Main Street and the Dunedin Public Library. "We are excited for AVA to return to Dunedin with enhanced safety features and newer technology," PSTA Chief Executive Officer Brad Miller said. (WFLA)Sunset Smoothies and Ice Cream will be hosting its grand opening in Dunedin on May 4, 2022. Dunedin/Palm Harbor natives Dana Serrabella and Jessica Nash opened their shop at 2606 Bayshore Blvd. on Feb 9, but "never got a chance to throw a party." The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Customers can enjoy 33 flavors of hard-packed ice cream, ice cream and coffee beverages, and sundaes, as well as healthier protein shakes, fruit smoothies, and energy drinks. (Dunedin Patch) Today in Dunedin: Salty Soul Beach Cleanup At 61 Causeway Blvd. (9:00 AM)Operation Medicine Cabinet At Various Locations In Dunedin (10:00 AM)Make Your Own Hair Soap / Shampoo Bar At Jade Soap Shop (10:00 AM)Celtic Concert To Benefit People Of Ukraine At Josiah Cephas Weaver Park (2:00 PM) Piper On The Pier Final Weekend At Dunedin Marina (6:00 PM) From my notebook: On Wednesday, Pinellas County Schools, in partnership with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, hosted the Greater Tampa Bay Area Literacy Convening at Fairmount Park Elementary School. To learn more about the program and apply to receive books, visit www.newworldsreading.com. (Facebook) Check out this Facebook video posted by the City of Dunedin, where City Manager Jennifer K. Bramley talks about the 2023 budget process, Dunedin's six Epic! Goals, updates on the new City Hall, the new Jerry Lake acquisition, and more. (Facebook) Today (Apr. 30) is Operation Medicine Cabinet here in Dunedin. These nine locations throughout the city will be accepting any unused and expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no questions asked. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Tarot Card Readings with Nicole — Add your business here Events: Peace, Hope & Freedom Concert Benefitting Ukrainian Refugees (April 30) Legally Blonde the Musical! (April 30) "HYPNO-QUIT" A Nicotine Cessation Program (May 1) Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Level One Singing Bowl Certificate Course (May 13) Add your event For sale: Tarot Card Readings with Nicole, Private and/or Parties (Details) Add your item Gigs & services: Ideal Choice Painting (Details) Add your gig or service That's it for today! I'll see you soon. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.