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Dunedin
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Gladys Douglas Preserve Phase II Development

Summary

Designs for pavilions, restrooms, a pier and kayak launch are at 90%, but costs exceed the roughly $2.3 million budget. The project will go to bid with add-alternates so the city can buy what it can afford.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Costs exceed the $650,000 design and $1,650,000 construction budget; add-alternates will be bid separately.

✅Who benefits

Dunedin residents and the whole county gain access to the last rosemary scrub in Pinellas County and Jerry Lake recreation.

⚠️Who could be affected

Fans of the pier and pavilion amenities may wait longer if bid prices don't come in favorable.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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