Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dunedin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec with low priority
CRA Advisory Committee appointments
Two new members join the CRA Advisory Committee: Dr. Terry Zervos (regular seat) and Anne Bokneberg (alternate seat), serving through March 2028.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Dunedin
Dunedin proclaimed June as Pride Month; the new Dunedin Pride nonprofit reported record event turnout and business support, and commissioners highlighted the community's inclusive spirit.
Pinellas Trail maintenance concerns
A resident flagged trash, dog waste, and faded lane markings on the Pinellas Trail from Orangewood to Beltrees. The County, not the city, is responsible there — and staff promised to call them that day.
Golf Club Advisory Committee
Dunedin seated its new nine-member golf club advisory committee to advise on running the Dunedin Golf Club as a self-sufficient enterprise.
Library carpet replacement
The library's main areas, Teen Room, bookstore and circulation desks get new carpet tiles — $181,764.73 paid from the Machan Estate Bequest, not the general fund.
2026 Mardi Gras Celebration
Mardi Gras was at risk of cancellation after the merchants association folded into the Chamber. The license agreement on the agenda would keep the 33-year downtown tradition alive.
Theater space programming downtown
The Dunedin Public Theater Foundation questioned whether the project's 'theater' marquee matches a space that can actually host professional live performances.