Summer is here! Summer is here! Well, summer may not have arrived yet in most parts of the country, but it has here in Florida! I have the tan and sunburned nose to prove it. We Floridians are more than ready for the warm weather after our unusually cold winter, that’s for sure.
The hardest part about living in Dunedin, Florida (for me, anyway) is that I have a really hard time staying inside once the warm weather hits. Since the warm weather is here the majority of the year, I guess it’s a good thing that I do what I do! At least being a Realtor allows me a lot of outdoor time. I honestly don’t know how people work regular office jobs here. Although my outdoor time usually consists of showing properties and driving around, occasionally I get to enjoy a different recreational activity, and there’s always something to do in Dunedin.
I had some downtime over the Easter holiday weekend, and I made good use of it. I went kayaking with my youngest son, watched the dolphins play by the seawall, and spent Easter day by the pool with my family. (Hence the tan and sunburned nose! lol ). The wildlife is appreciating the warmer weather too. The osprey are busily building their nests, the egrets are eager to say hello, and the dolphins are playing in the warmer ocean water.
When I get tired of being in the water (ha ha! Like that ever happens), there are always lots of other community activities in Dunedin, Florida. For instance, the month of April starts Friday Night Films in the Park held at Pioneer Park. The movies are outdoors, free, and start at 8pm every Friday night. Enjoy some old classics such as King Kong, Wuthering Heights, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s while you enjoy the cool evening air. They usually have some light snacks available there to purchase or you can bring your own. I love free movie night. It’s a great place to enjoy some quality time with my husband or some friends.
In May, we celebrate Cinco De Mayo by having a street party. Head downtown for music, free dance lessons, and tons of Mexican cuisine. The best part about the street celebrations in Dunedin, is that just about everyone can walk home. It’s a small enough community that no matter where you live, it shouldn’t be more than a 15-20 minute walk home. Of course, that time is subject to change depending on the amount of celebrating you’ve been doing..lol.
There are many other events held year round here in Dunedin, Florida. I would never be able to list them all. If you’re interested in seeing all the goings on, you can find a complete calendar of events on the city of Dunedin website at www.dunedingov.com. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend, and I’ll talk to you soon!
