La Trattoria da Caetano is located at 2152 Main Street in Dunedin Florida and it was our destination for dinner last night. I had heard about this little restaurant before and wanted to finally see for myself what all the talk was about. La Trattoria da Caetano does not advertise at all! The restaurant has been open for over twenty years and it is through referrals that they built their clientele. They also have no menu and the dishes vary from night to night. The owner comes to your table with a cart containing samples of all of the cuts of meat and seafood that they are offering that evening. He discusses options on how it can be prepared and then it is made. Since there is no menu, you have no idea of the price in advance but I found that it was reasonably priced for the type of spec... 05/26/2013

Dunedin Florida is holding an 'Art to the Rescue' for the local doggie rescue program.  An exhibit of local doggie art will be on display at the Stirling Art Studios and Gallery, located at 730 Broadway in beautiful downtown Dunedin Florida and will continue through the end of May.  This is just one more example of what is going on in the active little community of Dunedin Florida. Be sure to come out and see the Doggie Art Exhibit at the Stirling Art Studios! The studio features 12 local artists each month. The new exhibits start on the same day as the monthly Art & Wine Walks, so be sure to participate in this fun monthly event that is always on the second Friday of the month.  Each featured artist also has a website that you can access while you are in the main gallery at Stirling Ar... 05/13/2013

The Dunedin Fine Art Center is now registering for summer classes, so don't delay checking their class schedule out. Located at 1143 Michigan Blvd in quaint Dunedin Florida, there is always something going on at the Dunedin Fine Art Center! Dunedin Fine Art Center always has exhibits going on in their four galleries. They feature not only local artists but an assortment from all over the country. As far as classes are concerned, the youngest age is four years of age and the oldest can easily be a great-great-great grandma! When it comes to the arts, there are no age limits. DFAC offers classes in pottery, pastels, acrylic painting, oil painting, drawing, digital imaging, glass and enamel art, jewelry making, fiber arts, metal arts, mixed media, photography, print making, sculpture, wate... 05/13/2013

Dunedin Causeway is a great destination for summer fun! At Sail Honeymoon you can rent kayaks, trimarans,  a 17-foot Windrider or a stand up paddleboard!   Located directly on Dunedin Causeway's south side, Sail Honeymoon has been a local business renting kayaks for years but in the last couple of years they have expanded and now also rent trimarans, catamarans and the ever so popular paddleboard. Along with the rental comes instructions if needed and the staff will also supply you with life jackets, paddles and a dry bag to keep your belongings safe during your excursion out on St Joseph's Sound. Sail Honeymoon is located a short distance from Caladesi Island State Park and off the causeway on your way to Honeymoon Island State Park. Caladesi Island is only accessible by boat, there ar... 05/10/2013

Dunedin Causeway here on Florida's Gulf coast has a Macaw parrot population that is always fun to watch. They frequent the Gulf Beaches and love to hang out on Dunedin Causeway. Macaw parrots are not native to Florida but at some time in the past, somebody let a couple free and through the years, they have multiplied into thousands of free roaming bands that love living in the palms along our beaches. Many of us enjoy photographing our Macaw parrots. If you are ever on the beaches here and see a flock of Macaw parrots flying by, you are not imagining things! They are a loud, colorful group that tolerate people zooming in with cameras to take their photos (as I often do). Just one more thing that I love about living in the Dunedin Florida area. If you are ready to relocate, give me a cal... 05/07/2013

Oleander season is indeed back in full bloom on Dunedin's causeway, which leads out to Honeymoon Island State Park. Nothing is more beautiful at this time of year than passing row upon row of Oleander bushes in full bloom, with their vibrant reds, pinks and pale white. It is something that tourists love to photograph and with good reason. Our Oleanders are breathtakingly beautiful. Just a word of caution: Do not pick the flowers or cut the stems. All parts of the Oleander are poisonous if ingested. The stems have a sticky white liquid that is also poisonous, so wash your hands well if you get it on you. Even the fumes of burning Oleander plants are dangerous. If you come in contact with the fumes or ingest Oleander, get to a hospital and let them know what the problem is. They are beaut... 05/05/2013

Dunedin Florida's next 2nd Friday Wine & Art Walk will be taking place on Friday May 10, 2013 in beautiful downtown Dunedin. Over 4o merchants participate in this monthly event and many offer special discounts on their items. You can purchase the $10 wristband at several different merchant locations. Check the website with a map to show exactly which merchants offer the wristbands. There is an 8:30 pm drawing in Pioneer Park, which is located on Douglas Avenue and Main Street. As always, there will be wine, music, vendors offering food and naturally, art exhibits! If you are considering relocating to quaint Dunedin Florida, give me a call today to discuss your home search!  05/05/2013

Cinco de Mayo Festivities are taking place in Dunedin Florida all weekend, May 4 & 5. It is the 21st annual festival and Main Street in the center of town will be closed to traffic for the festivities.   Casa Tina will be serving a great variety of Mexican dishes and there will be  mariachi bands playing! Want to learn salsa dancing? There will be free lessons! Come early and plan on spending the entire day! Dunedin Florida is a great place to live and play in the Florida sun and the Cinco de Mayo festival is always a fantastic event. 05/04/2013

Honeymoon Island State Park, just off the Dunedin Causeway, is celebrating Earth Day all weekend - April 20-21 It is the place to be this weekend with plenty of activities going on for the entire family! While you are there, be sure to walk the nature trail. I would advise bringing a bottle of water and your camera on this trail since it can get hot out there. You will need your camera to photograph all of the osprey nesting out there as well as the bald eagle family that are island residents! Honeymoon Island State Park is always a great destination and this weekend there is so much going on there! Come on out and enjoy yourself! By the way, if you are considering relocating in the Dunedin or Palm Harbor area of Florida, give me a call today to discuss your plans and begin your search!   04/20/2013

While we were taking our morning walk on the beach, I photographed these adorable little birds with bright orange bills. I am not sure what they are called but figured my ActiveRain community would surely know. Is this called an Black Skimmer or is it an Oyster Catcher or does it have another name? I find them really beautiful and see them all the time when we are walking along the seashore. Guess they love these warm winter temperatures too.  It has been in the 80's all week down here, who wouldn't love that? 02/13/2013

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  Mutt March in Dunedin, FL is Feb. 16, 2013 The 7th Annual Mutt March presented by Suncoast Animal League is being held in Dunedin, FL at Highlander Park this Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Some of the planned events are: Adoptions Music Pet & Owners Look-alike Contest Fido Idol Pup Art Dancing with the Paws Pledge Drive and Pet Walk Animal-related vendors and health booths There are lots more events and food and entertainment. Come out and support a great event and maybe adopt a dog or cat. Be sure to click here for their website especially before heading out to the event Saturday. In case of any change in plans. And click here for the schedule of events. This information brought to you by Toni Weidman, Re/Max New Dimensions. Please check out the Mutt March website above for any last minu... 02/11/2013

When the sea fog burns off, there is nothing but blue skies and sunshine over Honeymoon Island State Park off the coast of Dunedin Florida. Yesterday we walked the Dunedin Causeway out to Honeymoon Island State Park and back again. The sea fog was pretty thick around 8 in the morning but before 10 am it had burnt off. The sun was shining and the sky was as blue as can be!  This is why I love living here on Florida's Suncoast, in close proximity to Honeymoon Island State Park! If you would like information on homes and condos for sale in our area, please follow the links to homes for sale in Dunedin Florida and homes for sale in Palm Harbor Florida, including the Crystal Beach area! Start living the Florida lifestyle today!   01/29/2013

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Honeymoon Island State Park is indeed the perfect January destination! Nothing like pure white sand, blue skies and the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico to make the weekend an enjoyable one! We are indeed blessed, living in our little corner of tropical paradise down here in the Dunedin and Palm Harbor Florida area. Minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park, with the osprey trails, doggie beach, fantastic bathing facilities and even the ferry that takes you over to Caladesi Island State Park.  With temperatures going up into the 80's today, who wouldn't want to be out on Honeymoon Island State Park enjoying themselves. Located at the western end of the Dunedin Causeway, it is our destination later today! 01/26/2013

Honeymoon Island State Park off Dunedin Florida offers pure white sand and picture perfect blue skies. Who could possibly ask for more? This fantastic Florida State Park has done a lot of upgrading in the last few years and that includes moving and improving the shower and restroom facilities. They have also added more cafe facilities near the beach and now also offer the option of renting part of the facility out for special parties! Honeymoon Island State Park is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. We don't drive down to Clearwater Beach, we love our Honeymoon Island State Park! Today the temperatures were in the mid-70's....not bad for the second half of January!!!! 01/20/2013

Dunedin Florida's weekly Farmer's Market really does rock! It is not only a fantastic place to get fresh veggies, the market offers vendors that offer unique desserts, fresh breads and even gluten free items! It was unusually cold today, so people actually had jackets on but the market was still busy as usual. Sweet Ida Mae's Bakery (photo above) was so pretty in pink! Their desserts were almost too nice to actually eat! But then, who can refuse strawberry shortcake? The Farmer's Market is in downtown Dunedin every Friday morning, from 9 am to 2 pm and will continue to be there until the end of April, when the temperatures start to get too hot. If you like unique items, you really need to check out the various vendors at the Dunedin Farmer's Market where you can find items that you won'... 01/18/2013

Sweet Pea's Cafe in downtown Dunedin Florida has finally opened! This is one of those rare places that welcome families with small children. They have an entire play area, complete with a playhouse, outside for children. The menu is also child friendly, with a wonderful assortment of breakfast and lunch items that children love, such as chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast and peanut butter with honey and fresh fruit for lunch. Naturally, there are great salads and sandwiches for the adult palate as well. And with seating both inside and out, this is a great destination for any weather that comes along. Be sure to check out Sweet Pea's Cafe in downtown Dunedin Florida at 343 Virginia Lane the next time you are out and about! Just one more reason why everybody loves living in Dunedin! 01/18/2013

Honeymoon Island State Park off Dunedin Florida has a great Osprey Trail and we were out hiking it yesterday! The temperatures were in the low 80's, the sun was shining and I had my Nikon with me so I could zoom in really close! I was so glad that I had that zoom as I came across nest after nest of Osprey. They were flying a few hundred yards into the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, collecting fish after fish and bringing their bounty home for the little ones up high in the nests. A Bald Eagle has also built a gigantic nest in the park and the rangers have closed the area around the nest off so hikers cannot get close to it. High up in the branches sat the magnificent Bald Eagle, watching us from a distance. We walked down to the water and along a different route on our way back... 01/16/2013

Florida's Duranta erecta, also known as the Golden Dewdrop, is a beautiful plant with orange berries that are poisonous to humans.  We found this plant with the enticing berries in Hammock Park during our walks and as always, I photographed it with the intention of identifying it. If it was edible, we were going to return and collect some berries. Naturally, after finding out that they are only food for the birds, we will be sure not to sample them. Native to Mexico, Central & South Florida as well as the Caribbean Islands and Central America, these bushes are often used as hedges and their flowers attract butterflies. There are so many fruit producing plants here in the Sunshine State and one must remember to sample with caution! 12/31/2012