Nominations open for Senior Hall of Fame
DUNEDIN — Nominations are being accepted for the Dunedin Senior Hall of Fame, which honors older residents who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the Dunedin community.
Nominees must be 70 years of age or older, a Dunedin resident for at least seven years during their lifetime, have demonstrated the art of aging successfully, and have contributed their time and skills in service to the community. Individuals or married couples may be nominated.
Nomination applications will be accepted through March 6.
Completed nomination applications must be returned by mail or in person to the Hale Senior Activity Center. Nominees will be selected by the Dunedin Committee on Aging. The 2026 Senior Hall of Fame awards banquet is scheduled for May 6.
Nomination applications can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/mu8wtkvd
Jackson named to Presbyterian dean’s list
CLINTON, S.C. – Jett Jackson of Palm Harbor has been named to Presbyterian College’s dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.
The college offers various undergraduate majors and has established three graduate programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant, and pharmacy. PC student-athletes participate in 19 sports at the Division I level.
Library, museum to mark America’s 250th birthday
Palm Harbor Library and the Palm Harbor Museum will celebrate the United States 250th anniversary with a two-part series marking our country’s history, culture and conversation.
Palm Harbor Museum will begin the event on Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. with a presentation, “Voices & Visions of 1776 — Art & Culture.” The evening will feature curated clips from PBS’s “The American Revolution,” directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with guest speakers, post-film discussion, refreshments, and a special exhibition presented by the Palm Harbor Museum. The program will explore the places, communities, and ideals that inspired the union of the American colonies and reflects on the Revolutionary War as a moment of origin and unity behind a “common cause.”
The series continues Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m. with Palm Harbor Museum Presents: The Spirit of Service — Civic Engagement. This program emphasizes the enduring significance of civic participation in shaping the nation. Attendees will again enjoy select clips from “The American Revolution” THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, guest speakers, facilitated discussion, refreshments, and a companion museum exhibition.
For more information, contact Palm Harbor Library, Matthew David, Director, 727-784-3332, or matthew@phlib.org.
Dean’s, president’s lists students named for UA fall 2025 term
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Five students attending the University of Alabama from Pinellas and Pasco counties have been named to the university’s dean’s and president’s lists.
Local students include:
• Joshua Burkart of Holiday) was named to the presidents list.
• Harley Anderson of Palm Harbor was named to the dean’s list.
• Zachary Goldman of Palm Harbor was named to the dean’s list.
• Hope Shankle of Palm Harbor was named to the dean’s list.
• Joseph Ionata of Tarpon Springs was named to the dean’s list.
• Carter Sikes of Oldsmar was named to the dean’s list.
• Caroline Sellers of Safety Harbor was named to the presidents list.
Students named to the dean’s list must have an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Dunedin invites residents to take part in survey
Dunedin has launched its 2026 Citizen Survey, seeking to engage residents and gather feedback on the issues that matter most to the community.
Citizen surveys provide a direct line of communication between elected officials, city administration and residents, helping identify community strengths and areas in need of improvement. Results help guide city leadership in making informed decisions on policy, projects and the allocation of budget resources.
The survey can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/mrfrjv42
$828,000 grant to support new dock, ferry service
DUNEDIN — An $828,000 federal appropriation has been awarded to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority for the restoration of the Dunedin Ferry Dock and to support the Clearwater Ferry service between Dunedin, downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach.
The funding is part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill signed by President Donald Trump this week.
“This $828,000 investment is a meaningful step in Dunedin’s recovery from Hurricane Milton and ensures the Clearwater Ferry can continue serving our waterfront community,” said Dunedin Vice Mayor Rob Walker. “We want to thank the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority for its leadership and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna and her staff for securing this critical funding. The rebuilt pier will support ferry service transporting an estimated 25,000 rides in its first year while promoting tourism, easing roadway congestion during peak travel times and preserving the maritime character that defines our region.”
A second appropriation, sponsored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor, was awarded to PSTA for the construction of a permanent ferry dock to be used by the Tampa Bay Ferry.