Patricia Harris

We have the best beaches right here in out little town of 37,000 folks!! Yes that's right Dunedin, Florida was voted as having the number one beach by Dr. Beach this year. The Dunedin causeway is a beautiful road that leads to Honeymoon State Park, where honeymooners actually stayed back in the 50's earning it's present day name. Just off the coast of Honeymoon is our lovely Caladesi Island which is a pristine beach of white sand. We are lucky to live in such a lovely area that offers so much. That's just another reason why I live here and work here, Celtic Realty, 1130 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin, Florida.

There's a garden in Dunedin, Florida in Hammock Park, just off of Bayshore Blvd. It is located right next to St. Andrew's Historical Chapel. If you visit Dunedin, make sure you check it out. It is a perfect place for a bit of meditation, a quiet moment or a pictures. i took these pictures yesterday and even though it was a very warm summer's day, it was a delightful experience.

Dunedin, Florida could actually be called "Funedin"....Kids were having good old fashioned fun today at the water park. It was good to see lots of families in the park enjoying the day, picnicking, swimming at the local pool and enjoying the children's water park. The water park is fairly new and as you can see ...lots of fun.

Even though it was about 90 degrees today, still plenty of kids skating to the park, skating at the park and skating home....it was hot and they were soaked but sure having fun...the recreation center was also full inside with kids watching videos, playing games and enjoying the rec center freely.

What helps to make Dunedin "delightful" is the uniqueness of the town as well as it's residents. Dunedin has several talented resident artists. When Dunedin hosts an art and craft event, people from surrounding communities as far away as Sarasota, come here to enjoy them. Dunedin also offers a variety of art galleries and an art museum in town to enjoy. Dunedin recently added an "artists'" walk on Broadway that allows visitors to watch artists and craftsmen at work. If you take a walk about downtown you may notice several wall murals as well. And of course, make sure you check out the painted oranges on the front of many of our local businesses. I am proud to announce that the building where Celtic Realty is located, 1130 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin, FL just recently became the recipient of a new orange. We are proud and "delighted" to have it grace our building!

I am writing this for help in locating a rental in Washington DC. This will be an annual rental, preferably two bedrooms. If there are any realtors who can assist it would be appreciated. My daughter is relocating and she called a random agent and the agent never called her back. I know we don't make any money on rentals, but if all goes well with her new job in DC, she may become a buyer. Any help would be appreciated. She plans to be there by Feb. 15, 2010 and has a dog. We are aware that it is expensive and she will be working at the VA. Thanks a bunch all you Active Rainers in DC.

Patricia