Stories of Delightful Dunedin

Dunedin is more than just a destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast — it’s a feeling.
From waterfront sunsets and historic streets to hidden cafes, local art, island beaches, coastal cottages, festivals, breweries, and unforgettable stories, this journal was created to capture the spirit of one of Florida’s most unique communities.

Here you’ll find local photography, travel inspiration, neighborhood stories, history, events, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and authentic experiences that showcase why so many people fall in love with Delightful Dunedin.
Whether you’re planning a visit, relocating, exploring Tampa Bay, or simply dreaming about coastal Florida living, we invite you to discover Dunedin through local eyes.


  • The Pinellas Trail Through Dunedin: A Complete Guide

    The Pinellas Trail Through Dunedin: A Complete Guide

    By markmiddleton

    If you live in Dunedin or visit it regularly, the Pinellas Trail is something you…

  • Hammock Park: A Complete Guide to Dunedin’s 90-Acre Wild Heart

    Hammock Park: A Complete Guide to Dunedin’s 90-Acre Wild Heart

    By markmiddleton

    In the middle of Dunedin, surrounded by neighborhoods and a few blocks from downtown, there…

  • The Day Honeymoon Island Started Breaking Apart, and the New Island It Became

    The Day Honeymoon Island Started Breaking Apart, and the New Island It Became

    By markmiddleton

    On April 3, 2024, I took a walk on Honeymoon Island, the way I have…

  • Dunedin Beer Trail #3: Woodwright Brewing Company

    Dunedin Beer Trail #3: Woodwright Brewing Company

    By markmiddleton

    Where the Sawdust Settled and the Beer Began 985 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 There…

  • Andrews Memorial Chapel: The 1888 Building Where Dunedin Still Gathers

    Andrews Memorial Chapel: The 1888 Building Where Dunedin Still Gathers

    By markmiddleton

    There is a small wooden chapel at the entrance to Hammock Park that most people…

  • The Dunedin Fine Art Center: The Reason I Can Ride My Bike to Art Class

    The Dunedin Fine Art Center: The Reason I Can Ride My Bike to Art Class

    By markmiddleton

    A few years ago I put my camera bag on my back, rode my bike…

  • The Museum Most of Dunedin Has Never Walked Into
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    The Museum Most of Dunedin Has Never Walked Into

    By markmiddleton

    Dunedin has about 38,000 residents. For seven years I served on the board of the…

  • Dunedin Fine Art Center: A Complete Guide to the Institution
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    Dunedin Fine Art Center: A Complete Guide to the Institution

    By markmiddleton

    The Dunedin Fine Art Center: How Five Women in 1969 Built One of Tampa Bay’s…

  • A Year in Dunedin: The Signature Events, the Quiet Ones, and What Locals Actually Show Up For

    A Year in Dunedin: The Signature Events, the Quiet Ones, and What Locals Actually Show Up For

    By markmiddleton

    A small town with a full event calendar runs differently than a small town without…

  • House of Beer: HOB Brewing Company and the Life of Downtown Dunedin

    House of Beer: HOB Brewing Company and the Life of Downtown Dunedin

    By markmiddleton

    There is a stretch of Huntley Avenue in downtown Dunedin where, within a single block,…