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 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 Mark Middleton

    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 Mark Middleton

    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 Mark Middleton

    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 Mark Middleton

    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 Mark Middleton

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

  • The Dunedin Brewery Trail, Stop One: Cueni Brewing

    The Dunedin Brewery Trail, Stop One: Cueni Brewing

    By Mark Middleton

    For a city of its size, Dunedin has an unusual number of breweries. They are…

  • What Makes Dunedin Real Estate Different — A Local’s Honest Guide to the Market

    What Makes Dunedin Real Estate Different — A Local’s Honest Guide to the Market

    By Mark Middleton

    Most people discover Dunedin by accident. A friend recommends it, a weekend visit turns into…

  • The Best Neighborhoods in Dunedin, Florida — A Local’s Guide to Where You’ll Actually Want to Live
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    The Best Neighborhoods in Dunedin, Florida — A Local’s Guide to Where You’ll Actually Want to Live

    By Mark Middleton

    Dunedin doesn’t have bad neighborhoods. That’s one of the first things you notice when you…

  • The Water, the Trails, and the Wild Places — A Complete Guide to Dunedin’s Parks, Waterfront, and Outdoor Life

    The Water, the Trails, and the Wild Places — A Complete Guide to Dunedin’s Parks, Waterfront, and Outdoor Life

    By Mark Middleton

    Dunedin is a small city on the Gulf Coast of Florida. It has approximately 35,000…

  • Every Park in Dunedin, Florida: The Most Complete Guide Ever Written

    Every Park in Dunedin, Florida: The Most Complete Guide Ever Written

    By Mark Middleton

    There is a particular kind of city that earns its reputation not through marketing slogans…