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October 2019
Prizes at HOB Brewing Co. Back Patio
Conclude the afternoon with awards at the family friendly HOB Brewing Co Patio! Prizes for Best Ocean-themed Costume, Costume with Most Creative Use of Recycled Materials, Best Poker Hand, Scavenger Hunt Winner.
Find out more »April 2020
Canceled – Presentation at Island Earth Days 2020
Island Earth Days is coordinated with National Earth Day and organized by Friends of the Islands. Event is from 11-5pm Saturday and Sunday. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make…
Find out more »May 2020
Canceled – Hands Across the Sands – Honeymoon Island
The waters of St. Joseph Sound are now part of the newly designated Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot and Dunedin has been named the Home City! Please join hands with us in support of keeping our Hope Spot healthy. The line of supporters we form will symbolize our community’s resolve to improve the health of our waters and eliminate threats including offshore oil drilling and seismic testing in our gulf waters. May 16th 2020 SCHEDULE subject to change: 9:30 –…
Find out more »August 2020
Funky Fitness Challenge and Self-Guided Cleanup
September is Family Health and Fitness Month! Join our Hope Spot Fitness Cleanup and keep yourself, your family, and your Hope Spot healthy! It's a win, win, win! Start today and get a jump on the competition! You'll be surprised at how much trash you can keep out of our waterways in just 10-15 minutes. The rainy season is upon us, and our summer storms are very effective at washing plastics and other debris into our Hope Spot. We'd like…
Find out more »Trashy Art Contest and Self-Guided Cleanup
Join our Trashy Art Contest Self-Guided Cleanup! You'll be surprised at how much trash you can keep out of our waterways in just 10-15 minutes. The rainy season is upon us, and our summer storms are very effective at washing plastics and other debris into our Hope Spot. We'd like to collect data on the amount of trash collected and location over the course of the year to see if our efforts are working and to better understand which areas…
Find out more »Funky Fitness Challenge and Cleanup
Funky Fitness Challenge and Cleanup Join our Hope Spot Funky Fitness Cleanup and keep yourself, your family, and your Hope Spot healthy! It's a win, win, win! Start today and get a jump on the competition! You'll be surprised at how much trash you can keep out of our waterways in just 10-15 minutes. The rainy season is upon us, and our summer storms are very effective at washing plastics and other debris into our Hope Spot. We'd like to…
Find out more »October 2020
Hope Spot Week – One Year Anniversary Education and Celebration
The fun and learning opportunities are virtually endless! In depth look at local efforts and initiatives to protect our Hope Spot from Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sanibel-Captive Conservation Foundation and City of Dunedin Engaging learning opportunities, videos and podcasts aimed to educate our community and celebrate our Hope Spot Fun activities and challenges for kids of all ages! Special prizes for winners will be given during the Hope Spot Youth Summit with Dr.…
Find out more »Watch Party – Fenway Hotel co-hosted by Dunedin International Film Festival
View films and videos from local organizations working toward protecting the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Join Blue-Green Connections and Dunedin Film Festival in downtown Dunedin at the Fenway Hotel Ballroom, overlooking St. Joseph's Sound on October 7th from 4-9pm. We'll be hosting a Watch Party of films and videos from local organizations focused on marine conservation, research and education. Watch, reflect, and discuss with like-minded individuals while enjoying exceptional food and drinks available for purchase. Submit questions to be…
Find out more »First Annual Hope Spot Youth Summit with Dr. Sylvia Earle
Join the legendary Dr. Sylvia Earle and her sidekick, Shannon the Shark, for inspirational talk about the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot and protecting our waters After a week of engaging videos, citizen science, activities and challenges for kids, tune in to our first annual Hope Spot Youth Summit! Hear from one of the most passionate and inspiring marine biologists in the world, Dr. Sylvia Earle. Learn how you can become more involved in protecting our Hope Spot. Check your…
Find out more »Panel Discussion and Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Earle, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Florida Aquarium, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and City of Dunedin
Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Week is upon us! Join us for a stimulating panel discussion followed by Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Earle and local organizations making waves to protect our local waters as they share their work. Learn about recent progress they’ve made and exciting breakthroughs that can facilitate restoration efforts both locally and around the world! Then hear from one of the most respected and inspiring marine biologists, Dr. Sylvia Earle, on the importance of their work, the…
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