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    Home » Travel » Beach Vacation » My Summer in Dunedin Florida

    My Summer in Dunedin Florida

    Published: Sep 6, 2020 Modified: Sep 25, 2020 by Lizzy

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    My Summer in Dunedin Florida this year was a little different with Covid - 19. Most things were closed and for sometime.

    Breach
    No one could go to the beach but when things started to open up, we decided to explore our little beach town after living here for over a year. 

    summer
    Here is what we did this summer, even with Covid-19, we made the best of it and also finished the renovation to our home.

    Renovations
    No one is happier than our Portuguese Water Dog, Daisy! She loves her new room and loves lounging by the pool to catch a few rays. There are times that I feel like Daisy is the owner and we are just her to support her lifestyle.

    pool

    Contents hide
    1 Getting Coffee
    2 Trips to the Beach
    3 Take-Out
    4 Visiting Neighbors
    5 Watching Sunsets
    6 Walking Daisy
    7 Florida Travel Guides
    8 RECIPES FROM Florida

    Getting Coffee

    The one place that we went to on a regular base this summer was The Art Smart Coffee Gallery. It’s the best ice coffee we  have had and Jeff is completely addicted.

    coffee coffee shop coffee shop
    The part we love the most is sitting outside as we overlook the water and watch the boats go by. Not to mention that Mario is the best barista on the planet, that is my opinion. 

    Art Smart Coffee Gallery
    Address: 1275 Bayshore Blvd
    Dunedin, FL 34698
    Phone: (813) 205-7580

    Trips to the Beach

    We have finally enjoyed the beach this summer by actually going this summer! Don’t get me wrong it was super hot so we went in the morning or the evening.

    beach beach beach
    The best part is the separate beach just for Daisy and the doggies in town. A designated area is just for the doggies and owners to enjoy together.

    Honeymoon Island State Park
    Address: 1 Causeway Blvd
    Dunedin, FL 34698
    Phone: (727) 241-6106

    Take-Out 

    We really could not go out for dinner but take-out was available so we did support our local restaurants in the area. It was also a chance to enjoy what was around us once a week and find out who has the best fish and chips!

    fish and chips

    • Ohana Cafe  – seafood
    • Happi China – Chinese
    • Molly Good Head – seafood
    • Ozona Blue – seafood
    • Tony’s Pizza – Italian
    • The Lucky Dill – New York Deli style
    • The Art Smart Cafe – best coffee!
    • Jensen Brothers Seafood – fresh seafood
    • Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant – English style food

    take-out

    Visiting Neighbors

    With everything being closed we went for lots of walks and even more than usual. We have met so many neighbors and have made some wonderful friends along the way but the best part of the neighborhood is my neighbor’s garden.


    It truly is an enchanted garden that allows neighbors to gather and share their day together.

    neighborhood
    You have a sitting area for coffee and a pond of fishes as the view. It has become Daisy's favorite stop to greet our wonderful neighbor with love.

    dog walking

    Watching Sunsets

    As the summer got hotter, it became harder to go outside during the day this year. The average temperature was 100º degrees and that is a little too hot for me. 

    dog walking
    Walking Daisy 

    As summer comes to an end, which I am looking forward to the holidays and wearing a sweater after a month of 100º degree weather, we were able to enjoy our small town and meet so many wonderful neighbors and Daisy has made a few friends.

    dog walking
    As Covid-19 lingers around a little longer, one thing is for sure, Jeff and I have managed to enjoy what we have and make the best of it. As the saying goes, “is the glass half empty or is it half full?” All my love, stay safe and healthy, till next time my friends!

    Florida Travel Guides

    • 10 THINGS TO DO IN KEY WEST
    • CLEARWATER FLORIDA BEACH
    • HONEYMOON ISLAND FLORIDA

    RECIPES FROM Florida

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    • PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PLANTAINS
    • VEGAN MEXICAN HOMINY SOUP

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    I love to cook, eat and find good places to have a great meal so no matter where I go I always ask the locals the same question, “Where’s a good place to eat?”

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