Our Events

Hope Spot Festivities for All Ages – Science Madness!

Pioneer Park 420 Main St, Dunedin, FL, United States

Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot! Immediately following the Ribbon Cutting and City Ceremony with Dr. Sylvia Earle, we'll be celebrating in Pioneer Park and Scottish Hall!  Mini Film Festival and Science Madness at Scottish Hall. Live Native Animals, Arts and Crafts, Games, Eco-friendly booths will be located […]

Free

Think & Drink – Scientific Pub Crawl and Poker Run

Downtown Dunedin 420 Main Street, Dunedin, FL, United States

Join us on October 26th for the "Think & Drink" Scientific Pub Crawl and Poker Run during the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Celebrations Throughout Dunedin. Learn from world renowned scientists while drinking locally brewed craft beer. For every science talk you witness, earn a poker card. Best poker hand wins a prize, so the […]

Free - Donations welcome

Prizes at HOB Brewing Co. Back Patio

HOB Brewing Co Monroe St, Dunedin, FL, United States

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.    

Free

Canceled – Presentation at Island Earth Days 2020

Honeymoon Island State Park 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL, United States

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 […]

Canceled – Hands Across the Sands – Honeymoon Island

Honeymoon Island State Park 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL, United States

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 […]

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 […]

FREE

Watch Party – Fenway Hotel co-hosted by Dunedin International Film Festival

Fenway Hotel 453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL, United States

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 […]

$10 – $25

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 […]

FREE

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 […]

FREE