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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 […]

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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 […]

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Hope Spot Youth Summit with Dr. Sylvia Earle

Legendary Dr. Sylvia Earle, Inspector Planet, and Dr. G engage our youth with inspirational discussion about the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot and protecting our waters. Join us for an exciting youth summit  with "Inspector Planet" Dr. Tracy Fanara and "Her Deepness" Dr. Sylvia Earle! We will also hear from Blue-Green Connections Hope for the […]

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Panel Discussion and Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Earle and local experts

Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot 2nd Anniversary is upon us! Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot 2nd Anniversary is upon us! Join us for an exciting panel discussion featuring speakers from renowned organizations dedicated to protecting our precious Gulf waters! You will learn more about our shared Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot features, threats to the […]

Beach Cleanup on Honeymoon Island

Oasis Beach - Honeymoon Island Oasis Beach, Dunedin, FL, United States

Join Blue-Green Connections and Keep Pinellas Beautiful for a cleanup at Honeymoon Island State Park! About this event WHEN: Saturday, November 6th from 9 AM to 11 AM WHERE TO MEET: Oasis Beach at Honeymoon Island State Park WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear closed toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend a hat or […]

Eat, Drink Local

Edgweater Park, Dunedin 51 Main St., Dunedin, FL, United States

Join us from 4:00pm - 6:00pm during the City of Dunedin and Blue-Green Connections' annual celebration of the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot! The Hope Spot Festival is a free event open to the public on February 12th at Edgewater Park in Dunedin. The Eat & Drink Local section will feature a full dinner plate […]

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Casa Tina – Eat, Drink, Support Our Waters and Preserve Our History – 3D Virtual Reality FUNdraiser

Casa Tina 365 Main S, Dunedin, FL, United States

Want to contribute to Dunedin's green scene, coastal and historic preservation all at the same time in a fun, educational, and delicious way? Join us February 7th at Casa Tina for dinner, drinks and a 3d goggle virtual reality experience you won't want to miss! Many thanks to Casa Tina who will generously donate 20% […]

Waterfront and Dunedin Marina Kayak Cleanup beginning at Edgewater Park in Dunedin!

Edgewater Park 51 Main St, Dunedin, FL, United States

Join Blue-Green Connections, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Water Warrior Alliance, and Sweetwater Kayaks on Feb. 12th at Edgewater Park in downtown Dunedin for a cleanup in celebration of the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot! Volunteers are encouraged to attend the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Festival after the cleanup. SHAMc Artreach, led by upcycle artist and activist […]

2nd Annual Hope Spot Festival!

Edgewater Park 51 Main St, Dunedin, FL, United States

CLICK HERE for more details CLICK HERE to see the List of Exhibitors, Hands on Activities and Speakers! CLICK HERE to learn more about the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Questions? Please contact [email protected]

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Mermaid Art Sculpture via SHAMc Artreach (Festival Event)

Edgweater Park, Dunedin 51 Main St., Dunedin, FL, United States

The project is part of SHAMc’s Artreach program, led by up-cycle artist and activist Heather Richardson and Michael Montini.  They will guide the creation of a community contributed sculpture, using the collected and found trash during the Hope Spot Festival. The creation will take place in front of the gazebo with full community contribution. At […]

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