Done with Dunedin!!!! Psychos!!! - 7/14/2021

This city is beautiful, but the people here are just a little bit, rude and snobby and too judgmental for my taste!!! If you are a young, single person that catches the Trolley here to ride to Clearwater Beach, they look down upon you and will go out of control and assault and harass you. They basically want you to drive a 3,000 golf cart around all day and get drunk every night at their bars. Then when Friday night rolls around, they pretend like none of it happened and all the young people come out to enjoy the town, but to me, that makes me upset because I should be welcomed there anytime I want, and I am 28 years old. Then they reward drunk homeless men that sleep at their bus stops and ask for money, holding up signs, and the city is completely okay with this!!!!!

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DONE WITH DUNEDIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL! PSYCHOS!! - 7/14/2021

Don't get me wrong, this place is very beautiful. But people are a little too judge mental that live here. I would catch the Trolley at their bus stops in their towns and they would hate me for it and call me crazy and act like it. I worked a $13 job was goal-oriented, and trying to find a place to live somewhere near there, actually clearwater beach. Um...., so the point is, if you do not drive a golf cart around here, you are not at least 45 and up or Retired and 70, except for Friday nights, then they act like young people are okay then, (I'm 28), and you don't get drunk and go to their bars every single night, then they do not like you and you are deemed crazy. On a side night, they welcome drunk dirty old, homeless men that ask for money at bus stops as well.... NOT OKAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Meh... - 11/12/2020

I lived here for many years, but tourism ruined the area. What used to be a quaint little postcard town is now a WAY overpopulated tourist trap. The town has gotten rid of any trace of land to build condos and townhomes. It’s really very sad to those of us that were there before it all happened. It’s now a haven for snowbirds, but along with that, it’s growth has made it feel less cozy and safe. Another major issue that the cost of living has gotten way out of control over time. It’s very popular and trendy, but it’s just not for me.

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If you are not Happy Here it is probably You !!!!! - 11/26/2019

I have lived here for 15 years and love it here...................

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# 1 Place to live in Pinellas County - 11/26/2019

I have lived in Pinellas County for 55 years and this is The Best place to live in the county.

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It used to be nice. - 9/26/2019

I lived here my whole life and had to leave. It used to be such a cute little place to live with just enough nearby in Tampa/Clearwater to entertain yourself. Employment was fine. Now it's WAY too over-populated for how small it is, they're expanding at the expense of losing even more land, it's gradually getting less clean, and it no longer feels like 'Dunedin'. They've turned this into a mini version of Clearwater Beach, but with SO SO SO much less space to accomodate it.

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Love living here - 9/2/2019

We lived in 3 other states before moving to Dunedin which has been almost 10 years now. All I can say, is do your homework. Florida is not as cheap to live in as you think. What do you like to do? We love riding our bikes on the Pinellas Trail, sitting outside and gardening all year long and being off the beaten path. Plus, Dunedin's proximity to the water and spring training is a bonus. Don't have the traffic of Clearwater Beach, St Pete and Tampa. Our neighborhood is smaller and everyone gets along. We are not located in a flood or evacuation zone. We were surprised by the Dunedin bump in real estate but our home has appreciated since buying it. There is always something going on downtown or at Highlander Park which gives the town a sense of community which you don't see much these days. We can ride our bikes there or walk. Every town and state has pros and cons. There has been some approved townhouses built downtown lately which the locals are not crazy about and we'll see how that progresses with the town leaders. Be smart before you move here. Decide what you like and what you are willing to live with. Research your neighborhood. We think we made a great choice!

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correcting the bad reviews - 6/2/2019

I lived in several places throughout my life so when it came time for retirement I definitely did my homework. I can't imagine living elsewhere. Just like any other place you have your crime but it is confined to a particular area. We have lived here over 10yrs not once have I ran into any crime whatsoever. You have everything you can't imagine right on Main St ((rt580)) auto repairs grocery stores fabulous restaurant Mom and Pop's restaurants gas stations almost at every corner pharmacies 3 min to Wayfield and Countryside Mall shops theaters bowling alley you name it I guarantee it's here. I have never had a problem with people everyone is so pleasant willing to go out of their way to help others. If you are a loner neighbors respect that if you are more outgoing neighbors are willing to join in what more can one ask for? Any bad reviews on here must be because you entered the one bad area in Dunedin which is a shame because I can understand why it would leave a bad taste I highly recommend you gives it a 2nd chance in a totally different area. Downtown has concerts outside Mardi Gras the cutest quaint boutiques sidewalk cafes if ever visiting you got to try the fresh Seafood whether it's in a restaurant or take home to cook yourself. Seriously how can someone go wrong especially pampering yourself getting a fabulous manicure pedicure right next door a nice salon maybe hit the department store 3 minutes away buying something specials for yourself then stopping at the grocery store 2 minutes from your home. I have never came home without meeting and talkin over 6 or 8 people so friendly. I don't know where these people were that wrote bad reviews because I have never encountered 1 all I can say is if you had a problem then you brought it on yourself which happened everywhere in this country. If you are seriously looking for a comfortable relaxing secure place for retirement this is definitely where you want to be. I'm only defending Dunedin with these bad reviews not that I would want to overload Dunedin because it's very comfortable with the amount of people now.

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When Corruption Takes Over Your City - 5/19/2019

Wow!Who would purchase a home in a city as corrupt as Dunedin? The residents should be removing the local government officials and publicizing this atrocity for all to see:

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Perfect Place For Happily Married Young at Hearts - 2/25/2019

My husband and I invested our egg in Dunedin and never looked back. Spending all our lives in Missouri makes Dunedin truly paradise for us. There are so many activities to attend, great music always playing in many delicious restaurants, and wonderful weather! Those that complain probably didn’t live with the high crime of St. Louis, ice and snow issues, and unpredictable temperatures. (55 one day 15 the next !) I’ll take those beaches! Not near the crowded ones that are in Clearwater. Dunedin has Honeymoon Isie, Caladesi Isle just minutes away. Bike riding on the local Pinellas Trail takes you from one quaint area to another. The best Gulf Shrimo in the world is here as well as fresh fish, Stone Crab, and so much more. Missouri just didn’t have it.We found housing very affordable even if insurance was a little higher. So all this being said, we couldn’t enjoy the Mayberry of Florida more. I was a flight attendant for many years and explored many cities. We always came back to Funedin. Thanks for reading

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Nickel and Dime me to pieces - 4/29/2017

Dunedin is a great place for people who want their town to provide a lot of entertainment. There's something going on almost every single weekend if not every weekend. Be prepared to pay and pay and pay. Dunedin is the only small city (town) around that charges for parking. It has a charming downtown but the shops aren't cheap. I small spice jar is $14 plus parking and shrimp from the fish market is $19 a lb plus parking. The seasonal farmer's market is wonderful and you can get eggs for $6 a dozen. There are a few great little spots so it's not all bad. The weather is warm pretty much year round and maybe a little hot in the summer but they have AC everywhere. Insurance is outlandishly expensive compared to most of the country and property taxes seem about the same as what I had in the north. It's a dog friendly town and you can bring your dog to just about every event. There are some areas that I'm not sure I'd feel safe alone at night and if you check the sexual offender's app, you'd find it has more than you might like. It was double the number of both my kids' locations put together. If you plan on moving anywhere, do your homework and make sure you can live with the cons as well as the pros.

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Flori-duh - 9/18/2013

I have been researching other places to live, particularly SC. Dunedin represents it self as quaint and livable and it is but something misses. I've been here 10 years and look to leave FL for many reasons. Fl is a place where people come to relax and let others do the work. The no income tax issue is a joke, Fl gets you in so many other ways. Bring your car?, Fl considers it a new car in FL so you will pay FL tax on it. etc! I am not totaling bashing my area, it is ok, I'm just looking for more.

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Love It - 12/12/2011

As far as the town goes, I lived there for about four months-five yrs ago-and I loved it. I can't comment other than that. But I'd go back in a minute.

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INSURANCE & HOA COSTS? - 3/1/2011

I think Dunedin has a lot of potential for my retirement location. But before I come for a visit...can anyone give me an estimated annual cost for the following items: 1) Homeowners Ins. ($1,300. ?)_______ 2) Flood Ins. ($300. ?) _______ 3) HOA Fees (waterview midrise condo) _______ THANK YOU.

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Great city to live in but......................... - 5/5/2007

Dunedin, Florida is a great city to live in but..........it is in the wrong state. Let me explain. The state of Florida is in a state of crisis. The real estate taxes are out of whack and the real estate insurance is in even a worst condition. The powers to be in Tallahassee (State Capital} are trying to solve the problem but without much luck. Because of hurricanes in recent years, private insurers are downsizing their exposure. We have had Allstate since we moved here 20 years ago and we just received notice that our policy will not be renewed. As for taxes on real estate, it is the most messed up in the nation. To find out more, if you know anybody that owns property in Florida, give them a call and they will explain it to you. Now as for Dunedin, it is the greatest city in Florida. Again, just ask anybody that lives here. Come for a visit and you will see for yourself.

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Dunedin is a great place to live , but home owners - 12/21/2006

I was born and raised in the the Dunedin area. It is a wonderful place,with warm weather , beautiful beaches , and plenty to do. The recent hurricanes have caused home owners insurance to skyrocket. Also , property taxes are going up a bit.For example ,property tax for one year on my home with an assessed value of $105,700 - $25,000 homestead exemption was $1599.69. My home owners insurance was about $1200. for one year, and we hear it's going up again.Sorry to wine about this , but this issue has most of the locals quite concerned , and some, down right angry ! Dunedin is a great place to live ,and if you don't mind the recent cost of living increase , come on down , or up! Rick

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