Dunedin, Florida is a senior travel destination and retirement community.

Dunedin FL History

Dunedin reflects the rich American and Scottish heritage of its founding fathers. It is the oldest town south of Cedar Key. Early in its history, thanks to a dock built to accommodate schooners and sloops and the ingenuity of pioneers, Dunedin became one of Florida's chief seaport and trading centers. At one time Dunedin had the largest fleet of sailing vessels in Florida.

Early settlers were primarily cotton and citrus growers. The first land deed was recorded in 1852. A petition in 1882 by two Scottish merchants, J.O. Douglas and James Somerville, officially named the Post Office and the town “Dunedin”. The town incorporated in 1899 and incorporated as a city in 1925.

Dunedin can boast many recent accomplishments: During World War II, the amphibious tractor, the Alligator, was assembled in Dunedin. Frozen orange juice concentrate and the "Pram" sailboat racer originated in Dunedin. Dunedin was the first home of the prestigious PGA (Professional Golfers Association). The first radio signals from Pinellas County were sent from Dunedin. The oldest continuous garden club on Florida's West Coast is the Dunedin Garden Club. And, a master computer for A.C. Nielsen Company has been located in Dunedin since 1972. A.C. Nielsen is one of the town's largest employers and is responsible for the Nielsen ratings.

Dunedin Florida – Popular Senior Citizen Vacation Area

Today, Dunedin Florida is popular vacation area for senior tourists.