NATALIJA UGRINA

Dunedin, Florida first came onto my radar the way a lot of unexpected places do — through a headline. I saw it listed as one of the best small towns to live in for 2026, and I paused. Florida has a lot of charming towns. Some are beautiful but crowded. Some are historic but sleepy. Some are fun for a weekend but don’t feel like somewhere you’d actually build a life. So when Dunedin appeared on a national “best small towns” list, I wanted to know: Is this just another pretty G