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Hey Gainesville, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Golf meets drag racing, free RPG day, and a Tiger Trot color run + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Gainesville protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Golf meets drag racing community: DRAW will hold the Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament in Gainesville on March 4, ahead of the NHRA opener, with all foursomes in a $2,000 draw and sponsorships still open — see how to get involved.
Bridging past and present: Applications are open for the Gators Unidos Scholarship for UF students. Two upper-division or graduate Gators will receive $2,500 and mentorship from Latino alumni to support academic and professional growth — get all the details.
Local youth employment initiative: TeensWork Alachua’s portal is open for summer 2026, connecting teens with businesses for experience and employability skills, 12 to 17 hours per week, plus work readiness or CPR certification — see how to get involved.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Twirl-worthy pasta tonight: Pomodoro Caféhas been Gainesville’s cozy carb standby since 1991, dishing Nonna Pasta (pick your shape and sauce), ravioli alla vodka, and spaghetti with Cedar Key clams. When you crave fuss-free comfort, these bowls deliver the twirl you want, no fanfare… just really good pasta.
Closet refresh, Gainesville style: Flashbacks Recycled Fashions is a reliable treasure hunt for true vintage, quirky accessories, and modern pieces that fit your weekday rhythm. Trade fast-fashion guilt for finds you’ll actually wear… and brag about. With a good browse, trusted instincts, and a little serendipity, the styling handles itself.
Freeze the tiny stuff: Florida Skin Cancer & Dermatology Specialists offers straightforward cryotherapy for stubborn spots and sun-worn bits. Quick, clean, and effective, it’s a simple zap with minimal downtime. If a new bump’s bugging you, get clarity fast and feel better knowing it’s handled, without the fuss.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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🐄 Family Day 2026 @ UF IFAS Dairy Unit | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a morning of fresh air, curious cows, and free admission at the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm. Bring the crew for genuine, hands-on learning about how milk happens, meet the herd, and collect a few wholesome stories to lord over the grandkids later.
🥕 Market on Main @ Skinner Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap chain-grocery tomatoes for the real deal, here it is. The Market on Main hits Skinner Park, Main Street Saturday mornings, then flips to Friday evenings for summer, often with Levitt AMP tunes, neighbors, and zero pretense.
🐯 2026 Tiger Trot Color Run & Fitness Fair @ William S. Talbot Elementary School | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Pull on a white tee and hit Talbot’s Tiger Trot, a breezy 1-mile color run with a fitness fair under the covered court, local vendors, and grown-ups welcome. Not into the rainbow? They’ll spare your group, it’s free, and yes, RSVP helps.
🎲 Free RPG Day! @ PunkOuter Games | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If your book club needs more dragons and fewer memoirs, swing by PunkOuter Games on Saturdays for free one-shot adventures in Pathfinder, D&D Adventurers League, and indie RPGs. Beginners and veterans 16+ welcome, seats are first come, first served, and there are snacks and tables.
🐾 Petco Adoption Event @ Petco | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Got room in your routine for a snoring, biscuit-loving roommate? Swing by Petco on Newberry the first Saturday each month to meet adoptable pups, swap backstories with volunteers, and maybe find the walking buddy your step counter keeps nagging you about.
🃏 Poke’Ville Card Show @ The Oaks Mall | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Think your old binder is just collecting dust? The Nexus at The Oaks Mall hosts a community-run card show with Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more, where you can buy, sell, or trade slabs, sealed, or singles, free to enter, conveniently near pretzels.
🗣 12th Annual Courageous Young Voices @ The Historic Thomas Center | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – At the Historic Thomas Center, local students take the mic with poetry, stories, song, and dance, and they’re not shy about it. A free showcase from Alachua and North Central Florida, it’s heartfelt, brave, and blissfully unfiltered. Consider it the antidote to scrolling.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Gainesville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Areas of fog after 3am. Mostly clear. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. East wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 14%
Areas of fog before 10am. Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 4am. Partly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. East wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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