Subscribe | Get featured

Hey Weston, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: AI-powered recycling plant, $1M nonprofit match, and gold and silver surge + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Weston 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.

📰 In the news

Major investment in recycling: Waste Management has opened a high-tech 127,000-square-foot recycling plant in nearby Pembroke Pines, with AI scanners and a student viewing room, serving Broward and beyond alongside the Reuter facility — learn about features and reach.

Anniversary collaboration accelerates impact: Community Foundation of Broward and Jim Moran Foundation announced $1 million in matching funds for nonprofits to build endowments, 50 percent up to $200,000, and an info session is today — get all the details.

Campus transformation takes shape: Coral Springs Middle School recently celebrated its renovated media center with smart boards, sound, and an engineering lab for laser etching, part of $21 million in campus improvements near Weston — read about the upgrades.

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:

• Walk to fund heart and stroke research
• Celebrate the arts with live music
• Explore watercolor painting at Weston Library
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 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.

🫶 We got your back

Sardinian pasta, anyone? Zona Blu turns weeknights into mini vacations with handmade pastas like culurgiones, gnocchetti alla campidanese, and seafood-studded fregola that lingers all week. Cozy and lively, this Weston staple rewards regulars with warmth and easy charm… perfect whenever a carb hug feels essential.

Designer treasures, sustainably: Whether you’re chasing a statement bag or the perfect vintage find, The Couture Concierge curates authenticated designer and true vintage on steady rotation. Give your closet pieces with history, craftsmanship, and charm, and serious staying power.

Cold therapy, zero fuss: Knees barking, back tight, or weekend-warrior aches? Cryo 954 delivers quick whole-body cryotherapy that takes minutes and helps you reset. Add compression boots or red light if you’re extra sore, and still be in and out fast without derailing your day.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Free events worth checking out

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💃 Yessenia’s Family Dance Fitness @ Flamingo Gardens | Tuesday (3/3) at 5:00 PM – Flamingo Gardens turns into a free, all-ages dance party with Yessenia leading the groove under the trees, no experience required. Bring the kids, the grandparents, and your questionable rhythm, then sweat, laugh, and call it cardio with a view. Wear comfy clothes, bring water.

♠ Texas Hold’em Bar Poker @ Bob G’s Wings N Things | Tuesday (3/3) at 5:30 PM – Hit Bob G’s Wings N Things on Tuesdays for free Texas Hold’em, craft beer, and wings worth the risk. Friendly dealers, league points and prizes, beginners welcome, and the only side eye you’ll get is from the TVs.

🧠 Trivia Nation @ Throwback Tavern | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:00 PM – Whether you still quote Trebek or just dominate Trivial Pursuit on holidays, Tuesday trivia at Throwback Tavern in Pembroke Pines is free, and puts $100 in prizes up for grabs. Bring friends or family, flex those obscure facts, and snag the free answer online.

🧠 Trivia Nation @ Bob G’s Wings N Things | Wednesday (3/4) at 7:00 PM – Bring your brain and your appetite to Bob G’s Wings N Things for free, weekly team trivia with Trivia Nation. Finally, a use for your random 90s TV knowledge, with $100 in prizes, bragging rights, and wings. Assemble your crew, or adopt one there.

💎 Bling Babe @ Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Ladies, grab your riding jacket for a Bling Babe party where your Harley gear gets sparkle, and you get tea, sandwiches, bite-size desserts, and drinks. Hit bling stations with pros and special deals, shine without scaring the gators. It’s free, but you must sign up.

♠ Texas Hold’em Bar Poker @ Luv’n Oven Ale House | Sunday (3/8) at 3:30 PM – Shuffle over to Luv’n Oven Ale House for free-to-play Texas Hold’em, rotating craft brews, and wings that forgive a bad bluff. Friendly dealers, league points, and prizes keep it legit, beginners welcome, regulars chatty, and the TVs pleasantly indifferent to your poker face.

🎵 Music Bingo @ Carolina Ale House – Weston | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Swap the church-basement bingo vibe for Music Bingo at Carolina Ale House in Weston, where Tuesday nights mean cold beer, hot wings, and shameless singalongs. Great Big Trivia runs the chaos, you mark songs instead of numbers, and bragging rights taste like victory.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Weston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 19%

A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

—

Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 24%

A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

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.

This house is wild

This custom estate in Royal Palm at Weston Hills Country Club pairs impeccable designer finishes with exquisite architectural detail and easy, elegant flow. Striking curb appeal sets the tone for sophisticated interiors built for comfort. Set within Weston’s top rated school district, the location shines minutes from dining, shopping, major highways, and hospitals, a prime slice of South Florida luxury.

Take a peek inside →