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Hello Weston! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New safeguards for drinking water, 90 affordable senior apartments funded, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

New safeguards for drinking water: Broward County has selected Carollo Engineers and CDM Smith to design advanced upgrades that tackle PFAS in groundwater, including nanofiltration systems and transmission lines serving county water treatment plants — get all the project details.

Major financing secured locally: Reported Feb. 24, The Lofts on 6th will bring 90 affordable senior apartments to Fort Lauderdale’s Progresso Village, including units below 30 and 60 percent AMI, with community amenities — see what’s planned and funded.

Traveling tribute honors sacrifice: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall will visit Davie April 24 to 26, 2026 at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, open 24 hours with special presentations, a short drive from Weston — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

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:

• Explore watercolor painting at Weston Library
• St. Patty’s parking lot party returns
• Join Rotary’s scholarship drawdown fundraiser
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Two‑wheeled tune‑up time: Whether your road bike’s creaking or your trail rig needs love before Markham, Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop has the gear, repairs, and pro fitting to get you rolling smoother this week, with staff who actually ride here. That mystery click won’t stand a chance.

Cozy recliners, big sound: Paragon Ridge pairs luxury recliners, Axis15 tilted screens, Dolby Atmos, and Lux Box dine-in, making movie night feel casually upscale. Bring friends, make it a date, or savor solo time… low effort, high comfort, just the way you like it.

Latin flavors, feast-ready: Craving a dinner that’s fun to share? Bocas House Weston brings bold Latin-fusion vibes to the table with vibrant ceviches, creative small plates, grilled classics, and indulgent milkshakes worth the hype. Bring a friend who can spar politely over the last croqueta, and turn the table into a mini feast this week.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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📚 Storytime Fun @ Weston Branch Library | Thursday (3/5) at 11:30 AM – Serving up songs, movement, rhymes, and stories for the 1-5 crowd, this storytime lets the kids wiggle while you pretend your coffee is still hot. Librarians lead the fun, you supervise, and everyone leaves a little smarter and a lot calmer.

🎲 Game Time! @ Weston Branch Library | Friday (3/6) at 3:00 PM – Got a teen glued to a screen? Send them to Game Time, a chill hangout where they can battle peers, swap tips, and be social without calling it that. You get a quiet breather, they level up people skills, everybody wins.

🌿 Exotic Plant Festival & Bonsai Show @ Flamingo Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Flamingo Gardens hosts its annual Exotic Plant Festival and Bonsai Show, with Broward Bonsai Society displays, rare plant vendors, food, taiko drummers, kids’ crafts, and a photo exhibit, all included with admission. Upgrade your patio jungle, entertain the grandkids, and pretend you’re buying one plant.

📚 SW Ranches Community Farmers Market Book Swap @ The Cioli Group | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If your bookshelf is starting to look like a Jenga tower, bring a few reads to the monthly book swap at the SW Ranches Farmers Market. It’s at Griffin and Weston, just west of I-75, where paperbacks mingle with peaches, and neighbors linger.

🎨 Mini Maker: Storytime and Crafting | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring your tiny Picasso for storytime with a new tale each week, then stick around for a matching craft. They’ll paint a wood keepsake you can actually display, and yes, you may be on paint patrol. All ages welcome, parents of littles, consider this cardio.

🏆 PCL Spring Battle of Champions @ Silver Trail Middle School | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Nothing says spring like a room full of polite violence. Expect open forms, open weapons, point and continuous sparring, flag and sword matchups, bag and board breaking, and Grand Champion showdowns. Bring the kids, or your inner one, then brag about it over lunch.

🎵 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• 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
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Weston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 82°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 17%

A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 26%

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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.

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