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It’s Friday, Delray Beach! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Urban Roast’s debut, Dirty Dancing live in concert, and Beatles beach festival + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Inside Urban Roast’s Florida debut: From D.C., Urban Roast is set to open in West Palm Beach this spring, pairing coffee with cocktails at 201 Datura Street, a short trip from Delray — get opening timeline and location.
Community Foundation receives major investment: On February 24, the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation awarded $8.4 million to bolster Palm Beach and Martin nonprofits, focusing on youth, families, and jobs, with recipients expected late spring 2026 — see how funds are allocated.
Elegant high-rise living returns: February 23, plans were announced for a Mr. C Residences tower in nearby Boca Raton with 133 units designed by Arquitectonica, the first branded residential tower in over a decade — get all the project 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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Plant-based comfort, upgraded: Delray’s own True Vegan is back on the Ave with house-made proteins (yes, even the “chicken”), crisp salads, creamy mac, and pizzas that land entirely without dairy. When the dinner debate hits, plants have answers.
Old-school treasure hunt: When your space craves history and character, The Elephant’s Foot Antiques delivers a 6,500-square-foot showroom of European and Palm Beaches estate finds, always rotating and a pleasure to browse. Expect patina, wit, and the sort of surprise that somehow ends up riding home with you.
Spark that stays on: Love clasp-free shine? Bond Thirteen Permanent Jewelry welds custom chains that keep up with beach days, sweaty workouts, and snooze-button mornings. Bring a friend, choose your chain and charm, then leave linked, no fuss… just durable, everyday sparkle that feels like you.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎭 The Wizard of Oz @ William G Skaff Center | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Skip TSA and go over the rainbow as The Wizard of Oz hits the William G. Skaff Center with all the MGM tunes. Bring the kids, or just your inner Kansan. Pro tip, Friday fish fry gets you $5 off, and seats start at $20.
♻ Trashy Mermaids March Beach Clean Up @ On The Beach at Delray Beach Florida | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Trashy Mermaids are corralling do-gooders for a beach clean-up, meeting on the sand by Lifeguard Stand S3. Metered parking at Sandoway Beach, and the first 20 score buckets and grabbers. Pack a lunch, a friend, a chair, and your gossip for some salty Trash Talk.
🛍 Assembly Vintage Market @ Arts Warehouse | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think Palm Royale glamour with a Brooklyn edge, all in a luxe vintage market with 20 plus standout vendors from New York to Florida. Hunt for silk that remembers the 70s, bags with stories, and prices that behave when you call them investments.
🍔 Community Cookout @ YMCA of South Palm Beach County | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Skip the errands and hit the Peter Blum Family YMCA for the Boca Chamber’s Community Cookout and Chili Cook-Off. Food trucks, a live DJ, bounce houses, and chili you get to judge, all under the Boca sun while the kids wear themselves out.
🍴 3rd Annual South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair @ South County Regional Park | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If your weekend plan is to avoid I-95 and feed yourself silly, hit the 3rd Annual South Florida Food Fest and Craft Fair in Boca. Food trucks, live tunes, real crafts, and kid distractions, with bites and sips for $1 to $5.
🎤 Pap’s Got Talent @ Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – An afternoon at Lynn’s Wold Performing Arts Center with hometown talent, big hearts, and zero awkward recitals. The Pap Corps takes the stage to fund Sylvester cancer research, with tickets at $120, and yes, you can vote online for your favorites, five bucks a pop.
🎨 Equinox Art Fair @ The Peach | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Craving culture? At The Peach, wander an art walk with fine art, live music, 11 open studios, and booths packed with local talent. Artists, apply for $1,500 in booth layout prizes and a $50 spot, just bring your tent, tables, chairs, and charm.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 Delray Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 17%
A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph.
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