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Happy weekend, Homestead!
In today’s happening-today edition: Inspiring Women of Health ceremony, Worm Moon stargazing, and Stone Crab & Seafood Festival + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Trailblazers transforming community health: South Florida’s Health Foundation will celebrate sixth Inspiring Women of Health ceremony and luncheon on March 26 at Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, honoring leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe — see who’s being honored.
Airfreight momentum builds: Miami International Airport logged six consecutive years of cargo growth, up 13.6% in 2025 to nearly 3.5 million tons, driven by Latin American imports and high-value exports serving South Florida — see what’s behind the gains.
Gaelic sports and step dancing: The 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival is today from noon to 6 pm at the German American Social Club, featuring Irish music, food, crafts, and free admission — 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.
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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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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Everglades on a wall: River of Grass Mural splashes an Everglades-at-sunrise across the Seminole Theatre exterior, a sweeping freehand work by Kenny Maguire. No tickets, no fuss… pause, breathe, and keep moving through downtown, errands in tow, mood a little lighter.
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Taproom vibes, anyone? Whether you crave coconut ales, fruit-forward pours, or a crisp classic, Miami Brewing Company keeps taps fresh and the vibe laid-back. Stretch out, play a round, catch live tunes, and turn that after-work lull into an easy detour with good beer and better company.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🐦 Hummingbird Walk-n-Talk @ Castellow Hammock Preserve & Nature Center (Miami) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Think your attention span is short? Watch a hummingbird flex at Castellow Hammock. Stroll the pollinator garden with naturalists who actually know what they’re pointing at, soak up fall blooms, and catch those tiny show-offs sipping nectar like it’s happy hour, no binoculars required.
🦀 Stone Crab & Seafood Festival @ Homestead Sports Complex | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Homestead’s favorite excuse to wear a bib is back, with stone crab, fresh seafood, and zero pretension. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Homestead Charitable Foundation, so every cracked claw comes with a side of doing good. Grab tickets, bring friends, and your nap schedule.
🚀 Monthly Club Launch Day @ Homestead Air Reserve Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Homestead Air Reserve Park becomes our own Cape Canaveral, minus the traffic. They sent up over 150 last time, so expect plenty of whoosh and applause. Bring a canopy, water, sunscreen, and your inner eight-year-old; it is free, donations appreciated, no booze or pets.
🔧 Build Night Mk.2 @ Otaku Comics & Games (Cutler Bay) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Build Night is back at Otaku Comics & Games, down in Cutler Bay, with build tables, helpful pros, and zero judgment for nippers on the kitchen counter. Bring a project or grab a kit, reserve a free spot, and hang with nerdy adults.
🌕 Stargazing Night – Worm Moon @ Fruit & Spice Park | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Fruit & Spice Park is going blissfully dark for a Worm Moon hang, with a bonfire, s’mores, drinks, and sky views you can’t get in town. Bring a telescope, a blanket, and your lawn chair, and leave the big cooler and the dog at home.
🎸 Ricky Valido @ Glades Club | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – The Swamp Stomp Tour brings Ricky Valido and the Hialeah Hillbillies back to their natural habitat, with a raw, Florida-born sound that sticks. Expect a powerful live set, free meet and greets, prizes, and a rare up-close show. Boots optional, bug spray wise, dancing inevitable.
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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📻 Homestead report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 14%
Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 13%
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 9 mph.
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