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Hi Palm Coast, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: A $22 million medical complex, a St. Patrick parade with pipes and drums, and Swan Lake ballet + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Growth near assisted living: Palm Coast’s Planning Board approved a $22 million two-building medical complex in Town Center, a 54,000-square-foot project by Palm Coast Medical Center LLC, with a possible hotel still being discussed — get all the details.

Grand marshal and route details: St. Augustine’s St. Patrick Parade will march on March 14, featuring the New York City Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums and dancers, a quick trip from Palm Coast — get all the parade details.

Neighborhood comfort meets rental ease: Kensington at Old Kings Senior Living is now pre-leasing in Palm Coast, offering affordable villa-style apartments for seniors, one to three bedrooms, starting at $1,134, opening in Spring 2026 — get all the details.

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.

All the crowd favorites:

• Ask a Master Gardener about freeze-damaged plants
• Shop local at the Country Market
• Craft a resin turtle charcuterie board
• 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.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Saucy local wing stop: House-made wings at Red Clover arrive crispy and primed for your mood: Buffalo, Bang Bang, Garlic Parm, BBQ, you name it. It’s a low-key Palm Coast spot to catch a game, split a basket, and conveniently ignore the fries.

Burger cravings, solved: Palm Coast’s Burger Bros PC builds char-broiled, customizable burgers on buttery brioche, with standouts like the Brazilian X-Tudo and a solid Beyond Burger, plus hand-dipped milkshakes to match. Big flavor, zero fuss. Good for lunch, dinner, or late cravings.

Small plates, big catch-ups: Midweek lingers feel easy at Señora Xerez, with cozy patio vibes, a thoughtful wine and cocktail lineup, and shareable plates that turn conversation into an occasion. It’s the kind of spot that becomes your effortless “let’s meet here” before the week runs away.

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.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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

🌿 Freeze Plant Care Q&A @ Club 51 | Monday (3/9) at 11:30 AM – Garden Club is gathering at Club 51 for a post-freeze plant triage, complete with lunch, new-member hellos, and volunteer sign-ups. Master Gardener Sharon Smith will field your photos and panic, translating crispy leaves into keep, cut, or compost.

☕ Coffee and Canvas: Junk Journal Workshop @ City Market place 160 Cypress Point Parkway B209, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Florida 32137 | Tuesday (3/10) at 8:00 AM – Trade the morning doomscroll for coffee and creative therapy at Sherry’s Art Studio in Palm Coast. We’re art journaling and painting cheerful daisies on vintage sheet music, reflecting on growth, change, and why perfection is overrated, and no experience needed, just your caffeine habit.

🐢 Resin Turtle Charcuterie Class @ Serendipity Marketplace | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Trade Netflix for a hands-on resin turtle charcuterie board class at Serendipity Marketplace in Palm Coast. Learn the resin dos and don’ts, play with mica powders and paste, and leave with functional art your Brie will brag about. $65, all materials included.

🍷 Sip & Support @ The Shape of Water Weddings & Events | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats a waterfront evening where your $20 actually covers food, drinks, and a clear conscience. Shape of Water hosts a fundraiser for Community Cats of Palm Coast, with music, raffles, and all proceeds to the cats. Preorder and snag three free raffle tickets.

🕊 Swan Lake Ballet @ The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Grab seats for Swan Lake with Dance Alive Company, all silk, steel, and Tchaikovsky’s haunting score. Odette and her dark double, Odile, bring the feathers and fireworks, and suddenly date night feels like culture, not compromise.

🎉 Palm Coast Town Center Grand Opening @ Space Coast Credit Union – Palm Coast Town Center (Flagler Beach) | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Palm Coast Town Center just scored an SCCU, celebrating with free Toe Beans coffee, Mango Mike’s lunch, and a prize wheel. Throw your name in for a Marineland bundle, annual passes, dolphin meet and greets, and a Tocci-made painting, then meet the money watchdogs.

🚜 Country Market @ Florida Agricultural Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Palm Coast’s Agriculture Museum Country Market is serving the good stuff, with Peanut Butter GOLD in the open-air barn and new flavors like Toasted Maple, Cajun, Garlic Lime Chili, and a choose-your-heat Hot & Spicy lineup. Stroll, sample, and pretend two jars is restraint.

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)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• 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

📻 Palm Coast report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 41%

Patchy fog between 7am and 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 13%

Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

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.

Most popular house this week

This 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,058-sf villa sits on the 6th fairway in gated Hammock Dunes, a short walk to the beach. Fully renovated with imported Italian tile, a new roof and AC, and a generator. The primary and media rooms open to a Caribbean-style saltwater pool and spa, a covered summer kitchen, and a cul-de-sac driveway with parking for six.

Take a peek inside →