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Hello Delray Beach! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Student musicians win pro instruments, The Wizard of Oz, Shark, and Eel & Ray Feeding + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Young artists take center stage: Three Dreyfoos seniors received Palm Beach Symphony’s 2026 Lisa Bruna B-Major Award, earning professional instruments for college auditions. Winners included violinist Michael Li, with two classmates also honored — meet the student winners.
Security concerns upend commutes: South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-a-Lago remains closed today after a March 3 closure tied to the Iran conflict. Expect detours and backups in Palm Beach, even when Trump is away — learn why it’s indefinite.
Ambitious restaurant hits stride: Boynton Beach hospitality alum and polo player Sean Iglehart’s Second Rodeo champions local, sustainable flavors, keeps nights lively with batch cocktails, and has added a daytime café after year one — read the full story.
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:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie for every mood: Craving citrusy zing or classic comfort? The Upper Crust Pies has baked deep-dish beauties by hand since 1978, from Key Lime, Strawberry-Rhubarb, and Coconut Cream to 3-inch minis when “just a taste” becomes two. Pure flaky-crust self-care.
Local blooms, zero fuss: Since 1959, Delray Beach Florist has been Delray’s original, with a friendly crew and seasoned designers crafting custom pieces, from just-because bouquets to something more considered. Even a midweek pick-me-up can make your kitchen table happy.
Get back on the wall: Florida Atlantic University Climbing Wall offers an outdoor bouldering wall and a 30-foot rock wall, staffed by certified belay masters, with gear included in membership. Missing real holds in Boca Raton? It’s an easy way to log laps, learn the ropes, and meet fellow climbers.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎨 Pop in & Paint with a Twist @ Painting with a Twist (Boynton Beach) | Wednesday (3/11) at 1:00 PM – Drop into Painting with a Twist for a no-pressure, self-led, pick-your-project paint session with all supplies and instructions included. No experience needed, just block two hours for low-key creativity, a little mess, and an artist on standby if your inner Bob Ross bails.
🎨 Mommy and Me Creative Circle @ Carolyn Sims Center (Boynton Beach) | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – This hands-on Mommy and Me creative circle is your excuse to let the little one go wild with glue while someone else handles the glitter fallout. Make colorful keepsakes, share belly laughs, and bank memories, not screen time, with a friendly crew of local moms.
🦈 Shark, Eel & Ray Feeding @ Diamonds by Raymond Lee (Boca Raton) | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – Thursday at 4 in Boca means sharks, eels, and rays get dinner at Diamonds By Raymond Lee, and you get free snacks, drinks, and blessed A/C. It’s family friendly, weirdly fascinating, and free, so swing by a bit early and claim a good view.
🌈 The Wizard of Oz @ William G Skaff Center (West Palm Beach) | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – This polished Wizard of Oz lands at the William G Skaff Center, complete with the MGM tunes you grew up on, and a live Toto. Buy online to dodge the door upcharge, then pregame with the Friday fish fry, and snag $5 off your ticket.
☘ Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown Delray Beach | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Delray’s 56th St. Paddy’s parade takes over Atlantic from the Intracoastal to NW 5th with global firefighters, vets, pipes and drums, and floats. Stake your spot like a seasoned local or follow the bagpipes, expect green, neighbors, and the mild chaos we secretly love.
🐶 Dog Man: The Musical @ Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Round up the kids, grandkids, and your inner goofball for a riotous musical based on Dav Pilkey’s bestselling series. Our hero, Dog Man, is part dog, part cop, all chaos, fighting crime, chewing furniture, and still teaching good behavior. Yes, you won’t nap through it.
🥕 Boca Green Market @ Royal Palm Place (Boca Raton) | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Sunday at Royal Palm Place means the Green Market is back, with peak tomatoes, crusty loaves, and artisan things you didn’t know you needed. Grab a coffee, indulge in samples, chat up the growers, and pretend this counts as cardio. Boca at its best.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Delray Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 31%
A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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