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Hi Palm Coast, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Historic Veranda Bay annexation, a Frederick Douglass statue unveiling, and Swan Lake with Tchaikovsky’s score + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Rule change clears path: Flagler Beach finalized the Veranda Bay annexation, growing the city by almost a third. Thousands of homes and commercial space are planned, raising questions about water supply and infrastructure — see what the agreement covers.
Old-World charm on canvas: Registration is open for St. Augustine Art Association’s 10th Plein Air Paint Out, held March 20 to 22 and April 24 to 26 in downtown St. Augustine where artists paint — get all the event details.
Celebrating freedom’s enduring voice: Gov. Ron DeSantis recently unveiled a Frederick Douglass statue in St. Augustine, part of Florida’s America 250 campaign, near where Douglass spoke in 1889, highlighting history at Fort Mose — read the full story.
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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
Curtain call, locals: Sharp, laugh-then-think theater lands this week, messy enough to make that group chat look polished. If it’s been a minute, bring a friend to Limelight Theatre and remember why live performance hits different, then quote it all the way home.
Upgrade your hot dog: Weeknights stay easy with Hot Diggity Dogs & Shakes, slinging playful builds like the Trailer Park Dog with chili and Fritos, a Cowboy Dog piled with pulled pork, and thick milkshakes. Crispy fries seal the deal, making a low-effort dinner that still feels a little fun.
Your next cozy read: Tucked in the World Golf Village area, Needful Books & Things is an indie nook for mystery, fantasy, and other delightfully magical reads, plus puzzles and gifts when your TBR needs a breather. Friendly recs, cozy shelves, and titles you’ll actually finish make lingering here a joy.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Palm Coast for grown ups
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🕊 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.
🍺 Beer Olympics: St. Patty’s Day Edition @ 1405 Saloon (Bunnell) | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – St. Patty’s Day at 1405 Saloon means Flagler’s first official Beer Olympics, where your college glory days finally get a chaperone. Competitive bar-game bragging rights, $150-plus cash prizes, and your ticket covers a pitcher, a shot, and a can. Spots are limited, call 386-313-6303.
🎱 Pool Tournament @ Kava Kula Palm Coast | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Friday night calls for friendly trash talk and tight shots at Kava Kula’s bracketed pool tourney. Bring your A-game, your lucky quarter, and a sense of humor. Winner pockets a $40 bar tab, which pairs nicely with bragging rights, and sore knuckles.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Junk Art Journal Entry Workshop @ City Market place | Tuesday (3/17) at 8:00 AM – Skip the green beer and get hands messy at Sherry’s Art Studio in Palm Coast, where a St. Patrick’s Day junk journal workshop asks what’s at the end of your rainbow. Sherry guides, you collage, and your pot of gold looks like self-care.
🍻 Wine, Bites, and Brew Tasting @ Charboozie Before and After Bar (Flagler Beach) | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from cooking and slip into Charboozie for 10 curated tastings of wine and beer, perfectly paired with charcuterie bites. It’s $50, advance tickets required, only 35 spots, and yes, it sells out faster than Flagler Beach parking.
🌱 Spring Planting Class @ Poppy’s True Market (Bunnell) | Thursday (3/19) at 10:00 AM – This hands-on spring planting class lets ages 3 to 7 learn plant basics, decorate a mini pot, and plant a flower to take home, all for $15. You get sanctioned dirt time and a quiet afternoon, they get science, creativity, and bragging rights.
🎨 Resin Tray Stand @ Serendipity Marketplace | Thursday (3/19) at 12:30 PM – Serendipity Marketplace is hosting a Resin Tray Stand class where you’ll learn the resin dos and don’ts, play with mica powders and paste, and leave with actual functional art. Because your coffee table deserves better than those faded coasters. $45, all materials included.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Palm Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 69%
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. North wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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