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It’s Friday, Space Coast! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A swift dog rescue from a house fire, a strawberry festival, and a bonsai-and-beer workshop + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Nurturing tomorrow’s space talent: Earlier this month, Space Force Guardians with Space Systems Command hosted STEM activities at a Brevard County elementary school with Space Launch Delta 45 and Brevard Public Schools, inspiring innovators — get details on the STEM outreach.
Warm days ignite bites: March fishing is heating up on the Space Coast, with largemouth bass moving shallow and panfish spawning. St. Johns River, Lake Poinsett, and Stick Marsh/Farm 13 are top bets — see what’s biting and where.
Swift response averts disaster: Palm Bay Fire Rescue saved a dog from a house fire in Northwest Palm Bay, containing flames to one room. No injuries were reported, and the incident appears accidental — 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
Refresh your walls: Skip big-box decor and explore The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville, a cozy hub for local artists and custom framing. Finally print that rocket launch photo, or grab a gift that quietly says you have taste, then head home with walls that feel a little more you.
Build your chill zone: If your backyard needs a sturdier hangout, Viking Fence and Deck designs and builds wood and composite/vinyl decks with aluminum railings that shrug off Florida sun and salt, plus pergolas for breezy shade. A local crew with decades of experience, they craft spaces that feel solid, easy, and inviting.
Where locals go for fresh fish: Florida’s Fresh Grill serves from-scratch flavors and seafood that tastes like ocean breeze, minus the sand. After a long week, expect a mellow, Florida-upscale-casual vibe while the kitchen handles the shucking and searing… then just breathe.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎉 Palm Bay’s 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Palm Bay Magnet High School (Melbourne) | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Whether you roamed these halls in bell-bottoms or just dropped a kid off last semester, Palm Bay’s Big 50 is your chance to come back without a hall pass. Expect campus strolls, games, prizes, local vendors, nostalgia, and a community-wide pat on the back.
🚗 10th Anniversary Mopars At The Beach @ Daytona International Speedway (Cocoa Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 AM – Daytona goes full Mopar for a five-day 10th anniversary bash, from beachside meetups and charity laps at the Speedway to an evening light show and an all-Mopar car show finale. Think adult spring break with exhaust notes, family-friendly cruising, and a Beaver Bar warm up.
🏃 3rd Annual Be the One River Walk 5K @ American Legion Post 22 (Cocoa) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Trade your usual loop around the block for a 5K River Walk that backs veteran suicide prevention. Walk it, donate, or sponsor a veteran if your knees negotiate. It’s all heart, zero fluff, and every dollar heads straight to this year’s charity.
🍓 Strawberry Festival @ Fred Poppe Regional Park (Palm Bay) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Craving something sweeter than I-95? Palm Bay’s Strawberry Festival brings fresh berries, live music, crafts, classic cars, bounce houses, petting zoo, and pony rides. $7 cash only, kids 2 and under free, save $1 with a canned good or coupon, supporting local kids in need.
🐣 Easter Fest @ First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your annual excuse to let the kids burn off sugar while you catch up with half the neighborhood. There are food trucks, including 4th Street Fillin’ Station, Easter Bunny photos, a kids DJ dance party, obstacle courses, and the usual delightful chaos.
🌳 Bonsai & Cheers @ Playalinda Brewing Company (Titusville) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Bonsai and beers are teaming up at Playalinda Brewing for a Dwarf Jade workshop, a forgiving, beginner-friendly tree you can keep alive. You’ll sip two beers, get hands-on guidance, leave with shears, a pot, and your tiny masterpiece, and wonder why therapy isn’t this fun.
☘ Saint Patrick’s Sip, Shop & Sparkle @ The Exchange Resale (Rockledge) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Grab your green and swing by for a St. Paddy’s sip, shop, and sparkle with drinks, fairy hair by Spectrum Sparkles, and 10% off almost everything, designer consignment excluded. Perfect retail therapy on Murrell, just north of the Walgreens. No leprechauns required.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Space Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 45%
A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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