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Happy weekend, Melbourne!
In today’s happening-today edition: LEGO robotics tournament, a piratical murder mystery, a manatee rescue turned children’s book, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Community gathers to honor legacy: Palm Bay Magnet High School celebrates 50 years with the Big 50th Bash today at Palm Bay High School Stadium, featuring campus activities and interviews with alumni and students — get all the celebration details.
Resilience for young readers: A Melbourne Beach manatee rescue by a maintenance crew inspired a new children’s book, Melby and the Warm-Water Wrong Turn, which was expected to reach local libraries and schools soon — read the full story.
Conservation partnership in action: Brevard Zoo has announced that Frankie, a 23-year-old southern white rhino, will be relocated to Indiana’s Potawatomi Zoo as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan — see why this move matters.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Cozy vibes on demand: When the week gets loud, Unforgettable Crafts offers a gentle reset. Rebekah’s hand-poured candles and memory-rich fragrances invite you to pause, breathe, and savor the quiet. Give a little calm to someone you love, or keep it for your own hygge corner.
Chase some chains: Wickham Park’s disc golf course winds through pines and palmettos, with layouts for a quick tune-up or a mellow round. Grab a buddy, toss a few after work, and let the pond breeze reset your brain. No scoreboard, just small wins.
Subtle refresh, big vibes: Fountain of You delivers natural-looking results with thoughtful injectables, skin treatments, and wellness care that leave you rested, not “Did you do something?” The team is kind, the space is calm, and the vibe is low-pressure… an easy fit for your self-care routine.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤖 Inaugural LEGO Robotics Tournament 2026 @ Florida Institute of Technology | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – The Space Coast Science Center is hosting its inaugural LEGO robotics tournament, where pint-sized engineers roll out bots with more personality than your printer. Think NASA vibes, fewer scrubbed launches, and zero causeway traffic. Bring curiosity, patience, and a grandkid for extra street cred.
☘ Shamrock Shuffle 3K @ Meg O’Malleys | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – Shake off winter and jog the Shamrock Shuffle 3K, a breezy trot short enough to finish before your coffee gets cold. Wear something green, bring the kids or your stubborn walking buddy, and earn those post-run pints with minimal suffering, maximum neighborly cheer.
🌸 Welcome Spring Artisan & Crafter Market @ Downtown Melbourne Farmer’s Market | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re stocking up on jam, soap, seedlings, or excuses to linger with a coffee, this spring market corrals local artisans, crafters, growers, makers, and bakers. Expect a huge variety, real people, and zero big box vibes. Vendors, message the page if you want in.
🚗 St. Patrick’s Day Car Show @ Parasol | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – St. Patrick’s Day car show means polished chrome, bragging rights, and a free poolside lunch if you roll in with your ride, plus a guest. All makes and models welcome, with HO train chugging inside the Parasol room, and free community tours for curious types.
☘ Ladies’ Shamrock Swap and Sip @ Squid Lips | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Melbourne ladies, green is the vibe, and the lunch table is the meet-cute. Wear your best emerald or shamrock flair, bring a wrapped green-themed gift to swap, enjoy lunch, sip something cheerful, and leave with new friends, shared laughs, and zero small talk guilt.
🎨 Family Fun Painting Class @ Painting with a Twist | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Trade the tablet glare for paint splatter, and bring the kids or grandkids to a guided painting class where creativity colors outside the lines. Ages 6 and up, all supplies included, you can paint too or sip and supervise. Seats go fast, snag yours early.
🍿 Family Movie Night @ Lighthouse Assembly of God | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats a cozy movie night at LH with people you actually recognize. Bring a favorite snack to share, settle in for a feel-good flick, and trade small talk for real catch-ups. Kid-friendly, friend-friendly, and blessedly free of $12 sodas.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Melbourne report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 61%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 75%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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