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Happy weekend, Palm Coast!Â
In today’s happening-today edition: America’s oldest city dining finds, cycle to the beach, a haunted history boat cruise, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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đź“° In the news
America’s oldest city dining finds: Planning a bite in St. Augustine? A new roundup spotlights 14 small eateries like Catch 27, DJ’s Clam Shack, and The Drunken Horse, with cozy vibes and standout seafood — check out the full roundup.
What’s next for the park: St. Augustine’s Adventure Landing was sold for $3.6 million. NNN REIT was the seller, the park remains leased to its operator, and previous redevelopment plans were not approved — get all the details.
Where strangers become friends: Jacksonville’s revamped Jax Cruise is sailing after debut charity trips with upgraded engines. Sunset cruises run, Nights of Lights returns, and a Haunted History Boat Cruise will launch soon — check out the full lineup.
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Highlights this week:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Skip the notary run: Need notarization without the errand marathon? Ethel’s Gem General Consulting LLC comes to you for mobile notary service and sticks around to help entrepreneurs sharpen brand and digital presence, so paperwork gets handled and your business looks the part, all without crossing town.
Your low-key glow-up: Amethyst Wellness keeps it simple with thoughtful care and treatments for natural, everyday radiant results. Think subtle polish that fits your life, not a makeover. Feel a touch more put together as you move through Palm Coast, with skin that looks like you on a really good day.
Sneaky-good nine nearby: If you’re in the Shores, or visiting a friend, Aragon Park Disc Golf Course delivers a shady, woodsy nine with just enough shaping and a couple of water carries to keep you honest. Perfect for a quick after-work loop or a low-key weekend reset.
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.
🚴 Cycle to the Beach @ European Village | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – If you like your beach day with pedals, sea breeze, and pelicans for pace cars, cycle A1A to Ormond Beach and the famed Scenic Loop. Choose 60 or 45 miles, enjoy stocked rests and a post-ride lunch, and support the Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association.
🥕 Country Market @ Florida Agricultural Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Country Market is back at the Florida Agricultural Museum on March 14, with local vendors, fresh finds, and that small-town charm we pretend we’re too cool for. Stroll, sample, chat with neighbors, then somehow leave with artisanal pickles, a plant, and a story.
🎶 Miss Maddie’s Magical Music Series: Spring Sounds @ Vincent’s Clubhouse | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kiddos to Vincent’s Clubhouse for Miss Maddie’s Spring Sounds, where a licensed music therapist turns singing, crafting, and all that wiggly energy into actual skills. Ages 4–10, ten bucks a child, and you get a blessed breather, Palm Coast style.
đź‘© Mom’s Day Out @ Olive Garden | Saturday (3/14) at 12:30 PM – Mom’s Day Out alert for the Cedar Bridge crew, and any mom raising an exceptional kid who could use adult conversation. Meet at Olive Garden for pasta, breadsticks, and judgment-free storytelling, essentially group therapy you can twirl. You cover your meal, they bring the carbs.
🌿 Plant Bingo @ Poppy’s True Market (Bunnell) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Plant Bingo at Poppy’s True Market in Bunnell, because winning a fern beats winning a fruitcake. For $35, you get multiple rounds, drinks, snacks, and the smug satisfaction of calling bingo, plus the chance to go home with a leafy, low-judgment roommate.
🎨 “Island Trio” Workshop @ City Market place 160 Cypress Point Parkway B209, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Florida 32137 | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Trade the to-do list for an all-day escape at Sherry’s Art Studio, painting an acrylic island triptych across three 10x20s, all materials included. Sherry steers every brushstroke, the blues, oranges, and purples lowering stress like a sea breeze. Seats are limited, book it.
🌿 Beginner Botanical Gel Prints @ Gallery of Local Art (Flagler Beach) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – At Gallery of Local Art, bring a favorite clipping and learn beginner botanical gel printing with Pat Block, supplies ready, vibes relaxed, finished piece 8×10, framing’s on you. Pick your plant, reveal your personality. Only four spots, so move faster than Flagler seagull after fries.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Palm Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 35%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain showers between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 76%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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