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Happy weekend, Davie!
In today’s happening-today edition: A Sip of Wine…A Taste of Heaven turns 20, Water Matters Day freebies, a wild equestrian estate, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Amplify your brand presence: 2026 Biz To Biz Business Expo will be held March 24 at the Broward County Convention Center, featuring multi-industry exhibitors, networking, and sponsorships. Davie businesses will find it close — get exhibitor and sponsor details.
Southwest Broward foodie staple: A Sip of Wine … A Taste of Heaven turns 20 at Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater on March 14, with Zuru Ramen Bar and more, plus a $100 VIP ticket — get ticket info and lineup.
District celebrates standout educators: Coral Springs High teacher Jason Freedman was named Broward’s 2026 CTE Teacher of the Year, honoring game and simulation programming classes that help students turn coding and design into projects — meet the other honorees.
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.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Serious fry cravings: Char-Hut keeps it classic and playful, with golden fries, sweet potato, and gloriously over-the-top Messy Fries stacked with chili and cheddar. When the salty-snacky mood hits, this easy Davie go-to reminds you why you crave that first crunchy bite.
Glow-up without the drama: At Icon MD in Davie, dermatology-level skill meets easygoing vibes with Botox, Morpheus8, HydraFacial, and laser magic. Expect subtle tweaks that read as great sleep, not work… so you breeze through your week looking suspiciously well-rested.
Dial in your lines: Even when crosswinds get cheeky, Snyder Park delivers thoughtful shot shapes among lakes and oaks for a round that fits your week. Whether it’s a quick after-work loop or a full 18 on the weekend, it’s even better with a friend as the putts find their home.
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
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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.
💧 Water Matters Day @ Tree Tops Park (Fort Lauderdale) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Water Matters Day brings 55-plus booths with smart irrigation tips, Broward-friendly native landscaping know-how, and bite-size expert talks, all actually useful. Score a free tree, compost, and food trucks, let kids roam, and stop overwatering the lawn; it’s free, park gate is $3 per vehicle.
🚒 Touch-A-Truck @ Plantation Equestrian Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Give the kids a sanctioned excuse to climb on something that isn’t your couch at Touch-A-Truck, free at the Plantation Equestrian Center. Fire engines, tractors, wheel loaders, the whole noisy lineup. The first hour is blissfully horn free, so bring your sensory-sensitive crew.
🧱 Legos @ Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Nothing beats watching kids turn a quiet library into a tiny city of plastic bricks. Sign up your 7-and-ups for a one-hour Lego build, registration required, materials provided, spots limited, and enjoy the rare bliss of sanctioned screen-free engineering, courtesy of Friends of the Library.
🌺 Flamingo Gardens Wellness Fair @ Flamingo Gardens | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Take a breather and head to Flamingo Gardens for a free wellness fair set in actual nature, not a strip mall. Yoga, Pilates, forest bathing, and even meditation on the tram, plus vegan bites, boho goods, and holistic services. Family-friendly, some classes fee-based.
🖼 Picturing Women @ Plantation Historical Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Trade your HOA drama for real culture. NSU Art Museum’s docents swing by the Plantation Historical Museum to unpack how women show up in art as models, muses, and more, with sharp insight, local flavor, and blessed air conditioning.
🧘 Ultimate Wellness Sunday @ Shops at Pembroke Gardens (Pembroke Pines) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – If your cardio is chasing kids at the farmers market, upgrade it Sunday with Zumba, line dancing, and a Pilates cool down, DJ included. Five bucks gets you a class, breakfast from Lime Fresh, and a 20% Nike discount. Sweat, then shop.
🌸 Pressed Flowers Trinket Tray @ Paint the Grain Studio | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Take a breather and get your hands on some real pressed florals in a relaxed, guided workshop. Design a one-of-a-kind trinket tray, seal it in resin, and actually want to keep it. Perfect for keys, rings, and the readers you keep misplacing.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Davie report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 71%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 53%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
This house is wild
This 5-acre gated equestrian facility sits near Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Concrete barns offer 38 Rower & Rube stalls with Nelson waterers and full underground drainage, plus 12 irrigated paddocks with run-ins. Broward County’s largest covered arena with isolation system joins dressage mirrors and walkers. A 3-story clubhouse with bar and viewing areas plus trainer and staff apartments overlook arena.
Take a peek inside →
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