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Hi Daytona Beach, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Sprouts Farmers Market grand opening, Magic Rocks with Leon Etienne, and DinoFest adventure + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

A new grocer arrives: Sprouts Farmers Market marked its first Daytona Beach store with a grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 27, officially opening its doors and adding another choice for local grocery trips — read the full story.

Auctions, estates, and bubbly: Ormond Beach’s Dunn’s Attic pairs treasure hunting with $1 mimosas at its 12,000-square-foot consignment store, complete with Rosie’s Cafe and thousands of consignors, all curated by owner Wes Dunn — learn about its expansions.

Safeguarding pets amid abuse: Halifax Humane Society and Domestic Abuse Council opened Culler Pet Resource Center March 4 in Daytona Beach, providing emergency shelter for survivors’ pets, a first for Flagler, Volusia, Brevard — get all the details.

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.*

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All the crowd favorites:

• Free admission at Crane Lakes Craft Fair
• Tour butterfly gardens, craft art, eat pizza
• Experience Garden Bros Circus Fun Factory

💎 This week’s top finds

Hot dog glow-up alert: Bay Street Dawgs satisfies Daytona cravings with 10-inch New England style dogs in playful combos, plus a legit steamed cheeseburger when you want a switch up. That breezy back patio makes a Tuesday feel like a tiny win… maybe even Thursday.

LEGO lover pit stop: Florida Mans Toys is a family-run LEGO resale haven where retired sets resurface, minifigures abound, and build events plus robotics keep kids and adults tinkering. Expect an easy dopamine boost between errands, with trade-ins, grail-worthy finds, and fresh builds.

Sweet slice this week: Craving pie? Mon Delice bakes scratch-made French pies and tarts, from key lime to apple, plus all the buttery extras. Family-owned since 1976, this neighborhood favorite turns weeknights into small celebrations… the kind that feel casually special.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌃 Canal Street Nights @ The Posh Pineapple – Gift Boutique (New Smyrna Beach) | Thursday (3/19) at 5:00 PM – Take a break from the couch and wander New Smyrna’s Canal Street, where shops stay open, vendors line the curb, food trucks show off, and bands cover small talk. Think people watching, local finds, and dinner decisions, then sit down at a Canal Street staple.

🎩 Magic Rocks @ Peabody Auditorium | Thursday (3/19) at 7:30 PM – Magic Rocks brings Leon Etienne, the rock and roll magician who fooled Jimmy Fallon, silenced Heidi Klum, and makes grown-ups say whoa. Big stage illusions, crisp sleight of hand, and zero cheesy top hats, just a fun night you can bring the kids to.

🎸 Tribute to Foreigner and Journey @ Ormond Beach Performing Arts | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Think you know all the words to Don’t Stop Believin’ and Juke Box Hero? FJ brings a spot-on tribute to Foreigner and Journey, with American Idol vocalists handling the high notes. Grab your crew, warm up those car-karaoke pipes, and live your arena-rock glory days.

🎨 Crane Lakes Craft Fair @ Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club-Clubhouse (Port Orange) | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Skip the big-box boredom and stroll through Crane Lakes for a craft fair with over 40 crafters and artisans, plus free admission. Expect handmade soaps, clever woodwork, and that one-of-a-kind gift you will swear is for someone else, then keep anyway.

🏷 Community Garage Sale @ Port Orange Adult Activity Center | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Think your attic is done with surprises? Swing by the Adult Activity Center in Port Orange for a community garage sale, 40-plus tables of once-loved treasures, curios, and conversation. If you are 55+, snag a free seller table while reservations last, and liberate that closet.

🦖 DinoFest @ Museum of Arts & Sciences | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Round up the herd and head to The Brown, formerly MOAS, for DinoFEST, where the kids can go full paleontologist while you browse crafts and meet local educators. Free for members, or included with museum admission, and yes, expect prehistoric chaos.

🐰 Easter @ Bass Pro Shops Daytona Beach | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Whether your bunnies still believe, or you want a free keepsake, Bass Pro Shops Daytona is doing free 4×6 pics with the Easter Bunny, reservations recommended. Grab a Bass Fish egg with a surprise tattoo, spring for a photo package, call it quality time.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Daytona Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 37%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 81%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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