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Hey Hollywood, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Diana Ross, Talkin’ Tacos drive-thru, and a wild oceanfront penthouse + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Sponsorship perks and savings: Biz To Biz Business Expo will bring professionals to Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale on March 24, giving Hollywood businesses chances to network, showcase, and spark partnerships — get all the details.

Bright spots amid budget stress: Broward students are outpacing the state on recent exams in math and English, with 4th and 5th grade gains since 2024, while a $94 million budget gap pressures the district — get all the details.

New outpost marks expansion: Talkin’ Tacos has opened its first drive-thru in Miami Springs near the airport, serving Halal birria tacos with indoor seating, and the chain plans a Davie location near Hollywood — see where it’s headed next.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Funkin Grateful rocks Hollywood Beach Bandshell
• Detox and renew with lemon aromatherapy
• Diana Ross dazzles with iconic hits

🫶 We got your back

Old-school hoagie magic: Craving a proper, made-on-site sandwich? Since 1958, Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies has baked its own rolls and sliced ribeye for classic steak hogies, a Hollywood staple with zero fuss, all flavor. Hot hogies and meatballs are messy in the best way… extra napkins recommended.

Your shady loop awaits: Slip out for a midweek reset at T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park. Stroll the two-mile path around the lake, claim a picnic nook, and soak up year-round camping vibes. Little ones can splash at Castaway Island, and you still get the outdoors without leaving Hollywood.

Level up your collection: Whether you’re chasing that last Pokémon pull, hunting a rare Funko, or dabbling in Digimon and video games, T’Z Toys & Games keeps the hunt fun with a friendly buy-sell-trade vibe, rotating stock, and surprise finds that spark nostalgia… perfect for your inner kid.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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

🧠 Trivia Nation @ Throwback Tavern (Pembroke Pines) | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Tuesday night at Throwback Tavern in Pembroke Pines means flexing that specific knowledge for $100 in prizes. Free, team trivia with Trivia Nation, like Jeopardy meets happy hour, no buzzer required. Bring your crew, or adopt one, and let those 80s facts buy a round.

♠ Texas Hold’em Bar Poker @ Grumpy Gary’s at Dockers (Dania Beach) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Grumpy Gary’s is dealing a free night of Texas Hold’em, no buy-in, just cards, cocktails, and a little friendly ego bruising. Nab the 6 wings and fries special for $10, collect league points, and pretend you came for the ‘socializing,’ not the bragging rights.

🆓 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness – West Pembroke (Pembroke Pines) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Weekends just got friendlier: bring a pal, show this event at the front desk, and their $15 guest fee vanishes. Perfect for catching up, trying the club together, or letting them mooch with your full approval. Must be 18 or older, all club rules apply.

🐢 Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles March Commander Party @ Cool Stuff Games – Hollywood | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Feel like reliving your sewer-level glory days without crawling under the house? CSG Hollywood is hosting a free TMNT-flavored Commander hang, with casual play, promo raffles, and a Courier of Comestibles card while supplies last, just register with the MTG Companion app.

🎶 Song Swap @ Together We Stand | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – An easy afternoon at Together We Stand means Song Swap, where you can play, sing, or simply listen. Free, open to all acoustic instruments, and refreshingly ego light, it is basically porch picking without the splinters, no amps, no problem.

🏷 Don777 Garage Sale @ Davie Self Storage | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Don777 is unloading a haul of auction finds in a garage sale, the kind with vintage tools, sturdy furniture, quirky art, and conversation starters you did not know you needed. It is a treasure hunt, not thrift store chaos. Bring cash, and a roomy trunk.

🎶 Funkin Grateful @ Hollywood Beach Theater and Plaza | Sunday (3/15) at 6:30 PM – Clear your evening for a free, all-ages jam at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell. Funkin Grateful brings Dead grooves with a funky twist, perfect for dancing in the sand, corralling the kids, and pretending your knees still work. Pack a chair, a cooler, and your twirl.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Hollywood report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 82°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 5%

Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance? 🚗

Premiums have been climbing across Florida but most folks won’t notice until they’re hit with a higher bill when it’s time to renew.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This one-of-a-kind penthouse crowns a 17-residence midrise on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, offering 3,085 square feet and sweeping Atlantic views through floor-to-ceiling glass. A chef’s kitchen, den, and a primary suite with sitting area headline. Guests enjoy en suite bedrooms with custom closets. A 900-square-foot covered terrace, LED-lit ceilings, motorized shades, two parking spots, and private storage cap it.

Take a peek inside →