Happy Friday, Palm Coast. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Palm Coast Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Pier demolition resumes after turtle nesting delay, hospitals send kitchen scraps to farms for compost, and a music festival returns for conservation support — catch up here.

State-level stories: Washington weighs making Florida’s springs a national park, coastal parks get ATVs and trackers for turtle patrols, and Orlando lands among top retirement cities — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Mortgage rates are trending down, investors catapult gold above 3500 an ounce, and a tropical wave eyes the Antilles — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Support firefighters at the Heroes Dinner
• Celebrate community at Flagler Pride Social
• Shop native plants at Washington Oaks
• Learn precision quilting with Angie Lamoree
• Anxiety about debt? Get a free consultation

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Food: Tired of salads and craving something that actually hits the spot? These best burger spots in Palm Coast pack flavor into every bite.

Nightlife: Ready to keep the vibe going? From ultraclubs to beachside dives, our favorite party spots let you dance till dawn.

Taqueria: From perfectly charred tortillas to fillings that demand a double order, Cantina Louie brings the kind of flavor that requires extra napkins and zero regrets.

Bargain shopping: The best finds aren’t always on store shelves. Amazon’s Deals Page is like a never-ending treasure hunt where the good stuff costs less, with new discounts dropping daily.

Save: The average driver pays $175 a month for car insurance, but most of us are paying way more than we should. If it’s been a while since you shopped around, you’re likely part of that “most of us.” This comparison tool may save you hundreds.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🛍️ Open Door Market @ Serendipity Marketplace Inc. | Friday (9/5) at 5:00pm – Palm Coast’s favorite night market is flinging its doors wide open with 60+ local vendors, special drinks, and treasure-hunt vibes. Stroll through an eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor booths, snack in hand, and find that “how-did-I-live-without-this” piece you didn’t know you needed.

🌱 Plant Bingo @ Poppy’s True Market | Friday (9/5) at 6:00pm – Think your fiddle-leaf fig deserves a night out? Grab a glass of wine, snack on something delicious, and play Plant Bingo for the chance to nab a new green friend and bragging rights. It’s the perfect cozy excuse to flex your inner plant parent.

This weekend

🍂 Ability Tree Fourth Annual Fall Event @ Anastasia Bowling Alley | Saturday (9/6) at 9:00am – If you’re tired of your usual weekend bar crawl, lace up those bowling shoes and roll strikes to benefit families impacted by disability. This laid-back tournament pairs all ages and abilities into teams of four, plus raffles, prizes, and no spares for awkward silences.

🔫 Militia Muster @ Fort Mose Historic State Park | Saturday (9/6) at 9:30am – Step into colonial life at Fort Mose with musket demonstrations that rattle the bones, and let the kids play soldier with wooden muskets so they feel like pint-sized patriots. It’s living history with a bang, and yes, the smoke might test your nostalgia tolerance.

🖌️ Hand-Painted Mirror Crushed Glass Resin Workshop @ Sherry’s Art Studio | Saturday (9/6) at 11:00am – Palm Coast’s usual weekend fair just got a crafty upgrade at Sherry’s Art Studio, your mission: bedazzle a mirror with exclusive decoupage paper, high-end acrylics, and crushed glass bling, all sealed under glossy resin. Come for the supplies, stay for the wit and bragging rights.

🦹 Supervillian 5K & 10K Race | Sunday (9/7) at 7:45am – This Nocatee jaunt lets you unleash your inner supervillain, in the best possible way, by racing to raise aid for our homeless neighbors. Choose a 5K or 10K, enjoy fresh air and smug satisfaction, and earn bragging rights that beat any cape.

🎃 Autumn Glow Trio of Pumpkins Workshop @ Coconut Barrel | Sunday (9/7) at 1:00pm – Nothing says fall like glittery pumpkins with attitude. Head over to Coconut Barrel to create a trio of pumpkins studded with crushed glass, rhinestone chains, and resin bumblebee charms, capped with laser-cut stems and sealed in epoxy. No experience required, bring your sense of humor.

🛶 Full Moon Paddle @ Anastasia State Park | Sunday (9/7) at 7:30pm – If you still remember what stars look like without Wi-Fi, grab a paddle and join us for a one-hour guided moonlit kayak tour at Anastasia State Park. Then we roast s’mores by the fire and wave glow sticks like pros. Bug spray advised.

Next week

📚 Books & Brews @ Coquina Coast Brewing Company Inc. | Monday (9/8) at 5:00pm – Monday night needs saving, and nothing does it better than pints paired with page-turners at Coquina Coast Brewing. Browse handpicked titles from The Bookmark’It, sip a local craft brew, and pretend that Monday adulting is this easy.

🌕 Full Moon Sunset Sound Bath @ St Johns County Ocean Pier | Monday (9/8) at 7:30pm – If you’ve ever wanted to pretend you’re in a spa while digging sand out of your flip-flops, join us at Anastasia Pier’s left-side beach for a full-moon sunset sound bath. Crystal quartz bowls, gentle vibes, donation-based, bring a blanket, a towel, or a chair.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/5 Kevin Cunningham @ Spinster Abbott’s – 7 pm
• 9/5 Blistur @ Trade Winds – 8:30 pm
• 9/6 Broadway Rave @ Cafe Eleven – 8 pm
• 9/6 Another Day in Paradise @ Finn’s Beachside Pub – 8:30 pm
• 9/7 1blackfrend @ Spinster Abbott’s Bodega – 9 pm
• 9/9 Wingo @ Tony’s Wine Cabana – 6 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Palm Coast edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Tracie Culver (CULVER REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT)

A curvy staircase sets the tone for this 3-bed, 3.5-bath waterfront stunner, where the first floor frames the lake and the second floor serves up sweeping ocean views. Dual French doors open the living room and wet bar to salty breezes, while upstairs, a sprawling family room and kitchen combo with a gas fireplace makes entertaining a breeze.

The primary suite catches every sunrise over the water, and there’s plenty of space out back for a private pool or spa. Community perks include a pool for neighborly mingling, but the real showstopper is the view from every angle.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →