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Hey Winter Haven, hope your weekâs off to a good start!
In todayâs edition: Free mobile passes for barbecue and art, an Elvis tribute weekend, and First Friday Free Bites + fun things to do for free & local fundraisers worth checking out this week.
Todayâs sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Winter Haven protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains whatâs driving the surge⊠and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đ° In the news
A fresh way to explore: Visit Central Floridaâs free mobile passes spotlight Polk County barbecue, beer, and art, offering discounts and chances to earn goodies like stickers, coasters, and barbecue rub, with no app required — learn how it works.
A new regional connector: Polk County celebrated a Feb. 24 ribbon cutting for Lakelandâs Holloway Family Trail, honoring the late Ed Holloway Jr. The new path links city trails with the Fort Fraser Trail — read the full story.
How the choice was made: Auburndale commissioners voted 5-0 in February to offer the city manager job to Jeff Brown, citing experience and prior service with the city, news Winter Haven neighbors will be watching — read the full story.
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. Itâs super affordable â and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đ Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades⊠and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If youâre wondering whether youâre missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining whatâs driving the renewed interest⊠and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
Itâs free and worth reading before the next move.
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𫶠We got your back
Pasta night, upgraded: When noodle cravings hit, Arabellas Ristorante is the elegant but friendly spot to linger, savor rich sauces, and twirl pastas to your heartâs content. Add a hint of date-night energy, and even a random Tuesday feels casually celebratory.
Treasure map for your closet: Treasure House Antiques & Collectibles LLC makes thrifting feel like a real hunt, with 10,000+ sq ft of rotating finds, including vintage clothing tucked among furniture and home goods. It starts as a quick wander that somehow becomes one more lap… and a newly claimed favorite.
Chill your week: Ultra Cryo & Recovery serves up full-body cryo, cryofacials, and an infrared sauna to ease soreness, calm inflammation, and lift your mood fast. Sessions are quick, genuinely energizing, and ideal for a midweek reset… especially when coffee isnât cutting it.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself⊠until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you donât do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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đ 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.
đŽ First Friday Free Bites! @ Bowen Yard | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM â First Friday at Bowen Yard means you can graze like a pro, with free bites from the resident restaurants and zero commitment. Bring a friend, sip something, and make dinner a progressive snack, aka the adult version of trick-or-treating, minus the costumes.
đ° Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt @ CenterPoint Community Church | Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 AM â If you need an excuse to let the kids sprint like golden retrievers, the free community Easter Egg Hunt delivers. Think bounce houses, face paint, a petting zoo, and the Easter story, plus games, crafts, and prizes. You supervise, they nap later.
đš 12th Annual 863 Art Fest @ Central Park Downtown Winter Haven | Saturday (4/18) at 10:00 AM â 12th Annual 863 Art Fest is rolling in with 100+ local makers, live entertainment, and enough food trucks to justify a second lunch. It is free, family and pet friendly, with free parking, so bring a tote and pretend you do not need another mug.
âš Upcoming local fundraisers
đ WHPD 5K @ Winter Haven Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM â Whether you run, jog, or power-walk, this 5K with Winter Haven PD benefits Special Olympics Florida and earns you guilt-free brunch. Expect friendly faces, blue lights strictly for motivation, and that pleasantly smug feeling of doing good while sweating near the lakes.
đ Annual Fashion Gala @ Nora Mayo Hall | Saturday (3/21) at 6:30 PM â Dust off the dry-clean-only, HELP, Inc is hosting its annual fashion gala, where style peacocks, local charm, and good company share the spotlight. Expect standout looks, A+ people-watching, and a dance floor kind to seasoned knees. Dress up, enjoy it, and call it culture.
đž Rockin’ for Autism Awareness @ Tanners Lakeside | Friday (4/10) at 5:30 PM â Swap yard work for good karma and come rock out while raising money for autism awareness. Expect loud guitars, friendly faces, and that feel-good buzz of doing something that actually matters. Good tunes, better cause, and yes, dancing counts as cardio.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar â
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đ„ Worth a peek
Weâre always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think youâll love. Hereâs what caught our eye this week.
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đ» Winter Haven report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 34%
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week đ
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately Itâs the new normal. Whether youâre joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors⊠people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, thereâs a really easy way for you â or someone you care about â to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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