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

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Lauren’s Kids Gala, the new Star Princess ship, and a BTS cupsleeve event + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Corporate commitment to child protection: Acordis is the main sponsor of the 2026 Lauren’s Kids Gala, happening May 16 at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, benefiting Lauren’s Kids programs and supporting the Celebrity Golf Classic — get all the event details.

Strategic moves reshape services: South Florida’s Xendoo acquired assets from bookkeeping platform Botkeeper, adding AI capabilities and talent. CEO Lil Roberts stresses human oversight as the company expands products and eyes CPA practice deals — get all the details.

New Sphere-class details emerge: Princess Cruises’ new Star Princess, the largest and most advanced in its fleet, will sail from Port Everglades before heading to Alaska, boasting outward facing design and many balconies — get ship specs and features.

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:

• Detox and renew with lemon aromatherapy
• Make a resin pressed-flower trinket tray
• Anastasia’s epic journey comes alive

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Serious sub satisfaction: When midday hunger hits, Deli-Boy Subs serves freshly sliced meats, bread baked daily, and a no-frills, family-owned vibe Davie has loved for 30+ years. Ideal for a quick grab between errands or a low-key lunch that actually fills you up.

Quick green reset: When the week gets loud, Tree Tops Park delivers easy calm with shady trails, birdsong, and breezy quiet that lets shoulders drop. Under the oaks, breaths slow, errands fade to the background, and the city hum softens just enough to hear the leaves.

Rev up the weekend: If your household lives for RC thrills, Goat Hobbies stocks cars, boats, and planes, plus parts and repairs from a family-run crew who knows their gear. Rig upgrades and those mysteriously crunchy servos get sorted, keeping the fun humming without the guesswork.

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 – If your brain has more random facts than your junk drawer, hit Throwback Tavern Tuesdays at 7 for free team trivia by Trivia Nation. Bring the spouse, the neighbor, and that coworker who knows flags, and chase $100, bragging rights, and bar buddies.

🏴 Pirate Preschool Open Gym Party @ Gravity Gymnastics (Hollywood) | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Whether your tiny pirate just learned to toddle or already scales the sofa like rigging, this free preschool open-gym adventure at Gravity Gymnastics in Miramar delivers movement, music, and swashbuckling energy. Ages 1–5, parent stays, registration required, because even pirates need a headcount.

♠ Poker Nights @ Buffalo Wild Wings – Westfield Broward (Plantation) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Free poker at Buffalo Wild Wings in Plantation, where the only chips you stack do not come with salsa. Sign up online or show up early for bonus stacks, bring a newbie, and play for gift cards, bragging rights, and shots at big tourneys.

👥 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness – Plantation | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Got a friend who’s been “meaning to check it out”? Bring them this weekend, show this to the front desk, and their $15 guest fee disappears like your free time. Friends come free every weekend, 18 and up, standard club rules, see club for details.

☕ Spring Day: Sunshine & Whiskers – BTS Cupsleeve Event @ Seoul Bites Bakery (Lauderhill) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – South Florida ARMY are taking over Seoul Bites Bakery for a chill cupsleeve hang with comeback theories, J-Hope and Suga birthday cheer, and photo ops your niece might approve of. Free to pop in. Buy a pastry or drink, get a cupsleeve, filmstrip, and sticker.

🏃 Hyrox Prep Class @ Central Park, Plantation | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – Get race-day ready at this HYROX prep with Coach Arzoo in Central Park, Plantation. It simulates the course, scales for all levels, and the first class is free. Perfect if you’re eyeing HYROX Miami, or if your 5K-and-brunch routine could use a plot twist.

📦 Garage Sale @ Davie Self Storage | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Think of this as a garage sale crossed with a storage auction, minus the TV drama, plus actual bargains. Don777’s got piles of eclectic finds, from tools and kitchen gadgets to odd antiques, vinyl, and oddities. Come ready to rummage, negotiate, and brag later.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Davie report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 83°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 5%

Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

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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.

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