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Hello Davie! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Back-to-school shopping spree, pajama storytime and plush sleepover, and skate wars: decade vs. decade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Davie help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community support in action: Former Dolphins and Hurricanes player Vernon Carey led students on a Pembroke Pines back-to-school shopping spree, giving each child $300 for shoes, clothes and accessories through his Carey Family Foundation -- read the full story.
Summer happenings in Pembroke Pines: Near Davie, Pembroke Pines offers a Japanese car culture event today 7 to 10 p.m., free teen poetry sessions, and Hooray for Hollywood wrapping up this weekend -- see what's happening this week.
FRP expands regional footprint: FRP Development Corp acquired a 24-acre site in Southwest Ranches to build a Class A logistics center exceeding 300,000 square feet, with completion expected in 2028 -- read the full story.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Neighborhood caffeine fix: When your to-do list needs a side of good vibes, The Groves Coffee House delivers with rich coffee, flaky pastries, and fresh-made breakfast-and-lunch bites that hit the spot. Stop in this week for a low-key pick-me-up that feels delightfully local, not try-hard.
Your weekly hill fix: Trade flat sidewalks for rare Broward hills at Vista View Park, with skyline views at 65 feet, fitness trails that actually make calves notice, and a splash pad and playground for the kids afterward. Bring a picnic and catch a breeze, or hop the Robbins Vista View Trail for extra miles.
Real wood, zero drama: This week, skip the flat-pack circus and check out Wood You Furniture for 100% real-wood, mostly-unfinished tables, bookcases, and bedroom pieces you can finish your way, so your place looks intentional, not “I assembled it at midnight” accidental. Local, family-owned vibes included.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Open Studio and Craft Bar @ Paint the Grain Studio | Wednesday (7/22) at 2:00 PM – All ages are welcome to Open Studio and the Craft Bar, where you pick a project, make a mess, and they handle cleanup. Pre-registration helps, walk-ins are welcome, and your rug, dignity, and patience all live to fight another day.
🎒 Backpack Giveaway @ Plantation Police Department | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:00 PM – Back-to-school on a budget never looked so official. American Heritage, FEDS Apparel, Volume Shirt Printing, and the Plantation Police Explorers are handing out free backpacks at the police department, first come, first serve. Bring the kid, they must be present, no proxy parenting.
🧸 Pajama Storytime & Plush Sleepover @ Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library | Thursday (7/23) at 6:30 PM – Zip the kiddos into pajamas and swing by the library for storytime, then let their plush pals stay overnight. Bring the backup bear, not the sacred bedtime one, and tomorrow enjoy the evidence of their mischief, plus a blissfully toy-free bedtime. No registration needed.
🛹 Skate Wars: Decade Vs. Decade @ Galaxy Skateway Davie | Friday (7/24) at 7:00 PM – Lace up at Galaxy Skateway for a skate-off where the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s chase bragging rights. Rep your decade with bell-bottom swagger, neon attitude, or flannel nostalgia, then glide, wobble, and pretend your knees trust you with Class of ’99.
🏖 Saturday MKT @ Las Olas Oceanside Park (Fort Lauderdale) | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Every Saturday at Las Olas Oceanside Park, stroll the rotating market with ocean breezes, fresh produce, global bites, handmade pottery, jewelry, and beach-ready threads. Tell yourself it’s grocery shopping, then come home with tacos, a pineapple smoothie, and something pretty for the house.
🏥 Manor Health Fair & School Supplies Giveaway @ Church of the Nazarene (Fort Lauderdale) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Manor’s throwing a health fair that feels helpful, not hokey. Get screenings and real resources while kids blow off steam in the kids zone, then grab free food and school supplies while they last. If enough folks commit, the Mammovan might swing by.
☕ Rides & Coffee @ Detail Superstore | Sunday (7/26) at 8:00 AM – If your idea of church is chrome, cafecito, and pastelitos, spend the last Sunday morning of the month at this free Rides and Coffee hangout. Expect wild builds, diecast temptations, and good conversation, with Davie PD keeping the rev-happy heroes civilized.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Davie report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 20%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and noon. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. East wind 3 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 13%
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