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Rise and shine, Daytona Beach!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Bike Week roars, Night at the Museum under the stars, and Her Story in Color opening + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Daytona Beach protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Shift to flexible rides: Volusia routes changed yesterday. Routes 1 and 3 move to VoRide, and Route 17A south of Dunlawton to Ponce Inlet shifts to Uber Transit via the VoTran On Demand app — get all the details.
Bikers descend on sunny shores: Daytona Beach’s 85th Annual Bike Week is roaring today and runs through March 8, with major races at Daytona International Speedway, Harley-Davidson showcases, and beachside bike shows across Volusia County — get all the event details.
New development details: Palm Coast’s Planning Board approved a $22 million, two-story medical complex in Town Center near Town Center Boulevard, with room to expand and ongoing talks about a nearby hotel — get all the details.
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:
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🏆 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 you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Honey-wing craving? When the hankering hits, Bethune Grill serves crisp, juicy wings with honeyed heat that hits just right. Go honey or honey-hot, stack a box on the table, and call it dinner. Effort low, reward high… weeknight saved.
Clean beauty, zero fuss: Nature in Beauty is a local organic boutique and parlor offering plant-based skincare, haircare, makeup, and nontoxic nail polish… think WithSimplicity, ReDavid, and Dazzle Dry. Book-worthy facials and mani/pedis round it out, for products and services that feel good and actually work.
Two courses, zero boredom: LPGA International offers a legit 36-hole playground with Arthur Hills and Rees Jones designs, plus a sprawling practice setup, including a double-ended range and short-game areas, for when the swing needs love. Decide if you’re feeling Jones or Hills this week.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍀 Irish Patty Hat Paint Party @ Malibu Beach Grill | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade doomscrolling for something festive, join Wendi Jean at Malibu Beach Grill for a St. Patrick’s hat paint night. Pre-traced canvases, all supplies, discounted drinks and apps, door prizes, trivia. Zero talent required, bragging rights included.
🎨 Her Story in Color Art Exhibition Opening Reception @ One Daytona | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats an art opening that has something to say. Gallery500 is kicking off Her Story, In Color, a Women’s History Month showcase from the Florida Women’s Arts Association, with bold work about women, by women. Swing by to sip, mingle, and meet the artists.
🏝 2026 Futures Foundation Caribbean Party @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Take a night off and go Caribbean at Embry-Riddle’s Henderson Welcome Center, as FUTURES Foundation celebrates Dr. Roosevelt Harris and raises support for Volusia schools. Lively music, genuine community, and the only homework is raising a glass and a few dollars for a good cause.
🧙 The Wizard of Oz @ Riverbend Academy | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’ve known every line since VHS days, or you’re introducing the grandkids, Riverbend Academy’s performing arts students do Wizard of Oz, the wholesome detour you need. Local talent, big heart, familiar tunes, and a Yellow Brick Road that beats errands, chores, and doomscrolling.
🎨 Ormond Art Walk @ Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Swing by OMAM during First Saturday Art Walk for a pop-up and talk with photographer Emma Bouchard, whose travel images honor her grandmother. Admission is free, the shuttle saves your knees, and yes, there is beer and wine, plus a thoughtful walkthrough.
🎸 Ultimate Santana Tribute @ Zanzibar Blu Speakeasy | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Zanzibar Blu is serving smooth Santana grooves in Daytona’s speakeasy, with wine worth sipping. Ultimate Santana Tribute runs two shows, same setlist, $20 cover. Seating is tight, so slide in early, and prove Daytona rhythm is not just for engines.
🌿 Sunday Plant Bingo @ Ormond Brewing Company | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve named your monstera or just realized cacti need sunlight, this is bingo you’ll brag about. LANIPOTS runs 13 rounds with plant prizes, bites, and drinks, a Sunday that ends with dirt under your nails, not regret. Snag a spot, tickets are online.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Daytona Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 73. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 42%
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re 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, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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