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

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Cox Science Center’s $150 million expansion, a $50,000 Homebuyer Match lottery, and a live shark feeding + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Fresh leadership drives major growth: The Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach names Kurt Allen CEO today as a $150 million expansion pushes the campus past 100,000 square feet and enlarges the aquarium — see what’s planned and why.

New aid for buyers: Palm Beach County will hold orientations on March 12 and 17 for the Homebuyer Match pilot offering up to $50,000. Sixty participants will be chosen by lottery under income limits — learn about eligibility and dates.

Help keep students safe: The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will host a school crossing guard job fair March 11 in nearby Lake Worth Beach. Part-time hours, holidays off, training provided, veterans’ preference available — get all the job fair 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:

• Experience Ashleigh Walters’ Bread + Butter
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Tim Finnegans
• Tip police officers for Special Olympics

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Cravings meet shawarma: Amar Sandwich Shop slings Lebanese-style sandwiches, pita wraps, and wood-fired flatbreads that hit the “I deserve this” note. Chicken or beef shawarma leads the lineup, while za’atar-sumac fries and house-made dips quietly turn cravings into a weekly habit.

A midweek nature reset: Steal a quick breath at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, an easy boardwalk loop where wading birds, turtles, and the odd gator seem to run the place. It’s free, peaceful, and just enough fresh air to dial your inbox drama down a notch.

Smart play, French twist: My Bulle Toys refreshes toy bins with beautifully made puzzles, Montessori-friendly games, and French books from Djeco, Janod, and Corolle. Browse turns into discovery as you find clever keepsakes and playthings that grow with curious kids, building a gift stash without the fuss.

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 →

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📆 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.

🎨 Art in the Park @ Barwick Park | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:00 AM – Skip the morning scroll and meet me at Barwick Park for a relaxed paint-along. We’re doing a sunset lake scene, step by step, no experience needed, supplies provided. Toss in a $15 donation, snag a spot, and call it Delray zen.

🧾 Tax Filing @ Lois Martin Community Center (Boca Raton) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:15 PM – Skip shoebox panic and get free tax prep at Lois Martin Community Center from IRS-certified United Way volunteers, who file accurately and find credits like the Earned Income and Child Tax. Check the site for eligibility and appointments, then treat yourself to keeping more money.

🦈 Shark, Eel & Ray Feeding @ Diamonds by Raymond Lee (Boca Raton) | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – Thursday at 4 in Boca means sharks, eels, and rays get dinner at Diamonds By Raymond Lee, and you get free snacks, drinks, and blessed A/C. It’s family friendly, weirdly fascinating, and free, so swing by a bit early and claim a good view.

🧓 Senior Health Fair @ Senior Center Boynton Beach | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – This free health fair is built for seniors and the caregivers who wrangle their calendars. Swing through for complimentary screenings and enough giveaways to fill the tote you still hoard from the farmers market. No forms, no registration, just useful stuff and prize drawings.

🎵 Ode to Cranberries @ Mathews Brewing Company (Lake Worth Beach) | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – The Cranberries tribute is back at Mathews Brewing, and it’s free, so your 90s heart and your budget can both linger. Expect all the hits you remember better than your passwords, food from Mathews Scratch Kitchen, and plenty of very good dogs. Sing along, responsibly.

🌊 Restoring Shores Rebuilding Lives @ R C Kreusler Park (Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats an early beach cleanup at R.G. Kreusler Park, Palm Beach, where you swap seashells for litter and call it virtue. Join Fern House for shoreline TLC, earn your breakfast burrito, sip something cold, and feel productive before the snowbirds finish their first latte.

🧘 Yoga @ Wildflower Park (Boca Raton) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Skip the brunch guilt and roll your mat into Wildflower Park for free Sunday yoga by the Intracoastal. No registration, just show up with a mat and water. Parking is scarce, so hop the free BocaConnect shuttle, feel zen, and smugly sustainable.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Delray Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 5%

Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

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