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Hey Delray Beach, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Pigsty BBQ’s return, a quantum computing hub, and the Delray diamond open-air artisan market + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A familiar favorite returns: Pigsty BBQ will reopen later this month at a new spot in downtown Boynton Beach, about 1.5 miles away, after closing amid construction and economic pressures, owner Tom Rhodemyre says -- read the full story.
Quantum hub takes shape: Boca Raton landed D-Wave’s HQ, bringing 100 high-wage jobs with a $500,000 incentive. FAU bought a $20 million quantum computer as Palm Beach State builds a quantum technician lab -- read the full story.
Race for a great cause: Feeding South Florida will host Outrun Hunger 5K at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Sept. 19 with Kids Zone and raffle. Each registration helps provide 120 meals for neighbors in need -- get all the details.
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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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Private golf paradise: Chase birdies on Trepidation, Redemption, or Salvation, then recover at the spa or the resort-style aquatics complex while the culinary team handles dinner. If a warm, resident-driven scene with tennis, pickleball, bocce, padel, and seriously good, locally sourced bites sounds right, put Addison Reserve Country Club on your week’s radar.
Serious kitchen gear: Whether your chef's knife needs an upgrade or your morning pour-over deserves better company, Lifetime Kitchen is packed with quality knives, cookware, coffee gear, and clever tools that actually make cooking easier. Pop in this week and grab something that turns weeknight cooking into less fuss, more flavor.
Old school, new art: Give your week a culture boost at Cornell Art Museum, where contemporary exhibits fill a beautifully restored 1913 elementary school on the Old School Square campus. Think tall windows, Dade County Pine floors, and sunlit galleries that make even quick visits feel inspiring.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
💻 Digital Life Skills 101 @ Lois Martin Community Center (Boca Raton) | Tuesday (8/4) at 6:30 PM – The Lois Martin Community Center is hosting a free, beginner-friendly class every first Tuesday to boost your digital confidence. Learn the basics on smartphones, computers, email, and essential services, no jargon, no eye rolls, just patient neighbors and a chance to outsmart your phone.
🏋 Bootcamp @ Wildflower Park (Boca Raton) | Wednesday (8/5) at 10:00 AM – If your midweek needs a reset, hit the free bootcamp at Wildflower Park by the Intracoastal on Wednesday mornings. It is drop-in, energizing, and scenic enough to make burpees tolerable, so bring water. Parking is scarce, but BocaConnect’s eco-friendly shuttle saves you a parking headache.
🛍 The Delray Diamond Open-Air Artisan Market @ Old School Square | Friday (8/7) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a salty breeze and a stroll through the Delray Diamond open-air artisan market, where creativity meets the coast. Local makers, tasty bites, and prime people-watching await. Buy something handmade, and call it supporting the economy, your decor, and your sanity.
📣 Friday Night Rally @ The Volleyball Courts | Friday (8/7) at 5:30 PM – Delray’s newest Friday night beach hang is rolling in with volleyball, cornhole, spikeball, and the kind of sunset that makes you forget I-95 exists. Low-key, sandy, and social, for folks who prefer quality conversation and a reasonable bedtime.
🎸 6th Annual Battle of the Bands & Pop-up Youth Market @ Mizner Park Amphitheater (Boca Raton) | Friday (8/7) at 7:00 PM – Whether you came for riffs or people-watching, the Battle of the Bands at Mizner Park Amphitheater is back with free admission, musicians of all ages, a $2,500 prize, and a teen-run pop-up market. Expect future rock gods, proud parents, and teens who out-hustle everyone.
🛳 Texas Roadhouse cruise and chill @ Texas Roadhouse (Boynton Beach) | Sunday (8/9) at 10:00 AM – Texas Roadhouse parking lot becomes a rolling reunion of vets, families, and shiny toys. Pay 15 bucks to enter your ride, with trophies for best in show, fan favorite, manager’s choice, and more. Free to look, vote, and swap stories between rolls, butter, and bragging.
🥞 Not Back to School – Pancake Breakfast @ Tapestry Hub (Boca Raton) | Monday (8/10) at 9:00 AM – Skip the supply list and hit this Not Back to School pancake breakfast, a free meetup for current and curious homeschoolers at Tapestry Hub in Boca. Expect pancakes and juice, board games and conversation, a tour of the Hub, plus info on fall enrollment.
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07 — Delray Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 45%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 61%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThe Steel House pairs rare structural steel and concrete construction with sleek modern style and custom finishes throughout. Large format porcelain tile, custom cabinetry, and Taj quartz set a polished tone, while the chef’s kitchen brings Thermador appliances, double ovens, and two refrigerators. Two primary suites, one on each level, add flexibility near the beach and Atlantic Avenue.
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