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Rise and shine, Palm Coast!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Community survey shaping the city’s future, Pickle Factory pop-up with freebies, and Swan Lake ballet + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Palm Coast 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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📰 In the news
Help shape Palm Coast’s future: Palm Coast’s Community Survey is open to all residents now, gathering feedback on city services and quality of life. Responses are confidential, and the survey closes March 15 — get all the details.
Historic building, fresh concept: Pickle Factory’s pop-up in St. Augustine’s San Marco wraps up today with a tasting bar, pickles on a stick, free samples, and small events, an easy trip from Palm Coast — see dates and details.
Enhanced emergency services unveiled: A new 24/7 HCA Florida ER is open in St. Augustine, with 10 private rooms, a trauma bay, and CT and ultrasound for faster care close to Palm Coast — 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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
Pho craving this week: Tram’s Cafe brings low-key Vietnamese comfort to European Village… steaming pho, crisp banh mi, and bubble teas in bright flavors for an easy midweek reset. When you want warm, fresh, unfussy food without leaving Palm Coast, this cozy spot hits just right.
Fabric stash upgrade: Cut Up And Sew stocks fresh quilting fabrics, patterns, and notions, plus classes that help you finish projects… and start a few more. Thinking Baby Lock, Janome, or Bernina? Their team speaks fluent sewist, guiding picks and techniques with easygoing know-how.
Comfort cravings, sorted: Rodie’s Place keeps breakfast and lunch cozy, serving Sweet & Crunchy French Toast, biscuits and gravy, and other comfort staples that make weekday mornings survivable. When the “I’ll cook” plan mysteriously vanishes, there’s relief on a plate… the comfort food knows what to do.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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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.
🌿 Freeze Plant Care Q&A @ Club 51 | Monday (3/9) at 11:30 AM – Garden Club is gathering at Club 51 for a post-freeze plant triage, complete with lunch, new-member hellos, and volunteer sign-ups. Master Gardener Sharon Smith will field your photos and panic, translating crispy leaves into keep, cut, or compost.
☕ Coffee and Canvas: Junk Journal Workshop @ City Market place 160 Cypress Point Parkway B209, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Florida 32137 | Tuesday (3/10) at 8:00 AM – Trade the morning doomscroll for coffee and creative therapy at Sherry’s Art Studio in Palm Coast. We’re art journaling and painting cheerful daisies on vintage sheet music, reflecting on growth, change, and why perfection is overrated, and no experience needed, just your caffeine habit.
🐢 Resin Turtle Charcuterie Class @ Serendipity Marketplace | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Trade Netflix for a hands-on resin turtle charcuterie board class at Serendipity Marketplace in Palm Coast. Learn the resin dos and don’ts, play with mica powders and paste, and leave with functional art your Brie will brag about. $65, all materials included.
🍷 Sip & Support @ The Shape of Water Weddings & Events | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats a waterfront evening where your $20 actually covers food, drinks, and a clear conscience. Shape of Water hosts a fundraiser for Community Cats of Palm Coast, with music, raffles, and all proceeds to the cats. Preorder and snag three free raffle tickets.
🕊 Swan Lake Ballet @ The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Grab seats for Swan Lake with Dance Alive Company, all silk, steel, and Tchaikovsky’s haunting score. Odette and her dark double, Odile, bring the feathers and fireworks, and suddenly date night feels like culture, not compromise.
🎉 Palm Coast Town Center Grand Opening @ Space Coast Credit Union – Palm Coast Town Center (Flagler Beach) | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Palm Coast Town Center just scored an SCCU, celebrating with free Toe Beans coffee, Mango Mike’s lunch, and a prize wheel. Throw your name in for a Marineland bundle, annual passes, dolphin meet and greets, and a Tocci-made painting, then meet the money watchdogs.
🚴 Cycle to the Beach @ European Village | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – If you like your beach day with pedals, sea breeze, and pelicans for pace cars, cycle A1A to Ormond Beach and the famed Scenic Loop. Choose 60 or 45 miles, enjoy stocked rests and a post-ride lunch, and support the Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association.
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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📻 Palm Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 7%
Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
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