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Hello Palm Coast! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free youth sports clinic, a $300 million seawall upgrade, and a landmark’s hotel pivot + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Fundamentals, teamwork take center stage: The NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic returns to Palm Coast on March 28 with free sessions led by coaches and collegiate athletes in soccer, baseball, and more. Registration is required — check out the full lineup.

New granite defenses coming: Nearby St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos will get a $300 million seawall upgrade funded by 2023 disaster bill, rebuilding coquina seawalls to better withstand storms and improve visitor safety — see what’s planned and why.

Landmark’s future takes shape: Downtown St. Augustine’s tallest building, Treasury on the Plaza, moved a step closer to becoming a hotel after first approval. A second rezoning vote is needed, including a 155-space garage — 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:

• Prepare to manage spontaneous disaster volunteers
• Join a hands-on bunny plate workshop
• Honor spring with 108 Sun Salutations
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Pie meets ice cream: Peace Pie stacks shortbread cookies, house-made pie fillings, and creamy ice cream into dangerously snackable sandwiches. Think Key Lime, Banana Cream, or Salted Caramel Brownie. Ideal after a beach walk, and equally at home in the freezer for weeknight dessert emergencies.

Petal-powered pick-me-up: Whether it’s a last-minute birthday, a hard-won apology, or just because, Blooming Flowers & Gifts makes sending something gorgeous simple with thoughtful designs, fresh stems, and swift local delivery. Undecided? Designer’s choice lets their team surprise you with something lovely.

Give your grip purpose: Whether you’re chasing a new send or just shaking off the week, Stone Climbing offers varied routes, a cozy bouldering cave, yoga to reset, and the kid-friendly Grom Grotto. It’s a welcoming community hub that keeps motivation high and chalk in the air.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

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 →

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 →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🏆 Split Oak Ranch Game Series 2026 @ Split Oak Ranch (Bunnell) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Grab lawn chair and head to Split Oak Ranch for barrels, poles, and a rotating fun game locals love. Open arena to warm up, timed exhibitions for five bucks, then a show for all ages, from lead line to adult, $40 per horse and rider.

🌱 March Plant Bingo @ Green Heritage Nursery (Bunnell) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats yelling bingo under string lights and philodendrons. Green Heritage Nursery is hosting Plant Bingo, with multiple rounds, leafy prizes, and that calming greenhouse air we all secretly need. It’s $20 a head, or grab three friends and go for $60.

🥕 Country Market @ Florida Agricultural Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Country Market is back at the Florida Agricultural Museum on March 14, with local vendors, fresh finds, and that small-town charm we pretend we’re too cool for. Stroll, sample, chat with neighbors, then somehow leave with artisanal pickles, a plant, and a story.

🎶 Miss Maddie’s Magical Music Series: Spring Sounds @ Vincent’s Clubhouse | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kiddos to Vincent’s Clubhouse for Miss Maddie’s Spring Sounds, where a licensed music therapist turns singing, crafting, and all that wiggly energy into actual skills. Ages 4–10, ten bucks a child, and you get a blessed breather, Palm Coast style.

🎨 Paint, Breathe & Groove Kids Club: Parent Night Out @ Little Treasures In Home Daycare | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Parent Night Out at Little Treasures means you drop them off to paint, play, inhale pizza, then wind down with a movie, while remembering what silence sounds like. Ages 2 and up, $30 per kid, PJs and a sealed water cup, licensed, CPR-certified care included.

🎣 27th Annual Count the Spots Tournament @ Bing’s Landing | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:30 AM – Weekday die-hards, rejoice, the 27th Annual Count the Spots Tournament turns redfish freckles into currency as you fish anywhere in Flagler, Volusia, or St. Johns and weigh in at Bing’s Landing for cash, lunch, and bragging rights. Members free, guests tag along with a member.

👥 Parkinson’s Monthly Meetup @ Palm Coast Community Center | Wednesday (3/18) at 3:00 PM – Take a breather and drop into this monthly Parkinson’s meetup, right here in Flagler, for folks living with it, their families, and caregivers. No pity parties, just real talk, shared resources, and neighbors who get it, plus education, advocacy, and wellness for the day-to-day.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Palm Coast report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 2%

Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 71%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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