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It’s Friday, Palm Coast! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Hat burning workshop, an Amelia Earhart play, and gold and silver’s hot streak + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Resources for informed home decisions: Palm Coast and Flagler County will host the Flagler-Palm Coast Housing Fair April 11, with workshops on financing, credit repair, and fair housing, a community forum, and limited vendor spots — get all the details.

Meet your city leadership: Palm Coast’s new City Manager Mike McGlothlin invites residents to Coffee and Conversations, a free monthly meetup. A session is today at Panera Bread, with coffee donated by participating shops — get all the details.

Big recognition for local venue: Nearby St. Augustine Amphitheatre was named Billboard’s Top East Coast Amphitheater, an honor as the venue prepares its 2026 concert season, bringing big shows a short drive from Palm Coast — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate SCCU Palm Coast grand opening
• Play quilt-themed Bunco, win fabric and notions
• Shop local at the Country Market
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Plant-powered pick-me-up: Your midweek nudge to eat bright. The Sprout Kitchen keeps it easy with an all-plant menu featuring grain bowls, soups, smoothies, and wellness lattes, all made with non-GMO ingredients. Highlights include the carrot “lox” bagel and the Green Protein smoothie for something quick that still feels good.

Treasure-hunting made local: If your living room feels like a showroom, browse Diana Minotti Fine Art, Antiques & Collectibles for soulful furniture, rotating estate-sale finds, and art with stories. Pieces here spark conversation, refresh your space, and turn errands into easy, satisfying decor quests.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

✂ Cuts for a Cause @ Amaryllis Salon | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Saturday could use a trim, and so could you. Swing by Amaryllis for Cuts for a Cause, bring cash, minimum $10, and every dollar goes to Vincent’s Clubhouse supporting Flagler County kids and families. Fresh cut, full heart, no guilt about the splurge.

🌸 SpringFest 2026 @ Central Park (Palm Coast Town Center) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – SpringFest is back with the kind of free fun our wallets actually approve of. Wander the booths, chat up local makers, and pretend browsing counts as cardio. Selling something? Snag a booth for a nominal fee, bring your charm, and your best folding table.

🔥 Hat Burning Workshop @ City Market place | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – At Sherry’s Art Studio in Palm Coast, you’ll burn a hat, then paint it pretty, turning pyrography into something you can brag about at Publix. Choose your brim from the first-come stash, distress it to glory, and call ahead if you want Sherry’s custom touch.

🌿 Spring Wreath Class @ Serendipity Marketplace | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Whether your front door needs a spring glow-up or you just want an excuse to play with florals, swing by Serendipity Marketplace for a wreath workshop. Bridie from Begonia and Rye keeps it easy, supplies included, bring sharp scissors. $55, limited spots.

🎭 Amelia Earhart @ Palm Coast Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:45 PM – Local students are piloting Amelia Earhart at Palm Coast Community Center, with four actors rapid-firing presidents, flappers, explorers, and more. Minimal set, maximum hustle, first-time student stage manager keeping it aloft. Tickets are $10, kids under four fly free.

🔦 Bulowville Night Tour @ Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park | Saturday (3/7) at 6:15 PM – Skip the couch and roam Bulow’s sugar mill ruins after hours with a ranger, lit enough to recall the Seminoles’ visit in 1836. Tickets are $25, limited, benefiting Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks; wear sturdy shoes, bring flashlight, and bug spray, no jump scares.

🎨 Create Resin Art @ Gallery of Local Art | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Need a break from yard work? Hit GOLA’s back patio for a resin art session with Sheri Dixson, and craft a seahorse, flamingo, or sea turtle. All supplies, a frame, and next-day pickup are included, and you make the art while they handle the mess.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Benjamin Guy @ Golden Lion Cafe – 1:00 PM
• 3/6 Psycho Magnets @ 1405 Saloon – 3:00 PM
• 3/7 Bike Week @ Flagler Beach – 1:00 PM
• 3/7 Gnarly Quinn @ 1405 Saloon – 4:00 PM
• 3/7 Amelia Earhart @ Palm Coast Community Center – 5:45 PM
• 3/7 Stowaways @ Tortugas’ Florida Kitchen and Bar – 6:00 PM
• 3/8 Boozy Brunch Sundays @ Compass Hotel Flagler Beach – 8:00 AM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Palm Coast report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 22%

Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 25%

Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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