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Hi Palm Coast, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Coastal restoration funding, an Amelia Earhart play, and a Bulowville night tour + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Progress on coastal restoration: U.S. Rep. Randy Fine secured $4.7 million in federal money to renourish Flagler beaches after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Local leaders welcomed the help and say more funding is needed — get all the details.
A legacy carried forward: Family-run Poppy’s Italiano has served St. Johns County for over a decade, with locations in nearby Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine, Italian favorites, a quarterly changing lunch menu, and specials — explore the legacy and dishes.
Spotlight on sustainability efforts: St. Augustine brings back its 2026 Citizens’ Academy, offering insight into city operations for adults over 18, and applicants must live in the city, own property, or run a business — see eligibility and curriculum details.
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.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Burger cravings, solved: Palm Coast’s Burger Bros PC builds char-broiled, customizable burgers on buttery brioche, with standouts like the Brazilian X-Tudo and a solid Beyond Burger, plus hand-dipped milkshakes to match. Big flavor, zero fuss. Good for lunch, dinner, or late cravings.
Lace up, St. Augustine: Fresh on Anastasia Island, Ponce de le Rollin’the hometown roller rink, serves fun DJs, a nostalgic glow, and easygoing open-skate sessions for kids, grown-ups, and anyone missing middle-school rink nights. Friends, neon, and four wheels… classic vibes without the awkward slow dance.
History with hayrides: Whether you crave hands-on local history or just want to say howdy to heritage livestock, Florida Agricultural Museum delivers with guided tours, a Florida Cracker homestead, and wagon rides beneath the oaks. It’s an easy weekend plan that feels like the fun field trip you actually chose.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Palm Coast for grown ups
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🦋 Build Your Own Butterfly Garden @ Green Heritage Nursery | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Ready to upgrade from watching butterflies to hosting them? At Green Heritage Nursery in Bunnell, you get a planter, soil, four pollinator plants, plus mulch, stakes, drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres, then build a take-home garden that earns its porch space. Low stress, high flutter.
🌿 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.
🔥 Museum Member Beach Bonfire @ 10th Street North Beach Access | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Ready to trade couch for a beach fire with the history crowd? Head to 10th Street North for the museum’s first annual bonfire for members and families, with s’mores and drinks from ESA, Break Awayz coupons, and joining is $15 if you’re not a member.
🕊 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.
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: 72°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 11%
Areas of fog before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 13 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%
Patchy fog before 7am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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