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Rise and shine, Palm Coast!
Before we get into today’s email… I’m excited to share that we quietly launched BaseLocal Business last week, and 400+ businesses have already signed up 🥹 If you own or manage a local business and want to see what the platform’s all about, you can sign up for free in less than five minutes (if you haven’t already).
We launched the platform to make it easier for the community to connect with local businesses in a meaningful way that benefits everyone… and so far it’s going great.
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being here and helping us make this newsletter better every day.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Personal tributes shape city parks: Palm Coast and S.M.A.R.T. dedicated The Rainbow Bridge at Holland Park on January 17, a new memorial for deceased pets. Engraved tag sales support S.M.A.R.T.’s rescue work in Flagler County — get all the details.
Fresh vision for community heritage: Palm Coast Historical Society introduced a new leadership board earlier this month, led by Peter Johnson. Plans include preserving Fire Station 22, expanding events, and bringing more local history into schools — get details on plans and membership.
Viral threat to turfgrass: Sugarcane Mosaic Virus is emerging in St. Augustine lawns and cannot be controlled by pesticides. Palm Coast homeowners with Floratam are most at risk. UF recommends cleaning and sterilizing mowers — learn which grasses are vulnerable.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Know the parking rules: St. Augustine is observing MLK Day today. City offices are closed, and parking is free in city-owned lots and on-street spaces. Private lots remain subject to towing and normal enforcement, so only city-controlled facilities are free. Helpful for anyone heading up from Palm Coast. Get all the details.
Cozy head upgrade: Chilly mornings call for something handmade. In Palm Coast, Pat’s Hats Shop knits small-batch beanies in soft yarns and easy colors, with kid sizes too. Customize one to suit your vibe, then step out warm and cozy. Your noggin deserves it.
Lashes that last: Skip the mascara battle, and let Lashes craft lightweight classic, volume, or hybrid sets with licensed estheticians using NovaLash adhesive. Enjoy easy fills and studio transfers, then blink pretty and savor easy mornings on autopilot.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town 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.
🐦 Merritt Island NWR @ Winn-Dixie | Monday (1/19) at 9:00 AM – Flagler Audubon is rounding up the flock for a birding outing at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, all big skies, marshes, and impressive bird counts. Whether you ID raptors on sight or call everything a heron, you are welcome. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, and bug spray.
🍷 Wine & Cannoli Pairing @ Tony’s Wine Cabana | Tuesday (1/20) at 6:00 PM – Whether you call it dinner or dessert, this wine and cannoli pairing with Mamma Cannoli is the kind of homework we actually finish. Taste through curated pours matched with crispy, creamy beauties, compare notes, laugh, then brag you scored the last seats.
🎨 Painting Class @ Green Heritage Nursery | Wednesday (1/21) at 5:30 PM – Trade the couch for a canvas at Green Heritage Nursery, surrounded by greenery, where local artist Stewart Maxcy guides a Florida-inspired scene, supplies included. It’s relaxed, social, and beginner friendly, and you actually leave with art, not a mess. Spots go fast, RSVP early.
🏁 Rolex 24 at Daytona @ Daytona International Speedway | Thursday (1/22) at 1:00 PM – Skip the errands, the 64th Rolex 24 turns Daytona into a four-day endurance circus of speed and stamina. Think sunrise pit stops, night racing, cutting-edge machines, and gearhead people-watching, plus just enough high-octane drama to make your group chat very opinionated.
🍝 Community Pasta Dinner @ Flagler Beach United Methodist Church | Thursday (1/22) at 5:00 PM – Skip the drive-thru and let the neighborhood feed you at a name-your-price pasta dinner. Dine in for the chatter, or snag hearty to-go boxes for the crew, then pretend you cooked. Good food, friendly faces, and your wallet, miraculously intact.
🎤 Dwight Icenhower @ Peabody Auditorium | Thursday (1/22) at 7:30 PM – Craving blue suede nostalgia? Dwight Icenhower, a world-class Elvis tribute with the voice, swagger, and electrifying stage presence to prove it, channels the King with uncanny charm. Expect hip-shaking hits, big vocals, and the right amount of Vegas sparkle, minus the slot machines.
🐠 2 ft Sea Horse Welcome Sign Workshop @ Sherry’s Art Studio | Friday (1/23) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says coastal home like a giant seahorse guarding the doorway. Sherry’s Art Studio in Palm Coast has you stenciling, painting, and, if you’re feeling extra, adding resin and glitter to a 2-foot wooden welcome sign. All supplies included, zero pressure, maximum beachy bragging rights.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Palm Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 53°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 0%
Widespread frost before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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