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Good morning, Palm Coast! In today’s edition: Best retirement towns list, PBS star Chris Ruggiero in concert, tree recycling with a free plant, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Year-round events and culture: A recent WorldAtlas report named Daytona Beach and Palm Coast among Florida’s best retirement towns, citing motorsports, beaches, and outdoor fun, with picks across the state and both counties represented — see all the cities named.
Aviation safety and sustainability focus: Flagler Executive Airport director Roy Sieger was named vice chair of the CFASPP committee, beginning a two-year term shaping Florida’s aviation plan amid lead testing and complaints in Palm Coast — read the full story.
Coaching that builds champions: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Igor Gabriel Prado Mancebo is rising on the global stage while leading Palm Coast’s Spartan Academy, pairing world-ranked talent with a welcoming, inclusive training environment — read the full story.
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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Dealership network grows via acquisition: Hanania Automotive Group acquired Flagler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Palm Coast from the Miller family. The deal expands Hanania’s footprint alongside its St. Augustine locations. The store will be renamed Hanania Chrysler Dodge Ram of Palm Coast. Get the acquisition details.
Burrito night upgrade: When the craving hits, A1A Burrito Works Taco Shop delivers fresh, Baja-Mex comfort, from customizable burritos to the cult-favorite “UFO” with crunchy-meets-chewy bliss. Add it to your weekly rotation, then pretend you’ll share next time.
Science with salty air: Skip doomscrolling and see sea turtle and seabird rehab up close at Marine Science Center, then explore the touch pool and shady nature trail. Easy, low-stress science that feels good and does good, just a short drive from Palm Coast.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🤝 Community Circle @ Balance | Friday (1/9) at 5:30 PM – Start the year with less noise, more intention at a free community circle where you slow down, reflect, and actually make something that sticks. Bring a new composition notebook, supplies provided. We’ll turn it into a journal with a word, a quote, and prompts.
🎯 Vision Board Night @ Poppy’s True Market | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – New year, new collage that won’t die on the fridge. Poppy’s True Market hosts a cozy Vision Board Night, $25 covers snacks, drinks, and most supplies, you bring the photos, a few mementos, and the dreams you actually want to keep.
🧘 New Year’s Intentions Goddess Retreat Night @ Our Soulful Sanctuary Retreat | Friday (1/9) at 6:30 PM – Start the year the civilized way, with restorative yoga, yoga nidra, breathwork, and a sound bath for your frazzled nervous system. Then craft a vision board with fellow goddesses, maybe burn a bay leaf, and actually exhale. Women only, just 9 spots, $35, Palm Coast.
♻ Christmas Tree Recycling Event 2026 @ Palm Coast Fuel Depot | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Trade your spruce, it becomes mulch for trails we promise to use more, and you get a free three-gallon tree or shrub. Drop the undecorated tree at Palm Coast Fuel Depot, plus free shredding for statements, expired cards, and whatever is stressing the file cabinet.
🐝 Honeybee Buzz @ Gamble Rogers State Park | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Think your garden runs itself? Thank the tiny, striped workforce. Beekeepers Bill and Barry are spilling the sweet stuff on honeybee life, why your produce depends on them, and how to be a better neighbor to the buzz, no hazmat suit required.
🎨 New Year New You: Power Acrylics Workshop @ Sherry’s Art Studio | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – Need a New Year reset that doesn’t involve kale? Hit Sherry’s Art Studio in Palm Coast for a 16×20 acrylic workshop, all levels welcome, supplies included, where you’ll blend a luminous backlit background, channel “Power,” and leave with affirming art. Seats are limited, claim yours.
🍕 Kids Night Out, Parents Night Off @ Little Treasures In Home Daycare | Sunday (1/11) at 3:00 PM – Craving adult silence? Drop the kids at Little Treasures for pizza, activities, hang time, and a movie, then go remember what hot food tastes like. Ages 2+, $35 per kid, $60 for two siblings, limited spots, payment secures, later pickup available.
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📻 Palm Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 2%
Widespread fog. Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. North wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 3%
Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
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