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Hey Palm Harbor, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: AI matching lost pets, lifeguard hiring before spring break, and Trashy Treasures 2026 art garage sale + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Palm Harbor protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Join a lifesaving beach team: Pinellas County is hiring lifeguards to staff towers at Fort De Soto and Sand Key amid a statewide shortage. Competitive pay aims to attract recruits before Spring Break crowds arrive — get all the details.
Faster homecomings for family pets: Pinellas County Animal Services is using Petco Love Lost AI to match photos of lost pets, already boosting reunions and helping Palm Harbor families reconnect before animals reach the shelter — see how the system works.
Investments reshape amenities and services: Pinellas County opened the Raymond H. Neri Park improvements in Lealman. More than $1.6 million in federal funds will support permanent ferry infrastructure, and the jail earned correctional health accreditation — read the full story.
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:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night, sorted: Handcrafted pasta and house-made sauces star at Positano Ristorante Italiano by Bachi’s, a Palm Harbor staple since 1986. Cozy for weeknights, polished for date night, with occasional live jazz adding extra glow. Comforting, simple, and reliable… just the way pasta should be.
Treasure hunt for your closet: Sunshine Eco-Finds Resale Boutique refreshes your look sustainably, with rotating racks of pre-loved clothing, shoes, and accessories for any mood or season. Expect a quick dopamine hit with zero buyer’s remorse, and finds that feel one of a kind.
Cold fix, big relief: When aches or post-workout blahs hit, Cryogenix Rejuvenation and Recovery delivers whole body and targeted cryotherapy, plus red light and compression, to reboot you fast. Short sessions, a welcoming crew, and that oddly satisfying I-can’t-believe-I-did-that buzz that lingers.
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. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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🎵 Music Bingo Tuesdays @ Whiskey Wings Oldsmar | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:00 PM – Music bingo is taking over Tuesday nights at Whiskey Wings Oldsmar, with DJ KK starting at 7, a midweek brain stretch. Play free, win food, drinks, and gift cards while tackling Toasted Tacos, actually quesadillas, fresh, not frozen wings, and margarita deals that behave themselves.
🔢 Wednesday Bingo @ Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Oldsmar | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:30 PM – Oldsmar’s midweek fun is free Wednesday bingo, drop in, win Beef’s Bucks, and call it family time. They start with the classic cards then switch to music bingo, with themed playlists each week, supplies provided, $10 per game, $20 for blackout.
🖼 Trashy Treasures 2026 @ Dunedin Fine Art Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Tampa Bay’s most beloved art garage sale is back, off to the races, with a Friday party and a Saturday treasure hunt. Expect live music, a silent auction, local eats, and unique finds. Clean out those someday supplies, donate, and let your hall closet exhale.
💆 Renew You: Medspa & Wellness Event @ Beauty Bar & Medspa Palm Harbor | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Beauty Bar Medspa and BioWell Lounge are hosting a one-day open house in Clermont and Palm Harbor with free health screenings, skin consults, and BOGO deals. Come for the EKG, stay for champagne, raffles, and samples, because a little Botox chat pairs with heart health.
🛍 UTB Saturday Market @ Oldsmar City Hall (East Lot) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Take a slow stroll through Oldsmar’s Saturday Market, where farm-fresh produce, flaky baked goods, and crafty neighbors make errands feel like a social life. Pick up gifts you’ll pretend are “from a little place I know,” then grab lunch, and catch up like locals do.
✍ Tracey Enerson Wood Book Signing and Discussion @ East Lake Community Library | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Library after hours means you can talk above a whisper. Tracey Enerson Wood, the bestselling author behind Katharine, the Wright Sister, drops by East Lake Community Library for a free discussion and signing, with Portkey Books on hand. Registration required, space is capped at 70.
🛍 Backyard Bazaar Market @ Antiques & Uniques in Ozona | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re hunting a statement dresser or pretending to ‘just browse,’ Antiques & Uniques’ backyard under Ozona’s oaks brings rotating vendors, vintage, art, and handmade goods. Free to wander, easy parking, restaurants steps away, every second Sunday, like your aunt’s attic with better curation.
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 Harbor report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 4%
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
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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