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Hi Pensacola, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: New Aldi opens, $35 million beach renourishment nears completion, and true crime murder mystery dinner + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Pensacola 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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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
More choices for shoppers: Pensacola now has a new Aldi at 7135 North 9th Avenue, which opened March 5 in the former Winn-Dixie, offering beer and wine as part of the grocer’s Florida expansion — see where else is opening.
Store improvements on the way: A Pensacola Walmart Neighborhood Market will close for remodeling on March 9 and is expected to reopen April 3. The pharmacy and gas station will stay open — get closure and reopening details.
Coastal restoration moves forward: A $35 million effort to rebuild 8.1 miles of Pensacola Beach is nearing completion, as crews install the last sand pipeline, the first renourishment here in a decade — read about both beach projects.
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.
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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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🫶 This week’s top finds
Smash-burger fix: At Harry’s Proper Burger, smash patties arrive with lacy edges and a deep, salty sear, alongside hand-cut fries cooked in beef tallow worth defending. It’s weeknight-easy and hangout-friendly… the kind of reliably craveable meal you reach for when you don’t want to overthink dinner.
Fix that slice: Scenic Hills Country Club pairs a classic, tree-lined layout with multiple tee boxes, walkable routing, and a relaxed, locals-first vibe right in your backyard. Swing away, blame the breeze, and call that three-putt “for practice”… we won’t tell.
Pasta night, solved: When carb cravings hit, Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano rolls house-made pasta you can taste, from Squid Ink Bucatini to Rigatoni and Meatballs Alla Vodka, plus a three-course tasting. It’s comfort without compromise, perfect for a treat-yourself night that still feels proudly local.
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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📆 Sneak peek at next 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.
🌱 Mixed Plant Potting Design Workshop @ Bailey’s Produce & Nursery | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – If your porch pots look like they lost a bar fight with August, come learn container design in the garden. They’ll cover sun vs. shade picks, pairing plants with similar needs, and Gulf Coast tricks so your planters thrive, not just limp along.
🎨 Paint & Sip @ Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Think your inner artist retired with your first mortgage? Come paint Sumi-e style spring blossoms on an 11×14 canvas at Flip Flops on Palafox, with all supplies, expert coaching, complimentary drinks, and finger foods, for $25. Low pressure, high charm, living room worthy.
🧺 Palafox Market @ Downtown Pensacola | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Saturday strolls still mean Palafox Market, construction cones and all. Wander between MLK Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, shop 200 local vendors for produce, plants, and pastries, enjoy live music, and remember why it keeps winning Best Farmers Market and Best Free Thing to Do.
🧘 Wild Wellness Day @ Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Grab your mat and your better intentions, and head outside for a mellow wellness day that supports our wildlife hospital. Drop in for a bit or stay the course, breathe with the pines, help owls and squirrels, and feel pleasantly virtuous.
🏃 Color Run @ Northeast Pensacola | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Think you can outrun a rainbow? Color Craze turns a basic run into a full-on festival, with clouds of neon, loud beats, and neighbors you actually like. Run, walk, or dance, then rinse off in the Gulf, and tell the washer it was worth it.
🕵 True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Trade your true crime podcast for the real thing, and solve a whodunit between courses. At this interactive dinner, the actors hide in plain sight, the laughs are generous, and you might be the prime suspect by dessert, so bring your best poker face.
🏆 Stamped Film Festival Oscar Party 2026 @ Dorothy’s | Sunday (3/15) at 5:30 PM – Stamped is taking over Dorothy’s for an Oscars watch party with drink specials and Steel Pony food, plus a $10 suggested donation that keeps the fest free. Call the most winners, get your name on the trophy, and wear red carpet or couch chic.
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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📻 Pensacola report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 56%
Patchy fog and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 11%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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.
Most popular house this week
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