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Hi Space Coast, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: 59th annual seafood festival, Raising Cane’s planned for the Space Coast, and airport expansion grant bringing 500 jobs + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around the Space Coast 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
Community-run tradition in Grant: Space Coast seafood lovers, the 59th Annual Grant Seafood Festival returns March 7 and 8 with fresh seafood, live music, over 150 exhibitors, and small-town community spirit — get all the details.
Beloved chicken chain expands: Raising Cane’s is planned for Viera, per a preliminary county plan, at the former Bob Evans site across from Chick-fil-A. It would be Brevard County’s first, joining 28 statewide — see the plan and location.
Aviation supply chain momentum: Melbourne Orlando International Airport received a $2.5 million state grant to expand its maintenance apron, an $11 million project that could bring 500 high paying jobs to the Space Coast — 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.
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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
Burger craving, solved: Retro diner vibes, made-to-order burgers with never-frozen beef on house-baked buns, and fries cut fresh daily. The Burger Place keeps it classic in downtown Melbourne, serving dinner that’s simple, fresh, and wildly satisfying… exactly what you’re craving.
Small plates, big mood: Crush XI serves seasonal, chef-driven snacks, rotating small plates, and cocktails with personality. Think tapas energy in Melbourne… easy to share, impossible to get bored. It’s a weeknight upgrade that reads low-key yet celebratory, the kind of spot you mention twice before dessert.
Twirl-worthy pasta fix: If your week needs pasta, Manny’s Cucina Napoletana delivers serious twirlability, with house-made pappardelle tossed with porcini, sausage, and truffle, plus fresh linguine piled with clams. Cozy glow, balanced cocktails, and real Neapolitan craft make this spot an effortless midweek reward.
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.
🎭 The Rose of Calvery @ Shepherd’s Hall (Titusville) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Take a break from the usual Easter egg scramble and catch Ballet Esprit back at Shepherd’s Hall for one night only, telling the Easter story through dance. Elegant, moving, and surprisingly down to earth, like church, but with better choreography, and no bake sale.
🎉 Palm Bay’s 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Palm Bay Magnet High School (Melbourne) | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Whether you roamed these halls in bell-bottoms or just dropped a kid off last semester, Palm Bay’s Big 50 is your chance to come back without a hall pass. Expect campus strolls, games, prizes, local vendors, nostalgia, and a community-wide pat on the back.
🏃 3rd Annual Be the One River Walk 5K @ American Legion Post 22 (Cocoa) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Trade your usual loop around the block for a 5K River Walk that backs veteran suicide prevention. Walk it, donate, or sponsor a veteran if your knees negotiate. It’s all heart, zero fluff, and every dollar heads straight to this year’s charity.
🍓 Strawberry Festival @ Fred Poppe Regional Park (Palm Bay) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Craving something sweeter than I-95? Palm Bay’s Strawberry Festival brings fresh berries, live music, crafts, classic cars, bounce houses, petting zoo, and pony rides. $7 cash only, kids 2 and under free, save $1 with a canned good or coupon, supporting local kids in need.
🏇 A Night at the Races @ Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Fancy hats encouraged, dignity optional. Rotary’s Night at the Races at Beachside brings ten races, heavy apps, a mint julep wall, funny-money bets, and baskets, plus you can name a $10 horse. All that, and it funds local kids, water safety, and CTE.
🏷 Citywide Garage Sale @ David R. Schechter Community Center (Satellite Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Satellite Beach is going full clean-out mode with a citywide garage sale, where your closet mistakes become someone else’s conversation pieces. Rent a 10×10 at DRS for fifteen bucks, or get on the master flyer and sell from your driveway, coffee, chair, and all.
☘ Saint Patrick’s Sip, Shop & Sparkle @ The Exchange Resale (Rockledge) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Grab your green and swing by for a St. Paddy’s sip, shop, and sparkle with drinks, fairy hair by Spectrum Sparkles, and 10% off almost everything, designer consignment excluded. Perfect retail therapy on Murrell, just north of the Walgreens. No leprechauns required.
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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📻 Space Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 28%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 17%
Patchy fog before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 0 to 5 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.
Most popular house this week
On Rockledge Drive with 149 feet of Indian River frontage, this CBS home sits on a .74-acre lot. Inside, two fireplaces and dual primary suites stand out, including an upper retreat with balcony, kitchenette, and closets. The gourmet kitchen features hickory cabinetry and quartzite counters. Screened saltwater pool and hot tub, 2025 AC, tankless water heater, and extra garage spaces.
Take a peek inside →
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