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Rise and shine, Space Coast!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Strawberry festival, Dutch Bros expansion, and Doctor Who fan signing + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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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📰 In the news
Mark your 2026 calendar: The Space Coast Strawberry Festival continues today in Viera with fresh strawberries, festival attractions, and the Gator Boys Alligator Show from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., $7 admission — see what’s planned for 2026.
Big plans, bigger questions: Dutch Bros is expanding on the Space Coast, with Titusville and Melbourne shops expected to open by end of summer, stirring traffic concerns as the chain expands in Central Florida — get all the details.
Celebs bring fandom up close: Doctor Who stars land in Brevard today for a first-ever fan signing in Cocoa from 4 to 6 pm, with free admission and paid photo and autograph options — get all the event details.
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
Serious pho cravings? The bowls at Phở Cali Restaurant hit that cozy, fragrant sweet spot, with silky broth, fresh herbs, and enough noodle-slurping comfort to reset a rough week. Add crisp spring rolls and bánh mì when you’re only pretending it’s a light bite.
Feed your fabric stash: At Quilts and Lace, give your stash a glow-up with quilting fabrics, helpful classes, and friendly guidance that turns half-finished ideas into finishes… or sparks three new ones. They also handle machine sales and repairs, so your trusty setup keeps humming.
Final Copy
Craving diner comfort? In Cocoa Beach, Sunrise Diner serves breakfast all day, Greek-and-American favorites like gyros and burgers, and house-baked desserts that whisper just one more bite. Ideal for those weeks when cooking feels optional.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events 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.
🎭 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.
🐣 Easter Fest @ First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your annual excuse to let the kids burn off sugar while you catch up with half the neighborhood. There are food trucks, including 4th Street Fillin’ Station, Easter Bunny photos, a kids DJ dance party, obstacle courses, and the usual delightful chaos.
🌳 Bonsai & Cheers @ Playalinda Brewing Company (Titusville) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Bonsai and beers are teaming up at Playalinda Brewing for a Dwarf Jade workshop, a forgiving, beginner-friendly tree you can keep alive. You’ll sip two beers, get hands-on guidance, leave with shears, a pot, and your tiny masterpiece, and wonder why therapy isn’t this fun.
☘ 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.
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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: 85°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 11%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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