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Hi Spring Hill, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Cookies & Cream expansion, GeoHub property map, and K9 spring fling + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Dessert chain accelerates growth: Cookies & Cream is planning its first Florida franchise in the Spring Hill area, about 1,000 square feet, kicking off a five state expansion plan — get expansion plan details.

Hidden Hernando County gem: Just up the road, Brooksville’s cost of living is about 15% below the national average, luring retirees who stretch Social Security and enjoy a farmers market and annual Blueberry Festival — read the full story.

Smarter growth tools arrive: Hernando County has developed GeoHub, a new interactive map giving Spring Hill residents, Realtors, and developers property and zoning lookups, plus county road condition ratings for resurfacing — get all the 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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Craft classic bread and butter pickles
• Try your luck at casino fundraiser
• Eat pancakes to support boating safety

💎 This week’s top finds

Pie cravings, solved: Whether you’re craving fruit or classic comfort, Peachy Pie’s Fresh Market & Cafe’Co.bakes fresh, homemade pies and pastries in a warm, cozy cafe setting. A slice can turn errands into little celebrations, and bringing one home might just make you the household hero.

Weeknight pho rescue: When cravings strike, Boss Tea and Pho delivers rich, slurpable broths, stacked bánh mì, and boba that reroutes errands. It’s a low-key staple for comforting bowls and quick wins, perfect for nights when dinner needs to be simple, satisfying, and no-fuss.

Not your average dog: At The Hot Dog Stop, classic New York and Chicago-style builds are done right, with all the ballpark nostalgia… minus the parking nightmare. Simple, satisfying, and fast, it’s the perfect quick lunch for cravings on busy days when cooking just isn’t happening.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

🫶 We got your back

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🥒 Garden to Glass: Sweet & Savory Bread and Butter Pickles @ WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 PM – Head to the Cafe at OM for Garden to Glass with Jess, where cucumbers become proper bread and butter pickles. Master the spice balance, keep the crunch, and take home two quarts for $25. Pre-register, because your sandwich deserves standards.

🍿 Movie Night @ Citrus & Sage Bookshop (Brooksville) | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Bring a chair and a blanket to Citrus & Sage Bookshop downtown for a free outdoor screening of The Hunger Games, on good old concrete. Cozy vibes, solid company, dress for the weather and your knees, and may the snacks be ever in your favor.

🧘 March Flying Nidra & Sound @ House of Light Yoga | Friday (3/20) at 7:30 PM – Think nap time, but legit: guided Yoga Nidra in aerial swings, with bowls, gongs, chimes, ocean drum, and native flute. Pajamas welcome, eye pillow recommended, limited spots, so reserve a swing or cozy floor nest for $25, then breathe like you actually have time.

🛍 Hernando County Flea Fest @ Behind The beat Online (Brooksville) | Saturday (3/21) at 6:00 AM – If your garage is auditioning for a reality show, take it to Florida Classic Park for Hernando County Flea Fest. Expect farm fresh goodies, vintage radios, upcycled wizardry, and secondhand scores, with tents, tarps, and tailgates. Cash preferred, comfy shoes encouraged, no HOA judging.

🐰 Breakfast with the Bunny @ Weeki Wachee Springs State Park | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 AM – Only in Weeki Wachee do bunnies and mermaids share a breakfast buffet, and yes, the pancakes are for you too. Bring the grandkids for photos, story time, crafts, and a dash of magic, then remember park admission is separate if you plan to stick around.

🛍 Spring Sip & Shop @ Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Spring Sip & Shop is popping up at the beautiful Strong Tower with local makers, fresh pours, and breezy spring vibes. Wander the grounds, browse the goods, and treat your palate, because your closet, gift stash, and wine rack could all use a seasonal tune-up.

🐶 BDRL’s K9 Spring Fling 2026 @ MoTail 6 (Brooksville) | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Ready to thaw out? BDRL’s K9 Spring Fling turns cabin fever into track fever, with an overhead lure system so every dog, from couch spud to zoomie legend, can race. Free to run or watch, fierce fun, Florida sun, bragging rights settled by hundredths.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Spring Hill report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 63%

Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 80%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 7 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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