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It’s Friday, St. Augustine! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Ludacris headlines a military concert, gold and silver surge, and clean up your online footprint + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Inside a cherished kitchen: St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra locals love Poppy’s Italiano, a family-run favorite serving authentic Italian cuisine for over a decade, with Nicole and their children carrying on Poppy’s legacy — read the full story.
Star power salutes the troops: Ludacris will headline THE PLAYERS’ Military Appreciation Day concert on March 10 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, with admission included in Tuesday tickets for the tournament — read the full story.
Empowering informed housing decisions: Palm Coast will host the Flagler-Palm Coast Housing Fair on April 11 with workshops on home financing, credit repair and fair housing, plus a forum. Vendor spots are limited — get event and vendor details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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🫶 We got your back
Plant-powered on standby: Craving a quick reset that still tastes like a win? The Sprout Kitchen is a plant-based cafe and juice bar turning veggies into craveable smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and grab-and-go bites, all wholesome and non-GMO, for a lunch break that actually lifts you.
Treasure-hunting, upgraded: Craving a statement piece for your living room, or a bit of estate sparkle for your fingers? Churchill & Lacroix Antiquaire curates Baccarat, Meissen, antique clocks, and lighting, all beautifully kept… perfect for a leisurely browse when you want inspiration without dust bunnies.
Low-maintenance glow-up: Skip the daily brow battle and let Aesthetic Studio handle nanoblading, powder brows, or soft eyeliner that heals naturally and keeps mornings calm. Enjoy results that look like you, just more rested, polished, and suspiciously put-together for a Tuesday.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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⚾ St. Augustine Little League Opening Day @ St. Augustine Little League Complex | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Little League Opening Day is peak St. Augustine, with player parade, Sheriff Hardwick, and snacks galore. Settle in all day, grab fresh merch, let the kids bounce and face-paint, and, yes, get your oil changed while you cheer. Vendors bring bats, gloves, and nostalgia.
🕯 Spring Candle Making Workshop @ Coconut Barrel | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Take a break from trimming bougainvillea and come pour a candle at Coconut Barrel. Pick coastal-bright, spring-floral blends, then let it cool while you wander the market, sip something cold, and pretend beach season counts as a wellness plan. Smells like fresh starts, not chores.
🎩 Black Tie Gala @ The Willie Galimore Center | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Women’s History Month calls for dusting off the tux and giving the spotlight to the women who served. Think proper black tie, clinking glasses, and conversation that actually matters. Come for the glamour, stay to honor the real heroes, and maybe relearn the waltz.
🗣 PechaKucha Night St. Augustine Volume 26 @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Whether your yard’s a masterpiece or you just admire St. Augustine sod from the sidewalk, PechaKucha lands quick-hit talks on The Amp’s Front Porch. Grass is Greener spans lawns, sustainability, envy, and reinvention. Got a spark, or a rant, step up and speak.
🐦 Guided Bird Walk @ Anastasia State Park | Sunday (3/8) at 8:15 AM – Whether you can ID a willet or still call everything a seagull, join a guided bird walk at Anastasia State Park. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill, bring binoculars and comfy shoes, spot seabirds and shorebirds, it’s free with park admission, weather permitting.
👩 Les Femmes du BART @ The BART on Aviles | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – International Women’s Day at the BART on Aviles means art by the Women of the BART, live flamenco from Za Za Flamenca, and wine specials showcasing women at every step, from owner to winemaker. Consider it culture with a pour, light snacks included.
🎸 Bret Michaels and more @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre | Sunday (3/8) at 7:00 PM – Break out the vintage tee and the good earplugs, Bret Michaels is rolling in with Tesla for a night of unapologetic anthems and big-chorus singalongs. It’s nostalgia with decent parking, fewer mullets, and the same arena-size grin. Leave the spreadsheets, bring the air guitar.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 St. Augustine report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 20%
Patchy fog before 4pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 22%
Patchy fog before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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