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Hey Tamarac, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A Sip of Wine anniversary, your data is for sale, and a wild one-acre retreat + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Local restaurants take spotlight: Southwest Broward’s A Sip of Wine … A Taste of Heaven will celebrate 20 years on March 14 at Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater. Expect samples, with $100 VIP tickets available — get all the event details.

Honoring innovative career educators: Coral Springs High teacher Jason Freedman was named 2026 Broward CTE Teacher of the Year for game and simulation teaching. Educators from Atlantic Tech and Fort Lauderdale High were honored — meet the award-winning instructors.

Model for transparent budgeting: Nearby Coral Springs recently earned two GFOA awards for financial reporting and budgeting, including the highest honor for its fiscal 2024 report. The budget recognition marks 35 consecutive awards — 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.

Highlights this week:

• Kids’ story time at Barnes & Noble
• Enjoy toddler storytime with caregivers
• Enjoy free concerts and food trucks

🫶 We got your back

Serious hoagie cravings? Stacked cold-cut classics on fresh-baked bread, plus that ‘more meat’ finish, make Laspada’s Original Hoagies a midweek win in Coral Springs. Favorite standbys or new combos deliver big, and afternoons go smoother with a seriously stuffed hoagie.

Fresh-air family fix: Whether you’re circling the lake, sneaking a shaded picnic while the kids own the splash pad and playground, or grabbing a quick trail-station workout, Waters Edge Park makes a midweek reset easy in Tamarac. Pack water, not excuses, and let the fresh air do the rest.

Level up your RC fun: If your weekends mean backyard drag races, curb jumps, and that battery you swore you’d charge, MAD Hobbies has the cars, parts, and know-how to keep wheels spinning. Count on upgrades, batteries, and real advice from enthusiasts who actually wrench on this stuff.

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 →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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

🧠 Trivia Nation @ Bob G’s Wings N Things (Sunrise) | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Midweek calls for wings, wit, and a little friendly smugness at Bob G’s. Trivia Nation runs a free, weekly team game with general-knowledge questions and $100 in prizes, so bring your brainy neighbor, your know-it-all cousin, or just join a table and play.

🆓 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness – Sunrise | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Bring your favorite plus-one for Friends Come Free Weekend. Show this to the front desk, your friend’s $15 guest fee vanishes, and you get hang time without the awkward IOU. Must be 18 or older, and all club rules apply; see club for details.

🏥 MHCBC Women’s Ministry Health Talk @ Mount Hermon Community Baptist Church (Sunrise) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats a free, judgment-free chat that helps. This health talk offers a safe space for women to ask mental health questions, and to tackle depression with information, not Pinterest platitudes. Bring your curiosity, leave the stigma at the door, and feel lighter.

🧘 Therapeutic Fitness @ Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center (Coral Springs) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Finally, a class that undoes desk-jockey damage without making you lie on the floor. Posture Police blends yoga wisdom and physical therapy into standing stretchercises with a Corrective Cane and chair to ease neck, back, and shoulder pain. Register at Eagleshaven.org, it’s free, donations welcome.

♠ Texas Hold’em Bar Poker @ Luv’n Oven Ale House (Sunrise) | Sunday (3/15) at 3:30 PM – Free Texas Hold’em is shuffling into Luv’n Oven Ale House with friendly dealers, rotating craft brews, and dangerously good wings. Earn league points and prizes without risking the mortgage, just your pride. Beginners welcome, sharks tolerated, and yes, tips make the cards run better.

👶 Expecting Parents Meet & Greet @ Bluebird Kids Health: Tamarac | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Baby on the way? Meet a Bluebird Kids pediatrician in Tamarac, tour the practice, and get straight answers without the search engine spiral. It’s free, low pressure, and smarter than your cousin’s group chat, plus you can see where those future late-night visits might happen.

🃏 Flynn’s March 2026 TCG League Challenge @ Flynn’s Gaming (Margate) | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:15 PM – Flynn’s has a free Pokémon TCG League Challenge in Standard, Block G on, capped at 18, and it is first to turn in a decklist. Expect Series 8 packs, no extra prizing, no email or on-site printing, and smug joy of adults who came prepared.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tamarac report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 5%

Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This comprehensively renovated one-acre retreat pairs timeless elegance with modern tech. Calacatta flooring, a designer kitchen with an oversized island, and spa-inspired baths set a refined tone. Motorized blinds, whole-house audio, impact windows, and new ductwork elevate comfort. Outside, a resort-grade pool, sauna, outdoor shower, tree house, and multi-sport tennis court anchor the fully fenced acre with mature privacy hedges.

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