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

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Sea Turtle Capital of Florida, $50k homebuyer lottery, and a $150 million Cox Science Center expansion + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Marine life milestone: Palm Beach County was crowned the Sea Turtle Capital of Florida, celebrating a 47-mile nesting coastline from March to October and 2 million hatchlings yearly, with conservation activities for residents — see how to get involved.

Lottery-based homebuyer assistance: Palm Beach County’s Homebuyer Match Pilot Program will offer up to $50,000 to selected buyers. Pre-application orientations for local residents are set for March 12 and 17 — learn about selection and orientations.

New chapter for institution: The Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach announces new CEO Kurt Allen today as it plans a $150 million expansion that will grow exhibit space and the aquarium — 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:

• Groove to Sistas of the ’70s
• Celebrate one year at Eyes on Southern
• Shop tropical fruit trees and edible plants

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Lunch worth plotting: Craving a Cubano 2.0, Steak Bomb, or a turkey club that finally delivers? Buccan Sandwich Shop revives the midday slump with chef-driven sandwiches made to order, fast and flavorful, the kind you think about later. Big crunch, melty centers, zero fuss… dangerously habit-forming.

Trail, lake, repeat: With miles of paved paths, nature trails through the Okeeheelee Nature Center, calm lakes, disc golf, and the Pooch Pines dog park, Okeeheelee Park is where you can wander, play, or park under a shady tree and breathe for a bit. No big plan required.

Kid-joy, solved: From LEGO sets and crafty tween finds to slime and fidgets, Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Palm Beach Gardens stocks feel-good gifts galore, with quick curbside or in-store pickup when you’re sprinting between practices and parties. Easy win, every time.

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.

⚽ Friday Night Stars – World Cup Qualifier @ Equestrian Village (Wellington) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – If you think horses only trot, come watch a World Cup qualifier freestyle where they dance to ABBA under the Friday night lights in Wellington. World-class riders, free admission, covered seating, bubbly and bites at the Sip & Shop, and parking is 25 bucks.

🛒 Village-Wide Garage Sale @ North Palm Beach Community Center (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – Lace up, the village-wide garage sale takes over NPB Community Center with 75-plus sellers, free admission, and actual parking. Rain or shine, come bargain-hunt like a pro, and you might even leave with a perfectly good kitchen sink.

🧹 Phil Foster Park Cleanup @ Cox Science Center and Aquarium (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Give Blue Heron Bridge a spruce-up with Loggerhead Marinelife Center and Cox Science Center at a Phil Foster Park cleanup. Gloves and bags are covered, you bring sunscreen, a refillable bottle, a hat, shades, and comfy shoes. Sign up on Loggerhead’s site, feel virtuous.

☘ 2026 St Patty’s Fest @ C. O’Brien’s Ranch House (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re Irish by birth, marriage, or beer selection, Harmonious Rage kicks off St. Patty’s weekend at C. O’Brien’s Ranch House. No cover, just loud guitars, cold pints, and hearty grub, the kind of afternoon that doubles as cardio. Come thirsty, leave chatty.

🦐 Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival @ Royal Palm Beach Commons Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Commons Park is throwing an 80s-flavored seafood fest, with fresh catches, tropical drinks, vendors, and live tunes, all for the low price of free. Dust off your neon and Aqua Net, bring the family, and relive your mixtape glory without leaving town.

🦀 On the Roxx @ Commons Park (Royal Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 2:30 PM – Seafood fest at Commons Park goes full Back to the 80s, with two stages of tribute bands, a DeLorean, vendors, and free admission. Come for the seafood, stay for On the Roxx’s Saturday set, tasty libations, and shoulder pads you swore you’d retired.

🐌 Sam the Snail Kite Story Stroll Opening Celebration @ Grassy Waters Preserve (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – This story stroll takes over the Cypress Boardwalk, blowing up Sam the Snail Kite to billboard size amid the Everglades. Crafts, face paint, author chats, and a sunset hike, all free, no reservations. The kids get wonder, you get an early bedtime.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 The Acreage report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 4%

Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 3 to 8 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 9 mph.

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An equestrian dream in Saddle Trail, this 5-acre compound sits a short hack from Wellington International. A renovated 4-bed, 4.5-bath home adds solar, RTI controls, a chef’s Thermador kitchen, and a glass-walled office. Two barns, including a 2025 addition, deliver 19 stalls, two tack rooms, an outdoor kitchen, viewing rooms, an MK 6 horse walker, and a 160×230 ESI arena.

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