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Hello Wellington! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Steve Ross’ mixed-income housing push, an anteater getting acupuncture, and a giant Diglett at a trading-card expo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

New leader spearheads affordability push: Steve Ross’ Related Ross launched a mixed-income division, with 164-unit Sapodilla in West Palm Beach, reserving 66 units for Ballet Village. Construction is planned this year, with completion in 2028 — see who’s leading the effort.

Behind-the-scenes veterinary innovation: At the Palm Beach Zoo, 26-year-old anteater Cruz is getting acupuncture to ease mobility issues, paired with avocados as a reward, reflecting comprehensive care and community partnerships near Wellington — read the full story.

Sun-soaked events await: March fun near Wellington as Hilton West Palm Beach hosts a tequila pairing dinner, Dine for a Cause Thursdays benefiting Best Buddies, restorative wellness, and free movie nights with popcorn — get the March events lineup.

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.

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:

• Learn hands-only CPR, save lives
• Ladies sip and swing at The Nash
• Hear fingerstyle virtuoso Richard Smith live
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Where to gear up: Family-owned since 1968, Nomad Surf Shop outfits Boynton locals with boards, wax, sun-safe layers, and those last-minute fins you swore were in the trunk. You’ll also find custom boards, rentals, and lessons to nudge that friend into the lineup this week.

Small plates, big vibe: Craving a treat-yourself night? At HMF, Palm Beach’s glam lounge energy becomes dinner, with globally inspired small plates like Wagyu sliders and fish tacos, plus a deep wine list. Perfect for catching up, people-watching, and stretching the weekend feeling.

Small theater, big taste: Stonzek Studio Theatre serves a steady mix of indies, docs, and foreign films in an intimate, no-fuss room that makes movie night feel personal. New selections arrive each week, a smarter swap for the megaplex and the kind of films you’ll actually want to talk about.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🎉 Spirit Night @ PDQ | Wednesday (3/4) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats crispy chicken that doubles as a school fundraiser. Swing by PDQ Wellington, dine in or hit the drive-thru, say you’re backing Panther Run, and part of your order goes to the Panthers. Ordering online, use code SFE, and call it civic duty.

⚽ Gold Cup Qualifier @ Okeeheelee BMX | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to relive BMX glory days, this is it. Tune-ups, motos, and balance bikes set pace Friday, then Saturday’s Gold Cup qualifier brings a clinic, on-site registration, and racing. Bring legs, a kid’s bike, or a cheering voice; spectating counts as cardio.

🃏 Miami TCG March 7-8, 2026 @ G-Star Studios Sound Stage | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Miami’s trading-card takeover hits G Star Studios with Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana, 90-plus vendors, and a 25-foot Diglett proving subtlety is overrated. Free parking, kids 10 and under free, and meet-the-mascots if you need a photo-op alibi. Bought January tickets? You’re comped both days.

🎉 Grand Opening Weekend @ The Octopus – All Ages, All Arts Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Swing by the opening of Octopus All Arts Studio and see what the buzz is about, no soft sell required. Poke around creative chaos, meet local artists, and reward yourself with an ice cream truck cameo. Culture, sprinkles, and no pretension.

⛸ Light The Ice @ Palm Beach Skate Zone | Saturday (3/7) at 12:30 PM – Trading beach sand for ice shavings, Palm Beach Skate Zone is going dark and glowing up for a music-fueled skate party. Bring the crew, embrace the wobbles, and pre-purchase online to skip the line, save a few bucks, and preserve the knees.

🛍 South Florida Collectorfest (Spring) @ American Polish Club | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Rolling back into Lake Worth, a sold-out vendor hall of toys and pop culture means vintage, comics, die-cast, gaming, and nostalgia. Free parking, free Hot Wheels for kids under 12, and tiered admission, early birds pay more, afternoons are kinder. Call it collecting, not hoarding.

🐭 Muffins with Minnie @ Lemon Drop Play Café | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate Women’s Day the classy way, with muffins, Minnie Mouse, and a dance floor your kids will own. Expect interactive games, dancing, and sugar-fueled joy. You supervise, they twirl, everyone leaves happy, caffeinated, and slightly glittered.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Wellington report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 12%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 24%

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

This reimagined 2024 Wellington estate fronts the bridle path with private gate access for hacking to WEF. A hurricane rated concrete block barn provides six 12×12 stalls with run outs and the Wellington horse hair trap system, currently outfitted for alpacas. Highlights include a 1,500+ sq ft warehouse, a chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero, and all en-suite bedrooms.

Take a peek inside →