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Hello West Palm Beach! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Parking garage murals painted over, The Wizard of Oz onstage, and a guided canoe cruise + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Help protect local students: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is hiring school crossing guards, with a job fair March 11 at District 14 in Lake Worth Beach. Flexible hours, training and equipment provided — get all the details.

Fresh leadership guides museum mission: Palm Beach’s Henry Morrison Flagler Museum has added three new trustees to its board, including Apollo executive Gary Parr, to boost education, preservation, and community outreach for visitors and neighbors — meet the new trustees.

Decade-old installation wraps up: Routine maintenance at West Palm Beach’s Clematis Parking Garage will paint over murals, including a typewriter and a six-story piece. The city promises new public art once work wraps — see what’s planned next.

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.

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:

• Discover blue-chip art at PBM+C
• Empower children affected by addiction
• Discover handmade treasures at Spring Craft Fair
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Key lime cravings, solved: Whether you’re craving a classic tart slice, a box of cupcake-sized pie bites (guava, The Islander mango and pineapple twist, or chocolate-covered key lime), or a fridge-ready full pie, Key Lime to Happiness keeps West Palm bright, sweet, and citrusy with every zesty bite.

Petals for your week: Love’s Flower Shop has brightened West Palm Beach for decades with in-season, high-quality stems and modern, gardeny, even tropical designs. Want a pick-me-up, an apology, or fresher kitchen vibes? With thoughtful same-day work, their arrangements turn an ordinary Tuesday into a small celebration.

Chalk up this week: Florida Atlantic University Climbing Center serves Boca Raton with a 30-foot wall, an outdoor bouldering slab, and friendly belay guidance. Gear’s included, and day passes make it easy to sample some vertical therapy without a long-term commitment, whether you’re new to knots or polishing your send.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

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 →

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 →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🐢 Junior Veterinarian Lab @ Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Got a curious kid or grandkid in the house? Cox Science Center hosts Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s hands-on lab where they diagnose replica sea turtles, practice rescue, rehab, and release with the pros, then leave as “certified” junior vets. Zero sand, maximum bragging rights.

🧙 The Wizard of Oz @ William G Skaff Center | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Skip the tornado and catch The Wizard of Oz at the William G Skaff Center, Entr’Acte Theatrix style, featuring that beloved MGM score. Buy online to save, pair a Friday fish fry with the show for $5 off, and a Toto photo is five bucks.

🥦 West Palm Beach GreenMarket @ City of West Palm Beach GreenMarket | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – Think you know farmers markets? This award-winning waterfront one actually delivers, with 150+ local vendors, live music, chef showcases, and hands-on workshops, plus produce so fresh it still has opinions. Bring your tote, your appetite, and the leashed pup, then wander, sample, repeat.

🧹 Phil Foster Park Cleanup @ Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Join the local crew cleaning up Phil Foster Park with Loggerhead Marinelife Center and Cox Science Center, and feel good without breaking a sweat. Bring sunscreen, comfy shoes, a reusable bottle, hat, and shades, sign up on Loggerhead’s site, and they’ll supply gloves and bags.

🐶 Dog Man: The Musical @ Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a family musical where the hero has a dog’s head and a cop’s body. Based on Dav Pilkey’s hit series, Dog Man: The Musical delivers goofy laughs and heart, keeps the grandkids rapt, and slips in enough winks for the grown-ups.

🛶 Canoe Cruise @ Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:00 AM – Trade brunch for a guided paddle through Grassy Waters, where you learn the history and ecology behind sawgrass selfies. Call 561-804-4985 to reserve, no Facebook, bring a partner because canoes take two, and pack closed-toe shoes that get muddy, a hat, and a refillable bottle.

🦁 SnapBack @ Palm Beach Zoo | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – Whether you come for SnapBack’s throwback grooves, the after-hours zoo vibes, or a guilt-free dose of conservation, Palm Beach Zoo has you covered. Expect live music, solid eats, an up-close animal moment, and a fresh story that beats small talk, every time.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 West Palm Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 74°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 14 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 30%

A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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