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

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: 27-story beach condo fight, $9M padel push, and a Hot Girl Walk + lots of fun things to do for free.

Quick money tip: 2025 was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%. Analysts expect the momentum to continue, making precious metals a smart way to protect your savings. Curious how it works? Check out AHG’s free investor guide.*

📰 In the news

Zoning fight intensifies: Hollywood’s mayor failed to win support for a 27-story condo on a public beach, as Broward’s land-use panel agreed the site is reserved for public use, stirring debate in Broward — see how the panel ruled.

Building a padel ecosystem: Miami-based Racquet 360, founded by Nearpod cofounder Emiliano Abramzon, raised $9 million this month to fuel padel’s U.S. growth, with backing from Sunrise Padel Capital, Profluence Capital, and Taktika Equity — read the full story.

Leadership shift in care delivery: Memorial Healthcare System named Dr. LaKeeya Tucker chief medical officer for Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke earlier this month, emphasizing quality outcomes, patient safety, and medical staff engagement — learn about the role.

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.*

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Highlights this week:

• Enjoy open play for ages 1–5
• Join Rides & Coffee in Ft Lauderdale
• Play music bingo at Carolina Ale House
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Let the zoomies loose: Whether your fur missile prefers small-dog sprints or big-dog scrums, Barkham at Markham Dog Park has roomy fenced fields, shady pavilions, chilled water fountains, walking loops, and wash stations. It’s an easy, low-stress spot to burn energy and swap sniffs in Sunrise when the wiggles hit.

Rock-friendly dive vibes: At Cagney’s House of Rock Saloon, cold beer, pool tables, and loud guitars fill a no-frills room where regulars nod hello. Save the small talk, turn it up, and let the night get rowdy. It’s a rock bar that means it.

Your midweek exhale: When you need a quick reboot, Applewoods Spa & Salon soothes with massages, glow-boosting facials, and Aveda care from a team rooted in Weston since 2001. Midweek feels lighter as you sink into the table and your shoulders finally drop while the noise fades.

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

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📆 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.

🎶 Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series @ City park (Sunrise) | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – If your idea of date night is a lawn chair, a solid cover band, and something handheld from a truck, welcome back. Tunes ‘N Trucks returns to Sunrise parks on Friday nights, with free admission, free parking, and zero guilt about skipping reservations.

🧱 Lego Builders Club @ Weston Branch Library | Saturday (3/28) at 3:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to outsource the living room LEGO explosion, this is it. At the Lego Builders Club, kids dive into bins, build to their heart’s content, and you get peaceful minutes, admiring creativity, avoiding foot trauma, and feeling like a parenting genius.

🎶 Symphony in the Park @ Town Center Park | Saturday (3/28) at 6:30 PM – Free symphony in the park at Weston Town Center Park Amphitheater, thanks to the City of Weston and the Weston Music Society. Bring a chair, breathe in the Sounds of Spring, and let the orchestra do the heavy lifting while you supervise the picnic.

🚗 Rides & Coffee @ Detail Superstore Ft Lauderdale (Davie) | Sunday (3/29) at 8:00 AM – If your idea of church is chrome, caffeine, and pastelitos, head to Detail Superstore for Rides & Coffee the last Sunday of the month. Free to roam all makes, sip JC Beans, snag Vicky Bakery, browse diecasts, and keep it classy, Davie PD is watching.

🎶 Music Bingo @ Carolina Ale House – Weston | Tuesday (3/31) at 7:00 PM – Trade your Tuesday doomscrolling for Music Bingo at Carolina Ale House in Weston, where Great Big Trivia turns your playlist into prizes. It is bingo meets name-that-tune, with cold beer, friendly smack talk, and the chance to flex that 80s, 90s, and guilty-pleasure knowledge.

🚴 Ride 4 Orphans Training Ride @ Alligator’s Cycling (Pembroke Pines) | Saturday (4/11) at 6:30 AM – Think your quads remember Pembroke Pines at sunrise? Join the free Ride 4 Orphans training ride from Alligator’s Cycling for 47 miles, coffee, fruit, and bagels, plus a raffle for a jersey and free registration. No RSVP, just roll in, smile, and pedal.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Weston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 66°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 25%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. North wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 31%

A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

This house is wild

Set on the 5th hole of The Players Course in gated Weston Hills Country Club, this renovated home pairs sweeping views with a screened pool and spa. The kitchen features Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances, a 123″ x 59″ island, and a 60″ Rachiele sink. Upgrades include a new roof, impact glass, three ACs, and dual washers.

Take a peek inside →