Book fair after dark, squeeze the day anniversary party, plant bingo for a cause, and more. 
Happy Friday, Palm Coast. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Palm Coast Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Congressman tours sewage plant and warns residents may pay for an upgrade, Palm Coast holds a disaster expo, and kids get play therapy space — catch up here.
State-level stories: Florida jumps to sixth in WalletHub rankings, Playboy moves its headquarters to Miami Beach, and Panthers pop corks on limited edition championship wines — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Play plant bingo benefiting Parkinson’s patients
- Join 18th Seminole War parade and commemoration
- Help make beach and surfing accessible
- Tee off to support Matanzas football
- Swap gently used books for credit
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Wellness: Looking for a chill reset or a sweaty challenge? These yoga studios in Palm Coast serve vibes for every flow.
Nature: Think beyond the gator memes. Our home state is a living wildlife documentary, from airboats gliding through alligator hangouts to gentle manatees grazing in crystal springs and rainbow parrots squawking overhead. Discover wildlife hotspots for your next jaw dropping moment.
Money: Teaching your teen about credit cards can feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. Turn that confusing plastic power into real-world know-how with these easy credit lessons.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🔧 Repair Party@ Madalyn’s Fine Jewelry | Friday (8/15) at 4:00pm – Dig out that neglected necklace and swing by the Repair Party, where jewelers juggle repairs and custom consults while you wait. Text ahead for your exclusive appointment, then sip cocktails, nibble charcuterie, and pretend you’re the sort who actually fixes things on time.
📚 Book Fair After Dark @ Poppy’s True Market | Friday (8/15) at 5:00pm – Nothing beats a grown-up, cozy book fair after dark at Poppy’s True Market, drink in hand, hunting down special editions and quirky bookmarks. Think your fifth-grade book sale on boozy steroids, minus the glitter glue disasters, plus sparkling literary finds.
This weekend
🍋 Squeeze the Day 2-Year Anniversary Party | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – Come celebrate two sun-soaked years of Serendipity Marketplace with a citrus-fueled extravaganza. Shop local vendors, snack on lemony delights, sip free samples, and unearth surprises at every turn. When life gives us lemons, we party Palm Coast style.
🎩 Magic Hideaway @ Casa Monica Resort and Spa | Saturday (8/16) at 6:00pm – Date-night plans just got a major upgrade at the VIP corner of Cordova Lounge, complete with a complimentary cocktail. Bill Abbott twists your skeptic mind while you pretend it’s all about the martini. Perfect excuse to swap Netflix for something magical, no bad puns required.
🎸 The Wood Brothers @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre | Saturday (8/16) at 7:30pm – Skip the dinner reservations and snag a spot for The Wood Brothers’ roots rock set at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Expect soulful guitar licks, laid-back harmonies, and enough “Luckiest Man” nostalgia to make you almost believe adulting wasn’t so bad.
🌱 Plant Bingo for a Cause | Sunday (8/17) at 1:30pm – Imagine bingo without stale markers, but with gorgeous succulents, ficuses, and the smug glow of doing good, all for our local Parkinson’s charity at Serendipity Marketplace. Three cards per player, snacks, shopping, and plenty of chances to yell B-I-N-G-O.
🔍 Murder Mystery Dinner @ The Milano Room at Amici | Sunday (8/17) at 2:00pm – Don your fedora, sip illicit cocktails at Amici’s Milano Room, and hunt down a killer while nibbling on a three-course Italian feast. It’s like your usual dinner, if your waiter might be the murderer. Expect suspense, sass, and enough pasta to fuel your detective work.
🚢 Music Cruise @ Sabrage | Sunday (8/17) at 7:00pm – Ever wish you could dodge the usual downtown crowds and arrive by boat instead? Board the Sabrage for a gentle cruise to historic St Augustine, sip something stiff while Chillula’s live tunes waft over the deck. Guaranteed fresh breeze, better people-watching, zero parking headaches.
Next week
🎶 The Good Life Band @ Bar Deck & Grill | Monday (8/18) at 6:00pm – If you need proof sand, salt air, and a killer cover set can cure midweek blues, swing by Beachside Bar Deck & Grill for The Good Life Band. Grab a cold beer, show off questionable dance moves, and pretend calories don’t count.
🍷 7th Annual Wine Tasting Meet & Greet @ Palm Coast Community Center | Tuesday (8/19) at 5:30pm – Whether you’re here for the fancy pours or the small talk, the Tiger Bay crew is popping corks to celebrate seven years. Expect live tunes, world-class wines from La Piazza Café, savory hors d’oeuvres that feel like dinner, and the reveal of next season’s speakers.
🐔 Wingo @ Tony’s Wine Cabana | Tuesday (8/19) at 6:00pm – Wine glasses and bingo balls collide at Tony’s Wine Cabana for Wingo, a mashup of tasting and number daubing, by reservation only. Sip neat pours, mark your card, and vie for grape-infused prizes, because yelling bingo beats another night on the couch.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Bumpin Uglies @ Destination Daytona – 8 pm
- 8/16 Matt Fowler @ St. Augustine Shores Club – 5 pm
- 8/16 Frankie Paul @ Cristy B – 6:30 pm
- 8/16 Sesame Plexer @ 1405 Saloon – 8 pm
- 8/17 Plant Bingo @ Serendipity Marketplace – 1:30 pm
- 8/17 Cali-Roots & American Reggae @ Prohibition Kitchen – 6 pm
- 8/17 Zach Deputy @ Colonial Oak Music Park – 6 pm
- 8/19 Wingo @ Tony’s Wine Cabana – 6 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Palm Coast edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Frank Sockman (GRAND LIVING REALTY)
A designer’s playground with a twist, this Wild Oaks home has been completely reimagined inside and out since 2023. The open floor plan flows from a chef’s kitchen and great room to a sprawling screened enclosure with a wood-fired pizza oven, plus a covered lanai overlooking a private preserve. Olive and citrus trees, a dedicated herb garden, and flexible spaces for a media room or in-law suite add extra flavor.
Grand Haven perks include two heated pools, fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and a Jack Nicklaus golf course with a clubhouse perched above the Intracoastal.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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