Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Explore tech career pathways: UWF will host free summer cyber and AI camps in Pensacola for rising 7th through 12th graders, age 13 and up, featuring hands-on activities, games, puzzles, and training -- get all the details.

Dancing goose and police contest: Craving hoagies on a late night run? Wawa’s newest Pensacola store opened earlier this month, and the chain plans more Panhandle locations over the next decade -- get all the details.

New convenience for shoppers: Winn-Dixie same-day delivery is now available in Pensacola through Amazon, with free delivery on orders over $25 for a limited time for Prime and non-Prime shoppers near Navarre -- read the full story.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Your glow, but calmer: When the week shows on your face, Navarre Wellness offers a low-key reset, with thoughtful consults, gentle treatments, and zero pushiness. Expect a little self-maintenance, calmer skin, steadier nerves, and a Monday face that looks like you actually slept.

Wine night, upgraded: When your week needs a little pour-and-exhale, The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro & Shoppe nails it with rotating wine flights, local craft brews, and a cozy vibe that feels like your friend’s living room. Saturdays often come with live music, so linger, sip, and call it self-care.

Find your coastal vibe: This week, when your living room needs more Gulf Coast and less generic couch, Turtles Nest has local art, jewelry, beach décor, apparel, and gifts that feel like Navarre. Pop in for a quick pick-me-up for your place or a just-because present.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🐢 Beach Bites & Turtle Insights @ Navarre Bakery | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Navarre Bakery is hosting our sea turtle rescue crew, so you can meet the folks who save the locals with shells, learn how they do it, and snack on turtle-themed treats. Come for the pastries, stay for conservation, leave feeling proud, informed, and sugared.

🔬 The Learning Lab: Living Things Series @ Beachside Tutoring | Friday (5/1) at 1:30 PM – Katie’s Learning Lab is diving into living things with hands-on experiments, curious discoveries, and all those why-questions you love before coffee. Topics change weekly, from living vs. nonliving to cells, plants, habitats, and instincts. You bring the kid, they bring the microscopes, and patience.

🛍 Hwy 87 Market @ Sand Dollar Plaza | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Swing by Sand Dollar Plaza for Hwy 87 Market, the outdoor pop-up running the 1st and 3rd Saturdays across Highway 87 in Navarre. Vendors set up throughout the plaza with local goods, neighborly banter, and just enough temptation to justify a bigger tote.

🍯 Navarre Farmers’ Market @ Navarre Farmers' Market | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Saturday morning in Navarre means the farmers market, where you go for tomatoes and somehow leave with combs of honey, a loaf, and a neighbor’s life story. It’s peak small-town cardio. Bring cash, a tote, and your best nod-and-sample technique.

👭 Women of the Emerald Coast @ SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Springhill Suites Navarre Beach becomes a locals-first marketplace, an expo of women-owned businesses from the Emerald Coast. Browse, chat, and stock up, then claim you were "just looking." Want a booth or to help, message the organizers, and join the lineup.

♻ Community Shred-It @ Mary Esther Public Library | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Back of the library lot means one thing, turning junk mail and old paperwork into eco-friendly confetti, paper only, no cards, drives, batteries, or meds. Drive up, stay in the car, they shred the paper, hand your bin back, and you roll away feeling virtuous.

🏇 Kentucky Derby Party @ VFW Post 4407 (Gulf Breeze) | Saturday (5/2) at 3:00 PM – If you need an excuse to dust off the giant hat and seersucker, come for two minutes of racing, and hours of A-plus people watching. Expect mint juleps, bourbon, ham and potluck sides, just-for-fun horse picks, a BYO cigar patio, and outfit prizes.

This furnished 5-bed plus bunk room, 5.5-bath beach retreat showcases unobstructed Gulf and Sound vistas from oversized balconies. Highlights include an elevator, private pool, and 6-seater golf cart. An upgraded open plan features custom cottage trim, porcelain plank tile, and dual primary suites, sleeping up to 20. The chef’s kitchen boasts water views, quartz, double ovens, and wine cooler.