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Hey Port St. Lucie, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A parent’s plea sparks action, Mr. Swindle’s Peculiarium returns, and gold’s hot streak intensifies + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Port St. Lucie protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Public comment drives response: A lone parent’s plea about school zone safety near Citrus Grove Elementary prompted Martin County to respond, assigning engineers and proposing to add the issue to the County Commission agenda — see how officials responded.

Tour returns to Palm Beach: Mr. Swindle’s Peculiarium is in Jupiter today at Carlin Park through March 22, bringing circus artistry, mischief, and a boutique striped tent just a short drive from Port St. Lucie — see dates and ticket info.

CMS-backed dementia care initiative: MedBetterHealth has partnered with CareGivers of America to expand dementia care across South Florida, including Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast, to ease caregiver strain and reduce hospitalizations — get details on the partnership.

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:

• Alfreda Gerald salutes the Queen of Soul
• Dine at Panera to support seniors
• Shop local makers at Encore
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Handmade pasta fix: Craving noodle therapy? Pastaio makes fresh, handmade pasta daily, and you can watch the team roll, cut, and shape it. Dishes arrive with saucy swagger, plus crisp salads and proper cocktails. Easy, satisfying, and a little celebratory… the midweek victory twirl you deserve.

Vintage closet refresh: Craving throwback magic? Firegypsy Vintage is stocked with sequined disco numbers, ’70s maxis, sharp jackets, boots, and jewelry, all curated locally. One-of-a-kind pieces land this week, meaning less fast-fashion déjà vu and more finds that feel fresh, storied, and ready to dance.

Quick chill, big boost: When your back, knees, or mood need a reset, Stuart Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center offers whole-body cryotherapy that’s fast, supervised, and energizing. Two frosty minutes, then that post-ice-bath buzz… perfect between errands or after a workout.

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. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 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.

⚖ Lunch and Learn: Wills & Whatnot @ Mission Kitchen Cafe | Wednesday (3/4) at 12:00 PM – Grab a seat at Mission Kitchen Cafe for a Lunch and Learn on wills, trusts, and advance directives we keep meaning to do. Chef Matt feeds you a free lunch, Nina answers the awkward questions, you leave relieved, smarter, and back to your day.

🧠 Trivia Nation @ Duffy’s Sports Grill | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – If your Jeopardy muttering is undefeated, put it to work at Duffy’s in Port St. Lucie South. Free team trivia, a friendly crowd, and $100 in prizes, so bring your crew or pick one up at the bar. Low stakes, high bragging rights.

♻ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day @ Public Works Complex | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Spring cleaning calls for a guilt-free purge, PSL style. Roll up with a PSL or St. Lucie County ID, stay in the car, and let the crew haul off oil-based paint, electronics, and that mystery jug, free, just not latex paint, sharps, or alkaline batteries.

🌺 Home, Hurricane, & Orchid Show @ Martin County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Only in Martin County do hurricane tips, home inspo, and orchids mingle, and you’re invited to the mashup at Martin County Fairgrounds. Stroll local vendors, music, and food and spirits, let the kids run wild, win prizes, and network a little. Bonus, it’s free.

🃏 Trading Card Show @ Polish American Club Convention Center 343 NW Prima Vista Blvd. , Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States, Florida 34983 | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Clear a little space in your binder and hit the Polish American Club on Prima Vista for PSL’s monthly trading card show. First Saturdays mean baseball, football, Pokémon, Marvel, and all the nostalgia you swore you sold. Free admission, bring the kids, trade wisely.

🥕 Green Markets @ MIDFLORIDA Event Center | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Port St. Lucie’s new open-air market is basically our town’s living room, just with better bread and wagyu. Shop local honey, mushrooms, and artisan loaves, grab empanadas or coffee, let the kids feed farm friends, bring the dog, smugly enjoy free parking, rain or shine.

🎸 Mean Gene & the Flamethrowers @ Historic Downtown Stuart | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Claim a shady spot at Rock’n Riverwalk and let Mean Gene & the Flamethrowers handle your Sunday soundtrack, free, friendly, and pleasantly loud. Come early for Market on Main, grab snacks, browse shops, then let the free tram save your steps, and your patience.

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.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• 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

📻 Port St. Lucie report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 21%

A slight chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 19%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 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 66. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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.

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