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

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Free mammography screening, a grand opening with a UCS Death Star giveaway, and St. Patrick’s Day celebration + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Local push for early detection: The Promise Fund will host a free mammography screening March 11 in Stuart at Florida Community Health Centers and the Florida Department of Health, with second event planned May 13 — see when and where.

Financial picture comes into focus: Port St. Lucie’s Winter Workshop outlined a cautious 2026-27 budget, with property values projected up eight percent to about $27.7 billion and millage staying flat as revenues rise — get all the details.

Regulators greenlight phased renovations: Six months of dredging is beginning in March at Safe Harbor Marina Harbortown in Fort Pierce, removing 7,500 cubic yards of muck to improve Taylor Creek and Indian River Lagoon — see what’s planned and permitted.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all day
• Stitch knit and craft for charity
• Explore wetlands on wildflower walk

🫶 We got your back

Lunch, sorted: Whether you’re craving a classic Italian, a griddled cheesesteak, or a breakfast sammie that actually hits, NY Sandwich Co.nails the old-school deli vibe with stacked meats, crisp veggies, homemade salads, and zero fuss. In Port St. Lucie, lunch is simply better when it comes from a counter that knows.

Your weekday nature fix: Halpatiokee Regional Park packs oak hammock trails, real-deal mountain bike loops, disc golf, and mellow water for paddling the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. With an hour… or three… you’ll remember how to breathe, shoulders down, as you wander, ride, or float.

Pack-ripping paradise: Whether you’re hunting a vintage rookie, a Pokémon hit, or a friendly trade, JJCK Collectibles keeps cases fresh and the vibe easy. Browse, swap, or chat, and your binder… and inner nine-year-old… will leave happy.

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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.

🤝 Networking Event & Business Card Exchange @ Ocean Republic Brewing (Stuart) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – If your stack of business cards is gathering dust, give them a night out at Ocean Republic Brewing. Free entry, one drink, and first-come apps while you mingle with real people, not LinkedIn avatars. Bring a friend, swap cards, and skip awkward sales pitches.

📚 Palm City Book Club @ Peter & Julie Cummings Library (Martin County Library System) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – If you need a sign to swap doomscrolling for reading, this is it. Palm City’s book club has limited copies at the branch, plus free eBook and eAudiobook on Libby, so join the chat and pretend you didn’t skim the ending in the parking lot.

🎵 Music Bingo @ Duke’s Place Italian American Restaurant (Stuart) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Thursday night at Duke’s Place means music bingo, free to play, with prizes and playlists that span your prom, your kids’ prom, and whatever TikTok is doing now. They show the song titles, so no pop quiz stress, just singing, solid specials, and Italian comfort.

🎉 Grand Opening @ Bricks & Minifigs Port St. Lucie | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve hoarded bricks since the Reagan years or stepped on one this morning, hit Bricks & Minifigs’ grand opening in Port St. Lucie. First 100 score a commemorative gift, and everyone gets a shot at a $999.99 UCS Death Star, plus other prizes.

🥕 Port Saint Lucie Green Markets @ MIDFLORIDA Event Center | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Port St. Lucie’s new open-air market is the good kind of errand, with ranch-raised meats, real-deal produce, artisan breads, local makers, plants, and strong coffee. Bring the kids, the dog, and your tote, linger for live music and gourmet trucks, and yes, there’s free parking.

🏈 Next Level Flag Football @ Sportsman Park | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – If your kids need to burn off enough energy to power the grid, this free flag football hangout has a bounce house, friendly vendors, and food trucks. You get snacks and small talk, they get tired, everyone wins, and bedtime actually happens.

🎶 Dottie Kelly @ Historic Downtown Stuart | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Whether you plan to behave or dance like your knees still can, Dottie Kelly and Rock The House Band bring free grooves to the riverwalk. Hit Market on Main first, then claim shaded seating, sample snacks, ride the free tram, and call it a day.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Port St. Lucie report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 4%

Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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