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Hello Fort Pierce! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New tuition-free tech school, Amazon warehouse fallout, and Frozen royal feast + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New career-focused school: Tuition-free SouthTech Treasure Coast will open in Fort Pierce in August, blending academics with career training and industry certifications across academies like medical science, culinary arts, cosmetology, and agriculture technology -- get the full details.
Amazon’s Florida shakeup: Amazon calls its Port St. Lucie PBI3 closure temporary, but WARN law says permanent. 494 jobs will end September 17, with no guaranteed return to jobs at the reopened facility -- see the warehouse fallout.
Local playwright's new comedy: Florida-inspired comedy The Bare Truth by H.G. Brown will open July 31 at Treasure Coast Theatre, Port St. Lucie, family-friendly with no nudity plus discounts for students and groups -- read the full story.
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The bill all retirees 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.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Scandi comfort, unlocked: Family-owned since 1971, Danish Furniture Inc brings real-deal Scandinavian style to the Treasure Coast with teak pieces, sleek sleepers, and those dangerously comfy Fjords recliners. If your living room’s giving 2008 rental vibes, pop in and let the Hedal crew help you upgrade without losing your chill.
Ramen, poke, repeat: Happy Garden Cafe keeps downtown dinner indecision in check with slurpable ramen, build-your-own poke, fluffy bao, and legit boba tea. Cozy vibes, friendly folks, and portions that treat you right... perfect for a midweek pick-me-up or an easy date night you’ll actually repeat.
Local salt air fix: Skip the couch and swing into Jetty Park, where beach access meets a legit fishing jetty and those big bench swings you secretly love. Pack a coffee, let the sea breeze do its thing, maybe cast a line, then call it a midweek Fort Pierce win.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👑 Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical + Frozen Royal Feast @ Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach) | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:30 PM – Riverside Theatre has turned Waxlax Stage into Arendelle for an immersive Disney's Frozen musical, perfect for kids, grandparents, and those pretending it's for the kids. Go early for the Frozen Royal Feast, a family-style dinner at your table, then enjoy the magic, and no dishes.
🍦 Ice Cream Social @ Cream Republic | Thursday (7/23) at 5:30 PM – Beating July humidity is an art, and Cream Republic on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce has the remedy. It is a proper ice cream social with small-batch churns, Italian ice, and a few alcohol-infused rascals, all made with fresh Florida cream, conversation, and zero pretense.
🖼 Gallery Debut of Nicolas Puac @ The Peacock House | Friday (7/24) at 11:00 AM – Fort Pierce's Peacock House debuts its newest, youngest artist, 10-year-old Nicolas Puac, complete with a gallery showing, artist signing, a guided tour, and actual peacock feeding. Six bucks gets you art, birds, and bragging rights, because nothing humbles you like a kid with talent.
🧑 Farmers Market Oceanside Vero Beach @ Farmers Market | Saturday (7/25) at 8:00 AM – Sea breeze and sweet corn? That is a proper Vero morning. The Oceanside farmers market delivers local produce, fresh bread, flowers, and the usual gauntlet of neighborly small talk, then rewards you with coffee, a stroll, and something you did not need.
🏖 Beat the Heat: 2nd Annual Summer Fun Day! @ Indian River Presbyterian Church | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Trying to keep the kids cool and your sanity intact? Our second annual summer fun morning brings water play, goofy games, and neighborly laughs, so wear clothes you do not mind soaking, pack sunscreen, and let the little tornadoes burn energy while you catch up.
🎒 Back to School Backpack Giveaway @ Youth & Family Behavioral Health Center, Inc. | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Back-to-school budgets need a hug. Youth & Family Guidance Center is giving out free backpacks and supplies to school-age kids in Fort Pierce, while supplies last. Bring the actual student, not just your stories about walking uphill both ways.
💄 Lip Gloss Making Class @ Sunshine Kitchen | Saturday (7/25) at 12:00 PM – Got a tween who treats lip balm like currency? Park them at Sunshine Kitchen in Fort Pierce for a lip gloss making class that sneaks in chops like branding, marketing, and money smarts. Ages 9–15, $20 includes a kit, lunch, and supports a local nonprofit.
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07 — Fort Pierce report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 8%
Sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 15 mph. This house is wildThis spacious 4BR/3.5BA Holiday Pines home offers 3,427 square feet of airy living on a private .66-acre lot with golf course and lake views from the 13th hole. The open split floor plan includes a private guest suite, while the screened pool area sets the stage for easy entertaining. A new roof, resurfaced pool, and A/C add fresh appeal.
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