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Rise and shine, Port St. Lucie!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Irish Festival, Cleveland Clinic and Florida Blue deal, and spring training: Astros at Cardinals + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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.
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📰 In the news
In person help for homeowners: Just south of Port St. Lucie, storm prep meets spring blooms as the Home, Hurricane and Orchid Show wraps up today at Martin County Fairgrounds with contractors and orchid displays — get dates and preparedness tips.
Youth agriculture in focus: The 59th St. Lucie County Fair ends today, celebrating community roots with rides, livestock shows, live performances, and fair food favorites for Port St. Lucie families — read the full story.
What this means for coverage: Cleveland Clinic and Florida Blue reached a new multi-year deal, ending a stalemate and keeping in-network access at facilities in Indian River County, Martin County, and Tradition for area patients — read the full story.
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:
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🏆 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.
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🫶 We got your back
Craving a pho fix: When the urge hits, Pho Wagyu delivers rich, slow-simmered broths, a Bun Bo Hue with heat, and vermicelli bowls with its signature wagyu sauce. Ideal for a midweek reset or a catch-up that casually turns into boba time.
Upgrade your stash: When your sewing pile feels meh, Pam’s Fabric Nook has bright bolts, smart notions, and classes that make techniques clear. It’s a warm, low-pressure place to find ideas, learn a trick or two, and finally start the project you’ve been avoiding.
Breakfast, but make it fun: Rick’s Diner fuels Port St. Lucie with all-day breakfast, comforting classics, and playful curveballs (hello, Hawaiian Dream Cakes and Jaeger Schnitzel) that just work. When only a cozy booth and no-brainer choices will do, this neighborhood staple serves steady joy and strong coffee.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
⚾ Spring Training: Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals @ Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (Jupiter) | Friday (3/13) at 2:05 PM – Nothing beats spring training in Abacoa, when the Astros and Cardinals square off at Roger Dean Stadium. It’s relaxed baseball, sunshine, and a cold one without the postseason stress. Grab lawn seats, swap gossip about prospects, and pretend you’re scouting from the big leagues.
🎻 Stuart Masterworks Series III @ The Lyric Theatre | Friday (3/13) at 3:30 PM – Craving calm without fleeing town? This concert pairs Copland’s midnight city glow, a soul-searching Frucht double concerto inspired by Ives, and Beethoven’s Pastorale with chirping streams, a storm you can enjoy from your seat, and an exhale. Leonid Sigal and Julian Schwarz lead.
👮 Tip a Cop @ Tutto Fresco | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Dinner at Tutto Fresco comes with a twist, your St. Lucie deputies are swapping patrol cars for pepper grinders to raise money for Special Olympics Florida. Order the pasta, ask for extra bread, and tip like a legend, because those dollars fuel incredible local athletes.
✂ Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Stuart Memorial Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Our new amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park is getting its first workout, with the commissioners snipping a ribbon, then the Rockin’ Blues Fest doing the real talking. Expect guitars, grub, and cold drinks. Bring your lawn chair, your dancing shoes, and your neighbor.
🎨 Bob Ross Painting Class: Marsh Egret @ Artists’ Nook Studio, 45 SE Kindred St, Stuart, FL 34994 | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Paint a marsh egret the Bob Ross way with certified instructor Steven Brooks, all supplies included, beginners welcome. In two and a half hours you will complete a 12×16 oil to take home, $69, pay online to reserve, 14+, and happy little vibes included.
🇮 Irish Festival @ MIDFLORIDA Event Center | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – PSL is going full emerald at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, kicking off with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, then bagpipes, Irish eats, and trad from Rory Makem and Howley. Free entry, prime people watching, and bring canned goods for the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
☕ Afternoon Tea: Lunch and Learn @ Sweet Tea Treasures | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Settle in for a three course afternoon tea, with soup and salad, tea sampling, finger sandwiches, and a dessert platter of cookies, scones, jellies, and clotted cream. Learn to brew the perfect pot, because your teabag deserves better. Seats fill fast, call or stop by.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Port St. Lucie report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 85°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Patchy fog after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 6%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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