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Hi Port St. Lucie, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Indoor golf with simulators, Guavafest with silent disco, and Beatles symphonic rock + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Local markets defy slowdown: Which Port St. Lucie-area cities are seeing home prices climb fastest? A recent Stacker analysis using Zillow data tracks the leaders, even as higher mortgage rates cool overall growth nationwide — see the full list.
A new way to play: Indoor golf arrives in Stuart this summer as The Back Nine Golf will open July 1 with four Full Swing simulators, membership tiers, corporate options, and bring-your-own food and drinks — get all the details.
Investor demand for education assets: Lee & Associates South Florida brokered a $7.6 million sale of a 43,000-square-foot charter school campus in Fort Pierce, fitting up to 450 students and benefiting from by-right school zoning — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Burger night, upgraded: Stack Burgers & Bourbon Bar turns burger night into your own adventure with stacked patties, extra-crispy fries, and a bourbon you’ve been eyeing. Easygoing enough for Tuesday, flavorful enough to make ‘just dinner’ feel like a mini celebration.
Roll into a groove: Skate City at Whispering Pines Park offers a freshly repaved outdoor rink for easy loops with the fam or solo laps to clear your head. Smooth surface, evening lights, and a laid-back locals vibe turn any weekday into a low-stress reset in Port St. Lucie.
A quick culture fix: Elliott Museum mixes local history, a deep vintage car collection, baseball lore, and rotating art into an easy, low-stress wander. It’s the kind of place where you pick up fun facts and leave feeling pleasantly smarter… maybe even a touch nostalgic.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Port St. Lucie for grown ups
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🐟 Lenten Fish Dinner @ Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Lenten Fridays calling? Skip the drive-thru and hit the Parish Hall behind Sam’s Club for a fish dinner, fried or baked, with your pick of fries or sweet potato, slaw, corn, and homemade dessert. Sit down, grab to-go, support the Knights, and keep it classic.
🌺 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.
🌷 5th Annual Garden Expo @ Memorial Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – The 5th Annual Garden Expo just landed at Memorial Park in downtown Stuart, with 40+ plant vendors, more food trucks, and free parking, yes, free parking. Shop orchids, bonsai, and garden gear, then catch demos on succulents, veggie beds, anthuriums, and our very own C-44.
🌱 Paint & Plant @ Brystol North at Wylder by Dream Finders Homes | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Paint and Plant is popping up at Brystol North at Wylder, turning terra cotta into a conversation piece, and dirt under nails into a badge of honor. Treasure Coast Mom leads how-to, lunch is on Dream Finders, and model home peeks. RSVP, supplies go fast.
🎉 Guavafest 2026 @ Terra Fermata Tiki Bar | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – GUAVAFEST returns with two sets of Guavatron, two from DJ Brownie of The Disco Biscuits, plus a late-night silent disco. Grab the early birds, or go in on a tiny VIP table like adults who pregame with chaser water, posters, and coozies.
👖 Blue Jean Ball: Boogie to the 70’s @ Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Whether your bell-bottoms still fit or your denim’s strictly “yardwork chic,” this 70s-themed Blue Jean Ball turns nostalgia into kibble for St. Lucie’s homeless pets at the Marriott. Expect cocktails, dinner, casino tables, and auctions, then dance like your knees won’t file a complaint.
🎻 Florida Rock Orchestra @ The Pittenger Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart, FL | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Craving Beatles tunes without the karaoke trauma? Florida Rock Orchestra brings 14 players and pro vocalists to supercharge the catalog, plus a few beyond, into lush symphonic rock, equal parts nostalgia and power, perfect for date night, friends night, or unapologetic sing-alongs.
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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: 82°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 35%
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 29%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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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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