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Happy weekend, Port St. Lucie!
In today’s happening-today edition: Affordable beach-town retirements, Maggie Kennedy’s world record, and Guavafest 2026 + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Sunny communities worth considering: Thinking about retiring by the water? A new list highlights 10 affordable Florida beach towns under $1,900 a month, including Daytona Beach, Pensacola, and Fort Pierce for Treasure Coast budgets — see the full list.
Treasure Coast cue legend: Jensen Beach’s Maggie Kennedy, 98, holds a Guinness record for oldest competitive pool player, and planned to compete in Las Vegas after locals raised over $2,000 for first class — get all the details.
Leader with global, legal background: Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez was ordained and installed on Feb. 24 as bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, which includes the Treasure Coast and Port St. Lucie, after Vespers — learn more about the transition.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
A mural worth a stroll: East Stuart just welcomed We Mentor to Save Lives, a community mural by Benjamin Perez that stitches local history, mentors, and familiar faces into one bright tableau. It invites a slow look and a deep breath, as our neighborhood roots still hold strong, connecting past lessons to today.
Your cozy stitch spot: In Jupiter, Happy Place Yarns is where you pop in for a skein and stay for the chat. Think sumptuous fiber, hands-on workshops, and a friendly help table when stitches go rogue… the nudge you need to start or finally finish that project.
Where pints meet plates: Hop Life Brewing Company makes after-work “let’s grab a beer” plans dangerously effective, with fresh-brewed taps, a legit Scratch Kitchen, and a locals-first vibe that turns quick catchups into easy hangs. Seasonal pours and low-key events keep “just one more” sliding into a standing weekly tradition.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
♻ 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.
🚶 Walk for Women Quarterly Social & Membership Mixer: International Women’s Day @ The Googan Coffee Shop (Stuart) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Morning at The Googan Coffee Shop means one thing, a leisurely waterfront WALK FOR WOMEN along the Downtown Stuart Boardwalk with good coffee and better company. In honor of International Women’s Day, pair up with someone new, swap stories, and consider it cardio with conversation.
🌷 5th Annual Garden Expo @ Memorial Park (Stuart) | 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.
🌸 Woodlands Montessori Spring Market @ Woodlands Montessori School North | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Woodlands Montessori is hosting a Spring Market packed with local makers, fresh blooms, and dangerously good baked goods, all to support the school. Think kid-made crafts you will actually keep, a few new plants you will try not to kill, and neighborly catching up.
🌱 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 (Stuart) | 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.
🎻 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: 64°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Patchy fog after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 19%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then patchy fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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