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Happy weekend, Port St. Lucie!
In today’s happening-today edition: Underrated Florida state parks, Vanderbilt’s new graduate campus making waves, a candlelight tribute to Queen and The Beatles, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Quiet waters, ancient stories: Spring adventures are close to home. A 2026 list spotlights underrated Florida state parks, including St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park and Windley Key’s fossil reef, with wildlife and history — explore the full list.
Reimagining a local favorite: Hobe Sound’s Salty Pelican Fish Shack is serving classic seafood, including catfish, at the former Catfish House, with live music and laid-back vibes a short drive from Port St. Lucie — see dishes and daily specials.
South Florida academic shake-up: Vanderbilt plans a graduate campus in downtown West Palm Beach, launching a $250 million push for a project topping $500 million, potentially reshaping FAU’s backyard with programs, partnerships, and competition — get all the details.
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💎 Local business spotlight
A lush local reset: Wind down this week at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, where a butterfly garden, an orchid room, a palm walk, and shady riverside paths make an easy escape. A volunteer-powered nonprofit keeps this hometown oasis thriving. It’s a place to stroll slow, breathe deep, and let the green do its thing.
Glowy skin, zero stress: Overdue for a head-clearing massage or eyeing Morpheus8, Lumecca IPL, or a HydraFacial? Opal Day + Med Spa mixes chill day-spa vibes with advanced aesthetic tech, including injectables, laser hair removal, and results-driven facials, so you leave feeling like your future self arrived early.
Dial in your putt: Halpatiokee Regional Park wraps an 18-hole disc golf loop through familiar fields and shady trails, with just enough trees to keep you honest. It’s an easy swing by after work or a breezy weekend circuit, ideal for dialing in lines beyond the backyard.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Pawty @ The Dog Stop: Stuart | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Let the dog wear the green this year, you enjoy the treats. The Dog Stop: Stuart is throwing a St. Patrick’s Pawty and open house with tours, a themed photo booth, and goodies for all, plus exclusive new-customer deals for attendees, RSVP to Rebecca.
✂ 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.
👧 Kids Market @ Flagler Park (Stuart) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Stroll Market on Main and watch pint-sized moguls sell cupcakes, crafts, and very persuasive charm at the Kids Market. Expect School of Rock jams, face painting by Faces by Jenna, and plenty of proud-parent grins. Buy something, brag later, support the future.
🌊 Ocean Charcuterie Board Class @ Stuart Ceramics | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Finally, a board meeting you’ll actually enjoy. Learn to make your own ocean charcuterie board in a guided, no-stress class, then pick up your wave-kissed creation the very next day; perfect for hosting, gifting, or just impressing the neighbors. RSVP at Stuartceramics.com.
☕ 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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📻 Port St. Lucie report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 74%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 72%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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