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Happy Friday, Port St. Lucie. In today’s edition: Torino Regional Park groundbreaking, Christmas cookie pop up shop, Treasure Coast holiday food fest & craft fair, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Residents resist tech park: A proposed 15-million-square-foot AI data center in St. Lucie County has been paused amid pushback, zoning hurdles, and water concerns, as commissioners seek revisions and plan visits — read the full story.
Travel stop sparks development: Buc-ee’s is headed to St. Lucie County in 2027 and Ocala in 2028, with a 73,000-square-foot I-95 site spurring a town center, 120 pumps, and 20 EV chargers — see what’s planned and when.
Long-awaited promise moves forward: Port St. Lucie broke ground on 195-acre Torino Regional Park, the city’s largest, with an all-wheels skate park, splash pad, pickleball courts, and trails, opening in June 2027 — see what’s planned.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.
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🫶 We got your back
Belief meets perseverance: Palm Beach County’s 16-year-old Crystal Callahan, diagnosed with severe autism and once told she might never walk, is preparing for her first half marathon at the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, training with her dad, Bill. What began as therapy became her passion. She recently logged a 10-mile run and plans a celebratory dance at the finish. Read the full story.
Holiday fun around town: Need plans on the Treasure Coast this weekend? Eve Pierpont’s Top 5 spans a Ballet Vero Beach Nutcracker reimagined with local flair and sensory-friendly shows, a Fort Pierce beer fest with advance discounts, a city holiday bash with a 5K and toy giveaway, Jensen Beach Winter Fest, and a drive-in laser show in Stuart. Check out the full lineup.
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Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy for regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify who you are and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.
Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🎶 Live Music featuring Jordan Dupree @ Salute Market | Friday (12/12) at 6:30pm – Skip the TV reruns and let Jordan Dupree handle the soundtrack while you handle the fork. Book a table at Salute, linger over something delicious, then settle in for smooth vocals, easy charm, and the kind of live music that actually rewards staying out.
🎤 Samantha Russell Band Debut @ Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar | Friday (12/12) at 8:00pm – Waterfront vibes call for Samantha Russell Band’s debut at Guanabanas, Jupiter’s jungle patio we swear is “just one drink” territory. Settle in under the palms for an outdoor show, strong cocktails, and breezy singalongs, then settle in for breezy singalongs and call it a Friday night well spent.
This weekend
🌱 Master Gardener Plant Sale @ Martin County Co-Op Extension | Saturday (12/13) at 9:00am – Yard looking judgmental again? The monthly Master Gardener plant sale has natives, butterfly bait, and advice from folks who actually garden here. Bring cash or a check, service dogs or carrier-bound pups only, and wander the Florida Friendly, Butterfly, and Native demo gardens.
🍪 Christmas Cookie Pop Up Shop| Saturday (12/13) at 9:00am – If your holiday spirit runs on butter and sugar, this cookie pop up delivers. Expect a friendly line, singles, sets, minis, paint your own, plus vanilla almond, snickerdoodle, brown butter chocolate chip, and more. First come, first served, so bring patience, Zelle, and teacher-gift energy.
🍔 Treasure Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair @ Clover Park | Saturday (12/13) at 12:00pm – Holiday cheer hits Clover Park with $1 to $5 bites, local crafts, and drinks for the grownups in your crew. Santa, the Grinch, and Humane Society adoptables are on hand, so guard your heart, grab a cookie, and buy online to skip the line.
🥫 Yuletide Market and Food Drive @ Honeybee Hollow Apothecary | Sunday (12/14) at 10:00am – Need to finish your list without the mall meltdown? Swing by the Yuletide Market, pick up local, one-of-a-kind gifts, let the kids glue glitter in the craft tent, and toss a few cans in to fill the TC Food Bank bin. Festive, simple, neighborly.
🧸 Annual Toy Drive Event @ Teeny Town Play Cafe | Sunday (12/14) at 10:00am – Drop a new, unwrapped toy per kid at Teeny Town to lock in their spot for holiday fun with Elsa, Olaf, crafts, treats, and a fire truck tour. Toys support local families through Christmas 4 Kids, and yes, firefighters may leave for actual fires.
🎉 Free Community Holiday Event @ SusieDoos’ Playhouse | Sunday (12/14) at 2:00pm – Free holiday chaos in the best way, courtesy of The Playhouse Promise folks and local sponsors. Expect ornament crafting, DIY reindeer food, a bouncy castle, a sleigh ride snow dome, and $5 photos with Santa and the Grinch. Bring the kids, patience, and your camera.
Next week
🩸 OneBlood Blood Drive @ Tradition Square | Monday (12/15) at 10:00am – OneBlood is teaming with Tradition for a no-fuss blood drive that actually does some good around here. Roll up a sleeve, grab a cookie, and leave feeling smug, hydrated, and heroic. Book your slot at TraditionFL.com before the bus fills.
🎵 Night To Shine – Music Bingo! @ Hop Life Brewing Company | Tuesday (12/16) at 7:00pm – Swap your usual weeknight routine for Music Bingo at Hop Life Brewing, benefiting Treasure Coast Night to Shine. Sing along, win prizes, and feel virtuous while you sip. Bring friends, your gently used formal wear, and that competitive streak you swear you do not have.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ Price is right – Port St. Lucie edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: AnnMarie L Napolitano (Keller Williams Realty of PSL)
Custom CBS on .55 acre in PGA Village with fairway views of Pete Dye’s 7th. 4 bed 4 bath plus den, impact glass, fountains, and a tricked out 4.5 car garage with cabinetry. Inside, volume ceilings and tile meet a Wolf Miele Sub-Zero kitchen and a custom wall media room.
Out back, an 82 by 48 patio surrounds a heated pool and spa, summer kitchen, fire pit, tiki hut, and hang zones in tropical landscaping with golf views. Perks include three championship courses with no mandatory membership, manned gate, the Island Club, Mets Spring Training, beaches, and PBI.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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