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Good morning, Port St. Lucie! In today’s edition: New restaurants, Mike Block Trio, a bonsai workshop, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Intersection safety update in focus: A new traffic signal at Glades Cut Off Road and Commerce Center Drive was recently installed and is flashing red when crossing Glades. Residents say it is helping drivers slow down and improving visibility. The county is working with Florida East Coast Railway to safely coordinate train traffic. — get all the details.
Experts urge shots and testing: Flu cases are rising across the country and in Indian River, St. Lucie, and Palm Beach County, with H3N2 driving over 90 percent of cases this season, health officials say — see key stats and guidance.
Local food scene expands: From Greek to Latin-Asian fusion and Texas-style barbecue, 65 new restaurants opened on the Treasure Coast in 2025, with first-time spots and second locations landing in Port St. Lucie and Stuart — see the full list.
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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Shoreline resilience project overview: Intermittent closures at Dollman Beach start today as crews begin sand renourishment for the South Hutchinson Island coastal project. Expect the northern overflow lot to be partially closed, with temporary beach access pauses. Dredging starts Jan. 22, with work expected through June 30. See timeline and access info.
Rainy-day energy buster: From a two-story maze and kids-only skating rink to a carousel, ninja course, and ball pits, Candy Wonderland is an easy win for cabin fever. Let them zoom, then savor ten quiet minutes of adult stillness. Rainy days suddenly feel manageable.
Rally with neighbors: Craving real games, not driveway dinks? North River Shores Tennis and Pickleball hosts member-friendly round robins, clinics, and leagues on lighted courts with certified coaches. Expect an easygoing community vibe, regulars to rally with, and convenient evening play to help you level up.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🚶 New Years Nature Hike @ Mapp Creek Preserve | Wednesday (1/7) at 9:00 AM – Kick off the year with a nature hike at Mapp Creek Preserve, because nothing says fresh start like dirt on your boots. Expect crisp air, winter greens, and smug satisfaction, plus a pace friendly to knees, conversation, and that second cup of coffee.
🏺 Form & Flow: Explore Hand-built Pottery @ Treasure Coast Pottery | Wednesday (1/7) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re a lapsed art kid or just tired of store-bought mugs, these six-week, six-person hand-building classes at Treasure Coast Pottery deliver real clay therapy. Learn with founder Cathleen or ocean-obsessed sculptor David, and leave with skills, patience, and a few gloriously muddy shoes.
🥫 Weekend Food Bag Packing Day @ WFB Room, Back of Sanctuary | Thursday (1/8) at 10:30 AM – Got an hour to turn good intentions into pantry power? We pack weekend food bags for local elementary kids each week, assembly-line style, with friendly faces and zero drama. It’s simple, useful, and you leave feeling like you actually did something, not just scrolled.
🌳 Bonsai Workshop @ Ocean Republic Brewing | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Bonsai Bar is popping up at Ocean Republic Brewing, pairing craft beer with tiny trees, and yes, you get to make one. Learn to pot, prune, and style like a patient adult, then take home a hardy conversation piece, replacement guaranteed. Very Stuart, very chill.
🎻 Mike Block Trio @ First Presbyterian Church | Thursday (1/8) at 7:30 PM – Skip the usual cover-loop and catch the Mike Block Trio at the Vero Beach International Music Festival, where Americana roots get a worldly polish. With mandolin ace Joe K. Walsh, bassist Zachariah Hickman, and a cello out front, it is toe-tapping, thoughtful, and unexpected.
🎾 Pickle for a Purpose @ North River Shores Tennis Club | Friday (1/9) at 1:00 PM – Grab your paddle for a Stuart charity pickleball showdown. It’s friendly competition for Blood Cancer United, with bragging rights, courtside banter, and the smug glow of doing good. Sign up, rally hard, then celebrate like you meant to place third.
🎨 35th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show – Opening & Awards Reception @ MartinArts | Friday (1/9) at 5:30 PM – Take a break from errands and swing by Court House Cultural Center for the 35th annual opening reception and awards celebrating Florida art. Fifty-four artists, every medium you can name, plus a juror’s talk. It’s culture, community, and no pretense, just how Stuart likes it.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Port St. Lucie report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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