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Rise and shine, Port St. Lucie! Candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac, a guided river otter walk, new American Airlines nonstop flights, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
New honor for surgical care: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart earned accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, recognizing its commitment to quality and safety in bariatric care — read the full story.
Community upgrades show momentum: St. Lucie’s voter-approved half-cent sales tax brought in more than $15.5 million in its seventh fiscal year, helping complete dozens of projects with more underway, the citizens committee confirmed compliance — see how funds were used.
Regional flyers gain global reach: American Airlines began nonstop flights on February 12 from Vero Beach to Charlotte, giving Treasure Coast travelers easy one-stop connections worldwide and a convenient airport option near Port St. Lucie — get all the details.
Inside a high-tech classroom: At Seawind Elementary in Hobe Sound, teachers are using School AI to boost literacy, teach plot and setting, and support English learners by helping kids catch spelling and grammar mistakes — see how the chatbot helps.
Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. American Hartford has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to $25,000 of free silver on qualified accounts – check it out here.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare car insurance rates (it’s free): The average car insurance bill is roughly $175/month. I was paying more until I took a few minutes to compare quotes where I live. I ended up switching and cut my premium in half. Even if you’re not ready to switch, it’s worth checking – this comparison tool makes it easy.
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🫶 We got your back
Easier trips to treatment: St. Lucie County is offering free after-hours rides for dialysis patients, helping with early or late appointments when buses are not running. About 100 residents already use it. A $200,000 state grant expands service, with funding in place through June 30. Get all the details.
Counties enact emergency safeguards: With drought across the Treasure Coast, burn bans are in effect in St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. No campfires, bonfires, or yard-waste burning are allowed. The restrictions remain until further notice to reduce wildfire risk. See what’s restricted and where.
Fresh-hair pick-me-up: If your ends are screaming SOS, Stuart Salon keeps things polished without the fuss, using clean beauty products, thoughtful color, and cuts that actually behave. It’s a simple reset, leaving you smooth, shiny, and unmistakably you, no drama necessary.
Colombian comfort, baked daily: At Tascon Bakery, find fresh-baked pandebono, flaky empanadas, and other Colombian staples that nail the sweet-savory balance. Ideal for a midweek lift or a low-key weekend treat, with no fuss, just warm, freshly made goodness that tastes like home.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or 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.
The weight loss game has changed: New GLP-1 medications work with your body’s natural hormones to help reduce appetite and support steady weight loss under medical supervision. Remedy Meds connects you with licensed clinicians online to see if you’re a good candidate. They’ll evaluate your health, provide transparent pricing, and ship medication straight to your door.
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📆 Around town this week
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🖌 Resist & Reveal: The Art of Katazome @ Aya Fiber Studio | Monday (2/16) at 9:00 AM – Skip the tie-dye flashbacks and learn katazome, the elegant Japanese art of resist dyeing, with Suzanne Connors. Think stencils, rice paste, and indigo, revealed slowly and beautifully. It is mindful, a little messy, and way more satisfying than rearranging the garage.
🎤 Under the Streetlamp @ Lyric Theatre | Tuesday (2/17) at 7:00 PM – Former Jersey Boys castmates Under the Streetlamp roll back into town with tight harmonies, slick suits, and a jukebox of doo-wop and Motown classics. It’s polished, joyful, and shamelessly nostalgic. Sing along, clap on two and four, and let them handle the falsetto.
🐾 Florida’s Fascinating Wildlife Nature Walk: The River Otter @ Halpatiokee Regional Park | Thursday (2/19) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap brunch for actual fresh air, here it is. A guided nature walk devoted to the North American river otter, Florida’s sleek, mysterious comedian, with quiet trails, local lore, and just enough science to impress the grandkids.
✂ Children’s Advocacy Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ Children’s Home Society of Florida | Thursday (2/19) at 3:00 PM – Whether you come for big scissors or a big-hearted mission, the Treasure Coast Children’s Advocacy Center ribbon cutting celebrates a new home for kids to start healing. Swing by, meet the team, and feel good about where donations, volunteer hours, and neighborly energy go.
🕯 Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center | Thursday (2/19) at 8:30 PM – Nothing beats humming along to Fleetwood Mac while a string quartet works its magic under a sea of candles. It is Fever’s candlelight tribute, a classy date-night glow-up with Dreams, Rhiannon, and Go Your Own Way lending the nostalgia, the goosebumps, and the sing-under-your-breath moments.
🌱 Gardening Begins with You! @ Morningside Public Library | Friday (2/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you fuss over heirlooms or your cranky knees, this Master Gardener Volunteer-led workshop covers smarter techniques, simple exercises, and tools that save your back. Space is limited, and you actually have to register on Eventbrite, not just click Interested on Facebook.
🎭 Plaza Suite @ Treasure Coast Theatre | Friday (2/20) at 8:00 PM – Treasure Coast Theatre is serving up Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, three bite-size comedies set in one very overworked hotel room, suite 719. Expect anniversary amnesia, a Hollywood ego trip, and a bride barricaded in the bathroom. Smart laughs, familiar neuroses, cheaper than couples counseling.
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: 28%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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