🌅🏄‍♂️ $600M surf park

Good Afternoon, Sunland

It’s Tuesday! I spend a lot of time driving around—which means I also spend a lot of time sitting at stoplights (😭). And one thing I always notice? Those painted utility boxes. I’ve never seen one that wasn’t interesting.

Well, turns out there’s an open call for artists right now in Port St. Lucie to design new ones. Anyone can apply (yes, even you), and the deadline is April 7. 🎨 Submit your design here. Alright…

🗣 Survey Says: St. Lucie Schools wants feedback from parents—it’s quick and actually helps shape what comes next. 📋 Take the Family Survey

🍽 I got tired of esting fast food and digging for local restaurants So I built 772Eats.com—a clean, no-fluff list of local restaurants (no chains). You can search, filter, and even keep notes on spots you’ve tried. I’d love your feedback if you check it out! 🔗 Explore 772Eats.com.

🚗 Question: Do you find yourself going to Indian River County or Martin County more often?

🎭 The Main Squeeze
A Local Stage, A Big Story

So I want to tell you about this show I saw last week—but also the school behind it.

Let’s talk about Lindsay School of the Arts. I first heard of LSA a couple years ago when my friend Kay invited me to an art showcase there. It was simple, but special—artwork from students lining the walls, families walking the halls, and an energy that just made you pause. Ever since, I’ve kept my eye on what they’re doing.

Fast forward to this month—I was at Cool Beans Brew, my favorite coffee shop in Fort Pierce (hands down), and I kept seeing these posters for a student-led show called “On My Own.” Turns out, the team at Lindsay had been working on this musical since last summer, and everything—from the story, to the choreography, to the music—was created by the students themselves.

That alone is impressive. But what really struck me was the space.

LSA recently moved from their cozy Orange Ave location (yes, the one with the peacocks crossing the road) to a bigger building on Avenue A, where they’ve built out a full black box theater and designed a real arts campus from the ground up.

💬 Why It Matters: These kids aren’t just learning about art—they’re creating it, producing it, and putting it on stage. The show was emotional, intense, and reflective of what young people are really thinking about today. It’s hard to put into words, but the message from the show has stuck with me (no spoilers incase they put it on again).

🎟️ If you ever see an event, showcase, or open mic hosted by LSA—go.📍And shoutout to Cool Beans for always being a creative hub in the heart of Fort Pierce.

This is the kind of local magic worth supporting.

🥳 What’s Happening
8 - ish out of town but not too far events

Friday, April 4

🩰 Houston Ballet II at The Lyric Theatre – Renowned ballet company performs at The Lyric Theatre. | 7 PM | $20–$50 | Details

Saturday, April 5

• 🏠 Melbourne Home Show – One-stop shop for home improvement, interior design, remodeling & more. | 10 AM–4 PM | Free | Details

• 🎨 EQUINOX Art Fair – A Fine Art Walk – Outdoor art walk with music, vendors, and prize competitions. | 5 PM–10 PM | Free | Details

• 🎶 Soulful Saturday at Sweet Desires – Live smooth music every Saturday at Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge. | 7 PM–10 PM | Free | Details

• 🐣 Easter Festival in West Palm – Family-friendly Easter fun with DJ, face painting, balloon twisting & more. | 10:30 AM–2 PM | Free | Details

• 🛍️ Market Day – An Open-Air Vintage Market – Vintage vendors, antiques, home goods, handmade items & more. | 10 AM–3 PM | Free | Details

Sunday, April 6

• 🎉 Spring Fest in Stuart – Easter-themed event with bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting & more. | 4 PM–6 PM | Free | Details

• 🎸 Big Blues Blast at Filthy’s – Blues and blues-rock fest featuring local and regional talent. | 1 PM–8 PM | Up to $20 | Details

Check out the Sunland Events website here for more events happening…
If you have an event, send it to me here

🏄‍♂️ Refill
A Surf Park Rises on Midway Road 💸

I heard a phrase once: “If you live long enough, you live twice.” That feels true for this one.

If you’ve been around since 2020, you probably remember whispers of a surf park coming to Fort Pierce. It sounded big, maybe too big. But now—out past the cattle fields on Midway Road—it looks like it’s really happening.

🏄🏻 Catch Up Quick: Koa Bay, a nearly $600 million surf park community, is officially underway. Set across 204 acres, the project promises 450 waves an hour, 1,100 homes, hotels, shops, yoga studios, co-working spaces, and even the world’s first floating surf pool.

Developers say the surf lagoon will offer real waves up to 7 feet tall, with zones for beginners and experienced surfers. The site is still largely hidden by tree coverage, but officials confirm that ground has been broken.

The project was approved by Fort Pierce commissioners in 2022. It’s expected to bring jobs, tourism, and new housing to the area.

💰 The Cost: Sessions are expected to cost $80, with residential memberships starting at $11,250 plus a $45,000 initiation fee.

Construction is ongoing, with residential phases expected to wrap by the end of 2026.

What do you think? Is this needed here in the County?
Leave your thoughts here → Submit a response

🍊 Last Drop: Around the State in 4 Headlines

1. ☕ Starbucks Planned for St. Lucie West & Cashmere

   City Council is reviewing a 2,160 sq ft Starbucks with a drive-through at the Walmart plaza intersection. 👉 See post

2. ⚾ Mets Drop 2025 Roster

   Meet the players repping the St. Lucie Mets this season at Clover Park. 👉 Full lineup

3. 🎬 Miami Film Festival Starts April 3

   The iconic fest is back with 200+ films, including 35 world premieres and big names like Julie Delpy and Jason Isaacs. 👉 Explore the lineup

4. ⛅ Easter Forecast Looks Good

   Planning an egg hunt? Forecasts show warm weather and clear skies for most of Florida next weekend.👉 Long-range outlook

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