🌅🎤 90s Concert at MIDFLORIDA

Good Morning, Sunland!

It’s Monday! Your inbox says 7:30ish, but your clock might still read 6. That’s right, you got a rare gift: an extra hour of sleep. And yes, it’s dark out—daylight savings is back, and mornings are officially harder to get out of bed. So, if you’re still a little slow, blame it on the time change. We’ve got about 5 more days left to use this excuse—play the card while it lasts. Alright…

🫡 Salute: Westwood pulled off a win over Central in the 45th anniversary rivalry game. Keep an eye out for the Sunland Recap video tomorrow—it might have a surprise or two.

🍨 Ate Local: Tried out The Ice Cream Shoppe on PSL Blvd. Two scoops of sugar-free turtle ice cream with pecans for $4.50 ( I tipped). Highly Recommend!

📬 A Look Ahead in 5 Seconds
90s Concert at MIDFLORIDA 🎤
Frittata Cafe & Bistro Up for Sale 🍵
Tragic Loss at Pepper Park Beach 💔

Ja’Min Brown
Writer, Filmmaker, and Publisher

What’s the main reason you would (or wouldn’t) attend a city meeting?

🎃 Friday’s Poll Results: Did Halloween seem less busy to you?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes ✅ (80 votes)
🟥⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No 🚫 (10 votes)

Here’s what some of you had to say:

• Yes ✅: "Only had about 5 kids😕"

• No 🚫: "Busier than last year!!!"

• Yes ✅: "Nowhere near as many kids. I have a full bag of top-tier chocolates left. Oh, bother."

Weather TL;DR: 🎶 "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash
Wake up in the dark, Go to sleep in the dark time of year…

🌞 Day: High of 83°F, showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. 40% chance of rain.

🌜 Night: Low of 76°F, partly cloudy in the evening with increasing clouds and showers after midnight. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph, 30% chance of rain.

🌡️ Check Full Weather Report Here 
🚗 Check The Traffic Before You Leave

Tragic Loss at Pepper Park Beach

It’s with great sadness to share that a 19-year-old tragically drowned at Pepper Park Beach in St. Lucie County on Sunday. Despite being pulled from the water and rushed to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, the young life could not be saved. Our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this heartbreaking loss. Read More Here.

📸 Memory Studio Open House at Kilmer Library

Have old photos, slides, or VHS tapes? St. Lucie County’s Memory Studio at the Susan B. Kilmer Branch Library can help you digitize them—no need to send them away! Stop by the open house on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2–4 PM for a drop-in session. Learn to preserve your memories with ease. Read More Here

City Meetings This Week

📅 Port St. Lucie has a few meetings lined up: The Public Art Advisory Board meets today, Nov. 4, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Room 188. The Special City Council Meeting will be held on Nov. 5 at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Planning and Zoning Board meets on Nov. 6 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

🏛️ Fort Pierce will hold a City Commission Regular Meeting today, Nov. 4, at 5:05 PM, where they’ll be discussing the status of the City Manager Nick Mimms, who was recently placed on administrative leave.

PSL is Bringing the 90s to MIDFLORIDA

PSL is seriously taking us back in time this week. I actually had to double-check when I caught myself saying Digital Underground and Color Me Badd in the same breath. But yes, mom (I know you’re excited)—it’s happening! Your 90s dream is coming true because All-4-One, Color Me Badd, and Digital Underground are about to hit the MIDFLORIDA Event Center stage on Saturday, November 9th at 7 p.m. Here’s hoping it’s an unforgettable show, for better or for better.

Here’s the lineup and some accolades to maybe take you over the edge:

• All-4-One – You know them for "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That." They sold 20 million albums and won a Grammy.

• Color Me Badd – With songs like "I Wanna Sex You Up" and "All 4 Love," these guys were everywhere in the 90s. They’re triple-platinum.

• Digital Underground – These are the guys who brought us "The Humpty Dance." (If you don’t know this, stop what you’re doing and look it up) If you’re here for classic hip-hop fun or Will Smith energy they’ll bring it, no question.

Tickets aren’t bad at $45 (plus tax and fees). Grab them online at www.etix.com or hit up the MIDFLORIDA Event Center Box Office, open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all the event details, visit www.midfloridaeventcenter.com.

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Things To Know, Before You Go 🧠

TGI Fridays Files for Chapter 11
TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy, citing COVID-19 and inflation. Their 39 corporate-owned spots remain open, but none are left in St. Lucie County.

Frittata Cafe & Bistro Up for Sale
Port St. Lucie's Frittata Cafe & Bistro is for sale. This breakfast-and-lunch spot has room to expand with dinner, beer, and wine options. Gross Revenue: $444K. Buyer opportunity to keep the concept or bring their own.

🧊 Cool Job: Assistant Public Information Officer at IRSC
Indian River State College is hiring a bilingual (English/Spanish) communications pro to join their team! If you’re passionate about public information, storytelling, and social media, this could be your next big move.

This is Sunland 📸

One of my favorite photos I’ve taken in a while. I was trying to get a photo in front of the trailer to shout out the snow cone business, but the father side kicked in, so we got a picture on the back to shout out “ Dem Pittman Boys.” I love it! Alright… see you tomorrow!

With love,
Ja’Min

5 Things to Do After Work This Week

Sunrise City Bluegrass Jam
🗓️ Nov 5 | 🕕 6-9 PM | 📍 Pierced Cider, Fort Pierce
Join the weekly jam session at Pierced Ciderworks, hosted by Trevor Klutz and featuring some of South Florida’s best bluegrass artists. Bring your acoustic instrument to join in, and get your first cider on the house if you participate!
🎶 Join the Jam!

Music Bingo
🗓️ Nov 5 | 🕖 7-9 PM | 📍 Hop Life Brewing Company, Port St. Lucie
Every Tuesday, head over to Hop Life Brewing for a night of Music Bingo! First come, first served—no reservations needed. Prizes for each round and a fun night guaranteed. 21+ only.
🎉 Get Ready to Play!

Bingo Wednesdays
🗓️ Nov 6 | 🕡 6:30-7:30 PM | 📍 Pierced Cider, Fort Pierce
Spice up your midweek with adult-style bingo at Pierced Ciderworks, hosted by Steve Fogle! Expect a playful vibe with risqué jokes, fun dares, and prizes. Grab a cider and get ready to shout “Bingo!”
🍻 Don’t Miss the Fun!

Muffy Charles - Jazz & Blues Night
🗓️ Nov 6 | 🕖 7-10 PM | 📍 Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge, Vero Beach
Experience an evening of soulful jazz and blues with Muffy Charles at Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge. Sip on handcrafted cocktails and enjoy the music in a cozy setting.
🎷 Reserve Your Spot!

Workshops: All About Telescopes
🗓️ Nov 6 | 🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Hallstrom Planetarium, Fort Pierce
Learn the basics of using a telescope in this interactive workshop at the Hallstrom Planetarium. Perfect for astronomy newbies and curious minds!
🔭 Explore the Stars!

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🌴 All tip jar proceeds for October will be donated to Reviving Anointed Word (RAW) Ministries