Good Morning, Sunland
It's Tuesday! and I didn't realize yesterday was National Coffee Day!
Reply to this email with the best local independent coffee shops. I'm looking for places I can go to and write the newsletter every week!
🍜 Want to try: Ramen Hana & Wings. Seen this place while on a Saturday social media scroll, seems like an interesting spot to try. Have you had it?
💜 Erik Perry is now a member and says: "It's awesome to see you progress from a child at Morningside Academy, to working with you, to seeing you become a pillar of the community. Can't wait to watch Sunland become the voice of the Fort 💯" Man, that's incredible. Thank you Erik for the support and for being part of this journey. If you want to join People Pass, check it out here.
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🍋 The Main Squeeze: Open Carry Now Legal in Florida,
But Not Everywhere
What's Going On: Open carry of firearms became legal in Florida on September 25th after a state appeals court struck down the previous ban, ruling it violated the Second Amendment. The state did not appeal within 15 days, so the ruling took effect.
Can't Touch This: The change doesn't apply everywhere. Florida law outlines 15 locations where you still can't openly carry, including schools, courthouses, polling places, government meetings, jails, airports (inside terminals), bars, and anywhere federal law prohibits firearms.
The Real: This only applies to people already legally allowed to possess firearms. Other gun restrictions remain in place, including bans on threatening displays, felons possessing weapons, and private property owners' rights to prohibit firearms on their premises.
Florida now joins 46 other states that allow open carry in some form.
Bottom line: Gun owners can now openly carry firearms in most public places in Florida, but need to know where it's still prohibited to avoid legal issues.
Want the full list of restricted locations and more details? Check out the complete breakdown here.
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🥳 What’s Happening: 5 Out of Town Events
Friday, Oct 3
🎵 The Commodores – Motown and R&B legends perform their greatest hits at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. | 7:30 PM | Ticketed | Details
Saturday, Oct 4
🍺 Oktoberfest Polio Plus Fundraiser – Rotary Clubs celebration with German beer, food, and music at Vero Beach Community Center. | 5–9 PM | Free | Details
🚗 40th Annual Mustang & Ford Powered Show – Classic car show at American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne. | 8 AM–3 PM | Free | Details
🛍️ West Palm Beach GreenMarket – Weekly farmers market with 150+ vendors in downtown West Palm Beach. | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | Free | Details
🎨 26th Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Festival – Two-day craft festival along the St. Lucie River in downtown Stuart. | 10 AM–5 PM | Free | Details
⚓ Marine Flea Market & Seafood Fest – Two-day boating and seafood festival at Martin County Fair Grounds. | 4 PM | Free | Details
Tuesday, Oct 7
🍽️ The Big Taste of Martin County – Culinary showcase supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters at Atlantic Aviation in Stuart. | 5:30–8:30 PM | Ticketed | Details
If you have an event, send it to me here
🍋 Refill: Bagel Review!
The Spot: Treasure Coast Bagel Bakery, Fort Pierce
The Mission: Follow through on last week's newsletter promise
What I Got: Sausage, egg, and cheese on a bagel ($6)
First Impressions: Got there at 7 AM right when they opened. First customer of the day. The place smelled great, fresh bagels being made right there.
The Experience: Bagels are made fresh every day, and you can tell. My sandwich came out piping hot. The bagel was perfect. I don't usually eat bread, but you know, anything for the newsletter. Everything tasted fresh. No shortcuts here.
The Price: Six bucks. More than reasonable for a quality breakfast sandwich made with fresh bagels.
Bottom Line: Treasure Coast Bagel Bakery delivers exactly what it promises. Fresh, hot, authentic bagels without tourist trap pricing. Family owned with 25 years of experience, and it shows.
Would I Go Back? Already planning my return visit. Highly recommend.
Looking for more Treasure Coast eats? Check out 772eats.com, my food guide for finding new restaurants and hidden gems across the area.
🧾 Last Drop: Saint Lucie Food Drive!
🥫 St. Lucie County food drive launches – Donate shelf-stable food and household items through October 31st at county buildings and libraries. All donations go to local families via Salvation Army. Donation locations
🎶 Palm Tree Music Festival returns – South Florida music event brings live performances and local talent. Details on lineup and venue announced for upcoming festival season. Festival info
⚖️ New Florida laws take effect October 1st – Flood risk disclosure required for renters, mental health diversion programs, AI regulations established. Trooper's Law makes abandoning dogs during disasters a felony. Law changes
🧾 Last Drop: Color Sunland!
If you are bored and want a little fun for yourself or the kids, print out this Fort Pierce mural coloring page here.
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