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🌅🚆 Brightline Rejected Again + Local Film Festival Kicks Off
Stuart says no to Brightline, and the Treasure Coast Film Festival is here! Plus, no make-up days for Saint Lucie students.
Sunland News
October 16, 2024
All photos today are B&W… not sorry lol
Good Morning, Sunland! It’s Wednesday!
This is Sunland News! The email newsletter that’s like your travel partner for the county.
Yesterday, I ran a survey asking everyone what they wanted more of in the newsletter, and events won by far! So, I wanted to make sure you're actually seeing them. I’ve moved the events section in the newsletter right after our main news, followed by a live music section. Be sure to scroll down to check them out.
Thanks for all the continued feedback as I work to make the newsletter as useful as possible for everyone who's a part of Sunland.
Let’s get into it.
-Ja’Min Brown
Writer, Filmmaker, and Publisher | SLN
Sunland News in 5 Seconds 📬
Make-Up Days🏫
Treasure Coast Film Festival 🎞️
Stuart Said No Brightline, Again🚆
Weather TL;DR: "A Change is Gonna Come" – Sam Cooke 🌥️🎶
Cloudy skies with some clearing later tonight.
🌞 Day: High of 81°F
🌜 Night: Low of 66°F
🌅 Sunrise: 7:22 AM
🌇 Sunset: 6:51 PM
🌬 Winds: NNW at 15 to 25 mph (day), N at 10 to 20 mph (night)
💧 Humidity: 80% during the day, 69% at night
Stay safe and watch for those strong gusts!
🚚 Disaster Relief Mobile Pantry
🗓️ Dates & Locations:
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Ilous Ellis Park, 1211 Avenue M, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lakewood Park Regional Park, 5990 Emerson Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34951
🥫 Free essential supplies available until products run out. Open to all in need. Help our community recover and rebuild.
🚗Check the current traffic situation via Google.
🚤 TREASURE COAST AT LARGE
🏫 St. Lucie County Schools Won’t Need Make-up Days
Welp, while we’re still recovering from the chaos that was Hurricane Milton, it seems Saint Lucie County students are catching a break. Unlike other counties that will be stuck making up missed school days, Saint Lucie County had already baked those extra minutes into the calendar. That means no make-up days are needed. 🥳
🍊 FLORIDA AT LARGE
⛽Gas Shortages Linger After Hurricane Milton
Even though Hurricane Milton has moved on, its aftermath is still being felt at gas stations across Florida. The hardest hit? Tampa, where nearly half the gas stations are still bone dry. The lines are long, tempers are short, and yes, there have even been fistfights at the pump. Yikes.
The problem stems from Port Tampa Bay, where more than 43% of Florida’s gas supply flows in.
🌍 WORLD AT LARGE
✈️ Boeing Cuts 10% Of Workforce Amid Strike And Financial Struggles
Boeing is having a year, and not in a good way. First, they had people stranded in space (yes, really), followed by a massive strike from more than 30,000 factory workers, and now they’ve announced plans to cut 10% of their workforce, which means 17,000 jobs gone. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re scrambling to raise $10 billion to stay afloat.
Stuart Really Doesn’t Want Brightline
Stuart really doesn't want Brightline. At this point, they’re practically begging to give it away. The latest rejection by the Stuart City Commission seems to have dimmed any remaining hope of getting a Brightline station there.
Three commissioners voted against a proposal that would’ve limited the city’s financial responsibility to $5 million, with Mayor Campbell Rich and Commissioner Eula Clarke being the only ones in favor. The proposal would have still required county approval, but Stuart couldn’t even get past its own commission.
One commissioner, Christopher Collins, was straight up like, "Take it to Fort Pierce," because he doesn’t want Stuart footing the bill for a station. Meanwhile, Fort Pierce, which lost its bid for a Brightline station earlier this year, is probably just waiting for its chance to swoop in.
Even though the business community has been vocal in their support for Brightline, with local business owners showing up in their yellow shirts, it doesn’t look like the City Commission is convinced. And with the deadline for a crucial federal grant looming, the chances of meeting that are slipping away fast.
Bottom line? Unless something changes drastically, it’s looking like Stuart is about to let this train leave the station… for good.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
📍 Location: Gazebo at Tradition on SW Meeting Street
🖌️ Let your kids' creativity shine as they paint and decorate their very own pumpkins for Halloween! We've got all the supplies they need - pumpkins, paint, and stickers. Create lasting memories at this fun-filled pumpkin painting extravaganza! Please note: Signups are required prior to the event, and walk-ups will not be welcomed.
🗓️ Date: October 16 - 20, 2024 | Starts at 7:00 PM on Oct 16, Ends at 9:00 PM on Oct 20 📍 Location: 111 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4304, United States
🎟️ Join in to celebrate artists of all kinds, from local talent to creators from around the world! Over 60 films screening, workshops, seminars, meet and greets, award galas, after parties, and more. Whether you're a film-lover or creator, there's something for everyone at this exciting festival.
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7:45 PM
📍 Location: 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
🎟️ Gates open at 6:45 PM. First movie starts at 7:45 PM, second movie at 9:30 PM. Double feature! Bring your family, friends, or come alone if you dare!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Treasure Coast Park and Watch, 601 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949
🚙 Gates open at 6:15 PM. $10 per vehicle. Sound transmitted via FM radio 87.9 FM. Concessions available on-site.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Pruitt Campus, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 🛒 Local farmers, small businesses, artists, crafters, and artisans. Florida-grown products, fresh foods, handmade goods, and more. Free entry, parking, and dog-friendly!
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🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 2625 Southeast Cove Road, Stuart, FL 34997
🏆 View classic cars, chat with owners, and enjoy light snacks. Fundraising for Treasure Coast Alzheimer and Parkinson's Association. Tours of the senior living community available.
📸 This is Sunland!
Me and My brother out and about getting pictures of the city. I think we both realized how much we love where we from this day! Sunland till’ the end.
With love,
Ja’Min
🗓️ Date: October 17, 2024 | 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Pirate's Cove, Port St. Lucie, FL
Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic music with B.J. Parks at Pirate’s Cove.
🗓️ Date: October 17, 2024 | 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Harmony Music Lounge, 116 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL
Show off your talent at the Harmony Music Lounge open mic night!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Terra Fermata, 26 Southeast 6th Street Stuart, FL 34994
🎤 Part of The Permanent Shwaycation Tour 2024. Featuring Shwayze with support from Sensamotion & Cloud9 Vibes.
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: 679 NW Enterprise Drive suite # 101, Port Saint Lucie
🍺 Enjoy a night of dueling pianos at this locally owned brewery. Seating is first come, first serve. No outside food or drink, no personal cups, 21 and over only.
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Filthy's Fine Cocktails & Beer, 1238 16th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
🎵 Catch a live performance by the band 21 to Burn at this popular Vero Beach venue.
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