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🌅🎃 Fall Events Are Here + Saint Lucie Updates
Get the scoop on local fall activities, preserve closures, and how you can help out in the community.
Sunland News
October 14, 2024
Good Morning, Sunland! It’s Monday!
Welcome to Sunland News, the email newsletter that helps you get the most out of Saint Lucie County. A warm welcome to all our new subscribers, and a big thank you to those who have been with us—your support means everything!
Just a quick note: I’m always looking for ways to make Sunland News even better, and that’s where you come in! If you have any local stories, upcoming events, or a suggestion you’d like to share, I’d love to hear about them. Submit your stories or events below, and let’s continue making Sunland News the go-to source for everything happening in Saint Lucie County.
-Ja’Min Brown
Writer, Filmmaker, and Publisher | SLN
Sunland News in 5 Seconds 📬
Fall Events 🎃
Preserves Closed 😔
Where to Find Help and Lend Help 🆘
Weather TL;DR: "A Lovely Dayyyyyy" - Bill Withers ☀️🎶 Clear skies with a warm breeze—perfect for soaking up the sunshine today! 🌞
🌞 Day: High of 85°F
🌜 Night: Low of 65°F
🌅 Sunrise: 7:21 AM
🌇 Sunset: 6:52 PM
🌬 Winds: N at 5 to 10 mph
💧 Humidity: 72% during the day, 77% at night
Stay hydrated and enjoy the beautiful weather! 🌞🌿
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📈 Business Accelerator Program
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: IRSC Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Blvd, Building F & Virtual
The 2024 Port St. Lucie Business Accelerator Program is a 10-week course sponsored by Indian River State College and conducted by the Florida Small Business Development Center. This program offers small business owners the opportunity to enhance their business acumen, marketing skills, and entrepreneurial growth.
Eligible Port St. Lucie businesses may qualify for a small business reimbursement grant of up to $5,000 upon completion of the program. (Certain restrictions apply.)
🚧 Traffic Alert: Road Closure
Due to damage sustained during Hurricane Milton, utility crews require roadway closures to restore power. Effective immediately:
Kings Highway is closed from Immokalee Road/St. Lucie Boulevard to Angle Road.
Angle Road is closed at Kings Highway in both directions.
Drivers are advised to avoid these areas and plan alternate routes.
🚗Check the current traffic situation via Google.
🚤 TREASURE COAST AT LARGE
St. Lucie County Preserves Closed Until Further Notice 🌳
In really sad news 😔, All St. Lucie County preserves remain closed due to downed branches and heavy flooding. Additionally, the following parks and beaches are closed: White City Park (2081 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce) Blind Creek Beach (5460 S Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce) Walton Rocks Beach / Dog Park (6700 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach).
🍊 FLORIDA AT LARGE
🚨 FEMA for St. Lucie 🚨
Saint Lucie County approved as a Major Disaster Declaration. This opens up federal assistance for:
Temporary housing grants
Low-cost loans for uninsured property losses
Programs to support individuals and businesses
Debris removal and emergency measures will be fully funded for 90 days.
Apply for assistance:
1-800-621-3362
FEMA App
🌍 WORLD AT LARGE
Space X Launched a Rocket, Then Caught It 🧑🚀🚀
In a bold test flight on Sunday, SpaceX successfully used mechanical arms to catch its Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad. This marks the most ambitious test yet for the rocket. The stainless steel booster, measuring 232 feet (basically the statue of liberty), returned to the pad just seven minutes after launch and was caught by massive metal arms, dubbed "chopsticks."
Community Steps Up for Saint Lucie County in the
Aftermath of the Storm
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes and storms that have swept through Saint Lucie County, the response from local residents, businesses, and organizations has been nothing short of incredible. From providing meals to organizing relief efforts, the people of this community have come together to help rebuild and support those who have lost so much. Many have been asking where they can find help and how they can lend a hand. Below are some resources to guide you on both.
Relief Efforts at the Fenn Center
One of the major hubs of support has been the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. Displaced residents are being connected with state and local agencies to access essential services, such as filing insurance claims, applying for FEMA assistance, and learning how to stay safe in the aftermath of the storm. Volunteers from across the county are also stepping in, providing crucial services like translation for non-English-speaking families, and offering emotional support during this difficult time.
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
If you’re wondering how you can help, there are several opportunities available to assist those in need:
Emergency Breakfast Volunteers Needed: Tomorrow morning, volunteers are needed at 7:30 AM to help serve breakfast in front of Walmart on Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce. This is part of an Emergency Management Operation, and anyone interested in lending a hand should contact the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.
Angels of Hope Outreach Ministries: David Kelly and his team are organizing volunteers to help sort and distribute donated items at 310 Indian Hills Dr., Fort Pierce. This organization has been a beacon of hope, providing essentials to those hit hardest by the storm.
Hurricane & Tornado Relief Donations: There are several locations across the county accepting donations of non-perishable food, baby items, toiletries, medical supplies, first aid kits, and more. Volunteers are also welcome to help sort and deliver these items to affected families. You can drop off donations at:
Nunu’s Sweet Soul Food, 3210 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34947, open Thursday through Sunday, 1 PM - 4 PM.
Radiant Recharge, 466 SW PSL Blvd, Suite 114, Port St Lucie, FL 34953, open Monday to Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM.
📸 This is Sunland!
Big Cousin out here serving the community. Got a chance to try the amazing food and snap a picture! Thank You! See you tomorrow Sunland…
With love,
Ja’Min
🗓️ Date: October 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Harmony Music Lounge, 116 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL
Join us for an evening of live blues music! Feel free to sit in and jam with other musicians.
🗓️ 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: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Fort Pierce Elks Lodge #1520, 608 S 5th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Join the networking luncheon for business professionals. $14 cash required for lunch, and don’t forget to bring a door prize!
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🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location:
Enjoy a night of dancing, light refreshments, and drinks at this fun-filled Halloween dance event. Ages 15 and older, with $5 entry per person (caregivers are free).
Dress as your favorite Halloween character!
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🗓️ Date: October 18-19 & October 25-26, 2024 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: 2408 S. 29th Street, Fort Pierce, FL
Get spooked at the Fort Pierce Women’s Club Haunted House! Tickets are $20 for an evening of thrills and chills.
🗓️ Date: October 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: McCarty Ranch Preserve, Fort Pierce, FL
Join the Harvest Hayride & Bonfire event featuring a jack-o-lantern trail, live music, horseback riding, and more. Admission is free for all ages.
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