🌅🏆Champions and New Eats!

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🫡 Salute: Centennial High School clinched the cross-country championship—its first win in nearly 30 years! This race has been running since 1989, making their victory a true milestone.

🦐 Ate Local: Sunrise City Cafe. Switched it up this time and tried Papa's Favorite—last time it was the Chorizo Fried Green. Total: $13.83. Worth it!

A Look Ahead In 5 Seconds 📬
Indrio Development Update 🏗️
Hamilton Farms U-Pick 🌻🍓🍊
Marching Cobras Win Big 🎷
Blu Ocean Grille Launch 🍽️

Ja’Min Brown
Writer, Filmmaker, and Publisher

Sunland Games 🕹️

📊 Yesterday’s Poll:
Question: When was The Town of Tradition in Port St. Lucie established?
Answer: 2003.(Did you get it?)

Weather TL;DR: "Seigfried" by Frank Ocean
Showers Early, Partly Cloudy Later 🌦️☁️

🌞 Day: High of 83°F, showers early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Winds E at 15-25 mph, 50% chance of rain. Higher wind gusts possible.
🌙 Night: Low of 72°F, partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Winds E at 10-20 mph.

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🚗 Check The Traffic Before You Leave

🎷 Marching Cobras Earn Straight Superiors!

Fort Pierce Central’s Marching Cobras hit all the right notes this weekend, earning Straight Superiors at the Florida Bandmaster’s Association Music Performance Assessment in Jensen Beach. Major shoutout to Mr. Gabin, Ms. Cas, Ms. Rutter, and the entire staff.

Indrio Development a Go

If you’ve ever tried to fit too many pieces into a game of Tetris, you’ll get the gist of what’s been happening with the Indrio Woods development saga. After months of juggling, reshuffling, and trying to make all the pieces fit, the St. Lucie County Commission finally dropped the winning piece on October 15, giving the Indrio Woods Planned Unit Development (PUD) the green light with a 4-1 vote.

How It Went Down:

• First Round Fumble: Like that frustrating moment when you realize you misjudged a piece, the project was denied back in March. But the developers reworked their strategy, making last-minute changes that got them a second chance in May.

• Workforce Housing Block: In the spirit of adding a few lines, 10% of the 229 units are now set aside for workforce housing—aimed at folks earning 100-120% of the area’s median income. It’s like clearing a line but keeping the game going for 15 years.

• Traffic Tweaks: Instead of piling up congestion, the developers added a “right-in-only” lane from Indrio Road and promised upgrades along Taylor Dairy Road. Think of it as finding that perfect path through a tight spot.

• Sidewalk Snag: This part’s still a little jagged. Imagine trying to connect pieces, but the neighboring Binney Estate decided to be the stubborn block that just won’t move. So, sidewalk plans won’t be fully connected for now.

• Final Score: In the end, Chairwoman Cathy Townsend still wasn’t sold, but Commissioner Larry Leet switched sides, giving the developers a win with a 4-1 vote.

It took months of adjustments, but the developers managed to fit most of the pieces together. There are still a few gaps (like the sidewalk), but at least this game of Tetris has moved to the next level. And keep an eye on Indrio Road—business activity is set to keep growing, not just with this development, but also with the infamous Buc-ee’s set to begin construction soon.

Read the full article here for all the details.

Hamilton Farms U-Pick Grand Opening 🌻🍓🍊

Imagine picking your own strawberries, citrus, and sunflowers—that’s exactly what Hamilton Farms is promising with their U-Pick Grand Opening!

📅 Nov 9 & 10 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Bring your family for a day on the farm filled with fresh produce, photo ops, and fun!

New Restaurant Alert! (Kind of) 🍽️

Haven’t heard much buzz yet, but Blu Ocean Grille is one of the newest spots in Port Saint Lucie. Located inside Encore at Tradition, they’re offering:

🕑 Happy Hour: Monday - Saturday, 2:00-5:00 PM
🥂 $10 Appetizers & Craft Cocktails
🍺 Discounted Beer & Wine by the glass
📍 8500 SW America Walks Blvd (inside Encore at Tradition)
📞 Call: 772-828-3707

Might be worth checking out!

This is Sunland 📸

Shoutout my mom always helping me out. Thank You! See you tomorrow.

With Love,
Ja’Min

3 Stooges Rescue Trunk or Treat @ Big Apple Pizza
🗓️ Today | 🕕 6-8 PM | 📍 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St. Lucie
Costumes, candy buckets, and furry friends await. Learn more!

80s Halloween Party @ Tako Tiki
🗓️ Tomorrow | 🕖 7-10 PM | 📍 NE Pineapple Ave, Jensen Beach
Dress up as your fave 80s character for live tunes and fun. Find out more!

Sunrise Academy Trunk or Treat
🗓️ Tomorrow | 🕡 6:30 PM | 📍 Oleander Ave, Fort Pierce
Safe, fun, and spooky trick-or-treating for the family. Details here!

Manatee Island’s Halloween Party
🗓️ Tomorrow | 🕔 5 PM | 📍 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Kids eat free, costume contests, spooky cocktails & more! Check it out!

Tacos & Beer @ Tacos & Beer
🗓️ Nov 1 | 🕗 8-10 PM | 📍 Port St. Lucie
Enjoy tacos, beer, and DJ Manny M spinning Latin and Afro beats! 21+ only. Check it out!

Live Music with Stella’s Basement @ Tako Tiki
🗓️ Nov 1 | 🕢 7:30-10:30 PM | 📍 NE Pineapple Ave, Jensen Beach
Groove to live music every Friday night at Tako Tiki. See details!

Music Bingo Fridays @ Islamorada Brewery
🗓️ Nov 1 | 🕕 6:30 PM | 📍 Saint Lucie Blvd, Fort Pierce
Fun-filled bingo night with music, prizes, and drinks. Join in!

Food Trucks & Tributes @ Tradition Square
🗓️ Nov 1 | 🕔 5-9 PM | 📍 Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie
Local bites and live tribute performances. More info!

Pickleball Tournament @ Whispering Pines Park
🗓️ Nov 2 | 🕢 7:30 AM - 2 PM | 📍 Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie
Compete or watch—this event has prizes, food trucks, and more. Register here!

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