🌅🏆 LPA’s Wrestling Dominance & Professor D3’s Big Moment!

Good Morning, Sunland

It’s Friday! Quick heads-up—I’m taking a much-needed three-day weekend, so the newsletter will be back Tuesday afternoon next week.

Alright…

🏀 Shoutout to the Greyhounds: Another dominant win—73-25 over Gateway Charter! LPA is heading to the Regional Semifinals at home Tuesday at 7 PM.

❤️ You already know: It’s Valentine’s Day, but did you know it’s also Heart Month? And here’s a fact: There are only about 2,600 heart clinics in the entire country—and one of them is right here in Saint Lucie County.

Anley Cardiovascular is sponsoring the newsletter all month, and we put together a video on Dr. James Sistrunk, a pioneer in community healthcare. Check it out here!(Sponsored Post)

🌡️ Weather Update: A moody Valentine’s Day with some passing showers

☀️ Day: High of 79°F | 🌧️ Overcast with occasional showers
🌙 Night: Low of 66°F | 🌥️ Partly cloudy skies, winds light and variable.
🌅 Sunrise: 6:58 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 6:13 PM
🎵 Sounds like: “Cupid” by 112 💘

🌡️ Poll Question:

🍋 The Main Squeeze: 🟠 Lincoln Park Wrestling Dominates Districts

Lincoln Park Academy’s wrestling program just proved it’s one of the best in the area, bringing home district titles in both boys and girls wrestling this season.

🏆 Girls Wrestling District Champions
The LPA Girls Wrestling Team took first place in their district, finishing ahead of more than 10 teams. Several wrestlers secured top placements and will now advance to regionals.

🥇 Boys Wrestling: District Dual Champions
The LPA Boys Wrestling Team made history last month, winning their first-ever district dual championship with a 54-27 victory over Cardinal Newman. Their success set the tone for the program’s growing dominance.

💬 Why It Matters: Having both boys and girls teams claim district titles in the same season is a huge moment for Lincoln Park’s wrestling program. Now, all eyes are on regionals.

🔥 What’s Next: Can Lincoln Park keep the momentum going at regionals? We’ll find out soon.

🍊 The Press Round: 9 - year old Fort Pierce Chemist

🏡 County Approves More Oak Ridge Ranches Development

The St. Lucie County Commission approved two more residential pods for the Oak Ridge Ranches project, adding 1,280 units near Glades Cut Off and Range Line roads. While concerns were raised over public park requirements, the project moves forward with a mix of townhomes and age-restricted communities.

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🌐 Free & Low-Cost Internet Workshop in St. Lucie

Families with students in St. Lucie County Public Schools can sign up for free or reduced-cost internet at the next Internet Essentials Workshop on Feb. 19. The event is RSVP-only, helping eligible households save on internet costs.

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🔬 From Fort Pierce to The Jennifer Hudson Show

9-year-old Fort Pierce chemist Denzil Irving III, known as "Professor D3," showed up to the Jennifer Hudson Show and gave her audience with a science lesson on the periodic table. The young scientist has been sharing educational videos online since age 6, building a following of over 19,000.

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🎉Events: Top 5 Events For The Week!

Friday, February 14

🍸 Upstairs Lover’s Hideaway in Downtown Stuart – A romantic evening with specialty cocktails and an intimate setting. | 9 PM–12 AM | $10 | Book a table

🎬 Valentine’s Day Drive-In Movie: 50 First Dates – Cozy up for a romantic drive-in screening of this rom-com classic. | 7 PM | See the movie

Saturday, February 15

🎭 Gilmore Girls Trivia at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery – Test your knowledge in a fun-filled trivia night inspired by the beloved show. | 5 PM | Join the fun

🐠 Romantic Evening at the St. Lucie County Aquarium – Explore the fascinating world of marine courtship and mating. | 6 PM–7 PM | $5 | Plan your visit

🎬 Saturday Drive-In Movie Night: Wicked – Enjoy a magical drive-in screening under the stars. | 7 PM | Get your spot

If you have an event, send it to me here

💧 The Last Drop: There’s a Ring Problem

1. 🏦 Banks, post offices, libraries and some government offices will be closed Monday for President's Day.

2. 💍 Put a Ring on It?
   56% of South Florida’s 20+ crowd is unmarried—one of the highest rates in the U.S. Miami-Dade leads at 58%. See the Data

3. 🌊 Canal Cleanup in St. Lucie
   Eastwood Canal is getting $200K in federal aid for tornado damage repairs. Work funded 100% by USDA-NRCS. Read More

📸 This is Sunland: Photo for the Road!

Thanks for everyone who speaks on the newsletter when you don’t have to. It’s nice to run into people in person and they are telling me how much they enjoy it! I’m going to rest up and be back to hit the ground running next Tuesday! Alright..

See you Tuesday!, With Love Ja’Min!

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