Good Morning, Sunland
It’s Tuesday! and I'm super excited to keep pushing and finish out the year.
Always feel like Memorial Day starts the summer and Labor Day ends the summer. So summer's over, sadly enough, but going into September, October, which personally is my favorite time of the year. Obviously the holidays are great November, December, but something about October, man. I fell in love with last year during the newsletter in September as well, so I'm looking forward to everything that's about to happen for these two months. Alright…
🥯 Want to try: Treasure Coast Bagel Bakery. My lovely friend Jalyne told me about this place I never heard about it. I'm actually going to give it a shot by the time you're reading this as they are closed on Mondays, but they're open on Tuesdays.
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🍋 The Main Squeeze: BMX Track Will Be Run by City
Set to Open in Spring
🚴 TL;DR: The City of Port St. Lucie will officially run the new BMX facility being built at Tradition Regional Park. Council approved the move a couple weeks ago and expects the track to open by early 2026.
How We Got Here: At an Aug. 18 workshop, city leaders weighed two options: partner with a nonprofit or run the site fully in-house. After discussion, commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with a city-run model.
The BMX track is being built at the 110-acre Tradition Regional Park and is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. City staff estimate it will bring in $221,000 annually from rentals, clinics, concessions, and merchandise. That number could grow by 20 to 30 percent each year with seven-day operations.
The city awarded the construction contract earlier this year and has already begun hiring for track operations.
What the City Will Handle:
Staffing (6 to 10 new hires)
Scheduling and maintenance
Clinics, rentals, and programming
Sponsorships and revenue operations
The city will also bring in an expert to manage the track, which is one of 300 sanctioned BMX tracks in North America. This is the only public-access BMX facility of its kind in the region.
What’s Next: Council members asked for a 60-day window to review feedback and assess business plans and staffing before the final operational launch.
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🥳 What’s Happening: 9 Out of Town Events This Week!
Thursday, Sep 4
🎸 Island Vibes Concert in Riverside Park – Live music under the oaks with full bars at Riverside Theatre in Vero | 5:30–8 PM | Free | Details
Friday, Sep 5
🎵 Ajeva & Souljam Live – Electronic and soul fusion at Terra Fermata Tiki Bar in Stuart | 7 PM | $10 presale/$17 door | Details
🎨 First Friday Art Walk – Monthly art stroll with local shops, music, and complimentary treats in Stuart | 5–9 PM | Free | Details
😂 Hilarious Stand-up Comedy – Live comedy at Riverside Theatre's Comedy Zone in Vero | 6:30–8 PM | Ticketed | Details
Saturday, Sep 6
🎶 Twenty One Pilots BREACH Album Listening Party – Early listening event with giveaways at Vintage Vibes Records in Stuart | 6 PM | Ticketed | Details
🎨 PeachFest 4 Year Anniversary Art Walk – Massive art celebration with live music, vendor village, and open studios in West Palm Beach | 5–10 PM | Free | Details
🍷 New Jazz, Dinner, Wine Season – Elegant evening with live jazz and exquisite dining at Atmosphere at Vero | 5 PM | Ticketed | Details
🌿 Natural Wellness Expo – Weekend of natural healing vendors, practitioners, and demonstrations at Melbourne Auditorium | Fri 10 AM–Sat 5 PM | Ticketed | Details
Tuesday, Sep 9
🎼 Sunset Concerts: Young Artist Spotlight – Monthly concert featuring talented young soloists at MartinArts in Stuart | 5:30 PM | Ticketed | Details
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🧾 Last Drop: Fall Events are Here!
🎼 Vero Beach music camp – Grammy-winning musicians teach and perform at July festival. Two concerts showcase pros and students. See details
📅 PSL fall events – City releases calendar of upcoming autumn activities and meetings. View schedule
🐕 Florida's favorite dogs – French bulldogs top state rankings, followed by chihuahuas and goldendoodles. National Dog Day data released. Read more
🏠 Sellers quit market – Home delistings jumped 47% as owners refuse lower prices. Inventory rises but sellers hold firm on peak expectations. Full report
🐠 Free aquarium day – St. Lucie County Aquarium offers free admission every first Tuesday. Visit page
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