🌅PSL's New Skate Park Plans 🛹

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Caught My Eye 👀: Toreros Brazilian Churrascaria . My brother told me about this place! All you can eat Brazilian steakhouse right in Fort Pierce, may have to give it a try!

📬 A Look Ahead in 5 Seconds:
Business Grant Opportunity! 💼
Weekend Events Ahead! 🎉
PSL Skate Park 🛹

🎶 What It Sounds Like: "Is It a Crime" by Sade

☀️ Day: High of 79°F with sunny skies. Winds NNE at 5-10 mph. 4% chance of rain.

🌙 Night: Low of 58°F with generally clear skies. Winds light and variable. 11% chance of rain.

🌡️ Check Full Weather Report Here 
🚗 Check The Traffic Before You Leave

Port St. Lucie Public Meeting Reminder: Skate Park Talk 🛹

The first of two public meetings to discuss amenities for the proposed skate park at Torino Regional Park is today, Dec. 4! 🗓️ It’s happening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd. This is your chance to have your voice heard! 🚨 Share your ideas with Parks & Recreation and help shape the future of skating in PSL!

👉 Learn more and join the meeting!

City of Fort Pierce: Business Grants Are Coming! 💼

Heads up, local businesses—Fort Pierce is opening applications for grants starting Dec. 26, 2024. The Grants Administration is hosting mandatory orientations on Dec. 12 (virtual) and Dec. 19 (in-person at River Walk Center). If you're interested in applying, you must attend one of these sessions. Don’t miss out! 🌟

👉 Learn more and sign up for orientation

City of Fort Pierce Wants Your Input 🗣️

The City of Fort Pierce is looking for residents, property owners, and business owners to serve on three key committees:

✅ Parking Committee
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday at 9 AM

✅ Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee
Meetings: Quarterly at 3 PM

✅ Board of Examiners of Contractors
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday at 9 AM

Deadline to apply: Dec. 23, 2024. Apply today and help shape the future of Fort Pierce! 🌟

👉 Learn more and apply here

FEMA Deadline Extended: Help After Hurricane Milton 🌪️

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for damage caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025. If your home or rental property was impacted, be sure to apply for financial assistance! 💸

👉 Learn more and apply for FEMA assistance

Winn-Dixie Stores Becoming Aldi’s on the Treasure Coast 🛒

Some Winn-Dixie grocery stores on the Treasure Coast will soon be converting to Aldi’s supermarkets! The Winn-Dixie stores in Jensen Beach and Sebastian will close in December and February, respectively, and reopen as Aldi’s.

👉 Learn more about the change and what it means

Fort Pierce Commissioners Sworn In – A Long Night! 📜

Fort Pierce Commissioners were sworn in last night, and it was a marathon meeting lasting six hours!

👉 Watch Here

FPL Testing Sirens on Dec. 5 🚨

St. Lucie and Martin counties will be testing sirens on Thursday, Dec. 5 at noon. The test will sound all 91 sirens within a 10-mile radius of the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant for one minute. A public address message will be broadcast, saying: “This is only a test.”

Weekend Events Ahead 🎉

🎭 The Nutcracker by St. Lucie Ballet
📅 Date: December 6, 2024 | 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Main Theatre at The Sunrise Theatre
Make your Holiday Magical! Join Clara on her adventures through the Land of Snow, Land of Sweets, and more. Features students, pre-professionals, & professional dancers.
Admission: On Sale - See box office for prices | All Ages Welcome
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🎭 Story & Play Time with Moana
📅 Date: December 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Susie Doos' Playhouse, 2721 SE Morningside Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Special character appearance by Moana from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM! Indoor playground and activity center fun.
Admission: $25/child, Members: $15
Pre-register at susiedoosplayhouse.com to save $2
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🌿 Olive Branch GreenMarket
📅 Date: December 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Pruitt Campus Library, 500 NW California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie
Local market featuring fresh produce and artisanal goods.
Admission: Free
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🎸 Fort Pierce Punk Rock Flea Market
📅 Date: December 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Tipsy Tiki, 658 N 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
4th annual event featuring independent vendors, local bands, food trucks, and drinks from Tipsy Tiki.
Admission: Free | All Ages Welcome
👉 [Read More]

🎬 Saturday Drive-In Movie Night: The Polar Express
📅 Date: December 7, 2024 | 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Treasure Coast Park and Watch, 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Family movie night at the drive-in! Event lasts 2 hours.
Admission: $10
👉 [Read More]

🎄 Festival of Lights
📅 Date: December 7, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Port St Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St Lucie
Annual holiday celebration featuring:

• Arts and craft vendors

• Local food vendors

• Live music at 8:00 PM

• Holiday parade at 6:00 PM

• 26.5-foot holiday tree lighting ceremony
  Admission: Free
  👉 [Read More]

🎨 GrinchMas Paint Party
📅 Date: December 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, 3200 St Lucie Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Paint and sip party featuring wine or pilsner glass painting. Includes step-by-step instruction from artist Ritaa.
Admission: $35 per person (includes all paint supplies)
Please arrive by 12:45 PM to check in
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🎮 The Grinch Trivia Night
📅 Date: December 8, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, 3200 ST LUCIE BLVD, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Fun-filled trivia night about everyone's favorite Christmas grump! Features food from Seas the Day Gourmet Grill and a free bounce house for kids.
Admission: Free to play | Food available for purchase
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🎵 KOSMIC KULTURE FEST
📅 Date: December 8, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Hop Life Brewing, 679 Northwest Enterprise Drive #STE 101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Mini music festival featuring INJOY authentic Roots Reggae Band and soulful opening act. Includes:

• Table vendors

• Food trucks

• Kids painting station

• Caribbean theme
  Admission: $6.25 advance, $8.51 at door
  👉 [Read More]

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It’s Me!📸

A rare sighting I know! I’m going to attempt to get in front of the camera more often! Looking forward to tomorrow’s events list and continuing to write this newsletter!

Alright… see you tomorrow!

With love,
Ja’Min

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