🌅🌧️ Rain and Deals: Midweek Scoop!

Good Morning Sunland

It's Wednesday! Hopefully you're dry! Yesterday it rained like cats and dogs... I know Gardening with Goo is happy, as we nearly went a month without a drop of rain. Doesn't look like it's stopping today either.

Alright, let's get to it...

Shoutout 🫡: Stoney's BBQ let me know that they may have a $10 dinner special today, all day! Be sure to check it out.

New Locations 🍩🍕: 

Pie Hole Wood-Fired Pizza has opened a second location in Port St. Lucie. The soft opening was held Dec. 14, and a surprise grand opening was held yesterday.

🍩 New Dixie Cream Donut Location Now Open in PSL 📍10764 S US Highway 1 | 🕔 Daily: 5:30 AM - 1 PM

A Look Ahead in 5 Seconds:
🛹 Final skate park meeting today
🎬 Christmas movie nights at drive-in
🎅 Santa visits across town this weekend

🎶 What It Sounds Like: “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway

☀️ Day: High of 80°F with cloudy skies and a few showers in the afternoon. Heavy and torrential downpours possible at times. Winds SE at 5-10 mph. 30% chance of rain.

🌙 Night: Low of 64°F with some clouds and a slight chance of a rain shower. Winds light and variable. 24% chance of rain.

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

What You Might Have Missed

🛹 Final Public Meeting for Torino Skate Park
Want a say in the new skate park at Torino Regional Park? The final public meeting is:
📅 Today, Dec. 18 | 6-7:30 PM
📍 Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd.

👍 Parks & Rec wants your input! You can also share your thoughts via this quick survey.
👉 Learn more here: cityofpsl.com/torinoregionalpark.

📚 Morningside Elementary’s New Book Vending Machine
Big news for little readers! Morningside Elementary has unveiled a shiny new book vending machine, a project made possible by fundraising and local business sponsors.

✨ Students will soon learn how to earn tokens to grab books and fuel their love for reading. Read more about it here!

🎉 Treasure Coast Food Fest Kicks Off the New Year
What’s happening: The Treasure Coast Food Fest & Craft Fair takes over Clover Park on Jan. 11-12 with:
🍔 A diverse food lineup (empanadas, churros, jerk chicken & more).
🎶 Live music: Deserted Will, Hard Fused Band, Hi Mileage, and more.
🪓 Axe throwing, foam parties & kids' activities.

⏰ Hours:

• Jan. 11: 12 PM – 8 PM

• Jan. 12: 11 AM – 6 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $7/day or $10 for the weekend at Eventbrite.

📍 Clover Park, 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie | Proceeds benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank.

Weekend Events Ahead 🎉

Friday Drive-In Movie Nights: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
📅 Friday, Dec 20 | 7:30 PM
📍 Fort Pierce
Enjoy a festive outdoor movie night under the stars with the screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Gates open at 6:00 PM.
👉 Get Tickets!

Saturday Drive-In Movie Nights: ELF
📅 Saturday, Dec 21 | 7:30 PM
📍 Fort Pierce
Bring the family for a classic holiday treat with "ELF" at the drive-in! Ice cream and milkshake trucks will be on-site. Gates open at 6:00 PM.
👉 Get Tickets!

2nd Annual Lakewood Park Christmas Parade
📅 Saturday, Dec 21 | 5:30 PM
📍 Lakewood Park, Fort Pierce
Join the community for the 2nd Annual Lakewood Park Christmas Parade! A festive evening of holiday cheer and local spirit.
👉 Check it out!

Winter Wonderland Party
📅 Saturday, Dec 21 | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
📍 Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Vero Beach
Celebrate the season with festive activities, treats, and a visit from Santa. Enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free offer on Italian ice all day.
👉 Check it out!

The Nutcracker
📅 Sunday, Dec 22 | 2:00 PM
📍 The Lyric Theatre, Stuart
Join Clara on her magical adventure in this holiday classic. A timeless production featuring talented local performers.
👉 Check it out!

Holiday Vendor Market
📅 Sunday, Dec 22 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, Fort Pierce
Explore a variety of holiday vendors for last-minute gifts, festive foods, and holiday cheer.
👉 Check it out!

Santa Visit and Sports Day
📅 Sunday, Dec 22 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 SusieDoo's Playhouse, Port Saint Lucie
Celebrate the season with a fun-filled day of holiday sports and a magical Santa visit.
👉 Check it out!

Classic Christmas Movie Trivia
📅 Sunday, Dec 22 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, Fort Pierce
Test your knowledge of holiday classics at this special Christmas Movie Trivia night. A great evening for movie lovers.
👉 Check it out!

If you have an event, send it to me here

Things To Know Before You Go

Mark Your Calendar
Christmas Day and the first night of Hanukkah overlap this year for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Florida Heat Crisis
Twice as many workers have died from heat in Florida than federal officials know—a shocking stat revealed after the state blocked local heat protections. (Tampa Bay Times)

Mystery Drones in South Florida?
Residents in Port St. Lucie and Palm Beach County report spotting drones similar to those seen in New Jersey. Videos and pictures are flooding local news outlets as people demand answers.

• “It’s just like this ominous presence,” said Rebecca Landerman.

• Former FBI agent Stuart Kaplan suggests sightings may be hysteria or copycat incidents.

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