Good Morning, Sunland
It's Monday! The first Monday of the month, actually, and I'm ready to dive in. October has become my favorite month since starting the newsletter just because there are so many amazing things going on, so many events happening, and I can't wait to share everything that's going on with you all!
In today's newsletter:
🍽️ Three restaurants opened this month, three more coming soon
🏆 PSL teen named National Youth of the Year, Seacoast Bank celebrates 100 years
🎷 Jazzy Nights, job fair, and comedy shows this week
🎃 Fall Fest and movie night Friday in Jensen Beach
💧 Boatwright Pool renovations, Swap Meet returns, Tunnel of Terror coming
⛈️ Weather Update: Humid with some sun, then cloudy with an afternoon thunderstorm.
☀️ Day: High of 89°F | Humid with some sun, then turning cloudy with an afternoon thunderstorm in spots. Winds SE at 6 mph. 55% chance of rain.
🌙 Night: Low of 74°F | Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. Winds SSE at 4 mph. 88% chance of rain.
🌅 Sunrise: 7:16 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 7:03 PM
🌙 Moonrise: 2:08 AM | 🌚 Moonset: 4:04 PM
🎶 Sounds like: "Pretty Wings" — Maxwell
Ja'Min Devon
Founder, Sunland News
🟠 Main Squeeze: 3 restaurants opened on the Treasure Coast this month and 3 more are coming 🍽️
I do this every month so you always know what is new, what is closing and what is coming soon in your area. Here is the September rundown.
Opened 📋:
☕ Vero Grounds Vero Beach — A new coffee shop, roaster and online merchant serving tea, coffee, matcha, sweet and savory bakery items and grab and go drinks and food. Their motto is coffee on the coast.
🍽️ The Tides Vero Beach — A longtime fine dining restaurant that closed for a two month renovation is back open, with the owner now considering adding takeout lunch and Sunday brunch.
🍺 Palm City Tap House, Palm City — A sports bar that closed for three days to renovate reopened with the same owners and staff and a new menu, replacing Hurricane Grill and Wings.
Coming Soon 📋:
🥩 Estampa Gaucha Port St. Lucie — A new Brazilian steakhouse coming to 918 SW Gatlin Blvd. The owner says they will serve 12 cuts of meat along with a bar and private dining area. No opening date set yet while they work through permitting.
🍳 Kinfolk Brunch Port St. Lucie — Kinfolk is opening a sit-down brunch restaurant at 723 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., just past Bravo Supermarket on the bend. This is separate from their existing quick service location. Expect Southern breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. Targeting end of year.
🌴 Oasis Noir Fort Pierce — A Caribbean American restaurant and late night lounge aiming to open soon at 116 North 2nd Street in downtown Fort Pierce serving island favorites like jerk chicken, oxtail pasta, steaks and seafood.
💬 Have you been to any of these or are you excited about what is coming? Tell us right here
📰 Press Round: Recognition, Reopenings & Records
🏆 Port St. Lucie Teen Named National Youth of the Year
Enrique Rosario Liz earned the highest honor from Boys and Girls Clubs of America as the 2026-27 National Youth of the Year. The achievement caps a remarkable year after winning Florida Youth of the Year in April and Southeast Youth of the Year in June.
👉 Read more (WPTV)
🍗 Chick-fil-A St. Lucie West Opens Doors After Remodel
Chick-fil-A St. Lucie West reopened Sunday after a major remodeling project. The restaurant, which had been closed for construction, welcomed customers back at 10:30 a.m. with an improved location ready to serve the community.
👉 See announcement (Chick Fil A)
🏦 Seacoast Bank Marks 100 Years With NASDAQ Bell Ringing
Seacoast Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary by ringing the opening bell at NASDAQ on October 5. The ceremony was streamed live from Times Square in New York at 9:15 a.m., marking a milestone for the Florida-based financial institution.
👉 Read more (TCPalm)
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Wednesday, October 7
🎷 Jazzy Nights: Jazz meets R&B, My Brothers BBQ, 464 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, PSL. 7:30PM to 10PM, live music from Dee's Funk Band plus special guest artists, admission $13 online or $15 at the door, tables and seating from $59. Reserve seating online. Details
Thursday, October 8
💼 Community Job Fair, Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, PSL. 11AM to 2PM, free. Employers include Publix, Express Employment Professionals, Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, US Postal Service, Keiser University, and Hummingbird Care Services. Bring your resume. Details
😂 L.A. Hardy & Friends Comedy Show, My Brothers BBQ, 464 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Suite 415, PSL. 7PM to 10PM, from $13.39. Live comedy, music, BBQ, drinks, and an after party, running every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Details
😂 Comedy & Cocktails, Blue Iguana Sports Grill, 6634 S US-1, PSL. 7PM to 9PM with showtime at 7:30PM, from $12.51. Headliner Pooda, hosted by CC, featuring Noah, Joe Parra, Nicole Karni, and Whispers, with a special performance by Lysette Parra. Details
Friday, October 9
🎃 Fall Fest & Movie Night, Langford Park, 2369 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach. 5:30PM to 9:30PM, free. Coco plays at 8PM on a 20 foot LED screen, with live entertainment, food trucks, a kids costume contest, games, face painting, crafts, and vendors. Hosted by Martin County Parks and Recreation. Details
💃 Ladies Love R&B (25 & Up), TC Events Venue, 6666 US-1 Suite 1, PSL. Doors at 10PM, runs until 2AM. DJ Jay Dot and Friends, food available, first 100 ladies free with an Eventbrite RSVP until 11PM, general admission from $16. Tables by calling 561.598.0773. Details
🎷 Velvet Vibes: Jazz After Dark, Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge, 44 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach. 7PM to 10PM, free, every Friday. Details
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💧 Civic Week Ahead
🏊 Boatwright Pool renovation gets $300,000: Fort Pierce City Commission is set to approve a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant from St. Lucie County Monday to fund renovations at Arthur Lee Boatwright Pool. Read more
🛍️ County Swap Meet returns Oct. 10: The free community swap meet is back at John B. Park Sports Complex from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., with vendors selling everything from guitars to sports gear. Booths start at $20 with preregistration, and dates run twice a month through April. Call 772‑462‑2110 to reserve a spot. Learn more
🎃 Tunnel of Terror and Trunk or Treat Oct. 23: St. Lucie County Parks hosts its free trick or treating event at the Havert L. Fenn Center from 6 to 9 p.m., with a "Circus of Horrors" Tunnel of Terror for older kids. Learn more
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