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What to Expect:

1. 🌐 More Fort Pierce Construction... Yet another building project may be making its way to Fort Pierce in the near future.

2. 🚄 A Dark Day for Brightline: Brightline train struck a disabled car

3. 🎉 Week Events: 📃 Community Job Fair

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☁️ Weather Forecast

Weather TL;DR: "Summer, summer, summertime..." 🌞 It's going to be hot today. So find the shade, keep cool, and stay hydrated.

🌡️ Day: High 93°F
🌙 Night: Low 77°F
🌅 Sunrise: 6:54 AM
🌇 Sunset: 7:54 PM

🌧️ Rain: 15% chance during the day, 24% chance at night

NEWS

🌊🏗 Another Major Development on the Horizon for Fort Pierce

Yet another building project may be making its way to Fort Pierce in the near future. You might be thinking of our recently covered King's Landing—a transformative project in downtown Fort Pierce that's signaling the city's rapid growth. But no, Fort Pierce may soon welcome a significant new addition to its waterfront: the "Boardwalk on the Inlet." Proposed by local car dealer and real estate investor Sandy Woods, this massive development would be situated between the Square Grouper Tiki Bar and Manatee Island Bar and Grill, bringing hundreds of hotel rooms, condos, more than a dozen restaurants, shops, and a large event center to the area. The centerpiece of the event complex would be a 7,000-square-foot ballroom, making it one of the largest in the region.

The project aims to create between 400-500 construction jobs and 300-400 permanent positions once completed, boosting the local economy and potentially paving the way for even more development, such as a Brightline train station. Woods and his team believe that this development could be a game-changer for Fort Pierce, positioning the city as a premier destination for both locals and tourists.

But with all this construction on the horizon, we want to hear from you: Would this new project be a benefit to Fort Pierce, or should the city slow down on the building boom? Respond to this email, and let us know!

🔔 Sunland Bulletin

📃 Community Job Fair

Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 9221 Southeast Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL

Looking for new opportunities or know someone who is? The Community Job Fair is a fantastic chance to connect with local employers and explore various job openings in our area. Plus, if you need a little extra help getting your resume in shape, don’t forget that the local library offers free resume assistance. Get your resume polished and make the best impression!

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NEWS

🚄🚉 Okay, Let’s Talk Brightline

It seems like Brightline is making quite the splash here on the Treasure Coast. Just this week, a Brightline train struck a disabled car, a black Chevrolet Cruze, on railroad tracks near Torpey Road and North Old Dixie Highway in St. Lucie County. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. This incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious around train tracks—especially with Brightline’s high-speed trains.

Meanwhile, Stuart, our neighbor to the south, is getting closer to bringing a Brightline station to their city. The City Commission just approved a land lease ($1 a year for 40 years, with an option for an additional 40 years—what a deal! 😂) with Brightline for a new station on Southeast Flagler Avenue. This could be a big win for Stuart, connecting them directly to Miami and Orlando. Construction is expected to kick off in the spring, with the station opening as early as 2027.

It’s clear that Brightline is set to be around for a while, so let’s be cautious of the train tracks, and Sunland News is here to keep you updated with all the developments along the way.

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🗓️ Things To Do

🤝 August 20: August Business Networking Meeting – Port St. Lucie
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course, 2601 SE Morningside Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL
Join local business professionals for networking and lunch at this monthly meeting.

🍽️ August 20: Fort Pierce Business Exchange Luncheon
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Elks Lodge 1520, 615 N US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL
Connect with business owners and entrepreneurs over lunch in Fort Pierce.

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