It’s Wednesday, which means it’s almost Thursday, which is basically Friday! 😭

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— Ja'Min

What to Expect:

1. ☀️ NEW Riverland Paseo Park Opens in Tradition: Riverland Paseo Park is the latest addition, thanks to a collaboration between the City of Port St. Lucie and homebuilder GL Homes.

2. 🏀 New Sports Complex Coming to Fort Pierce: Exciting news, Fort Pierce! A new sports complex is coming to town, courtesy of the Florida All-Stars Sports Association, Inc.

3. 🎤 Pitbull buys naming rights to FIU football stadium

4. 🎉 Week Events: Teacher's Happy Hour at Sailfish Brewing Co

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☁️ Weather Forecast

Weather TL;DR: Cloudy morning with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Stay cool and hydrated!

🌤️ Day: High 92°F
🌙 Night: Low 79°F
🌅 Sunrise: 6:48 AM
🌇 Sunset: 8:05 PM

🌧️ Rain: 40% chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon

🔥 Heat Advisory ⚠️ 

Expect high heat index values up to 109°F today from 10 AM to 6 PM. Stay cool, hydrated, and limit outdoor activities if possible.

NEWS

☀️ NEW Riverland Paseo Park Opens in Tradition

Between warehouses and the rapid growth of Tradition, I don’t think we will be escaping the headline of NEW anytime soon. Tradition, the land of dog walking and picnics, just opened a new park for more dog walking… and more picnics.

But seriously, Riverland Paseo Park is the latest addition, thanks to a collaboration between the City of Port St. Lucie and homebuilder GL Homes. Located near the Riverland Community and connected to the Paseo Greenway, this 12-acre park marks a milestone as the first park west of I-95.

Misha Ezratti, president of GL Homes, is thrilled about not just building quality homes but also contributing essential infrastructure to support the dynamic growth of Port St. Lucie.

This isn’t just any park, well it is, but it’s sort of your classic 90s romantic comedy park—it’s got a lighted softball field, two lighted soccer and multipurpose fields, a dog park divided into small, medium, and large breed areas, a concession building, restrooms, shaded bleachers, a picnic area, and plenty of parking.

The park will be maintained by the City of Port St. Lucie’s Parks and Recreation Department. If you’re looking to reserve some of the amenities, you can do so by heading over to the Port St. Lucie Community Center on Airoso Drive during business hours.

🔔 Sunland Bulletin

🏀 New Sports Complex Coming to Fort Pierce: Exciting news, Fort Pierce! A new sports complex is coming to town, courtesy of the Florida All-Stars Sports Association, Inc. This state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance youth sports programs and provide a space for young athletes to develop their skills and participate in amateur sports competitions. [Read More Here]

🎒 Back-to-School Open Houses

St. Lucie Public Schools are gearing up for the new school year with open house events! Elementary schools will host their open houses on Thursday, August 8, while K-8, middle, and high schools will welcome students and parents on Friday, August 9. For detailed information and specific times, check out the Open House PDF.

💈 Slate’s Barber Shop 12th Annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway: Honoring the legendary Darin Slater, this event will feature a back-to-school giveaway at the Sunland Garden’s Clubhouse on August 10th at 11 AM. [Flyer]

🚦 Check the traffic situation before heading out: Saint Lucie County will be testing bus routes all this week in preparation for the school year. Stay updated.

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📰Other News

🚤 TREASURE COAST AT LARGE

🥽 Stuart may ban recreational marijuana shops downtown: Some downtown Stuart store owners say the area does not need any recreational marijuana shops. [More Info]

🍊 FLORIDA AT LARGE

🐶🎤 Pitbull buys naming rights to FIU football stadium: International recording artist Pitbull has purchased the naming rights to Florida International's football stadium, it was announced Tuesday. [More Info]

🌍 WORLD AT LARGE

🥽 Melbourne Beach's Caroline Marks wins gold medal for Team USA in Olympic women's surfing final: Marks scored a 10.50 to defeat Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb during Monday's final at Teahupo'o in Tahiti. [More Info]

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🗓️ Things To Do

🎤 Open Mic Night at Pineapple Joe's!: Come out for a fun-filled night of live music and entertainment at Pineapple Joe's Grill & Raw Bar on Wednesday, August 7th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Located at 6297 N US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL, this event invites you to showcase your talents with Steven Phillipe hosting the open mic. Bring your instrument or mic if you want to perform!

🍻 Teacher's Happy Hour at Sailfish Brewing Co.: Join Sailfish Brewing Company for a special happy hour event dedicated to the hardworking teachers of St. Lucie School. The event is today, August 7th, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Come enjoy some well-deserved relaxation and refreshments at Sailfish Brewing Company in Fort Pierce.

🎶 Vern Daysel at Little Jim's - Fort Pierce: Catch Vern Daysel performing live at Little Jim Bait & Tackle in Fort Pierce. The event is tomorrow, August 8th, starting at 1 PM. Join the crowd for an afternoon of great music.

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