Hello Port St. Lucie! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Industrial project takes shape, candy-themed indoor playground, and free summer movie event + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Industrial project takes shape: Forman Capital secured a $14.99 million loan for Port St. Lucie’s Tradition at Commerce Park. Phase 1 totals 73,600 square feet across two buildings, with construction expected later this summer -- explore the industrial project.
Land set aside for nature: Martin County received a $10 million, 9-acre donation in three parcels to expand scrub habitat and prevent development, including a Hobe Sound tract by U.S. 1 the county may open -- learn more about the plans.
Trash service under review: Port St. Lucie weighing twice-weekly trash pickup that could add costs, possibly sending it to November’s ballot after a $24 million Waste Pro settlement may not cover a second collection -- see the trash vote details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rainy-day sanity saver: Candy Wonderland is a candy-themed indoor playground with a two-story maze, kids-only skating rink, ball pits, and pretend-play houses that keep little ones moving while you breathe for a minute. Perfect for after-school wiggles or a weekend reset this week.
Weekend yard glow-up: If your Port St. Lucie landscape needs fresh life, Creek Nursery is a wholesale grower that also welcomes the public with hardy shrubs, shade lovers, and palms in real-world sizes. A solid spot to level up curb appeal without the big-box déjà vu.
Pinball therapy, anyone? Trade the doomscroll for flipper-fueled fun at Play Money Family Pinball Arcade Bar: Ft. Pierce, a true locals' hang where you can chase high scores, sip something cold, and rally the crew for an easy midweek reset or rainy-day escape.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌊 $3 Off Beach Magic Window! @ Stuart Ceramics | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Skip the sand in your shoes and craft a beach-inspired magic window at Stuart Ceramics, no sunscreen, seagulls, or parking wars. It is hands-on, surprisingly relaxing, and easy on the wallet at 29 bucks a window, perfect for quality time without the chaos.
🎬 Free Cornerstone Summer Movie Event: Ordinary Angels @ Cornerstone Baptist Church | Friday (6/26) at 7:30 PM – Cornerstone is screening Ordinary Angels for a free summer Friday movie night, complete with popcorn and refreshments. Family friendly, low stress, and yes, the AC counts as a perk. Think wholesome story, neighborly vibes, and ninety minutes where nobody asks you to fix the Wi-Fi.
🥕 PSL Green Markets Saturdays @ First Congregational Church | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Port St. Lucie gets a second Saturday farmers market at Sidonia, already feeling like the neighborhood stoop. Expect fresh produce, local artisan finds, food trucks, and indoor plus outdoor browsing, with the inevitable small-talk marathon before you reach the tomatoes.
🎨 ART Classes up to 15 Yo @ Stuart Art Supply & Nook | Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 AM – Give your budding Picasso some studio time with Linda Casario at the Artists' Nook inside Stuart Art Supply. Ages 6 to 15, with lessons across paints, clay, and more. You get quiet coffee time, they get a fridge-worthy masterpiece, and tired hands.
🚗 Cars & Stars / Jun 27 - America vs All @ Clover Park | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Call it a patriotic pit stop at Clover Park, where domestic muscle stares down imports, and the smack talk provides half the octane. Burnout competition by St. Lucie Battery & Tire, $500 credit on the line, plus food trucks, a kids zone, and live music.
🐾 PetSmart Stuart Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Saturday (6/27) – PetSmart Stuart is hosting a tail-wagging adoption scene, with dogs and cats auditioning for forever homes and volunteers ready with answers, treats, and reality checks. It is peak Treasure Coast efficiency, air conditioning included, and the only pitch is eye contact from a tabby.
⚾ Pal's Baseball Summer Camp @ Sportsman's Park | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – PSL's finest swap sirens for fungo bats at this baseball camp, coaching boys 8 to 12 on hitting, fielding, throwing, baserunning, and real game reps at Sportsman Park. Intermediate to advanced only, bring your own gear, $125 per player, sibling $100.
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07 — The Port St. Lucie report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 27%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 43%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis rare 0.6-acre point lot in North River Shores wraps water on two sides, with sweeping N. Fork St. Lucie River views and glowing sunsets. Direct ocean access, no fixed bridges, a protected boat basin with lift, and a seawall make boating easy. The single-story CBS pool home offers over 2,700 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an oversized primary suite.
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