Hello PSL Newsletter Port St. Lucie's weekly local briefing Your Weekly Briefing for Port St. Lucie, Florida | Friday, September 25, 2026 · Issue #13 | Good Morning, PSL Good Morning, Port St. Lucie! Your Weekly PSL Pulse Is Here! Another week, another reason to love this incredible city! We've got planning decisions that matter, food festivals that'll make your mouth water, and community conversations that deserve your attention. This is what PSL living is all about! Whether you're tracking development, hungry for what's new, or just want to know what's happening around town—we've got you covered this week. Let's go! | PSL Week Ahead | Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | | Thu, Sep 24 | Cloudy | 85° / 75° | 25% rain | | Fri, Sep 25 | Rain | 82° / 72° | 24% rain | | Sat, Sep 26 | Light showers | 84° / 72° | 24% rain | | Sun, Sep 27 | Cloudy | 84° / 69° | 4% rain | | Mon, Sep 28 | Cloudy | 85° / 71° | 11% rain | | Tue, Sep 29 | Thunderstorms | 89° / 74° | 46% rain | | Wed, Sep 30 | Light showers | 90° / 72° | 54% rain |
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| The lead story this week |  PSL Launches Community Conversations on Nov. Ballot Measures Port St. Lucie is rolling out free public information sessions to help you understand what's on the November ballot. These aren't boring municipal meetings—they're real conversations about issues that affect your wallet and your city's future. Topics include the proposed city budget, property tax changes, the half-cent sales tax proposal, and a trash-pickup preference poll. Sessions start September 1 and run through late October at libraries, parks, and community venues across PSL. This is your chance to ask questions, get facts straight, and make informed decisions about PSL's direction. Mark your calendar and show up! What it means for PSL: Port St. Lucie's putting the power in your hands with transparent, accessible ballot information sessions. Read at City of Port St. Lucie → |
| Three local updates worth your attention |  EAT & DRINK PSL Council approves Valencia Grove rezoning Port St. Lucie City Council approved rezoning for a 33-acre Riverland-West sports and recreation MPUD after the developer added design changes responding to resident concerns. The proposal i... Our take: Smart rezoning that listens to residents and delivers real community recreation value. Read More → |
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| A quick read on growth, housing, and infrastructure | 🏠 Housing Tradition entertainment district plans 85 acres of mixed-use development along Village Parkway. |
| 🏗️ Development Valencia Grove MPUD approved with 33 acres designated for sports, recreation, and commercial use. |
| 📈 Growth City planning major road, utility, stormwater, and parks capital projects—vendor expo happening now. |
| 🚧 Infrastructure New roads, stormwater upgrades, utility expansions, and parks are on PSL's capital project pipeline. |
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| This week's events and local picks |  Editor's Pick City Seeks Contractors for Upcoming Road, Utility and Parks Capital Projects Port St. Lucie is hosting a vendor expo for industry professionals to learn about major capital projects coming to the city—new roads, stormwater systems, utility upgrades, and green spaces. If you're in construction, engineering, or related fields, this is networking gold. Why we're picking it: It shows PSL is serious about growth infrastructure and offers a real window into the city's development roadmap for professionals and curious residents alike. Get Details → |
 PSL Bacon and BBQ Festival Two days of smoked meats, bacon everything, and live entertainment at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, returning September 26-27. Come hungry, leave happy! Details → |
|  PSL Fall Craft Fair Artists and crafters showcase fall and holiday items inside the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, running alongside the Bacon and BBQ Festival. Perfect for holiday shopping and local support. Details → |
|  70+ athletes hit Iron Knight Gym for Treasure Coast HYROX trials Over 70 athletes competed in HYROX trials at Iron Knight Gym, which has been building PSL's powerlifting community since 2017. This week in fitness keeps getting stronger! Details → |
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| Three local food notes to know |  New Tradition Entertainment District Restaurants About 25 restaurants coming to a planned 85-acre entertainment district in Tradition along Village Parkway. First phase brings 40,000 square feet of dining and retail near Innovation Way. Read More → |
|  Del Taco Port St. Lucie Location Ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY's 10Best fast food survey! Through September 13, the first 50 customers daily at 10950 N. US 1 get two free tacos and a T-shirt with purchase. Read More → |
|  Oktoberfest at MIDFLORIDA Event Center Free family-friendly Oktoberfest with authentic German fare, DeLeon Band, wiener dog race, VW car club showcase, biergarten, and kids zone. Fall fun for everyone! Read More → |
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| Fast links for busy neighbors | | | 🎮 | This Week's Game | Play along with your neighbors |
| 🏆 THE WEEKLY PSL CHALLENGE Get out there and explore your city! Visit a local spot, support a neighborhood cafe, or snap a photo of your favorite PSL view. Reply with a picture — our favorite gets a shoutout next week! 📷 |
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| This is YOUR city—show up to the conversations, support local spots, and keep an eye on what's being built. Port St. Lucie is growing smarter because we're paying attention! Forward this to a neighbor who wants the useful PSL stuff without the noise. See you next week, PSL. |
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