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Hello PSL Newsletter
Port St. Lucie's weekly local briefing
Your Weekly Briefing for Port St. Lucie, Florida | Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Issue #5
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Good Morning, PSL
Lower taxes, new food spots, and a packed weekend ahead
City Council just lowered the property tax rate for the 11th year running, the county's plotting big road and drainage upgrades, and there's a fresh wave of restaurants worth trying this week.
Here's everything worth knowing before your coffee gets cold.
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PSL Week Ahead
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Rain |
| Fri, Jul 31 | Afternoon storms | 91° / 76° | 60% rain |
| Sat, Aug 1 | Scattered storms | 90° / 75° | 55% rain |
| Sun, Aug 2 | Partly cloudy, PM storms | 91° / 76° | 50% rain |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Thunderstorms | 89° / 75° | 65% rain |
| Tue, Aug 4 | Light showers | 90° / 76° | 45% rain |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Mostly sunny, isolated storms | 91° / 77° | 40% rain |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Cloudy, scattered storms | 90° / 76° | 55% rain |
Keep outdoor plans flexible and watch for changing conditions.
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The lead story this week
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CITY HALL
Port St. Lucie lowers property tax rate again
The City Council unanimously approved a tentative property tax millage rate of 4.8750 for the upcoming fiscal year — the 11th consecutive year the rate has come down.
What it means for PSL: A growing tax base is letting the city keep bills down even as the population climbs — one of the clearest signs the city's finances are on solid footing.
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Fast links for busy neighbors
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Residents to vote on trash collection frequency
Voters head to the polls November 3 in a non-binding referendum on bumping residential trash pickup from one day a week to two.
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St. Lucie County to hold sales tax ballot vote
Commissioners are set to finalize a decision August 4 on placing a half-cent infrastructure sales tax extension on the November ballot.
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Police unveil new $30 million training center
The city officially opened a 54,000-square-foot facility with an indoor firing range and tactical shoot house.
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County seeking grounds maintenance bids
Sealed bids are open through August 19 for right-of-way mowing and maintenance work across the region.
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Roads, drainage, and what your tax dollars are building
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Developer fee increases proposed
The city is considering higher fees for plan reviews and engineering inspections so developers — not taxpayers — cover the cost.
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Infrastructure tax funds critical road work
The current half-cent sales tax has already funded 13 miles of new sidewalks, major drainage upgrades, and 104 miles of resurfaced roads.
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Sheraton Plaza stormwater project nears completion
The county is finishing a 16-acre linear stormwater treatment area designed to improve water quality flowing into the Indian River Lagoon.
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Glades Cut Off Road improvement study underway
Public works is reviewing future expansion needs for the 10-mile stretch between Range Line Road and Selvitz Road.
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Drainage improvements complete in Harmony Heights
Recent county projects have upgraded drainage infrastructure to better protect the neighborhood from stormwater flooding.
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This week's numbers, at a glance
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Housing
Property tax millage drops for the 11th straight year, keeping homeownership costs in check even as the city grows.
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Development
Proposed developer fee hikes aim to shift plan-review and inspection costs off taxpayers and onto builders.
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Growth
A half-cent sales tax extension heads to November's ballot, with commissioners split on how to fund continued expansion.
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Infrastructure
The existing infrastructure tax has already delivered 13 miles of new sidewalks and 104 miles of resurfaced roads.
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Just moved to PSL? Start here
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City service fee information
Visit the city's Neighborhood Services portal for permitting, code compliance, and local community resources.
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Understanding local infrastructure taxes
County public works updates show exactly how infrastructure tax dollars are allocated to road and water quality projects.
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Trash and recycling service guides
New homeowners should confirm their trash and recycling schedule through the city's waste portal as service changes are evaluated.
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New spots worth your appetite
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Jojo's Wings expands to Port St. Lucie
The Fort Pierce favorite opened its second location at the Shoppes of St. Lucie West, with wings, seafood, and signature smashburgers.
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CAVA opens in St. Lucie West
The Mediterranean chain's first Treasure Coast location is now open at 1473 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd.
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Juici Patties brings Jamaican cuisine to PSL
The first Treasure Coast location is open at 3213 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, serving authentic Caribbean patties.
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This week's events and local picks
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FREE · FAMILY
Fruit Tree Giveaway & Make-and-Take Garden Kits
Grab a free fruit tree and build your own garden kit to take home.
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RECAP
Hamilton Farms' inaugural Watermelon Festival a sweet success
The first-ever event drew a big community crowd — here's how it went and what's planned for next year.
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FEEL-GOOD
Windmill Point 3rd grade teacher reminds students they're more than a test score
Allison Weicheck's classroom approach is turning heads for all the right reasons.
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This Week's Game |
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🏆 THE WEEKLY PSL CHALLENGE
Taste-test one of this week's new spots!
Jojo's Wings, CAVA, and Juici Patties are all fresh in town — grab a bite at whichever one you haven't tried yet.
Reply with a picture — our favorite gets a shoutout next week! 📷
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Thanks for reading this week's edition – stay connected, stay involved, and keep supporting the community we all love. See you next week, neighbor!
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See you next week, PSL.
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