Hello PSL Newsletter Port St. Lucie's weekly local briefing Your Weekly Briefing for Port St. Lucie, Florida | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Issue #24 |
Good Morning, PSL Good morning, Port St. Lucie! Retail's booming this week! We've got some seriously exciting momentum building across our city right now! New shops are coming, old favorites are expanding, and our community keeps proving why Port St. Lucie is THE place to be in South Florida. This week we're spotlighting a major retail project that just cleared the Planning Board, plus all the great dining and events heading your way. Let's dig in! |
PSL Week Ahead | Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | | Sat, Jun 20 | Thunderstorms | 89° / 75° | 36% rain | | Sun, Jun 21 | Thunderstorms | 92° / 74° | 71% rain | | Mon, Jun 22 | Light showers | 92° / 75° | 43% rain | | Tue, Jun 23 | Thunderstorms | 93° / 76° | 44% rain | | Wed, Jun 24 | Thunderstorms | 93° / 77° | 40% rain | | Thu, Jun 25 | Strong storms | 94° / 74° | 36% rain | | Fri, Jun 26 | Thunderstorms | 92° / 76° | 47% rain |
Storm chances continue through the week. Keep outdoor plans flexible and watch for changing conditions. |
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The lead story this week |
 Planning Board greenlights 10,400-sq-ft retail at Sultan Drive and PSL Boulevard Port St. Lucie's Planning and Zoning Board just recommended approval for a fresh retail development right at the intersection of Sultan Drive and Port St. Lucie Boulevard. This 10,400-square-foot project is exactly the kind of smart infill development we need! The location is prime real estate for our growing community. We're talking high visibility, easy access, and the kind of walkable retail that makes neighborhoods stronger. This isn't just square footage—it's another win for local commerce and foot traffic. Approval moves forward to the City Commission. If finalized, this project joins a wave of retail energy sweeping through PSL. Combined with Lowe's opening, new restaurants popping up, and ongoing expansion at places like Southern Grove, our retail landscape is transforming fast. What it means for PSL: Port St. Lucie's retail corridor keeps getting better and smarter with each new project. Read at Hometown News → |
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Three local updates worth your attention |
 COMMUNITY Prima Vista and Floresta intersection design underway St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie are finalizing designs for Prima Vista Boulevard and Floresta Drive intersection improvements.... Our take: Safer, smoother travel at this busy intersection will be a welcome upgrade. Read More → |
|  COMMUNITY Junior Chess Club Launches in Port St. Lucie A local 9-year-old started the Atlantis Chess Club at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, where children now meet Fridays to build strategic thinking skills.... Our take: A kid-led chess club is a smart new way for local families to connect. Read More → |
|  COMMUNITY Sweet’s Jewelers marks 100 years in Fort Pierce Sweet’s Jewelers in historic downtown Fort Pierce is celebrating its 100th anniversary.... Our take: A century in business is a remarkable Treasure Coast milestone. Read More → |
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A quick read on growth, housing, and infrastructure |
🏠 Housing Pulte Homes plans 239 homes on a newly acquired 50-acre St. Lucie County site. |
| 🏗️ Development Planning Board backs a 10,400-sq-ft retail project at Sultan Drive and PSL Boulevard. |
| 📈 Growth 94,000-sq-ft Lowe's opens with 30,000 sq ft of outdoor garden space |
| 🚧 Infrastructure Walton Road multi-use sidewalks completed; traffic signals upgraded with storm-resilient backup batteries |
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Civic and development items to keep an eye on |
1 | Lowe's Port St. Lucie Store Opening 94,000-square-foot store with massive garden center now fully operational! Read More → |
| 2 | County Road and Traffic Signal Upgrades South 33rd Street was resurfaced, while 13 intersections are receiving backup batteries to keep traffic signals operating during severe-weather outages. Read More → |
| 3 | Southwest PSL Transportation Study City completed review of long-term transportation needs for our fastest-growing area. Read More → |
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This week's events and local picks |
 Freedomfest 5K Walk/Run Port St. Lucie's first Independence Day 5K happening July 4 at MIDFLORIDA Event Center. Register now for PSL's patriotic fitness kickoff! Details → |
|  Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity June 19, 5:00–7:30 PM at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, with student performances, storytelling, community discussions, and a keynote speaker. Details → |
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Three local food notes to know |
 Gator Glaze Donuts and Cafe Fresh donuts and cafe fare just opened on U.S. 1. Your new favorite morning stop is here! Read More → |
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 Jojo's Wings Fort Pierce's beloved wings spot is expanding to Port St. Lucie! Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely worth the hype. Read More → |
|  Shoppes at Southern Grove – Wawa & Taco Bell New fuel station and Taco Bell with outdoor patio seating coming soon. Convenient, delicious, and expanding our quick-bite options! Read More → |
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Fast links for busy neighbors |
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| 🎮 | This Week's Game | Play along with your neighbors |
| 🧠 PSL TRIVIA What do you know about Port St. Lucie this week? A) Coffee with the Council Returns June 16... B) Why PSL rejected using Waste Pro money for... C) Southern Grove named one of America’s fastest-growing areas... Reply with your answer — winner revealed next week! |
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Keep an eye on that Sultan Drive retail project—it's just the beginning of what's coming to our community! See you next week, neighbors! Forward this to a neighbor who wants the useful PSL stuff without the noise. See you next week, PSL. |