🛒 A new Costco moves closer to reality in Port St. Lucie

🛒 Port St. Lucie moves closer to new Costco

The Gist: The Port St. Lucie City Council unanimously approved the site plan for a new Costco store in the Southern Grove district on Oct. 12. Located east of Southwest Village Parkway and south of Marshall Parkway, the store is planned next to a distribution centre currently under construction.

Why It Matters: The long-awaited Costco would bring another wholesale shopping option to the area. City leaders agreed to sell the land for $6 million earlier this year, though the sale has not yet closed. An opening date has not been announced.

🏨 Vero Beach airport hotel gets approval

The Gist: Vero Beach City Council approved a lease agreement for a four-story, 116-room Marriott hotel near Vero Beach Regional Airport. The project will be located along Aviation Boulevard, just outside the terminal gates, and will include a virtual baseball experience for visitors to the nearby Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

Why It Matters: The hotel will provide a convenient place to stay for air travelers, visiting sports teams and families. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with completion targeted for late 2028.

🌮 Mexican favorites with a coastal twist

5363 NW East Torino Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL

If you’re in the mood for fresh Mexican flavours with a creative twist, Pepe’s Cantina Port St. Lucie is worth checking out. The menu pairs traditional ingredients with inventive cooking, from Mexican-style tostones to Hawaiian-style Korean fried chicken, with cocktails like the Blue Nightmare to round things out.

Whether you’re stopping in for dinner or ordering in, Pepe’s makes it easy to enjoy a good meal. Friendly service and catering options make it a handy local pick for everything from a casual night out to a gathering at home.

🛍️ Two charming boutiques, one sweet shopping stop

37 SW Osceola St, Stuart, FL

Pop into Gumbo Limbo Coastal Chic for a little seaside inspiration. From relaxed clothing and charming home accents to unique gifts, festive ornaments and fragrant candles, there's plenty to browse. They've also added a dedicated Pandora jewelry shop inside.

Right next door, sister boutique Gumbo Limbo Coastal Kidz is filled with adorable outfits for newborns through size six, plus books, toys and seasonal finds. Together, the two shops make gift shopping a breeze!