🦫 Buc-ee's clears another permit in Fort Pierce

🦫 Fort Pierce is one step closer to its Buc-ee's

The Gist: You're going to have to wait a while longer for Beaver Nuggets and fresh fudge. St. Lucie County just finished reviewing the site development permit for the 36-acre travel center at I-95 and Indrio Road, which plans for 120 fueling spots and EV chargers. The project is wrapping up the planning stage, but building permits still need approval before work can start.

Why It Matters: County planners say 2028 is a realistic target for when you can actually pull in and fill up.

🏡 Take a look inside Dignity Ranch next month

The Gist: You can explore The Source's new 30-acre Dignity Ranch for the first time on Nov. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. Located west of the Vero Beach Outlets, the Hidden Faces event features campus tours by foot, golf cart, or hay ride, plus food trucks and an acoustic set by Kenzie Wheeler. There will also be games, bounce houses, and stocked ponds for fishing.

Why It Matters: It's a fun chance to get a first look at the new ranch while enjoying an evening out with the family! Tickets are $25 for adults, and kids get in free.

🐱 Sip coffee and hang with adoptable cats

1461 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

A stray named Frankie and a visit to an Omaha cat cafe helped turn an accounting career into The Kitty Cup in Port St. Lucie. You can sip coffee beside a ten-foot window into the adoptable cats' room, or book time inside to cuddle and play. Reservations are strongly recommended, and cat-room visitors must be at least five. It's a coffee break with a possible new family member.

🛍️ A coastal favorite with digital roots

49 SW Osceola St, Stuart, FL 34994

An online shop became a place you can actually wander into on Osceola Street. Kristen Couperus started The GypSea Cottage online in 2017, then opened her first downtown Stuart storefront in 2020 after decades in retail. Coastal clothing shares space with furnishings and gifts, and you can still browse the full boutique online. It's a useful stop when your gift hunt calls for a little seaside character.