🤩 John G's is opening a second location

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🍳 John G’s is opening a second location

The Gist: Local favorite John G’s Restaurant is expanding with a second location. The family-style eatery is taking over the former Remy’s Diner space at 10368 S. U.S. Highway 1. After years of serving up memories and meals, the owners are thrilled to officially join the Port St. Lucie community.

Why It Matters: It brings another fantastic spot to our growing Treasure Coast community. Taking over a familiar space breathes fresh life into a neighborhood staple while giving long-time fans a new warm place to gather. Mark your calendar for their big day on November 2!

🎭 Theatre Guild showcases 'Come From Away'

The Gist: The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is bringing the Tony Award-winning hit musical Come From Away to its MainStage from October 16 through November 1. The production marks 25 years since 9/11 by telling the remarkable true story of a small Canadian town that opened its arms to shelter 7,000 stranded airline passengers. It’s set to be one of the area's standout cultural events of the fall.

Why It Matters: It’s a heart-wrenching yet deeply uplifting story about human kindness, sacrifice, and resilience when a community is thrown into crisis. Having this incredible message brought to life right here in Vero Beach gives neighbors a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the very best of humanity together.

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🍹 Craft spirits paired with the river breeze

116 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

The Harbor Cocktail Lounge brings a uniquely relaxing waterfront charm, freshly recognized with the Mayor’s Gold Hammer Award for its stylish makeover. Step inside for generous pours, friendly faces, and seasonal highlights like the spiced Pumpkin Tide cocktail or a crisp, extra dirty martini.

Between midweek reverse glass painting workshops and Sunday beer buckets, it’s an easy go-to for gathering near the river. Check out their schedule tonight!

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🌸 Fresh blooms and fall golden hours

8770 65th St, Vero Beach, FL

Sixth-generation local Natalie Haffield has turned family farming tradition into something special at Pura Vida Flower Farm in Indian River County. This regenerative farm grows gorgeous blooms for weddings, events, and florists, alongside bulk buckets of sunrise-cut stems for DIY arranging.

They host seasonal u-pick mornings where you can clip fresh flowers and release butterflies into the garden. The magical Golden Hour U-Pick on the 17th feature fall varieties like amaranth, sunflowers, and marigolds. Try their Pressed Pumpkin Workshop, too, on Nov 22 to craft custom Thanksgiving table pieces!

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