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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Connection!
A new film honoring the legendary Florida Highwaymen has officially premiered, the iconic Jensen Beach mansion is going dark this holiday season, and a brand-new Goodwill bookstore is now open in Stuart. We also have three local events to round out your Thanksgiving week and a nonprofit spotlight on HANDS of St. Lucie County, providing free medical and dental care to those who need it most.
Nicholas, Michelle, and Danny
Co-Founders, Port St. Lucie Business Club
🐝 What’s Buzzing: Local News
New film paints poignant picture of the Highwaymen
A new documentary, “Legends of the Highway,” premiered Oct. 25 in Jupiter, featuring nine of the original 26 Black landscape artists known today as the Florida Highwaymen. These artists — 25 men and one woman — made history in the 1950s–70s selling vibrant Florida landscapes from the trunks of their cars along the coast. The film highlights their groundbreaking artistry, their struggles, and the legacy that ultimately earned all 26 a place in the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. It is now available on DVD and on Amazon Prime.
Jensen Beach mansion cancels its holiday lights display
For the first time in decades, the beloved Christmas light display at the 50,000-square-foot Hutchinson Island mansion will not take place. Owner Elsa Eustace shared that the tradition is paused following the passing of her husband, Robert Eustace, earlier this year. The mansion’s annual showing drew thousands with its dazzling 700,000-light display — a holiday tradition cherished by families across Martin County.
Goodwill opens first-ever bookstore in Stuart
Book lovers, rejoice! Goodwill of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast has opened a new 8,170-square-foot bookstore at the Stuart Square Plaza. The store features thousands of gently used books, spanning every genre, plus an attended donation center. Open daily from 8 am–8 pm, this new location gives readers a bright, welcoming place to discover affordable books for all ages.
🗓 Don’t Miss Out: Events
➔ Shameless Promotion & Muffins
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 26, 8:15–9:15 am
Location: Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, PSL
Cost: $5 cash (includes coffee & muffins)
Bring business cards and a sharp 45-second pitch. Free for first-timers!
➔ 8th Annual Turkey Trot at Tradition
Date & Time: Thursday, November 27, 8 am
Location: Tradition Town Hall, 10799 SW Civic Ln, PSL
Cost: $45 (registration fee includes a T-shirt, finisher medal, and more!)
Join the PSLBC team for this festive Thanksgiving morning 5K. Run, walk, or jog and kick off the holiday with community spirit.
➔ Steamworks Coffee Junction Grand Opening
Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 9 am
Location: Steamworks Coffee Junction, 6666 S US Hwy 1, PSL
Cost: Free
Steamworks & The Junction Café are merging to create Steamworks Coffee Junction — bringing both menus together in one upgraded space. Stop by for the grand opening celebration!
These are just some highlights of the networking events you might want to check out this week.
For all of the events, check out the full calendar at pslbusinessclub.com/calendar.
NOTE: We not responsible for changes, cancellations, or inaccuracies. For the latest updates, please check with the hosting organization.
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⚡ The Spotlight: Changemakers
HANDS of St. Lucie County (Volunteers in Medicine Clinic)
Since 2010, HANDS of St. Lucie County has provided free primary medical and dental care to uninsured, low-income adults ages 19–64. As the only charitable clinic in the county, HANDS serves as the medical home for more than 1,600 residents, thanks to volunteer doctors, dentists, nurses, and techs.
Services include routine checkups, labs, diabetes education, chronic disease management, women’s health, dental cleanings and extractions, and even free medications through assistance programs. All services are provided at no cost to patients.
👉 Support their mission by visiting handsofslc.org.
📣 The Marketplace: Local Classifieds
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What’s Next?
Brazilian Birthday Bash: A Night of Carnival
Note: This is not an official PSLBC networking event.
Saturday, December 6th, 7-11 pm
Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Port St Lucie
1172 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Join us for the Brazilian Birthday Bash—a vibrant Carnival-themed night of samba dancers, fire performances, live music, and social dancing! Celebrate Maygan, Nick & Danny (December birthdays!) while supporting the IRSC Promise Program, giving local students two years of tuition-free college.
Cost to attend this event is $43. All net proceeds will benefit the IRSC Promise Program.
