🌱 What does Hobe Sound’s new limited‑industrial zoning really allow now?

What's up Hobe Sound! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What does Hobe Sound's new limited‑industrial zoning really allow now?
• Why were hundreds of suspect purchases sent to a Hobe Sound home?

Also on today's calendar: Farm Stand Open Daily and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Martin County approves limited-industrial zoning in Hobe Sound despite some data center concerns (wptv.com) — Martin County commissioners have approved a limited‑industrial rezoning along Southeast Powerline Avenue in Hobe Sound, scaling back a broader industrial plan after residents pushed to protect neighborhood character. The 3–2 compromise still allows potential uses like a data center, though any project over 100,000 square feet would need board approval, leaving some neighbors and one commissioner uneasy about future development.
   

• Former Jupiter Dunes manager accused of funneling $200K to personal accounts, purchases (cw34.com) — A former manager of Jupiter Dunes golf club is accused of diverting more than $200,000 through payroll deposits and credit card purchases, with many Amazon orders allegedly shipped to his Hobe Sound home. Investigators say hundreds of items, from household goods to a gold tiara, were charged to the club before his firing and subsequent grand theft charge.
   

📸 Around Hobe Sound

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hobe Sound

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Taste T's Pastries at Hobe Sound Farmer's Market — Taste T's Pastries LLC →
  Hobe Sound Farmers Market, 1425 SE Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Farm Stand Open Daily →
  Hobe Sound Farm Stand, 1425 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am
• Guided Nature Walk at Jonathan Dickinson →
  Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• International Coastal Cleanup at Blowing Rocks Preserve →
  Blowing Rocks Preserve, 574 S. Beach Rd, Hobe Sound
  8:30 am
• International Coastal Cleanup | Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound →
  Blowing Rocks Preserve, 574 S Beach Rd, Hobe Sound
  8:30 am
• Farmers Market →
  Hobe Sound Farmer's Market, 1425 SE Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am
• Hobe Sound Farmers Market →
  Hobe Sound Farmers Market, 1425 SE Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am
• Talk Like a Pirate: Family Fun Day | Hobe Sound →
  Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Farmers Market →
  Hobe Sound Farmer's Market, 1425 SE Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am
• Hobe Sound Farmers Market →
  Hobe Sound Farmers Market, 1425 SE Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Farm Stand Open Daily →
  Hobe Sound Farm Stand, 1425 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Beach Protection District Meeting September 17, 2026 →
  Jupiter Island, FL Calendar
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking into different fall detection companies for my mom who lives by herself and she's getting older.
  I'm worried a lot lately about her health. Can anyone suggest a device to use? (Nextdoor Ridgeway)

• Brunswick Corporation posted a job opening for Assembler in Stuart. Apply here.
• Martin County Board of County Commissioners posted a job opening for Utilities Distribution Specialist in Stuart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hobe Sound here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jupiter Island

• Tiger Woods Seen Playing Golf for First Time Since DUI Arrest (parade.com)
• Missing man's paddleboard found off Jupiter Island as search for him continues, Coast Guard says (orlandosentinel.com)

Stuart

• The House of C. Elle + Common Grounds Construction Opens in Downtown Stuart (miamilivingmagazine.com)
• Stuart postpones backyard chicken ordinance vote to next month after staffing issue (treasurecoast.today)
• South Fork High School expands co-teaching model with Martin County planning elementary rollout (treasurecoast.today)

Ok Hobe Sound! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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