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🌱 What did Stuart voters decide on ballfields and Haney Creek?

Stuart, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Stuart! 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 did Stuart voters decide on ballfields and Haney Creek?
  • What will Stuart’s Christia Li Roberts prioritize in her new term?
  • Stuart nonprofit wins $5,000 grant to boost kids’ trauma therapy

Also on today's calendar: The Bad Habits Live! Classic Rock, Deep Cuts & More — November 6 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun with a few showers, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's who won during Tuesday's general election across Treasure Coast (tcpalm.com) — Stuart voters approved both city ballot questions, allowing the sale or lease of city-owned ballfields and rescinding a 2011 referendum on a Haney Creek Preserve parcel. Martin County residents also re-elected Christia Li Roberts and Anthony Anderson to the School Board and decided several county, Port St. Lucie, and regional races that will shape local governance for the next term.
   

2. Florida election results for Martin County School Board District 1 (palmbeachpost.com) — Stuart resident Christia Li Roberts secured a fourth term on the Martin County School Board for District 1, winning about 60% of the vote over challenger Cherie White. Roberts plans to focus on struggling students’ foundational skills, preparing for the 2028 renewal of the district’s half-mill referendum, and expanding career preparation programs that will affect families across Stuart and the wider county.
   

3. Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino awards $5K grant to 4KIDS Treasure Coast (lakeonews.com) — A Stuart-based nonprofit, 4KIDS Treasure Coast, has received a $5,000 Hard Rock Heals Foundation grant to expand trauma therapy for children in foster and adoptive homes. Serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties, the group will fund 25 hours of EPIC therapy to help kids improve symptoms and reach treatment goals.
   

4. Florida roadways remain flooded, impassable after historic rainfall (tcpalm.com) — Stuart drivers got some relief after historic rainfall, as officials report no major roadways in the city remain flooded or impassable, even while closures persist in nearby counties. The update details specific road shutdowns in Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie and Indian River County, plus ongoing neighborhood flooding and evacuations that may still affect Stuart commuters and families with regional ties.
   

5. Region golf and region swimming results. Cross-country, football scores, schedule (miamiherald.com) — High school swimmers from across South Florida just competed at Sailfish Splash Waterpark in Stuart, where Miami Beach and St. Thomas Aquinas claimed Region 4-3A titles and Stuart South Fork’s boys and girls teams placed in the top ten. The roundup also highlights golf, cross-country results and upcoming state swimming championships that may feature local athletes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a Home Health job for two days a week preferably mornings and I do private pay.
    I have my CNA from North Carolina my PCA and I also have my CPR willing to do a couple of days a week. Please contact me at 910-8214105 (Nextdoor South Stuart)
  • OK, it’s official no more political talk till next week.
    Let’s turn this form back into peace and love. Let’s talk about the kids the grandkids something good otherwise it’s gonna be damaging to everybody’s… (Nextdoor North River Shores)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Stuart Chili's in Stuart. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Maintenance - Jared Jewelers - Federal Highway in Stuart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stuart here.

Ok Stuart! 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: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stuart

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stuart

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.