🌱 Tropical Treasure Hunt: A STT Success Story + Weekend Events

Happy Friday! Let's get caught up on today's headlines and events.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun with a shower. High: 85 Low: 77.

Patch USVI also has the full weekend weather forecast.

Here are the top stories in US Virgin Islands today:

• Business Spotlight: Tropical Treasure Hunt is celebrating the grand opening of its first storefront on St. Thomas. The business started with a romantic gesture and has grown into one of the top tourist attractions on St. Thomas. Check out the full story on Patch. (Patch USVI)
• Plaskett tours post office, hears more on local post office issues (Virgin Islands Daily News)
• COVID-19 Deaths Continue on STX with 84th Fatality Territory-Wide (St. Croix Source)

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Today's Events:

• Coral Nursery Swim with Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park (1:00 p.m.)
• Patch USVI has the full Weekend Events Calendar
• Don't miss The Tropical Treasure Hunt's Grand Opening Party: Saturday at 5 p.m. in Havensight

As seen on social:

• Dr. Wu is back on St. Thomas! Dr. Wu was spotted at the airport on Thursday. How soon until he is back playing chess and making TikTok videos? (Facebook)

• Government House - US Virgin Islands: "St. Croix Veterans Day Ceremony; paying tribute to U.S. Virgin Islands veterans whose continued devotion and selfless sacrifice to the highest ideals of patriotism and citizenship are honored." (Facebook)
• Friends of Virgin Islands National Park: "Do you love Virgin Islands National Park? Would you like to be a part of its success? Have one day or more free a week to get involved? Friends is hiring Park Ambassadors/Sales Associates for the National Park Visitor Center and Park Sho..." (Facebook)

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— Ashleigh Baldwin

About me: I'm the Patch Community News Editor for the U.S. Virgin Islands. I'm here to provide news you can use. Do you have a news tip, question or feedback? Please contact me at ashleigh.baldwin@patch.com.