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BusinessElena Ruiz
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Downtown Stuart restaurants say a slow summer is giving way to their busiest season yet
2 episodes · 3 stories · October 19, 2026
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Downtown Stuart restaurants say a slow summer is giving way to their busiest season yet
Owners point to returning seasonal residents, new apartments and a calendar packed with events.
Elena Ruiz · October 19, 2026

Rents are finally leveling off on the Treasure Coast. For many families, it is too late.
Asking rents dipped for the first time in five years, but they are still 41 percent higher than in 2020.
Elena Ruiz · October 17, 2026

Port St. Lucie opens $2 million in grants for storefront small businesses
Owners can apply for up to $25,000 for facade repairs, signs and accessibility upgrades.
Elena Ruiz · October 15, 2026

