Creating memories collectively
A community celebration of freedom
Port St. Lucie’ s Juneteenth celebration brought together residents, local organizations and City staff to honor the significance of this important holiday.
Through a series of planning workshops and the formation of three dedicated committees, the City worked closely with community partners to create a lineup of events that were meaningful and memorable.
A record year at The Saints
The celebration included the Juneteenth 5K Run / Walk at Clover Park produced by the Treasure Coast Black Chamber of Commerce; Let Freedom Ring concert and drone show at Tradition Square produced by the St. Lucie County Boys and Girls Club; and A Celebration of Unity at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center produced by the City of Port St. Lucie.
More than 2,500 people attended the events, which featured worldrenowned vocal artist and motivational speaker Dr. Wintley A. Phipps, dance performances, storytelling, a community panel discussion and more.
Golfers had plenty to cheer about in 2025 as The Saints Golf Course teed up a banner year. With recordbreaking rounds played and revenue at its highest levels ever for greens fees, merchandise and dining, the course also rolled out a series of improvements to make every visit even better.
The course saw major upgrades, including new sub-surface drainage to tackle persistent wet spots, repaired bunkers with enhanced drainage and fresh sand and smoother cart paths.
The driving range also got a makeover, with new artificial turf and a shaded awning to keep golfers cool while they practice. Plus, the launch of a convenient Range Membership program, now with 255 members, makes it easier than ever to hit the range.
With these enhancements, The Saints continues to be a favorite destination for golfers of all skill levels.
Brewing confidence and building skills
The City of Port St. Lucie’ s Human Resources Department continued its partnership with St. Lucie County Public Schools to support students with special needs through the Student Perks Coffee Cart program. This year, the initiative expanded to a second City location at Prineville, giving more students from two local high schools the chance to gain real-world work experience.
Through this hands-on program, students in the Exceptional Student Education( ESE) program learn valuable job and social skills by serving coffee and pastries to City staff and visitors. Every interaction helps build confidence, independence and future employability.
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