Port St. Lucie Magazine - A Publication of Indian River Magazine Inc.

09/12/2025

🌸🌿 At Becker Preserve, native swamp lilies are in full bloom, a rare and beautiful glimpse of Florida’s wetland biodiversity.

At Becker Preserve, a quiet stretch of conservation land managed by the Environmental Learning Center, native swamp lilies are in full bloom, offering a rare glimpse into Florida’s wetland biodiversity.

09/11/2025

When Jim Stroscheim was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he and his wife Deborah found purpose in restoring a three-story country inn on the southwest edge of Martin County. What began as a way to keep busy has renewed the Cypress Lodge, a historic bed & breakfast filled with new life, love, and history.

When Jim Stroscheim was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he and his wife Deborah lived in Port Saint Lucie. “He watched TV, listened to news on his phone, and smoked cigars.

09/10/2025

🏃‍♂️ From football fields in Baltimore to finish lines in Port St. Lucie, Keith Newman has learned what it means to be “in the zone.” Husband, coach, financial advisor, and competitive runner — he’s found his stride in more ways than one.

Runners talk about being “in the zone,” when everything just works. Their stride, breathing patterns and mental state are so in tune that they perform at their peak — undistracted, completely focused.

09/09/2025

🍂 Fall in Florida means cooler evenings, the perfect excuse to fire up the grill. In this issue, Indian River Kitchen serves up foolproof grilled fish skewers: simple, flavorful, and made for backyard cookouts.

After months of sweltering afternoons, daily thunderstorms, and the hum of overworked air conditioners, fall is here to offer us a little relief. It’s still plenty hot, but it doesn’t scorch.

09/08/2025

💪 In just one year, Elevate Men America has helped hundreds of local men improve their quality of life — and they’re already planning to expand. From Low T to wellness treatments, this Port St. Lucie clinic is changing lives every day.

Three hundred local men are experiencing greater quality of life today because of Elevate Men America, a Port St. Lucie clinic specializing in men’s health.

09/05/2025

📚 A love of books led a mother-daughter duo to open The Midnight Dreary in Port St. Lucie. From baked goods to “blind-date books,” it’s a shop full of surprises.

Edgar Allan Poe’s poem The Raven begins with these words: “Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore.”

09/04/2025

✨ Imagine dining under banyan trees, sipping cocktails with rooftop river views, and exploring five unique restaurants & bars unlike anything else in Port St. Lucie. 🍹🌿 Get a first look at The Grove and what’s planned for the city’s riverfront.

Imagine sitting among lush greenery at a restaurant by the banyan tree on the banks of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Tiny lights strung above create a magical feeling.

09/03/2025

🌟 100 years, countless trucks, and Cheney Brothers Inc. is still growing strong. From a modest dairy route to a global food distributor, this Florida success story keeps rolling.

When Joe Cheney started a modest wholesale business delivering milk, eggs and cheese in West Palm Beach in 1925, Port St. Lucie did not even exist.

09/01/2025

Cow Creek Chronicles: The Rise and Fall of an Early Florida Cattle Ranch by Gregory Enns is now available. Based on his original series in Indian River Magazine, this compelling book brings Florida’s early cattle ranching history to life.
Order your copy today!
https://indianrivermagazine.com/cow-creek-chronicles-book/

08/30/2025

📅 Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out the Things to Do section in our latest issue.

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