🌱 Will Hobe Sound’s new luxury homes rise on a brownfield site?
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- Will Hobe Sound’s new luxury homes rise on a brownfield site?
Also on today's calendar: Music Bingo @ Harry and the Natives.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Martin County weighs housing development on land flagged for possible contamination (wqcs.org) — A major luxury housing project on a former flower nursery in Hobe Sound is moving forward under Florida’s brownfield cleanup program, despite concerns about contamination and developer finances. Martin County commissioners unanimously advanced the brownfield designation to a Jan. 6 hearing, where they’ll review more financial documentation before deciding whether the project can proceed. 
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Sunday Snake Brunch — Hobe Sound Nature Center
Hobe Sound Nature Center, 13640 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound
12:30 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
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Music Bingo @ Harry and the Natives
Harry and the Natives , 11910 SE Federal Hwy , Hobe Sound
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Sunday Snake Brunch — Hobe Sound Nature Center
Hobe Sound Nature Center , 13640 SE Federal Hwy , Hobe Sound
12:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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50+ Balance for Healthy Aging Class
Old Town Hall , 1000 Town Hall Avenue , Jupiter
8:15 am -
Town Coffee with Commissioner Field
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9:00 am -
Beach Protection District Meeting December 16, 2025
Jupiter Island, FL Calendar
10:00 am -
Senior Exercise
Jupiter Community Center , 200 Military Trail , Jupiter
11:30 am -
Special Town Commission Meeting December 16, 2025
Jupiter Island, FL Calendar
12:30 pm -
Town Commission Special Meeting to Interview RFP Candidates for Legal Services December 16, 2025
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12:30 pm -
50+ Social Bridge
Jupiter Community Center , 200 Military Trail , Jupiter
1:00 pm -
Painting for Fun
Jupiter Community Center , 200 Military Trail , Jupiter
7:00 pm -
Town Council Regular Meeting
Town Hall Council Chambers , 210 Military Trail , Jupiter
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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I’m looking for a handyman to redo my front door so that in swings outwards instead of inward. Does anyone have any good recommendations? I’d like to… (Nextdoor Hobe Sound)
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🗞 Nearby News
Stuart
- Stuart Girl Scout earns Silver Award for cemetery preservation project (tcpalm.com)
- DayMark Wealth Partners Receives Minority Investment From Constellation Wealth Capital (apnews.com)
- Trump ESA changes could threaten Florida whales, manatees, sea turtles (tcpalm.com)
Jupiter
- The Woods Jupiter Unveils December Dining Specials (jupitermag.com)
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