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St. Lucie County, Florida, Restaurants with the Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation show inspectors visited 110 restaurants in St. Lucie County over the last 30 days. Of those, 92 passed on the first visit. Eighteen did not meet standards right away and needed more attention before they could fully comply with food-serving rules. Additionally, 28 restaurants passed their first inspection with zero violations.

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Florida restaurant with all-you-can-eat Brazilian steak is now open

A new all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse is now open in Port St. Lucie. Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is on the corner of Gatlin and Port St. Lucie boulevards, where the Buffalo Chophouse was until it closed in 2024. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat menu for $51.95 per person. The servers frequently come around to your table to offer you different cuts of cooked meats and grilled pineapple, which they slice for you tableside. Rice, beans, polenta, fried banana, mashed potatoes and its signature cheese bread are included as sides. It offers Brazilian cocktails and drinks, a salad bar, and lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. A "salad bar only" price is offered on Saturdays and Sundays for $29.95. Drinks, desserts, tax and gratuity are not included for parties of five or less people. Parties of six or more will have an 18% gratuity included in the bill. The churrascaria has a Melbourne location, one coming soon to Sarasota, and North Carolina locations in Raleigh and Charlotte, according to its website. Estampa Gaucha is described as a casual steakhouse “where guests can enjoy upscale service and a festive atmosphere,” according to its website. It also says the steakhouse is a “modern

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PSL says goodbye to majority of City Council

PORT ST. LUCIE – Port St. Lucie’s City Council said goodbye to three longtime members Nov. 9, just days after voters elected a new mayor and two new council members in a sweeping midterm shake-up. The meeting marked the final appearance for Mayor Shannon Martin, who served 16 years, Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan, who is retiring after a decade, and Councilman Anthony Bonna, who was elected to represent Florida House District 85.

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Ideal Smash Burgers and Tacos Plans Port St. Lucie Opening

Port St. Lucie could soon be getting a new spot for burgers and tacos as Ideal Smash Burgers and Tacos prepares for a planned location at 682 SW Bayshore Blvd. The business, registered as Ideal Smash Burgers and Tacos, filed restaurant plans with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in October this year. The application is listed as a plan review for a seating establishment, indicating plans for a restaurant where customers can dine in.

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St. Lucie County rejects plan that could bring nearly 500 homes to low-lying site

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County commissioners voted 3-2 to reject a land-use change for a roughly 34-acre property near South 25th Street and West Midway Road that could allow nearly 500 homes. The vote came as residents sought answers about recent flooding and commissioners questioned...

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4 Indian River County restaurants get perfect score; 2 fail inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Indian River County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Indian River County, Florida, for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. St. Lucie County: 4 restaurants get perfect scores; 4 fail inspection Martin County: 10 restaurants get perfect scores; 1 closed; 10 fail Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Indian River County restaurant inspection site . Which Indian River County restaurants

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'It feels like Lake Okeechobee': Martin County community underwater after years of drainage concerns

What was once a sprawling cattle pasture in western Martin County now looks more like a lake. What residents described as 3 to 4 feet of floodwater currently covers parts of Hungryland Farms in the Trailside community, forcing cattle to wade and swim through submerged pastures in search of dry ground.

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Beach Jam brings music and a mission to Fort Pierce

FORT PIERCE — Eight musical acts, paddleboarding, beach activities and family entertainment will fill the waterfront Nov. 14 as the second annual Pick, Paddle & Play Beach Jam brings the community together to support local families affected by cancer. The free, family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to...

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Pepe’s Cantina Mexican Grill Tradition Plans New Location in Port St. Lucie

Pepe’s Cantina Mexican Grill Tradition is planning a new restaurant at 12463 SW Community Blvd., Suite B-101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for the restaurant was filed on November 8, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

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Hacienda Corona Mexican Bar & Grill planned for former Mulligan’s site in Jensen Beach

Hacienda Corona Mexican Bar & Grill is moving forward with plans for its Jensen Beach location, bringing an upscale Mexican dining concept to the former home of Mulligan’s Beach House. The restaurant is planned for 2019 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, FL 34957. According to records from the...

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Another rental quandary faces Fort Pierce leaders

FORT PIERCE – The City of Fort Pierce continues to be dogged by leases of city-owned property, now facing the possibility of having to sign a month-to-month extension with the Fort Pierce Yacht Club. The organization has operated at 700 N. Indian River Dr. since 1984, when the property...

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Florida mom spots mysterious creature swimming through flooded street

A Florida mom was heading to pick up her daughter from school when she spotted something she never expected to see swimming across a flooded street: what looked like a shark. Franshara Napoleon was driving through Fort Pierce on Nov. 2 when she noticed an animal moving through deep water near 25th Street and Midway Road. She started recording and told Storyful that she thought the animal was a shark. "I was in disbelief," Napoleon said.

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Fort Pierce woman loses second home in 2 years

A Treasure Coast woman who lost her home two years ago to a tornado from Hurricane Milton has lost another home to devastating flooding in Fort Pierce.

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Jensen Beach family searches for home after historic flooding

A Jensen Beach family displaced by historic flooding is searching for more permanent housing and money to rebuild after water destroyed much of the inside of their home.

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A Florida Freshman Swam Home Through Floodwater After His School Bus Dropped Him Off, and the Superintendent Apologized

Port St. Lucie freshman Noah John swam home through floodwater after his bus dropped him off, and the superintendent apologized to parents.

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Martin County looks for flood fixes after Port St. Lucie pumping into Savannas Preserve

More than a week after historic rainfall hit the Treasure Coast, Martin County leaders are looking at how to prevent another flooding disaster after officials said Port St. Lucie pumped floodwater into the Savannas Preserve before water flowed south toward neighborhoods in Jensen Beach. The flooding and damage came days...

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Top-Reviewed Restaurants on the Treasure Coast

At a Glance The Treasure Coast spans Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties and includes standout restaurants across eight communities. Top-rated options include waterfront seafood, fine dining, steakhouses, farm-to-table kitchens, Italian, and casual local favorites. Picks are based on ratings across several review platforms, the number of reviews, how long a restaurant has held […] The post Top-Reviewed Restaurants on the Treasure Coast appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .

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Bobcat rescued after getting caught in barbed-wire fence near Stuart

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Rescuers found a bobcat Tuesday morning after it got caught in a barbed-wire fence near the Tres Belle community in Stuart. The rescue happened around 7 a.m. near Southeast Cove Road. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers worked with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Animal Services officers to free the animal.

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'All contaminated with sewage'; Florida neighborhood still underwater

JENSEN BEACH — As the Treasure Coast dries out following historic rain and flooding last week, parts of a Jensen Beach neighborhood off Northeast Skyline Drive Nov. 10 remained squarely underwater. Water covered portions of Northeast Hyline Drive, as well as parts of Northeast Cheri Drive and Northeast Carrol Court, just east of Northeast Savannah Road. Black-and-white “Road Closed” signs blocked vehicular traffic, and residents said a number of homes experienced feet, not inches, of water intrusion. National Weather Service officials are calling the historic Nov. 1-3 rainfall and flooding across the Treasure Coast a 100- to-200-year event. Todd Doss, 59, used cinder blocks and a step ladder to access the front door of his home. A yellow fire hydrant nearby was only halfway visible in the water. “The water started rising and then I think right after it stopped raining we were like so happy because it was just barely up to our front door,” Doss said. The following morning, he said, it was sunny but “the water just rose even higher because of the reservoir or something overflowed Savannah Road and that’s what scared us.” Less-than-pleasant-smelling flood water Nov. 10 remained in his enclosed Florida room where he

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