Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the publisher S ay CHEEEESE!

Could there be anything better? I just love enjoying the beautiful outdoors (this time of year) with my two favorites! Olivia and Wyatt came to visit and hang out at the Botanical Garden’s plant sale. Olivia got some hot pink and purple fairy hair and Wyatt bounced to the music. We’re full of smiles. They are always my silver lining.

How about an inspirational Instagram? Along my travels and meeting new people, I learned a little about Gianna. I couldn’t let this comment go unspoken. Go to the Events Calendar and see what I mean. The photo is a testimony in itself. Can I get an Amen?! I am betting that it will spark a smile of your own.

March is ushering in the spring. It makes me think of new life and re-birth. Perhaps we can use that idea for any life circumstance. I am sure that I am not the only one who could use it to recommit my New Year intentions that have fallen by the wayside.

Speaking of spring, the Mets are back in town for Spring Training. Maybe you’ll catch a game at the newly renovated stadium…or … a bunch more traffic! Either way, I think we can feel the energy in the air. St Lucie is rockin’ & rollin’. O ur feature article is a focus on Hibiscus Children’s Center’s new “SafeCare Progam”. Hibiscus, in collaboration with Behavior Basics, Inc., is helping to strengthen families through a prevention program. Better Living loves people helping people!

Since we are approaching the most popular time of year for weddings, we added a Wedding Planner special page in this issue. We hope it is helpful and sparks some ideas.

I especially want to thank our readers for patronizing our local business. Our advertisers are truly appreciative when you mention their ad in Better Living & Marketplace.

It’s time to Spring Ahead. Set yourself a reminder to set your clock to Daylight Saving Time on March 8th.

Wishing us all the luck of the Irish, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Be safe.

Look for our next issue in April. In Joy,

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ST. LUCIE Publisher/Editor Valerie Calabrese Creative/Graphic Designer SC Design WEB Creative Director Mark Barnes Feature Writers/Assistant Editor Joanna Johnson Contributing Writers Joanne Augusto Pastor Mike Beath Dr. Lynne Erbe Joanna Johnson Brant Hansen Cover & Contributing Photographers Marisol’s Photography James Dean Carroll Photography Advertising Department Valerie Calabrese David Moshier Aileen Fornuto Better Living & Marketplace Magazine 1391 NW St Lucie West Blvd. Port St Lucie, FL 34986 772.475.6011 E-mail Valerie@blmmag.com Visit us at betterlivingandmarketplace.com facebook.com/ BetterLivingandMarketplace MARCH 2020 WINTER/SPRING ISSUE

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