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Honoring the father
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014
Jobs report 2014 starts with improving employment numbers Patrick McCallister Staff writer
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Palm City man receives medal awarded to his father posthumously Patrick McCallister Staff writer
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PALM CITY — Pfc. Albert Morton “Morey” Brand was the last survivor of an ambushed patrol in World War II Germany. He was also a Jew. As a final act of self-defense, he buried his dog tags before being taken prisoner
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of war. For decades, the story emboldened his son, Palm City’s Darrell Brand, to face challenges and dangers. “That is the part (of the story) he used to always tell us,” Brand said. “He always said that if he went back to Germany, he could find those dog tags.” Brand said while his father was largely silent about his
war experiences — like many World War II veterans are — the son always knew that his father’s months as a prisoner of war were a defining time of the man’s life. The elder Morton died on Independence Day in 1996. The younger Morton continued to draw strength from his fa-
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Photo by Patrick McCallister Palm City’s Darrell Brand looks at the Prisoner of War Medal posthumously awarded to his father, Pfc. Albert Brand, who died in the 1990s. The elder Brand was captured in Europe after all others in his patrol died in an ambush. A Jew, he buried his dog tags before Germans got to him. The younger Brand, middle, received the POW Medal for his father from Congressman Patrick Murphy, left, on Thursday, Jan. 23, under the eye of the Florida National Guard’s 1st Sgt. Phillip Jackson, right.
TREASURE COAST — News from Tallahassee is right on with what local business people are saying around area chambers of commerce. “The people I’m talking to, a lot of our members, are hiring,” Joe Catrambone, president/CEO of Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, said. “That’s a good sign.” On Friday, Jan. 24, the state released the monthly employment report that covered December. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity reported that the statewide, seasonally adjusted, unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, down a smidge over the previous month. When looked at over the year, the employment report bodes much good. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at the end of 2012 was 7.9 percent. Last month, the state’s unemployment rate was the lowest since the middle of 2008. In June that year, it was 6.0. Governor Rick Scott’s office claims that more than 479,000 found jobs in 2013.
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PALM CITY — Palm City artist Joe Suroviec is well-known for game fish and wildlife art. Local art lovers will soon be able to purchase copies of his work to wear. Bass Pro Shops has purchased six of his apparel designs and three of them will be available soon at the new Port St. Lucie store. Suroviec, who is staff illustrator of Florida Sportsman magazine, official artist of the Snook and Game fish Foundation and an angler himself, has been an artist for much of his life. The artist graduated from the Columbus College of Arts and Design in Columbus, Ohio, where he received the outstanding illustrator award. “It was an award given to the
outstanding senior in illustration,” he said. “It was voted on by the instructors. That school was a homework steamroller. Of 378 in the freshman class, only 179 graduated.” Today, Suroviec lives in Martin Downs, but he spent 20 years as a charter boat captain in the Florida Keys. He also worked for the Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust. The Erie, Penn., native came to Florida in 1989 after a visit. “I came on a vacation,” he said. “A small fish gave me a bigger battle than any bass in Ohio.” He decided to go where the fish were. He came to Palm City in 2001 and worked as a production manager for a T-shirt company. “Pretty soon, they were manufacturing my T-shirts,” he said.” I’ve been in the industry ever since. I’m a 20-year overnight
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Vitalia at Tradition tees up the New Year with PGA Golf Club offer TRADITION — As the only 55plus active adult neighborhood within the 8,300-acre community of Tradition, Vitalia at Tradition offers the unrestricted pleasures of life within Florida’s premier age-restricted neighborhood. And now, access to the prestigious PGA Golf Club. Located on Florida’s famed Treasure Coast, Vitalia at Tradition is offering one-year Social Memberships to PGA Golf Club with the purchase of select new homes at Vitalia at Tradition compliments of AV Homes. Located just minutes from Vitalia at Tradition in Port St. Lucie, PGA Golf Club is a renowned mecca for golf enthusiasts and professional players. Ranked among the ‘75 Best Golf Resorts’ by Golf Digest, PGA Golf Club boasts 54 holes of championship golf designed by golf legends Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Membership includes two adults and access to PGA Golf Club’s pool and dining facilities, plus ex-
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Photo courtesy of the St. Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade The 2013 St. Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade. The 43rd annual blessing will be on Saturday, Feb. 8. Participating captains should congregate no later than noon on the North Fork of the St. Lucie, north of Harbor Ridge Yacht and Country Club. There’ll be buoyed marker flags for area yacht clubs. One will be marked “S” for independent and commercial crafts. The parade will launch at 12:30 p.m. heading south along the western side of the channel. The review boat will be the Lady Leticia.
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Photo courtesy of St. Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade Liz Plasket, the 2013 annual St. Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade commodore, left, stands on the Jubilee with Don Till; ministers Bob Searl, David Albers and Frank Gluhosky. They serve at North Stuart Baptist, Redeemer Lutheran, and Holy Redeemer Catholic churches, respectively.
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PALM CITY — Early this year, but it’s the same annual St. Lucie River Blessing of the Fleet and Marine Parade. “I’ve moved it up,” Darrell Brand, commodore, said. “It used to be
the week after Easter. We’re trying to reach out to more transient boaters filling up our marinas (this time of year).” The 43rd fleet blessing will be Saturday, Feb. 8. The theme is “Bless and Save Our River.” “We’re not only going to bless the fleet, we’re going to bless the (St. Lucie River),” Brand said. “I’m
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hoping to get people out on the river. I’m hoping to get so many boats out there that it makes a statement. We want clear water 12 months a year.” Brand is a well-known local advocate for reducing pollutants flowing into the St. Lucie and Indian rivers from Army Corps of Engineers releases of water from Lake Okeechobee and other sources. Deacon Frank Gluhosky, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, has blessed the fleet for five or more years. He doesn’t recall ever including the waterways. “This is a first this year,” he said. “We’ve never done this before. We’ve always blessed the fleet, but this year they asked us to bless the water.” Something the reverend is happy to do. “I think it’s probably a good idea,” Gluhosky said. So, reasonable to ask, what exactly does Gluhosky plan to ask God to do for the ships and captains? Well, he doesn’t like counting on divine intervention when a bit of good sense does the trick. He’ll be praying that the captains study well, keep the proper safety equipment on board, and always use good judgment. “Pray that you have the knowledge to do the right thing to keep your boat as safe as possible,” he said. Other ministers signed up to bless the fleet are Rev. Carol Barron, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
and Rev. Douglas Jewett, North Stuart Baptist Church. Brand said other ministers, or equivalent representatives of various faiths, interested in blessing the fleet are welcomed. According to the event web site, www.theblessingofthefleet. com, when the tradition of blessing fleets got launched is lost to antiquity. It could have started with Greek fishermen. But, like all things arcane, a really good legend grew. Legend tells, fishermen from Sicily were caught in a storm and found their way home only because of a beckoning, mysterious light. “There, they discovered that the light came from a medallion of the Madonna del Lume (Mother of Light) set in a grotto high on a cliff,” the web site reads. Could be. What’s certain is Donald “Mac” McLean started the local annual fleet blessing after moving from San Francisco. It was something of a big affair back in the Golden Gate City. So, he organized one here. It happened in November, 1971. In 1991, folks started dressing their crafts. The accompanying boat parades started in ’96. So, how to get in on the blessing of the fleet? Congregate no later than noon on the North Fork of the St. Lucie, north of Harbor Ridge
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ART from page A3 success.” Suroviec credits persistence with breaking into the Bass Pro Shops market. “It’s taken me 10 years of knocking on doors,” he said. “It’s almost like talent isn’t enough. You have to have persistence.” Suroviec owns a 242 Mako and fishes out of Key Colony Beach in the Florida Keys from the end of January to the end of April. During lobster season, he autographs lobster shirts at the Bass pro Shops store in Islamorada. While Suroviec’s preferred medium is oils, the majority of his commercial work is done with permanent marker and black ink. Oil paint, he said, allows him artistic creativity of expression that he enjoys. The commercial artwork must be more literal and exact.
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Sunday, Feb. 2, will see the introduction of a new event at the Martin County Sailfish Splash Water Park and the streets surrounding it. The Chasing Caterpillars Triathlon, a charity event for the Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group, will be held beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Chasing Caterpillars Triathlon is a USA-Triathlon sanctioned sprint triathlon and will consist of a 250-meter pool swim, a 12.4 mile bike ride and a 5-kilometer run, all done sequentially and with the only time between each leg of the event being the time it takes to change shoes and equipment in the “transition area.” The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group supports Down syndrome families, promotes public awareness, networks with
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“We have not had any reports of that, however, when we were made aware that this was happening, we issued a warning to our residents and we issued a warning on Facebook that this would be happening or could be happening or it’s happening statewide and we made them aware of the fact that we do not collect payments over the phone for something like that.” Christine Christofek Weiss Martin County Sheriff’s Office Port St. Lucie Police have been contacted by at least 10 residents with the same type of call from the suspect or suspects. “Citizens should under no circumstances remit payment over the phone after receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be an official of the Port St. Lucie Police Depart-
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Will host educational luncheons featuring notable food historian ST. LUCIE COUNTY — You may not realize that the meals we eat have a history as rich as their taste. As the Treasure Coast Food Bank commemorates 25 years of providing sustenance, security and hope to people in need throughout the Treasure Coast, the organization is reflecting on its past while exploring the history of food and the people who have influenced what we eat. To continue its long tradition of raising awareness of hunger in the community, the food bank is hosting two educational luncheons and presentations in February. The events, titled “An Uncommon History of American Cooks and Meals,” feature Barbara Haber. Haber is a notable food historian, author, editor, James Beard Foundation Awards Board Member and former colleague of Julia Child. Haber, one of America’s most respected authorities on the history of food, will put this extraor-
dinary subject on the table as she views food as a lens through which we can examine our country’s history. She’ll provide a historical perspective of the people who have taken charge of food in our country and made noble contributions to their communities, whether by collaborating to create community cookbooks for charity or by serving as volunteers in the Civil War to help nourish wounded soldiers. “Having Barbara Haber educate us as we celebrate our 25 years of community service will set the tone for the years ahead as we move toward our collective vision of a hunger-free Treasure Coast,” said Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO Judith Cruz. What began with a small group of faith- based volunteers in 1988 has grown to become the region’s only food bank and the largest hunger relief organization in the area. As TCFB marks a quarter century of service, it is preparing for the increased need in the future. The food bank took an important step in meeting this increased demand for services by
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PARADISE from page A18 days a month people getting their oil changed will be supporting area charities, too. “It’s two Wednesdays a month,” Compagno said. “We’re giving the entire proceeds, not just the profits. On the Wednesday designated for the nonprofit, we’ll designate all the proceeds from the oil changes to the nonprofit.” Starting with— “We’re kicking it on Feb. 5 with the United Way (of Martin County),” Compagno said. “Feb. 19 is the Treasure Coast Autism Project. I have (organizations) scheduled to the end of May at this point.” The private fundraiser will continue throughout 2014. On March 5, oil changes will benefit the Quit Doc Research & Education Foundation/Tobacco Free Partnership of Martin County. The Boys & Girls Club will get proceeds from oil changes done on March 19. In April, the YMCA of the Treasure Coast will get the proceeds. The program’s a little different for May. On Friday and Saturday May 2 and 3, the oil-change fundraiser will be part of the third an-
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STUART — The musical “Fiddler of the Roof” is an enduring classic. The Jerry Bock/Sheldon Harnick musical, which opened in 1964, won nine Tony awards and was the first musical to run for more than 3,000 performances. “Fiddler” is the story of Tevye, the father of five daughters, and the struggles he and his family face as they strive to maintain their family ties and religious identity while living in the shadow of Czarist Russia. The show has some of musical theater’s most-beloved numbers, from “Sunrise, Sunset,” to “Tradition” and “If I Were a Rich Man.” Annemarie Schwarz, who has taught drama at South Fork for 25 years, chose the musical in concert with Eileen Walentin, the chorus teacher. There were several reasons for the choice. “She’s my partner in crime,” Schwarz said. “She likes this show a lot; it’s one of her favorites. It has a big cast with (roles for) a lot of girls. We have a teacher that retired, Stella Boland, and this is her favorite show.” As Tevye, Schwarz has selected Nicky Ferraro.
Photo courtesy of the South Fork High School Drama Department South Fork High School drama students rehearse a scene from the upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” scheduled to run Feb. 5-9. Pictured, Top Row: Megan Ross, Maria De Barros, Ashlyn Ross and Nicky Ferraro. Bottom Row: Breana Mejia and Talia Goldwasser. “We were concerned we wouldn’t have a Tevye,” Schwarz said. “We were thinking of getting an adult, but we were pleasantly
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pose her students to other areas of the theater. “For me, it’s about education,” she said. “I want them to learn about all kinds of theater. ‘Fiddler’ is a serious musical with adult themes. For ‘Children of a Lesser God,’ the kids learned sign language. For ‘Laura,’ we did it all in black and white.” Schwarz noted that ticket sales are what fund the program and they get no money from other sources. Prices are kept low to encourage the community to come to the shows and support the students. Students have changed in 25 years, but their love for the theater has not. “They love it and their talent is the same,” Schwarz said. “It’s wonderful. The kids are the best part of my job.”
One just graduated and brother Joseph is playing Perchick, one of the suitors. For the female roles, Schwarz has double-cast the roles so that many of the female students can take part. “There are so many who are so good,” she said. “When you do a show like this, you wonder if you have the maturity level. There are many of the same kids from last year, when we did the play, “Laura,” a sophisticated film noir. They pulled it off.” The cast includes Nicky Ferraro as Tevye; Chelsea Belanger and Madeline Gilbert as Golde, his wife; Katie Hatton as Yente, the matchmaker; Kenneth Hohsfield as Lazar Wolfe, a suitor; Emma Tomes and Ashlyn Ross as daughter Tzeitel; Javier Funes as Motel, the tailor; Tori Tovato and Maria De Barros as daughter Hodel; Joseph Ferraro as Perchick, the student; Cassandra Salmieri and Megan Ross as daughter Chava; Tony Capizzi as Fyedka, a Russian soldier; and Talia Goldwasser as Sphrintze and Breana Mejia as Bielke, the two youngest daughters. While Schwarz does do the big musicals, she also wants to ex-
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MARTIN COUNTY — A little bit of rain, a little bit of sun and a whole lot of fun was in the air when the members of the Treasure Coast Parrot Head Club gathered together for the annual Christmas in the Caribbean fundraiser, benefitting The Salvation Army of Martin County’s Angel Tree program. Held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Pirates Cove Restaurant and Marina in Port Salerno, the event raised approximately $1,600 for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance program and collected 75 pounds of food, 215 new, unwrapped toys along with 45 new skateboards, helmets and kneepads. Club president Dee Milhausen noted that the Parrot Heads have supported The Salvation Army’s Christmas efforts for the past 11 years. “Our fundraising efforts this year allowed nearly 800 area families, including more than 1675 children, have a happier Christmas,” she said.
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On Thursday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m., dramatist Hank Fincken will perform his one-man living history performance ‘Fancisco Pizarro, To Serve You’ at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, in partnership with Journey Stories. The one-man play tells the story of its title character, the infamous Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incan empire.
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Women’s Guild Presents
Our 10th annual Valentines’ Luncheon
Wednesday February 12, 2014 Doors open at 11:00am Monarch Country Club 1801 Monarch Club Dr. Palm City Featuring Live Entertainment
Roy Michaels
Former Lead Vocalist of Brooklyn Bridge Door Prise • Gift Baskets • Pot of Gold and More!
Tickets $40 each
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Kevin Sheehy of Palm City worked through a wrist injury to compete in the Taste of Italy Meatball Eating Contest with product prepared by Anthony Vs of Tradition. The event was one of many during the three-day Taste of Little Italy festival in the town of Tradition last weekend.
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Treasure Coast Bike Fest raffling off motorcycle
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MARTIN COUNTY — Treasure Coast Bike Fest sponsored by Craig Goldenfarb, P.A., WAVE FM and Treasure Coast Harley rev into town on Sunday, Feb. 9. This year the venue will be at the new Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. A beautiful location to rest and relax with cool breezes from the beautiful landscape while you listen to great music, enjoy delicious food and good company. There is a raffle for a Treasure Coast Harley 2014 Denim Dyna Street Bob complete with a ramp free trailer donated by Ramp Free Motorcycle Trailers being raffled this year. Tickets are $20 and the raffle winner does not have to be present to win. Tickets may be purchased online at www.treasurecoastbikefest.com or at Treasure Coast Harley or The ARC of Martin County.
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“Our Agricultural Heritage” Photo courtesy of The ARC of Martin County Where in the world is this 2014 Denim Dyna Street Bob? Enter for a free ticket by identifying where the bike and trailer is located on the Treasure Coast. To enter please go to Treasure Coast Bike Fest or Your Voice Weekly Facebook page and identify the location and sharing the picture. Winners will be selected on Tuesdays up until the Bike Fest.
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Kids in action Mitchell Shpiruk runs toward the finish line for Citrus Grove Elementary School during the annual Russell Holloway Elementary School Track Meet. This year’s event was held at Martin County High School Saturday, Jan. 25. Citrus Grove’s team earned second place overall in the field of 12 competing schools.
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Jaxson Sellick, 10, of Palm City leaps for Bessey Creek Elementary School in the long jump during the annual Russell Holloway Elementary School Track Meet. This year’s event was held at Martin County High School Saturday, Jan. 25. Bessey Creek’s team earned the Sportsmanship award of the 12 competing schools.
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Enter for a free ticket by identifying where the bike and trailer is located on the Treasure Coast. To enter, please go to Treasure Coast Bike Fest or Your Voice News & Views Facebook page (facebook.com/yourvoiceweekly) and identify the location and sharing the picture. Winners will be selected on Tuesdays up until the Bike Fest. All proceeds from this event and the raffle goes towards programs and services provided by the ARC of Martin County to assist children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. For more than 50 years, the ARC of Martin County – through education, awareness and advocacy – has given hope to hundreds of individuals with its focus on “ability,” rather than “disability.”
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Photo courtesy of Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club The Dockside Pavilion is designed for people who enjoy a less-structured dining environment that comes complete with a unique river view setting.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club announces addition of new outdoor waterfront dining venue FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
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Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club in Palm City is has added a newly created outdoor dining venue named The Dockside Pavilion, with relaxation and dining pleasure at the heart of its intended use. Situated directly on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, the Dockside Pavilion embraces the natural setting – one of the many reasons the members choose to live at Harbour Ridge. Harbour Ridge decided to expand its dining opportunities for its members who have asked for a more casual place to meet and greet their friends and neighbors. With a “no reservations needed” policy, people can come to the club with spontaneity at the end of a busy day or when unexpected company drops in or “just because.” The Dockside Pavilion is designed for people who enjoy a less-structured dining environment that comes complete with a unique river view setting. Open from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings of each week, the atmosphere is a warm and casual one starting with a cozy fire pit that greets guests as they first arrive. Under the pavilion itself, a full bar awaits and will also offer specialty drinks of the night. As the live music plays in the background, you will peruse a menu that includes items such as conch chowder, an Oyster Po Boy, a New England seafood roll, or Chicago-style French dip, to name a few. The dress code fits the venue with comfort in mind
— jeans are welcome! Assistant general manager Michael Salerno said, “Casual waterfront dining is one of the most popular types of venues in and outside of the country club industry and we here at Harbour Ridge feel it will be an extremely popular venue for our membership for many years to come.” With that in mind, Harbour Ridge took a close look at the already existing Pavilion structure situated on the banks of the St. Lucie River. Re-construction began a year ago, which includes the addition of heaters for winter dining and spray fans for hot summer evenings. With an insect repellent system installed around the perimeter of the pavilion to avoid those buggy summer nights, the Dockside Pavilion can easily provide a year-round welcome place for casual dining. Now in its 30th year, Harbour Ridge offers its members a variety of other dining options and venues inside the clubhouse. On the days and nights the Dockside Pavilion is not open, the members still have a stunning view of the River from every room inside. Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is a private 885-acre community with 695 residences that overlook two picturesque golf courses, acres of Audubon sanctioned nature preserves and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. The board of directors, management and staff, along with the members, are all dedicated to maintaining their commitment to
See DOCKSIDE page B12
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Clubbin’ Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m. until whenever. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853.
What’s Your Zodiac Sign Party at Dejavu Nightclub. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. If it’s the time of your sign, you drink free until midnight. 715 North U.S. 1, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 6929914.
Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Rainfall Band live at Conchy Joe’s 8 p.m.- midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) (772) 334-1130.
Saturdays
Retro Saturdays at Crush Wine Bar DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Music by DJ’s. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Downtown Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 8 p.m.-midnight. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Sundays
Charlie’s Bar and Grill Karaoke 7:30 p.m. 4695 S.W. Kanner Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 288-4326. Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 4-8 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130.
Events
Friday, Jan. 31 Hush Fridays at the Bowery Lounge 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Ladies drink free blue martinis until midnight. 21 and up. Dress code strictly enforced. No hats, shorts or baggy attire. 1630 N.W. Federal Highway. For more information, call (772) 924-8462. International Ladies Night at Club 7One5 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies in free and drink free all night. 715 N. U.S. 1, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 6929914. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 4-7 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 8-11 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Bowl your Brains out Blazer at Jensen Beach Bowl. 8 p.m. to midnight. All you can bowl $11 per person. Black light bowling, everything glows in the dark, disco lights, music and fog. 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen
Visit Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United States and sample food and wine pairings from the regions and decadent desserts.
Friday, February 28, 2014 7:00pm - 11:00pm Santa Lucie River Club at Ballantrae $75.00 Per Person Live & Silent Auctions Live Entertainment
Saturday, Feb. 1 Retro Saturdays at Crush Wine Bar 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Music by DJ Loco and DJ Classick spinning 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 6005853. Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 8-11 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Bowl your Brains out Blazer at Jensen Beach Bowl. 8 p.m. to midnight. All you can bowl $11 per person. Black light bowling, everything glows in the dark, disco lights, music and fog. 2303 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information call (772) 225-2695 or visit jensenbeachbowl.com
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Bru’s Room Sports Bar DJ 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 1725 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 320-1297.
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Live music at Crawdaddy’s. 7 p.m., 1949 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 225-3444. Latin Night Saturdays at the Bowery Lounge 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. Dress code strictly enforced. No hats, no shorts, no baggy attire. 1630 N.W. Federal Highway. For more information, call (772) 924-8462. Sunday, Feb. 2 Live music at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 4-8 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Ladies Night at Applebees. 10 p.m. to close. 2 for 1 drinks all night and $1 wells for women. Music DJ Doe Dizzle. 3373 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 2236477. Cruisers Bar Wacky Wednesday. 8 p.m.-midnight. Contests and prizes. Beer pong. $6 pitchers for players. 843 S.W. Federal Highway, Stuart. For more information,
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Fridays
You are cordially invited to join us to Wine & Dine Around the World
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POLO CHARITY EVENT Polo Clinic - Polo Match
4th Annual
Kids’ Area - Car Show
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CLUBBIN’ from page B11 call (772) 232-6103. Thursday, Feb. 6 Hip Hop Explosion at Club 7One5 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ plays Hip hop, Top 40, reggae and house music in the main room and R&B on the patio. 715 N. U.S. 1, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-9914. 2 for $10 Thursdays at Crush Wine Bar 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Two hours of open bar for $10 from 9:30-11:30 p.m. $3 shot and $5 drink specials after. 21 and up. Dress code enforced. 100 S. Dixie Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 600-5853.
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Faded Thursdays at Eclipse
Lounge 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies in free and drink free before 11 p.m. 2212 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 486-2148. Rainfall Band live at Conchy Joe’s 7-10 p.m. 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) (772) 334-1130. Ladies Night at Stuart Cowboys’ BBQ & Steak Co. 8 p.m. Ladies Drink free 6-10 p.m. DJ, drink specials and free shots. 2902 S.E. Gran Parkway, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 287-8100. Open Mic Night at Wahoo’s Riverhouse. 7-9 p.m. 915 N.W. Flagler Drive, Stuart. For more information, call (772) 692-2243.
Best Hat Contest - Food Vendors - Dressage Performance
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financial soundness and stability in an environment which enables them to enrich their quality of life. The “Be Our Guest” program at Harbour Ridge welcomes visitors to experience the Harbour Ridge lifestyle for two nights, play two rounds of golf on the two championship courses, have two
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Squad makes good showing in match FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
Treasure Coast United Soccer Club U13/14 squad participated in the Space Coast Cup in Viera, Jan. 18-19 and finished runner-up in the championship round. After winning all three games, the squad played the championship match, ending 0:0 in regular time and 0:0 in overtime. They ultimately finished as runners-up after missing the 19th penalty kick between the two teams. The club beat a team ranked 75 positions higher. Congratulations to the Treasure Coast United Soccer Club U13/14 squad for a great representation of soccer talent in the Palm City area. The squad has been delivering a top-quality competitive soccer program in this area since 1994 and is sponsored by Seacoast National Bank, Simpson Chiropractic, The Terrio Group, Wallace Auto Group and IBEW Local U-4. The squad trains in Palm City besides the Old Palm City bridge. Photo courtesy of Paula.Mierzejewski Top row from left to right: Assistant Coach David Lagos, Head Coach Barry Lagos, Lizzy Spears, Max Quan, Carlos Colon, Alan De Leon, Caleb Rausch, Savannah Curry, Tori Wolfmueller, Christian Soler, Cashin Baecher, Assistant Coach Alex Lagos. Bottom row from left to right: Cameron Provines, Harrison Quan, Alex Perez, Miller Harvey, Neve Duston, Chad Pacifici, Joey Alberti.
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Valentines Day!
Divisions of Competition: Ladies, Senior Ladies, Men, Senior Men, Legend
Special Sunday Brunch Buffet Sunday February 16th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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The Martin County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the completion of the East Coast Greenway-Seabranch Trail with a dedication event recently. This approximately 3.5-mile multi-use, concrete trail is completely off the road and offers walkers, cyclists and non-motorists a safe route through scenic Seabranch Preserve State Park and along Dixie Highway. The East Coast Greenway features over 3,000 miles of trails that extend from Maine to southern Florida. The Seabranch Trail is part of this system. “We are a proud partner in this project,” said Sarah Heard, chairwoman of the Board of County Commissioners. “This trail has many benefits including improving public health by promoting an active mode of transportation and safe recreation and lowering pollution by encouraging travel by foot and bike.” The Seabranch Trail was constructed in two phases. Phase One was completed in 2010 and Phase Two was completed in 2013. This project represents a collaborative success between federal, state and local governments, and the East Coast Greenway Alliance.
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“This trail has many benefits including improving public health by promoting an active mode of transportation and safe recreation and lowering pollution by encouraging travel by foot and bike.”
Commissioner Sarah Heard Bret Baronak of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization and of the East Coast Greenway Trail Council said, “Martin County has contributed a great deal to this project and is a model of cooperation. The trail also enhances economic development; it serves as a tourism draw as well as offering an alternative mode of transportation. All should enjoy this exemplary public amenity.” Joan Moore of the Martin County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee said, “With this dedication we are effectively moving towards a more bikeable and walkable community.” Seabranch Trail funding was provided by: the Federal Stimulus Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program.
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“We are extremely thankful for the generosity of our members, guests and all the local businesses who supported this important annual event.” Lt. Andrea Hoover, corps officer for The Salvation Army of Martin County, agreed. “We are very grateful for the support of the Parrot Head Club,” she said. “Not only do they raise funds and collect toys and food through this wonderful event, but this year, many members volunteered their time sorting toys and clothes at our toy warehouse, as well as distributing turkeys to our families during distribution day.” The fundraising event featured beach music with the renowned Sunny Jim. A special treat was even more beach music performed by 13-year-old Fletcher Morton. Members and guests also enjoyed hat and costume contests, great food, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. For more information on the Christmas in the Caribbean fundraiser or the Treasure Coast Parrot Head Club, please call (772) 3364217. For more information on The Salvation Army of Martin County or the Angel Tree Christmas Assistance program, call (772) 288-1471 or visit www.salvationarmystuart. org.
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DISTINGUISHED MINORITY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS Renee Adderly-Clark – Allapattah Flats K-8 Trisha Budhram – Bayshore Elementary Robert L. Suggs – Chester A. Moore Elementary Latricia Stubbs – Dan McCarty School Vanessa Solomon – Fairlawn Elementary Stacyann Rolle – Floresta Elementary Erika Macedo – Forest Grove Middle School Peter Crespo - Fort Pierce Central High School Gerard Saltus, III - Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts Jesus R. Rivera – Fort Pierce Westwood High School Alice Parks – Frances K. Sweet Elementary Alexandra Laoutas – Lakewood Park Elementary Mary Keith - Lawnwood Elementary Veryl Moore – Lincoln Park Academy Michael Torres – Manatee K-8 Victoria Frazier – Northport K-8 Diane Aristide – Oak Hammock K-8 Jessica Gutierrez – Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition Erikka Trabal – Parkway Elementary Demetrius Jamille Lane – Port St. Lucie High School Romie Guffey – Rivers Edge Elementary Robert Plowden – Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8 Sharline William – Savanna Ridge Elementary Joann Campbell – Southern Oaks Middle School Kerry Parks – Southport Middle School Tiffany Owens – St. Lucie Elementary Daisy Diaz – St. Lucie West Centennial High School Venda Renee Taylor – St. Lucie West K-8 Karen Ng – Treasure Coast High School Actavis McQueen – Village Green Environmental Studies School Norma Marie Miller – Weatherbee Elementary Narvelene T. Lucas – West Gate K-8 Lynette Viruet – White City Elementary Rosa Myles – Windmill Point Elementary
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