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People say to me that I don’t look too con‑ cerned about one way or another. That’s because I’m not.”
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
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Photo courtesy of Angie Appleton The Junior Midget Level 3 Palm City Dolphins: Kneeling from left to right ‑- Mackenzie Sugden, Hannah Viscount, Jade May, Kay‑ man Burris, Amanda Fastiggi, Marina Johnson Standing from left to right -- Coach Ann Marie Fastiggi, Mehgan Waldron, Megan Powers, Madison Vaught, Alyssa Ferrer, Caitlyn Garcia, Curry Ellis, Coach Angie Appleton. The girls received a plaque after winning the Spirit of the Games award. The plaque states ‘Presented to the Squad that demonstrates and promotes sportsmanship through ethical behavior, respect toward others, responsibility and good character.’
Palm City youth teams perform under national lights Palm City youth sports making their mark at national level of competition By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer PALM CITY – Little ol’ Palm City is holding its own on the national youth sports scene. The Stampede Lacrosse Club and the Palm City Dolphins cheer team have put this area on the map. From Dec. 3-Dec. 5 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, the Palm City Dolphins had two of their cheerleadPRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS
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ing teams compete at the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championships. During the first day of competition, the Junior Pee Wee cheer team earned an impressive fourth-place in the division, while to the Level 3 Junior Midget team finished as the national runner-up. What makes the accomplishment for the junior midget team all the more impressive for the Dolphins is that this is the first
year the cheer team has competed at the Level 3 division, the most skilled level in junior midget age grouping. “It is a huge accomplishment,” cheer and commission coach Angie Appleton said. “They are champions in my eyes.” While cheering for the Palm City Dolphin football team throughout their season, the Junior Pee Wee (ages 8-11) and the Level
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County Commissioners set to take over the CRA MARTIN COUNTY – Weeks after new council members were sworn into office, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners are on the verge of disbanding the Community Redevelopment Agency. As part of the agenda for the regular Board of County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 18, a public hearing is set that will consider an amendment to Chapter 39 of the General Ordinances of Martin County, establishing the Board of County Commissioners as the Community Redevelopment Agency. With the public hearing set, all future Neighborhood Advisory Committee meetings have been suspended indefinitely. The current CRA has been in existence since 2010. The CRA is an independent seven-member board, where the members represent each of the Martin County’s redevelopment districts (Old Palm City, Golden Gate, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Rio) that work or reside in. As members of their respective communities, they gather to construct ways to revitalize their area based on a budget approved by the commission. The CRA members are not paid for their efforts. However, from the outset in power, the board and its two new commissioners have made it clear that they want back control that they
“My first priority ... is to pass a resolution to do away with our appointed CRA and we (commissioners) once again become the CRA,” District 4 commissioner and board chairwoman Sarah Heard in a first meeting of the new board on Nov. 20. relinquished in nearly three years ago. “My first priority ... is to pass a resolution to do away with our appointed CRA and we (commissioners) once again become the CRA,” District 4 commissioner and board chairwoman Sarah Heard in a first meeting of the new board on Nov. 20. The county commission and CRA have a philosophical difference over who should lead the revitalization of these communities. As members of office voted in by the people of Martin County, the commission feels it’s ultimately its responsibility planning projects in the community. The members of the CRA are appointed, not elected. “We can look at the CRA and the projects in the community in a very neutral way to do what’s best in favor for the taxpayers,” new District 5 commissioner John Haddox said. “I am confident that we would be able to handle business.” “My outlook is to take a slow, patient, deliberate look at the CRA in conjunction with the larger picture of economic development in the county.” The current CRA has several concerns with the BCC takeover, namely questions over the possible future decisions made on the basis of political gain, the affects that a swift transition may have on existing projects, knowl-
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Martin Downs Golf Club’s comeback swing Six weeks into ownership, investment group works toward revitalizing the struggling golf club
PALM CITY – When Brian Wenrick began explaining his plan to reinvigorate what was previously known as Martin Downs Country Club, he couldn’t help but channel the film, “Field of Dreams.” “If we build it, they will come,” Wenrick said when describing his two-phase plan to draw members to what he hopes will become one of the pre-eminent golf destina-
tions in the area. After nearly five years of ownership, the Polo North Country Club completed a deal on Oct. 25th to sell land to Wenrick and his Greenwood Investment Group LLC. The property deal included ownership of the two golf courses at what is now being named the Martin Downs Golf Club. “The investment group was formed for the purchase of Martin Downs Golf Club and to invest in other businesses in the Martin
County area,” said Wenrick, the primary stockholder of the Greenwood Investment Group. While under ownership of the Polo North Country Club, the Crane Creek Golf Course closed in 2010. Wellington developer Glenn Straub, owner and president of the Polo North Country Club, could not be reached for comment. When Wenrick made the purchase, maintenance and refur-
bishments were needed not only at the closed Crane Creek golf course, but at the facility that remained opened, the Osprey Golf Course. “There’s a lot of work that goes into maintaining a golf course,” Wenrick said. “You can just mow it or really maintain it, and there’s a difference.” Short-term improvements have since followed in the six weeks
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Photo courtesy of Erick Perez From right to left: Bottom row --Tyler Feiretag, Shane Waina, Baylor Bullock, Colin Walsh, Tanner Roe, Conner McCauliffe. Middle row -- Parents of Derek Pieper, Hunter East, Spencer Cooke, Ryley Anderson, Kyle Van Wagner, Kieran Anderson, Griffin Bowie. Back row -- Coach Erick Perez, Matthew Myers, Anthony Senior, Jared Mayo, Shane Campbell, William Ross, Henry De Vault, Jake Ferguson, Coach Walter De Vault. program,” Stampede LC co-director Erick Perez said. “The coaching staff couldn’t be more proud and honored to have these fine young men in our organization.” Much of the pride from the coaching staff comes seeing the players develop in a short period
of time. “Our teams have grown very quickly since our inception in 2010,” Perez said. “In just under two years, we are getting them to play at a high level; it’s scary.” “The kids have really grasped what the coaching staff has been
teaching them. It’s very gratifying to watch your players execute what we coach them every day in practice.” The Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions will be held from Dec. 29-31 in Wesley Chapel.
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3 Junior Midget (ages 10-13) advancing through the Treasure Coast Conference tournaments and the Southeast Regionals. Practice and preparation for the girls began Aug. 1. The girls spent up to six hours of practice a week. “These girls worked so hard,” Appleton said. “With the dedication that not only the girls, but the coaches, assistant coaches and team moms gave throughout the season, it has allowed us to become a big family.” “It really showed through all the adversity that we had.” After their u13 and u15 teams placed second in the 2012 Derek Pieper Memorial Cup held in Wesley Chapel in mid-November, the Stampede Lacrosse Club, based in Palm City, will return to Wesley Chapel to participate in the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions, the nation’s biggest youth lacrosse event. The Derek Pieper Memorial Cup, a tournament named in honor of Pieper, a lacrosse player from Wesley Chapel that was tragically murder in 2006, is the biggest lacrosse tournament in the Southeast. “Placing in second at the Derek Pieper Memorial Cup at both age groups was a huge lift for our
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December bridge update Completion of the Veterans Memorial Bridge is eight months away By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer PALM CITY – Time continues to tick toward the summer of 2013, the expected completion date of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. In the month of December, plans include preparing for first deck placement, setting and bracing end blocks on the bridge and forming and pouring for sidewalks, barrier wall footer and light pedestals at the mechanically stabilized earth wall. Originally known as the Indian Street Bridge, before being renamed in 2011 during the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the Veterans Memorial Bridge is located in Old Palm City. The bridge will be financed by the Federal Highway Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation. Martin County will own, operate and maintain the bridge. After being contracted in 2009, the project which connects Stuart to Palm City, will provide drivers an alternative way to enter and leave the two locations. Although a small segment of residents are concerned with the new segment of traffic filtering into the area, project administrator George Denti doesn’t see much reason to worry. “These aren’t new people who will be utilizing the bridge,” Denti
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer The Veterans Memorial Bridge continues to take shape as a future connection between Indian Street in Stuart and 36th Street in Palm City. The bridge is scheduled for completion in June of 2013. said. “We aren’t getting what I consider a new audience. These are just the same people who are using other Martin County roadways that will now be using this one.” “Crime doesn’t increase as a
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“The reason why we’ve done all of the enhancements is that when someone comes to play here, we want them to walk out of here saying ‘Wow, that was fun,’ ” Wenrick said. “If they walk out of here saying that, they will be back.” Wenrick’s long-term vision focuses on Phase 2 of his plan. The hope is to transition the eventual solid foundation, created with community functions and tournament play at the professional and junior golf level held at the Osprey Golf Course, into the reopening of the Crane Creek Golf Course. “We are more excited about Phase 2 than we are Phase 1,” Wenrick said. “Phase 2 is just fixing up someone else’s mistakes. Phase 2 is all about creation, vision and passion.” “We intend to make Martin Downs Golf Club a true golf club, where it is a premier place to play golf.”
since the Green Investment Group purchase, as Wenrick estimates to have spent more than $1 million in maintenance and renovations. On the course, the fairways and tee boxes have been enlarged. The greens have been expanded back to their original size. New tee markers have been placed and the sand in the bunkers has been rotated. Off the course, the golf proshop has been remodeled. All the golf carts and golf equipment have been replaced. With the revitalization of the club restaurant, bar and banquet area, the club has been able to add 47 full-time jobs. The enhancements made are to help drive in memberships, as the club is accepting members outside of the community and golfers who are members of golf clubs elsewhere.
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Graduation rates Spam-a-lot improve across Treasure Coast Martin, St. Lucie see jumps in high graduation rate in 2012 By Patrick Bernadeau Staff writer TREASURE COAST – At the conclusion of the 2012 school year, more high school seniors graduated in Martin and St. Lucie counties compared to the previous year. According to a report released by the Florida Department of Education released on Nov. 30, Martin County went from an 82.4 percent graduation rate to a rate of 84.5. St. Lucie County went from 65.4 percent rate to 70.6 while Indian River County saw the biggest increase of the three, leaping from 71.7 percent to 80.9 percent. “We are very excited that we
have an increase,” Martin County High School Principal Al Fabrizio said. “It’s certainly a testament to how hard our teachers in our entire school community work to make sure our kids are successful.” Four hundred and seventy nine students graduated from Martin County High School last year. The school had an 86.21 percent graduation rate in 2012, a 6.17 percentage leap from 2011. Fabrizio points toward the developmental of instructional strategies as a starting point behind the improvement at his school. “It starts at the general classroom level, with us working with our teachers through professional developmental on instructional strategies that increase the rigor and relevance in the classroom, enhancing the process of student
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Martin County High School’s Emily Spears (No. 18) moves the ball up field against the Port St. Lucie Jaguars on her way to score two of her goals in the 4-1 victory. The District 14-4A game was played Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Port St. Lucie.
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Calendar Friday Third Annual Mary’s Shelter Golf Tournament: Benefits Mary’s Shelter of the Treasure Coast, Noon-6:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 S.E. Doubleton Drive, Stuart. $125$500. Ages: 15-plus. (772) 2235000; gina@maryssheltertc.org. Teen Writer’s Support Group: Discussion on how to help with plots and characters, critiques of sample works. Hoke Library Teen Advisory Board, Hoke Library, 1150 N.W. Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach. 4-5 p.m. Dec. 14, Ages 13-18. (772) 463-2870; library.martin.fl.us. Holidays Around the World: 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast,
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TIGERS from page 8 Although the true test for the Lady Tigers still remains once postseason play starts, the girls have responded well to their own expectations two-thirds into the regular season. Through their first 13 matches, Martin County has dropped only one game. The Lady Tigers have beaten teams by more three goals five times while only once allowing their opponent to score more than one goal in a game. Senior Morgan Bowman and junior Emily Spears have combined for 22 goals while senior keeper Madison Provines has recorded six shutouts. It’s that balance of attacking offense and solid defense that has Moberg believing that this season can be a breakthrough year. “Overall, this is one of the better teams that I have had the privilege of coaching in my eight-year tenure at Martin County High School,” Moberg said. “A lot of their success stems from pure determination and aggressiveness on the ball. They play off of each other extremely well and their communication and distribution have given us opportunities to win games.” “Hopefully, we will be able to finish strong at the end of the season.”
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House of Hope ties ‘Invisible Thread’ to fund-raiser For Your Voice News & Views The 14th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon to benefit House of Hope will be held Monday, Feb. 4, at Sailfish Point Country Club. Chairwoman Connie Bass and the Hearts for Hope committee have assembled a unique array of shopping, entertainment and culinary experiences at the event, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. to ensure enough time for guests to enjoy all elements of the festivities. Hearts for Hope will be headlined by Laura Schroff, author of “An Invisible Thread,” whose story ties directly with the mission of House of Hope, a local nonprofit agency that fights hunger and
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Sunday Holiday Open House: Historic holiday decorations, free admission to the House of Refuge, live blue grass music, holiday shopping at the Boathouse; free shuttle bus from the Hutchinson Island Marriott. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 16. 301 SE MacArthur Blvd., Stuart. (772) 225-1875; houseofrefugefl.org. Marvelous North Pole Variety Show: 2 p.m. Dec. 16. The Barn Theatre, 2400 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. $20. (772) 287-4884; barn-theatre.com. MCHS OPUS Holiday Concert: 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 16. The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart. $15. Ticket: (772) 215-
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What will the Real Estate market do this coming quarter? coming into season as our weather will to see our inventory continue to be begin to cool. The northerners will see absorbed. the opportunities to acquire properties In the past months the Treasure Coast at values never before being offered at pendings and under contract properties today’s opportunities. have been very strong. Our team has The baby boomers are coming into closed 206 properties this year and with money as they inherit the parents equity an additional 12 pendings, our final and they will be looking to buy in our numbers increase each day. We have area. been experiencing multiple offers and properties have been In the next few months it is selling for their asking my prediction that the real price or very near their estate market will experience asking price. The lenders what I call the Beenie Baby and banks are offering the and Cabbage Patch Theory. lowest interest rates to Remember what happened obtain financing in history when genius marketing of and consumers are able the product was limited? to buy more home for the Buyers fought over stuffed money. animals and dolls. Our supply will get lower and Home owners who had lower and the demand to challenges a few years Patrick Stracuzzi ago and did short sales Real Estate Consultant own a home on the Treasure Coast will increase and on their property have sellers will obtain fair market value got back on their feet and now are for their home. Appraisers will be buying back in and discovering home challenged because the consumer will be ownership again. We are seeing a new willing to pay fair market value and the buyer, the international buyer, now purchasing their vacation homes and are past comparable of distressed property should not be used in appraisals. We paying cash and closing quickly. Our will continue to see multiple offers from company is now in over 90 countries buyers. and our properties are being marketed worldwide to international buyers. When I communicate with contractors, they are telling me they are so busy Simple economics will come into that they can not keep up with the jobs play- supply and demand. The supply coming in and some are telling me they is selling at a strong rate. The supply are not taking on any more work. is getting thin and I see the demand getting stronger. We will soon be It is my Expert opinion, we will
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I am asked where ever I go, “how is the real estate market?” Today’s current real estate market for the Treasure Coast is unbelievable. People are surprised when I tell them that our team is selling a home almost every day. What consumers need to realize is every county is and will be different as well as state to state. The Treasure Coast, Martin and St Lucie Counties, once discovered, becomes home to visitors. Once visitors drive over our bridges and see our unique waterways, visit the beach or experience our parks and infrastructure, they are sold on the area. The unique 4 story height limitation in Martin County resembled what Miami Beach looked like in the 1970s before the towering skyscrapers took over Dade and Broward counties. Our traffic is tolerable and has a steady flow unlike the counties south of us. Our education system and health care system are in the top rating in the State. Our weather is not too cold in the winter , unlike counties north of us, and is one of the best locations in SE Florida. I acknowledge our Sheriff, Police and Judicial system for keeping our area safe and their hard work to keep crime to a minimum. Crime does not pay and criminals are convicted thanks to their hard work. The Treasure Coast is unique and unlike no other. It is for these reasons it is my prediction that we will continue
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CALENDAR from page 12 7346; lisacolletti@remax.net. “The Nutcracker”: Dance Academy of Stuart. 3 p.m. Dec. 16. South Fork High School, 10205 S.W. Pratt Whitney Road, Stuart. Ticket: (772) 220-9440. sharmwes@hotmail.com. 2012 Winter Showcase: Starstruck’s end of semester recital as students perform jazz, tap, hip hop, pointe and much more. Two Shows: 3 p.m., 6 p.m., Dec. 16, StarStruck Performing Arts Center, 2101 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, $20-25, (772) 283-2313; starstruckfl.com.
Tuesday Taste of Jensen: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Downtown Jensen Beach, Jensen Beach. $25. Ticket: (772) 334-3444.
Wednesday Treasure Coast Writers’ Group: 7 p.m., Dec 19. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. 3001 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, (772) 692-2270. To have your event included in our community calendar, please contact us via email at pbernadeau@yourvoiceweekly.com
Basically your left thumb should be supporting the shaft at the top of your swing. Of course in order to achieve this position you must be a little flexible, so work on those stretches. Good luck
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with you –stand proud you noble swingers of clubs and losers of balls” A recent study found the average golfer walks 900 miles a year. Another study found golfers drink on average 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means on average, golfers get about 41 miles to the gallon. Kind of makes you proud, almost fell like a Hybrid. Call me at 772-285-6467 for appointment. All lessons are given at the Fox Club in Palm City. More tips to follow in coming weeks.
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Beach-goers kicked off their shoes and danced the storms away at Florida Oceanographic Society’s 2nd annual Barefoot on the Beach. Guests sipped on cocktails, feasted on lobster and won auction prizes while enjoying music on Stuart Beach. All proceeds from the event support Florida Oceanographic educational programs at the Coastal Center on Hutchison Island which features hands-on discovery for all ages, including a 10,000 gallon stingray touch tank, a sea star invertebrate touch tank, a butterfly garden, a mile-long nature trail, and a 750,000 gallon lagoon home to more than 35 species of fish, nurse sharks and four non-releasable sea turtles. Funds will also go towards the Society’s research and restoration programs designed to conserve healthy coastal ecosystems and help protect Florida unique environmental heritage. Event sponsors include George Lindemann and Jud Laird, Merrill Lynch; Seacoast National 53. W. African country 55. __ Frank’s diary 56. Induces vomiting
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Christmas show caps special year By Shelley Koppel Staff writer STUART – Jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair has had the kind of year of which other artists dream. As mentor to “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips, she caught the eye of judge Steven Tyler. That led to a summer touring with Aerosmith and even a jam with “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, at a charity event. Now, the self-described “Christmas dork” returns to the Lyric Theatre for a tradition: “A Peter White Christmas,” featuring guitarist Peter White, trumpet player Rick Braun and Ms. Abair. The concert, on Dec. 15, brings Abair back to Florida, where
she grew up. In fact, when she phoned in for the interview, she was kicking back on a beach near St. Petersburg, taking a break before the busy touring season. She was thrilled to talk about her year of living fabulously. “Touring with Aerosmith was an incredible life experience,” she said. “I never thought I’d tour with them because they’d never toured with a saxophone. “ After the finale of “American Idol,” Abair got a call from Mr. Tyler, who said he’d always wanted to have a saxophone player in the band. “I went into his trailer and we were playing and singing,” Abair said. “He was about a foot away from my face-that voice-we went
back and forth, playing and singing. He asked me to go on tour.” For Abair, it was the fulfillment of a dream. “They’re one of my favorite bands and one of the most iconic rock ’n roll bands in American history,” she said. “I soaked it in. I grew up on Aerosmith and rock ‘n roll. I took me awhile to come to jazz.” Abair also had the opportunity to play with Bruce Springsteen, in tribute to his long-time saxophonist, Clarence Clemons, who died in 2011. “It’s still a tragedy to lose him,” Abair said. “I put out a post on Facebook about how much he influenced me. When Springsteen needed a sax player who knew
Clarence’s part, Max Weinberg, Springsteen’s drummer, knew that I knew Clarence Clemons’ solos note for note. “I hopped on a plane. It was a dream for me. I never thought I’d play with Bruce Springsteen. It’s a moment I’ll always remember. My heart was pounding in my chest, to step into Clarence’s shoes and play with Bruce the things that Clarence played. Now it’s Christmas time, and for Mindi Abair, that should include a trip to Stuart. “We can’t do the Christmas show and not have it in Stuart,” she said. “I do all my Christmas shopping there. This is a tra-
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It is our pleasure to welcome Chef Dan to the leadership team at the Racquet Club at Tesoro. Chef Dan will be heading up working his culinary magic for our dinner and lunch guests as well as catering functions at the First Serve Café. Guests for lunch and dinner will be in for a palate-pleasing sensation that is lovingly prepared from his immaculate kitchen. Chef Dan has been working his culinary magic for more than 20 years, beginning his career at legendary restaurant, Le Cirque in New York City, he mastered the subtleties needed to transform food into an art form. From Le Cirque, Chef Dan has gone on to opening several well-known New York area restaurants and has spent years catering and as private chef to many celebrity golfers, and executives throughout the world, he has also served as chef on two Rolling Stones tours, catered for Bill Gates, The Warren Buffet Foundation, served as executive chef for the Ryder Cup, and still serves as executive chef for the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Ga. He has appeared on the Oprah show and has been in countless magazines. While he has traveled the world, he is looking forward to bringing our guests and members the same level of culinary sensations he has offered to his celebrity clients right here at the First Serve Café at the Racquet Club at Tesoro. Call us at (772) 345-2100 to book your event today. Reservations are not required, but calling ahead is welcome. Every Wednesday Night is Trivia night and Pub Night; Thursday night is Chop Night; Friday night is the Specials Menu.
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On Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., New Hope Fellowship Church in Palm City will feature its 6th annual Grand Miracle Presentation. The outdoor drive-through nativity story will be dramatized with six individual outdoor sets that will include a live cast of more than 60 actors, animals, lighting, music and narration. The indoor walkthrough Galilean village will include live performances, authentic food to taste, a petting farm, handcrafted items and food for purchase along with many demonstrations and interactive activities for families to participate in. Try your hand at basket weaving, wood crafting, grinding wheat and stomping grapes for juice. Try on a costume and have your picture taken with a baby goat. Last year more than 1,500 people attended “The Grand Miracle” and more than 200 people volunteer to make this gift possible to the community. The event is free to the public. New Hope Fellowship is located at 3900 S.W. Citrus Boulevard in Palm City. For more information, contact www.palmcitynewhope.com or (772) 2838343.
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ABAIR from page 17 ditional, very endearing show. It’s one of the very few shows I’ve been a part of that every age group gets into and loves. “There’s amazing Christmas music and ‘dorky’ moments. None of us is afraid to poke fun at each other and ourselves. The musicianship is stellar and there’s a lot of new things we’re adding.” Abair is still surprised by the year that just passed. She had no idea what her appearance on “American Idol” would lead to and how her art would change. “I never saw it all coming,” she said. “It was beautiful. This
year, I reached outside my usual box by playing songs I’ve written. Playing outside my comfort zone has been a gift. It’s brought me to different places as a performer and a writer. My shows and records will be different. It’s been a real year of growth. Life is a total journey. It’s fun to see what’s next.” “A Peter White Christmas” comes to the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart on Dec. 15 for shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Call the box office at (772) 286-7827 or order online at www.lyrictheatre.com.
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Photo courtesy of Mindi Abair Jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair returns to the Lyric Theatre on Dec. 15 with guitarist Peter White and trumpet player Rick Braun for ‘A Peter White Christmas.’ Miss Abair spent the summer as the first saxophone player to tour with Aerosmith.
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