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Goodwill comes to town Izana Williams, Goodwill retail store process supervisor, assists Joanne Dunlaevy at the jewelry display of the newest Goodwill store which opened in Palm City last weekend.
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27th and 28th stores. A store on Gatlin Boulevard has been open for a month and a Palm City store had its grand opening on March 1. Brian Edwards is director of
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Company success tied to employee satisfaction By Shelley Koppel Staff writer PALM CITY — Many employers know that stress takes a toll on employees. Few have a full-time massage therapist on staff to alleviate it. One of them is Optima Healthcare Solutions, a Palm City-based company that has been named a ”Best Place to Work” in Martin County four years in a row. In 2012, Florida Trend magazine named it one of the best places to work in Florida. Steve Mackie is president and CEO of Optima. The company, which he founded in 1992, designs software to help nursing homes, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation clinics track the progress of patients and patient outcomes. Treating employees well is part of the overall mission of the company. “My partners and I run the company on three principles,” he said. “We want to have great software, give great customer service and be a great place to work. “We feel the only way to do the first two is to have the best employees and the top talent. To attract top talent you need to create a great place to work by treating employees with respect and offering amenities that show
you value them.” A massage therapist is not the only amenity offered. Optima employees have a fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches on Friday and a recreation room with pool tables, ping pong, and a lounge area. They also receive paid time off to volunteer at the Council on Aging’s Adult Day Center. “We serve the health care industry,” Mackie said. “A lot of them are elderly. I really feel it’s important for my employees to connect with the elderly. (By volunteering,) they get to see how aging affects a person and a family. It helps our employees make the connection between what our software does and the struggles families face. It helps us design with more passion.” This year, Optima began an art competition in local high schools. “Each year we pick a theme to rally the company around,” Mackie said. “We create a T-shirt that we’ve designed. We thought it would be fun to go to the high schools in Martin County and offer a $3,000 scholarship to the winning student who designed the best T-shirt around the theme. We thought it was a prac-
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CRAs with the Community Redevelopment Act in 1969. Commissioner John Haddox said that as the county resumes the committees, the most important thing will be whether they can motivate broad discussions in the redevelopment areas. “Regardless of the makeup of the board, I would ask that your first priority be to get 50, 60 people to your meetings,” he said. “My goal is to include a much broader spectrum of the communities that make up the CRAs.” Later in the meeting, Haddox was elected vice chair of the county’s redevelopment agency. The seven redevelopment areas are in Old Palm City, Golden Gate, Port Salerno, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Rio. Palm City’s redevelopment area, adopted in 2002, includes 610 acres, and has about $1.3 million available for projects. Improvements to Mapp Road are among the top priorities. In all, the county has about 8,600 acres of redevelopment areas.
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Help for the horses By Tom Schram For Your Voice News & Views PALM CITY — It is the transformation process that keeps the volunteers at the Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation coming back for more. “It’s very emotional to see some of these animals who have been neglected or mistreated,” said Marilynn Vannucci, communications officer at the Palm City nonprofit that is dedicated to the rehabilitation and adoption of abandoned horses. “But it’s also very rewarding to see how quickly they respond to good care and nutrition. In a matter of months, they’re completely different animals.”
The Foundation will hold its annual fundraising event – Art in the Barn – on Saturday, March 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its sanctuary facility at 6452 S.W. Markel St. in Palm City. Original artwork will be on sale at each of the barn’s 20 stalls with a portion of each sale going to the foundation. “We really wanted an event to showcase the work being done here, so we’re working with the Artists Association of Jupiter,” said Vannucci. The $50 admission price includes food, beer, wine and live music. A silent auction for such items as rounds of golf and meals at area restaurants will also benefit the Foundation. “We want people to come and have fun with us,” Vannucci said. “It’s a party.” The Equine Rescue and Adop-
Photo courtesy Pam Panella Pam Panella, resident artist at the Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation in Palm City, with Mackie, a Tennessee Walker she adopted from the organization.
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Audubon announces photo contest winners For Your Voice News & Views STUART — A mixed crowd of artists, environmentalists and birding enthusiasts packed Blue Water Editions Gallery in Port Salerno on Feb. 21 to honor the winners of the Audubon of Martin County A Bird’s Eye View Photography Contest. More than 150 entries were received and 22 entries were honored in categories including Birds, Wilderness Landscapes, Flora & Fauna, Student Entries and a new category — Cell Phone Photography. The two highest honors, “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice Award” earned cash prizes of $300 each. The Best of Show Award was presented to Palm City resident Lisa Renee Ludlum for
her photograph entitled “Nectar Delight.” The photo was taken using a Nikon D800. “Photography has been a hobby and something I’ve always wanted to pursue on a professional level,” Ludlum said. Winning three awards in the cell phone photography category, Erika Turke opted to forgo her professional camera with its bells and whistles and instead use the cell phone camera that she had on hand. “I thought it would be fun and different to enter in the cell phone category, and I’m thrilled to have been acknowledged.” The winning photographs will be displayed and prints will be available for sale at the Blue Water Editions Gallery through March 7. This is the first year Audubon of Martin
County has held the photography contest, but the nonprofit plans to build upon the momentum generated its first year. “Our Audubon chapter’s goal is to protect and conserve Martin County’s natural environment, with a special focus on birds, through education, advocacy and public awareness,” said Fran Stewart, president of Audubon of Martin County. “By hosting this contest, we are encouraging people to explore and connect with the natural beauty around them and share it with others through their photographs.” For more information on Audubon of Martin County, visit www.audubonmartincounty.org. To view entries, visit the contest website at www.birdhero.com.
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Tap your feet with The Barefoot Movement concert For Your Voice News & Views The Barefoot Movement, an Americana/folk quartet from Tennessee, will present a onehour concert Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. in the Donahue Room of the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 S.W. Matheson Ave., Palm City. Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Martin County, the program is the third music event in the six-part Elisabeth Lahti Concert Series. Free tickets are required and are available for pickup only at the Cummings Library beginning March 12. Reservations cannot be accepted by telephone. Performing original and traditional old-time string music, the quartet consists of singer and fiddler Noah Wall, guitarist Quentin Acres, mandolinist Tom-
GOODWILL from page 1 marketing and development for Gulfstream Goodwill. He said that many factors go into the decision to open new stores, which lease the space they use. “There is a lot of planning and months of looking at sites,” he said. “We see what’s available and affordable. We do surveys to see where people would like to have a store and where there are enthusiastic donors. We do a job of tracking that information.” The economy has been both a challenge and a boon to business at the stores. “As a nonprofit, we do go through the same struggles as other nonprofits,” Edwards said. “We have over 1,000 employees and we have to cover our costs. Our new stores are an expansion of our need to create more donations and sales so that we can expand our programs and services. “The facilities are a mechanism built to create employment opportunities for those with barriers to employment. It’s a win for the economy of the community and a win for our participants who receive services.” In the past 18 months to two years, traffic at the stores has increased.
“With the down economy, we have seen more shoppers,” Edwards said. “We believe that enhancements in our stores and upgrading the stores and donations have made us more of a competitive retail shopping outlet. We believe the public is more responsive and we’ve seen that some of the people are not only excited, but very appreciative.” While many people associate the stores with less expensive clothing and household items, the Good Geeks Computer Refurbishing Department reconditions donated computers to bring them to like-new condition. They must pass several tests before they are sold to the public or institutions. The proceeds from the sale of goods at the store go to serve a diverse population. Gulfstream Goodwill has programs to help those with physical injuries, the blind, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, psychiatric disabilities, developmental disabilities, at-risk youth, the homeless, people transitioning from welfare to work parolees and workers injured on the job. The organization provides a wide array of services all free of charge to those who need them. The services include case management, work experience, job coaching,
computer skills, offender re-entry, developmental disability services and a program to help secure Social Security benefits. It runs a charter school in Boynton Beach, The Transition to Life Academy, that teaches the skills necessary for independence and self-sufficiency. Brian Edwards said that it is sometimes difficult for the public to connect the stores with all the services Gulfstream Goodwill provides. They may not realize how important the donations they make are to the organization’s mission. Edwards, who has been on the job 18 months, hopes to change that. “We’re trying to do a much better job of thanking those who donate and shop,” he said. Gulfstream Goodwill’s Palm City store is located at 3078 S.W. Martin Down Blvd. The new Port St. Lucie store is located at 1082 Gatlin Blvd. To schedule a pick-up, donate a car, boat or motorcycle or locate the nearest attended donation center, call (800) 257-3305. For information about The Good Geeks Computer Refurbishing Department, call Horace Gilchrist at (561) 848-7200, Ext. 2290. Make secure donations online at www.gulfstreamgoodwill.com.
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MORALES from page 1 in the line of duty on Feb. 28 doing what those close to him said God placed him on Earth to do: help and protect his fellow man. More than 4,000 attended the viewing and service. Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi were among those who attended to pay their respects. St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara delivered a touching eulogy. He often spoke directly to Sgt. Morales’s two young daughters, Brooklynn and Jordan, who were seated near their father’s casket, which was draped in an American flag. “Every day your dad told us how much he loved you,” said Mascara, who announced the Sheriff’s Office Training Complex will be named the Sgt. Gary Morales Training Complex. “He’s going to be watching over you every day.” Throughout the service, Morales was hailed as a hero, but most importantly as a loving father, husband, brother, son and uncle. Family and friends said Morales’s larger-than-life personality and electric smile won’t ever fade from their minds. Morales’s teenage nephew, Nicholas Morales, gave the public a glimpse into the pain his grief-stricken family is experiencing. Nicholas said it’s a heart-wrenching thought that he’ll
Jelene Dressler and John Kane of Palm City, show their support to several thousand police vehicles and the family and friends of St. Lucie County sheriff’s deputy, Sgt, Gary Morales during the funeral procession along Murphy Road Monday, March 4. Sgt. Morales was killed in the line of duty Thursday, Feb. 28 in Fort Pierce.
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never embrace his uncle again. “Me and my Uncle Gary had a relationship like no other,” Nicholas said. “He was my best friend. We would crack jokes, play Xbox and just hang out.” “My Uncle Gary was the life of the party. He liked to make his presence known. Now he’s gone,” Nicholas said. “It’s still so unreal to me that my uncle is (lying) in a casket,
but he died a hero.” One of Morales’s nieces sobbed as she spoke directly to her departed uncle. “Uncle Gary, you’re a hero; you’re my guardian angel; I love you. Rest in peace,” she said. St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Sgt. Rob Pettit said he and Morales were so close, he named Morales the godfather of his third daugh-
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MORALES from page 10 ot Guard Riders, stood watch outside with his fellow brothers, who formed an American flag line. The group frequently attends military deployments and funerals of veterans and law enforcement officers to show support, Miller said. “It breaks my heart because they’re just doing their job,” the Vietnam Navy veteran said. “His service was very admirable. He put his life on the line for everybody.” “The Garys of the world are the reason we can sleep safely at night,” Miller said. St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky said despite the clear skies outside, a dark cloud now hangs over the Treasure Coast. “It’s a sad day in St. Lucie County. The county has a heavy heart today,” he said. “We lost a local hero.” “It’s always sad to lose a first responder in any way shape or form, but in this case it was completely senseless,” Dzadovsky said. “Our hearts go out to the family and all other first responders.” Martin County Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Dowdy said Morales’s death serves as a reminder of how dangerous the job really is. “This is a situation we could have all found ourselves in, but today is all about Sgt. Morales and his family,” Dowdy said. “We’re here to show our support for them.” St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Rhodes choked back tears as he remembered Morales. “Sgt. Morales is one of the finest people I’ve known, not to mention one of the best law enforcement officers I’ve ever met,” Rhodes said. “He was a good guy, a public servant.” Port St. Lucie resident and former New York City Police Department Officer Al Hickey said the spectacular show of support from law enforcement officers from as far away as Chicago and Maine didn’t surprise him. “Law enforcement comes together in tragic deaths like this. It breaks everyone’s hearts,” Hickey said. “Gary Morales was a great young man and a real hero.” Sgt. Gary Morales was a 12-year
veteran of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. The Bronx native served in the United States Air Force in 1995 when he was stationed in San Antonio and was honorably discharged in 1999. During his military tenure, Morales received the Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Longevity Service Award Ribbon and Air Force Training Ribbon. Morales joined the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office in October 2000. He holds a bachelor of arts degree and a Master’s degree in criminal justice from Keiser University. Morales served in Uniform Patrol, School Resource, S.W.A.T. and Special Investigations and the Training Unit. He was a firearms, defensive tactics and driving instructor. Morales also was a CrossFit instructor. His last assignment was in Uniform Patrol. He was promoted to sergeant Jan. 18. In 2001, he posed undercover as a high school student in “Operation Safe Kid.” His efforts allowed the Sheriff’s Office to make 21 arrests on 73 charges ranging from drug violations to the removal of serial numbers from a firearm. “Sgt. Morales earned a reputation for decisive action dealing with crimes in progress, investigative skill and compassion for victims of crime, as letters of commendation in his file indicate,” sheriff’s spokesman Mark Weinberg said in a press release. His departmental honors included four Unit Citations, three Exceptional Duty and two Safe Driver awards. Morales is the first deputy killed on the job since Master Deputy Steve Roberts was struck by another motorist in 1999. Members of the community lined the streets to watch the 26-milelong procession of several thousand cars to Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City where Morales was buried. The hearse was flanked by S.W.A.T. vehicles and cars carrying Morales’s wife, Holly, daughters, three brothers — one of whom is a St. Lucie County Sheriff’s dep-
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since relinquishing the lead, Queen would lose the ball on a drive down the lane. Down two, Queen would then get fouled and head to the free throw line with a chance to tie the score with 31.8 seconds remaining, but the senior leader would miss his first of two shots at the charity stripe. Evans repeated Queen’s effort at the line, making one of two at the line. The Tigers would go for the win down two, but a Nick Marder corner three-point attempt was off the mark. Evans guard Maleek Smith grabbed the rebound from the missed shot and immediately was fouled. The Tigers had one last chance to tie the game, but a Queen three-point shot was blocked. The shot finished off what was a nightmare game for the point guard, who made one of his nine field goal attempts. Queen, who led the team in scoring during the season (22.5 points per game), had only 5 points, thanks to being saddled in foul trouble and playing less than 14 minutes the
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ART from page 5 tion Foundation was established in 2000 and initially functioned as a foster care program in Jupiter Farms. “There was a big need for rescue at that time,” Vannucci said. “A lot of it had to do with the economy. People were losing jobs and their properties. Some horses were just turned loose. Some were seized by the sheriff’s (office). People took in horses until a home could be found for them.” In 2006, the Foundation moved to its Palm City location, thanks to a lease for a nominal annual fee from the Pegasus Foundation. The all-volunteer foundation has 23 acres of room for its boarders to roam at the Markel Street sanctuary with a barn of 20 stalls. Volunteers muck stalls, groom horses and clean the barns. Some bring their children who help with the grooming and exercise of the horses. “The volunteers are absolutely the backbone of the organization,” Vannucci said. And all those involved get
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Treasure Coast rowers win silver at regatta For Your Voice News & Views PALM CITY — Representing five area high schools, 18 members of the Junior Program of the Treasure Coast Rowing Club recently competed in the 6th Annual Opening Day Regatta in Fellsmere. The race included participants from 11 clubs and schools in 64 boats. The spring rowing season features sprint races which are 1500 meters. The club’s Men’s Varsity fourman boat won a silver medal with a time of 5:33.95. In the stroke seat for the boat was Alex Pfieffer (The Pine School) and Maggie Martin (South Fork High School) was the coxswain. Also rowing in the boat were Mitchel Hochman, Devin Curran and Mitchell Gordon, all students at Martin County High School. This race took place in heats throughout the day with winners advancing to the next round. In a day that began at 7:30 a.m., the rowers had to race three separate times in windy conditions to secure their second-place finish at 4 p.m. Founded in 1991, the Treasure Coast Rowing Club began as a masters club with most members being over the age of
Photo courtesy of Kelly Gordon Team members left, Maggie Martin (coxswain) of South Fork High School, Alex Pfieffer (stroke seat) of The Pine School, Mitchel Hochman, Devin Curran and Mitchell Gordon, all of Martin County High School. 27. In the spring of 2010, the juniors became part of the club offering a competitive program on the Treasure Coast for high school students. Open to males
and females, with seasons in the fall and spring, the program aims to be competitive at the state level. For more information about the Juniors, contact Kris-
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If I were a betting man I would bet that the U.S.G.A, The R&A, and all the tours will not I repeat will not ban the use of ling belly putters that contact your body. We have been using them for over 15 years. Those that don’t use them are happy. The people that use them, love them.
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Reopening celebration for Martin County High School auditorium set for March 11 For Your Voice News & Views The work is complete and the curtain is ready to rise again in the Martin County High School auditorium. Now, the school is planning a gala celebration to mark the reopening of the Wanda H. Yarboro Performing Arts Center. The event will be held on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. and will include performances by the Martin County High School Band, Drama and OPUS. Tickets are $10 with the proceeds benefiting the performing arts programs. “We’re excited about the reopening of the auditorium! We would like to thank our superintendent, Mrs. Laurie Gaylord, and the entire School Board for their support. We look forward to our theater, choral, and band programs having the opportunity to display the talents of our amazing students in our renovated facility,” said Al Fabrizio, Martin County High School principal.
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Cool running Heather Schumm of Palm City and Kathy Carswell of Merritt Island finish the last leg of the 7th Annual Bull Run 5k side by side Saturday, March 2 in Stuart. The race, which benefits the United Way of Martin County, was run by more than 100 participants in the 50-degree temperatures. Heather finished first in her age group.
The auditorium had been closed since January 2012 after a fire caused extensive smoke and water damage. In addition to repairs and remediation efforts, work was also necessary to comply with current building and safety codes. “We know that the reopening of the auditorium has been a long time coming, but believe it was worth the wait. It looks incredible. Everyone did a great job not only repairing the damage, but making the auditorium better than ever,” Superintendent Laurie Gaylord said. “We appreciated the patience of the school staff, students and families. Everyone worked as a team to identify alternate venues for performances and practices while the work was being completed. We’re looking forward to having students take the stage again in their very own auditorium
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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
Conchy Joe’s Seafood Live music by Rainfall 4 p.m.8 p.m., 3945 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 334-1130. Rockin’ Riverwalk Summer Series 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Variety of live music in Historic Downtown Stuart. October through May. For more information, call (772) 2881010.
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The Cornerstone Bistro a diamond in the rough for Palm City, Port St. Lucie
Mark Anthony Zollo, owner and head chef at Cornerstone Bistro fires up a gourmet order of shrimp during the dinner hour at the restaurant across from Tesoro on Becker Road.
By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer nrodriguez@yourvoiceweekly.com PORT ST. LUCIE — The Cornerstone Bistro, tucked away right here in the suburbs of the Treasure Coast, exudes the style and sophistication of a swanky New York City eatery. Situated in Veranda Falls, a minute’s walk from The Tesoro Club – the area’s premier private membership club – the top-quality fine dining restaurant serves patrons an array of dishes from pasta and seafood to steak prepared to perfection. Each dish is made fresh
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on-site, service specialist Michael Livermore said. “Everything is made to order from scratch,” Livermore said. “If somebody has allergies or if they don’t like something, we can make a dish specifically for them.” A recommended dish for starters is the imported cheese platter served with fresh strawberries, candied walnuts and raisins and an assortment of delectable cheeses, including Fontina, import wine cheese and an aged parmesan. A must-order appetizer is the shrimp ceviche, prepared with a
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • PALM CITY & TESORO • MARCH 8, 2013 • 23 The stuffed double cut pork chop with apple and pear chutney is a signature entrée by Mark Anthony Zollo, owner and head chef at Cornerstone Bistro in Port St. Lucie. The restaurant is located across from Tesoro on Becker Road.
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twist from owner and head chef Mark Anthony Zollo. It’s a departure from what one would regularly expect from the classic dish. “It’s not your traditional ceviche, which is made with tequila and white wine,” Livermore said. “This is cooked with just lime and lemon juice. It has fresh herbs, green pepper, red pepper, a little red onion and cucumber with a little olive oil.” The Cornerstone Bistro opened its doors four years ago and already boasts a stellar reputation as one of the area’s finest restau-
rants. “It’s just off the beaten path. It’s a hidden gem – a diamond in the rough,” Zollo said. Zollo said his patrons travel from all around the Treasure Coast to sample his creative and expansive menu. “We’re having a lot of fun. I would say 40 percent of our clientele are new,” Zollo said. “They’re from Palm City, PGA and Vero.” Zollo said his location in the Veranda Falls, which includes cascading waterfalls and an upscale ambiance, is a prime location for a peaceful evening out.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Ron Grober is a Treasure Coast institution. The retired orthopedic surgeon has mended a lot of broken bones in our area. Many of his patients and local jazz enthusiasts also know him as the driving force behind the jazz band Doc Grober and the Mudcats. The group makes a return visit to the Lyric stage on March 14. Grober put himself through the University of Pennsylvania playing the piano, but medical school and the long process of becoming a surgeon took him away from music for many years. Several years ago, the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce needed a fill-in band for an event. Grober said he could put a group together for a one-time gig. The group didn’t even have a name, so the club manger came up with the name Mudcats, a catfish indigenous to Mississippi. The name and the band stuck. The group has performed at the Lyric for many years. Just back from a Colorado ski trip, Grober spent some time talking about the upcoming concert. “This is a tribute to New Orleans,” he said. “It’s a swinging program and a very special Mudcats show. It’s different from anything we’ve done. “We’ll do some of the music from Mardi Gras and a New Or-
leans jazz funeral. We’ll play ‘flag wavers’ like ‘The South Rampart Street Parade’ and ‘When the Saints Go Marching in.’ It’s toe-tapping and it’s all entertainment.” Grober will intersperse some commentary about New Orleans and the history of jazz in that city, but he stressed that it is not a lecture and he does it with a light touch. “I try to briefly highlight the history of music in New Orleans. The comments are tiny color highlights. People are coming to hear the music and that’s what we’re going to focus on.” In addition to Doc Grober on piano, the band is made up of Bob Leary, a guitar player who does some novelty tunes; Jim Snyder, the clarinet player, who played with Al Hirt in New Orleans; Davy Jones on trumpet; Pat Gullotta on trombone, Jerry Mueller on bass and Greg Parnell on drums. In the last few years, Grober has invited singer Natalie Jackson to perform. “She’s an absolutely sensational blues singer who sang with us last year and basically owned the whole house,” he said. “The people who were there last year will never forget her and the people who are hearing her for the first time are in for a treat. She’s remarkable and I don’t say that about many singers.” Jackson will perform several
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GROBER from page 24 hymns, as well as “The St. Louis Blues” and “I Wish I Could Shimmy Like my Sister Kate.” “I heard her perform some years ago,” Grober said. “I walked in and she was singing. She has passion and style and integrity and respect for how to present the music she is performing.” Most of his concerts play to full houses, but the doctor doesn’t take that for granted. “I feel like I’m sharing something I love with others,” he said. I get to share something that makes me happy in the hopes that it makes them happy. I want to do a good job.”
Photo courtesy of The Lyric Theatre Doc Grober and the Mudcats come to the Lyric Theatre. 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, on March 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35.
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“We’re a destination,” he said. Zollo, who originally hails from Syracuse, N.Y., said he has been intrigued by the culinary world since he was a child. As a young boy, Zollo got his start cooking alongside family members. His creativity and dreams expanded with age. Before relocating to Port St. Lucie seven years ago, Zollo said he was a chef for one of the most affluent families in the world for more than a decade. Zollo, an International Chef Award winner, also had a hand in advancing Pier 66 Hotel & Marina in Fort Lauderdale, The Doral Country Club in Miami and the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn. to top-notch spots to dine. From the end of June to the first of October, Cornerstone is closed. During the off season, Zollo and his staff operate his second restaurant, The Inn at Ocean Village on Hutchinson Island. Zollo’s fingerprints are all over every facet of the bistro, from the custom-made seating to the impressive design of his fully stocked bar. And his seasoned cooking skills
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are especially apparent in his creative entrée selection. The seafood alla vodka is a compilation of scallops, shrimp and Maine lobster mixed in a pink vodka sauce with penne pasta. One of Zollo’s most raved-about entrees is his butter-soft double cut stuffed pork chop with apple and pear chutney. PGA Village resident and restaurant regular Bill Willigan said the pork chop is his favorite dish, hands down. “It’s just outstanding,” Willigan said, who was accompanied by his wife, Carol. “It’s like dining in New York.” “I tell a lot of my friends about this restaurant and they keep coming back,” he said. The restaurant offers a Sunset Dining Special from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. $17.95 plus tax and tip per person. Includes one alcoholic beverage (draft beer, house wine, well drink, soft drink or coffee), a house salad or soup of the day, one entrée and a dessert. The Cornerstone Bistro is located at 848 S.E. Becker Road in Port St. Lucie. Hours of operation are 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on weekends. Reservations are suggested. To make a reservation, call (772) 785-5220.
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