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“It will send a strong message to the federal government of the severity of the discharges and condition of the lagoon.” John Haddox
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
Lunging return Martin County High School’s Brylee Frank returns a volley while being backed up by McKenzie Lydon during the East Coast Challenge Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Sept. 7 at Martin County High School.
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PALM CITY — George Denti is a pretty happy man lately. Since April of 2011 he’s been busy building the Veterans Memorial Bridge, what a lot of folks still call Indian Street Bridge. Denti is the project manager. “We have completed all of the most complex and difficult work,” he said in a recent phone interview. “Everything from here is downhill. Cleaning up and PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248
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straighten up.” He added, “There are no more unknowns, beyond weather events, that could make this project unsuccessful. The tough stuff is done.” A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 16. Among other festivities, folks will be able to walk on the bridge to take in a simultaneous antique-car and boat parade. Dedication festivities will launch with a 5k run at about 7 a.m. MCM Timing and Results, Jensen Beach, is organizing the
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