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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — We’ve had quite a year in St. Lucie County. There’s been the good, the bad and the ugly. Amongst the high-profile lawsuits we seemed to have seen every other week, there have been a few bright spots. Take a look at what we believe to be some of the most impactful stories of 2014, in no particular order.
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Greek festival. The free to attend inaugural event, held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 and noon to 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the St. James the Apostle Orthodox Church along Airoso Boulevard, is one of few events celebrating Greek culture along the Treasure Coast with the next closest being in Fort Pierce, once a year. “The ethnic background within the community is definitely sharing part of your culture and tradition, and we want to say ‘we’re here’ and share our past and tradition and share our
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Lily Zhong payroll of about $102 million. In June, she said she was targeting an April groundbreaking, but that’s unlikely, given that the more than $11.7 million in backed taxes and assessment fees haven’t been paid on the site. City manager Jeff Bremer has maintained that no plans would be approved until those are paid. At this point, the City Center’s future is anyone’s guess. Digital Domain and Tradition Studios The failed digital effects company, largely recognized for its Tupac and Michael Jackson holograms has been the subject of many local media headlines this year. The most prominent is likely
Rendering provided by Sam Yates of Yates & Associates Lily Zhong was expected to meet with city council in August to discuss her plans for the city center. Council members have reiterated their stance that Zhong must provide concrete plans and pay back taxes before anything is approved. Zhong never met with the council in August, however. the state lawsuit against many of the company’s former executives, including CEO John Textor. Port St. Lucie is out $39.9 million, and the city council is considering joining the state’s lawsuit against the company for money lost. The state is suing for $20 million, accusing the executives of bypassing normal procedures to get funding for the risky business venture. Textor claims he and his colleagues did nothing wrong, say-
ing the business failed because lenders forced the company into bankruptcy. Pulse Entertainment, Textor’s new digital effects company based in Tradition, is getting attention, having announced Marilyn Monroe and Elvis hologram projects. Textor said in past interviews that he would like to get back into Tradition Studios as one of multiple tenants.
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ROUNDUP from page A3 Tradition Studios is now up for bid with a $12.7 million minimum price tag. In August, the council denied five bids ranging from $8.5 million to $15 million in hopes of finding a better deal. Before refinancing the bonds for Tradition Studios, the city had paid about $3.5 million annually on the debt. The new payments are set at $1.4 million a year until 2019, which will only cover interest payments. Once 2019 rolls around, the payments will be increased to $2.3 million and have to be paid by 2043, if the building isn’t sold by then. City staff hosted an open house Dec. 10 and may have another in the future, Bremer said. A heated race We often hear the title “the honorable” announced before judges’ names, but two candidates vying for the group 2 St. Lucie County Court seat, had a contentious race. In August, incumbent judge Phil Yacucci won a temporary injunction — which was later overturned — that prevented his challenger, Ticket Clinic attorney Stephen Smith, and Concerned
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to do with it,” he said after the primary. Yacucci won the race, but promised that their dispute wasn’t over. He said he filed information with the Florida Bar Association to have Smith banned from practicing law. “You can’t assassinate someone’s character and say you wish him well. This isn’t over,” Yacucci said. They were back it just last month when Smith filed a lawsuit against Yacucci, accusing him of assault and battery outside a
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To the editor: As a fellow member of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, I am seeking your assistance with the approval of a new zoning category, Commercial Resort, for all of St. Lucie County. The new zoning category comes up for a vote on Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. in the St. Lucie County Commission chambers at 2300 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. The Commercial Resort zoning will allow luxury resort hotels and spas to be built in St. Lucie County. These new projects will
bring much needed economic development, new jobs, sales and tourism taxes, and new tourism and eco-tourism destinations for our visitors and residents alike. The new CR zoning has a direct impact on the proposed oceanfront luxury hotel and spa envisioned for North Hutchinson Island. This area has long been in need of dining, lodging and upscale facilities. I have attached a small flier that will address questions you may have. Your help is needed to personally show up for the county meeting to show there is support for CR zoning in St. Lucie County. As you are aware, a small group of citizens and visitors who do not wish to have anything new in their backyard can overwhelm the majority wishing progress for St. Lucie County if no positive voices are heard. Please feel free to contact me personally if you have questions or concerns about the upcoming meeting. If we all stand together and let our positive voices be heard, we can make a positive difference for the future of St. Lucie County, our businesses. Sam Yates Yates & Associates Public Relations Treasure Coast
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suggested council members wanted to oust him. The release led to a state investigation that resulted in Faiella and Council members Ron Bowen and Shannon Martin receiving civil infractions for violating open records laws. Martin paid her fine, and Faiella’s charge was dismissed because the timeframe for her right to a speedy trial had exceeded. Oravec said people have asked him how the council is going to be able to work together, namely him and Councilman Ron Bowen. “I want everyone here to know I’m excited to serve with Mr. Bowen and this whole team,” Oravec said. In his first memo to the council Nov. 14, Oravec said the council’s different styles, opinions and positions will help the city rather than harm it. “I believe in the potential of this team and look forward to partnering with you to build a better city, a better home and a better tomorrow,” he said. On the surface, there haven’t been any apparent issues, and the council has spent more time thoroughly going over each agenda item at regular meetings.
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members through former City Attorney Roger Orr. A criminal misdemeanor was dropped and Bowen pleaded no contest to a civil infraction, which resulted in him paying a $300 fine and $50 in court fees, according to court documents. Bowen requested the fees be paid back to him, but the Council voted it down 4-1 June 9. Bowen was the only one who voted in his favor. The complaint, filed by Richard Kibbey of Kibbey Wagner, says Ron Bowen is entitled to the fees from the case because the criminal charge was dropped.
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“Under Florida Law, Mr. Bowen should be reimbursed, regardless of any personal issue with the council,” she said. The statute does not explicitly say the city required to reimburse him, however.
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Service District Supervisor dies after heroic rescue attempt St. Lucie West Services District Supervisor Sal Mancuso died Dec. 12 after suffering a medical emergency. Two days prior, Mancuso drove his silver Lincoln Town Car into a lake across from Hurricane Grill along Bethany Avenue in St. Lucie West. Medical examiners are still investigating the cause of death. Three men rescued Mancuso from his car and gained international attention. Alton Brieske, a former John Carrol High School swimmer; Mike Markisello, a Marine veteran, and Nikolas Guevara worked together to break Mancuso’s car windshield and free him. Brieske, a Florida Atlantic University premed student, performed CPR on Mancuso until paramedics took over. Mancsuos was stabilized and taken to Tradition Medical Center. Mancuso worked with the St. Lucie West Services District supervisor off and on since 1995, making sure the district did everything in its power to represent residents to the best of its ability, his coworkers said. “He would pore over agenda items word by word. He did his homework more than any other person on the board,” services district Chairman Harvey Cutler said. “I used to call Sal the consciousness of the board because
Treasure Coast residents got a chance to make their opposition known Nov. 6 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center via written statement or through a stenographer about the proposed All Aboard Florida passenger railway service that will make 32 daily passes along the Treasure Coast without a stop. The opportunity was one of three for Treasure Coast residents to attend a public comment period meeting. The other two were held Oct. 30 in Stuart and Nov. 5 in Vero Beach. There will be eight such meetings at venues near the route from Miami to Orlando by the time the 75-day public comment period is concluded. Some thought their written or recorded complaints would be useless and tossed aside while All Aboard Florida’s plans would get approved as-is. “This whole format was a waste of time,” Marian Anderson, of St. Lucie West, said. “I think this whole thing was set up to keep us quiet.” All Aboard Florida representatives maintained that every complaint would be read and categorized by the type of complaint, and those complaints would be remedied. The complaints are still being compiled, but Kevin Thompson, Federal Railroad Administration spokesperson, said this process was more conducive to gathering complaints than a forum. “A dialogue with the government is more productive than sort of a one-way communication,” he said. “There are two big messages here are one: this is a work in progress. It’s not done yet … and
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TREASURE COAST — Sen. Joe Negron said he’ll work to get Stuart-based Helping People Succeed about $150,000 from the State Legislature to start autism diagnostic services on the Treasure Coast. “I think (Helping People Succeed) made a persuasive case the Treasure Coast needs to have a program to help families diagnose autism and provide them with appropriate services,” Negron said. Suzy Hutcheson, CEO at HPS, said that there’s an apparently increasing need for comprehensive autism detection and evaluation in the four counties her agency serves: St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. “Families have to go as far away as Miami and Orlando to get a diagnosis to get any services,” Hutcheson said. “You can get a diagnosis from a variety of different doctors, but to get a comprehensive evaluation to give you an idea of what that child needs, you need a full-scale evaluation.” Hutcheson said that Helping People Succeed has a leg up in starting the proposed new autism-evaluation program: a building for putting those services. “We have the space,” she said. “We have an office. What we’re looking for is a year’s worth of (operating) dollars.” Autism isn’t like a virus that blood tests will reveal. Autism spectrum disorder is a complex group of conditions that have in common inhibited sensory, social, communication, emotional and executive development. No one knows what causes autism. Most respected researchers believe autism describes a variety of conditions with different causes. What is firmly established is that autism frequently runs in families. Detecting it requires a medical, psychological, or psychiatric professional to evaluate behavior and development to make an educated judgment. In other words, a diagnosis is a professional’s good guess. Complicating the matter, all autism isn’t equal. It’s a very individualized condition. On one end of the spectrum, there are non-communicative autistics, those unable to verbally communicate. On the other, there are high-functioning autistics. Most of them are overly
verbose about favorite subjects, but struggle with routine conversation, small talk, because they can’t read non-verbal cues or instinctively understand social interactions. Even within the same general levels on the spectrum, autism affects people wildly differently. For example, with high-functioning autism — many prefer the term Asperger syndrome — one individual may be unable to tolerate sounds over 60 decibels, but can look others in the eye while talking. Another may be unable to look others in the eye, but enjoys loud music. Both, however, may lack the executive function — the ability to plan and manage small and large tasks — necessary to pay monthly bills. How each autistic is best helped depends largely on getting individual maps of these variations. Pam Christofori, vice president of behavioral health at HPS, said early detection and treatment are important to help autistics avoid their most common Achilles’ heel — a limitation to forming supportive social structures. Most can’t make or keep friends to share good times and help in bad ones. “If you don’t have relationships, if you don’t know how to make friends, then you’re isolated,” she said. The isolation often results in adult lives spent in frustration and depression. While medications are sometimes used to dull certain symptoms of autism, such as sensory overloads dubbed “autistic meltdowns,” there’s no medical cure. Helping People Succeed, HPS, recently started a life-transitioning program for autistic adults. Christofori said the program is 12 hours a week and the cost is based on a means-tested sliding scale from $0 to $36 an hour. “We just opened Dec. 5 and we have five clients,” she said. “Right now we’re working on getting people in and the word out.” Christofori added, “Right now we have two guys who are 26 and 29. The program is open to those 18 and older.” All five live in Martin and St. Lucie counties, and none received HPS’s services when they were minors. The 26-year-old was only recently diagnosed with autism, although, Christofori said, the family suspected it for years. The Centers for Disease Con-
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No. 2: we do want public input. We heavily rely upon it.” Somerset set to grow After months of proposing plans to various city agencies and having the decision delayed, Somerset supporters got their wish at the Oct. 27 Port St. Lucie City Council meeting when the City Council unanimously approved plans to build a new school on a 10-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Peacock and California boulevards. If construction permits can be obtained quickly, the school will be built and ready for the 201516 school year, but a 2016-17 opening is more likely. The school currently has 302 students, grades nine through 12, and the new school will have up to 600 students in 2016 with more spots being added in future phases, the plans show. A partnership between the city of Port St. Lucie and Somerset is also planned, in which students will be offered internships to learn about local government, and city staff will give lectures to the students in their new school. “There’s not a lot of interest in public service any longer, but there may be an opportunity here to get that interest started and al-
low the school to be a feeder system into our government agency, to the county and to the sheriff’s agency and our local agencies here to get public service started right away,” Councilwoman Michelle Berger said shortly after giving her vote of approval. McCarty Ranch opens McCarty Ranch opened Nov. 9 after a lengthy dispute between St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie officials. The city purchased the site for $10 million in 2012. The 3,100acre ranch borders Glades Cutoff Road to the north and Range Line Road to the east, to build a water storage and treatment facility to accommodate the city’s future growth — a projected population of 400,000 by 2040. Port St. Lucie annexed the land in April 2013 to start planning for the facility, but the county disputed the annexation. County officials said the land didn’t fit state contiguity requirements, meaning it didn’t border enough existing city-owned land. Just a 650-foot parcel bordered existing city land to the east, said Dan McIntyre, St. Lucie County’s attorney. Since the dispute started, the city has purchased additional
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shots can be poured down. The food is certainly a large draw for any fest, but there will also be live music throughout the fest. “We want to showcase everything it has. The food and lifestyle the dancing,” Sfikas said. “There’s a sense of pride in our ethnic background and we want to share that.” The church staff will also lead tours for guests to learn about the culture by listening to stories and viewing artwork. “Greeks, even born in America, you’re pride in heritage comes from that Greek influence that is throughout our culture … war strategies, the arts and entertainment, poetry, the marathon itself. “This is going to be a big deal,” Sfikas said.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A Dec. 18 undercover operation assisted by under-age St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Explorer volunteers, revealed that about 14 percent of stores tested had employees who were willing to sell e-cigarettes to minors, Sheriff Ken Mascara said in a press release. With “vaping pens” gaining popularity, the state banned liquid nicotine devices for those under 18. “There is no doubt that these nicotine-delivery devices and liquid nicotine are deliberately marketed to young people,” Sheriff Mascara said in the release. “They are sold in flavors that target youngsters. Examples of these flavors are banana split, cotton candy, Kool-aid, gummy bears, and Skittles. Other such products are named after popular cartoon characters.” Mascara said, despite e-cigarette
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that a Ford pick-up truck was driving around with subjects in the bed of the truck hitting mailboxes in the area of Southwest Leafy Road. Port St. Lucie Police Officers Michael Cimino and David Caniello quickly arrived in the neighborhood in search of the vandals. A short time later, Caniello located the truck fitting the description given by witnesses in the 2000 block of S.W. Brevity Avenue. During the traffic stop and subsequent investigation, Caniello located golf clubs and a baseball bat in the
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Tropicana recently delivered a huge gift to Treasure Coast Food Bank. The Fort Pierce-based company donated the proceeds from its Family Fun Day: $7,200. The donation will provide 50,400 meals for those in need of food throughout the Treasure Coast. Tropicana and its employees are long-time supporters of Treasure Coast Food Bank. The company shows it support through volunteering and holding events throughout the year. Pictured above, from left, are Julie Thomas, Casey Gaban, Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO Judy Cruz, John Ekufu, a Treasure Coast Food Bank board member and Tropicana’s director of Plant Operations, and Amber Vlangas.
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TREASURE COAST — Through a global online campaign called #GivingTuesday, conducted primarily through social media in December, the Treasure Coast Food Bank was able to raise more than $10,000 in one day. The third annual event coincided with Thanksgiving and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, inspiring Treasure Coast residents to take collective action to feed
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Judy Cruz, CEO Treasure Coast Food Bank solve the immediate problems of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security. For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, call (772) 489-3034, log on to www. stophunger.org, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/tcfoodbank, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tcfoodbank. #GivingTuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give, culminating in a global day of giving on Dec. 2. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners — charities, families, businesses and individuals — to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a global moment that is dedicated to giving around the world. To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, go to www.givingtuesday.org, www.facebook.com/ GivingTuesday and twitter.com/ GivingTues.
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the hungry. An anonymous donor graciously offered to match the Food Bank’s #GivingTuesday total, giving participants the opportunity to double their impact on the Treasure Coast. The Food Bank participated in #GivingTuesday through a combination of social media posts via their Facebook and Twitter accounts, augmented through several e-blast reminders, which encouraged supporters to take action in the fight against hunger by donating to the Food Bank. “We know that thousands of our supporters are actively engaged on various social media platforms, so we thought #GivingTuesday was a great way to connect with them,” said Judith Cruz, Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO. “In a very short period of time, we were able to harness the generosity of our supporters, coupled with the matching gift from our anonymous donor, and raise enough funds to provide more than 70,000 additional meals to those who do not have the means to provide food for their families this holiday season.” On a weekly basis, the Treasure Coast Food Bank serves more than 100,000 individuals who are struggling to put food on their table, including nearly 35,000 children and 12,000 seniors. For more information on the Treasure Coast Food Bank, visit stophunger.org, “Like” the Food Bank on Facebook at facebook. com/tcfoodbank, and follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/ tcfoodbank. Treasure Coast Food Bank is the largest hunger relief agency on the Treasure Coast, providing 10 million of pounds of food to over 200 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank provides numerous programs that not only
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Dance up on the roof songs. Come with a partner or go solo. There will be a full bar and a great country band. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this unique outdoor dance experience. It’s a great opportunity to meet, mingle and enjoy the city from high above street level. The Civic Center is located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Walton Road. For more information, contact the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, at (772) 807-4499.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Take advantage of the cool evening air and enjoy dance lessons and live music on top of the Civic Center parking garage on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Civic Center’s new bi-monthly Dancin’ on the Rooftop series features a country theme in January. The cost is $5 per person, which includes dance lessons and a spectacular sunset view. Each Dancin’ on the Rooftop will feature country music and the chance to learn the dance steps that go with the
CIGARETTES from page A21 ness. This represents about one in every 13 Americans aged 17 years or younger who are alive today. The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars each year on cigarette advertising and promotions. In 2011, $8.4 billion was spent on tobacco advertising. Almost $23 million was spent every day in 2011. Tobacco use costs the United States billions of dollars each year. More than $289 billion in costs every year includes at least $133 billion in direct medical care for adults and more than $156 billion in lost productivity. There is also the cost of $5.6 billion a year (2006 data) in lost productivity from exposure to secondhand smoke. More information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at: www.cdc.gov/tobacco/ data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects
Port St Lucie, FL- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, or Cymbalta and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.
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As you can see in Figure 2 , as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning and many additional symptoms. l blood these very smal Figure2: When seased they begin di e vessels becom the nerves begin to d to shrivel up an . te ra ne ge de
The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can been treated
In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined. 1. What is the underlying cause? 2. How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is nothing that we can do for you.
3. How much treatment will your condition require?
The treatment that is provided at our clinic has three main goals: 1. Increase blood flow
The main problem is that your doctor has told you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don’t like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here on the Treasure Coast that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neruopathy severity examination at the end of this article)
2. Stimulates small fiber nerves
Dr. John Silva will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, January 16, 2015 Call to make an appointment Dr. Silva to determine if with D your peripheral neuropathy can be treated.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.
Dr. John Silva at our Functional Medicine Practice will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy.
Dr. John Silva, D.C. 451 SW Bethany Drive Suite 200 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 (In the Medical Imaging Building)
3. Decrease brain-based pain Part o� o�r treatment protocol ��lizes a specialized low level light (L.E.D.) therapy to increase blood flow as well as treatments to heal the nerve damage.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Helping People Succeed families are the recipients of approximately 250 pairs of shoes from dress, sport, casual and comfortable styles, thanks to a donation from the Village Bootery in Cedar Pointe Plaza in Stuart. Tim O’Brien, general manager of the Stuart shop, said this has been a project of Village Bootery for 33 years, dating back to its Lake Park founding store and a store in Palm Beach Gardens. The Village Bootery and Helping
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The brand new Coggin Acura dealership is nearly complete and ready for business. The new dealership is located one mile north of the current location on South U.S. Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, just a block north of the Coggin Mercedes and Honda dealerships. General manager Obie Herrera said the dealership will be open for business at the new location at 4400 South U.S. Highway 1 on Jan. 2. Staff photo by Steve Erlanger
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BOOTERY from page A28 Lavelle, of Lavelle Spa and Salon, also located in Cedar Pointe, for suggesting Helping People Succeed. Through the nonprofit organization’s Baby Steps, Healthy Families and Children’s Mental Health programs, Helping People Succeed was able to determine the need for new shoes for many moms and dads. “It’s always important to have a good pair of shoes, if you’re going on a job interview or just need shoes that fit your feet well,” O’Brien said. The Village Bootery also included a number of Vera Bradley items in the donation. Kathy Derringer, vice president of Successful Families, said the shoes were an amazing quality product available for men and women. “The 250 pairs were dis-
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tributed within two days to very needy families,” she added. “Some of these men and women have never owned a new pair of shoes,” said Suzy Hutcheson, President/CEO of Helping People Succeed. “What a joy for them to have new shoes and for our organization to be able to meet their needs through a local business.” Helping People Succeed is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties with programs for children from newborns to five years old, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health services, employment for adults with disabilities and more. For information about Helping People Succeed and its services, contact the nonprofit at (772) 3200770 or check out its website at www.hpsfl.org.
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The next Pretty Princess Tea Party is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. The cost is $3 per child. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the happily ever after. The Civic Center is located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Walton Road. For more information, contact the Port St. Lucie Civic Center at (772) 807-4499.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Your child will meet and mingle with real princesses during the Pretty Princess Tea Party on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Princesses ages 2 and older can dress in their favorite royal attire and enjoy the dress-up trunk, story time, “tea time” snacks, sing-alongs and crafts.
Statewide Republican meeting to take place in Orlando bers of the Florida Senate and House as well as federal elected officials in attendance of this meeting. This is your opportunity to meet with them and exchange thoughts and ideas. The Rosen Plaza (NOT Rosen Center ) is the location of all meetings and it WILL sell out. Once they sell out you will need to seek rooms elsewhere. This is where everything is happening and where you want to be. To register for the annual meeting, please go to the following link: http://rpof.org/2015-annual-meeting/. To book your room at the Rosen Plaza, please call 1-800-627-8258 and ask for the Republican Party of Florida group rate of $109, which includes complimentary parking. Book your room today.
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ORLANDO — The Annual Meeting of the Republican Party of Florida will take place in Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando. The instructions to register as a “guest” of Republican Party of Florida as well as the direct phone number to register for a room at the Rosen Center are below. This meeting, members will be electing chairmen for the committees and caucuses as well as the election of the Republican Party of Florida officers for the next two years. So far, four candidates have announced their intention to run for state chairman. The candidates generally have hospitality rooms in order to garner support for their election. There will also be many mem-
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Photo courtesy of the Pineapple Playhouse Actors rehearse a scene from the drama/comedy ‘Over the Tavern.’ The show, about a family in Buffalo in 1959, will be presented at the Pineapple Playhouse Jan. 8-25. His assistant director is Steven Dionne, who received a Best Supporting Actor Award for his work in “Proof.” Procino spoke about the upcoming play, which
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The family, in all their dysfunction, is the subject of Tom Dudzick’s drama/ comedy “Over the Tavern.” The play, which takes place in Buffalo in 1959, will be presented at the Pineapple Playhouse Jan. 8-25. The story centers on 12-yearold Rudy Pazinski, the bane of his parents and the ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa. Rudy has begun to question his family’s values and the values of the Roman Catholic Church. The family lives in a small apartment over a tavern and he drives everyone crazy, especially when he announces that he has decided against confirmation in favor of finding a more “fun” religion. The cast includes Aiden McDonnell as Rudy; Jorene Dionne as Ellen, Rudy’s mother, who struggles to keep her family in line; Norman Beebe as Chet, the tired, moody patriarch of the family; Brendan Wenger as Eddie, the oldest Pazinski child; Jessica Stelly as Annie, the daughter; Gavin Bottern as Georgie, the youngest son, who is mentally challenged; and Joyce Milligan as Sister Clarissa. A newcomer to the Pineapple stage, Milligan has worked behind the scenes. “Over the Tavern” is her acting debut. The production is directed by Pineapple veteran John Procino, who directed “Proof” last year,
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Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub $9 Shepherd’s Pies. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146.
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Tin Fish (East) Trivia, 6:30 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Vine & Barley Live music. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.
Thursdays
City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
Fridays
Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.
TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981.
Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.
Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.
West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.
Good Times (West) Thirsty Thursdays 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N.
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There are comedic moments from his quirks. He’s the class cut-up. He does (impressions of) Ed Sullivan. He likes to be entertaining.” Family, in all its messiness and conflicts, is at the heart of the show. “The oldest boy is going through puberty and sneaks magazines in,” Procino said, “The oldest girl is going through puberty, too. It’s a strict family affair.” Procino said that Aiden McDonnell, who plays Rudy, is quite a performer for one so young. “He’s a very talented young actor,” the director said. “He’s been around our theater for several years. He’s home-schooled and he does a lot of community theater. We have some good players with him. It’s an ensemble cast. We have no divas or prima donnas. That’s how I encourage it in my shows.” Procino said that the show is suitable for all ages, although the youngest brother uses some adult language. The director had to cut the interview short because he was in the middle of building a fiveroom apartment as the set for the show. He also helped design the music and helped with the lighting. “It’s a team effort,” he said. “There are a lot of good people.” The Pineapple Playhouse. 700 W. Weatherbee Road, Fort Pierce, presents “Over the Tavern” Jan. 8-25. Performances are held Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18. For more information call (772) 464-0366 or visit the website, www.pineappleplayhouse.com. The audience for the opening night performance on Jan. 8 is invited to a special Opening Night Gala, an event begun this season.
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• GREEK PASTRIES The St. James Orthodox Church Welcomes you and your family to this years festival. Our Festival allows the greater St. Lucie County community to experience the Orthodox faith and the best of Greek and Russian foods, pas-tries and wines. Enjoy music by the Hellenic Band Authentic Greek Dancing by the Grecian Odyssey Dancers and become a little Greek for a day.
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Sunday 12:00p OPEN 12p -7p Live music by: HELLENICBAND 1:00p Live Greek Dancing by: GRECIAN ODYSSEY 1:30p Kids Magic Show with HILKO THE MAGNIFICENT 2:00p Church Tour Introduction to Orthodoxy 3:00p Live Greek Dancing by: GRECIAN ODYSSEY 4:00p Church Tour 5:00p Final Dance Performance GRECIAN ODYSSEY 6:00p RAFFLE DRAWINGS 7:00p CLOSE
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GREEK SALAD
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HUMUS SAMPLER
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SPANAKOPITA (Greek Spinach Pie)
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Spinach and Feta Cheese wrapped in a crispy filo dough then baked to perfection.
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PASTITSIO
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KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT
Expertly cooked, authentic and lean Kielbasa sausage, served with fresh cut Russian style sauerkraut with onions and butter.
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ATHENIAN BEEF STEW
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RUSSIAN NUT ROLL
Honey drenched nuts rolled in a hom em ade fresh buttered dough, sold by the loaf or by the piece.
KOURAMBIEDES
(Greek Wedding cookies) A delicate butter cookie rolled in powered sugar. Soft & Smooth Chicago style cheese cake infused with chunks of Baklava topped with shredded Baklava and a honey drizzle.
CHOCOLATE KOKE $8.00
Three Polish-style Pierogis filled with lightly seasoned potatoes, sautéed in sweet butter and Vidalia onion served with sour cream.
GREEK & RUSSIAN GOURMET PASTRIES
BAKALAVA CHEESE CAKE
GREEK STYLE CHICKEN, SAUSAGE & POTATOES
Oven roasted Greek style chicken with cut sausage and wedged potatoes Seasoned with herbs and spices served with green beans almondine.
$6.00
Delicious Greek filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and spices layered in buttered filo dough topped with a generous pouring of honey syrup.
GREEK STYLE LAMB CHOPS ON THE GRILL (Paidakia)
Baked Ziti Macaroni with seasoned ground beef, topped with béchamelsauce and grated Parmesan cheese. Served with green beans almondine.
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
Fresh cut marinated Chicken grilled to perfection served on a warm Pita with Tomatoes, onions and Tzatziki sauce.
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Grilled pressed Lamb & Beef seasoned with special herbs and spices served on a warm Pita with tomatoes, onions and Tzatziki sauce.
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A rich chocolate ganache showered sponge cake filled with a rich chocolate custard.
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BARS AND DRINK GREEK BEER “Mythos” A blonde Pale Lager from Greece GREEK OUZO Aromatic anise blend liquor “Exclusively Greek” GREEK WINES Red and White premium imported wines RUSSIAN BEERS “Baltika Ale” Imported from St. Petersburg RUSSIAN VODKA Served ice cold through An “Iced Vodka Luge”
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TREASURE COAST — You know the music. From “Someone to Watch over Me,” to “Embraceable You” to “I Got Rhythm” to “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” the show “Crazy for You” is a celebration of the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin. The 1992 musical, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical, is an adaption of the Gershwins’ 1930s musical, “Girl Crazy.” With a book by Ken Ludwig, it has music from that show and from other Gershwin hits. The Riverside Theatre presents “Crazy for You” Jan. 13-Feb. 1 on the Stark Stage. The story, about how Broadway hopeful Bobby Child heads to Deadrock, Nev., to escape an overzealous fiancée and foreclose on an abandoned theater, is almost incidental to the music. Director Jim Brennan spoke about why this musical is so much fun for the actors and the audience. “It’s great,” he said. “It has the best score. It’s not only the Gershwin material, it’s the use they make of it.” The backstory for the music is that a warehouse in New Jersey
was cleared out, and a trunk found that held unpublished Gershwin sheet music. The Gershwin estate opened up the treasure trove to the creative team for “Crazy for You.” “They had the advantage of some previously unknown Gershwin and the standards,” Brennan said. “They used them in clever, smart ways in putting the show together. It started with ‘Girl Crazy,’ and they used what they wanted and created new things, I think they improved on ‘Girl Crazy’ immensely.” Brennan has a long history with “Crazy for You.” He worked with Mike Ockrent, the original Broadway director, on his production of “Me and My Girl” and appeared in that show on Broadway, “When they were casting the national tour of ‘Crazy for You,’ they contacted me for the lead,” Brennan said. “I toured all over the country for a year and a half, and then replaced the original Bobby on Broadway. I knew it inside and out. I love it. When you really love it, it makes a difference.” The choreographer, Deanna Dys, also has a long history with the show and they have decided to keep the original Susan Stroman choreography. “It doesn’t get better than that,”
Eve Plumb he said. “It’s some of the best chorography Broadway has seen in the last 30-40 years.” Brennan has been to the Riverside before. He directed “Miss Saigon” last season and “Funny Girl” the season before that. Next season, he’s scheduled to direct “Hello, Dolly.” “It’s a wonderful place to work because of the way the operation is set up,” he said. “The artistic director (Allen Cornell) goes to great lengths for the sake of the show, sometimes costing more money. That’s almost unheard of, these days. “They have a great crew. They build their own sets and they have a smart system with the crew on
salary. There’s great loyalty and it inspires perfection in the workmanship. The shows look good. It’s great for actors because of the working environment, the professional stage managers and set crews. Everything feeds into the success of the production. The cast includes Drew Nellessen as Bobby and Abby Church as Polly, the spunky adversary who becomes his love interest. Eve Plumb, who played Jan in “The Brady Bunch,” plays Bobby’s mother. Brennan noted that the plot and music follow the traditional ragsto-riches theme popular during the Depression, when “Girl Crazy” debuted. “It’s rags to riches, failure to success, finding your niche, and the boy getting the girl,” he said. “The show has all of those elements, disguised enough to not seem hackneyed. It’s a good message in a great package.” The Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, presents “Crazy for You,” featuring the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, Jan. 13-Feb. 1 on the Stark Stage. Tickets begin at $35. For more information, call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit the website, www.riversidetheatre. com.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — John Carroll High School is hosting its annual gala on Saturday, Feb. 7. The dinner, dance, and auctions will have a “Sparkles & Spurs” theme, which will be carried throughout the event with Western-inspired food and flair. The gala will be held at the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce and will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets to the event are $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.JohnCarrollHigh. com. Purchasing a ticket will automatically enter your name in a drawing for a grand prize of $3,000 cash, second place prize of $1,000, or third place prize of $250. You need not be present to win if you purchase a ticket. Each guest will enjoy two complimentary tickets for our signature drinks, a delicious dinner with numerous food stations, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Kindly RSVP with your payment by Jan. 23. Event tickets will be
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CLUBBIN’ from page B2 Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201. Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195.
Fun, Casually Elegant Waterfront Dining
The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
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Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202 or visit shindigpub.com.
Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until whenever. Fish Fry and more served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34983. For more information, call Terry at (772) 344-9465.
Saturdays
Vine & Barley Live music. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550. West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147. Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
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Open House Registration this Saturday, January 3rd at 8:30am at Port St Lucie Community Center
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TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330 Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. $3 Harp Draft & $4 Irish Apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
p.m. $3 Smithwick drafts and $5 carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
Saturday, January 3
Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.
Sundays
Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585.
Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.
Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191.
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Free-to-play No limit Texas Hold ‘em Poker tournaments. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
Events: Friday, January 2
Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Quick Fix band, 6 – 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-3546. Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials. Dress to impress. No cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music from 9:30 – 11:30
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Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Rare Form band plays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. $3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Dave Goodman plays rom noon – 4 p.m. Cervesa is on from 6 – 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
Sunday, January 4
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Drink specials all day, $9 corned beef and cabbage dinner. Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament starts at 7:30. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202. The Original Tiki Bar Headfish Gumbo plays at 4 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
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Sexy Tuesdays at Tesoro Nightclub Ladies 18 and up. Guys 21 and up. Drink specials. Ladies drink free until 11 p.m. $2 drinks until midnight. $5 Jager Bombs. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (954) 5597186.
Wednesday, January 7
Four play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Ladies Night at Superplay USA 9 p.m.-midnight. Ladies bowl (shoes included), play laser tag and/or mini golf for free. Guys can do the same for $12. 1600
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Thursday, January 8
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Frozen sing-a-long at Morningside Library, 2 – 4 p.m. Anna sets off on an epic journey teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. Rated PG, 108 minutes. Snacks and drinks provided. This family program is most suited for children ages 5-10. All Library events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Parents & caregivers, please accompany younger children. 2410 SE Morningside Blvd. Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Snack Time at St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Join the staff as the critters in a select number of our aquaria get a special afternoon snack. Education staff will provide information about animals targeted for feeding each day and answer questions about our dynamic model ecosystems. St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-3474.
Saturday, January 3
Green Market at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be vendors selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, plus homemade crafts and wares from local businesses. This is an opportunity to help support local farmers, merchants and economy. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For information on how to become a vendor or other info, call Jaclynn Gazdacko at (772) 807-4470. Guided Hikes at the Oxbow-Eco Center, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided hike through the wilds of the Oxbow and be enriched by the biodiversity the preserve has to offer. No reservation required; just show up. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833.
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Tuesday, January 6
Tai chi for health Classes at Oxbow Eco-Center, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tai chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in tai chi for health, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; $10 per class or $32 for four classes. Reservations are a must. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information or to RSVP, call (772) 785-5833.
Wednesday, January 7
Pretty Princess Tea Party at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 and older. Cost is $3. Your child will meet and mingle with princesses on the first Wednesday of the month. Princesses can dress in their favorite royal attire and enjoy the dress-up trunk, story time, tea time snacks, sing-alongs and crafts. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4499. Feeding Frenzy Tours at the St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Join the underwater residents enjoy their morning meal. A volunteer or staff member will provide information on the exhibit’s daily menu, as well as share stories and provide insight on what makes the constantly changing ecosystems so unique. Free with paid admission. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-
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London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and Moscow’s Svetlanov Hall. He is a former member of the Grammy Award-winning singing group, Chanticleer. His voice can be heard on many major record labels with artists from Madonna to the London Philharmonic. A performer on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, Claudia Schmidt has been touring nationally and internationally for more than 40 years. She is one of America’s most beloved singer/songwriter, with 19 record albums to her credit. The albums reflect folk, blues, gospel and jazz idioms, which are mostly her own original songs. She performs on her acclaimed 12-string guitar and a mountain dulcimer. She travels nationally and internationally in venues from intimate clubs to 4,000 seat theatres and appearing at festivals in front of 25,000 listeners. She has starred in a one-hour documentary called “I Sing Because I Can’t Fly.” She has called herself a “creative noisemaker,” which lets audiences know a Schmidt concert could include poetry, bawdy verse, satire and other emotions. For additional information, please contact Lynn Austin at (772) 320-0773 or by email at laustin@hpsfl.org.
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CALENDAR from page B9 FISH. PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz and Blues Night at the Botanical Gardens. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Listen to the sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night. General admission is $5. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie FL 34952. For more information, call (772) 873-6312.
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and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-464-7855. Writers Workshop at Morningside Library, 9 a.m. – noon. Meet with other writers in the Morningside Writers Group to read & critique writing in preparation for publishing. Drop in for a visit or bring your work to read. St. Lucie County Library - Morningside Branch, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie Fla. For more information, call (772) 337-5632.
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STK#3P360, LEATHER, MOON, RARE RS PKG, VERY SHARP
20% CASH BACK
5,175
$
DYER SALE PRICE
STK#3P377, FULL POWER, AUTOMATIC & LOW MILES
2014 CHEVY
CRUZE 2LT
2014 CHEVY
2014 CHEVY
SILVERADO 1500
CAPTIVA LTZ $
PLUS… 27 POINT INSPECTION FREE CAR WASH
STK#3P359, LEATHER & MOON
19,992
$
STK#3P344, CREW CAB, DURABLE
27,991
Most cars and light trucks, includes up to 5 quarts of conventional motor oil, plus tax & shop fees. HD vehicles and specialty oils additional. Must present coupon. Cannot combine with any other offers. Offers expire 1/31/15.
WE SERVICE ALL MAKE & MODELS EXPERIENCE THE DYER “SERVICE DIFFERENCE” TODAY!
772-461-4800 SHOP ONLINE 24/7
DyerAuto.com *ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & $599 DEALER FEE, ALL APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS, REBATES & INCENTIVES PLUS USAA MEMBERSHIP ALLOWANCE. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. MUST QUALIFY AND BE APPROVED THROUGH ALLY FINANCIAL. OFFERS SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURERS INCENTIVE CHANGES. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMMISIONS. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. 20% CASH BACK OFFERS EXPIRE 1/2/15. OFFERS END 1/31/15.
ACADIA SLT
TRAVERSE 2LT $
STK#3P337, 9K MILES, LEATHER, DVD & MORE
29,991
$
STK#3P354, FULLY LOADED, SUPER CLEAN
31,991
SE HABLA ESPAÑOL ASK FOR GEORGE PAPPALARDO
772-461-4800
DyerAuto.com PRICES PLUS TAX, TAG & DALER FEE
15883
Open Sunday 11am-5pm 4200 U.S. 1, FORT PIERCE
2014 GMC
2014 CHEVY
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TEXT THE EDITOR (772) 675-6330
PAVERS Cleaning
40
POOL ENCLOSURE Starting at...
$
¢
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
S.F.
Homes • Walkways Gutters • Patios • Pool Decks Model Homes • Wood/PVC Fencing and Paver Cleaning
CLEAN & SEAL
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
Any Single Family Home 3/2 and Driveway
$
139
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
FREE
E SAM DAY E VIC SER
TWO CAR DRIVEWAY
$
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
ROOF, HOUSE DRIVWAY CLEANING
SIDEWALK CLEANING
with any PRESSURE WASH CLEANING
772-873-7048
Starting at...
INCLUDES: Living Room Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms and Hallway
89
$
DRYER VENT CLEANING
49
95
Prevent House Fires
MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON
MATTRESS CLEANING
Tile & Grout Special
95
39
Grouted & Sealed MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON
¢
rine Pet U or & Od or inat Elim
Tile & Grout Cleaning Oriental Rugs Two Man Crews We Move Furniture All Truck Mounted Units Licensed & Insured
3 ROOM SPECIAL
$
Must Present this YV Coupon
2 ROOM SPECIAL
Deodorizer Sanitizer & Disinfectant $35.95 Value with any service SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998
64
95
Wish FREE Sanitizer & Deodorizer
FREE • FREE • FREE 772-873-7048
89
95
(Great Room Equals 2 Rooms) SAVE $30.00 Must Present this YV Coupon
LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM
15873
MUST PRESENT THIS YV COUPON
39
249
WHOLE HOUSE
95
$ Starting at...
$
WITH THIS COUPON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
SE HABLA ESPANOL • SAME DAY SERVICE • SINCE 1998
(Most Fabrics) Save $3000
$
80
up to 750 SF
We w i BEA ll T Any Wr Estim itten ate
SOFA & LOVE SEAT
$
7995
3995
$
(Great Room Equals 2 Rooms) Must Present this YV Coupon
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