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ST. LUCIE WEST — The city’s last council meeting was packed. More than 200 people attended on Sept. 22, and due to fire and safety codes, about 40 had to watch on televisions, outside council chambers. The final budget was set, along with the property tax rate, but that’s not why most of the attendees were there. The council approved Somerset College Preparatory Academy plans to build a new school on a 10-acre site at the northeast corner of Peacock and California boulevards with a 4-1 vote. “It is one step in the right direction. We are not done, yet,” Erica Rains, the academy’s principal, said. The school is currently operating out of a leased Indian River State College building at its St. Lucie West branch, but Rains said more space is needed to add a middle school and eventually, an elementary
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Somerset College Preparatory Academy students Arianna James, Alejandra Rodriquez and Jayme De La Vega, earn volunteer hours as they bookend Gov. Rick Scott in town to make a campaign stop at the Republican Party of St. Lucie County Headquarters Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It’s likely that, if you’re last name begins with a Z, you’re going to have a bad time — if you’re running for a
seat in the St. Lucie West Services District, that is. Since 2000, candidates whose last names came after their opponents’, alphabetically, lost in six of eight races. Thatr doesn’t take unopposed races into account, however. If a race in Florida is a non-par-
tisan one, the candidates are ordered alphabetically. According to numerous studies, that gives the first person on the ballot about a 2 percent advantage over his or her opponents. This is commonly referred to as “the primacy effect.” Two Stanford researchers revealed the advan-
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Fawn Germer has always made her living talking to others. She started working in a news room when she was 16 at the Bradenton Herald and made her way up the ranks to positions at the The Washington Post and the Miami Herald. She was nominated four times for the Pulitzer Prize and had interviewed countless influential people. She was doing well in her field. Then she decided to quit her job and switch careers. Now she is an author and motivational speaker. It wasn’t an easy ascension, however, and she shared her story with about 70 residents at the PGA Education Center in PGA Village. At the Rocky Mountain News, she got a new boss, and he was terrible. He was demeaning and rude to many of his employees. “He towered over me and said, ‘You think you’ll be a columnist one day? You’re never going to be more than you are now.’ “I spent two years trying to win that man’s favor,” Germer said. Germer finally got a promotion as night city editor. So did her old boss. At her first meeting on her first day, he sat in on the meeting and nixed the promotion. “He said, ‘There’s no promotion. She’s just a reporter,’” Germer told the crowd.
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portscaster Warner Wolf made the catchphrase “Let’s go to the videotape” famous. That seems to be the mantra of the National Football League, which had to wait for two videos of Ray Rice assaulting his then-fiancée in an elevator to suspend him indefinitely. Before that suspension, Rice was suspended for two games, and we endured the spectacle of the victim blaming herself. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it is a good time to have a national conversation about an epidemic that will affect one in three women. I want to add my own story to let people know that both women and men need to stand up and be counted about the need for stron-
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and was widowed six years ago. This past winter, I joined an online dating website. I wanted to begin to think about living again. I “met” a man who lived in Roanoke, Va., a beautiful place I remembered from years ago. This past spring, I decided to have an adventure. I sold my manufactured home with the leaky roof, packed the car and the cat, and moved to Roanoke to live in a rental unit with a man who seemed like the gentleman my husband was. It went badly from the begin-
ning. I knew he had a dog, but didn’t know it was a pit bull. On the second night, it got into the room where I had put the cat and mauled him. The man — I’ll call him Leroy — began screaming at me that it was my fault. That screaming and telling me that everything was my fault continued for the entire month I was there. I knew that he was a recovering alcoholic and did not have a driver’s license because of past drunken driving offenses, but again, he had been honest about it, and I told myself that we were two people trying to build new lives. He cooked, gardened and grew vegetables and quilted. The fact that I was paying for most things, including the vet bill when
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s we acknowledge October as Domestic Violence Awareness month, there are several other facts we must acknowledge in the battle to end domestic violence. Domestic violence is not a private matter. It is a social problem, one that not only puts women at a disproportionate risk for severe bodily harm and more, but chal-
lenges the very well-being of our communities as a whole. The domestic violence rates in our country are staggering. In 2010, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that more than one out of every three women in the United States reported being raped, physically assaulted, stalked, or a combination of the three by an intimate
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U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy legislation that takes a pragmatic approach to help survivors of domestic violence at a crucial point in the process of freeing themselves from their abusers. The Documents for Continued Safety Act would make it easier for survivors and their families to get access to their own vital documents in their most critical hour. By providing this important service, we can empower survivors to preserve their newfound safety. One of the first bills I cosponsored after coming to Congress was the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. This vital legislation, which should have never gotten caught up in partisan gridlock in the last Congress, passed this Congress with
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my cat developed an abscess and nearly died, was not lost on me. Still, I loved seeing spring again, going for long walks and seeing the Blue Ridge Mountains from the table where I continued to write. I was not completely clueless. As the screaming continued, I called a woman’s shelter and, eventually, the police for information. Statistics show that most women make efforts to leave before they finally do. He got a job, and I told myself it would be better when he was working and earning his own money. I kept in touch with friends and family, all of whom were worried sick about me. I began to think about leaving, and one day, when I was racing to pack things up and start putting them in the trunk while he was at work, I gouged out my leg on the metal bedframe. I didn’t go to the doctor until the next day, and it was a bad injury that became infected and slowed me down. I knew that I was not thinking clearly, and, when that happens, accidents have often followed me. A week or two later, I fell off the porch and seriously damaged the ligaments and tendons in my
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left hand. Leroy made me drive him to work before I could go to the emergency room. Ironically, he did not cause the accident. I almost wished he had, because then my decision-making would have been clearer, and he would have been in jail. Finally, I realized that I could not live in fear of being screamed at. The yelling was escalating, and I was injured. I began to fear physical violence. One night, when he stood screaming obscenities at me while peeling an apple with a knife, I knew I had to go. I called 911. They had my previous calls on file, and two officers arrived quickly. Leroy tried to take over the conversation, not letting me talk, but the officers were having none of that. One made him sit down with his hands in sight while the other came to my room to stay with me while I packed up a few things and put the cat and his box in the car. I was fortunate enough to have the means to stay in a motel and not a shelter. As we left the house, Leroy called out, “You all have a nice night.” I began to cry. I asked the officer if they thought I was crazy, since Leroy seemed so nice. One of them told
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rassed that I was so gullible. I wanted to believe that a new life was there and I ignored the warning signs. It was amazing to me how, in one short month, he sapped my confidence and diminished my self-respect. I returned to Stuart exhausted emotionally and physically. Still, I was alive. I got out and I did what I had to do. For that, I am very proud. I hope that my story will reach someone who is afraid to get out. I know that not having financial independence or having children makes it a lot harder. If it only took me a month to doubt myself, those who have suffered for years must find it that much harder. It is important to realize that you are not alone, that you are not stupid or bad or deserving of abuse, emotional, verbal or physical. You can get help and you can get out. SafeSpace is the Treasure Coast’s domestic violence assistance organization, with a 48-bed emergency shelter and outreach services. For the 24-hour emergency hotline, call: Martin County — (772) 288-7023 St. Lucie County — (772) 5697233 Statewide — 1 (800) 500-1119 Shelley Koppel is a staff writer for Your Voice News & Views.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County election officials are expecting voter turnout to more than double for the general election, compared to the Aug. 26 primary. After a dismal 19.46 percent primary turnout, St. Lucie County Elections Supervisor Gertrude Walker expects a 45 to 50 percent turnout Nov. 4, due, in large part, to a substantial increase in absentee ballot requests. “Thirty-two thousand absentee ballots were mailed out on Sept. 30. That’s more than we sent out in the presidential election,” Walker said. About 70.4 percent of voters cast ballots in that election. Walker may have some lofty estimates, but she said a number of high profile races — such as the Port St. Lucie mayoral race and a number of prominent council races, countywide, should help motivate people to vote. The increase in absentee ballot requests follows a trend for people to skip out the election day frenzy and, instead, vote by mail or use early voting. “This was the first year ever that vote-by-mail outpaced any other method in the state,” Walker said. Of the 35,068 ballots cast in the Aug. 26 primary, just 13,982 were done so on election day – a 39.9 percent rate. The rest were by mail or by early voting. “That’s been a trend since 2006 … 29 percent showed up at the polls. Last election we were back up to higher numbers,” Walker said. To make things easier for voters, Walker said she encourages them to vote early or by mail. Early voting will take place Oct. 20 through Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sundays. There will be four polling places: at the Orange Blossom Business Center En-
“It’s amazing how often we move; we get our belongings, update our address with the post office, the DMV, but we often forget about voter information cards. If you go to the wrong precinct, they’ll just send you to the right one.”
Gertrude Walker Supervisor of Elections trance 2, 4132 Okeechobee Road Fort Pierce; the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie; the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd. Port St. Lucie and the Zora Neale Hurston Library, 3008 Ave. D Fort Pierce. Absentee ballot requests must be made to the elections supervisor’s office by 5 p.m. Oct. 29. If prospective voters haven’t already registered, the deadline to do so is Oct. 6. Walker said people should make sure their address is updated with her office to make sure they go to the correct precinct. “It’s amazing how often we move; we get our belongings, update our address with the post office, the DMV, but we often forget about voter information cards,” she said. “If you go to the wrong precinct, they’ll just send you to the right one.” People can call the Elections Supervisor’s office or go their website and update their information. Once the information is updated, it usually takes two business days for the change to take effect. Using a smartphone or a tablet shouldn’t be an issue because the website is optimized for mobile, Walker said. There is no deadline to update one’s address, and it can be done on election day, if needed, according to Walker. To contact the St. Lucie County Elections Supervisor’s office, people can call (772) 462-1500 or visit its website at slcelections.com
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PORT ST. LUCIE — A year-long annexation dispute between Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County over McCarty Ranch may be coming to an end. The County Commission is to vote on a settlement Tuesday that would allow Port St. Lucie’s annexation of the 3,100-acre tract it purchased in 2012 for $10 million.
The city purchased the site, which 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, according to Dan McIntyre,
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Photo courtesy of Somerset Preparatory Academy Somerset Charter School staff cleared their first hurdle in constructing a new school on a 10-acre site at the northeast corner of Peacock and California boulevards. The Port St. Lucie City Council approved the plans with a 4-1 vote Yost recommending the board deny the application to add a middle school because it only fully met two of 19 criteria for new schools. The criteria include financial planning, management structure and grades, among other items. The administrators questioned the academy’s ability “to promote enhanced academic success and financial efficiency by aligning responsibility with accountability.
“The Application fails to provide evidence that the charter school is innovative and consistent with the state education goals,” the memorandum reads. The Florida Department of Education graded the academy as one of two “A-rated” St. Lucie County high schools last year. The board is to decide whether to allow the middle school at its Oct. 4 meeting.
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middle and high schools will also be different, which, if everything goes according to plan, will reduce traffic. Councilwoman Michelle Berger gave the lone dissenting vote and said the roundabout could be problematic. Another issue is that the overflow parking is across the street from the proposed site, rather than adjacent to it, which is uncommon, Berger said. Once those are issues are addressed, Berger said the school would be a good thing for the community as the city grows. “We’ve got to find out a way to accommodate for 400,000 people,” she said. The ordinance will go through a second reading Oct. 13, but unless the council drastically changes its tune, the major remaining hurdle will be convincing the St. Lucie County School Board to approve the school’s expansion. The Somerset Academy currently serves grades nine through 11 and is adding a senior class next year, but the plan is to add a middle school and eventually, an elementary school. The goal is to have 1,500 students once the expansion is completed in 2018. The board doesn’t have a say whether a new building can be bought, but it can determine whether additional grade levels can be added. A St. Lucie School District governing board, composed of 10 administrators, sent a memorandum to Superintendent Genelle
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BIAS from page A1 vote for the first person. For lower profile races, like service districts, St. Lucie County Elections Supervisor Gertrude Walker said the advantage may be even greater. “When you get down to races such as water districts, that’s when you get into the higher 5 or 6 percent. That’s just my opinion, though,” Walker said. In Port St. Lucie mayoral and council races, there was not a significant ballot bias, since 2000. Gregg Ney, a Services District candidate in the Nov. 4 general election, said he’s worried about the effect because his opponent, Viorel ‘Vio” Mocuta will be first on the ballot. “My opponent’s name starts with ‘Mo’ so he’ll be getting the pop, not me,” Ney said. Ney may have fallen victim to ballot bias in 2012 when he lost to Mancuso. Ney got 47.8 percent of the vote and Mancuso got 52.2 percent. Ney has some of his own theories as to why the bias occurs. “First, I suspect that a significant number of the voters in St. Lucie West aren’t entirely clear on what the Services District is or what it does. Second, many voters won’t have heard of any of the candidates. Next, the race is too small to merit an endorsement from the
media. Further, the candidates run with no party affiliation. Finally, the listing is at the bottom of the ballot, by which point many voters just want to finish the darn thing and go home,” Ney said. A 2013 New York University study found that many people exert less mental effort into choosing candidates further down the ballot because those races seem less important. To rid off ballot bias, some states have developed alternative listing methods. Many use a lottery system in which candidates are randomly drawn for their order. Some states have systems that give candidates equal play as the first name on ballots; a candidate could be first in one precinct and last in the next one over. “That’s not difficult technology, but Florida has enough trouble counting votes without that complication,” Ney said. Some states also rotate, based solely on political party. Other states are worse off than Florida, though; seven states have alphabetical ballots, even for partisan races. One of best ways to combat the bias, according to the studies, is for voters to leave the box empty for races they aren’t educated in. Another way is to change the system. Walker said her office doesn’t have any say in the order. “Until a legislature passes something, it’ll stay the same,” she said.
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The 2014 Lincoln Day Dinner for the St. Lucie County Republican Club will feature a surf and turf dinner, $75. Please come in business attire. The St. Lucie County Republican Party is very pleased to announce that Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Florida’s lieutenant governor, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 Lincoln Day Surf and Turf Dinner. Other elected officials confirmed and attending are: Florida Senator Joe Negron; Florida Senator Denise Grimsley; past president of the Florida Senate and current St. Lucie County Property Appraiser Ken Pruitt; Florida Representative Debbie Mayfield, Florida Representative Gayle Harrell; St. Lucie County Commissioner Tod Mowery and chairwoman of St. Lucie County Commission, Franny Hutchinson. The event will be Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Ballantrae Yacht and Country Club at Santa Lucia River in Port St.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Fort Pierce Branch Library will host a “Marketing Your Business” workshop presented by Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. A member of SCORE will cover: • How to assess your marketplace • Understanding your competition • Targeting your customers and differentiating your business
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participate in these meetings to express their comments or concerns before the final impact statement is released. • West Palm Beach – Oct. 28, 3:30-7:30 p.m. West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. • Stuart – Oct. 30, 3:30-7 p.m., The Kane Center, 900 S.E. Salerno Road • Vero Beach – Nov. 5, 3:307 p.m., Indian River State College, Richardson Hall, 6155 College Lane • Port St. Lucie – Nov. 6, 3:30-7 p.m., Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place For more information, type the following helpful links into your web browser: • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council-Comprehensive Web Page on AAF • All Aboard Florida • Federal Railroad Administration-Information on All Aboard Florida • Martin County Legislative Delegation
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Not smarter than this fifth grader Fifth grade student Jillian Alberto of St. Lucie West offers up her answer of ‘Whoville’ in response to the Dr. Seuss related question at ‘Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader’ benefitting Grace Way Village in St. Lucie County. The event took place Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Sunrise Black Box Theatre where Jillian was teamed up with Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson.
CLUBBIN’ from page B2 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) 785-6202. 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.
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Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900. 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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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.
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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) 337-7778.
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sic after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. 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, October 3
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 Razin Kane Band 9:30 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, October 4
The Original Tiki Bar Live mu-
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.
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. 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 Paul Rowan Irish music 4 p.m. Calamity Jane 9:30 p.m. $3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
Sunday, October 5
The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.
Tuesday, October 7
DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Ladies free until 11 p.m. Drink specials. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For
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Oktoberfest at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center 5 – 10 p.m. A celebration of German culture, foods, crafts and entertainment will be available with free parking. This event will be held “under the big tent” just like in Munich, Germany. There will be a bratwurst eating contest, keg toss, stein-holding competition, beer garden, bounce houses, “stunt jump” and other activities throughout the two-day event. A celebration Germany’s 2014 World Cup win will also be held. There will activities for kids, including authentic German food; live entertainment, featuring “Polka International”
and other local kids’ groups. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie FL 39452. For more information, call (772) 878-2277. High School Football: Fort Pierce Central v. Vero Beach 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High School, 1707 16th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
High School Football: St. Lucie West Centennial v. Treasure Coast High School 7 p.m. at South County Regional Sports Complex 560 NW University Blvd, Port St. Lucie FL 34986. For more information, call (772) 462-1522.
Saturday, October 4
Oktoberfest at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center noon – 10 p.m. A
celebration of German culture, foods, crafts and entertainment will be available with free parking. This event will be held “under the big tent” just like in Munich, Germany. There will be a bratwurst eating contest, keg toss, stein-holding competition, beer garden, bounce houses, “stunt jump” and other activities throughout the two-day event. A celebration Germany’s 2014 World Cup win will also be held. There will activities for kids, including authentic German food; live entertainment, featuring “Polka International” and other local kids’ groups. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie FL 39452. For more information, call (772) 878-2277. Golf Classic at Gator Trace Country Club, sponsored by the St. Lucie West Elks Lodge. Fee is $50.00 per person. Groups can register together. Registration includes green fees, golf cart rental, prizes, continental breakfast and lunch at the lodge. 4302 Gator Trace Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. For more information call Jerry at (772) 343-8248 or T.J. at (772) 692-0720.
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Friday Matinee: The Uninvited at St. Lucie County Library, 2 p.m. (1944) Horror/Mystery starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey. A composer and his sister discover that the reason they are able to purchase a beautiful gothic seacoast mansion very cheaply is the house’s unsavory past. 99 minutes, Universal, not rated. All events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Movies are shown in the first floor meeting room.101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2787.
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Wednesday, October 8
Four Play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. No cover. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
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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 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 408-5800.
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Tropical Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up Music by DJ Lenny C. No cover. Salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, house and Top 40. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port
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Ladies Night at V’s Town Tavern 7 p.m.-midnight. Drink specials for ladies. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 8003239. Ladies Love Thursdays at Tesoro Nightclub 21 and up. $3 domestic drinks until midnight, $7 margaritas, $3 well drinks until 11 p.m. Ladies in free all night and drink free until 11 p.m. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 626-2425. Ladies Night at the St. Lucie Inn 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. $1 well drinks, $1 drafts and $2 wines from 11 p.m.-midnight. Music by DJ Ozmosys and DJ Quake, playing dance music all night. 2101 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 464-1326. Irresistible Thursdays at Good Times West 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. No cover. Drink specials. Dress to impress. Playing ‘80s, ‘90s and top 40 mash-ups all night. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
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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) 461FISH.
Sunday, October 5
Open Swim at Ravenswood Community Pool. 11 a.m.-5p.m. Admission fees at Ravenswood pools are: Under 2 – free; 2-54 years old - $2 (non-resident $3); 55+ years - $1 (non-resident $2); Splash pad – All ages - $1 at Ravenswood Pool. 200 Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call 772-462-2560. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org
Wednesday, October 8
Kayak Rental at Savannas Park 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. 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.
Monday, October 6
Kayak Rental at Savannas Park 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.
Tuesday, October 7
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
Thursday, October 9
J.V. Football: St. Lucie West Centennial v. Fort Pierce Central 6 p.m. at Lawnwood Stadium at John B. Parks Sports Complex 1301 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce FL.
Holiday Art Extravaganza
November 28th – January 9th, 2015
Summer Schedule:
117 S 2nd St, Ft Pierce • Full Bar avail. 7 - 10 PM • $6 Cover, Members $5
PSL Botanical Gardens
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Holiday Open House Sale
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Holiday Open House Reception Friday, December 5th, 5-8 pm
office: 772-460-JAZZ (5299)
Need a Pianist? A Guitarist? A Duo?...A Trio? Quartet? ...How ‘bout a 17-piece Big Band? Pick up the phone and call the society at 772-460-jazz when considering music for your next event. You’ll be glad that you did! 9/30/14 9:49 AM
Tribute to Backus
January 15th – March 6th, 2015
Sunday in Key West Brunch, 2015 January 25th, 2015 Noon – 4pm A.E. Backus Brunch and Painting Raffle Sunday, March 1, 2015 9:30am – 12:30pm; Raffle at 1pm Sequined Sentinels — Masterpieces of Haitian Art March 12th – May 1, 2015
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Diabolo Bossou, Beaded Voodou Flag, Sequins and Beads Sewn on Satin, by Petit Frere Mogirus
Annual Juried Art Exhibition “The Best of the Best” October 10th – November 21, 2014
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The Eye of the Camera: Juried Photography Show May 7th – July 24th, 2015 You’re invited to renew or become a member of the Backus Museum and enjoy FREE admission to the museum for most events and Opening Receptions! Please visit BackusMuseum.com for more information. All dates subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for updates on schedule and events.
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TREASURE COAST — Every week, hundreds of volunteers help sort, package and distribute the food at Treasure Coast Food Bank, which feeds hungry families across the community. Now, families can work together to make a difference in the lives of other families in need of food. On Saturday, Oct. 4, Treasure Coast Food Bank invites families to spend time at its headquarters volunteering and learning at Family Volunteer Day. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and activities and sorting run from 10 a.m. to noon. Families with children as young as 8 years old will be able to participate, sorting food in the warehouse, engaging in family activities, and learning more about hunger on the Treasure Coast “Volunteers are the heart of our organization, including teens, retirees, corporate groups and
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our children to be good citizens, which is why we’ve begun Family Volunteer Day.” Chana Pappadouplous was one of 85 volunteers who recently helped Treasure Cost Food Bank package and distribute almost 20,000 meals for those in need on the Treasure Coast during Day of Caring, sponsored by the United
Way of Martin County. “It was great – and eye-opening as well, seeing how many people came through to get food,” said Pappadouplous of Vero Beach. She and other volunteers loaded cases of food into the cars of hungry families. Other volunteers filled hundreds of packs of food for Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Backpack Program, which supplies weekend food for students who rely on the school system for meals. “It’s wonderful that all these people with regular jobs come together for the sake of the community. It’s such a good feeling,” she said. “I have a 3-year-old, and I can’t wait until she’s old enough to help as well.” Treasure Coast Food Bank plans to host Family Volunteer Day the first Saturday of each month. Family members should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Evelyn Miller at emiller@tcfoodbank.org or call (772) 489-3034.
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Living Faith Church to host ‘Blessing of the Pets’ TRADITION — Living Faith Church is hosting its first annual Blessing of the Pets on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. All pets are invited to the event provided that your pet is caged, leashed, tanked or harnessed. If you are unable to bring your pet, be sure to bring a picture of your pet to the event. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a general blessing and then throughout the morning, individual pet and owner blessings will take place. If you don’t have a pet or are interested in increasing your family, the Humane Society of St. Lucie County will be onsite with animals that are available for immediate adoption, and of course, a blessing. For more information, visit the society’s website at www.hsslc.org. The Port St. Lucie Police De-
partment K-9 Unit will be providing demonstrations throughout the event as well as providing information on these working dogs. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the members of this special unit and learn more about how they work together to keep us safe. For more information, visit www.cityofpsl.com/police/index. html. Water and treats for both pets and their owners will be available, so make sure you mark your calendar for this special event. It is an opportunity forfellowship, learning and blessing. The event will take place on the Living Faith Church property, located at the corner of Southwest Community Boulevard and Southwest Rowley Way in Tradition. For more information, visit www. livingfaithtradition.com
House Of Hope October Halloween Event. We would be delighted to welcome you to an evening with a difference where you could encounter the friendly ghosts of the Diamond Tea Room & Bistro & enjoy a Seven course Halloween Dinner & Wine, a unique fine dining experience we promise You’ll never forget
Prix-fixe 7 Courses & Wine $75.00 per person Seating is limited! Get Reservations soon! Call 772-781-5153 or 772-781-1133 or email diamondsbyterry@aol.com visit our web www.diamondtearoom.com Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!!! Saturday Oct 25, 2014 at 6pm at 3868 SE Dixie highway Stuart A portion of this event will benefit House of Hope
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St. Lucie County Men & Women’s Senior Amateur Golf Championships 2014
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GFWC Port St. Lucie Woman’s Club to hold Annual Fall Festival Card/Game Party luncheon ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The GFWC Port St. Lucie Woman’s Club will hold its Annual Fall Festival Card/Game Party Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The First Congregational Church, 2401 Sidona Ave. Port St. Lucie. Guests will enjoy lunch, play cards and games of their choice, and have opportunities to bid on valuable gift baskets and door prizes. The GFWC Port St. Lucie Woman’s
SUNRISE from page B1 the music of ABBA with hits like “Mamma Mia,” “Voulez-Vous,” “Dancing Queen” and “Winner Takes it All.” Former star of “The Tonight Show Jay Leno comes to the Sunrise for the first time March 28 at 8 p.m. The late-night host is also a stand-up comedian, children’s book author, movie voice-over artist and corporate speaker. He’s been called “the hardest working man in show business.” Tickets are $125 and $95. John Wilkes, the Sunrise’s executive director, said in an email that the season offers something for everyone. “I am very pleased with the 2014-2015 season that has been announced so far, but I am hoping to add a good number of further surprises to our schedule between now and the end of
Club is a nonprofit, non-political, non-sectarian group whose purpose is community improvement through volunteer service. In addition to its focus on education, which provided $4,000 in scholarships to deserving students at Indian River State College this year, the club also supports the needs of local charities such as Hibiscus Children’s Center and Hacienda Girls Ranch. Tickets are $12 and may be obtained by calling Alice Pachón, chairwoman, (201) 981-7993 or Cheryl Zeak, Ticket Committee, (772) 873-6665. next summer. We have a number of new artists gracing our stage, such as Jay Leno, Trace Adkins, Olivia Newton-Jon and some of our regular sell-out favorites, such as Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers and a roster of six great national touring Broadway shows. “With over 50 percent of our patrons coming from Martin and Indian River counties, and a growing number for Palm Beach and Brevard counties each year, our reach and our popularity as a destination for great performances and attractions in a great, intimate venue, means much to me and our great staff.” Tickets to all Sunrise shows are on sale now. The Sunrise Theatre is located at 117 S. Second St. For ticket and membership information, call the box office at (772) 461-4775 or visit the website www.sunrisetheatre.com.
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Our Great friend, Sen. Joe Negron is our Gold Sponsor. Our Silver Sponsor is Joseph Masessa, M.D., F.A.A.D. of Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Practitioners, PA, while the following are Bronze Sponsors: Sen. Denise Grimsley , Rep. Debbie Mayfield, Past President of the Florida Senate and current St. Lucie County Property Appraiser Ken Pruitt, and St. Lucie County Commissioner Tod Mowery. Also joining us will be Rep. Gayle Harrell and St. Lucie County Commission Chairman Frannie Hutchinson.
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