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McCarty Ranch dispute finally ends Brandon Zeris STAFF WRITER

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The St. Lucie County Commission took the first step Oct. 7 in approving an agreement to end the yearlong dispute with Port St. Lucie over the city’s plans to annex the land, but that wasn’t enough.

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The City Council followed suit and approved the agreement Oct. 13, officially ending the battle over 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, Dan McIntyre, St. Lucie County’s attorney, said. Since the dispute started, the city has purchased additional land southeast of the ranch that would increase the total acreage bordering existing city land. The ranch, along with the newly purchased land, now meet state

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Gov. Rick Scott made a campaign stop by Port St. Lucie to thank veterans for their service and the community for working hard to get the next state veterans nursing home in Tradition. Before making a short campaign speech focused on job creation since he took office in 2011, Scott talked about his earliest tie to the military. “My dad was 82 Airborne,” he told a crowd of local veterans and supporters at the Flamingo Hometown Café on Oct. 16. Veterans called back, “Hooah!” and “Airborne!” to the smiling governor, who is a Navy veteran. He said Marines used to beat up his shipmates and him.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — When they needed advice on how to set a positive example for local kids in a violent community, Ferguson, Mo., Boy Scout troop leaders looked to the Treasure Coast. Boy Scout Troop 772 leaders Scott Van Duzer, of Lake Charles, and state Rep. Larry Lee, who lives in PGA Village, along with St. Lucie County Commissioner Kim Johnson, were invited to Ferguson to share their ideas on how to bring a community together and support area kids. “It’s not just Ferguson. We’ve had calls from other Photo courtesy of Scott Van Duzer places, asking us about our model because they look us Local Boy Scout troop leaders visited Ferguson, Mo., troop leaders in early October to share their ideas on how to provide a safe environment for area kids in a dangerous community. Pictured from left to right are St. Lucie County Commissioner Kim Johnson, Greater St. Louis up and see that it works,” Area Boy Scouts director William Humphrey, Greater St. Louis Area Boy Scouts Field Services director Myron Lofton, Troop 772 CEO Jeff Lee said. Isaac, Florida Rep. Larry Lee, Greater St. Louis Area Boy Scouts district executive Macfarlane Duncan and Troop 772 scoutmasters Scott Van See SCOUTS page A4 Duzer and Rusty Hines.

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WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM “We’re trying to create that community feeling where you know your neighbor. People may think it’s all about Fort Pierce having these problems, but the truth is that it’s everyone’s problem,” Lee said. “You can wake up, and it’s on your front door.” Troop 772 has 56 registered members and about 20 who attend meetings regularly. The group is entirely community-funded, although it could use some more volunteers, Lee said. Some of the troops have gone on trips to Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., as rewards. U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy honored the troop on the floor of Congress for the work they have done. All of the kids have to earn their spot on the trips, though, Lee said. “Sometimes it might only be a dozen kids. There’s a reward system in place, so they have to do well in school and attend meetings to get to go on these trips,” he said. “These kids, we challenge them. We don’t reward them for just signing up. They have to earn it.” Recently there has been talk of starting a Girl Scout troop because of the success, Lee said. Nothing is definitive, but Lee and Van Duzer are consulting with a group to get one started. Despite the success, Lee and Van Duzer admit that more can be done. “Scouting isn’t the complete answer. Education is going to be the key to saving these kids’ lives,” Van Duzer said. “We are all volunteers who are trying to change a generation.” The agreement would otherwise prevent the city from annexing any land bordering the ranch for seven years. The water treatment facility will take 10 or more years to complete, city manager Jeff Bremer said, but residents will be able to use the land for fishing, hiking and canoeing, using the existing lakes and trails, cleared on the property. “We’re planning for a Nov. 8 grand opening with a hayride and bonfire,” Bremer said.

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WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM Gov. Rick Scott stopped by Port St. Lucie to thank veterans and campaign supporters Oct. 16. Scott also thanked St. Lucie County for its hard work to get the next state veterans nursing home.

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“Then the next day they were asking us for a ride,” he said. “It didn’t seem fair.” Scott served aboard the USS Glover during his three years in the Navy, 1971 to 1974. He later attended college on the GI Bill. His adoptive father, Orba Scott Jr., was a World War II veteran. “This veterans home wouldn’t have happened except for a lot of local support,” he said. The governor and Florida Cabinet OK’d a Florida Department of Veterans Affairs’ site-selection committee recommendation to build the seventh state veterans nursing home in St. Lucie at a Sept. 23 regular meeting. The vote came after an unexpected delay. Other contending communities — including Scott’s home county, Collier — raised questions about the committee’s methodology and findings. The points spread between St. Lucie and Marion counties was paper thin. Construction is likely to start next fall, Steve Murray, communications director at the state veterans department, said in previous interviews. The last home, the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home in St. Augustine, took about two years to complete. State veterans homes are named after Medal of Honor recipients who have ties to the areas they’re located. The St. Lucie County Commission unanimously voted on Oct. 7 to ask the state to name the Tradition facility in honor of Fort Pierce native Sgt. Ardie Ray Copas, Copas died in May 1970 in Vietnam. Copas was a gunner who stayed at his post despite injuries until four wounded soldiers could be evacuated to safety. He died from his wounds. President

Barack Obama posthumously awarded Copas the prestigious medal earlier this year. In a press gaggle after talking to veterans and supporters, Scott talked about how his wife, Ann, patiently awaited his return from an 18-month duty cruise in lessthan-ideal housing, and other rigors military families face. “My wife put up with a lot,” he said. The governor said serving and discharging from the Navy during a time with America seemed ambivalent about the military was emotionally difficult. He said signs at some businesses at the time were most unwelcoming. That, he said, was a motive behind creating the Governor’s Veterans Service Award. The award features the Great Seal of the State of Florida on the front, the seals of the five branches of the military — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard — on the back, and the words, “Honoring Those Who Served.” “I want to thank (veterans),” Scott said. Colleen Krepstekies, public affairs manager at the state veterans department, said the governor has given veterans 5,409 medals in 30 ceremonies from Aug. 16, 2013, to Aug. 19 of this year. There have been ceremonies at the six state veterans homes, and one at the state adult living facility in Lake City. Recipients are vetted by county veterans service officers and other means. “At this point, the policy is, veterans need to attend ceremonies to receive the medals,” Krepstekies said. “We’re looking into exceptions for that for homebound veterans.” There were no additional presentation ceremonies scheduled at

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Somerset College Preparatory Academy staff and students were hit with disappointing news twice last week. The Port St. Lucie City Council approved an ordinance Sept. 22, allowing the charter school to move to a new 10-acre site at the northeast corner of Peacock and California boulevards with a 4-1 vote, but at the required second reading Oct. 13, the council approved a motion with a 3-2 vote to table the final decision until it its next meeting, Oct. 27. A site plan approval also got pushed back to the next meeting. The plan, for Somerset, is to add high school students, then add a middle school, and eventually, an elementary school at the new location, which it does not yet own. At the previous meeting, Council members requested that the school’s staff provide plans to handle overflow parking for large events and how the roundabout nearby would be handled. Ideally, the roundabout would be converted to an intersection with a traffic light to make crosswalks more manageable. The council didn’t get the answers it sought and also learned that the St. Lucie County Schools governing board had its own concerns for transportation. “We don’t have anything in writing that says overflow parking will be provided,” Councilwoman Michelle Berger said. The school has enough parking spaces for normal, day-today operations but not enough overflow parking for large-scale events, which Berger said the city requires for businesses. Some council members thought the school’s staff anticipated 88 percent of students to use school buses to get to and from school at the new location, but the plans were made anticipating 20 percent of middle-schoolers using buses, which would increase traffic. The information presented was inconsistent and a major concern, said Kathleen McGinn, the county school district’s executive director of strategic planning. “The application was ambiguous in terms of the level of transportation that was planned to be provided for students. There is a dollar amount budgeted for transportation; however, the

Erica Rains Principal application also states that they will be depending on parents to transport,” McGinn said. The 20 percent figure was a low-ball estimation to show the city staff, which recommended the school for approval, that the area could handle more traffic if needed. “We made it with 20 percent with planning and zoning — an unrealistically low number,” she said. “We made sure we had enough parking.” Once the transportation issues are hammered out, Berger said she would support the ordinance and site plan. “That one area is the only issue I have left,” Berger said. Councilwoman Shannon Martin said she’d like to get more input from area residents and St. Lucie West Services District staff to make sure the council does its due diligence. “I don’t want to keep delaying this. I am in full support, but I do have concerns,” she said. Despite the decision delay, the school’s founder and current principal, Erica Rains said she is confident the council will approve the plans next time. “We’ve been having meetings and talking to city staff. When this comes back before the council, I’m confident that it will pass,” she said. “I think some information didn’t get to where it needed to go … and it just didn’t happen.” A day later, the county school board denied the application for a middle school unanimously with a 5-0 vote. As with each meeting concerning the school’s future, multiple students and their parents took to the podium to tell the decision-makers how much they liked

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Somerset College Preparatory Academy 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 denial by the school board was expected, but Rains said the council’s decision surprised her. The academy’s board will meet

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TRADITION — The Brennity at Tradition, a local senior living community, has named a new executive director and healthcare administrator. Renea McGrath is the new executive director and will oversee the daily operations at the

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie voters will have an additional day to take advantage of early voting, if they want. The Port St. Lucie City Council approved a resolution 5-0, allowing the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections office to use Port St. Lucie Civic Center and Community Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 20 through Nov. 2, Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sundays. About 14.3 percent of voters did so during the early voting period for this year’s primary election.

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with 68 yards. Celidonio threw a 46-yard pass to Antonio Hadden with 1:21 left in the half for his first touchdown pass. After an Ellis interception, on ensuing drive, Central’s Nehari Crawford fought off tight coverage to catch a 3-yard pass from Celidonio with 12 seconds left in the half. The quarterback’s final touchdown came in the third quarter on a 6-yard pass to John Parrett. Centennial had a 16-play drive but couldn’t capitalize in the fourth quarter, turning the ball over on downs at the Central 18-yard line. “We sure didn’t play well,” Centennial head coach Ron Parker said. “We started well. We started perfect. We marched down the field, but we didn’t make plays.” Each team is 1-1 in division play and has a shot at making the playoffs. Centennial takes on division foe Vero Beach (2-0 in the division) 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at South County Stadium in St. Lucie West. Central will have its own division matchup against winless Treasure Coast 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce.

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SIEDLECKI from page A9 canvassing has been an important part of his campaign — one grounded in actually getting to know people. “It’s democracy at its purest form. It’s the voter and you,” he says. Siedlecki spends about 18 hours a week walking door-to-door throughout the county. He can get to about 20 on an average day. Sometimes it’s closer to 15 when more people want to talk to him. So far, he says his team of eight has been to more than 15,000 homes and is targeting 28,000 before the race is over. He’s met a lot of people who identify with his conservative beliefs and many who don’t, he says. “One guy said he wanted higher taxes. I told him my platform — that I don’t support raising taxes — and that was about it,” he said. He’s a Republican running against the incumbent, Larry Lee, who has more local ties to the area. Lee has lived in Fort Pierce nearly his entire life, and Siedlecki has lived in Port St. Lucie for about eight months. But Siedlecki says getting to know voters has helped reduce any potential advantage Lee has in that regard. “People care about the issues more than anything, and I want to bring effective leadership to

WWW.YOURVOICEWEEKLY.COM Tallahassee to meet their needs,” he says. Sidelecki spent a few hours going door-to-door Monday with his campaign manager, Elizabeth Navarro, along several streets near the Southwest Prima Vista Boulevard and Southeast Floresta Drive intersection in Port St. Lucie. He met 92-year-old World War II Army Air Force veteran Carl Lenca, who had little interest in politics. The two spent about 10 minutes talking about Lenca’s time in the war, when he slept in the mud and used his helmet to hold water to brush his teeth with in the South Pacific region. “The weather was nice, though,” Lenca said. Lenca said that was the first time he’s seen anyone stop by his house this election season. “The last time was Halloween,” he joked. He may not have gotten a vote out of that visit, but Siedlecki said he learns from each person. “I would have never met him had I not done this.” Sometimes a moral victory is OK. Other times, gaining someone’s trust provides the biggest boost after walking for miles at a time in the Florida heat. “The biggest victory is when someone trusts you enough to invite you inside their home for a drink or to sit in the AC,” he said.

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BANK from page A20 Dan S. Hager, chairman and chief executive officer of First America, will join Harbor Community Bank’s team as Florida West Coast Market president. Harbor Community Bank, chartered in 1960 as the First Bank of Indiantown, brings a long history of community banking to the merger. First America Bank opened its first branch in June 2004 in Bradenton and serves customers from northeast Manatee County to Lee County Harbor Community Bank, with finalization of the merger with Highlands Independent Bank announced in May and scheduled for closing on Oct. 24, will have assets of approximately $1.1 billion and 32 branch locations in 11 counties of Florida. With completion of the announced merger with First America, Harbor Community assets will total almost $1.4 Billion and will have 37 branch offices or loan production offices in 14 Florida counties. Mike Brown Sr. said, “Harbor is pleased with the opportunity to have Dan Hager join us as the market president for the West Coast banking team to expand the Harbor Community Bank footprint into this dynamic market. We are certain that the commitment to community and customers by First America Bank will be enhanced by Harbor with the continued support of the current First America Branch personnel and lending team during this time prior to closing and after the transition. Harbor and the HCBF Holding Co. are led by seasoned Florida bankers Michael J. Brown Sr., chairman and CEO; J. Hal Roberts, president and COO; Randall Ezell, executive vice president and CFO, and Mike

Harbor Community Bank, with finalization of the merger with Highlands Independent Bank announced in May and scheduled for closing on Oct. 24, will have assets of approximately $1.1 billion and 32 branch locations in 11 counties of Florida. With completion of the announced merger with First America, Harbor Community assets will total almost $1.4 billion and will have 37 branch offices or loan production offices in 14 Florida counties.

Brown Jr., executive vice president and chief lending officer). This management team is committed to continue an organic and acquisition growth plan that started in 2011. This plan was supported by commitments of $329 million in capital from the HCBF Holding Co. Board of Directors and outside investors. HCBF Holding Company is assisted in the transaction by Sandler O’Neill & Partners L.P. , the Florida law firm Gunster and the Washington, D.C., office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. First America Holdings Corp. is assisted in the transaction by FIG Partners LLC, Monroe Financial Partners Inc. and John P. “Jack” Greeley of Smith MacKinnon, PA.

ATTORNEYS from page A15 every family in the community safeguard their assets and leave a legacy for future generations. “Our vision is for every family on the Treasure Coast to have an estate plan in place, for them to avoid probate, protect their assets from taxes and long-term care expenses, and leave a legacy. The visionary approach, education, systems and resources that the firm receives from the American Academy and these events makes it possible for us to make a difference, one family at a time,” Kulas said. The Robert J. Kulas, P.A. law

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Treasure Coast the opportunity to present their works and meet library patrons. Writers who live in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties whose works are published in print or as an e-book are invited to submit entry forms with copies of the book or link to the e-book

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that they wish to display and sell. To be eligible for “Book It,” authors must complete and submit an application packet before Dec. 31. Each packet must contain a completed form, a copy of the writer’s driver’s license and a copy of a printed book or a link to any e-book intended for sale. The St. Lucie County Library staff will review all entries and send a follow-up letter or email confirmation by Jan. 15. An author whose work is not selected may appeal to the library manager for a review. Applications can be found online (http://www.stlucieco.gov/lib/ book-it.pdf) and at all branch libraries. Completed applications should be returned to any branch library or mailed directly to Sheila Small, program coordi-

nator, Fort Piece Branch Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, FL, 34950. In general, any book that a writer plans to exhibit must meet the same broad criteria as for books purchased by the library. Writers chosen to participate will be provided with a table at which they will be responsible for setup and display. Selected writers should plan to meet the public, sign and sell their work on Feb. 14. Only copies of books that were part of the entry form submission packet may be displayed or sold. Copies of these books are to be provided by the writer who will have sole responsibility to collect any sales tax and report any earnings to the IRS. For more information about St. Lucie County’s “Book It” event, contact Small at (772) 462-2199 or email smalls@stlucieco.org.

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Photo courtesy of Hibiscus Children’s Center This creatively-costumed group was from last year’s Tutto Fresco’s Halloween Bash that benefitted Hibiscus Children’s Center. This year’s event will be Friday, Oct. 31. Hibiscus Children’s Center is grateful to Tutto Fresco Italian Grill in Port St. Lucie for its support, commitment and for providing a fun event.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Scary, funny or creative,get out your best costume for the Tutto Fresco “Halloween Bash” on Oct. 31 at 9p.m. to benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center. The location is at 9501 Reserve Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. This fun party includes great raffle prizes, cash prizes

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for costume contests, drink specials all night, and everyone will be dancing to the sounds of DJ Joe while he mixes the hottest hits. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. One hundred percent of the $10 cover charge and 100 percent of the raffle sales will be donated to Hibiscus Children’s Center. Special thanks to owners Pasquale LaMarra and Joey G, manager Viviana Avitto, and the rest of the Tutto Fresco staff. Hibiscus Children’s Center is deeply grateful for their generosity and continued dedication to make life better for abused children in the community. For more information, please call (772) 340-5750, Ext. 427 or visit us at: HibiscusChildrensCenter.org. Hibiscus Children’s Center, founded in 1985 by LaVaughn Tilton, is a nonprofit organization serving Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. The mission of Hibiscus Children’s Center is to maintain a safe shelter for children who are abused, abandoned, and neglected by providing prevention, residential, assessment, and recovery programs. Hibiscus

Children’s Center also prepares our children for their future by constructing programs so that our children acquire an education, attain emotional and physical well-being, achieve career readiness, and gain independent living skills. In addition, Hibiscus addresses the problem of abuse with mental health services, prevention services for families in crisis, sexual abuse services for victims and their families, and provides enhanced services for children including literacy, educational and enriching activities. The Thrift Store, located in Stuart, helps to offset costs for the programs. The Village and Shelter are funded, in part, by the Florida Department of Children and Families through Devereux Community Based Care of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast. An additional $2.5 million must be raised each year by community donations, special events and grants. Hibiscus is also a United Way affiliated organization. Hibiscus speakers are available to present to your group. For more information, please contact us at (800) 403-9311 or visit HibiscusChildrensCenter. org.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Michael and Susan Parker are past masters at writing farces that blend the best of British farce with American references and language. That combination has made them the go-to team for high school, college and community theaters. For its first play of the season, drama students at Indian River State College will present “The Amorous Ambassador” Oct. 30Nov. 1. The show features Harry Douglas as the American Ambassador to Great Britain. Parker fans will remember him from “The Sensuous Senator.” His title has changed but his behavior has not. The show involves trysts, a bomb threat, the Marines, ties caught in zippers, Super Glue and a character who is in and out of drag. There are misunderstandings, double entendres, threats to national security and an evening of fun with absolutely no redeeming social value. These days, with so much bad news, that may be a plus. David Moberg, chair of the per-

Photo courtesy of IRSC The cast of the Michael and Susan Parker farce, ‘The Amorous Ambassador,’ rehearses a scene. The show will be presented at Indian River State College Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center. forming and visual arts department at IRSC, said he chose the play for several reasons. “We know the audience loves the farces,” he said. “I did two other (Parker farces) before. They were very successful and the audiences were appreciative. A farce is a really good learning

tool, so you kill two birds with one stone, entertaining and teaching. Farce and, indeed, comedy, is not easy to do. It requires attention to timing and detail. “It’s a very physical show,” Moberg said. “There’s a lot of running around and door slam-

ming. For a chase sequence, you can’t just run around. I think they’re enjoying the carefulness of what we’re doing with the blocking. I spent two hours on the first five pages.” The cast includes Sean Birkett

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as Harry, as well as Kimberly Smith, Thomas Lesko, Julia Pont, Kelly Fischer, Brennan Monaco, James King and Cristy Dill. Moberg said his cast is divided between new and returning students. “I’ve got a whole bunch of newbies,” he said “I’ve tried to put a couple in the cast to balance it out. They’re learning, the young from the old, which is ideal. Now that the school has bachelor’s programs, many students who are not drama majors take drama as an elective, and I have them for four years. There’s continuity, and I’m really seeing it this year. The young ones have been so young compared to the juniors and seniors. The upside is that the freshmen get to work with the juniors and seniors. They grow faster and farther. It’s a new dynamic.” Moberg will direct two more productions this year and it is a year of comedy and music. In January, students will present the romantic comedy, “Boeing Boeing,” a Tony Award-winning play about a Parisian playboy who has Italian, German and American fiancées. Each is a flight attendant with frequent layovers in Paris, but comedy ensues when they all arrive in Paris at the same time.

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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) 4467550.

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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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.

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.

Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

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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.

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.

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Thursdays 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

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TGI Fridays. Poker night, 6-9 p.m., 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For information, call (772) 343-1981.

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Coffee with the Chair at St. Lucie County Television 101, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy free coffee and hear updates from the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. SLCTV Studio 101, 2300 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982.

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Friday Matinee: The Giant Behemoth at St. Lucie County Library, 2 p.m. (1959) Drama/ Horror, starring Gene Evans and John Turner. Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean resulting in radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dinosaur that threatens London. 80 minutes, Warner Brothers, not rated. All events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Anyone younger than thirteen who would like to attend a film rated PG-13 must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips will be available at the front desk on the first floor beginning October 1st. Movies are shown in the first floor meeting room.101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2787. 14398

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Community Market Sale 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. Suncoast Gun Show at Havert L. Fenn Center, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Tickets are available only at the door. Visitors can bring two guns to the show to sell or trade. Be sure to remove all ammunition from the guns before taking them to the show. Havert L Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce FL. For more information, call (772) 462-1521 or visit suncoastgunshow.com.

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Mystery Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is the last seasonal plant sale of the year and will feature a wide variety of vendors selling trees and flowers, plus bromeliads, crotons, palms, natives, bamboo, succulents, orchids, rare fruits, heliconias, roses and arts and crafts. Vendors and experts will

be available to answer questions and give advice on plant selection, care and feeding. The gift shop will have unique items with a “red-dot sale” with discounts ranging from 10 to 50 percent. Admission and parking are free. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie FL 34952. For more information, call (772) 873-6312. Tradition Pumpkin Patch at the Landing at Tradition, 10 a.m. – noon. Halloween celebration for parents and children ages 12 and under. There will be a free petting farm, music, bounce houses, food for sale, face painters, photo opportunities and 1,200 free pumpkins. “Pick” your favorite pumpkin, while supplies last. One pumpkin per child. Events are subject to change without notice. Times by age group: 0-2 at 10:15 a.m., 3-5 at 10:45 a.m., 6-9 at 11:15 a.m., 10-12 at 11:45 a.m., Rain date is Oct. 26. 10824 SW Village Pkwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34987.

Sunday, October 26

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. Suncoast Gun Show at Havert L. Fenn Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Tickets are available only at the door. Visitors can bring two guns to the show to sell or trade. Be sure to remove all ammunition from the guns before taking them to the show. Havert L Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce FL. For more information, call (772) 462-1521 or visit suncoastgunshow.com. Boo-tanical Halloween Celebration at the Botanical Gardens, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Admission is free for kids 12 and under and their families. Costumes are encouraged to make the event more fun. There will be games, cookie decorating, relay races, crafts, music and more. Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. Port St. Lucie FL 34952. For more information, call (772) 8736312. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org

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CLUBBIN’ from page B3 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. 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.

Sundays

Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 4-8 p.m. Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas, 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. 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-

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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 Stranger Danger band from 9:30 to 11:30 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.

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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 more information, call (772) 8071585.

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.

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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) 559-7186.

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.

Wednesday, October 29

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.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Rockslide band from 9:30 to 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.

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.

Sunday, October 26

The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Law Team of Fetterman & Associates is proud to again partner with Children’s Outreach Inc. in the annual Thanksgiving Donation Drive. The Thanksgiving Donation Drive helps families in need enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Fetterman & Associates will be collecting non-perishable food items along with paper products (napkins, plastic silverware, paper plates, and cups) in our Thankful Baskets for Children’s Outreach, Inc. Please bring your items to one of our office locations: 648 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach or 1221 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Let’s make this Thanksgiving a time of true thanks for everyone. Fetterman & Associates has been a long-time supporter of Children’s Outreach Inc. and

enjoys a continuing relationship with Capurnia Boston Larkins. Children’s Outreach Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing support and resources to local families in the community. The Law Team of Fetterman & Associates provides the highest level of quality service to clients. For over 35 years, the firm has represented clients who have been seriously injured due to the fault of others, and in battling insurance companies and large corporations to obtain justice for the firm’s clients. Whether an accident or injury, or a dispute with an insurance company, the firm’s team has the knowledge, skills and experience to get results. Fetterman & Associates, headquartered in North Palm Beach, has additional offices in Port St. Lucie and a mobile office. For more information, please visit www.lawteam.com or contact us at 1-800-330-HELP.

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Monday, October 27

Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 – 9 p.m. Walton Community Center, 11090 Ridge Avenue, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call Lisa Grose at (772) 370-1732.

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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) 461FISH.

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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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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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Volunteers needed in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce to prepare tax returns for 2015 FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County in partnership with the IRS is currently looking for volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and/or Tax Counseling for the Elderly, which is offered through AARP to provide free tax help for the upcoming tax filing season. Assisting local residents can be rewarding and serves a vital role in the community. Volunteering can be exciting, educational and enjoyable. Reasons you may want to sign up to help: • Free online tax law training provided by the IRS for both advanced and beginner preparers • Flexible volunteer hours and time commitments • No experience needed • Math skills are not a requirement because the software does the work • Various volunteer tasks avail-

able to match your interests The programs offer free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income that need assistance preparing their own tax returns. Those seeking help may include people with disabilities, single-parent households, senior citizens and more. Many sites are also able to assist those for whom English is a second language. During the 2014 filing season, nearly 92,000 volunteers prepared more than 3.3 million returns at thousands of tax sites nationwide. This assistance allowed many low-to-moderate income households to keep more of their limited resources. Volunteers are trained to help filers take advantage of tax credits to ensure they have the maximum return allowed under the tax code. For more information or to register, call 772-462-1777 or email: comm_info@stlucieco.org

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