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ST. LUCIE WEST — A new residential community centrally located in the heart of St. Lucie West is coming within the next couple of years. At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Port St. Lucie City Council unanimously approved the Lake Whitney Place project without question. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the major site plan ap-

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plication on Jan. 7 and unanimously recommended the council’s approval. The project consists of seven, two- and three-story multifamily apartment buildings with a total of 158 dwelling units and a one-story clubhouse. The site will include 346 parking spaces, which the city requires. The apartments will range from one to three bedrooms, the site application states. The 10.6-acre property is located on the north side of Lake Whitney Place, east of Peacock Boulevard, south of University Boulevard

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Crime of passion? Police say ‘yes’ in Torino shooting case Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Owners of one plaza in St. Lucie West expect an extra entrance to boost business. Within the next 60 days, the Shoppes at St. Lucie West will receive a new entrance into the western portion of the plaza, where The UPS Store, AT&T, Stevie B’s Pizza Buffet and Mattress Firm are located. A construction crew will connect the plaza to the adjacent Burger King parking lot for easy accessibility, said Matt Bloomfield, vice president of development for Menin Development, the firm that owns the shopping center. “Access is a bit challenging for this plaza,” Bloomfield said. “We think this is going to improve accessibility to this site and help existing tenants,” Bloom-

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TORINO — A Torino woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of her husband on Feb. 5 at the couple’s home. Valerie Ann Lowe, 54, was charged with second degree murder on Feb. 12 after she admitted she fired the gun shot that killed her husband, Laurence Edward Daly, 59. She was denied bond. Responding officers the night of the argument found Daly on the floor of the master bedroom with one gunshot wound to the chest, Master Sgt. Frank Sabol

See SHOOTING page A4 Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Jeremy Hefner throws warm-up pitches during the opening day of spring training at Tradition Field Monday, Feb. 17 in St. Lucie West. Hefner is listed as a non-roster invitee looking for a position with the team. The Mets open spring training games on Friday, Feb. 28 against Washington. More information on page A6 and A22.

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TRADITION t— Once again this year, the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida has partnered with the St. Lucie County School District to bring an exciting educational experience to students in local schools by providing a real-world science learning opportunity. “Saturdays with Scientists” was designed for fifth-grade students, and features a hands-on laboratory experience, highlighting a key scientific concept in their current science curriculum. Students get to work side by side with VGTI Florida scientists and learn how scientists actually work. Participating students spend two and a half hours working in a laboratory at VGTI Florida to perform actual experiments. Two VGTI Florida staff scientists assist with the experimental protocol and execution of the lesson plan. “We are proud to have the opportunity to be involved with and encourage the next generation of

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SHOOTING from page A1 said. Daly was transported to Lawnwood Trauma Center in Fort Pierce, “where he later died from a gunshot wound to the chest,” the warrant affidavit stated. According to police interviews with Lowe, the pair had an onand-off relationship for three and a half years before they married in July 2013. The two met on a dating website, police documents state. It is unknown what either did for a living. Daly, who did not own a firearm, spent three years in the Navy and Lowe, a former Army Captain spent 10 years in the Army. Lowe told police she received combat weapons and self-defense training and training in medical techniques. She attended the Citizen’s Police Academy in 2012. Both ran marathons together. Police documents state Lowe owned three firearms, mace, knives and had “installed a security system inside her home after past altercations with other men.” Past altercations include an October 2008 incident in Coral Springs with a man she met on a dating website. He was arrested, but the case wasn’t prosecuted. A month later, she married Daly, but the union wasn’t all wedded

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Photo courtesy of the Port St. Lucie Police Department Investigators cordoned off Valerie Ann Lowe’s home, located on Cleburn Drive in the Torino area after she fatally shot her husband, Laurence Edward Daly, on Feb. 5. Lowe has been charged with second-degree murder and was denied bond by a St. Lucie County judge on Feb. 12.

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Valerie Ann Lowe mined Lowe waited 12 minutes after shooting Daly to call 911. Lowe said she put bottoms on Daly, who was not wearing pants, changed from her pajamas because she believed she would be taken into custody and put the gun in another room, so she would not be shot by police. Lowe told police she also turned on the porch lights and unlocked the front door for police. During a Feb. 7 police interview after the initial one with Lagrega, Lowe told police that she and Daly exchanged blows the night of the argument and denied saying she aimed low when shooting Daly. Lowe was a patient at New Horizons during the interview. New Horizons, located in Fort Pierce, is a facility that treats individuals for an array of conditions including substance abuse and mental illness. On Feb. 11 Lagrega and Assistant State Attorney Bernie Romero visited Lowe at New Horizons. Lowe told the two that she and Daly were slapping each other the night of the argument. Lagrega’s investigation of Lowe’s computer and cell phone uncovered recent activity on a dating website by Lowe and searches on quotas for life insurance policies, the warrant affidavit states. Palm Beach attorney Rubin Spinrad released a statement on Feb. 12 on behalf of Daly’s family. The Daly family thanked the media for respecting the family’s privacy and the detectives who worked the case. They also memorialized Daly as a gentle, God-fearing spirit. “Larry was a loving father, grandfather and brother who demonstrated a love of the Lord and lived his life accordingly,” the statement read. “As this unfortunate tragedy unfolds, we ask that you keep Larry’s memory in your hearts and minds.” “The act of taking Larry’s life and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death is certainly a tragic and unnecessary event,” it continued. “We ask that all those who knew Larry remember his acts of kindness and the love he had for his family and the Lord.”

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bliss. Port St. Lucie Police responded to two domestic disturbances at the home located on Cleburn Drive in September and December. The two had a martial disagreement, but Daly left the home before officers arrived, Sabol said of the first call. Lowe accused Daly of being a bigamist, saying they weren’t legally married. In December, Lowe and her adult daughter had a dispute. There were no signs of a physical altercation and no arrests were made, Sabol said. During a police interview with Port St. Lucie Police Officer Sheila Lagrega, Lowe said Daly would verbally insult Lowe when he drank alcohol. The night of the killing, Lowe said she was in bed reading. Daly was sitting on the master bedroom couch playing a game on his cellular phone, Lagrega wrote in the warrant affidavit. “They were arguing over the fact he hadn’t paid her for the bills he is responsible for as he is to pay her by the first of the month,” Lagrega wrote. Daly began calling Lowe a whore and a b-tch, Lowe said. The two also argued over Daly’s ex-girlfriend and money he allegedly gifted the woman with. At one point during the argument, Lowe said Daly was standing directly in front of her. “She told him that he had 10 seconds to get out of her face,” the affidavit states. “She began counting and told him to get out of her face and that she didn’t like it. She stood up and he began waving his hands asking her ‘What are you going to do?’” Lowe told Lagrega he never actually struck her, the affidavit states. The arguing continued as Lowe tried to leave the room, Lowe said. Daly blocked her from leaving, Lowe told police. That’s when Lowe retrieved the .38 Caliber Smith & Wesson revolver from the nightstand. “He came back towards her and they were in the middle of the room. He balled his fist up again and drew back and she ‘Hit him,’” Lagrega said. “When she shot him, he went into ‘theatrics’ and began walking around in circles saying, ‘Oh, what Jesus, I’m coming to be with you, she shot me, I’m coming Lord, I’m coming now,’” the report states. Lowe told Lagrega that Daly fell to the floor and began snoring. She told police she thought he would be OK. Lowe told Lagrega she “didn’t go high near the heart or vital organs or anything like that. I just went low.” After watching Lowe’s home security system, Lagrega deter-

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TRADITION — A serial pick pocket thief is off the streets. On Feb. 12, Port St. Lucie Police arrested Aaron Lee Adams, 29, of Cocoa, for grand theft and petty larceny stemming from a series of pickpocket incidents that took place between Feb. 1 and Feb. 12, Master Sgt. Frank Sabol said. Adams struck five times at the Walmart at 1850 S.W. Gatlin Blvd. and once at Publix in Tradition, located at 10400 S.W. Village Center Drive. All of Adams’ victims were women, Sabol said. Wallets were stolen from purses and in some cases, from sweater pockets, shop surveillance footage shows. On the day of his arrest, Walmart security saw Adams in the store. Surveillance cameras caught Adams take a wallet from an 81-year-old woman’s sweater pocket. “The elderly woman became suspicious of Adams and noticed her wallet was missing,” police said in a press release. “Adams played the incident off by giving the wal-

Aaron Lee Adams let back to the victim stating ‘you must have dropped this.’” Police arrived at the store and arrested Adams as he tried to leave through the garden section. Adams was caught on camera in a Tradition Publix on Feb. 1, where he stole from the purse of a 56-year-old woman. To keep from falling victim to a pick pocketing thief, Sabol said to keep a watchful eye over belongings while shopping. “Zip your purses up and put it on your shoulder,” Sabol said. “If you have a wallet, you should put it in the front pocket of your pants.”

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PORT ST. LUCIE — The Oxbow Eco-Center’s Proscenium Players are holding open auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” on Friday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12:30 p.m. for actors of all ages. Under the direction of Lori Grace Adams, the group of more than a dozen actors will mount an outdoor production of the Shakespeare comedy at the Oxbow Open-Air Theatre May 9-11. Actors interested in auditioning should prepare a

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one-minute monologue and be prepared to improvise and read lines alone and with others. No prior acting experience is necessary. Participants must be able to commit to Monday evening rehearsals and two weeks of intensive rehearsals prior to the performances. For more details or to sign up for an audition time, contact the Oxbow at (772) 7855833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org. The Oxbow Eco-Center is a St. Lucie County Environmental Learning Center located at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, visit www.oxboweco. com.

scientists right here on the Treasure Coast,” said Richard Jove, Ph.D., director and president at VGTI Florida. The program takes place in the spring semester, comprised of two sessions for each St. Lucie county school zone. Twenty-five students participate in each session, and are chosen from applicants by the science teachers at each participating school. The goals of the Saturdays with Scientists program include reinforcing the student’s inclass lessons with real-world experimental procedures and to show the students how basic concepts taught in the classroom are used on a daily basis by scientists in the execution of their experiments. The program also presents an opportunity for researchers to provide role model experiences in an interactive learning environment. “The Saturdays with Scientists program is a win-win experience for all. The children get the experience of being a scientist in a real working lab setting while our community receives the benefit of more aspiring scientists entering an industry that will contribute to our overall health,” said Andrew Smith, Ph.D., one of the VGTI Florida researchers who works with the students in the

“The ‘Saturdays with Scientists’ program is a win-win experience for all.” Andrew Smith, Ph.D. VGTI Florida researchers program. “It is a lot of fun doing the experiments with the children, but the real joy comes from the students desire to pursue their own scientific endeavors.” The 2014 Saturdays with Scientists program kicked off on Jan. 11, and the upcoming dates are Feb. 22, March 8 and March 15. For more information on the Saturdays with Scientists programs, please visit www.vgtifl. org/educational-outreach. VGTI Florida is a nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding the roles of our immune system and our genes in disease, as well as the development of innovative treatments. VGTI Florida is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in the Tradition Center for Innovation in Port St. Lucie, Florida. For more information, please visit www. VGTIFL.org. VGTI Florida® and Translating Research into Health® are Registered Trademarks of the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida.

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ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your little brother or sister can share the kinds of activities you already like to do. Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy them even more with your Little - and you’ll be making a life-changing impact. Volunteering just a few hours a month with a child can start something amazing. So why not apply to be a Big Brother or Big Sister today? There are kids out there ready to get started. Are you? For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters or Taste of St Lucie tickets, visit us online at www.bbbsbigs.org or call (772) 466-8535.

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TREASURE COAST — Thanks to the William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, Helping People Succeed has received a $5,000 donation to be used as seed money for the beginning of a new “transition” program for young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Helping People Succeed kicked off its after-school programs for students with autism spectrum disorder more than two years ago. The classes first concentrated on middle school students and in the last two years, elementary and high school students have been added to the program. In addition, Helping People Succeed is developing an autism center on Florida Street between Old Dixie Highway and Johnson Avenue, where autism classes, counseling for parents and families, Music & Movement, yoga therapy and art therapy are coordinated. The transition program will focus on young adults (ages 17 – 21) who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and who want to live and work independently. The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust honors a longtime philanthropic couple by supporting non-profit organizations that provide services in education, the environment, medical needs, the underprivileged and other charitable purposes. This is the

trust fund’s second donation to Helping People Succeed, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, celebrating its 50th Anniversary in March 2014. “Knowing Bill and Helen personally, it is with gratitude that Helping People Succeed accepts this gift,” said Glenna Parris, Gift Planning Officer. “They would have been proud of the fact that their legacy continues to live on and makes a difference in the thousands of lives who have been touched by the trust’s generosity.” The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust was created to maintain William and Helen Thomas’s commitment to philanthropy and to giving back to the community. Prior to his death in 2001, William Thomas was a salesman for ARCO Company and served as Board Chairman of Enabling Technologies. William Thomas was also a proponent of providing services for the blind. Helen Thomas worked as a nurse and was a staunch supporter of medical education. Helping People Succeed serves more than 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. The organization offers a variety of programs and services from Baby Steps, Healthy Families and Music & Movement classes to Employment Options for adults with disabilities, Community Connections and Behavioral Health Systems, including local autism spectrum disorder programs.

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games, selling hot dogs and drinks. Coming up, they’ll be manning the stand March 20, at Tradition Field, Port St. Lucie, during the Mets-Atlanta Braves matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m., but Krass and cohorts make a whole day of it. “I’m usually there by 9 a.m., and I ask the other guys to get there by 10. And we stay there right up till 4:30 p.m.,” Krass said. In the past, World War II veterans of advanced years have contributed their time “slinging hash.” Now, Krass said, it’s over to the younger generation — mostly Vietnam-era veterans and succeeding eras. This year, the club has decided to donate its fund-raising dollars to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 113, whose post commander, Donna Carlsen, recently became the recipient of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor award (see Veterans Voice Weekly, Vol.

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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. 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

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Thursday, Feb. 27

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 South 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.

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The month begins with singer Ronnie Milsap March 1. He brings his “40-40 Vision Tour” to the Sunrise for an 8 p.m. show. Milsap had hits such as “No Getting’ Over Me” and “Any Day Now,” and was named” Male Vocalist of the Year” four times. Tickets are $59 and $49. March 7 on the Main Stage brings “The Ultimate Oldies Concert.” Kyman Entertainment presents Jay and the Americans and guests the Brooklyn Bridge. Jay Roincke is the third Jay to have the title name, but three of the group’s members are original. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $49 and $39, with a $75 VIP package that includes a Meet and Greet. The Black Box Theatre is in action on March 7, as well, with a performance by Charlie Worsham. This is part of the “On the Verge” series, featuring up-and-coming performers. The multi-instrumentalist has shared the stage with Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert. He brings his modern country sound at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire lights up the stage March 13 at 7 p.m. The Irish dancers are veterans of “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance,” and singer Michael Londra was named Celtic Tenor of the Year in 2011. Tickets for the high-energy, family-friendly show are $49 and $45. Ron “Tater Salad” White brings his cigar-smoking, Scotch drinking comedy to the Sunrise March 15 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and March 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $69 and $59. The show is for mature audiences. March 16 at 3 p.m. brings “A Magical Afternoon of Opera and Italian Classics,” with Anna

Nicotra. Tickets for the Black Box production are $35. “Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles,” comes to the stage March 19. The 7 p.m. show recreates the sounds of the fabled group’s studio recordings. Tickets are $45 and $39. The Robert Navarro Latin-Jazz Sextet” brings its Latin-jazz and salsa sounds to the Black Box March 21 at 8 p.m. Navarro toured with Celia Cruz and Ray Barreto. Tickets for the show are $25. Vince Gill and special guest star Amy Grant appear March 23 at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gill have 26 Grammy awards, so an evening with them is bound to be special. Tickets are $80 and $70. Another country legend, Loretta Lynn, “The Coal Miner’s Daughter,” comes to the Sunrise March 27 for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $79 and $65. March 28 brings “Midtown Men,” featuring four stars from the original cast of “Jersey Boys.” They celebrate the music of the 1960s. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $55 and $45. The month ends with Richard Nader’s Doo Wop & Rock ‘n Roll All-Star Line-up, featuring such groups as the Teenagers and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $48 and $35, with a $75 package that includes a Meet and Greet. Any of these shows is a good way to redeem yourself if you missed Valentine’s Day — and you could get some points for an early Mother’s or Father’s Day, too. The Sunrise Theatre is located at 117 S. Second St. Fort Pierce. For more information, call the box office at (772) 461-4775 or order online at www.sunrisetheatre. com.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Are you ready to make a Dyer Difference? When Will and Tatiana Dyer found paradise and arrived in Florida in 2008, they already had a history of philanthropy and community caring from their home in Ohio. As the owners of Dyer Chevrolet, Mazda, Subaru in Vero Beach and passionate about wanting to continue a tradition of community giving and supporting those who make the area a better place to live, they created a program called the “Dyer Difference.” Each month, a worthy nonprofit organization was acknowledged and celebrated for its community service, spirit and compassion and was awarded a $3,000 check to help continue improving and assisting the community. Fast-forward to 2014, and the caring staff at Dyer Automotive Group is bringing the Dyer Difference to St. Lucie County. With the purchase of the former Bill Shultz Chevrolet on U.S.1 in Fort Pierce just north of Midway Road, nominations are now being accepted for the Dyer Difference Award in St. Lucie County. If you know a nonprofit organization doing tremendous things and helping to make St. Lucie County a better

community, please consider nominating them for a Dyer Difference Award by visiting www.dyerdifference.org and clicking on the St. Lucie County link. Once a month, members of the Dyer Automotive Group team will meet to select one nonprofit organization to celebrate and award with a $3,000 check. Organizations nominated must meet the criteria and show current 501(c)3 status and must be located in St. Lucie County, but the nomination form is simple, user-friendly, and easy to complete for organizations of any size. Nominations are good for a six-month period, and an organization can be recognized with the Dyer Difference Award once per calendar year. If you’d like to nominate an organization or learn more about the Dyer Difference, please visit www.dyerdifference.org today. The deadline for the next award is Feb. 28, so stop by today and show your support of the many caring, committed, community nonprofit organizations in St. Lucie County. Your simple nomination might help them continue the important work they’re doing in St. Lucie County and help continue the legacy of love created by the Dyer family with the Dyer Difference Award. Are you ready to help make a Dyer Difference?

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Wednesday, Feb. 26

PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night at the Botanical Gardens. Listen to the sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. The Gardens are open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). General admission is $5 (children 12 and under are admitted for free), unless otherwise noted as in the case of this event. 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-1959.

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Solid Gold Dance Band Dance Party at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 7 to 10 p.m. A night of music and dancing to classic rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Full liquor cash bar, $5 well drinks all night and snacks are for sale. The Solid Gold Dance Band Dance Party takes place at the Civic Center on the last Thursday of every month. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488.

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WHAT IS FLORIDA ALL ABOARD? THIRTY TWO passenger trains traveling daily from Miami to Orlando, through our towns, between 7:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m. There are no scheduled stops between West Palm Beach and Orlando! They will simply pass through our towns 32 times per day! With the freight trains, you can expect up to 50 trains per day staring in 2015!

WHAT COULD THIS MEAN TO YOU? • Major increase in traffic congestion, air and noise pollution! • Property values will be seriously impacted! • Boaters west of the Roosevelt Bridge will no longer have unlimited access to the oceans and sand bars as we know today! The train bridge will be down A LOT!!!! • Marine related businesses west of the bridge will be devastated! • Downtowns will be bombarded with trains constantly rolling through our once beautiful tourist destinations. • Loss of revenue to our community! • Cross the rail tracks on the way to work? Expect longer commute times! SOLUTION! Why not lease the CSX tracks to the west? Using the CSX tracks means no additional congestion in our towns, boaters still have access to the ocean, businesses can still prosper and AAF can transport passengers from Miami to Orlando. WIN—WIN! (Kim) “DeLaney said eventually we may see less freight traffic on the FEC tracks anyway. Links between the FEC and the more westerly CSX tracks could allow freight to travel up the central spine of Florida through Lakeland rather than along the coast.”

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Sign our electronic petition at www.change.org Enter “Florida NOT All Aboard” or scan our QR Code to the right to link you to the petition. Join our Facebook page for more information: search for “Florida NOT All Aboard” Contact us: Floridanotallaboard@gmail.com

Florida NOT All Aboard Contact all your political representatives from a local, state, and federal levels and let them know we do not want AAF to barrel through our towns!

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