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TREASURE COAST — Progress to save the dying Indian River Lagoon has been slow, but sure. In the latest move to help clean up dirty water that enters Treasure Coast waterways, the city of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County teamed up to create an inno-
vative water treatment area to purify water before in goes into the lagoon. On Feb. 25, government officials from across the state broke ground on the Indian Hills Treatment Area located on Savannah Road in Fort Pierce. “This is going to go a long way to help with the problem we’ve been having with the lagoon,” said State Rep. Larry Lee Jr.,
D-Port St. Lucie. “This is what it’s about, community … We want to continue to encourage you all to stay involved in this issue with our lagoon and our water quality. It can improve, but we must stay active.” The secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection was also on hand.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Greg Oravec’s controversial release from his post as city manager over a year ago was a scandal that rocked city hall a few degrees off kilter. His separation, which ultimately resulted in civil and criminal indictments for three city council members, including the mayor, will surely go down in the history books. Oravec is hoping to make history again by becoming the city’s next mayor. He announced his candidacy on Feb. 28 and sat down for a candid interview with Your Voice News & Views the next day. Oravec’s decision was weeks in the making, the married father of three and one adult stepson said. After much thought, being a politician is a position he’s prepared to take on, Oravec explained. “One of my goals, one of my dreams, one of my hopes is that we can finally rise above the petty politics in Port St. Lucie because that’s kind of our identity right now, sadly,” Oravec said. “The anonymous letters, the name-calling, character assassination — arguing about stuff like that rather than the real issues — that’s held us back. If we’re going to be what we can be, we’re going to have to get beyond the petty politics.” Speaking about his scandalous release, Oravec said there’s a
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porting agriculture and perhaps most importantly, revitalizing the education system. “I would say long term, getting education right is the single most important thing we can do for our economy,” Murphy said. Murphy, who has personally delivered supplies to schools in need, said more funding must be invested in education to ensure children blossom into productive workers in the private sector. Teachers must also be compensated justly for their work, Murphy said. “It has a lot to do with the funding of the education system,” Murphy said. “Teachers shouldn’t be treated like second-class citizens and shouldn’t be blamed for some of the fiscal woes we’re in.” Employing veterans is also a vital component of the plan, the congressman said. “Our veterans are trained in many skill sets that can be used in the private sector when they come home,” Murphy said. “One of the keys that we’ve tried to promote is boots to jobs, connect-
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nemployment is at its lowest level since 2008; yet our recovery has been far too slow and there are still too many people who either cannot find a job or are working more but making less. Congress must give its full attention to helping turn the economy around by creating an environment where businesses can expand more easily and create high-paying jobs that strengthen the middle class. One of the first things I did after taking office was to embark on a jobs tour consisting of over 70 meetings, roundtables, and “Congress At Your Company” events with local business leaders and workers. After a year of discussions, I have used my previous private sector experience and taken the many ideas from these conversations to shape a plan for job growth in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. My
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dle-class families, forced to use scarce time to decipher complex legalese, spend money to hire outside expertise, or simply lose out on credits and deductions. Streamlining the tax code by lowering the overall tax rate and incentivizing new investment will help businesses create American jobs instead of relocating overseas or laying off workers. Previously working as a CPA at Deloitte & Touche and having started my own small environmental company, I have seen
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ORAVEC from page A1 need for more transparency in city hall. “This current mayor and the council under her lead, it’s like they choose to do things in dark rooms, behind closed doors. It seems that way. I don’t know. But it sure seems that way,” Oravec said. “But if they just did it transparently, you know, ‘Mr. Oravec’s not working out, we’ve lost confidence in him, we want to go in a new direction.’ If they said that in a public meeting, there’s nothing to account for.” The ordeal, however, is water under the bridge, Oravec said. “At the end of the day, that’s done for me. Everyone gets their day in court and I really believe in that. And that gets back to, I’m really not holding a grudge,” he said. The New Port Richey native, who holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental systems policy from the University of Miami, said he’s running because of his love for Port St. Lucie and its residents. “Our lives find meaning through service to our families then right after that, our community,” Oravec said of he and his family. “After 12 years of working to make the city the best it could be, this is my family’s hometown, this is our community and I couldn’t think of anything better than serving the people.” “And I’m running because I’m inspired about our community’s great potential, but I’m dismayed by seeing that potential go unfulfilled due to a lack of integrity, leadership, vision, strategic thinking, accountability and credibility,” he said. “I would like to be a part of getting our community back on track. I’m running because I
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PGA VILLAGE — A fatal car crash in the PGA Village last week claimed the life of one. Gerald Richard Verr, 82, was traveling northbound on Reserve Boulevard shortly before 1 p.m. on Feb. 26 when he lost control of his 2003 Mercury Marquis due to a possible medical emergency, a Florida Highway Patrol accident report states. Officials believe the medical crisis caused Verr to veer off the stretch of road before Clubhouse Drive. The car was found approximately five to 10 feet off the road, St. Lucie County Fire District spokeswoman Catherine Chaney said. The fire district received the call for help at approximately 1 p.m., Chaney said. Pedestrians and an on-duty security guard pulled Verr from the
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PORT ST. LUCIE — The Morningside Branch Library presents the animated film “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” for its monthly Family Movie on Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Featuring the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris and Will Forte, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” shows that the young genius, Flint Lockwood’s waterto-food machine is not only still functional, but it has started cross-breeding with animals. Flint and his friends are soon forced to battle ferocious taco-
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • MARCH 7, 2014 • A13 Hudson said. “We are going to produce water that flows into the Indian River Lagoon that’s going to be clean and create a place for our citizens to enjoy it and enjoy nature and have a little peace and quiet.” St. Lucie County Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson stressed the vitality of supporting projects that clean the water, instead of focusing solely on diverting water south. “It’s not so much the discharges – as important of an issue as that is – it’s the combination of everything,” Hutchinson said. “And anytime we’ve got opportunities to clean stormwater, before it hits
“The Indian Hills Treatment Area is a great step forward in complying with that order. It reduces I think over 8,000 pounds in nutrients flowing into this area.” Herschel Vinyard, Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection the lagoon, the improvement is so much better for everybody.” Nyla Pipes of One Florida Foundation echoed the same sentiment. The newly formed foundation focuses on achieving clean water for Florida.
“Every little bit helps. That’s the thing about One Florida Foundation,” Pipes said. “We just keep hammering home that every drop that we retain, every drop that we clean is a drop less in our lagoon polluting.”
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an River Lagoon. “Once upon a time, (bloggers) used to make fun of me for being a marine biologist,” Oravec said. “Could you think of a better time to have a mayor with a marine biology degree?” Oravec said he’s proud the city has moved many lots from septic to sewer, invested $36.7 million into the Eastern Watershed Improvement Project, which acts as flood control, a stormwater treatment area and recreational grounds. “We should keep the river clean,” Oravec said. “We should continue to look for ways through grants and smart investments for stormwater treatment, so that we clean the stuff that’s going into the river.” Although he appreciates that most of the St. Lucie River is undeveloped, as mayor, Oravec wants more recreational opportunities along the river, including a longer boardwalk by the Botanical Gardens, canoe and kayak racing sporting events and restaurants. “Where’s our waterfront dining? Where in the city can you go by boat on the river and have dinner?” said Oravec, who added the city once planned to promote waterfront dining. The prospect that Crystal Lagoons Corporation may bring man-made, crystal-clear lagoons to Tradition excites Oravec. “From what I’ve heard, it would
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“It really boils down to civility and as mayor, you should set the tone of civility at the meetings. I would do that. Holding grudges is petty.” Greg Oravec Port St. Lucie Mayoral candidate really be a special and unique destination. If (developers) can pull it off, then more power to them,” Oravec said. “It combines living with an incredible filtered lagoon that supposed to be mind-blowing. What an amenity.” “If their business model works and they can pull it off, then hey, good for them. And we would love to see that move forward.” Getting the defunct cinema special effects company Digital Domain off the city’s bankroll is another goal. Oravec disagrees with the notion the $39.9 million building should be used for community recreation. It should be used to create jobs, Oravec said. The company’s Tradition Studios, constructed with millions in city incentives, promised a thriving economy and 500 jobs by 2014. That pact was broken when Digital Domain filed for bankruptcy in September 2012, laying off more than 300 employees, leaving the city to foot the enormous bill. The city council overreached to
bring a positive project to the city during the recession, Oravec said, calling the company’s collapse a “statewide failure.” “We need a world-class broker. And it’s probably good for that world-class broker to partner with a local firm, but that broker should be competitively selected,” Oravec said. “The broker should vigorously market the building internationally. We should evaluate credible offers.” Oravec said he also wants to work to solve the problems of a small faction of St. Lucie West residents who want to secede from the city. “I think this reflects the lack of leadership, the lack of strategic envisioning, accountability and credibility. I understand why they’re upset, but the solution isn’t duplicating more services,” Oravec said. “The solution is having a council or mayor to serve you that puts service first, puts people first and is able to get stuff done.”
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FORT PIERCE — Winter is a great time to see birds in Florida and the St. Lucie Audubon Society Birdwatching Classes are coming up soon. Florida has over 450 bird species. Instructor Billi Wagner has seen many of them while birdwatching for more than 20 years. Wagner will concentrate on bird identification, using field marks and calls, but also teach how to make your yard attractive to birds and conservation of birds. Beginners are welcome. Enrollment is limited to 12 people. Binoculars are required, if you do not have them, please borrow one. We will discuss binoculars and bird books, and what to look for when purchasing. There are three Saturday class-
es/field trips in March, lasting about three hours. In case of rain, plan to go the Sunday following. Field trip No. 1 Saturday morning, 3/08/14 Location: St. Lucie County Regional History Center, 414 Seaway Drive Time: 6:30 a.m. Field trip No, 2 Saturday afternoon/evening, 3/15/14 Location: Education Center at Savannahs Preserve State Park, 2541 Walton Road Time: 4:30 p.m. Field Trip No. 3 Saturday morning, 3/22/14 Location: To be announced. Time: 7a.m. Please contact Ellen Lynch to register at 2travelinglynches@gmail.com or call (772) 466-6158 Cost is $25 per student.
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technology innovation and to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Instead of governing from crisis to crisis without any longterm vision, Congress must once again think ahead and make the smart investments that brought our nation to greatness and will do so again. With multiple major research institutes, a growing manufacturing sector, a vibrant tourism industry, and excellent educational centers and institutes, Florida’s 18th District is home to a variety of businesses and industries that will prosper from these investments. The bottom line is that nothing will get done unless we work together. Strengthening our workforce, growing our economy, investing in America and reducing the deficit will help us pass on a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. We must not let our political differences get in the way of doing what is best for our great country. As your elected representative, I am committed to putting the success of the United States and the American people above all else. For more information on Congressman Murphy’s plan for jobs, visit www.PatrickMurphy. house.gov/jobsplan.
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FORT PIERCE — The University of Florida/IFAS and St. Lucie County congratulate the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program in St Lucie County. On Saturday, March 8, students successfully completing the Florida Master Natural Program Uplands Module will be recognized for their achievements during a ceremony at the UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension at noon. Prior to this recognition, students will be presenting their final research projects on a wide variety of upland-related topics ranging from the establishment of a wildflower demonstration garden at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds to public outreach for the Python Patrol to the development of educational resources for the Air Potato Leaf Beetle — a new weapon in our arsenal against the invasive air potato vine. Final project presentations will begin at 9 a.m. at the
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Florida Treasure Coast Chapter annual MATHCOUNTS competition took place on Feb. 7, participated by students from a total of nine local schools. The winning teams will advance to the state-level MATHCOUNT competition that will be held on March 20, in Orlando. The top three teams are: Lake Placid Christian School, Lincoln Park Academy and Hidden Oaks Middle School. The top two teams will advance to the state compe-
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March into spring with Jazz Week Seven days of jazz makes one heckuva week Squeezing every drop of delicious music out of a note is what we do best at Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society, so it’s no small wonder that all of us from the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society are dancing in the streets and ready to announce our Second Annual Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Festival. This seminal event is in addition to the often sold out, weekly Jazz Jams at the Sunrise Theatre’s Black Box Theatre and Jazz Jams at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and Tutto Fresco. We’re a busy bunch, don’t you think? All of us from the Society have worked hard for months, making calls, bending ears, and working hard to create a full week of marvelous, mind-blowing jazz and blues performances, March 24 through March 28 in historic, quaint downtown Fort Pierce. The Jazz & Blues Festival includes a series of five free midday concerts, Monday through Friday, March 24-28, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the waterfront across from the Main Library in downtown Fort Pierce. These lunchtime showcases will present a vast array of unforgettable, world-class jazz and blues artists. Brown bag lunches and beverages will be available. But if you can’t wait for Monday, plan to stop by MainStreet Fort Pierce’s awesome Seafood Festival Saturday, March 22, and you can shake down your Sunday, March 23, with an incredible Waterside Blues concert starring Otis Cadillac and the Eldorados, featuring the Sublime Seville Sisters. All 11 pieces of this remarkable group will be on hand, including octogenarian Otis Cadillac, whose R&B will set your soul aflame! Keep reading for more details. Monday, March 24, the Jazz & Blues Society will present the Phill Fest Quintet. It’s always a party when Phill Fest is around, and the music is non-stop and absolutely free. Bring your lawn chairs and a few bucks to toss into the bucket to help defray the cost of this incredible week of music and festivities. Voted “Best Jazz Artist” at the Bay Area
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making these two American musical art forms available on a regular basis in order to foster greater appreciation and understanding. The Society hosts year-round live events, many of which are free to the public, maintains an active and free master’s class program for area schools and offers merit scholarships to qualified local high school seniors. The Society will also be hosting its 2nd Annual Summer Jazz Camp this summer. For more information, contact the Jazz Hotline at (772) 460-JAZZ (5299), or visit www.jazzsociety.org for a complete calendar of events that will make planning your social schedule a cool, ocean breeze.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Talking to Sean VanMeter makes you feel like a slacker. The 14-year-old pianist has performed in Europe, has his own rock band, The Friday Knights, takes online classes to finish high school, is taking flying lessons and has plans to attend Georgia Tech to study engineering if the music thing doesn’t pan out. Treasure Coast residents can hear this energetic young man perform March 14 at St. Bernadette Church, as part of its concert series. He will be performing in place of pianist Josiah Wilkinson. That young musician broke a finger in a biking accident. Sean VanMeter spoke from his home in Georgia about his music. He has been playing the piano since he was 6. “I was young and I liked to listen to music,” he said. “I thought it would be really cool if I could play it and write my own. My parents found a teacher and I’ve been playing ever since.” Sean’s press information says that his parents hoped music would help him with math. The young musician said that his math skills have improved along with his music. The busy teen doesn’t limit
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Photo courtesy of Sean VanMeter Fourteen-year-old pianist Sean VanMeter will perform at St. Bernadette Church March 14 as part of the church concert series.
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PIANIST from page B1 himself to music. Sean recently appeared as the Scarecrow in a community theater production of “The Wizard of Oz.” He is also a fan of many types of music. “I like contemporary stuff as well as classical,” he said. “Elton John is my favorite. I like John Lennon and the Beatles. This will definitely be a variety show, with blues, jazz, gospel and classical music. Maybe there will be some of my originals as well.” Sean knows that he was born with a great gift, but he said that maintaining and improving
on it is hard work. He practices two to three hours a day and is not a fan of practice time, at least not while he’s doing it. “It’s work, but it’s always worth it when you go to a show and people are entertained,” he said. “It feels like all that hard work has paid off.” Sean takes flying lessons and would like to become a pilot. It’s all part of having something else ready to do. “I like to have a Plan B,” he said. “I want to become a touring musician, but I want to go to Georgia Tech and get an engineering degree in case the music
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Somehow, Sean was mean to come to us. I’m just the conduit to make it happen.” Sean VanMeter performs at St. Bernadette Church, 350 California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, March 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call (772) 24-7089 for tickets or order online at www.boldtunes. com. NOTE: If you are involved in a summer arts camp, please send the information to me for upcoming stories about summer opportunities. Please provide dates and times and contact, registration and program details. Send information to skoppel@ yourvoiceweekly.com
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thing doesn’t work out. I have to be prepared.” Tom Bold, founder and director of the St. Bernadette Concert Series is pleased that Sean was available on short notice. In an email, he wrote about how it came to be. “I received a CD from a parishioner that Sean recorded when he was 12,” Bold said. “I was impressed by the level of artistry he had achieved at such a tender age, so I filed it away in the ‘one day’ file. When Josiah’s father called to tell me about the accident, my next thought was Sean. I have learned to trust in these providential happenings.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Celebrated rock ‘n’ roll singer songwriter and guitarist Eddie Money will perform at the Sunrise Theatre on Sunday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Don’t miss a night of rock ‘n’ roll beats and high energy that will keep you singing and dancing all night long. Eddie Money hit the music scene in 1977 with the debut album, “Eddie Money,” which went on to achieve double platinum status and generated two top 40 hits — “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets To Paradise.” Money followed up with albums throughout the ‘80s and into the early ‘90s with “Playing for Keeps,” “No Control” (generating his first No. 1 hit single “Think I’m in Love”), “Where’s the Party,” “Can’t Hold Back” (including the Grammy-nominated duet with Ronnie Spector “Take Me Home Tonight” and “I Wanna Go Back”), “Nothin’ to Lose” (No. 1 hit “The Love in Your Eyes”), and “Right Here” (Top 10 hit “Heaven in the Back Seat”). Eddie has recorded
more than a dozen albums of his own and has sold over 28 million records. Money’s popularity and knack for producing hits paid off. His songs have been featured on the soundtracks for more than twenty films and television programs including: The Office, Sideways, Grown Ups and The King of Queens, as well as two Grand Theft Auto and Guitar Hero video games. Money has also appeared as himself on television shows, such as Don’t Forget the Lyrics! and The Drew Carey Show. “Everything I do, I do it for you.” Eddie Money says it at least once, every show. And he means it. Eddie continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock ‘n’ roll performing a compact 150 or so shows every year. Eddie is always touring, somewhere. “My fans are the best, most loyal fans a guy could ask for change that?” Don’t miss the legendary Eddie Money rockin’ and shakin’ the Sunrise Theatre for one night only. Tickets are priced at $45/$35 and are available at the box office at (772) 461-4775 or visit us online at www.SunriseT-
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TREASURE COAST — Internationally recognized top chef and consulting food and beverage director/executive chef at Sugar Bay Resort and Spa, Chef Ron Duprat, is now Brand Ambassador for Black Elk, a wine brand featuring a best-of-the-best lineup of premium 100 percent varietal wines from viticulture regions around the world. He has also worked with Michelle Obama in her “Let’s Move” Initiative. Chef Duprat’s life is an example of courage, strength, compassion for others, education in the field of culinary arts and his ability to pay it forward. Because of the diversity and way of Caribbean influence creeping into many restaurants in and around the Treasure Coast, we feel as though “Bringing In The Chef” will be a positive seminar and display of cooking demonstrations for all of
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Ronnie Milsap: The 40-40 Vision Tour has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Sunrise Theatre. For a full refund, exchange or house credit, Sunrise Theatre ticket holders are advised to return tickets to the Sunrise Theatre Box Office, by mail or in person (Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Please call the box office for further details (772) 461-4775. The Sunrise Theatre is located at 117 South Second St., Fort Pierce. www.SunriseTheatre.com
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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 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 626-2425.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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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NY Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Tradition Field. 1:10-4 p.m. Tickets and information are available online at www.Mets. com, www.StLucieMets.com or by calling 772-871-2115. 527 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West. 49th Annual St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Midnight Madness starting at 9:30 p.m. Special gate admission and unlimited ride armband combo for $25. Parking is $3. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information visit www.stluciecountyfair. org or call (772) 462-2581. Toddler Story Jam at Port St. Lucie Library Branch. 10:3011:15 a.m. Join Miss Alicia for literacy through rhymes, stories, movement and more. All Library events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Parents and caregivers, please plan to stay with children during the story session. 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For
more information, call (772) 8715450. Tai Chi for Health Classes at the Oxbow Eco-Center. 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hilde and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in Tai Chi for Health, designed for everyone including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. $10 per class or $32 for four classes. RSVP a must. 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7855833.
Saturday, March 8
Walk for Diabetes at Tradition Square. 8 a.m.-Noon. All across South Florida, thousands of concerned individuals will participate in the DRI Walk for Diabetes & Family Fun Day Presented by Walgreens. Join other Walgreens customers, employees, family members, friends and neighbors at the 2014 DRI Walk for Diabetes.
Diamond Tearoom & Bistro The Only “Authentic English tea Room” on the Treasure Coast • High English Tea • Soups • Salads • Lobster Ravioli • Pizza • Crab Cakes • Caprese Risotto Funghi Salmon • Boston Lobster Cakes • Pastries Gazpacho • Desserts • Wine • Gourmet Beer • Sangria Champagne
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Square Dancing at Walton Community Center. 6-10 p.m. 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more information, contact Michael Doughty at (772) 6312184. Oyster Reef Volunteering at Harbour Pointe Park. 9 a.m.noon. Volunteers have placed recycled oyster shells, collected from area restaurants and raw bars, into more than 500 mesh bags that now need to be strategically placed into permitted areas in the Indian River Lagoon, so that they can help rebuilt oyster reefs. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen and water. 350 Avenue M, Fort Pierce. If you are interested in helping to place oyster shells into mesh bags, please contact Lewis Garrett at (772) 359-7939 or glewisg42@ gmail.com. Treasure Coast Seafood Festival at the PSL Civic Center Noon-10 p.m. Open to the public. Bring your appetite and all of your friends and family! Enjoy the best of the sea! Arts and
crafts vendors and Kids’ Zone. Free live music and parking. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488. Port St. Lucie Green Market at the Civic Center 8:30 a.m.1 p.m. Rain or shine. Shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, arts and crafts, unique gift ideas and more. Admission and parking are always free. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 8074499. 49th Annual St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. Noon-midnight. Kid’s Day. Gate admission for all children 12 and under is $1. Parking $3. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information visit www.stluciecountyfair.org or call (772) 462-2581. Demolition Derby at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. 4-6 p.m. Free with fair admission. Parking $3. 15601 W. Midway
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Sunday, March 9
NY Mets vs. Atlanta Braves 1:10-4 p.m. Tradition Field. Tickets and information are available online at www.Mets. com, www.StLucieMets.com or by calling 772-871-2115. 527 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West. 49th Annual St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. Noon-10 p.m. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information visit www.stluciecountyfair.org or call (772) 462-2581. Tradition Green Market at The Landing at Tradition. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Shop local vendors for fresh produce, arts & crafts and more. Event is subject to change without notice. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Tara Farrell at tarafarrell@clearchannel.com or call (772) 359-1462. TC RC Scale Boats at Tradition on the east side of the lake. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org
Monday, March 10
NY Mets vs. Miami Marlins 1:10-4 p.m. Tradition Field. Tickets and information are
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • MARCH 7, 2014 • B13 available online at www.Mets. com, www.StLucieMets.com or by calling 772-871-2115. 527 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West. 49th Annual St. Lucie County Fair at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. 4-11:30 p.m. Free Admission Day. $3 parking. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information visit www.stluciecountyfair.org or call (772) 462-2581. Port St. Lucie City Council meeting at City Hall. 7 p.m. 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 344-4296.
so unique. Free with paid admission. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-FISH. PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz and Blues Night at the PSL Botanical Gardens. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Listen to the sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night. Admission is $5 per person. 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-1959.
Thursday, March 13
Art Gallery exhibit opening
and Artist’s Reception at the PSL Civic Center. This new exhibition featuring the works of the Port St. Lucie Art League opens with an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m. that includes live music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. There is no admission fee for either the reception or the Art Gallery and parking is also free. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The gallery is closed Saturday and Sunday. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488.
Canoe and kayak rentals at Savannas Park and Campground. $5 per hour, $15 for four hours and $20 for eight hours. 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4847855. St. Lucie River Princess Eco-Historic Boat Tours 1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Rivergate, 2200 S.E. Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie $14-$20. For reservations, call (772) 342-2450 or visit stlucierivercruise.com
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Wednesday, March 12
NY Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals 1:10-4 p.m. Tradition Field. Tickets and information are available online at www.Mets. com, www.StLucieMets.com or by calling 772-871-2115. 527 N.W. University Blvd., St. Lucie West. 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
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IS ALL ABOARD FLORIDA 100% PRIVATELY FUNDED? NO All Aboard Florida applied for a federally guaranteed loan (RRIF) from the Federal Railroad Administration in March 2013. This is the same type of financing scheme that was behind the housing finance crisis that came tumbling down in 2008. Taxpayers would be left holding the bag when the RRIF loan goes into default. We ask if Amtrak is running just four trains per day from Miami to Orlando, how can All Aboard Florida justify 32 trips? How can this be viable? “No privately run train offering passenger service has operated successfully since the automobile became the main choice of travelers. Government typically helps pay for mass-transit systems because they are so expensive to build and operate.” - Orlando Sentinel, March 18, 2013 Why has Senator Brandes filed SB 642 bill on January 15, 2014 repealing the authority of the Auditor General to conduct audits of transportation corporations authorized under the Florida Transportation Corporation Act? If AAF is using taxpayer’s money for a loan, shouldn’t they be audited??? Is this a money grab from taxpayers?
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