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St. Lucie County Sherif’s deputy Lt. Diane Thompson hugs Nancy Roberts of Port St. Lucie following a service outside the Sheriff’s Office recognizing the officers killed in the line of duty during Law Enforcement Week. Roberts was the stepmother of Master Deputy Steve Roberts for whom the Sheriff’s Office is named. See story on A4.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — A Martin County judge last week dismissed two civil infractions against Port St. Lucie Mayor JoAnn Faiella following months of legal hearings in the case. Judge Kathleen Roberts ruled the time period for Faiella to receive a speedy trial had expired. Faiella wept in court after her May 9 victory. “I’m feeling relieved that it’s over. I’m a fighter and I know that I didn’t do anything wrong and I wasn’t going to admit to something that I didn’t do,” Faiella said after the hearing. “The law has to apply to everyone and I’m glad this judge recognized it.” Faiella’s attorney, John Anastasio filed several motions to have the case thrown out, including a motion to discharge for expiration of speedy trial periods. Roberts determined since both the state and defense agreed prior to follow criminal procedure for the noncriminal case, too much time had elapsed since Faiella was charged in late November for allegedly violating open meeting laws, known as Sunshine Laws. Criminal procedure states a defendant is entitled to a speedy trial no later than 90 days for a misdemeanor and no later than 175 days for a felony offense. “At some point early on in this
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TREASURE COAST — The Florida Senate Select Committee on Indian River Lagoon and Lake Okeechobee put forth an ambitious wish list with a $220
million price tag spread over three years. Instead it got about $232 million out of a $77.1 billion Sen. Joe Negron budget the Florida Legislature approved this session.
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PGA VILLAGE — Corporate lawyer Kathy Rhoades and dentist Alex Hochheiser met more than 30 years ago at a Philadelphia writers group. The group had luminaries like Isaac Asimov and people who were just starting out in the craft. Now retired, married and living in PGA Village, each has published a book. Alex Hochheiser’s thriller, “The Smiling Buddha,” was the subject of an earlier story. Kathy Hochheiser’s novel, “Joe Right,” written under the pseudonym Kate Rogers, has just been published on Amazon.com. She spoke about how the timing to pursue writing was just right. “Alex and I have been writing aficionados for more than 30 years,” she said. “It was a hobby we both pursued as we pursued our professions.” Kathy Hochheiser worked for several Fortune 200 companies, putting together contracts in the $500 million range. She knew many women who had a tension in their lives between their successful careers and their desire for relationships. She began
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY —A year after his violent death in the line of duty, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Sgt. Gary Morales, 35, was eternally memorialized in stone on two sacred walls that pay tribute to his selfless sacrifice. Morales’ name was engraved in the granite walls of the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial in Tallahassee in April and unveiled on May 5 during National Peace Officers Week. Members of the Morales family, Sheriff Ken Mascara, Chief Deputy Garry Wilson and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard visited the state’s capital for the ceremonial reveal. It was a bittersweet moment for the sergeant’s father, a retired New York Police sergeant and St. Lucie West resident. “We are proud of him, very proud of him. We miss him,” William Morales said at a May 7 St. Lucie County Sheriff’s ceremony that honored the agency’s six deputies lost in the line of duty since its beginnings. Gary Morales and 10
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The field of future studies became familiar to the public when Alvin Toffler published his now classic Future Shock in 1970. That book demonstrated to a wide audience the importance of trying to anticipate the future, to understand potential long term implications of change, both positive and negative, before they occurred. Future studies, or futurism or futurology, already had a substantial although secluded life long before Toffler appeared on the scene. Study of the future began during World War II in the military and was continued after the war by the RAND Corporation, Stanford Research Institute and others. The concept of studying the future grew in a serious and rigorous way throughout the 1950s and 1960s. But it took the social and political chaos and resulting turbulence of the 1970s to bring this field out of the scholarly closet and into the living room of public visibility. Needless to say, the field of future studies is a complex science involving a myriad of factors. The prediction of events is no easy task and regardless of the industry or specialty, requires focused and concentrated expertise in one’s field, volumes of information and then of course the means or ability to process or interpret that information. The reality is that we live in a world
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cannot be expected. Think about what can happen both positive and negative and their implications. Anticipate the “What ifs” and then think about how you would be prepared in the event that those “what ifs” do in fact become reality. Collect as much information as you possibly can. Consult with the so-called experts and talk to as many people in the know as one can. When you evaluate an investment or a real estate project, anticipate what you expect to go right. Also anticipate what can possibly go wrong. This involves all of the possible outcomes from both a practical as well as a financial perspective. Convert the possibilities into real numbers and then develop three financial projections. Be sure to show all of the possible expected outcomes, best case, worst case and your best guess as to what you really think will occur which usually is somewhere in the middle of best and worst. When I am involved in a business venture or a real-estate investment, I collect all of the financial information I can and develop these three outcomes for evaluating the opportunity. With these three possibilities, I then can more intelligently examine the investment opportunity and make an intelligent and informed decision, and one that will minimize my risk. Be prepared and anticipate all the possibilities. After all, anything is possible, and you need to be open-minded, embrace change and expect the unexpected. An ability to anticipate may not help you to predict the future. However, if you recognize that the forces of change will always be at work, and you anticipate both the positive and the negatives, then it will in some way help you to make better and more informed decisions and improve your chance for a successful venture. Peter Perry is a commercial real estate broker with SLC Commercial specializing in business brokerage, business development and commercial real estate investments. He has more than 35 years of management and business development experience. He can be reached at peter.perry.sr@comcast.net
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he year during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty, the president introduced a number of programs to help the impoverished, referred to as “the Great Society.” There were many government programs for the poor and disadvantaged. One such program mimicked the C.C.C. of the Great Depression called Job Corps. Job Corps was a program to house 16- to 21-year-old dropouts on Camps situated with the Forestry Service, National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. The corpsmen (students) would work reclaiming the land and forests for a half day and the other half day would study for their G.E.D. and participate in vocational trade programs. I was employed as a career federal instructor with the National Park Service, and I was assigned to the under constructing Liberty National Park Job Corps Center outside of Jersey City, N.J. This Job Corps Center was a large tract of swamp land just across from the Statue of Liberty, which was to be drained, filled, and to build a national park. This park will have a causeway built to connect to the Statue of Liberty and a causeway from the Statue to Ellis Island. This was a laudable project to connect Liberty National Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. If and when completed, people from all over can come to camp in Liberty National Park and visit the other two monuments. The charge of the corpsman was to build the national park and learn while doing this enormous project. A corpsman can spend up to two years at the Center. There were many problems in trying to build this national park,
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schedule to traveling to Bellrose, Queens New York, going to N.Y.U. evenings and doing my school and job teaching assignments. I said I would think about it. Benson, being a persistent boy, kept reminding me of his grandmother’s invitation. I could not resist any longer and finally accepted the invitation. Benson lived in the projects in lower Manhattan near China Town. When I arrived at the appointed time, I was worried where to park my 1967 Red Mustang. The projects were a very rough place to park cars. Benson assured me my car would be protected. Benson got a few of his friends to stand by and watch over my car. When I entered the apartment, Benson’s grandmother came to me and hugged me and said “Thank you, thank you for saving my grandson.” This brought tears to my eyes. After we each dried our eyes, we sat down to chat before dinner. Benson’s grandmother was originally from Georgia and worked as a cook for a local Catholic Church. She spoke about Benson’s parents and how rough it was to raise him alone, especially in the environment of the projects. She said she tried to raise Benson with good Christian values, but somehow it didn’t work. There were times he would not listen and got into trouble. She thanked God for Job Corps and
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WRITER from page A3 maybe having a career instead of a husband is one of the tensions in the story. In the story, Meg is a Philadelphia lawyer. “She’s gorgeous and she’s unaware of the effect she has on men,” Hochheiser said. “She is balancing her career and finding her Joe Right, or JR, as she and her friend, Suze, call him. Suze, a network television vice president, and Meg met their first day at NYU. “I’m really good as a commercial lawyer,” Hochheiser said. “There are tons of women in major metropolitan areas like that. There is a tension between the priorities in life of career versus husband. Lots of women I knew were balancing these competing interests. I decided to write the lighter side of that tension. It gets a little steamy. That’s part of life if you’re a young person. They work hard, and when they get together with the opposite sex, they play hard.” One thing Hochheiser wants readers to know is that there is
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“I’m feeling relieved that it’s over. I’m a fighter and I know that I didn’t do anything wrong and I wasn’t going to admit to something that I didn’t do. The law has to apply to everyone and I’m glad this judge recognized it.” Mayor JoAnn Faiella
MAYOR from page A10 two or more members of the council took official action about offering Oravec a severance package. Bowen plead to a lesser charge. Councilwoman Shannon Martin was charged with a civil infraction for destroying text messages and paid a fine. Faiella was facing a fine of up to $500 for each infraction.
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RIVERS from page A1 legislative session. “Our community worked very hard to make the case.” Negron headed up the select committee, which had a series of public hearings last summer during the height of the Army Corps of Engineers releases of large amounts of water from Lake Okeechobee. Much of that nutrient-rich water made its way into the C-44 and onto the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon causing extensive environmental problems that drew large and highly-publicized protests. Negron was also the chairman of the Florida Senate’s Appropriations Committee during the last session. His district extends along the Indian River Lagoon from southern Martin to Indian River counties. Among other pitches for the extraordinary funding on the select committee’s wish list, Negron gave Will Weatherford, Speaker of the Florida House, a personal tour of the C-44, St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon to show him the environmental damage done by the discharges. Additionally, he appealed to Senate President Don Gaetz, whose Panhandle district was hit hard by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. “He told me that all of Florida came to their aid when they had the oil spill, and he wanted to be there for our community,” Negron said. The state legislators got some unexpected lobbying for the Indian River Lagoon, too. The Florida Association of Counties named the Indian River Lagoon as a top legislative priority for the 2014 session, which ran from March to May. “Overall, I think that Florida came through in an extraordinary way for our community,” Negron said. Among the most significant items that got full funding, Negron said, was $40 million for
construction of an additional phase of the C-44 reservoir and storm-water treatment areas. While that wouldn’t stop future releases of water from Lake Okeechobee— “The C-44 is one of the key projects that will enable us to store water during the rainy time, so that discharges east and west can be reduced,” Negron said. The Army Corps of Engineers releases water from the lake to prevent levee failures. When the water is at 18.5 feet vertical datum level, the probability of a levee breach is about 45 percent. At 21, levee failure is assured. Last summer, heavy rains had the lake around 16 feet for extended periods of time. Negron openly questioned whether the levee-failure predictions were based on up-to-date science. “I have zero confidence in the Army Corps of Engineers to do anything but make the problem worse,” Negron said. “They’re completely removed from the gravity of the situation. They don’t live here. I consider them nothing but an obstacle to progress.” Because of that, Negron said he focused on funding state projects that alleviate water levels in the big lake. For example, elevating another 2.6 miles of the Tamiami Trail, U.S. Highway 41, to restore more southern flow of water from the lake into the Everglades. That was $90 million. Martin County Commissioner John Haddox, Palm City, said that many people from citizen advocates to elected officials did a good job of publicizing the need to fund projects that help reduce the damage to the Indian River Lagoon. “I am very pleased with how (The Florida Legislature has) funded water projects,” he said. “I think our (legislative) delegation and (Negron) did a remarkable job for our area and the lagoon.”
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TREASURE COAST — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce likes Representative Patrick Murphy’s voting record. On Monday, May 12, Moore Hallmark, executive director of the chamber’s Southeast Region, presented Murphy, D-Jupiter, with a Spirit of Enterprise Award at a Martin County Council of Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “Today’s award is very important to me,” the congressman said after receiving the award. “I’m one of only seven Democrats in Congress to get the award, and one of only two freshmen.” The U.S. Chamber announced the recipients of the awards in March. In the House, 206 representatives received the awards. Additionally, 32 senators received the awards. The chamber graded representatives on 13 votes,
senators eight. Murphy voted favorably in 10 of the evaluated votes, including for the No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013, and for a delay to implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, frequently called “Obamacare.” Murphy said that while he generally supported the Affordable Care Act, which was passed in 2009, he voted to delay implementation because there were too many components that weren’t ready by rollout time last year. He blasted Democrats who pushed to keep the ACA on schedule despite obvious problems, and Republicans who took repeal legislation to the House floor dozens of times. “Health care in our nation is broken,” Murphy said. “It’s expensive. Let’s work together to get it right.” Murphy said the ACA is a case study revealing the need for more compromise and moderation in Staff Photo by Patrick McCallister Moore Hallmark, executive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Southeast Region, gives Representative Patrick Murphy a Spirit of Enterprise Award at a Martin County Council of Chambers of Commerce luncheon, Monday, May 12. Murphy was one of only seven Democrats and two freshmen to receive the award.
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Murphy took the oath of office on Jan. 3, 2013. This last year in Congress has been marked by unusually tense relations in a highly-divided government. Those tensions culminated in the 16-day partial federal government blackout, Oct. 1 to 16. Unlike many other representatives who could ensure their re-elections by being dogmatic, Murphy has to embrace moderation. The newly-minted 18th District is tenuous for both major political parties. Between Martin and St. Lucie counties, there are about slightly more than 107,000 voters registered as Republicans, and about 102,600 Democrats. Some in Martin register Republican to vote in the primary elections, since county commission races are often decided in the primary. Another 71,890 voters in the two counties are registered with third parties or no affiliation. Murphy said moderation and compromise help ensure the success of small businesses by keeping the country even keeled. “The one thing you need from Washington, D.C., is stability,” he said.
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Port St. Lucie mayoral candidate Greg Oravec has lived in the city for more than a decade. In March 2013, Oravec founded Oravec & Company, LLC, which assists clients in the responsible development of quality real estate projects outside of St. Lucie County. He also became a licensed real estate sales associate specializing in commercial transactions. Oravec, a former city manager of the city of Port St. Lucie, is a married father of four. Q: Discuss your interest in serving as mayor on the City Council. Discuss your prior experience working with civic, community or governmental organizations. A: I am interested in running because I am inspired by what we could become and my belief that we are only scratching the surface of our potential. I would like to help the city renew its commitment to the core values of excellence, integrity, service, civility, transparency and accountability and to exert leadership, visioning and strategic thinking so that it can live up to its moniker as a “City for All Ages.” My entire 17-1/2-year professional career has been spent working for or with local governments to improve the quality of life in Florida communities, and I have served as community redevelopment agency manager, assistant city manager and city manager of Port St. Lucie. Q: What do you perceive as the three most important concerns facing the city of Port St. Lucie? A: The need for accountability, renewing our commitment to core values, leadership, visioning and
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citizens, know that we are just scratching the surface of our potential. In order to realize that potential, we need leaders to help us unite our community around shared goals and values. Once we take this critical first step, we will be able to accomplish many important goals to improve our quality of life, such as facilitating job creation, making smart investments in our quality of life (e.g. sidewalks), creating a low tax environment, partnering with the school board to improve schools and saving our river.
The creation of jobs and diversification of the local economy with special attention to the investments already made in Tradition Studios and City Center. Balancing new growth with the need to save our river and preserve our quality of life. Q: What are your thoughts related to the city of Port St. Lucie’s relationship with St. Lucie County? What changes can be made to foster a better relationship? A: Historically, I believe the relationship has been too contentious. While there will always be friction points, we should focus on our many mutual interests, like economic development. The key to any relationship is communication. We should try to attend each other’s meetings and create a system for formally exchanging information.
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A: My knowledge of the city, experience and track record in serving our community sets me apart. My degree in marine environmental systems from the University of Miami Honors Program uniquely positions me to collaborate on saving our river and lagoon. Many of our residents know me personally and are aware of my passion, dedication and abilities. They know that I love our community and that I work hard to serve them.
Q: All cities are facing fiscal challenges. How would you address balancing the budget and consider various alternatives and tradeoffs? A: As city manager, it was my responsibility under the charter to draft the budget. In fiscal year 2012-2013, I presented a budget which lowered taxes and increased reserves in spite of declining property values by reducing costs, increasing non-tax revenues and improving efficiency. Using my knowledge of the city and its budget, I will actively participate in the budget workshops. Additionally, I will advocate for increased benchmarking and performance measurement and restoring the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. Q: What areas of Port St. Lucie do you think present an opportunity for redevelopment and revitalization? What do you think would be an appropriate approach for the city?
Q: What are three achievable goals that you would champion during your term in office? A: We should finish what we started by re-energizing our efforts to redevelop the U.S. 1 corridor, especially City Center. Additionally, we should do what we can to facilitate the restarting of development in the Southern Grove portion of Tradition. In both cases, we should work to implement the Community Redevelopment Plans which were adopted after thorough public planning processes. Q: What do you think would make Port St. Lucie a better place to live? A: My family and I love Port St. Lucie, and we, like many of our
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ST. LUCIE WEST — There are thousands of gut-wrenching stories of pain, heartbreak and death associated with the Holocaust. But there are also stories of unbelievable courage, hope and survival. No one knows these stories better than Joanne Caras, author of two cookbooks; “The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook” and its sequel “Miracles & Meals.” The books are a collection of more than 240 stories and more than 500 recipes collected from Holocaust survivors from around the world. On Thursday evening, June 5, from 6-8 p.m., the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club will host Caras for “An Evening with Joanne Caras — Author of the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook” at Tutto Fresco Italian Grille. Guests will hear some of these stories from the author herself as she recounts interviews of Holocaust survivors and talks about her decision to dedicate her life to telling their stories. Guests will also have an opportunity to meet the author and purchase autographed copies of the cookbooks. The evening will include a gourmet Italian Buffett from popular chef Pasquale. Tutto Fresco is located at 9501 Reserve Boulevard, St. Lucie West. Every cookbook sold has a trifold of benefits including raising money for groups and charities; helping support a soup kitchen in Israel; and honoring all Holocaust survivors and keeping their stories alive for generations to come. Caras’ original goal was to raise $1 million. “To date we have raised over $1,000,000 in total for a variety of groups and charities,” she said. “Our goal is to continue to raise money for people all over the world. Right now the demand is so overwhelming that we are on our 10th printing. We have shipped cookbooks from Florida to Canada, New York to California, and all over the world. With these cookbooks we’ve touched the hearts of thousands of people.” Caras has given more than 250 speeches around the world and has appeared on Fox-TV, CBS, NBC, and national radio in the US, Canada, and Israel. Her TV show Miracles & Meals with Joanne Caras, which is filmed in her kitchen at Ballantrae in Port St. Lucie, appears on Mondays at 9 p.m. on JLTV, which is avail-
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Accountant Michael R. Repoli, CPA of Port St Lucie, recently attended three days of continuing education courses covering recent tax law changes and accounting updates including Securities and Exchange Commission and auditing updates. The seminar also covered “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aka “Obamacare,” the new tax laws covering mandatory health insurance by most Americans that
started Jan. 1, as well as the new Net Investment Income Tax and additional Medicare tax which became effective for tax year 2013 for certain high-income Americans. Repoli, a self-employed CPA for the past 40 years, specializes in the tax area, and is enrolled to practice before the IRS. He is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Tax Professionals. Repoli can be reached at (772) 878-3703 or www.repolicpa.com.
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TRADITION — St. Lucie County commissioners are asking residents and businesses who want to show their support for the construction of a new 120-bed veterans nursing home proposed to be built in the Tradition area of Port St. Lucie to contact state officials. St. Lucie County Commissioners last night accepted the donation of 28 acres from Tradition Land Company, LLC for the proposed nursing home, which would employee roughly 190 people annually. “We strongly encourage all Treasure Coast residents, who support this project, to write the appropriate state officials,” said St. Lucie County Commission Chair Frannie Hutchinson. “St. Lucie County staff has worked at lightning speed to put together this application and we are extremely thankful for all of those who have worked with us to make this happen, including the executives at Tradition, officials with the city of Port St. Lucie, as well as the various veterans groups in the area.” The state has provided funding
up to $11 million, which would be matched with federal dollars, to construct at least one new veterans nursing home in Florida. St. Lucie County currently ranks four on the list. The estimated $36.1 million construction project along with the annual budget of more than $7 million in operations would provide an enormous economic benefit to the region. The 75mile service area for the Treasure Coast currently houses an estimated 279,971 veterans; 118,617 of whom are over age 65. The closest existing State Veterans Homes are more than two hours away in all directions. Residents interested in supporting this project are asked to contact: Colonel Mike Prendergast Executive Director Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs 11351 Ulmerton Road, No. 311Key Largo, FL 33778-1630 (727) 518-3202 or Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146
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PORT ST. LUCIE — The Council of Social Agencies will host its monthly “COSA Connects” meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 8 a.m. at Harbor Place in Port St. Lucie. All health and human service providers and professionals are invited to attend this networking opportunity. COSA provides ongoing collaboration and networking opportunities for organizations and individuals committed to the enhancement of health and human services throughout our community. COSA is also committed to keeping the public informed of services available to those in need. At the May meeting, Cassey Chang, master of social work and licensed clinical social worker from St. Lucie Public Schools will be discussing the Title I program and how it is being implemented in the school district. COSA was founded in the 1980s by a group of invested human service providers. It continues as a valuable ongoing resource for those providing direct services or supervising those who do. COSA offers the opportunity to stay up-to-date on unmet community needs, resources, and services. Meetings are held monthly and visitors are welcome. For more information, please contact COSA Community Relations chair Ashley Mock at amock@cscslc.org.
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meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Vista Grille, 466 S.W. Port St Lucie Blvd., Port St Lucie, with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Visit the PSL Sunset Rotary club on-line at www.pslsunsetrotary.com or “Like” them on Facebook at Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club. The Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club is noted for their local philanthropic work and received the 2010 Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Group Supporting Philanthropy in St. Lucie County. The organization, a part of Rotary International, helps fund, volunteer at or host more than a dozen local and international charities and initiatives. The Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary is a local branch of Rotary International. They are involved in more than a dozen local, national and international causes, including Polio Eradication programs, clean water projects, and educational projects. The Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club is the recipient of the 2010 Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Group Supporting Philanthropy in St. Lucie County. Those interested in attending a meeting or joining the organization may call Larry J. Breault at (772) 873-7917 or email him at ljb@lifeworksearch.com. Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
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TREASURE COAST — Every time Palm City’s John Goings gets on his bicycle, he knows there’s a risk. “I’ve had my fair share of close calls,” the president of the Treasure Coast Cycling Association said. Close calls, as in motorists passing within inches. And, Goings said, he’s gotten plenty of verbal harassment for bicycling on the road in the first place. On Wednesday, May 21, dozens of area bicycle enthusiasts will gather at 7 p.m. for the second annual Ride of Silence—Treasure Coast. That’ll be at the Stuart City Hall, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave. “This is totally free,” Goings said. “It’s about honoring those who have been killed and raising awareness about the safety of riders.” The Stuart Police Department will escort the 6-mile ride, which will be kept at a slow pace, 12 mph or less. Participants must wear helmets. The first local silence ride was hastily arranged last year and
drew about 150. Organizers believe about 200 or more will attend this memorial ride. The local ride is part of an international event started in 2003. Last year, there were 372 events in 27 countries, including the United State. Goings said that some locally renowned bicyclists have met bad fates on the Treasure Coast. “We’ve had our share of accidents in the area,” he said. “One was Donald Roseman, former president of the Treasure Coast Cycling Association.” That was in April, 2008. The 52-year-old was hit at about 10 p.m. by Paul Kleinatland of Stuart. Kleinatland reportedly ran a red light on U.S. Highway 1 at Seabranch Boulevard. He attributed the red-light running to distraction — reaching for a water bottle. Roseman, who died from his injuries, was also chairman of the Martin County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which assists the Metropolitan Planning Organization with non-motorist roadway safety. Goings said Roseman’s death sent shockwaves through the cy-
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Dr. James Strawn of the Midway Dental Center has lived in Florida most of his life. His parents, both Florida natives, moved back to the state when he was 7. He attended dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University because Florida did not have a dental school. After serving as a dentist in the Air Force for two years, he returned to Florida to open a practice. “As a youngster, Okeechobee was the first place we lived,” he said. “We came to Fort Pierce to shop and fish. I had fond memories. When I came down to take the Florida (Dental) Boards, Fort Pierce was one of the first places I looked into. I decided it was the perfect place. It was a smaller town, on the coast, in the southern half of the state.” Dr. Strawn opened his practice 25 years ago. “I started from scratch,” he said. “There were about a dozen or so dentists in the area. They were friendly and welcomed me. They felt they could use the help. Some referred patients to me and away we went.” Dr. Strawn noted that while fillings and extractions are still part of dentistry, the field has evolved. “We educated people on the importance of preventive care, of fluoride and regular check-ups,” he said. “We now have the luxury of having time to take care of oth-
CYCLIST from page A24 cling community statewide. Another local bicycle death that drew many cyclists’ attention was Gary Zimmer, 67, who visited the area from Connecticut. Loretta Lee Love, Jensen Beach, struck him as he rode in the bicycle lane on the Jensen Beach Causeway in February, 2011. She hit him about 10 a.m. In February, two bicyclists were killed in St. Lucie County within the same week. Jensen Beach resident Nelson Reeves, 64, was killed while riding in the bicycle lane on State Road A1A about a mile north of the St. Lucie-Martin County line around 7:30 a.m. Three days later,
er emergencies and repair work. There has been an advancement in dental materials and we’re not dependent on gold and silver. We have high-tech tooth-colored materials and porcelains. The materials are much more aesthetic. The result is that we are able to use porcelain on the front teeth and make them look brand new, removing color defects and defects in size and shape.” The dentist noted that braces have also improved. “The clear braces are perfect for adults,” he said. “They’re convenient. You can take them out to eat and brush teeth. They may have had braces as a kid and there may now be crowding or spacing. We get them back to where they look perfect.” Strawn said that aging affects teeth as it affects other parts of the body. “As we get older, teeth wear and get stained and yellow,” he said. “Using a porcelain cover strengthens the teeth and gives them a brand new appearance. It can be a life-changer, getting a straighter, whiter smile so they feel good when they’re out with friends or at work. Remaking a smile is the most satisfying part of my practice.” Dentures have also changed and improved the quality of life for those who need them. “There are mini-implants that are like pegs that attach to the lower jaw, which is the most troublesome,” he said. “Many
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Clifford Schwartz, 55, was killed in Fort Pierce. William Snyder, Martin County Sheriff, said bicycles have as much right to the roads as cars, and motorists must recognize that fact. He said many, if not most, bicyclist deaths can be directly attributed to driver apathy and distraction. “Don’t text and drive,” he said. “It’s that momentary veering you do that’s the most dangerous to the bicyclist on the side of the road.” Snyder said that Florida law requires a minimum of 3-feet clearance when passing a bicycle. However, he said when it’s possible to
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makes people more relaxed. They feel the warmth and caring. That is often missing in the health care field. It’s become more of an industry. You get to know them. You’re there for the long run. “Many patients come in with anxieties about dentists. We pride ourselves on being able to connect on a level that has our patients relaxed. That’s the neat part of what we do.” Next week: Dr. Strawn’s work with HANDS, non-profit organization in St. Lucie County that provides medical and dental care to those who cannot afford access to health care. Midway Dental Center is located at 5054 South 25th St., Fort Pierce. Call (772) 464-4822 or visit the website www.midwaydentalcenter.com.
making the Sunshine State the bicyclist death capitol. Tim Bustos, executive director of the Florida Bicycle Association, said in a 2013 interview there are a number of reasons for that. One is simply that Florida’s temperate climate allows for 12 months of riding, giving cars and bikes more chances to fatally interact. But there’re other reasons, Bustos said. A lack of, or resistance to, driver education is a big one. Last year, the Bill Bone law firm released a study it commissioned examining driver knowledge about and attitudes toward bicycle road rules. About 16 percent of respondents said that bicycles simply don’t belong on roads. “The majority of the respondents who believe that cyclists should remain on the sidewalks came from the South Florida region, highlighting a lack of education about cyclists and their rights on the road,” the study reads.
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V brings tavern to town Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer
nrodriguez@YourVoiceWeekly.com
ST. LUCIE WEST — “There’s something for everybody!” That cliché is usually a bogus ploy to attract customers to venues, whether the saying is true or false. But in the case of V’s Tavern, it’s dead-on. The St. Lucie West eatery, which feels like a homey neighborhood hangout spot, really has something for everybody, including American or exotic cuisine, live entertainment, cold craft beer or streaming live sporting events. In a nutshell, the new eatery was designed for young families, singles and seniors to equally enjoy, owner Johnny Vernaglia said. “This spot was designed to be a casual, family fun, neighborhood-friendly, priced-right, tavern-style bar that happens to have good food,” Johnny said. V’s Town Tavern is located at 790 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., in St. Lucie West. The place has been gutted since its hay days as as traditional sports bar. The eatery now boasts Pub-style wooden doors, an expanded bar and bamboo flooring. Johnny, who has an emotional connection to the area, said the location is prime. The restaurant opened on March 18. “This is my home and where I’ve
raised my children and where I believe in,” he said. “I love where I live and I love the community we have.” “It’s poised for the next growth spurt in St. Lucie County and I’m excited to be a part of that.” Upon meeting Johnny and seeing the passion for food in his eyes, it’s clear V’s Tavern is destined to be a tremendous success. “It is my pursuit to give our community a consistent quality of product that will remind you of the days gone by. Days when the traditional dishes you yearned for were only at Mom’s holiday table or a special local restaurant,” Johnny is quoted as saying on his eatery’s website. “Today you can find those same ideals at V’s Town Tavern. Visit us and experience a piece of the past, a touch of the present, and a taste of our future. Bring your
friends, bring the
family!” Decor and ambiance aside, Johnny’s eclectic and well-priced menu speaks volumes. The appetizers portion has everything from spinach dip with chips and fire house wings to
Southern fried chicken bites to crab-stuffed baked clams and is priced from $5.95 to $13.95. A recommended appetizer is the crab stuffed clams baked to perfection. The appetizer will leave diners craving another order of the cherrystone clams baked with a cheesy blue crab stuffing. Johnny prides himself on fresh, never frozen Angus beef burgers. And he doesn’t fail to deliver. Each burger is made with a half a pound of USDA hand formed burgers, cooked to your liking and served on a toasted Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and shoestring fries. V’s
menu could possibly break a world record. It takes patrons around the world in a lightning-fast 60 seconds. Food choices include fish and chips ($10.95), Rigatoni Vodka ($13.95), Mom’s Meatloaf ($12.95) and Asian Shrimp
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Tavern offers seven varieties of the mouth-watering burgers from $7.95 to $10.95. You won’t regret a single bite of V’s Tavern’s juicy burgers. Trust me. The Tavern’s entree
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Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Acoustic Vibes by Jason Montero 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981.
Rebar Karaoke 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 8283 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 340-7777.
Good Times (West) Thirsty Thursdays 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900.
Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.
Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.
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) 343-1147.
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.
City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3368201.
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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.
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.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900.
City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
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.
Neely’s Grog House Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195.
Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.
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($19.95). A must-try entree is the Stuffed Boneless Pork Chop. It’s a center-cut boneless pork loin stuffed with prosciutto, parsley, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and Fontina cheese, coated in egg, topped with a Porcini mushroom and Marsala cream sauce. It’s served with vegetable du jour and steak fries. ($16.95) Aside from great food, V’s Tavern
also boasts live entertainment and unbeatable drink specials. Ladies’ nights are Thursdays from 7 p.m.-midnight with live entertainment and drink specials, including $3 Cosmopolitans and $2 well drinks. V’s Tavern also has live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 8:30 p.m.-midnight. All day Sunday, V’s Tavern offers bottomless Bloody Mary’s for $15 from open to close. Live music begins at 4 p.m. More than a
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St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-7778. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.
Events: Friday, May 16
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. 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.
Saturday, May 17
Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191.
Daily Dinner Specials Private Party Dining Room Cooking Camp Monday thru Saturday 4pm-9pm
Sunday, May 18
The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.
Tuesday, May 20
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. 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 (772) 626-2425.
Wednesday, May 21
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 more information, call (772) 408-5800. Tropical Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up Music by DJ Lenny C. No cover. Salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, house and Top 40. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
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Community Calendar Scholarship season
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) 871-5450. 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) 785-5833.
Saturday, May 17
Tradition Medical Center Run for the Health of It! at Tradition Medical Center. 6-8 p.m. Join Martin Health System as they celebrate the opening of Tradition Medical Center with a 10K and 5K run/walk. Registration for the 10k is a $30 entry fee with a 6 p.m. start time. The 5k is a $25 entry fee with a 6:30 p.m. start time. 10000 S.W. Innovation Way, Tradition. For more information, call (772) 223-2810. Florida AAU Karate Super Regional Championships at the Havert L. Fenn Center. 7 a.m.6 p.m. 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 563-9333. Square Dancing at Walton Community Center. 6-10 p.m. 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For
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Celebrating 41 years of creating one-of-a-kind Treasures Country Club Plaza • 3868 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart 772-781-1133 • Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5:00pm
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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer St. Lucie West Centennial High School senior Rosemond Fabien is flanked by Melissa DePriest and Michael-Brianne Pressley, president of the Treasure Coast Gator Club, after receiving his scholarship award from the club. Ceremonies were held Friday, May, 9 at the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce. Rosemond is the Centennial Salutatorian and will attend the University of Florida to major in computer engineering.
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Friday, May 16
Pizza Jam at Minsky Gym 6-9 p.m. Ages 6-12. Participants will play basketball games, have contests and eat pizza. Parents are required to register their children the evening of the event at the door. This is a lock-in program. Doors will be locked at 6:30 p.m. Children will not be allowed to leave until a parent picks them up at 9 p.m. Parents must bring identification when picking up their child. Cost is $7.90 per child. 750 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 344-4142.
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Don’t Miss the Fastest Growing Event in Florida!
May 16-17-18 At The Stuart Causeway Hydroplanes • Powerboats • Jersey Skiffs
Hurtling by at Speedsupto170 MPH! ! ! Stuart Causeway closed to traffic but open for great spectator viewing! • Food and Beverage Vendors Live Music • Miss Corona Light Bikini Contest • Fun Activities • Special Hotel Rates for Race Fans and Drivers!
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Thursday, May 22
Ladies Night at V’s Town Tavern 7 p.m.-midnight. Drink specials for ladies. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 8003239.
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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 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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We offer summer memberships starting at $500 for singles and $700 for family. Outside play available May 1-Oct 31,at 18 holes for only $40 (includes cart). Call for weekly specials and special rates after 2pm: 772.286.6818.
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CALENDAR from page B6 more information, contact Michael Doughty at (772) 631-2184. 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) 807-4499.
Sunday, May 18
TC RC Scale Boats at Tradition on the east side of the lake. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Tradition Green Market at The Landing at Tradition. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Shop local vendors for fresh produce, arts and crafts and more Every Sunday through December. Event is subject to change without notice. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Tara Farrell via email at tarafarrell@clearchannel.com or phone (772)-359-1462. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org
Monday, May 19
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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St. Lucie Mets vs. Clearwater at Tradition Field. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115. Food Truck Invasion at Tradition Square. If it’s your first time, here is what you will need to know: This is a huge outdoor picnic where food trucks of different origins, cuisine and menus prepare food that is cooked to order. It’s not fast food and a bunch of these trucks are run by chefs. A great deal of fusion cuisine, comfort foods and sweet treats to choose from. Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic on the lawn in front of Tradition Town Hall. Food trucks attending will be posted at www. foodtruckinvasion.com 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. 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-1959. 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.
Thursday, May 22
St. Lucie Mets vs. Clearwater at Tradition Field. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Tuesday, May 27, is Christmas in May for members of the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society and for the state of cultural enrichment in our community. You don’t have to hang a stocking or put up lights to celebrate, either. You just have to show up at the Sunrise Black Box, on Second Street in historic downtown Fort Pierce to celebrate as the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society honors all the students who are pursuing their musical dreams with this year’s Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society scholarships. The fun will begin at 7 p.m. with what else, some terrific music and a whole lot of
merriment. As part of its mission, each year the Jazz Society awards merit scholarships to worthy area high school graduate musicians who have displayed high academic achievement, good citizenship and promising musicianship. In addition to a whopping $1,000 scholarship to help defray the costs of continuing education, the Jazz Society also bestows the gift of a year’s membership to the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society on each scholarship award recipient. It’s the Society’s way to help support the next generation of musical entertainment, education, and
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Doctor partners with Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Lee Plastic Surgery and Laser Center is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County to help increase awareness and funding. Thousands of children attend the Clubs throughout the community and they need help. “We toured the Chuck Hill Unit and were very impressed with the organization,” Lee said. “The Club
does a great job with the kids, but more space is needed. Money is needed for the kids. It’s a great investment in our future.” The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Events and activities are planned throughout the year to celebrate and raise money. If you’re a business owner, manager or concerned citizen and would like to support the Clubs call (772) 460-9918.
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cultural enrichment. After all, a society is only as creative and productive as its arts community, and the Society wants to ensure a creative and culturally rich future for the Treasure Coast and beyond. Scholarships are provided thanks to the ambitious schedule of performances and activities presented by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society and by the proceeds from coordinating Fort Pierce’s weekly Jazz Market, held every Saturday morning in conjunction with the Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market. In addition to scholarships, the group also offers master classes, community education and cultural enrichment opportunities, and plenty of chances to dance, tap your toes, and enjoy all kind of music, but most especially jazz and blues. Please plan to join the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at the Sunrise Black Box on Tuesday, May 27 for Scholarship Award Night. If you’d like to know exactly what’s on the jazz calendar so you can start making your plans for the coming weeks, visit us at www.jazzsociety.org, or call the Society’s Jazz Hotline at (772) 460-JAZZ (5299).
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