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PORT ST. LUCIE — Debbie Beutel, owner of The Tin Fish Restaurant on Port St. Lucie Boulevard, is still not as happy a camper as she could be. Following Port St. Lucie’s oncein-its 54-year-old history disaster of last week – the loss of a main natural gas connection for several days that affected the lives and businesses of 6,000 customers, she is still thinking about the loss of revenue. She estimates she lost thousands of dollars from a Mother’s Day holiday weekend that didn’t happen for them and numerous other restaurants this year – as well as loss of rent, loss of food and loss of wages and tips for the staff. One hundred ten seats she expected to turn over three times on Sunday. Instead, they found themselves turning customers away and tossing perishable

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Dan Brogan, co-chair of the emergency response team at Lake Forest in St. Lucie West, goes over the calls that had come in with Jim Syracuse, Community Emergency Response Team co-chair, during a mock emergency drill at Lake Forest in St. Lucie West Saturday, May 16. The faux gas emergency was planned before the actual one that took place two weeks ago in Port St. Lucie.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — When Port St. Lucie resident Chet Rubackin read an article in Money Magazine that Port St. Lucie has one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation, he wasn’t surprised, he recalled in a recent interview. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL PERMIT NO. 248 ECRWSS

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Considering that demand plays a role in prices, Rubackin said, he believes that will increase because of the qualities of the city that led him to move to Port St. Lucie from South Florida. The city is great “for someone looking for a lot of the benefits of Florida without the disadvantages,” Rubackin said. Money Magazine ranked Port St. Lucie fourth in the nation in

terms of hot real estate markets with growing home values. Selling prices are expected to increase 14 percent — the national average was about 5 percent — during 2015, helping to reverse a slump in the market that led to the city dealing with foreclosures. Other cities ranked by Money Magazine with hot markets and the expected selling price in-

creases include: 1. Miami, 15.4 percent; 2. San Jose, Calif., 14.6 percent; 3. Delray Beach, 14.5 percent; 5. Cape Coral, 13.6 percent; 6. Los Angeles, 13.5 percent; 7. Fresno, Calif., 12.6 percent; 8. San Francisco, 12.4 percent; 9. Fort Lauderdale, 12.2 percent and Oakland, Calif., 12 percent.

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TRADITION – Alexandra Artiles doesn’t have a lot of free time. The 17-year-old is a junior at Treasure Coast High School, but she takes her classes at Indian River State College, where she will receive an associate degree in political science in the same month that she graduates from high school. She is also a model and spokeswoman for the Barbizon USA Acting and Modeling Corporation and president of Teenage Republicans of St. Lucie County. Did I mention that she’s only 17? Alexandra recently took time from her busy schedule to talk about her projects and plans. She has been a spokeswoman for Barbizon for three years and was selected after studying modeling and acting with them. “I travel as the spokesperson, mainly in Florida,” she said. “I tell (audiences) about my success and select girls for competition. Once a year, there’s a

cruise, ‘Passport to Discovery.’ There are 25 slots per region in each state and 400-500 audition for each region. I’m part of the selection team for who goes on the cruise, where there are 180 agents and agency representatives.” Alexandra has been modeling and acting for four years. She has done work for Hanes Sportswear and Office Depot and has done runway work for designer Arafeh Mansouri. The teen’s interest in politics began a year ago, when she worked on the political campaign of Alan Schlesinger, who was running for Congress. “Once I got involved in the campaign, he introduced me to the teen group,” she

said. “When I joined, the group had nine members. Once I was elected president, three months ago, we’ve doubled. We really want to spread conservative ideology to the youth. Oftentimes, the youth is very liberal. We want them to know it is possible in 2015 to be young and Republican. We also focus on giving back to the community, doing projects for Wounded Warriors and

the Food Pantry.” Looking toward the future, Alexandra plans to finish college and go to law school. “I want to begin my career as an attorney and delve into politics,” she said. “My overall, long-term goal is to be a politician. I’m thinking I’d stop at governor.” Alexandra credits her mother, Joann Artiles, with inspiring her. “My mother is the driving force in my life,” she said “Luckily, I’m an only child and she has always been there for every little and big accomplishment, I don’t think I would have gotten there without her.” Teenage Republicans of St. Lucie County meets on the third Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. at Republican headquarters, 6835 South Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. It is open to young people 13-19. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SLCTARS or call Alexandra at 570-269-3995. Photo courtesy of Alexandra Artiles Alexandra Artiles of Tradition is a spokesperson for Barbizon USA, a modeling agency. She is studying for her associate degree in political science at IRSC and heads Teenage Republicans of St. Lucie County,

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Redevelopment of a decades-old shopping center is bringing new businesses and at least one and possibly more new restaurants to St. Lucie West. Marc Yavinsky, executive vice president of Menin Development, which was founded in New York City and is now headquartered in Palm Beach, said Pollo Tropical should open a new restaurant at the center by the end of the year. Yavinsky said other restaurants are likely to come to the shopping center. “There are several additional restaurants we are working with,” he said. Pollo Tropical, according to its website, was founded in Miami and features citrus-marinated grilled chicken. The current menu includes, platters, Caribbean

food, sandwiches and wraps. The platters include chicken, ribs and pork. Yavinsky said that considering the amount of business in the area, the number of restaurants is relatively small. “We think there’s room for more restaurants,” he said. Yavinsky said Menin has redeveloped much of the shopping center. That has brought in such new businesses such as La Fitness, Burlington Coat Factory and HomeGoods, which is slated to open soon. According to the Menin website, the shopping center recently underwent a $15 million renovation, that included partial demolition of a former Sears store. The website notes that Publix refurbished its 20-year-old store. Currently, demolition of part of the shopping center is making way for the development of two new outparcels.

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Basics of inflation This is the first in a periodic series of Your Voice articles relating to finance and the economy

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ecently, the Wall Street Journal had a front page headline article “Nasdaq Hits Record.” The new record was 5056 (rounded to nearest whole number); the previous record was 5049 on March 10, 2000 — some 15 years ago. This article addresses the following question. Is 5056 really higher than the 5049? First, what is the Nasdaq? The term “Nasdaq” is usually used to refer to the Nasdaq Composite Index. This Index is a statistical measure that tracks the market prices of some 4,000 stocks, all of which are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Second, although stock indices are not expressed in dollar values, they reflect wealth. Third, stock indices are not adjusted to compensate for inflation. Now, to answer the question noted earlier, it is necessary to determine the purchasing power in today’s dollars of the Nasdaq index in 2000 when it was 5049. You can perform this calculation very easily using the online Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Inflation Calculator. Enter the starting year, 2000; the amount, 5049; and the ending year, 2015. Next, press CALCULATE.

Bob Pritchard The purchasing power of $5049 in 2000 equals the purchasing power of $6881 today, in 2015! In other words, it would take $6881 of today’s (2015’s) dollars to purchase the same amount of goods and services that cost $5049 back in 2000. The increase in the number of dollars from $5049 to $6881 is the result of inflation. So, did the Nasdaq really hit a new high? True, the numerical index is slightly higher now than it was in 2000. However, the underlying purchasing power represented by the index is a lot lower now (in 2015) than it was in 2000. The important point to keep in mind is that inflation constantly eats away at the real purchasing power of wealth – and of debt. In

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fact, inflation is the mechanism by which wealth is transferred from lenders (richer people) to borrowers (poorer people). More on that in a future article. Consider a second example of the impact of inflation. My wife and I purchased a home in 2000 for $258,000. It is now under contract for sale at $312,000. We expect to net about $285,000 after real estate commissions and other settlement fees. We made a lot of major improvements to our home over the years but, for the sake of simplicity, let’s ignore their cost. Go back to the online Inflation Calculator and enter the year, 2000; the amount, $258,000; and the current year, 2015. Then calculate the purchasing power of the $258,000 in today’s dollars. It is $351,674! In other words, just to break even in terms of purchasing power, we would have to net $351,674 from the sale of our home. But, if we sell our house and net the $285,000, we will have lost $66,674 ($351,674 $285,000 = $66,674), as measured by the purchasing power of today’s (2015’s) dollars. Although we will be selling the house for more dollars than we paid for it, we will have incurred a significant loss in terms of our real purchasing power. The loss occurred because the prices of goods and services increased a lot from 2000 to 2015, resulting in the value (purchasing power) of the dollar decreasing over time. Finally, instead of a house, suppose an investor purchased stock in 2000 costing $258,000 and sold it in 2015 for $285,000. The investor would incur a taxable long-term capital gain of $27,000 ($285,000 $258,000 = $27,000). So, even though the investor would have lost $66,674 in terms of her/his purchasing power, the investor would be subject to a capital gains tax on the $27,000 capital gain. That is something to think about when you next invest in equities, bonds, business real estate, collectibles, gold, etc. It can be argued that the taxing of capital gains should

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Good news in Port St Lucie housing prices Editor’s note: See story, page A1. The National Association of Realtors reported that the yearover-year (Q1 2015 vs. Q1 2014) increase in the median price of existing, single-family homes in Port St. Lucie was 22.9 percent! [Median means the “middle” price, with half the houses priced below the median and half above.] Port St. Lucie ranked second nationally out of 174 metro areas; Sherman-Denison, Texas, ranked first. The increased demand for homes in PSL should not be surprising. Typically real estate prices in PSL have been lower than those to the south. But it is not only lower prices in PSL that are driving the demand; PSL offers beautiful senior communities, great shopping, excellent roads with easy access to Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike, and great weather with an almost continuous ocean breeze! Of course, just becoming a Florida resident is a big attraction to retiring seniors who have money, dislike the wretchedly cold winters in the Northeast and want to avoid state income taxes and death taxes. Dr. Robert E. Pritchard is a resident of St. Lucie West. He is a retired professor of finance at Rowan University in New Jersey. He has co-authored nine books, primarily focused on corporate financial decision-making (leasing and capital expenditures) and other business topics. You can contact him at Pritchard@rowan. edu.

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TREASURE COAST — Count Superintendent Laurie Gaylord not onboard with Florida All Aboard. On Thursday, May 14, Gaylord appeared with State Rep. MaryLynn “ML” Magar, Tequesta, Sheriff William Snyder and County Commissioner John Haddox, Palm City, at a press conference opposing the proposed high-speed passenger rail. While Magar, Haddox and Snyder have been public about their opposition to the proposed passenger service that would cut a swath through the Treasure Coast without stopping, Gaylord is new to the list of public officials speaking loudly against the train. Gaylord noted that the Martin County School District’s

bus depot is just east of the Florida East Coast Industries’ lines in Stuart that would host 32 additional trains a day, and most of the county’s schools are west of them. She said the district’s busses carry about 8,000 students and cross train tracks around 350 times a day. “Busses do not move fast enough to get out of the way of a train going 110 mile per hour,” she said at the press conference co-hosed by Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida. In a telephone interview after the press conference, Russell “Rusty” Roberts, All Aboard Florida’s vice president of government affairs, said he met with Gaylord about a month ago and they discussed school-bus crossings. Roberts said he told her about several safety features and protocols All Aboard Florida will have in place to ensure student

safety. He said Gaylord offered him no empirical evidence that the new rail service would create significant issues the district. “She’s pulling that problem out of thin air,” he said. “The example is, when you look to the south of Martin County we have 52 Tri Rail trains a day. School bus systems operate fine.” Additionally, Roberts said that there are no reports of Central Florida’s relatively new SunRail disturbing school-bus operations. Tri Rail and SunRail are commuter services that travel slower than All Aboard Florida will. “I think it’s our job to educate and inform and make sure that people understand that what we’re doing is not unique,” Roberts said. “Systems like ours are running all over the country.”

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Photo courtesy of the Port St. Lucie Police Department Florida City Gas workers work to repair, believe it or not, a second gas leak that occurred Friday afternoon, two days after most area customers had their gas service restored from the original leak. In this incident, a contractor digging to install a new grease trap for a restaurant opening in two weeks in The Shoppes of St. Lucie West. Police and fire rescue evacuated the plaza, which houses a Publix grocery store and Burlington Coat Factory, but workers had service restored within 30 minutes, police said. Neon-green tags were left on the homes of absentee tenants, many who are snowbirds who have already returned to their northern homes for the summer.

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Marlo Riggins, left, and Tyler Crews, field service representatives for Florida City Gas, are based in Georgia but traveled along crews from as far away as Illinois to assist with restoring service to the area.

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GAS from page A8 ber of customers affected by the Port St. Lucie outage. “And 350 of those were commercial customers.” Fast-forward to Monday, a week later. By Saturday prior, almost all businesses and residences were back on line with natural gas, Benson said. The few who have not been reconnected are snowbirds whom the company has yet to reach. Crews were tagging doors with neon-green notices to let them know the number they needed to call to

get services restored when they return home. Tin Fish got turned back on Wednesday. Bob Russo, owner of Hurricane Grill in St. Lucie West, was turned on Wednesday night and back in full swing Thursday. Russo is protected by a “business interruption” policy that he, as a newcomer to Florida 20 years ago, decided might need in case of a hurricane — which happened in 2004 with Frances and Jeanne. That policy allowed him to recoup some of his losses at the time.

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The curve at the northernmost point of Macedo Boulevard in Port St. Lucie is where most people turn to lead to Bayshore Boulevard, but where Terry A. Brewer was reported to have continued going straight into the gas facility that caused the shutdown of gas for the better part of a week to homes and businesses last week, beginning on Mother’s Day.

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Efforts are continuing to complete final repairs to the substation, spokeswoman Benson said An adjuster had been out the day before to assess damage from Monday. As for more permanent protection for the above-ground the gas outage, Russo said, and WARNING TRANSVAGINAL MESH substation, Benson said discushe was awaiting word on reimsions among company officials bursement. have taken place, but no formal Beutel has the same insurance, decisions have been made. As different company, and she’s not crews continue working, tempoholding out hope. She’s not in rary traffic barricades have been “peril” status, which her compaplaced between the road and the ny defines in line with flood or pipes. fire damage, so she probably will Benson said all 6,000 customnot recoup anything, she says. “There’s gonna be a back-andforth between me and (the insurSee GAS page A18 ance company).”

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RANKING from page A1 Cities with the coldest markets included St. Louis, Louisville, Ky., Nashville, Lake County, Ill., Houston, Pensacola, Rochester, N.Y., Austin, Texas, Detroit and New Orleans. Other publications rank Port St. Lucie even higher when it comes to price increases. Investor’s Daily said on its website that Port St. Lucie home prices increased about 23 percent, second only to the Sherman-Denison, Texas area, where prices increased 33 percent. Others in the top five were South Bend-Mishawaka, Ind., Decatur, Ill., and the North Carolina-South Carolina metro area of Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord. The Wall Street Journal had the same rankings as Investor’s Daily on its website. It rounded out

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was becoming too congested. He said in Port St. Lucie he found reasonable home prices, a bucolic atmosphere compared to South Florida, less traffic congestion and a city close to the beach. He said he also liked the way the city laid out its streets, maintained “lovely green areas,” and has safe, gated communities. “It (Port St. Lucie) lends itself to a lot of things that allow for growth,” he said. Oravec also said that Port St. Lucie has a lot of things that encourage growth. “We have good fundamentals that make us a desirable place to live,” he said. “Port St. Lucie has location (it’s the gateway to South Florida and Central Florida), climate, a long list of natural amenities, one of the lowest crime rates in the state, some of the best schools in the state, modern and available infrastructure, an award-winning state college and affordable living, all in a low-tax state.” Oravec said that the mathematics of boom and bust cycles in real estate play a role. He said that Port St. Lucie’s home prices have been far below “equilibrium” since the real estate bust. “Though it took a long time, we

are finally breaking free from the gravity of the bust; and because our values were so low, as they come back to equilibrium, it is and will continue to be a mathematically significant percentage increase.” The rising prices will bring about investors, said Ed Cunningham, director of communications for Port St. Lucie. But the city wants growth, regardless, he said. “We want them to move here because they like what the city has to offer.” Cunningham said the rise in prices is a “double-edged sword” as with rising property values come higher property taxes. Also, he said, if the prices rise too high, a bust could occur in the future. “We think slow and steady growth is the best,” he said. He said the market has improved. “We don’t have nearly as many foreclosures as we used to have.” Oravec said the increasing values will “drive new home starts and private investments in our community. My hope is that we will do everything we can as a city to sustain this recovery and to make it sustainable. While we do not control macroeconomic factors and national banking regulations, we must be good students and learn from our history.”

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TREASURE COAST — News that Congressman Patrick Murphy survived the recent train derailment in Pennsylvania and stayed onboard to assist others generated calls to his Washington, D.C., office. Thing is, Murphy hasn’t been in Congress for about four years. “The two get confused a lot,” Richard Carbo, spokesman for Murphy said. “Sometimes they put the wrong picture of the Congressman.” With about 436,000 Patrick Murphys in the United States — according to www.futureboy.us — one was bound to be elected to Congress sometime. Or two. That’s what happened. Patrick Murphy the Iraq War veteran and derailment survivor and hero was elected to Congress in Pennsylvania’s 8th District in 2006. He was defeated four years later. Patrick Murphy the sitting Congressman representing the Treasure Coast — Florida’s 18th Congressional District — was elected in 2012, and re-elected in 2014. There is, by the way, a Murphy representing Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District. His first name is Tim. To make things more interesting, the Pennsylvania Patrick Murphy was born in 1973. The Florida Patrick Murphy was born in 1983. Tim Murphy took office in 2003. Catch all those 3s? Three men named Murphy. Two named Patrick. Two representing the 18th Congressional District. Coincidence? The Florida Murphy is yielding the House seat in a bid to become Florida’s next junior Senator. There’s already a Senator Murphy. Chris Murphy is the junior Senator from Connecticut. Carbo, who works for the Florida Murphy, said news outlets occasionally run the congressional portrait of the Pennsylvania Patrick Murphy alongside stories. “Most of the time people are just using the official headshot of

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Port St Lucie, FL- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, or Cymbalta and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.

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As you can see in Figure 2 , as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning and many additional symptoms.

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80 percent remain missing six months after their thefts. “The average burglar who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time (in a home) is completely stymied by a gun safe,” Snyder said. He added “Anywhere else (a gun is stored) is an invitation for someone to steal it.” Sheelar said in or out of safes, unsupervised guns should be secured with locks that thwart their use, and ammunition should be stored separately. “Unless it’s for immediate personal defense, there’s no reason to leave a gun loaded,” he said. The Martin Sheriff’s Office has locks to give away at the department’s office — the Martin County Public Safety Complex, 800 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. Officers from the training unit will show recipients how to properly use the locks. Snyder said Palm City isn’t in the grips of a crime wave, but urged vigilance to keep it that way. The Sheriff has repeatedly said that he’s “made all of Martin County his posse.” He said residents who feel anyone or any vehicle is acting suspiciously should call 911.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — The Port Saint Lucie Anglers fifth annual Kids Fishing Tournament was held in April. The event was enjoyed by over 100 youngsters and families. Rods started bending and highpitched voices were heard yelling, “I got one” seconds after a siren signaled the start of the Port Saint Lucie Anglers Kids Fishing Tournament. More than 100 kids up to the age of 17 circled the pond and caught a total of 171 fish in two hours. The youngsters competed in age classes of 11 and under and another class of 12 years up to a maximum of 16 for trophies. Tournament rules, the heat of competition and the watchful eyes of parents and officials had no effect on the determination of these boys and girls. A fish was a fish. Size didn’t matter to them. The smiles stretched ear to ear. Most “fisherkids” suspended an

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

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.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub $9 Shepherd’s Pies. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

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.

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Karaoke With the purchase of a beverage. DINE IN ONLY. (toppings additional 7pm Discount & Coupons not applicable.

Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

• 75¢ Wings! 10 to an order • KIDS EAT FREE

With the purchase of an adult entrée and Kid’s drink. (Limit one free meal per adult meal purchase)

West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146.

• $12.95 English Cut Prime Rib Au Jus With fresh veggie & tavern fries, choice of soup or house salad. While supplies last from 4-9PM only.

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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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. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. 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. 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. 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. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. Relayer Band at 9:30. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202 or visit shindigpub.com. Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until whenever. Fish Fry and more

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The Old Duffy’s Location in Cashmere Corner

Thursdays

TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981.

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.

- Includes a Glass of House Wine, Domestic Draft, Soda or Tea (Per Diner). House Salad or Cup of Soup.

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Vine & Barley Live music. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4467550.

Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.

• 2 for $25 Dinners (Selected Menu Items)

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Tin Fish (East) Trivia, 6:30 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.

ANGLERS from page B3 earthworm under a bobber, some skillfully cast and dragged a baited hook back along the bottom, while others fished artificials. No tactic seemed to out-fish another. Every fish caught was measured by a judge and some were photographed before being returned to the water. Two hours passed rapidly and again the siren wailed, ending the timed event, then the crowd moved to the Botanical Gardens patio for the award ceremony. Thanks to the

event sponsors, every competitor left with a gift bag, prizes and an increased passion for the world of sport fishing. Results: Age 11 and under class: First Fish: Austin Sanchez and Austin Anderson Most Fish: Tyler Pielli and Nicholas Rosario Longest Fish: Alex Ropon Age 12 to 17 class: First Fish: Carson Kelly Most Fish: Jake Dallon Longest Fish: Jake Dallon

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CLUBBIN’ from page B4 served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34983. For more information, call Terry at (772) 344-9465.

Saturdays

Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Vine & Barley Live music. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.

West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.

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sic or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3368201.

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.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. $3 Harp Draft & $4 Irish Apples. Warren Silvers, country music night. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900.

The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

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Sundays

Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Free-to-play Poker night. Corned beef dinner. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202.

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Events: Friday, May 22

Live Music with Dave and the Wave at the Original Tiki Bar in Fort Pierce. Friday Fest with specials all day. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Live Rock & Roll at Good Times Bar (East) 9 p.m. 21 and up. No cover. 9144 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-3546. Fridays After Dark with DJ Jay Dee at Good Times West. 9 p.m.2 a.m. 21 and up. Drink specials. Dress to impress. No cover. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Rough Shot plays from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. $3 Smithwick drafts and $5 car bombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202.

Saturday, May 23

Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 North St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Poker night. Corned beef dinners, $9. $3 Harp drafts and $4 Irish apples. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. Live Music at the Original Tiki Bar. Ryan Owens plays from noon – 4 p.m. Collins & Company is on from 6 – 10 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

Sunday, May 24

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Drink specials all day: all draught $4, 1/2 off wine plus late night Vodka specials. No limit pub poker tour starts at 7 p.m. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. Live Music at the Original Tiki

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Tuesday, May 26

Singo (Music Bingo) at Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub, 8:30 – 11 p.m. $3 Heineken, $2 vodkas. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202. DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Two-for-one drink specials. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Sexy Tuesdays at Tesoro Nightclub Ladies 18 and up. Guys 21 and up. Drink specials. Ladies drink free until 11 p.m. $2 drinks until midnight. $5 Jager Bombs. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (954) 559-7186.

Wednesday, May 27

Four play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. 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.

Thursday, May 28

Ladies Night at V’s Town Tavern 7 p.m.-midnight. Drink specials for ladies. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 8003239. Ladies Love Thursdays at Tesoro Nightclub 21 and up. $3 domestic drinks until midnight, $7 margaritas, $3 well drinks until 11 p.m. Ladies in free all night and drink free until 11 p.m. 7159 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 626-2425. Ladies Night at the St. Lucie Inn 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. $1 well drinks, $1 drafts and $2 wines from 11 p.m.-midnight. Music by DJ Ozmosys and DJ Quake, playing dance music all night. 2101 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 464-1326. Irresistible Thursdays at Good Times West 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. No cover. Drink specials. Dress to impress. Playing ‘80s, ‘90s and top 40 mash-ups all night. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

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The William and Helen Charitable Trust donated $20,000 to Helping People Succeed for its autism spectrum disorder programs to benefit graduating students and young adults interested in attending college or seeking employment opportunities. Receiving the donation on behalf of the non-profit organization is Suzy Hutcheson, President/CEO, seated at right. Presenting the donation from the Thomas trust, are trustees Marilyn Moore, seated left, Bonney Johnson and Dennis Blanz, standing. Photo courtesy of Helping People Succeed

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TREASURE COAST — Thanks to the William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, Helping People Succeed will be expanding its autism spectrum disorder classes

for young adults into transition programs that could open employment areas or college education programs. The Thomas trust recently do-

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Diamond Tearoom & Bistro The Perfect place for a quiet lunch with a loved one, an important business lunch or a private party or event.

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TREASURE COAST — SafeSpace, the only domestic violence outreach center on the Treasure Coast, recently honored their many dedicated volunteers during the organization’s annual appreciation luncheon. So much of the success of SafeSpace is driven by their volunteers who are focused on doing everything in their power to help victims of domestic violence. As a nonprofit organization, SafeSpace relies heavily on the year-round support of its volunteers to assist with its many programs that help victims and families affected by domestic violence. SafeSpace volunteers serve in many capacities including: answering calls that come through the SafeSpace hotline, serving as Crisis Intervention Court Advocates, planning events, hosting fundraisers, coordinating activities with the mothers and children at the SafeSpace shelter, and supporting retail operations at the Thrift Shoppe. This year, long time board member and volunteer Margaret Richebourg was the recipient of the Douglass & Patricia Stewart SafeSpace Volunteer of the Year Award for the three-county

region. The award is given to an individual who works tirelessly on behalf of SafeSpace to bring greater awareness to the cause of domestic violence and walks the walk on a daily basis. “Margaret’s successful corporate career and expertise in marketing and branding, as well as fund development, have helped to elevate our organization to new heights. She takes on every challenge with enthusiasm and energy and has put her heart and soul into our mission,” said SafeSpace CEO Jill Borowicz. The Indian River County Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Lewana Dupree of Vero Beach. Dupree has been a committee member and chair for the Indian River County Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event and is also a member of the SafeSpace corporate board of directors. She has been instrumental in raising awareness about domestic violence and SafeSpace. James Taylor of Port St. Lucie was the St. Lucie County Volunteer of the Year. He has been actively involved in the St. Lucie County Walk a Mile event for several years and has also dedicated his time to brightening the lives of the women and children in the shelter by helping to coordinate a Easter egg hunt, making holiday centerpieces, helping to create a hopscotch zone at the shelter, and providing dental hygiene kits and education to the children. In Martin County, the Volunteer

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SAFESPACE from page B9 of the Year Award was given to Shaun Kelly-Feinsinger of Jensen Beach. Shaun is a member of the SafeSpace corporate board of directors and the Friends of SafeSpace volunteer group, participates on all SafeSpace event planning committees and fundraising committees, and helps raise awareness for SafeSpace using social media. The SafeSpace Thrift Shoppe depends on strong, dedicated volunteers to drive its success. The Thrift Shoppe Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Shelby Jones of St. Lucie West. Jones works at least two days a week at the store and uses her exuberant personality to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for shoppers as well as her fellow volunteers. Linda Hengerer of Vero Beach was also recognized as the Outstanding Board Member of the Year for her time and dedication as a board member. She has served as chair of the Indian River County Friends of SafeSpace and various other committees including fund and donor development. Hengerer has a natural thirst for knowledge and is one of the most informed board members on the issue of domestic violence. She uses that knowl-

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Golf Memberships For Summer 2015 Season

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