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ST. LUCIE WEST — As the varsity West Centennial football players were refining their skills on the main practice field, those looking up to them were having their own camp session next to them. Port St. Lucie West Centennial Line Coach Troy Surloff led the camp to teach kids the fundamentals. There were about 25 in attendance from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, but Surloff said numbers are usually down after a holiday weekend. The camp usually has more than 40, he said.
Charlie Passinante Jr. said the camp allows his son Charlie Passinante III to discover new interests. “He likes to stay active, so it keeps him out of trouble,” he said. It also helps his son learn proper, basic techniques in case he wants to keep playing as he gets older. “They may think football is just going out and scoring touchdowns. There’s a lot of work to it,” Charlie Passinante Jr. said. Players were taught how to warm up with different agility drills with frequent water breaks in between to cool down from the
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TRADITION — Communities with residents 55 and up may soon be built in Tradition.
At last week’s Planning and Zoning Board meeting, residents said they opposed an amendment to the Tradition master plan that would permit Minto Communities, LLC to build duplexes. The board unanimously approved the amendment with a
condition that Minto withdraw a site plan application that included duplexes on Model Row and existing neighborhoods within Town Park. The City Council must approve the amendment before it goes into effect, however. Residents primarily opposed
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Don Santos, owner of Santos Construction Company, watched his beloved housing industry crash a few years ago, leaving thousands of local folks unemployed. The Vietnam veteran started working with anyone and everyone he could to help fix the economic problems. He said that was a natural outgrowth of serving in the military. “Something I think the military gives everyone is the skill of leadership,” he said. “I don’t mean management. I mean leadership. You’re responsible for (subordinates) and responsible for getting the job done and leading your men to get the job done.” CareerSource Research Coast recently announced that Santos will be the vice chairman of the board for the next two years. Pamela Houghten, vice president of administration & outreach at Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies in Tradition, is the new chairwoman. “During the literally depression we had on the Treasure Coast in
2008, 2009, many of the guys who worked for me lost their jobs,” Santos said. “They had an opening on the board of directors at CareerSource. I wanted to participate because I wanted to make sure guys in (home building) could find jobs.” That was in 2010. Things were tougher than ever for the Sunshine State, especially in St. Lucie County. In June 2009, at the end of the international recession, Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at 10.6 percent. That was higher than any other month going back to October 1975 when the state was at 11 percent. The nation had an adjusted unemployment rate of 9.5 that month. While some of the nation seemed to start making tiny bits of economic progress right around the second half of ‘09, Florida’s unemployment had more to show. The state’s unemployment didn’t peaked until about January 2010. There was a statewide 11.9 percent seasonally adjusted unemployment rate that month. St. Lucie County checked in with
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TREASURE COAST — Tradition has taken an early top spot in the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs’ hunt for a place to put its next veterans nursing home. “St. Lucie (County) had more points than anyone else, followed by Marion County,” Steve Murray, site selection committee member and communications director at the FDVA, said. The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is not associated with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. The state veterans department now operates six nursing homes with 120 beds each, and an assisted living facility with 150. The nursing homes are, by far, the FDVA’s largest function. The 10 site-selection committee members met by conference call on Tuesday, July 1, to discuss their thoughts after visiting nine prospective sites in six counties. Murray said they used score sheets to grade the perspective
locations. He was unsure how strong Tradition’s lead was. The committee members are going to mail their score sheets for review. After verifying the perspective sites’ initial placements “A recommendation will be made to (Mike Prendergast) our executive director of the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs,” Murray said. Prendergast will give the committee’s recommendation to Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Cabinet at an Aug. 19 meeting. The governor and cabinet will decide where the next veterans’ nursing home will be. “They don’t have to (follow the committee’s recommendation), but, I can tell you with the previous seven homes, the governor and cabinet have not gone against us,” Murray said in a previous interview. The cabinet is made up of the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, and Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater. Wayne Teegardin, St. Lucie County veterans services manager, is leading efforts to get the veterans nursing home on the
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FOOTBALL from page 1 hot, humid weather. Soon after, they were taught how to get into a proper three-point stance. Some glanced over at the varsity players, probably to get a look at how they were doing it, Charlie included. “When we got here, he said, ‘Dad, I don’t see any kids here, just big guys.’ He’s doing his thing, but I’m sure he’s watching (the varsity players). They all are,” Charlie Passinante Jr. said. Sometimes after their practice, the varsity players help teach the kids techniques, so they’ll be ready to take over at the varsity level. Denver Broncos linebacker and Fort Pierce native Jamar Chaney even made an appearance to talk to the kids, Surloff said. “We all tell them how and why they should do certain things. Sometimes they go into the next league and don’t understand the basics,” Surloff said. At the end of drills, there was a 7-on-7 game and the kids got Arby’s to conclude. “They always get excited about what kind of food we have for the day,” Surloff said. The last camp of the year runs July 14 – 17. For more information, call the Misnky Gym at (772) 344-4142.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Florida’s largest property insurer recommended rate cuts for about 70 percent of policy holders statewide for the first time in four years. The remaining 30 percent — mostly condominium owners will see rate increases. The Citizens Property Insurance Governors’ Board approved the recommendation June 25 and must now be approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation before they go into effect. If approved, St. Lucie County
NURSING from page 4 for quite some time,” Humphries said. “We’ve been harping on this for the longest time to get one built.” The Tradition Land Company donated about 28 acres to St. Lucie County to bolster its bid to get the next home. During its 2013 session, the Florida Legislature approved about $100,000 for an independent study to determine whether a new veteran nursing home was needed and, if so, where it should go. Scott and the cabinet considered the study, which Health Strategies did, at a February meeting in Tampa. The governor and cabinet opted to send letters to the top 10 counties the study identified as good places for veterans homes requesting letters of interest back from them. “Eight of the 10 counties did send us letters of intent telling us they were interested in bidding,” Murray said in a previous interview. Murray said that St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties were in that list. Palm Beach didn’t send a letter of intent. Others on the list were Lee, Collier, Polk, Manatee,
homeowners with a multi-peril policy — one that covers theft, vandalism, hail, fire, wind, lightning and explosion damage — will see a 9 percent decrease. Condo-owners with a multi-peril policy would see a 3.2 percent increase, however. Homeowners with a wind-only policy would see a 3.7 percent increase, and condo owners’ wind-only rates would rise 8.6 percent. State law requires all increases and decreases to be capped at 10 percent. The increases are partially a reflection of increased water-related claims, Citizens’ officials said. The rates largely reflect the fact that Florida hasn’t been victim to
any hurricanes in eight seasons, which has contributed to a $7.3 billion surplus, Citizen’s officials said. “Following five years of prudent rate filings … actuarial estimates now indicate rate reductions are in order for a significant number of our policyholders,” Chris Gardner, chairman of Citizens’ Board of Governors said. The company is still about two years away from having “actuarially sound” numbers for windrates, John Rollins, chief risk officer for Citizens, said at the meeting. One governor board member, Tom Lynch, said he was concerned about the proposed decreases because they could leave
the company in a vulnerable position down the road if more people take on new customers. “If the hurricane hits or when it hits, because we know it’s going to hit, we’re going to be in trouble,” he said, adding that the company’s goal should not be to attract new customers and only allow the new, decreased rates for current policy holders. Lynch’s suggestion is not allowed, however, Rollins said. The Office of Insurance Regulation will have to act on the recommendation within 45 days. If they approve it, the rates will go into effect starting either January or February for multi-peril owners and February for wind-only policy-holders.
Hillsborough, Marion, Putnam and Sumter. The closest veteran nursing home to the Treasure Coast is the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger Veterans’ Nursing Home, 8401 W. Cypress Drive, Pembroke Pines. The next closest is the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans’ Nursing Home, 1920 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach. Bennett was built in 1993. Nininger in 2001. Murray said the last home was built in 2010. That was the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home in St. Augustine. That home cost about $30 million to build. The state paid about 35 percent of the costs. The VA paid about 65 percent. Other homes are in Land O’ Lakes, Panama City and Port Charlotte. The assisted living facility is in Lake City. Murray said the FDVA has the needed money for its share to go forward with building a state veterans nursing home because of changes the legislature made to its trust funds last session. The trust has about $47 million. Teegardin said in a previous interview that there are numerous reasons Tradition and the Treasure Coast would benefit from a veterans home.
“They’re supposed to hire around 190 people to run it, in addition to the construction jobs it’ll create,” he said. The home would serve veterans for about a 75-mile radius. Teegardin said that makes Tradition
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TRADITION — Martin Memorial Health System doctors and nurses are now better equipped to treat those who facing life-threatening injuries and illnesses with Tradition Medical Center’s new intensive care unit. The new ICU allows health care professionals to interact with a patient remotely through a monitor. The system provides them with a live feed of vital information to help the Tradition staff provide better care. It’s a relatively exclusive program — one of only a handful in the state and the only one along the Treasure Coast, Martin Memorial communications specialist Donna Murphy said. The remote physicians, who are employed by Advanced ICU, are stationed in St. Louis, New York City and India. The Tradition facility mostly works with those in St. Louis, said Martin Memorial
Health System Director of Nursing, Susan Clark. “It does not replace any of our staff or physicians,” she said. Each remote physician is accredited through Martin Memorial Health System, Clark said. When a remote physician patches in, a camera turns on next the monitor on the wall and swings to face the patient. It may seem odd at first, but Clark said it’s all to help the patient. During many instances, a physician’s presence in the room is required to monitor a patient, which takes him or her away from the emergency room. Clark said the remote physician’s presence frees up the Tradition staff to eliminate the tie-up. Families can also ask questions to the specialists when their normal physician can’t be in the room. During hectic situations, despite being more than 1,000 miles away, the physicians can provide vital information to patients, families and physicians
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The former Digital Domain Studios building in Tradition funds. She said Keenan told her that Keiser would not be the owner and that his firm would be, meaning the city could reap the tax benefits. Mayor JoAnn Faiella said the council’s vision is to bring a university to the site, but the Keiser offer was a surprise. Keiser isn’t the only university vying for the site though. Councilwoman Michelle Berger spoke to the council about her plans to seek interested university administrators about bringing
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Two men were charged with trafficking oxycodone and heroin June 2 after Port St. Lucie police found them outside of Springhill Suites along Country Club Drive. Beron Collins, 30, and Scott Matthews, 26, were found outside the hotel with a backpack containing 56 grams of heroin — mostly in capsule form, 3 grams of crack cocaine, nine hydrochloride capsules, two packages of Suboxin, a Super EQ multivitamin and over 6 grams of oxycodone, according to arrest affidavits. They were also charged with marijuana possession, possession of an opium derivative, possession of drug equipment and possession of a harmful new legend drug (an FDA-approved prescription drug) without a prescription. Both men are homeless but were residing at the hotel\, the affidavits said. Each are being held at St. Lucie County Jail with Collin’s bond set at $165,000 and Matthews’ at $170,000. Matthews said he was a “middle-man dealer” for Collins, the affidavit states.
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Helping People Succeed hosted its annual White Shirt Night as guests enjoyed tropical scenes “painted” on their T-shirts, aprons, tote bags and ball caps. Presented at Taste Casual Dining in Hobe Sound, eleven noted area artists captured new fashion style with art of royal poinciana trees, flowers, beach scenes and even an alligator and a sailfish. Helping People Succeed provides programs and services for more than 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Funds raised at the White Shirt Night will support a new autism program, Baby Steps, Healthy Families, Employment Options, Community Connections and Behavioral Health Services. The nonprofit organization opened in 1964.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Two men were arrested and charged in burglarizing the Vineyards and County Club Estates in late May and mid-June. Alexander Saridakis, 32, was arrested June 30 after police used Vineyards’ surveillance footage to determine his black Ford truck was used to steal a refrigerator, cooler, washer and a freezer — worth a total of $2,950 — from 874 S.W. Grand Reserve Blvd. May 29. Police were noti-
fied two days later, according to arrest affidavits. The truck was hauling an enclosed silver trailer, apparently with the items in tow. The affidavit states that two men were in the vehicle, wearing yellow vests. Saridakis, of West Palm Beach, was one, police said. The investigation continued when another burglary was reported at Country Club Estates June 14. Witnesses described two suspects as wearing yellow safety vests, work gloves and driving a black pickup with a silver trailer. The two allegedly stole a refrigerator and oven — a total value
of $1,500, the affidavit states. Two days later, the pair took a white Ford Expedition, valued at $5,000, from another Country Club Estates home. After being arrested, Saridakis said his accomplice was “Mike T,” police said. An anonymous tip suggested the other burglar was Bruce Fong, 39, of Port St. Lucie. Fong was arrested June 3. Each are facing one count of grand theft auto, two counts of grand theft and three counts of burglary. Saridakis posted $60,000 bond June 2, and Fong posted $60,000 bond last Monday.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Florida Association of Counties presented St. Lucie County Commissioner Kim Johnson with the Certified County Commissioner designation following the commissioner’s completion of a comprehensive study program developed by the association. Johnson received the designation with 41 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony held at the FAC Annual Conference in Orange County, Fla. “The Florida Association of Counties’ Certified County Commission program is the ultimate means for newly elected officials to becoming educated governmentally, stimulated professionally and committed continuously to provide services in counties successfully,” said Johnson. Commissioner Johnson joins the rest of the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners,
who have all received the designation, including chair Frannie Hutchinson, vice chair Paula Lewis and commissioners Chris Dzadovsky and Tod Mowery. The certification is not a requirement to serve as a county commissioner in Florida. However, county commissioners may voluntarily enroll in the program and complete a series of courses totaling 42 hours. The coursework is designed to provide information and enhance skills relevant to a commissioner’s duties and responsibilities as an elected official. “This certification allows our citizen electorate to become experts in county government improving their communities,” said FAC executive director Chris Holley. “The 380 graduates of this program is a testament to the importance of this curriculum to Florida’s public servants and our counties” The Certified County Commissioner program coursework covers a variety of topics, such
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Auction to benefit Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced last week at a 25-acre estate in PGA Village that half the proceeds from auction of the estate will benefit Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches charity. The large, custom-built home on 25 wooded acres is located at 7866 Saddlebrook Drive in PGA Village. http://goo.gl/maps/gU5JR The home is being auctioned beginning July 15 and ending July 22, as part of the estate of Dorothy Cooke. One-half of the proceeds of the sale of the property will go to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, a charitable, nonprofit Florida corporation organized under subsection 501(c) (3) of the federal tax code. The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches were established more than half a century ago by the sheriffs of Florida to benefit the displaced and troubled youth of Florida. The website is http://www.youthranches.org and https://www.
JOHNSON from page 18 tion of all coursework averages 12 to 18 months. The University of Florida/IFAS Extension sponsors this program. For more information about the Certified County Commissioner program and courses, visit the FAC web site at www.fl-counties. com. For more than 85 years, the
facebook.com/FSYouthRanches The Youth Ranches are a statewide network of facilities. The annual St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Youth Ranches golf tournaments have raise more than $800,000 for the Youth Ranches. Donald and Dorothy Cooke have generously supported the Youth Ranches. Donald Cooke died in 2004. Dorothy Cooke donated $1 million to build the Donald Ralph Cooke School at the Live Oak headquarters of the Florida Sheriffs Yotuth Ranches. The school was dedicated in 2009. Dorothy Cooke died on May 3. The home and surrounding property that will be auctioned were the St. Lucie County home of the Cookes. The auction will take place online. Details of the auction are available at: http:// rowellauctions.com/index. php?ap=1&pid=38536 There will be an open house at the property July 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Find out how you can gain the competitive edge in today’s job market with a bachelor’s degree from Indian River State College by attending a free information session on Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Room W227, on the corner of 35th Street and Virginia Avenue at the IRSC Main Campus in Fort Pierce. The information session will focus on the 23 workforce-oriented bachelor’s degree programs offered by IRSC, specifically designed to prepare students for well-paying jobs and career advancement. Business: Business degrees that apply to a wide range of industries, include accounting, business administration and organizational management. The business administration and organizational management degrees can be completed entirely online, a convenience for those with a busy schedule. Biology: Area residents interested in a career in the region’s growing biomedical field should select the bachelor’s degree in biology. Students in the program participate in paid internships at Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies or at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute or USDA Horticulture Laboratory. Public Service: The criminal justice degree provides a firm foundation for a career in public service. Graduates of the degree program in public administration
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Oxbow Eco-Center’s Treehouse Time explores “Life under a Log” on Friday, July 18 at 4 p.m. with a dancing, sign-song good time. Have you ever wondered what lives under the log in your backyard? Explore with Miss Marion has she leads a “log turning’” expedition. Enjoy some silly, fun songs about what you may discover. This is a free program appropriate for ages 3-7 with an adult. The Oxbow Eco-Center is located at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie (across from the Publix Shopping Center). For more information, call the staff at (772) 785-5833 or visit www.oxboweco.com.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie is encouraging owners of local residential buildings to go Smoke-free because Smokefree policies can protect residents from secondhand smoke and smoking-related fires. Smoke-free multi-unit housing is a growing trend throughout the country and is making its way to Florida. Across the state, there are more than 500 smoke-free multi-unit housing properties and 73,000 smoke-free units. Residential properties in and around St. Lucie County have already implemented smoke-free policies. “There is a fear of alienating resident smokers, but most communities that have taken the leap consider smoke-free housing an edge over the competition and have determined that there is a market for this product,” said Chip Tatum, the former Government Affairs director for the Florida Apartment Association. For property managers and landlords, smoke-free policies can have economic benefits. More than 80 percent of Floridians are non-smokers. Many people who do smoke do not permit smoking in their homes. Given these numbers, many properties have very successfully marketed their smoke-free policy as an amenity, not a restriction. Smoke-free policies can save money by eliminating the need to repair or replace carpeting, floors, fixtures, countertops or appliances damaged by burns or nicotine stains. At the end of a lease, smoke-free units require less turnover time due to fewer preparation and repainting needs. In one Florida survey of 421 managers of smoke-free properties, 99.5 percent of the managers agreed that smoke-free policies do not hurt occupancy and 30.1 percent believed that they increased occupancy. Tobacco smoke can move along air ducts, through cracks in the walls and floors, through elevator shafts and along plumbing and electrical lines affecting units that are nearby. Therefore, there are also numerous benefits for residents as tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 known to cause cancer. Exposure, even for short periods of time, can be dangerous.
“A home should be a safe place for everyone, especially for children, people with existing health conditions and the elderly who are more vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke,” said Larry Lee, county health officer. “By making sure that residential buildings are 100 percent smokefree, property managers are protecting tenants from the dangers of toxic smoke and from the risk of deadly smoking-related fires.” The following are some of the reasons why it’s critical to protect tenants from exposure to secondhand smoke: • Secondhand smoke exposure is causally linked to heart disease, stroke, several cancers, lower respiratory illness, and impaired lung function.[v] • Each year, among U.S. nonsmokers, exposure to secondhand smoke causes an estimated 33,000 premature deaths from heart disease and about 3,400 premature deaths from lung cancer. • Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and their risk of developing lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent. • Secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. A severe asthma attack can put a child’s life in danger. • In the first two years of life, children exposed to secondhand smoke have more than a 50 percent increased risk of getting bronchitis and pneumonia. • Infants exposed to secondhand smoke are at a greater risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the sudden, unexplained, unexpected death of an infant in the first year of life. SIDS is the leading cause of death in otherwise healthy infants. • Secondhand smoke is not the only danger associated with tobacco use at home. Smoking-related fires are the leading cause of fire deaths in residential buildings. These fires are eight times more likely to result in death than fires that start from another source. Smoking-related fires in residential buildings result in an average of approximately 365 deaths, 925 injuries, and $326 million in property loss each year. For more information, visit tobaccofreeflorida.com/smokefreehousing, or call Brenda Montoyo at (772) 785-6143 or email Brenda. Montoya@flhealth.gov.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Treasure Coast Small Farms Working Group wants to help you become a successful producer. Join them for the Beginning Farmers: Planning for your Successful Farm Summer Series and learn the tools you need to succeed. The second workshop in this summer series will be held on July 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Indian River County at the Old Fellsmere School located at 22 S. Orange St., Fellsmere. The program will begin with a farm visit to Two Wise Acres Farm to see how selection and investigation has played a large role in determining what crops to focus on, and what to grow in the future. Participants will return to a classroom-setting after the tour and learn how to plan for the next planting cycle by understanding how to choose crops based upon factors unique to their farm and how to determine the appropriate fertilizer rates for optimum growth. Continuation of the summer series schedule is as follows: · July 12: Choosing a Variety of Crops and Determining Fertilizer Application Rates, UF/IFAS
Extension Indian River County (to be held in Fellsmere) · Aug. 9: Developing an Insect Pest Scouting Plan and Developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County · Sept. 13: Marketing: Product & Price and Designing an Irrigation System, UF/IFAS Extension Okeechobee County The program is designed for beginning farmers who have little to no farming experience. Farmers who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion. Each workshop will be held from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration is $30 per workshop and includes two sessions, lunch, course materials, and a field visit to a local farm. Register today at your local Extension office or online at http:// www.eventbrite.com. Extension Indian River County All programs and related activities sponsored, or assisted by, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to all persons without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliationts. Florida Cooperative Extension Service/ Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/University of Florida/ Dr. Nick Place dean and director for Extension.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Everything is awesome as the Zora Neale Hurston and Morningside Branch Libraries present “The Lego Movie” on Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks and Morgan Freeman, the story follows Emmet an ordinary, rules‐ following, perfectly average LEGO figure who is mistakenly
identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He finds himself on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared. The movie is rated PG with a running time of 101 minutes. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a pillow or blanket and are welcomed to bring their own
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Building future leaders one student at a time! The need for a biblical world view education is greater than ever today! Cross Academy of the Arts offers families a fresh vision in education for the Treasure Coast by weaving together three core convictions: 1. Montessori inspired Classical Christian Education from kindergarten through12th grade. 2. Offering an arts curriculum including music, strings, brass, drama, dance, visual arts, digital media, studio recording, etc. 3. Building a bridge to homeschool families… honoring their dedication to excellence in education.
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Two St. Lucie County libraries Bang The Drums July 19 ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Morningside and Fort Pierce Branch Libraries will bang a drum Saturday, July 19 as they host traditional Japanese drumming with Tampa Taiko. The Morningside performance will take place at 10 a.m., while the Fort Pierce show will be held at 2 p.m. Rhythm, melody and movement are woven together in this exhila-
LEGO from page 25 snacks and drinks. Appropriate for ages 5-10, this event is free and open to everyone. If your children love Legos, don’t miss Legos at the Library at the Hurston Branch Library the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30–5 p.m. and at the Morningside Branch on the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Suited for grades kindergarten through fifth, this event gives children the freedom to play, build and create with an
IRSC from page 20 ships. The bachelor’s degree in nursing is designed for those who hold an associate degree in nursing. Information Technology Management/Cyber Security: With the growing concern about technology management and cyber security in both the public and
DUPLEX from page 23 construction without a direct access point for construction crews to bypass the main entrance and clubhouse. “We purchased a dream,” he said. “For how long are we going to have to endure traffic through our villages … to the construction site?” Frank Carapazza, followed and said that the very culture of the community is being altered, outside the residents’ control.
rating musical experience. Come for a free, fun-filled interactive program that covers the history of Taiko, the music of Japan, and drum making using discarded barrels. The Morningside Branch Library is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. The Fort Pierce Branch Library is located at 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 337-5632 or visit http://library. stlucieco.gov.
assortment of Legos. Also, don’t forget the Hurston Branch Library’s Game Day on the first and third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. The Zora Neale Hurston Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, while the Hurston Branch is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information about library programs, visit http:// library.stlucieco.gov or call (772) 462-2154 (Hurston) or (772) 3375632 (Morningside).
private sectors, individuals with IT skills are in demand. The information session will provide in information on financial aid and scholarships, application procedures, campus locations, online courses and more. Registration for the 2014 Fall Semester began July 8. For more information, visit www.irsc. edu or call 1-866-792-4772.
“Minto is changing the complexion of the entire Town Park community,” he said. “We want Town Park to be a single family community.” Before he and the rest of the board approved the amendment, Ken Martin said Minto also made a substantial commitment to the community and stuck with Tradition throughout tough market times. “I don’t believe Minto is going to do anything to hurt that investment,” he said.
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St. Lucie Mets vs. Lakeland at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
Saturday, July 12
32nd Annual Chili cook-off at Havert L Fenn Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Theme is Reality TV. Free chili and live entertainment throughout the day. Event benefits Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County. 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call 772-4609918. Movie Matinee at St. Lucie County Library. Showing The Lego Movie, starring Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell and Morgan Freeman. 2-4 p.m. Event is free. All ages are welcome to attend. 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2154.
St. Lucie Mets vs. Lakeland at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
Sunday, July 13
Kayak Rental at Savannas Park and Campground. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kayaks will be available throughout for rent. Cost: $5 per hour, $15 for four hours, $20 for eight hours. St. Lucie Mets vs. Lakeland at Tradition Field. 1 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
Monday, July 14
Ocean Adventure Camp at St. Lucie County Aquarium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids, aged 9 to 11 can attend and learn why the ocean is so important by having a hands-on outdoors experience. $145, $135 for members. 420 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-3474. St. Lucie Mets vs. Lakeland at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 871-2115.
Tuesday, July 15
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. Ocean Adventure Camp at St. Lucie County Aquarium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids, aged 9 to 11 can attend and learn why the ocean is so important by having a hands-on outdoors experience. $145, $135 for members. 420 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-3474. Christmas in July at Tutto Fresco. 6-8 p.m. Fundraiser benefitting Christmas House Charities. Scheduled to attend are the entire Port St Lucie City Council, Congressman Murphy, City Manager Jeff Bremer, St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara, Port St. Lucie Police Chief John Bolduc and County Commission Chair Tod Mowery. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 772-340-1600.
Wednesday, July 16
Water Safety Course at St. Lucie County Library, 10-11 a.m. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a class teaching kids K-6 ways to be safe in the water with tips and lessons about swimming and boating. 2410 SE Morningside Blvd. For more information call 772-3375632. Food Truck Invasion & Fireworks at Tradition Square. 5-9 p.m. Wide selection of food available from local vendors. For More information, call (772) 340-3500. St. Lucie Mets vs. Brevard County at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 8712115.
Thursday, July 17
Critter Encounter at Oxbow Eco-Center. 4 p.m. Meet Mr. Tickles, the Oxbow’s ball python. 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. Age 6+. For more information, call 772-785-5833. St. Lucie Mets vs. Brevard County at Tradition Field. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50-$8.50. 527 N.W. University Blvd., Port St. Lucie. To purchase tickets, call (772) 8712115.
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Woman turns photography into art on display Shelley Koppel Staff writer
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PORT ST. LUCIE — BRBarbara is a photographic artist who began her career taking photos of her family. When she began taking courses at a community college in New Jersey, she fell in love with it. “I got hooked,” she said. “We used to develop in a darkroom, and one of the most amazing things was when the picture came on the page. I took as many courses as I could and went on to the International Center of Photography in New York. Initially, it was photos of the family and then I went professional. I started with a small website and then a larger one.” The artist’s work will be on display at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center from July 17 - Sept. 11. She said that it was an honor to be selected by the juried selection process. “It’s very hard to break into photography,” she said. “A lot of professional photographers do portraits or commercial photography. If you visit their websites, there are one or two artistic photos. The real passion is in the artistic photos.” The photographer and her late husband moved to
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Photo courtesy of BRBarbara ‘Flag with Shadows’ is one in a series of photographic prints by the artist BRBarbara. She will have her work on display at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center from July 17-Sept.11.
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TGI Fridays Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight. 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1981. 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. 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.
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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) 3368201.
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.
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The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 5 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. 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.
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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.
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Four Play Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ Jay Dee. 21 and up. No cover. Dress to impress. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. Ladies Night at Superplay USA 9 p.m.-midnight. Ladies bowl (shoes included), play laser tag and/or mini golf for free. Guys can do the same for $12. 1600 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4085800.
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) 4641326. 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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Florida in 2001. “My husband and I always wanted to come to Florida,” she said. “When we were first married, the first time we visited my in-laws, we loved it. He was in computers, and there were no jobs. He took early retirement, and we moved to Florida. We had 10 years before he passed away.” BRBarbara’s work covers a wide array of subjects. “My work is photographic prints,” she said. “I did a series on the American flag. I do florals, human interest, seascapes, animals and architecture. I like to photograph different subject matter. People have varied interests. I’m also a digital artist. I create artwork on Adobe Photoshop. Some of the digital work will be in the (Civic Center) show. I’ll be exhibiting a variety of photographic and digital art.” Locally, the artist is involved with the Palm Beach Photographic Center and will have work displayed at an upcoming juried photographic exhibit at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Her work is framed and available for sale on her website. BRBarbara is especially proud
of a photographic collage she has of her husband. Her daughter has a larger version; she keeps a smaller one in her office. It gives her so much pleasure that she will do photo collages and mixed media collages of favorite memories on commission. “I like it and turn around and look at all the pictures and memories,” she said, “Some of it goes back to the early years as well as late. There’s one of us with our dog. I set the camera on a tripod.” For the artist, it is evokes fond memories and images in her mind. What more can you ask of a photograph? Photographic artist BRBarbara will present her work at the Port St. Lucie Civic center Art Gallery, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, beginning July 17 and running through Sept. 11. The event is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The exhibit will begin with a free reception at the gallery July 17 from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and there will live music for the reception. For more information about the artist, visit her website at www. BRBarbara.com.
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Learn about life in the swamps this July as the Oxbow Eco-Center staff wades into the marsh for its monthly programs. Drop in Tuesday through Friday from noon–5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.5 p.m. to check out activities and exhibits that focus on life in the swamps. Programs planned for the month of July include: • Learn to get balanced with Tai Chi for Health. Beginner and intermediate classes are held on Tuesdays (July 8, 15, 22, 29) at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays (July 11, 18, 25) at 9:15 a.m. Tai Chi Yang Form classes are held on Tuesdays (July 8, 15, 22, 29) at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays (July 11, 18, 25)at 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead the classes, designed for everyone, including those who suffer from Parkinson’s, arthritis, diabetes and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and older, the cost is $10 per class or $32 for four classes. Reservations are required: (772) 785-5833 or oxbow@stlucieco. org.
• Summer camps at the Oxbow continue with the Spirit of Nature Art camp July 7-11 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. What’s that up in the sky? It’s a bird, it’s a cloud, it’s a beautiful sunset. Let your imagination take over as you enjoy a week filled with creativity and fun. We will be exploring many different art and craft mediums in an effort to allow your child to improve their self-expression and gain confidence. Let your child grow some wings and fly with this year’s theme “Up in the Air.” Bring your own snacks and a lunch for the camp. Appropriate for ages 7-10, the cost is $95 per camper. Pre-registration is required: (772) 7855833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org. • Let your imagination run “wild” and have a “novel” adventure as Miss Phyllis hosts an environmentally-themed storytime at the Oxbow’s Swamp Tales on Thursday, July 10 at 3:45 p.m. Each month the story changes, but the fun never stops. This free program is appropriate for ages 2-6. • The second session of the Spirit of Nature Art camp runs July 14-18 from 8:30 a.m.–2:30
p.m. We will be exploring many different art and craft mediums in an effort to allow your child to improve their self-expression and gain confidence. Let your child grow some wings and fly with this year’s theme “Up in the Air.” Bring your own snacks and a lunch for the extended camp. Appropriate for ages 10-16, the cost is $125 per camper (includes supplies). Pre-registration is required: 772-785-5833 or oxbow@ stlucieco.org. • Meet the Oxbow’s Mr. Tickles at the Critter Encounter on Thursday, July 17 at 4 p.m. Ball pythons are strong and beautiful constrictors, although Tickles may seem larger than life at the Oxbow in the world of pythons he is considered a small species. Get up close and personal with our gentle exotic snake, Mr. Tickles, at this free program for children ages 5 and older. • Treehouse Time explores “Life under a Log” on Friday, July 18 at 4 p.m. with a dancing, signsong good time. Have you ever wondered what lives under the log in your backyard. Explore with Miss Marion has she leads a “log turning’” expedition. Enjoy some silly fun songs about
you may discover. This is a free program appropriate for ages 3-7 with an adult. • The Oxbow’s Junior Naturalist Day Camp takes place July 28– Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your youngsters to Oxbow’s day camp and let them get a little wild. Each day will focus on different families of animals ... where they live, what they need to survive, and some of the strategies they use to outsmart their predators. Each day will be filled with fun learning and creative crafts. Choose one day or all five. Bring your own snacks. Appropriate for ages 4-7, the cost is $15 per camper per day. Pre-registration is required: (772) 7855833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org. Situated on a 225-acre preserve on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, the Oxbow offers a rare glimpse of “the real Florida” with nature trails, boardwalks, observation towers and an interactive environmental learning center. The Oxbow Eco-Center is located at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie (across from the Publix Shopping Center). For more information, call the staff at (772) 785-5833 or visit www.oxboweco.com.
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