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Stirring the pot Ronise Toledo stirs her pot of chili to perfection for the Harbor Community Bank contribution to the annual Chili Cookoff for the effort Pierce Exchange Club. The event at the Havert Fenn Center in Fort Pierce benefits the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Officials proposed preliminary budget plans last week with much of it resembling last year’s. There are a few changes, how-
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had in the past because of some millage adjustments. Residents will pay less in Mosquito Control District taxes, but more in general fund taxes. The end amount will be the same, aside for residents who don’t pay mosquito control taxes. About 2 percent of residents are exempt from the mosquito control taxes, so the rate re-
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County budget proposed ever. The county will have a $140.4 million operation budget, up from last year’s $136.7 million budget. The gap will not be funded by a property tax rate increase, though. The millage rate will stay at 7.3910 – a $739.10 bill on a $100,000 property, but about 2 percent of county residents will have to pay more than they
Local firms want in on Crosstown Parkway project PORT ST. LUCIE — A group of local construction and engineering firms prohibited from participating in future Crosstown Parkway phases has backed off their opposition a bit in hopes of not delaying the $150 million project. Four firms — Culpepper & Terpening, CAPTEC Engineering, Ardaman & Associates and Anderson Andre Consulting — were expected to attend Monday’s City Council meeting, but decided to work it out with city staff, said Sam Yates, spokesman for the firms. The firms had been involved in early design phases for the past two years and thought they would be able to continue working on the project in future phases. They say the city never outright prohibited them to start, but city staff changed requirements later that prevented the firms from future work. Yates said it looks like the firms and city staff will be able to work something out, though. “It appears that lines of communication have adequately opened
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TRADITION — City officials received a bid for Tradition Studios on behalf of Keiser University, but bid details have not yet been made public. Your Voice News & Views has put in a public records request to view the bid. Assistant city attorney Azlina Goldstein said she likely will be responding to records requests this week. Keiser officials said they plan to consolidate their two St. Lucie County campuses — its main campus along U.S. 1 and its College of Golf and Sports Management in St. Lucie West — into the vacant 115,000-square-foot facility left vacant by Digital Domain when it closed the Tradition facility. The city has been making $3.4 million debt payments yearly. While the Keiser bid is considered “serious,” Goldstein said other offers exist, too.
File Photo The former Digital Domain facility in Tradition is being sought after by Keiser University to possibly consolidate their two campuses into this one, state-of-the-art building. “We’re fully vetting all offers to present to city council,” she said. While she currently plans on revealing the bid amount, Goldstein said there is no guarantee
it will be made public. “We’re looking at what would be exempt to share with the public,” she said. “We’re trying to do what’s in the city’s best interest.”
BUDGET from page 1 alignment will make up for losing that revenue. The adjustment was made because there was a surplus in the Mosquito Control District fund, St. Lucie County Office of Budget and Management Director Marie Gouin said. “The county will see $2.3 million from the change,” she said. The change will result in a $15 bill spike for only those who don’t pay mosquito control taxes. Despite the gain, the county will be operating at a $16.4 million deficit. The county will dip into its cash reserves to cover the cost, yet again. “It’s been like that for a number of years when property values declined,” Gouin said. Gouin said the plan is to keep using money from the fund each year until property values increase enough to have a balanced budget. Otherwise, the county would have to increase the property tax rate, something the county wants to avoid, she said. County property values rose 2.8 percent last year, but that’s not enough to recuperate from the losses that started in 2007. “You keep using reserves and hope the economy gets better,” she said.
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TRADITION – Kate Priest is a very busy woman. The proud mom of Andrew, 12, and Ethan, 9, she works in the professional relations department of Treasure Coast Hospice, helping to educate agencies and the community about the services the organization provides. She is getting her master’s degree in social work, serves on the board at Molly’s House and is vice president of the Council of Social Agencies, an umbrella group that helps social service agencies connect clients with the help they need. Priest grew up in Fort Lauderdale, but her family moved to northwestern Pennsylvania for when she was in high school. “Looking back, it was, ‘holy cow, we’re moving to the frozen tundra.’” The family moved at a time of social unrest in south Florida. The family had sold their home to
an African-American family and a neighbor came out and began screaming at them. Priest’s high school graduating class had only 86 kids. “It was a great environment to grow up in,” she said. Priest returned to Florida in the 1990s, moving to Fort Pierce to be near her father. She moved to Tradition in 2011 and joined Treasure Coast Hospice in 2013. “Before that, I was a trauma social worker for Lawnwood Regional Medical Center,” she said. “I truly loved it. The patients, the families, the trauma teams were extraordinary. Then an opportunity came along. I had wanted to work at hospice for five years. My stepmother was admitted to hospice and, it was such an amazing experience. I wanted to work there. The people were fantastic. Priest serves as liaison between hospice and home health and private duty agencies. She also provides education to groups and families. A big part of her job is
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Crosstown Parkway means to the city and don’t want to create any problems.” Yates said all the firms and their families were planning to attend to complain because it appeared the city and the Florida Department of Transportation flipflopped their stance on whether the companies could continue their work past Phase 1. The Phase 1 project stipulations from the Request For Proposal state that “the successful engineer for this project will not be eligible to perform construction engineering and inspection services or design/build services for this project,” which are the future phases. The requirement did not originally preclude subcontractors, such as those local companies, from future phases. American Consulting Engineers
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Sometimes the seriously wounded don’t walk with canes or permanent limps. Sometimes they don’t have scars to show, or hide. Sometimes their scars are manifested as self-destructive behaviors, memory problems, frequent nightmares, repeated arrests, or inability to stay married or keep a job. The wound is called post-traumatic stress disorder. And like other wounds, it requires professional treatment. “This is basically brain surgery through words,” Jack Gamble, clinical coordinator at the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Lucie County PTSD Clinical Team Outpatient Program, said. The center in St. Lucie West serves clients throughout the West Palm Beach VA Medical
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educating the community that hospice is not just for the end of life. Medicare benefits are available as long as the patient meets certain criteria. One such criterion might be a cancer patient who is no longer pursuing aggressive treatment. While admission requires a prognosis that with the disease, the life expectancy is six months or less, patients may live longer than that and still receive services. Some patients stabilize and are able to be discharged. One of the biggest fears Priest hears about hospice is having to leave home. “We provide services wherever the patient is,” she said. “It could be home, assisted living or a nursing facility.” She often goes to people’s homes to discuss what services are available. “The information visit is, to me, the best. I love doing that part. It’s a gift for me to have me in (the family’s) home and tell me their stories. They ask questions, and I answer fears.” Priest said that communication among family members is very important. Getting hospice involved early can make a huge difference in the quality of life for the patient. “There is a young lady who was admitted to hospice,” Priest said. “I had spoken to her on the phone, but we‘d never met. After a few weeks with hospice at home, she said, ‘You’ve given me my life back. I’m not in constant pain, not nauseated or vomiting.’ That’s what hospice is all about. “Now she has quality of life for whatever time she has left, with support from an entire team, including a nurse, chaplain, social worker and volunteers. Her husband said a huge weight has been lifted because he knows his wife is being taken care of.” The woman and her husband are also able to keep their pets at home through the Pet Peace of Mind Program. With the help of the program, patients are able to keep pets even if they can no longer care for them. “Pets are members of the family,” Priest said. What Priest hopes to accomplish is to change the under-
“When there is no other treatment, it’s not about not having hope, but about changing the focus of what hope is, (For that young patient,) the past was hoping to would get better. Now, it’s the hope that she won’t be lying in bed with pain and nausea. She can sit up, hold and pet her dog, spend time with her dad and husband. It’s adjusting the focus. It’s giving quality time for as long as possible.” Kate Preist standing of what hospice is. “When there is no other treatment, it’s not about not having hope but about changing the focus of what hope is,” she said. “(For that young patient,) the past was hoping it would get better. Now, it’s the hope that she won’t be lying in bed with pain and nausea. She can sit up, hold and pet her dog, spend time with her dad and husband. It’s adjusting the focus. It’s giving quality time for as long as possible. I’m very passionate about what I do.” Priest is also passionate about her boys. “I never thought I’d be able to have children” she said. “That was my mindset in my 20s and 30s that it wouldn’t happen. They’re my little miracles. I can’t imagine my life without them. They’re changing so fast. The older one is almost a teen, as he keeps reminding me. I am trying to get them to understand the importance of love, compassion and reaching out to people. Being a mom is an interesting journey.” For more information about Treasure Coast Hospice, call (7720 403-4500 or visit the website www.tchospice.org. Grief counseling is available at no cost to anyone who has suffered a loss, regardless of whether a loved one used hospice services.
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New Horizons hosts Treasure Coast Crisis Team Meeting ST. LUCIE COUNTY -- Almost every day the news presents us with one more story of mental illness tragedies that could have been avoided. It is comforting to know that our Treasure Coast area is on the cutting edge of prevention and collaboration working together to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse through the work of the members of the Treasure Coast CIT steering committee. In June, New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee hosted the meeting of the Treasure Coast Crisis Intervention Team Steering Committee. New Horizons is the community’s non-profit provider of behavioral health services for adults and children. The Crisis Intervention Team is a law enforcement mental health crisis response method developed by the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department in 1988. The Crisis Intervention Team teaches the de-escalation model of mental health crisis response.
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MOORE from page 10 stand the unique problems facing the judiciary in this county. What makes you stand out from the other candidates? I am the only candidate who has the combination of the following experience: Extensive criminal and civil practice as an attorney plus experience presiding over cases as a traffic hearing officer and General Master (magistrate). From my experience in presiding over cases, I know that I have the appropriate temperament for the job. I was patient and calm, yet always in control of the courtroom. I also will restore integrity and honor to a position that has been tarnished by the incumbent. What is the largest county judicial issue that would be fixed if you are elected? The largest issue which needs to be fixed is that integrity and character need to be restored to this judgeship seat. The incumbent, as a sitting judge, was convicted of DUI. According to the arrest report, she lied to law enforcement and resisted arrest, although she only pled to the DUI.
The citizens of this county deserve more from their elected officials. St. Lucie County needs a county judge who will exhibit honor and integrity in both his personal and professional life. Editor’s note: The incumbent, Kathryn Nelson, pleaded no contest to DUI and resisting arrest without violence charges in 2011. She was found guilty of DUI and sentenced to a year of probation, a $500 fine, DUI school and 50 hours of community service. Her driver’s license was suspended for a year.
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A: I want to know the “return on investment” with all expenses, so I require explanations from staff regarding large, recurring expenses. This has increased transparency as we answer questions from the public. Significant savings have been recognized in areas such as administrative salaries, transportation, scheduling changes and streamlining of custodial supply purchases in the past year. There is also a Citizen’s Budget Committee consisting of community members who are tasked with reviewing the budget and making recommendations to the Superintendent and Board. Q: St. Lucie County teacher salaries are among the lowest in the state. How can the district expect to attract the most qualified candidates, and how will you work to change that? A: This past school year, St. Lucie County was one of the first districts in the state to put the legislatively allotted money for teachers into their pockets. The Board made a commitment to put all money saved from insurance premium savings back into salaries for employees and made all employees “whole” with the step increases that had not been given the past 6 years due to budget constraints. All steps are in place for the 2014-2015 school year as well. I advocated for teachers during this process and will continue to do so. This work in progress should help attract the most qualified candidates to job opportunities in the district.
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A: Education is my passion and instilling that appreciation for education in students is my goal. I research every item that comes before me for a vote, and I base my decision on what is best for students and their success. I have experience in the classroom, the meeting room, and the Board Room so I am well prepared for the challenges ahead.
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TREASURE COAST — Rick Hatcher has worked across the county for different sports organizations, but says the Treasure Coast tops them all. The facilities, nice weather and population make it a prime destination for sporting events and he hopes to increase the area’s national presence as the Treasure Coast Sports Commission director. Hatcher is taking over for Tom Colucci, who founded the organization and served as director for more than 15 years. “One of my initial goals is to increase the exposure opportunities for the area by utilizing my network in the industry. I think having a fresh set of eyes and strong industry contacts are always good for a destination,” Hatcher said. Colucci said that was one of the reasons the board selected Hatcher. The experience that he has … will bring a lot of national and maybe even international interest,” Colucci said. Hatcher has vast experience in the sports tourism and event management industry, spanning more than 20 years as business development director with PSA Event Partners, executive director of two sports commissions in Florida and Kentucky and director of sales and marketing for the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “My background provides me
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Anything else the public should know about you? I have a deep commitment to St. Lucie County and its residents. I was a board member of St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning. I was a board member of the Port St. Lucie Economic Growth Team. I have coached NFL Youth Football. I was a part time instructor of Legal Studies at Indian River State College. I have two sons who attend Lincoln Park Academy.
inspection phase. Another memorandum said past phase subcontractors could only be considered for future phases if they get approval from the prime engineer and provide proof of approval from Wolfe’s office, which would clear up any conflict of interest or competitive advantage issues. After that, Wolfe sent an email to Jospeh Capra, of CAPTEC Engineering, that recommended they not be included in the next phase. “We are recommending to the city of Port St. Lucie to deny your request to work as a sub-consultant to American Team,” Wolfe said, adding that it was due to a conflict of interest. Wolfe later sent an email to city attorney Pam Booker, saying all four firms would have a competitive advantage over other firms because of their knowledge of previous plans. Culpepper & Terpening and CAPTEC were found to have had conflicts of interest, also. Wolfe said the advantages could be mitigated by providing plans to other candidates but conflicts of interest could not be avoided. Despite their desire to be included in “the largest infrastructure project on the Treasure Coast,” Yates said the goal is not to delay the city’s plans. “We certainly don’t want to jeopardize funding and construction. We want to be a part of it.”
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PORT ST. LUCIE — Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie located in PGA Village and Dogs & Cats Forever are teaming up to “Beat the Heat of the Dog Days of Summer” with our kickoff of our “Christmas in July” during the months of July and August. Our goal is to bring awareness and collect needed supplies for this “No Kill Animal Shelter.” During the months of July and August, Keller Williams has set up a donation drop-off center in our lobby for Dogs & Cats Forever, to accept monetary donations and needed supplies for our furry friends. The shelter is always looking for Dog & Cat Treats (made in the USA only for safety and health reasons) cat litter, towels, cleaning supplies- (dish detergent and bleach). If you would like to donate a Kuranda Bed for Dogs & Cats Forever, they exclusively use Kuranda orthopedic chew-proof beds for all the dogs currently living at the shelter. They can always use some new beds and new deluxe fleece pads for the beds. Go to the website for Dogs & Cats Forever www.dogsandcatsforever. com and click on the link “Do-
nate:” select “Donate a Kuranda Bed” and select the size of bed. The purchase is at a discounted price and shipped directly to Dogs & Cat Forever. Alternatively you can drop off cash or a check at Keller Williams Realty office. Checks should be made payable to Dogs & Cats Forever Inc. Dogs & Cats Forever, Inc. was organized in 1988 for the purpose of building and maintaining a shelter for homeless dogs and cats on the Treasure Coast. The shelter is founded on the principle of trying to find good, adoptable and loving homes for the animals and help stop the killing of over 75,000 abandoned animals in southern Florida. With the increase of Florida’s population, so too has come an increase of unwanted animals. Any healthy pet not adopted will have a safe and permanent home at our facility for the duration of its natural life. No animal at Dogs & Cats Forever Inc. will ever be sold for research, entertainment, or exploitation. They strive to end animal abuse and neglect. This charity is not connected with any other animal society. It is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt project totally dependent on donations and endowments. Officers and members are unpaid volunteers.
All gifts are used locally and are greatly appreciated. Please join Keller Williams in supporting this worthy cause and the mission of this “No Kill Animal Shelter” in their efforts to find forever homes for all our furry friends of Dogs & Cats Forever. Keller Williams Realty agents are always helping families with their real estate needs; our agents also give back to our community by supporting projects in many ways. For more information, contact Keller Williams Realty office at (772) 236-5700, KW Culture Committee Chair Kris Grosse with Ed Brzuskiewicz, Joan Jette and Jennifer Whitman of Fidelity Funding Mortgage and Culture Committee members. You can also stop by our new office located in PGA Village 9700 Reserve Blvd., Saint Lucie West to pickup a list of supplies to donate and our “Safety Tips for Pets.” For more information about Dogs and Cats Forever, Inc. you can contact Brock Kingston, shelter manager, at (772) 4895454. KW Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie is your community resource center, serving the needs of the community and all your real estate needs.
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Fort Maya Matters through Morales Pierce Library hosts open air puppet theater Brad Morales tees off during the second annual golf tournament named for his brother, Gary Morales, who was killed in the line of duty with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office February 2013. The event benefitted Maya Matters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial and social assistance to families of children with cancer within the state of Florida.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Fort Pierce Branch Library will host an open-air puppet show on Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m., just outside the library under the front portico. While this free program is most suited for ages 5-10, everyone is welcome. Children must attend with a parent or caregiver. The Fort Pierce Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information about children’s programs, call Gicele Perna (Ms. Sally) at (772) 462-2812, email pernag@stlucieco.org or visit http://library.stlucieco.gov.
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New doc at Treasure Coast Primary Care FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS
PORT ST. LUCIE — Dr. Michele Libman and the doctors and staff of Treasure Coast Primary Care welcome Dr. Tapaswini Trivedi, M.D., a family practice physician with 17 years of experience. She completed her family medicine residency at Shands Hospital/University of Florida Medical Center in Jacksonville. Her areas of expertise include diabetes management, thyroid management, dermatology, woman’s health and, most importantly, preventative medicine. Away from the office, Trivedi enjoys cooking, tennis, water
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with co-occuring substance use disorders (drugs and alcohol). They also hope to increase officer safety as well as the communities understanding of mental illness. The Crisis Intervention Team steering committee works to make the mental health system more understandable, responsive and accessible to law enforcement officers to the greatest extent possible while partnering with all the available community resources for follow up care. The committee meets quarterly to review and update resources available in the area. This information is important to appropriately refer people in need of care to the mental health/substance abuse treatment system. The goal is to improve access to mental health/ substance abuse treatment in general providing crisis care for specific people who are encountered by law enforcement and keeps them from entering the criminal justice system whenever possible and directs them to treatment of their mental illness. A private, nonprofit organization established in 1958, New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee’s mission is to deliver accessible behavioral and primary health care services to children, adults and families to achieve mental and physical wellness, thereby improving the quality of life in the local community.
respond to persons at risk for mental health crisis. Participating Law Enforcement/Corrections Agencies include the Indian River, Okeechobee, Martin, and St. Lucie Sheriff’s offices and Vero Beach, Sebastian, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Fort Pierce Police departments. Community partner agencies include New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee, 211 Call Center, Alzheimer’s Community Care, Behavioral Health Center, Vero Beach, Department of Children and Families-SAMH Program, Jupiter Vet Center, Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Magellan Health Care, Mental Health Association of Indian River County, NAMI Indian River & NAMI St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie Hospital for Behavioral Health, St. Lucie County Criminal Justice, Mental Health Court, Public Defender’s Office, State Attorney’s Office, Substance Awareness Council Indian River County, Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center and Treasure Coast Behavioral Healthcare – Lawnwood Pavilion. Communities which establish Crisis Intervention Team programs do so with the hopes of preparing police officers to handle crises involving people with mental illnesses, including those
coloring and travelling with her family. Trevedi will be seeing patients in Treasure Coast Primary Care’s new, state-of- the-art facility at 1801 S.E. Hillmoor Drive, Building A, Suite 108 in Port St. Lucie. She shares Dr. Libman’s philosophy regarding her relationship with her patients: unhurried appointments averaging 40 minutes in length with an emphasis on answering their questions and creating an atmosphere of trust. Treasure Coast Primary Care accepts Medicare and most insurances as well as those without insurance. Visit them at www.tcprimarycare.com
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International group comes to St. Lucie West
Photo courtesy of the Monaco Board of Tourism The Monaco Boys Choir, posing in the Princess’ Room under a portrait of the late Princess Grace, will appear in concert at St. Bernadette Church in Port St. Lucie July 25.
Shelley Koppel Staff writer
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ST. LUCIE WEST — When you read the itinerary for the east coast tour of the Monaco Boys
Choir, you see concert dates in New York, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Miami and Port St. Lucie. Yes, Port St. Lucie. It is no accident that the company, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is
coming to St. Bernadette Church July 25. Valentino Macor, a St. Bernadette parishioner and resident of PGA Village, is a travel agent whose areas of specialization include Monaco. He works close-
ly with the Board of Tourism of Monaco to keep up-to-date in the principality that Princess Grace called home. “I met and talked with the mu-
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TGI Fridays. Poker night, 6-9 p.m., 1775 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For information, call (772) 343-1981.
Wednesdays
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. 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.
Fun, Casually Elegant Waterfront Dining
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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.
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Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900.
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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.
Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Bike night every Thursday, weather permitting. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. 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. 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. 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.
Fridays
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. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 8
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(772) 461-0880.
p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.
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.
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
Saturdays
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. 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.-close, 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 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201. 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.
2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.
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.
Sundays
Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 4-8 p.m. Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas, 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. 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) 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, July 18
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.
Saturday, July 19
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.
Sunday, July 20
The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 4610880.
Tuesday, July 22
DJ at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 18 and up. Ladies free until 11 p.m.
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Coffee With the Chair at SLCTV Studio 101. 8:30-9:30a.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy free coffee and hear updates from the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-1100. 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 Movie Matinee at St. Lucie County Library. The Net - (1995) Action/Crime/Drama. Starring Sandra Bullock. A computer programmer stumbles upon a conspiracy, putting her life and the lives of those around her in great danger. Columbia-Tri-Star, 114 minutes. Rated PG-13. 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2154.
Saturday, July 19
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. Savannas Park and Campground 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 464-7855. Community Garage Sale at Minksy Gym. 8 a.m. – noon. 8 a.m. to noon. Find a bargain at this great monthly event or reserve a parking spot and unload all of your unwanted “treasures.” Event is free to shoppers. Vendors pay only $6.40 per parking spot. Vendors must reserve and pay for space in advance. 750 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 344-4142.
Sunday, July 20
Open Swim at Ravenswood Community Pool. 11 a.m.-5p.m. Admission fees at Ravenswood pools are: Under 2 – free; 2-54 years old - $2 (non-resident $3); 55plus years - $1 (non-resident $2); Splash pad – All ages - $1 at Ravenswood Pool. 200 Ravenswood Lane, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 462-2560. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org
Monday, July 21
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Tuesday, July 22
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) 461-FISH. SLC Junior Golf League at Fairwinds Golf Course. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This League is designed to give junior golfers the opportunity to play at a competitive level. Up to five matches will be played at Fairwinds Golf Course. Each Match has first, second, and third place prizes within each flight. Players are flighted based on a combination of age and skill level. Cost: $50. Fairwinds Golf Course
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sical director of the traveling choir, Pierre Debat,” Macor said. “It’s a small part of the choir. Each year, they go to a different continent. This year, they are coming to the United States. In talking to the director, I said that we have built a new church in Port St. Lucie with a fantastic room for choirs. He asked about a piano and wanted to make sure we had a grand piano, which we do. He agreed that in 2014, after Orleans and Palm Beach, they would travel by bus to Port St. Lucie and do a concert.” Macor had spoken with Tom Bold, director of the St. Bernadette concert series, about bringing the group to the church for more than a year. Bold is thrilled that the ensemble is coming to the church. “It never ceases to amaze me how the lure of the St. Bernadette concert venue continues to draw artists to Port St. Lucie from around the world,” he said in an email. “Just when I think the well may be getting dry, artists such as the Monaco Boys Choir appear out of nowhere. This will be the
Wednesday, July 23
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) 461-FISH.
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summer event of 2014, an oasis for our hearts and minds.” The group, which will perform at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York and at Disneyworld, will sing classical works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Faure, a series of French songs, more modern works by Pablo Casals, Bert Kaempfert, Andrew Lloyd Webber and, with a tip of the hat to the host country, “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful.” The Monaco Boys Choir was founded in 1974 by Prince Rainier III and has 30 singer ages 8-18. They are the official choir of the Monaco Cathedral and
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No one sells more homes in PGA Village, Verano, Tradition, St Lucie West
Kolter Homes 5.9 million
There is truly no comparison... When you think about selling or buying, call on the company that really knows PGA Village. Call the leading sales specialists at Lang Realty.
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