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“I’m feeling great. We’re TREASURE COAST very happy for the whole — The Florida CabiTreasure Coast.” net gave its nod to St. Lucie County getting Wayne Teegardin the next state veterSt. Lucie County ans nursing home veterans service officer at its Tuesday, Sept.

23, regular meeting.

The vote puts to rest a controversy that arose after the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, FDVA, delayed its recommendation to the Cabinet.

“I’m feeling great. We’re very happy for the whole Treasure Coast,” Wayne Teegardin, St. Lucie County veterans service officer, said.

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the state veterans department executive director, Mike Prendergast, sent members of the Florida Cabinet letters asking them to approve a site-selection committee’s July recommendation to construct the next state veterans nursing home in Tradition.

Previously, the Ocala Star-Banner reported that officials in Marion County aimed to sway the cabinet to nix Tradition. It quoted Marion County Commission Chairman Carl Zalak as saying, “We’re not done with the hunt yet. All we can do is go (to the September cabinet meeting) in case they have any questions and tell them what we think.”

In a telephone interview about a week before the cabinet vote, Zalak said Marion decided to back St. Lucie’s bid for getting the next veterans home and move onto getting the next one.

“We understand why there’s a need in St. Lucie County,” he told Your Voice News & Views.

Zalak said Marion hopes that St. Lucie will throw its support for the Ocala area to get the next home when it’s awarded. The Florida Veterans Council has backed construction of three veterans homes in the near future.

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Carmine Izzo gives an assist to his daughter and Bowl for Kids’ Sake teammate Alyssa, 4, during the annual bowl-a-thon event benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie County Saturday, Sept. 20 at SuperPlay USA in St. Lucie West.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — The City Council unanimously voted Monday to keep property taxes the same for the upcoming fiscal year, keeping the rate at $5.62

for every $1,000 of assessed value.

For the first time at a budget meeting this year, no one spoke out against the rate.

At the last budget workshop, Sept. 8, Jerry James, owner of St. James Storage in Port St. Lucie said the council

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli’s company, Healthy Schools, will be offering free flu shots to area students Oct. 2 and 3.

About 1,500 people die annually from the flu, and about 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized each year from flu-related symptoms, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics.

Boselli, a former five-time Pro Bowler, started his company last June to stop kids from having to miss school from the preventable disease.

Boselli said thousands of students each year miss school because of the flu.

Healthy Schools operated in 12 counties last year, but is expanding now. This is the first year St. Lucie County is on the list — now 27 counties large.

“I thought it was a great opportunity to help our communities and to support good public policy while having a good business model,” Boselli said.

Permission slips will be sent home with students for parents to review. The program is free.

If a child is insured, his or her provider will be billed. If he or she is uninsured, Boselli said the bill will be paid by third-party insurers.

“We don’t want to turn any child away,” he said.

The vaccination prevents against four different types of flu and comes in nasal spray form, the recommended method for children aged 6 months to 8 years by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Boselli gave St. Lucie Schools principals a rundown Sept. 11 but said he wouldn’t be back when the vaccines are given.

“I think it would be too distracting for the kids, seeing a 6-foot-7 former NFL player there. This is about getting them vaccinated.”

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“St. Lucie and Marion were head and shoulders above everyone else in the state,” Zalak said.

During its 2013 session, the Florida Legislature approved about $100,000 for an independent study to determine whether a new veterans nursing home was needed, and if so, where it should go. Gov. Rick Scott and the cabinet considered the study, which Health Strategies did, at a February meeting in Tampa. Scott and the 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 responded.

Steve Murray, FDVA’s communications director and site-selection committee member, said that St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties were on that list. Palm Beach didn’t send a letter of intent. Others on the list were Lee, Collier, Polk, Manatee, Hillsborough, Putnam and Sumter, along with Marion. Lee was the other county that didn’t send a letter of intent.

The site selection committee picked St. Lucie County by the narrowest of margins over Marion in a scoring system done after visiting proposed sites. If business had gone as usual, Prendergast would have been at the cabinet’s August meeting, and it would have approved the recommendation. But this proposed veterans home became an issue among at least three counties.

Officials in Collier County raised questions about how the site-selection committee did its work.

That county ranked third.

There’s a reason for the wrangling.

The homes have about a $7 million annual budget. In addition to direct jobs, there’s also the so-called economic ripple. The economic-development value was high enough for St. Lucie, Marion and Collier counties to get big land gifts to buttress their efforts to get the next veterans nursing home. The Tradition Land Company donated about 28 acres to St. Lucie County to bolster its bid to get the next home. But in Marion, developer Kenneth Colen donated land in On Top of the World, a planned community. In Collier, Barron Collier Cos, lined up to donate one of two sites in the Ave Maria development.

The closest state veterans 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 federal Department of Veterans Affairs paid about 65 percent. Other homes are in Land O’ Lakes, Panama City and Port Charlotte.

There’s also a state veterans assisted living facility is in Lake City.

The cabinet is made up of the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, and Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater. The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is not associated with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

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NASA explores the world of social media in addition to space ST. LUCIE COUNTY — For two hours while driving from St. Lucie County to the Kennedy Space Center, I outlined in my head the column I was about to write about being accepted to watch the SpaceX Dragon launch to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

You won’t be reading about that. Instead I will divert to another amazing part of the event.

First, I will give you the punchline. The launch was scrubbed. While it was drizzling all day and torrential at night, the launch was scrubbed with only 30 minutes and 39 seconds left until the launch.

There were several facets to the

mission, but the one that caught my interest the most was the delivery of a 3D printer in space.

It is to be the very first time. A 3D printer can create items like a screw or an ear which was recently done on Earth for a patient who lost his in an accident.

The big concern with the 3D printer is that they won’t know how it will function in a zero gravity environment because it can’t be duplicated here on Earth.

I was selected by NASA after applying to be part of their social media group with nearly 40 others from around the country.

We were in a separate building from the traditional media

Prior to the scheduled launch of SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station, members of the local, national and social media were given an update by Mike Curie, NASA public affairs, Hans Koenigsmann, VP of SpaceX mission assurance and Kathy Winters, launch weather officer 45th Weather Squadron.

Mitch Kloorfain such as AP, Reuters, CNN and so on when we weren’t touring the facility. There may have been an inkling of feeling like the proverbial red-headed stepchild.

At times when we were together during press conferences, our group was recognized during the question-and-answer periods.

The bottom line is that social media commands an entirely different audience than those who opt to get their news from a newspaper, television or radio. The people who receive their news through social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Instagram, just to name a few, are the ones who

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want their info right away without turning to a 30-minute presentation on TV or an article where the facts they seek can be found in two of 20 paragraphs.

NASA recognizes this and embraces it in a way that other large organizations haven’t yet grasped.

For example, NASA has over 7.5 million followers on Twitter, keeping up with the creative information about projects on and off this planet.

For this launch, NASA invited 40 additional people and gave them tours of the enormous property and access to some of the scientists and engineers involved in the current project.

These 40 people, myself included this time, were posting stats, facts, anecdotes, photos and videos of their adventure to their audiences, many of whom may not be connected to NASA. With a process known as ‘hashtagging’ (adding a # symbol before a word or phrase, making them recognizable to a search that aggregates like topics or phrases), NASA is able to compile all the things said about them and re-post them as well to their 7.5 million-strong audience.

For the mere price of a tour bus already on site, assigning escorts and making people available from the programs and the security of having new people on their

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Those deals result in yearly payments of about $3.5 million from the failed Digital Domain investment, $1.7 million from the City Center special assessments and $1.7 million from the Torrey Pines Institute.

The city is selling the Digital Domain bonds and buying new ones to reduce the $3.5 million payment, however, to $1.5 million per year. The loan terms will increase 10 years and the city will have to pay more than $62 million total, compared to more than $53 million under the old bonds.

“Don’t pass on the cost to the survivors of this small business community,” James said.

Others wanted property taxes raised. Tradition resident Christopher Gilfillan said the council should consider a higher rate, so services aren’t cut.

“The bottom line is, this is not a huge financial decision. By percentage it looks like that, but the numbers don’t lie.

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“We are not out of the recession, yet.

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You’re going to increase our taxes anyway,” Gilfillan said.

Councilwoman Shannon Martin said residents need more time before taxes are bumped up.

“We are not out of the recession, yet. Our residents are not out of the recession, yet,” she said.

A tax increase would have allowed the city to fund more projects like road improvements and sidewalk installations, something city manager Jeff Bremer said the city needed.

The city will collect more in property taxes, though, because the taxable value increased by 5.35 percent, netting $1.8 million, said Port St. Lucie Office of Management and Budget director David Pollard.

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Niki Werkheiser, project manager of the 3D printing in zero gravity program at NASA shows off a sample of what can be manufactured in a zero gravity environment on the International Space Station. Werkheiser’s presentation was made prior to the SpaceX Dragon cargo launch to the ISS with a number of experiments including the 3D printer.

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Their self-sponged knowledge of what is happening and their desire to be the town crier of the digital age drives them.

We were led during the day

by Jason Townsend of NASA through our press conferences, guest speakers and tours of the facility.

Launchpad 39B seen on TV during a liftoff is hardly noticed as all spectator eyes are on the rocket. We received an opportunity to not just go to the pad but get out, look, touch and recall its history of launching skyscraper-sized rockets such as the Apollo 10 in May of 1969 and to support the final shuttle launch form 39A, the Endeavor was placed and made ready on 39B in case a rescue mission was required in 2006.

Once we departed the bus, the group scattered to what they found to be the most interesting spot to record themselves broadcasting a live or recorded feed or to take photos to post online and

share with the world.

The launch of SpaceX Dragon was scheduled for 2:14 a.m. We left the building at about 1:15 in the drizzle, hoping it would clear long enough to light up the rocket.

Near launch time the rain didn’t fade and the rocket didn’t go and everyone started to scramble with their hotels, rental cars, work and other itinerary items to remain just one more day with the launch rescheduled to 28 and a half minutes earlier the following day.

Regrettably I was not able to make it to that launch, which went off successfully the next morning but will definitely be watching for the social media broadcasts and posts from my new friends.

To connect with any of the social media reporters online, visit the list created by NASA’s social media directors at https://twitter. com/NASASocial/lists/spacex-4nasa-social.

Mitch Kloorfain is chief photographer with Your Voice News & Views and can be reached at mkloorfain@yourvoiceweekly.com

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“We didn’t hear a peep; no flowers, no basket, no drawings, nothing,” said Jeff Bremer, Port St. Lucie city manager.

Zhong made a trip to Florida to meet with and educate people about the EB5 program, which awards visas to immigrants who invest at least $500,000 in a U.S. business.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Police need help locating two theft suspects who stole about $1,100 worth of cologne Aug. 30 at Ulta Beauty Supply Shop, along the 10700 block of Southwest Village Parkway.

Police said the suspects, a male and a female, placed cologne into a plastic shopping bag that the male took out of his pocket upon entering the store.

The two then left in a white Honda sedan.

Police described the male as black, heavy-set with short hair and a full beard, between 25 and 35 years old, standing about 5-foot-10, weighing between 200 and 250 pounds.

The female is black, thin with black hair just past her shoulders, between 25 and 30 years old.

Anyone with information can call the Port St. Lucie Police Department at (772) 871-5001 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273 TIPS.

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It’s unclear whether this factors into Zhong’s plans, but her spokesman, Sam Yates of Yates and Associates said regardless, Zhong needs more time to present a plan to the staff.

“While progress has been made in presenting relevant information at the staff level, additional work remains to be done before a full presentation can be made to the full City Council,” Yates said.

City officials have said that they will not approve any plans until Zhong pays more than $11 million in back taxes from the property. The city makes $1.7 million annual payments on that debt.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Fort Pierce Central football team is set to play their toughest opponent of the season today, as they look to improve to 3-1 overall against arguably the best high school team in the nation — Don Bosco Preparatory High School (N.J.).

Central Head Coach Josh Shaffer said he’s had the team working on being more physical for the matchup.

“This week we went back to a fundamental practice, where we were focusing on hitting,” Shaffer said. “Next week we’ll work on refining everything.”

Central lost its last game against Osceola 28-14, but Shaffer said the team won’t be doing much different in terms of scheme.

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Simmons will be vital if the Cobras are going to contain Don Bosco quarterback Wesley McKoy, who is as dangerous running the ball as he is passing it.

“We know what we have to do to stop this team: work on our conditioning and tackling well in open space,” Simmons said.

On offense, Central quarterback Jake Celidonio said the team looks ready and is confident.

“I think we look great,” he said.

“As long as I can get it to those guys, we’ll be fine.”

Shaffer said as long as the players give it their all every play, he’ll be happy.

“It’s not the playoffs. It’s not a conference game … for my kids, they’ve got nothing to lose. I want them to compete — win, lose or draw. Right now our mindset is too focused on outcome and not on performance,” Shaffer said.

With such a high-profile team traveling to Lawnwood Stadium, some of the players may get a bit of added exposure to college scouts.

“I’m excited for the kids,” Shaffer said. “It’s going to be huge for them.”

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TREASURE COAST — Medical marijuana doesn’t seem to be a burning issue locally or anywhere else in the Sunshine State, for that matter. Requests to statewide campaigns for and against medical marijuana for local supporters and opponents to interview were unsuccessful.

“This isn’t really a controversial issue to most people,” Vanessa Moffatt, deputy press secretary of United for Care, said.

United for Care is a statewide campaign urging voters to enshrine the use of medical marijuana in the Florida Constitution.

Its biggest backer is Central Florida attorney John Morgan.

In November, Treasure Coast voters will join others throughout Florida in approving or declining Amendment 2, the Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative.

What voters will see on their ballots is this summary: “Allows the medical use of marijuana for

individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients’ medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not authorize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.”

Last month, Quinnipiac University released a recent poll in which about 88 percent of respondents favored approving the state constitutional amendment.

It was popular among Democrats, Republicans and Independents.

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Vote No on 2 is supported by the Florida Sheriff’s Association.

Area top cops have urged voters to just say no to 2. Possession or distribution of marijuana would still be a federal crime in Florida if voters approve the ballot referendum. That, lawmen say, creates a quandary for cops.

“It will become profoundly difficult for us to enforce any (state) marijuana laws with this amendment in force,” Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said in a previous telephone interview. He added, “This (proposed amendment) is not carefully crafted. It’s broadly crafted. Generally speaking, we’ll have a de facto legalization.”

Earlier this year the Florida Supreme Court released a ruling allowing the ballot initiative to go forward. The court weighed in on the proposed ballot measure after Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a challenge holding that the language is misleading. The court’s decision to let it move to voters wasn’t about whether medical marijuana would be legally OK under federal law if passed — simply that the ballot language was clear enough for voters to reasonably understand what they’re being asked to decide.

There are already more than 20 states that allow medical marijuana, as does Washington, D.C. California was the first state to approve medical marijuana. That was in 1996. Two states have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use — Colorado and Washington.

Bascom said that the measure is popular in Florida largely because few have read the full text of the proposed constitutional amendment. She said it has a critical phrase that’ll become license for all

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She said “other conditions” will likely in practice become insomnia, headaches and other common maladies. Additionally, Bascom said opponents worry about the fact the proposed amendment lacks age and other limits. She said if passed the amendment could lead to pot shops near schools staffed with unethical doctors recreating the so-called pill mills, shady pain-management clinics that made money by wantonly prescribing oxycodone to addicts.

Ben Pollara, campaign manager of United for Care, compared horror scenarios about shady physicians in pot shops near schools selling teenagers marijuana to “Reefer Madness,” a 1936 film that portrayed the effects of marijuana smoking in overly dramatic terms which now look comical. He said constitutional amendments are always concise and broad to allow for legislative flexibility.

“Rules and regulations surrounding the marijuana treatment centers must be spelled out by the (Florida Legislature),” he said.

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show examples of nightmare scenarios they’ve presented playing out in other states that approved medical marijuana. United for Care and Vote No on 2 spokespeople said that due to federal laws doctors won’t be able to prescribe marijuana as they do with medications such as, say, penicillin. Instead, they’ll be medically recommending it. They took opposite positions on whether that’s a loosening or tightening of usual medical criteria going into decisions.

Bascom said that while it might seem that proponents and opponents of the proposed medical marijuana amendment have been

running lackluster campaigns, give it a few weeks. She said both have been holding back resources for a grand finale in the weeks before Nov. 4.

“The campaigning will really kick in about the end of the month,” she said.

United for Care has raised about $6.1 million, most from Morgan’s donations. Vote No on 2 has raised about $3.2 million.

Early voting will be from Oct. 20 to Nov. 1.

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TREASURE COAST — Taken together, Martin and St. Lucie counties bucked the statewide trend. State employment dropped off slightly from July to August.

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up from 6.2 to 6.3 percent between the months. Nevertheless, the state hit its 49 consecutive month of positive job growth after a nearly three-year lull.

The nation’s unemployment rate in August was 6.1 percent.

The Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Martin and St. Lucie counties. While the state saw a slight increase in unemployment, the MSA saw a slight decline. It’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped from 8.2 to 8.1 percent from July to August. While St. Lucie dropped from 8.9 to 8.7 percent, Martin followed the state in climbing slightly: it went from a not seasonally adjusted 6.9 percent unemployment to 7.0.

The CareerSource Research Coast region, which includes Indian River and Okeechobee counties along with Martin and St. Lucie, had a not-seasonally adjusted

unemployment rate of 8.3 percent in August. Martin has the lowest unemployment rate among them.

Indian River and St. Lucie are tied at the unenviable top.

The St. Lucie MSA has gained jobs in every measured sector over the last year except one, according to state reporting: manufacturing.

While the Department of Economic Opportunity reports that Florida has added about 6,700 manufacturing jobs over the last year, it shows St. Lucie and Martin counties shedding about 200. The reporting leaves some area economic-development experts scratching their heads.

“We’ve talked to several manufacturers, and they’re more in the expansion mode,” Peter Tesch, president of the Economic Development Council of St Lucie County, said. He added, “My thought is (it’s) inconsistent data, incomplete reporting and short-term adjustment issues. That number is a little suspect.”

Tim Dougher, executive Director of the Business Development Board of Martin County, echoed Tesch.

“The majority of our larger manufacturers are expanding, so I’d have to look at that report,” he said.

He agreed with Tesch that the

number can be a phantom generated by reporting methods that don’t accurately reflect what’s happening on the ground. Joe Catrambone, president/CEO of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, said he, too, was skeptical that St. Lucie and Martin have lost manufacturing jobs.

“I don’t get it, because every other segment is increasing,” he said.

However, he said it’s possible that local manufacturers have had troubles filling new and existing positions, and the seeming manufacturing job shed could be a matter of lopsided attrition. In other words, the jobs are there, but the workers aren’t after the Great Recession and slow economic recovery.

“We don’t have a trained workforce like many other areas around the state,” Catrambone said. “They had to move away. That trained workforce had to move away.

They all left the area; there was no work.”

He said member companies at the chamber have been looking for and not finding enough middle-skilled workers for months, if not years, now.

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FORT PIERCE — It’s fall and that means Dale Rieth, professor of vocal music, and John Southall, professor and director of bands at Indian River State College, have their hands together planning the first concert of the season. The variety concert, called, “Play it Again Sam!” takes place Oct. 16-18 at the McAlpin Theatre.

John Southall, who has a doctoral degree in musical education from Florida State, is in his second year as president-elect of the Florida Music Educators Association. He will assume the presidency in July. In the midst of the busy start to the school semester, he took time to talk about the concert.

“This concert will feature the company singers and the jazz ensembles,” Southall said. “It’s a combination of classic and contemporary jazz and pop literature.

Some of the classics include “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” and Dr. Rieth will have contemporary vocal music of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. There will also be pop music from the swing era.

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everything from “Anything Goes” and “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy” to more contemporary music like the theme from “MASH”, a Disney salute and an interesting arrangement of the theme from “The Simpsons.”

Southall acknowledged it was an eclectic mix.

“We have a big spread this year,” he said. “The idea is, of course, to provide music literature which will captivate our audience and to bring in new and interesting types of literature to attract younger people. “The Simpsons’ theme should be interesting to high school and college students, while ‘Boogie-Woogie

Bugle Boy’ will appeal to older patrons. It’s a tough balancing act, trying to make sure that programmatically, we have something for everyone. That’s what Dr. Rieth and I constantly strive for. There’s that word variety.

We put spice in variety when we program these concerts, thinking about every generation. How can we provide something enriching for people of all ages?”

To bridge the generation gap, the concert will also include music by Glenn Miller, Paul McCartney and John Lennon.

There are also some pieces with a distinctly Latin beat.

Although the semester is young,

Southall is pleased with his students.

“We have an outstanding group of young people,” he said. “The rhythm section, guitar, piano and bass are very strong. If you combine it with a number of returning horn players, it’s going to be a really spectacular performance in October.”

The energetic professor wouldn’t let me go without putting in a plug for the December Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert Dec. 4-6.

“It’s a big holiday concert,” he said. “Like last year, we’ll highlight holiday music from around the world. There will be a medley of Chanukah tunes and an audience sing-along at the end of the concert.”

The IRSC season begins Oct. 16 with the variety concert, “Play it Again Sam!” at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center, 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce.

Performances are Oct 16-18 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for non-subscription holders and $10 for subscription holders.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.irsc.edu or at the box office in the McAlpin Fine Arts Center lobby Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call the box office at (772) 462-4750 to reserve seats.

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During the forum, community leaders will introduce the Restoring the Village Youth Initiative, an anti-violence strategy for reaching St. Lucie County youth who are involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, street violence. The Restoring the Village Youth Initiative will be based on a national anti-violence model developed by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and supported by the National Gang Center. The national model is a multi-strat-

egy, multidisciplinary approach to youth violence that has proven to be effective in reducing gang activity. Experts from the National Gang Center will attend the forum to discuss the federal model with the entire community. The community forum will be held at Lincoln Park Academy at 6:30 p.m. The public is highly encouraged to attend to learn more about the Restoring the Village Youth Initiative.

The core strategies of the Restoring the Village Youth Initiative include: Community mobilization: Involvement of local citizens, including former gang-involved youth, community groups, agencies, and coordination of programs and staff functions within and across agencies.

Opportunities provision: Development of a variety of specific education, training, and employment programs targeting gang-involved youth.

Social intervention: Involving youth-serving agencies, schools, grassroots groups, faith based

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Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

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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.

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Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239.

Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Papaya Brillat Savarin from France

FRESH-MADE

CRABCAKES NOW AVAILABLE!

Uncle Wesley’s Smoked Fish Dip from Tavernier (The Keys)

1707 NW St. Lucie West Blvd Mon - Sat Suite 186 (Next to Panera’s) 9-8pm MICHAEL

OWNER/OPERATOR

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All Prices Are Per Person And Double Occupancy Unless Otherwise Noted.

Prices Subject To Availability.

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Live Performance By Alaska Experts (The Alaska Myth Busters) Exquisite Film Footage (Alaska and the Yukon) Useful Trip Planning Advice

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January 12 - 17, 2015

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Reservation Required Up To 100 Guests Complete Rates Include Transportation, Call Debra To Register At 772-340-1600 Cruise Fare, Port Charges & Gov. Fees Or Stop By Our Office To Register!

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Thursday, October 2

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Christmas House Charities Toys For Children

$10 Per Ticket OR $50 For A Book Of 6 Drawing Is December 22, 2014 At

St. Lucie West Cruises, Tours & More Buy Your Tickets By Calling Debra (772) 340-1600 OR Stop By To Get Your Tickets *Restrictions Apply

Charges & Government Fees.

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Don’t miss a minute of the Backus museum’s 2014 - 2015 season

Community Calendar Friday, September 26

Coffee with the Chair at St. Lucie County Television 101, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy free coffee and hear updates from the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. SLCTV Studio 101, 2300 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982.

Friday Matinee: The Great Gatsby at St. Lucie County Library, 2 p.m. (1974) Drama/ Romance. Starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. A Midwesterner becomes fascinated with his nouveau riche neighbor, who obsesses over his lost love. Paramount. 144 minutes. Rated PG. All events are open to the public and offered at no charge. Movies are shown in the first floor meeting room.101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-2787.

High School Football: Fort Pierce Central v. Don Bosco Preparatory High School (N.J.) 7 p.m. at Lawnwood Stadium, John B. Parks Sports Complex 1301 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce FL 34950.

Diabolo Bossou, Beaded Voodou Flag, Sequins and Beads Sewn on Satin, by Petit Frere Mogirus

Saturday, September 27

City Equipment and Vehicle

Annual Juried Art Exhibition “The Best of the Best” October 10th – November 21, 2014

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Auction at Public Works Depot.

Gates open at 9 a.m.; auction begins at 10 a.m. The City of Port St. Lucie will auction more than 50 retired or surplus vehicles plus miscellaneous equipment and office items. The vehicles being auctioned include; police cars, vans, trucks, SUVs, golf carts and trailers. The items will be auctioned by Associate Auctions and sold to the highest bidder. Everything sells on an “as is, where is” basis. A 10 percent buyers’ premium charged on all sales. Payment should be in cash, cashier’s check or check with blank letter of guarantee in full on day of auction. Removal is required on the day of the auction.

Public Works Depot 450 S.W. Thornhill Dr. Port St. Lucie Fla. 34984. For more information, call (772) 871-5100.

Repticon - Reptile Show at St. Lucie Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at discount prices, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals at live seminars and demonstrations. Tickets: $12

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Holiday Art Extravaganza

November 28th – January 9th, 2015

Holiday Open House Reception Friday, December 5th, 5-8 pm Holiday Open House Sale Saturday, December 6th, 10 am-4pm

Remember 10% off during these two days!

Tribute to Backus

January 15th – March 6th, 2015

Sunday in Key West Brunch, 2015 January 25th, 2015 Noon – 4pm

Sequined Sentinels — Masterpieces of Haitian Art March 12th – May 1, 2015

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The Eye of the Camera: Juried Photography Show May 7th – July 24th, 2015

All dates subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for updates on schedule and events.

500 N. Indian River Drive | Historic Downtown Fort Pierce 772.465.0630 | www.backusmuseum.com

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You’re invited to renew or become a member of the Backus Museum and enjoy FREE admission to the museum for most events and Opening Receptions!

Please visit BackusMuseum.com for more information.

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.

SPECIALS

Happy Hour & 4-6 pm $ Apps 7 days a week

All Day Sun. at the bar Well Drinks $3.00 House Wine $4.50 Drafts Miller Lite & Yuengling $2.00 4-6 All Week in Dining Room

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Thursday, October 2

J.V. Football: St. Lucie West Centennial v. Fort Pierce Central 6 p.m. at South County Regional Sports Complex 560 NW University Blvd, Port St. Lucie FL 34986. For more information, call (772) 462-1522.

10824 SW Village Parkway Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 Event subject to change without notice.

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-Choices• German Pizza • Brat with Blaukraut • Pork Jagerschnitzel • Chicken Pilze 19th Hole in Sahnesosse Sundays • Veal Kapernschnitzel

Highwaymen Paintings

Over 300 Paintings in Inventory!

All choices come with your choice of soup, salad or coleslaw. Served with homemade bread and butter. All dinners come with your choice of starch and vegetables except pasta dishes, includes beverage of your choice.

Saint Lucie West’s Premier Seafood Restaurant Proudly Serving Saint Lucie West for 15 Years

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Monday, September 29

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.

key dinner, desserts, door prizes and gifts are available for everyone. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34983. For more information, call Terry at (772) 344-9465.

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.

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St. Lucie West Elkettes Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Elks Lodge, starting at noon.

Cost is $12.00 per person. Outfits are by Dress Barn. Complete tur-

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.

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Sunday, September 28

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); 55+ 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

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(adults); $5 (ages 5-12); ages 4 and under are free. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce FL 34945. For more information, call (772) 462-2581.

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Jazz Jams Summer Schedule:

Sunrise Theatre’s BLACK BOX

117 S 2nd St, Ft Pierce • Full Bar avail.

7 - 10 PM • $6 Cover, Members $5

PSL Botanical Gardens

2410 Westmoreland Blvd, PSL 6:30 - 9:30 PM • $5 Cover, Members $4

• Oct. 8 • 22 • Sept. 30 • Oct. 14 • 28 • Nov. 4 • 11 • 18 • 25 (resumes weekly) • Dec. 2 • 9 • 16 • 23 • 30 5 to 8 pm

Non-alcoholic beverages for sale.

Or, BYO wine or beer.

FREE!

Oct. 15

at Art Mundo

Bring an art project to work on, enjoy some great live jazz!

111 Orange Ave. Ft Pierce (772) 466-1010

www.jazzsociety.org email: info@jazzsociety.org

office: 772-460-JAZZ (5299) 13714

Need a Pianist? A Guitarist?

A Duo?...A Trio? Quartet? ...How ‘bout a 17-piece Big Band?

Pick up the phone and call the society at 772-460-jazz when considering music for your next event. You’ll be glad that you did!

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United Way to invest over $1.3 million on human services FOR YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The United Way Board of Directors approved the investment of $1.3 million, that will be used to address unmet health and human service needs in our community.

“United Way is proud to fund programs that are making measurable strides to improve our community and change lives forever,” said Community Investment chairman Thom Epsky. “Volunteers have spent numerous hours reviewing grant proposals, making site visits and evaluating data to ensure every donor dollar makes a real difference. This year’s process was very competitive and we’re confident the community will win as a result.”

“We’re extremely proud of the working relationship we have with our funded partners, together we are making an impact in the areas of education, income and health,” said United Way CEO Karen Knapp. “United Way donors will continue to see a tangible return on their investments as our community works collectively to improve lives.”

In the area of education: The programs funded by United Way provide support to parents of young children; prepare students to learn cognitively, emotionally and physically while enabling parents to work and become financially self-sufficient; promote academic success; provide safe, nurturing after school destina-

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MONDAY - THURSDAY Lunch or Dinner

Buy one lunch or dinner entree and get the second of equal or lesser value for FREE. Expires 10-3-14

WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIALS! A Fabulous Breakfast Complimented with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or any of your Favorite Beverages.

Sat. 8am - 11am Sun. 8am - Noon

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

50% OFF DINNER

Buy one dinner entree and get the second of equal or lesser value for 50% off. Expires 10-3-14

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772.466.4429

2739 S. US Hwy 1 • Ft. Pierce

Hours:

10am-5pm 7 Days a Week

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UNITED WAY from page B8 tions; give instruction and resources to adults to live productive and successful lives.

In the area of income stability: The programs funded by United Way provide emergency food, clothing and financial assistance; assistance to the homeless; help for low-income individuals in court system as well as programs that work to reduce the number of children and families living in poverty.

In the area of health: The programs funded by United Way provide medical care to uninsured and underinsured adults; dental care for young children; assistance to families of newborns; support for those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders;

Diamond Tea

Room & Bistro For Those Special or Not So Special Occasions

The Only “Authentic” English Tea Room on the Treasure Coast.

Six Course High English all day Wine, Sangria and Champagne available

WIN! TO

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Purchase your tickets by calling Debra at (772) 340-1600 or (800) 382-0058 or stop in at SLW Cruises, Tours and More, 1680 SW St Lucie West Blvd, Suite 103 Port St Lucie, FL 34986

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$10 Per Ticket or $50 For a Book of 6 Drawing will be held on December 22, 2014 at SLW Cruises, Tours and More

Proceeds Benefit: • Christmas House Charities Toy Drive • Dogs and Cats Forever • Roseann Gregory Cancer Foundation • Hibiscus Children’s Center of St Lucie County • Christmas House Charities, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Organization founded on the idea that every child should enjoy The Christmas Holiday, regardless of their family’s financial status or well being

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Through the years many of you have experienced Terry’s legendary food.

Now come enjoy our impeccable service in a charming atmosphere like no other. The Diamond Tea Room & Bistro is available for your special occasions or luncheon.

Our ever-changing menu includes Soups, Salads, Lobster Bisque, Pizza, Crab Cakes, Caprese Ristoto Funghi, Salmon, Boston Lobster Cakes and more!

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temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence; prevention of child abuse; drug abuse prevention; temporary shelter for youth; after school care for children and youth with multiple disabilities; and assistance for those with speech and hearing impairments.

In the area of safety net services: The programs funded by United Way provide disaster preparedness and recovery to all residents; 24/7 information & referral, counseling, crisis intervention and suicide prevention as well as volunteer opportunities.

Applications for United Way’s next funding cycle will be accepted beginning in January of 2015.

For more information, please call (772) 464-5300 or visit our website www.unitedwayslc.org.

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New dentist joins St. Lucie West practice

NEW CARTS !

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25..Before 12 NOON $ 20.....After 12 NOON $ 15.......After 4 PM $

1600 SOUTH 3RD ST., FORT PIERCE

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American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association.

Bowers continues to learn and stay on top of the newest procedures and techniques through continuing education courses.

Stop by 672 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Suite 202 in St. Lucie West, book an appointment online at DentistryPortStLucie. com or contact the office at (772) 905-2741.

9 Hole Facility Designed by “Joe Lee”

Weekly Men’s & Ladies Tournaments

Join our Ladies Golf Association Take lessons from PGA/LPGA Professional, Kathy Cassese

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Dentistry by Design welcomes Melissa Bowers, DMD, to their practice in St. Lucie West. Founded in 2012 Dentistry by Design has been located on the corner of Bayshore and Prima Vista Boulevard providing services such as teeth whitening, Invisalign, veneers, dentures, fillings, crowns,

bridges and much more.

Bowers is a Florida native and was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. She received her doctor of dental medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine.

Bowers enjoys practicing her Spanish-speaking skills with her patients and making every patient feel comfortable in the dental chair. She is a member of the

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Rates Starting at $25

We have Annual Memberships for Everyone….

Family Membership $4650 Single $3750 Young Professionals (49 & Under) $2950

800-800-GOLF PORT ST. LUCIE, FL Blackout Dates Apply

Many flexible cart options to choose from.

Chuck Hill Golf Classic 18th Annual

Your Private Golf Get‐Away…..

Our outstanding private golf club in Palm City, Florida is located on 520 acres in beautiful northeastern Martin County. The Evergreen Golf Course is nestled among 299 one‐acre homesites in The Evergreen Club community.

The open space and casual atmosphere set the tone for a relaxed yet challenging game of golf.

To Benefit

When you are a member of The Evergreen Club you will enjoy full golf privileges, dining privileges and our fun social events. There are no dining minimums, no assessments or large down payments.

Don’t waste time playing five hour rounds at a semi‐private course.

See why our members choose The Evergreen Club.

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Saturday, October 4th 2014 Club Med Sandpiper Bay 7:30am Registration 8:30am Shotgun Start (rain or Shine)

Four Man Scramble $75 Player Fee Lunch included

Prizes: Shoot Out $500

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Lang Realty, a real estate company in Port St. Lucie and South Florida proudly announced that accomplished real estate agent team of Donald and Lisa Baetzold have joined their Port St. Lucie office.

The Baetzold team will specialize in St. Lucie West, PGA Village and beyond.

“Donald and Lisa are truly a dynamic team known for their hard work and dedication. The have been top producers in the area and will be wonderful additions to Port St. Lucie team as we continue our rapid growth,” said John Falkenhagen, sales manager of Lang Realty’s Port St. Lucie office at PGA Village.

Lisa Baetzold has been a Port St. Lucie resident since 2005.

She moved to Boca Raton in 1992 from her hometown of Boston. Her background stems from advertising and marketing field within the newspaper industry and the mortgage industry with the Royal Bank of Canada’s U.S. mortgage division. With this experience, she not only knows how to market real estate but what it takes to keep real estate transactions coordinated. Her knowledge and knack for matching people with their dream home is uncanny and customer satisfaction is her key priority.

“Lang Realty is so well recognized as the trusted leader in Port St. Lucie real estate that we were excited to join their organi-

zation. This market continues to grow and we look forward to experiencing that success with Lang,” said Lisa Baetzold.

Donald Baetzold has 25 years in real estate business in sales, mortgage lending and general contracting with the ability to help buyers and sellers with their unique circumstances, negotiate successfully and bring the transaction to successful closing meeting his client’s goals.

“Working with Lisa, (we) synergize each other’s strengths, and we offer a pinnacle level of service to our buyers and sellers,” Baetzold said. You can reach Donald at (772) 919-2100 and Lisa at (772) 618-0026.

Lang Realty is the real estate leader serving the Treasure Coast, as they sell more homes in PGA Village, Verano, Tradition and St. Lucie West. Their Port St. Lucie office achieved sales of $66 million in 2013 with just 24 agents and predicted to reach over $100 million in 2014. Lang Realty recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art real estate center near the entrance to PGA Village.

“Our growth on the Treasure Coast is a true testament to the superior agents and superior marketing. Having Donald and Lisa want to join our team is a great honor as they will be a true asset as we continue to grow and dominate,” said Scott Agran, president of Lang Realty.

Lang Realty was established in 1989 and has grown from a modest start with just three

sales associates to become one of the top real estate companies in South Florida. The company has expanded to more than 380 agents with offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Manalapan, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie and Boynton Beach at Hunter’s Run. For more information about Lang Realty and details on current listings, visit www.langrealty.com.

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