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YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013
Fitness center gets new name City officials hope well-known name will attract more members
The fitness center at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center has a new partner and will now be called the Humana Fitness and Wellness Center. The partnership could help revenues exceed costs for the first time since the gym opened its doors in 2008.
By Nicole Rodriguez Staff writer ST. LUCIE COUNTY — City officials hope a new namesake for the Port St. Lucie Civic Center fitness center will generate revenue and spark interest in future events that promote healthy living. In its new partnership with the city, Humana will pay the $20,000 a year for two years to have its name on the facility, which is now called the Humana Fitness and Wellness Center, formerly the Port St. Lucie Fitness Center. The deal could help revenues exceed costs for the first time since the gym opened its doors in 2008, Tonya Taylor, Civic Center administrator said. There was a $79,098 shortfall for fiscal year 2011-12, with
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St. Lucie West Centennial makes history
Murphy addresses issues during Treasure Coast visit Newly elected representative discusses environmental issues, gun control and mental health
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TREASURE COAST – St. Lucie West Centennial High School Principal Kim Stephanic had a jubilant disposition
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — As part of a late December tour of his district, newly elected
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