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PORT ST. LUCIE — It was hard to tell if Mayor Greg Oravec was delivering the annual State of the City to residents, or an enthusiastic sales pitch to relocating home shoppers and businesses. “We are lucky to live in Port St. Lucky,” he said during the address. Oravec delivered the State of the City before the regular City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 9. He rattled off a list of prestigious publications and the high rankings they’ve recently given Port St. Lucie for various things, from being among the best places in the nation to start a business to being among the best places to retire. “Just last week, we learned that 24/7 Wall St. concluded we were one of America’s 50 best cities to live in,” he said. Oravec said that while the severe economic downturn that squeezed the nation from about 2009 to 2012 — followed by an anguishing, slow recovery — was the Great
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Staff photo by Patrick McCallister County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky speaks to protesters at St. Lucie County’s Roger E. Poitras Administration Annex, Fort Pierce, on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The protesters oppose Compost USA of the Treasure Coast’s application for a conditional-use permit to do composting at a proposed facility on Shinn Road, just west of Port St. Lucie’s northern side.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Dozens of protesters raised a stink over Compost USA of the Treasure Coast. They were at St. Lucie County’s Roger E. Poitras Administration Annex, Fort Pierce, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, before the regular commission meeting. They got an unexpected guest speaker: County Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky. “I wanted to personally thank you for coming out,” he told the crowd. While his appearance was gen-
erally popular, some protestors booed a few of the commissioner’s remarks. “He is the only commissioner to come out and talk to us,” Charles Gausten told fellow protestors, who cheered. Dzadovsky defended his commission colleagues for not meeting with the protesters, too, noting that they were preparing for a meeting. On Dec. 3 the County Commission will, for the third time, consider a conditional-use permit for a proposed composting facility on Shinn Road, just west of Port St. Lucie’s northern side. If the commission gives its nod, the company would have
state permitting processes to go through. Compost USA uses yard waste and a class of treated municipal sewage and turns it into a fertilizer. Opponents have a litany of concerns over the proposed composting of human waste in what they count to be close proximity to Ten Mile Creek, The St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, Allapattah Flats K-8 School, PGA Village and Tradition. “We’re not against Compost USA,” protester Rita Ferrara said. “We’re against where they’re putting it.” Compost USA insists that the
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President heard this from other owners. Was their decision based upon rumor or perhaps even worse in order to promote their 500 home fairytale? I then presented to the board a document from the County Plat Book clearly showing Lake Charles to be developed in excess of 1000 homes and this document is dated 1996. You guessed it, I was met with silence. Now be warned, if you expose the board for their buffoonish actions — be prepared to be verbally attacked by their dimwitted cronies. Allow me to close this letter with these three words, misfeasance, malfeasance, misconduct. Charles Petolicchio Lake Charles
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they don’t come to meetings or to bingo nights or other events that are always sold out due to lack of space. However the overwhelming feedback that the board has received from residents is positive. We can only hope that the rantings of a small group of people with axes to grind due to past behavior does not hurt our community, which would have an effect on all our residents and all property values. This board is a volunteer group of residents elected with a sole objective to insure that our community retains it’s value and continues to grow and improve. Writing letters to local newspapers only does damage to our community. Where were these people while discussions and progress reports on the renovation were given at meetings over the course of the last year and a half? Allow us to close this letter with this quote: “There is nothing so absurd that it cannot be believed as truth if repeated often enough.” William James [See article in the Aug. 21st edition of this newspaper and the subsequent response]. The Lake Charles Board of Directors
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Department of Veterans Affairs PTSD Clinical Team Outpatient Program in St. Lucie West is helping veterans get second chances. It’s a resource tapped by the St. Lucie County Veterans Treatment Court, which turned 1 in August. At its Tuesday, Nov. 3, regular meeting, the St. Lucie County Commission honored Judge Robert Belanger and the Veter-
ans Court with a proclamation of appreciation. “I’m honored and a little embarrassed by this proclamation,” Belanger said. He went onto tell the commission, “I think Veterans Court is drug court on steroids.” Jana Shiffert, The Department of Veterans Affairs veterans justice outreach specialist for 19th Circuit, said Veterans Court is a treatment court that gives qualifying veterans opportunities to address the issues that likely led to their trysts with the law.
Instead of an adversarial system of prosecution and defense refereed by a judge, Veterans Court is more so a team working to get voluntary participants into the help they need. “Veterans court is a diversion program with the court system,” Shiffert said. “My role is to provide services for these veterans and coordinate between the court and VA.” Port St. Lucie’s John Policstri doesn’t much like to talk about what got him involved with Veter-
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The U.S. Federal Highway Administration, FHWA, and United States Department of Transportation, DOT, have prevailed in a case filed by two environmental groups, the Conservation Alliance of St. Lucie County and the Indian Riverkeeper, challenging federal agency approval of the Crosstown Parkway Extension Project Bridge Crossing of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. On Nov. 5, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks entered an Order finding in favor of the highway administration and DOT, and against the two environmental groups. In the case, the environmental groups challenged the bridge alignment proposed by the City of Port St. Lucie approved by the FHWA and DOT. The court invited the city’s participation in the case by allowing it to file an amicus curiae memorandum, known as a “friend of the court” brief. The court noted in its order that it specifically considered the city’s amicus brief, and mentioned the brief several times during oral argument on Oct. 6, 2015. The city was required to comply with various environmental review processes in order to obtain the necessary federal approval of the project. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA, the city, in collaboration with numerous federal, state and local agencies, prepared an Environmental Impact Statement, EIS, that extensively
analyzed the project’s purpose and need, alternatives, and benefits and impacts to the human environment. After applying the NEPA regulations and following the environmental statement process, the build alternative Route 1C was selected and approved by the city, highway administration, federal transportation department and Florida Department of Transportation as the preferred alternative. The court’s order upheld the decision to approve the city’s project to construct a bridge crossing following the locally preferred alternative Route 1C, finding that the city’s preferred alternative had the least environmental and social impacts. As part of the project, the city proposed an ambitious mitigation plan that will result in a net benefit to the natural resources. The court rejected the build alternative route that was preferred by the plaintiffs and agreed with the highway administration’s determination that the plaintiffs’ alternative would cause the most severe social impacts to communities on both sides of the St. Lucie River, while providing the least amount of traffic diversion. As to the city, the court specifically noted that the need for a third river crossing was identified as far back as the 1980s. The order references the voter referendum, in which 89 percent of the voters approved funding for the project. The federal judge pointed out that the city’s se-
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Fast causal Caribbean restaurant, Pollo Tropical will start dishing out platters of tangy grilled chicken and mojo pork from its new St. Lucie West location on Nov. 20, according to a company spokesperson, who confirmed the exclusive date with Your Voice News & Views. The first 100 attendees to arrive at the store for its grand opening will be entered to win free Pollo Tropical for a year. A subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Pollo Tropical will feature “music, prizes and Pollo Reward$ food giveaways throughout the day,” according to an official statement. The company is already hiring dishwashers, cashiers, hosts and hostesses and bussers to gear up for the grand opening. CareerSource Research Coast hosted a hiring event Nov. 5 to help fill the positions. The chain that touts itself as a destination for healthy, flavorful food will fill in a brand new building on an out parcel in the Shoppes at St. Lucie West on the corner of N.W. Bethany Drive and St.
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Staff photo by Patrick McCallister The Compost USA rally, fraught with controversy, brought hundreds of protesters from Tradition and throughout St. Lucie West to the streets in Fort Pierce on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Residents in Tradition voiced their opinions to the county commission and carried signs while chanting “say no.”
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class of municipal sewage it uses is pathogen free, and it has extensive plans for containing the composted material from waterways. Protesters are skeptical it’s possible to have pathogen-free municipal waste, or to contain it. They point to smells indicating airborne pollutants. “We don’t know what we’re taking into our nostrils,” protester Janel Dearing said. Dearing toured a Compost USA facility in Sumter County. “We drove in; it looked clean,” she said. “It looked nice.” But, Dearing said, when a light rain started, everything changed. Dearing said a strong odor developed rapidly and she had to use a sweater to filter the air. She described the smell as “penetrating,” and said others with her got ill. Compost USA is familiar with controversy. About five years ago the Marion County Commission revoked a special-use permit the company was under, which forced the closure of a
facility near Ocala. Neighbors complained about the scent and noise from heavy-equipment. The company also has a facility at the Sumter County landfill. Dzadovsky told protesters that they were “sending a message” to the commission. However, he said protests alone weren’t enough for the commission to decide against the special-use permit. He said protesters had to make a case with facts that would withstand legal challenges if they come. “(The County Commission) is following the law,” he said. “We’re taking all the information in to make a decision that’s reasonable and binding.” Becker Holdings owns the almost 200 acres the composting facility will be on if it’s approved, and is a co-owner in the venture. Rick Melchiori, general manager, said in previous interviews that the land is now cow pastures. It was a citrus grove, but citrus greening disease devastated it. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the commission chambers, 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.
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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • NOVEMBER 13, 2015• A19 become known for, as well as pork ribs, pork loin, beef, and chicken wings. Side dishes include heaping piles of steamed rice and beans, while menu “favorites” include fried yucca, sweet plantains and corn fritters. The restaurant also offers a full light-fair menu that includes five meals with less than 510 calories. “Pollo Tropical’s famous Saucing Island brings on the flavor—and a little heat—with 10 signature sauces, including Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ, Pineapple Rum, Cilantro Garlic and Spicy PoyoPoyo,” according to an official release. “The sauces allow diners to further customize their meals and tempt their taste buds with craveable, tropical flavors.” Pollo Tropical launched in Miami in 1988 and has since expanded in the U.S. across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. Internationally, the restaurants can be found in the Bahamas, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 for the grand opening event. Pollo Tropical is located at 365 Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard. For more information on the “Free Pollo Tropical for a Year” giveaway, visit www.pollotropical. com/community.
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MARTIN COUNTY — Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies for free Saturday, Nov. 14 as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 692 of Stuart hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Martin County Airport/Witham Field. Stuart Jet Center sponsors the event in conjunction with many local businesses. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, Volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 1.4 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries. “Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said Tony Delorenzo, spokesman for the event. “We hope to build one-to-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation.” Pilots, including St Lucie West dentist, Stephen Blank, will also explain more about their airplanes allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the
prime concern before every flight. Following the flight, each young person will receive a certificate making him/her an official Young Eagle. Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Logbook is also accessible on the web at www.youngeagles.org. Other activities scheduled for the Flight Rally include static display of various aircraft, lunch and beverage. Along with flight rallies, EAA members also fly Young Eagles on an individual basis. Each pilot volunteers their time and aircraft so the flights can be provided free of charge for interested young people. Those attending the flight rally Saturday, Nov. 14 are asked to come to Stuart Jet Center at the Stuart airport. Registration and flights will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m. Additional information about EAA and the EAA Young Eagles program is available on the Internet. Access to EAA’s home page is available at www.oshkosh365. org. The Young Eagles web page is www.youngeagles.org. Find out more about our local chapter at www.eaachapter692.org.
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Banyan Dental, towering slightly above a Tropical Smoothie Cafe and a Cato Fashions outlet in the Town Center at St. Lucie West, touts a long favorable reputation among Treasure Coast families and professionals. The practice is run by a husband and wife team, doctors Jade Thomas and Mojgan Salehi, who met while completing their studies at University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis. Thomas is from eastern Tennessee. Dr. Salehi, originally Persian, came to Tennessee at the culmination of her vocational career. Their Florida practice began in Stuart in 2002. In 2012, they expanded to St. Lucie West and last year they sold their Vero Beach office, to the disappointment of many local families. For 13 years, they have inspired a faithful clientele and trustworthy brand in Martin and St. Lucie Counties. “My husband and I have been going to Banyan Dental in Vero Beach for some years now,” one Google review reads. “We panicked when we went to make an appointment and doctors Thomas and Salehi were not there anymore. We were so relieved to find them in St Lucie West. We would drive 100 miles if necessary to keep them as our dentists.” Odontophobia or some form of dental fear is prevalent among 21st century Americans, thanks in part to Steve Martin’s portrayal in the 1986 cult classic, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Seventy-five percent of adults in the U.S. exhibit some form of dental fear. Whether your fears are due to loss of control, embarrassment, or hidden clause costs, Drs. Thomas and Salehi are just the duo to calm your apprehensions. They advertise the “highest quality dentistry available at the most affordable price.” Thomas speaks in a tranquil, anesthetic drawl and is exceed-
Dr. Jade Thomas ingly modest about his craft. He was recently one of three handpicked St. Lucie dentists featured on threebestrated.com. When asked about this accolade, he humbly said, “I don’t know anything about it...I show up, knock out the work, and go home.” Banyan Dental is a family dental practice operated by family. The couple lives in Palm Beach Gardens where they’re raising their son. They gravitated toward the Treasure Coast several years ago because of the community. “People are very friendly up there,” says Thomas. Their comprehensive services range from routine check-ups to crowns, fillings, bonding, and more intensive procedures such as tooth extraction. They also specialize in cosmetic dentistry and work with their patients one-on-one to affect the patient’s targeted smile. Banyan Dental’s website, www. banyandental.com, offers a coupon for a free consultation with required x-rays. They also offer a complementary cost analysis consultation of any previous treatment plan. Their office is located in the Town Center at St. Lucie West, 1707 NW St. Lucie West Blvd., Ste. #126, just off I-95. For more information call 772-3443300.
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CROSSTOWN from page A13 lection process fully evaluated natural environment impacts, including impacts to wetlands, upland habitat, and species habitat. Notably, the court commended the city’s “lengthy, comprehensive, and collaborative process” with the federal, state and local agencies and “the commitment to the protection and preservation of the (St. Lucie River) and preserve, which after all are state resources.”
hormones prior to therapy and has them ask questions. He has patients visiting him from all over South Florida, even from Melbourne and Newport Richie. “I’m very enthusiastic about this because I got into it for personal reasons and it has made such a difference in my life. I’m just doing the right thing and people are feeling better. It’s a remarkable advancement in health care and very preventative in the development of future health problems.” Treasure Coast Institute for Bioidentical Hormones is at 2181 SE Ocean Blvd in Stuart. The phone number is (772) 220-8766. The website can be visited at www. bioidentical-hrt.org.
City Manager, Jeff Bremer, said, “The city is pleased that the federal court recognized the city’s significant commitment to protecting the state’s natural resources, while working closely with all of the involved federal and state agencies and stakeholders.” Pam Booker, the City Attorney, noted that “the court gave careful consideration of the city’s interests, and the substantial public safety benefits the Crosstown Parkway Bridge project will provide to the resident of Port St. Lucie.”
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district employee getting into a tragic accident and the press uncovering and reporting that he or she had a previous DUI. “I think it would expose us to some kind of liability,” he said. Altwein added, “It seems to me to be a little troublesome. We’d have to explain what we’re doing, and some of it can’t be explained.” Chairman Harvey Cutler, too, saw more bad than good coming of changing the no-DUIs hiring policy. Most of the district’s employees have to drive as a part of their jobs. “In my personal opinion it’s almost a zero tolerance (for DUI histories),” he said. However, Cutler said he trusted Pickle’s judgement, too. “I never ever, ever want to tie Mr. Pickle’s hands and he knows that,” Cutler said at the meeting. At press time the district has no open positions it’s trying to fill. “There’s no urgency to do anything about changing the policy from our point of view,” Pickle said in a telephone interview after the meeting. “It’s something we may address down the road.” He said that the no-DUI policy hasn’t hurt perspective employee qualifications. “We have good turnouts for all of our (advertised) jobs,” Pickle said. “There’s still a lot of quality candidates coming out.”
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MCCARTY from page A28 about $250,000 in upland mitigation,” Lawson told the board. The city is offering the district a chance to essentially purchase mitigation land on McCarty Ranch, which the city owns. “We will still fall into the budget for this fiscal year,” Lawson said. Chairman Harvey Cutler said it seemed to him that the district must have available land to designate preserve area to avoid the expense. “Two hundred fifty thousand is a lot of money,” he said. “If we could cut it by $50,000, $100,000 it would be worth it.” Lawson told the board that the district simply didn’t have land enough to designate to preserve area to meet city requirements. Dennis Pickle, district manager and utilities director, echoed him
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • NOVEMBER 13, 2015• A29 and urged the board to approve the preserve land buy. “(The city is) giving us a discount compared to what they’re charging everyone else right now,” Pickle said. The district is taking bids for the project until Nov. 24 to expand connections of existing retention ponds. The board of directors will consider the bids it gets at the Dec. 1 regular meeting. Lawson told the board he anticipates the bids will come in at about $650,000. The district budgeted $1 million for the project. In an interview after the meeting, Pickle said the project, when done, will increase water drainage on the northeast side of St. Lucie West. “The storm-water model we ran on it, it would give us about two and a half to three inches of additional capacity during a 100-year storm event,” he said
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Photo courtesy of the Riverside Children’s Theatre The 18th annual Festival of Trees will take place Nov. 21-22 at the Riverside Children’s Theatre. Seen here are trees from last year’s event. This year, 58 trees will be on display. The two-day festival will also feature Breakfast with Santa.
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TREASURE COAST — One of the events that ushers in the holiday season is the annual Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for the Riverside Children’s Theatre. This year’s event, Nov. 21-22, is a celebration of “Shared Traditions” and features decorated trees, a Christmas Shoppe, Community songfest and Breakfast with Santa. Linda Downey was a founder of the Riverside Children’s Theatre and has served as its director of education for the past 18 years. She is retiring, but she will coordinate this year’s 18th annual Festival of Trees. The Festival will continue in full force next year. Downey spoke recently about how far children’s theater has come. In 1980, Downey was on the board of directors of the Indian River County Library, a founding member of the Cultural Council of Indian River County and a founding member of the Riverside Children’s Theatre. “There was nothing in this area, no cultural enrichment for children,” she said. “As director of education, I would send RCT teachers into the schools to teach workshops. We had Riverside
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Children’s Theatre-On-The-Go, a traveling company to take shows in to the schools. “For some, it was the only way to have that exposure. That was very satisfying, how many thousands of children were introduced to the theater. We have them come back and a parent will say that the child got a start here and now it’s a vocation.” While the Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the Children’s Theatre, it is much more than that. “It’s a community event people look forward to,” Downey said. “Every year, it builds. There are more sponsorships, more trees and we hope to have more people.” This year’s event will feature 58 trees decorated to the 2015 theme of “Shared Traditions.” “The designers are supposed to be choosing their favorite holiday tradition: Midnight Mass, going to the beach, whatever the traditions. Some are professional and some are amateurs, but they’ve been doing it for a long time. Some have been here all 18 years. They just love it.” Trees, wreaths, a gingerbread village and other items will be offered in a silent auction. There is a Christmas Shoppe that will sell ornaments and small gifts, a
café for lunch and entertainment by church choirs in a community songfest. Riverside Children’s Theatre members will also perform. There will be additional children’s activities, including face painting and crafts. On Nov. 22, the popular Breakfast with Santa will take place. There are two seatings, at 8:30 and 10: 30 a.m. A full breakfast by Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will be offered and reservations are required. The festivities conclude Nov. 22 with an “It’s a Wrap Mimosa Party” from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The 18th annual Riverside Children’s Theatre’s Festival of Trees will take place Nov. 21-22 at the theater, 3250 Riverside Park Drive. Vero Beach. On Nov. 21, the fun runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children. Breakfast with Santa takes place Nov. 22. at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required and tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for children, which also includes admission to the Festival. The “It’s a Wrap Mimosa Party” will take place Nov. 22 from 2:304:30 p.m. Only 100 tickets will be available. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information, call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit the website www.riversidetheatre.com
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ST. LUCIE WEST — Allen D. Cornell, Riverside Theatre’s producing artistic director, and Ken Clifton, Riverside’s musical director, have teamed up again to create a special theatrical event showcasing some of the most beloved music from the films of Hollywood. Riverside Goes To Hollywood takes place on the Stark Stage on Thursday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 21. Featuring four highly accomplished Broadway and New York performers, this musical journey through Hollywood’s extensive song list of beloved, award-winning musical compositions will offer tribute to some of the greatest musicals and films of all time. “After last season’s success with the music of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe and the overwhelming response, Ken and I wanted to showcase some of greatest scores associated with films,” says Cornell. “These memorable tunes are lush, comical, romantic, and indicative of the lasting impression of a good song. I’m excited for our audiences to hear these timeless classics per-
formed by our exceptional cast.” Hollywood is synonymous with great films and is the location where cinematic musicals were first filmed. Throughout the decades, films have entertained, inspired, and moved viewers, but it is the music that heightens the passion, danger, romance, and joy of the film. These celebrated films are memorable because of these enduring melodies. “It’s been a great deal of work to translate this music to just pianos and vocal, but so fun and worth the effort,” said Clifton. “Such truly beautiful and memorable music. Few things have touched American society at large more than the movies. Something we all share on some level. Most of these films (and their scores) are timeless and dare I say eternal. We have brought together four remarkable singers and with the artistry of talents like Anne Shuttlesworth, this promises to be one of the highlights of our season. This is more than a walk down memory lane.... It’s a celebration of music and moments that bring us together. Hooray for Hollywood and the vision of Allen Cornell to make it possible.”
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Community Calendar Saturday, Nov. 14 Group bicycle ride, 7:30 a.m., starting at Sprocket Adventures, 347 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Group ride for all experience and fitness levels. Weekly event. For more, call (772) 336-3399. Free fishing clinic for kids 8 to 10 a.m. at the Police Athletic League building, 2101 S.E. Tiffany Ave., Port St. Lucie. Participants will learn the basic techniques of bass fishing, plus how to tie knots and to use lures. Rods are available, but participants are welcome to take theirs. For more, call Officer Wilson or Coach Dave at (772) 3989436. Wood carvers workshop 8 a.m. to noon at Walton Road Community Center, 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more, call Mike Coccia at (772) 359-8665. Raptor Rhapsody Hike for those 12 and older will be 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Teague Hammock Preserve, 8551 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie. The bird walk will educate folks about hawks, kites, falcons, caracaras and eagles. For more, call St. Lucie County Environmental Resources at (772) 462-2526.
Guided hike at Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more and to register, call (772) 7855833 or visit www.oxboweco.com. Green/Farmers Market at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 S.W. Immanuel Drive, Palm City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commercial vendors are $25 per booth. Not-for-profit vendors free. For more, call Arthur at (772) 345-3797, or email communitygreenmarket@gmail.com. Moving for a Mission to benefit the Hibiscus Children Center will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. For more, call (772) 807-0754. Robotics for Kids at Morningside Library, 10:30 a.m. Most suitable for children grades four and higher. Registration not needed, but space is limited to 30 children. The library is at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more, call the library at (772) 337-5632. Ebooks Decoded at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 2 to 3 p.m.. Learn to use the library’s Overdrive digital audiobook and e-book lending system. For more, call Megan Roberts
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at (772) 871-5450. Square Dancing every Saturday at 6 p.m. at Walton Road Community Center, 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more, call Michael Doughty at (772) 631-2184.
Sunday, Nov. 15 Prehistoric Paddle Tour at Spruce Bluff Preserve, 611 Dar Lane, Port St. Lucie, 8 to 11 a.m. This is a free guided tour for participants 12 and older. Paddle down the St. Lucie River discovering the prehistory and pioneers that once call this stretch of river home. Although we will be riding in modern canoes, we will discuss the history of the dugout canoe and other forms of watercraft that native peoples would have used in and around Florida. Space is limited. For more, call St. Lucie County Environmental Resources at (772) 462-2526. Treasure Coast Remote Control Scale Boats 8 to 11 a.m. at the east side of Lake Tradition. The group meets every Sunday, weather permitting. Tradition Green Market will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Landing at Tradition, Southwest Village
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Monday, Nov. 16 Line Dancing at the Walton Community Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Walton Community Center, 11090 Ridge Avenue, Port St. Lucie. For more, call Lisa Grose at (772) 3701732.
Tuesday, Nov. 17 Wood carvers workshop 8 a.m. to noon at Walton Road Community Center, 11090 Ridge Ave., Port St. Lucie. For more, call Mike Coccia at (772) 359-8665. Spanish Class advanced conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 to 11 a.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Gardening advice at Morningside Library at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 1 to 3 p.m. Take questions and samples of problems. Assistance will be pro-
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Pop, Rock & Roll, “Sedimentary Rocks,” will be at Oxbow Eco-Center at 2 p.m. Delight your senses as you discover what rocks, soil, and music have in common. Explore and handle a variety of rocks, learn how soil is created, and use natural materials to make your own musical instruments or art pieces. Ages 7-12, $15 for the series of classes, November to January, or $6 class. The center is at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, For more, call (772) 7855833 or visit www.oxboweco.com. PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. The fun starts at
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Thursday, Nov. 19 Writers Workshop at Morningside Library at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet with other writers in the Morningside Writers Group to read and critique writing in preparation for publishing. Drop in for a visit, or take work to read. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 337-5632. SCRABBLE fun at Morningside Library, at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Take a board, or join others already playing. All levels welcome. For more, call Maureen Gallagher, (772) 337-5632. Spanish Class beginning conversation level at Morningside Library, 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632.
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TRADITION — St. Bernadette Catholic Church will host a “String Orchestra Concert of Classics and Carols” on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. This is presented by the Community Music School of Tradition — an All-String School of Orchestral Training teaching violin, viola, cello and bass to students ages 10 to 18. The Program features the Community Music School’s “Tradition Youth Orchestra” and the “English Chamber Orchestra.” The community is welcome to attend and hear this exciting program in “A Tribute to America,” “A Tribute to the Classics” and “Heralding In of the Holiday Season’s Carols.” Diane Hope Float is Director and Thomas Bold is Organist. Doors will open at 3 p.m. to the public and tickets are $5 donation at the door to benefit the ongoing needs of the music school’s scholarship fund. A feature on the concert will be the premiere of the school’s “Hope String Project,” which will launch the last Saturday of the month, starting in the New Year at St. Bernadette. The “Hope String Project” is a Festival Orchestra of “Strings of Hope” uniting string players ages 10 to 18 in their love of string instruments and the performance of Baroque music. Diane Hope Float and Thomas Bold will administer the orchestra project’s music performances of the 1600 - 1750 period of J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, Georg Telemann, etc. Students will perform in period costumes
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in the “Concerts by Candlelight” of the “Hope Project’s Strings of Hope.” Concerts will be held at St. Bernadette. Performing a premier of the Hope Project’s Repertoire on the November 22 holiday concert will be duo-violinists: Alexis Jensen and Aline Lopez performing George F. Handel’s “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” and Telemann’s “Sinfonia from Trio in A Minor” with the English Chamber Orchestra. Also performing will be Violinist Jillian Alberto performing “Violin Concerto No. 5, movement 1 by Frederich Seitz and Pianist Nicolas Taggart performing “Scherzo, op. 16, No.2” by Felix Mendelssohn. Thirty string students of the School will perform. Port St. Lucie is home to this newest string orchestra program housed at the Port St. Lucie Community Center. The school is meeting the needs of youth who want to study strings and orchestra performance. Community Music School of Tradition is celebrating its third birthday, Jan. 7, 2016. A warm welcome is extended to students who want to learn a string instrument in the New Year and join the school’s newest “Bach Beginning Orchestra Program” for ages 10-18, starting Jan. 4 at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd. from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration for stringed instruments and music will be available at the first class. For more visit www.communitymusicschooloftradition.com or 350 NW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie.
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Vine & Barley beer tab bingo. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.
Fall Prix-Fixe $18.95 pp
Wednesdays
Everyday starting at 2pm Must be seated by 5:30pm
~ Appetizers~ Choose one
Eggplant Rollatini
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.
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Vine & Barley Live music. 7:3010:30 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4467550.
(1) Eggplant stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and San Marzano tomato
Clams Casino
(4) Nonna’s breadcrumbs, bacon & peppers
Famous Beggar’s Purse
(4) Handmade pasta filled with pear and goat cheese, finished with white truffle cream sauce
Mussels
Prince Edward Island mussels in a marinara sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Bruschetta
(4) Tomato, basil, garlic, over toast points
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.
p.m.-1:30 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778.
Thursdays
West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1146. Tin Fish (East) Live music with Tahra Guitara 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Poker, 7 p.m.-close, 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Karaoke 7 p.m.-close. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474. City Limits Sports Bar Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.
Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 9
Meatball Bruschetta
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(4) Meatball, ricotta, tomato sauce, over toast points
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CLUBBIN’ from page B8 Fridays
Karaoke and Dancing at the St. Lucie Elks Lodge 7 p.m. until whenever. Fish Fry and more served until 8 p.m. 343 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-8192. 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. Tin Fish (East) Live music with Chris Springer 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. Bogey’s and Stogeys Karaoke 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Every other Friday. For more information, call (772) 337-7778. 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. 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. Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub
Live music. $3 Smithwicks draft and $5 Carbombs. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 7856202 or visit shindigpub.com.
Saturdays
Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-close, 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 879-3900. 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. Bogey’s and Stogeys Poker, 7 p.m.-close, 1032 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 3377778. Live entertainment at V’s Town Tavern 8 p.m. – midnight. 970 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 800-3239. Vine & Barley Live music. 9 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information , call (772) 446-7550. Neely’s Grog House live music 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 802 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 249-4195.
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25TH ANNUAL Holiday Open House Christian vocal trio Selah is kicking off their Christmas tour at Sunlight Community Church on Friday, December 4th. They have sold more than 4 million albums and singles and have won seven Dove awards. Make sure to get your ticket today!
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Carnival Games, Scavenger Hunt, Bounce Houses and so much more!
Photo courtesy of Lang Realty Kay Rodriguez and June D’Angelo, of PGA Village, were awarded for being the ‘Top Sales Team’ for the third quarter 2015.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Lang Realty congratulates the sales team of Kay Rodriguez and June D’Angelo for being the Top Sales Team in sales and gross commissions for the third quarter 2015. It comes as no surprise that they were also the sales leaders for the first and second quarters as well. For the past 17 years, Kay and June have been the sales leaders in PGA Village year in and year out. In fact, no one has sold more real estate in PGA Village than Kay and June. “We are extremely proud to recognize them for their remarkable accomplishments,” said John Falkenhagen, sales manager at Lang Realty. Kay Rodriguez and her husband George, both avid golfers, moved to PGA Village from Sailfish Point in 1999 after buying a home through longtime resident and successful Realtor June D’Angelo. Soon thereafter, a partnership was formed and within a short time frame they began setting sales records, and now the rest in history. Legend has it that nearly every home in PGA Village has probably been sold at one time by Kay and June. The Kay and June team have a distinct advantage over most other
Realtors in the area because of their unique knowledge of the history of the area and all the different floor plans and various models available. There are also distinct characteristics to each neighborhood that they are intimately familiar with. Another advantage is that they know the residents, not only as customers but as neighbors and friends. Kay and June work tirelessly to maintain their top producing status by networking with their large network of satisfied customers, many of whom they have helped with either buying and selling several homes through the years and now their children are clients as well. A major part of their business comes from referrals, which is a significant part of their business and a very important aspect of the real estate field. Another reason for their continued success, noted Falkenhagen, is their tremendous marketing campaign, which includes continuous mail outs, full page and front cover pages in Scripps Newspapers, Your Voice Newsa & Views, Homes and Land magazine and The Real Estate Book. In addition, they have a significant Internet presence and employ an Internet marketing assistant. Another big part of their operation is their long
See REALTY page B13
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Photo courtesy of Tracy Savoia Event co-chairs Michael Waninger, Shawna Taylor, Kori Benton, and Jeff Emmeluth pictured here. The Hibiscus Children’s Center St. Lucie County Charity Golf Tournament is having their 5th annual tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce.
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Mark your calendar for the Hibiscus Children’s Center St. Lucie
County Charity Golf Tournament. Planning for this 5th annual tournament is in full swing and will be held on Saturday, Dec.
with Special Guest and Emcee
See HIBISCUS page B13
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Jazz Events
Photo courtesy of Diane Gallagher, DSG Design & Photography This year the Port St. Lucie Business Women were one of the top three fundraisers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, raising more than $3,000 for the American Cancer Society. Forty-five Business Women and their guests, five of whom are survivors, joined other organizations, businesses and individuals Oct. 31 at Tradition Field. The Business Women also sponsored a water station. Their custom team T-shirts, designed by member Diane Gallagher and donated by Holley Surgical Arts, featured a mask as a nod to Halloween and proudly proclaimed “35 years of supporting our community.” Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. More than 230,000 women in the United States will received this frightening diagnosis, which is about one in eight women. About one in 36 women will die from breast cancer. Finding a cure is critical. But, there is hope, attested by the two and a half million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Thanks to improvements in treatment and early detection, millions of women are surviving breast cancer today. For more information visit www.pslbw.com.
Join us at the Ronald Regan Barbecue
For more information, and/or updates go to: www.jazzsociety.org JAZZ JAMS AT SUNRISE THEATRE’S
Black Box
117 S. Second Street, Ft. Pierce
Full Bar available • 7 - 10 PM • $6 Cover, Members $5
JAZZ JAMS AT
NOV. 17, 24 • DEC. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
PSL Botanical Gardens
Congressman Ron DeSantis is Keynote Speaker at St. Lucie County’s 2015 Ronald Reagan Barbecue
2410 Westmoreland Blvd., PSL
6:30 - 9:30 PM • $5 Cover, Members $4
EVERY OTHER WED.
NOV. 18 • DEC. 2, 16, 30
Jazz Market
The Ryan Cox Student Ensemble 9AM – Noon
EVERY SAT. • 8AM – 1PM
FREE at the Market!
Downtown Fort Pierce along the Indian River Waterfront
SAt., Nov. 21
Waterside Blues
• 1 - 5 PM
Dave Scott and the Reckless Shots at 3 PM Plus, a great Jazz Ensemble SUN., Nov. 15
For more info, contact the FPJ&B Society. 4.79x6.3 VOICE Nov 13.indd 1
The menu will include: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Barbecue Ribs, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob and a wide variety of salads and desserts. Business attire recommended, tie optional. Media Invited.
Caroline Knudsen, REC Treasurer 379 SW North Shore Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 22734
See you there!
EARLYBIRD INDIVIDUAL TICKETS only $50 at our website: http://stluciegop.org/ronald-reagan-bbq/ TABLE SPONSORS and CANDIDATE TABLES AVAILABLE NOW. Includes Reserved VIP Seating for 8 for only $350.00. Please call MaryAnn Russell at 954.830.8368 for more details.
Please use our website (above) to purchase individual tickets using your debit or credit card. You must complete all the necessary fields as we are required to report to the Supervisor of Elections Office. If paying by check, please include your occupation and make a check payable to SLCREC and mail it to:
Downtown Historic Fort Pierce • Waterfront • 101 Melody Ln.
The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society is dedicated to its mission of keeping two great American music art forms alive in our communities and schools through jam sessions, concerts, festivals, master classes and scholarship awards.
Sunday, November 22nd at 3 O’clock at Santa Lucia River Club at Ballantrae Yacht and Country Club 3325 Ballantrae Blvd. Port St. Lucie FL 34952
email: info@jazzsociety.org office: 772-460-JAZZ (5299)
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We hope you will join us and welcome Congressman Ron DeSantis to the Treasure Coast. Congressman DeSantis is a Candidate for the US Senate in Florida. However this is not a campaign fundraiser.. The Republican Party of St. Lucie County does not endorse any Republican Candidate in a contested primary. Bill Paterson, Chairman This Ad is Paid For and Approved By the Republican Party of St. Lucie County
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HIBISCUS from page B11 5 at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce. Get ready for a day of friendly competition, great food and prizes, and more importantly, supporting abused children in our community. Event co-chairs Jeff Emmeluth, Kori Benton, Michael Waninger, and Shawna Taylor, are planning a fun event that begins at 8 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast donated by Panera Bread. The shotgun start will follow at 8:30 a.m. with a four-person scramble format and the Awards Luncheon will be held immediately following the tournament. There will be opportunities to win great drawing prizes and hole-contest prizes and of course, awards for your golfing skills. Be sure to bring your lucky clubs.
REALTY from page B10 time competent licensed assistant Alexis, who helps with their daily work flow. “I am certain their advertising budget surpasses that of any of the other local Realtors in the area” “Our goal is to be your “go to” professionals for everything related to our community! Of course, selling homes is our passion, but
YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • NOVEMBER 13, 2015• B13 All proceeds from the tournament directly support the mission of Hibiscus Children’s Center and its efforts to improve the lives of children in St. Lucie County. The Hibiscus Community Services Office is located in Ft. Pierce and houses Mental Health Services and Supporting Families in Crisis Programs. Special thanks for our generous sponsors: Panera Bread, Your Voice News & Views, Jack Connolly, Charles Grande, Debra Swanson, and Bob Lowe/Lowe’s International Realty Plus, Inc. The tournament cost is $80 per player and $300 per foursome. Sponsorship packages are available with great recognition opportunities for your business. For more information, please call (772) 340-5750 or visit us at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
we want our customers to feel free to contact us with any questions they may have about real estate in general, or their home specifically. We’ll be happy to help any way we can.” Kay and June may be contacted at the Lang Realty office at 8305 Holley Tree Trail, Port St Lucie and Kay Rodriguez at (772) 486-2126, June D’Angelo at (772) 979-0255 or KayandJune@comcast.net
Calling all Contestants! The search is on for contestants for the 2016 Ms. Senior Florida Pageant.
Left to right is Jeanette Mazzella from Palm City, Karen Warren from Lakeland, Julie Lendon Stone, Ms. Senior Florida 2015 from Ft. Pierce, Judy DeSantis from Palm City, and Ann Pelle from The Villages.
To enter, you need to be 60 plus years of age to compete and express your lifestyle through evening gown, talent, philosophy of life and interview with the judges. Judges will be looking for talent, inner beauty and an energetic and positive outlook on life. The pageant will be held Saturday, March 19 at 7 pm at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.
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Serving up Diamonds with your Tea Diamond Tea Room & Bistro Enjoy the six course High Tea - or perhaps Maine Lobster Ravioli and organic soups & salads. Lunch is served everyday from 11am to 4pm and menu changes daily & of course she offers a selection of fine wines. After your meal at the Bistro, visit Diamonds by Terry where you will find beautiful, customized pieces designed by Terry. Let us host your special event. Baby showers, engagement parties, corporate luncheons, charity events and more.
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Golf Memberships
For the 2015-2016 Season INCLUDES: Full Golf Country Club Privileges Golf, Tennis, Pool, Social, Green Fees, Five day Advance Tee time booking advantage, Golf Shop Member Discounts, FSGA Handicap, Tournaments Golf Club Storage and Lockers, Member Charge Privileges
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CURRENT RATES
28
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5th Annual St. Lucie County Charity Golf Tournament December 5th, 2015 — 8:30 am Shotgun Indian Hills Golf Course Four Member Scramble Format
$80 — Individual
$300— Team
Prizes for:
1st, 2nd, 3rd and Last Place
Closest to the Pin Longest Drive - Men’s Longest Drive - Ladies’
Registration Includes:
Hibiscus Children’s Center 2920 S. 25th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981 (772) 340-5750
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Continental Breakfast sponsored by Panera Bread Awards Lunch Cart & Greens Fees Range Balls
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CURRENT RATES $ 36..Before 11 AM $ 30.....After 11 AM $ 22.......After 3 PM (All Rates Include Cart and Tax)
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ries and movement. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 462-6876.
Solid Gold Dance Band Dance Party, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place. Music from the ‘60s to ‘80s. Advance tickets $6. $7 at the door. Full liquor bar with $5 well drinks and snacks. The Dance Party is the last Thursday of every month, except Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. For more, call (772) 807-4488.
Rivernights at Rivergate will be 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a tranquil and relaxing evening on the Riverwalk Boardwalk with live musical entertainment and a cash bar. Food available for purchase: chicken dinner for $10, hamburgers and hotdogs. St. Lucie River Cruises will also be offering 30 minute river tours for just $10, which includes one specialty drink. All proceeds from this event will go toward the expansion of the boardwalk from Rivergate to the Botanical Gardens. For more, call (772) 878-2277.
Friday, Nov. 20 Rhythm & Rhyme at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Early literacy through rhymes, sto-
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