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Fashion show nets $15,000 Ken Pruitt, St Lucie County property appraiser, models a tuxedo from Men’s Warehouse while being escorted by his wife and co-model, Aileen during the 23rd Annual Fashion Show, Silent Auction and Luncheon Saturday, April 20. The event raises money for scholarships and grants through the Port St. Lucie Business Women’s organization.

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PALM CITY — In a world where women are often pitted against each other in the media to create drama and ratings spikes, a group of local business women, 300 strong, gathered to combat the vicious stereotype and elevate one another for a good cause. During the Port St. Lucie Business Women 23rd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, held at the scenic Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, members and nonmembers met to network and raise money for local charities and organizations that work with women and children. The high-spirited event was an accurate portrayal of how caring women are to each other, said Mindi Fetterman, Tradition resident and founder of the Inner Truth Project, a new center in St. Lucie West that helps survivors of sexual abuse. “Women are always portrayed as catty and very shallow and jealous, and I feel like it’s anything but that, especially in our communi-

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TRADITION — Most associate academic advancement with teachers who strive for excellence in the classroom, but much credit is also due to the staffers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to secure a school’s success. Eric Henik, plant manager at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, is a prime example, St. Lucie County School’s Superintendent Michael Lannon said as he announced Henik was named one of five state finalists for the School Related Employee of the Year award. “I think what it means for the whole community

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Mired in a hitting slump, many baseball players will implore tactics that contrast from their typical approach at the plate. Some may tinker with their batting stance while others may attack the first pitch that they see as opposed to waiting on your pitch, but with St. Lucie Mets second baseman T.J. Rivera, it’s all about maintaining confidence and a trust in his talents that has carried him throughout his brief career. During the first four games of a recent six-game home-stand, Rivera collected only one hit in 14 ABs, including eight strikeouts. Struggling,

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FDIC sues Smith Former CEO, seven other officers named in filing By Patrick McCallister Staff writer pmccallister@yourvoiceweekly.com The Fort Pierce-based Riverside National Bank of Florida was hardly alone in failing back in 2010. The Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation recently filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against the former CEO and president, Vernon Smith, along

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ST. LUCIE WEST — For the first time in five years, financial loan officers are seeing substantial signs of hope. St. Lucie West SunTrust Bank assistant vice president and mortgage loan consultant Monica Brown says, the area’s economic future looks bright, a stark contrast from the crippling years since 2008 when unemployment numbers skyrocketed and foreclosed homes were a common sight. “We are seeing a huge comeback … I’m getting appraisals in now, where I’m shocked. It’s a good shock.” Borrower and bank morale has also risen, Brown said. “The atmosphere has definitely changed. It’s not going to come roaring back like how we were in 2005, 2006 when loan officers could literally just sit at their desks and have people waiting in the lobby,” said Brown, who cited a recent trend report that predicts a 44 percent increase in home buying in 2014. “All they did was write loan after loan after loan. It was just like that because of the big boom.” The Tradition resident said shortly after she joined the branch, St. Lucie West’s oldest bank established in 1995, the market began to take a nosedive. “Everything kind of went back to old-fashioned loan writing. Lots and lots of documentation, no shortcut-type underwriting or anything like that,” Brown said of an ominous 2007. “The values totally plummeted,” she said. Brown said she’s proud to be

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TRADITION — AV Homes has cleared the final hurdle in its endeavor to build an $8 million recreation center in the community Vitalia at Tradition. The Port St. Lucie City Council approved the major site plan application at its April 8 meeting following a recommendation from a site plan review committee. The 21,713-square-foot Clubhouse is expected to be completed and open by early next year, Ken Plonski, senior vice president of communications for the Arizona-based company, said. Recreation amenities at the facility will include a pool, aerobics center, tennis courts, bocce courts, pickle ball courts and a golf practice area with a 3,500-square-foot putting green. Inside rooms will include multi-purpose rooms, a ballroom and a kitchen. The staff recommended approval of the site plan request based on its consistency with the city’s land development regulations and polices of its comprehensive

Photo courtesy of AV Homes Artist rendering of the $8 million recreation center at Vitalia at Tradition. The 21,713-square-foot center will include a pool, aerobics center, tennis courts, bocce courts, pickle ball courts and a golf practice area with a 3,500-square-foot putting green. Developers expect the project to be completed and open in early 2014. plan, city documents state. The review estimates 981 daily vehicle trips on Apple Blossom Trail that should not have an adverse effect on adjacent roadways. The recreation center and the addition of close to 1,000 homes over the next 18 to 36 months is indicative of a mending housing market, Plonski said. Vitalia at Tradition offers nine floor plans ranging in size from approxi-

mately 1,400- to 2,500-squarefeet. The homes are priced from the low $160,000s to about $250,000. “If you look at Vitalia at Tradition as a whole, the community is benefiting from the recovery of the housing industry,” Plonski said. Plonski said the project will mean jobs and a bright economic future for Tradition.

“It’s putting people back to work in construction. Vitalia is doing its part to improve the local economy,” Plonski said. “We’re going to have dozens of different trades on site for construction of that facility,” he said. “We believe our timing is perfect at Vitalia,” Plonski said. “We’re continuing to see some pretty good trends in the marketing during our time being there.”

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“I will represent St. Lucie County in a very professional way,” Henik said. “It’s been a really fun ride starting with just getting the recognition from my colleagues and then the district.” He also thanked friends, family and colleagues for their support during his almost six-year career at Palm Pointe. Henik was named the district’s School Related Employee of the Year during a ceremony in February. “I’m recognized and people see the hard work I’m doing,” Henik said. “It wouldn’t be possible if I didn’t have a huge support system and just so many people involved from my school to other schools and people on the district level. I get a lot of help and a lot of support. That’s the key.” One of Henik’s biggest supporters looked on with a smile. “He’s done well and works hard. I’m glad he got appreciated for it,” said Henik’s wife, Kristin, who is a nurse at the same school. Palm Pointe Principal Debra Snyder embraced Henik and expressed her gratitude for his hard work. “He knows how very proud we are of him. He couldn’t be more deserving,” Snyder said.

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Staff Photo/Nicole Rodriguez St. Lucie Schools Superintendent Michael Lannon smiles in the background as St. Lucie Education Foundation executive director Jim McKenzie, left, shakes the hand of Eric Henik, plant manager at Palm Pointe Educational Research School. Henik was named one of the five state finalists for School Related Employee of the Year.

Barr said the FDIC starts analyzing the failed banks’ records quickly and communicating about possible legal actions with those it feels contributed to the closures with questionable actions. “There’s a lag time, Barr said. “We have three years under the statute of limitations to file (lawsuits).” Barr said that the FDIC board of directors has authorized 109 lawsuits naming 888 individuals since the wave of bank closures started in the second half of 2008. Not all of the named individuals were directors and officers. Some are individuals that provided professional services, such as law firms. “If our board of directors authorizes a lawsuit, our staff will put together very detailed claims and file it in district court,” Barr said. “The defendants know it’s coming at that point. If they wish to settle, we can settle and not name them in the suit. If all the parties (named in a potential suit) get together and want to settle, we can do that.” The FDIC has filed 54 suits against directors and officers of failed banks in recent years. Additionally, the FDIC turns over any evidence of criminal wrongdoing to the Department of Justice. In its suit against former directors and officers at Riverside, the FDIC named Cindy Robbins, Ray Horton, Robert McCarthy, Timothy McGuire, Susan Sproul, Steve Strickland and John Williams. Among other allegations, the

FDIC claimed in its suit Smith participated in making loans that violated policies the bank adopted in 2006 after an independent auditor discovered too many loans had been secured against stocks held by Riverside’s holding company. “By approving stock-secured loans in violation of Loan Policy and failing to follow proper underwriting, the Defendants deviated from safe and sound banking practices in a negligent or grossly negligent manner, causing damage to RNB for, among other things, the Loan Transactions,” the complaint reads. The complaint claims that by 2009 Riverside charged off more than $16 million of outstanding balances secured by affiliate stock, which exasperated undercapitalization. Among the defaults were loans that violated the 2006 policy made to Smith’s son and daughter. According to the complain, about $2.3 million of $2.5 million of loans made to Smith’s daughter — called K.P. in the suit — were charged off. The FDIC claims another $1.2 million of loans totaling about $1.33 million made to Smith’s son —called C.S. in the suit — were charged off. Riverside National Bank, which Smith founded in 1982, had 60 branches in 10 Florida counties when it closed. An unidentified woman at Smith’s home phone number responded to a Your Voice News & Views request to speak to him by saying, “Vernon won’t want to comment.”

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JENSEN BEACH — For nearly 40 years, Women’s Health Services has served the health needs of women on the Treasure Coast. The obstetrics and gynecology practice has taken care of women at all stages of their lives, from puberty through menopause. Now the practice is expanding, adding a new location, and offering services including physician-supervised weight loss and an aesthetic center. While the practice has a satellite office in St. Lucie West, it will open a larger facility close to Martin Health System’s Tradition Medical Center, now under construction. It will offer many of the same services, including digital mammography, now offered at the Jensen Beach location. The practice also offers aesthetic services to women and men. Bill Hughes, the practice administrator, said it was a natural extension of offering services that are supervise by a physician. “A physician is medical director,” he said. “Each physician can refer patients.”

Clients at the Jeune Nu Aesthetic Beauty and Laser Center do not have to be patients of the practice. They can choose services that include injectables and fillers, clinical facial treatments, laser treatments, Latisse, a prescription medication for insufficient eyelashes, organic facials, chemical peels and CoolSculpting. The latter is an FDA-approved non-surgical method for reducing bulges of fat. It uses cooling panels that target fat cells. It is done in the office, takes about an hour, and involves no downtime. The technology was developed after physicians observed how cold affected fat cells. “For years, frostbite victims had permanent loss of fat layers,” Hughes said. “Children who ate a lot of popsicles had dimples in their cheeks from a similar loss of fat.” CoolSculpting involves positioning the device on the body. It draws the bulge up between two cooling panels. There is a sensation of being pulled, to make sure the selected tissue is efficiently cooled. “It has the results of liposuction,” Hughes said. “The fat cells are killed. It removes 15-20 per-

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TRADITION — On Wednesdays, area high school students witness firsthand the decades-long medical crusade to eradicate one of the world’s deadliest diseases in history. In the second-year partnership between St. Lucie County Public Schools and Tradition’s esteemed Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida, students have a chance to put their book smarts to the test as they shadow VGTI scientists who believe they’re on the brink of curing HIV/AIDS. “We’re closer than ever before for sure,” senior scientist Tony Cooper told a group of four students from Treasure Coast and Centennial high schools. “... In reality, where we are right now, we could cure HIV in one generation if we could get everyone in the world to take antiretroviral drugs for the rest of their lives ...” So the fight to find a more practical cure forges on, Cooper said as he demonstrated how samples are transferred into examination plates. Steven Shatola, the district’s science support specialist who taught science for 27 years before

his promotion two years ago, said the gift of shadowing a scientist is a rare one students should treasure. “In our backyard, we have worldclass discoveries happening,” Shatola said. “There are opportunities for our high school students. They get to see what they learn in the classrooms and how it applies to career opportunities as well.” “They get to experience the daily life of what it’s like to be a research scientist at a world-class research facility in St. Lucie County.” Student applicants seeking careers in medical or biomedical fields are evaluated annually and are then selected by a committee of teachers. Two students from each high school in the district will participate, Shatola said. During the day-long tour, students learned proper protocol and procedures to protect themselves and samples. In a gene sequencing lab where samples are analyzed for presence or absence of certain genes, the young scientists learned to spot abnormal sequences that reveal a disease in a patient, VGTI research associate Andrew Smith explained. Smith also offered a word of advice about networking and break-

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YOUR VOICE NEWS & VIEWS • ST. LUCIE WEST/TRADITION • APRIL 26, 2013 • 11 event. The festivities also included a fashion show featuring styles from White House Black Market, Chico’s and Men’s Warehouse. “It’s just amazing because every year that I’ve attended, we’ve always had a sellout crowd,” organization treasurer Stephanie Morgan said. Longtime member and Tradition matriarch Jane Rowley said the event never fails to disappoint thanks to the women in charge. “Still to this day, I see a lot of women I’ve known all those years. They’re all out there for the good of the community, helping other women and young girls,” Rowley said. “So, you can’t ask for more than that in a community.” A portion of the funds raised went toward providing scholarships for women attending Indian River State College, Rowley said. Lisa Teetor, event coordinator for the Martin County Chamber of Commerce, said the gathering was full of opportunities. “It provides a lot of people with the experience of meeting people they may not meet otherwise, learn about some nonprofits that they can do more for down the road and just bring a lot of women together that have like-minded attitudes toward living every day,” Teetor said. Nine months of planning went into coordinating the event, member Dorothy Kamm, of the PGA

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Clark said. “What happens when we catch you on the job when a state of emergency has been declared is we take you from that job straight to the jailhouse.” Dave Hutchins, Florida Chapter president and owner of Bay Area Air Conditioning in Crystal River, detailed common warning signs of an unlicensed worker. “Price is too low. Do they have a lettered truck? Do they have the license number on their vehicle when they came out? Things like that,” Hutchins said. “Generally an unkempt vehicle as well, something that doesn’t look too good usually. Because unfortunately most of those guys doing it need the money,” he added. Attendee John Pankraz, owner of Elite Electric & Air in Port St. Lucie, said he hoped to learn “how we can help stop the unlicensed contractors and how we can help the homeowners from being hurt from the unlicensed activity.” Pankraz said he believes 10 to 20 percent of perceived contractors are unlicensed. Kevin Sharkey, owner of Stuart-based Sharkey Air, said he regularly reports suspicious activity. “I call probably once every two or three weeks. If I see something going on that I feel it’s just not a level playing field, then I’ll go

An unmarked van stocked full of equipment is oftentimes a dead giveaway for an unlicensed contractor. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at (866) 532-1440. ahead and call. The county is very good at responding,” Sharkey said. Sharkey added unlicensed workers are a common sight at home improvement stores on the weekends. “All you need to do is go to Home Depot on a Saturday, or Lowes, or one of those big box stores, sit in the parking lot and watch them. (They’ll come out with) hot water heaters and the big plumbing fixtures…,” Sharkey said. ACCA Florida executive director Lisa Tamargo said unlicensed contractors rob legitimate business owners of revenue. “By them playing by the rules, (licensed contractors are) losing business to people that are putting consumers at risk … They

have no overhead and sometimes you’ll find that some of the equipment has been stolen, or they’ve purchased it off of the Internet…” Tamargo also cautioned homeowners of a more sinister side of the story. “What people don’t realize, too, inviting (unlicensed contractors) into their home is putting their family at risk…” “Say for instance, you’re getting ready to go on vacation, you’re packing, you don’t know who these people are.” For more information on the ACCA, visit acca.org To report unlicensed activity, dial 911 or call the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at (866) 532-1440.

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Five years ago, the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors renamed the annual golf tournament the “Chuck Hill” Golf Classic honoring retired principal and founding board member Chuck Hill, who originated the tournament 17 years ago. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised and it is fair to say that without the tournament, the Club would not have prospered as it has. The Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the youth of the community. By providing a safe place to learn and grow, as well as life enhancing programs and character developing experiences; the club strives to inspire and enable all members, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. With 18 locations throughout the county, the Boys & Girls Club programs serve a diverse group of kids age 5-18. The over 2,000 members come from a variety of backgrounds. You can reach the Club by calling (772) 460-9918 or visit www. bgcofslc.org or by liking us at www. facebook.com/bgcofslc.

The 17th Annual Chuck Hill Golf Classic to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County will be held on Saturday, May 4, 1 p.m. shotgun start, at Club Med, Sandpiper Bay, Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Chuck Hill, Charles Cuomo, Jack Kelly, and Bob Johnson, this year’s Golf Tournament co-chairs, and their committee has been busy planning a day of golf, filled with competition, fun, prizes and fellowship. Golfers will enjoy the usual contests of closest to the pin, longest drive, and a $500 Shoot Out prize. The cost is $75 per individual or $300 per foursome. Sponsors include Club Med, Sandpiper Bay, Law Offices of John T. Kennedy, and Publix Super Market Charities. If you would like to play, sponsor a team or sponsor a tee, please contact Charles Cuomo at (772) 468-0090 or by email: ccuomo550@ hotmail.com. Tournament is limited to the first 100 paid golfers. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County.

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St. Lucie Mets vs. Bradenton at Tradition Field 6:30 p.m. 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, contact the box office at (772) 781-2115.

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2013 Family Reading Festival hosted by the St. Lucie County Reading Council at Tradition Field. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Event will feature internationally renowned children’s author Henry Cole. 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 360-5493. Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful Cleanup Day at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Annual event attracts several hundred people every year who want to make an effort to reduce litter in public areas and improve the natural environment of the city. Volunteers are transported from the Civic Center to various public areas throughout the city for clean-up. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-6312. Community Walk for Autism in Tradition Square. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by West Gate K-8. For more information or to register, visit walknowforautismspeaks.com/treasurecoast. Groucho’s Comedy Night at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Featuring Comedian Matthew David Stanley. Cash bar and snacks available. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Preferred, up-front seating is $15 per person (sold in advance only). Show is held the second and fourth Saturday of every month. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488. Port St. Lucie Outdoor Market at the

Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, fresh baked goods and arts and crafts. Free admission and parking. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 465-5658.

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TC RC Scale Boats at Tradition on the east side of the lake. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Treasure Coast RC Scale Boat Club meets every Sunday morning. For more information, visit tcrcboaters.org

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Gardens every other Wednesday night. Admission is $3. 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-1959.

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Feeding Frenzy Tours at the St. Lucie County Aquarium featuring the Smithsonian. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Join the underwater residents enjoy their morning meal. A volunteer or staff person 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.

Mayor Faiella’s State of the City Speech at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 9 a.m. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, visit cityofpsl.com.

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Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Jazz and Blues Night at the Port ST. Lucie Botanical Gardens. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Listen to the sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the

Stuart Magazine Medical Symposium at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Event features physicians, dentists, health and nutrition, beauty, sports and fitness, yoga, life change, health and healing experts. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 261-8822.

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Canoe and kayak rentals at Savannas Park and Campground. $5 per hour, $15 for four hours and $20 for eight hours. 1400 Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 484-7855.

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Latin Dance Night with live music by St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Every Monday night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. St. Lucie Tropical Jazz Band plays at 7:15 p.m. Special pricing includes $5 per couple in advance and $8 per couple at the door. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488. Florida Power & Light Energy Encounter: Tours of Florida Power & Light begin at 10 a.m. and stop at 4 p.m. 6501 South A1A, Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce. Sunday through Friday. Tours include more than 30 interactive displays about energy, nuclear power and electricity. Admission is free; reservations required for groups of 10 or more. For information, call (772) 468-4111, or (877) FPL-4FUN. St. Lucie River Princess Eco-Historic Boat Tours 1:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Riv-

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Good Times (West) Live music 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

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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. Mickey Finns Live music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522. Rebar DJ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., 8283 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 340-7777. La Zen Nightclub Live music and DJ 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992.

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Photo courtesy of Artists Helping All Les Can-Can Girls, Betty Dallas, Donna Verfaille, McKenzie Gall, Stacey Fox, Jamie Gall and Merilee Lawrence, rehearse a scene from ‘Murder at the Café Chat Noir.’ The women are members of Artists Helping All, an organization that provides free entertainment for nonprofit groups in Martin and St. Lucie counties.

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Riverside announces new season By Shelley Koppel Staff writer

skoppel@yourvoiceweekly.com

VERO BEACH — The Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style, with a season offering something for every theater-goer. The show, “I Love a Piano,” is a celebration of the music of Irving Berlin. It comes to the Riverside on Oct. 29 and runs through

Nov. 17. The show follows a piano from one owner to the next in a nostalgia-filled tribute to a great American composer. The music of Irving Berlin features some of the most beloved songs of the 20th century, including “Blue Skies,” “There’s No Business like Show Business,” White Christmas,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “God Bless America” and “Easter Parade.”

See RIVERSIDE page 25

Photo courtesy of Holly Bricker The theater recently announced its 2013-2014 season, which includes “Miss Saigon” and “South Pacific.”

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RIVERSIDE from page 23 The Broadway hit, “Miss Saigon” comes to the Riverside on Jan. 14-Feb. 2. The show, from the creators of “Les Miserables,” and based on Puccini’s opera, “La Bohemia,” tells the story of an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl who fall in love and are separated during the fall of Saigon. “God of Carnage,” by Yasmina Reza, won the 2009 Tony for Best Play. When a child is hurt by another child at a park, the parents meet to discuss the incidents. It quickly escalates into a broad comedy about adults behaving badly. The show, which contains strong language, comes to the theater on Jan. 28-Feb. 19. One of the greatest musicals of all time, “South Pacific,” comes to the Riverside on Feb. 18 - March 9. The Rodgers and Hammerstein show won 10 Tony awards, with songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” Younger than Springtime, Bali Ha’i,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out my Hair” and “You Have to Be Carefully Taught.” The show, which dealt with racial barriers to love, was considered groundbreaking. “Closer than Ever,” by David Shire and Richard Maltby, comes to the Riverside on March 11-30. This is an intimate musical revue about life when you’ve been around the block a few times. The season concludes with “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The winner of the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Drama comes to the Riverside on April 8-27. The musical

satire of 1960s business ethics is the creation of the same team that wrote “Guys and Dolls.” The Frank Loesser music and lyrics include “I Believe in You,” “The Company Way,” “Rosemary” and “Brotherhood of Man.” For this production, the theater has joined forces with Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre. In an email, Allen Cornell, Riverside Theatre’s producing artistic director, expressed satisfaction with the season. “I am thrilled with our selections for Riverside’s 40th Anniversary season,” he said. “Great theater in a small town was the dream of Riverside’s founders four decades ago, and today, I can unequivocally say their dream came true. Nonprofit professional regional theaters were created as an alternative to the commercial ventures of Broadway and touring productions. “Riverside is a dynamic artistic enterprise that creates original versions of the shows we select for our stages. With highly talented staff of craftsmen, supported by the board of directors and administrators, each season we strive to progressively ‘raise the bar’ on the quality of the work our audiences have come to embrace.” The Riverside Theatre, located at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, begins its 2013-2014 season on Oct. 29. Subscriptions are now available. For information on prices and subscription options, call the box office at (772) 231-6990. For additional information about the season, visit the website, www.RiversideTheatre.com.

CALENDAR from page 19 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461FISH.54770436 1425874 Thursday, May 2 Scrabble Fun at the Morningside Library. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Bring your own board or join others already playing. All levels of players are welcome. 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Friday, May 3 Treasure Coast Business Summit at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. $25 per person. Business vendor exhibition area, networking and educational opportunities. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 708-9431. Funny Fridays at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 7 p.m. Enjoy a night of family entertainment as professional touring entertainers perform comedy, music, magic and more on the first Friday of every month. Each month’s performance will be different. Preferred up-front seating is $15 General adult admission is $12. Students are $10. Advance sale tickets can be purchased at the Civic Center recreation desk or by credit card over the phone. A hot dog meal deal with chips and drink can be purchased for $5 and a cash bar will also be available. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488. Saturday, May 4 Saturday Afternoon Movie at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. 3 p.m. Admission is free. Popcorn and a drink will be sold for $2. Registration is not required. A parent or guardian must accompany any children under the age of 8 years. Event is held in the Civic Center’s multi-purpose room. Call ahead to find out the feature film. 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-4488.

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church “Artists from around the world and around the corner.”

2013 Encore Concerts St. Bernadette Catholic Church April 28, 2013 at 4pm

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from variety shows to murder mysteries. For an April 6 fundraiser for the Hobe Sound Animal Protection League, the performers staged “A Celebration of Cats.” Anna McNeely, who performed on Broadway in the original version of the hit show “Cats,” was guest artist. A fundraiser for the Rosann Gregory Cancer Foundation on April 13 featured the original musical “Murder at the Café Chat Noir,” written by Baker and composer Max Mercury. The core group is joined by a cadre of dancers, singers and actors including Betty Ann Dingman, Slade Walter, Josephine Lovaglia, Lance Holbrook, Chris Mazzella, Stacey Fox, Betty Dallas, Donna Verfaille, Gary Smith, Merilee Lawrence, Nick Wood, Jamie Gall and Beverly Westphal. When an event is scheduled, the group rehearses once a week, often at the clubhouse in the condominium community in Stuart where Baker lives. As an event nears, they rehearse more frequently. The group has put together a list of requirements for organizations wanting entertainment. No money changes hands. Everything is done on a volunteer basis. The group does not produce shows, advertise events or sell tickets.

All groups with 501(c)(3) charters are eligible. The performers do not pick and choose the groups they serve. AHA provides its own costumes, unless the group requires a specific theme. If specific costumes are required, the group asks that the organization provide them or provide a budget for them. For themed events that are not in the group’s repertoire, AHA requires from four to six weeks notice to write and rehearse new material. The performers can work on a stage or dance floor and only require “decent” lighting and an adequate sound system. They do reserve the right to examine the system. If necessary, the organization is asked to provide sufficient equipment. AHA requires that it be mentioned in any press releases about the event. For Gale Baker, it is all about giving back while doing something special. “The giving back is the biggest part, but you get a group of people who can give back with something they know how to do and enjoy doing.” Performers interested in working with Artists Helping All and non-profit groups interested in having event entertainment should contact Gale Baker at neongale@ gmail.com.

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Mickey Finns Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522. The Original Tiki Bar Live music after 4 p.m., 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880. Coconut Sundays at La Zen Nightclub. 6 p.m. 18 and up. Ladies drink free until 7 p.m. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992. Events: Friday, April 26 On the Edge Bar & Grill Live music by JD Ozone Band. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729. 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.

Mickey Finns presents Outlaw Tendancies live with special guest Hammer. 9 p.m. 269 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 873-5522. Retro Party at Good Times West. 8 p.m. Old school and new school music. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844. La Zen Nightclub Latin night. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992. Sunday, April 28 On the Edge Bar & Grill Customer Appreciation Party with Live Music by Ben & Casey. On The Edge Bar & Grill is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party to celebrate their 4-year anniversary. Enjoy games, prizes and a barbecue from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729. The Original Tiki Bar Reggae Sunday featuring 23 Trees. 3 p.m. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 461-0880.

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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. For more information, call (772) 337-7778.

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Sundays West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.

Saturday, April 27 On the Edge Bar & Grill Live music all day by Live Bait and The Humdingers. 2 p.m.-11 p.m. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729.

La Zen Nightclub DJ 10 p.m.- 2 a.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992.

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Tuesday, April 30 In Motion and Stubbily Mug at Boozgeois Saloon. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. No cover. Cash only bar. 720 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-4255.

Humpday Party at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rock and dance mix by DJ Denver B. No cover. Shot specials. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

Wednesday, May 1 On the Edge Bar & Grill Wino Wednesday with live music. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $2 off all glasses of wine all day. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729.

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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.

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.

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