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TRADITION — The city has agreed to sell the vacant Digital Domain studio for $14 million, but details about the buyer and his plans for the building are still hazy. The Port St. Lucie City Council voted 4-1 to accept the offer from Horizon Central Global LLC at its July 8 meeting. City staff expects to close the deal on or before Nov. 28. The only dissenting vote belonged to Councilwoman Michelle Berger, who said a 30-minute meeting with the purchaser, Richard Friedberg, left her with even more questions. “I’d prefer more than a half hour meeting with an individual who gave me not enough details,” Berger said. Horizon Central Global is a company registered in Delaware, interim city manager Jeff Bremer said. It created a Vero Beachbased corporation this year solely to purchase Tradition Studios. The parent company’s name is unknown, but Bremer said it is involved in investment, construction and property purchase. Horizon Central Global’s mother company, owned by Richard Friedberg, is currently conducting construction on upscale student housing at Florida Atlantic University and has done similar

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Should the city soon wrangle control of an expansive tract of land it owns just west of PGA Village, the benefits to St. Lucie West Services District customers would be bountiful, officials said. The 3,107-acre tract of land, known as McCarty Ranch located off Glades Cutoff and Range Line roads, is currently controlled and zoned by St. Lucie County because it is located in an unincorporated area within the county’s

boundaries. The city of Port St. Lucie bought the land in November for $10 million to use for water treatment and recreational use. If the land is annexed into the city, the St. Lucie West Services District could acquire acres at a low price to use as storm water retention ponds, which would help ease flooding in the area, district manager Dennis Pickle said. For every acre purchased, the district would be required to mitigate, or set aside, 1.5 acres as preserved areas, the ranch’s current designation per state

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Juan Carlos and Daniel Bravo work on the PGA Country Club in St. Lucie West during a renovation that will reopen the course this fall.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Golfers eager to make par on the PGA Country Club course can’t play the game until fall, but the wait will be well worth it, course pros said. The course will be closed until Oct. 1 because of a massive capital improvement project to the turf on all 18 holes, Chris Donahue, head golf professional at PGA Golf Club, said. The club’s Wanamaker and Ryder courses underwent the process within the past five years, Donahue said. “We decided back in February to replace all of the greens. It’s a pretty normal thing to do. About every 10 years, you replace greens,” Donahue said. The project began close to two months ago, Donahue said. It includes replacing all 18 greens, the practice putting green and the driving range turf. The time-consuming process includes removing 20 inches of turf and dirt and replacing it with newand-improved soil and grass. The project will improve the course’s health and improve play.

“It gets rid of all of the contamination,” said Donahue, who added the course will be installing high-quality Tiff Eagle grass. “It gives a better and truer putting surface.” The course, which lies just beyond the gates of the Country Club Estates, was created by acclaimed course designer Jim Fazio, and is noted for its small greens and already fast putting surfaces. The course contains 10 holes with water and more than 80 bunkers that provide an added challenge to the relatively narrow fairways, according to PGAVillage. com. Other amenities at The PGA Country Club include a refurbished clubhouse complete with a fine dining room, grill room for quick items including burgers and sandwiches, full-service golf shop and men’s and ladies’ locker rooms. Also included are five HarTru tennis courts, a swimming pool and spa, the site states. Donahue, who didn’t disclose the project’s cost, said members are excited about the October tee time. “The members are dying to get out there,” Donahue said. “They’re very excited about it.”

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ST. LUCIE WEST — In an effort to eradicate invasive plant species from St. Lucie West, the Services District voted overwhelmingly in a 4-1 decision to approve an agreement that will allow Florida Department of Corrections inmates to complete the task. Historically, district staff has been responsible for the removal of exotic plants from district-owned wetlands, wetland buffers and upland pine preserves. To help with the undertaking, the district has occasionally contracted the work out every two to three years to private contractors, district staffers said. Contract costs for 40 to 60 days of work ranged anywhere from $75,000 to $100,000. Under the parameters of the

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contract, a five-man inmate crew and supervising officer would work approximately 250 days a year at a little more than half the amount of the private contractor. The year-long contract is worth $65,122. Pending state approval, work is expected to begin in August, staffers said. “Over time, we’re going to spend about the same amount of dollars, but we’re going to see more of a benefit, because they’re going to clean more preserves,” district manager Dennis Pickle said. Two district employees would be trained in criminal justice standards to assign work and relay safety aspects of using power equipment, the contract states. A vehicle, radio and cell phone will also be provided by the district. Pickle said similar inmate programs are a success in St. Lucie County, Martin County and the

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It was the hug heard around the world. President Barack Obama came into Big Apple Pizza & Pasta in Fort Pierce during the 2012 campaign, looking for owner Scott Van Duzer. Van Duzer, a big man, embraced the president and lifted him off the ground. The photo and story were carried from California to China. “It wasn’t staged,” Van Duzer said. “I wasn’t in the store. I’ll never forget. It was Sept. 9. He was in Melbourne and we got a call that he would stop by if I would be there. He wanted to thank us for our community service.” Van Duzer rushed back to the store, arriving just before the president. “It was very cool,” Van Duzer said. “The convention was a couple of days earlier. He (came in) and said, ‘Where’s Scott?’ I said, ‘Here I am, sir.’” Then he said, ‘You’re the biggest pizza man I’ve ever seen. Will I get as strong as you if I eat your pizza? ‘I said, ‘You want to see strong…’’’ That’s when he lifted the pres-

ident off the ground. The chief executive took it in stride. “What a great guy,” Van Duzer said. “He’s a caring family man. We were invited to a debate and sat next to the first lady.” Van Duzer was being honored for the work of the Van Duzer Foundation, an organization he founded that helps families in need in St. Lucie County and raises awareness about the need for blood donations. Still, the hug showed him a different side of people. There were bomb threats and hate mail. “I saw the good side and the bad side,” he said. “I was on the Anderson Cooper show and talked about the Foundation. There were 11,000 online donations of $24,000 from all over the world. I’ll take the hate any day. We used that money to help those in St. Lucie County. A lot of the hatred was nationwide. I don’t think it was local.” Van Duzer began in the pizza business in 1983, with a summer job. “I’ve had one job my whole life, with Big Apple Pizza,” he said. “I started out washing dishes and now I’m the owner. It was a cool place to work in the summer. I started in high school. My mom told me if you like what you do,

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president of the St. Lucie County Cattlemen’s Association. “Agriculture is based on a foundation of stewardship, generosity and tradition,” said Denise Helms, President of the St. Lucie County Cattlewomen’s Association. “Coupling those qualities with a solid education leads to a path of sustainability and innovation for one of our nation’s oldest and most significant industries.” The St. Lucie County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship Fund will assist IRSC students from St. Lucie County who have been involved in 4-H, FFA, or the Fair Livestock Program. Preference will be given to those seeking employment in the agricultural industry. For more information, contact the IRSC Foundation at (772) 462-4786. of these designations,” Pickle said. The only snag is the city and county are embroiled in a dispute about the annexation and are set to hold a county-initiated conflict assessment meeting for July 17 to hash out their differences. Both municipalities maintain their relationship hasn’t deterio-

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RANCH from page 6 rated due to the disagreement. “We’re looking forward to meeting with the city staff and we’re hopeful, of course, that we can resolve any issues that we have,” said county attorney Dan McIntyre, who said the county is “just trying to determine what they’re proposing to do with it and what the effect on the county is.” “I think from the county’s perspective, we have a pretty good relationship with the city,” McIntyre said. Interim city manager Jeff Bremer maintains the city has no hidden agenda of turning the land into residential development.

He added no bridges with the county have been burnt. “It’s an issue of disagreement. I mean, are the relations strained? I don’t know,” Bremer said. “I’ve heard that there has been strained relations in the past and we’re certainly not looking forward to embarking on a strained relationship.” The county would like the city to use the parcel under the county’s jurisdiction. McCarty Ranch is not adjacent to Port St. Lucie for a large part of its boundary. It’s only connected to the city by a 650-foot strip of land, county officials said. The city contends since it owns McCarty Ranch, it should be their sole responsibility to control it.

“Our position has been we own it, we’re going to annex it and we’re going to rezone it,” Bremer said. “That makes it easier for us to control the use of the property through our own zoning and our own processes, rather than have to deal with others, like the county, for example.” The city said McCarty Ranch will be a pivotal parcel for the 400,000 customers expected to live in Port St. Lucie by 2060. “It is really to provide water for our residents for the next 50 to 100 years and to provide some solid conservation and recreational usage for the property,” Bremer said. “Those are our two main goals and they remain our goals.” The city’s plans for the property

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Coffee with the Council at the Port St. Lucie Community Center. 8:30 a.m. Join Mayor JoAnn Faiella and members of the City Council for a discussion of important topics of the day with breakfast, refreshments and coffee. This month’s speaker is Councilwoman Michelle Lee Berger. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. 2195 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 871-5219. Tai Chi for Health Classes at the Oxbow Eco-Center. 9:15 a.m.10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hilde and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes in Tai Chi for Health, designed for everyone including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. $10 per class or $32 for four classes. RSVP a must. 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-5833.

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Community Green Market at the Port St. Lucie City Hall parking lot. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, fresh baked goods and arts and crafts. Free admission and parking. 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 345-3797. Congressman Patrick E. Murphy Roundtable Discussion with St. Lucie County elected officials at the Port St. Lucie City Hall. 11 a.m.-noon. Weather permitting. 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-2877. Exchange Club Chili Cook-off at the Havert L. Fenn Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 462-1521 or visit www.fortpierceexchangeclub.com

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“It’s not a public-private partnership, so I don’t care what the guy does with the building, as long as it’s not illegal (or) it’s not bringing the moral standards of the city down.” Ron Bowen PSL City Councilman es short.” Vice mayor Linda Bartz echoed Bowen’s sentiment. “As long as it falls into the basic city criteria, zoning and all of that, they own it and once they own it, they have the ability to do what they want with it,” she said. “It’s a pretty dynamic building and someday they will turn it around and make some really good money on it. In the meantime, they will be paying those taxes.” Last year’s unexpected closing of Tradition Studios was expected to cost the city $3.4 million in annual debt costs. A portion of the first installment was due this fall if the building didn’t sell. The $14

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received six to seven offers, but none panned out, Bremer said. “It’s a clean sale. It is perhaps and by far the best of all of the proposals that have been received and reviewed with the help of the (Economic Development Council),” Bremer said. “This one doesn’t require us to come forward as a joint partnership. This doesn’t require us to (get into) leasing the facility ... it presents us with what could be the best of the worst.” Berger contended the deal needs more thought, especially during a time when the market is mending. She suggested possibly retaining the building for future city use. “I’m just not quite sure what the rush is to move forward so fast in a changing market,” Berger said. “Based on the information we’re receiving, the market is changing in a positive direction.” “Additionally, why would we do that with risk of not knowing exactly who these partners are that are moving in?” Councilwoman Shannon Martin said the time to sell is now. “Councilman Bowen is correct. We’re not going to get the return on the investment,” Martin said. “The market is not going to come back to where this property is worth the construction cost. It probably won’t happen for many, many years.”

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Animated owls at Morningside Library ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Morningside Branch Library presents “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” (2010) for its July Family Movie on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. Featuring the voices of Emily Barclay, David Wenham and Hugo Weaving, this animated feature follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father’s epic stories of a mythic band of winged warriors. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, but his jealousy causes him and his sister to fall from their treetop home and right into

the talons of the Pure Ones. Now, it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. The film is rated PG with a running time of 97 minutes. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a pillow or blanket and are welcomed to bring their own snacks and drinks. This event is free and open to all ages. For more information about Morningside Library events, call (772) 337-5632 or visit www. library.stlucieco.gov. The Morningside Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

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TREASURE COAST — The Rowdy Micks hope to have you dancing in the aisles. The band, which plays traditional Celtic music, will appear at the Blake Library on July 25, as part of the inaugural Sounds of Summer Series. The band, with some changes, has been together since 2002. Current members are Rowdy Carlton on guitar and vocals; Mick Geever on pennywhistle, flute, pipes and vocals; Kathy Port-Zogran on violin; John Millroy on bodhran, banjo and vocals and Peggie O’Neill on violin. Kathy Porter-Zogran, a social worker and violinist with the group, spoke about the music they all love to play. “Peggy and I are both trained classically and played the violin in orchestras,” she said. “I was in an Irish band in the Berkshires in Massachusetts and I came with musical arrangements put

Photo courtesy of The Rowdy Micks The Rowdy Micks will play Irish favorites at the Blake Library on July 25 as part of the library’s first Sounds of Summer Music Series. (L-R) Mick Geever, Rowdy Carlton, Peggie O’Neill, John Millroy and Kathy Porter-Zogran. together. We all have input. John and Mitch have a whole library of music in their heads.” The group plays everything from bawdy drinking songs to heart-tugging ballads. The music of Turlough O’Carolan is a favor-

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ROWDY from page 19 was blind and managed to travel around. If he was captivated by you, he wrote a song about you.” The group will play traditional songs such as “Danny Boy,” and songs like “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and “Take Me Home Again, Kathleen.” “Mick is the most Irish of us,” Porter-Zogran said. “He refers to them as New Irish-American tunes. They were written in America for people remembering the homeland. A lot of people, especially the World War II generation, like to hear these kinds of songs.” For Porter-Zogran and her colleagues, the band has become more than a group of musicians. “We all have full-time jobs, except for John, who is a retired firefighter. It’s a hobby for all of us. We love it so much and we have become great friends. Irish music is all we’ve ever played together. It’s been my focus since I left college. “It was an opportunity to play with a contradance band, which is traditional English dancing, to Celtic music, similar to square dancing. I didn’t know the wealth of material out there. People know the same songs. You can sit in with a group of strangers and you all know it. We all hope to go

to Ireland together and play in the pubs.” Although many of the songs are audience favorites, the group doesn’t stand pat. “We’re always trying to add new material,” Porter-Zogran said. “We have an extensive set list to keep it fresh. (The show) is upbeat, with some storytelling, too. Mick is quite a storyteller, in the true Irish sense of the word. Hopefully, people will get up and dance.” The Rowdy Micks play at Shindigs in Port St. Lucie several Sundays a month and are also available for private parties and weddings. “A couple had a blind date at Shindigs and they had us play at their reception,” Porter-Zogran said. “John played at his own daughter’s wedding.” The Rowdy Micks appear at the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, July 25 at 6 p.m., as part of the library’s Sounds of Summer Music Series. The concert is free and tickets are not required. For more information, call (772) 221-1403 or visit the website, www.library.martinfl. us. The Rowdy Micks appear at Shindigs Irish Pub, 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., several Sundays a month. For the schedule, visit the website, www.therowdymicks. com.

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St. Lucie County Library Association. Special thanks to Travola Pizza for providing the pizzas for these events. Teens who would like to get involved in the planning of future library events are encouraged to join the Morningside Teen Advisory Board, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Room 103. For more information about Morningside Library events, call (772) 337-5632 or visit www. library.stlucieco.gov. The Morningside Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.

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ST. LUCIE WEST – When you dine at Palm City Grill II in St. Lucie West, it’s a good idea to pace yourself. If you don’t, there’s a good chance you’ll fill up on the delicious home-baked bread, served with a dipping sauce of melted butter and garlic. It would be a shame to do that, because you would miss out on some wonderful food. My dining companion and I started off with an appetizer of Portobello mushrooms, stacked tall with eggplant Parmesan and layered with chunky marinara sauce and mozzarella and ricotta cheese. A balsamic glace was drizzled over it. It looked like a

dessert and was enough for a meal. Other appetizers include Palm City escargot, calamari chipotle, lemon garlic mussels and jumbo coconut shrimp. Appetizers range in price from $5.95-$12.95. Soup, including the special New England clam chowder, is $2.50 a cup and $3.75 a bowl. We each had a house salad that was crisp and fresh. All of the dressings are homemade; I had vinaigrette and my friend had the house dressing, a dill ranch. She said it was light and zesty, with a little tang. One of the most popular entrees at the restaurant is the horseradish crusted grouper, but my friend and I opted to eat from the Sunset Specials menu, available

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Vine & Barley Live music. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 4467550.

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GRILL from page 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. Two dinners, with bread, soup or salad, potato or vegetables and beverage, are $22.95. I had pan-seared salmon, served with a side of dill, and fresh vegetables. My friend had baked stuffed shrimp with vegetables. The presentation was lovely. The vegetables, obtained locally, were fresh and steamed. Carrots, squash and onions were a colorful foil for the pink salmon, cooked just right. It’s very easy to overcook salmon, but this was perfect. My friend said that the stuffed shrimp was also perfect. Served in

a casserole dish, the shrimp were stuffed with a seafood stuffing and cream sauce that included breadcrumbs and crackers, crab and butter. It was as rich as it sounds. Other entrees on the Sunset Specials menu include eggplant Parmigian, coconut shrimp, sirloin steak and stuffed basa. Justin Blodgett is the general manager of the restaurant, which is part of the Prawnbroker Group that owns five restaurants on the east coast of Florida and several more on the west coast. He began his career 15 years ago as a cook and worked his way up. Many of the employees have been there for years and there is a family-like at-

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Baked stuffed shrimp with vegetables is a popular entrée on the menu at Palm City Grill II in St. Lucie West.

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West End Grill Live music on the patio. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1680 St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 343-1147.

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

Rinelli’s Yellow Tail Restaurant Classic car show last Friday of every month, weather permitting. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 101 N. Second St., Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 466-5474.

Tin Fish (East) Live music. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 327 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie For more information, call (772) 8793900. City Limits Sports Bar Live music or DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 900 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-8201.

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.

Shindig Irish Restaurant & Pub Live music 9:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 785-6202.

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Saturdays Vine & Barley Live music. 8 p.m.-midnight. 1680 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 446-7550.

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On the Edge Bar & Grill Live music. 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. Evolve Fridays with DJ Julian M and DJ Cuba at La Zen Nightclub. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Guys free until 11 p.m. and $5 after. Ladies free all night and drink free until 11 p.m. 18 and up. 464 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-9992.

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Seductive Saturdays at Flavors Restaurant and Lounge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ladies get in free all night and ladies in groups of five get a free bottle. 529 N.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 807-1585. Ladies Night at 2nd Street Bistro. 9 p.m. Ladies well drinks and domestic drafts are $1. Shots of Purple MF and Sex on the Beach are $2. 122 N. Second Street, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 293-9191.

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On the Edge Bar & Grill Bloody Mary Sunday & live music. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. $4.75 Bloody Marys and live music every Sunday. 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. Wednesday, July 17 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. 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. Tropical Wednesdays at Good Times West. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up Music by DJ Lenny C. No cover. Salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, house and Top 40. 2096 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 878-8844.

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On the Edge Bar & Grill Ladies Night and live music. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Ladies enjoy extended happy hour from 6 p.m. to close. Half off domestic drafts, house wines and well liquor. 1136 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more information, call (772) 882-9729. 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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EPA HIGHWAY ESTIMATE

Climate Control, Remote Keyless Entry, AM/FM CD Player With MP3/WMA Playback Capability! Model #1201, STK# 130798

179

LEASE PER MONTH + TAX*

16 990 99

EPA EST. HWY.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!

Air Conditioning, Power Windows & Locks, Tilt, Cruise and More! Model #4430, STK# 024986

179

NEW 2013 TOYOTA

MSRP: $25,363...SALE PRICE $22,990

$ or LEASE PER MO + TAX*

CAMRY L

EEPA HIGHWAY ESTIMATE

Dual Zone Climate Control, AM/FM/CD/MP3 w/ 6.1” Touch Screen, Bluetooth, iPod Connection, More! Model #2810, STK# 130794

MSRP: 30,794...SALE PRICE 29,863 OR

269

$ OR

LEASE PER MONTH + TAX*

2013 TOYOTA TA

HIGHLANDER NDEER PLUS

25 MPG

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!

Air Conditioning, Leather, Power Windows & Locks, Tilt, Cruise and More! Model #6942, STK# PT618A

MSRP: $34,452

28,990

BUY FOR JUST:

ALL-NEW 2013 TOYOTA A

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! $

249

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!

V6 DOUBLE CAB! Air, Power Windows & Locks, Tilt, Cruise and More! Model #8215, STK# 130933

35MPG $

LEASE PER MONTH + TAX*

VENZA NZA A LE 26 6 MPG $

20 0 MPG

EPA EST. HWY.

NEW 2013 TOYOTA

EPA EST. HWY.

TUNDRA DRAA

MSRP: $29,359...SALE , PRICE $24,990 , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! Air, Power Windows/Locks/Heated Mirrors, AM/FM/CD, Bluetooth, iPod Connection, Keyless Entry, Fold Down Rear Seats, Floor Mats, Cruise and Much More! Stk# 130982, Model #1838 M.S.R.P. $19,338 M

NEW 2013 013 TOYOTA

EPA EST. HWY.

MSRP: $21,532...SALE , PRICE $19,990

RAV4 V4 LE 31 MPG

For 2 years with the purchase or lease of a new Toyota at Treasure Coast Toyota provided by Toyota Motors Sales. Covers normal factory scheduled service for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first. See participating dealer for coverage details. The new Toyota vehicle can not be part of a rental or commercial fleet. See participating dealer for complete plan details. Valid only in the continental United States and Alaska.

A.P.R. WITH APPROVED CREDIT ON NEW SELECT MODELS

HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM!

COMPLIMENTARY MAINTENANCE!

DOWN PAYMENT! PAYMENTS ’TIL SEPTEMBER! FACTORY FINANCING!

NEW 2013 TOYOTA OYOTA

EPA EST. CITY

2 Years/25,000 Miles

LEASE PER MONTH + TAX*

EED AUTOMATIC! Air Conditioning, Conditioning Power Windows, Windows Locks & Mirrors 6-SPEED Mirrors, AM/FM AM/FM/CD/MP3/ WMA Stereo With Aux Input, Overhead Console, Cruise, Tilt/Telescoping Wheel, Stability M.S.R.P. $23,653 Control, TPMS, ABS & More! Stk# 130529, Model #2514

18 990 189

or LEASE PER MO + TAX*

Treasure Coast Toyota

AVALON V6 XLE TOURING

MPG

EPA EST. HWY.

3.5L V6 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANS!

Power Heated Seats, Leather, Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel, Full Pwr Features, Rear View Camera, Steering Whl Audio & Cruise Controls, Model #3548, STK# 130809

MSRP: $37,458

32,990

BUY FOR JUST:

FROM ANYWHERE 5101 SE Federal Hwy (U.S. 1) • Stuart • MINUTES ON THE TREASURE COAST 1-866-468-8121 • www.TreasureCoastToyota.com

SALE HOURS: MON-FRI 8:30AM-8PM SATURDAY 8:30AM-7PM SUNDAY 10AM-5PM

4564

UNLIMITED TIME! UNLIMITED MILES!

SERVICE & PARTS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-6PM SATURDAY 7AM-4PM

Vehicles subject to prior sale. Due to early print deadlines prices may be subject to change without notice. All offers with approved credit and can not be combined. All new Toyota lease customers must be credit approved by SETF. *36 month leases, $4500 due at signing, 12K miles/year. Advertised leases & prices exclude tax, tag, registration, title & bank acquisition fee of $695. Dealer fee included on all advertised vehicles. Must have 740+ Equifax, Beacon 9.0 Autoscore. No security deposit required. College Grad Rebate and Military Rebate are excluded in the Manufacturer/Factory rebates. $16.67 for each- $1000 borowed. Not responsible for typographical errors. Expires 07/15/2013. 44353-TRTO

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FUll ServiCe DePartMent FUll Detailing bOttOM Painting Oil Change & Filter

SaleS DePartMent FeatUring

no StRingS attaChed!

consign YoUR BoAT WiTH Us & REcEiVE:

(uP to 5 quaRtS) exPiReS 7/19/13

$32,900.00

Free

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