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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie schools have a new leader taking the helm this year and he has his eyes set on improving graduation rates, just as he did in his almost four year term as Superintendent in Palm Beach County. Under Wayne Gent’s direction Palm Beach County reported the highest high school graduation rate of any urban area in Florida in 2014, reaching 84 percent. In Florida, the graduate rate is

the number of students who receive a diploma or GED within four years of entering high school. Many students who miss that get diplomas and GEDs later, but that slows their progress into careers. Achieving higher graduation rates does not start at the high schools, and it does not happen overnight. If the district is going to make it happen, it is going to take a community effort, Gent said. “This school board is very committed to the community and to the success of the community,” Gent said. But one of the board’s main mes-

sages is not to teachers and staff, it is to St. Lucie County parents. “Pretty soon, parents are going to be out buying backpacks and school supplies, but the best gift they can give their students is the gift of time,” Gent said. One of Gent’s goals is to improve communication between the district and families. “Parents should not be afraid to ask questions,” Gent said. To bridge the communication gap, Gent has appointed Kerry Padrick as chief communications officer and David Washington as director of recruitment and reten-

Zumba elves on a mission Lisa Waldrop instructs a Zumba class with a twist in Tradition Tuesday, July 28. Participants dressed in Christmas attire and brought in canned or non-perishable foods to benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The event collected over 300 pounds of donations.

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tion. Both positions are new for the district. “There is an inextricable link b e t w e e n schools and the community,” said Padrick, a 26-year veteran of the district. “We want more than just little pockets Wayne Gent of influence. The more people get involved, the more we can help our children.” For parents, getting involved can start with monitoring their children and simply keeping track of their students’ success at school, Gent said. Time permitting, volunteering or joining PTAs is the next best thing, he added The district will be building and strengthening ties with Economic Council of St. Lucie County, the chambers of commerce, and other groups that can provide resources and opportunities for students, according to Padrick. “We are in that listening and learning stage,” Padrick said. “Listening and learning what the community needs from us and at the same time, sharing information on how the community can get involved with us.” In addition to building outside support for the school system and the students in it, Gent is looking inward to build “safe and caring” environments within the walls of each school. Physical safety, Gent said, is something the district is actively

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Cantor canters to Rabbi position PORT ST. LUCIE — Rabbi Bruce Benson, the new spiritual leader at Temple Beth El Israel in St. Lucie West, has been an ordained cantor for some 40 years. He has just been ordained as a rabbi and will perform both roles at the synagogue. In a phone interview, he explained the difference and spoke about how much he is looking forward to assuming both roles. “A cantor is the musical liturgist,” he said. “He’s responsible for the music at a service and setting the mood. He almost gives personality to the service. The cantor’s focus is on the music. The rabbi studies the books, talks about issues and sets the tone. An ordained cantor can do exactly what an ordained rabbi does.” Benson decided to study for the rabbinate and become ordained at this time in his life because of congregational needs.

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Rabbi Bruce Benson led his congregation at his first service as Rabbi after previously serving as the Cantor of Temple Beth El Israel in St. Lucie West Friday, July 24.

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“I believed, after a lifetime in the cantorate, that there are people you want to bring back into congregational life,” he said, “A great many smaller synagogues have congregations that are looking for someone with the widest information and education. Some people feel it adds an additional level of credibility to an institution. I was driven by a rabbinic vision and after a while, people were saying, ‘You should be a rabbi.’” Benson spent the past year studying and writing. The program in which he was enrolled gave credit for life experience to those who had run congregations and functioned as a rabbi does. The new rabbi had given sermons for many years and officiated at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and other rites of passage of Jewish life. Benson brings a lifetime of involvement in Judaism to his new position as rabbi and cantor. A native of Hyannis Port, Mass., Benson also lived outside of Boston.

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Mayor welcomes church, city seeks to get out from under Digital Domain debt Bruno Moore

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It looks like the Digital Domain property may finally be experiencing some divine intervention. Christ Fellowship has bought the former animation studios with plans for an expansion into St. Lucie County. For five years the land and building in Tradition has been a financial quagmire for Port St. Lucie. Touted as a state-of-the art animation studio that would put PSL on the map as an entertainment tech hub, the city financed the nearly $40 million construction and moved in special-effects outfit Digital Domain. It promised high-paying jobs, lucrative expansion and a landmark of budding technology in movie special effects. Nine months later, without Digital Domain paying a single cent on the property, the company went bankrupt and the building sat vacant. The City of Port St. Lucie was left on the hook for the nearly $40 million in bonds issued for the construction. For years the city went through a rolodex of would-be buyers, each with their own problems. As proposed buyer after proposed buyer fell through, the likelihood of selling seemed increasingly bleak. Port St. Lucie Mayor, Greg

File Photo Christ Fellowship has purchased the old Digital Domain building, off Interstate 95, in Tradition. The building has sat vacant since 2012 when it closed as the entertainment company suddenly shut down, laying off nearly 300. Port St. Lucie had about $40 million at stake. The church purchased the building for $13 million. Oravec remembers the saga. “I watched it all unfold as a staffer and then as a citizen and candidate,” he said. “As a result, I had plenty of thoughts. We had compounded the original mistake of guaranteeing the building with a poor selling strategy” Oravec says his game plan since taking office has been to market and promote the property in a professional manner: something that hadn’t been done previously. The strategy finally paid off. Christ Fellowship cut the city a check for $13 million last month and is promising expansion and ren-

ovation of the site. Oravec says that type of attention will be a boon for the city. “The economic impact study suggests an annual impact in excess of $2 million,” he said in an email. “Thousands of people will attend service per week. Imagine how many people may discover Tradition, (Port St. Lucie) and (St Lucie County) as a result. Think about all of the dining, retail and gas sales that are generated. The church itself is an employer with a median wage in excess of the (St. Lucie

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veryone says it slows down to a crawl on the Treasure Coast every summer, and maybe that’s true for some, but anyone who is involved with Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society knows that summer is growing season - that’s right – growing season. For the past few years, the professional musicians involved with Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society have proved they don’t just know how to talk the talk; they also know how to walk the walk and practice what they preach by hosting a summer Jazz Camp for students. Most summer camps involve arts and crafts and maybe swimming and a game or two, but as you can imagine, Jazz Camp is decidedly different and unique. For two weeks, students come to the camp and jump right into the music, having a chance to play with the professionals and learning how to improvise, change keys on the fly, and even how to scat like a natural. Musicians like Claudio Berardi, Dave Mundy, Maurice Sedaka, Bud Skiles, and Don Bestor sit

RABBI from page 3 “I grew up in the 1960s,” he said. “I became heavily involved in the North American Federation of Temple Youth and became a local and regional officer. I was elected second vice president of the organization and was in-

Don Bestor alongside students of all ages under the direction of the legendary musician, Mark Green. In addition to the remarkably talented instrumentalists on hand, the group of campers had the opportunity to learn some vocal stylings from the likes of the area’s most notable king of the microphone, Scatman Jack Mia Batalini, the vocalist for several local combos and the

volved through my entire teen years. I was wrapped up in youth work and felt unwilling to let go. It was a definer for my life. I’ve never fully been 2 feet outside of the Jewish world ever since.” Becoming a cantor felt like a natural progression for him. He attended Hebrew Union Col-

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Photo by Wendy Dwyer Tom Dixson became one of the kids at Jazz Camp through the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society during a recent performance frontwoman for FDO, the 17-piece big band which always gets the crowd on its feet and swinging. You could say the recipe is one part practice, one part participation with the pros, and one part performance, and all three

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lege-Jewish Institute of Religion’s School of Sacred Music. His goal was to create creative services that would bring more Jews back to the synagogue. In 1986, he released the album, “The Jazz Service,” written and recorded with saxophonist Kenny G. “Kenny was playing as a sideman,” Benson said. “We met and got friendly. I had this idea of building creative services and went to him to write ‘The Jazz Service.’ We recorded it and performed it live.” In 2001, he wrote “The Rock Service,” which was a first-round Grammy Award nominee. When it was re-released in 2008, it included a new version of his piece, “The Healing Prayer,” with a saxophone solo by the late Clarence Clemons, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.” “A friend said a friend of his was going for a hip replacement and asked if I could play it for him,” Benson said. “Then he said, “My friend wants a copy to take into surgery. I was honored. Afterward, there was an odd question. The friend asked if I’d finished mixing the album. It was odd for a non-musician to ask.” Turned out that the non-musician was asking for a music legend, but it took Benson a bit to get it. “Then my friend said that his friend, Clarence, wanted to play

on it. I wasn’t interested.” Benson finally put together saxophone and hip replacement and Clarence and realized that the man who wanted to record with him was the jazz legend, Clarence Clemons. “We held up the release of the album and we became friends,” Benson said, “He came in and put the sax tracks on.” For Benson, the goal has always been to bring back to the synagogue those who have stepped away or never ventured inside. He recognizes that his path to where he is right now is not the traditional path. “It’s not the usual trajectory and I’m fine with that. It’s not thinking outside the box. I say, “Forget the box. I love what I am and I love what I do. I love being a cantor and being there for people in wonderful times and bad times. That’s what I am.” Harvey Levy, president of Beth El Israel, said the congregation is looking forward to getting to know Benson. “We have the utmost faith that Rabbi Benson will continue to star in the Reform (Jewish) movement and add congregants to our own congregation and help us out immensely.” Temple Beth El Israel is located at 551 S.W. Bethany Dr., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call (772) 336-2424 or visit www.facebook.com/Temple-Beth-El-Israel.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Employment usually gets a little lazy during the summer on the Treasure Coast sending a few more folks looking for work. But, from May to June St. Lucie saw a small bump in employment. “By and large, were heading in the right direction, but we still have a ways to go,” Peter Tesch, president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, said. He cautioned that the small bump could be a tiny statistical illusion. Nevertheless, he said jobs are on the up in St. Lucie. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released its monthly jobs report Friday, July 17. St. Lucie’s unemployment rate decreased slightly from May to June, from 6.5 to 6.4 percent, not seasonally adjusted. The state’s seasonally adjusted rate for June was 5.5 percent seasonally adjusted, down from May’s 5.7 percent. Seasonal adjustment is a statistical tool economists use to track employment progress accounting for variables, such as tourist seasons. Florida does seasonal adjustment only for the entire state in its monthly reports. From May to June last year, St. Lucie saw unemployment rise from 7.7 to 8.1 percent.

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Lyngate Park will get a $200,000 security cameras system in addition to almost $108,000 in repairs that had already been part of the plan to spend about $779,000 in federal block grant money. The City Council unanimously approved the appropriations ordinance July 27 with little public discussion. Previously, the council members met individually with Community Services Director Pat Selmer. “Every one of these issues deals with public safety,” Vice Mayor Michelle Berger said before voting for the spending plan. The city takes 20 percent of the $973,786 it will receive in federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for administration. Not quite three-fourths of the remaining $779,029 will be used to make improvements in city parks. The $108,000 for Lyngate Park is to replace the roofs and siding on two buildings and to resurface basketball and tennis courts. One reason security cameras are needed is “Lyngate Park has the dog park,” Selmer said. The surveillance system could be useful in resolving liability issues stemming from confrontations among dogs and their owners. Comments council members made when the initial block grant spending proposal was they wanted to fund projects that could be completed by the end of this fiscal year, instead of done in phases over several years. That put onto a back burner a $320,000 project to install sidewalks along Floresta Drive between Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Canal Park at Oakridge. Council members also said they wanted to get the Police Athletic League (PAL) building restored to good condition. So the $100,000 included in the original block grant spending plan for a new roof was doubled to cover other repairs to the PAL building. Sandhill Crane and Rivergate parks also got some attention with smaller, but necessary improvements.

The other $216,329 will be spent on repairs and rehabilitation of private homes owned and occupied by low- to moderate-income families or individuals. With a $50,000 cap on what can be spent on any home, Selmer said that amount will fix about five homes. The city had been using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds to help low- to moderate-income homeowners make repairs, but those state funds tapered in recent years, Selmer said. However, the city expects to receive $827,887 in SHIP funds from the 2015-16 state budget recently signed by Gov. Rick Scott. That will pay for another 17 or so of “the worst of the worst homes in need of repairs” from a growing list of applicants, currently at 36, Selmer said. To be eligible, the owner must live in the home in the low- to moderate, must be current on its mortgage, have an assessed value of less than $280,657 and meet other obligations. Before the city can begin work on any of these projects, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development must approve the city’s spending plan, which must be submitted to HUD by Aug. 15.

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23 percent of those respondents said they’ll sell their homes within a year if the passenger train starts service. Darrell Brand, a boat owner living in Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club, Palm City, wasn’t surprised by the number that said they’ll sell, but he doubts most will. “There’s only so much waterfront property,” he said. “If these people are saying, ‘I’m moving,’ where are they going to move to? The only way to do it is move east of the bridge.” However, Brand said that property values of waterfront properties west of the train bridge don’t seem to be increasing as fast as others. “Property values have not rebounded as much in our community,” he said. “My value is not back up to where it was in ’03.” That’s not his imagination. Laurel Kelly, Martin’s property appraiser, said land values west of the train bridge are apparently affected by the proposed passenger train. “In Palm City, the FAU study found that that the premium of waterfront homes did not appreciate at the same rate as waterfront properties east of the bridge,” she said. Kelly added that slower appreciation is more than an inconvenience. “That’s a real loss,” she said. St. Lucie Commissioner Tod Mowery, Port St. Lucie, said if the survey were done north of the C-23 it might not find quite as much opposition to All Aboard Florida. “Many residents in St. Lucie West or Tradition are not as aware of what’s going on with the (train) tracks,” he said. Mowrey said more of Martin’s residents are near the tracks and living on waterways than St. Lucie’s. Nevertheless, the St. Lucie County Commission and Mowry have been staunch opponents to All Aboard Florida. St. Lucie’s commission created a $500,000 All Aboard Florida opposition fund in May. Eric Gill, the public information officer, said the county retained environmental lawyer Segundo Fernan-

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LOBB from page 14 the most modern and advanced program available. Of course, we do expect parents to donate what they can and what they feel is appropriate. There are, of course, expenses associated with bringing an advanced instructional system to our children. We trust that people will support the community through donations. We are truly striving to make Judaism affordable and we thank the friends and members who are committed to making a tzedaka (righteous giving) model work in our community.

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We have asked Rabbi Shafir Lobb, formerly of Temple Beth El Israel, to be our founding rabbi. We are thrilled that she accepted this position and look forward to many wonder-filled years as we grow our community. We will be holding High Holy Day and other special services in the Traditions Town Hall. Some events will be in the Traditions Town Park. Smaller services will be held at the home of a member who lives near there until our building can be built. For more information please call Rabbi Lobb at 520-247-4741 or Mia Pope at 772-579-2979 or visit eitzchayim.org.

an Honorary Board Member. Besides her support of Helping People Succeed, Gillespie serves several community organizations, including the Gertrude Walden Child Care Center and Pace Center for Girls, Inc. She is also on the advisory committee at Jensen Beach High School and Stuart Middle School and is third vice president of the local NAACP. Helping People Succeed serves more than 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. The organization works with children and families in varied

programs, such as Baby Steps, Healthy Families, Music & Movement, Behavioral Health Services, Community Connections and Employment Options. For additional information, contact Helping People Succeed on the website at www.hpsfl. org or by calling (772) 3200770. For more information on its background, activities and services, visit the website at www.hpsfl.org or click on the YouTube logo to review Helping People Succeed’s “Making A Difference” video. The organization is located at 1100 SE Federal Hwy in Stuart.

Port St Lucie, FL- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Lyrica, or Cymbalta and are primarily antidepressant or anti-seizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.

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The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can been treated

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined. 1. What is the underlying cause? 2. How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is nothing that we can do for you.

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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow.

Dr. John Silva at The Neuropathy Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy.

3. Decrease brain-based pain Part o� o�r treatment protocol ��lizes a specialized low level light (L.E.D.) therapy to increase blood ﬂow as well as treatments to heal the nerve damage.

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ST. LUCIE WEST — Totally Belly Dance School of Fort Pierce, is keeping the captivating art of belly dancing in the public’s eye in the Treasure Coast area. Yvonne Dudley, owner and primary instructor, has been training students in the art of belly dance on the Treasure Coast since 2007. She was introduced to belly dance and Egyptian culture at the age of 9 by a childhood friend. She has been dancing for at least 15 years. Dudley’s students are very active in the local community per-

forming shows at various venues. They performed at Tradition Square for the 2014 Sungrove International Festival hosted by Sungrove Montessori School in March 2014 and have performed shows for some local assisted living facilities in the area in order to bring art and culture to the community. Dudley currently dances regularly at the Olympic Taverna in Jensen Beach and has danced at Spiros Taverna and Tutto Fresco in St. Lucie West. She has been dancing professionally for approximately the past 15 years, and it has not only become a

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The Mako Soccer Club will kick off an exciting soccer season on Saturday, Sept. 12. There’ll be a meet and greet for players and coaches on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Sports Authority, 10648 S.W. Village Parkway, Tradition. “Our club has many accolades from last season and we are looking forward to continuing the tradition of excellence at Mako

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FORT PIERCE – You have the opportunity to help two worthy causes and hear some rockin’ music Aug. 28 when two bands pay tribute to Led Zeppelin and Heart at the Sunrise Theatre. The event will benefit the Butterfly Project, which raises awareness of child sex trafficking and the Multiple Sclerosis Society, which searches for a cure and helps those with the neurological disorder. Michael Spaz McGoorty, a promoter for the Sunrise’s Comedy Corner, will portray Robert Plant as the Pure Zeppelin Experience brings to life the music of the legendary band. Antonio Bolet is Jimmy Page, Gary Renshaw is John Bonham and Greg Baldwin is John Paul Jones. The concert opens with the Heart Brigade, a tribute to the band Heart. Joan Burton and

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BENEFIT from page 25 Suzi Nelson take the roles of Nancy and Ann Wilson. Heart is in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2012, performed Led Zeppelin’s classic “Stairway to Heaven” as the finale at the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to the band. McGoorty said that while the causes are serious, the evening is about having fun. “The girls who play Ann and Nancy Wilson are going to do a special acoustic show to open the show,” he said. “They’re going to be great. They sound just like them. They’re spot on and really clever.” Burton and Wilson come from the Carolinas, and McGoorty recruited them to come down for this show and a repeat performance in Fort Lauderdale. Following the Heart Brigade, the Pure Zeppelin experience takes the stage. “It’s a full-on rock ‘n roll show,” McGoorty said. “It will take you back in time. We got together for the love of Led Zeppelin. We’ve been playing together, on and off, for quite some time.” The master of ceremonies for the event is Casey Peruski, Mc-

Goorty’s partner in crime at the Comedy Corner. Concert-goers will have a chance to win a bass guitar signed by Pure Led Zeppelin. The two causes that will benefit from the event are the Butterfly Project and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Butterfly Project purchases jewelry directly from safe houses and other projects around the world. The jewelry is made by women and children rescued from or at risk for sex trafficking. Purchasing the jewelry helps the women and children have hope for a better life. Jewelry may be purchased online or at the boutique in Port St. Lucie. The Led Zeppelin and Heart Tribute Concert will take place Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce. Tickets are $25 and $35 and are available at the website www.sunrisetheatre.com or by calling (772) 461-4775. For more information about the Butterfly Project, visit the website www.butterflyprojectjewelry. org. For more information about the Multiple Sclerosis Society, visit the website www.nationalmssociety.org.

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Green/ at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2655 S.W. Immanuel Drive, Palm City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commercial vendors are $30 per booth. Not-for-profit vendors free. For more, call Arthur at (772) 345-3797, or email communitygreenmarket@gmail. com. Gardening advice at Morningside Library at 2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 9 to 11 a.m. Take questions and samples of problems. Assistance will be provided by Master Gardeners from St. Lucie County Extension Services. For more, call (772) 337-5654 or (772) 4621510. E-books Decoded at Port St. Lucie Library, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about Overdrive, the digital audiobook and e‐book lending tool at your library, get answers to frequently asked questions about the library’s digital collection, discover how to download e‐books to a variety of e‐readers and take your own e‐reader or tablet and get hands‐on, one‐on‐ one help. The library is at 180

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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 Parkway. Shop local vendors for produce, arts and crafts. Every Sunday. Rock n’ RiverWalk at the Riverwalk Stage, 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, will be 1 to 4 p.m. For more about the lineup, visit www.historicdowntownstuart. com/rockin-riverwalk. Or more, call Ron Hart at (772) 485-1609.

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ENOTECA from page 30 have to be happy. We cater to whatever they need, whatever they want,” said Fetzner. The restaurant has been open for just over a year and has a staff of 18 people including a chef and a sous chef. Fetzner is happy with having a focused group of employees who are reliable, dependable and enthusiastic about giving their customers the very best in service and serving food made with fresh, quality ingredients. She states they will cater to vegans and vegetarians, as well as those with food allergies. Any kind of special requests are given to the chef and accommodated for. If “family style” dining is desired that is also available upon request. Enoteca can also be utilized for any catering needs including weddings and special events. “We don’t say ‘No’.” Fetnzer explained. “You tell me what you want and how you want it and we will make it happen.” Our dining experience continued with a serving of the restaurant’s one of a kind, homemade meatballs which are an original creation of the chef himself. These delightful bundles of flavor include a mixture of veal, pork and beef wrapped in bacon and topped with a lemon butter truf-

fle. The combination of herbs was pleasantly balanced, making the flavor subtle, yet robust. One signature dish equally agreed upon by staff members of the restaurant was the “Sunday Gravy.” The Sunday gravy takes 5-6 hours to make and is a fresh sauce blended with braised tender pork, San Marzano plum tomato sauce, garlic, onion, ricotta and fresh basil poured graciously over mezza rigatoni. This dish was bursting with flavor. The pork simply melted in my mouth and tasted absolutely divine. There is also an ample selection of gourmet pizzas available including a margherita, via blanco which is a white pizza with a delectable cheese assortment and a Tuscan truffle pizza with a trio wild mushrooms and fontina cheese drizzled with white truffle oil and other scrumptious ingredients. There are several other pleasing pizza choices and gluten-free options. Dessert was a struggle to squeeze in, but with very little resistance a fluffy, airy homemade tiramisu was served along with a cannoli and an unbelievable amaretto crème brulee. Balancing with these delights was a lovely wine choice made by Hawkins, adorned with a fresh strawberry. It was the perfect end to a perfect

Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer Chef Curtis’ signature meatball wrapped in bacon and topped with a lemon butter truffle offers flavors that make Enoteca unique the Tradition and St. Lucie West community. meal. Enoteca is located at 10472 SW Village Center Dr. in the Tradition Square area and is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday

from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner. Delivery is available to surrounding areas. Visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/ EnotecaByEvo or call (772)3450500.

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CALENDAR from page 29 St. Lucie Mets Jupiter Hammerheads at Tradition Field, 527 N.W. Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Tickets are $6.50 to $8.50. Gates open at 1 p.m. For more, call (772) 871-2115, or visit www.stluciemets.com.

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a.m. This advanced Spanish class is taught by a volunteer instructor from Hispanics in Action, Inc. For more information, call (772) 337-5632. Tai chi for health classes at Oxbow Eco-Center, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tai chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes 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 4 classes. Reservation is a must. Oxbow Eco-Center is at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more, call (772) 7855833. 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 provided by Master Gardeners from St. Lucie County Extension Services. For more, call (772) 337-5654 or (772) 4621510. Morningside Book Discussion Group meets at Morningside Library, 2 to 3:30 p.m. This month’s title is “Orphan Train”

by Christina Baker Kline. This discussion program is open to the public and is offered at no charge. A limited number of Library copies of each selection are available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis. All selections are in print and available in paperback. Many are also available as e-book purchases. For more, call Maureen Gallagher at (772) 337-5632. Business Services Workshop: New Business Start Up at City Hall Municipal Complex 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Building B, starts at 2 p.m. A team of area professionals will provide necessary information for folks to consider before starting a business. Seating is limited, reserve now by emailing: cgomez@cityofpsl.com Tai chi for health classes at Oxbow Eco-Center, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tai chi instructors Hildie and Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead classes designed for everyone, including those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 and up;

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with nearly 24 percent who said the same thing this time last year. As for college students and their families, nearly three in 10 plan to spend more this summer, up from 23 percent last year. The positive uptick in planned spending means that retailers’ back-to-school season could bring a welcome boost in sales. Regardless of their spending plans this summer, the economy is still top of mind for some families, especially when it comes to making sure their children have what they need for the school year. Among those who say the economy will impact their back-to-school and college spending plans, 32

percent of college shoppers plan to comparison shop online to make sure they get the best bang for their buck, up from nearly 28 percent last year. More than 31 percent of school shoppers will compare prices online, compared with 30 percent last year. Florida’s Department of Revenue released the official list of items eligible for this year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday including additional information for those businesses participating in this annual event. FRF was proud to do our part in working closely with and Governor’s office in ensuring the back-to-school sales tax holiday was renewed for this year For more information visit www.frf. org.

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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 provided by Master Gardeners from St. Lucie County Extension Services. For more, call (772) 337-5654 or (772) 4621510. St. Lucie Mets Fort Myers Miracle at Tradition Field, 527 N.W. Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Tickets are $6.50 to $8.50. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. For more, call (772) 871-2115, or visit www.stluciemets.com. PSL Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Listen to the wonderful sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society indoors at the Gardens every other Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is only $5. For more, call (772) 3371959.

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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.

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Coffee with the Chair will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at SLCTV’s studio, 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. This monthly event offers folks an opportunity to have an open discussion about St. Lucie County government with the County Commission Chair and staff. It’s hosted by the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce’s president and CEO, Terissa Aronson. This event will be taped for later broadcast on SLCTV. There’ll be complimentary coffee and baked goods. For more, call the chamber at (772) 595-9999. Toddler Story Jam at the Port St. Lucie Library, 180 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Parents and caregivers should plan to stay with children during the story session. For more, call Alicia Bell at (772) 871-5450.

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professional outlet for her now, but a passion. “I recommend belly dancing to everyone who wants to try it, at any level and any point in their lives. I know nurses, doctors, scientists and other professionals who dance with me, looking for a creative outlet they don’t get in their day to day professional lives.” Dudley first started her training in this area under the direction of her first teacher Dorothy Beneu, who goes under the stage name of “Setareh”. Setareh set her roots down in the Treasure Coast of Florida back in 1985 and started teaching belly dance at the Port St. Lucie Community Center within the first month of arriving in Florida from the San Francisco Bay Area. She had several influential teachers since first starting her belly dance training back in the early 1970s, but the most well-known instructor she studied under was Jamila Salimpour. Salimpour was considered the ‘mother’ of American Tribal Style in this country and having the ability to study under Salimpour was a special privilege. Dancing is also a huge passion for Beneu

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and an integral part of her life. “Studying Middle Eastern Dance and gaining the technique to be able to dance is who I am. This is my destiny. Setting the dancer within me free has made me who I am. I dance to celebrate my life. I dance to give thanks to God for the gift. I dance to defeat any negative ailment trying to come on my body. I dance because I must,” Beneu stated. Belly dance is an art form that offers an outlet of artistic expression and can be enjoyed by women of all ages, shapes and size. In the Totally Belly Dance School, the youngest student, Renee Rivas of Palm City is 12 years old. Rivas has been learning the beautiful art of belly dance since she was 4 years old, and for the past eight years she’s has come to love the art form. “I love to belly dance because I love to perform,” said Rivas. The oldest student is Paulette Leighton of Stuart, who is 69. Leighton has been dancing for five years and she shares a love of the music with her husband Don, who is a drummer. She feels that belly dance provides her with healthy, regular exercise and enhances her mental

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DANCE from page 35 awareness by learning choreographies. Leighton enjoys the social aspect of the dance, performing on the Treasure Coast and she is constantly meeting creative people who she refers to as her ‘dance sisters.’ “Don and I get to share and enjoy together so this creates a unique closeness in our relationship. Also, my husband and I get to spend time with people who are happy and love what they do, which is a very positive experience.” One of the earliest belly dancing performances emerged in the United States in 1893, when a promoter known as Sol Bloom put together a troupe of over 50 dancers at the Chicago World’s Fair in unorthodox, uncorseted attire. Some credit Bloom for coining the term ‘belly dance.’ The dance was a shock to conservative Victorian sensibilities. The name of the show was “The Streets of Cairo” and featured authentic dancers from the Middle East. The most historically known dancer from this event was known as “Little Egypt,” who stole the show. Americans quickly became intrigued by

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the exotic dances and rhythms, which led to belly dance popping up on the silver screen in Hollywood several years later in the movie “Salome.” It was at this time that dancers began to wear the signature costuming of colorful and glittery attire that is worn in cabaret and Oriental style dancing . Belly dance is enjoyed throughout the world and is taught in almost every country, right down to our Treasure Coast. It offers a community of friends for women of all ages and walks of life, who find joy in music and dance movement. It creates a sense of empowerment in women and builds self-confidence through artistic self-expression and self-discovery. It is also a impact weight bearing exercise that is suitable for all ages and helps in the prevention of osteoporosis in older people. Movements include torso isolations, which help improve flexibility and are healthy for the spine. It is a great form of exercise and an outlet for socialization. For more information on classes and upcoming events in the community through the Totally Belly Dance School visit bellydancebyyvonne.com.

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