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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 35 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019

COUNCIL FORGES Out go the property tax notices ... and in come the phone calls VGTI lease deal:
AHEAD ON TOUCHY Cleveland set to
SUBJECT – RAISES BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer That’s because the property tax- they’re paying more for essen- take over Oct. 1
[email protected] es you paid last year could have tially the same property as their
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer drastically changed this go-round. long-established neighbor. BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
[email protected] Homeowners by now should Just last week, the St. Lucie County [email protected]
have received their TRIM (Truth- Property Appraiser’s Office field- “They say, ‘It’s not fair,’” Prop-
The Port St. Lucie mayor and in-Millage) tax notice in the mail. ed 1,325 phone calls and assisted erty Appraiser Michelle Franklin Cleveland Clinic Florida is to as-
City Council decided Monday to If you haven’t opened it, you 451 customers – half reach out to said of many of the callers. “My sume control of the former Vaccine
continue the process of giving should, especially if you bought a complain that, as new residents, response – ‘You’re right. It’s not.’” & Gene Therapy Institute Florida
themselves raises. house recently. laboratory Oct. 1 under a 15-year
CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 deal the Port St. Lucie City Council
The mayor earns $49,843 per expects to finalize Sept. 16.
year and council members make
$35,431, plus the same health in- Cleveland Clinic will pay $1 an-
surance and retirement benefits as nually in rent for 15 years for the
other city employees. 107,000-square-foot building at
9801 SW Discovery Way in the Tra-
The council voted 4-1 to set the dition Center for Innovation.
mayor’s annual pay at the same
rate as the St. Lucie County com- The terms of the lease with an
missioners, which is $80,389 for option to purchase allow Cleve-
2018-2019. land Clinic to buy the high-tech lab
after five years for $14.5 million.
The councilmembers’ annual
pay would be set at a proportion- Cleveland Clinic and Vaxine
ate amount of the mayor’s pay. The Ltd., an Australian bio-tech re-
council members pay is currently searcher that’s to set up its North
about 71 percent of the mayor’s American headquarters in the
pay, but that could change. building, will be required to hire at

The council still must hold two CONTINUED ON PAGE A3
public hearings on ordinances that
would make the raises official.

Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo
dissented on the vote, but didn’t
explain why during the meeting.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

EVERY DOG WILL HAVE ITS DAY AT ‘RIVERLAND PASEO PARK’

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
[email protected]

Riverland developer GL Homes is going to make a lot of NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
southwestern Port St. Lucie dog owners very happy.
IF DORIAN COMES
GL Homes plans to build a $2.3 million public park com- ST. LUCIE’S WAY ...
plete with fenced running yards for all sized dogs near the
entrance to its Valencia Cay subdivision. St. Lucie County officials say
they are ready to respond
The proposed “Riverland Paseo Park” will also feature a if the storm intensifies and
large softball field with restrooms, a scoreboard, bleachers makes landfall in the area this
and dugouts. It will be the first city park developed in the weekend. Story, Page 9. 

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TRIM NOTICES ceives have to do with complaints that the than you,” she said. “But you know your CLEVELAND CLINIC DEAL
taxes are too high – not that their proper- property best.”
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 ty value is too high, but that the various CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
municipalities and governmental entities St. Lucie Clerk of the Circuit Court Joe
Years ago, now, residents voted in favor are levying too many taxes. Franklin often Smith expects a larger turnout this year least 100 new high-wage workers as part of
of the Homestead Exemption, which al- refers callers to those governmental en- for petitions regarding assessed values. the deal.
lows homeowners who have resided with- tities, be they Port St. Lucie City Hall, St.
in the home for at least one full year up to Lucie Public Schools, St. Lucie County or “As home prices and taxable values The purchase price will be discounted by
$50,000 in non-taxable value. the others that make up the tax bill. For continue to increase, we expect more pe- as much as $9 million if Cleveland Clinic and
her part, Franklin’s office handles assess- titions to be filed,” he said. “In 2018, there Vaxine hire more than 150 new high-wage
For instance, a $250,000 home that ing properties for their taxable value; she were 1,024 petitions filed, up from 974 workers in the first three years and maintain
qualifies for the full $50,000 homestead doesn’t collect taxes or set tax rates. filed in 2017.” those staffing levels.
exemption would be taxed on an assessed
value of $200,000. Those who do differ in opinion regard- Homeowners have until Sept. 10 to file Cleveland Clinic has until Jan. 1, 2020, to
ing their property’s value can file a peti- a petition. Each petition is $15 plus a ser-
It’s complicated and prompts a multi- tion for review through the St. Lucie Clerk vice fee and can be filed online at www. terminate the lease if it deems the building
tude of questions. of Court. Franklin said she’d rather resi- StLucieClerk.com/vab. conditions to be unacceptable. Cleveland
dents first try to work things out with her Clinic can also terminate the lease by giving
To add to the complications, voters a office directly before going to the court. VAB is short for Value Adjustment the city 12 months’ notice.
decade ago approved a measure that caps Board, an independent third-party
property taxes on non-homestead prop- “If we agree to disagree, then go board that hears the petitions and con- If Cleveland Clinic winds up selling the
erties from increasing more than 10 per- through the Value Adjustment Board,” siders evidence from both the home- building for a profit, the city would share in
cent year over year. she said. Often, residents wind up learn- owner and the Property Appraiser’s the profits.
ing that homes in their area and similar Office. The board consists of two coun-
And, there’s the Save Our Homes mea- in nature were sold for more than what ty commissioners, one School Board The City Council voted unanimously
sure, which allows homestead property they were purchased for – which would member, and two citizen members who Monday to authorize City Manager Russ
owners to sell their home and buy anoth- increase their own home’s value. approve and hire special magistrates to Blackburn and City Attorney Jim Stokes to
er – in Florida – and retain the homestead settle disputes during scheduled qua-
protections. Sometimes, though, the Property Ap- si-judicial hearings. CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
praiser’s Office learns something new
“We gear up for (the calls),” Franklin about the community, such as changes in “The process from hearing of the
said. “It’s all hands on deck.” roadways or other things that could ad- petition to the recommendation being
versely affect values. reviewed and approved by the Value
And that’s the way she likes it. Though Adjustment Board could take anywhere
many of the answers can be found the “We may learn something new our- from two to three months,” Smith said.
office’s website, Franklin said she’d rath- selves,” Franklin said. “And that’s wonder- “Generally, the Value Adjustment Board’s
er have people call or come in because ful.” final meeting is in March. The petitioner
each property has its own set of circum- is required to make a partial payment
stances. “We know 170,000 properties better before the delinquency date.” 

Numerous calls Franklin’s office also re-

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County governments banding together in animal shelter reboot

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer The animal shelter on Glades Cut-Off Road, Port St. Lucie. of fundraising while ignoring their grossly
[email protected] deficient compensation for services,” the
poorly” and needed to start over from Second Chance Animal Shelter oper- Humane Society said.
St. Lucie County’s local governments scratch. ates facilities at 8890 Glades Cut-Off Road,
appear destined to go into the animal Port St. Lucie, and 100 Savannah Road, “Progress has been made and the Hu-
sheltering business starting Oct. 1. “We know they have operated in the red Fort Pierce. mane Society is committed to recom-
for the past couple of years,” Bolduc said. mending implementing further recom-
St. Lucie County, Port St. Lucie and Fort “Minimal is the way we would describe the An Aug. 22 Humane Society statement mendations, but is severely hampered by
Pierce are paying $520,000 this year to Sec- animal care – minimally acceptable.” said the three governments did not budget inadequate revenue,” the statement says.
ond Chance Animal Shelter, an arm of the enough money to properly care for all the
Humane Society of St. Lucie County, to “There has been a tremendous public stray animals and made late payments de- The Fort Pierce Commission decided
take in about 5,000 stray dogs and cats. outcry about the finances of the Humane spite the group’s tight finances. Aug. 5 to cut ties with the Humane Soci-
Society, the lack of a budget or business ety and try to take control of the Savannah
But unresolved safety, health and finan- plan, and just an ineffective use of fund- “Unfortunately, the jurisdictions focus Road shelter.
cial issues at Second Chance Animal Shel- raising over the years,” Bolduc said. on the Humane Society’s alleged failures
ter facilities prompted the governments to Disaster struck at the Savannah Road
agree to develop alternate plans for hun- shelter on May 9 when a volunteer died af-
dreds of animals in their care and control. ter being mauled by a large dog.

The governments will seek short-term The group had already come under
sheltering services while preparing a joint scrutiny for deteriorating finances and
request for proposals for long-term solu- shelter conditions.
tions, said Port St. Lucie Police Chief John
Bolduc. Best Friends Animal Society conducted
an operational review of the Humane So-
“At this point representatives from the ciety in May and found the organization in
three governmental agencies have decid- disarray.
ed we reached impasse,” Bolduc told the
City Council on Aug. 19 about negotiations The Humane Society has operated at
with the Humane Society. a loss for two years, has no established
budget and no plan to turn around the fi-
Consequently, the City Council voted nances, the animal shelter support group
unanimously to work with St. Lucie Coun- reported.
ty and Fort Pierce on deals for the short-
and long-term sheltering of stray animals. “A common observation was that clear
inconsistencies exist in most, if not all,
“I think it’s a shame,” said Vice Mayor shelter operations,” the report says. “There
Shannon Martin. “This is very sad to me.” is a clear need for strong, consistent lead-
ership to clarify expectations and enforce
Martin said she told a Humane Society performance standards.” 
board member the organization was “run

CITY COUNCIL RAISES meeting is not easy.” Mayor Greg Ora- nually by a population-based formula FLORIDA MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS’ PAY
vec said he supported the pay increases established by the state legislature.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 because he believes the state’s eighth CITY MAYOR COUNCIL
largest city deserves a full-time mayor. St. Lucie County commissioners earn
The rest of the council members ar- $80,389 annually and School Board Miami $97,000 $58,200
gued they need to increase the pay of Florida law empowers municipalities members earn $39,109.
the mayor and council to encourage to set the compensation of their elected Tampa $160,742 $46,238
highly qualified people to run for the officials. The proposed pay hikes for the may-
positions in the future. or and council have already become Orlando $190,965 $59,451
The city code gives the mayor and fodder for criticism on social media,
“You want to attract the best people council the authority to raise their own Oravec said. St. Petersburg $188,136 $46,238
to the job that you can,” said Council- pay, but the pay raises do not go into
man John Carvelli. “It’s not an easy job. effect until council members chosen in “It’s almost impossible for us to have Hialeah $150,000 $17,598
You’re always on the clock. The amount the next election are seated. this conversation because it’s always
of preparation that goes into each politically charged,” said. “It’s almost Tallahassee $79,176 $39,587
The pay of countywide elected offi- impossible to do without coming off as
cials and state elected officials is set an- self-serving to some people.”  Port St. Lucie $48,422 $34,362

Fort Lauderdale $82,311 $68,593

Cape Coral $37,444 $33,351

SOURCE: CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE



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Scientists: Changes to the Endangered Species Act threaten lagoon wildlife

BY SUE COCKING | Staff Writer animals proposed for new ‘threat- of the Indian River Lagoon Council, says the tentially hamper efforts by local marine
ened’ designations. It would allow eco- plaintiffs’ concerns are justified. scientist Dr. Grant Gilmore to protect eight
Local environmental scientists and nomic impacts to be considered in the species of freshwater fish that reproduce
conservationists are pushing back against listing process, would limit designations of “The concerns are legitimate – especial- only in the St. Sebastian, St. Lucie and
proposed changes to the U.S. Endangered critical habitat deemed vital to a species’ ly when you start taking economic factors Loxahatchee rivers. Gilmore is working on
Species Act that they contend will roll back survival, and would not factor in the effects into consideration when you are trying to a petition to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
more than 45 years of conservation gains of climate change. determine the status of a rare, threatened, to list the fish as endangered or threatened,
for animals that live in and around the Indi- or endangered species,” DeFreese said. due to loss of habitat along grassy river-
an River Lagoon, such as sea turtles, mana- Environmental groups including the “First and foremost, endangerment of a banks from herbicide spraying and preda-
tees and scrub jays. Center for Biological Diversity, Natural Re- species should be determined by the best tion by exotic species.
sources Defense Council, EarthJustice, De- available science.” Currently, more than
The Trump administration announced fenders of Wildlife, Sierra Club and Humane 1,650 species of animals and plants are list- Gilmore says he has little faith in the feds
the changes to regulations governing im- Society of the United States quickly joined ed as endangered or threatened in the U.S. to protect the fish, but hopes public outcry
plementation of the Endangered Species together to sue the U.S. Department of the Of those, the Indian River Lagoon region is will do the trick. “I look at this as another
Act earlier this month, promising to reduce Interior to block the rule changes, which are home to more than 50. crazy thing coming out of Washington,” he
regulations and make the listing process slated to take effect next month. said. “I believe in the power of the people to
more transparent. The proposed changes to the Endan- get things done.” 
Dr. Duane DeFreese, executive director gered Species Act, if enacted, could po-
The overhaul ends blanket protection for

CLEVELAND CLINIC DEAL show. But the city will continue to pay $3.9 of the deal in November because of difficulty “Some of the doctors who came through
million per year on the bonds used to fi- finding tenants. the facility were mesmerized,” Blackburn
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 nance the laboratory’s construction in 2012, said. “It was very interesting to see how ex-
Blackburn said. The city still owes $53.8 mil- Cleveland Clinic first established its pres- cited they were about the research space.”
prepare a lease agreement with those terms lion in principal on the loan. ence in Port St. Lucie on Jan. 1 when it com-
and bring it back for a vote on Sept. 16. pleted its takeover of Martin Health System Cleveland Clinic’s large hospital com-
VGTI defaulted on the bonds and closed and Tradition Medical Center. bined with the nearby laboratory will help
As a backup, the council also voted unan- in 2015 in part because of the loss of funding attract other researchers and medical-relat-
imously to direct city officials to start talks from the National Institutes for Health. The rebranded Cleveland Clinic Tradition ed businesses to Tradition, Blackburn said.
with Straub For Clean Water Everywhere Hospital is about a quarter-mile walk from
Trust, of LakeWorth, which made a last-min- The city, which had backed the bonds, the former VGTI lab, which is now known as “Cleveland Clinic’s reputation both in-
ute $15 million offer for the lab. took over the building in August 2017 and the Florida Center for Bio-Sciences. ternationally as a health care provider and
ramped up marketing efforts. as a researcher will have benefits to Port St.
Cleveland Clinic will assume more than Cleveland Clinic had not initially been Lucie,” Blackburn predicted. “Port St. Luc-
$1.5 million per year in operating costs, fees RER Ventures of Coral Gables, a distressed interested in buying the lab, but researchers ie would be established as a major hub for
and assessments on the building, records real estate firm, agreed to buy the lab for seemed impressed by what they saw on a Cleveland Clinic in Florida.” 
$14.5 million in September but backed out tour of the building, Blackburn said.

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IN LOVING MEMORY HOUSE FIRE PROMPTS OFFICIAL
REMINDER ON CANDLE SAFETY
MICHELLE D. HYLTON, 41 tled in Florida. They were together for
Port St. Lucie over 30 years and married for 20 years.

Michelle Denise Hylton, 41, of Port St. Ann Marie was also a member of St
Lucie passed away peacefully on Aug. 15. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Port St.
Michelle was born in Kingston, Jamaica, Lucie.
and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1990, com-
ing from Queens, N.Y. Ann Marie was a devoted mother, wife
and nurse. She loved her pets and loved
Michelle was a joy to be around and to cook Italian meals, read, watch foot-
lit up every room. She loved to read, play ball, and use her nursing skills to fix any-
games on the computer and play poker in one’s “Boo-Boos.”
her spare time.
Ann Marie had a very warm and loving
She also had a passion for music, heart, with a feisty side as well. She will
would attend music festivals and loved to be greatly missed by all who knew her.
dance.
Ann Marie is survived by her husband
Michelle was also a member of Holy of 20 years, Sean Roche; son, Joseph C.
Family Catholic Church. Distasio of Coplay, Pa.; daughter, Marnie
R. Distasio (companion Jarrett J. Weiss of
Survivors include her daughter, Hai- Bethlehem, Pa.) of Allentown, Pa.; broth-
ley Hylton Byrd of Port St. Lucie; grand- er, Dr. Patrick DeGennaro (late wife, Lois)
daughter, Savina Moss of Port St. Lucie; of Dallas, Pa.; brothers-in-law, Louis, Ste-
mother, Norma E. Hylton of Port St. Luc- phen, Kevin and Barry Roche; and many
ie; father, Trevor M. Hylton of Port St. loving nieces and nephews.
Lucie; brothers, Melvin Hylton of Port
St. Lucie and Trevor Michael Hylton Jr. of FLORENCE C. GRENON, 79
Sunrise, Fla.; along with several other lov- Port St. Lucie
ing family members.

ANN MARIE ROCHE, 73 Florence C. Grenon, 79, of Port St. Luc- PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
Port St. Lucie ie passed away peacefully on Aug. 13,
surrounded by her loving family. Florence BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer come a burn hazard.
Ann Marie Roche, 73, passed away was born on Dec. 12, 1939, in Westfield, [email protected] But the No. 1 rule for candles, accord-
peacefully on Aug. 16 in Port St. Lucie. Mass., to Florence and Alfred Scheip.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1945, in Pitt- A Port St. Lucie family of seven is re- ing to Lt. Boyer, is to never leave a candle
ston, Pa., to the late Joseph and Anntoi- Before moving to Florida, she lived covering following an evening fire that unattended – not even for a moment. It’s
nette DeGennaro. in the Springfield, Mass., area for many might have been sparked when a family in that moment that the candle could tip –
years. pet knocked over a candle in a bedroom. the container could break from heat – or a
Ann Marie was destined to become a The cause has been deemed accidental child or pet could touch it.
nurse. She graduated from College of Mi- Florence loved to spend her time with and no one was injured in the fire. Howev-
sericordia with her nursing degree and family and friends, playing bingo and do- er, fire officials are reminding residents to Candles should also never be placed on
went on to receive her master’s degree ing crafts of all varieties. use caution when lighting candles in their or near something that could catch fire.
from the University of Notre Dame. homes.
She always found the good in every Candle users have “got to use common
She had many other accomplishments person she met and was a social direc- Lt. Wayne Boyer of the St. Lucie County sense,” Lt. Boyer said.
in the health-care field, but always said tor of life. Florence will be sorely missed Fire District cited the National Fire Pro-
her best memories were being at Notre from all the lives that she has touched. tection Association’s statistics that report- While candle-origin house fires remain
Dame. She loved the Catholic religion, ed some 16 percent of accidental fires na- a relatively rare occurrence, the Nation-
the students, the campus, and most of Survivors include her sons, Gilbert tionwide are caused by candles. Of those, al Fire Protection Association recorded
all the many football players she had met (Linda M.) Grenon, and Stephen (Linda a third originate in bedrooms. 8,700 such fires last year, according to
there. A.) Grenon; daughters, Susanne (hus- Boyer.
band, John), Michelle (fiancé, Herbert); “Everyone makes mistakes,” Lt. Boyer
She went on to work in many states, al- sister, Alfreda (Timothy) Riley; two sis- said. But people need to be aware of the For the family of seven on SW Idaho
ways where it was warm. ters-in-law; several grandchildren and risks of using candles and do what they Lane, damage was primarily focused in
great-grandchildren, along with many can to mitigate those risks. the bedroom where the candle had been
She and her husband, Sean Roche, set- loving friends. burning. Still, the house sustained ap-
Candles that can be tipped easily proximately 20 percent damage, accord-
Talk to should not be where children or pets can ing to the Port St. Lucie Police Depart-
your neighbors, reach, Boyer recommended. ment, due to smoke damage throughout.
then talk to me.
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doesn’t get too big. And, make sure to place smoke detector batteries regularly.
clear away excess wax, which could be- Detectors should be tested monthly and
batteries replaced twice a year. 

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BIG ‘BOX’ EMPLOYERS AT JOB FAIR County preps in advance of Dorian

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent counties form the Port St. Lucie Metropoli- BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer discussing if or when storm shelters would
tan Statistical Area. Last July about 148,200 [email protected] need to open, Gill said.
CareerSource Research Coast is looking of the area’s residents had employment. This
for people who can think inside the box. To July about 153,400 did, an increase of about St. Lucie County government officials In the event that the Emergency Oper-
fill and ship boxes fast. 5,200. The 3.5 percent increase beat the started ramping up preparations this week ations Center is activated, official video
state’s employment increase of 2.9 percent. in anticipation of Tropical Storm Dorian’s briefings will be broadcast on Facebook at
“We have the Lincoln Park Job Fair,” said However, the area’s population is estimated arrival in South Florida on Sunday. 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.
Tonya Woodworth, communications man- to have increased about 2.5 percent, where-
ager, of the event that will be held Sept. 6 at as the state about 1.5 percent. Officials were monitoring the progress St. Lucie Public Schools officials verified
the Blackburn Educational Building at Indi- of Dorian and working through pre-storm all campuses are secure and transporta-
an River State College, 3002 Avenue D, Fort Counted from July 2018 to July 2019, the checklists to prepare government build- tion teams are prepared, said spokeswom-
Pierce, from 9 a.m. to noon. (Registration is statistical area had the state’s second fastest ings, drainage, water and sewer utilities, an Lydia Martin.
not required.) annual growth rate in the mining, logging and emergency vehicles and equipment.
and construction sector, 11.3 percent, with “If conditions impact school opera-
On hand will be familiar names in ware- about 1,300 jobs. It also had the fastest an- Residents should also keep an eye tions, SLPS will share information through
housing and shipping, but also manufactur- nual growth rate from July to July for the on the storm and stock up on emergen- its social media networks and local media
ing. “We have Amazon, Coca-Cola, Southern state in the financial activities sector, 7.4 cy supplies, such as medicine, water, partners,” Martin said.
Eagle Distributors, Pursuit (Boats) and Indi- percent, with about 400 jobs. non-perishable food, fuel and batteries,
an River Select Brand,” Woodworth said. officials said. Port St. Lucie officials encouraged resi-
Professional and business services picked dent to monitor the storm on the websites
Along with some Port St. Lucie names. up about 1,000 jobs from July to July in the “While we don’t know yet what the im- of the National Hurricane Center, Miami
“Expert Shutter Services,” continued Wood- statistical area. Education and health ser- pact to our area will be, we are encourag- (www.nhc.noaa.gov) and National Weath-
worth. “Silver-Line Plastics. The other will vices, too, picked up about 1,000 jobs. Lei- ing our community to monitor weather er Service, Melbourne (https://www.
be Ross Mixing. Ross is located in Port St. sure and hospitality 900. reports, our Facebook page, the St. Lucie weather.gov/mlb/).
Lucie.” County Facebook page and be prepared
Manufacturing added about 300 jobs. no matter what,” said Sheriff Ken Mascara. It is too late to trim trees in advance
It comes on the heels of the state July jobs Trade, transportation and utilities along of the storm, officials said. Homeowners
report. The Florida Department of Econom- with other services and government each Anyone who may need to use the should not stack vegetative debris by the
ic Opportunity released the report in the added about 100 jobs. The information in- county’s medical special needs shelter or curb because it might not be collected
second half of August. dustry was unchanged in a July to July mea- pet-friendly shelter should register using prior to the storm’s arrival, officials said.
surement. the county web site, officials said. The debris can become projectiles or clog
St. Lucie County held steady from June to drains and cause local flooding.
July with a 4.3 percent not-seasonally-ad- Earlier this year Amazon surprised St. (https://www.stlucieco.gov/depart-
justed, non-agricultural unemployment Lucie with an announcement it will be ments-services/a-z/public-safety/disas- Port St. Lucie’s trash and recycling
rate. That was a repeat of the year before. opening a distribution center later this year ter-preparedness) pickup remains on schedule until further
In June and July last year, the not-seasonal- at 7440 Commercial Circle in Fort Pierce, the notice, said city spokeswoman Sarah Pro-
ly-adjusted unemployment rate held steady 60,000-square-foot former Bee Electronics As Dorian’s cone of uncertainty nar- haska. “Residents are being asked to begin
the two months at 4.8 percent. building. Woodworth said Amazon is plan- rows, St. Lucie County will advise the cleaning up their properties for anything
ning on hiring about 200.  public of shelter openings and evacuation that could become windblown debris,”
“We’re in the traditional summer pat- zones, said county spokesman Erick Gill. Prohaska said. 
tern,” Woodworth said. County and school district officials are

Taken together, St. Lucie and Martin

RIVERLAND PASEO PARK and 1.2 million square feet of retail and insti- ed for the dog park, which has separate scaped linear park,” Assistant Parks and Rec-
tutional space in the next three decades. fenced-in areas for small-, medium- and reation Director Brad Keen told the council.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 large-sized dogs.
The City Council agreed in concept on Riverland will convey the park site to the
booming area west of Interstate 95, city re- Aug. 19 to accept the 13-acre park on the The amenities include a dog wash, pet city by Sept. 23, GL Homes Vice President
cords show. GL Homes proposed develop- southwest corner of Community Boulevard waste disposal stations, climbing boulders, Kevin Ratterree told the council.
ing the park and turning it over to the city in and Stockton Place, but didn’t act on the im- bow-wow barrels and shade structures.
exchange for credit on the city’s park impact pact fee credit and naming rights issues. Construction is expected to start in March
fees for new development. The new park will also be linked to the and be completed within a year, Ratter-
“I would be happy to convey the naming Paseo multi-use path system being de- ree said. Initially, the park will only be used
Riverland’s development order requires rights if you would just donate it without re- veloped through the 3,845-acre Riverland during the day and have no regular staffing,
GL Homes to provide the city 141 acres for questing park impact fees,” Mayor Greg Ora- property west of Community Boulevard and Keen said. Plans call for a second softball
four parks while building 11,700 residences vec told Riverland’s representatives. south of Discovery Way. “You’ll be able to jog, field to be developed in the future and for
walk, bike along this stretch of heavily land- both fields to be lighted. 
More than two acres has been designat-

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Your gym is teeming with invisible members – germs

BY SCOTT DOUGLAS | The Washington Post You might be surprised to learn just how staph stands out as the bacteria with the 38 percent contained S. aureus. Medicine
many germs are in gyms. most potent prevalence-danger combina- balls (62.5 percent), CrossFit boxes (also
After swimming one day at a neighbor- tion. 62.5 percent), weight plates (56.3 percent)
hood recreation center in New York, Alli- Consider research published in 2014 on and treadmill handles (50 percent) were
son Goldstein noticed that the walls in the fitness centers in Memphis. Staph bacteria A 2019 study of 16 gyms in northeast the most common surfaces to carry it. Of
shower were starting to buckle inward. “It were found on the surface of every piece Ohio focused on one strain of staph bac- areas tested, toilet handles had the lowest
looked like a giant air bubble was pushing of exercise equipment tested, including teria, S. aureus, and its variant, methicil- incidence, 18.8 percent.
out of the wall,” the Jersey City resident free weights, weight machines, ellipti- lin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), which is
said. “Over time, the section where the cals, stationary bikes and treadmills. In resistant to antibiotics and is estimated to How does bacterial presence in gyms
wall met the ceiling started to peel back, all, 25 types of bacteria were found in the result in 11,000 deaths a year in the United compare with other public settings? “I
and lo and behold, there was some de- four gyms tested. In this study and others, States. Of 288 samples taken in the gyms, would say these rates are potentially high-
licious-looking brown and black sludge er or on par with most surface contami-
back there.” nation,” says Mark Dalman of Kent State
University, the lead researcher on the Ohio
Granted, this is an extremely visual ex- study.
ample of the grossness that can grow in
gyms. But out of sight shouldn’t be out One reason: S. aureus and other bacteria
of mind when it comes to working out in thrive in “warm, moist, nutrient-plenty ar-
public places. Studies have found that the eas,” Dalman says. Combine that with their
surfaces of treadmills, weight machines ability to withstand what researchers call
and other typical gym equipment are “high saline environments” and the rest of
teeming with bacteria and other infectious us call pools of sweat, and it’s not surpris-
germs. Here’s how to lower your expo- ing that bacteria like hanging out in gyms at
sure to the most dangerous and prevalent least as much as exercise addicts do.
germs without freaking out so much that
you stop going to the gym. If this makes you want to swear off gyms
for good, here’s a little perspective.
If asked where you’re most likely to en-
counter infectious agents such as staph- “We are a symbiont of bacteria, fungi
ylococcus (aka staph, responsible for a and human cells all hanging out together,”
range of potentially fatal infections) or Dalman says. Indeed, a third of the popu-
salmonella (which infects the intestinal lation carries S. aureus; most people be-
tract), you would probably think of public come aware of it only when their immune
bathrooms, hospitals or office kitchens. system is compromised or they have sur-
gery.

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Although a 2006 study found viruses on that with the fact that rhinovirus is usually fect relationship between gym attendance For example, after an outbreak of MRSA
almost two-thirds of hand-contact surfac- transmitted person to person, and your and illness in individuals, says Nabanita in rural Alaska in 2000, a study found that
es in a military gym, most were rhinovi- chance of catching a cold at the gym is low Mukherjee of the University of Memphis, infected people were three times as like-
rus, the main source of the common cold. – unless you’re in a class full of sneezers. who led the Memphis gym study. That was ly to have used a MRSA-colonized sauna
A Canadian study found that rhinovirus the case when she published her research, than healthy people. The association was
placed on surfaces in a 50-percent-humid- Also, though the high prevalence of and it has remained the case since. particularly strong, researchers wrote,
ity environment (typical for gyms) can be- bacteria in gyms certainly suggests the because more than 60 percent of the skin
gin to disappear within minutes. Combine possibility of widespread infection, there Researchers have found a suggestive
are no data showing a direct cause-and-ef- relationship between gyms and infection. CONTINUED ON PAGE A12

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Imagine your home, Custom Closets GERMS IN THE GYM 2015 study on bacterial variability in gyms
totally organized! Garage Cabinets found that “shoe” surfaces (floors, mats)
Home Offices CONTINUED FROM PAGE A11 are much less likely than “hand” surfaces
Pantries (machine rails, free weights) to host rapid-
Laundries infections were below the waist, and 20 ly evolving bacteria, which are more likely
Hobby Rooms percent were on the buttocks. MRSA infec- to cause infections.
and more.... tions are generally distributed equally be-
tween the arms and legs and rarely occur Fungal infections, however, are anoth-
Walk In Closet on the buttocks. er matter. “Fungus needs three things to
grow – darkness, warmth, and moisture,”
40% Off Plus Mukherjee and Dalman agree that a he says, making both your workout shoes
little effort can go a long way toward re- and a typical gym locker room perfect en-
Free Installation ducing your risk of infection. For your and vironments. Appropriately enough, tinea
others people’s sakes, clean all equipment pedis, or athlete’s foot, is the most com-
40% off any order of $1000 or more. 30% off any order of $700 or more. Not valid with any other before and after you use it with the gym’s mon fungal infection picked up in gyms,
offer. Free installation with any complete unit order of $500 or more. With incoming order, at time provided materials, either wipes or sprays. according to Fullem.
of purchase only. (Remember from above that “all” includes
non-machinery equipment such as med- All of these recommendations work
icine balls and dumbbells.) Bacteria are best in well-maintained gyms. Dalman
easily transmitted by hand, so try not to says to expect the same cleaning stan-
touch your eyes, mouth and nose with dards as you would of a hospital or restau-
your fingers or palms while in a gym. Do rant. “You want to ensure that the facility
any mid-workout wiping with the back of is minimizing the bacterial load to reduce
your hand. the possibility of transmitting a potential
antibiotic-resistant bacterium,” he says.
In the sauna, sit on a (clean!) towel
and wear sandals to lower your expo- Gyms aren’t subject to health depart-
sure to others’ dripped sweat. Opt for a ment inspections, so the onus is on pa-
dry (low-humidity) sauna if you have a trons to learn about cleaning schedules
choice. The infected ones in the Alaska and practices. There should be spray bot-
study were traditional steam baths. Sau- tles and towel dispensers throughout the
nas heated by wood or electricity provide gym. The industry standard for wipes and
a less-favorable environment for mois- sprays is a solution that contains quater-
ture-loving bacteria. nary ammonium, an anti-bacterial com-
pound. If there’s not a publicly maintained
Brian Fullem, a sport podiatrist in Clear- cleaning schedule, ask the facility manag-
water, Fla., says bacterial infection via feet er. And never be shy about approaching
is unlikely unless you have an opening in gym employees if the facility doesn’t seem
the skin, such as a blister. In addition, a clean. 

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Butterfly garden adds to PGA Village home’s charm

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist The entryway is nestled off to the side
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gives privacy. You may not realize that there
Cozy, warm and new are not necessarily is a butterfly garden and plantings support-
words that we associate together, but in the ing all stages of the butterfly’s lifecycle. This
house at 7314 Marsh Terrace, in the Marsh is a Certified Florida Friendly Yard, and the
Landing section of PGA Village, the up- bonus for the owner is the opportunity to
grades and the new make the house more watch butterflies sipping nectar and flut-
desirable, but in no way detract from the tering from plant to plant.
feeling of home this house imparts.

This Week’s Inside, the new porcelain tile flooring a wonderful juxtaposition of color and tex-
looks like wood and adds such a warm ture. The stainless-steel appliances are all
FEATURED NEW LISTING feeling throughout the house. There is a new, and there is an eat-in kitchen off the
formal dining room (12 feet by 11 feet), and sunroom that is perfect for family meals.
OLEANDER PINES a living room (a spacious 25-by-16) that The owner of the home notes that the
leads to the sunroom, which was added to whimsical paper chosen for the kitchen,
the home and is the perfect place to enjoy which depicts elephants in red and gold, is
morning coffee or, by opening all the doors, meant to represent “good luck,” as they do
entertain on a larger scale. The lake view in certain cultures. Mood lighting behind
adds the sense of calm and relaxation that the crown molding adds a warm glow at the
you can enjoy indoors or out. end of the day.

The kitchen is an enviable 21-by-12 and The master bedroom is a generous 20-
is ideal for the chef or gourmet. The kitchen by-14 and has lovely views of the lake as
has miles of light cabinets, and with darker well as direct access to the sunroom by way
countertops and the wood-look floor, it is of sliding glass doors. Drawers beneath

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the window seat provide extra storage and is no waiting time to use appliances. There may want to go outside, onto the screened pa- erator, flooring and kitchen appliances,
there is a hallway of closets on the way to are two additional bedrooms, each a good tio, to enjoy the view on a lovely spring day.This you will have worry-free living for years.
the master bath. That room has dual sinks, size at 19-by-11 and 17-by-12. Pocket doors is truly a house that can be enjoyed indoors
a separate shower and tub, and additional create ensuite privacy. and out and it is perfect for entertaining. As this is PGA Village, you have the use of
electric outlets that were installed so there all of the amenities the community offers.
The sunroom is warm and inviting, but you Deborah Shockley, agent for the Keyes You can use the fitness center, game room,
Company, said that this is a home that is library or pool and meet new friends and
move-in ready, with new systems in place neighbors, or you can relax at home in your
in so many areas. From the roof to the gen- own private oasis. The choice is yours. 

FEATURES FOR 7314 MARSH TERRACE NOTICE

Neighborhood: Marsh Landing at the Reserve in PGA Village “City of Port St. Lucie homeowners have or will receive
Year built: 1993 • Construction: CBS in the mail a notice of a public hearing regarding solid
waste and recycling services fees. The City fielded many
Square footage: 2,218 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 3,047 questions regarding this mailing, and we would like to
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2 • Flooring: tile clarify the information. Port St. Lucie’s current annual
Security: manned gate, owner system solid waste and recycling rate is $268.36. The proposed
annual rate is $281.92, for an increase of $13.56. The
Additional features: lake views, new roof, new porcelain tile rate is proposed to increase because landfill fees are
floors throughout, new paint, new kitchen appliances, new
whole house generator, new hot water heater, new HVAC, fin- increasing for the first time in 10 years. If you have
any questions about this, please call 772-873-6317. A
ished sunroom, accordion shutters, furniture negotiable public hearing regarding the proposed rate increase is
Community amenities: biking and jogging, billiards, business scheduled for Sept. 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Port St. Lucie
City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.”
center, clubhouse, community room, exercise room, game
room, library, pool, tennis Publish: August 30, 2019

Listing brokerage: The Keyes Company
Listing agent: Deborah Shockley, 571-215-5800

Listing price: $399,000

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

A slow week on the Tradition and St. Lucie West real estate front saw eight transactions of sin-
gle-family residences and lots reported from Aug. 19-23.
The top sale of the week was the home at 9879 SW Carrotwood Circle. First listed in Febru-
ary for $434,900, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,307-square-foot abode sold for $375,000
on Aug. 19.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Roberta J. Pickens of Help U Sell Treasure
Coast. Representing the buyer was agent John H. Slivon of Bowen Realty, Inc./Port St. Lucie.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$375,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9879 SW CARROTWOOD CIRCLE 2/12/2019 $434,900 8/19/2019 $350,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10949 SW VISCONTI WAY 5/30/2019 $369,000 8/23/2019 $336,750
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11435 SW LAKE PARK DRIVE 3/27/2019 $296,240 8/19/2019 $249,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 516 SW INDIAN KEY DRIVE 6/14/2019 $249,900 8/19/2019 $212,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 152 NW PLEASANT GROVE WAY 12/11/2018 $256,100 8/20/2019 $158,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 708 NW SAN REMO CIRCLE 6/26/2019 $165,000 8/23/2019 $124,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 162 SW PEACOCK BOULEVARD 32-205 3/28/2019 $156,350 8/21/2019 $113,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 110 SW PEACOCK BLVD 6-206 7/20/2019 $119,900 8/23/2019

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

10949 SW Visconti Way, Port Saint Lucie 11435 SW Lake Park Drive, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 5/30/2019 Listing Date: 3/27/2019
Original Price: $369,000 Original Price: $296,240
Sold: 8/23/2019 Sold: 8/19/2019
Selling Price: $350,000 Selling Price: $336,750
Listing Agent: Thomas Cann Listing Agent: Lisa Crovato

Selling Agent: Cann Realty Selling Agent: The Keyes Company

Melinda Cann Carol Carpenter

Cann Realty Donohue Real Estate, LLC

516 SW Indian Key Drive, Port Saint Lucie 152 NW Pleasant Grove Way, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 6/14/2019 Listing Date: 12/11/2018
Original Price: $249,900 Original Price: $256,100
Sold: 8/19/2019 Sold: 8/20/2019
Selling Price: $249,000 Selling Price: $212,000
Listing Agent: Selma Schevers Listing Agent: Tiara Shareef

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Fl Realty Selling Agent: Owners.com

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COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES PGA VERANO

NEW LISTING!

1716 SW Mockingbird Drive 8060 Kiawah Trace 10227 SW Visconti Way

MODEL Custom Built SQ. FT. 2326 MODEL - SQ. FT. 3066 MODEL Bellacerra SQ. FT. 2733
BEDS 3 BATHS BEDS 3 BATHS BEDS 3 BATHS
2 3 3.5

DINING Formal GARAGE 2+ DEN/DINING 1 GARAGE 2+ DEN/DINING 1 GARAGE 2

• Newer Kitchen Appliances 2018 • Re Surfaced Pool & Spa • Separate Attached 2 Golf • New Wall Ovens • Golf Course Home on the 7th Wanamaker • Used Only as a Winter Home

• Newer Air Conditioner 2018 • On 16thGreen of The Trails Golf Course Cart Garage • Heated Pool & Spa • Popular Bellacerra Model w/ many upgrades • Beautiful Kitchen & Living Area

• Some Impact Glass & Accordion Shutters • Newer Gas Water Heater 2017 • On 2nd Hole of Ryder Golf Course • 2 Master Baths • Located in The Front of PGA Verano • All Impact Glass

Fabulous home with many upgrades on a mature landscaped private lot in gated Fabulous home on a premium home site with expansive views of the Hard to find PGA Verano golf course home with beautiful
community. This home has been well maintained and has a great open floor plan. Incredible golf course. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the great room with golf course views! This home has been gently lived in and
views from the great room with stacking slider doors that create an expansive view of the high volume ceiling, open concept and grand outdoor views. The large boasts many wonderful upgrades.
beautiful backyard. You’ll enjoy the summer kitchen with built in grill, refrigerator and sink covered outdoor patio space is great for entertaining. This home is Offered at $559,000
for backyard pool parties. Call for a showing! Offered at $409,815 Beautifully updated with a clean modern look. Offered at $639,000

PGA VILLAGE PGA VILLAGE PGA VERANO

REDUCED!

9633 SW Nuova Way 10867 SW Visconti Way 9535 Avenel Lane

MODEL Giordana SQ. FT. 1600 MODEL Lago SQ. FT. 1932 MODEL Mid Ocean SQ. FT. 1732
BATHS BATHS BEDS 3 BATHS
BEDS 2 GARAGE 2 BEDS 2 GARAGE 2 2
2 2
DEN/DINING 1 DEN/DINING 1 DEN/DINING - GARAGE 2

• Circular Drive • Large Covered Back Patio w/Screen Enclosure • Pool Home • Golf Course View From Patio • Golf Course Home on Legacy #4 • Newer Washer & Dryer

• Large Lot Overlooking Lake • Hot Tub Conveys with Sale • Extended Covered Lanai • White Kitchen W/ Wall Oven & Cook Top • Granite & Stainless Kitchen • Crown Molding

• Located in The Front of PGA Verano • All Impact Glass • Picture Window Screen • All Impact Glass • Epoxied Garage Floor • Light & Bright Open Floor Plan

Fabulous home on a premium home site with expansive views of the Home has 33K in builder upgrades! Beautiful view out back with Lovely home in the heart of PGA Village on a quiet
golf course. Prepare to be impressed as you enter the great room with a spectacular pool and outside living area. This home is complete dead-end street. Home is presently being rented until -
high volume ceiling, open concept and grand outdoor views. The large with fans, lighting and window treatments. Offered at $465,000 October 1, 2019. Offered at $319,000
covered outdoor patio space is great for entertaining. This home is
beautifully updated with a clean modern look. Offered at $339,000

PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO PGA VERANO

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21042 SW Modena Way 10949 SW Visconti Way 10250 Azzo Lane 17068 SW Ambrose Way 10171 SW Dolce Road

MODEL Treviso SQ. FT. 1620 MODEL Lago SQ. FT. 1932 MODEL Amelia SQ. FT. 1412 MODEL Lago SQ. FT. 1932 MODEL Carina SQ. FT. 1785
BEDS BATHS BEDS 2 BATHS BEDS BATHS BEDS 2 BATHS BEDS
2 2 2 2 GARAGE 2 2 DEN 2 BATHS 2.5
2 2 2+ 2 1
DEN 1 GARAGE DEN 1 GARAGE DEN 0 DEN 1 GARAGE GARAGE 2 + Golf

• Extra Wide Yard • Screened Patio • Large backyard • Window treatments • Great Location by • Patio Out Back • Extensive • Beverage Cooler • En Suite bath in 2nd • Golf Cart Bump Out
• Great Lake Views • SS Appliances • 24 X 24 white porcelain tile • Crown molding Front Gate • Garage Has Bump Out Landscaping • Garage Storage Bedroom • Close to Front Gate
• Built 2018 • All Impact Glass • Hickory wood floor in • Beautiful Kitchen For Golf Cart • Low Voltage lighting Racks • Renovated Master Bath • All Impact Glass
bedroom & fans • Covered Front Patio • All Impact Glass • Screened Patio • All Impact Glass • Screened Back Patio
• All Impact Glass

Care free newer Verano villa with This home is in impeccable condition Wonderful carefree villa in the front Marvelous lakeside home on a quiet LISTED AND UNDER CONTRACT
upgraded cabinets, SS appliances and built in 2018. No homes are in the of PGA Verano. The great room is street with many upgrades! Lovely IN 8 DAYS!
and seamless glass shower door. Extra front of this house and backyard is very spacious and open to the kitchen area. kitchen with cooktop, wall ovens, Villa with newer air conditioner
space between villas is a special feature private. Great east back exposure with Enjoy all the resort amenities Verano has SS hood & walk-in pantry. Beautiful and remodeled master bath.
of this home. Offered at $264,000 plenty of trees and plants to enjoy on to offer at a small price. landscaping and great outside patio. Offered at $268,000
homesite. Offered at $369,000 Offered at $230,000 Offered at $394,000

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8821 BALLY BUNION ROAD - PGA VILLAGE $649,900 10114 NUOVA WAY - VERANO $674,900

NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING!

RARELY AVAILABLE - GORGEOUS BELLERIVE FLOORPAN W/ AMAZING GOLF VIEWS!! ONE OF A KIND STUNNER W/ GOLF & WATER VIEWS!!
Located on one of the most desirable streets in PGA Village - This 3BR+DEN/4.5BA/2CG home won’t disappoint! Many special features Sophisticated & elegant home on arguably the best lot in all of Verano. This 3 BR + DEN/3BA/3CG ‘Biella’ floor plan will CAPTIVATE you!
incl. wood & tile floors t/o main living areas & master, spacious bedrooms (all en-suite), coffered ceiling and more! Soaring Ceilings - Home features beautiful wood flooring, crown molding & custom woodwork t/o. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans, Hunter Douglas blinds.
Custom built-ins in living room & den! The living room sliders pocket into the wall, bringing the outdoors in and making entertaining a Gourmet kitchen has white 42’’ level 5 cabinetry, Bianco Carrera Quartz counters, GE profile SS appliances, under cabinet lighting & breakfast
dream! Gourmet kitchen with 42’’ wood cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, SS appliances, granite countertops and oversized butcher block nook! Master Suite features 3 walk-in closets, luxurious en-suite w/ claw foot tub, frameless glass shower, separate vanities w/ marble tops &

center island! Spacious master suite has extra cabana bath feature!!! Enjoy sweeping golf views from your screened pool & spa. designer lighting. Other special features include IMPACT GLASS windows & doors, front load washer & dryer, beautiful landscaping.

PGA VERANO $599,900 PGA VILLAGE $379,900 PGA VERANO $429,000 LAKE CHARLES $309,900

STUNNING GOLF & WATER VIEWS SPECIAL POOL HOME LOADED FORMER MODEL WITH SWEEPING POOL & SPA HOME IN LAKE CHARLES!
Meticulously maintained “Collina” floor plan. 4BR, 3.5BA, W/UPGRADES GOLF VIEWS! AMAZING POOL 3BR/3BA/2CG Courtyard Special features include newer
2.5CG home features elegant finishes T/O, a chef’s dream Spacious 3BR PLUS den, 3BA home features a Chef’s Stunning 2BR PLUS den, 2BA, ‘Isabella’ floor plan AC (2015), newer WH (2014), new pool pump (2018)
kitchen w/butler’s pantry, beautifully upgraded master-suite kitchen w/Thermador gas cook top, double ovens, with designer finishes T/O, kitchen w/SS appls, and recent flooring updates. Kitchen features granite
with frameless glass shower. The expanded & screened granite counters, SS appls, New A/C & water heater granite, impact windows & doors, sweeping golf counters, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and
lanai is a wonderful spot to relax & enjoy the views. 2018, pool heater 2019. Oversized garage w/separate views. This is the home you’ve been waiting for! mosaic tile backsplash. 3rd BR and BA is perfect as a
RX-10544165 10143 SW Visconti Way golf cart door. Screened lanai w/heated pool, lake view. Furniture package available! guest suite or in-law apartment. Low HOA fees and
RX-10529811 9171 Pumpkin Ridge Road RX-10501967 9776 SW Nuova Way located right in the heart of SLW. Call today to view!
RX-10550371 826 SW Munjack Circle

PGA VILLAGE $329,900 Country Club Estates $234,900 TRADITION-BEDFORD PARK $289,900 PGA VILLAGE $344,900

JUST REDUCED! UNDER CONTRACT

BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME IN PRESIDENTIAL COVE AT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! GREENBRIER – GOLF COURSE VIEW
DESIRABLE GREENBRIER SUBDIVISION COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 3BR+Den/2BA/2CG home in the heart of Tradition! Well cared for 2BR PLUS Den, 2.5BA, 2CG offers an
“MidOcean” floor plan with 2BR+Den and 2.5 BA. 2BR + Den/ 2BA / 2CG POOL home features tile throughout main Walking distance to schools, shops and dining. IMPACT open living area which leads to the kitchen with new
Special features include BRAND NEW STAINLESS living areas, laminate flooring in the bedrooms, a recently replaced GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS! Gourmet Kitchen granite counters. Backyard overlooks the golf course
KITCHEN APPLIANCES, tile t/o entire house, AC as well as a beautiful golf course view. The kitchen has granite features SS appliances, granite counters, decorative back and has a screened lanai as well as a fenced yard.
fresh interior paint, phantom screen door, newer counters, stainless steel appliances and a charming breakfast nook. splash and plenty of counter space. Neutral tile in main Updates include BRAND NEW A/C (2019), fresh
WH, crown molding and large extended & screened Lower HOA fees and great location make this home a wonderful living areas. Back lanai leading to fenced yard! interior paint throughout and luxury vinyl flooring!
lanai. RX-10542719 7655 Greenbrier Cir. value. RX-10550590 435 SW Jefferson Circle RX-10516538 10351 SW West Park Avenue RX-10530072 7732 Greenbrier Cir

PGA VILLAGE $348,500 JENSEN BEACH $219,900 TRADITION $254,900 PGA VILLAGE $174,900

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Meticulously Maintained, 3BR, RIVER CLUB – HIDDEN GEM! Bright and cheery 4BR, 2BA, 2CG home features FLOOR CONDO
2.5 bath home. Beautiful kitchen that opens Beautifully cared for and updated 2BR, 2BA high ceilings, tile flooring throughout living areas This 2BR, 2.5BA condo is being offered Fully
to living room featuring a breakfast bar, ss condo, tile flooring throughout, granite in kitchen with wood cabinetry including 42” uppers, Furnished/TURNKEY! Tastefully decorated with newer
appliances & granite. Enjoy private kitchen, new vanities, frameless shower, granite counters, SS appls, screened porch. carpet throughout and updated furnishings, screened &
preserve & lake views! IMPACT windows, close distance to river RX-10531808 11447 SW Glengarry Court covered lanai looks over private garden/wood view.
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ELEGANT CUSTOM ESTATE POOL HOME!

Custom 5 bedroom all en-suites, PLUS a den with tons of luxury upgrades. Enter in the double doors to the foyer where you see beautiful Turkish
marble floors in all common spaces. Living Room w/wet bar, fireplace, coffered ceiling, double tray & crown molding. Formal DR w/serving area
& food warmers. Kitchen has granite counters, snack bar, island w/vegetable sink, S.S. appliance inc. GE Monogram built-in frig. Kitchen opens
to great room w/dining area. GR has Bi-Fold French doors that lead out the screened covered lanai w/summer kitchen. Venture out further to the
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shutters, a grand master bath, and sitting area that has a spectacular view of the pool. RX-10555281 $998,000

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FAMOUS ARCHITECT DESIGNED WITH STUNNING VIEWS!

Beautiful custom home designed by famous Architect Charles R. Stinson, on 3/4 acre private lot with panoramic views of the rock waterfall pool/
spa & The Legacy Golf Course from screened lanai. Stunning interior offers expansive great room, island kitchen w/granite counter tops, double
ovens, three zoned A/C, central VAC, security & intercom system plus 2.5 car over-sized garage. Master retreat is the entire upstairs with balcony
and automatic awning, relaxing spa like master bath with huge soaking tub, double sinks/vanities, 2 walk-in closets one extra large with built-ins.
Two additional guest bedrooms downstairs with Jack N Jill bathroom, plus an office that has gorgeous built-ins with view of pool, that can also

be used as 4th bedroom it has a walk in closet & attached bath. RX-10555247 $629,000

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BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM POOL HOME – GOLF VIEW Designed by famous Architect, FABULOUS GOLF & LAKE VIEWS Wonderful 3BR (al en-suites) 3.5BA PLUS GORGEOUS LONG LAKE VIEW 3BR, 2BA, 2CG home with lake views from GORGEOUS FORMER MODEL POOL HOME Complete with al the upgrades &
Charles Stinson, on 3/4 acre private lot, 3BR, 3BA, PLUS office (or 4th bdrm) w/built-ins, den, 3CG home, eat-in kitchen w/granite, SS appls, Butler’s pantry, covered the master-suite, living room & kitchen, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, living room & special features you expect in a model home, 2BR PLUS Den, 2.5BA, 2CG, covered &
2.5CG, stunning interior, master retreat w/balcony, screened lanai w/rock waterfal pool/spa. paver patio overlooking the Wannamaker Golf course. dining area, master w/trey ceiling & crown molding, oversized screened-in patio. screened lanai w/beautiful pool & spa, private location, preserve & golf views.
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RX-10555247 $629,000 RX-10522706 $570,000 RX-10548238 $260,000 RX-10491500 $449,900

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lifestyle situated in a peaceful mature setting, then this is the vila for you! Split & privacy! Gorgeous patio w/summer kitchen, pool, spa, fountains & waterfal. Spacious to cal home! 2BR, 2BA, kitchen w/granite, SS appls, gas range, tile flooring kitchen, new refrigerator, great location close to community pool and backs up to
2BR floorplan, open kitchen, covered patio & large screened lanai rooms, high soaring ceiling, oversized garage & whole house accordion shutters! thru-out, IMPACT glass, screened lanai, lake view the 16th hole of the Legacy.
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RX-10533777 $227,900 RX-10535236 $599,900 RX-10533207 $348,000 RX-10544437 $255,000

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LARGE HEATED SALTWATER POOL HOME Great opportunity for a large STUNNING HOME - WATER & GOLF COURSE VIEWS Situated on a 3/4 acre ONE OF A KIND STUNNER WITH GOLF & WATER VIEWS ElegantBieloplanonthe WELCOME HOME! Located in the desired golf course community of Holiday
heated pool home in Lake Forest, 3BR, 2BA PLUS den, crown molding, Corian lot, 3BR,(al en-suites) 3.5BA, 3CG, beautiful finishes throughout, stately stone best lot in Verano. 3BR+Den, 3BA, 3CG w/many upgrades. Kitchen features SS appls, tile backsplash, quarts countertops Pines. 2BR, 2BA home with a beautiful Florida room, lovely landscaped backyard
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WITH SPYRO GYRA,
JAZZ FUSION IS THE
NAME OF THE GAME

BY SAMANTHA BAITA | Staff Writer

1 Where did they come up Paints alive!
with that name? This com-
ing Friday, Sept. 6, the Lyric The- Kaleb Barela, 6, turns PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN
atre in Stuart presents Spyro Gyra, himself into a canvas at the PSL
the jazz fusion band that started Soccer Club’s “Color Run” last Saturday. Hurt in a Car Wreck?
in Buffalo in 1974 and still brings
their special combo of jazz, R&B,
funk and pop to audiences all over
the country. So, what about that
odd name? Seems the band’s sax
player, Jay Beckenstein, majored
in biology at the University of
Buffalo (before he – fortunately –
switched to music performance).
After graduation, when he and
childhood pal Jeremy Walls began
jamming with other musicians,
got popular in the Buffalo area
and decided they needed an of-
ficial name, he remembered the
weird green algae he’d learned
about in college – Spirogyra – an
waa-laa – they had their name.
Years later, Beckenstein said the
name actually fits – “because it
sounds like what we do: it sounds
like motion and energy.” Although
the band got flack from jazz pur-
ists back in the day for “pushing
the jazz envelope,” they eventu-
ally gained respect from the same

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THE MERCURY’S RISING FOR THIS ‘CLASSIC’ QUEEN CONCERT

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer recording. Craig Martin likens
[email protected]
us to a modern symphony. You
Classic Albums Live is the
brainchild of Canadian Craig had Beethoven, Bach and Mo-
Martin, who founded it in 2003.
The intriguing concept was to zart. These are modern classics
take the greatest albums and
recreate then on stage, note for from the last century from the
note and cut for cut, using the
best musicians available. The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Queen,
musicians don’t wear costumes
and are not impersonating the and the list goes on. “
original artists. Rather, the con-
cert is all about the music. I asked Walsh if he thought

“We don’t dress up or wear this music would last hundreds
any sort of costume,” Martin
has said. “We just stand there of years.
and play. All of our energy is
put into the music. We want the “If there is a world 400 years
performance to sound exactly
like the album.” from now, I believe this music

Classic Albums Live presents will still be prevalent,” he said.
“Queen: A Night at the Opera,”
Sept. 7, with Nick Walsh as the For audience members who
lead singer. Walsh was the lead
vocalist and songwriter for Slik are unfamiliar with a Classic Al-
Toxik, a Canadian rock band
that won a Juno Award, the Ca- bums Live show, Walsh said that
nadian equivalent of the Gram-
my Awards. He has the daunting it is divided into two sets.
task of presenting “Bohemian
Rhapsody” and other Queen songs at a time when the “The first is always the fea-
movie is still very much alive. I asked him if the movie
had had any effects on the show or the audiences. tured album,” he said. “The

“The show was scheduled previous to the movie re- second set, we let loose and
lease date,” he said. “We started touring it six months
before the movie came out and it was the luck of the do a ‘greatest hits’ or ‘best of,’”
draw. The fact that there has been a resurgence (of in-
terest) means we’re getting more coming to the show he said. “During the album,
that may not have been Queen fans.
we make it song after song, as
“I ask at the shows how many are Queen fans and
there’s a roar and I ask how many are Classic Albums though you put a needle on
Live fans and there’s a roar. When I ask how many of
them are fans from the movie, a percentage of the the record and said, ‘Let’s go.’

What’s pretty cool about clas-

sic albums is that they’re the

soundtracks of multiple gener-

A Classic Albums Live Queen concert. ations. We’ve seen three genera-
tions (at concerts).”
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Walsh said that younger peo-

crowd responds. It’s more a plus than a minus.” ple know the songs from their grandparents or parents

Walsh said that it is the attention to detail that makes who played the album during their childhoods. They’ve

this show special. been listening to the songs for their entire lives.

“Queen had four members and Classic Albums Live Walsh, whose father was from Liverpool, England,

has 10 or more on stage. We’re recreating what they did heard the music of the Beatles. He had two older

in the recording studio, not on stage. In the studio they brothers who played the music of the ’70s.

could overdub and layer (sound) upon layer. To recre- “Music is something I knew I’d be doing since I was 4

ate the sound takes multiple voices.” or 5,” he said. “I’m fortunate to be making a living at it.”

Walsh makes it clear that he is not trying to imitate

lead singer Freddie Mercury. The Lyric Theatre, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, presents

“I’m not trying to look like Freddie or be Freddie,” Classic Albums Live: Queen “A Night at the Opera,” Sept.

he said. “I’m trying to emulate the voice. We perform 7 at 7 p.m. Call 772-286-7827 or visit www.lyrictheatre.

the songs the way people remember hearing it on the com. 

COMING UP Award-winning playwright, screenwrit- ning work, “August: Osage County,” is za on U.S. 1. Curtain: Fridays and Sat-
er and author (the late) Neil Simon wrote, opening at Treasure Coast Communi- urdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 among other things, 49 Broadway plays. “I ty Theatre in Port St. Lucie this coming $22. 772-418-2439.
Ought to be in Pictures” was the 18th, and it’s Friday, Sept. 6. Of this tragi-comedy, the
people. Now, more than 40 years later, ac- hitting the boards at A.C.T. Studio Theatre theatre promo says, “when the Weston 4 Jazz al fresco: Cool jazz in a beautiful
cording to Wikipedia, Spyro Gyra has per- in Stuart this coming Friday, Sept. 6. This family unexpectedly reunites after the setting might well be just the ticket
formed more than 5,000 shows, released comedy-drama, says Wikipedia, opened patriarch disappears, their home ex- on a late summer evening. The Fort Pierce
31 albums, and sold more than 10 million on Broadway in 1980 and was made into a plodes with repressed truths and un- Jazz and Blues Society is having one of its
of them. They also have one platinum and film two years later. Says the show promo, settling secrets.” Critics have called “Au- popular Jazz Jams at the Port St. Lucie Bo-
two gold albums. They could certainly rest it is the story of a screenwriter, Herb, who gust: Osage County” both fiercely funny tanical Gardens this coming Wednesday,
on their laurels, says the show promo, “but has abandoned his family, and his daughter and bitingly sad, and predict you’ll be Sept. 4. This great (nonprofit) group of
they don’t: they’re still having too much Libby, “who surprises him when she arrives left “laughing, crying and contemplating jazz and blues musicians and enthusiasts
fun.” As Beckenstein has put it, “My hope at his home seeking his help in becom- long after the house lights come back have a goal of bringing this pair of “great
is that our music has the same effect on the ing an actress.” With sometime paramour on.” The play garnered six 2008 Tony American (musical) art forms” to the
audience as it does on me. I’ve always felt Steffy at his side, “Herb decides to take an- noms, winning five, including Best Play. community and to schools, and they’ve
that music, and particularly instrumental other stab at fatherhood and hopefully, this It does include very strong language and done a fine job, with their popular Jazz
music, has this non-literal quality that lets time, get it right.” The show runs through mature themes. The venue may be un- Jams series in the Sunrise Theatre Black
people travel to a place where there are no Sept. 22. Curtain: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 familiar to you: Treasure Coast Commu- Box and at the lovely botanical gardens
words.” Well said. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $50. p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Tickets: $25. 772-932- nity Theatre describes itself as “a brand- July though October. They also provide
772-286-7827. 8880 or www.actstudiotheatre.com. new, cozy 55-seat community theatre scholarship support for college-bound
in the heart of Port St. Lucie,” and is, in students in the music field. Jam time: 6:30
2 Pulitzer-, Tony-, Emmy-, Writers 3 Another Pulitzer winner, Tracy fact, the only community theatre in Port p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission: $7; mem-
Guild of America- and Golden Globe Letts, is the playwright whose win- St. Lucie, located in Bell’s Shopping Pla- bers, $6. 772-460-5299 (JAZZ). 

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‘AD’-VANTAGE, BARN THEATRE
FOR HAVING McGEADY ABOARD

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer to an end at noon and I’d head to New Diamond
[email protected] York for auditions or bookings.” Tea Room
& Bistro
I may be doing my best Captain McGeady was a professional actor
Obvious impression, but you can for 20 years, doing commercials, tele- Wants to Wish Everyone
have the best show in the world and it vision, radio, theater and voice-over a Happy and Safe
doesn’t mean a thing if no one comes work. He was the spokesperson for
to see it. Enter the marketing or pub- CarMax for 11 years. He was in a scene LABOR DAY
lic relations director. At Stuart’s Barn with Donald Sutherland, Jill Clayburgh
Theatre, that is Dennis McGeady, a and Peter Krause for a television series Observed on the first Monday in September,
volunteer with the impressive title of “Dirty Sexy Money.” Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions
vice president of marketing. (Note to
self: If you volunteer, you can get a When McGeady retired in 2010, he and achievements of American workers.
lofty title in lieu of pay.) and his wife decided that New Jersey It was created by the labor movement in
was an expensive place to live. They the late 19th century and became a federal
I have known Dennis professionally looked around for a place where they holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes
for some time, because he sends out wanted to retire while remaining close the end of summer for many Americans,
the press releases that remind me of to family. and is celebrated with parties, parades
upcoming shows. Imagine my surprise
when, half way through our interview “Delaware was a good option,” he and athletic events.
for this story, he tells me that he spent said. “We bought a home in a 55+ com-
munity and moved to Delaware. At Hope To See You Soon!
Dennis McGeady. about the time we moved to Delaware,
my daughter and her family moved For reservations to the Tearoom
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BARN THEATRE to Florida. We went from seeing the Call 772-781-5153, Leave Message
grandkids every day to seeing them
most of his professional career as glob- twice a year, which wasn’t good for any Country Club Plaza
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as a working actor, as well. He tried to
explain how he did all of that in the That also brought McGeady to the www.DiamondsbyTerry.com
course of 24 hours. Barn and his current gig. www.diamondtearoom.com

“While I was working for G.E., peo- “I performed at the Barn and had
ple reported to me from all over the been their photographer,” he said.
world,” he said. “I spent a lot of time “When Chris Mazzella, who was the
at 1 a.m. talking to Australia or India. vice president for marketing, became
I was able to bring my working hours the Barn’s president, they needed to
replace him. I sat down with Chris and
when he asked me if I was up for it, I
said I’d give it a try. That’s how I got
roped into it.”

It should be noted that McGeady
laughed when he said the last part.

As the head of marketing, McGeady
is responsible for everything having
to do with advertising. That includes
press releases for upcoming shows and
events and placing ads. For those, he
works with the Barn’s artist to design
an ad that conveys what they want the
public to know about the show. He is
also responsible for going to area busi-
nesses and asking them if they want to
place an ad in the Playbill.

Volunteers at area theaters are a
dedicated bunch. Whether they’re get-
ting people into the theater, putting on
the show or keeping them happy when
they’re in the theater, they love what
they do and don’t consider it work. Just
ask Dennis McGeady, who will soon
be doing the publicity for the Barn’s
upcoming production of “Beauty and
the Beast.” It’s a lot of work, but the re-
wards are great, too.

The Barn Theatre is located at 2400 SE
Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Call 772-287-4884
or visit www.barn-theatre.com. 

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CENTENNIAL HIGH’S DRAMA PROGRAM IS BRINGIN’ IT!

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer Drama students at St. Lucie West PHOTO COURTESY OF TRINNA PYE let the students take a lot of responsibility,
[email protected] Centennial High School are already running the drama club meetings, finding
in rehearsals for several productions. like something students would connect to,” out about competitions, finding hotels or
It’s only the beginning of the school she said. “It’s about the things they have to working on finding a bus. I’ve delegated a
year, but St. Lucie West Centennial’s drama and the more trivial to outsiders.” deal with.” lot more and that gives them ownership and
coach, Trinna Pye, is already holding audi- The title comes from the idea that this a pride in what we’ve accomplished.”
tions and preparing for the fall season. The This is Pye’s third year as the drama coach
big musical will be “ELF Jr.,” based on the person has this problem, and this person and she is very proud of the program. Pye is particularly proud that last year,
popular movie. It will be presented for two has that, and so on. two students received scholarships, one to
weekends, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. “Our program is really growing,” she said. the American Musical and Dramatic Acade-
“‘And’ is the continuing and connecting “Last year was the first year to have musical my in New York and one to Florida Atlantic
“It’s in time for the holidays,” Pye said. word and is almost the heartbeat of the theater as a class. Now we have Musical The- University.
“It’s pretty much identical to the movie, but show,” Pye said, “It’s very much an ensem- ater 1 and 2. The advanced acting and musi-
with music and songs. It’s a lot shorter than ble piece. There’s one narrator but the oth- cal theater class have about 50 and we have “One of the things I stress in the audi-
the movie and is uplifting and fun for the ers characters have an ensemble feel.” a lot of new freshmen who are enthusiastic, tion process, whether it’s for college or a
entire family.” interested and excited. I have tried to really play here, is how important confidence is. It
Pye happened upon the play when she means so much. I tell them, ‘If you’re sure
The second production, which will ac- was browsing Playscripts, a site to find plays. of yourself, other people will be.’ I stress to
tually be presented first, is the one-act play parents that the arts give life skills kids take
“And” by Alan Haehner. While it will be “It sounded interesting and it sounded with them like confidence, good work hab-
presented the weekend of Nov. 15, it serves its and teamwork.”
mainly as the school’s entry in the district
competition for the Florida Thespian Soci- In the always-something-to learn cate-
ety. If the students receive a “Superior” rat- gory, Pye noted that the Florida Thespian
ing, they will be able to move on to the state- Society has the second largest participation
wide competition in the spring in Tampa. of students, second only to Texas. We have
a lot of talented youngsters in the area and
“It’s a drama with some comedy,” Pye the state. The competitions are tough.
said. “It’s mostly serious. It definitely does
center around topics relevant to teenagers. “You have to bring it,” Pye said.
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BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent ‘NATIONAL TREASURE’

Treasure Coast healer Dr. Peter Dayton History buffs flock to Titusville to see legendary
was among those who helped resuscitate Twin Mustang, air hero of the Korean War
a forgotten war hero that’s now seeing vis-
itors. Islands to bomb Japan hard and often. two months after the Twin Mustang’s first Thunderstreaks, arrived at bases.
Ron Davis, the Warbird Museum’s pub- flight. Japan officially surrendered on Sept. “That was a jet,” he said. “The Air Force
“This is a national treasure,” Dayton 2, 1945.
said. “To keep them flying and let people lic relations director, said the problem and all aviation was going to the jets.”
see these aircraft at shows is a great honor, with that plan was the fighter planes to But as World War II ended, the Cold War The Korean War heroes stood down and
a great privilege.” protect the bombers. Or, rather, the lack of with the Soviet Union started. The U.S.
any fighter planes that could cover those figured it still needed a long-range inter- headed to scrap. Dayton said only three
About nine years ago the physician – kinds of distances to escort the bombers. ceptor. About 270 Twin Mustangs went remain.
who has done lots of work over the years into service starting in 1946. As the first
for the Audi Stuart Air Show – learned that “North American (Aviation) came up generation of American jets were finding “There is one in the (Smithsonian
a storied airplane restorer, Tom Riley, had with this idea of – we’ll take two (P-51 their legs, or wings rather, the twin-fuse- Air and Space Museum) in Washington
acquired a North American Aviation P-82 Mustang) fuselages and put in a center lage P-82 could do things they still couldn’t (D.C.),” the doctor said. “There’s one in
Twin Mustang. wing,” he said. such as carry radar and operate safely in (the National Museum of the U.S. Air
bad conditions. Force) in Ohio.”
“At that time it was literally a bucket of By making a sort of Siamese twin Mus-
bolts and a rusted fuselage that’d been in tang, designers could add fuel and fire- “They did the all-weather and night Neither can fly. Dayton said making the
Ohio weather,” Dayton said. power to the proven fighter. The Twin Mus- alerts for us,” Evans said. “(Shooting Stars) one now at the Warbird Museum airwor-
tang could now fly up to 2,000 miles and did all the daytime alerts. When the weath- thy took about $6 million, 220,000 man
Today it’s the world’s only flying Twin had the concentrated firepower to give er was too bad for us to fly, the all-weather, hours, and international wheeling and
Mustang. It recently arrived at the Valiant Japanese interceptors second thoughts. they’d fly the bad weather and all-night, dealing. By the way, there’s only one pilot
Air Command Warbird Museum in Titus- because they had the radar set.” in the world qualified and approved to fly
ville for permanent display. The fall of Germany, losses in China the plane.
and, arguably above all, America’s use Evans said the Twin Mustangs watched
“If you’re interested in airplanes, if of the atomic bomb sapped Japan’s will as their heirs, the Republic Aviation F-84F “We found (an engine) in Mexico City,”
you’re interested in aviation history, a to fight by August of 1945. That was just Dayton said. “(Riley) has been scrounging
trip to the Warbird is well worth it,” Day- for parts for the last 10 years.”
ton said. “Spend half a day at the Warbird
Museum and half a day at Kennedy Space Dayton downplays his role in getting the
Center.” plane restored, calling himself “a small in-
vestor.”
The Twin Mustang is a forgotten Korean
War hero. Brevard County resident and Air The Twin Mustang is now with about 50
Force veteran Norvin C. “Bud” Evans re- other historic airplanes at the Valiant Air
members the first time he met one of the Command Warbird Museum.
unusual airplanes when he was stationed
in Japan after World War II. The world’s only flying P-82 Twin Mustang arrived at the Valliant Air Command Warbird Museum on Aug. 20 to take its The museum is at the Space Coast Re-
place among about 50 other historic airplanes. The Twin Mustang was the first American airpower in the Korean War. gional Airport, 6600 Tico Rd., Titusville. It’s
“We kind of laughed at them when we open daily at 9 a.m. Admission is $20 for
saw them,” he said. PHOTO COURTESY OF VALLIANT AIR COMMAND WARBIRD MUSEUM adults, $10 for students 13 to 18, and $5 for
those 5 to 12. There is a $2 discount for se-
OK, it might not have been love at first nior citizens and members of the military.
sight, but the Twin Mustang would show For more, visit www.valiantaircommand.
its mettle when it counted most. On a June com.
morning in 1950, North Korean military
forces shot across the 38th parallel into Other historic airplanes will soon visit
South Korea. The world was startled. The the Treasure Coast for the Audi Stuart Air
South Korean military was overwhelmed. Show, Nov. 1-3 at the Martin County Air-
The American’s Korean Military Advisory port. Information about the airshow is at
Group and others were in danger. www.stuartairshow.com. 

Twin Mustangs stationed in Japan
rushed to face and slow the North Korean
air force.

“They flew on the first day of the Kore-
an War,” Evans, who witnessed the events,
said. “They were the only ones that shot
down North Korean airplanes that first
day.”

It was a gloomy day at the American air-
base. Then “the 82s came in and did victo-
ry rolls to indicate they shot down North
Korean airplanes,” Evans said.

The heroism of the pilots and solid de-
sign of the Twin Mustangs bought time for
the Air Force to get the jet-powered F-80
Shooting Stars – the plane Evans flew – and
others in the fight.

The Twin Mustang was an aircraft born
out of time. It was in military service from
1946 to 1953. In 1943, at the height of
World War II, military planners figured the
U.S. would be invading Japan, a country
with a longstanding and storied warrior
tradition. Good sense said the Army air
forces needed to bomb the island nation
before the Marines and soldiers landed
there. That meant sending the then-com-
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Bonz honored to meet Deputy Doc, a classy K-9

his mouth busy when he’s not apprehending what’s called a dual-purpose
bad guys.) He peetoo-ied it out. “How’s it go-
ing, Bonzo? This is my partner (an my Dad), dog, cuz I do regular patrol
Deputy Shane Joerger. We’re happy to meet
Hi Dog Buddies! with you. Most pooches aren’t aware of what and also bomb or drug detec-
we do. Please, have a seat.”
This week’s innerview was with a K-9 tion.”
officer who has devoted his entire life to We all sat. “I’m honored to have the oppor-
Serve an ProTECT! Me an my assistant met tunity to share your story,” I told him. “I’m in- “Woof!”
up with Deputy Doc Joerger at the Sheriff’s trested in how you got into law enforcement
compound, in this very big building called and how you an your partner got together.” “My Dad was at Southern
a hanger, where there were three helly-cop-
ters. It was also headquarters for Special Ops “First,” Doc said, “I must tell you that dogs Coast K-9 lookin’ for a partner:
and the K-9 Unit, and there were classrooms, like myself do not socialize much with the
where we waited to meet Deputy Doc. general pooch population. None of the usu- a dog with lots of energy, en-
al stuff like tumblin’ around or that wag-an-
I’d never met a K-9 officer in the fur, an I sniff thing. We have to be laser-focused and thusiasm an the right attitude;
was very excited an a liddle nervous. I stood always ready for our partner’s commands.
up straight and put on my Serious Face No matter how big an strong an scary we an I was hopin’ for the same
(which isn’t easy when you have long curly are, our partners are always the One-an-On-
ears). We heard toenails clicking down the ly Boss of Us. All seven Sheriff’s Office teams thing in a human partner.
hall, and into the room burst this BIG, han- are like a brotherhood: Dep. Reimsnyder an
some, black German Shepherd, 100 pounds Kobi; Dep. Adamson an Bud-D; Dep. Hen- We found all that an more in
of muscle, wearing a collar and olive-green son an Falko; Dep. Curby an Bane; Dep.
uniform halter, on a lead held by his human Holly an Ruckus; Sgt. Mathisen an Marco; each other. At first, we worked
partner. an me an Dad.
for the VBPD. My name got
“G-Good afternoon,” I gulped. “I’m Bonzo, “I’m originally from the Netherlands: Born
an this is my assistant. I greatly appreciate an raised for law enforcement. My name changed to Doc because a
your agreeing to an innerview.” back then was Okar. When I was 1, I got my
shots an my passport, an traveled to South- nice human, Dr. Ioannides,
Doc was carryin’ a long red stuffed some- ern Coast K-9 here in Florida, where they
thing-or-other, which he later explained is supply dogs for law enforcement. Me an my donated the money to buy me.
called a ‘Tug.’ (I think it’s something to keep classmates started training right away. I’m
(We usually cost about $7,000

to $10,000.) When Dad went

to work at the Sheriff’s Office,

I was concerned that we’d be

split up. Dad was the most im-

portant person in my life. But I

shouldda known Dad couldn’t

do that. He bought me from

the pleece department so we Dep. Shane Joerger and Doc. PHOTO: KAILA JONES

could keep bein’ a team. We

went through 3 months of

training – sniffing, tracking, apprehending, driving drunk, being pursued by Brevard

bitework – 480 hours, for certification. County officers. Me an Dad an lotsa other

“The K-9 teams’ vee-hickles have special units responded. We put those pointy Stop

a/c, fans an electronics so our partners can Sticks on the highway to slowly deflate the

monitor the tem-puh-chur when we’re in- guy’s tires. But even with two tires gone, he

side waiting for them. If it gets to a certain just kept going. Then he tried to cross over

level, alarms go off an the windows automat- and go the other way. Our lanes were closed

ically open.” but there were lotsa cars still going north. We

Doc looked me right in the eyes. “It’s hard hadda stop him so me an Dad rammed his

to describe the bond between a K-9 an his vee-hickle. Then we jumped out and started

partner, Bonzo. We always have each other’s toward the suspect. (That’s what we call ’em,

backs. We know each other like nobody else The suspect.) That’s when he started shoot-

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in the truck. We’d stopped a driver for DUI I took a breath. “What do you do off duty?”

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and have results in 30 minutes
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“Why do they do that?” and go for a daily run. Maybe every other

Patrick A. Kelly, D.V.M. “I’ve never understood that. It’s a human day. Or weekly.

thing. So, we’d pulled this guy over on the

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A Nov. 1 deadline looms to sign up to be
an artist vendor for the 1st Annual Art Show
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2020, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Applications for artists are being ac-
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You can apply at www.pslbg.org/
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to delight the edible senses. Treasure &
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fun chances for the adults and coloring
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HUNGER? YER OUT!!! The St. Lucie Mets pitched in to pack food with the Treasure Coast Food Bank for
the Strike Out Hunger event at First Data Field last Thursday. 

County Aquarium, now of Natural History and St. Lucie County. In rine Science in the Morning Lecture Series,
18, awash in popularity the 18 years since, it’s estimated that more
than half a million people from all over the public seining programs and children’s sto-
world have visited the aquarium including
75,000-plus school children that participat- rytimes have become a staple of exceptional
ed in education programs.
educational offerings in the Treasure Coast
The Aquarium’s annual programs and
festivals such as the Indian River Lagoon area. The aquarium also provides guided
Science Festival, Aquarium After Dark, Ma-
The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems feeding tours of the aquarium every day.
Exhibit at the St Lucie County Aquarium Crossword Page B14 (CRY ME A RIVER)
opened on Aug. 18, 2001, as a partnership The centerpiece of the Aquarium remains
between the Smithsonian National Museum
the Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystem exhibit,

a dynamic, biodiverse and large living coral

reef. Recently, the Aquarium has introduced

Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN several new hands-on exhibits including a
in August 23, 2019 Edition 1 FARMER 1 APPAL
5 SEES 3 MONOCLE deep sea exploration activity area for chil-
8 OPEN 4 RUSTY
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10 PLUCKY 6 ENDORSE
11 MEAGRE 7 HAMMER sounds highlighting the sounds common
12 TRENTBRIDGE 12 TERMITE
15 PROPER 13 TURBAN marine animals make, as well as a benthic
17 CASUAL 14 DISDAIN
19 NICKNAME 16 POKER ecology microscopic exhibit and more.
20 ANON 17 CHESS
21 PEER 18 ATOLL Come see what makes the Smithsonian
22 SINGLY
at the St. Lucie County Aquarium a hidden

gem on the Treasure Coast and learn about

our local marine life. The Aquarium is open

Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and

Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.stlucie-

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102 Norma, for one 44 Uncool one
1 Ball-team transit 104 Leaves at 4? 46 Pulitzer playwright Akins FRANK’S PLACE By Merl Reagle
4 Senate VIP 105 Seiji of the concert hall 47 Start of a proximity musing
8 Word before in, 109 Start of a famous kid’s song 49 Harley owner
111 ___ curiae 50 Bit of nightclub eqpt.
out, or eye 51 Rich soil
12 Do a gardening chore (friend of the court) 52 Like garage rags
16 Short 113 Ogled 55 Letter not used in words like
17 Thelma in 115 Latin abbr.
118 Straighten your drawers “colourise”
Thelma & Louise 120 Coupon-redeeming estab. 58 Swapped in a deal with
18 Prelude to space 121 Funny Johnson 59 Mayberry Marine
19 Concerning, 122 It’s all in your head 63 Second afterthought
123 Silk Degrees 65 “Already?”
in contracts 67 Throat soother
20 Harriet’s TV partner guitarist-singer 68 Do-it-yourselfer’s buy
22 Pump feature 126 Bottle amt. 70 Tube pasta
24 City ENE of Casablanca 129 Latin abbr. 72 Extremists
25 Invalidate 130 Mice, to wolves 74 “Adios, Antonio”
26 Type of mil. base 131 Out on ___ 75 Bill of Rights org.
28 Tucson rarity 132 Secluded valley 77 Ballistics, for one: abbr.
29 British ref. 133 Gilmore Girls daughter 79 In ___ (stunned)
30 Big Mac lettuce 134 Part of a baseball 81 Assistance
32 “For example ...” 135 “___ Only Just Begun” 82 Soccer ___
34 109 Across rival 136 Dawn goddess 83 Singer Pinza
36 Lose on purpose 84 Loretta of country music
37 Pollution police: abbr. DOWN 86 Top 40 maven Casey
39 Troy beauty 1 ___ beater 88 Yogi, in Yucatán
41 Speedy Prost 91 Goya subject
45 Gypsy star, familiarly (last-second shot, 92 Like our numerals
48 Declare free from guilt in basketball) 93 Opaque theater backdrop
50 Coaching great, 2 William Tell’s canton 96 Level, as buildings
3 Apple co-founder 99 Pipe cutter
Amos ___ Stagg 4 Fuse (together) 100 City on the Sava River
53 However, briefly 5 “___ got the whole 103 Hypothetical land mass that
world ...”
54 Kermit’s sidekick 6 Turkish statesman Ismet split 200 million years ago
56 “L’état, c’est ___” (anagram of UNION) 106 Astaire and Hugo
57 Beekeeper protection 7 Flamboyance 107 Part of a train?
60 Iffy, as an excuse 8 Droop 108 Completely
61 It may be untimely 9 Car with a police escort 110 Dice game
62 Lobster feelers 10 Constellation critter 112 Useful
64 Lover boys 11 Elixir 114 Had the special
66 Trash 12 1978 musical, 115 Hair care’s Jose
69 Eddie Fisher hit, The ___ 116 Dorothy’s dog
13 Ferrari or Stuarti 117 Drug or energy official
“Oh! ___” 14 Della’s creator 119 Ugly character
71 Comment from this 15 Proof of ownership 121 “Don’t look ___!”
16 Prague talk 124 Sneaky
puzzle’s honoree, perhaps 17 Counter man 125 Periodic table abbr.
73 Beethoven’s Third 20 Get the worst ___ 127 Louis who said 56 Across
76 Who’s-working-when 21 A conjunction 128 Mr. Ziegfeld
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sheets 27 Storage space New Client Specials
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concession stand 33 Let Service Salon”
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82 Mad Max man 38 ___ the test
85 Bottle part 40 Jesus’s home
87 Infuriating driver 42 Away from the wind, at sea
89 Former ringmaster?
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NORTH

HOW MANY CHOICES EXIST AT TRICK ONE? 8754

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist AK652

J.K. Rowling said, “Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic AJ
consequences.”
WEST J3
In this deal, South has choices at trick one. He is in seven spades, and West leads the 62 EAST
diamond king. How many options does South have, and what would happen after each? —
K Q 10 9 4 —
South also had choices in the auction. After North opened one heart, South reasonably Q 10 8 7 5 2
chose to respond five no-trump, the Grand Slam Force, asking his partner to bid seven with J 10 9 8
two of the top three heart honors. When North did exactly that, South converted to seven
spades. North then contemplated bidding seven no-trump based on his diamond ace, but it 876532
was lucky that he did not.
K94
South had three choices at trick one (if we ignore the absurd play of ruffing the diamond
ace). He could win with the diamond ace and discard either a club or a heart, or he could SOUTH
play low from the board and ruff in his hand.
A K Q J 10 9 3
When I run this deal in a class, (almost) everyone discards the club five and can no longer
make the contract when the hearts are 4-0. Q743

Much better is to throw a heart on the diamond ace. Then, after drawing trumps and turning —
to hearts, South can ruff the fourth round, cross to dummy with a spade and pitch his club
five on the heart six. A6

My preference, though, is to ruff at trick one. Then, when the bad heart break is revealed, Dealer: North; Vulnerable: East-West
declarer will see the necessity to discard a heart, not a club, on the diamond ace.
The Bidding:
Carefully consider your choices.
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
1 Hearts Pass
5 NT Pass 7 Hearts Pass LEAD:
7 Spades Pass Pass Pass K Diamonds

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SET YOURSELF UP FOR SWING SUCCESS

We have written extensively regarding many ways. Let’s talk about two. Your

how to hold the club properly and aim the spine can bend forward and back, as we

clubface and body effectively. The grip described above. The spine can also bend

and aim are two out of the three pre-shot side to side, what we call in golf instruc-

principles discussed by the tion as side bend. Specifically,

great PGA Master Profession- KEVIN’S that means you can side-bend
al Gary Wiren in the ground- KURES away from the target, which
breaking instructional man- will lower your right shoulder
ual he wrote for the PGA of and raise your left. Converse-

America in the late-1990s. The ly, you could side-bend toward

third of the pre-shot principles the target, which would lower

is set-up. Set-up entails quite a your left shoulder and raise

few different areas, including your right. In both cases, you

ball position, head position, are keeping your body parallel

spine angles, body posture to the target at all times. This

and others. They are essen- lays a bit of the groundwork

tial fundamentals allowing for my next recommendation,

the player to stay in balance, By Kevin Perkins which is to slightly side-bend
create resistance, and ensure your spine away from the

good timing and many other target, positioning the right

fundamentals. shoulder slightly lower than the left. Also,

Let’s go over a few of the keys in the set- pinch your right knee slightly in toward

up, which will allow you to “Kure” and the target. These two things will help you

avoid many common mistakes: feel and appreciate the inside part of your

right foot.

1. Posture. Posture is essential to any 3. Ball position. There are differing

athletic movement. A great picture of an philosophies regarding ball position in

athletic posture can be seen in the way a the teaching community. In my humble

shortstop in baseball readies and stands opinion, proper ball position should be

before he fields a grounder, or how a mid- taught individually, based on the amount

dle linebacker in football stands prior to of lateral/linear movement the player has

CENTENNIAL the snap of the football. Simply stand at with his feet, knees and hips. More ath-
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attention and bend from your hip joints, letic students, who have a more lateral/
St. Lucie West Centennial High
School’s Datwan Blackwood, keeping your back and neck straight, and linear and rotary movement in their low-
above, scrambles for a first
down during their 25-7 victory your head and chin up. Also, stick your er body, will be better served to play the
over Fort Pierce Westwood High
School last Thursday in St. Lucie bottom out. Keep your weight even on ball more forward or up toward their left
West. At left, Centennial’s Henry
Pickens leaps to make a recep- each leg and feel the weight on the balls foot. Players that lack a lot of lateral/lin-
tion, while teammates Blayne
Watkins, quarterback and Rod of your feet. Allow your arms to hang nat- ear and rotary movement of their lower
Huntley, receiver, hook up on a
pass.  urally down from your shoulder sockets. body will be forced to play the ball a bit

PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN Grip your club and have the angle formed further back in their stance. The general

between your left arm and club shaft, rule of thumb is that for the short irons,

forming an angle of approximately 140 the ball should be placed slightly forward

degrees. The amount of knee flex will of center. With longer, less lofted clubs,

vary with the height of each player, but 4 such as fairway woods and the driver, the

inches is a good rule of thumb. Overall, ball should be positioned on the inside

you want to feel athletic, ready to go and part of the left heel. In conclusion, please

feel a bit of muscular readiness in both try to heed the fundamentals we have

quadriceps muscles, which are the large discussed in the set-up; if you do, you will

thigh muscles on top of your thighbones. “Kure” and avoid common mistakes fur-

2. Spine bend. The spine can bend ther down the line. 

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