01/24/2020 ISSUE 04

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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 4 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

County officials
would welcome
Elite Airways

LEGACY LIVES ON Fort Pierce Chief of Police Diane Hobley-Burney, right, hands out beads, while students march in the Martin BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
Luther King Jr. Parade in Fort Pierce. The slain civil rights icon would have been 91 on Monday. PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN [email protected]

College student, 18, launches campaign for City Council seat If Elite Airways is eventually
forced to depart from Vero Beach
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer phone bank event. District 4 is represented by “The big thing that we’ve been Regional Airport, Treasure Coast
[email protected] Vincent, a political science stu- Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo, talking about, the one that’s grabs International Airport would like-
who has said she intends to seek people’s attention, is reducing the ly welcome the small commer-
Thomas C. Anthony Vincent, dent at Indian River State College re-election, but has not yet filed property tax bill itself, not just cial airline’s arrival.
18, kicked off his campaign for and part-time retail worker, filed her official paperwork. the rate,” Vincent said last week.
Port St. Lucie City Council Dis- his statement of candidacy on Jan. “People hate their property tax St. Lucie County officials ex-
trict 4 by enlisting several young 9 and ran his first phone bank on Reducing property tax bills is a pressed enthusiasm last week
volunteers to call voters during a Jan. 11 at his Sandpiper Bay home. top priority, Vincent said. CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 for the idea of Elite Airways pro-
viding commercial service from
Treasure Coast International, if
the airline ultimately must leave
Vero Beach Regional.

St. Lucie County has been try-
ing to attract commercial airline
service to Treasure Coast Inter-
national Airport for several years
to foster economic development.

St. Lucie County’s strong con-
nection to the New York metro-
politan area and Elite Airways’
commercial service to Newark
Liberty International Airport
could be a good fit, several St.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A3

In deal with city, bank wins PIAZZA’S, ST. LUCIE’S MUTUAL LOVE SEALED WITH A SIGN
Civic Center naming rights

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer azza Drive, St. Lucie West. Piazza wore No. 31 during eight
[email protected] [email protected] The ride down the street years with the Mets, featuring a
World Series appearance and a
The Port St. Lucie Civic Center is being of- In a scene worthy of Holly- named in his honor at the Mets game-winning home run in the
ficially renamed the MIDFLORIDA Credit wood, New York Mets legend spring training stadium high- first Major League Baseball game
Union Event Center. Mike Piazza and his glamorous lighted a ceremony last Thurs- played in New York following the
wife Alicia drove a gleaming red day featuring the unveiling of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
A large sign bearing the new name of the Mustang convertible slowly down the Piazza Drive street sign and
city’s signature facility was to be unveiled an emotional speech by the Hall Several hundred Mets fans,
Friday morning during a ceremony featuring Piazza Drive to the newly re- of Fame catcher.
MIDFLORIDA President Steve Moseley. named Clover Field at 31 Pi- CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

CONTINUED ON PAGE A7 PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN

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ELITE AIRWAYS 18-YEAR-OLD CANDIDATE

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Lucie officials said. “St. Lucie County Airport. “I think we would all love to see a “Whether it’s Elite, or whether it’s Amer- bill here. We’ve been reducing the rate, but
has reached out to Elite and is interested commercial airline, but I think we’re all far ican or Delta, we are prepared to entertain because of property value increases, the bill
in trying to work with the airline to pro- from it,” Bartz said. commercial service,” Dzadovsky said. “I has been practically stagnant. So, I want to
vide service at TCIA, if negotiations with have indicated that my goal for the air- reduce the property tax bill.”
Vero Beach don’t work out,” said St. Lucie St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris port is service within the next year-to-18
County spokesman Erick Gill. Dzadovsky said the New York connection months, at the latest.” The city should install fiber optic ca-
should make Treasure Coast Internation- bles throughout the city to provide resi-
“By moving slightly south, Elite should al Airport attractive to Elite Airways and “We know that we’re viable and pre- dents with high-speed internet service at
be able to retain its existing customers other airlines flying into the metropoli- pared for commercial service whether it’s a reduced cost, Vincent said.
and attract even more given that they tan area. today or a month from now,” Dzadovsky
would be ever closer to the 200,000-plus said. “The facilities are ready.” In addition, the city should develop or
residents in Port St. Lucie,” Gill said. “If we’re considered for the future, we attract an art museum, Vincent said. En-
would certainly welcome having that St. Lucie County Administrator Howard hancing affordable housing and public
Port St. Lucie, whose original develop- conversation,” Dzadovsky said. “St. Lucie Tipton on Monday declined to comment transportation are other priorities.
er sold lots in Grand Central Station and County is growing at a fast pace. The eco- on specific airline discussions, but said
later became the New York Mets’ spring nomics are there. It deserves to have air the airport expansion was designed in Vincent said he did not want to attack
training home, has particularly strong ties transportation.” part to attract air service. Caraballo, but a major issue he would
to the New York metropolitan area. handle differently is the Riverwalk Board-
St. Lucie County is building a new “We seek out air service, whether walk project.
Elite Airways’ future at Vero Beach Re- 32,000-square-foot hangar at the airport commercial or charter, on a regular ba-
gional Airport became cloudy after city Air- that’s designed to house jets like a Boeing sis,” Tipton said. “Until any agreement is “I think the Boardwalk is not something
port Commission advised the council on 737, Airbus A320 and Embraer 175, records reached with any carrier we’re just not in we need in this area compared to other
Jan. 9 to scrap the deal with the small airline show. The project costs $7.3 million. a position to comment further.”  things such as an art museum,” Vincent
to avoid the loss of more than $750,000 per said. Caraballo said she did not want to
year in state transportation grants. discuss the campaign until she officially
enters the race.
But Vero Beach City Council decided
Tuesday (Jan. 21) to enter a new two-year Vincent said he would contribute his
use agreement and make strong efforts to council salary to a city business invest-
keep the airline. ment fund that invests in small business-
es and non-profits. Vincent graduated
Elite Airways officials did not respond to from Treasure Coast High School in May
telephone and email messages left Monday. 2019 and also attended St. Lucie West K-8.

St. Lucie County Commissioner Linda Vincent said his campaign will focus
Bartz said she wants county officials to con- on public outreach and fundraising for
tinue laying the groundwork for commer- several months until the campaign heats
cial service at Treasure Coast International up. 

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As his wife Alicia blows a kiss to fans, New York PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
Mets Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza, in a shiny
red Mustang, drives the first car down Piazza
Drive, the street outside the Mets’ Clover Park
renamed in the slugger’s honor at a ceremony last
Thursday. At left, the ribbon cutting; at right, the
Piazzas gaze up at the new street sign.

MIKE PIAZZA “Behind his power and leadership on and a beautiful city, very beautiful people. They “Thank you very much,” Piazza told the
off the field, he helped guide the Mets to the were always so kind and generous to us.” crowd in closing. “I’m very honored and look
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 National League Championship Series the forward to seeing you guys in a few weeks
following year and the World Series in 2000,” Piazza choked back tears as he spoke of when spring training starts.”
players and employees joined dozens of Wilpon recalled. his father, Vince. It was Vince Piazza who
journalists from national and New York met- famously asked his childhood friend, late The Mets hope construction is largely
ropolitan area media outlets at the event “No baseball fan will ever forget Mike’s Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda, to draft completed on a $57 million renovation at
near the stadium’s Peacock Boulevard en- dramatic two-run, go-ahead home run Mike as a favor. Clover Field by the time pitchers and catch-
trance. “This is a well-deserved honor for against the Braves which gave the city some- ers report for spring training on Feb. 10. The
the greatest offensive catcher in the history thing to cheer about and to this day really Piazza was the 1,390th player picked in the work includes revamped elevators, a new
of the game and one of the greatest players helped the healing process for the entire 1988 MLB amateur draft and wound up a 12- deck and new seating. Clover Park will host
ever to wear a Mets uniform,” COO Jeff Wil- country,” Wilpon said. time All-Star. “I wish he was here to see this 16 spring training games in 2020 between
pon told the crowd and a live ESPN radio because he’s been such a great inspiration in Feb. 22 and March 22.
audience. Piazza enthralled the crowd with a speech my career,” Piazza said. “He’s not doing well
about his affection for Port St. Lucie, his health wise, but we still have him. Dozens of Mets fans said the festivities
“Mike’s acquisition from the Marlins in love for his ailing father, their pride in their honoring Piazza fired them up for another
1998 changed the course of the franchise,” Sicilian family heritage and the serendipity “He called me this morning and want- season and make them glad they moved to
Wilpon reminisced. “He was a marquis star. that St. Lucie was a saint from Sicily. “I have ed to wish me the best and it’s such a great Port St. Lucie. Alan Kruger, a former Brooklyn
Suddenly, the Mets had a different feel.” many great memories here of preparing for honor for our family,” Piazza said. “It was no resident, said the Mets were one of the rea-
seasons, for great seasons,” Piazza said. “It’s coincidence that St. Lucie was from Sicily
and our family is from Sicily.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A7



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MOMENTUM
BUILDS FOR
ALZHEIMER
CARE CENTER

PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN Pastor Cris Escher speaks at the
groundbreaking ceremony for
the new Alzheimer Care Center,
adjacent to Grace Lutheran
Church in St. Lucie West. When
completed, the 6,300-square-
foot, multi-use facility will be
used as a place for worship and
a care center for those afflicted
with Alzheimer’s.  ­– CONTRIBUTED

MIKE PIAZZA CIVIC CENTER NAME CHANGE show. The credit union will also pay up to The MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event
$25,000 to take the signs down upon termi- Center’s first major event will be the debut of
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 nation of the agreement. the new “We Love Lucie Concert Series” on
Feb. 1 featuring classic rock band Styx.
son he moved to St. Lucie West in 2006. MIDFLORIDA will pay the city $195,000 The city will cover the costs of providing
“I’m a die-hard Mets fan from New York,” annually for five years for the naming rights power to the signs, city records show. The MIDFLORIDA made an offer for the nam-
with an option to renew for another five city will also pay for new uniforms for Civic ing rights after the city enhanced its Naming
Kruger said. “It was expensive as hell, so I years at the same rate, city records show. Center staff and new publicity material. Rights and Benefactor Program and put out
sold my house and bought two down here. I the word it was seeking offers for the Civic
wouldn’t go any other place in Florida.” In addition to a large sign above the Civic The city and MIDFLORIDA agreed to co- Center naming rights.
Center’s main entrance, new signs are be- ordinate on any public statements about
Mike Kohlhagen said he and his wife Rose ing installed atop the Village Square concert how the agreement was working, records MIDFLORIDA has 50 branches in Florida,
moved to Tradition three years ago from Nas- stage, on the parking garage facing U.S. 1 show. They also agreed not to make any de- including three in Port St. Lucie: 771 NW St.
sau County, New York, because of the Mets. and in the main lobby/art gallery and ball- famatory or disparaging comments about Lucie West Blvd.; 1692 SW Gatlin Blvd.; and
room entrance areas. each other. 8351 S. U.S. 1.
“This was the perfect place because we
were crazy Mets fans,” he said. “Mikey is my MIDFLORIDA will cover the costs to in- City Manager Russ Blackburn signed The 100,000-square-foot Civic Center is
wife’s favorite player of all time. She would stall and maintain the signs, city records naming rights agreement for the Civic Cen- the anchor of Port St. Lucie’s City Center at
leave me for him in a heartbeat.”  ter on Dec. 10, 2019. U.S. 1 and Walton Road. 

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4 OUT-OF-TOWN SUSPECTS ID’D
IN SPATE OF AUTO BURGLARIES

BY DEBBIE CARSON | Staff Writer Also seen on the footage from

[email protected] 7-Eleven is Emmanuel, who entered

The Port St. Lucie Police Depart- the store briefly and then left the

ment has identified four suspects area in a light-colored sedan with

wanted in connection with a rash of Garvin and West and the last suspect,

auto burglaries that happened late Jackson. Jackson.
last summer. The suspects are be- During the spree, six vehicles were

lieved to be from West Palm Beach burglarized. The four were spotted

and Riviera Beach. on a victim’s home surveillance sys-

Surveillance footage taken from tem. They opened unlocked vehi-

the home of one of the victims along cles as well as forced their way into

with footage at a convenience store locked ones, smashing the windows

in Lantana, Fla., led to the identifica- West. to gain access.
tion of the suspects. The Port St. Lucie Police Depart-

Police have identified the follow- ment said the suspects appeared

ing suspects: to be targeting wallets, credit/debit

 Jeremiah Garvin, 19, West Palm cards, checkbooks and cash.

Beach. Police continue to remind resi-

 Ebony West, 22, Riviera Beach. dents to not leave valuables in vehi-

Hungry for a  Ianna Emmanuel, 22, Riviera Emmanuel. cles, especially in plain sight. They
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at the age of 93. Alice was born on Feb. 28, lege with an AAS in Business Administration.
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comed their son, Daniel, into their home Rating, single-engine and multi-engine he- as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to this advertisement for the free or reduced fee
when he was a newborn baby. A few years licopter and airplane ratings, instrument
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During the year’s that Eddie served, Al- Brunswick, N.J. Upon retiring, he moved to (next to Tropical Smoothie)
ice was a supportive, nurturing, loving wife Port St. Lucie in 1999 and lived in PGA Vil-
and mother. She also performed in Navy lage. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy,
Base shows as a singer, dancer and come- of Port St. Lucie.
dian. She was involved in many Navy wives
projects. Eddie and Alice retired to San JERRY W. BENNETT, 52
Jose, Calif., in 1974 where they built a home Port St. Lucie
and enjoyed the company of children and
grandchildren. Jerry Wayne Bennett, 52, passed away on
Jan. 11 in his home in Port St. Lucie. Jerry
Three years after Eddie passed away was born Nov. 17, 1967, to the late Jerry Pat
(2010), Alice moved to Port. St. Lucie, to live and Rebecca Bennett in Mobile, Ala. Jerry
close to her niece, Kathy, and her husband, grew up in Springfield, Mo., where he grad-
Phil, who introduced her to their Elks club, uated from Parkview High School in 1986.
where she found her love of Karaoke and
performed in many Elk shows up until 2018. He excelled in vocal music, basketball
and golf. Participating in his church youth
Alice is survived by her brother, Alfred group at First Baptist Church, Battlefield,
Wood, her sister, Jean Kilyanczick, her Mo., was a highlight to him.
brother, John Wood, and his wife, Patricia
“Pat” Wood, her niece, Kathaleen E. Mo- He also cherished the memories singing
rales and her husband, Phillip S. Morales, in a select Christian singing group, “Sweet
and several nieces and nephews including Spirits,” performing throughout the state in
great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also churches and at community events.
survived by her daughter-in-law, Ghislaine
Stark, son-in-law, Sam Marrero, grand- Jerry worked in banking and his fami-
daughters, Kayla Marrero, Jennifer Holling- ly’s sign and screen printing business as he
sworth,and Danielle McCarty, and grand- studied at Southwest Missouri State Univer-
son, Jeremiah Baker. sity, graduating with an Agricultural Busi-
ness Degree in 1995.
JOHN T. JAMES, 79
PGA Village Jerry married the love of his life, Harriet
Joann Brockman, in 1993, and was blessed
John Thomas James, 79, of PGA Village in with two beautiful daughters. Jerry went on
Port St. Lucie passed away on Jan. 8. He was to work in the pharmaceutical industry, the
born in Sennybridge, Wales, U.K., on Feb. food and beverage industry, and in conve-
27, 1940. Born to William and Irene James in nience stores as both Sales Representative
1940 in Wales, he immigrated to the U.S. in and Distrubution and Operations Managers.
1948 and became a naturalized citizen with
his parents. Jerry is survived by his wife, Harriet
Bennett; daughters, Gabrielle and Kiers-
tin; his mother, Becky Bennett; sister, Au-
tumn Desmuke; and brother-in-law, Alex
Desmuke; as well as many aunts, uncles,
and cousins, whom he loved very much.

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Repair that valve! This heart issue is serious but fixable

BY TOM LLOYD | Staff Writer million people a year are diagnosed with Dr. Alan Rosenbaum. PHOTO: KAILA JONES phase of the cardiac cycle, reentering the
heart valve disease. left atrium.
If your auto dealership or mechanic tells contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.
you that your car needs a ‘valve job,’ you’re As the National Heart, Lung and Blood That valve should be closed, and all of the “In terms of stenosis, this is a gradual
probably in for a pricey repair bill. Institute points out, human heart valves blood should be going out the aortic valve, degeneration of the valve due to calcifica-
are made of strong yet quite thin flaps of but with mitral regurgitation blood is flow- tion. [As we age], calcium deposits end up
If your cardiologist tells you your heart tissue called leaflets or cusps. ing backwards during” the contraction in our arteries and our arterial walls and
valves aren’t functioning properly, you in the ventricular walls as well as on the
could well be in for something even more These leaflets open to let blood move valves. A large proportion of the stenotic
expensive – and much more complex. forward through your heart during the valves we see are probably aortic stenosis.”
first half of a heartbeat and then close
Just ask Cleveland Clinic Indian River tight to keep blood from flowing back- If your eyes are staring to glaze over,
Hospital cardiologist Dr. Alan Rosenbaum. ward during the second half of that Rosenbaum is quick to offer a simpler
heartbeat. explanation.
Rosenbaum probably can’t help with
the 24 to 32 valves in the average V8 car en- At least that’s they do when they’re “Let’s say you have a river and a beaver
gine, but he’s highly knowledgeable about working properly. is building a dam in this river. The bea-
the four valves of the heart – the mitral, the ver is laying sticks down in the riverbed
tricuspid, the pulmonary and the aortic “Normally functioning valves,” says and everything is fine. There’s normal
– and that’s a good thing since problems Johns Hopkins Medicine, “ensure that river flow. And then one day the beaver
in these delicate valves require an expert blood flows with proper force in the lays that one stick down on the dam and
hand to repair. proper direction at the proper time but in suddenly there’s a lake effect on the up-
valvular heart disease, the valves become stream side of the dam and a trickle ef-
Symptoms of heart valve disease in- too narrow and hardened (stenotic) to fect on the downstream side of the dam.
clude shortness of breath and/or diffi- open fully or they are unable to close Well, that’s exactly what happens in aor-
culty catching your breath; weakness or completely.” tic stenosis.”
dizziness; discomfort in your chest; palpi-
tations; swelling of your ankles, feet or ab- “Generally,” says the genial Rosen- For the record, Rosenbaum is also
domen; and rapid weight gain, according baum, “we focus on the aortic and mitral quick to note that calcification of arteries
to medicinenet.com. valves because those are the valves that and valves can’t be blamed on the milk
are the most important in terms of get- you added to your breakfast cereal yester-
If you have some of those symptoms ting blood flow to the rest of our heart. day morning.
and find that you have a heart valve prob- “This has nothing to do with the cal-
lem, you have plenty of company. “If you have a regurgitant mitral valve, cium in our diets,” Rosenbaum explains.
that means the mitral valve is not working “That’s a very common question that pa-
Today, an estimated 30 million people properly and it’s allowing blood to flow
worldwide have heart valve disease – most in an inappropriate direction during the
of them age 65 or older. Here in the U.S. 5

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cium that I take in? And the answer is no.” is a national leader in heart valve replace- of breath with exertion, arrhythmias or with the Cleveland Clinic Indian River
ment procedures. maybe some chest discomfort or swelling Hospital. He has offices in Vero Beach at
The good news is that most heart valve in the legs] you should mention these to 3450 11th Court in the hospital’s Health &
disease can be effectively treated – often “I would talk to your doctor if you no- your doctor so that we can get working on Wellness Building and in Sebastian at 801
without surgery. tice anything unusual,” says Rosenbaum seeing if your valvular heart disease has Wellness Way, Suite 203. The phone number
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NO SHORTAGE OF TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HEART-ATTACK VICTIMS

BY FRED CICETTI terial is injected into your bloodstream. bike while hooked up to an ECG machine improving blood flow to and from your
Then cameras detect the radioactive ma- measures how your heart and arteries re- heart.
[In the last column, I wrote about the terial as it flows through your heart and act when you exert yourself.
causes of heart attacks. In this last install- lungs. Regular aspirin keeps blood moving
ment of a three-part series, we’ll discuss A number of drugs also help in diag- through constricted arteries. There-
treatments for heart-attack victims.] An echocardiogram can tell if a part of nosing and treating heart attacks. fore, paramedics may give aspirin when
the heart has been damaged by a heart they respond to an emergency to treat a
THE HEALTHY SENIOR attack. Sound waves are bounced off your Drugs that help dissolve clots blocking heart-attack victim. Aspirin reduces mor-
heart and converted to images. blood to your heart are lifesavers. These tality from heart attacks.
Because of better care, most heart-at- drugs are known as thrombolytics or
tack victims survive today. There are im- An angiogram employs dye injected “clot-busters.” The earlier you are given a Beta blockers, which lower your pulse
proved tests, drugs and surgery to defend into your arteries. The dye makes the ar- clot-buster, the better. A “superaspirin” is rate and blood pressure, can reduce dam-
against heart attack. teries visible to X-rays, which illustrate given with a clot-buster. The superaspirin age to the heart.
blockages. prevents new clots from forming.
Tests include a wide range of technol- Drugs to lower cholesterol may be
ogies. A stress test on a treadmill or stationary Nitroglycerin is used to open arteries, helpful if given soon after a heart attack
begins. If you are in great pain, you may
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records be given morphine.
the heart’s electrical activity. This test is
done because injured heart muscle gen- Surgery
erates abnormal impulses. If the ECG Angioplasty opens blocked coronary
picks up abnormalities, physicians will arteries. In this procedure, a catheter is
know that a patient has had a heart attack run through an artery to the blockage.
or that one may be in progress. The catheter, which is a long thin tube,
has a balloon tip that is inflated to open
If you have a heart attack, there are the blockage. In most cases, a mesh tube
heart enzymes that leak slowly into your (stent) is also placed inside the artery to
blood. So, physicians will draw blood to hold it open.
test for the enzymes. Coronary artery bypass surgery is not
usually done when a heart attack occurs
A chest X-ray is done to evaluate the but it may be recommended after recov-
size and shape of your heart and its blood ery. During the operation, surgeons take
vessels. a segment of a healthy blood vessel from
another part of the body and make a de-
A nuclear scan enables doctors to lo- tour around the blocked part of the coro-
cate places where blood is not flowing nary artery. 
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BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist flooring enhanced with a decorative tile with morning coffee. The family room, a four serves as an office and there is plenty of
[email protected] inlay. The living room (19 feet by 18 feet) generous 18-by-18, is adjacent to the kitch- room for work and storage.
is warm and charming, with volume ceil- en and is an easy step to the outdoors. The
Water, water everywhere describes the ings, decorative molding and archways chef can do meal prep while guests come in Step onto the patio and you are in your
house at 8725 Tompson Point Road in the that add design interest. The formal din- and out or enjoy the pool and view. own private resort. Those views that I men-
Tompson Point section of PGA Village. It ing room is 15-by-12 and will be a lovely tioned are on full display and you can sit in
seems that virtually every room has stun- The master suite starts with the bed- comfort to enjoy it with the protection of

ning views of the pool and the lake beyond. place to hold special dinners or holiday meals.
There are also triple fairway views, but it is The kitchen, of course, is the heart of the
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space and lovely landscaping to set it off. a breakfast nook that looks out to the pool
Inside, the foyer is light and airy, the tile and lake and would be a great place to sit

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nis and there’s also a pool and picnic area. home that has stunning water and triple FEATURES FOR 8725 TOMPSON POINT ROAD
Indoors, there are activities and clubs galore fairway views,” she said. “This gorgeous
and you can get a good workout in the exer- home has extensive upgrades, and with Neighborhood: Tompson Point at PGA Village
cise center or find a good book in the library. four bedroom suites, this is perfect for fam- Year built: 2004 • Construction: CBS
It’s a great place to meet friends and neigh- ily or guests.”  Square footage: 3,000 sq. ft.
bors, but the choice is yours whether you Total square footage: 5,600
want to mingle or enjoy your own retreat.
Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 4 • Flooring: tile
Diane Gault, broker-associate with Lang Security: manned gate, security patrol
Realty, said that this is a house that has it all.
Additional features: golf and pond views, in-ground pool, main
“It’s location, location, location with this air conditioner 2 years old, new hot water heater and new pool

heat pump, equipped with whole house generator, impact
glass on front of home, accordion shutters for rest of home
Community amenities: basketball, billiards, clubhouse, com-
munity room, exercise room, game room, golf course, library,

pickleball, picnic area, putting green, tennis
Listing brokerage: Lang Realty

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Listing price: $599,900

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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

The local real estate market saw a respectable nine single-family residences and lots change
hands from Jan. 13-17.
The top sale of the week was the residence at 10120 Bay Tree Court. First listed in October for
$799,000, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home fetched $725,000 on Jan. 16.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Kay A. Rodriguez of Lang Realty.
Representing the buyer was agent Linda D. MacCormack of Lang Realty.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS
ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$725,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10120 BAY TREE COURT 10/2/2019 $799,000 1/16/2020 $365,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11460 SW FIELDSTONE WAY 11/7/2019 $388,500 1/15/2020 $336,165
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5771 NW CLEBURN DRIVE 6/3/2019 $315,940 1/17/2020 $320,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8321 BELFRY PLACE 12/7/2019 $329,900 1/16/2020 $320,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 8133 SARATOGA WAY 7/19/2019 $379,900 1/17/2020 $267,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11300 SW WYNDHAM WAY 12/1/2019 $268,000 1/14/2020 $266,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11339 SW RESTON COURT 11/20/2019 $284,999 1/15/2020 $230,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5117 NW WISK FERN CIRCLE 7/16/2019 $275,000 1/17/2020 $229,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 604 NW WHITFIELD WAY 10/30/2019 $229,900 1/13/2020

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6525 Samuel Lane • Vero Beach 9351 Orchid Cove Circle • Vero Beach

Berkley Square, Vero Beach - This gorgeous MODEL HOME Orchid Cove, Vero Beach - 2 beds plus office/den which can be
is for sale now and will not last! The Tacoma is one of our most used as 3rd bedroom. 2-car garage has large work area with overhead
sought after plans and this one is truly a beauty! Boasting 3 beds, storage shelf. With a coastal front elevation and open layout with
a den, 3 baths, and a 2+ car garage under 2,522 living sq. ft., this volume coffered ceilings in dining, great room and master suite. Open
model is also outfitted with a custom swimming pool with a large kitchen offers upgraded cabinets with soft-close drawers, quartz center
pavered deck on a deep corner lot with a fantastic view of the island, undercabinet LED lighting in kitchen and bar area, wall-mounted
community lake. SEE THIS HOUSE SOON! IT WILL NOT LAST! chimney hood, entertaining bar with upper/lower cabinets and beverage
refrigerator, tile flooring throughout including wood plank tile in master
MOVE-IN-READY JUNE 1 • $535,158 suite and in the back, an extended open screen enclosure.

READY NOW! • $652,155

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

11460 SW Fieldstone Way, Port Saint Lucie 5771 NW Cleburn Drive, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 11/7/2019 Listing Date: 6/3/2019
Original Price: $388,500 Original Price: $315,940
Sold: 1/15/2020 Sold: 1/17/2020
Selling Price: $365,000 Selling Price: $336,165
Listing Agent: Patti Koedatich Listing Agent: G.F. Hoge

Selling Agent: Illustrated Properties Selling Agent: The GHO Homes Agency

Vanessa Gumm Not Provided

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty Not Provided

8321 Belfry Place, Port Saint Lucie 8133 Saratoga Way, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 12/7/2019 Listing Date: 7/19/2019
Original Price: $329,900 Original Price: $379,900
Sold: 1/16/2020 Sold: 1/17/2020
Selling Price: $320,000 Selling Price: $320,000
Listing Agent: Isabelle Pollock Listing Agent: James Di Paola

Selling Agent: Lang Realty Selling Agent: Keller Williams Preferred Partners

Diane Gault Dominic Tarantino

Lang Realty Keller Williams Preferred Partners

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986 SW PROVINCETOWN LANE, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL – NEW LISTING 1942 SW DAY STREET, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL – NEW LISTING

Double lot - 4/2 - Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms - Granite counter tops - Laminate NEW CONSTRUCTION split floor plan home boasts elegance & has neutral finishes. Enter through the vaulted
floors - Formal living room, Dining room, and Family room - Huge screened-in porch entryway to an open concept main living area that includes a large granite kitchen island, soft close, gray cabinetry,
with Hurricane shutters - Outdoor kitchen with Pergola, deck, Koi pond, and Gazebo. 42’’ upper cabinets with crown molding, a single basin sink, and new SS appliances. Step through the sliding glass
Two storage sheds - Room for pool - Perfect home for entertaining and gardening. doors to enjoy the screened patio, private backyard, and beautiful Florida weather. The master bath is a true suite with
Offered at $24 4,500. Contact Janine Malavasi 772-607-2745 double sinks, granite countertops, a separate shower, and roman tub. Home also boasts wood-look waterproof vinyl
thru out, 5.5’’ baseboards, brushed nickel fixtures, lighting, & hardware thru out, fans with lights, exterior lighting,

indoor laundry, and a custom wood trim accent wall in the main living area. Offered at $269,900

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PGA VERANO $494,500 LAKE CHARLES $309,900 PGA VILLAGE $249,900 PORT SAINT LUCIE $314,900

FORMER MODEL HOME LOADED PRIVACY ABOUNDS - COURTYARD POPULAR ‘HYANNIS’ FLOOR PLAN 2PBRRI+DDEen/O2BFAO/2WCGN‘AEreRzzSoH’ flIoPorIpNlanVoEnRa AcoNrnOer!
3WBR//2U.5PBAG/2RCGApDooElSan!d spa home on quiet street w/ WPOell OmaLintHainOedM3BER!/3BA/2CG courtyard plan in Lake 2IBNRP+GDeAn/2VBIAL/2LCAGGtoEwnOhoNuseAfeCatuOreRs sNpaEciRouLs OT lot with lake views! Kitchen w/ granite, stainless
Charles. Expanded kitchen with white cabinetry, granite steel, 42” wood cabinetry and walk in pantry.
lake views. Numerous upgrades including custom wood counters, center island and SS appliances. Neutral tile living area & kitchen. Plantation shutters, crown Impact Glass windows & doors, plantations shutters,
work t/o, beautiful tiling, IMPACT GLASS windows & t/o main living areas and crown molding. Cabana suite molding, laminate flooring in the master suite and upgraded light fixtures, built in unit in the den and
doors and vanishing edge pool. Gourmet kitchen perfect is perfect for guests or in-laws. Great opportunity in a upgraded lighting fixtures. Kitchen features plenty of much more. Extended and screened lanai!!
for entertaining. Call today! wonderful community. cabinetry, granite counters, under cabinet lighting and SS RX-10589478 19040 SW Positano Way
RX-10589277 17104 SW Ambrose Way RX-10588264 809 SW St. Andrew’s Cove appliances. Meticulously maintained! Call today to view.
RX-10588851 7039 Willow Pine Way

PGA VERANO $664,900 PGA VERANO $649,900 PGA VILLAGE $519,900 PGA VERANO $595,000

JUST REDUCED! JUST REDUCED! JUST REDUCED!

ONE OF A KIND STUNNER W/ HIGHLY UPGRADED POOL HOME GORGEOUS KINGSLEY FLOOR STUNNING GOLF & WATER VIEWS
SGophOisticLatedF& e&leganWt homAe oTn arEguaRbly thVe beIstElotWin allSof V!e!rano. This 3 BR +DEN/3BA/3CG – GORGEOUS LAKE VIEW PLAN IN PGA VILLAGE! Meticulously maintained “Collina” floor plan. 4BR, 3.5BA,
‘Biella’ floor plan will CAPTIVATE you! Beautiful wood flooring, crown molding & custom This ‘Bellacerra’ floor plan has 3BR, PLUS Den, This 3BR+Den/2.5BA/2CG home features golf & 2.5CG home features elegant finishes T/O, a chef’s dream
woodwork t/o. Upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans, Hunter Douglas blinds. Gourmet kitchen 3.5BA, 3CG, and beautiful finishes throughout, Chef’s water views. Recently updated WHITE KITCHEN kitchen w/butler’s pantry, beautifully upgraded master-suite
has white 42’ level 5 cabinetry, Bianco Carrera Quartz counters, GE profile SS appliances, under kitchen, the lanai is an entertainer’s dream with w/ QUARTZ counters, stainless appliances, 42” with frameless glass shower. The expanded & screened
cabinet lighting & breakfast nook! Master Suite features 3 walk-in closets, luxurious en-suite summer kitchen, stunning heated pool & spa, picture wood cabinetry, chef ’s island, spacious pantry lanai is a wonderful spot to relax & enjoy the views.
w/ claw foot tub, frameless glass shower, separate vanities w/ marble tops & designer lighting. frame screen design allows to maximize the views. and undermount sink. Plantation shutters, tile RX-10544165 10143 SW Visconti Way
RX-10556917 10114 SW Nuova Way RX-10565581 20090 SW Matera Way throughout, beautiful views and oversized lanai.
RX-10578926 9306 Briarcliff Trace

Port Saint Lucie $319,000 PGA VERANO $595,000 PGA VILLAGE $359,000 PGA VILLAGE $324,900

NEW LISTING! PICTURE PERFECT COLLINA PLAN JUST REDUCED! BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME IN
IN VERANO! DESIRABLE GREENBRIER SUBDIVISION
AMAZING LONG LAKE VIEWS IN Stunning 3BR+Den/4.5BA/2CG home with numerous upgrades t/o. FAIRVIEW MODEL WITH POOL “MidOcean” floor plan with 2BR+Den and 2.5 BA. Special
TOWNPARK! Impact glass windows & doors! Spacious, bright kitchen with soft Well cared for 2BR PLUS den, 2BA pool home features include BRAND NEW STAINLESS KITCHEN
Bright and airy 3BR/2.5BA/2CG home in the heart of Tradition. close features, light cabinetry, granite counter tops & stainless steel is A MUST SEE! Open great room design with APPLIANCES, tile t/o entire house, fresh interior paint, phantom
Recently updated with white kitchen, quartz waterfall counters, appliances! Wood-look tile t/o the main living areas, custom wood vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen with SS appls, screen door, newer WH, crown molding and large extended &
stainless appliances and single basin sink. Wood look tile flooring vmwiouerwckh!&mRbourXeil.t--C1ina0bs,a5cn7rao9wb1ant2hm8rool1odmi7n0go,0fufp0tghrSeadWfaemd liSilgyahrtpofiroximtuWr!eCsa,aaylnl dtosdoay to Corian counters. Spacious master suite features screened lanai. RX-10542719 7655 Greenbrier Cir.
on first and second floors! Large fenced backyard is perfect for oversized walk-in closets and large spa-like
pets. Recently painted exterior and new WH in 2019. Call today! ensuite. Screened lanai with pool & spa.
RX-10592633 12049 SW Knightsbridge Lane RX-10531569 9024 Short Chip Circle

VERONA LAKES $209,500 FORT PIERCE $986,000 PALM CITY $349,900 PGA VILLAGE $224,900

JUST REDUCED! 4.32 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE W/ BRING YOUR BOAT & RV - NO HOA! TORREY PINES – MOVE-IN READY!
CONVENIENT LOCATION Fantastic Palm City location! Enjoy wide water access without the waterfront price. Recently updated 2BR, 2BA, 2CG ‘Andover’ floor plan
BETTER THAN NEW! MOVE IN Custom built 6BD/5.5BA/3CG pool home with something 4BR/3BA/2CG home is completely renovated. Recent upgrades incl. NEW METAL on corner lot. This light & bright home features an
READY VILLA IN VERONA LAKES for everyone. IMPACT GLASS windows, LED lighting, ROOF in ‘19, IMPACT GLASS windows and accordion shutters, septic redone oversized living room, spacious kitchen w/granite,
Lennar built villa completed in 2018! Plenty of space for everyone with sauna, game room and more!2 in-law/guest suites - perfect in ‘18, new gutters in ‘19, newer AC and fenced yard. Tile t/o the home, beautiful Bosch stainless appliances, subway tile backsplash,
3BR/2BA/1CG. Features include tile through main living areas, fresh interior for multi-generational living. Salt water pool area with white-washed brick fireplace, updated bths, french doors leading to the screened screened & covered patio can be accessed from the
paint, front load washer & dryer and upgraded window treatments. Open built-in water slide, rock waterfall, hot tub and more. lanai. The kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry living room or master-bedroom
kitchen w/ granite counters, ss appliances, glass tile backsplash & 42” cabinetry. Call today! RX-10567598 6201 Oleander Ave and center island. RX-10558496 1399 SW Ibis Street RX-10563979 7071 Torrey Pines Circle
Walking distance to the amenities, including future clubhouse. Call today!
RX-10574933 10139 W Villa Circle

Agent Exclusives

Kay Rodriguez KAY RODRIGUEZ THE #1 TOP PRODUCER SINCE 2000 Chris Rodriguez

When you are looking for the best, give us a ring!

Call Kay Rodriguez @ 772-486-2126

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Call Chris Rodriguez @ 772-828-9963

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VPIGLALAGE $439,000 NEW LISTING! VPIGLALAGE $349,000 NEW LISTING!

SERENE SETTING SPECTACULAR GOLF

CUSTOM POOL HOME & WATER VIEWS
Very private large lot with circular driveway, 2 Beautifully updated Doral model. Wood Floors
car plus room for golf cart side load garage. installed in 2018. Granite kitchen with snack
Huge master bedroom with sitting area that can bar & dining area. Spacious master bedroom
also be used as office. Both guest bedrooms with bath that offers frame-less shower &
are over-sized & share a bath. Kitchen has
granite counters, snack bar, walk-in pantry. A separate soaking tub. 3rd bedroom being used
as office. Enjoy serene views of the lake & the
screen covered lanai houses a refreshing pool/ 12th hole of the private Legacy Golf Course
spa with plenty entertainment space. RX-10592332 7664 Charleston Way RX-10592413 7345 Marsh
from you screened covered lanai.

VPIGLALAGE $799,000 VPIGLALAGE $629,000

CUSTOM POOL HOME STUNNING GOLF &
LAKE VIEWS!
W/EXPANSIVE LAKE &
Custom home designed by famous Architect Charles R.
GOLF VIEWS! Stinson, on 3/4 acre private lot with panoramic views of
Beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom 3.5 bath boasts the rock waterfall pool/spa & The Legacy Golf Course
amazing kitchen w/quartz counters & back splash, from screened lanai. Interior offers expansive great
42” soft close cabinets with pulls, SS appliances room, island kitchen w/granite counter tops, double
inc. 6-burner gas stove, built in microwave & wine ovens, three zoned A/C, central VAC, security & intercom
fridge. Huge master suite with sitting area and system plus 2.5 car over-sized garage. Master retreat is
slider to covered screened lanai that over-looks the entire upstairs with balcony and automatic awning. RX-10555247 10119 BayTree Ct
the sparkling pool, lake, golf course. RX-10584016 7417 Laurels

8305 Holley Tree Trail, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

PGA VILLAGE PGA VILLAGE PGA VERANO TRADITION - VITALIA

TORREY PINES – CHARMING VILLA This beautifully updated ‘Andover’ FABULOUS ‘FAIRVIEW’ MODEL W/FINE FINISHES Thisstunningprofession- FULLY FURNISHED VILLA-TURNKEY 2BR,2.5BAplusaden(setupas3rdBDRM) BEAUTIFUL ‘LAUDERDALE’ MODEL This 2BR, 2BA PLUS den has one of
floor plan features 2BR, 2BA, 2CG, an open concept kitchen w/granite, SS ap- alydecorated2BR,2BAPLUSden/of icew/built-inshomehasupgradesthroughout,kitchenw/ wonderful open floor plan for easy living, the 2nd bdrm has its own bathroom, perfect for the best views available w/the private cul-de-sac location overlooking the managed
pls, master-bath w/frameless shower, covered patio & screened-in paver lanai. quartz counters, SS appls, wine cooler, crown molding, extended screened lanai overlooks lake. guests, granite counters, covered paver lanai overlooking a private manicured berm. preserve. Open & spacious floor plan, kitchen w/granite, SS appls. Extended 2CG.
Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126; Chris Rodriguez 772-828-9963 Linda MacCormack 772-812-0469 Diane Gault 772-342-7455 Tony Reagan 772-333-0025; Ryan Reagan 561-308-0807
RX-10588342 $229,000 RX-10575241 $334,900 RX-10580760 $298,000 RX-10588362 $339,500

BALLANTREA - GOLF & YACHT CLUB PGA VILLAGE LAKE FOREST PGA VILLAGE

BRENTON VILLAGE – WATERFRONT POOL HOME Beautiful 3BR, 3BA, CYPRESS POINT – GORGEOUS POOL HOME Thisupgraded3BR,3BA,PLUS GORGEOUS LAKE VIEW Great location in the desirable community of WILLOW PINES VILLA – GOLF VIEW Fully furnished 2BR. 2ba PLUS
3CG pool home situated on an oversized corner lot on a quiet secluded street, Denhomeisreadyforyoutocal home!Stunningoutsideareaw/screenedinsaltwaterpool,summer Lake Forest. This CBS home features, 3BR, 2BA, 2CG, a screened front den/office home, Corian counters in kitchen, new refrigerator, great location
large covered and open screened lanai with pool, gorgeous lake view. kitchen & gas stone fireplace. Freshly painted inside, whole house generator 2018 + so much more. porch + a screened back patio with a lake view, mature landscaping. close to community pool and backs up to the 16th hole of the Legacy.
Tom Farish 772475-9590 Jim Insinga 772-233-2500; Sara Sloan 772-618-3474 Valerie Juno 772-214-9404 Charmaine Hickey 954-404-0996
RX-10587130 $429,900 RX-10587897 $449,900 RX-10586294 $222,000 RX-10544437 $234,500

VISTA ST. LUCIE CALIFORNIA BLVD AREA MAGNOLIA LAKES TRADITION

FULLY FURNISHED CONDO – PRESERVE VIEW Active 55 plus com- LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME? This wel cared for 4BR, 3BA, BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS 4BR + Den, 3BA & 3CG just under 3,000 Lv VICTORIA PARC - 4BR HOME Bright & cheery 4BR, 2BA, 2CG home
munity. 1BR, 1BA 2nd floor unit has all tile throughout, serene preserve 2CG ranch homeis theone! Prideofownership is everywhereyou look! Kitchen w/ Sq Ft. Enjoy the Lake views from Family Room, kitchen, Living Room & features high ceilings, tile flooring throughout living areas, kitchen w/wood
views from your back patio. This is being sold TURNKEY granite& newer appls. Thelevel backyard is fenced and largeenough for a pool. Master Bdrm. Oversized patio to enjoy your morning coffee. cabinetry including 42” uppers, granite counters, SS appls, screened porch.
Michelle Agrusa 772- 263- 6131 Diana Emery 772-342-7455 Pam Misiano 772-224-9691 Elise Danielian 772-418-2992; Isabelle Pollock 772-713-3221
RX-10520018 $67,000 RX-10593712 JUST LISTED! $239,900 RX-10560184 $345,000 RX-10531808 $244,900

LAKE FOREST PGA VILLAGE LAKE CHARLES PGA VILLAGE

WOW! WHAT A GREAT LOCATION! 2BR, PLUS DEN, 2BA, 2CG home CUSTOM BUILT POOL HOME Meticulously maintained, original own- BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT HOME W/POOL 4BR, 3BA, 3CG, pool. OPEN PLAN, POOL HOME W/LUSH PRIVACY Enjoy this 2BR PLUS
with double door entrance, tile in living area and master bedroom, new er home with 3BR, 3BA has a circular drive & 2CG PLUS a separate Screened patio, lakefront with dock, summer kitchen, wood & tile floors, den 2BA home with an open floor plan & large living areas. Plantation
A/C. Covered patio offering serene lake views golf cart entrance, large covered & screened lanai w/gorgeous pool. upgraded kitchen & master-bath, storm protection. Beautiful garden shutters and beautiful double fan gives this home a gorgeous Florida feel.
Sharon Rudd-Boulanger 772-528-5952 Kay Rodriguez 772-486-2126; Chris Rodriguez 772-828-9963 Joe McDuffee 772-529-5245 Linda Hart, 772-595-2822
RX-10585320 $218,900 RX-10590199 $449,000 RX-10588205 $449,000 RX-10590592 $355,000

KINGS ISLE PGA VILLAGE KINGS ISLE PGA VILLAGE

ON THE WATER IN THE ISLES OF TUSCANY Beautiful 2BR PLUS den, WILLOW PINES – POPULAR ‘HYANNIS’ FLOOR PLAN Lovinglycaredfor ESTATE HOME – ISLE OF GRANADA This open & bright 3BR, 2BA, 2CG CASTLE PINES-FULLY FURNISHED TOWNHOME 3BR, 2.5BA, 2CG, main
2BA, 2CG home has been updated with tile and laminate wood flooring, up- 2BR, 2BA, PLUS DEN, 2CG home w/special finishes T/O, Plantation shutters, crown molding, home has been well taken care of and is situated on one of the best locations with living area on the upper level with a spacious mstr-suite, living/dining rooms + eat-
graded therapy Walk-IN-Tub + more, large back porch overlooking the water kitchen w/granite, SS appls. Mstr-suite has access to the screened lanai, corner lot. the walking trail leading to the Clubhouse. Covered lanai overlooks lake. in kitchen, balcony, 2 bdrms on the ground level, screened patio, lake view.
Becca Layne 772-224-6994 Isabelle Pollock772-713-3221; Elise Danielian 772-418-2992 Marlene Medina 772-418- 6864 Dave Cullen 772-418-0778
RX-10586894 REDUCED! $199,000 RX-10588851 $249,900 RX-10581924 REDUCED! $295,000 RX-10581516 $209,999

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AT THIS CITY VENUE Polo players from teams Modelo and Vero Beach Polo Club put on an exhibition match last
Saturday at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. The Busch Foundation event helped to fund their
BY PAM HARBAUGH | Staff Writer charitable contributions to local nonprofits. Also performing was Kaleb Lee, left. The musician
was a semifinalist on NBC’s “The Voice.” 
1 Before we get into the gobs
of goodies and big celebrity
names appearing at area theaters,
have you ever considered The
Escape Room in Port. St. Lucie?
This is one of those “cagey” ex-
periences where you get “locked”
in a room with a team of people,
perhaps strangers. Together, you
solve clues to open one or more
locked doors. Yes, there is an exit,
but where’s the fun in that? The
experiences run about 90 minutes
and begin at various hours from
Wednesdays through Sundays.
Tickets are $25, for 13 years and
older. Call 772-626-6655 or visit
EscapeRoomPSL.com, where you
can find a list of questions and
answers to reassure you that, end
the end, everything will be OK.

All right. Now that you’ve taken
that giant leap into something
different (we assume), here are
some more sedate entertain-
ment experiences.

2 What’s up at Fort Pierce’s
Sunrise Theatre this
weekend, you ask? This Friday,

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IRRESISTIBLE IRREVERENCE IN STORE AT THE BARN

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer The cast of 20 has a combination of veteran actors and
[email protected] newcomers. Max is played by Kyle Weber; Ben Earman
plays Leo; Kelly Clemenzi is Ulla, a Swedish bombshell;
Now here’s the thing. Every time I write about “The William Silva is Roger De Bris, the worst director in New
Producers,” I feel compelled to point out that it is not for York; and Ryan Weber is Franz, a former Nazi who has
the easily offended. A show with a song entitled “Spring- written “Springtime for Hitler: A Gay Romp with Adolf
time for Hitler” cannot be considered politically correct, and Eva at Berchtesgaden.” Again, I remind you that if
in good taste or socially acceptable, and thank goodness you are easily offended, this may offend, but it would
for that, because it’s one of the most hysterical shows have to do so while you’re laughing hysterically. In an in-
you’ll see. The Barn Theatre in Stuart will present the teresting side note, the two Webers will be joined by their
Mel Brooks’ musical through Feb. 2, with performances father, Terence, who is in the ensemble.
Thursdays through Sundays, including Saturday mati-
nees and evening performances. “The way we have it is that from the moment you
come in to the moment you leave, it’s non-stop laugh-
In case you somehow missed it, the musical, which ter,” Childe said. “Come for the laughs, the music and the
won a record 12 Tony Awards, is based on Brooks’ movie costumes.”
of the same name. It’s about a theater producer, Max Bi-
alystock, and an accountant, Leo Bloom, who conclude After directing this musical, Childe is not resting on
that you can make more money with a flop than a hit, un- his laurels. He will direct the comedy by the English play-
der the right circumstances, which involve book-cook- wright, Michael Frayn, “Noises Off,” which will run from
ing. They decide to stage a terrible play, with a terrible March 12-29. It’s a slapstick comedy about theater peo-
director and the worst actors. Unfortunately, the show is ple and their eccentricities.
a hit. For the rest of the story, you have to be there.
The Barn has been adding to the number of shows
Bryan Childe is directing the production and he said during the year. The season has a contemporary Cin-
that he is excited at the prospect. derella story set in Greenwich Village, “You Should be
so Lucky,” from May 7-24 and the summer musical “The
“Everybody knows Mel Brooks,” he said. “It’s straight Marvelous Wonderettes,” from July 16-26. Theater in this
satire and the cast is so professional. We have all-new area is becoming a year-round venture and we are the
lighting and the costumes are from the Las Vegas tour. beneficiaries.
We’re very excited about the costumes. The set has sur-
prises and we have a lot of tricks up our sleeves. It’s so en- PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BARN THEATRE The Barn Theatre, 2400 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, presents
tertaining and it’s a show where the audience will laugh “The Producers” through Feb. 2. Call 772-287-4884 or visit
hysterically from the first moment. Everything you see in www.barn-theatre.com. 
the movie is on stage.”

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ers, won the 1991 Tony Award for Best Play not sure if I’ll act for the rest of my life. I have

and the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Set in hobbies like composing, piano and video

1942, it tells the story of two teen brothers, games.”

Jay and Artie, who are sent to live with their “His father and I try to encourage his oth-

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“I was there three years ago and when the It also had its challenges. Bergman was 10-

opportunity presented itself to come back, 11 and the production cast six boys to cover

it was a plus,” he said. “I find it interesting the four boys’ roles. They would alternate COMING UP and more. He’s also known for making
magic as well. Tickets begin at $15. The
to play Neil Simon himself. There is a lot of and switch around and each boy learned CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 show starts 8:30 p.m. Michael Bolton will
perform his “Symphony Sessions” this
comedy and people think it must be a com- three principle roles and played them. One Jan. 24, “The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute Sunday evening at the Sunrise. This mul-
to Whitney Houston” will bring back some tiple Grammy Award-winning singer and
edy, but it’s all based around a sad, depress- night in Schenectady, New York, illness and of the most beautiful love ballads and pop songwriter has sold more than 65 million
music in recent memory. Star Belinda Da- records around the world. Tickets begin
ing story line. There are one-liners because vacation left them down two boys and one vids, who has performed on “Showtime at $79. The concert begins 7 p.m. Sunrise
at the Apollo,” performs with a six-piece Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce. Call
he always finds the jokes in everything and became ill in the middle of the production. band and live dancers. Tickets begin at 772-461-4775 or visit SunriseTheatre.com.
$42. The show begins 8 p.m. For the Mo- The venue also opens its Sunrise Deck an
the characters also find comedy. That’s how Bergman had to switch roles in the middle town sound, you don’t get any better than hour and a half before select shows. Pa-
“The Temptations” who will perform this trons can indulge in snacks and a cash bar.
they cope.” of the show. “Bergman started as Peter and Saturday at the Sunrise. This is the iconic Admittance is $25 per person.
group that set your heart and soul aflutter
Bergman caught the acting bug five or six in the intermission, switched costumes and with songs like “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud 3 At Stuart’s Lyric Theatre, meanwhile,
to Beg” and “I Wish It Would Rain.” Tick- enjoy the timely comedy of the Cap-
years ago when his brother, Harry, was in came back as George,” Kate Freedman said. ets begin at $78. The show begins at 8 p.m. itol Steps when the national group per-
The Sunrise’s Comedy Corner presents forms two shows this Friday evening. The
middle school and was doing some acting. “It was impressive. Bergman was in the head John Ferrentino this Saturday in its Black group performs sketch comedy with a
Box venue. Ferrentino has performed on decided political slant. No one is left un-
“I would memorize his lines,” he said. “I space playing Peter and he had to transition HBO, Showtime, the Comedy Channel
CONTINUED ON PAGE B4
wanted to be in his footsteps. We both de- to play George. It speaks to the level of com-

cided to act professionally. I’ve done some mitment.”

workshops with (acting studio) A Class Act, That level of commitment will be on full

and that started me and I found my agent.” display at the Riverside, where this very tal-

Bergman attends the Professional Per- ented young man will help to bring a Neil

forming Arts School in New York, where he is Simon masterwork to life.

surrounded by other students who are going

to auditions or leaving for several weeks for The Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park

a play, as he is doing. The school is accus- Dr., Vero Beach, presents Neil Simon’s “Lost in

tomed to this and works with the students. Yonkers” Feb. 4-23. Call 772-231-6990 or visit

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RAISE THE WOOF! IT’S ‘MUTTS GONE NUTS’

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer The Houghtons started is full of energy and fast moving, so
[email protected] with three dogs and created that even younger viewers will remain
their first act, using a Frisbee interested in what’s going on.
Scott and Joan Houghton didn’t and high jumping. The act
heed the warning about perform- has evolved over the years “We have the record holders and
ing with animals who steal the and for the past five years, they’re fantastic,” Houghton said.
stage and the hearts of the au- they’ve worked with train- “There are some Frisbee dogs and Sam
dience. For 20 years, the “dis- has a couple of canine freestyle rou-
orderly duo” had a juggling er Samantha Valle, who tines where she dances with her dogs
act and performed at Lee works with many animals to choreography. We have five dogs on
Greenwood’s theater in rescue groups. All of the pedestals who do fun tricks. The un-
Tennessee and at Dolly dogs in Mutts Gone Nuts derlying story is that they don’t behave
Parton’s Dixie Stampede. are rescues. Two of the well for me but behave well for Joan.
The latter changed their dogs, Feather and Geronimo, I’m the ‘bad trainer,’ I get no respect
act. hold Guinness world records and I’m the Rodney Dangerfield of
in high jumping and double trainers. Kids love watching a dog out-
“We’d hang out with differ- Dutch jump roping, respec- smart an adult.”
ent animal trainers and got tively.
interested,” Scott Houghton When looking for new Also in the cast is Jonathan Burns, a
said. “In the Dixie Stampede, member of the team, they work comedian and contortionist.
there were horses, racing pigs, with rescue groups that handle
buffalo. We were fascinated by working dog breeds. “He’s our comedy star,” Houghton
the animals and the trainers. said. “People of all ages like him a lot.
We thought it would be fun “They have great drive, He can squeeze himself through a ten-
to create a dog act and I’m they’re athletic and they nis racquet.” Take a minute to think
really glad we did, because love to work,” Houghton about that one.
it’s a lot of fun. Animal train- said. “You still have to be careful
ing was brand-new to us, but about choosing. They’re fun be- Houghton reminded me to remind you
we thought if we put our time cause they really enjoy it. We try to go to animal shelters when looking for
in, we’d learn, and that’s what we to find what the dog enjoys. Some a pet. He also said that he was looking
did.” trainers say that every dog has its forward to returning to the Lyric. “We al-
own currency: food, toys or af- ways have a real good time,” he said.
The result is Mutts Gone fection. We find out what mo-
Nuts, which returns to Stu- tivates the dog and that helps I’ll bet a Frisbee that you will, too.
art’s Lyric Theatre Feb. 16 a lot.”
for two shows at 2 p.m. and The family-friendly show Mutts Gone Nuts comes to the Lyric
5 p.m. Theatre, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, Feb.
16 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Call 772-286-
7827 or visit www.lyrictheatre.com. 

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LYRIC THEATRE

COMING UP on drums and Miles Zuniga on vocals and begins 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. The Lyr-
guitar. Tickets are $37. The concert begins 7 ic’s busy week winds up with two shows: 7
CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3 p.m. Saturday. David Jericko and the Crew p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Taj Mahal performs
will present “Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil his blues with guest artists Rob Ickes and
skewered. Tickets are $50. Shows begin at Diamond” Monday evening. Jericko, a 30- Trey Hensley, $82; and the Tap Pack comes
6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The musical trio Fast- year performance veteran, did 15 years of to sing, joke around and tap dance 4 and
ball comes to town from Austin with new live Elvis shows around the country. He’s 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, $50. The Lyric
songs. It features Tony Scalzo on vocals, performed in Las Vegas, Memphis and Theatre, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart. Call
bass, guitar and keyboards, Joey Shuffield New York City. Tickets are $35. The show 772-286-7827 or visit LyricTheatre.com. 

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‘STROLL’ LOTTA LOVE FOR CREATIVE TYPES AT ART WALK

Sherri Fischer, Rebecca Miller and Deb Lealpies enjoy the Art Walk. PHOTOS: KERRY FIRTH Artist Sherry Horton. BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent
Artist Allie Comer.
Artist Julie Lounibos. First-place window at Christina’s Coastal Treasures. Art aficionados and curiosity seekers alike strolled through
Christina Fitzgerald. the streets of downtown Fort Pierce last Friday taking in the
Artist Gretchen Green. Singer/songwriter Deborah. creative artwork offered in local galleries and gift shops. Shop-
keepers welcomed visitors with friendly banter and a sam-
pling of cheese, sweets and wine. Music along the trek was as
individual as the art, varying from a soulful sidewalk soloist
outside Seriously Mixed Media to a high-energy rock bank at
Sailfish Brewery. It was all part of the sights and sounds of the
monthly art walk held on the third Friday of the month.

A steady crowd paraded through the Seriously Mixed Me-
dia gallery on Orange Avenue to take in the eclectic display
of totally unique creations. Four free-thinking women – Allie
Comer, Sherry Horton, Janet Bird Fuller and Gretchen Green
– have created a gallery where you can expect to see the un-
expected. Recycling is the underlying theme with antique
cameras and phones newly bedazzled to create tabletop art,
and paper, fabric and leaves adding dimension to paintings
and sculptures.

“You’ll find artistic creations here that you will not see
anywhere else,” said Green, who makes animal-shaped wall
plaques crafted from tin cans and coated with resin. “If you
look closely, you’ll see that this dog plague is made from a
maple syrup can,” Green explained. “I scour thrift stores for
collectible tins and canisters, cut them apart, mount them on
a plywood form and then pour resin over it. It’s kind of like
having art within art because the more you look the more you
can decipher the original can.”

Guest artist and Fort Pierce native Julie Lounibos had a
spectacular evening showcasing her oil and acrylic paintings
of local landscapes and tropical trees. “I sold six painting in
the first hour of the show,” said Lounibos excitedly. “I usually
display some of my work in the back of the gallery where a
group of artist friends share the space. But this month I was
featured up front and it’s been wonderful.”

Further down the road at Christine’s Coastal Treasures,
guests were invited to paint a fish for the ever-expanding fish
fence on 2nd St. “Art is great therapy,” said owner Christine
Fitzgerald. “We have classes for shattered glass and resin art,
multimedia and acrylic painting. We help you discover your
own inner creativity so you can not only look at art but make
your own.”

You could make your own scented candles too at Notions
and Potions, where professional candle makers guide you
through blending your own scent, to pouring the mold, to cre-
ating your own signature label.

The monthly art walk not only opens up venues to view
and purchase the works of professionals, but it inspires the
budding artist in all of us. Don’t miss next month’s art walk in
historic downtown Fort Pierce on Feb. 21. 

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QUILTING AND FIBER ARTS SHOW
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Straight from the Adams Family Ranch
To Beautiful Downtown Fort Pierce!

Two Beautiful Braford pre BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent ing styles. Among them are the hand-
“Farm To Table” Mon.-Sat. 11am - 9pm
TeSun. 9:30am - 2:30pmsents The Crazy Quilters are rolling out turned embroidery and machine em-
Restaurants
Ready the red – white and blue – cloth for the broidery.
To Serve
You! biennial Quilting in Paradise Quilting “We do have large quilts made by

and Fiber Arts Show at the Port St. Luc- one person, or large quilts made by two

ie Civic Center Thursday to Saturday, people,” Smiley said.

Feb. 6 to 8. There’s a miniatures category.

“This is a judged show,” said the co- “It’s the length plus width must

Tues./Wed./Thurs. 5-9pm chair, Linda Smiley. “We have a profes- equal 30 inches,” explained Smiley.
Fri./Sat. 5-10pm • Sun. 4-8pm
sional judge come out.” “My favorite category is the art

Ann Wilson is the other co-chair. quilt.”

The show will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on That’s original wall-hanging quilts

Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 7. On each done by one person. “That is not

Saturday, Feb. 8, the doors will be open easy to do, to come up with your own

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. idea and put it into fabric,” said Smiley.

772 .882 .9131 772 .882 .9786 There will be auctions for dis- There’s also the modern category.
100 So. 2nd Street, Fort Pierce www.TheBraford.com
played quilts at 11 a.m. each day,

and raffles, too. Admission is $12,

and that’s good for all three days.

On Saturday there will be a fund-

raiser auction for Southeast Flori-

da Honor Flight.

“We’re auctioning three red,

white and blue quilts,” Smiley

said. “The money we raise, all of

that is going toward the honor

flights.”

Southeast Florida Honor Flight

takes local veterans to Washing-

ton, D.C. and surrounding areas

to see monuments that honor

their service in different eras. It’s
part of the national Honor Flight PHOTO COURTESY OF PORT ST. LUCIE CRAZY QUILTERS

Network. Local affiliates are called “That’s a fairly

“hubs.” new category,” Smiley said. “They are

Nationally Honor Flight started inspired by modern design – bold col-

shortly after the World War II Memorial ors, modern prints.”

was opened on the National Mall and There’ll also be a novice category, so

Memorial Parks in 2004. The goal was the newest quilters can show their bur-

to get as many World War II veterans geoning skills.

to the nation’s capital to see their me- “Quilting right now is the largest

morial as possible. As the population hobby in the world,” Smiley said. “More

of World War II veterans has dropped, people quilt than any other hobby.”

and many have gone on honor flights, Crazy Quilter meetings are on the

the Treasure Coast and other hubs first and third Wednesday of each

started taking Korean and Vietnam War month at St. Andrew Lutheran Church,

veterans, too. 295 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Luc-

The local hub started in 2008; it does ie. The meetings are noon to 3 p.m. The

four flights a year. On Nov. 2 last year club also has sew-ins at the church the

it took 79 veterans to Washington, D.C. second and forth Wednesdays. Smiley

With that flight, Southeast Florida has said all skill levels are welcomed.

now flown more than 3,200 veterans to Smiley herself is a later-life quilter.

the nation’s capital. “For me, I love the ability to be cre-

The quilters aren’t done remember- ative,” she said. “We didn’t all have jobs

ing veterans with the auctions. “On where we were able to be creative. For

Saturday, we are honoring our veter- me, it’s very calming, it’s fun, it’s excit-

ans,” Smiley said. “With proper ID vet- ing when we share our quilts.”

erans get in for free.” The Crazy Quilters have a show-and-

The show features the work of local tell at each meeting. “It’s very inspiring

quilters – members of Crazy Quilters and exciting to see things people have

and others. made,” said Smiley.

“All the ladies are basically from St.

Lucie County and Martin County,” The Port St. Lucie Civic Center is at

Smiley said. “I think we have about, I’m 9221 SE Civic Center Place. More about

going to say, 150 quilts in the show.” the show and group is at www.pslcrazy-

And it’ll be a wide range of quilt- quilters.org. 

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Lewis Library’s iPad class aims to ‘lower the fear level’

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent send updates. “It is going to change,” Baggett said. OK, that one was fictional. But “Star Trek” revived the tablet
While the iPad is likely the best known and most wide- computer concept in 1966. Just as the series inspired Martin
Some people struggle with their iPads. But help is avail- Cooper at Motorola to come up with the first practical mo-
able … and nearby, too. ly used tablet computer in the U.S., it’s not the only one. bile phone, the show and its successor, “Star Trek: The Next
Some use “iPad” as a generic term for tablet computers, Generation,” seem to have inspired others to work on those
The city’s Paula A. Lewis Branch Library is hosting a series much like folks using “Q-tips” for any sort of cotton swabs. tablet computers.
of weekly classes every Tuesday until Feb. 25 to help people That’s a brand name for cotton swabs made by
make friends with their iPads. Unilever, and iPad is a brand name for tablet In 1989 GRiD Systems introduced the GRiDPad,
computers Apple makes. This class is for which ran on the Microsoft Disk Operating Sys-
“My main goal is to lower the fear level,” said Daniel Bag- the Apple iPad using the iOS or iPadOS tem (MS-DOS). That is the device tech
gett, senior program digital specialist. “I think the No. 1 thing operating systems, not generally for historians point to as the first com-
I see over and over – people are scared of breaking devices tablet computers. mercially successful tablet computer. It
they have.” was also the inspiration for the Palm Pilot
The iPad was released in April 2010. Apple introduced in 1997.
Not “break” as in dropping, but “break” as in doing things introduced the seventh generation in September What the early tablet computers didn’t have
wrong and not being able to figure out how to undo them. last year. Baggett said the upcoming class will be most
helpful for those who have younger iPads, but those with was clouds – as in cloud computing the iPad
Baggett is a fresh face at Lewis. He started at the branch older ones are welcomed and will get helpful information. counts on to work many of its features. “I do hope to
this month. His first class there is “iPad for Beginners,” on demystify the cloud, the mysterious cloud,” Baggett said.
Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It started on Jan. 21, but On an aside, the iPad’s not the first tablet computer. It’s “What is it?”
Baggett said people can hit subsequent classes even if they not even the first one from Apple. The Apple Newton Mes- The class is free and registration is not needed. The next
missed that one. “(The class) lowers the fear level quite a bit sagePad goes back to 1993. That’s the device that gave us one is Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees will only ben-
and makes (iPads) more enjoyable to use,” Baggett said. the computer term PDA – personal digital assistant. It’s high efit if they have iPads with them. “If they can, charge their
price and shortcomings due to concepts outpacing reliable devices before they come, or bring a charger,” Baggett said.
For example, setting stiffness, alteration aversion – you technology contributed to Steve Jobs discontinuing the
know, dreading differences. Newton in 1998. The Paula A. Lewis Branch Library, 2950 SW Rosser Blvd.,
Port St. Lucie. 
“They’re scared to change anything because they’re not Apple wasn’t the first to the tablet computer. Isaac Asi-
sure how they got their email working that way,” Baggett said. mov had the Calculator Pad in his 1951 novel “Foundation.”
“It’s that pattern over and over and over. It’s understandable.
You find what works and you don’t want to change it.”

Alas, tech won’t let people do that. Companies helpfully

SUPPORT FOR VETS AT PURPLE HEART CANE CEREMONY

The National Navy UDT/ 
SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce
played host Saturday to the
Indian River Woodcarvers
Purple Heart Cane Presen-
tation, where ceremonial
carved canes were handed
out to veterans. According to
the museum’s website, this
was the eighth straight year
canes were given to Purple
Heart veterans, over which
time more than 350 have
been distributed. Clockwise
from above left: Telly Antona
sings the National Anthem to
begin the ceremony; an up-
close shot of the distinctive
canes; veteran and U.S. Rep.
Brian Mast speaks during
the opening ceremonies;
a group of veterans listens
attentively; D.L. Elder receives his cane; and Wayne
Teegardin, St. Lucie County veteran service officer, accepts his cane.

PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN

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Bonfired-up for some family fun?LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN FORT PIERCE
McCarty Ranch is the place to be

With Full Liquor Bar PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE

OUR GIFT $ 00 BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent gins is a shoreline fishing tournament for
children and youths. That will go until 5
5 OFFTO YOU! The first bonfire and hayride at the p.m.
McCarty Ranch for 2020 will be on Satur-
Any Ticket of $30 or more Expires 01-31-20 day, Feb. 1, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The City of “It’s going to be along the main lake,” said
Port St. Lucie event is free. Schoen. “We’ll award different age groups
N.W. Corner of 2nd St. & Orange Ave. 772.302.3866 different trophies.”
“We have bounce houses and petting
The Culver’s® zoos, pony rides and horse rides,” said Da- There are two age groups – the 5 to 10,
Double Deluxe vid Schoen, special events supervisor. and 10 and older – and trophies for the
ButterBurger most and largest fish caught. It is a catch-
Those horse rides aren’t going around in and-release event. Participants will need to
2 FOR circles. They’re trail rides. take their own fishing equipment. Youths
and children 15 and younger are exempt
$6 In addition to having a lot of fun things from needing fishing licenses.
for the kids, it has some education for them
Electronic versions of as well – proper care for and disposal of the The city bought the 3,100-acre McCa-
this coupon are not American flag. At 6:30 p.m. the Disabled rty Ranch west of Tradition in 2012 for $10
accepted. American Veterans Chapter 113 will con- million with an eye toward building a water
duct a flag-retirement ceremony. treatment facility. At the time the land was
Expires 01/31/20 in the county. The two governments had a
“We at the DAV post here on (South- sharp dispute over its annexation. They re-
OPEN DAILY DRIVE THRU west) California, we have a large, plastic solved it in 2014. In addition to preparing
AVAILABLE collection box outside,” explained Ron for the future construction of a water-treat-
Knepshield, treasurer and past command- ment facility – which would draw water
SUN - THURS • 10:30am - 10pm • FRI & SAT • 10:30am - 11pm er. “People bring their flags that need to be from the County Line Canal, C-23, and
disposed of. We collect them. When the city purify it – the city planned for recreation at
Culver’s of Port St Lucie has the bonfire, we take those flags out.” McCarty.
10770 SW Tradition Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 (772) 345-2874
People can either take flags in need of There are natural trails for cycling, walk-
© 2016 Culver Franchising System, Inc. PEPSI and the Pepsi Globe are registered trademarks of PepsiCo, Inc. 12/16 disposal to the bonfire and hayride to give ing and horseback riding. Additionally,
them to the DAV there, or take them by the McCarty is perfect for kayaking and canoe-
BOGObig gameFEBRUARY 1ST & 2ND chapter, 1150 SW California Blvd. ing. Motorized boats are prohibited, as are
all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcy-
TENDER PLATTERS The United States Flag Code directs that, cles. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset.
“The flag, when it is in such condition that
DON’T FUMBLE!CaSllaatuhredaadytpoigcukuarpaanltseoeayvoauilraobrldee. r. it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, A couple years ago the city added 13
should be destroyed in a dignified way, primitive campsites and six primitive RV
Valid for Buy One, Get OvanleidFfroereotnelnindeeroprdlaetrtienrgs, (25 or 50) on preferably by burning.” sites. The sites have fire rings, grills, picnic
February 1st and 2nd only. Not drive thru or delivery. tables and lantern hooks. Visitors can stay
The code doesn’t state what makes a flag up to two weeks. Camping is not available
PDQ PORT ST. LUCIE 10630 SW@PDTQrFRaEdSHiFtOiOoDn Parkway “no longer a fitting emblem for display.” on the night of the bonfire and hayride.
Generally speaking, most organizations
@PDQFRESHFOOD that do flag disposals hold that it includes In addition to the fun and music, there
when flags have noticeable tears and holes will be food available to purchase at the
not related to enemy attack. Additional- event. “We have four food vendors out
ly, those that have lost luster and become there, from hotdogs and hamburgers to gy-
tattered are ready for replacement and dig- ros to steak sandwiches,” Schoen said.
nified disposal. Most also agree that flags
with personal, regional or national histor- Along with treats such as Italian ices
ic value can instead be respectfully stored and funnel cakes. “All the stuff I can’t eat,”
or displayed indoors. Any individual may Schoen joshed.
perform a dignified burning or burial of an
American flag. “We get quite a big turnout out there.
Kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces, you can’t
Shortly after the bonfire and hayride go wrong – bring them to the event.”
kicks off, Lane Braden will take the stage
to perform throughout the event. “Country The McCarty Ranch Preserve is at 12525
music, mostly country,” Schoen said. Range Line Rd. 

Also starting up right after the event be-

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Bonzo sings praises of Sam and his pet siblings

ree-HEN-sive about new hu- disappeared behind the sofa. I
made more notes. (Two D’s.)
Hi Dog Buddies! mans. Or fellow pets. It’s cuzza
“Sister came next,” Sam
Sam Odom’s a good-lookin’ pooch: some Unfortunate Events when continued. “She was gonna go to
a mix who looks like he got the best Maine in a Very Big Truck with
parts of a Collie, some Heeler thrown I was a pupster. Here, let’s go sit Pet Finders, but her adoption fell
in, a dash of Pointer, an even a Papillon through, lucky for all of us. She
(cuzza his big beautiful, budderfly-wing down.” an Buddy are Besties. Ever since
ears). But Sam almost didn’t make it past she was a puppy, they’ve been
his puppyhood, an he’s still very timid. As we passed the patio doors, tumblin’ around an chasin’ each
other. She’s also a Major Foodie;
When Sam’s door opened, there were he turned an addressed the still cake, cinnamon rolls, she can
two pooches on the padio, paws on the even open cabi-nuts if there’s
sliders, waggin’ and woofin’ to beat the waggin’ an woofin’ duo, in a Very bread in ’em.”
band. A lady anna liddle grrrl greeted us;
peeping around from behind ’em was Large, Not-Timid voice, “Hey! “I can relate to that,” I mum-
this long-leggedy pooch, lookin’ like he bled, bein’ a bread fan myself.
was ready to flee at any second (till the Pooches! Knock it off!”
liddle grrrl kneeled down and started “She doesn’t get tubby,
givin’ him pats). I knew it was Sam. They both immediately did. though,” Sam continued, “cuz
she LOVES Fetch. She can fetch
“Good afternoon,” I said, sotto voce. “Well, that’s interesting,” I till she falls over in a heap.
“I’m Bonzo, an this is my assistant. We
are so happy you could make time for an thought to myself. “Then there’s Tebow, our
innerview. You must be Sam.” goofy, ram-BUNK-shush liddle
“This is my Mommy, Emily, an brother, he’s 2. He was born on
He looked at me timidly. Then at the Christmas, just after we moved
liddle grrrl. Then back at me. Then at the my Daddy, Wayne. An this (the from Mississippi. Mommy helped our
lady. After they assured him I was OK, neighbor duh-liver his litter: 5 grr-
Sam approached for the wag-an-sniff, an liddle grrrl) is my BFF Natalie. rls an Tebow. He was last to appear,
inspected my assistant’s shoes. an Mommy couldn’t resist. To tell the
We unnerstand each other cuz truth, I pretty much raised those two.
“I am. Please don’t be offended. Even Even though I’m a low-key, inside sorta
though I’m 7 now, I am still very app- we went through similar stuff, pooch, I am the Alpha. Just don’t tell
Sister.” He grinned.
so we’re both rescues, inna way. “My lips are sealed,” I assured him.
Natalie rose, exited, then returned
Those two goofballs on the pa- with something that resembled a furry
white Twinky on her shoulder. “This is
dio are Sister, she’s a pit mix Fos- Faith Paris Odum,” Sam said. “She’s a
HAM-ster. She doesn’t speak much Dog.”
ter Failure, anna Total Daddy’s Sam. Faith Paris had teensy pink ears and
bright black eyes, which were currently
Grrrl; an Tebow, he’s a Lab. His gazing at me, unblinking. Un-versed as I
was in Hamster Etiquette, I mustered my
full name is Woodrow Augustus most un-scary voice. “It’s a pleasure to
meet you, Miss Faith Paris.”
Tebow Odom (cuz Daddy likes that foot- that Turning-in-Circles Thing, plopped She scrunched up against Natalie. “I
down, an began. being pleece to meeting you. You are
ball guy). So, where should I start?” knowing I be a famly member, not a
“My puppyhood’s a liddle blurry. I was leetle snack, is it so?”
“Tell as much of your past as you wan- born in Mississippi, which is somewhere “Yes, Miss Faith Paris. Absolutely. Rest
up that way.” (He pointed.) “I remem- assured.”
na share, an what life’s like now, stuff like ber me an another puppy runnin’ in Sam an his famly were so intresting, I
the streets, totally lost. (There’s a really couldn’t buh-leeve an hour had passed.
that.” bad Stray Problem in Mississippi.) Then Heading home I was thinking about how
somebody grabbed me an tied me to a all those different sorts of people an an-
Sam stepped into a little nap-pad stop sign. I don’t know how long I was imals were havin’ such a fun life, sharin’
there but some humans were throwin’ an helpin’ each other. An about cake.
on the floor next to the liddle grrrl, did stuff at me as they drove by. I was very
scared.” Till next time,
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I’m Buddy, King of the House. I taught
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IRSC ACCOUNTING
STUDENTS OFFERING
FREE HELP ON TAXES

Student members of the Volunteer In- Boys & Girls Clubs sitting pretty
come Tax Assistance (VITA) program at In-
dian River State College (IRSC) are offering Club kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Ken Pruitt Clubhouse hitch a ride on the new outdoor sofa delivered to them by GL Homes in December.
free tax return preparation for individuals or
families in the community starting Thurs- Teen Club members at the Boys & Girls Claus with a small army of movers and faces of the kids as the furniture upgrades
day, Feb. 6. Clubs’ Ken Pruitt Club were pleasantly their truck as the reindeer when they deliv- were delivered by the trucks. GL Homes
surprised when they comfortably sat in ered furniture and supplies to each of the was eager to show these young people
Income tax assistance will be available upgraded furniture to participate in their organization’s clubhouse locations. The that we care about them and excited that
Feb. 6, 13 and 20, and March 5, 12 and 26, Career Launch workforce readiness pro- truck was packed with quality office fur- they will be able to do their homework
from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Room B-119 on the gram last week. The club was beautified niture and sofas valued at $15,000. During and study in comfort on these new sofas
IRSC Main Campus located at 3209 Virginia with couches, desk and chairs, all a gen- the delivery, Club kids quickly called dibs and work stations,” said Sarah Alsofrom,
Ave., Fort Pierce. Those with an income of erous gift from GL Homes to provide a on a sofa where they will catch up on their director of community relations with GL
$55,000 or less in 2019 are eligible to partici- world-class facility to local youth. The Ken homework, read or play games. Homes.
pate in VITA services. Pruitt Club was just one of many clubs to
which GL Homes donated furniture to en- “At each of the clubs of Boys & Girls To learn more on how you can join in
Participants in the free tax assistance pro- hance many facilities at part of the Boys & Clubs of St. Lucie County, it was obvious and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of St.
gram must bring the following information: Girls Clubs’ 25th Anniversary Campaign. that they were in desperate need of furni- Lucie County, call 772-460-9918. 
ture and office resources due to a decade
· Photo identification. GL Homes took on the role of Santa of wear and tear. We were proud seeing the ­– CONTRIBUTED
 Social security cards or ITIN’s for the
individual, spouse and any dependents. ST. LUCIE COUNTY NAMES TRIO OF ‘TEACHER OF THE YEAR’ FINALISTS
 Birth dates for all individuals on the tax
return. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent, accom- Locally, one of the
 Current year’s tax package, if received. panied by the entire School Board, Educa-
· Proof of medical insurance, if applica- tion Foundation, and other district admin- three finalists will be
ble. istrators paid surprise visits to this year’s
finalists for Teacher of the Year. Melissa selected as the SLPS
 Form W-2, W-2G or 1099-R from all Nelson (Allapattah Flats K8), Natasha San-
employers. toro (Ft. Pierce Central High School) and Teacher of the Year
Jamie Malone (Port St. Lucie High School)
 Form 1099 for interest and dividend were overjoyed to hear the good news. during the Night of the
statements from banks.
Gent said, “Our Teacher of the Year final- Stars gala scheduled
 A copy of last year’s Federal and State ists represent what’s best about our team
returns, if available. of 2,500 dedicated and committed teach- for Feb. 8 at Lincoln
ers who change the lives of students every
 Bank routing and account numbers for Jamie Malone. Natasha Santoro. Melissa Nelson. Park Academy in Fort
direct deposit. Pierce. The winner will

 Other information about income and then represent SLPS
expenses.
day in St. Lucie County. The impact they in the Florida Department of Education
 Total paid for day care along with day are making is evidenced by the School
care provider’s identification number. District’s continual academic growth.” Teacher of the Year Program. 

Additionally, both spouses must be pres- ­– CONTRIBUTED
ent to e-file a married, filing-jointly tax re-
turn.

Contact Crystal Carlson-Myer at ccarl-
[email protected] or 772-462-7489 for more in-
formation about eligibility and services. 

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ACROSS (anagram 51 “Based on ___ story” The Washington Post
1 Slangy feeling of A BEER) 52 Ibsen’s Peer
5 Grande et al. 101 The temporal, for one 53 Landed THANKS, YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL By Merl Reagle
9 Choose 104 Wally of cookies 58 Nary a soul
12 Andre of tennis 107 Surgeon’s question? 59 A Musketeer
18 Some grunge 109 Univ. near Phoenix 60 Former Mets
19 See 82 Down 110 Travel agcy.?
20 Most popular author 113 ___ mater or Jets home
115 Lowest point 61 Hirsute
among plastic surgeons? 116 Last step in the beauty 62 Bitter, old-style
22 Had a full day as a plastic process? 65 Hook’s head crook
122 What your surgeon’s doing 66 Aspersions
surgeon? this weekend? 67 West Indies people for
25 Cartoon skunk 123 Ill-tempered one
26 Granny gobbler 124 Petroleum giant, once whom a sea is named
27 Half the parents 125 Eschews diners 68 Domestic carrier’s former
28 One-hit wonder Harper 126 Actress Susan
29 Wrinkles? 127 Charles II’s Nell name
33 Do a lawn chore 128 Attaches patches 69 Japanese gateway
35 Saucy 71 ___-dead gorgeous
36 Less Than Zero author DOWN 72 Fifth Bible bk.
37 Swarm 1 Blade Runner runner? 75 Ice in the water
39 Sags 2 SEP or Roth item 76 Touch the clouds
43 Somewhat 3 “If you ___ he 79 Additionally
44 What repeat surgeries can 80 Heidi’s habitat
will come” 82 With 19 Across, rush
do? (Field of Dreams) 83 Video-game name
50 Sinbad’s bird 4 Four-wheel flops 84 Great sorrow
51 Turkish official 5 Hamster or squirrel 85 Meeter with Carter and
54 Video-game fan, often 6 Seven days from now
55 Tai ___ 7 Shell find Begin
56 Tokyo Rose’s real name, 8 Put away, as luggage 87 Aquarius, for one
9 “___ mio” 88 WWI’s Battle of ___
___ Toguri d’Aquino 10 Smoked, as a cigar 92 120 Down about-face
57 Specific beautification 11 Prop for a pro 93 Spanish aunt
12 Square footage 94 Palmer, to pals
request? 13 Yaks 95 Astronauts’ ordeal
61 Possesses 14 Part of ANC: abbr. 96 Aaron Spelling’s Place
62 The Riviera’s Côte d’___ 15 Took things the wrong way? 99 Flashy male’s less flashy
63 With 105 Down, the study of 16 Planter
17 Map-within-a-map mate
birds 21 Sweaty place 100 Johnson’s middle name
64 It’s got the tower 23 It means on or over 101 Mental slip
66 On a ___ from 1 to 10 24 Highway rescue 102 City near Kobe
67 With 70 Across, undergo 29 Soul mate? 103 “I don’t ___” (skeptic’s retort)
30 Bend the ___ (drink) 105 See 63 Across
liposuction? 31 She met a talking caterpillar 106 Dallas sch.
70 See 67 Across 32 Understand 108 June 6, 1944 VIP
73 Together 34 Actress Joanne 110 The King ___
74 Louts 35 With 42 Down, a Greek 111 One mo’ time
77 Faux pas, to Francois movie genre? 112 “We don’t even own ___ set”
78 Roast beef preference 38 Stimulant, on the street 114 Excited
79 Other half of the parents 40 Killer whale 117 Elected folks
81 How to get beautiful eyes? 41 Folksinger Phil 118 Concealed
86 A Shakespearean Richard 42 See 35 Down 119 The Time Machine auth.
87 Completely 45 Emulate Tom 120 Compass dir.
88 Perfectly 46 Sammy’s ___ Can 121 Sister of Helios and Selene
89 DJIA units: abbr. 47 Native Indian ruler
90 ___-la (anagram of MAINZ)
91 How to keep your physique 48 Back-of-the-mouth doodad
49 ) or (: abbr.
from bottoming out?
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97 Loch legend
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FROM WHERE DOES THE WINNER COME? K85

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist A42

Charles Buxton, a 19th century English brewer, philanthropist, writer and member of AJ763
parliament, said, “Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The
winner is he who gives himself to his work, body and soul.” WEST A4
J932 EAST
A successful bridge player has ability and zeal. Whether declarer or a defender, he counts Q J 10 9
winners, losers and high-card points. In today’s deal, for example, how should South plan the 10 8 2 Q 10 6
play in seven clubs after West leads the heart queen? 73
875
That North hand was nearly too strong for a 15-17 no-trump because of its five-card suit,
three aces and one king. (That ace-king number is typical for a two-no-trump opening.) Q954
South, giving due credit to his long suit, used two doses of Gerber before signing off in
seven clubs. 962

Usually in a trump contract, you first count losers. However, in a grand slam you cannot SOUTH
afford any, so you should tally winners. Here, declarer starts with 12: two spades, two
hearts, two diamonds and six clubs. From where may the extra winner come? A74

South must establish a third diamond trick, either because the queen falls in one or two K63
rounds, or by finding the suit splitting 4-3.
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Declarer carefully takes the first trick with his heart king, to retain the ace as a vital dummy
entry. He cashes the club king and diamond king, then plays a trump to dummy’s ace. After K Q J 10 8 5
a diamond ruff, a third round of trumps, a spade to dummy’s king, a second diamond ruff and
a heart to the ace, South cashes the diamond ace and jack, on which he discards his two Dealer: North; Vulnerable: East-West
remaining major-suit cards.
The Bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
1 NT Pass
4 Clubs Pass 4 NT Pass LEAD:
5 Clubs Pass 5 Hearts Pass Q Hearts
7 Clubs Pass Pass Pass

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ADOPT THIS GREENSIDE BUNKER MENTALITY KEVIN’S
KURES

ALL ‘FLEUR’ ONE! You may have heard a TV commentator Dig both your feet 1-2 inches into the sand. Let’s go back to my
or golf professional say that the greenside The ball is positioned 1 inch inside your left original thought re-
The flurry of holes-in-one at PGA bunker shot is the easiest shot in golf. Well, heel. The clubface must be opened and laid garding the greenside
Golf Club continued last Wednesday not so fast! I will come back to that point back to expose the bounce of the flange. bunker shot being the
when James La Fleur made an ace on later. First, let me offer some “Kures” for Lay the clubface back and aim it approxi- easiest shot in golf. Well,
the Wanamaker course’s fourth hole, improving your greenside bunker play: mately 10 feet to the right of the flagstick. it really is, if you consid-
knocking a 4-wood shot in from 174 Open your stance and aim 7-8 feet left of er the margin of error By Kevin Perkins
yards. Congrats, James!  1. Sand wedge. You must first under- the flagstick. Tilt your upper spine back in the bunker shot! As I
stand the sand wedge and its unique de- slightly; however, pressure your weight had recommended, you should enter the
sign and proper usage. The sand wedge is into your left side. sand 4 inches behind the ball. However,
designed with a large, flat flange/bounce, if you enter 2 inches behind the ball, the
which is the bottom of the club. It is de- 3. Swing execution. Take a ¾ quarter ball will land closer to the flag but will
signed to provide an anti-digging charac- swing with an early wrist cock, be very have more spin, causing it to finish next
teristic, so that the flange slides, glides or rhythmical, fluid and effortless, feeling to the hole. Conversely, if you hit 6 inches
skims through the sand, much like a flat the weight of the clubhead and monitor- behind the ball, the ball will land farther
stone skimming off a lake. The mark you ing where the flange is (you will be able to from the flag but have less spin and roll
make in the sand is what I call your sand feel the flange because it contains about 90 out to the flag. Both misses will result in
displacement mark. When performed cor- percent of the total weight of the club), and fairly good results. So that is a margin of
rectly, the displacement mark with start at accelerate through to a full finish allowing 4 inches for a bunker shot! That is an un-
approximately 4 inches behind the ball and the entire body to pick up the rhythm of the heard of large margin for error, unlike
run 4 inches in front of the ball, for a total swinging arms and clubhead. any other shot in golf. So, if you can im-
mark of 8 inches. The proper depth of the prove your bunker technique, you can be
mark will be around 1 inch of depth. 4. Distance control. This will be deter- a believer of the old adage that the bunker
mined by angle of approach, the amount shot is the easiest in golf! 
2. Set-up. Imperative set-up positions: of sand you take, and the length and speed
of your swing.

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