08/14/2020 ISSUE 33

Help for small businesses

A2 A4 B4EDC has $4M in relief fund grants
Riverland fitness center Wonder of the lagoon

Site plan gets City Council OK Behold the whitespotted eagle ray

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 33 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

2 SCHOOL BOARD Loving tribute Health official:
SEATS AT STAKE Masks helping
IN AUG. 18 VOTE Classmates, family and slow the spread
friends release balloons at
BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Whispering Pines Park in BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer
[email protected] Port St. Lucie last Thursday [email protected]
in memory of Nehemiah
St. Lucie County’s 215,253 reg- Turban and brothers Although COVID-19 deaths
istered voters have until 7 p.m., Christian and and cases are rising faster in St.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 to cast their bal- Matthew Bono, Lucie County than the rest of
lots in the non-partisan School three St. Florida, the county’s top health
Board elections and open Dem- Lucie West official said he believes the pub-
ocratic primary for Supervisor of Centennial lic’s increasing use of facemasks
Elections. High School is turning the tide.
baseball team-
Non-partisan elections will also mates who died “Over the past several days ac-
determine two seats on the Port St. in a tragic car tually, our case count has been
crash the previ- going down as well as our posi-
VOTE Lucie City Council ous weekend. tivity rate,” said Clint Sperber, the
as well as mayor state Health Department admin-
PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN istrator for St. Lucie County.
2020 of Fort Pierce and
two City Commis- St. Lucie eyes master plan for Port of Fort Pierce acreage “What we are seeing in St.
sion seats. Lucie County, we are seeing in
But only the county’s 85,132 BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer want to see developed at the Port developing 255 acres bounded just about every other county in
registered Democrats can vote in [email protected] of Fort Pierce. roughly by U.S. 1, Seaway Drive, Florida as well as from the state of
the closed Democratic primaries the Indian River Lagoon and Florida, which is a lower trend of
for County Commission in Dis- Recreational facilities, dining Several hundred residents North Causeway. cases and lower trend of positivi-
tricts 1 and 5. And only the coun- and entertainment venues, and participated in a series of plan- ty rate,” Sperber said last Thurs-
ty’s 71,148 registered Republicans mega-yacht and boating service ning sessions in the past two The planning area includes the day (Aug. 6).
can vote in the closed Republican centers topped the wish list of weeks aimed at maximizing the 12-acre Indian River Marine Ter-
primaries for sheriff and County uses St. Lucie County residents economic and social benefits of The reversal can be attributed
Commission in District 1. CONTINUED ON PAGE A6 to the county residents increas-
ingly wearing facial coverings,
Early voting ends this Saturday maintaining social distancing,
(Aug. 15). Voting hours are 8 a.m. washing hands, disinfecting sur-
to 6 p.m. at five locations, includ- faces and avoiding crowds, Sper-
ing the Port St. Lucie Community
Center and MIDFLORIDA Credit CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
Union Event Center.
BRIGHTLINE DITCHES VIRGIN TRAINS USA
As of noon, Tuesday, 28,206 of
the county’s 214,218 eligible voters BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer terprises Ltd., as affiliate Virgin Atlantic Airways
had cast ballots, or about 13 per- [email protected] Ltd., sought protection from creditors in U.S.
cent, records show. That includes Bankruptcy Court in New York.
24,406 mail ballots, 3,798 early The Brightline passenger train’s partner-
votes and two provisional ballots. ship with Richard Branson’s Virgin travel Brightline Trains LLC will replace Virgin
conglomerate is the latest casualty of the Trains USA LLC as the company’s official
The winners of the closed name, according to the July revenue and rider-
primaries move on to the Nov. 3 COVID-19 pandemic. ship report filed Friday (Aug. 7) with the Flori-
general elections. Brightline’s parent company terminat-
CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
The winners of the non-parti- ed its branding agreement with Virgin En-
san elections and open primaries
will assume office.

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EDC has $4M to assist ‘most vulnerable’ small businesses BRIGHTLINE

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BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent mute – say to Stuart or Vero Beach – should back with a reduction on alcohol sales for da Development Finance Corp.
have other options, Tesch said. “Indian River onsite consumption later in June. “Virgin has no remaining affiliation with
The county and Economic Development and Martin counties have implemented sim-
Council of St. Lucie County have about $4 ilar programs,” he explained. Additionally, cities, counties and private us, our parent, or its affiliates, whether
million to give businesses struggling because organizers have canceled events that gen- through equity ownership, or otherwise,”
of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses will have to demonstrate ex- erated economic activity ranging from In- the report says.
penses in St. Lucie County, such as mortgag- dependence Day celebrations to arts and
“We’re going to do our level best to get es, rent and utilities. “It’s the county’s desire sporting events. The demise of the deal dashed Branson’s
this money out to the businesses and help to help the smallest of small businesses and vision of European tourists flying Virgin jets
them stay afloat,” said Peter Tesch, presi- those that were really forced to close as a re- How consumer concerns, the state’s ac- to Orlando and Miami airports and taking
dent of the EDC. sult of the pandemic,” Tesch said. “There’s tions and other factors have affected busi- Virgin Trains to theme parks, other major
a good chance that these small businesses nesses has varied widely. Tonya Woodworth, cities – including Tampa, West Palm Beach
The money is part of $13.8 million the may have not received other federal CARES communications manager at CareerSource and Fort Lauderdale – and Virgin cruise
county got from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief act money. It’s the desire of the county com- Research Coast, previously said that a lot ships in Port Miami.
and Economic Security (CARES) Act – the mission to make sure this special segment of the pandemic-related unemployment is
about $2 trillion relief bill Congress passed of small business is helped first.” He said the concentrated in highly public businesses – Meanwhile, Brightline Trains continued
and the president signed in March. grants will likely expand to include larger mostly those in the leisure and hospitality pile-driving operations on the $3 million
small businesses in coming weeks. sector. Tesch said the EDC has seen the same replacement of the Taylor Creek Railroad
“The idea is to help initially the most vul- pattern with some sectors, such as construc- Bridge in Fort Pierce.
nerable, the smallest businesses hit hardest The county has done a good job diversify- tion, seeming to be all but unaffected by
by the coronavirus pandemic,” Tesch ex- ing its businesses since the Great Recession SARS-CoV-2. “That doesn’t mean much to Brightline Trains plans to upgrade all 22
plained. “We’re talking this first phase, busi- and slow recovery that started around 2008, the individual unemployed and looking for railroad crossings in St. Lucie County to
nesses with 10 employees and less.” according to Tesch. Still, “we’ve been on a work right now,” he said. handle passenger trains traveling faster than
real roller coaster,” he said. 80 mph while constructing dual high-speed
The EDC is helping the county screen and “We’re starting to see a recovery pattern.” tracks in the next two years.
assist those businesses with grants for up The Florida Department of Health Tesch pointed out that month-to-month
to $7,500. “From zero employees to three, announced the first confirmed case of improving unemployment numbers indicate Brightline is spending $2.5 billion to con-
there’s a grant of $5,000,” Tesch said. COVID-19 in the state on March 2. Gov. Ron the underlying local economy held against struct 175 miles of new high-speed track
DeSantis declared a state of emergency in all doing an uncontrolled pandemic spiral. “We between Orlando and West Palm Beach in
Businesses with four to 10 employees 67 counties on March 9. He issued so-called could regain steam rather quickly,” he said. anticipation of extending passenger service
qualify for the additional $2,500. stay-at-home orders on April 1. Florida en- by the end of 2022.
tered Phase 1 of the ‘Safe. Smart. Step-by- Businesses interested in the grants, and
“The business must physically reside in Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery’ reopening in anyone affected by SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Brightline plans to zip 34 trains per day
St. Lucie County,” Tesch said. “The company May. The Phase 2 reopening started in June. are urged to visit www.recoverstlucie.org or through St. Lucie County at speeds of up to
has to have some sort of physical location. Some of the Phase 2 reopening was scaled call 772-336-6285.  110 mph, sharing the dual tracks with 15 to
This is not for home-based businesses.” 20 daily Florida East Coast Railway freight
trains traveling up to 60 mph.
In other words, it’s the businesses’ loca-
tions, not the owners’, that counts for this Brightline suspended service between
grant. St. Lucie business owners who com-

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West Palm Beach and Miami on March 25 to PRIMARY PREVIEW EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS Longtime incumbent Reggie Sessions
prevent the spread of COVID-19. is being challenged by Charles Bryant,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Sat., Aug. 15) Curtis Johnson Jr. and Kenneth Rob-
Brightline gained national notoriety in  Supervisor of Elections Office inson in Commission District 1, while
December when the Associated Press re- Longtime Elections Supervisor Ger- 4132 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce incumbent Jeremiah Johnson is being
ported an analysis of Federal Railway Ad- trude Walker faces a Democratic prima-  PSL Community Center challenged by Michael Perri Jr.
ministration data showed Brightline had the ry challenge from Sheritta Johnson, a 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie
“worst per-mile death rate” of the nation’s Fort Pierce employee and wife of former  MIDFLORIDA Event Center The other countywide races will be
821 railroads. Brightline Trains killed 43 peo- County Commissioner Kim Johnson. 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. decided in the Nov. 3 general election.
ple in South Florida from the time it started Lucie
operations in January 2018 through March, Longtime School Board member  Paula A. Lewis Library In County Commission District 1, the
FRA records show. Kathryn Hensley is being challenged 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie winner of the Aug. 18 Democratic prima-
in District 4 by Jason Palm, a former  Zora Neale Hurston Library ry between incumbent Chris Dzadovsky
Legislation proposed last month by U.S. teacher who serves on a private school’s 3008 Ave. D, Fort Pierce  and challenger Robin Bynoe will face the
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Port St. Lucie) and U.S. board, and Jennifer Anne Richardson, a winner of the three-way Republican pri-
Rep. Bill Posey (R-Melbourne) would direct teaching assistant whose three children four-year term: Harold Albury III, Don- mary involving Ryan Collins, Rolin Dor-
the FRA and Federal Highway Administra- graduated from county schools. na Benton, James Mason, Richard Reed sainvil and Betty Jo Starke.
tion to conduct a study on motorist, pedes- II and Alonza Watkins.
trian and student safety along the Bright- The race for School Board in District In Commission District 5, the win-
line corridor. 2 features former Port St. Lucie City ner of the Democratic primary involv-
Councilman Jack Kelly, educator James ing Fritz Alexandre, Henry Duhart and
Neighboring Indian River County has Monds Jr. and Lennox Wyllie, a comput- Kurt Holden will face incumbent Cathy
filed an appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court er and cable television technician. Townsend, a Republican who ran as a
in an effort to overturn the Federal Railroad Democrat in 2016.
Administration’s environmental and finan- At stake are four-year terms in posi-
cial approvals for the project. tions paying $39,323 per year to oversee Sheriff candidates Kevin Carter and
a school district with 39 schools, 39,500 Richard Williams Jr. are competing in
Brightline Trains’ response to the coun- students and a $510 million annual the Republican primary for the right to
ty’s appeal is due Aug. 21, records show. The budget. challenge Democratic Sheriff Ken Mas-
county has spent approximately $4 million cara, a five-term incumbent.
in legal costs to fight the project. Competing for four-year terms on
the Port St. Lucie City Council are David At the state level, Republicans Dana
Indian River County’s state lawsuit against Pickett Jr., Chauncelor Howell and John Trabulsy and Eileen Vargas are compet-
Brightline Trains is pending in Circuit Court Haugh in District 2, and incumbent Jo- ing in a closed primary in House Dis-
in Duval County. The suit asks a judge to de- lien Caraballo and challenger Thomas trict 84, which runs from St. Lucie West
termine Brightline is responsible for paying Vincent in District 4. and PGA Village/Verano to North and
for safety improvements required at railroad South Hutchinson islands. The winner
crossings to accommodate high-speed pas- Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson fac- faces state Rep. Dolores Hogan-Johnson
senger service. es five challengers in her bid for a third (D-Fort Pierce). 

St. Lucie County never joined the legal
battles against Brightline Trains. 

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LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTERS OUT IN FORCE TO ‘BACK THE BLUE’

Hundreds turned out last Saturday PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
for a Back the Blue March in St.
Lucie County. The event brought
community members together in
support of law enforcement. Clock-
wise from above: Kim Briglia of the St.
Lucie County Sheriff’s Office sings the
National Anthem to kick off the event;
supporters pray before marching from
Causeway Cove Marina over South Bridge; Heather Barton attends as a way to keep Officer Katie
Thyne’s memory alive; Thyne was killed in the line of duty in January; the Fraternal Order of Police Treasure
Coast Lodge #41 takes part; U.S. Rep. Brian Mast gives Dustin McRoberts a motorcycle ride over the bridge. 

Taking shape: GL Homes preparing to develop private fitness center at Riverland

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer the Riverland Sports and Racquet Club, in- pool and 200-square-foot spa, records show. of the Valencia Cay gated community for
[email protected] cluding buildings totaling 16,654 square feet. It will be located on the Riverland Paseo, a people 55 and older. GL Homes started con-
landscaped 2-mile-long path linking ameni- struction on Valencia Cay in 2018. Plans call
A private fitness center with a pro shop, The club is planned on a 16.5-acre site ties in Riverland project. for 1,100 homes on 412 acres.
a pool and tennis, bocce and pickleball amidst the 3,845-acre Riverland project GL
courts is the latest recreational facility Homes is developing south of Discovery The City Council also recently approved The Riverland master plan calls for the
coming to the Riverland project in western Way and west of Community Boulevard. the Riverland Paseo Park, featuring three construction of 11,700 residences, 892,668
Port St. Lucie. dog parks and a dog wash, a softball field, square feet of retail space and 327,727
The sports club plans include a a shade structure and restrooms on a 12.6- square feet of institutional and civic space,
The City Council voted unanimously 14,394-square-foot fitness center, 2,260- acre site on Community Boulevard, south records show. 
Monday (Aug. 10) to approve the site plan for square-foot pro shop, 25-meter-long lap



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COVID-19 UPDATE has killed 180 people in St. Lucie County. in cases in St. Lucie County,” Satterlee said. and asking they comply. But beyond that,
Another 591 people in St. Lucie Coun- “We’ve seen a 46 percent increase in fatali- we’re not doing any of that enforcement.”
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 ties cross the state; however, we’ve seen a 70
ty tested positive for COVID 19 in the past percent increase in fatalities in the last two The county’s mask ordinance carries a
ber said. “The county mask ordinance only week, an increase of 11 percent. A total of weeks in St. Lucie County.” civil fine of $25 for a first violation.
went into effect eight days ago, but we are 5,920 people in the county have contracted
seeing some positive measures from it and the virus. Authorities are relying on residents and But Satterlee noted “there are numerous
hopefully it continues with the case count,” businesses to voluntarily comply with the exemptions including medical exemptions
Sperber said. In addition, 43 people were hospital- county’s ordinance requiring people to for people who can’t wear masks.”
ized for COVID-19 in the county in the past wear masks in public when social distanc-
However, state Health Department sta- week, an increase of 13 percent, records ing is not possible, Satterlee said. A dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases
tistics for the pandemic in St. Lucie County show. So far, 376 people in the county have in St. Lucie County could compel admin-
remained grim. been hospitalized for the virus. “It is not the county’s intention to enforce istrators to scale back the reopening of the
it via law enforcement,” Satterlee said. “We economy and society, Satterlee warned.
There were 14 new COVID-19-relat- Deputy County Administrator Mark Sat- have continued to receive some complaints
ed deaths reported in St. Lucie County on terlee said state statistics show COVID-19 about businesses that do not comply. We’re “We continue to see around the country
Tuesday alone. deaths and cases are rising faster in St. Luc- not sending law enforcement. We’re send- places where they’re going into other levels
ie County than the rest of Florida ing code enforcement officers to each of of shutdown because cases have spikes so
COVID-19 caused the death of 50 county those businesses and simply providing much,” Satterlee said.
residents in the past week, an increase of 38 “What we’ve seen in the last two weeks them the information on the ordinance
percent, state records show. So far the virus is a 35 percent increase in cases across the “We really don’t want to get there in St.
state of Florida, but a 42 percent increase Lucie County, so we’re politely asking ev-
erybody, be a part of the community and
help stop the spread.

“We continue to believe a high level of
compliance will help knock back the virus
and stop the community spread,” Satterlee
said. “If everybody is wearing a mask, the
amount of infection is reduced.”

The pandemic has been taking a severe
toll on the county economy, which had an
unemployment rate of 10 percent in June,
state records show.

St. Lucie County has received 2,800 ap-
plications for public assistance related to
COVID-19 job losses, Satterlee said. So far,
the county has distributed nearly $500,000
in housing assistance.

Small business grants of up to $7,500 are
available from the Economic Development
Council of St. Lucie County to companies
with 10 or fewer employees and less than
$1 million per year in sales, Satterlee said.
(See related story, Page 2.)

The Treasure Coast Food Bank plans a
distribution on Aug. 19 at Port St. Lucie’s
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center,
Satterlee said. There will be enough food
for 350 families.

St. Lucie Public Schools and the Health
Department are working to provide stu-
dents with required vaccines for the up-
coming school year, Sperber said. Schools
are to reopen Aug. 24. 

PORT OF FORT PIERCE

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minal property St. Lucie County leased to
Derecktor Shipyards in April 2019 for a me-
ga-yacht service center.

It also includes the county’s 20-acre Har-
bour Pointe Park, 68 acres owned by Destin
Beach Inc., and the Safe Harbor Harbor-
town marina complex.

St. Lucie County commissioners listened
to an update on the planning process Tues-
day from Senior Planner Kori Benton. Com-
missioners are expected to finalize the port
master plan on Sept. 28.

The goal of the planning exercise, Ben-
ton told the commissioners, is to answer
the question: “How can the Port of Fort
Pierce be a landmark destination with
more opportunity for economic growth

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Fall Special Includes Exam, DR. AJ CONSTANTINE children, Keith of London, U.K., Court-
St. Lucie West ney Lewis of Maryland, Carol (husband,
$59 Xray, Cleaning SLV David) Reisner of Florida, Celia (her hus-
Dr. AJ Constantine, of St. Lucie West in band, O’Brian) Ebanks of Kingston, Jamai-
NEW PATIENTS SC (0150) Port St. Lucie, passed away peacefully Aug. ca, Carlyle of London, U.K., and Cecil Jr. of
(0272) (1110) 3. Dr. Constantine was born in Fayette New York; siblings, Clyde, Victor, Yvonne,
County, Pa., and moved to Port St. Lucie in Michael, Thora, Russel, Grace and Ralph
Expires 08/31/20 1996 coming from Chicago. “Bill”; sisters-in-law, Joyce Clarkson and
Insurance Accepted Norma Hylton; and other relatives.
Dr. Constantine worked for Sheriff Ken
New Patient Special Mascara as Law Enforcement Parking En- HERBERT R. ELLMERS, 92
forcement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Port St. Lucie
Navy, chaplain for Treasure Coast Lodge
FOP #041 and a member of PBA in New Herbert Ross Ellmers, 92, died Aug. 3 in
York. He was a proud supporter of the Boys Port St. Lucie. He was born Sept. 29, 1927,
and Girls Club, Sara’s Kitchen, Salvation in Meridan, Conn., the son of Albert and
Army, Youth Ranch, Treasure Coast Hospice Etta Ellmers.
and Indian Children Lakota.
After graduating from high school, he
Survivors include his fiancé, Barbara continued his education in radio repair
Bernard of Port St. Lucie; sister, Anna May and ham radios. During World War II he
Sofia of Plantation, Fla.; and several nieces served his country in the U.S. Army.
and nephews.
He married Barbara Payne and they had
CECIL C. ALLEYNE SR., 92 two sons, Kurt and Paulie.
Port St. Lucie
He was employed by the State of Con-
Cecil Carlyle Alleyne Sr., 92, passed away necticut and retired as supervisor of radio
at home on Aug. 5. Born June 11, 1928, in and communications.
San Fernando, Trinidad, to Edward and Be-
atrice Alleyne, he displayed an early inter- They moved to Port St. Lucie in 1986
est in learning and exploring. where he continued his interest in ham
radio, speaking with people from around
Throughout his life, he was a teacher, ad- the world.
ministrator, diplomat and lawyer. He chose
to make Port St. Lucie his home in 2005. After losing his wife Barbara, after 54
years of marriage, he married their dear
Cecil had a keen interest in current af- friend Donna Alpine, and they were bless-
fairs, and was an avid gardener who en- ed with 12 years together.
joyed listening to music and doing cross-
word puzzles. He was a tennis player for Survivors include his wife, Donna Al-
many years and in his later years enjoyed pine Ellmers; son, Kurt (Barbara) Ellm-
watching both tennis and soccer. ers; step-daughter, Joann Bolte; grand-
daughter, Courtney (Matt) Jonas; and
Cecil is survived by his wife, Veronica; step-grandson, Mike (Michelle) Daberko.

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What makes this Vitalia home truly special? Plenty!

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist master bath, and a view of the pool and spa Step outside onto the huge screened lanai coffee, or in the evening with a beverage of
[email protected] and lake beyond. There are two additional and you are in your own private paradise. choice. As you sit poolside, you can enjoy
bedrooms, each 11-by-11, and two addi- The saltwater pool and spa are the center- the lake as it curves around a bend. There
Readers of this space know that I am a fan tional baths. You can have visitors galore and piece of an entertainment space or a place are few sights more soothing.
of Vitalia, the 55+ community in Tradition. have space for everyone. to relax on your own, in the morning, with
Both the houses and community are first- If you want to join your friends and neigh-
rate, and the house at 11612 SW Apple Blos-
som Trail continues that high standard. This
special house has a wide-open floor plan
that brings in the light and allows for stun-
ning views of the pool and the lake beyond.
That it has two – yes, two – master suites
just adds to the feeling that this is a special
home, indeed.

The heart of this home is the family room,
a very generous 16 feet by 24 feet, that opens
onto the lanai. With the spacious kitchen
(24-by-10), you have the perfect entertain-
ment center. The gourmet kitchen has beau-
tifully finished 42-inch cabinets in a lighter
tone, darker granite countertops and stain-
less-steel appliances that combine for a dra-
matic look. The chef will love the huge cook’s
island, double wall ovens and gas cooktop.
Cooking is a delight as you chat with guests
or watch your grandkids as they enjoy games
in the family room. If you need to escape for
a bit, there’s a den (13-by-10) that could easi-
ly be an office or crafts room as well.

It’s worth noting again that there are two
master suites, each 15-by-13, and each fea-
turing walk-in closets, double vanities in the

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bors at the community clubhouse, you’ll is also a big fan of this home.
find lots to do, inside and out. From basket- “You’ve finally found the one,” he said.
ball to bocce ball to pickleball to a putting
green, there is fun in the sun. Indoors, you “This wonderful home is located a few steps
can exercise in the fitness center, relax with from the spectacular community club-
a book in the library or play a game of bil- house and putting green and this four-bed-
liards. Tradition also has events and you can room, four-bath beauty with two master
easily go to Main Street on Sunday morning suites has it all. The huge screened lanai
for the newspaper and coffee or to pick up a leads to a salt chlorinated pool and spa that
few things at Publix. is your own retreat, and the open floor plan
and gourmet kitchen are the spots for cook-
Tony Reagan of the Reagan Team at Lang ing up a storm and entertaining friends and
Realty is a big fan of Vitalia. A native of St. family. You will not want to miss this home
Lucie County, Reagan and his wife, Susan, in what we like to call our summer camp for
have chosen to live in the community. He grown-ups.” 

FEATURES FOR 11612 SW APPLE BLOSSOM TRAIL COAST TO COAST...
WCEOASSETLLTTOHCEOMASOTS.T..!
Neighborhood: Vitalia in Tradition WE SELL THE MOST!
Year built: 2014
Construction: CBS WCrLEoivsaaSto ELL THE MCNOroikvSkatioT!

Square footage: 2,497 sq. ft. Realtor Realtor
Total square footage: 4,609 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Flooring: carpet, tile
Security: security system, manned gate
Additional features: 55 + community, lake views, impact win-
dows and doors, pool with auto clean, salt chlorination, spa,
barrel tile roof, furniture negotiable
Community amenities: basketball, billiards, bocce ball, club-
house, exercise room, game room, pickleball, pool, putting
green, shuffleboard, tennis
Listing brokerage: Lang realty
Listing agent: Tony Reagan of the Reagan Team, 772-333-0025
Listing price: $519,500

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2BR/2BA Villa, Front Porch, Oversized 2 Car Garage With Golf Cart Space, Move In Ready Tile
Throughout, New Shutters, Energy Saving Upgrades, Granite Counter Tops, SS Appliances, High
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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

August opened with a burst of activity in the Tradition and St. Lucie West real estate markets, as
20 single-family residences and lots changed hands from Aug. 3-7 (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was the residence at 21798 SW Tivolo Way. First listed in June for
$589,000, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home sold for $570,000 on Aug. 7.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Ann Chauss of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Representing the buyer was agent AnnMarie Napolitano of Keller Williams Realty.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS SELLING
ORIGINAL PRICE

TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD $570,000
$390,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 21798 SW TIVOLO WAY 6/8/2020 $569,800 8/7/2020 $388,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11740 SW BENNINGTON CIRCLE 4/25/2020 $409,000 8/4/2020 $360,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 10138 SW CYPRESS WOOD COURT 5/7/2020 $399,900 8/6/2020 $356,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7301 MARSH TERRACE 4/20/2020 $360,900 8/3/2020 $344,000
SAINT LUCIE WEST 707 SW GREAT EXUMA COVE 6/24/2020 $369,000 8/6/2020 $330,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11422 SW OLMSTEAD DRIVE 6/19/2020 $349,900 8/7/2020 $324,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 20027 SW CASERTA WAY 6/15/2020 $339,900 8/7/2020 $319,990
PORT SAINT LUCIE 12251 SW WEEPING WILLOW AVE 5/21/2020 $339,500 8/3/2020 $317,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 1248 NW LEONARDO CIRCLE 7/23/2019 $332,670 8/3/2020 $300,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5946 NW CENTER STREET 5/29/2020 $325,000 8/3/2020 $263,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 734 SW MYAKKA RIVER TRACE 6/20/2020 $345,000 8/7/2020 $255,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9624 SW FORESTWOOD AVENUE 4/23/2020 $263,900 8/4/2020
PORT SAINT LUCIE 538 SW HAMPTON COURT 1/29/2020 $259,900 8/7/2020

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

11740 SW Bennington Circle, Port Saint Lucie 10138 SW Cypress Wood Court, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 4/25/2020 Listing Date: 5/7/2020
Original Price: $409,000 Original Price: $399,900
Sold: 8/4/2020 Sold: 8/6/2020
Selling Price: $390,000 Selling Price: $388,000
Listing Agent: Jamie Liva Listing Agent: Tony Reagan

Selling Agent: East Coast Realty Solutions LLC Selling Agent: Lang Realty

Lisa Thompson John Albright

The Corcoran Group The Keyes Company

7301 Marsh Terrace, Port Saint Lucie 707 SW Great Exuma Cove, Saint Lucie West

Listing Date: 4/20/2020 Listing Date: 6/24/2020
Original Price: $360,900 Original Price: $369,000
Sold: 8/3/2020 Sold: 8/6/2020
Selling Price: $360,000 Selling Price: $356,000
Listing Agent: Dawn Marrero Listing Agent: G.F. Hoge

Selling Agent: Coastal Real Estate Services LLC Selling Agent: Hoge Realty Co.

Sandy McAlister Francine Mantyh

McAlister Properties LLC Coldwell Banker Realty

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JUST LISTED BY YOUR NEIGHBOR PAM MISIANO!

Great Water View Jensen Beach – Furnished CLOSED
Motivated Seller! Beachfront Condo
144 NW Magnolia Lakes Blvd. Offered at $374,555

3-CAR GARAGE CLOSED

LOWEST PRICED 4/3/3 IN MAGNOLIA LAKES! PRICE REDUCED! 125 NW Willow Grove Avenue. Offered at $274,900

179 NW Magnolia Lakes Boulevard Oceana II - 9900 S Ocean Drive, Unit #1407

Offered at $34 4,900 Now offered at $339.000 CLOSED
This fabulous home is a true 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage with a Incredible Ocean and Nettles Island Views from this Fully Furnished
magnificent lake view and room for a pool! Brand New A/C, kitchen with 2BR/2BA Condo with Walk-in Closets, New A/C, New Flooring, New
newer wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and Kitchen Appliances, New Bathroom Vanity’s, Recently Painted, Granite
so much more. This gated community features a large resort style heated Counter Tops and New Fans. Building Amenities include Pool, Tennis,
pool, billiard room & fitness center, six clay tennis courts, basketball court,
Fitness Center plus more!

plus more! Call Nora Hambrick 772-342-7522 for a private showing. 160 NW Magnolia Lakes Boulevard. Offered at $425,000

If you, or anyone you know, would like more information on these properties, call me today!

PAM MISIANO, REALTOR® | 772.224.9691 | [email protected]

Your Magnolia Lakes Specialist 145 NW Central Park Plaza,
Unit 200 Port St. Lucie,
Fl 34986

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - SELL WITH SUCCESS

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LAKES @ SFTO. LRUTCIPEIWERESCTE $254,900 $84,900 THE MEDALIST PG$A1V,7I5LL0A,G0E00 PG$A3VI1LL9AG,9E 00 $725,000 PGA VILLAGE TRADITION $349$,923040,900

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PGA VILLAGE $349,999 MARINER BAY $367,000 EAST PORT ST. LUCIE $104,900

POPULAR RIVIERA MODEL WITH AN MARINER BAY TOWNHOME MIDPORT PLACE CONDO
This 3 bedroom, 2O.5 VbaEthrRooSmIZhoEmDe fePatOureOs aLla!rge screened lanai
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with tons of privacy. Newer wood flooring in all living areas and bedroom on the first floor. Tile throughout the main living Port St. Lucie just east of US 1. Brand new kitchen, interior
master bedroom. Newer A/C, interior & exterior paint, water heater
areas, granite kitchen and more. This is one of the rare paint, updated baths, and more.
and more! RX-10627028 9406 Avenel Lane townhomes that has it’s own dock. 1500 SE Royal Green Circle #208
RX-10642816 603 Mariner Bay

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LOST RIVER COVE $949,900 PGA VILLAGE $574,900 CASCADES $249,900 BAY ST. LUCIE $1,399,900
BOATER’S PARADISE IN A-RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT! TRUE FLORIDA LIVING - CUSTOM BUILT RIVERFRONT HOME
Crisp finishes in this recently updated waterfront home make it feel like new. This 5BR/3.5BA/3CG CBS home fea- BRIGHT & AIRY HOME W/ GOLF & WATER VIEWS IN PGA VILLAGE! UPDATED ‘LALIQUE’ PLAN IN CASCADES Located on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River w/ Deep Water Dock
tures gorgeous renovations, a beautiful backyard oasis with pool & spa, outdoor kitchen and private dock. Stunning 4BR/3.5BA/2CG ‘Arlington’ floor plan with beautiful pool!White kitchen with 42” 2BR+Den/2BA/2CG home on a cul-de-sac w/ oversized pie shaped lot! Luxury 4BR/4BA/3CG Pool home! Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Two
chef’s kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, stone counters, new backsplash, kitchen island and wood cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances, double ovens, tile backsplash vinyl plank flooring t/o, new SS kitchen appliances (2020), newer WH (2018), Bedrooms downstairs as well as two bedrooms on the upper level. SWEEPING
custom mil work. Master suite on the ground floor overlooking the water views. Conveniently located to downtown and hood vent. Plantation shutters, custom closets, spacious master suite and accordion shutters and brand new granite counters. Vaulted ceilings & multiple RIVER VIEWS! RX-10602420 12150 Riverbend Road
Stuartandinterstates. RX-10645383 665 SW Yacht Basin Way LED lighting in main living areas. A dream for outdoor living with great screened screened outdoor areas. Resort style amenities. Enjoy the good life!
patio space and pool. RX-10645049 9329 Briarcliff Trace RX-10645387 614 NW Whitfield Way

VITALIA $334,900 JUST REDUCED! PGA VERANO $6 6 4,900 PGA VERANO $584,500

DAZZLING FINISHES IN THIS SLEEK OASIS! TRADITION $489,000 ONE OF A KIND STUNNER W/ GOLF & WATER VIEWS!! STUNNING GOLF & WATER VIEWS
2BR+Den/2BA/2CG home in Vitalia. IMPACT GLASS windows and doors, bright FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME ON CUL-DE-SAC LOT IN TOWNPARK Sophisticated&eleganthomeonarguablythebestlotinal ofVerano.This3BR+DEN/3BA/3CG‘Biela’floorplanwil CAPTIVATE Meticulously maintained “Collina” floor plan. 4BR, 3.5BA, 2.5CG home fea-
& open floor plan and designer finishes throughout. Luxury vinyl plank flooring, This 5BR/4BA/3CG home features sweeping lake views and gorgeous sunsets. you!Beautifulwoodflooring,crownmolding&customwoodworkt/o.Upgradedlightfixtures&ceilingfans,HunterDouglasblinds. tures elegant finishes T/O, a chef’s dream kitchen w/butler’s pantry, beauti-
custom master bathroom, crown molding, gorgeous light fixtures. Upscale kitch- Elegant two story entryway with beautiful staircase. Large kitchen overlooks the family Gourmetkitchenhaswhite42’ level5cabinetry,BiancoCareraQuartzcounters,GEprofileSSappliances,undercabinetlighting& fully upgraded master-suite with frameless glass shower. The expanded &
en with beautiful cabinetry, quartz counters and stainless appliances. room & backyard. Spacious master suite with walk-out balcony. IMPACT GLASS win- breakfast nook! Master Suite features 3 walk-in closets, luxurious en-suite w/ claw foot tub, frameless glass shower, separate vanities screened lanai is a wonderful spot to relax & enjoy the views.
RX-10603794 10295 SW Indian Lilac Trail dows & doors make storm preparation a breeze. Located in the heart ofTradition. Call w/marbletops&designerlighting.RX-1055691710114 SW Nuova Way RX-10544165 10143 SW Visconti Way
today to view! RX-10602293 11690 SW Rockville Court

LAKE CHARLES $410,000 VITALIA $320,000 PGA VILLAGE $228,000 FORT PIERCE $96 4,900
WELL MAINTAINED TOWNHOUSE W/ LAKE VIEWS
PRIVACY & LAKE VIEWS IN LAKE CHARLES CAPTIVATING LAKE VIEWS IN VITALIA! 2BR+Den/2BA single story end unit in Castle Pines! Special features include 4.32 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE W/ CONVENIENT LOCATION
4BR/3BA/2CGPOOL&SPAhome.Thiscourtyardplanprovidesthebestofbothworlds-aprivateoasisaswel asbeautiful This 2BR+Den, 2BA, 2CG ‘Andalucia’ floor plan is fil ed to the brim with upgrades. Tile flooring t/o, enlarged renovated bathrooms, vinyl plank flooring in master & den, vaulted ceilings, Custom built 6BD/5.5BA/3CG pool home with something for everyone. IMPACT GLASS
lakeviews.Al roomsleadouttothepoolarea.Granitecountersthroughout,updatedtileflooring,completehurricaneprotec- front porch, IMPACT GLASS windows & doors, expanded garage, new landscaping, whole house gutters crown molding, tile on diagonal and more. Screened & covered patio looks windows, LED lighting, sauna, game room and more!2 in-law/guest suites - perfect for
tion,centralvac,epoxygaragefloorandmore.LowHOAduesandcentrallocation.Cal today! RX-10637820 and more. Beautiful kitchen w/ SS, gas range, granite, glass tile backsplash, pendant lighting and center over the lake. RX-10616316 9201 Wentworth Lane multi-generational living. Salt water pool area with built-in water slide, rock waterfall, hot
694 SW Lake Charles Circle island.Cal today!RX-10633484 9823 SW Trumpet Tree Circle tub and more. Call today! RX-10567598 6201 Oleander Ave

RENTAL OPPORTUNITY SEASONAL RENTAL

PGA VILLAGE $499,900 JENSEN BEACH VITALIA $2800/MONTH TRADITION $309,000
2BR/2BA FURNISHED RENTAL IN RIVER CLUB CONDO
GORGEOUS KINGSLEY FLOOR PLAN IN PGA VILLAGE! This ground floor condo is located close to beaches, shopping and dining. SINGLE FAMILY HOME FOR SEASONAL LEASE AMAZING LONG LAKE VIEWS W/ OVERSIZED FENCED YARD!
This 3BR+Den/2.5BA/2CG home features golf& water views. Recently updated WHITE Wood flooring throughout and beautiful furnishings. Kitchen w/ granite, - FULLY FURNISHED! Light, bright and UPDATED 3BR/2.5BA/2CG home in TownPark. Recently renovated
KITCHEN w/ QUARTZ counters, stainless appliances, 42” wood cabinetry, chef’s island, SS, wood cabinetry, pendant lighting and plenty of counter space. Master 2BR/2BA/2CG home in the popular 55+ community of Vitalia offered turnkey. Home kitchen includes white cabinetry, quartz counters with waterfall edge, single basin
spacious pantry and undermount sink. Plantation shutters, tile throughout, beautiful bathroom recently updated. Canal view! Community marina within walking is located on a corner lot. Tile flooring in main living areas and laminate flooring in sink and subway tile backsplash. Wood look tile flooring on first and second floors.
views and oversized lanai. RX-10578926 9306 Briarcliff Trace distance. 1600 NE Dixie Hwy; 14-105 the bedrooms. Plantation shutters & impact glass t/o. Updated granite counters in New WH in 2019. Convenient location to all of Tradition’s amenities. This home won’t
kitchen. Brand new A/C! RX-10617352 11128 SW Birch Tree Circle disappoint! RX-10637259 12049 SW Knightsbridge Lane

UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT

PGA VERANO $249,900 PGA VERANO $312,500 PGA VILLAGE $229,900 PGA VILLAGE $222,000
PGA VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE W/ GOLF VIEWS!
POPULAR ‘AMELIA’ VILLA IN VERANO STUNNING ‘BELLA’ FLOOR PLAN IN VERANO! LAKE FRONT BEAUTY IN TORREY PINES! 3BR/2BA/1CG townhouse with an abundance of natural light. Master
This 2BR/2BA/2CG home is steps from the resort style amenities! Fil ed with upgrades including 2BR+Den/2BA/2CG homewith LakeViews and IMPACT GLASS. Built in 2015 and stil Great 2BR/2BA/2CG town home in PGA Village. Special features bedroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen with
tile throughout, crown molding, plantation shutters, screened & covered lanai, oversized garage under Builder’s Warranty. Beautiful kitchen with whitecabinetry, granitecounters, subway include beautiful lake view, neutral tile throughout, spacious kitchen eat in nook, breakfast bar and light cabinets. Screened & covered lanai
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BY PAM HARBAUGH | Correspondent sure one of your household, or sure map” at an area chamber Be sure to take photos and share ie. It’s also good for the breweries,
COVID “friends” (those trusted of commerce or by printing one them on social media using the which have been hit hard by the
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Wine & Ale Trail. This is a 12-stop you are with a glass of homebrew. beer or wine at a stop, get your experience the friendliness and if beer isn’t quite your thing, these
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RIVERSIDE TAKES STEPS TO MAKE DANCE CLASSES SAFE

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer will be offered a digital course of study so between uses. PHOTOS: KAILA JONES
[email protected] participants can access and mirror the cur- · Students will be required to use hand
riculum taught in the studios. · Only students will be permitted on
Dust off those dancing shoes! Riverside sanitizer on entering the building. campus.
Theatre for Kids has announced that dance Classes will resume with the following pol- · Students will have temperature checks
classes for the 2020-2021 season will begin icies in place:  Students should come dressed for
on Aug. 17. Youth and adult classes are of- before entering the building and anyone class. Use of restrooms is restricted for bath-
fered for ages 3 and up, from beginner to · Students and instructors will be re- with a temperature above 100 degrees Fahr- room breaks for students. There will be no
advanced, in ballet, adult ballet, creative quired to wear masks at all times. enheit will not be admitted. changing facilities available.
dance, jazz, adult jazz, modern dance,
pointe, tap and adult tap. Classes cover · Social distancing will be strongly en- · Any student who feels ill, regardless of This is a brave new world for the arts and
35 weeks of instruction, with fall and win- couraged in all classes, rehearsal and public symptoms, is asked to stay at home. Students arts education, as it is for almost every oth-
ter breaks, and culminate in a recital in spaces, with the understanding that dance who feel ill during their time at the theater er segment of society. Parents and students
May 2021. While classes begin in August, is a physical and fast-moving discipline and must be picked up within 30 minutes of pa- will have to decide what their comfort level
new students are accepted throughout the social distancing is not possible 100 percent rental notification. is and make a decision that is right for them.
school year if space allows. of the time.
· It is extremely important that parents Riverside Theatre is located at 3250 River-
Adam Schnell, director of dance educa- · No food may be brought into the build- speak with their children regarding guide- side Park Dr., Vero Beach. To register online
tion, said students will see changes this fall. ing. Students can bring a personal water bot- lines to ensure understanding and compli- and for more information, visit www.river
tle. ance. Policies will be updated as the situa- sidetheatre.com/dance-classes. 
“We are excited to be able to put into place tion warrants.
stringent safety protocols to be able to return · High touch surfaces will be sanitized
to in-classroom instruction for both youths
and adults,” he said. “We have expanded our
offerings and have added two new faculty
members. While this year will look different,
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BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent SPOT ON! Marine researcher Matt Ajemian
swims with a whitespotted eagle ray.
Marine researcher Matt Ajemian has a tip for those ‘EAGLE RAYS’ AMONG
wanting to see whitespotted eagle rays whose wingspans LAGOON’S MOST PHOTO COURTESY OF HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE
can easily exceed 6 feet. FASCINATING
CREATURES wait a minute and keep watching.
“If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you could “They look like underwater birds soaring in the currents
miss them,” he said. them. “Generally speaking, the rays are
spending a lot of time in the channels along if you can imagine that,” said Ajemian.
But, he urges everybody to go see these majestic animal the edges, not in the interiors,” the scientist ex-
neighbors who live in the Indian River Lagoon. “It’s a pretty plained. Those who want to financially help Harbor Branch re-
animal to look at,” he said. “They’re large and they contrast He said at high tide, the water is clearest for seeing into searchers learn more about the whitespotted eagle rays can
with the bottom.” it. There are two places for landlubbers to go watch for the find out how by contacting Amanda Nickeson, director of
rays in the channels: the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park (905 development, at [email protected].
Ajemian was part of a recent Florida Atlantic University Shorewinds Dr.) and Sebastian Inlet State Park (9700 S.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute study that pub- State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach). The study, which Breanna DeGroot led, is online in the
lished in the science journal Endangered Species Research. Binoculars and monoculars are helpful – especially those July edition of Endangered Species Research at www.int-res.
Turns out that although the whitespotted eagle rays are with or combined with polarized lenses of some kind. New com. The title is “Fine-scale movement and habitat use of
popular with divers and other ocean aficionados, much of ray watchers should look for spotted diamond-shaped whitespotted eagle rays Aetobatus narinari in the Indian
their lives have long been hidden from human view. “We shadows along the channel bottom. If they’re not moving, River Lagoon, Florida, USA.” 
don’t know much about them,” Ajemian said. “To keep
them protected we needed to learn more about them.”

Florida law now protects the rays.
“You can’t take them, or eat them, or anything like that,”
explained Ajemian.
But, that protection extends for just for 3 nautical miles
– 5.5 kilometers, or 3.4 miles – around Florida. Other states
don’t have similar laws. The scientist said that it’s import-
ant to learn more about the rays to have a better idea if
the current protections are effective for maintaining
a healthy population of the shark relatives.
“Their reproductive capacity is not as great as
your typical boned fish,” said Ajemian. “Sharks and
rays, they only have a couple pups per litter may-
be every year, or couple years. It makes them
vulnerable.”
The rays are ocean-going, but also spend
time in estuaries and lagoons dining on hard-shelled in-
vertebrates. The recent study focused on this part of the
rays’ lives, what Ajemian called their “fine-scale habitat.”
“To do that, we implanted transmitters on them,” he
said.
Then the researchers sank some hydrophones into the
lagoon to listen as the rays went through their days.
“In some cases we tracked them for three days,” Ajemi-
an said. “We learned a lot about their habits.”
Which gives ray spotters some helpful hints to go watch

COMING UP 2 You’re not done with the car yet, be- Perseid meteor shower. show is in a nice dark sky. That’s hard to
cause you’re about to do some social find due to all the light pollution coming
CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 distancing, light years style, at the Kissim- ful and bright stars every hour. However, from cities, automobiles and streetlights.
mee Prairie Preserve State Park to see the because the moon will be brighter through Don’t despair. You happen to be living very
home brew, it also serves cider and home- Perseid meteor shower. Although not ex- that peak, viewing might be easier the few close to the best place in Florida to find a
made root beer. Before you ask … yes, they actly rare, the Perseid meteor shower can days following, until Aug. 17. Astronomers dark sky. In 2016, the International Dark
have ice cream, and yes, they serve root perk up your routine this week. It peaks say that’s when the moon will be darker Sky Association recognized Kissimmee
beer floats. Side Door hopes to reopen its this Thursday, Aug. 13, shooting 60 color- as it wanes toward the Aug. 19 new moon. Prairie Preserve as Florida’s first “Dark Sky
twice-monthly comedy shows and restart The entire event runs through Aug. 23. Of Park.” Of course, with the virus, you have
its music offerings soon. In the meantime, course, the best way to watch any celestial to plan ahead of time. The best thing is to
their jukebox’s 3.5 million songs should get a pass so you can go in there during the
keep you happy. There is an outdoor pic- night. You can do that by visiting FloridaS-
nic area and nearby food trucks. Side Door tateParks.org, then clicking on “Find Your
also has reduced its indoor capacity by half Park” and looking for Kissimmee Prairie
to 25 people, and patrons are asked to wear Preserve State Park. Start your gazing after
a mask and practice social distancing. For midnight and look to the northeast toward
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In the weeks following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ mental-health facilities for evaluation and
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throughout Florida, the mental-health crisis or involuntary treatment.
line actually saw reductions in calls. Lotierzo
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climating to the new threats of SARS-CoV-2/ law-enforcement can invoke the 1993
COVID-19 in a physical survival mode. Now Marchman Act, the Florida Substance Abuse
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COVID-themed crisis calls.” during the pandemic, which has limited our
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Hi Dog Buddies! “Oh, I forgot. I’m ’spose to Superman. PHOTO: KAILA JONES tumblin’ off
Not Bounce. An I’m ’spose to and sinking like
Woof, did I have fun this week. I innerduce my FAM-ly. This Isn’t it GREAT? I also love chewin’ on co- a rock, an Dad
innerviewed a 70-pound puppy with the is my Mom, Michelle Clarke. conuts, but they don’t last either.” hadda save me.
Biggest ar-to-Ear Smile an the Puppy-est An my Dad Mark Wheeler. An “I DON’T LIKE IT when
dis-po-zish-shun EVER. Superman Clarke my Big Brother, Monte. He’s I could see why plain ol’ toys an coco- Mom an Dad leave me
is an American Bully. I KNOW. I hadn’t a Bee-gull. He’s 18 in Human. nuts didn’t stand a chance with Super- home alone: When they get
heard of it either. So I Googled. It’s a new He’s been teachin’ me Valu- man. “It’s perfect for you,” I agreed. He back I can tell by sniffin’
breed, with the good parts of regular bull able Dog Stuff. He’s Very Wise. continued to chew an peetooie through- if they been fishin’. If they
dogs, but not the other parts. So Bullys I try to be ree-SPECK-full and out our conversation, pawsing occasion- HAVE, I give ’em the Silent
end up being bull-dog-lookin’ but totally not bouncy around him. He’s ally to Nose Nudge my assistant or poke Treatment.
loving, frenly, goofy poocheroos. Totally always shakin’ his head an around in the Big Bag. “I often go to Paw Prints
Crispy Dog Biscuits. sayin, ‘You young pupsters, to refresh my obedience
nothing but fluff between “I’m ready to hear your story,” I said. training and social skills. An
A lady, a man anna Bee-gull were at the the ears.’ But I know he loves “I come from a Very Good Breeder in PLAY. All us pooches have a
door with Superman, who greeted us with me. He’s the Best Big Brother Alabama. They make sure all us pup- blast, an I’m always Total-
Great Enthusiasm an Bounces. A han- Ever!” pies get the Perfect Famly. Mom an Dad ly Pooped Out when I get
some pupster, he hadda short black-an- wanted a Very Easy Going, Well Socialized home (which, I buh-leeve, is
white coat with dabs of sable. There were After greetings all ’round, puppy. Which was totally ME. When they Dad’s strategy). When I was
polka dots on his nose an one big polka we settled in. Monte curled up drove up to meet me, we spent hours too liddle for Leash Walks,
dot between his shoulders. He looked like nearby, an Superman began playin’ to make sure we were come-PAT- I rode in Dad’s bike basket.
a very large loaf of bread. munching on something. ubble. Then I snuggled between ’em and I loved feelin’ the breeze in
snoozed the whole way back.” my face, even though it did
“HI! HellO! Come IN! It’s ME, Super- “Mob seds yew ah gubba “What’s it been like with your Forever kinda made me slobber. People’d stop
man Clarke! Is that your notebook? Woof, asg be sub quez-chubs,” he Famly so far?” an tell Dad they couldn’t buh-leeve how
that’s SO cool!” said. “I’m havin’ the Best Time. I’ve made Adorable I was. I don’t fit in the basket
tons of pooch an human frens, specially anymore. I also love playin’ in the hose,
I picked it up off the floor. “What?” liddle kids like my neff-yous Easton an but I got Way Too Muddy so I hadda quit.
“Ooooooo! (bounce, bounce.) What’s in He peetooied. “Oh, ’scuse me. I was Baby Joey, an my neece Brooke. My Leash When I’m not playin’ or leash walkin’ or
that Big Bag? Snacks?” sayin’ that Mom told me you’re gonna ask Walk BFFs are Bailey, a Jack Russell, an fishin’, I enjoy Baskin’ in the Sun.”
My assistant picked it up off the floor. me questions. This is my SHELL. I found Jack, a Bishonpoo. (Jack’s humans always “What’s you’re favrite food?” I inquired.
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Three deserving IRSC students receive
scholarships from PSL Business Women

Since its inception in 1980, the Port Kay Schaeffer Memorial Baccalaureate

St. Lucie Business Women has support- Scholarship. She graduated from Fort

ed women in the advancement of their Pierce Central in 2018 and is a senior at

education at Indian River State College IRSC, where she is pursuing a degree in

and of their careers. To date, the Business elementary education. Upon graduation,

Women has donated more than $124,500 Phillips plans on teaching second grade

to the Indian River State College Foun- in a St. Lucie County school. She believes

dation through its annual scholarship that having a younger brother with au-

Baton bunch awards from money raised in the orga- tism has taught her patience and how to
nization’s Spring Fashion Show, assur- approach problems in novel ways.

ing the future of 68 local women. Three Salina Reeves has been awarded the

The M&M Sweeties Competition/ outstanding students were chosen as this Port St. Lucie Business Women Schol-
Preformance Team Baton class works year’s scholarship recipients. arship for 2020-2021. After working in
out during the camp at the Port St. Lucie food service and retail for several years,
Athletic League gym last Saturday. The Port St. Lucie Business Women/ Reeves returned to school to grow and
Kay Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship is broaden her opportunity to succeed
PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN an annual award of $2,500 for tuition and

books to women who plan to attend, or in life. She is a sophomore enrolled in

‘Communities Connected for Kids’ are enrolled at, Indian River State Col- IRSC’s Developmental Education Pro-
making key gains despite pandemic lege. The Port St. Lucie Business Wom- gram for English, math or reading and is
en’s Scholarship also is an annual award pursuing a Social and Human Services
of $2,500 for tuition and books to a fe- associate degree. Reeves sings gospel
male student who currently is pursuing and opera in French and Spanish with

a bachelor’s degree at IRSC. the IRSC Performing Arts Program at

Valerie Delgado is the recipient of community appearances.

Communities Connected for Kids, the tion, permanent guardianship or returning the Port St. Lucie Business Women/Kay

St. LucieWest organization that oversees the home – has been difficult in the COVID-19 Schaeffer Memorial High School Schol- Students may apply for scholarships

local child-welfare system, recently released environment. arship. She recently graduated from starting Nov. 1 through the IRSC online

its 2020 State of Our Children report, showing “All in all, we had a pretty good year,” Kai- St. Lucie West Centennial High School, scholarship application portal. For more

gains in key areas despite working through a ser said. “We were able to swiftly adapt our where she served as the vice president of information contact Indian River State

pandemic and statewide shutdown. practices to the virtual, COVID-19 world.” the HOSA (Health Occupations Students College at 772-462-4786, or by e-mail at

Among the successes highlighted in the Meanwhile, Communities Connected for of America) club and organized student [email protected].

report are a record number of adoptions, Kids congratulates Kandace Brooks and Do- blood drives. Delgado also worked as a The Port St. Lucie Business Women

increases in relative caregivers and fewer reen Hernandez for winning the fourth-quar- CNA intern and certified nurse assistant. is a 40-year-old, 501 (c) (6) nonprofit

children in group care. ter Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award for ex- She plans on attending IRSC for her as- professional organization dedicated to

A total of 190 children were adopted in cellence in serving children and families in sociate degree, then advance to pre-med promoting the interests of businesswom-

the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast. and medical school. en and serving our community in an

2020. That’s 14 percent more than the pre- Hernandez, a case-management support Emily Phillips has been awarded effective way. For more information visit

vious year, and significantly higher than the worker in St. Lucie County, received the the Port St. Lucie Business Women/ www.pslbw.com. Follow their Facebook

year’s goal. award in the Emerald Division, which covers page for updates about

Likewise, 5 percent more children lived case-management staff. Doreen is known events, programs and

with relatives, while 21 percent fewer were around the agency for her talkative nature community involve-

placed into group care. Both are considered and her welcoming heart, said Chyna Deg- ment.  ­– CONTRIBUTED

measures of a child’s overall well-being be- ginger, a case manager supervisor who nom-

cause it’s generally accepted that children do inated Hernandez for the award. From left: Donna DeMarchi,
better when they live with people they know Port St. Lucie Business
and in home settings. Brooks, a behavioral health specialist in Women president; Julia
Keenan, director of devel-
The number of children entering care de- CCKids’ clinical department, received the opment, IRSC Foundation;
creased – a welcome change, but one that Emily Phillips; Valerie
may be misleading, said Christina Kaiser, award in the Ruby Division, which recogniz- Delgado; Salina Reeves;
community relations director. and Sherri Monds, develop-
es the work of administrative and program ment coordinator/scholar-
“We saw the number of children entering ships, IRSC Foundation.
care decrease by 28 percent,” Kaiser said. staff. “Kandace is looked at by community

providers as very responsive, a team play-

er and a resource,” said Melanie Kranker, PHOTO: DIANE S. GALLAGHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Brooks’ supervisor.  ­– CONTRIBUTED

“That’s wonderful if it means that child

abuse is decreasing, but we suspect it has Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN
more to do with the fact that schools have in August 7, 2020 Edition 1 PARR 2 AGAIN
been closed for six months and fewer re- 4 TICKLES 3 RECTOR
ports are being made to the state’s abuse 8 WATCHING 4 TRIP
registry.” 9 GOA 5 CYGNET
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The total number of children served in 13 CENTRE 7 SHAMEFACED
the year also decreased, but only by a slight 3 14 RIGHT 10 FRIGHTENED
percent. That’s because the measure reflects 15 GLAD 12 MINOR
all children in the system and not just those 17 ARIA 13 CHARM
entering for the first time. 18 BOARD 16 ABANDON
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the comics 105 Singer Green and others 52 Green metaphor for fog
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21 Green Pastures setting 110 Rarely used greenback 60 Planet with glowing green
23 Jobs for Eva or Brian Austin 113 Green Acres star and others
114 Green position rocks
Green 115 Edible, old-style 62 Green’s writing partner Betty
24 Banks (on) 117 Green Mountain guy 63 Chem. ending
25 Pressurized fuel: abbr. 119 Ex-baseballer Howard 65 Pianist Jose
26 March time 121 Pittsburgh Steeler in a famous 66 ___ way (sort of)
28 Beer brand, briefly 67 Calm (rhymes with “green”)
29 Enjoy greens, e.g. Coke commercial 69 Spanish aunts
31 Little green men, perh. 123 Go to Gretna Green 71 Certain Green River residents
32 Crow’s line 124 Partial translation of 73 Heavy reading?
33 Overhang 77 Compass pt.
34 When it’s green, go 121 Across 80 Green
36 Part of ASAP 125 Green-___ (covetous) 82 Good, to Guillaume
39 Cocktail order? 126 Church works 83 Cold desserts
40 Green lunar material 127 Jason’s wife 85 Pocketful of greenbacks
43 Is afflicted with 87 Green ___
46 Not green yet? DOWN
48 Leprechaun (U.S. Mint need?)
49 Fruit with a green skin 1 Old Testament abode of the 88 Fodder holder
50 Lapel ornament dead (anagram of HOLES) 90 Present
53 A crack investigator? 91 Green shade
55 1,024 bytes, briefly 2 Shade of green 92 Green-corn item
56 Musical Shaw 3 View a swimsuit issue? 94 Healthy patriot?
57 “___ got it!” 4 Start of a Stein line 97 Greenbacks for a rainy day
59 “Copacetic” 5 Kareem, before 99 Bother
61 Favorite Cabinet dept. of TV’s 6 Green Gables girl 101 Term for the i-a-u pattern in
7 Punch server
Mr. Green Jeans 8 Yearly trip some
62 Depardieu film, 9 “In 25 words ___” verb tenses (such
10 Old French coins as sink/sank/sunk)
Green ___ 11 Green grass eater 103 1944 comedy, Four Jills in ___
64 Green 12 Director of The Green Berets 107 Get the Prell out of here!
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72 A little later 16 Greenhorn 112 “That’s ___ haven’t heard”
74 1969 sci-fi flick, 17 Robert A. Heinlein’s The 114 Unhurried gait
115 “___, U, and sometimes Y”
The Green ___ Green Hills 116 Cuts cleanly
75 “Here’s looking of ___ 118 ___ off (headed for the green)
19 Calm 120 Plaything
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possession 122 12 Across or 42 Down
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START BY PLAYING THE RIGHT CARD WEST NORTH EAST
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By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist AQ954 10 7 6 832
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Flip Wilson, a comedian and actor who died in 1988, said, “Get-well cards have become so 7432 AJ K 10 9 5
humorous that if you don’t get sick, you’re missing half the fun.”
SOUTH
Playing the right cards at the bridge table — and having partner interpret them correctly — is K52
an excellent start in getting a healthy scorecard. KJ
AQJ74
How does that apply in this deal after West leads the heart five against three no-trump? Q86

I would not have used Stayman with that North hand, because of the strong doubleton. Note Dealer: South; Vulnerable: Neither
also that it gave free information to the defenders. There is an interesting way around the
problem. North responds three hearts to show four spades and game-going values. If South The Bidding:
rebids three no-trump, the defenders do not know whether he does or does not have four
hearts, which was relevant when this deal was originally played. (Yes, you would have to modify SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
your other methods, but I am confident that this meaning for a three-of-a-major response has a 1 NT Pass 2 Clubs Pass
higher frequency than your present agreement.) 2 Diamonds Pass 3 NT All Pass LEAD:
5 Hearts
At trick one, East, because his highest heart is lower than the nine, should give count, not go
third hand high — he should play the two.

Declarer will take the trick with his jack, cross to dummy with a spade and run the diamond
10. But now West ought to find the winning defense of taking that trick and cashing the heart
ace to drop South’s king. (East’s heart two couldn’t have been a singleton, because that would
have meant South had four hearts, which he denied in the auction.)

Three new audio books reviewed by Katherine A. about her years as Stok-
Powers of the Washington Post: er’s friend and Irving’s
leading lady.
MEMORIAL DRIVE: A DAUGHTER’S MEMOIR
(Dreamscape, Un-
Natasha Trethewey was born in Mississippi in 1966 abridged, 11⅔ hours)

to an African-American mother and white father SHINER
Amy Jo Burns’ debut
BOOK whose marriage was illegal under
Mississippi miscegenation laws. novel stars 15-year-old
Wren Bird, who lives
REVIEW Her parents divorced when she was outside a West Virginia
6, and she and her mother, Gwen, mining town with her
parents. Her father, Briar,
moved to Atlanta. There, Gwen met and married Joel, is a preacher, snake handler and volatile nut case
who keeps wife, Ruby, and Wren isolated from the
a violent man whom she eventually divorced, but who world. Ruby and her best friend Ivy had, as young
women, intended to escape from the claustrophobia
stalked her and shot her dead on June 5, 1985. She was of this dying region, where men posture and preach
while their “wives wash their husbands’ underpants.”
40, and Natasha was 19. After decades of stifling the la.” In 1878, Henry Irving, renowned actor and im- But Ruby fell for Briar, so Ivy stayed on, marrying a
presario, persuaded Stoker, a discontented govern- pill-popping drunk whose only talent is fathering
memory of the hellish years living in the same house ment clerk and aspiring writer, to leave Dublin and children. The two women are trapped, neither fearing
become his business manager for London’s Lyceum “the end of her life as much as she feared the length
with this manipulative sadist and of her mother’s Theatre. Through letters, transcripts, journals and of it.” This would be infinitely depressing were it not
other accounts, we are plunged into a London terri- for Wren’s grit, a couple of friendships and her deter-
terror and death, Trethewey has finally revisited that fied by Jack the Ripper, and witness titanic battles mination that her mother’s lot will not be hers. An
of will between Irving and Stoker, their hard-bought unlikely redemption (to us, in our abstemious times)
past. The result is an investigation of memory and success and eventual disaster. Throughout the materializes in the shape of moonshine, specifi-
colorful, often witty narrative, O’Connor marshals cally the prized hooch distilled by her mother’s old
trauma, of loss, sorrow and love. Trethewey, a Pulitzer people and incidents that later metamorphize in admirer, Flynn. Catherine Taber narrates the book
Stoker’s imagination to emerge as elements in his in a high-pitched, wholly convincing Appalachian
Prize-winning poet who has served as U.S. poet famous novel – with Irving himself providing a accent, shading her voice deftly to distinguish among
model for Count Dracula. If it’s possible to make a characters.
laureate, narrates the book herself, in a voice that is great book greater, this recording has accomplished (Penguin Audio, Unabridged, 7¾ hours) 
it. Irish actor Barry McGovern narrates most of the
gently paced and elegiac in the memory of her moth- sections, giving brilliant renditions of the Irishman
Stoker and, wondrously, of Irving, whose voice here
er, anguished when she explores what might have is a thespian thunder. Now and again, English actor
Anna Chancellor shows up to provide the warm
been, steely as she reads the chilling transcripts of voice of Ellen Terry, the celebrated star reminiscing

her mother’s telephone conversations with her killer

and resolute when she speaks of her own determina-

tion to be a writer. This brilliant, beautiful, piercing

memoir will stay with listeners long after the last

word has been uttered.

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Joseph O’Connor’s ingenious, engrossing novel is

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EASY DOES IT: HOW TO ELIMINATE TENSION IN YOUR SWING KEVIN’S
KURES

What is a golfer’s worst enemy? What creates unwanted tension and prevents ground is all that is needed for hitting a support and balance the
prevents players from improving? It is un- you from feeling the weight of the clubhead full shot. movement of the upper
doubtedly tension! Tension prevents golf- and from swinging freely. It also places the body.
ers from feeling, moving and swinging. wrists in a non-pliable state, preventing 2. Arms and shoulders. Tension here
Having the wrong level of tension in your the proper cocking that is so paramount prevents the arms from swinging and the Please keep in mind
body will prevent you from achieving even in playing good golf. You have heard it said shoulders from turning labor-free and to good players feel their
the most basic of fundamentals. the proper amount of grip pressure is like the full range that must be achieved. The swing and feel their bod- By Kevin Perkins
holding a bird or squeezing a tube of tooth- arms must have some amount of structure ies, while poor players
You must be a receptor of feedback and paste. The following exercise will show you and framework, but you should err on the fight their swings and fight their bodies.
then be able to analyze the feedback and how to determine proper full swing grip side of being too relaxed than too tense. Tension is the center point of their fight!
make improvements based on the feed- pressure. The arms should hang freely down from
back. If you are too tense, you completely the shoulders, but the left arm should be Kevin Perkins is a PGA Master Profession-
lose your sensitivity to what the club, grav- Take your normal grip and hold a club slightly firmer than the right arm because al and operates his Golf Academy at 76 Golf
ity and your body feel like. You are basical- waist-high, so the shaft is parallel to the of the necessity of keeping the left arm World in Stuart. Kevin has authored the golf
ly playing blind, with no way to receive the ground. Relax your grip so the clubhead straight while the right arm folds during instructional book Golf Everyone, published
needed stimulus to feel and improve upon drops toward the ground. the backswing. by Hunter Textbooks. Kevin may be reached
at 561-301-3783, email: [email protected],
Let’s identify were the tension is located Gradually increase your grip pressure to 3. Feet and legs. The feet should remain or visit his website at www.kevinperkins
and how to rectify it. bring the shaft back to its original horizon- light and the legs relaxed so both of these golfacademy.com. 
tal position. The amount of grip pressure areas of the body can pick up the rhythm
1. Grip pressure. A grip that is too tight required to hold the club parallel to the of the upper body, stay in sync and move to

PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN

GET REEL! A fun time was had by all at a fishing tournament last Saturday at Rotary Park hosted by
the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League and Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment. Clockwise from above left, Ron Schmidt of the Port St. Lucie Anglers club helps Dan Scherreiks measure the fish
caught by Vincent Scherreiks, 8; Benson Scherreiks, 5, and Jacob Sines, 5, participate in the event. 

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