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It is my pleasure towelcome you tosunny St. Lucie,Florida. As the jewelof the Treasure Coast,St. Lucie features thehistoric city of FortPierce, the beautiful

city of Port St. Lucie, and the tranquil beachesof Hutchinson Island. Easily accessible from Interstate 95 and theFlorida Turnpike, St. Lucie is convenientlylocated between Palm Beach and Orlando onFlorida’s east coast, along 21 miles of AtlanticOcean beachfront. Inside this exciting edition of the St. LucieTravel Guide, you’ll find information on all thisbeautiful area has to offer. St. Lucie County is an eco-haven. Together wehave protected 7,355 acres, supporting numerousthreatened and endangered plant and animalspecies. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, birdwatching and more on these undisturbed preserves. Learn about St. Lucie’s many first-class golfcourses, such as the award-winning PGA Villagegolf club and Fairwinds public golf course. Find your gateway to sport fishing paradise viathe Fort Pierce Inlet and on the Indian RiverLagoon…where permit, tarpon, jack, snook,trout, grouper, snapper, cobia, sailfish, dolphin,wahoo, kingfish, tuna and swordfish all bite atdifferent times of the year. With great year-round weather and a multitudeof venues, St. Lucie is an ideal sports destination.

In fact, our Digital Domain Park is the springtraining home of the NY Mets and home to theminor league St. Lucie Mets. A new, exciting addition to St. Lucie’s heritage isthe lifeboat used in the Maersk Alabama hijack-ing, where Captain Phillips was held hostage bySomali pirates for a few tense days until threedeadly accurate shots from U.S. Navy SEALsfreed him. See this lifeboat at the world’s onlyNational Navy UDT-SEAL Museum onHutchinson Island. St. Lucie was home to world renowned painterA.E. Backus and the Florida Highwaymenartists. Explore their galleries and many others,or strap on a pair of walking shoes to enjoy thearts in public places throughout the county. Enjoy the performing arts at the Sunrise Theatreor walk along famous author Zora NealeHurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail – includingstops at her home and final resting place.

Find more information about all of this and morein this issue of the St. Lucie Travel Guide. We lookforward to greeting you personally!

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16 Port St. Lucie A City for All Ages

18 Water AdventureBoating, kayaking and water fun

17 Fishing Adventure

59 Where to Stay

65 Chow Wings Eat where the locals eat

75 Event Calendar

52 Meeting PlannerSmaller meeting destination

53 Sports andAdventureGet your game on

72 ShoppingThe only Outlet Mall experience on the Treasure Coast

6 Visit St. LucieCounty OnlineLearn more about St. LucieCounty, its history, peopleand lifestyle

Cover PaintingPainting of the Spanish Bayonets, doneby A.E. Backus.You can find more great Florida land-scape paintings by A.E. Backus at theBackus Museum in Fort Pierce, or log onto: www.backusgallery.com


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28 Family FunWeekly shows at SunriseTheatre and Sunrise Black Box

39 Art, Culture and History

14 Fort Pierce Old Florida Charm

7 St. Lucie TourismPhoto Contest Winner

9 The Insider’s Guide Get the “Inside Scoop” on St. Lucie, Florida

84 Must See & DoFive affordable familydestinations to enjoy

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1st Annual St. Lucie County Local Tourism PhotoCompetition Winner

Congratulations to amateurphotographer, Kenneth Smithfor winning the first annual St. Lucie Tourism PhotoCompetition. His photos areused throughout the magazine.You will know his work whenthe icon below appears on thephoto.

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The Official St. Lucie County Travel Guide, is endorsed by the St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council (TDC), and published annually. Every effort is made to ensure the informationin this publication is as accurate as possible.

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#1 TAKE THE SCENICROUTE

The most breathtakingdrive in St. Lucie is alongState Road A1A, edged by

our largely undeveloped beaches. You’ll beinspired to pull over at one of our many accesspoints to feel the sand between your toes. Takeyour time and soak up nature’s beauty!

Don’t forget to drive along Indian RiverDrive, too. Here wind-bent palms hug thecliffside roadway which follows the IndianRiver Lagoon from Fort Pierce all the waydown to Jensen Beach. Sparse on traffic, this

state Scenic Highway boasts of one-of-a-kind-scenery.

#2 SEE ST. LUCIE BY BOAT

You absolutely must take at least oneboat tour while you’re here. There’s adolphin watch tour, a manatee kayak,and a jungle cruise where you’re likely tospot an alligator, as well as many other guidedand “paddle yourself ” tours. Don’t let theopportunity pass you by: See our stunningarray of wildlife up close!

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It’s always better to get the inside scoop on a destination before you

arrive. How else will you know which places to visit first – and which ones

to stay and play? As a St. Lucie resident and travel agent, let me give you

the top five tips on traveling to St. Lucie for a trip you won’t forget!

#3 CAST A LINE –OR JUST FEED THEFISH

St. Lucie is famous for fishing. You canchoose from ocean sportfishing, calm estu-ary experiences or a plethora of freshwaterfishing holes. But for quick fun (especiallyfor the little ones), stop by the Fort PierceCity Marina and grab a cheap bag of fishfood. Just outside the gift shop is a spot tofeed the catfish just waiting to gobble upwhatever you throw over the railing. Kidssqueal with delight!

#4 FEST ON FRIDAY,SHOP ONSATURDAY

On three out of four Fridays in a typicalmonth, you can enjoy a fabulous open-airconcert, festivities, food and fun. Don’toverdo it though, because you’ll find anextraordinary arts and crafts market (a.k.a.“Farmers’ Market”) in Historic DowntownFort Pierce every Saturday morning (startingat 8 a.m.). Where else can you shop for inex-pensive one-of-a-kind jewelry andworks ofart while eating a mouthwatering hotFalafel?

#5 EAT AT ADIFFERENTPLACE EACH TIME

There are over 200 restaurants – and counting –in St. Lucie. With everything from local, freshseafood to Thai food and everything in between(Jamaican, Cuban, Italian, etc.), you really need toeat at quite a few places to get a true taste of what St. Lucie has to offer.

HINT:Try Bangkok in downtown Fort Pierce orBlue Water Grill across the street from theocean on Hutchinson Island. You’ll also findthe best burgers in town at Archie’s.

Dine under the stars on New York Stripsteaks or crab cakes while enjoying livemusic at the West End Grill, or go for aculinary adventure at the Red Ginger AsianBistro, then relax and have a drink at winebar Vine & Barley or the Element Martini Bar,all in St. Lucie West.

Other noteworthy mentions: Bestseafood dining on the waterfront at Chuck’sSeafood, Thai Food Express (try the DragonRoll) and Mangrove Matties. So manyrestaurants…so little time!

ONE LAST TIP:No visit would be complete without catchinga show or consert at the Sunrise Theatre.Go to www.sunrisetheatre.com to see what’son the playbill when you’re in town.

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an online travel agency.

Reach Melissa at 772-672-5232 [email protected]

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To get started on yourSt. Lucie vacation orstaycation, visit ourwelcome center at theSeven Gables House inDowntown Fort Pierce.

CALL: (772) 468-9196

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EXPERIENCE FLORIDA WILDLIFE AT IT’S BEST

Explore the Jungle-Like Backwaters of“Real Florida” Cruise on the NorthFork of the St. Lucie River – AquaticPreserve

See Alligators, Turtles, Native Birds & More

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The following sample itineraries will give you some ideas in planning your very own St. Lucie vacation.

DAY 1 – SATURDAY

ALL DAY Surfing, BodyboardingSwimming at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park/North Jetty Park

EVENING Enjoy a Showat the Sunrise Theatre117 South Second Street Fort Pierce (772) 461-4775www.sunrisetheatre.comfor dates & performances

DAY 2 – SUNDAY

EARLY MORNING Fishing Charter Take an ocean sport fishing or an Indian River Lagoon charter.See the Water Sports section for a list ofcharters to choose from!

SUNSETHorseback Riding on the Beach(772) 489-4386$30 for a 90-minute ride (Reservations Required)Offered first, second and fourth Sunday of each month.

DAY 3 – MONDAY

MORNINGHike or Mountain Bike at Bluefield Ranch30501 Bluefield Ranch Road,Port St. Lucie.Bring your own bike, or horse forhorseback riding. Located approx. 20miles west of Port St. Lucie. www.stlucieco.gov/erd/bluefield.htm

ACTIVE ADVENTURERS

AFTERNOONSkateboarding or Tennisat Lawnwood Skate Park2100 Virginia AvenueFort Pierce (772) 462-1521Get your $20 St. Lucie photo ID card first-- good for a whole year of skating fun!

Lawnwood Tennis Center$4 per hour, Reservations Required1301 Virginia AvenueFort Pierce, FL 34982 (772) 462-1525www.lawnwoodtennis.com

DAY 4 – TUESDAY

9:00 a.m. Kayak or Canoe Through the Savannas

Reservations Required SavannasPreserve State Park2541 Walton RoadPort St. Lucie, FL 34952(772) 398-2779

1:00 p.m. Jungle Eco-Cruise

$18.78 plus tax/person; Reservations RequiredDeparts at River Park Marina500 SE Prima Vista Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34983(772) 489-8344www.riverlillycruises.com

3:00 p.m. Visit the Oxbow EducationCenter Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 N.E. St. James DrivePort St. Lucie, FL 34983(772) 785-5833www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow

LATE/AFTERNOON SUNSET Hike at the OxbowOxbow Eco-Center 5400 N.E. St. James DrivePort St. Lucie, FL 34983(772) 785-5833www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow

DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY

MORNING OR AFTERNOON: Catch a Baseball Game

Check www.stluciemets.com for the schedule.

MORNING OR AFTERNOON: Get Your Golf Game On!

See the golf section for ideas on where to play!

DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY

10:00 a.m. Smithsonian MarineEcoSystems Exhibit Tour

At the St. Lucie County MarineCenter. $3 Adults, $2 Children, $2 Seniors

420 Seaway DriveFort Pierce, FL 34949(772) 462-3474www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/smeehome.htm

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Stroll ThroughThe Manatee Center

Manatee Observation & EducationCenter; $1/person; Children under 6 Free480 North Indian River DriveFort Pierce, FL 34950(772) 466-1600 ext. 3333www.manateecenter.com

DAY 7 – FRIDAY

ALL DAY Redo your favorite activity!

NIGHTTIMEParty at the FridayFest,WestFest, Sunset Magic orAfter 5LIVE!

Check the Event Calendar section ofthis guide for specific dates, times andlocation.

Enjoy a Show or Concertat the Sunrise Theatre

Beautiful Downtown Fort Pierce117 South Second StreetFort Pierce, FL 34950(772) 461-4775Check www.sunrisetheatre.com


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FAMILY VACATION

DAY 1 – SATURDAY

MORNINGSuperplay USA

Bowling, arcade, batting cages, laser tag& indoor 9-hole miniature golf course.1600 NW Courtyard Circle Port St. Lucie, FL 34986(772) 408-5800www.superplayusa.com

AFTERNOONCatch a Baseball GameDigital Domain Park525 NW Peacock Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986(772) 871-2115www.stluciemets.com for schedule.

EVENINGMovie Night at the Rave 1900 NW Courtyard CirclePort St. Lucie, FL 34986(772) 344-3570www.ravemotionpictures.com/theatr-ers/fl_stlucie14.html

DAY 2 – SUNDAYALL DAY Paintball ParkInvincibles Paintball2525 Center RoadFort Pierce, FL 34946(772) 812-0000www.invinciblespaintball.com

EVENINGEnjoy a Show or Concertat the Sunrise Theatre


DAY 3 – MONDAY 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. FPL Energy Encounter Free admission6501 South Ocean DriveHighway A1A, Gate BJensen Beach (772) 468-4111877-FPL-4FUN (375-4386)www.fpl.com/encounter

REST OF THE DAY Hit the Beach

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park/North Jetty ParkAvoid the crowd and do thebeach thing on a Monday!

DAY 4 - TUESDAYMORNINGSmithsonian MarineEcoSystems Exhibit Tour

At the St. Lucie County Marine Center.$3 Adults, $2 Children, $1 Seniors420 Seaway DriveFort Pierce (772) 462-3474www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/smeehome.htm

St. Lucie County RegionalHistory MuseumAdult $4, Seniors $3.50, Children 6-17 $ 1.50, Under 6 Free414 Seaway DriveFort Pierce (772) 462-1795www.st-lucie.lib.fl.us/museum

AFTERNOONNational Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Adults (13 & over) $6, Children (6-12) $3, Children (5 & under) Free3300 North A1A, North HutchinsonIsland, Fort Pierce (772) 595-5845www.navysealmuseum.com

DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY

10:00 a.m. Stroll ThroughThe Manatee CenterManatee Observation & EducationCenter $1 Adults, Children under 6 Free480 North Indian River DriveFort Pierce (772) 466-1600 www.manateecenter.com

DAY 6 - THURSDAY

1:00 p.m.Jungle Eco-Cruise$18.78 plus tax/person; Reservations RequiredDeparts at River Park Marina500 SE Prima Vista Blvd.Port St. Lucie (772) 489-8344www.riverlillycruises.com

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit the Oxbow Education Center Oxbow Eco-Center Free Admission 5400 N.E. St. James DrivePort St. Lucie (772) 785-5833www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow

5:00 p.m. Short Sunset Hike at the Oxbow

DAY 7 - FRIDAYRe-do your favorite activity!

NIGHTTIME Party at the FridayFest, SunsetMagic, WestFest or After 5LIVE!

Check the Events Calendar section ofthis Guide for specific dates, times andlocation.

Enjoy a Show or Concertat the Sunrise Theatre


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HISTORIC FORT PIERCECome enjoy Fort Pierce’s historic, vibrant businessdistricts filled with specialty boutiques, uniquedining experiences and arts and entertainment in aculturally diverse, friendly and inviting environment.

Stroll through Historic Downtown FortPierce and take in the natural beauty and the his-toric architecture. Check out the many shops,restaurants and attractions as you feel the breezecoming in off of the Indian River.

Catch a show at the historic Sunrise Theatre,a major performing arts theatre for the region,which was built in 1923 and extensively renovat-ed. Inside you’ll find a fullsize stage, balcony andorchestra pit. Depending on when you’re in town,you can catch such acts such as One Night ofQueen and Chris Botti.

MARINAS AND MUSEUMSAt the Fort Pierce City Marina, you can dockyour boat or book a fishing charter to hook yournext big catch. Then you can visit the Pelican’sNest Gift Shop at the marina – just be sure topick up some fish food for all the hungry catfishthat await just outside the door. Lean over therailing and watch as the fish magically appear togobble up their treats.

Practically next door you’ll find the ManateeEducation and Observation Center, the historicSeven Gables House, and the A.E. Backus Gallery& Museum where you’ll find original works fromthe famed Florida landscape artist and Fort Piercenative A.E. “Bean” Backus, Highwaymen paintingsand offerings from contemporary local artists.

GOLFINGGreat golfing waits for you a few miles down theroad at the award winning Fairwinds or EdwardG. Enns Indian Hills Golf Course. This 6555-yard newly designed course is a favorite of new-comers and long-time residents alike. This chal-lenging yet user-friendly new course features wide

fairways, expansive tee surfaces, greens and con-tinuous concrete cart paths. Seventy-two sandbunkers located throughout the course add to thechallenge for your approaches and tee shots.

The County’s owned and operated FairwindsGolf Course is Jim Fazio designed and regarded asof the top public courses on the Treasure Coast.Thischampionship track of rolling fairways, lakes andwell-bunkered greens has five sets of tees playingfrom 5000 to 6800 yards.

UNSPOILED BEACHESOn Hutchinson Island you’ll find white powdersands on our unspoiled Atlantic Ocean beaches, aswell as the St. Lucie County Regional HistoryCenter, the St. Lucie County Marine Center fea-turing the Smithsonian Marine EcosystemsExhibit as well as the National Navy UDT/SEALMuseum.

In addition to our array of attractions, FortPierce is host to numerous festivals as well asopen air concerts in its amphitheater.

CULTURE AND ARTSJoin us the first and third Friday of everymonth for free music festivals – streetparty with live entertainment, food anddrink in the historic waterfront down-town. On the second Wednesday of eachmonth, check out our local art galleries whileenjoying music and food at the DowntownArtWalk. Shop for fresh, locally grown produce,bakery items, citrus and more every Saturdaymorning along the waterfront at the Farmers’Market.

There’s something about Fort Pierce that willcall to you. “It’s close to everything yet far fromordinary!”

For more information about theCity of Fort Pierce events go towww.cityoffortpierce.com.


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FORT PIERCEEnjoy Our Beach and So Much More...

Fort Pierce offers a family-friendly, small-town lifestyle complete with tree-lined neighborhoods, miles of undeveloped beaches and waterfrontneighborhoods.


HEATHCOTE BOTANICAL GARDENSAn intimate, 3.5 acre botanical garden. The garden displays plants of the warm-temperate, tropicand sub-tropic regions. Enjoy unique architectural and landscape features as you view collectionsof flowering trees, palms, bromeliads, cycads, bonsai, shrubs and vines, as well as themed gardens.

(772) 464-4672www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org

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PORT ST. LUCIEPort St. Lucie has been nicknamed “Park” St. Luciebecause of the over 54 public parks, 10 boat ramps, threestate preserves, two community centers and numerousneighborhood parks.

Take advantage of the smorgasbord of activities avail-able, including hiking, biking, bird watching, basketball,baseball, golf, racquetball, soccer and tennis, to name a few.

The beautiful St. Lucie River waits for your boating,fishing, canoeing or kayaking pleasure, and just a fewmiles away are miles of pristine beaches.

For a perfect afternoon or evening stroll, stop byTradition’s town square. This charming area boasts shopsand restaurants next to an outdoor sitting area with foun-tains overlooking the water.

ST. LUCIE WESTIn St. Lucie West, you can play world-class golf at thePGA Village, have a green drink at Element Martini Bar,or catch the New York Mets spring training or a minorleague St. Lucie Mets baseball game at the 7,500-seatDigital Domain Park.

Or, have a day of fun with the family as you bowl,play laser tag, mini-golf and rack up redemption points inthe arcade at SuperPlay USA. See the latest movie at theRAVE Theatre and cap it off with dinner at any one of anumber of nearby unique and flavorful restaurants.

CIVIC CENTERAt the heart of Port St. Lucie’s new downtown is VillageSquare. Enjoy the free concert series here on the secondFriday of every month, or splash and play in the interac-tive fountains. Or pick up the very freshest of local pro-duce at the Port St. Lucie Green Market every Tuesday.

The Village Square is also where you can find annualevents such as Arts & All That Jazz Festival, Oktoberfest,St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Festival of Lights and the TreeLighting Ceremony.

Wander inside the Port St. Lucie Civic Center to theart gallery where you’ll delight in a rotating exhibit of ourlocal talent. If it’s a workout you’re looking for, the CivicCenter boasts a fully equipped fitness center, a full-courtgymnasium and racquetball courts.

SHOPPING AND DININGShopping is a favorite past-time in Port St. Lucie. Wehave everything from specialty shops and boutiquesto bigger chain stores and everything in between.

Diverse dining options also abound, withfood from every culture and restaurants from thecasual sidewalk cafe to the formal waterfrontestablishment.

Port St. Lucie can also be rightfullycalled a fishermen’s paradise, offeringcountless saltwater and fresh water fish-ing opportunities. Whether it’s thediverse Indian River Lagoon, the world-class St. Lucie River or challenging off-shore waters, Port St. Lucie just can’t bebeat.

Port St. Lucie is not just a city for allages. It’s a city for all activities, all tastes,and all visitors as well!

For more information about theCity of Port St. Lucie events go towww.cityofpsl.com.


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PORT ST.LUCIEEnjoy Our Vibrant and Diverse Culture

Find an abundance of shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, sports and recreationopportunities – all for you to enjoy under sunny skies and in balmy weather.

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THE PORT ST. LUCIE BOTANICAL GARDENSThe Gardens sit on 19.71 acres of property on the west side of Westmoreland Boulevard, justsouth of Port St. Lucie Blvd. The site boasts a pond with a recirculating stream, paved publicpaths, beautiful gardens, and a special place for weddings, public parking and a nature center.

(772) 337-1959www.pslbotanicalgardens.org


With fishing serving has one of the major cat-alysts for the area’s early development, it’s notdifficult to understand why many people referto Ft. Pierce as a “Fisherman’s Paradise.” Therecreational fishing opportunities are boundless.

Ft. Pierce has fantastic offshore big gamefishing. Species caught off Ft. Pierce include:sailfish, dolphin (mahi-mahi), swordfish, marlin,wahoo, kingfish, cobia, barracuda, amberjack,tuna, bonito and Spanish mackerel. Reef andbottom fishing is just as plentiful for grouper,snapper and sea bass. The inshore fishing isworld-class on the famous Indian RiverLagoon (IRL). Species caught in the IRLinclude: jack Crevalle, snook, tarpon, redfish,flounder, bluefish, permit, snapper and trout.

There are many fishing charters availablefrom smaller inshore skiffs to large offshoreluxury yachts or fishing vessels for fantasticdeep sea fishing for large or small parties.

The captains and guides are very knowl-edgeable on local fishing seasons and trendsand can point any angler in the right directionfor some great year round fishing. If youchoose to bring your ownboat, several boatramps (no fees!) andmarinas are here toservice your needs.

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When St. Lucie’s oldest city, Ft. Pierce was established, there were twomajor industries that fueled the economy—farming and fishing.

Fishing Adventureswith your guideCapt. Scott Crippen772-461-6909FortPierceFlatsFishing.com

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FISHING CHARTERS

FINS – 34’ SportfishCapt. Rich Kluglein772-812-1598

FLORIDIAN – 43’ CustomCapt. Glen Cameron772-464-8739

LAST MANGO– 40’ SportfishCapt. Tris Colket772-559-0594

RUBY GENE– 48’ GulfstreamCapt. Fox Watkins772-332-3373

VICTORY– 53’ SportfishCapt. Victor Schilling772-460-2524407-768-6953

VOODOO LADY– 53’ SportfishCapt. Jay Seene888-567-6811

LO QUE SEA– 42’ SportfishCapt. Tony Huerta352-385-7227

LITTLE ADAM– 27’ CustomCapt. Richard Hunt& Capt. David King722-370-1919722-979-6068

Harbortown Marina1936 Harbortown DriveFt. Pierce772-466-7300www.harbortownmarinafortpierce.com

Little Jim’s Marina &Fishing Bridge601 N. Beach CausewayFort Pierce772-468-2503

Riverside Marina2350 Old Dixie HwyFt. Pierce772-464-5720www.riversidemarina.org

South Bridge Marina & Storage125 Fishermans WharfFt. Pierce772-465-6321

Taylor Creek Marina1600 North 2nd StreetFt. Pierce772-465-2663www.anchorsaweighmarine.net

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CAPTAIN LEW– 65’ DriftboatCapt. Lew772-231-8192

SWAMP FOX– 40’ SportfishCapt. Geoff Gow772-263-0498

WATER WITCH– 27’ CustomCapt. Roger Rucker772-971-8837

THE LADY STUART II– 70’ 888-523-9788

SKINNY DIPPER SPORTFISHING– 43’ SportfishCapt. Dipper352-267-1579

MARINASFt. Pierce City Marina1 Avenue AFt. Pierce772-464-1245www.fortpiercecitymarina.com

Ft. Pierce Inlet Marina1010 Seaway DriveFt. Pierce772-464-8451


SURF’S UP IN ST. LUCIEThe North Jetty on the north sideof the Fort Pierce Inlet was one ofthe first surf spots in Florida

Whether you’re a beginner or an experiencedsurfer, the waves in the St. Lucie area offer funfor all levels. There are various breaks, includingbeach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks. Fall,winter and spring are the best times to catchwaves, as summer in Florida is notorious for flatspells.

Fort Pierce is home to central Florida’s finalsurf spot, the North Jetty, exquisitely located inbeautiful Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Open everyday at 8 a.m. — including holidays – the parkcharges a small admission fee ($3 for one personand $5 for two to eight people).

The North Jetty on the north side of the FortPierce Inlet was one of the first surf spots inFlorida. With consistent and user-friendly wavesand a break that is spread out enough to providewaves for all, it’s also the first spot above theBahamian Bank to receive south and east swells.Visitors from south Florida make it one of theirfirst stops when searching for waves on a southswell. Low tide is the best time to catch it and it’s

also great for longboarding and beginners whenit’s small. If a decent size swell is hitting, you willfind the local experts ripping, so grab a beachchair or just plop down in the sand to witnesssome quality surfing.

As you drive further south on A1A, St. Lucieoffers numerous other surf spots along the coast.There are many paths and park entrances alongthe shoulder of the road. If there’s a north swellhitting, you can expect waves at nearly everyaccess point. Some more popular spots includeWalton Rocks and the power plant.

SURF LEGENDThe surf scene in St. Lucie isn’t “in your

face,” with over-commercialized billboards andDisney-esque surf shops on every corner. It’s alaid-back, friendly surf town that still maintainsan old school surfing vibe.

Local legends like Charles Williams,shaper of Impact Surfboards, will tell you thatFort Pierce has become a major surf spot insouthern Florida – where the water is warm, thelocals are friendly and the waves are consistentand great for all levels of surfing. Enjoy the ride!

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surf dive kayak

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park772-468-3985

Spunky’s Surf Shop772-466-7048

Kirk’s Dive & Surf772-871-9122

Impact CustomSurfboards772-562-5964

Island Water Sports772-334-1999

Sonic Surf Shop772-460-2277

RESOURCES


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Urca de Lima Wedge WreckDive from Pepper Park200 Yards from Shore10–15 Feet Deep

Paddle Wheeler Wreck

Beach Dive15–20 Feet Deep Old South Bridge30–40 Feet DeepLoran: 43259.2 & 62005.1

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Beach Dive13–15 Feet Deep

Hasley Wreck

75 Feet Deep Loran: 43175.7 & 61987.0GPS: 2720.15 & 8004.57

Deadman’s Wreck

120 Feet DeepLoran: 43317.7 & 6

Amazon Wreck

90 Feet DeepLoran: 43206.1 & 61975.3GPS: 2723.60 & 8003.64

Big Ledge

50–60 Feet DeepLoran: 43266.2 & 61996.6

Mullphin Wreck

150 Feet DeepLoran: 43206.3 & 61957.8

Two Bridges

50 Feet DeepLoran: 43255.1 & 62007.0GPS: 2726.65 & 8010.28

Ft. Pierce Sport Club Reef

50 Feet DeepLoran: 43259.2 & 62005.2 GPS: 2726.19 & 8009.81

Double-Sided Reef

50 Feet Deep Loran: 43246.9 & 62000.2

The Horse Shoe

65 Feet DeepLoran: 43256.6 & 61998.7

DIVE SHOPSDive Odyssea

621 N. 2nd StreetFort Pierce(772) 460-1771

Kirk’s Dive & Surf125 SW Port St. Lucie BlvdPort St. Lucie(772) 871-9122

DIVE SPOTS

DIVER’S PARADISEFlorida diving just doesn’t get anybetter than here in St. Lucie. Locatedin the heart of the Treasure Coast,where a 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleetsank...just one of the reasons St.Lucie is a diver’s paradise.

The shipwrecks are easily accessible to divers– only 200 yards offshore in some cases -- and arejust some of the many unique dive sites found offof St. Lucie’s sunny shores (including some thatare directly accessible from the beach). Dozens ofwrecks and numerous artificial and natural reefsawait you on the ocean floor. Below is a list ofour dive sites.

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In order to provide betterareas to fish and dive andto enhance local fisheries,artificial reefs are beingdeployed to provide addi-tional hardbottom areas.These reefs have beencreated using donatedheavy concrete and steelmaterials like culverts,concrete pilings, lightpoles, and steel vessels.

ImportantInformation

For more information on ourmany artificial reefs please visit:

www.stlucieco.gov/pulic_works/reefs.htm


KAYAK AND CANOEAn active family adventure! Steponboard with St. Lucie’s acclaimedcanoeing and kayaking - the bestway to reach some of St. Lucie’smost beautiful surroundings.

Paddle through our rivers, creeks, streamsand estuaries for a first-hand look at a stunningarray of wildlife and birds. The more adventurouscan ride the waves with a beach kayak. You canbring your own, or get your gear at one of ourrental shops for a fun-filled day for the wholefamily!

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Canoe, Kayak Sitesand Tours

Bear Point Sanctuary2601 South Ocean DriveFort Pierce 772-462-1692

D.J. Wilcox SiteOld Dixie Highway & Indrio RoadFort Pierce 772-462-2526

Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James DrivePort St. Lucie 772-462-2526

Manatee ObservationCenter KayakingAdventures 480 North Indian River DriveFort Pierce 888-652-9257

River Park Marina500 SE Prima Vista Blvd.Port ST Lucie772-871-5476

Savannas Recreational Area1400 Midway RoadFort Pierce800-789-5776772- 398-2779

Savannas State Preserve9551 Gumbo Limbo LaneJensen Beach772-398-2779

St. Lucie VillageHeritage Park Old Dixie Highway & Torpey RoadFort Pierce 772-462-2526

Sweetwater Hammock South 25th St. South of Bell AvenueFort Pierce 772-462-2526

Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Adventure Kayaking772-567-0522

Savannas Recreational Area1400 Midway RoadFort Pierce 800-789-5776

SLC Canoes & KayaksRiver Park off of Prima VistaPort St. Lucie 772-340-3993

Sprockets Adventures, Inc.345 Southeast Port St.Lucie Blvd.Port St. Lucie 772-336-3399

Savannas State Preserve9551 Gumbo Limbo LaneJensen Beach 772-398-2779

CANOE & KAYAK RESOURCE

Lisa’s Kayaks, Inc.Various Launch siteson St. Lucie Estuary 772-216-2820www.getoutsideanddosomething.com

Dive Odyssea621 N 2nd StreetFort Pierce, Florida772-460-1771www.diveodyssea.com

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Ranked as one of the 75 best golf resorts by GolfDigest magazine and owned and operated by thePGA of America, PGA Village boasts the spectac-ular PGA Golf Club, Historical Center golf museum,and the world-renowned PGA Center for GolfLearning and Performance golf instruction.

In short, PGA Village is the ultimate golf experi-ence! There is no place like it in the world. You won’twant to miss this award winning golf experience!

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The Ultimate Golf Destination PGA VILLAGEST. LUCIELike golf? The PGA Village inPort St. Lucie should be at thetop of your list for the ultimategolf destination.

Golf is a way of life in St. Lucie. You will find300 holes of championship-caliber golf at18 public and private courses including theone-of-a-kind PGA Village. If golfing isyour passion, you absolutely must visit St. Lucie as your next destination.


PGA Golf ClubCome play award-winning championship

golf – year-round! The PGA Golf Club in sunnySt. Lucie, FL is ranked #30 in GolfWorld's"Reader's Choice Awards Top 50 Public GolfCourses."

Featuring 54 holes of cham-pionship golf, PGA’s threecourses are designed by leg-endary architects Tom Fazioand Pete Dye and carry thecoveted AudubonInternational Signature Statusfor environmental preserva-tion.

Fazio’s Wanamaker Course– one of Florida’s most beauti-ful – is named for RodmanWanamaker who played a keyrole in the formation of ThePGA of America in 1916. Play

championship golf amongst gently swaying palmtrees, picturesque palmettos and peaceful wet-lands.

In addition to two Tom Fazio and one PeteDye golf courses, PGA Golf Club has a six-holeshort course. This is very special to PGA memberswho are always trying to grow the game of golf.

There’s no better place on Earth to learn howto grow the game of golf than PGA Village andwith PGA professionals.

PGA Historical CenterStroll through the PGA Historical Center to

find the key unlocking the great history of golfand the PGA of America.

The 8,300 square foot PGA HistoricalCenter golf museum is the new home of theesteemed Ryder Cup trophy and one of the fewplaces in the world that you can find golf arti-facts going back to the 16th century.

Sit on Donald Ross’s original bench and dis-cover where he did some of this greatest works.Stand next to the four major championship tro-phies and visualize what it would be like to holdthem in the air. Satisfy your curiosity by viewingfive-time PGA Champion Walter Hagen’s hicko-ry-shaft driver. Get a sense of the deep and richhistory of the sport by perusing the ProbstLibrary, including the first known mention ofgolf in the 16th century. Admire those admittedto The PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame.

A dynamic resource center for golfers of alllevels, the PGA Historical Center is also the per-fect backdrop for your next conference, meeting,or event!

PGA Center for GolfLearning and Performance

Also in PGA Village is the PGA Center forGolf Learning and Performance, ranked amongGolf Range Magazine’s “Top 100 Golf Ranges”every year since it opened.

Home to the PGA of America Golf Schools,this 35-acre world-renowned facility features golfinstruction, practice, the latest technology toimprove your game, and a fitness park.

You’ll find 100 hitting stations – chipping,putting, any kind of bunker sand you need –everything to improve your game is here.

It’s also one of the few facilities in the worldto feature the MATT System (Motion AnalyzingTechnology).

Come enjoy the ultimate golf learning prac-tice, technology and fitness experience!

PGA of America Golf SchoolsImprove your game with the latest teaching

methods taught by top PGA Professionals withstate-of-the-art technology – all included withyour golf school package at the world class PGACenter for Golf Learning and Performance.

You’ll receive expert instructions on everyaspect of improving your game – including shortgame, full swing, physical conditioning, coursemanagement and mental approach. Instructionis tailored to your level of experience, so that anygolfer – whether a beginner or an expert – canbenefit.

Reserve your ultimate golf learning vacationtoday! Call (888) 439-6002 for a Premier GolfSpecialist.

The Ultimate in SwingAnalysis Technology

Just a handful of MATT systems – MotionAnalysis Technology by Taylor Made® – are avail-able to the public worldwide. The PGA Centerfor Golf Learning and Performance is one ofthem.

Used by Pros on Tour to improve theirgame, the MATT takes club fitting and swing



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analysis to a new level. It uses high-speed camerasto gather vital swing statistics and information andcreates an animated, three-dimensional image thatyou can view from any angle. Using its own com-puter program, it also calculates your personaldata-driven club recommendation.

MATT allows club fitters and instructors togain unprecedented insight into your swing andprecisely identify your needs. The result? Yourclubs fit better and your game improves (and so doyour scores)!

Call PGA Village to schedule a MATT experi-ence today at the PGA Center for Golf Learningand Performance.

PROBST LIBRARYNestled in the PGA Historical Center, the

Probst Library is one of the best libraries of golf inthe world.

Named after Col. R. Otto Probst, a SouthBend, Indiana engineer who began collecting golfbooks and periodicals in the 1920s, the ProbstLibrary features over 6,000 hard-cover books,

3,000 handbooks and yearbooks, and 600 volumesof periodicals, including every issue of PGAMagazine since its inception in 1920.

You will find golf books from 1700s and peri-odicals from the 1850s that cover everything fromequipment and instruction to records and TheRules of Golf.

Next to the Probst Library you’ll find a roomwith rare golf books. Among them is the ScottishActs of Parliament of 1566, which has the first rec-ognizable reference to golf. The historical docu-ment refers to the prohibition of golf in 1457 byJames II. Why? Because it prevented subjects fromtraining in archery – a main defense mechanism ofthat era. The Treaty of Glasgow reversed this, and,consequently, James IV – grandson of James II –had clubs made for himself and began to play thegame of golf.

LOCATION CONTACTPGA Historical Center8565 Commerce Center Drive • Port St. Lucie, FL 1-800-800-GOLF • www.pgavillage.com/stlucie


FESTIVALS AND TOURS

There are family fun centers, movie theaters,botanical gardens, wildlife cruises...and don’tforget our rich history, art and culture whereyou can have fun while learning somethingnew! Picnic at one of our many parks, wan-der along our countless trails, or visit themanatees at the Manatee Observation &Education Center and feed the fish at theFort Pierce City Marina. Or just relax on asunny beach. Whatever your family craves,St. Lucie can provide.

FOR LIST OF FESTIVALS AND TOURS GO TO:

www.VisitStLucieFla.com

fun foreveryoneSt. Lucie is the place for families. With so many things to do and see and

a full schedule of festivals, fairs, farmer’s markets and more - there is

always something going on to keep every member of the family busy.

Florida’s best destination for weekly festivals

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ST. LUCIE COUNTYREGIONAL HISTORYCENTERSPECIAL EXHIBITS SCHEDULE

March 12th - July 31st, 2010More than the Mouse: A History of Tourism in Florida

November 2010 - February 2011Dolls of the World

LOCATION: 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949(772) 462-1795

Let The Magic BeginIN HISTORIC WATERFRONT DOWNTOWN FORT PIERCEn

Choose your seats, and purchase your tickets to some of ourBroadway and Off-Broadway Shows or to see our Full SeasonSchedule, call the Box Office or log on to our website.

Call : Box Office: 772-461-4775 Visit: www.SunriseTheatre.com


FARMERS’ MARKETCome to the Market... It's a Saturday

Morning Tradition!!! Meet old friends and makenew ones at The Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers'Market. Every Saturday morning, rain or shine,from 8:00 a.m. until noon, year round.

FRIDAY FESTThere’s Friday Fest in Downtown Fort Pierce

held the first Friday of every month, featuringlive music, face painting, rides for kids, food andbeverage vendors, shopping, booths with localnon-profits. You might be surprised to find your-self dancing along as you wait in line for a cottoncandy or a wedge of heavenly fried dough.

SUNSET MAGICSunset Magic is the fun and magical place to be

every third Friday, 6 - 10 p.m. at Fort Pierce CityMarina.

Celebrate the diversity of St. Lucie Countyand be entertained by the talents of our youthsthrough music, art and games. The City Marinacomes alive with youth dancers, hot diversemusic, street performing artists, board game chal-lenges, face painting and kiddies bounce house.

WESTFESTWestfest, another outdoor concert festival with

food, drink and fun, is held the third Friday ofevery month in Tradition Square. It celebrated its10th birthday last spring and everyone rocked outto the likes of the Beach Boys and Gary Puckett.

AFTER 5LIVEThe second Friday of every month you can

enjoy After 5LIVE! in Village Square at the PortSt. Lucie Civic Center. This outdoor concertseries also runs long on good times, with foodand drink available for purchase and fun for free.

FALL FESTIn addition to recurring events, St. Lucie has

more than its share of annual festivals. The annu-al Port St. Lucie Fall Festival has been goingstrong for six years and features a carnival, foodbooths, arts and crafts, live entertainment and ahaunted house that will get you in the mood forHalloween.

JAZZ FESTIVALArt and All That Jazz Festival is the perfect

way to burst into spring and enjoy music and arttogether. This weekend celebration of music andaesthetics draws a crowd and reminds everyonehow wonderful it is to enjoy beauty and talentwith all five of the senses.

OKTOBERFESTTry Oktoberfest, presented by the City of

Port St. Lucie’s Community RedevelopmentAgency, the Parks and Recreation Departmentand the German American Club of the TreasureCoast. Tots and tykes alike love the SpringEggstravaganza in April, where children huntdown holiday goodies and parents snap adorablephotos of family fun.

MUSIC ON THE PLAZAEvery second Sunday, between 12:00 p.m.

until 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Pierce Marina Square.A diverse and varied mix of music from Pop,Rock, Country, R&B, Roots and Americana.

Check our events calendar section fora listing of other events and dates:www.VisitStLucieFla.com

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celebrate lifeSt. Lucie loves to celebrate. In addition to the weekly Farmers’ Market along the river’sedge in historic downtown Fort Pierce, you can almost always find a festival or celebrationwith fun for the whole family.

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St. Lucie is truly blessed with a variety of natu-ral resources and habitats – and we take steps tokeep it that way!

Eleven thousand acres of key environmentallands have been set aside as preserves – along with21 miles of unspoiled Atlantic Ocean beaches, ahundred miles of trails for hiking, biking andhorseback riding, and undisturbed river preserveswhere you can canoe and kayak.

This extremely diverse area is home to over4,000 species of plants and animals, some of whichappear on the endangered/threatened species list.Our Indian River Lagoon, for example, has beenrecognized by the Environmental Protection

Agency as the most biologically diverse estuary inthe United States.

You may want to visit the endangered mana-tee or watch baby sea turtles as they enter theworld – or maybe you want to spot a bald eagleor a great crested flycatcher.

Maybe you prefer to hike or ride horsebackon beautiful white-sand beaches. Perhaps a canoeis for you – or you’d rather someone else do thework with a guided boat tour.

Whether you want to go bird and wildlifewatching, camping, canoeing, kayaking, picnick-ing, hiking, biking or horseback riding, you’llfind ample opportunity in St. Lucie.

First Mate Deena Wadecorrects: “Well, there wasone time we didn’t spotany alligators – but it

was very cold and very rainy.” Once in 10 years –pretty good odds that river cruisers will spot thosefour-legged creatures that inspire so much interestand fascination.

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an eco-havenSt. Lucie offers a view of the “real Florida” – untamed and beautiful.

WATCH OUT FOR THE ALLIGATORS!“Alligators aren’t the main draw,” joked Captain Dana Wade of River Eco-Tours,the longest running tour boat in St. Lucie, speaking about why people flock tocruises,“we see alligators every time.”

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That’s not all you might see if you take a 90minute “jungle cruise” with the Wades.Common sightings are also turtles, birds andwild hogs. In fact, the variety and number ofwildlife spotted on cruises never cease to amazeits passengers. “We have people who have goneto Egypt to see ibis, for example, and they endup seeing more ibis on our cruise than they sawin Egypt,” said Captain Wade. “Our passengerstell us it’s the best cruise they’ve ever been on.”

Captain Wade and his first mate Deena Wadeoffer the only cruise for exploring the jungle-likebackwaters of the “real Florida” – Florida in itsnatural state. The Wades cruise the North Fork

of the St. Lucie River. “It is a great place for eco-tourists because of the buffer zones against devel-opment,” Captain Wade said. “It’s a protectedarea, an aquatic preserve. Even in the strongestwinds it is never rough.”

River Cruise Eco-Tours has been lovinglyowned and operated by the Wades for more than10 years. Their top-notch reputation allowsthem to be the longest running eco-tour boat inSt. Lucie. Dana Wade is a U.S. Coast Guardlicensed Captain, 100 Ton Master. Deena Wadehas been an area business owner/operator forover 20 years. People interested in cruising theriver can choose from the jungle cruise to viewthe alligators and more, or a nature cruise to BirdIsland, a remote nesting area for water birds ofmany species in their natural habitat.

BOOKING YOUR NEXT CRUISEThe cruise runs $18.78 plus tax per personon the 36-passenger covered pontoonboat, which departs from Port St. Lucie.For more information, please visit theirwebsite at www.riverlillycruises.com or call(772) 489-8344.

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...Touching artifacts, listening to bird songs, andseeing some of Florida’s native reptiles up-close.

Our centerpiece exhibit takes you on a won-drous journey down the St. Lucie River, one of themost diverse rivers in the state, with more speciesof fish than any other river in Florida. The life-sizeexhibit gives you a unique view of this underwaterworld as you travel from the river’s genesis to theAtlantic Ocean. You’ll encounter dozens of fishspecies, numerous turtles and crustaceans, and evena life-size manatee with her calf, as you traverseboth the freshwater system and the rich estuary.

You’ll also learn about the land and habitatthat surround the river as you gaze up through acreated water line to view native Florida plants andanimals, including nearly a dozen species of birds.

It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! Besure to check out the website for a calendar ofevents, or look at the back of this guide.

LOCATION AND CONTACT5400 NE St. James Drive Port St. Lucie, FL 34983(772) 785-5833www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow

the Oxbow tourThe Center houses an Exhibit Hall and Discovery Room, which invitesyou to use all of your senses…


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Savannas Preserve State ParkOut of the still sunny afternoon, a Bald Eagle

swoops through the pines, over the marsh, andsnatches a pickerel from an Osprey’s talons.

It happens so quickly and gracefully that thelily-spotted water remains quiet; an alligator con-tinues lounging on a muddy bank. From theirkayaks, a family takes in the action – and enjoysthe water’s quiet peace as it returns.

Few places can act as a refuge for both nature andpeople -- Savannas Preserve State Park is one of them.

A 6,000-acre ribbon of wilderness stretching10 miles, the Savannas is an invaluable freshwa-ter marsh system remnant. This wild yet peacefulplace is a refuge for some of Florida’s rarestspecies and most compelling natural ecosystems.

Visitors are drawn for a variety of reasons, but allleave with a similar feeling: that they’ve experienceda rare, often-forgotten corner of “the Real Florida.”

Explorers One and All, Big and SmallA great way to begin is with a visit to the

Education Center. Explore hands-on exhibits, meetface-to-face the snakes, turtles, frogs and fish thatlive in the park, explore the park through video and more.

Hiking, Biking & Horseback RidingOver 15 miles of multi-use trails offer great

opportunities for exploring. Two self-guided walksintroduce visitors to the flowers, trees, plants andcritters of the pine flatwood ecosystem. Choosebetween a .5-mile loop and a 1-mile-long loop.

BirdingOver 170 bird species have been spotted in the

Savannas. Some, such as the endangered FloridaScrub-Jay, can be found few other places in theworld. With six distinct ecosystems, a variety ofbirds abound.

KayakingCanoe and kayak is the best way to explore the

basin marsh, one of the Savannas’ most unique fea-tures. Guided trips are offered on Thursday andSaturday mornings by appointment, or launch yourown boat at any time.

Nature AppreciationExtremely wet some years and completely dry

in others, this unique ecosystem has many plantsand animals found in few other places. Anyonecurious about flowers, grasses, birds, insects orreptiles can quickly immerse themselves innew discoveries.

parks and bird watchingExplore our parks and watch some of St. Lucie’s rare birds

BIRD WATCHINGSavannas Preserve State Park2541 Southeast WaltonRoad. Port St Lucie(772) 398-2779 www.floridastateparks.org

Indrio Savannahs5100 Tozour RoadFort Pierce, (772) 462-2526www.stlucieco.gov

Pinelands Preserve 7601 VPI Grove Road,Port St Lucie. (772) 462-2525www.stlucieco.gov

Bear Point Sanctuary2601 South Ocean Dr.Ft. Pierce (772) 462-1692 www.stlucieco.gov

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park905 Shorewinds DriveFort Pierce (772) 468-3985www.floridastateparks.org

The Wild West“In western St. Lucie, that is”

When some think of the “Wild West”they usually think of Texas, cowboys, horses,cattle, and wildlife. What if you discoveredthat in St. Lucie County there were thou-sands of beef cattle still tended by cowboysin the same tradition as done hundreds ofyears ago? Adams Ranch is one of thelargest producing cattle ranches in Floridawhere wild deer, turkeys, otters, wildcat,coyotes, alligators and rare birds continueto roam this state as in the past. Floridahas 1.7 million cattle worked by profes-sional cowboys not seen by most of thebeach going tourists.

Ranching in Florida began long beforethere were cattle in Texas. Cattle werebrought here first in 1521 by Ponce DeLeon and by 1600 there were 20,000

head. Some of these cattle escaped whichallowed Native Americans to raise theirown cattle and today the Seminoles ownranches and tend to their cattle. Theranches are an important steward of naturalland with grass, and trees producing oxy-gen, storing carbons, and retaining rainwater as a water shed. Cattle also eatthe under brush which keeps wild firesunder control. The county benefits fromall of these things while also producingfood. Although unknown by many, thisimportant contribution to the environmentand the county is located on AdamsRanch in St. Lucie County where the “Wild West” continues.

Photos by: Bud and Robbie AdamsAdamsRanch.com

Adams Ranch is approvedand used by the AudubonSociety of St. Lucie County.

www.stlucieaudubon.org

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Watch out for the shark! Mammoth jaws andteeth will be the first thing you see as you kick offyour ocean adventure at the entrance to theOcean Discovery Center at Harbor BranchOceanographic Institute at Florida AtlanticUniversity. Don’t be afraid though, it’s only along-extinct megaladon shark, and it can’t hurtyou!

Inside you can explore the teeming lifebeneath the ocean with its theatre, hands-onexhibits, living marine creatures, and more.

See the Magic Planet global projection system– the Center’s interactive centerpiece.

Check out the hanging skeletons and whatthe staff refers to as “cool dead stuff in jars.”

Play an ocean video game or take a quiz tosee how much you know – and learn what youdon’t. Try the magnetic fishing game while learn-ing about different fish species – or try to catchthem through the sea grass!

Discover the history of Harbor BranchOceanographic Center through an interactivetouch screen– including everything from biolu-minescent shrimp that ward off would be preda-tors to Fidel Castro. You will also get an insider’slook at what goes on at Harbor Branch and see

how its efforts have benefitted society. While interacting with the waters that cover

98% of the planet, we must be careful to conserveand preserve it for future generations. Find outwhat you can do at the Oceans at Risk exhibit.

Every explorer needs to be concerned withsafety – so don’t forget to bone up on it at theOcean Solutions exhibit.

Bring the whole family for this fun and inter-active learning experience!

While you’re there, inquire about the month-ly eco-boat tours of the Indian River Lagoon,courtesy of the Friends of Harbor Branch.

Have fun, and come back when youcan…the exhibits continually evolve to showcasethe ongoing work of Harbor BranchOceanographic Institute and the latest in marinetechnology.

LOCATIONHarbor Branch Oceanographic Instituteat Florida Atlantic University5600 US 1 NorthFort Pierce, FL 34946(772) 465-2400 x 559www.hboi.fau.com

FAMILY FUN ECO-ADVENTURE

ocean adventureat the Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center


FAMILY FUNECO-ADVENTURE

The Center overlooks the Indian RiverLagoon, just west of the Atlantic, and Moore’sCreek, a freshwater creek that is a historical rest-ing spot for these lovable creatures. In early2002, it was estimated that there were a minimumof 3,200 Florida manatees in existence. A sub-species of the West Indian manatee, the Floridamanatee is found in Florida’s springs, rivers andshallow coastal waters and in adjacent states.

Go inside to the Center’s main display floorand classrooms which tell the story of the ancientmanatee. Wander through to see a replica of anatural spring habitat that provides a home tomanatees during the cold winter months and thebutterfly garden with a brilliant display of color

including red, purple and yellow flowers. Get alook at some of the species that live alongside themanatee in the lagoon in the marine tank.

You can catch an Indian River LagoonWildlife Boat Tour five days a week. Look forfish, birds, dolphins and, of course, the manatee,during the 90-minute tour. Learn about thespecies, ecology, history and habitats – includingsea grasses —of the Lagoon.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor tickets, times and availability, stop by the Manatee Center's Gift Shop or call 772-460-6445 or visit the website at: www.manateecenter.com.

manatee centerIf you love the manatee, or you are just curious, this is the place you want to visit.

DOLPHIN WATCH TOURSSee wild dolphins feeding andplaying in their natural envi-ronment! Dolphin WatchTours will take you throughone of the country’s mostuntouched ecosystems, the IndianRiver Lagoon. Ride with nomore than six passengers on thisintimate, comfortable boat tour.

Fisherman’s Wharf Marina125 Fisherman’s WharfFt. Pierce772-466-4660www.floridadolphinwatch.com


Come as close to the underwater world as youcan get – that is, without strapping on fins! TheSt. Lucie County Marine Center featuring theSmithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit offers awindow into the fascinating life beneath surface.

Make no mistake, though – this is not yourtypical public aquarium. The constantly chang-ing exhibit displays entire ecosystems, complexcommunities of organisms interacting in theirown environment.

The exhibit originated at the SmithsonianInstitution’s National Museum of NaturalHistory in Washington, DC. In 1980, the firstliving model of the Atlantic coral reef ecosystemwas put on display.

The 5,141 square foot Marine Centerincludes habitats of the most biologically diverseestuary in the nation, the Indian River Lagoon,and adjacent coastal waters. Across the road isthe Smithsonian Marine Station campus wheremarine researchers from around the world fur-ther their important work.

Get a first-hand look at the exhibit’s nearly8,000 gallons of aquariums and shake handswith underwater creatures in its touch tank.Guided tours are the first Tuesday of the monthat 2 p.m. “Behind the scenes” facility tours areSaturdays at 2 p.m. Visit www.sms.si.edu, or call(772) 462-FISH (3474) for more information.

FAMILY FUN ECO-ADVENTURE

Smithsoniana mustvisitSt. Lucie County Marine Center Featuringthe Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit


ARTS AND CULTURE

ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY

EXPLORE OUR DIVERSE

Connect With Your True PassionWhether you like the fine or the performing

arts, the written word, or have a penchant formilitary history, you’ll find plenty to do and seein St. Lucie.

St. Lucie is a mecca of fine arts. See originalartwork from the legendary Florida landscapepainter A.E. “Bean” Backus and the FloridaHighwaymen, the famed artists who sold theirvivid landscape paintings along south Floridahighways. You can even walk away with one ofyour very own from one of our galleries, whereyou can also get a sampling of our contemporaryartists. Through our Art in Public Places pro-gram, you’ll see great works of art as you visit ourattractions – and even wait for a bus!

Here you can also trace the steps of renownedAfrican-American author Zora Neale Hurston byfollowing the Zora Neale Hurston Dust TracksHeritage Trail. Visit the places she worked, lived

and visited friends as well as her final restingplace.

History is everywhere in St. Lucie. Evidenceof our ancient residents, Native American tribesand the Florida cracker cowboys is all around us.The St. Lucie County Regional History Center isthe central home and caretaker for our ancientartifacts.

Get a look at the Maersk Alabama lifeboatwhere Captain Phillips was held hostage bySomali pirates until rescued by the Navy SEALsat the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.

See the restoration of 1924 Steam Locomotive#253. When fully restored and running, this willbe the only full-size steam locomotive operatingin Florida. Plans are to make this the largest railroadmuseum in Florida.

Don’t forget to take in a live show at theSunrise Theatre before you leave.

Make vacation history and explore it all!

MUST SEE & DO

• A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery

• The Official FloridaHighwaymen Gallery

• Zora Neale Hurston DustTracks Heritage Trail

• National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

• St. Lucie County Regional History Center

• Sunrise Theatre

• Port St. Lucie Civic CenterArt Gallery

• Florida East CoastRailway Historical &Transportation Museum

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The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery islocated along the waterfront in beautiful, historicdowntown Fort Pierce. It was established in 1960by A.E. Backus, the preeminent Florida landscapepainter, and a group of local art enthusiasts.

When the museum first opened its doors, itwas known as the Fort Pierce Art Gallery. At thattime, it was simply intended to be a facility toshow the work of local artists. Today, the museumcontinues to show the work of local artist and inmore recent years has expanded to show work byartists from across Florida as well as from acrossthe country. The museum also presents impor-tant nationally touring exhibitions such as aprominent Ansel Adams photography show and alegendary National Geographic exhibition.

Having a significant permanent collection ofA.E. Backus’ work though is what draws so manypeople to the museums every year. The BackusMuseum features the nation's largest display oforiginal paintings by A.E. Backus. The perma-nent collection presents a vibrant selection ofBackus’ paintings encompassing the breadth ofFlorida landscapes as well as the development ofhis style and skill. Included in the display is theearliest known Backus, painted from 1918 whenhe was just 12 years old, as well as his last paint-

ing, left unfinished at the time of his death in1990. Visitors are encouraged to explore the per-manent collection as well as the changing exhibi-tions for inspiration, education and enjoyment.

Situated two blocks from Backus' longtimehome and studio and adjacent to the location ofhis original studio, the museum is a worthwhilestop on any visitor’s itinerary. The museum'sample free parking provides convenient access toother area attractions, casual waterside diningand boutique shopping.

The museum is open five days a week,Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.- 4p.m., from early September through mid-July(summer hours by appointment). Please callthe Backus Museum at 772-465-0630 orvisit backusmuseum.com for more informa-tion. The museum is located at 500 N.Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce.

ARTS AND CULTURE UNCOVER HIDDEN ARTS

portrait of a floridalegend and artist

Sculpture of the red, white and bluedress Miss Ross by: Shelly Hamill

1 Arlene Johnson, Minnesota; ColleenAngevine, Michigan; Marlene Smith,Michigan; Carol Haley, From Massachusetts.

2 Blue glass lightA Mermaid Lives Here by Rome Heyer

3 Janet Reed Pettit, Jack Reed

1 2 3


Imagine yourself driving along Florida’s scenicA1A highway in the 1950s. You spot a beautifulpainting by the side of the road, perfectly captur-ing the beauty of an unspoiled Florida coastlineor landscape scene in vivid, brilliant color. Youstop. The painting’s canvas is cheap roofing mate-rial and the frame is made of white crown molding.

WHO ARE THE FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN?

The Highwaymen was the moniker given to agroup of 26 African American painters who calledFort Pierce home. All men, saved for one woman,the artists sold their works along Florida’sHighways from the 1950s through the 1970s.One of the original group, Alfred Hair, studiedunder famed Florida landscape painter A.E.Backus. Backus’ influence spread to the entiregroup, recruited by Hair to paint as a means ofescaping the more typical job of the time -- crat-ing or packing at local orange groves. At that time,the artists had few opportunities to present theirworks for sale. So, they traveled to local business-es to sell their work in addition to setting up road-side galleries at various locations along highwayA1A and Interstate 95.

Their work, like Backus’, depicted the raw beautyof the “real Florida,” natural landscapes unspoiled bythe widespread development of the state. Their evoca-tive scenes - bent palms over serene waters, brilliantsunsets, majestic ocean views, vivid red Poincianasand more - struck a chord with the public back then,and even more so now that natural Florida landscapehas been eaten up by development.

WHERE ARE THE HIGHWAYMEN TODAY?

Many of the Highwaymen who are still liv-ing responded to the demand by resuming theirwork, and their renewed popularity has contin-ued unto the present day. In 2004, the original26 artists were inducted into the Florida ArtistsHall of Fame. Visit their website at:www.theofficialhighwaymenartgallery.comor call (772) 465-6100

ARTS AND CULTUREART AND CULTURE TOURS

florida highwaymen

Fort Pierce is the final resting place of worldrenowned author Zora Neale Hurston, best knownfor her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

She lived out her final days here in St. Lucie’soldest city, Fort Pierce, making a big impact onthe community in a short amount oftime.

You can trace her steps, see where she lived,worked, played and was finally laid to rest by followingthe Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail.

Afterward you can explore her inner life andart in depth at the Zora Neale Hurston BranchLibrary. There you will find a sizable collectionof her newspaper articles, posters, works andvideos for your enjoyment and study.

Who Zora Neale Hurston WasA novelist, playwright and anthropologist,

Zora Neale Hurston overcame significant obstacles

– most especially, lack of finances – and went onto be a star of the Harlem Renaissance in NewYork, winner of a Rosenwald Foundation fellow-ship and two Guggenheim Fellowships, anaccomplished anthropological researcher andauthor of universal, enduring novels and plays.

Today, at every American university, her workappears on the required reading list. Her bestknown novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God,now has more than a million copies in print.Oprah Winfrey made the popular novel into amovie which aired on national television in 2005.

Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual ZoraFest, on April 16, 17 and 18, 2010.

For additional information about theZora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks HeritageTrail please call (772) 462-1618.

zora neale hurston

New Highwaymen Sculpture"Florida Highwaymen Obelisk" at the Avenue D and 15th Street roundabout. Design by: Miami artist Stephanie Jaffe-Werner


World-Class PerformancesThis state-of-the art, 40,000-square-foot the-

atre is host to world-class performances. Here you can see Broadway acts such as

“Cats” and “Hairspray,” international dancetroupes such as the Russian National Ballet,musical acts such as Clint Black and The OakRidge Boys, among many others.

All of its 1,200 seats offer unobstructed stage views.

History of the Sunrise Theatre

For decades after its opening in 1923, theSunrise Theatre remained the central place for thearea’s cultural activities until it closed in 1983.

In 1997, however, after an organized effort tosave it by Main Street Fort Pierce (a major localredevelopment effort), the St. Lucie PreservationAssociation purchased and completely renovatedthe theatre.

Today the Sunrise Theatre has been restoredto its rightful place as St. Lucie’s cultural center.

Jewel in its Crown,The Sunrise Black Box Theater

This comfortable and intimate venue holds210 people in a theatre setting but it could be usedfor an event with no seats, to hold a dance or acabaret with small tables for a singer or comedian. A black box theater, so named because the wallsand ceiling are painted black, features flexible stag-ing, basic technical support, limited seating, simplelighting and an intimate performance experience.

Such venues first appeared in the 1960s and1970s, right around the time street theater wasbig. Black boxes were abandoned warehouses,foreclosed restaurants or any open space. Themore experimental the production, the better; andadmission was often free but certainly less than atestablished theaters.

The Sunrise Theatre Black Box's décor has arough surface and high polish, pointing out theoriginal 1923 terra-cotta block wall, state-of-the-art finishing on the bar and new bathrooms, andthe VIP high-tops with cushy barstools on risers.

ARTS AND CULTURE ART, CULTURE AND PERFORMING ARTS

live concerts and showsListed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sunrise Theatreopened its doors on August 1, 1923 as the largest theatre on Florida'sEast Coast between Jacksonville and Miami. It quickly became the cen-ter of all St. Lucie’s cultural activities.

Sunrise TheatreLOCATION:

Sunrise Theatre117 South Second Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950(772) 461-4775www.sunrisetheatre.com

HOURS/ADMISSION:

Performance times andticket prices vary, pleasecall or visit website formore information.


Sunset Magic On the third Friday of each month, the Fort Pierce

marina comes alive with the Sunset Magic Festival. Thisfun-filled music and talent festival brings people andfamilies of all ages, race, and social backgrounds to meetand have fun in one place. The Sunset Magic Festivalcelebrates the diversity of the Treasure Coast andshowcases the talents of our youth through music, artand games. Families can enjoy youth dancers, hotdiverse music, international and local performingartists, board game challenges and more.

Sunset Magic, Inc. is a non-profit organization thatempowers local youth, towards career choices thatinclude the performing and applied arts. Using a localmusic and talent festival as a vehicle, volunteer youthsare mentored in practical skills relating to all aspectsof event planning, marketing, sales, management andcustomer service.

ARTS AND CULTUREOUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS

free music andtalent festival

HOURS/ADMISSION:Every 3rd Friday between 6-10pm

LOCATION: Fort Pierce City Marina1 Ave AFort Pierce, FL 34950(772) 465-4654www.gosunsetmagic.com


It was April 8, 2009 – early in the morn-ing – 350 miles off the coast of Somalia. Theunthinkable happens: After a long and sus-tained attack, four Somali pirates hijackcargo ship MV Maersk Alabama.

It’s the first time pirates have success-fully seized a U.S. ship since the early19th century. It’s also the sixth vessel to beattacked by pirates in one week. So far, pirateshad managed to extort some 80 million in ran-som in the previous year.

The world held its collective breath and watchedas the news hit the stations around the globe.

Crew members had just completed anti-piracydrills the previous day. They manage to disablethe ship just before the AK-47 armed piratescame aboard at about 6 a.m.

Fourteen members of the crew locked them-selves into a compartment with the ship’s steer-ing gear, while Chief Engineer Mike Perry – car-rying only a knife – lies waiting for the pirates inthe darkened engine room. When the piratesarrive, they find that they cannot control theship. After a chase, Perry stabs the pirate’s ring-leader in the hand and captures him.

Captain Phillips, with the safety of his crewforemost in his mind, begins to talk to thepirates. Capt. Phillips negotiates with the pirates:use the Alabama’s lifeboat (the pirates ship wassunk) and take him as a hostage, leaving the restof the crew safe.

After a three-day ordeal – including an escapeattempt by the Captain and one instance wherethe pirate was pointing a weapon directly at theCaptain’s back – three simultaneous, deadly accu-rate shots were fired by the U.S. Navy SEAL offi-cers into the heads of pirates, instantly killing allthree. The lifeboat was towed in and CaptainPhillips was free – and in good condition.

This famous lifeboat, bullet holes and all, isnow on permanent display at the National NavyUDT-SEAL Museum.

“This lifeboat represents a piece of living his-tory: this is a modern artifact,” said MuseumCurator Ruth McSween. Museum Director andretired US Navy SEAL Michael Howard said,“This is a treasure, and not only does it drivehome what the SEALs are about, it puts things ina modern context, which makes it more culturallyrelevant to our younger visitors.”

Witness the skill and expertise of the USNavy SEALs – come check out this piece ofrecent history!

For more information call (772) 595-5845or log on to www.navysealmuseum.com

ARTS AND CULTURE PROUD HISTORY

the national navy udt-seal museum

IF YOU GOT ANY CLOSER, YOUWOULD HAVE TO ENLIST

(772) 595-5845

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Boys Clamming - Photo courtesy of the St. Lucie County Regional History Center

HOURS:Tuesday – Saturday, 10-4Sunday, 12-4Closed Mondays, May – Dec

LOCATION: 3300 North A1A, North Hutchinson IslandFort Pierce, FL 34949


Boys Clamming - Photo courtesy of the St. Lucie County Regional History Center

St. Lucie CountyA DESTINATION FOR ALL

HISTORY OF


The Very BeginningAis Indians – The First Residents

As early as 2,000 B.C., the hunter gathererAis Indians (name given by the Spanish) inhabitedwhat is now St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River andBrevard counties. The Spanish called the river theylived along the Rio de Ais (today, the Indian River).

The bounty of food in the environment –rich with fish, shellfish, turtle, sabal palm berries,cocoplums, other fruits – and even snakes, alligatorsand whales – allowed the Ais to grow and flour-ish for many years. The Ais were adept divers andhad a unique way of subduing and killing whalesfor food.

Friendly with the Spanish, the Ais were alsoenemies of Spain’s enemies. Ais legends includeshipwrecked sailors being killed by – as well asbeing taken in by – them. In 1605, the AisIndians even sent warriors to assist the Spanishcampaign against the French.

By the early 1700s, however, the Ais Indianswere in their final days due to slave raids fromthe settlers of Carolina and the imported diseases– smallpox, measles, even the common cold – ofthe Europeans. By 1711 – their numbers haddiminished dramatically – to under 150 mem-bers with the final death of the tribe in the mid-1740s.

Some artifacts live on, however. You can seesome of the Ais Indians shell and stone tools andpottery on display at the St. Lucie CountyRegional History Center.

You can also check out a real Ais Indianmound on Indian River Drive, about one milesouth of the St. Lucie County Courthouse.

1567The Naming of St. Lucie

St. Lucie as we now know it has a history dat-ing all the way back to 1565, as our name isthought to have originated from Fort SantaLucia, built at the Jupiter Inlet by the Spaniardsin that year.

Santa Lucia, whose name means “light,” wasa revered patron Christian saint who died as avirgin martyr under the third century Romanemperor Diocletian’s persecution of Christians.

Construction of the fort began on Santa Lucia’sfeast day, December 13, 1565. Two years later,Pedro Menendez de Aviles established the “SantaLucia” colony between Stuart and Vero Beach.

1715A Spanish Shipwreck Creates the“Treasure Coast”

In the early eighteenth century a famousshipwreck gave the tri-county region the name theTreasure Coast. At that time, Spain was sendingan annual voyage with two fleets of ships to theAmericas for gold, silver and other preciousgoods. On their return voyage, the ships wouldbe heavily laden with these items.

There were unexpected delays for the doomedreturn voyage in 1715. As the month of Julyclosed that year, pressure was mounting to returnto Spain after two years at sea. Royalty and mer-chants were clamoring for the money and goods.Thus the decision was made to set sail on themorning of July 24 – although hurricane seasonhad started almost two months earlier, on June 1.


ST. LUCIE TIMELINE

Circa 2,000 B.C.Ais Indians inhabitthe SoutheasternCoast of Florida

December 13, 1565Construction beginson Fort Santa Lucia in Jupiter

1567Pedro Menedez deAviles establishes theSanta Lucia colonybetween Stuart andVero Beach

July 31, 1715 Spanish Shipwreck...Millions in gold andsilver onto the oceanfloor; now dubbedthe “Treasure Coast”

1740s Ais Indians aredecimated by dis-ease and slaveraids

1763Spanish surrenderFlorida to GreatBritain; the Spanishtake remainingnatives to Cuba

Mid 1700sOther southeasternNative Americantribes begin to moveinto Florida

Florida is the fountain of youth – or so thought Ponce de Leon when he landed in “laFlorida” (translation, “flowery”) in 1513. Long before he arrived on the scene, however,others were already enjoying life in the land of flowers. Indeed, St. Lucie – once called “theGarden of Eden” by a nineteenth century settler – has a rich history dating back centuriesbefore Christ.

It’s a compelling story with various tribes of Indians, Spaniards, U.S. military,and early settlers – Florida crackers – who were determined to subdue the wildand wonderful territory.

A Seminole family, thewomen in traditionalclothing and beads.

Photo of Ais Indians.


The weather was perfectly calm as the fleetset forth from Havana’s harbor on their waynorth up Florida’s east coast. In fact, the fleetenjoyed good weather for five days. Then, onJuly 29, long southeastern swells started to dipand roll the ship and the previously sunnyweather turned hazy. Experienced sailors knew –these were the signs of tropical storm on its way.

Midway up the coast of Florida by now, theyhad no way of knowing, until it was too late, thata powerful hurricane was bearing down on them.In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, July31, 1715, the powerful winds drove the shipsinto the coast, smashing them into its rockyreefs. Over a thousand people were killed, about1,500 shipwrecked, and millions of dollars intreasure was lost to the ocean floor.

The estimated value of the fleet’s combinedcargo? In 1975, about $86 million (the cargo wouldbe worth much more today), according to historianMendel Petersen’s book The Funnel of Gold.

Although the Spanish set up salvage camps,and many treasure hunters since have found valu-able ancient goods and medallions, many feel thattreasure still lies beneath the warm seas of Florida’sTreasure Coast. Will you be the next to find ashining piece of Spanish gold? Come explorethese ancient shipwrecks – the ultimate underwa-ter museum for those willing to strap on fins!

Mid 1700sThe Seminoles Evolve

Two key things happened that led to the nam-ing of what is now the Seminole tribe: The AisIndians entered their final days in the mid 1700s,and Florida was surrendered to Great Britain by theSpanish in 1763. After doing so, the Spanish tookthe remaining natives (few as they were) to Cuba.

Native American tribes from other south-eastern locations began to move into Florida totake their place. The Creek Indians from what isnow Georgia and other tribes moved intoFlorida. Runaway slaves joined them – seekingrefuge, some becoming slaves, some intermarry-ing – by the early 1800s. These people werecalled the Seminoles.

The name “Seminoles” is from the Spanishword “cimarrones,” which means “free people.”The Spanish called them this because they refusedto be dominated by the Spanish or other Europeans.

The Seminoles were to become the onlyAmerican Indian tribe that did not sign a peacetreaty. The tribe still exists today.

In 1783, Spain once again regained controlof Florida. Finally, they sold it to the UnitedStates in 1819.

Early to Mid 1800sA Time of War & the Birth of Fort Pierce

Now that the United States had purchasedthe territory of Florida, it became the scene of apower struggle between the Seminoles and thesettlers, backed by the force of the United StatesArmy and Navy.

Thus, the early 1800s was the time of severalwars between the United States and the Seminoles.

The Second Seminole War was the most sig-nificant of the three wars. It broke out over thequestion of whether the Seminoles were to moveWest, out of their chosen homeland. The originsof the City of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie’s oldest city,also occurred during the Second Seminole War.

The Seminoles had begun to attack the set-tlers in the mid-1830s which served to spark thesecond Seminole War in 1835. The UnitedStates sent the army into Florida territory to pro-tect the settlers. The area was largely unexploredand unmapped so the Army hacked trails toestablish connections between new military out-posts in the wild. The hacked trails were later tobecome roads, used by settlers and even by peopleof today.

On December 31, 1837, Benjamin KendrickPierce and his men, joined by Navy LieutenantL.M. Powell, set up camp on the St. Lucie seashore. Army Lt. Col. Pierce established FortPierce in 1837. (The remains of which can stillbe seen at the park on Indian River Drive). Hismission was to select military depot sites alongthe Indian River.

ARTS AND CULTUREART AND CULTURE TOUR

1783Spanish regainFlorida

Early 1800sRunaway slavesjoin the NativeAmericans; Tribeis called the“Seminoles”

1819Spain sells Florida to theUnited States; eventuallyleads to the SeminoleWars between the settlersand the Seminoles

1835Second SeminoleWar begins

January 2, 1837 U.S. Army Lt. Col. BenjaminKendrick Pierce (brother ofPresident Franklin Pierce) andhis men establish Fort Pierce(St. Lucie’s oldest city)

October 21, 1838Chief Osceolatricked into capture

1842Second SeminoleWar ends; Fort Piercecontinues as a perma-nent settlement

Photo from SpanishPeriod - Don PedroMenendez de Avilesand 1715 coin fromour collections.

The year 1844 carvedinto one of its stonesdates this fireplace asthe only remainingstructure of early settler.


Two days later that moved to the western sideof the Indian river, approximately four milessouth of the Fort Pierce inlet. They establishedFort Pierce – a block house atop a bluff – inhonor of their commander. The fort was activeuntil 1842 when the Second Seminole Warended.

During its life, the fort hosted famous CivilWar generals Lieutenant William T. Sherman. InDecember 1843, the abandoned fort burned tothe ground.

You can still see the site and its remains inOld Fort Park along Indian River Drive. A replicaof the fort and artifacts are on display at the St.Lucie County Regional History Center, alongwith a letter written by Benjamin Pierce.

After the war ended, Fort Pierce became apermanent settlement. Eventually, in 1900, itwas established as the City of Fort Pierce and isthe county seat of St. Lucie.

Mid to Late 1800s“The Garden of Eden”

Following the Second Seminole War the settlersturned their attention to industry. This was tocome in the form of fish and fruit.

In 1879, Captain Thomas E. Richardsmoved to the area. He remarked that the landlooked like the “garden of Eden.” If that meantripe for growing pineapples (and later orangesand grapefruits), he was right.

He and other settlers began to plant thepineapples (called pines) and experiment withdifferent varieties, such as Sugar Loaf, EgyptianQueens and Red Spanish (the most common).An estimated 2 million pineapples were growingjust 10 years later.

But that’s not the only claim to fame of thearea. The waters of the Atlantic and the IndianRiver are especially bountiful with a wide varietyof fish – not to mention ocean and wildlife aswell. Settlers ate and sold the fish, the turtles,and the oysters. Mills Burnham shipped greenturtles to Charleston, S.C. using wooden blocksto prop up their heads during shipment. Somesettlers grew their own oyster beds. Oysters weresent by Colonel Titus to Titusville for the pur-

pose of seeding beds. The shells from the oysterswere also used for roads.

Fishing was a major business in St. Lucie bythe turn of the century, in no short measure dueto R.R. Ricou, who arrived in 1896. Eventuallyhe had eight fish houses up and down theAtlantic coast of Florida. Fish dealers establishednumerous camps in Fort Pierce Inlet and alongthe Indian River. The fish industry employedmany local residents.

1894Here Comes the Railroad

In 1894, Henry Flagler extended his Floridarailroad down along the eastern coast of Floridafrom its northern point in Jacksonville. Its tracksare still used today – see them as you exploreHistoric Downtown Fort Pierce. You can alsostep back in time as you step into the entrance tothe St. Lucie County Regional History Center,which is a replica of the train station locatedalong those tracks.

The arrival of the railroad opened up theregion to more people and provided for moreindustry and more jobs. Previously, most trans-portation – for people or goods – in and out ofSt. Lucie was by boat.

Fort Pierce was designated as a division pointby Mr. Flagler in 1911. After this the populationexploded.

1896The First Store Comes to the Area

“Everything to Eat, Wear and Use” – that wasthe slogan of the General Store. Originally, whatis now the PP Cobb building was built in 1882by the Hogg family and used as a canning plant.In 1896, Peter P. Cobb bought it and opened aGeneral Store (Cobb’s General Store is still opentoday, though under new management!).

Cobb also became the area’s first postmaster.You can view the antique post office boxes at thePP Cobb Building, open to the public inHistoric Downtown Fort Pierce.


1858Third and finalSeminole War ends

1882The first commercialestablishment – the PPCobb Building – is builtby Benjamin Hogg andused as a cannery plant

1894Henry Flagler extends hisrailroad from Jacksonvilledown the east coast ofFlorida, right through theheart of Fort Pierce

1896PP Cobb Building pur-chased by Peter P. Cobb,who opens up a generalstore and later becomes thearea’s first postmaster

July 1, 1900 City of Fort Pierceestablished; becomesCounty Seat of St.Lucie

1911Fort Pierce designatedas a division point forFlagler’s railroad; leadsto a population explo-sion

Portrait of LieutenantColonel BenjaminKendrick Pierce, U.S.Army, for whom FortPierce was named.

The Gazebo in FortPierce, was the centralplace for celebrations,such as the formationof St. Lucie County in1905.


The building also featured a dock that Cobbcontinued to add on to until it extended 1200feet into the river. Not only did steamers stopthere, but Cobb’s dock is where residents cameto gather and celebrate. And they still do, today.Marina Square, the location of Cobb’s dock, isactive on weekends – and many weeknights, too–with festivities and festivals of every variety.

1900The City of Fort Pierce is Established

A petition signed by 26 men led to the July1, 1905 formation of the City of Fort Pierce. Itis also the county seat of St. Lucie.

Edward Binney was one of the inventors andmanufacturers of Crayola crayons. He alsoowned large groves of oranges and played a keyrole in St. Lucie County. He was the director ofthe St. Lucie County Bank and chairman of theboard of the Fort Pierce Port Commission.

Thanks in part to “substantial funding” fromBinney, the east coast port of Fort Pierce openedin 1930. At the time, it is the only port betweenJacksonville and Miami, a 300 mile stretch. Healso built a large facility to store fruit prior toshipping.

Today, the City of Fort Pierce still has a fabu-lous waterfront for all to enjoy, as well as quaintand charming historic districts with dining, shop-ping, and the historic Sunrise Theatre, fishing,boating, and museums and art galleries. Comestroll through history and have fun while you’redoing it in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie’s oldest city.

April 27, 1961The City of Port St. Lucie isEstablished

Port St. Lucie was St. Lucie’s second, newestcity. As late as the 1950s, what is now Port St.Lucie was untamed, virgin habitat with only afishing camp and a few farms and business alongthe main corridor of U.S. 1.

Enter General Development Corporation.General Development Corporation purchasedthousands of acres for $50 million in 1958. Oneyear later, they opened the first St. Lucie Riverbridge, opening up the city to automobile traffic.

Within two years 250 homes were built in PortSt. Lucie. On April 27 of that year, Port St. Luciebecame a city.

Fast forward almost 40 years later. Today,this thriving city has a population of about175,000 and is home to the one-of-a-kind,world class PGA Village, Digital Domian Park(spring training home of the NY Mets and homeof the St. Lucie Mets), and the Florida Centerfor Innovation.

A 150-acre research park in the masterplanned Tradition community, the FloridaCenter for Innovation is home to the TorreyPines Institute for Molecular Studies headquarters – aswell as the Oregon Health & Science University’sVaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, the MannResearch Center, and a Martin Memorial HealthSystems campus.

You’ve come a long way, St. Lucie! And as historycontinues to be made, may you continue to evolve!

St. Lucie VillageStep Back in Time

Along the Indian River, just north of FortPierce, lies quaint St. Lucie Village. This historicdistrict was added to the National Register ofHistoric Places in 1989.

You’ll find 35 structures of historic interestdating back to the late Victorian era.

This quiet residential neighborhood is a rem-nant of the town that grew up around FortCapron – built in the 1850s during the thirdSeminole War. Although the fort is no longer, astone monument marks the site at 3105 NorthIndian River Drive.

With a population of approximately 600 people,St. Lucie Village encompasses 460 charming acres.

Some families have resided in St. LucieVillage for over 100 years. The roads – estab-lished in the horse-and-buggy days – haven’tbeen widened – even though there isn’t enoughroom for two cars to pass each other. Yet the res-idents wouldn’t change it for a thing.

It’s old Florida at its best.

ARTS AND CULTUREART AND CULTURE TOUR

1930Port of Fort Pierceopened

1958General DevelopmentCorporation purchases thou-sands of acres south of FortPierce for $50 million

1959General DevelopmentCorpoartion opens firstbridge over St. Lucie River;allows for direct traffic intoPort St. Lucie

1961250 homes arenow in Port St. Lucie

April 27, 1961Port St. Luciebecomes St.Lucie County’ssecond city

Army rubber boatcrews practicedmaneuvers at theScout and RaiderSchool located on theUSNATB in FortPierce.

Patrons waiting alongside of the foyer for anearlier show at theSunrise Theatre.Movies were animportant part of thecommunity lifearound the 1930s and1950s.


OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Walk our 21 miles of beautiful unspoiled ocean, andyou’re sure to find the beach for you. Our breathtaking,pristine sandy beaches lie along Hutchinson Island,our barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean. From northto south, there are countless public access points forour beaches. Dog lovers can enjoy Walton Rocks DogBeach together with their four-legged friends.

Anna Parkes enjoying morning oceanbreeze on South Hutchinson Island beach.

THE BEST UNSPOILEDBEACHES

HIT THE BEACH

For More Information: Call Parks & Recreation at:

772-462-1517 or visit us: www.stlucieco.gov/parks

Avalon Tract

Avalon Park BeachNorth A1ANorth Hutchinson Island

Queens Island

Pepper Park Beach Park3302 North A1A Fort Pierce, (772) 462-1522Nearby is the NationalNavy UDT-SEAL Museum

Royal Palm Way

Royal Palm Way/SeminoleBlvd. Pedestrian Access

Banyan Road

Fort Pierce Inlet StatePark/North Jetty Park905 Shorewinds Drive on A1A,North Hutchinson Island(772) 468-3985

South Jetty FishingPier

South Jetty ParkAmenities:Year-round guarded beach, parkingspaces; 1,200-foot fishing pier.

Seaway DriveSt. Lucie CourtFort Pierce # 69Fort Pierce # 70Avalon Avenue

Palm HavenPorpoise Avenue

Gulfstream AvenueOn A1A at the end ofGulfstream AvenueAmenities:60 feet of beaches with parking

South Beach Boardwalk

Surfside ParkA1A across from Jaycee Park,Fort Pierce (772) 460-2200

Coconut DriveA1A, at the end of Coconut Drive

Exchange Park.2 miles south of Fort Pierce Inlet

John Brooks ParkOn A1A, about two miles south ofthe Fort Pierce Inlet. Sunbathing

Frederick DouglassMemorial Park3500 South SR A1A Fort Pierce(772) 462-1522

Middle Cove Access4400 South A1A Fort Pierce

Blind Creek Beachside5460 South Ocean DriveFort Pierce (772) 462-1692Nesting area for green and loggerhead sea turtles duringthe summer months

Ocean Bay

Walton Rocks Dog Beach Park6700 South A1AJensen Beach (772) 462-2110Off-leash dog park with doggie-pot stations

Normandy Beach8500 South A1A Fort Pierce

Herman’s Bay Beach Access7880 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach, (772) 462-2110

Dollman Park Beachside9200 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach, FL 34957

Islands II Beach Access

Waveland Beach10350 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach, (772) 462-1853


HIT THE BEACHBEACHES FROM NORTH TO SOUTH

Calm your soul Relax your mindExperience a getaway of a new kind

Feet from the BeachFor reservations and special requests(772) 882-4325 www.sandytoesbeachrentals.com

Baseball/ Softball

Basketball

Beaches Access

Biking Trails

Canoe Access

Fishing Grill

Hiking Trails

Lifeguard

Pavilions

Picnic Tables

Playground

Restroom

Tennis

Volleyball

ICON LEGEND


PORT ST. LUCIE CIVIC CENTERThe Civic Center is the location where you

will always find a variety of fun and interestingthings to do. It is the perfect venue for specialevents – in fact, it is the site of many events spon-sored by the City of Port St. Lucie and individuals,clubs and organizations. The Civic Center’s multi-purpose complex features 100,000 square feet ofspace with elegant banquet facilities, ballrooms,state-of-the-art gymnasium and workout facilities,an art gallery and a beautiful, expansive outdoorplaza and interactive fountains…as well as ampleparking (including a parking garage) and on-sitecatering. Perfect for everything from business con-ventions to wedding receptions, the impressivecomplex hosts the Treasure Coast Home Expo aswell as annual festivities such as Oktoberest and thepopular Art & All That Jazz Festival. FOR INFORMATION:(772) 807-4488 • www.cityofpsl.com

ST. LUCIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, EQUESTRIAN & EVENT CENTER

This 250-acre complex features the ultimatein versatility, with facilities including three exhib-it halls with 21,000 total square feet of meeting

space, complete livestock and equestrian areas,two seven-acre lakes, concessional and pavilionfacilities and a 237,500 square-foot, paved mid-way area. In addition, 80 campsites with electricand water hookups are available along with acresof parking and restroom facilities. TheFairgrounds host the popular annual county fairand can accommodate virtually any event of show,including RV shows, trade and industrial shows,farm/livestock shows, concerts, boat shows, carshows/tractor pulls, and equestrian events. FOR INFORMATION:(772) 462-2581 • www.stlucieco.gov

HAVERT L. FENN CENTERThis 63,000 square foot, environmentally

friendly multi-purpose civic center has twoportable stages and hosts a wide variety of shows,such as the annual orchid show in the winter.Even your four-legged friend can get in on the actwith an obedience class for dogs. The 22,774square foot gymnasium and numerous multi-pur-pose rooms are available for rent to conferenceorganizers, wedding reception planners, and somuch more. FOR INFORMATION:(772) 462-1521 • www.stlucieco.gov

EVENTS & MEETING PLANNERNETWORKING

small meetingsSt. Lucie loves to party – and has plenty of venues to do just that. Ourfacilities combine spacious meeting and event space with festive eventsand ongoing offerings for everyone.

SPORTSEVENTS & SPORTS PLANNER

IT’S ALL ABOUT SPORTS AT DIGITAL DOMAIN PARK

Home of New York Mets spring training andthe St. Lucie Mets, Digital Domain Park seatsover 7,000 people, has five practice fields, andoffers concessions to sports fans.

When the players aren’t in town, you can rentand use the stadium for your own sporting com-petition or event. The facility is host to severalyouth baseball tournaments throughout theyear…including the 2010 FHSAA BaseballFinals.

South County Regional Football/Soccer Stadium

Across from St. Lucie County Sports Complexis the South County Regional Football/SoccerStadium, which underwent a major renovationcompleted in early 2010. In May, the stadium willfeature the Southeast Football LeagueChampionship and All-Star Game Weekend. It’s agreat location for any football or soccer event!

The Lawnwood Sports Complex Baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis,

skateboarding…you can do all of these at

Lawnwood Sports Complex! Featuring multiplesoccer and baseball fields and a football stadium,the Lawnwood Sports Complex even has night-time broadcast capability.

The Complex also has an impressive 15,000square foot concrete skate park and a 12 hardcourt, night-lit tennis center which is home tothe junior and adult USTA sanctioned tourna-ments.

In June 2010, the Lawnwood Complex, inconjunction with Vero Beach Sports Village inIndian River County, will host the WorldBaseball Federation’s Florida Cup.

Havert L. Fenn CenterThe Fenn Center offers 60,000 square feet of

indoor recreational space – ideal for a variety ofpurposes. Consider the Fenn Center for yourevent, including basketball, volleyball, cheerlead-ing, karate, dance and more.

In February 2010, the Fenn Center hostedthe Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) KarateFlorida District Championships. In March, itwill host the 2010 FCDA “East CoastChallenge” cheer and dance competition.


sport centralAs a leading global sports destination, Florida is “where the world comesto play.” And St. Lucie – centrally located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast – isthe perfect spot for your sporting event or to enjoy the sport of yourchoice. Professional, amateur or recreational – St. Lucie has it all!


Port St. Lucie Civic CenterWith 100,000 square feet of indoor, multi-

purpose space, plus a dedicated parking garage,the Port St. Lucie Civic Center is also an ideallocation for everything from basketball to cheer-leading – and more.

And while you’re visiting, stay inshape by using the Center’s state-of-the-art gym.

St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, Equestrian & Event Center

The versatile, 250 acre complex is an ideal loca-tion for everything from rodeos to tractor pulls.

A total of 21,000 air-conditioned square feetis available in three exhibit halls, as well as com-plete livestock and equestrian areas ready to han-dle your show of any size.

The facility’s newest addition – the BudAdams Equestrian Center – offers is the 75,000square feet and 4,743 people.

You’ll also find two seven acre lakes, conces-sions, pavilions, and connections to electricityand water.

Parks GaloreSt. Lucie boasts 38 parks – 12 of them beach-

front. In the greater Treasure Coast, there are eightregional, multi-use county parks and many cityparks – most of which are well-lit and ready foryour baseball, softball, soccer, football, lacrosse,rugby or field hockey games.

World-Class Golf FacilitiesIt’s a golfer’s paradise – and a great place to

hold a tournament – with about 30 TreasureCoast golf courses, including three in the world-class, award-winning PGA Golf Club in PGAVillage. St. Lucie is also home to the FairwindsGolf Course and the Saints Golf Course, amongmany others.

It’s the Salt Life – and Fresh Life Too!

St. Lucie is blessed with 21 miles of pristineAtlantic Coastline – which you can enjoy usingour many beach access points – and the FortPierce Inlet, which feeds into the Indian RiverLagoon. A multitude of freshwater lakes com-plete the fishing picture for the area.

In fact, St. Lucie is one of the few places inthe world where saltwater and freshwater fishingare minutes from each other! As a result, St.Lucie hosts many fishing tournaments through-out the year.

It’s also the perfect place for regattas andother boating competitions. And, it’s only 75miles to the Bahamas from St. Lucie, making aninternational event easy!

After the GameThere are so many things to do after the

game, you’ll have a hard time deciding what todo first!

For water lovers, there is unparalleled saltwa-ter and freshwater fishing, snorkeling, diving andsurfing (or just splashing around in the surf!).

Nature lovers will enjoy a hike through theOxbow Eco-Center’s trails along the St. LucieRiver. Or to wander through the peacefulHeathcote Botanical Gardens or the brand newPort St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. There are parksgalore, and many natural habitats to explore.

Golfers can soak up the sport’s history at thePGA Historical Center golf museum, with golfartifacts dating back to the sixteenthcentury…not to mention the Ryder Cup andother trophies! Or, sharpen your game at theworld renowned PGA Learning Center usingstate-of-the-art MATT technology.

St. Lucie has plenty to offer in the arts andculture department, also. See the latest show atSunrise Theatre, or wander through the A.E.Backus Museum, the Official HighwaymenGallery, or our many other fine art galleries.

SPORTS EVENTS & SPORTS PLANNER



Great Weather Year Round Easy to reach – Centrally located midway

between Orlando and Miami via I-95and the Florida Turnpike

World-class facilities Beautiful Beaches Saltwater and freshwater fishing within

minutes of each other Numerous Parks and Preserves to Explore Things to do after the game Plentiful, Luxurious & Inexpensive Lodging

ST. LUCIE AT-A-GLANCE

Military buffs can feel the adrenaline at theone and only National U.S. Navy UDT-SEALMuseum. Check out the Maersk Alabama’slifeboat where Captain Phillips was rescued afterthree simultaneous, deadly accurate Navy SEALshots killed three Somali pirates.

To learn more about our underwater friends– and foes – visit the Smithsonian Eco-SystemsExhibit at the St. Lucie County Marine Centerand the Ocean Discovery Center at FAU’sHarbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.

Shopping and dining in Historic WaterfrontFort Pierce offers an afternoon delight. Nearbythere are the Vero Beach Fashion Outlets and theTreasure Coast Square Mall.

There’s also plenty of family fun in store atSuperplay USA, the Rave Mutliplex Cinema, andInvincibles Paintball Park. And there’s always theopportunity to try other sports than the ones youcame for as well!

Plenty of Lodging With nearly 4,000 rooms to offer, you can

stay in luxurious yet affordable comfort at one of

our hotels – or take the family camping at RVparks dotted throughout the county. Whateveryou’re looking for, St. Lucie surely has it.

Want to learn more about the “goldmine” ofsports and recreational venues available? Our tri-county Treasure Coast Sports Commission is theplace to go. Visit them at www.treasurecoast-sports.org for help in discovering the perfectplace for your next sporting event!


AAU Karate Florida DistrictChampionshipsFebruary 27, 2010Youth KarateLocation: Fenn Center

2010-NJCAA Swimming &Diving ChampionshipsMarch 3-6, 2010National Junior SwimmingChampionshipsLocation: Indian River StateCollege-St. Lucie County

2010-3rd Annual LadySharks Spring FlingMarch 12-13, 2010High School Girls SoftballLocation: North CountyRegional Park-Indian RiverCounty

2010-FCDA “East CoastChallenge” March 13, 2010Cheer & Dance CompetitionLocation: Fenn Center-St.Lucie County

KICK USA South RegionMartial Arts ChampionshipTournamentMarch 27, 2010Individuals Youth (ages 4-17)competitionLocation: John Carroll HighSchool-St. Lucie County

Treasure Coast USSSA Boys QualifierApril 16-18, 2010Basketball Grades 3rd – 11thLocation: Fenn Center,Indian River State College,and other sites

Treasure Coast USSSA GirlsQualifierMay 14-16, 2010BasketballLocation: St. Lucie, Martin &Indian River Counties

17th Annual Sailfish SplashMay 21-May 23, 2010Girls Fast Pitch Softball 8-18Location: St. Lucie & MartinCounties

USSSA Memorial DayWeekend ClassicMay 28-30, 2010Basketball YouthLocation: St. Lucie & MartinCounties

Southeast Football LeagueChampionship & All-StarGame WeekendMay 28-30, 2010Adult amateur Minor LeagueFootball Championship &All-Star Games Teams,AdultsLocation: South CountyRegional Stadium

World Baseball Federation-Florida CupJune 4-6, 2010Baseball 8U to 18ULocation: Vero Beach SportsVillage, Indian River Countyand Lawnwood Complex, St. Lucie County

USSSA-Girls High SchoolState ChampionshipsJune 4-6, 2010High School GirlsLocation: St. Lucie County

USSSA-National BasketballQualifierJune 18-20, 2010Location: St. Lucie County

2010 Florida Police & Fire GamesJune 19-26, 2010Location: St. Lucie, Martin &Indian River Counties

USSSA-Girls State “B” FastPitch InvitationalJuly 2-4, 2010Girls Fast Pitch Softball-Ages10-18Location: North County &South County RegionalComplexes & LakewoodRegional Park

World Baseball Federation-Fall ChampionshipsOctober 15-17, 2010Baseball 8U to 18ULocation: Vero Beach SportsVillage & LawnwoodComplex

SPORTS EVENTS & SPORTS PLANNER

2010 Sporting Events

’ MFor a full schedule or more

information, visit the Treasure CoastSports Commission’s website at

www.treasurecoastsports.orgor call (772) 871-5458

This is just a sampling ofupcoming sports events.


St. Lucie, Florida is the spring training homeof the New York Mets. From late February to theend of March, you can watch the Big League NYMets get ready for a full season of action packedbaseball. See the Amazin' Mets face off againstNational League East foes and arch rivals like theAtlanta Braves, the Boston Red Sox, the St. LouisCardinals, the Washington Nationals and theFlorida Marlins - at home games at Digital DomainPark, while basking in the St. Lucie Florida sun.

If you happen to visit St. Lucie, Florida in thesummer, you can catch the St. Lucie Mets, the highclass-A minor league affiliate of the NY Mets. TheSt. Lucie Mets are the five-time championship win-ners of the Florida State League.

You can enjoy professional baseball stars of thefuture every summer at Digital Domain Park in St.Lucie. Watch this Amazin' team face off againstother team’s best upcoming young players in theFlorida State League from all over Florida.

Designed for fans to be a part of the action, theTradition Field stadium seats 7,160 fans. Youwon't want to miss out on a game winning experi-ence during your St. Lucie vacation. Because some-times the best way to relax is to cheer your favoriteteam’s stars of the future on as they fight their wayto the Major Leagues.


new york metsWelcome to the New York Mets Baseball Spring Training Home


where to stayin St, Lucie

HOSPITALIT Y AND CONVENIENCE INCLUDED

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Whether it’s a four-star elegantly appointed hotel or arecreational vehicle park you are looking for, St. Luciehas the place for you. Our accommodations rangefrom budget to breathtaking, with plenty of options inbetween. No matter what you are looking for, thereare a variety of accommodations to suit you.


The Perfect Drive Golf Villas arelocated within PGA Village, about a"Drive and a 9 iron" from the PGA GolfClub, PGA Historical Museum and the35-acre PGA Center for Golf Learningand Performance featuring: PGA ofAmerica Golf Schools. For the conven-ience of our guests, we also feature acomplimentary 6-hole short course foryou to enjoy when you're not playing onone of the PGA golf courses.

The convenient location of ourFlorida golf resort also offers easy accessto a wide variety of local attractionsincluding shopping, dining, andnightlife.

Stay for a weekend, a week or a monthin our spacious, comfortable Florida Golfvillas or town homes and enjoy casualcomfort combined with luxury amenities.We offer one, two and three bedroomVillas and Town Homes along with hotel-style Guest Suites, many featuring mag-nificent golf course views.

TRAVEL ADVICE WHERE TO STAY

PERFECT DRIVE GOLF VILLAS

AMENITIES

Air conditioningAlarm clockCoffee makerCribIndividual climate controlIron and ironing board

Pillows: down/feather

Pillows: foam

Rollaway bed

Luxury bedding

Bathroom amenities

Hair dryer

Phone feature: voice mail

RefrigeratorMicrowavePets not allowed

(888) 612-7991 • www.PerfectDriveatPGAVillage.com

Enjoy Home Away from Home With Great PGA Golf in YourBackyard…Literally!


RELAX PACEWHERE TO STAY

HOTEL DIRECTORYBeachwood Motel On The Ocean110 South OceanDriveFort Pierce772-465-3157

Best Western Fort Pierce Inn6485 Metal DriveFort Pierce772-409-1740

Best Western Suites-Port St. Lucie7900 South U.S. 1Port St. Lucie772-878-7600

Castle Pines GolfVillas 2080 NW CourtyardCirclePort St. Lucie772-336-3333

Club Med Sandpiper3500 SoutheastMorningsideBoulevardPort St. Lucie772-398-5100

Colony Court Motel1007 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-461-0718

Comfort Suites6505 Metal DriveFort Pierce772-409-1420

Courtyard byMarriott10978 S Ocean DriveJensen Beach772-229-1000

Days Inn6651 Darter CourtFort Pierce772-466-4066

Days Inn Midtown3224 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-465-7000

Dockside-Harborlight Resort1152-1160 Seaway DriveFort Pierce Beach772-468-3555

Easy Livin’ RV Park4611 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-461-0800

Econo Lodge3236 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-461-2323

Fairfield Inn & Suites6502 Metal DriveFort Pierce772-462-2900

Farrell's Motel3625 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-464-1019

Fountain Resort4889 North U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-466-7041

Garden State Motel5220 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-461-7031

German AmericanMotel2515 N. ShorewindsDriveFort Pierce772-465-9684

Grandview Motel &Efficiencies1921 North U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-464-3838

Hampton Inn & Suites155 SouthwestPeacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie772-878-5900

Hampton Inn &Suites1985 Reynolds DriveFort Pierce772-828-4100

Hilton Garden Inn-Port St. Lucie,PGA Village8540 Commerce Centre DrivePort St. Lucie772-871-6850

Holiday Inn Express7151 OkeechobeeRoadFort Pierce772-464-5000

Holiday Inn Expressand Suites1601 NW Courtyard Cr.Port St. Lucie 772-879-6565

Holiday Inn-Port St.Lucie 10120 South U.S. 1Port St. Lucie772-337-2200

Holiday Out &Venture III10701 South OceanDriveJensen Beach772-229-1300

Homewood Suitesby Hilton10301 SWInnovation WayPort St. Lucie772-345-5300

Island Beach Resort9800 South OceanDriveJensen Beach772-229-3006

La Quinta Inn2655 CrossroadsFort Pierce 772-461-9978

Mainstay Suites at PGA Village8501 Champions WayPort St. Lucie772-460-8882

Mellon Patch InnB&B3601 North AIAFort Pierce772-462-6699

Motel 62500 Peters RoadFort Pierce772-461-9937

Nettles Island9801 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach772-229-1300

Nowalk Motel531 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-464-3700

Ocean VillageSouth HutchinsonIsland2400 South Ocean DriveFort Pierce772-489-6100

Outdoor Resorts at St. Lucie West800 NorthwestPeacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie772-336-1135

Perfect Drive GolfVillas at PGA Village 575 Northwest Mercantile PlacePort St. Lucie772-873-0515

Quality Inn2831 Reynolds DriveFort Pierce772-460-9855

Relax Inn3455 North U.S. 1Fort Pierce 772-466-9229

Residence Inn &Suites1920 SWFountainview Blvd.Port St. Lucie772-344-7814

Rodeway Inn7050 OkeechobeeRoadFort Pierce772-465-8600

Road Runner TravelResort5500 St. LucieBoulevardFort Pierce772-464-0969

Rodeway Inn2601 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-464-8850

Royal Inn 222 Hernando StreetFort Pierce772-672-8888

Sandy Toes Beach Rentals2507 N Ocean Dr.Fort Pierce772-882-4325

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Located on the beautiful unspoiledHutchinson Island, the SandhurstHotel and Suites is one of the onlywaterfront hotels in Fort Pierce, wel-coming business and leisure travelersto an amenity-filled getaway and arelaxed tropical lifestyle.

The Sandhurst offers a glimpse ofnatural Florida beaches – uncrowdedand undeveloped. It is a haven for fam-ilies, business travelers and vacationerslooking for a quiet getaway that is stillclose to the action.

Guests may choose from four sto-ries of rooms and suites, each with aprivate balcony and a breathtakingwater view. Start your day with our sump-tuous Deluxe Continental Breakfast, fea-

turing 65 delicious options. Take advantage of our boat slips, pri-

vate pier, tiki hut, and barbecue grill forguest use. Relax under the palm trees atthe hotel’s heated pool and hot tub.

Stay connected with our compli-mentary wireless Internet access and24-hour Business Center.

Centrally located near HistoricDowntown Fort Pierce, the Sandhurstis the closest hotel to the historicSunrise Theatre, the SmithsonianMarine Ecosystems Exhibit and the St.Lucie County Regional HistoryCenter. Let your cares melt away atthe Sandhurst Hotel and Suites!



SANDHURST HOTEL & SUITES

AMENITIES

Air conditioningAlarm clockCoffee makerCribIndividual climate control

Iron and ironing boardPillows: down/featherRollaway bedLuxury beddingBathroom amenities

Hair dryerPhone feature: voice mailRefrigeratorMicrowavePets not allowed

866.395.SAND (7263) • www.TheSandhurst.com

Start your vacation here, at Fort Pierce’s premier waterfront hotel



On a perfect getaway, you would besurrounded by luxury, tropical pleasures,and the quality emerald greens of the PGAVillage and Golf Club. You can have all ofthis and more at Castle Pines Golf Villas!

You'll stay and play in the heart of thePGA Village and choose from a widerange of course-side accommodationswith all the comforts of home – and thensome.

Castle Pines Golf Villas is the perfectplace to be, whether on business or pleas-ure. We feature over 150 luxury units,ranging from standard rooms with a kitch-enette up to four-bedroom townhouseswith a full-size kitchen, all with the ameni-ties you could want.

In the spring the New York Mets trainright around the corner at Digital DomainPark. In the Summer, the minor-league St.Lucie Mets play.

Castle Pines Golf Villas is an idealplace to stay for business, pleasure orextended stays, and we are your choice for NYMets Spring Training accommodations.

CASTLE PINES GOLF VILLAS

AMENITIESAlarm clockCoffee makerContinental breakfastCribIndividual climate controlIron and ironing board

Pillows: down/featherPillows: foamRollaway bedLuxury beddingBathroom amenitiesHair dryer

(772) 336-3333 • www.CastlePinesGolfVillas.com

“The Best Golf Vacation in South Florida”

Phone feature: voice mailRefrigeratorMicrowavePets not allowedBusiness centerGOLD’S gym daily (limited membership)



Ideally located in the heart of St.Lucie, the Fairfield Inn Fort Pierce (brandnew in 2009) offers spacious, comfortableguest rooms with large well-lit work desks,two phones and data ports, microwavesand luxurious bedding, a 27-inch flatscreen TV, free premium movies, and freehigh speed

Internet access throughout the hotel.There is also a business center, a boardroom, complimentary continental break-fast, exercise room, and a pool. Nearby isthe Atlantic Ocean, the Indian RiverLagoon, and all of the wonderful attrac-tions of Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.

THE FAIRFIELD INN FORT PIERCEStay in the heart of St. Lucie

(772) 462-2900 • www.FairfieldInnFtPierce.com

AMENITIES

Air conditioningAlarm clockCoffee makerCribIndividual climate control

Iron and ironing boardPillows: down/featherRollaway bedLuxury beddingBathroom amenities

Hair dryerPhone feature: voice mailRefrigeratorMicrowavePets not allowed

HOMEWOOD SUITES TRADITIONMake us part of your vacation plans

(772) 345-5300 • www.PortStLucieTradition.HomewoodSuites.com

AMENITIES

Audio/Visual EquipmentRentalBusiness CenterBusiness Phone ServiceComplimentary Printing

ServiceFaxModemPhoto Copying ServicePrinter

Children's ActivitiesCribsFamily Package OfferedHigh chairsPlaypen

The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Port St.Lucie-Tradition hotel is conveniently locatedonly 1/4 of a mile from I-95, in the heart ofthe Florida Center for Innovation (FCI), inthe beautiful town of Tradition. Just a fewsteps from retail stores, dining, beautiful sur-rounding areas and great attractions, such as:

Tradition Town Hall, Digital Domain Park-home of Mets Spring Training, PGA Village,Legacy Golf and Tennis Center. TheSanctuary Spa, Treasure Coast beaches, TheLandings shopping center and Port St. LucieCivic Center.



RESIDENCE INN ST. LUCIE WESTThe place to stay for work or play

(772) 344-7814 www.ResidenceInnPortStLucie.com

AMENITIES

125 “The Room that Works”Guest Suites Complimentary High-SpeedInternet - Wired and WirelessDaily Housekeeping Service Fitness Center with CardioEquipment Pool Deck with a CozyCorner Seating Area withFirepit

Outdoor BBQ Grills & Picnic AreaOutdoor Putting GreenGrocery Shopping Service Hometouch™ Daily HotBreakfast Buffet(Complimentary) Kitchens - Fully Equippedwith Stainless SteelAppliances & Granite

CountertopsCoin Operated LaundryFacilities WithComplimentary Detergent &Fabric SoftenerMeeting RoomBusiness LibraryParking Suites with Separate Livingand Sleeping Areas

The Residence Inn by Marriott® Port St.Lucie Hotel wants to welcome you to Port St.Lucie, Florida for whatever reason your travelsbring you here. Our exceptional extended stayhotel accommodations are designed for you tothrive while on the road! With a unique mod-ern style that incorporates all of the comfortsof a home away from home and spaciouswork and living spaces that let you be productive

and sit back and relax, Residence Inn Port St.Lucie hotel is ready to meet your every need.

Located nearby St. Lucie County beaches,golf, Mets spring training baseball, outletshopping and local area businesses, ourunique design with all the comforts of homeprovide the perfect hotel accommodations inthe area.

SPRINGHILL SUITES PORT ST. LUCIE25% more space and convenience

(772) 871-2929 • www.SpringhillSuites.com

AMENITIES

Air conditioningAlarm clockCoffee maker/tea serviceCribIndividual climate control

Iron and ironing boardLuxury bedding - crisplinens, thicker mattressescustom comfortersfluffier pillows

Pillows: down/featherPillows: foamPull-out sofa bedWasher/dryerHair dryer

At SpringHill Suites Port St. Lucie, relax-ation and enjoyment of life come naturally. OurTreasure Coast hotel, the most centrally locatedhotel on the coast, offers easy access to I-95 andbusiness and shopping areas. We're just 15 min-utes from Vero Beach and the closest hotel tothe New York Mets' spring training site.

We've created our own paradise with atropical pool surrounded by palm trees, freebreakfast, and on-site fitness center, all withinwalking distance of a family fun zone andmovie theaters. Each studio suite features sep-arate sleeping, eating and working areas.


Sandhurst Hotel & Suites 1230 Seaway DriveFort Pierce772-595-0711

The Savannas Recreational Area1400 East Midway RoadFort Pierce

Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort8702 Champions WayPort St. Lucie772-460-5700

Sleep Inn2715 Crossroads ParkwayFort Pierce772-595-6080

Springhill Suites by Marriott2000 Northwest Courtyard CirclePort St. Lucie772-871-2929

Sunset Inn1802 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-429-1479

Super 8 Motel612 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-466-8488

Travel Inn3425 South U.S. 1Fort Pierce772-460-2333

Treasure Coast Inn7025 Okeechobee RoadFort Pierce772-466-4200

Treasure Coast RV Resort2550 Crossroads ParkwayFort Pierce772-468-2099

Vistana’s Beach Club10740 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach772-229-9200

HOTEL DIRECTORY


We’ve got seafood, of course, and steak, but also authentic Italian, Jamaican,Cuban, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, as well as a host of chain restaurants andsmaller bistros. No matter where you go in St. Lucie, you’re never far fromtop-notch food of every nationality and flavor.

DINING EXPERIENCE

Our destination boasts hundreds of mouthwateringoptions for hungry diners.

F

chow like the locals

Taste the Island Flavor inEvery Bite

It was 15 years ago – where the powderywhite sand beach meets the clear blue

ocean. Awash in gentle sea breezes amongstthe island palm trees, Hurricane Grill & Wings

– restaurant phenomena – was born.St. Lucie is proud of its ownhomegrown Hurricane

Grill & Wings, whosemouthwatering menulets you taste the island

flavor – and most anyother – in every bite.

Explosive GrowthFrom its humble beginnings, Hurricane Grill & Wings

has emerged as a fast-growing leader among casual diningcontenders. It now boasts 30 locations throughout Florida,with plans to expand to other states. In 2009, RestaurantBusiness magazine ranked Hurricane Grill & Wings in thetop ten of fastest growing chains with annual sales of between$25 and $50 million in its “Future 50” listing.

That’s a great success story in the midst of today’s eco-nomic climate. Even accounting for the rise in casual dining,Hurricane Grill & Wings is still an industry leader, experi-encing explosive growth and a surge in popularity.

So, what is the secret to Hurricane’s success? Twothings… It’s about food and family.

Signature Wings – And So Much MoreFamous for its mouthwatering chicken wings, offered in

five categories with your choice of 30 signature sauces,Hurricane Grill & Wings features fresh, delicious food forthe whole family at a price you can afford. Choose from certified angus burgers, grilled mahi-mahi, Hurricanenachos, shrimp and chicken tenders, Philly Steak sandwiches,garlic and parmesan fries and more.

There are also a full range of fresh side salad or entréeoptions, including a delicious grilled mahi-mahi “baja taco”salad, a sesame seared tuna salad, a teriyaki salmonsalad…and more. Wash it all off with a cool beverage,including a full line of micro-brew beer and wine.

Family Dining You Can Feel Good About At Hurricane Grill & Wings, the portions are large and value

priced. You can feed an entire family of four for under $40. And you can feel good about feeding your family at

Hurricane Grill & Wings. Menu items are cooked fresh toorder with high quality ingredients, no trans fats, and envi-ronmentally friendly packaging.

With a kid’s menu and a focus on service, HurricaneGrill & Wings is a true standout amongfamily casual dining options.

Escape to a Relaxed TropicalExperience

Now you can have the world’s bestwings in a relaxed tropical and familyatmosphere…at a price that will leave your

wallet happy, too. At Hurricane Grill & Wings, they know that life is too

short to be stressed…or hungry. Your trou-bles will melt away as you walk into theCaribbean island atmosphere of aHurricane Grill & Wings.Relax, kick back, andenjoy great food in a fun,friendly environment.

See where it all started onSt. Lucie’s tropical HutchinsonIsland. Dine alongside the riveron the terrace of the Port St. Luciepromenade building at 2202 SEVeterans Memorial Parkway. Come taste alegend in the making…it’s an experience yourmouth does not want to miss!

2009 Chairman’s Award WinnerNational Buffalo Wing Festival

For more information visit us online at:www.hurricanewings.com



ISLAND SPICE

No one leaves hungry atHurricane!

30 VarietiesBourbon Apple Glaze Wings areamong 30 varieties at HurricaneGrill & Wings, where you canalso create your own sauce.

Live With Flavor Here!Fort Pierce (772) 595-9051

Kitterman Road (772) 460-4724

Tradition (772) 345-9464

St. Lucie West (772) 873-4234

Port St. Lucie (772) 335-9036



Treasure Coast wine and beer enthusiasts arein for a special treat at Vine & Barley. Located inSt. Lucie West, this wine & beer lounge offers winetechnology not available anywhere else locally. Theconcept, imported from Italy, allows you tochoose from over 75 wines. Simply insert yourpre-paid 'Wine Card' into any wine bottle stationand pour yourself a glass, half glass, or 'just a taste'of wine.

I enjoyed a number of wines and found thesystem to be quite simple and addictive, with themajority of wines ranging from $10 to $20 a bot-tle. The average 'taste' ranges from $1 to $2, andfull glasses from $4 to $7. Out of over a dozentastes of reds and whites, I found several to bememorable and purchased a bottle or two to takehome. If you have ever gone cross eyed trying topick out a bottle of wine to take home, and wishedyou could taste it before you purchased it, wellnow you can do just that at Vine & Barley.

Beer lovers will also find some prized offer-ings with 24 beers draft beers on tap, and at leastthat many in bottles. These are beers not readilyfound on tap on The Treasure Coast. Not surewhat to choose for your first round? Try a 'Flight

of Four' beers for only $5.95. One very nice'Around the World' flight of beers to trywould consisted of Dogfish Head 90 Minute(an Imperial IPA), a Chimay (a BelgianTrappist Triple), a Reisdorf (a light German

Kolsch), and a Terrapin Wake 'N Bake (anImperial Oatmeal Coffee Stout). The Terrapin

was one of the more distinct beers I have evertasted, with notes of roasted malt and oatmeal,a rich and creamy body, and a strong backgroundof coffee. New to Vine and Barley areGROWLERS. If you find a beer on tap that youwould like to enjoy at home, just purchase a refillableVine & Barley growler and refill anytime you wish.

Vine & Barley is a warm, friendly, and com-fortable atmosphere with a granite bar, leathersofa and chairs, bistro tables and free WiFi. This isnot your typical smoked filled room, where youscream over a loud DJ either. Indoors at Vine &Barley is smoke-free with a nice array of soft

'bluesy' background music, and a muted TV. Ifyou wish to enjoy a smoke, relax on the outsidepatio. A nice selection of hand-rolled cigars arealso available.

A light menu of cheese & meat platters, aswell as desserts like chocolate cake, carrott cakeand tiramisu is available. Plus a variety of appetiz-ers, sandwiches and salads from neighboring WestEnd Grill. Unique hand-painted wine & beerglasses, local artist Tami Cimperman's FoxywareRhinestone glassware, and gift cards & certificatesare all available for purchase.

I found this very unique 'Wine & BeerLounge' to not only be fun, but also very afford-able even in today's market. Get yourself out toVine & Barley for what will be a both unique andrefreshing experience.

To experience Vine & Barley, visit them online at www.vineandbarley.com or call:(772) 446-7550

A Very UniqueWine & BeerLounge

by: Michael Landry

VINE BARLEY&

road trip

Triple Play Convenience Fill up for your next road trip at

Convenience Mobil gas service station,enjoy a hot brew of Dunkin’ Donuts or

fresh sandwich from Subway.

Call for the nearest store to you.

7049 Okeechobee RoadFort Pierce, FL 34952

772-466-3092

2102 S US HWY1Fort Pierce, FL 34950

772-466-2833

901 Fisherman’s WharfFt. Pierce, FL 34950

772-979-2480

8007 S US Highway 1, (Mangrove Square)Port St. Lucie (772) 871-2552

Buckshot Bay

s

Jamaican RestaurantTry our mouth-watering specialties.

Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Curry Goat,Curry Chicken. Fried Fish, Oxtail, Pepper

Steak, Cow Foot and Stew Beef. Dine-in or take-out lunch and Dinner.

Fantastic seafood creations combinedwith live afternoon music entertain-

ment (from Thu-Sun) to create afresh, rustic, ocean-inspired outdoor

dining experience.

on the hard

Outdoor SeafoodDining

At Dunkin’ Donuts, we grind our coffee beans moments before we brew it, so you get the freshest

tasting cup of coffee every time.

Call for the nearest store to you.



sandshopsunLocated in the tropical, resort setting of

Vero Beach, Florida, Vero Fashion Outletsis your first choice in designer name-brand

shopping. Upon your arrival, the centerembraces you with a warm, engaging palette ofcolors reminiscent of the villages of Tuscany.Elegant fountains, towering facades, and decora-tive sidewalk pavers evoke the style and feeling ofold-world charm.

Enjoy complimentary trolleyservice and be sure to pickup a V.I.P coupon book forsavings worth over $400.

Spend a leisurely day of shopping at VeroFashion Outlets, featuring all of your favorite

designer and brand name outlets. You’llfind one-of-a-kind deals on the best

brand name and designer fashions,accessories and merchandise at savings

up to 70% everyday. Enjoy complimentary trolley service and be sureto pick up a V.I.P coupon book for savings worthover $400.

Be sure to visit our website at www.verobeachout-lets.com and sign up for our V.I.P. Club to receiveadvance email notices on extra-special promo-tions and savings.

Vero Fashion Outlets is located on State Road 60at I-95, Exit 147, west of I-95 in Vero Beach.Open Monday – Saturday from 9am to 8pm andSunday from 11am to 6pm.

sandshopsunFor style, savings and simplicity…..shop Vero Fashion Outletswww.verobeachoutlets.com1824 94th DriveVero Beach, FL 32966-3612(772) 770-6097

You’ll find one-of-a-kind deals on the best brand name and designer fashions, accessories and merchandise at savings up to 70% everyday.

FACTORY OUTLETS

Ann Taylor Banana Republic Bass BCBGMAXAZRIABealls OutletBon WorthBose Calvin KleinCarter’s ChildrenswearCasual Male XLChildrens Place, TheClark's Bostonian OutletCoach Corningware Corelle RevereDooney & Bourke DressbarnEasy Spirit

Factory Brand ShoesFuller BrushGap Gold ToeGymboree IzodJ.CrewJockeyJones New York KasperKitchen CollectionL'eggs Hanes Bali PlaytexLane Bryant LizClaiborne New YorkMotherhood Maternity Nautica Nike Factory Store

Nine West OshKosh B'GoshPerfumaniaPolo Ralph Lauren FactoryStoreReebok Rockport Samsonite SAS Factory Shoe Sunglass HutSwim MartTommy Hilfiger Co Ultra DiamondsVan HeusenVitamin World


Historic Waterfront Downtown Fort Pierce

Picturesque and quaint, this area specializesin one-of-a-kind boutiques for clothing andgifts. You’ll also find a shop for your cigarlover and for your wine connoisseur. Forart lovers, make sure to visit the many gal-leries located there. You can even take

time out to pamper yourself at luxury dayspas and beauty salons. Shop all day Saturday atour Farmers’ Market.Located east of Federal Highway (U.S. highway 1)and west of scenic Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce.

St. Lucie WestHere’s where you’ll find big name stores as well asthe boutique stores. Several distinctive day spasawait to pamper you for a beauty break. Or play

for a while at Superplay’s arcade, bowling alley,mini-golf or laser tag. Or even catch a movie atthe RAVE theatre. The upscale martini barElement is the perfect place to top off your dayof shopping. Located off of Interstate 95 exit 121 (St. Lucie West).

TraditionCharming Tradition Square in the Traditioncommunity offers shops and eateries for yourpleasure. Here you’ll find stores, eateries andeven a day spa and more. Nearby is The Landingat Tradition, a 600,000-square-foot shoppingcenter at the northwest corner of Interstate 95and Tradition Parkway.Located off of Interstate 95 exit 118 (Tradition).

SHOPPING OFF THE BEATEN PATH

unique village shoppingFrom unique gift shops to one-of-a-kind dress stores to big-name chains. You’llfind more here in St. Lucie…along with friendly service and good prices.

STOP BYFort Pierce City Marina Gift Shop1 Avenue AFort Pierce. (US1)(772) 464-1245


A fun-packed weekend awaitsyou on your next vacation or

staycation in St. Lucie, Florida.

Be sure to ask about our weekend event special when booking your stay.

2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 C A L E N D A R

events andfestivals

2010 CALENDAR OF


Fort Pierce Farmers’ MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to Noon Marina Square on Melody LaneMarket Manager, (772) 940-1145

Arts & Crafts ShowSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Marina Square on Melody Lane (772) 460-5124

Fort Pierce Bike Night Every Thursday night 6 pm – 9:30 pm2nd Street Downtown Fort Pierce

Classic Car Cruise In Last Friday of every month 5pm – 9:30 pm2nd Street Downtown Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce Jazz Jams The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Tuesday nights 7pm – 10 pmBlack Box Theatre117 S 2nd Street Fort Pierce(772) 460-5299

Fort Pierce Jazz Jams The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Wednesday nights 7 pm – 10 pm The Holy Faith Episcopal Church6900 US #1, Port St. Lucie (772) 460-5299

Port St. Lucie Green Market Tuesday mornings 9 am – 1pmPort St. Lucie Civic Center

Savannahs Preserve StatePark Kayak or Canoe Tour Thursdays at 9 am or Saturday 8 am2541 Walton Road, Port St. Lucie(772) 398-2779

Jungle Cruises by River Lilly Cruises1 p.m. (call for dates & reservations) River Park Marina Prima Vista Blvd., Port St Lucie(772) 489-8344

Wine Tasting Thursday nights 5 pm – 7 pmRoy’s Liquors & Boozgeois Salon (772) 461-3097

Beer Tasting Friday nights 5 pm – 7 pmRoy’s Liquors & Boozgeois Salon (772) 461-3097

Critter Chat Every Tuesday 3:45 pm – 4:15 pmOxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St. James Drive Port St. Lucie (772) 785-5833

Harbor Branch Lecture Series Every Wednesday 4 pm & 7 pmHarbor Branch 5600 N. US#1 Fort Pierce(772) 465-2400

Smithsonian Marine Behindthe Scenes Tour Saturdays 2 pm420 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce(772) 462-3414

Smithsonian MarineEcosystems Exhibit Tours Tuesdays 2 pm420 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce(772) 462-3414

monthly eventsFriday Fest 1st Friday of the month 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Downtown Fort Pierce(772) 466-3880

After 5 Live 2nd Friday of the month 5:30 pm Port St. Lucie Civic Center (772) 807-4470

Sunset Magic 3rd Friday of the month 6 pm – 10 pm Downtown Fort Pierce(772) 465-4654

West Fest 3rd Friday of the month 5:30 pm(except in June, July, & August)Town of Tradition – Port St. Lucie

Music on the Plaza 2nd Sunday of the month (Oct. – May) 12-4 Downtown Fort Pierce 772-979-6176

Art Walk 2nd Wednesday of the month 5 pm – 8 pm Downtown Fort Pierce(772) 466-3880

Swamp Tales 1st Wednesday of the month 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 NE St.James Drive, Port St. Lucie

Bach Lunch 3rd Tuesday of the month 12 pm – 1 pmPort St. Lucie Civic Center (772) 807-4470

CALENDAR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

daily/weekly eventsIn an area so filled with vacation fun and fantastic events throughout the year, any time is a greattime to visit Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Hutchinson Island. Below you’ll find highlights of ourongoing and annual events – but remember, this is by no means an exhaustive list! For a full, day-by-day calendar of events with times and locations on our website at www.visitstluciefla.com.Our online event calendar is continuously updated so that you don’t miss a thing!

JANUARYInvitational Billfish Tournament(Early Jan)Pelican Yacht Club 1120 Seaway DriveFort Pierce(772) 464-1734

Party in the Park (Mid-January)Fort Pierce Inlet State Park905 Shorewinds DriveFort Pierce • 772-468-3985Enjoy free admission into the statepark during this environmental celebration. Experience displays andeducational booths, live music, arts &crafts, food, drinks and a petting zoo.

FEBRUARYNew York Mets Spring Training Digital Domian Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772) 871-2115 www.stluciemets.com

St. Lucie County Fair (LateFebruary – Early March) 15601 West Midway RoadFort Pierce(772) 464-2910

MARCHNew York Mets Spring Training(Entire Month) Digital Domian Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772) 871-2115 www.stluciemets.com

Backus Art Festival (mid Feb. – early March) Outdoor festival with 85 artists fromacross the country, live entertainment,food and more.A.E. Backus Gallery & Museum500 North Indian River DriveFort Pierce(772) 465-0630

Sandy Shoes Festival/Cracker Trail Ride (Late March) Crafts, food, vendors, children’s activities, live concert and more. Veterans Park

600 North Indian River DriveFort Pierce (772) 465-0630

Florida Highwayman Festival (Late March) A.E. Backus Gallery & Museum500 North Indian River DriveFort Pierce772-465-0630

APRILSt. Lucie Mets ProfessionalBaseball (Entire Month) Digital Domian Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772) 871-2115 www.stluciemets.com

Fort Pierce Salt Water Classic (Late April) Fort Pierce City Marina Downtown Fort Pierce (772) 464-1245

ZoraFest (Late April)A festival celebrating the life andlegacy of acclaimed author and FortPierce resident Zora Neale Hurstonwith music, lectures and more. Indian River State College & LincolnPark Academy Fort Pierce(772) 834-9227

Bloomin Art & Plant Sale (Mid April) Heathcote Botanical Gardens 210 Savannah Road Fort Pierce (772) 464-4672


CALENDAREVENTS AND FESTIVALS

annual events



monthly/annual events

MAY St. Lucie Mets ProfessionalBaseball (Entire Month) Digital Domain Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772) 871-2115 www.stluciemets.com34th Annual Exchange Club BlueWater Open “Dolphin Mania”(Late May) Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 464-1245

Fort Pierce Downtown Boat Show (Mid May) Boat and RV show with food ven-dors, music and more.Fort Pierce City Marina1 Avenue AFort Pierce(772) 464-1245

Hibiscus Children’s CenterFishing Tournament (Mid May) Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 464-1245

Waterside Blues ConcertMay 16 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 460-5299

14th Annual Fishing Frenzy (Mid May) Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 464-1245

JUNE St. Lucie Mets ProfessionalBaseball (Entire Month) Digital Domian Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie772-871-2115 www.stluciemets.com

Turtle Walks (Every Friday & Saturday through June & July) Nightly walks to witness sea turtlesnesting. Reservations required. FP&L Energy Encounter 6501 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach(800) 334-5483

JULYSt. Lucie Mets ProfessionalBaseball (Entire Month) Digital Domian Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772) 871-2115 www.stluciemets.com

Turtle Walks (Every Friday & Saturday through June & July) Nightly walks to witness sea turtlesnesting. Reservations required. FP&L Energy Encounter 6501 South Ocean DriveJensen Beach(800) 334-5483

Freedomfest – IndependenceDay Celebration (July 4) A parade, live music, arts & crafts,family activities and fireworks cele-brate America at Lyngate Park.Lyngate Park Port St. Lucie (772) 871-7362

Fourth of July Celebration (July 4) A concert, food and fireworks salutethe nation at Veterans MemorialPark. 600 North Indian River Drive Fort Pierce (772) 466-3880


CALENDAREVENTS AND FESTIVALS

AUGUSTSt. Lucie Mets ProfessionalBaseball (Entire Month) Digital Domian Park525 Northwest Peacock BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772) 871-2115 www.stluciemets.com

SEPTEMBER

Sheriff’s Explorers FishingTournament (Early September)Fort Pierce City Marina1 Avenue AFort Pierce(772)-871-5358

Waterside Blues ConcertSeptember 26 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 460-5299

OCTOBERChili Cook-Off (Early October)Benefits Exchange Club CASTLE. St. Lucie County Fairgrounds15601 West Midway RoadFort Pierce(772) 462-2581

Fall Festival (Late October)Carnival rides, live music, Halloween activities and more. Port St. Lucie City Center US 1 and Walton RoadPort St. Lucie(772) 871-7362



monthly/annual eventsSpookfest (Late October) A delightfully spooky event featuringgames, wildlife, food and a haunted trail. Oxbow Eco-Center 5400 Northeast St. James DrivePort St. Lucie (772) 785-5833

NOVEMBERVeterans Day Ceremony & OpenHouse, National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Demonstrations and guest speakersfrom various Navy units. Navy UDT-SEAL Museum3300 North A1ANorth Hutchinson Island(772) 595-5845www.navysealmuseum.com

DECEMBERRaid on Fort Pierce Civil WarReenactment (Early December)Living history, demonstrations,authentic Civil War camps and moreat the Savannas Recreation Area. 1400 East Midway RoadFort Pierce(772)-871-5358

Holiday Tree Lighting (EarlyDecember)Bring the kids for performances fromlocal groups and a visit from

Ole St. Nick. Port St. Lucie City Hall2195 Southeast Airoso BoulevardPort St. Lucie(772)-871-7362

Sights & Sounds on Second(Early December)Holiday parade, music, food, crafts,children’s activities, Santa’s arrivaland more.Second StreetFort Pierce(772)-466-3880

Fort Pierce Boat Parade (Early December) Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 464-1245

Christmas in the Gardens (EarlyDecember) Heathcote Botanical Gardens 210 Savannas Road Fort Pierce (772) 464-4672

Waterside Blues ConcertDecember 19 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Fort Pierce City Marina DowntownFort Pierce (772) 460-5299


Tucked away on the south central coast ofFlorida is the expansive and easy-to-use St. LucieInternational Airport, encompassing 3660 acresand including a U.S. Customs and BorderProtection facility – but with none of the hustle,bustle, and crowds – of its busier neighbors inOrlando, Miami, Palm Beach and FortLauderdale.

“We are larger than Miami InternationalAirport in terms of land size," airport staff said ina Fort Pierce Tribune article. "We are twice thesize of Fort Lauderdale International Airport andalmost twice the size of Palm BeachInternational."

It’s a haven for charter flights and privateplanes, where you can clear U.S. Customs and flyin and out of the country “in a flash.” Combinedwith the fact that it is only 70 miles over the seato the Bahamas, the airport is a quiet entry andexit point of celebrities on their way in and out ofthe country to the famous Island destination.

"It's my understanding that Morgan Freemanuses this airport," airport staff said in the article."We have had Faith Hill and Tim McGraw fly in

here, John Travolta has flown in here and JimmyBuffett used to have a plane here, as well."

You can even get the laid-back island feelbefore or after your trip with a drink and a meal atthe Airport Tiki restaurant, owned and operated bythe airport’s largest fixed base operator/developer APPJet Center.

Both APP Jet Center and Key Air TreasureCoast, the airport’s other fixed based operator, pro-vide exceptional service and competitive fuel prices.

APP Jet Center property is also home to a varietyof service company's including: interior, pistonmaintenance, turbine/ jet maintenance, flightschool, avionics and pilot shop, courtesy car, rentalcar. Amenities includes internet, WiFi, conferenceroom, crew lounge, snooze room, WSI, television.

For more information call toll free (800) 446-7830 or (772) 489-2285.

ST LUCIE COUNTY INTL. AIRPORT300 CURTIS KING BLVD. FORT PIERCE, FL 772-462-1732www.StLucieco.gov/airport

LESS HASSLE GET HERE BY AIR

St. Lucie International AirportIt’s a hidden jewel for air travelers and pilots, where you can clear U.S. Customs and fly in and out of the country “in a flash.”

a


KEY AIR SOUTH FLORIDA With close proximity to world-class beaches

and marinas, Key Air South Florida (FPR) is adesignated airport of entry for the SouthFlorida region.

It offers a full-service Fixed Base Operator(FBO) and jet storage facility with a multitudeof private aviation programs and servicesdesigned to provide all the amenities and con-venience pilots and passengers expect in a full-service FBO.

Equipped with on-site US Customs, Key AirSouth Florida serves as a convenient, low-trafficentry point for domestic and international travelersbound to and from the Miami, Palm Beach,and Ft. Lauderdale areas. Amenities include anexecutive terminal and business center, 90,000square feet of hangar space, a large illuminatedramp and more.

Key Air has also partnered with Avfuel tooffer fuel and related services. “We offer thelowest price for fuel on the airfield and are adesignated port of entry for international travelers,providing an array of services, including fuel that

is conveniently located right on the US Customsramp,” says General Manager Eddie Cabrera.

Pilots also enjoy the services Key Air has tooffer, including full ground services for aircrafthandling, a pilot’s lounge, WSI, wireless internetand other comforts and amenities.

For 25 years, Key Air has been a leader in theprivate aviation industry, providing its clientswith global executive charter, customized air-craft management, aircraft maintenance, andunsurpassed customer satisfaction. Key Air’sFixed Base Operations also include: Key AirNY Metro (OXC) in Oxford, CT; and Key AirTwin Cities (ANE) just outside Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. In addition to their FBO facili-ties, Key Air also operates Key Air SouthernCalifornia (VNY) at Van Nuys Airport, to offer theconvenience of Key Air aircraft management andcharter programs to its West Coast customers.

To learn more about Key Air’s comprehensiveand customized approach to aircraft management,worldwide charter and state-of-the-art FBOfacilities, visit www.KeyAir.com, or call1.888.KEYAIR.1 (1.888.539.2471).

LESS HASSLEGET HERE BY AIR

5 MOSTAFFORDABLEDESTINATIONSfamily friendly

HIT THE BEACHFORT PIERCE:Take a drive along A1A, and exploreall of these fantastic public beaches.

SKATE PARKFORT PIERCE:The skate cards are required forskaters of all ages, and can beobtained at the Havert L. FennCenter, (772) 462-1521

OXBOW ECO-CENTER PORT ST. LUCIE:Guided kayak tour of the North Forkof the St. Lucie River (772) 785-5834

HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE BEACHHUTCHINSON ISLAND:One of the few places in Florida that allowshorses on the beach. (772) 489-4386

PLAY BALLDIGITAL DOMAIN PARK:Catch the New York Mets Spring Trainingand meet your best players. (772) 871-2115

SALTY HOMETRADITION SQUARE:You'll enjoy the convenience of having somany restaurants, shops and services soclose by. (772) 345-3060

PGA LEARNING CENTERST. LUCIE WEST:Discover a better game throughtop PGA Professionals. (800) 800-4653

FORT PIERCE

PORT ST. LUCIE

HUTCHINSON ISLAND

ST. LUCIE WEST

TOWN OF TRADITION

CIVIC CENTERPORT ST. LUCIE:Find a variety of fun and interestingthings to do. Off U.S 1 and Walton Rd.(772) 807-4488


ENERGY ENCOUNTERHUTCHINSON ISLAND:FREE fun for the whole family. (877) 375-4386

RELAXTRADITION SQUARE:Great places to watch the sunsetafter shopping and dining.www.TraditionFl.com

YAPPY HOURYou can enjoy otherfamily friendy eventshere as well.www.TraditionFl.com

WINE AND BARLEYST. LUCIE WEST:Experience a unique wine bar and draftbeer lounge where tasting and buyingbecomes a destination. (772) 446-7550

SUPERPLAY USAST. LUCIE WEST:Arcade, batting cages, laser tagand miniature golf in addition to48 bowling lanes. (561) 776-4747

PGA HISTORICAL MUSEUMST. LUCIE WEST:Take a memorable tour of golf'sgreat history, dating all the wayback to the 1600s. (772) 873-0515

BOX OFFICEST. LUCIE WEST:.Rave Motion Pictures (772) 344-3570

FORT PIERCE CITY MARINADOWNTOWN FORT PIERCE:Great for fishing as well as boating.Located in Downtown Fort Pierce.(772) 464-1245

THE SMITHSONIANMARINE STATIONFORT PIERCE:The Smithsonian MarineEcosystems Exhibit provides awindow into this underwater world.(772) 462-3474

SHELL BAZAARPORT ST. LUCIE:Find a bazaar collection of uniqueshell crafts from around thenation. (772) 335-5616

RIVER LILLY CRUISEPORT ST. LUCIE:Get on the only cruise for exploringthe Jungle-like backwaters of the St.Lucie River’s REAL FLORIDA. (772) 489-8344

ZORA NEALE HURSTONFORT PIERCE:Zora's home, gravesite and theZora Neale Hurston Dust TracksHeritage Trail can be visited inSt. Lucie County.(772) 834-9227

ST. LUCIE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTERFORT PIERCE:Great place for the whole familyto about the history of St. LucieCounty. Walking distance to thepublic beach. (772) 462-1795

SURF’S UPHUTCHINSON ISLAND:Bring your board and catch moreswells. North Jetty and Pepper Park.

THE NATIONAL NAVY UDT-SEALMUSEUM The only museum dedicatedto the elite warriors of Naval SpecialWarfare. (772) 595-5845

HIT THE BEACHTake a drive along A1A, andexplore all of these fantastic public beaches.


in your goodie bagThings you should pick up before you departure for home

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Costa Del Marfrom Downtown

Fort Pierce City Marinaand Gift Shop(772) 464-1245

www.fortpiercecitymarina.com

HOT ITEMS

Guy Harveyfrom Manatee ZoneDowntown Fort Pierce(772) 468-2328

Jams World Summer Dressfrom Manatee ZoneDowntown Fort Pierce(772) 468-2328

Atenti Bagsfrom Whimsy Boutique

Downtown Fort Pierce(772) 882-4397

www.whimsyclothing.com

Whimsy Collectionfrom Whimsy Boutique

Downtown Fort Pierce(772) 882-4397

www.whimsyclothing.com

Next Time Bring The Kids Pick up at CVS Pharmacy, groceryor call (772) 878-5484.www.tcparenting.com Florida Highwaymen

PaintingHighwaymen Artist

(772) 577-2840

Shell Craftfrom Shell Bazaar

Port St. Lucie off US 1(772) 335-5616


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