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The Sunshine Kitchen crew includes, from left, Tony Santiago, Tracey Callahan, Matthew Piscitelli, Indian River State College student Alexis Aiello and Mike Nattis. Piscitelli is the manager of the new culinary space. ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS

Sizzling Affair

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Chef Matt Piscitelli was having a really good day. He opened the door of Sunshine Kitchen and there in front of him stood 4,600 square feet of gleaming new commercial kitchen space waiting for its first use. Behind him were years of making do, from renting kitchen space in restaurants to cooking in clients’ kitchens as he pursued his passion for catering.

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Beef Bliss

You could say Gus Gutierrez is the quintessential mover and shaker. With homes in New York, Switzerland, London and Miami, his interests are as diverse as his travels. Yet lately, the property developer and former designer has set his sights on revitalizing downtown Fort Pierce — a place he recently chose to call home.

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Flying for those in need

An airborne missionary unit connects Florida with the Caribbean, ministering and bringing lifesaving provisions to people in poverty-stricken areas. Missionary Flights International is one of 32 businesses operating out of Treasure Coast International Airport and Business Park, off St. Lucie Boulevard in northern St. Lucie County.

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The PLAYWRIGHT

Howard Brown, known professionally as H.G. Brown, wrote his first one-act play at Proviso East High School in Illinois. His drama teacher liked The Plateau so much, the school produced it. One of the performers, Mark Lamos, went on to be a Tony Award nominee for excellence on Broadway.

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Read more about the article Model of perfection
A column and arches loosely separate the family, dining and formal dining rooms in the former Minto Homes model purchased by its first owners, Paul and Christine Dekker.

Model of perfection

Timing and fate can be everything in real estate. When Paul and Christine Dekker were visiting Port St. Lucie in 2009, they happened to stop by a model home in Town Park at Tradition. The on-site agent for Minto Homes happened to mention the model would be for sale the next day.

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Kicking and heading

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Semi-professional soccer is back after a two-year hiatus. The Treasure Coast Tritons will play seven Saturday home games at South County Regional Stadium in St. Lucie West. The team will live and train at Club Med.

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The North Fork of the St. Lucie River presents some interesting challenges as kayakers navigate their way through narrower areas.

Keeping it clean

Oxbow Eco-Center is taking on a splashy new role as the primary water quality educator for Port St. Lucie families and businesses. The center is launching a new initiative for non-scientists who want to make a personal difference in the health of the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon.

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