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An oceanfront estate with expansive views delivers privacy and luxury to this Jensen Beach home. COLTEN WILLEMS PHOTOS

Seaside Stunner

Luxury and privacy are two of the most sought-after benefits in high-end real estate. When they come together in an oceanside home — especially one that’s been built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane — it’s gold.

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Read more about the article Counties celebrate 100 years
The Stuart Welcome Arch is symbolic of Martin County. Constructed in 1926, when residents promoted the Okeechobee Waterway, it endured alterations and partial destruction only to be beautifully restored. THURLOW/RICOU COLLECTION

Counties celebrate 100 years

The Treasure Coast has two important milestones to celebrate this year: the centennials of Martin and Indian River counties.

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Treasure Coast Food Bank

Treasure Coast Food Bank held its annual ‘Pack the House’ event in late October, rallying the community to pack 15,000 holiday meal boxes for neighbors who are struggling financially. Over the two-day event, 1,000 volunteers helped raise $65,000 — equivalent to 520,000 meals — and assembled 500 disaster relief kits, which went to those affected by Hurricane Milton.

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Read more about the article Ashley researcher challenges narrative
Steve Carr’s nearly half a century of research into the real story of the Ashley Gang left him challenging many of the common perceptions of the family. GREGORY ENNS

Ashley researcher challenges narrative

Steve Carr’s interest in the Ashley Gang began as a child growing up in Lake Worth, where he would hear his grandfather, William Carr, and friend, Woody Upthegrove, talk about the gang’s exploits.

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Read more about the article GROWING UP ASHLEY
The extended Ashley family gathered for this photo taken around 1930. Standing from left are Bill and Bertha Ashley, Mary Ashley Mobley and unidentified man; George and Lola Mario, Marjorie Ashley, widow of Ed Ashley; and Eva Ashley and first husband Peter Jenkins. The children third from left are Carlo Mario, son of George and Lola Mario; Marjorie Ashley, daughter of Ed and Marjorie Ashley; and Lugenia Jenkins with younger sister Patricia, daughters of Eva and Peter Jenkins. SANDRA MARIO PROVENCE ARCHIVES

GROWING UP ASHLEY

Sandra Provence learned a thing or two from her grandmother, the sister of outlaw John Ashley, about how to comport herself as a descendant of Florida’s most notorious crime family.

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Read more about the article DATEBOOK –  Holiday 2024
The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is a new seasonal actiity at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds on West Midway Road from Thursday, Nov. 28. to Sunday, Nov. 29. Enjoy a mile-long drive-through light display ending at Santa’s Village where people can get out and visit the shop. Santa is there on weekends. See real reindeer, ride on a real camel, enjoy the petting zoo and a live animal nativity. There will be sweets, treats, food and many different activities. See a forest of 50-60 decorated trees from non-profit organizations and find out what the organizations do. Visit stluciecountyfair.org for more information. THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

DATEBOOK – Holiday 2024

Upcoming Events: Nov. 15 – Jan. 5, 2025

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