Author: <span>Deborah Maldonado</span>

The Florida Research and Innovation Center research cancer and infectious diseases while working in concert with Cleveland Clinic’s five hospitals and the Lerner Research Institute. FRIC scientific director Dr. Michaela Gack [right] oversees researchers seeking quick cures to some of today’s most pressing medical issues. CLEVELAND CLINIC PHOTOS

Cure hunters

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:August 21, 2024
Post category:Health Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie Medical Report

The advantages of having Cleveland Clinic in our backyard are nothing to sneeze at. With locations in Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Vero Beach, Cleveland Clinic is one of this country’s top-rated academic medical centers.

Display items for the new Port St. Lucie History Museum and Education Center are being cataloged and sorted by Port St. Lucie Historical Society members Rachel Heid and Patricia Christensen, society board chairwoman, as they prepare for the fall opening. RUSTY DURHAM

Colorful Characters

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:August 21, 2024
Post category:Museums Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast History

The city of Port St. Lucie sprang up in 1961, seemingly out of nowhere. From jungle-like riverbanks, swarms of giant mosquitos and no residents, its population zoomed from zero to 240,000 in 63 years.

What is now the vibrant River Park neighborhood with sidewalks and waterways was once hunting ground and ranches. St. Lucie Historical Society

PAST FORWARD

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:August 21, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast History

In the vast circle of life, only humans display a fascination with the past. Quality 16th-century historian William Camden called it our “back-looking curiositie.”

Port St. Lucie residents who buy homes at the active adult 55-plus Valencia at Riverland community in Tradition may opt for their own private pool and patio, like the one available with the Bellagio model, designed and built by GL Homes. GL HOMES

Meeting place

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:August 17, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie Homes

Ryan Courson, division president of GL Homes for St. Lucie County, says potential buyers are attracted by the high-end amenities offered at Valencia at Riverland, but it is something else that most often seals the deal.

Paradise Found

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:August 16, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

This June marked my first full year living in Port St. Lucie. In May, my partner Jason and I were able to execute our plan and buy a home in our newly adopted city.

Port St. Lucie Magazine Summer 2024

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:August 16, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Uncategorized

Long Game Mitch Kaleel belies his 94 years on earth with his spritely step, his youthful charm and his contagious exuberance. He also has a way of keeping people spellbound…

VISIT ST. LUCIE

Our Town – Summer 2024

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Our Town Port St. Lucie Uncategorized

The boardwalk along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River provides an exceptional view for visitors seeking an up close and accessible view of Florida wetlands and the river.

Captain’s Corner: Derek Jeter’s Journey from Kalamazoo to the Elliott is open through December in the Baseball Gallery at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, giving visitors an up-close glimpse into the life and career of modern-day baseball legend Derek Jeter. The collection comes from Patrick Armstrong and son, Brian Armstrong, and includes signed balls, bats, jerseys, photos, helmets, an original scouting report, career stats and so much more. There’s even a full-size replica of Jeter’s locker that makes a good photo spot. ELLIOTT MUSEUM

Things To Do – Summer 2024

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Datebook Port St. Lucie Uncategorized

Upcoming Events: June 13 – Sept. 16, 2024

As director of music at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Nathan Shrake has multiple responsibilities, including singing and playing for services.

The Musician

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 12, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast Personalities

If you were at California’s Disneyland between 2010 and 2018, you may have spotted the Dapper Dans harmonizing and dancing along Main Street.

Patti Jean has survived childhood and adult trauma as well as multiple sclerosis and now hopes to help others in crisis. ELLEN GILLETTE

The Survivor

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 11, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast Personalities

On Sept. 25, 2022, Patti Jean was on top of the world. A few days earlier, in her hometown of Tiverton, Rhode Island, she’d had a signing event for her newly released book Massive Strength: One Woman’s Healing Journey Through Abuse, Addiction and Disease.