Author: <span>Deborah Maldonado</span>

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens set the perfect scene to introduce 8-month-old Liam Foley, his mother, Rachel, and his cousin, Zachary Slade, to Lotti, a Bernese Mountain dog who loves to visit the pup-friendly locale with his mom, Dottie Falvi. WHITNEY JOSEPH

K9 kind

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

These days it’s common for dog owners to bring their pups with them wherever they go: on errands, out to dinner, aboard flights. Oftentimes, teacup-sized puppies squeeze into stylish handbags to go shopping while larger breeds climb aboard fishing yachts to go angling.

Group Of Cheerful Multi Racial Friends Sitting In Car Enjoying Road Trip Travel

GET YOUR FREE RIDE!

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 11, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Sponsored Content

There are no free rides in life, unless you are a commuter who needs to get home from work.

Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances in the fall of 2004 destroyed the outer docks and boats at the Fort Pierce City Marina. The Lady Diane from Philadelphia and others lie tipped on their sides and the water is filled with debris. FORT PIERCE CITY MARINA

EVER READY – Port St. Lucie Magazine

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 11, 2024
Post category:Hurricane Port St. Lucie

The 2024 hurricane season is forecast to be the worst seen in a while, which has put Floridians on edge. That said, even coastal residents aren’t helpless.

Summertime in Port St. Lucie revolves around the water, including the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. The River Lilly Cruises boat sails out of River Park Marina each week and gives passengers both local history and ecology lessons, which are well worth the ticket price.

Watery Save

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 11, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Recreation

Surviving Florida summers is not always easy as the temperature and humidity can become almost unbearable for those who stay here for the dog days.

Nonagenarian Mitch Kaleel notched his ninth hole-in-one on March 16, 2024, at the Santa Lucia River Club, a course designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. RUSTY DURHAM

Long game

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 10, 2024
Post category:Inspirational Port St. Lucie Recreation

Mitch Kaleel belies his 94 years on earth with his spritely step, his youthful charm and his contagious exuberance.

Whitney Joseph

Savoring Summer

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 10, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

Welcome to the summer issue of Port St. Lucie Magazine and my introduction to the fascinating places, faces and spaces in and around Port St. Lucie.

Port St. Lucie Magazine Spring 2024

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:June 9, 2024
Post category:Port St. Lucie Uncategorized

What's in a name? Plenty when it comes to Port St. Lucie As a relative newcomer to Port St. Lucie, I've come to thoroughly enjoy the quirks and peculiarities that…

BACK COUNTRY BY ROBERT ADAMS – Summer 2024

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:May 3, 2024
Post category:Back Country

A pair of sandhill cranes watches over their two eggs. The couple will do this for 30 days until the eggs hatch.

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

DATEBOOK – Summer 2024

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:May 3, 2024
Post category:Datebook

Upcoming Events: May 3 - September 23, 2024

This refreshing dessert showcases the vibrant color and tropical flavor of mangos. DANIELLE ROSE PHOTOS

Magical mangos

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:May 2, 2024
Post category:Indian River Kitchen Taste of the Treasure Coast

Florida summer is famously inhospitable. The air is thick with humidity and the heat is relentless. Late afternoons are punctuated by thunderstorms; mosquitoes rule at dusk.