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The Restoring the Village Initiative erected stone markers on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in 2014, marking the north and south boundaries of Fort Pierce’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Pronouncing the area as the home of The Original Highwaymen, a noted group of black landscape artists, and the final home of famed writer Zora Neale Hurston adds a sense of pride in the neighborhood. ANTHONY WESTBURY

Rebirth of a neighborhood

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:February 1, 2023
Post category:Communities Fort Pierce

Larry Lee Jr. and Alvin Miller grew up in the Lincoln Park area in the 1960s and ’70s. They remember their neighborhood fondly as a place where everyone knew and looked out for each other.

Calvin Heathman, the first resident of the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home in Port St. Lucie, enters the facility with his daughter, Rhonda Blakey and her husband, Mark. They all believe it was the right time for him to move to the nursing facility. Heathman says the staff provides him with excellent care. ANTHONY INSWASTY

Home Sweet Home- Port St. Lucie

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 11, 2023
Post category:Communities Port St. Lucie Senior Living

Movie star Mae West once remarked that, “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” And while the intention was humor, her wry observation rings true with most of us.

The Stuart Boat Show, set for Jan. 13-15, has enjoyed a growth spurt in the number of dealers, exhibitors and attendees. TOM RYON

Making Waves- Port St. Lucie

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 10, 2023
Post category:Communities Festivals and Special Events Port St. Lucie

When your boat show is the largest on the Treasure Coast and deemed one of the top events in the Southeast, it’s more than a boating lifestyle you’re promoting.

Don't miss the annual Martin County Fair Friday, Feb. 10 to Saturday, Feb. 18. Get half-price tickets on the first day. Wednesday is $2 ticket day. Hours vary. Call 220.3247 for more information.

DATEBOOK- Winter 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 3, 2023
Post category:Communities Datebook Entertainment Festivals and Special Events

Upcoming Events: Jan. 4 - March 1, 2023

The Stuart Boat Show, set for Jan. 13-15, has enjoyed a growth spurt in the number of dealers, exhibitors and attendees. TOM RYON

Making Waves- Winter 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 3, 2023
Post category:Communities Festivals and Special Events

When your boat show is the largest on the Treasure Coast and deemed one of the top events in the Southeast, it’s more than a boating lifestyle you’re promoting.

Passengers are ready to board the Dignity Bus provided by The Source, a Vero Beach outreach ministry offering a place for the homeless to sleep safely. KERRY FIRTH

Sleeping Soundly

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 1, 2023
Post category:Arts of the Treasure Coast Communities Uncategorized

At any given time, there are approximately 250 homeless people living in Indian River County and between 3,000 and 3,500 in Brevard County. Some sleep in cars. Others live in tents. Still others simply throw an old blanket on the ground in the woods and try to get a few hours rest.

Best of the Treasure Coast 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:December 29, 2022
Post category:Best of the Treasure Coast Communities Contest

The Treasure Coast community voted for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Treasure Coast. We are happy to feature the winners who earned the “Best” in their categories.

Doretha Hair Truesdell is the founding member and president of the Highwaymen Museum and the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen Inc. ANTHONY INSWASTY

Love Story

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:December 29, 2022
Post category:Arts of the Treasure Coast Communities

The creation of the Highwaymen Museum, which is opening in Fort Pierce in February, didn’t happen overnight. It started about 63 years ago when Doretha met Alfred Hair at Coley’s Drive-in on 25th Street in Fort Pierce.

Elaborate stage sets enhance performances in the newly remodeled Vero Beach Theatre Guild. KERRY FIRTH

Staged transformation

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:December 29, 2022
Post category:Arts of the Treasure Coast Communities Uncategorized

The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is the oldest community theater on the Treasure Coast, offering extraordinary local entertainment since 1958.

The new Sailfish Cove offers luxury residences along the St. Lucie River and is within walking distance to Downtown Stuart. Sailfish Cove

Something for everyone

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 11, 2022
Post category:Communities

Downtown Stuart is a popular destination — especially on the weekends. It is buzzing with all kinds of activity as visitors shop, dine, attend open air concerts and just have fun.