Fort Pierce

Devout Catholics, Moon Lueg and his family celebrate then-Rev. Michael Beerhalter’s 25th year in the priesthood in 1951. The jubilee took place at the old St. Anastasia School on Orange Avenue. From left are: Moon Lueg, wife Ella May, children Lana, Raymond, Irene, Lena, Oakley, Marie, Audrey and Ida. Seated second from right is the younger children’s nanny, Grandma Kohn. MCGLENN FAMILY COLLECTION

Garden of delight

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Post published:February 4, 2019
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A warm climate, fertile soil and the possibility of year-long farming led a young New Jersey farmer and family man to St. Lucie County back in the 1940s.

Festival-goers stop by the Navy SEAL Museum exhibit during the recent Treasure Coast History Festival on Fort Pierce’s Second Street. ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS

Times to remember

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Post published:February 4, 2019
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It might have been more fitting to rename Second Street “Memory Lane” during the third annual Treasure Coast History Festival held in downtown Fort Pierce.

Expect to see mega-yachts like this one undergoing maintenance, repair and overhaul at the Port of Fort Pierce as Derecktor Shipyard of Dania begins to operate there. Hundreds of jobs will be created both directly and indirectly. ST. LUCIE COUNTY PHOTO

Prosperity Ahead

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Post published:February 4, 2019
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Seaplanes. Mega-yachts. Boeing and Embraer aircraft. Expect them in Fort Pierce soon. The Sunrise City has an economic boom on its hands.

Nights come alive downtown during events such as FridayFest or celebrating weekends and holidays when people can enjoy the food, drink and entertainment offered.

Distinguished downtown

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Post published:February 4, 2019
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The Reader’s Digest says Fort Pierce possesses one of the most beautiful main streets in America. The family magazine, renowned for its prowess in condensing articles, arrived at that conclusion after compressing a list of thousands of attractive downtowns throughout the nation into a smartly chosen group of 20 that vacationers might want to visit.