Coasts are kissing cousins
In a year in which the region has been battered by not one but three variants of the coronavirus, it is comforting to hear about the resilience of local merchants in the face of challenges to their livelihoods.
Pictures of an exhibition with love
Jackie Schindehette began studying with the late A.E. ‘Bean’ Backus in the early 1980s.
Tom Laigo, 70, entertains motorists daily along U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Now retired, he has nine part-time advertising jobs for local businesses. RUSTY DURHAM PHOTOS
The WAVE MASTER
Tom Laigo, 70, entertains motorists daily along U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Now retired, he has nine part-time advertising jobs for local businesses.
Last look
Fort Pierce has long been known for the excellent fishing off its shores. Once a large base for commercial fishermen, the Sunrise City is recognized today for its recreational fishing opportunities on the ocean and in the Indian River Lagoon. As the sun sinks slowly in the west, throwing colors on the clouds, these anglers motor out the Fort Pierce Inlet to try their luck with some evening fishing.
On the job or advocating for the LGBTQ community and their families, Suzi James uses empathy and humor to meet the challenges of life head-on. ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS
The ADVOCATE
On the job or advocating for the LGBTQ community and their families, Suzi James uses empathy and humor to meet the challenges of life head-on.
Growing up in Fort Pierce, Randy Ard’s fishing pole was always at the ready. Now retired, Ard uses his knowledge of local fish and his background as a ship carpenter to perfect his carvings, like this one of a flounder. RUSTY DURHAM PHOTOS
The WOODCARVER
Life, it seems, has come full circle for Randy Ard. Two of the things he loved most from his childhood — fishing and sculpting clay animals — have come together as the retired ship carpenter whiles away the hours creating wooden fish sculptures.
Corey Paul checks his vegetable garden in downtown Fort Pierce. He has many followers on social media where he promotes the benefits of home gardening through his videos and written instructions, all under Gardening With Goo. RUSTY DURHAM PHOTOS
Cultivating a following
Homemade videos raise interest in backyard gardener
The opening of Fort Pierce Westwood High School led to much angst as the classes at Fort Pierce Central were split, separating seniors from their friends. RUSTY DURHAM
Unbroken bonds
Class of ’79 alumni remain close despite spending their senior year at different schools
The Sunrise Theatre put new safety measures in place to protect against COVID-19 virus, including disinfecting seats, requiring masks and social distancing. SUNRISE THEATRE
Curtain going up
COVID-19 may be raging through the state but the nearly century-old Sunrise Theatre has taken a lesson from its past and reinvented itself once again, this time with new virus safety measures and a revised show calendar.
