Law enforcement officers are commonly referred to as LEOs but in the case of Port St. Lucie Police Department’s new chief, the nickname is particularly apropos. Leo Niemczyk was sworn in on November 6, 2024.
In the 13th century, St. Francis of Assisi founded a religious order devoted to acts of charity and service. More than 800 years later, a Treasure Coast retiree follows in his footsteps as a Secular Franciscan brother. “It’s not a group or organization,” Jeff Shultz explained.
There are no medals for rescuing neglected animals or for buying the deadest-looking plants in order to nurture them back to health. And there are no medals for having the most interesting resume, though if there were, Port St. Lucie’s Barbra Rubin-Perry might give Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps a run for his money.
Most little girls dream of what they want to be when they grow up. But few dream of being an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. In fact, when Charlotte Arlidge was first born that would have been an impossible dream — girls weren’t allowed in the boy scout troops then.
You’ve probably seen the trope on television or in movies: A town so quiet that when a cat gets stuck in a tree, the entire fire department rushes to the rescue. Port St. Lucie firefighter Gustavo Santa helps cats on a regular basis, but more effectively in the long-term.
Herb Ricardo’s education hit a wall when he was 13. According to his teachers, he’d never use his brain for academics.
For as long as I can remember, my mom has made granola. She spends a full day, slowly toasting batches in the oven to fill jars that she shares with family and friends.
Uriel Natero is a world-class pianist currently residing in Port St. Lucie. He spent most of his illustrious career in Europe, headlining venues in Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, Austria and Monte Carlo.
It is only natural that Glenn Camelio has spent the last two years as executive director of the Humane Society of St. Lucie County. Giving back to the community has been a guiding principle since he was a child.
Port St. Lucie’s Shafir Lobb has been a woman with many identities. But while she’s changed her name, her address and her career multiple times, her rich life has made her the person she knew she was meant to be: Rabbi Shafir.
