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An oceanfront estate with expansive views delivers privacy and luxury to this Jensen Beach home. COLTEN WILLEMS PHOTOS

Seaside stunner

Luxury and privacy are two of the most sought-after benefits in high-end real estate. When they come together in an oceanside home — especially one that’s been built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane — it’s gold.

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St. Lucie Jewelry and Coins Manager Dawn Springsteen has played an important role in helping the store reach its 30th anniversary says owner Hawk Levy. RUSTY DURHAM

Heart of gold

Hawk Levy, owner of St. Lucie Jewelry and Coins, has reached a soaring level of success by adjusting and adapting to the times. On June 30, Levy’s primary store celebrated its 30th anniversary, while his secondary location in St. Lucie West has been operating for three years. His online international auction house, Bering Auctions, is rapidly expanding after launching four years ago.

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This hearty soup has a velvety broth and complex flavor with only a few simple ingredients. 

Greens Wise

As the mild Florida winter stretches ahead, gardeners are looking for easy-to-grow crops for the backyard garden. Collard greens are always my top recommendation. They’re a low-maintenance, abundant and beautiful addition to any garden, providing a versatile, nutritious ingredient for a variety of dishes — from Southern classics to international cuisine.

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Fort Pierce’s Jeff Shultz retired as a successful businessman but now devotes his time to serving the less privileged. GREG RODGERS

SPIRITUALIZED

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.

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Technology has changed greatly since Barbra Rubin-Perry built computers from scratch, but her interest in the sciences has continued. RUSTY DURHAM

Spice of life

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.

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