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Port St, Lucie continues to grow job opportunities for its residents. Here, a look at the jobs corridor in the western community of Tradition shows signs of the expansion where new companies are opening their doors to those seeking employment. CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE PHOTOS

Kudos keep coming

Ten new awards grace Port St. Lucie’s awards and honors list, ranging from a grant to improve emergency communications to being one of the happiest cities in America.

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Port St. Lucie’s beautiful recreation areas, especially those along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, are opening up again after being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. GREG GARDNER PHOTO

Good news is just around the corner

If you are tired of all the bad news that has been hitting the airwaves, of having to decide whether to take out or eat in, or need a break from binge watching your favorite TV show, there is good news. The city and its multitude of businesses and medical centers are looking forward to welcoming back patrons and athletes to a new normal way of life.

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Math teacher Amorce Jean Baptiste instructs students in geometry class at John Carroll High School. In his first year of teaching at JCHS, Jean Baptiste has been dubbed “Mr. J.B.” by his students. He moved to the United States to avoid political problems in his homeland, Haiti. ELLEN GILLETTE

The MATH TEACHER

In his first year of teaching at JCHS, Jean Baptiste has been dubbed “Mr. J.B.” by his students.

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A certified respiratory therapist, Rachelle Tetreault experienced the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbs herself when traditional medicine failed to help with chronic asthmatic bronchitis. She went back to school for a doctorate in Eastern medicine so she could help others. ELLEN GILLETTE

The ACUPUNCTURIST

A certified respiratory therapist, Rachelle Tetreault experienced the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbs herself when traditional medicine failed to help with chronic asthmatic bronchitis.

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Orchid Society in bloom for nearly four decades

With just about 90 members as of 2020, the Port St. Lucie Orchid Society comprises many like-minded orchid lovers. The group was formed in 1982 by a small group of orchid enthusiasts who wanted to learn more about the flowering plants. The intention was to teach and learn from one another about orchid care, maintenance and growing practices.

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Mantle, a sculpture by David Harber, shines brightly at night on Gatlin Boulevard. It is one of two globe-shaped sculptures MidFlorida Credit Union bought and installed as its contribution to Port St. Lucie’s Art in Public Places. The two are very well liked by motorists passing by.

Art everywhere

Port St. Lucie is solidly on board with the art in public places movement

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Read more about the article Taking steps
This rendering shows what the playground planned for the city’s new Winterlakes Neighborhood Park will look like with its rubberized safety surface.

Taking steps

Residents of Torino are anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Winterlakes Neighborhood Park. Construction on the 28-acre park began in October 2019 with an expected completion early this fall. The city’s newest park will provide residents and their furry friends new opportunities to play and stay fit.

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