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.
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.
Foot pain. Shoulder and elbow discomfort. Knee aches. Fractures and traumas. Hip discomfort. Spine and neck concerns. When orthopaedic concerns arise — as they invariably do — accessible, compassionate and efficient care is needed.
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.
The thousands of commuters who travel daily between Port St. Lucie and West Palm Beach, or even to Miami, for work now have an additional option to getting behind the steering wheel for a long drive, thanks to the Port St. Lucie Express Coach.
Cure Hunters The advantages of having Cleveland Clinic in our backyard are nothing to sneeze at. With locations in Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Vero Beach, Cleveland Clinic is…
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.
The Florida scrub jay is the only species of bird native to the state and is a favorite of local birders as it is found nowhere else in the world.
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