The Ashley Gang rides again
The shootout with lawmen at the Sebastian River Bridge that left John Ashley and three of his gang members dead happened exactly a century ago come Nov. 1.
The shootout with lawmen at the Sebastian River Bridge that left John Ashley and three of his gang members dead happened exactly a century ago come Nov. 1.
Not every high school graduate needs to go to college. But every high school graduate should have the option to attend college.
As a relative newcomer to Port St. Lucie, I’ve come to thoroughly enjoy the quirks and peculiarities that help make our city among the fastest growing in the state.
Joe Semkow’s cover photo of The Cove, the Treasure Coast’s most popular spot for boating, got me thinking about the history of The Cove and the mangrove environs around it, surely one of the most beautiful and beloved spots on the Treasure Coast.
Welcome, readers, to 2024, and welcome back to my still-new column here at Port St. Lucie Magazine.
Welcome to 2024. I’m not good at keeping resolutions, and because I’m more backward-looking than forward-thinking I prefer to reflect on the things I accomplished in 2023 without really trying. That way, I’m not disappointed with myself for falling short of a goal. Looking back on 2023, I’m proudest of not letting auld acquaintances be forgot.
Why did we come here? If you weren’t the one leading your family’s move to Florida, your children or other descendants may be asking that question one day.
The first Indian River Magazine came out in October 2006, so the fall issue always reminds us of how far we’ve come over the years.
So far, we are loving Port St. Lucie. It’s a big change from Broward County, which is where I most recently put down roots. It’s also a far cry from Miami-Dade County, my native territory. The pace of life here is more relaxed, the people are more pleasant and the atmosphere is more “chill.” Though the climate is not.
The song Take Me Out to the Ball Game is as relevant for Port St. Lucie as anywhere, for in the St. Lucie Mets we have a real hometown team to root for.