Publishers Note

For decades, children descended on the Sunrise Theatre in downtown Fort Pierce for Saturday matinees. Indian River Magazine Publisher Gregory Enns got his first job in the early 1970s changing the theater’s old steel-lettered marquee. The theater celebrates its 100th anniversary on Aug. 1. KOBLEGARD FAMILY ARCHIVES

Publisher’s Note – Summer 2023

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:April 28, 2023
Post category:Publishers Note Uncategorized

As a child growing up in Fort Pierce five blocks from the Sunrise, the theater became an extension of my living room. First there were the Saturday matinees and then Friday or Saturday night movies.

Publisher’s Note – Spring 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:February 21, 2023
Post category:Publishers Note

Saving history one page at a time

Mets slugger and first baseman Pete Alonso will report to spring training with the rest of the fielders. A former Florida Gator, the Polar Bear entered the majors in the 2019 season, going on to hit a record 53 home runs as a rookie. He was also the first Mets player to hit 50 or more homers in a season. HELENE HAESSLER

Mets fans have plenty to cheer about this spring

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:February 21, 2023
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note Sports

Finally, things seem headed back to normal as the New York Mets open camp for spring training in Port St. Lucie. As of this writing, there’s no sign that the pandemic or a Major League Baseball lockout will interfere with this annual rite of spring.

The 100-year history of Lincoln Park Academy, one of the first schools for black high school students in Florida, was discussed during a presentation at the Sunrise Theatre Jan. 14 as part of Indian River Magazine’s annual Treasure Coast History Festival. The session was hosted by Bernie Woodall, far left, and Veryl Moore, far right. Panelists were, seated from left, Samuel S. Gaines, Ernestine Trice English, Francenia Tripp Mimms, Dorothy Jackson, Harry Williams and Dave Perry. Woodall’s story on the school’s history begins on Page 22. GREGORY ENNS

It was a very good year …

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 28, 2023
Post category:Fort Pierce Publishers Note

1923 was a pivotal year for Fort Pierce and we’re happy to celebrate a few centennials.

The City of Port St. Lucie sponsors many community events for its residents during the year, but the largest by far is the annual fireworks display each Fourth of July.

Publisher’s Note – Port St. Lucie Magazine Winter 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 5, 2023
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

If you didn’t already know it, Port St. Lucie is a pretty good place to live. The city keeps racking up awards for being a great place to work, own a home or retire.

The history of Fort Pierce’s Lincoln Park Academy, one of the first high schools for black students in Florida, will be presented during the Treasure Coast History Festival Jan. 14.

Publisher’s Note – Winter 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:December 28, 2022
Post category:Publishers Note

Warm wishes to you for a terrific year ahead. If you know our magazine, then you know that Treasure Coast history is our franchise. One of our sections, called Living History, is intended to bring history alive by connecting past events to how they have shaped the present. We also try to bring history alive through the annual Treasure Coast History Festival, which we began six years ago.

Publisher’s Note-Holiday 2022

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 10, 2022
Post category:Publishers Note

As a child growing up on the Treasure Coast in the 1960s and early ’70s, I always had difficulty relating to popular images of Christmas such as carolers singing in snow-covered villages, sweater-clad ice skaters gliding over a frozen pond or horses merrily pulling sleighs. We simply didn’t have snow for the holidays, and many Christmases were warm enough to go to the beach.

Cow Creek cowboys from the early 1970s are pictured above. Their descendants will discuss folklife and the early Florida cattle ranch during the Treasure Coast History Festival Jan. 14 at the Sunrise Theatre.

Publisher’s Note-Fall 2022

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 23, 2022
Post category:Publishers Note

Festival revisits rich history of the Treasure Coast If you've been following our Cow Creek Chronicles series - or if you just want to learn more about early Florida cattle…

Community events at the pavilion area of MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center tend to feel a bit more comfortable during the fall and winter months when the temperatures are cooler. Oktoberfest is coming to the pavilion Sept. 30-Oct. 1. For this and other events around the community, check out Things To Do, beginning on Page 42

Publisher’s Note – Port St. Lucie Magazine Fall 2022

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 17, 2022
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

Autumn leaves us dealing with new changes As fall arrives, we face a season of change and we report some of these in this issue. But all the news looks…

Summertime bargains par for the courses

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:May 31, 2022
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

Summertime bargains par for the courses There was a time in Port St. Lucie, once a seasonal refuge for many northerners seeking to avoid the cold winter, when it almost…