Publishers Note

A.E. BACKUS MUSEUM AND GALLERY Numerous paintings by renowned local artist A.E. “Bean” Backus and various artists of the Florida Highwaymen can be viewed at the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery in downtown Fort Pierce throughout the year. An upcoming exhibit titled Kindred Spirits: Paintings and Letters from the Kiplinger Family Collection will bring additional Backus paintings as well as some by Florida Highwaymen artist Alfred Hair. Rick Crary tells the story behind the exhibit in The Fine Art of Friendship, beginning on Page 50.

Searching for a better life

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 13, 2023
Post category:Publishers Note

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.

Eighteen years and counting

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 26, 2023
Post category:Publishers Note

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.

First impressions of Port St. Lucie- Fall 2023

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 4, 2023
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

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.

City has summertime fun for everyone

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:June 5, 2023
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note Sports

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.

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.