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Building a vibrant community
A good community is one that makes a positive contribution to the people as a whole.
It leads to confidence and assurance within a larger area, so it feels at peace with
itself. *ood communities are selfgoverning with leadership, volunteers and a
gratified populace. $ healthy mix of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds allows
families and children to live in happiness with respect for everyone.
3ort St. /ucie is one such community with attention to people’s best interests, continuing
to improve services and facilities for the enMoyment of all. Education, inspiration and even
entertainment are essential in providing a dynamic atmosphere for residents.
9olunteers play an important role within a good community, and they come in many
varieties. )or example, local folks volunteer Must to bring pleasant music to your ears, as
you will see in a firsthand account of the 3ort St. /ucie &ommunity %and >3age @ by Ellen
*illette. <oung students, adults and retirees take precious time to delight others with their
musical abilities.
*ood Samaritan Ministries, a charitable organiation, enables the disadvantaged to tran
sition into independent living with personal and financial support >3age @. 7hose who
are helped can then assist others in the community with their work.
$ vigorous community also provides a safe environment for its senior citiens. 3ort St.
/ucie has many adult living facilities >3age @ for the pleasure of elderly residents as well
as for families that want to bring their family members to this area.
Schools make this community thrive with opportunities for students and leaders, Susan
%urgess reports, as demonstrated by plans for enhanced educational possibilities in the
near future >3age @ and a new facility for administrators >3age @.
Individuals, of course, make the community a better place with their contributions, and
you can read about some of these interesting people starting on 3age .
:ith the continued goals of prosperous and sustainable growth, the &ity of 3ort St. /ucie
and its people are able to live out their dreams through working, playing and enMoying a
vibrant area.
Reach Associate Publisher Allen Osteen at
772.466.3346 or osteen@portstluciemagazine.com
Reach Publisher Gregory Enns at
772.940.9005 or enns@portstluciemagazine.com
PUBLISHERS’ NOTE
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Publisher & Editor
Gregory Enns
772.940.9005
enns@portstluciemagazine.com
Associate Publisher
Allen Osteen
772.466.3346
osteen@portstluciemagazine.com
Assistant to the Publisher/
Sales Coordinator
Lisa Crawford
772.466.3346
lisa@indianrivermag.com
Associate Editor
Jerry Shaw
Copy Editors
Pattie Durham, Gaettane A. Paul
Writers
Susan Burgess, Pattie Durham,
Greg Gardner, Ellen Gillette
Photographers
John Biondo, Rob Downey,
Anthony Inswasty
Photo/Print Consultant
Herb Paynter
Design Editor
Michelle Burney
Cover Photo
Joe Wilson
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M A G A Z I N E
Port St. Lucie Magazine and
St. Lucie Magazine, published
each January, March, June and
September, are publications of
Indian River Magazine Inc., a
locally owned company based at
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St. Lucie County Chamber
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