Spring 2023
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AIR CONDITIONING
All American Air & Electric
772.878.5143
aaaeinc.com
Miller's Central Air
772.785.8080
millerscentralair.com
ATTRACTIONS
Elliott Museum
772.225.1961
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Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
772.337.1959
pslbg.org
AUTO DEALERS
Bev Smith Automotive Group
772.464.8440
bevsmithtoyota.com
St. Lucie Battery & Tire
800.432.1064
slbt.com
CASINOS
Seminole Brighton Casino
800.360.9875
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FURNITURE
Sunshine Furniture
772.569.0460
sunshinefurniturecasual.com
GOLF CARTS
Champion Golf Carts
772.283.1107
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Total Golf Cart
772.778.0468
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GOVERNMENT
Clerk of the Circuit Court - St. Lucie County
772.462.6900
stlucieclerk.com
Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser
772.462.1000
paslc.org
GRILL CLEANING
Florida Native Grill Cleaning
772.285.2726
floridanativegrill.com
HEALTHCARE
Treasure Coast Hospice
772.403.4500
treasurehealth.org
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Artistic Closets
772.692.8447
artisticlosests.com
HOSPITALS
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System
772.345.8100
martinhealth.org
Sebastian River Medical Center
772.581.8003
sebastianrivermedical.org
INDEPENDENT/ASSISTED LIVING
Harbor Place of Port St. Lucie
772.337.4330
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The Palms of St. Lucie West
772.344.7441
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INSURANCE
Post Insurance
772.878.8184
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State Farm/Bill Knight
772.461.7900
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JEWELRY
Diamonds by Terry
772.781.1133
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St. Lucie Jewelry and Coins
772.337.4700
stluciejewelryandcoins.com
LAW OFFICES
Florida Personal Injury Law Team
772.302.2700
tomslawteam.com
MEDICAL
South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
772.288.2400
SouthFlaOrtho.com
MUNICIPALITIES
City of Port St. Lucie
772.871.5225
cityofpsl.com
NON-PROFITS
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
772.408.1100
cscslc.org
Treasure Coast Food Bank
stophunger.org
REAL ESTATE
Keller Williams/AnnMarie Napolitano
Cell: 954.675.2804
Office: 772.236.5700
napolitano.homesandland.com
Oceanside Realty Partners
772.418.4420
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RESTAURANTS
Crabby's Dockside
772.252.5672
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Sharky's
772.466.2757
SHOPPING
Best Value Jewelry & Pawn
772.340.2424
bestvaluepawn.net
STONE WORK & GRANITE
Real Stone & Granite
772.489.9964
realstoneandgranite.com
WEDDING/VENUES
The Crane Club
772.200.2662
craneclubattesoro.com
ADVERTISING AGENCIES
Adams Media Group
772.492.6570
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Idea Garden
772.778.2832
ideaga.com
Nicolace Marketing, Inc.
772.299.4889
Pathos
561.688.2880
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The New York Mets open spring training camp for the 36th year in Port St. Lucie and there’s no doubt the vibe is at an unprecedented level.
Here are three among many reasons for the optimism of a third World Series championship that springs eternal:
For the first time in four years, there’s no COVID pandemic or MLB lockout interfering with the Grapefruit League schedule or limiting stadium capacities to 20% like it did in 2021.
Mets fans have plenty to cheer about this spring
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.
Since the Mets began training here 36 years ago, their appearance has always been the highlight of the year, occurring during the peak tourist season.
Bobblehead collection recieves nod of approval
Never mind stamps or coins. St. Lucie Mets General Manager Traer Van Allen’s colorful collection of 850 bobbleheads will make your head, er, shake in amazement.
A glass cabinet with figurines with large heads mounted on a spring so that it bobs up and down takes an entire wall in the main hallway of the staff offices at Clover Park.
Gary Tenpas says he has the best volunteer job ever. The Port St. Lucie resident is a guardian ad litem [GAL] volunteer. Being a GAL allows Tenpas to help children whose parents or guardians have lost custody through difficult circumstances. He also works with families toward reunification and the modern-day equivalent of happily ever after. It’s not an easy gig, but Tenpas says it’s the most rewarding one he’s ever had and he’s been volunteering and giving back throughout his life.
Joy runs like a shining thread through Joah May Freeman’s life. From martial arts to arranging flowers; reenacting the life of a pirate in full regalia to bridal makeovers, it’s all about making people happy and bringing joy to their lives.
Merejo takes over the reins as new city manager
The City of Port St. Lucie has a new city manager. Jesus Merejo moved up one step from chief assistant city manager to the top job on Feb. 17.
He replaces Russ Blackburn who retired the same day after six years in the position and a 47-year career in government. The council formally agreed on Jan. 23 to contract with Merejo at a yearly salary of $275,000. Like other city employees, he will receive benefits, a yearly cost-of-living increase and, after an annual performance evaluation, may receive a merit raise.
Don’t miss the Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22, at the Oxbow EcoCenter on St. James Drive. Expect many different shows and events, music, eco-art, nonstop children’s activities, demonstrations, education and much more. For more information, call 462.1100 and ask for the Oxbow.
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