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On the Cover: Chuck’s Seafood CareBag, Inc. Fort Pierce: The Sunrise City Welcome Back to School

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Letter from the Publisher

Holistic Health by Joanne Augusto Better Taste by Chef Mark Phillips Pet’s Nook: Playing it Safe

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On page 27, the current Saint Lucie County School Board Chairwoman, Dr. Donna Mills welcomes the children back in her letter from the school board. You’ll learn that St. Lucie County Public Schools ranked 7th out of 67 districts in the State of Florida for the highest graduation rates at 99%! That’s amazing. We’ve also included a list of wonderful resources that are available to children and families.

Did you hear the news? The US News and ost families with World Report 2022-2023 ranking, names the school-aged children City of Port St. Lucie as the 2nd safest place are already back to school shopping and preparing for to live in the nation. Also the 7th fastest the fall. My kids are super excited growing city as well as the 8th best place to live in Florida! Congratulations! to be going back to school! A So remember, Mid-term Elections are little earlier than normal so we’re coming up and early voting is from August getting our last-minute staycation 13th-20th.

The Primary election date is August in. We are definitely going to take 23rd. Be sure to use your voice and vote. advantage of the beauty that is right here… A quaint Airbnb in PROVERBS 22:6 Fort Pierce right on the water.

“Train children in the way they We’ll be sure to dine at Chuck’s should go; when they grow old, they Seafood and get the famous fried shrimp and king crab legs. We’ll won’t depart from it.” be exploring some of the sights downtown Fort Pierce has to offer. n September 5th, we’ll pay tribute to Be sure to check out the 2-page the contributions and achievements spread by the City of Fort Pierce of American workers, also known as in this issue. You’ll get insight Labor Day. For great job opportunities in St from the Economic Development Lucie County, visit www.youredc.com Manager, Shyanne Harnage, and learn about what the City of Fort Until next time…

Pierce is doing to encourage – Indira Ceville-Borgella business growth.

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hat a relaxing experience it was to sit in the Guitar Room at Chuck’s Seafood, enjoying a delightful meal and stimulating conversation. The walls are covered with photos and autographed musical instruments donated by past entertainers at Fort Pierce’s own Sunrise Theater. Charlie Daniels even signed a fiddle for the Angelos family a mere week before he passed. Notice the stars on the generous tabletop. They have been inlaid to recognize the celebrities who have actually dined at that exact spot. (With the likes of Kevin Costner, Shania Twain, The Beach Boys and many more). Think about reserving the room for your next special event. Truly, the energy in this cozy alcove is like the energy felt at a concert.

Georgette Angelos celebrated her One Year anniversary of owning the Fort Pierce landmark this past April 19th. She eagerly stepped into the role after her father Peter Angelos’ retirement. And in typical Georgette style, she took off running. Recently, Peter circulated throughout the dining room, greeting patrons, and shaking hands. When one said “Oh, you’re Georgette’s dad”, he walked over to her beaming, slapped her on the back and said “It’s YOUR place now. I’m the Dad.” As hard as she has worked, she is the first to admit she could not have reached this milestone without the loyal support of her managers, and the whole teams’ commitment to the legacy of exclusively offering Quality with a View.

Georgette Angelos’ inaugural project of opening the raw bar, the beautiful terrace with cornhole games and a music stage

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is doing well. Music is now offered EVERY evening, not just the previous Thursday through Sunday schedule. Year Two will see the installation on the patio of an overhang, making outside dining available rain or shine. She envisions not only an elaborate trellis, creating an ecosystem for butterflies, but has already added a floating dock specifically for the locals, with dockside take-out available for your favorite Chuck’s specialty drinks and food To-Go. Notice the new drink menu, featuring Chuck’s Painkiller and Rum Buckets.

I personally can highly recommend the appetizers of lobster bites and the Lobster/Crab Delight, with Uncle Nicky’s savory secret recipe calypso sauce (locals will remember Crazy Nick’s). Chuck’s is the only place in town with fresh grouper (which I had – lightly blackened – excellent) and the best stuffed lobster in season. In her own words, Georgette says “I did what I came to do – building off what was already good and making it better.” We agree.

Now that Chuck’s ownership transition has stabilized, Georgette has the time and the energy to expand her community philanthropy efforts. She is putting together a fundraising gala with Lori Murphy of Rising Tides, a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to quarterly fundraising events will continue for Rising Tides at Chuck’s, as the family passionately supports this environmental initiative.

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er commitment to the Highwaymen Museum continues, and she is assisting in their upcoming Silent and Live fundraising Auction. The community has come forward with many, many donations. Tickets are reasonably priced but limited.

“My main focus is to keep our little slice of paradise intact, for our children, the next generation, that will be taking care of the rest of us pretty soon. Making the world a better place.”

Congratulations on your first anniversary, Georgette. You are indeed living your vision, constantly putting yourself out there for the community and for the children, the future generation of Fort Pierce. You are an ongoing inspiration.

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the time the liens were originally recorded. Via development agreement, the City will waive all soft costs associated with the liens and provide a 50% refund of the hard costs paid. There will be specific time parameters associated with obtaining building permits and completing the (SH): The Infill Lien Reduction Program is designed to encourage new residential construction to be eligible for the refund. This new construction on vacant program will be available on an property throughout the city. The individual basis. program promotes reinvestment and revitalization of vacant COFP: What are some other infill properties by providing the property owner relief from liens projects you are currently levied prior to their ownership in working on at the moment? exchange for the development of that vacant parcel.

(SH): One of the best things Once liens and accrued interest about my job is that the work is approach or exceed the value of a property, there is limited economic incentive to redevelop the property and the blighting influence of the property can continue. This program was created to encourage private investment and to improve blighted vacant properties within the City

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of Fort Pierce that have existing code enforcement or nuisance abatement liens.

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always changing, and it is never mundane. I’m working on several redevelopment projects like King’s Landing and Fisherman’s Wharf. I’m also creating new programs and initiatives to assist businesses, residents and improve the aesthetic of Fort Pierce like grant programs, placemaking projects and mobility improvements.

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We’re looking to foster sustainable growth while preserving and enhancing the City’s unique character. The slogan for the Downtown Master Plan is Charting our Course: Honoring our Past; Building our Future.

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t. Myers is a coastal city located on the west coast of Florida. We’re taking a fresh swordfish steak, adding salt & pepper, and marinating it in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. We’ll season it with a homemade blackening seasoning made from paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper. We’ll bake it in the oven and top it off with a sauce made from the marinade, capers, and butter. This steak from the sea with be served with sauteed spinach and black lentils.

And why are we making this dish tonight? Well, we were in Ft. Myers Florida. Ft. Myers was the winter home of two notorious American inventors; Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Their homes are still here today and visited by many tourists each year. Ft. Myers also has a rejuvenated downtown area only one block from the Caloosahatchee River, and with the abundance of fishing at the nearby marinas, the local restaurants have plenty of fresh fish and seafood. This week we went to two Ft. Myers hot spots; Oxbow located right on the river, and Izzies, located in the heart of downtown. Swordfish the first night and grouper on the second; both were good; but we had to choose one, so we’re going with the swordfish, which brings us to our dish tonight.

OUR MISE EN PLACE IS The Fish 1 Fresh Swordfish Steak The Marinade A Few Tablespoons of Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Oz of Natalie’s Lemon Juice 2 Cloves of Chopped Garlic 2 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary 2 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme ¼ Yellow Onion Chopped The Blackened Seasoning ¼ Teaspoon Each of Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Oregano, and Ground Thyme 2 Tablespoons of Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Pieces of President Brand Unsalted Butter Salt & Pepper The Lentils 1 Cup of Black Lentils 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil 2 Pieces of Butter ½ Cup of Diced Carrots ½ Cup of Diced Yellow Onion 2 Cloves of Chopped Garlic ¼ Teaspoon Each of Coriander, Cumin, Tumeric, & Black Pepper 2 Cups of Chicken Stock The Spinach 1 Small Bag of Fresh Spinach 1 Oz of Natalie’s Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons of Colavita Olive Oil 1 Chopped Clove of Garlic Salt & Pepper ½ Cup of Chicken Stock For The Sauce We’ll use the onion, garlic and herbs from the marinade along with 2 Teaspoons of Capers 1 Oz of Natalie’s Lemon Juice ½ Cup of Chicken Stock

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ur first step is to marinate the swordfish. In a bowl, combine a few tablespoons of olive oil, an ounce of lemon juice, two chopped cloves of garlic, some chopped onion, the rosemary and thyme. Add the swordfish steak to the bowl and coat it on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and place the swordfish onto a plate. Place the bowl of marinade aside; we’ll use it later. Add salt & pepper, and the blackening seasoning. In a large pan, add olive oil and butter and turn the heat to medium high. Add the swordfish and cook for three minutes per side. Place the swordfish into aluminum foil, cover, and put into a 170-degree oven to keep warm.

For the lentils, place a few pieces of butter and a few tablespoons of olive oil into a medium sized pot, bring the heat up to medium. Add the onions and carrots, and cook them for four minutes. Add a teaspoon of the chopped garlic and cook it for one minute. Add the lentils into the pot and stir them into the butter and oil thoroughly. Add the seasoning and stir it in well too. Add in the two cups of chicken stock, stir everything together well, and bring to a simmer. Cover and let the lentils cook for 10 minutes (or according to the package directions).

For the spinach, add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a small pot and medium low heat, add the garlic and cook for one minute. Place the spinach into the pot, add the chicken stock, stir, and cook the spinach for a few minutes on low heat. Cover when done.

For the sauce, add the bowl of marinade to the pan and turn the heat up to medium high. Deglaze the pan with a wooden spoon, and cook the marinated bits for about four minutes. Add in the capers and cook for another two minutes. Add the lemon juice and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. When the sauce has reduced by half, turn the heat off, add a piece of cold butter, and stir it in.

And there it is! A Taste of Ft. Myers! Blackened Swordfish with a lemon caper butter sauce. Marinated, pan seared and baked in the oven. Served with seasoned black lentils and fresh spinach. Swordfish is the steak of the sea.

Until next time, Bon Appetit.

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Fort Pierce Friday Fest at Marina Square 5:30PM Historic Downtown Ft. Pierce on Indian River Drive

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20 6th Annual Treasure Coast Minority Business Expo “Pivoting Your Passion” 9:00AM - 3:00PM Havert L. Fenn Center 2000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce 23 Primary Election Day 7:00 am-7:00 pm

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Tradition's Gazebo Zumba Every Saturday, 9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT Gazebo at Tradition on SW Meeting Street, Port St. Lucie, FL Enjoy Zumba at Tradition's Gazebo every Saturday morning 9-10am! During the class, you will Salsa, Reggaetón, Cumbia, Merengue, Belly dance and more! Zumba is for every fitness level and every age! Must register on eventbrite.com

4 REGGAE BY THE RIVER SIDE Every Sunday, 3:00PM-6:00PM Live Reggae Music Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill 2019 Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard Jensen Beach FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center Tuesdays - Thursday 10:00AM to 4:00PM 100 North US 1, Fort Pierce

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All matters are handled by an experienced attorney. We use cutting edge technologies that allow us to respond quickly, and give you the most relevant information and perspectives.

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Francisco J. Garcia, Esq.

1922 SE PORT ST. LUCIE BLVD.

(772) 871-6441

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Our experience is in the areas of : • Personal Injury • Business Disputes • Family Law • Estate Planning

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A Partner of The Love Center Regeneration Ministries, Inc.

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We Offer Grapple Truck Pick Up.

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