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Reusing materials way of life for Treasure Coast woman
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PORT ST. LUCIE - On one day, Nichole Rouse might be elbow-deep in bottle caps. On another, she might be sorting through arts and crafts supplies. But no matter what she has at her center, it's always free to whoever wants it. And Ms. Rouse wouldn't want it any other way. It's the main reason she opened th...
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Search firm to look for next city manager
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FORT PIERCE - The Fort Pierce City Commission voted to use the search firm Colin Baenziger and Associates to find candidates for the city manager position that was previously held by David Recor, but the motion passed with only a 3-2 vote. The cost for the search firm is estimated to be $21,500. Mr. Recor r...
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Fort Pierce has no murders during first half of 2012
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FORT PIERCE - As Fort Pierce Police officials looked over a book listing murders for each year during the past 34 years last week, a trend became apparent. During past years, the city had its first murder in January. And in most others, someone was killed in February or...
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Program focuses on teens
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FORT PIERCE - Teenagers will showcase their talents and get educated on topics such as bullying, during the fifth annual Teen Summit on July 6. "We're trying to keep the kids busy," said Paul Pearson, director the Fort Pierce Police Athletic League. The event, also sponsored by Community Outreach Program ...
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How low can you go?
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Caleb Thal, 15, of Port St. Lucie, goes low while skating with the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County Chuck Hill Unit during a summer camp session at SkateTown USA in Fort Pierce Wednesday, June 27....
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Open-air markets offer locally grown options
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - From jelly to produce, green markets offer a chance for county residents to spend a weekend morning seeing what local farmers and vendors have to offer. The Fort Pierce Farmer's Market has been successful in drawing thousands of residents every week. Started in 1997, the Fort Pierce marke...
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Some new faces to greet students this year
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - As students return to schools in August, some will be greeted by new administrators. During the June 12 business meeting, Superintendent Michael Lannon presented the changes to the school board. The changes were finalized at the June 26 meeting. "Effective school administrators of today a...
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New voter cards arriving this week
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - County residents who wish to vote to in the upcoming primary and general elections need to keep a close eye on their mailboxes this week. The St. Lucie County supervisor of elections office is mailing new voter information cards to all registered voters in the county. "The cards will show...
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Operation targets pill mills
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TREASURE COAST - When the head of a prescription drug trafficking organization was notified that a patient died, he responded "people die every day," according to a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration press release. Last week, as a result of a lengthy investigation, authorities charged the head of the or...
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Skate camp
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Darrell Brown skates with other members of the Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie County during a summer camp session at SkateTown USA in Fort Pierce Wednesday, June 27....
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Program helps children protect themselves
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Several years ago, a stranger approached a young girl at a park and asked her for help. Instead of agreeing to help the man, who may have intended on abducting her, the young girl refused and sought help. Roxanne Bourbonniere, a school resource deputy for St. Lucie County, said the girl...
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Getting ready for show
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Rhonda McClain, director of teen services for the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, rehearses with a youth group for an upcoming performance at a nursing home later in July....
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