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What is the Chamber of Commerce<br />
WHAT IS THE<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
T<br />
he St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce maintains various roles in our community:<br />
Fir<strong>st</strong>, to be the voice for business; to unite the business and professional people in our<br />
community in an effort to expand the economy of the area; and to build upon our membership<br />
diversity to provide businesses numerous opportunities. Our mission is to help businesses<br />
prosper through advocacy, education and exposure.<br />
Consider joining our 1,000 members in order to take advantage of numerous opportunities. We offer<br />
exposure of your business through networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and valuable marketing<br />
opportunities at no charge to the business. We also ho<strong>st</strong> events throughout the year which help<br />
with business to business marketing as well as business to consumer marketing. With three (3) visitor<br />
center locations, we provide an easy outlet for your business to reach out to visitors or residents looking<br />
for information or referrals within our community.<br />
In order to educate the business community about issues having a direct impact on our business<br />
climate, we hold monthly workshops with gue<strong>st</strong> speakers on topics ranging from tax preparation and<br />
planning to the economic impact of a new power plant in our community. Our monthly newsletter also<br />
provides pertinent business information.<br />
Finally, the Chamber of Commerce serves as a business advocate. Our Local, State and National<br />
Affairs Committee along with our Board of Directors carefully monitor all aspects of government regulations<br />
impacting our businesses and community. We travel to Tallahassee at lea<strong>st</strong> once a year to meet<br />
with legislators. We watch local ordinances and get involved with economic development issues such<br />
as the recruitment of the Wal-Mart Di<strong>st</strong>ribution Center, the facilitation of a hurricane assi<strong>st</strong>ance loan<br />
fund and the passage of a bond referendum for con<strong>st</strong>ruction of the We<strong>st</strong> Virginia Corridor.<br />
Building upon our community partnerships and with the work of various Chamber committees, the<br />
Chamber is able to serve its diverse membership with planning and assi<strong>st</strong>ance in the areas of education,<br />
tourism, business and indu<strong>st</strong>ry, minority affairs, Hispanic affairs, local and <strong>st</strong>ate government affairs<br />
and membership.<br />
Chamber membership provides an effective way to advertise your new or exi<strong>st</strong>ing business. Those<br />
that are active in the events and with our committees enjoy the greate<strong>st</strong> success for their business.<br />
Anyone can join the chamber, so please call 772-340-1333 for more information. We look forward to<br />
hearing from you soon and making you a part of our wonderful, vibrant community.<br />
Linda W. Cox, President<br />
Live, Work, Play...<br />
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Hi<strong>st</strong>ory OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
T<br />
he Fort Pierce-St. Lucie<br />
County Chamber began in<br />
1906 as the local board of<br />
trade. Sometime later, the name<br />
was changed to the Fort Pierce-<br />
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.<br />
Its office was located at various sites<br />
throughout the years, mo<strong>st</strong> notably on<br />
North U.S. 1 in the space mo<strong>st</strong> recently<br />
occupied by the Jaycees. In 1977, an office<br />
was con<strong>st</strong>ructed on land owned by the<br />
City of Fort Pierce on Virginia Avenue next<br />
to the County Admini<strong>st</strong>ration complex.<br />
In 1977, the G.O. Team was formed and<br />
entered into a contractual relationship<br />
with the Chamber. The Chamber provided<br />
<strong>st</strong>aff, equipment and office space for the<br />
management and implementation of the<br />
G.O. Team’s programs. That relationship was<br />
ended in 1990, with the G.O. Team, known<br />
at that time as the St. Lucie County Economic<br />
Development Council, moving into office space of its own.<br />
In 1982, the Greater Port St. Lucie Chamber was formed to<br />
better serve the intere<strong>st</strong>s of the businesses in southern St.<br />
Lucie County. The Greater Port St. Lucie Chamber con<strong>st</strong>ructed<br />
an office in the mid-80’s on Port St. Lucie Boulevard.<br />
The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Inc., its present<br />
form, resulted from the merger of the Fort Pierce-St.<br />
Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Port St. Lucie<br />
Chamber of Commerce and the economic development<br />
council known as the G.O. Team, Inc. on October 1, 1993. The<br />
merger occurred because businesses recognized the value<br />
of having one business organization to represent them. The<br />
central offices were then e<strong>st</strong>ablished in the Virginia Avenue<br />
office; consolidating management and reducing expenses. At<br />
that same time, a Fort Pierce Area Council and Port St. Lucie<br />
Area Council were formed to insure that the needs of both<br />
cities were adequately represented. Those Councils also enjoy<br />
an Executive Level seat on the Chamber’s Board of Directors.<br />
In November, 1999, the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce<br />
entered into an agreement with the City of Fort Pierce<br />
to operate a Fort Pierce Visitor Center in the Seven Gables<br />
House in hi<strong>st</strong>oric downtown Fort Pierce. Over forty dedicated<br />
volunteers assi<strong>st</strong> residents and visitors with local touri<strong>st</strong><br />
information and a hi<strong>st</strong>orical perspective of our area. In 2009,<br />
the Chamber’s contract with the city was not renewed. However,<br />
chamber members are <strong>st</strong>ill able to display their information<br />
at the Visitor Center now operated by the Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong><br />
Manatee Foundation.<br />
The Chamber spun out its indu<strong>st</strong>ry recruitment efforts, formerly<br />
the G.O. Team, and formed the Economic Development<br />
Council of St. Lucie County in 2000. The EDC is separate and<br />
independent of the Chamber; however, to insure cooperation,<br />
the presidents of both organizations serve on the Board<br />
of Directors of the other.<br />
In order to meet the needs of our growing Hispanic population,<br />
the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce formed its<br />
Hispanic Council in 2005. This Council was formed to continue<br />
the Chamber’s goal of having one, unified Chamber serve<br />
the businesses of St. Lucie County. This Council has an Executive<br />
level seat on the Board of Directors. Its Mission is to offer<br />
the St. Lucie County business community an opportunity to<br />
under<strong>st</strong>and how be<strong>st</strong> to enhance business relationships with<br />
the Hispanic Community and promote the under<strong>st</strong>anding of<br />
our cultural diversity. The council will also assi<strong>st</strong> the Hispanic<br />
Business Community to adequately integrate into the St.<br />
Lucie County Business Community at large.<br />
In 2006, the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce sold<br />
its building on Port St. Lucie Blvd., and relocated its Visitor<br />
Center Services to the Port St. Lucie City Hall where we maintain<br />
a wonderful brochure display.<br />
In 2007, the Chamber relocated its Admini<strong>st</strong>rative Offices<br />
to St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong>, directly across the hall from the Economic<br />
Development Council of St. Lucie County, the St. Lucie County<br />
Government Economic Development Division, and Senator<br />
Ken Pruitt. This move allowed the Chamber to consolidate its<br />
management, admini<strong>st</strong>rative and sales <strong>st</strong>aff under one roof<br />
while maintaining our Visitor Centers in both downtown Fort<br />
Pierce and Port St. Lucie City Hall.<br />
Today, the Chamber has 1000 members, five <strong>st</strong>aff members<br />
and three visitor displays. We continue to serve as the “Unified<br />
Chamber of St. Lucie County”, proudly serving Port St. Lucie,<br />
Fort Pierce, and all of St. Lucie County.<br />
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Brett Feldman, MD<br />
Robert For<strong>st</strong>er, MD<br />
Pierre Girard, MD<br />
John Hruska, MD<br />
Jeffrey Lazarus, MD<br />
Paul Mondo, MD<br />
Don Moore, MD<br />
Norman Palmeri, MD<br />
Michael Paul, MD<br />
Mark Powers, MD<br />
Stefan Pribil, MD<br />
Edward Rossario, MD<br />
Robert Sellards, MD<br />
Gerald Shute, MD<br />
William Stolzer, MD<br />
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery: The skilled surgeons at<br />
St. Lucie Medical Center are using a <strong>st</strong>ate-of-the-art surgical<br />
technique, making it possible to perform Partial Knee Replacement.<br />
Unlike total knee replacement that removes all the knee<br />
joint surfaces, a partial knee replacement replaces only one side<br />
of the knee joint. Some advantages of the Oxford® partial knee<br />
replacement are that it removes 75% less bone and cartilage, is less<br />
painful, enables a more rapid recovery, and provides more natural<br />
motion when compared to a total knee replacement.<br />
Performed with a smaller incision than traditional surgery<br />
(only 3-4 inches versus 8-10 inches for traditional surgery), this<br />
minimally invasive approach is less painful with a fa<strong>st</strong>er recovery.
Welcome to St. Lucie County<br />
WELCOME TO<br />
ST. LUCIE COUNTY<br />
W<br />
ith over 21 miles of beach on a beautiful barrier island, St. Lucie County<br />
has become a popular de<strong>st</strong>ination for visitors seeking a quiet place to<br />
kick back and relax. You can also expect to find challenging golf courses,<br />
renowned sport fishing, charming hi<strong>st</strong>orical <strong>st</strong>ructures, magnificent museums,<br />
fabulous re<strong>st</strong>aurants and great shopping. People are captured by our pleasant,<br />
casual atmosphere, friendliness and neighborly attitudes.<br />
Both vacationers and residents enjoy our pleasant living and working conditions provided<br />
by a superb climate. We enjoy an average temperature of 63 degrees in January at<br />
the low end and 83 degrees in Augu<strong>st</strong> on the high end. With an average annual temperature<br />
of 73.7 degrees, climate is a definite draw when deciding to relocate to or visit St.<br />
Lucie County.<br />
Planning on bringing a group to St. Lucie County? We can help. Please contact Arlo<br />
Koletzky, Visitor Services Manager to receive special assi<strong>st</strong>ance in planning your group<br />
vacation. Arlo and the Chamber’s Tourism Committee will use their years of experience<br />
and wealth of information to make your group vacation a huge success. Please call Arlo<br />
at the Seven Gables House Visitor Center in Downtown Fort Pierce at (772) 468-9152 or<br />
email Arlo@StLucieChamber.org.<br />
Visitor Services<br />
SEVEN GABLES HOUSE<br />
Downtown Fort Pierce<br />
482 N. <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>River</strong> Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, Florida<br />
Call (772) 468-9152 for hours of operation.<br />
Directions from I-95: I-95 to Exit 129<br />
Okeechobee Road (FL-70 E). Ea<strong>st</strong> on<br />
Okeechobee Road(FL-70 E). Okeechobee<br />
Road turns into Virginia Avenue. Follow<br />
Virginia Avenue to US 1. Turn LEFT onto<br />
US-1 North. Turn RIGHT onto ORANGE<br />
AVE / FL-68. Turn LEFT onto South <strong>Indian</strong><br />
<strong>River</strong> Drive/ CR-707. The Seven Gables<br />
House is between the Backus Art Gallery<br />
and the Manatee Center on your right.<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICES<br />
1850 SW Fountainview Blvd., Suite 201<br />
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986<br />
Monday—Friday, 9 am to 5 pm<br />
Call (772) 340-1333<br />
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PROVIDED BY THE<br />
ST. LUCIE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
T<br />
he Seven Gables House is a mu<strong>st</strong> see attraction located on the waterfront<br />
of hi<strong>st</strong>oric downtown Fort Pierce. Built about 1905, it was moved from its original<br />
location on US 1 by the City of Fort Pierce in 1998. It presently functions as a<br />
Visitor Information Center operated by the Chamber of Commerce as well as a Fort<br />
Pierce office for the Chamber. Space is available for small meetings and other special<br />
events. Tours are given on a daily basis by dedicated, knowledgeable volunteers. Large<br />
groups are reque<strong>st</strong>ed to call ahead. For more information call (772) 468-9152.<br />
Directions from I-95: Take I-95 to Exit 121, St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Blvd. Ea<strong>st</strong> on St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong><br />
Blvd. to fir<strong>st</strong> <strong>st</strong>op light which is Peacock Blvd. Right on Peacock. Fir<strong>st</strong> right in traffic circle<br />
onto Fountainview Blvd. The Chamber is at 1850 on the right hand side, Suite 201.<br />
Directions from US 1: US 1 to Prima Vi<strong>st</strong>a Blvd. Prima Vi<strong>st</strong>a turns into St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Blvd.<br />
at Bayshore. Continue travelling we<strong>st</strong> to Peacock Blvd. Make a left onto Peacock and the<br />
fir<strong>st</strong> right in the traffic circle onto Fountainview Blvd. The Chamber is at 1850 on the right<br />
hand side, Suite 201.
St. Lucie County Overview<br />
ST. LUCIE COUNTY<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
Discover the boundless business opportunities found<br />
in St. Lucie County, one of the nation’s be<strong>st</strong> places<br />
to grow. Here, growth, innovation and inspiration<br />
are driven by the unsurpassed life<strong>st</strong>yle of this peaceful<br />
paradise, found at the heart of Southea<strong>st</strong> Florida’s<br />
acclaimed Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong>.<br />
Strategically located, St. Lucie is in the middle of Florida’s large<strong>st</strong><br />
business centers. Ju<strong>st</strong> 120 miles north of Miami, 60 miles north of<br />
We<strong>st</strong> Palm Beach, 120 miles southea<strong>st</strong> of Orlando and 225 miles<br />
south of Jacksonville — yet a world away in spirit. The <strong>county</strong><br />
features tremendous growth, a young and educated workforce,<br />
e<strong>st</strong>ablished infra<strong>st</strong>ructure and a pro-business government. St. Lucie<br />
County’s 572 square miles contain two major cities, Fort Pierce in<br />
the north and Port St. Lucie in the south. Beautiful Hutchinson<br />
Island and several hometown-<strong>st</strong>yle development communities also<br />
contribute to this unique business environment.<br />
St. Lucie County’s population is roughly 272,000 and ju<strong>st</strong> a few<br />
years ago was the second fa<strong>st</strong>e<strong>st</strong> growing <strong>county</strong> in Florida and<br />
the 13th fa<strong>st</strong>e<strong>st</strong> growing in the nation. The <strong>county</strong> experienced<br />
a 6.3 percent population increase between 2004 and 2005, was<br />
named a top 10 “boomtown” by Inc. magazine in 2006 and ranked<br />
the city of Port St. Lucie among<br />
“America’s Top Performing Cities”<br />
for 2005 job growth by the Milken<br />
In<strong>st</strong>itute. Despite the downturn in<br />
the economy, local leaders expect this<br />
trend will continue. As the population<br />
persi<strong>st</strong>s in its great growth, St. Lucie<br />
will become an even better place to<br />
do business and has positioned some<br />
economic sectors for even higher<br />
levels of success.<br />
Alongside St. Lucie County’s sophi<strong>st</strong>icated<br />
research centers and bold<br />
business opportunities lies an unspoiled<br />
natural environment ideal for<br />
exploration. With museums, art galleries,<br />
nature preserves, sports fishing,<br />
golf and beaches, St. Lucie County<br />
presents a broad range of cultural and<br />
sports experiences.<br />
The unique location of St. Lucie<br />
County provides residents and visitors<br />
easy accessibility to activities, events<br />
and attractions that can’t be duplicated<br />
elsewhere. The climate is excellent<br />
with an average temperature range<br />
of 63 to 83 degrees, making it a year<br />
round de<strong>st</strong>ination for indoor or outdoor<br />
activities. To find out more visit:<br />
www.<strong>st</strong><strong>lucie</strong>co.gov.<br />
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has announced the opening of Pine<br />
Trace, a single-family new home community<br />
located in Port St. Lucie. Gue<strong>st</strong>s are<br />
invited to visit the community to view the<br />
two new decorated model homes.<br />
KB Home’s Pine Trace community is<br />
located in Port St. Lucie and features<br />
seven different floor plans that range from<br />
1,107 square-feet to 2,103 square-feet.<br />
The one- and two-<strong>st</strong>ory homes offer two to five bedrooms, two<br />
to two and a half baths and one- and two-car garages. Homes are<br />
priced from $109,990, conforming with the government’s FHA and<br />
VA loan limits, two of the mo<strong>st</strong> popular loans for fir<strong>st</strong>-time homebuyers.<br />
Minutes from the beaches, high-rated schools and I-95, Pine<br />
Trace is the ideal community for families who want to be close to it<br />
all without feeling the hu<strong>st</strong>le and bu<strong>st</strong>le of a large city. As with all KB<br />
Home communities, the homes in Pine Trace are Built to Order,<br />
giving homebuyers the ultimate in value and choice when building<br />
their dream home. Built to Order means KB Home homebuyers<br />
have a say in nearly every aspect of their new home, beginning with<br />
selecting the neighborhood that they want to call home.<br />
All homes built in Pine Trace are ENERGY STAR qualified. These<br />
homes are engineered to heat and cool efficiently, use less energy, and<br />
provide sub<strong>st</strong>antial savings for homebuyers. In fact, homes built to the<br />
ENERGY STAR guidelines are up to 45% more energy-efficient than<br />
homes built as recently as 10 years ago, allowing buyers to reduce<br />
their carbon footprint and monthly utility bills for years to come.<br />
For more information about Pine Trace and other KB Home<br />
communities, visit www.kbhome.com or call 888-KB-HOMES.<br />
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Helpful Resident Information<br />
HELPFUL RESIDENT<br />
INFORMATION<br />
FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE<br />
If you’re new to Florida, 18 or older and<br />
already have a valid driver license from<br />
another <strong>st</strong>ate or country, you can use your<br />
current out-of-<strong>st</strong>ate license as your primary<br />
form of ID. In this case, you may only need<br />
a secondary form of identification from the<br />
State of Florida. We recommend that you<br />
make an appointment by calling (772) 344-<br />
4060 in Port St. Lucie and (772) 468-3957<br />
in Fort Pierce.<br />
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION<br />
New residents mu<strong>st</strong> regi<strong>st</strong>er their vehicles<br />
and obtain Florida license tags within<br />
30 days of e<strong>st</strong>ablishing legal residency, or<br />
by their fir<strong>st</strong> day of work in the <strong>st</strong>ate, or<br />
when they regi<strong>st</strong>er their children in school.<br />
For more information contact the Tax Collector’s<br />
office at (772) 462-1650.<br />
BOAT REGISTRATION<br />
If you own a boat and plan to keep it in<br />
Florida for more than 90 days, you mu<strong>st</strong><br />
regi<strong>st</strong>er it with the Tax Collector’s office.<br />
Fees vary according to the length of the<br />
boat. Contact the Tax Collector’s office at<br />
(772) 462-1650.<br />
VOTER REGISTRATION<br />
You may regi<strong>st</strong>er to vote at the St. Lucie<br />
County Supervisor of Elections offices in<br />
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> and Port St.<br />
Lucie. To regi<strong>st</strong>er you mu<strong>st</strong>: (1) be a U.S.<br />
citizen; (2) be a Florida resident; (3) be 18<br />
years old (you may pre-regi<strong>st</strong>er if you are<br />
17); (4) not now be adjudicated mentally<br />
incapacitated with respect to voting in<br />
Florida or any other <strong>st</strong>ate; (5) not have<br />
been convicted of a felony without your<br />
civil rights having been re<strong>st</strong>ored pursuant<br />
to law; (6) not claim the right to vote in<br />
another <strong>county</strong> or <strong>st</strong>ate. Please note that<br />
you mu<strong>st</strong> be regi<strong>st</strong>ered at lea<strong>st</strong> 29 days<br />
before the election in which you wish to<br />
vote. Contact the Supervisor of Elections at<br />
(772) 462-1500.<br />
SCHOOL REGISTRATION<br />
Regi<strong>st</strong>er children for school at the St. Lucie<br />
County School Board office of Student<br />
Assignment, located in the Orange Blossom<br />
Business Park on Okeechobee Road,<br />
in Fort Pierce. When regi<strong>st</strong>ering children<br />
in local public schools for the fir<strong>st</strong> time,<br />
parents should present the following: One<br />
document showing proof of residency, a<br />
certificate of immunization, proof of medical<br />
examination during the pa<strong>st</strong> 12 months,<br />
birth certificate and a copy of the child’s<br />
la<strong>st</strong> report card is helpful. St. Lucie County<br />
School Board Student Assignment can be<br />
reached at (772) 429-3930.<br />
PET LICENSES<br />
All dogs and cats in St. Lucie County,<br />
including unincorporated St. Lucie County,<br />
Port Saint Lucie and Fort Pierce mu<strong>st</strong> have<br />
a pet license. For information on how to<br />
obtain a license in your area, please call the<br />
Humane Society at (772) 461-0687.<br />
FISHING LICENSES<br />
Florida regulation requires all residents<br />
and nonresidents to obtain a license for all<br />
salt-water and fresh water fishing. For more<br />
information on how to obtain a license, call<br />
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission<br />
at (561) 625-5122.<br />
HUNTING LICENSES<br />
Hunting licenses permit the hunting<br />
of any bird or animal in season except on<br />
game reserves and po<strong>st</strong>ed private property<br />
without permission. Hunting Licenses may<br />
be purchased at the Tax Collector’s office,<br />
Wal-Mart, K-Mart or many local bait and<br />
tackle shops. For additional information,<br />
call (888) 404-3922.<br />
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St. Lucie County Education<br />
ST. LUCIE COUNTY<br />
EDUC ATION<br />
St.<br />
Lucie County Public Schools represents over<br />
40,000 <strong>st</strong>udents and more than 4,800 employees,<br />
over half of whom are teachers. The School<br />
Di<strong>st</strong>rict also plays an integral role in the efforts<br />
to have our community recognized as the premier<br />
site in the <strong>st</strong>ate for expanded research and education, as well as a<br />
highly desirable location for families and business enterprise. The<br />
school di<strong>st</strong>rict works very closely with po<strong>st</strong>-secondary educational<br />
providers to ensure a seamless and beneficial transition from<br />
K-12 to higher education.<br />
Despite budget challenges felt throughout Florida, St. Lucie<br />
County public schools have continued to show significant improvement<br />
di<strong>st</strong>rict-wide in school grades and <strong>st</strong>udent performance<br />
on the annual Florida Comprehensive Assessment Te<strong>st</strong>s,<br />
or FCAT. Increased rigor and workplace readiness is the focus<br />
of career and technical courses of <strong>st</strong>udy in all of the di<strong>st</strong>rict’s<br />
six high schools, with many programs providing certificated<br />
programs with advisory councils of local professionals and businessmen<br />
helping guide the curriculum to be<strong>st</strong> meet the needs<br />
of the future workforce. Students in those career and technical<br />
programs excel annually in <strong>st</strong>atewide as well as national academic<br />
competitions. Also, the numbers of <strong>st</strong>udents enrolled in,<br />
and performing well in, advanced and college level coursework<br />
continues to increase in all of the di<strong>st</strong>rict’s high schools, now<br />
numbering well over 2,000. The di<strong>st</strong>rict has been recognized<br />
nationally for the 11% increase in the graduation rate, five times<br />
the national average.<br />
Communication is critical to St. Lucie County Schools’ admini<strong>st</strong>ration<br />
as well as the school board. The di<strong>st</strong>rict has increased<br />
use of its computerized telephone messaging sy<strong>st</strong>em to communicate<br />
with parents and the community, publishes an electronic<br />
newsletter focusing on the accomplishments of <strong>st</strong>udents,<br />
teachers, and <strong>st</strong>aff that is di<strong>st</strong>ributed internally and externally,<br />
and has expanded public information cableca<strong>st</strong> programming<br />
on the di<strong>st</strong>rict’s local television education channel. Community<br />
outreach has also expanded through public forums and special<br />
events where members of the community can visit schools to see<br />
fir<strong>st</strong>-hand the excellence of in<strong>st</strong>ruction and <strong>st</strong>udent performance<br />
in the classroom.<br />
The St. Lucie County School Board has also inve<strong>st</strong>ed significantly<br />
in the community. The di<strong>st</strong>rict has con<strong>st</strong>ructed nearly<br />
$800,000,000 in new facilities in the la<strong>st</strong> five years, including two<br />
new <strong>st</strong>ate-of-the-art prototypical high schools, five K-8 schools<br />
and equipped over 1,800<br />
classrooms with advanced<br />
learning technologies. The St.<br />
Lucie County School Di<strong>st</strong>rict<br />
also keeps a watchful eye on<br />
finances, as it is ranked the<br />
<strong>st</strong>ate’s second lowe<strong>st</strong> in admini<strong>st</strong>rative<br />
co<strong>st</strong> per <strong>st</strong>udent,<br />
directing nearly two-thirds<br />
of its revenues to in<strong>st</strong>ruction.<br />
The di<strong>st</strong>rict also has<br />
co<strong>st</strong>-avoided high energy rates and earned rebates from Florida<br />
Power and Light through a partnership with the di<strong>st</strong>rict’s Energy<br />
Advisory Team, consi<strong>st</strong>ing of in-house experts and professional<br />
consultants acting in a voluntary capacity to design processes to<br />
conserve energy and lower co<strong>st</strong>s.<br />
Community collaboration is also at the core of St. Lucie County<br />
School Di<strong>st</strong>rict operations. The di<strong>st</strong>rict has partnered with<br />
Florida Atlantic University to create the Palm Pointe Educational<br />
Research School at Tradition, with Harbor Branch Oceanographic<br />
In<strong>st</strong>itution and FAU to create the Maine Oceanographic<br />
Academy at We<strong>st</strong>wood High School and middle school feeder<br />
programs for the academy, with Embry Riddle University to create<br />
an aeronautical engineering program at Fort Pierce Central<br />
High School. In all, 30 career academies are e<strong>st</strong>ablished in high<br />
schools throughout St. Lucie County.<br />
Great things are indeed happening in St. Lucie County Schools!<br />
The core business of St. Lucie County Schools is to create challenging,<br />
engaging and satisfying work for every <strong>st</strong>udent, every day.<br />
The di<strong>st</strong>rict has been<br />
recognized nationally<br />
for the 11% increase<br />
in the graduation rate,<br />
five times the national<br />
average.<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:<br />
School Board Office (772) 429-3600<br />
Student Assignment (772) 429-3930<br />
E.S.E. Department (772) 429-4570<br />
Student Services (772) 429-4510<br />
Title I (772) 429-5530<br />
Food Service (772) 429-6190<br />
Transportation (772) 340-7120<br />
For more information on St. Lucie County Public Schools visit www.StLucie.k12.Fl.us<br />
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Business Licensing<br />
STARTING A BUSINESS<br />
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY<br />
General Guidelines for obtaining Business Tax Receipt (formerly<br />
known as an occupational license)…<br />
There are four different jurisdictions in St. Lucie County requiring<br />
a business tax receipt for conducting business - St. Lucie Village;<br />
Fort Pierce; Port St. Lucie and the unincorporated area of St. Lucie<br />
County. Each jurisdiction has a Building or Planning and Zoning<br />
Department that will determine the zoning compliance for the location<br />
of the business prior to the issuance of a business tax receipt.<br />
Regi<strong>st</strong>ering a business in Florida may require an entity to<br />
regi<strong>st</strong>er not only at the State level but also with the local<br />
<strong>county</strong> government. Corporate entities are usually required<br />
to regi<strong>st</strong>er with the Division of Corporations, while many<br />
professions are required to regi<strong>st</strong>er with the Department of<br />
Business and Professional Regulation. County occupational licenses<br />
(business tax receipts) are usually obtained from the local <strong>county</strong><br />
government. Visit www.sunbiz.org for complete details or call<br />
(850) 245-6058.<br />
Florida requires <strong>st</strong>ate licensing or certificate of competency for<br />
many professionals and occupations. Many require special training<br />
and prior examination. For details call (850) 487-1395 or visit www.<br />
myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/index.html.<br />
If your business does not operate as a corporation and you run<br />
your business under a name other than your personal full name, you<br />
need to regi<strong>st</strong>er the business with a “fictitious” name. For details call<br />
(850) 245-6058 or visit www.sunbiz.org.<br />
Mo<strong>st</strong> businesses mu<strong>st</strong> apply for and receive a Federal Employer<br />
Identification Number (EIN). This regi<strong>st</strong>ration is required even<br />
though a business may not have employees. Visit www.irs.gov and<br />
search EIN for additional information or call (800) 829-1040.<br />
Taxes on your business and other federal or <strong>st</strong>ate reporting<br />
requirements will depend on the nature of the business, its legal<br />
<strong>st</strong>ructure and whether or not you have employees. At the <strong>st</strong>ate<br />
level, visit www.myflorida.com/dor and at the federal level, visit<br />
www.irs.gov/businesses.<br />
St. Lucie Village: Town Hall, 2841 Old Dixie Highway,<br />
(772) 466-6900<br />
Fort Pierce City Hall: 101 N. US 1, (772) 460-2200<br />
Port St. Lucie City Hall: Building A, 121 SW Port St.<br />
Lucie Blvd, (772) 871-5132<br />
St. Lucie County Building and Zoning: 2300 Virginia<br />
Avenue, Fort Pierce, (772) 462-1553<br />
Upon obtaining a city issued business tax receipt and/or zoning<br />
compliance certificate, you mu<strong>st</strong> also obtain a business tax receipt<br />
(occupational license) from the St. Lucie County Tax Collector<br />
located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, (772) 462-1553, or in<br />
Port St. Lucie, 1664 SE Walton Road, (772) 337-5600.<br />
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FREE<br />
Business Start Up<br />
Assi<strong>st</strong>ance<br />
The St. Lucie County Chamber of<br />
Commerce ho<strong>st</strong>s SCORE each week<br />
providing FREE business <strong>st</strong>art up assi<strong>st</strong>ance.<br />
Visit www.score308.com to make your<br />
appointment. You may also contact the<br />
Small Business Development Center and<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> <strong>River</strong> State College at<br />
(772) 462-4756 for assi<strong>st</strong>ance.
Helpful Telephone Numbers<br />
HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS<br />
County, State and Federal<br />
Animal Control of SLC.................................................772-462-8120<br />
County Admini<strong>st</strong>rative.................................................772-462-1100<br />
Child Support................................................................800-622-5437<br />
Clerk of the Court.........................................................772-462-6900<br />
Consumer Helpline (My Florida)................................800-342-2762<br />
County Court.................................................................772-462-6900<br />
County Jail......................................................................772-462-3450<br />
Cultural Affairs..............................................................772-462-1767<br />
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services<br />
(Business Complaints)..................................................800-435-7352<br />
Department of Children & Families ..........................772-467-4177<br />
Driver’s License (Appointments recommended)<br />
Ft. Pierce......................................................................772-468-3957<br />
Port St. Lucie..............................................................772-344-4060<br />
Dump & Landfill...........................................................772-462-1768<br />
Extension Office.............................................................772-462-1660<br />
Facility Rental................................................................772-462-1521<br />
Fire Di<strong>st</strong>rict St. Lucie County.......................................772-621-3400<br />
Fairgrounds....................................................................772-464-2910<br />
Fishing & Hunting Licenses.........................................772-462-1650<br />
Florida Highway Patrol State Roads............................772-468-3967<br />
Florida Highway Patrol Turnpike..................................772-871-7635<br />
Health Department.......................................................772-462-3800<br />
Havert L. Fenn Center...................................................772-462-1521<br />
Horseback Riding..........................................................772-468-0101<br />
Housing and Urban Development Hotline, Section 8...772-461-0772<br />
Housing Authority.........................................................772-461-7281<br />
Immigration Services…..................772-465-0930 or 800-973-2867<br />
Internal Revenue Services............................................800-829-1040<br />
Legal Aid.........................................................................772-466-4766<br />
Motor Vehicle Admini<strong>st</strong>ration....................................772-460-3658<br />
Parks & Recreation........................................................772-462-1517<br />
Planning and Zoning for St. Lucie County<br />
(Growth Management).............................................772-462-2822<br />
Property Appraiser<br />
Fort Pierce, County Government Complex<br />
2300 Virginia Avenue................................................772-462-1021<br />
Port St. Lucie, City Center<br />
1664 SE Walton Road................................................772-462-1021<br />
Public Defender.............................................................772-462-2048<br />
Recreation Division.......................................................772-462-1528<br />
Regional Hi<strong>st</strong>ory Center...............................................772-462-1795<br />
Sheriff ’s Department.....................................................772-462-7300<br />
Small Business Admini<strong>st</strong>ration...................................800-359-2227<br />
Social Security Office....................................................866-366-1627<br />
Solid Wa<strong>st</strong>e.....................................................................772-462-1768<br />
South Florida Water Management................................772-223-2600<br />
State’s Attorney Office...................................................772-465-3000<br />
St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Annex.....................................................772-785-5881<br />
Supervisor of Elections<br />
4114 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce. ..........................772-462-1500<br />
1664 SE Walton Road, PSL......................................772-337-5623<br />
St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Blvd....................................................772-871-5410<br />
Tax Collector – Motor Vehicle Tags<br />
Fort Pierce, County Government Complex,<br />
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce ..........................772-462-1650<br />
Port St. Lucie Civic Center.<br />
Tourism Bureau..............................................................800-344-8443<br />
US Coa<strong>st</strong> Guard..............................................................772-461-7606<br />
U.S. Po<strong>st</strong> Office – Main Branch......................................772-460-0841<br />
Unemployment Services...............................................800-204-2418<br />
Veteran Services.............................................................772- 337-5670<br />
City Government Offices and Services<br />
FORT PIERCE<br />
Fort Pierce Mayor’s Office...............................................772-460-2200<br />
Animal Control..................................................................see County<br />
Building Department....................................................772-460-2200<br />
Building Permits............................................................772-871-5132<br />
Business Licenses...........................................................772-460-2200<br />
City Hall..........................................................................772-460-2200<br />
City Marina....................................................................772-464-1245<br />
Code Enforcement........................................................772-460-2200<br />
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)........................772-466-1600<br />
Park Rental.....................................................................772-489-6473<br />
Police Department.........................................................772-461-3820<br />
Public Works..................................................................772-462-2200<br />
<strong>River</strong> Walk Community Center...................................772-489-6473<br />
Solid Wa<strong>st</strong>e.....................................................................772-460-2200<br />
PORT ST. LUCIE<br />
PSL Mayor’s Office........................................................772-871-5225<br />
Animal Control..............................................................772-871-5042<br />
Building Department....................................................772-871-5132<br />
Building Permits............................................................772-871-5132<br />
Business Licenses..........................................................772-871-5132<br />
City Hall..........................................................................772-871-5225<br />
Civic Center....................................................................772-807-4488<br />
Code Enforcement.........................................................772-871-5010<br />
Community Center.......................................................772-878-2277<br />
Garage Sale Permit........................................................772-871-5010<br />
Litter Hotline..................................................................772-871-7000<br />
Parks & Recreation........................................................772-878-2277<br />
Police Department.........................................................772-871-5000<br />
Public Works..................................................................772-871-5100<br />
Utilities Department.....................................................772-871-5330<br />
1664 SW Walton Rd...................................................772-337-5600 St. Lucie Village Town Hall...........................................772-466-6900<br />
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St. Lucie County Library Sy<strong>st</strong>em<br />
FORT PIERCE<br />
101 Melody Lane............................................................772-462-1615<br />
Zora Neal Hur<strong>st</strong>on, 3008 Ave. D..................................772-462-2154<br />
LAKEWOOD PARK<br />
7605 Santa Barbara Rd.................................................772-462-6870<br />
PORT ST. LUCIE<br />
2410 S.E. Morningside Blvd.........................................772-337-5632<br />
180 S.W. Prima Vi<strong>st</strong>a Blvd............................................772-871-5450<br />
ST. LUCIE WEST<br />
500 California Blvd........................................................772-873-3309<br />
A<br />
AARP..............................................................................772-462-6149<br />
American Red Cross......................................................772-461-3950<br />
American Cancer Society............................................888-869-2922<br />
Agape Senior Center, Ft. Pierce...................................772-468-9090<br />
Arts & Craft Market, Ft. Pierce...................................772-460-5299<br />
B<br />
Better Business Bureau..................................................772-223-1492<br />
Big Brothers/Big Si<strong>st</strong>ers................................................772-466-8535<br />
Boys & Girls Club..........................................................772-460-9918<br />
C<br />
Chamber of Commerce................................................772-340-1333<br />
Children’s Services Council.........................................772-462-2143<br />
Children’s Home Society...............................................772-489-5601<br />
Comca<strong>st</strong>..........................................................................772-461-6659<br />
Community Transit......................................................772-464-7433<br />
Council on Aging<br />
Fort Pierce...................................................................772-465-5220<br />
Port Saint Lucie..........................................................772-336-8608<br />
D<br />
Downtown Business Association..................................772-465-7080<br />
E<br />
Economic Development Council.................................772-879-4144<br />
Education Foundation of SLC......................................772-429-5507<br />
Exchange Club CASTLE...............................................772-465-6011<br />
F<br />
Fairgrounds Association...............................................772-464-2910<br />
Farmers Market, Ft. Pierce...........................................772-940-1145<br />
Florida City Gas..............................................................800-993-7546<br />
Florida Power & Light....................................................772-462-0555<br />
Friday Fe<strong>st</strong>......................................................................772-466-3880<br />
G<br />
Gulf<strong>st</strong>ream Goodwill Indu<strong>st</strong>ries..................................561-848-7200<br />
Guardian Ad Litem Program.......................................772-785-5804<br />
H-I<br />
Habitat for Humanity....................................................772-464-1117<br />
Hall<strong>st</strong>rom Planetarium..................................................772-462-4750<br />
Harbor Branch Oceanographic....................................772-465-2400<br />
Hibiscus Children’s Center............................................772-334-9311<br />
Hi<strong>st</strong>orical Society St Lucie County..............................772-461-8020<br />
Humane Society.............................................................772-461-0687<br />
Helpful Telephone Numbers<br />
J-K<br />
Jazz Society....................................................................772-460-JAZZ<br />
L<br />
Lincoln Park Business Association..............................772-462-2483<br />
M-O<br />
MainStreet Fort Pierce...................................................772-466-3880<br />
Make-A– Wish Foundation...........................................954-967-9474<br />
Manatee Center..............................................................772-466-1600<br />
Marine Indu<strong>st</strong>ries..........................................................772-692-7599<br />
Mets Stadium.................................................................772-871-2100<br />
Motorcycle Training In<strong>st</strong>itute.....................................877-30-TRAIN<br />
Mu<strong>st</strong>ard Seed Mini<strong>st</strong>ries..............................................772-465-6021<br />
P-Q<br />
Poison Control...............................................................800-222-1222<br />
Project Response (HIV/AIDS).....................................772-464-0420<br />
R<br />
Realtors Association......................................................772-465-6080<br />
S<br />
S.C.O.R.E........................................................................772-489-0548<br />
School Board of SLC......................................................772-429-3600<br />
Seven Gables Visitor Center..........................................772-468-9152<br />
Small Business Admini<strong>st</strong>ration....................................800-359-2227<br />
Smithsonian...................................................................772-462-6220<br />
Sunrise Theatre..............................................................772-461-4884<br />
Sunrise Theatre, Hi<strong>st</strong>oric Downtown Fort Pierce.<br />
T<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Builders Association...........................772-464-8222<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Connector............................................772-464-8878<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Food Bank............................................772-489-5676<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Hospices..............................................772-403-4557<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Model Railroad Club...........................772-621-9636<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Research Park.....................................772-467-3107<br />
Tradition...........................................800-STLUCIE or 772-340-3500<br />
U<br />
United For Families.......................................................772-398-2920<br />
United Way of St. Lucie County..................................772-464-5300<br />
V<br />
Visiting Nurses Association.........................................772-286-1844<br />
W-X,Y,Z<br />
Wa<strong>st</strong>e Pro........................................................................772-595-9390<br />
We<strong>st</strong>Fe<strong>st</strong>.........................................................................772-426-8260<br />
Workforce Solutions.....................................................772-335-3030<br />
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Accountants — Advertising<br />
ACCOUNTANTS &<br />
ACCOUNTING SERVICES<br />
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines<br />
and Frank<br />
600 Citrus Avenue, Ste 200<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950<br />
(772) 461-6120<br />
Dibartolomeo, McBee, Hartley<br />
& Barnes, P.A.<br />
2222 Colonial Road, Ste 200<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-5309<br />
(772) 461-8833<br />
www.dmhbcpa.com<br />
Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal,<br />
C.P.A.<br />
2112 S US Highway 1, Ste 201<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-5100<br />
(772) 461-5511<br />
www.pcc-cpa.com<br />
Green and Gentry CPAS, LLC<br />
751 SE Port St. Lucie Boulevard<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984-5211<br />
(772) 879-9770<br />
Lynch, Johnson & Long, LLC<br />
603 North <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>River</strong> Drive,<br />
Ste 300<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-3057<br />
(772) 466-1040<br />
www.ljlcpa.com<br />
MM Enterprise Services, Inc.<br />
5325 SW Cherry Hill Rd<br />
Port St Lucie FL 34953,<br />
(772) 905-9821<br />
www.mmenterpriseservice.com<br />
SFS Tax and Accounting Services<br />
10570 S Federal Highway, Ste 203<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952<br />
(772) 337-1040<br />
www.sf<strong>st</strong>axacct.com<br />
Robert W. Summerhays, Jr., CPA, P.A.<br />
1405 South 25th Street, Ste A<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34947<br />
(772) 461-1156<br />
ACTIVITIES,<br />
ADVENTURES<br />
& ATTRACTIONS<br />
Dockside-Harborlight Resort<br />
1160 Seaway Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34949-3146<br />
(772) 461-4824<br />
www.docksideinn.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Fort Pierce City Marina<br />
1 Avenue A<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4411<br />
(772) 464-1245<br />
Harbor Branch Oceanographic<br />
In<strong>st</strong>itution, Inc.<br />
5600 N US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-7331<br />
(772) 465-2400 Ext:241<br />
www.hboi.edu<br />
Harbortown Marina-Fort Pierce<br />
1936 Harbortown Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-1446<br />
(772) 466-7300<br />
www.harbortownmarina-fort<br />
pierce.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Inc.<br />
210 Savannah Road<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-3447<br />
(772) 464-4672<br />
www.heatcotebotanicalgardens.org<br />
Lady Stuart Deep Sea Fishing<br />
2030 Harbortown Drive, Unit C<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-1438<br />
(772) 466-4848<br />
www.lady<strong>st</strong>uart.com<br />
Main Street of Fort Pierce, Inc.<br />
122 A E Backus Ave<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950<br />
(772) 466-3880<br />
www.main<strong>st</strong>reetfortpierce.org<br />
Manatee Observation and Education<br />
Center<br />
480 N <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>River</strong> Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950<br />
(772) 466-1600 Ext:3333<br />
www.manateecenter.com<br />
National Navy UDT- SEAL Museum<br />
3300 N A1A<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34949-8520<br />
(772) 595-5845<br />
www.NavySEALMuseum.com<br />
Oxbow Eco-Center<br />
5400 NE St. James Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983<br />
(772) 785-5833<br />
PGA Hi<strong>st</strong>orical Center<br />
8559 Commerce Center Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3084<br />
(772) 370-5410<br />
www.pgavillage.com<br />
Robert Montuoros Airboat<br />
Adventure Tours<br />
6429 55 Square<br />
Vero Beach, FL 32967-5389<br />
(772) 633-7849<br />
www.airboatadventuretours.com<br />
Saint Lucie Lanes<br />
6759 S US Highway 1<br />
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Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-1427<br />
(772) 461-5390<br />
www.bowlsi<strong>st</strong>ercenters.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
St. Lucie County Hi<strong>st</strong>orical Museum<br />
414 Seaway Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34949<br />
(772) 462-1796<br />
St. Lucie County Marine Center<br />
420 Seaway Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34949<br />
(772) 462-3474<br />
St. Lucie Mets Baseball Club<br />
525 NW Peacock Boulevard<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986<br />
(772) 871-2100<br />
www.<strong>st</strong><strong>lucie</strong>mets.com<br />
Super Play USA<br />
1600 NW Courtyard Circle<br />
St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong><br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-2508<br />
(772) 408-5800<br />
www.superplayusa.com<br />
Tu-Bahd Farms<br />
1100 Tilton Road<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-2876<br />
(772) 878-4829<br />
www.tu-bahdfarms.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Ultimate Billiards<br />
4112 Okeechobee Road<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34947-5412<br />
(772) 464-7665<br />
www.ultimate-billiards.com<br />
ADULT DAY CARE &<br />
ALZHEIMER SERVICES<br />
Alzheimer’s Community Care<br />
800 Northpoint Parkway, Ste 101-B<br />
We<strong>st</strong> Palm Beach, FL 33407<br />
(772) 223-6351<br />
www.alzcare.org<br />
ADULT RETIREMENT<br />
COMMUNITIES<br />
Abingdon @ Tradition<br />
10685 Stoney Creek Way<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987-1911<br />
(772) 345-2700<br />
www.abingdon-tradition.com<br />
Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie<br />
3700 SE Jennings Road<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-7778<br />
(772) 337-4330<br />
www.pt<strong>st</strong><strong>lucie</strong>harborplace.com<br />
ADVERTISING &<br />
MARKETING SERVICES<br />
April Price & Associates<br />
(772) 285-1646<br />
www.aprilpriceassoc.com<br />
AT&T Advertising & Publishing<br />
258 Southhall Lane<br />
Maitland, FL 32751<br />
(407) 897-5083<br />
www.realpages.com<br />
Comet Creative, Inc.<br />
100 Avenue A, Ste 2C<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4426<br />
(772) 465-4654<br />
www.cometcreativeinc.com<br />
Community Focus Online<br />
3710 <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>River</strong> Road<br />
Chesapeake, VA 23325-2908<br />
(800) 827-6692<br />
www.communityfocusonline.com<br />
Fischer Advertising Services, Inc.<br />
4800 N. Federal Highway<br />
Ste B100<br />
Boca Raton, FL 33431<br />
(772) 464-7990<br />
www.thefischergroup.com<br />
Hometown Cable-Plus & Media<br />
Services<br />
10486 SW Village Center Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987-2186<br />
(772) 345-1085<br />
www.htcplus.net<br />
JungleTV/Mik<strong>st</strong>a Media<br />
(772) 370-0043<br />
www.jungletv.com<br />
Lo<strong>st</strong> Art Advertising<br />
P.O. Box 881225<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34988<br />
(772) 878-8878<br />
www.lo<strong>st</strong>artadvertising.com<br />
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Orange Peel Gazette<br />
P.O. Box 3526<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-3526<br />
(772) 489-8005<br />
www.opgazette.com<br />
SC Marketing of Florida<br />
7233 My<strong>st</strong>ic Way<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3259<br />
(772) 595-5430<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Scripps Media<br />
1939 S Federal Highway<br />
Stuart, FL 34995<br />
(772) 287-1550<br />
www.tcpalm.com<br />
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Advertising — Assi<strong>st</strong>ed Living<br />
Shopvertizing, LLC<br />
10380 SW Village Center Drive,<br />
Ste 202<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987<br />
(772) 672-3689<br />
www.shopvertizing.com<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Directories<br />
1611 NW Federal Highway<br />
Stuart, FL 34994<br />
(772) 692-2969<br />
www.tcdirectories.com<br />
Yellow Book<br />
1102 W <strong>Indian</strong>town Road, Ste 8<br />
Jupiter, FL 33458-6813<br />
(561) 427-7300<br />
www.yellowbook.com<br />
ADVERTISING -<br />
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS<br />
Welhaven & Associates<br />
4101 S <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>River</strong> Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982<br />
(800) 252-4437<br />
www.welhavenandassociates.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
AIR CONDITIONING,<br />
HEATING SALES &<br />
SERVICE<br />
A/C Advantage Inc.<br />
1302 SW Maplewood Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-2313<br />
(772) 336-7366<br />
Cu<strong>st</strong>om Air Sy<strong>st</strong>ems, Inc.<br />
1615 SE Village Green Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-3450<br />
(772) 335-3232<br />
www.cu<strong>st</strong>omairfl.com<br />
Debonair Services, Inc.<br />
5151 NW Newark Lane<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983<br />
(772) 873-5006<br />
Miller’s Central Air, Inc.<br />
722 SW Biltmore Street, Ste B<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983<br />
(772) 785-8080<br />
www.millerscentralair.com<br />
Nisair Air Conditioning<br />
3700 S US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-8211<br />
(772) 466-8115<br />
www.nisair.com<br />
Senica Air Conditioning, Inc.<br />
6917 NW LTC Parkway<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3947<br />
(772) 468-5551<br />
www.senicaair.com<br />
AIRPORTS, AIRCRAFT &<br />
CHARTERS<br />
Fort Pierce Jet Center<br />
2982 Curtis King Blvd.<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-9101<br />
(772) 489-2285<br />
www.fortpiercejetcenter.com<br />
Melbourne International Airport<br />
One Air Terminal Parkway, Ste 220<br />
Melbourne, FL 32901-1888<br />
(321) 723-6227<br />
www.mlbair.com<br />
St. Lucie County Airport<br />
3000 Curtis King Blvd.<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-9104<br />
(772) 462-1732<br />
www.<strong>st</strong><strong>lucie</strong>co.gov/airport<br />
ALARM SYSTEMS &<br />
SURVEILLANCE SERVICES<br />
AAA Security Sy<strong>st</strong>ems, Inc./<br />
Authorized ADT Dealer<br />
471 SE Fairchild Ave.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984<br />
(772) 209-0235<br />
www.aaasecuritysy<strong>st</strong>emsinc.com<br />
Absolute Protection Team, Inc.<br />
4320 N. US Highway 1<br />
Vero Beach, FL 32967-1559<br />
(772) 770-0111<br />
www.absoluteprotect.com<br />
ADT Security Services, Inc.<br />
1461-A Commerce Center Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3209<br />
(561) 712-5440<br />
www.adt.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Airtronics of the Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong>, Inc.<br />
3900 N US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946<br />
(772) 467-0097<br />
www.airtronics.biz<br />
ALUMINUM PRODUCTS &<br />
INSTALLATION<br />
Ma<strong>st</strong>er Craft Aluminum Products<br />
1634 SE South Niemeyer Circle<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952<br />
(772) 335-1177<br />
APARTMENTS, DUPLEXES,<br />
TOWNHOUSES<br />
Atlantis Cove<br />
2476 Atlantis Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34981<br />
(772) 461-7388<br />
www.berkshireapartments.com<br />
• Gated community • Billiards room • On-site fitness center<br />
• Resort-<strong>st</strong>yle swimming pool • Sand volleyball court<br />
• Playground • Pet-friendly community<br />
• Spacious floor plans • Open, loft-like kitchen • Casual breakfa<strong>st</strong> bar<br />
• Designated dining area • Relaxing patio/balcony<br />
• Full-size W/D hook-ups or rental available<br />
• 24-hour emergency maintenance<br />
Call Today 888.310.4734<br />
Kitterman Woods Apartments, LLC<br />
6600 Woods Island Circle<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952<br />
(772) 461-0444<br />
www.kittermanwoods.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Live Oak Villas Apartments<br />
919 S 25th Street<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34947-4601<br />
(772) 595-0104<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Pinelakes Apartment Homes<br />
7700 Pine Lakes Blvd.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-1507<br />
(772) 336-7747<br />
www.pinelakes-apartments.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Sabal Chase Apartments<br />
100 Corner Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34947-4300<br />
(772) 464-8880<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
St. Andrews Pointe Apartments<br />
2550 NW Hatches Harbor Road<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983<br />
(772) 785-8008<br />
www.<strong>st</strong>andrewspointe.com<br />
Tiffany Club Apartments<br />
1500 SE Tiffany Club Place<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952<br />
(772) 335-5000<br />
APPLIANCE SALES &<br />
SERVICE<br />
Cu<strong>st</strong>om Air Sy<strong>st</strong>ems, Inc.<br />
1615 SE Village Green Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-3450<br />
(772) 335-3232<br />
www.cu<strong>st</strong>omairfl.com<br />
ARCHITECTURAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Scott Architects<br />
2101 Sunrise Boulevard<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950<br />
(772) 464-3122<br />
ASSISTED LIVING<br />
FACILITIES<br />
Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie<br />
3700 SE Jennings Road<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-7778<br />
(772) 337-4330<br />
www.pt<strong>st</strong><strong>lucie</strong>harborplace.com<br />
The Lynmoore Assi<strong>st</strong>ed Living and<br />
Memory Care<br />
1550 N Lawnwood Circle<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4972<br />
(772) 489-6800<br />
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www.TheApartmentCorner.com<br />
Email: SabalChase@TheApartmentCorner.com<br />
100 Corner Drive | Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Assi<strong>st</strong>ed Living — Beverage<br />
The Palms of St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong><br />
501 NW Cashmere Blvd.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-1908<br />
(772) 344-7441<br />
www.thepalmsof<strong>st</strong>.<strong>lucie</strong>we<strong>st</strong>.com<br />
Sun-Sational Family Care Home, Inc.<br />
349 NW Curry Street<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983<br />
(772) 828-0057<br />
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Tiffany Hall Nursing and<br />
Rehab Center<br />
1800 SE Hilmoor Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952<br />
(772) 337-3565<br />
ASSOCIATES<br />
David V. Calvert, Ph.D.<br />
1007 Grandview Boulevard<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-4323<br />
(772) 464-3393<br />
Gayle Harrell Campaign<br />
P.O. Box 9508<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34985<br />
(772) 692-1223<br />
www.gayleharrell.com<br />
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Larry W. Jennings<br />
(772) 340-3599<br />
Al Rivett, Candidate for SLC<br />
Commissioner<br />
8241 Hidden Pines Road<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34945<br />
(772) 465-2725<br />
www.alrivett.com<br />
ATTORNEYS<br />
Bruce R. Abernethy, Jr., P.A.<br />
500 Virginia Avenue, Ste 202<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982<br />
(772) 489-4901<br />
Becker and Poliakoff, P.A.<br />
1850 SE Fountainview Blvd.,<br />
Ste 103<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3420<br />
(772) 871-9320<br />
www.becker-poliakoff.com<br />
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The Law Offices of Berman &<br />
Berman, PA<br />
746A SW Federal Highway<br />
Stuart, FL 34994<br />
(772) 283-9200 Ext:201<br />
www.workingforthepeople.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Cele<strong>st</strong>e & Associates, P.A.<br />
8000 S US Highway 1, Ste 400<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-2339<br />
(772) 343-8992<br />
Con<strong>st</strong>angy, Brooks, and Smith, LLC<br />
1680 SW Bayshore Blvd., Ste 108<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984-3518<br />
(772) 878-5767<br />
www.con<strong>st</strong>angy.com<br />
Crary, Buchanan, Bowdish, Bovie,<br />
Beres, Elder & Williamson, Chartered<br />
1935 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-5535<br />
(772) 335-2600<br />
www.crarybuchanan.com<br />
Dean, Mead, Minton and Zwemer<br />
1903 S 25th Street, Ste 200<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34947<br />
(772) 464-7700<br />
www.deanmead.com<br />
Law Office of Lauri J. Gold<strong>st</strong>ein<br />
and Associates<br />
1330 S Federal Highway<br />
Stuart, FL 34994-3434<br />
(772) 286-8605<br />
www.femaleinjurylawyer.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Gordon & Doner, P. A.<br />
850 NW US Highway 1, Unit 118<br />
Stuart, FL 34994-1056<br />
(772) 403-5881<br />
www.ForTheInjured.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Robert J. Gorman & Associates, P.A.<br />
1209 Delaware Avenue<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4049<br />
(772) 465-5311<br />
Hoskins and Turco<br />
302 S. 2nd Street<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-1519<br />
(772) 464-4600<br />
www.hoskinsandturco.com<br />
Neill, Griffin, Tierney, Neill<br />
and Marquis<br />
311 S 2nd Street<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34951<br />
(772) 464-8200<br />
www.neillgriffin.com<br />
Richeson and Coke, P.A.<br />
317 S 2nd Street<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950<br />
(772) 465-5111<br />
Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schu<strong>st</strong>er<br />
and Russell, P.A.<br />
145 NW Central Park Plaza, Ste 200<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-2482<br />
(772) 873-5900<br />
www.ruden.com<br />
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Sachs, Sax & Caplan<br />
1850 SW Fountainview Blvd., Ste 207<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3443<br />
(772) 871-8020<br />
www.sslawfl.com<br />
Schuler, Halvorson & Weisser<br />
1100 SW St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Blvd., Ste 200<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-1735<br />
(772) 323-2200<br />
http://www.sh-law.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Law Office of Rene G. VanDeVoorde<br />
1327 N Central Avenue<br />
Seba<strong>st</strong>ian, FL 32958<br />
(772) 589-4353<br />
www.vandevoordelaw.com<br />
Weiss, Handler, Angelos and<br />
Cornwell, P. A.<br />
10521 SW Village Center Drive #101<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987-1909<br />
(772) 345-5297<br />
www.weissandhandler.com<br />
AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEMS<br />
& INSTALLATION<br />
Atlantic Smart Technologies<br />
130 Juno Street, Ste 1<br />
Jupiter, FL 33458<br />
(772) 713-3971<br />
www.atlanticsmart.com<br />
AUTO DEALER - NEW & USED<br />
Bev Smith Toyota<br />
3350 S. US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-6678<br />
(772) 464-8440<br />
www.bevsmithtoyota.com<br />
Bill Shultz Chevrolet, Inc.<br />
4200 S US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982<br />
(772) 461-4800<br />
www.billshultzchevy.com<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Lexus<br />
5121 S US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-7363<br />
(772) 460-0000<br />
www.treasurecoa<strong>st</strong>lexus.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
AUTO SERVICE - OIL CHANGE<br />
& ACCESSORIES<br />
Bayshore Tire & Service Center, LLC<br />
1820 SW Bayshore Boulevard<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984-3505<br />
(772) 871-1111<br />
Bill Shultz Chevrolet, Inc.<br />
4200 S US Highway 1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34982<br />
(772) 461-4800<br />
www.billshultzchevy.com<br />
Four Points Auto Repair<br />
2723 Fondura Road<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953-2780<br />
(772) 344-0023<br />
www.fourpointsauto.com<br />
BAIT & TACKLE SHOPS<br />
Lady Stuart Deep Sea Fishing<br />
2030 Harbortown Drive, Unit C<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-1438<br />
(772) 466-4848<br />
www.lady<strong>st</strong>uart.com<br />
BAKERY<br />
Roma Bakery<br />
475 Rio Mar Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-1399<br />
(772) 878-7499<br />
BANQUET FACILITIES<br />
Pelican Yacht Club, Inc.<br />
1120 Seaway Drive<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34949<br />
(772) 464-2700<br />
www.pelicanyachtclub.com<br />
BAR/LOUNGE<br />
Lazen Night Club/Robinson’s<br />
Prime Steakhouse & Sushi<br />
464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953-2077<br />
(772) 807-9992<br />
www.robinson<strong>st</strong>eak.com/lazen<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Vine and Barley<br />
1680 SW St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Blvd., Ste 101<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-1927<br />
(772) 446-7550<br />
www.vineandbarley.com<br />
BASEBALL CLUBS<br />
St. Lucie Mets Baseball Club<br />
525 NW Peacock Boulevard<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986<br />
(772) 871-2100<br />
www.<strong>st</strong><strong>lucie</strong>mets.com<br />
BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS<br />
& RETAILERS<br />
Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company<br />
3939 St. Lucie Boulevard<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-9025<br />
(772) 461-3636<br />
www.cokecce.com<br />
McArthur Dairy<br />
P.O. Box 955417<br />
Fort Worth, TX 76155<br />
(772) 464-3855 >>
Beverage — Building Materials<br />
Pepsi Bottling Group<br />
3620 Crossroads Parkway<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34945-2709<br />
(772) 409-2971<br />
www.pbg.com<br />
Southern Eagle Di<strong>st</strong>ributing, Inc.<br />
5300 Glades Cut-Off Road<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-4613<br />
(772) 460-7422<br />
www.southerneagledi<strong>st</strong>.com<br />
Tropicana Products, Inc.<br />
6500 Glades Cut-Off Road<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34981<br />
(772) 465-2030<br />
BILLIARDS & ARCADES<br />
Ultimate Billiards<br />
4112 Okeechobee Road<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34947-5412<br />
(772) 464-7665<br />
www.ultimate-billiards.com<br />
BLOOD BANKS<br />
Florida’s Blood Centers<br />
7572 US Highway 1<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-0000<br />
(772) 344-6900<br />
www.floridasbloodcenters.org<br />
BOAT/RV PARKING<br />
Crowne Plaza<br />
8663 US Highway 1<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-3331<br />
(772) 807-5771<br />
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES<br />
Daniel J. Kurek<br />
2138 SE Herron Avenue<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952<br />
(772) 342-4230<br />
www.DJKurek.com<br />
BOWLING CENTERS<br />
Saint Lucie Lanes<br />
6759 S US Highway 1<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-1427<br />
(772) 461-5390<br />
www.bowlsi<strong>st</strong>ercenters.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Super Play USA<br />
1600 NW Courtyard Circle<br />
St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong><br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-2508<br />
(772) 408-5800<br />
www.superplayusa.com<br />
BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS<br />
Adams Homes of North We<strong>st</strong><br />
Florida, Inc.<br />
3840 We<strong>st</strong> Eau Gallie Blvd., Ste 106<br />
Melbourne, FL 32934<br />
(321) 751-1530<br />
www.adamshomes.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Princeton Homes, Inc.<br />
6060 NW Helmsdale Way<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983<br />
(772) 340-7879<br />
www.princetonhomes.org<br />
Toll Brothers- The E<strong>st</strong>ates at Tradition<br />
11895 SW Aventino Drive<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987-2308<br />
(772) 345-2220<br />
www.e<strong>st</strong>atesattradition.com<br />
BUILDING CONTRACTORS<br />
Hanover Homes, Inc.<br />
2407 SW Monterrey Lane<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953-2955<br />
(772) 871-1034<br />
Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc.<br />
7348 Commercial Circle<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34951<br />
(772) 465-2475<br />
www.pjsi.com<br />
Maronda Homes of Florida, Inc.<br />
4610 W Lipscomb Street, Ste 1<br />
Palm Bay, FL 32905-2927<br />
(321) 725-5645<br />
www.maronda.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
SandCa<strong>st</strong>le Con<strong>st</strong>ruction and<br />
Development, Inc.<br />
8 Rio Vi<strong>st</strong>a Drive<br />
Stuart, FL 34996-6418<br />
(904) 334-8768<br />
www.newsandca<strong>st</strong>lehomes.com<br />
BUILDING MATERIALS<br />
& SUPPLIES<br />
Ea<strong>st</strong> Coa<strong>st</strong> Lumber & Supply Co.<br />
308 Avenue A<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4417<br />
(772) 466-1700<br />
www.ea<strong>st</strong>coa<strong>st</strong>lumber.com<br />
Lowes of St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong><br />
701 NW St. Lucie We<strong>st</strong> Blvd.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-1760<br />
(772) 204-7160<br />
www.lowes.com<br />
Se Hablá Español<br />
Powerhouse Property Services<br />
397 SE Starfish Avenue<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983-4523<br />
(772) 361-4050<br />
Making Waves<br />
FAU has become a diverse and dynamic university of<br />
28,000 <strong>st</strong>udents on seven campuses. With world-class<br />
faculty and cutting-edge research, FAU is discovering<br />
the medicines and technologies of tomorrow.<br />
Harbor Branch<br />
Oceanographic<br />
In<strong>st</strong>itute at FAU<br />
5600 N. US1<br />
Fort Pierce, FL 34946<br />
772.242.2400<br />
www.hboi.fau.edu<br />
Two Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Locations:<br />
Treasure Coa<strong>st</strong> Campus<br />
at Port St. Lucie<br />
500 NW California Blvd.<br />
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986<br />
772.873.3300<br />
www.fau.edu<br />
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