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Volume 4, No. 1 August, 2008Main Street Focus122 AE Backus Ave.Fort Pierce, FL 34950PRESORTEDSTANDARDUS POSTAGEPAIDFORT PIERCE, FLPERMIT #53

2 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008BUILDINGMATERIALSServing Your Building Needs With 6 LocationsFrom Jupiter to Titusville Since 1980For All Your Building and Remodeling Needs❑✓❑✓❑✓Gypsum Drywall & AccessoriesStucco & Plastering ProductsHand and Power ToolsTop Quality ProductsCompetitive PricesPrompt, Dependable Service945 Wagner Place • Fort Pierce464-6900BRADFORD L. JEFFERSON, P.A.Proud supporter of Main Street Fort Pierce◆ Personal Injury◆ Wrongful Death◆ Commercial and Civil Litigation◆ Circuit Court MediatorHistoric Arcade Building101 North U.S. 1, Suite 208Downtown Fort PierceTelephone: 772.468.8887Fax: 772.468.2226

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 3PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEMain Street Fort Pierce Enjoys anExciting Downtown SummerWhat a busy month! The 4th of July was filled withfireworks, celebrations and this year, it happened tofall on the same night as Friday Fest with a huge2008 - 2009Officers, Board of Directors & Staff crowd. The usual summertime rain threatened to cancelAnne Satterlee Britt Reynoldsthe event, however, Friday Fest on the 4th turnedPresidentVicePresidentSue Dannahower Dave Millerout to be a beautiful night and one of the mostSecretaryTreasurerattended Friday Fests ever. The scheduled entertainment,“THINK BIG LIVE” was postponed until thePat Alley Nancy IngleEdward BechtChris CraftMichelle MillerWanda Sapp August 1 Friday Fest. THINK BIG LIVE is a popularAnne Satterlee, PresidentPam CullyBrenda EavesEugene SeregBeth Williamsthat have playedband from Orlando with a diverse music style with musicianswith the likes of Alan Jackson, Foreigner, Jeff Beck and others.StaffDoris TillmanManagerPam GilletteMarketing ManagerMain Street events take place every month and on August 16, the ever popular andfun 15th Annual Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction will take place at the PelicanPhone: 772.466.3880 Yacht Club. This year’s theme is Hot Salsa Nights. Comfortable attire is required andbe ready to enjoy yourself at the Pelican Yacht Club,a.k.a. Latin Resort. If you have been to this event before,MAIN STREET you know it’s always fun and you have a very goodFOCUSchance to win cash prizes and pick up some wonderfulsilent auction items with proceeds benefitting MainFORT PIERCEVol. 4 No. 1 August 2008Street Fort Pierce’s projects.Publisher Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc.Coming up this fall, Main Street Fort Pierce’s CoffeeEditor Joanne BlandfordWith The Mayor event returns in September, the ever popularCowboy Golf moves to October at Adams Ranch andAdvertising Director Delila McKennaGraphic Design Susan M. RobertsContributing Writers Doris Tillman, Joanne BlandfordPam Gillette, Sue Dannahower, Dan Dannahower,the infamous Ghost Walk haunts Downtown. In November,along with cooler weather, the Wine Tasting event willJohn Culverhouse, Patty Reynolds, Ginger King,Carol Johnson, Camille Yates, Thondra Lanese,Leslie Lafferandre, Bob Swisher, Linette Trabulsy, take place and the year ends with Main Street’s Sights andJann WidmayerPhotography John Culverhouse, Tanya Sockol-Harrington,Patty ReynoldsSounds 20th Anniversary Christmas Parade on December 7.I hope to see you at all of the upcoming Main Streetevents! We have something for everyone … till then.Copyright © 2007 Main Street Focus. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproducedwithout prior written permission of Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc., 122 AE Backus Ave., FortPierce, FL 34950. VOICE 772-466-3880 • FAX 772-466-3917 • mainstreetfocus@aol.com.

4 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONCalendarDine, Shop and Enjoy Beautiful, Historic, Downtown Fort Pierce!Friday, August 1: Friday Fest — 5:30 p.m. to8:30 p.m.; Main Street Fort Pierce, 466-3880,www.mainstreetfortpierce.orgFriday, July 25: Classic Car Cruise-In — 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Downtown Business Association,465-7080, www.fortpierce-fl.com.WEEKLY EVENTSFt. Pierce Farmer’s Market – Saturdays, 8:00a.m. to Noon; Marina Square on Melody Lane;Market Manager, 940-1145.Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Saturdays,8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; north of downtown FortPierce Library, 460-5124.Fort Pierce Bike Night – Thursdays, 6 to 9:30p.m.; 2nd Street, Downtown Fort Pierce;Yellowtail Grill, 468-7071.Fort Pierce Jazz Jams – 7:00 p.m.; FortPierce Community Center; $2 Admission; FortPierce Jazz & Blues Society, 460-5124.RESTAURANT ENTERTAINMENTThe Original Tiki Bar – 461-0880; Music by“Barely Broken,” Sundays, 3 to 7:00 p.m.DOWNTOWN FORT PIERCE LIBRARYFor information, please call 462-2787 or visitwww.st-lucie.lib.fl.us.“Monday at the Movies” – Held every Monday,the library will present a free film, starting at 2p.m.; complete with popcorn and drinks.Aug. 4 – “The Shadow Box,” (1980) starringJoanne Woodward and Christopher Plummer.Within the time span of one fresh, spring day,the members of three very different familiesface the one thing the have in common: thefact that one member of each family is in thelast stages of a terminal illness. (96 minutes)Aug. 11 – “Red Lights Ahead,” (1936) starringAndy Clyde and Ann Doran. There’s no placelike home, but dreams of the good life drive EdWallace to mortgage his tiny old house andhaul his wife, four kids and grandpa to a bigfancy mansion, complete with a butler andmaid. (70 minutes)Aug. 18 – “Soylent Green,” (1973) starring CharltonHeston and Leigh Taylor-Young. Conjuring up“a terrifying vision of the future,” this high-tech,high-suspense classic thriller boasts enough starpower to keep audience riveted while paralyzedin white-knuckle fear. (97 minutes)Aug. 25 – “Winter People,” (1989) starring KurtRussell and Kelly McGillis. Wayland Jackson agentle widower and his 10-year-old daughterare stranded in the backwoods of the Carolinamountains in the ‘30s. They are given shelterby a secretive, unwed mother of a 6-month-oldson. (110 minutes)SUNRISE THEATREFor information, please call 461-4775 or visitwww.sunrisetheatre.com.MANATEE OBSERVATIONAND EDUCATION CENTERFor information, please call 466-1600,ex. 3333 or visit www.manateecenter.com.ST. LUCIE COUNTYHISTORICAL MUSEUMFor information, please call 462-1795 or visitwww.st-lucie.lib.fl.us/museum.Take A Walk on the Wild Side this summer atthe St. Lucie County Historical Museum. Thisspecial natural history exhibit, featuring theFlorida wildlife photographs of local cattlerancher and environmentalist Bud Adams,opens Tuesday, June 17, 414 Seaway Drive,So. Hutchinson Island.A Walk on the Wild Side of St. Lucie Countyfeatures 30 of Adams’ large color photographsdepicting the native wildlife thriving in harmonywith the cattle being raised on the AdamsRanch. The Museum’s collections of mountedanimal specimens and fossil remains of Florida’sprehistoric past will also be highlighted.The exhibit runs through Sunday, Aug. 17, andwill be complemented by special Floridawildlife programs. Call Anne Sinnott, museumeducator at 462-1891.FORT PIERCE COMMUNITY CENTERFor information, please call 462-1792.HEATHCOTE BONTANICAL GARDENSFor information, please call 464-4672 or visitwww.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.June 5 to August 14: Heathcote Kids GardenGroup Heathcote Kids Junior Master GardeningProgram and Pioneer Garden summersession meets Thursdays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. atHeathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 SavannahRoad, Fort Pierce. $5 fee for 11-week session,plus $16 for optional text book.The Heathcote Herb Society meets the firstand third Sundays of every month at 9:15 am,at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. The Societymeets to maintain the Heathcote Herb Garden,and to learn about growing and usingherbs in south Florida. Contact Miriam Charlesat 336-8047 or email jupiternapa@yahoo.com.BACKUS GALLERY & MUSEUMFor information, please call 465-0630 or visitwww.backusgallery.com.FORT PIERCE POLICE ATHLETICLEAGUEFor information, please call 370-6162ppearson@fppd.orgGirls, ages 7-12, are invited to participate in theArts & Crafts program offered by the FortPierce Police Athletic League. Barbara Webinstructs this free class from 5:30 – 7 p.m. everyWednesday. The girls create holiday cards,decorations and other fun items. The FortPierce PAL Center is located at 1401 N. 2ndStreet in Fort Pierce. For additional information,please call Barbara at 461-3820, e-mail atppearson@fppd.org, or visit www.fortpiercepal.com.PAL “filling playgrounds not prisons.”

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 5Hot Salsa Nights15th Annual Reverse Raffle & Silent Auctionby Pam GilletteAugust nights in Fort Pierce are hot and steamy. Thesesummer nights, long with balmy breezes sweeping acrossthe water, make us desire chilly drinks and a tropicalatmosphere to cool off our senses and bring tranquility toour souls. On Saturday, August 16, 2008, Main StreetFort Pierce is turning up the heat for the most anticipatedevent of the summer — Hot Salsa Nights,the 15th Annual Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction.Hot Salsa Nights will be held at the PelicanYacht Club at 1120 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. The yachtclub will be transformed into a Latin resort; the doorswill be opening at 6:30 p.m. with registration, the silentauction, cocktails, & a light fare. The raffle begins at 7:00p.m. counting down the numbers to the grand prize winner.Main Street’s 15th Annual Reverse Raffle begins with300 numbers. The first number and every 50th numbercalled up to 250 wins $100.00. While the last 10 numbersrange from $250.00 to the grand prize of $2,000.00.New to the event this year is a live auction. LeonardWheeley will auction several large ticketed items at themidpoint of the raffle. Your raffle number becomes yourauction number, so come ready to raise your hand and bid.At 8:30 p.m. the party really heats up with music and dancinguntil 11:00 p.m. Want to sit outside and enjoy thosebalmy breezes? The Tobacco Emporium will be there to supplyyou with just the right cigar to relax in our outdoor smokinglounge or to take home for your enjoyment. And, don’tforget to stop by the special Margarita Bar, for a cool drink.Don’t wait! Only 300 tickets are sold for the raffle. Eachticket is $80.00 and entitles the bearer to one number,admission for two people,light hors d'oeuvres, 2 freedrinks, music, dancing, anda fabulous silent auction.Tickets are limited,advanced ticket purchaseonly, and no tickets will beavailable at the door.Due to the heat, casualattire is requested! So joinus for the hottest event ofthe summer the HotSalsa Nights, 15thAnnual Reverse Raffle &Silent Auction.The Reverse Raffle is afundraiser for projects andgoals of Main Street FortPierce, Inc. For moreinformation or to purchasea ticket, please call MainStreet at (772) 466-3880.

6 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008Stars over St. Lucie Friday Fest – A BIG Thank Youby Pam GilletteDuring setup for the Stars Over St. Lucie Friday Fest4th of July Celebration, the rain started at 12:30 p.m.and it looked like it was not going to let up. A few vendorsand crafters came and went. A few stayed, hopingfor a miracle. At 4:50 p.m., the miracle came. The rainedstopped, the clouds parted, the sun came out and thepeople came for the second largest Friday Fest in MainStreet history. The fireworks were spectacular sight.Since staff had to postpone the band until August dueto the weather, Main Street would like to thank JeffBrown, Production Manager at Clear Channel RadioTreasure Coast for stepping in and supplying the musicfor the night. Main Street would also like to thank thePHOTO BY JOHN CULVERHOUSEPHOTO BY JOHN CULVERHOUSEFort Pierce Redevelopment Agency, The City of FortPierce and Public Works for making Stars over St. Lucie– Friday Fest a great night for our community.Catch “Think Big Live” at the next Friday Fest, August1, 2008 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOLLIC C15SL0018QUALITY DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMCERTIFIED • ACCREDITED • CHRISTIAN STAFFUniversal Pre-K • Ages 12 mos. – 5 yrs.7:30 AM – 5:30 PM3114 Okeechobee Road“Peace of Mind”465-3414“GOLD SEAL” ACCREDITED • MEMBERS of UMAPS

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 7Lawnwood Skate Park Now OpenThanks in part to theleadership and dedicationof Rob Perkins, owner ofUndercover Skate Shop,Fort Pierce residents havea new place to ride theirskateboards.Perkins was the cochairmanof the SkatePark Committee that wasput together by St. LucieCounty’s Park & RecreationDepartment and theBoard of County Commissioners.The group’sgoal was to build a firstclassskate park. Afternearly a year of planning,the end result is a $500,000 facility that some skateboardersare calling “the best skate park in the state.”The design and build crew included Glatting, Jackson,Kercher, Anglin, Lopez, Rinehart and AWMConstruction. However, the mastermind behind thefinal product was Team Pain — a nationally known firmthat builds skate parks for skateboarding legends such asTony Hawk and Stacey Peralta. This unique plaza-styleskate park is 15,000 square feet of concrete fun, featuringbanks, a mini-bowl, a snake run, curbs, humps, a whaletail, stairs and handrails.Located on Virginia Avenue behind the new Havert L.Fenn Center and to the east of Rotary Park, the newLawnwood Skate Park is open daily from 8 a.m. todusk. Admission into the park is FREE! Skaters underthe age of 18 are required to have a skate card to enter thefacility. To obtain a skate card, a notarized waiver signedby the skater’s parent or guardian must be on record withSt. Lucie County Parks & Recreation. Waivers and skatecards are available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at 1302 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, in the SLCSports & Athletics office. Shirts and helmets must beworn at all times. Elbow and knee pads are recommended.The park is open to skateboarders and online skaters.For more details or to download a waiver visit,www.stlucieco.gov/parks/skatepark.htm.And be sure to visit Undercover’s website www.skateundercover.comfor all the latest skateboarding news andcontests. And stop by the shop to get the latest gear,including a helmet for Lawnwood Skate Park.1221 E. Weatherbee Rd., Suite 12, Fort Pierce772-460-8779www.Quick-Appraisal.comReal Estate Appraisals — Treasure Coast & Palm BeachLarry L. Quick, Sr.,LLQ@bellsouth.netState Cert.Gen. REA RZ1267

8 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008Landscaping Changes at the Manatee CenterSure to Make a Butterfly’s Wings Flutterby Carol Johnson & Jann WidmayerUpon your next visit to the Manatee Observationand Education Center, you may notice that our landscapingis looking very vibrant. Thanks to the kindefforts of several volunteer gardeners over the past fewmonths and donations of plants by area landscape companies,we have been able to make our flowerbeds morebeautiful and butterfly friendly. In 2004, HurricanesFrances and Jeanne wiped out our butterfly populationand it has still not recovered. In order to produce a largebutterfly population, there must be plants available thatsupport the growth of these beautiful creatures. Theseplants supply food for adult butterflies, shelter to layeggs, food to nourish the caterpillar, ideal locations toform chrysalises and as the cycle begins again, food forthe newly emerged butterflies. The adults will return tolay their eggs, thus causing the butterfly population togrow. Upon the recommendation of the How-To Gardener,Ann Marie Slattery-Loveridge, we revamped our butterflygarden and surrounding landscaping to feature native

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 9plant varieties and mainly those that attract butterflies.We are now proud to say that if you look closely at thePassion Vine, you’ll see caterpillars munching away onthe delicate leaves. Later on they will wrap themselves inchrysalises and grow into beautiful butterflies. The ManateeCenter butterfly garden is on its way to once moreto become a thriving butterfly sanctuary!As campers arrive for the Manatee Center summercamps throughout June and July, they will be able to seethe differences in our Butterfly Garden’s appearance fromlast year. The vast improvement is sure to cause a stiramong the curious attendees as they gaze at the array ofbeautiful butterflies flittering among the plants.We began our project in March 2008, when a dedicatedgroup of AmeriCorps volunteers contacted us wantingto help at the Center. They diligently weeded the flowerbeds preparing for new plants. Two weeks later, three studentsfrom St. Edwards Upper School in Vero Beach wantedto perform a volunteer project during their SpringBreak. So, the students, along with their adult chaperones,several Manatee Center volunteers and staff,DMHBDiBARTOLOMEO,McBEE, HARTLEY& BARNES, P.A.Certified Public AccountantsEstablished 1985Accounting & Tax ServicesPlease visit our website atDMHBCPA.comdisbursed compost donated from a local horse farm andplanting various plants, many of which were donated.After the planting was complete, we had 10 yards ofmulch delivered, and once again our volunteers camethrough to help us spread it thus adding the finishingtouches to our beautiful new plant beds. All of that hardwork paid off, and four months later our landscapingthrives with native foliage that butterflies love such asMilkweed, Dill, Italian Parsley, Coontie, Muhly Grass,Wild Coffee and Cocoplum.We would be remiss if we didn’t take this opportunityto acknowledge the generous donation by all of thosewho volunteered their time for this project and the companiesthat donated plants: Spencer Porteous of EverythingOutdoors, located at 384 Old Dixie Highway inVero Beach; Gary Roberts Nursery and Landscaping,Continued on page … 10Two Locations to Serve You on the Treasure CoastNew Address in Port St. LucieFort Pierce Port St. Lucie461-8833 878-1952Fax 461-88722222 COLONIAL ROAD, SUITE 20034950Fax 878-1709439 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Ste.11534984

10 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008… continued from page 9located at 4200 Johnston Road in Fort Pierce; and AnnMarie Slattery-Loveridge, The How-To Gardener, locatedat 2105 Oak Drive in Fort Pierce. Manatee Center volunteersincluded Jordan Yancy, Barbara Gilbert, JoanRieck, Mike Aliotta, and Alejandro Diaz. Brandi Llanas,Retail Coordinator at the Manatee Center, donatedfilled bags of compost to ensure healthy plants. ManateeCenter staff helpers included Brandi Llanas, Carol Johnsonand Jann Widmayer.Our caring community continues to give their time,talents and resources to ensure that the Manatee Observationand Education Center remains one of the premiertourist attractions in Historical Downtown FortPierce and all of St. Lucie County.✓❑✓❑✓❑Rain or Shine —Our Focusis Quality.On-Site or Off-Site Prescriptions WelcomeEye Examinations by Optometric Physicians:Shannon Clark Leitenbauer, O.D., F.A.A.O.Kelly K. Jacobi, O.D.Contact Lens Services& Surgical Consultations AvailableQuality optical service since 19612305 Oleander Ave., Suite 1 • Ft. Pierce, 34982(Corner of Virginia and Oleander)465-0544

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 11Preserving a Piece of Our Past: The P.P. Cobb Buildingby John CulverhouseIn the 1870s, Captain Benjamin Hogg and his wifeAnnie Hogg built a Trading Post in Fort Pierce. When itwas built, it was located along the Indian River in BrevardCounty, as Fort Pierce was not incorporated as acity, and St. Lucie County was yet to be formed in 1905.The Trading Post supplied locals with the staples theyneeded for daily life. The seafaring Captain Hogg wouldvoyage throughout the Caribbean seeking exotic goods,which he would take to Jacksonville and trade for sugar,salt, flour and other basics needed in Fort Pierce. At theFort Pierce Trading Post, locals, including pioneer familiesand Native Americans, would come to acquire goodsand supplies that they needed in their daily lives. FortPierce’s Trading Post supplied pioneers across SouthFlorida, including those in the new and developing FortPierce community.The Hoggs eventually sold the building, and it hadmany uses over the years. For a short time, it was operatedas an oyster cannery, and the area became known as “Cantown.”Just a few years later, Peter P. Cobb purchased thebuilding and turned it into one of the most thriving generalmerchandise stores in the entire region. The store’s sloganwas “Everything to Eat, Wear, and Use,” and as his storewas one of the most comprehensive general stores as anyonecould find, that was a pretty valid claim. The store sold groceries,hardware, clothing, farm implements, and just abouteverything in between.The building expandedover the years, whichincluded the addition ofa post office, in whichPeter P. Cobb became thepostmaster.Peter P. Cobb sold hisbuilding to Buddy Pittsand his family in 1931.The Pitts family used thebuilding to sell furniture.Pitts owned the buildinguntil the 1980s when hesold it to David Cleveland.Photo provided by David Cleveland.Today, the P.P. Cobb building continues its legacy ofbeing a landmark of downtown Fort Pierce and our communityat large, as it is one of the oldest commercialbuildings in Florida that has remained in continual use.The P.P. Cobb General Store is still in business, remindingus of days past but with a modern flair. The store featuresa variety of groceries, sundries, and Florida-relatedproducts. The P.P. Cobb General Store and Delicatessenserves breakfast and lunch, Monday through Saturdayfrom 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Baked goods are baked onpremises, different types of coffee are served, and over400 varieties of beer are sold.Other shops at the P.P. Cobb Building includethe Clock Shop and Bangz Salon. Upstairs are offices,Continued on page 12 …A decades-old picture of the P.P. Cobb Building and the band stand from the dock, with historic buildings behind, most of whichare no longer standing. Photo provided by the Adams Ranch, Inc.

12 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008… continued from page 11Once upon a time, the Fort Pierce Trading Post was the landmark that identified Fort Pierce. Captain Benjamin and Annie Hogg built the Trading Post, and over the years,the building had different uses. Today, the building is known as the P.P. Cobb Building. Photo provided by David Cleveland.including engineering, insurance, and advertisingfirms. Tenants appreciate the history and uniquenessof the building.The Adams Ranch, Inc. now owns and maintains thefully occupied P.P. Cobb Building. Bud Adams, Chairmanof Adams Ranch, Inc., felt that it needed to be carefullypreserved for the community for years to come. “It’sunique for its age and the type of construction, and thecondition that it’s remained in for this many years,” hesaid. “It’s been a focal point of this area longer than mostanything around here.”Historic preservation is nothing new to the AdamsRanch, Inc. In the 1980s, they purchased Kenansville,Florida’s old Post Office, relocated the structureto their western St. Lucie County property andfully restored the building. The town recentlyreclaimed its old post office, and the building onceagain stands in Kenansville.“A lot of people from Kenansville would stop by to seea piece of their history, and some of the old time familieseven remembered the combinations to their post officeboxes,” said Mike Adams, President of Adams Ranch,Inc. “We were happy to be able to preserve the buildinguntil they were ready to take it back over.”The P.P. Cobb Building preserves some culture of historicFort Pierce, while conforming to the current timesto remain a commercial draw for Downtown Fort Pierce.The building is fully occupied and serves many consumerneeds for the community.Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer200 South Indian River Drive, Suite 201Fort Pierce, Florida 34950Telephone(772) 461-7772R.N. KOBLEGARD, IIIAttorney At LawLitigation, Business, Real Estate,Probate, Criminal & Family LawFax(772) 461-0226“THE CLOCK SHOP”of Fort PierceCELEBRATING 27 YEARSON AVENUE “A”YOUR TIME KEEPERFuller – Armfield – WagnerAppraisal & Research, Inc.120 N. Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950Office: (772)468-0787 • Fax: (772)468-1103S. Florida: 1-800-273-7364• AntiqueRestoration• New ClockSales & Service100 Avenue A • Suite BThe P.P. Cobb BuildingHistoric Downtown Fort Pierce772-465-2768Daniel D. Fuller, MAIPresidentE-Mail: FAW_app@bellsouth.netSt. Cert. Gen. REA#RZ567

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 13“The P.P. Cobb Building is the oldest commercialbuilding downtown, that has remained commerciallyviable continuously throughout the years. That says it allright there,” Mike Adams, said. “The building was relevantas a Trading Post in its early days, and has weatheredall the storms throughout the years, so to speak, andmade all the transitions necessary to remain a relevantcommercial center in today’s downtown Fort Pierce.”Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, which tore throughSaint Lucie County four years ago, caused no damage tothe building. While numerous structures more recentlybuilt throughout the area suffered extensive damage orcomplete structural failure, the wood-framed P.P. CobbBuilding was built to last. “That building has beenthrough hurricanes for more than 100 years,” Bud Adamssaid, “and the building has withstood all of them.”Local historical preservationist David Cleveland agrees.“The building was solidly built with hard Dade CountyPine,” he said. “You can’t even drive nails through some of thematerial.” He would know. In the mid-1980s, he bought thebuilding from Buddy Pitts and undertook a major historically-sensitivebuilding renovation to restore the building into asignificant downtown establishment like it was in years past.Cleveland took on the P.P. Cobb project just afterbeing part of the Boston House restoration, and remembersbeing optimistic about Fort Pierce’s future at a timewhen downtown was at its worst state of decline.The building was in bad shape at the time of the purchase,according to Cleveland, who completely restoredthe building inside and out. Though many didn’t recognizethe historical significance of the building, or theIn the 1980s, historical preservationist and owner of the P.P. Cobb Building DavidCleveland restored the P.P. Cobb Building inside and out. The extensive renovationwas completed by six people, including three carpenters and three history buffs. Therenovation enabled the building to once again serve as a focal point of DowntownFort Pierce, which we still enjoy today. Photo provided by David Cleveland.potential of what Downtown Fort Pierce had to offer,Cleveland was determined to preserve a piece of historyand to make a difference.“It ended up becoming somewhat of an interestingchallenge to maintain some sort of a historical dignity,but make it an economically viable project,” Clevelandsaid about the P.P. Cobb Building restoration.At the start of the project, Cleveland and his crew siftedthrough the sand underneath the floor of the building andfound abundant historical material, including ceramicpipes, old coins, and even original paper bags from Cobb’sstore with the branding “Peter P. Cobb General Mercantile,Fort Pierce, Florida, Everything to Eat, Wear, and Use.”The original Dade County pine ceilings were well preserved,and panes of glass from the original windows arenow used in the hallways on the second floor. “You cansee the ripples and the waves in the glass,” Cleveland said.Continued on page 14 …Fort Pierce Professional OfficeDelaware Ave.Digital Cameras & Accessories • Film1-Hour Lab • Equipment • Repairs940 South U.S. 1, Ft. Pierce, FL772-461-08721,100+ SF centrally located executive office with conference,reception, 7 parking spots, fireplace, and kitchen area. Walk to newcourthouse! $1,000 per month. Mel Robinson, 772-708-1518.

14 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008… continued from page 13“A lot of the glass we took out had actually settledtowards the bottom over the years, so the glass is actuallythicker at the bottom than it is at the top.”Cleveland continues to be an advocate for historicpreservation and is happy that the Adams Ranch, Inc.owns the building. “I think that they are one of the fewin the community that will continue to preserve it andacknowledge its historical significance, and I think theyare the best custodian to maintain the building for thecommunity,” he said. “It’s nice to see people do thingslike that, just because they believe it is the right thing todo. You see some of the purest projects come out of thattype of motivation.”“As Downtown Fort Pierce continues to grow andimprove, and the power plant is decommissioned, the P.P.Cobb Building will be a great contrast, depending onhow that area develops right next to it,” said Peter Harrison,Vice President of Adams Ranch, Inc.PHOTO BY JOHN CULVERHOUSEDowntown Fort Pierce's historic PP Cobb Building, with the Indian River Drive roundaboutand decorative lamp post featuring a downtown banner.Though the downtown “skyline” of today consists ofthe Clerk of Court Building and the Renaissance, the P.P.Cobb Building stands tall, thanks to the efforts of its custodiansthroughout the years and those that fought tosave this valuable link to our past.FORT PIERCE136 N. 2nd STREETPHONE 464-0450FAX # 468-0984Other Areas 1-800-226-6774Visit us online at: www.offproser.comE-mail: info@offproser.com

June 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 15Downtown Hero – Kia Powersby Anne SatterleeOftentimes there comes along someone you meet andyou know at that defining moment, they have the will, personalityand fortitude to do just about anything they puttheir mind to in life. Well, I knew when I met Kia HamillPowers in January 2000, who was working in the BuildingDepartment as a temporary employee, that her positive andhelpful demeanor would be a great asset to the City of FortPierce. Needless to say, that proved to be very true and shewas hired as a full-time employee in the City Clerk’s Officelater that year and quickly began wearing many new hats.Born and raised in Fort Pierce, she graduated from FortPierce Westwood High School in 1999 and received herBachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketingfrom Florida Atlantic University in 2005. With familyties to the Fort Pierce community, Kia knew many individualswho came to City Hall for assistance and she tookthe time to be helpful and courteous to the public and wasalways willing to volunteer in her spare time. Busy withDOWNTOWN HEROschool, her three beagles,active with theChristmas Pageant atSt. Andrew’s EpiscopalChurch in Fort Pierce,serving on the schoolboard for church,music ensemble whereshe plays guitar withher Dad and teachingSunday school, Kia also managed a wedding to Eric Powersduring her 7-1/2 years while at the City.I think by now you get the picture that she is one busyperson. Kia did not go unnoticed by Main Street FortPierce with her quick ability to accomplish many things atonce working in the City Clerk’s Office coordinating allthe permitting for events, parades, etc. in the City. Kia wasa natural for the City’s Centennial Planning Committee in2000 which was just the beginning of her volunteer effortswith Main Street. She continued to assist Main Street FortPierce with monthly Friday Fest permitting responsibilitiesand helped with the annual Sandy Shoes Festival.When the job opportunity opened for another passion,preservation, Kia interviewed and went to work in theCity’s Planning Department as the Historic PreservationOfficer in 2005 overseeing City sponsored projects, planningand urban design work. Kia ably assisted MainStreet Fort Pierce with technical expertise on the recentlyrenovated 1895 Platts-Backus House which is now MainStreet’s office. With a keen sense of community spirit, Kiadefined this position with the City of Fort Pierce and wasa tremendous asset over the past three years.Recently, Kia has left the City to join the Lyric Theatrein Stuart, Florida as Director of Operations. She isresponsible for building and renter contracts, and renterrelations. As Kia said, “This is my dream job and I’m fortunateto have been given the opportunity to work forthe City of Fort Pierce.” Possibly, one day, she will returnto the City of Fort Pierce and may even work at the SunriseTheatre. I know for now she is a goodwill ambassadorto the City of Fort Pierce working in Stuart and isforever our Downtown Hero.

16 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008Looking BackThird AnnualCowboy Golf TournamentAdams RanchApril 18, 2008

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 17at Main Street Spring EventsMain StreetSpring Wine Tasting StrollDowntown Fort PierceMay 16, 2008“Cowboy Golf” continued on page … 18“Spring Events” continued on pages 24-25 …

18 MAIN STREET FOCUS June 2008“Cowboy Golf” … continued from page 17FT. PIERCEALTERNATOR SERVICEIn Business Since 1961• Batteries • Alternators• Starters • Exchange or RepairPassenger Cars • Marine • Heavy Equipment1913 Okeechobee Rd., Ft. Pierce461-6786BROWNINGInsurance & Financial ServicesFort Pierce 465-8425Vero Beach 569-9444Stuart 287-8972TOLL FREE 800-867-0793Fax 772-465-7627Brett W. Browning, LUTCF302 Melton Drive • Fort Pierce 34982(772) 466-4040 • Fax (772) 468-8397Browning Corporation100 Avenue A , Suite 1FHistoric P.P. Cobb BuildingDowntown Fort Pierceemail: mail@browningins.com website: www.browningins.com

June 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 19City of Fort Pierce Appoints New Finance DirectorThe Fort Pierce City Commission has appointed GloriaJean Johnson to the position of Finance Director attheir July 7, 2008 City Commission meeting.Johnson has been employed with the City for 30 years,more recently as the Assistant Finance Director and isquite experienced with governmental finance and, in particular,the financial operations of the City. In her newposition, her key responsibility will be to direct the dayto-dayfinancial activities of the municipality.Born and raised in Fort Pierce, Johnson is a graduateof Fort Pierce Central High School, Indian River CommunityCollege and Florida A&M University with a B.S.degree in Accounting.Mrs. Johnson is a Certified Public Pension Trustee(CPPT) and serves on theboard of the Fort PiercePolice Officers PensionFund. She is a member ofthe Government FinanceOfficers Association(GFOA), Alpha KappaAlpha Sorority and theMount Pleasant PrimitiveBaptist Church in FortPierce.The City’s Finance Department oversees the City’sfinancial operating budget of $72 million which includes$41 million from the City general fund budget.… And the “Rising Star” Award Goes to Local Talent, JernieCongratulations toJernie, the 2008 CountyMusic Awards RisingStar WINNER! Out of200 contestants Jerniewas the winner in her agegroup and also receiveda special award for “vocaltalent.” They picked the top five and Jernie was announcedas the winner on the Riverfront Stage during the festival.She went home with lots of “goodies” and the big prize isthat in November she will be attending the CMA awards.Check her website within the week to see new pictures,www.jernieonline.com, www.myspace.com/jernieonline.Look for this local talent and support her hard workand gifted voice.New Beads Arriving Daily!• Custom Designed Jewelry• Beads & Jewelry Supplies• Unique Gifts • Beautiful Treasures• Jewelry Making Classes & Parties(772)468-0207M-F 10-5:30; Sat. 10-4203 North Second St.Downtown Fort Pierce

20 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008Indian Hills Golf Course Team Holds Main Street FundraiserThe city owned and operated Edward G. Enns IndianHills Golf Course recently held a fundraiser for Main StreetFort Pierce. The foursome pictured, left to right: CourseSuperintendent, Barry Lezark, IHGC Director, Greg Martzolf,Executive Assistant, Lucy Posa and Head Pro, Arden Kersey,III; Main Street President, Anne Satterlee and Main StreetManager Doris Tillman. The foursome began play at 6:00a.m. with a combined total of 310 holes played for the eventwhich raised over $1,000 for Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc.Thanks so very much to the Indian Hills Golf Course team!Same Location Since 19821510 Orange Ave.Ft. Pierce 466-8767Treasure Coast AbstractAnd Title Insurance Co.500 Virginia Avenue, Suite 200Fort Pierce, Florida 34982Frank H. Fee III Esq.PresidentFrank H. Fee IV Esq.Vice PresidentWendy LoundsOffice ManagerTELEPHONE: (772)461-7190FAX: (772)461-0487First United Methodist ChurchCharles Boggs, Jr.Pastor8:30 a.m. Worship Service9:45 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Blended Worship Service(Broadcast on WPSL 1590 AM)616 Orange Ave. Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 464-0440www.fumc-online.com firstunitedftp@bellsouth.net

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 21Sunrise Theatre Volunteer Oportunities AvailableThe Sunrise Theatre is increasing its volunteer usherstaff for our exhilarating 2008-2009 season. We’re lookingfor a few good men and women who are at least 16years of age and can volunteer 3 – 4 times per month.Ushering is a fun and easy way to get more involvedwith arts and culture on the Treasure Coast area and tosee theatre shows for free! Volunteers serve functionssuch as greeting patrons, ticket tearing, guiding patronsto their seats, assisting guestswith special needs, answeringquestions, monitoring the audience during performances,and directing patrons in the event of an emergency.If you would like more information on becominga theatre volunteer please contact Sue Dannahowerat 772.618.0155, or by e-mail at Sue_Dannahower@Bellsouth.net.4850 Orange Ave. • Fort Pierce772.461.6056 • 800.226.5056www.stamm-mfg.comYates Funeral HomesServing the Area Since 1897SalutesMain Street Fort Pierce1101 So. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, 461-7000• VERO BEACH .................. 569-0686• STUART ........................... 335-2500• FT. PIERCE .............. 461-48004200 SOUTH U.S. HWY. 1 • FT. PIERCEComplete Sales & Service Center forNEW & USED CARS AND TRUCKS

22 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008State FarmFamilyInsuranceCheckupIt’s the simple wayto answerany questionsabout your familyinsurance protection.And it’s free.Bill Knight, Jr., Agent“24 Hour Good Neighbor Service”2301 Sunrise Blvd. • Fort Pierce • 772-461-7900State Farm Insurance CompaniesHome Offices Bloomington, IL“Like a good neighbor State Farm is there.”DermaTechDAY SPA, INC.Skin Care TreatmentWaxingNail TreatmentsMassageBody TreatmentsSpa Packages210 Orange AvenueHistoric DowntownFt. Pierce, FL 34950772.467.0607www.dermatechdayspa.comSpecializing in Ladies’ Fashions and Giftsnot found in Department Stores and MallsVERA BRADLEYSpecial Occasion DressesDaytime DressesSportswearShoes & AccessoriesHome DecorBaby GiftsFree GiftWrapping105 S. 2nd St. Historic Downtown Ft. Pierce 461-1222Since1950

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 23p f g h j k l x c nRecipesby the DivaFiled Under “C” for Comfort FoodsMake this stew in a large, ovenproof Dutch oven. Ihave made this so many times. My former neighbor inDenver says she dreams about my stew.Dreamy Beef Stew3 pounds beef sirloin (or chuck), trimmed and cut into1 1 ⁄2-inch cubes1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium-large onions, chopped coarse (about 2 cups)3 medium garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons flour1 cup full-bodied red wine2 cups beef stock or low-sodium canned beef broth2 bay leaves1 teaspoon dried thyme4 medium boiling potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick1 cup frozen peas or green beans (about 6 ounces),thawed2 bouillon beef cubes1⁄4 cup minced fresh parsley leavesSummer Black Bean and Corn Salad1 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 14-ounce can corn, drained1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies18 snap or snow peas (par boiled 3 minutes)4 green onions, sliced thin2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro (or basil)1⁄4 cup red pepper, choppedPlace beef cubes in largebowl. Sprinkle with salt andpepper; toss to coat. Heat 2tablespoons oil over medium-highheat in large ovenproofDutch oven. Add halfof meat and brown on allsides, about 5 minutes. Remove meat and set aside onplate. Repeat process with remaining oil and meat.Add onions to empty Dutch oven and sauté until softened,4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook until lightly colored, 1to 2 minutes. Add wine, scraping up any browned bitsthat may have stuck to pot. Add stock, bay leaves, andthyme, and bring to a simmer. Add meat and return to asimmer. Add bouillon cubes. Cover and place pot inoven. Cook for 1 hour at 350 degrees.Remove pot from oven and add potatoes and carrots.Cover and return to oven. Cook just until meat is tender,1 to 1 1 ⁄2 hours for lamb and 1 1 ⁄2 to 2 hours for beef andpork. Remove pot from oven. (Can be cooled, covered,and refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat on top of the stove.)Add peas, cover, and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stirin parsley, discard bay leaves, adjust seasonings, andserve. Serves: 6 - 8.Dressing2 large cloves garlic, minced2 Tablespoons lime juice1⁄4 cup olive oil1⁄2 cup red wine vinegarIn a medium bowl toss all salad ingredients together.Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over bean andcorn salad. Toss gently. Serves 10-12.

24 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008“Spring Events” …continued from page 17ReceptionSouvenirs of DowntownEn Plein-Air Paint-OutMain Street Platts/Backus HouseApril 26, 2008

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 25Main Street Annual MeetingPlatts/Backus HouseMay 7, 2008

26 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008MembershipMain Street Fort PierceAs Fort Pierce Main Street begins its 20th successful year, it isundertaking an aggressive Membership Drive. “The Next Big Thing”campaign took off in May, 2006. Please consider becoming a MainStreet Member.Membership in Main Street Fort Pierce is open to anyone interested inhelping preserve our unique heritage. Our goal is to encourage andassist in keeping Downtown Fort Pierce a vibrant shopping and businessdistrict for future generations.We invite you to share your expertise and contribute toward makingFort Pierce Main Street a success in historic preservation and revitalization.Donations to Fort Pierce Main Street, a 501(c)3 corporation,are tax deductible.Membership Benefits:• Subscriptions to Main Street Focus and Website Links toFocus On-Line• Advance Notice and Invitation to Special Events• Membership to St. Lucie County Preservation Association• Listed on our On-Line Membership Page(Corporate & Private)• Networking & Volunteer OpportunitiesWhen residents support and appreciate the business district, thebusinesses flourish. When the businesses flourish, the residentsin the neighborhood prosper as well. We are all neighbors investingin each other’s success.Complete the form below and join our growing group of committed members. By joining Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc., you are supportingthe economic well being of the entire community.Main Street Membership LevelsPrivate:❑ Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00❑ Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00❑ Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00Corporate:❑ Small Business (less than 10 employees . .$100.00❑ Medium Business (11 - 50 employees) . . .$250.00❑ Large Business (51 or more employees) . .$500.00❑ Patron (all others) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00❑ Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000.00Name:______________________________________Company/Organization:________________________Street Address:_______________________________City / State / Zip:____________________ _________Phone:______________________________________Email:______________________________________❑ I would like to become a Main Street volunteer.Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. • 122 AE Backus Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34950For information call 772-466-3880 • www.mainstreetfortpierce.orgMain Street Fort Pierce, Inc., a 501©3 not-for-profit corporation,has encouraged and participated in the revitalization efforts ofdowntown Fort Pierce for the past 20 years.The efforts of many havepaid off. Downtown Fort Pierce is now recognized as one of the mostdesirable locations to live and work on the Treasure Coast, as well as,in the state of Florida.The Main Street program was created by the National Trust ofHistoric Preservation in the early 1980s.The program was designedto revitalize the historic commercial districts that were threatened toextinction by urban sprawl.The four-step Main Street approach isused by over 1,600 communities across the United States and itsmodel has been studied internationally.The success of Main Street Fort Pierce over the past 19 years is due tothe faithful commitment of current and past members of the Main Streetboard of directors, the City of Fort Pierce, local community organizations,local businesses, and general public support.Currently, the programconsists of fourteen volunteer board members and two full-time employees.During its existence, Main Street Fort Pierce has held approximatelytwenty-six downtown promotional events each year, educated publicschool children about the history of the area, won numerous local, state,and national awards, restored historic buildings including the SunriseTheatre, recruited businesses to the downtown area, held downtowncharrettes to encourage the public participation in revitalization efforts,created outdoor art programs, and helped fund an award winning imagecampaign along with the Downtown Business Association, the CommunityRedevelopment Agency, and the City of Fort Pierce.

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 27Selecting a Financial AdvisorSubmitted by Jim O’Connor, CFP®, CIMA®, Financial AdvisorMany successful professionals don’t have the time,information, or know-how to effectively manage theirfinances and plan for the future. Finding someone tohelp is very important, but the process can involve significantrisks. All too often, we hear stories of less-thanscrupulousindividuals who end up taking advantage ofclients. To help you on your search, here are some essentialguidelines for selecting a financial advisor.Find a Financial AdvisorWith Whom You’re CompatibleIt’s important that you find someone with whom youfeel at ease. Open channels of communication areimperative. You should feel comfortable enough to honestlyshare your goals and long-term plans, not just yourfinancial information. In order to consult with youmost effectively, your financial advisor needs to fullyunderstand and appreciate you, your situation, andwhat you want for your future.FEE, DeROSS & FEEAttorneys at LawAn Affiliation of Professional AssociationsR500 Virginia Avenue, Suite 200Fort Pierce, FL 34982Since 1905Now Celebrating Over 100 Yearsin Fort PierceFEE & FEE, P.A.Frank H. Fee, IIIFrank H. Fee, IV(772) 461-5020RJOSEPH J. DeROSS, JR., P.A.Joseph J. DeRoss, Jr.(772) 465-3500RFred Fee (1888-1939) • Frank Fee (1913-1983)Make Sure You Can Trust Your Financial AdvisorAny time that you involve someone else in your personalaffairs, you need to establish a level of trust. As youbegin to work with your financial advisor, you should feelthat you’re establishing mutual respect and commitment,as well as becoming more comfortable with the solutionsyour financial advisor makes available to you. While youshould always be diligent about understanding and monitoringyour finances, the best financial advisor-clientrelationships are those in which both parties know eachother well and work together towards achieving theclient’s stated goals.A Good Financial Advisor Should be a Good TeacherBy gauging your current level of financial knowledge,your financial advisor should explain optionsand choices in language you understand, while alsosharing new concepts that help you think moredynamically and proactively. Look for a financial advisorwho has a broad level of knowledge on a widerange of financially-related topics.Choose Someone With a Good Team in PlaceChoose a financial advisor who can work with you andyour network of specialists. The financial advisor shouldbe able to help you coordinate the roles of your specialistssuch as your CPA, trust and estate attorney, insuranceprofessional and lending specialist.Your ExpectationsIt’s important to take the time to assess the relationshipyou have with your current financial advisor to determineif it is working for you. Finding the right financial advisorcan make a dramatic difference in your future.For More InformationIf you’d like to learn more, please write in care ofMain Street Focus, 122 AE Backus Ave., Fort Pierce,FL 34950.This article is published for general information purposesand is not an offer or a solicitation to sell or buyany securities or commodities. Investments and servicesare offered through Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated,member SIPC. Branch Name: Stuart, FL; Phone:772-223-2400.

28 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008Main StreetFriday FestDowntownFort PierceJune 8, 2008Photos by JohnCulverhouseProviding Dental Services Since 1959Samuel P. Rowe, D.M.D., P.A.Samuel V. Rowe, D.M.D605 Citrus Avenue • 461-2648Ft. Pierce, FL 34950PEACOCK + LEWISArchitects and Planners, IncEstablished 1961Donald L. Bergman, AIA210-A North 2nd StreetFort Pierce, FL 34950T: 772.460.6085F: 772.460.8515www.peacockandlewis.com

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 29by Dan DannahowerSummer on the WaterBy now we are well into our beautiful spring/summerweather pattern. Warm days, light winds, calm sea conditionsand afternoon showers and thunderstorms are thenorm. It’s a great time to be out on the Indian RiverLagoon or the Atlantic Ocean or even one of our manypublic beach or pier accesses.Fishing in the lagoon remains good. I recently had theopportunity to fish the lagoon from my own boat withfriends Pete Whitridge and his Uncle. We drifted withlive shrimp on the flats and caught a variety of fishincluding snapper, sheepshead, a small shark, and ofcourse catfish. We didn’t boat any trout or redfish but didsee them tearing up schools of mullet. All had a greattime despite a mechanical failure that resulted in a towinat the end of the day. Always be prepared for the unexpectedon the water!Offshore reports are typical for this time of year. Sporadiccatches of Kingfish, Dolphin, Wahoo etc. Theocean waters are typically very calm during the summerand present a good chance for smaller boats to ventureout or for those who don’t enjoy bobbing around in higherwaves during the winter to enjoy a really pleasant dayon the water. A number of professional charters are availableat our local marinas and can offer a top notch experiencefishing either the river or the ocean. If you want todo it on your own the marinas and tackle shops can providea wealth of information on when and where to go.I hope you get a chance to enjoy our world class fishingthis summer while the weather is nice and the seas arepleasant. Good luck and good fishing.& restorativecosmeticdentistryCompassionate dentistry.New patientsalways welcome!Specializing in painless dentistryfor over 15 years.Dental Implants – the preferred alternative to bridges.Why cut down healthy teeth to replace missing teeth?Norman D. Knowles, DMD1511-B South 25th Street • Fort Pierce • 772-464-7214Top ProducerMidwayIndependently Owned and OperatedJoanne McCurdyResidential, Land, Commercial909 W. Midway RoadFort Pierce, Florida 34982Direct: (772) 216-2821Direct Office: (772) 429-3588Direct Fax: (772) 429-3590 (772) 467-9097E-Mail: joannemccurdy1@aol.com

30 MAIN STREET FOCUS August 2008GATOR TRACEGolf & Country Club“tee times 464-0407”BANQUETSOur Beautiful Clubhouseis Available for your Special FunctionCheck Out Our New Condos!Call us at464-7442www.gatortracecountryclub.com4302 Gator Trace Drive • Fort PierceConveniently Located 1/2 Mile East of U.S. 1 Off Weatherbee Road

August 2008 MAIN STREET FOCUS 31The OriginalIn the middle of everythingthat makes Fort Pierce Fun . . .“We overlook nothing . . .except the beautiful Indian River”Daily Drink SpecialsfeaturingCruzan Rum&Margaritaville TequilaLive EntertainmentFriday, Saturday & SundayServing Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week Fort Pierce Tribune’s People’s ChoiceAward for Best Happy HourTwo Avenue A • Fort Pierce City MarinaTel: 772.461.0880 • Fax: 772.461.3989 • www.originaltikibar.com