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Port St. Lucie at 50
... a City for All Ages
This beautiful 8-1/2"x11" book will highlight the triumphs and celebrations of the city and the people of the area. Informative text, complemented with photos, details the rich history of our community. Available in early 2011. Now is your opportunity to purchase a signed and numbered version. Click here for the order form (.pdf)
CITY OF DREAMS
... a docu-drama to celebrate the city's first 50 years.
This will be used as a tool to promote our city's future in development and tourism, and include a 5- to 10-minute promotional reel for marketing purposes.
We are seeking at least $60,000 in movie production funding from the private sector to add to the funds anticipated from the city and county. Your support is essential in bringing this project to fruition. Donor opportunities range from Friend ($500) to Platinum ($10,000). Please contact the historical society at 772.337.5698 or email pslhistory@hotmail.com for details on how to become part of this historic project. Click for the brochure.
Port St. Lucie's Anniversary Preparations in the News
Work on history film for Port St. Lucie begins
By Jay Meisel, Home Town News, April 9, 2010
Dozens of residents vied last week to become part of the city's history on film, but some were more anxious than others. (more)
Acting auditions scheduled for PSL history movie
Ed Cunningham, Communications Director, City of Port St. Lucie, March 26, 2010
The Port St. Lucie Historical Society is looking for volunteers with acting skills to play in a movie about the city’s history and will hold an open casting call Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Community Center. (more)
Pre-orders for “Port St. Lucie at 50: A City for All Ages” now available
Rita Hart Public Information Officer City of Port St. Lucie, Feb. 25, 2010
On April 27, 2011, the City of Port St. Lucie will reach its 50th anniversary. In honor of this significant milestone, a wonderful book detailing the city’s history, entitled “Port St. Lucie at 50: A City for All (more)
Nina Baranski writing book for Port St. Lucie's 50th Anniversary
By Jay Meisel, Home Town News, December 10, 2009
When Nina Baranski moved to Port St. Lucie in 1968, there were "no schools, no nothing," she recalled last week. (more)
Port St. Lucie’s 50th anniversary plans are well underway
Posted: Nov. 23, 2009
A volunteer committee is hard at work planning Port St. Lucie’s 50th anniversary celebration. The city’s "birthday logo" will be unveiled May 1, 2010 and will be used on all city letterhead and in other locations throughout the year, leading up to the kick-off of the city’s jubilee activities on Sunday, April 24, 2011. (more)
Port St. Lucie Historical Society looking for donations to produce film
By ERIC PFAHLER, August 4, 2009
After receiving $70,000 in public aid, the Port St. Lucie Historical Society is looking to the private sector to produce a docudrama for the city’s 50th anniversary. (more)
Port St. Lucie to spend $50,000 to produce 50th anniversary film
By Laurie K. Blandford, TCPalm.com, July 13, 2009
The city is partnering with the Port St. Lucie Historical Society to produce a docudrama for the city’s 50th anniversary. (more)
Book to chronicle 50 years of Port St. Lucie Release, will be part of city's birthday bash in April 2011
By JEREMY ASHTON, Sunday, August 10, 2008
What do you get a city of more than 160,000 people for its 50th birthday? For the Port St. Lucie Historical Society and the 50th Celebration Committee, the answer is a gift that should help preserve Port St. Lucie's past for future generations. (more)