Port St. Lucie Historical society News
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Barnes gets City Proclamation for docudrama music
On Dec. 5, Mark Barnes received a proclamation from the City of Port St. Lucie in recognition of his bringing honor to the city by winning the Los Angeles Music Soundtrack of the Year Award for his music for the Society's docudram, "City of Dreams." He is shown here with with council members Shannon Martin, Linda Bartz, Mayor JoAnn Faiella, Michelle Lee Berger and Jack Kelly.
Rancher Bud Adams receives book and DVD
OCT. 24, 2011 -- Naturalist and rancher Alto "Bud" Adams, center, received a complimentary copy of the Society's book, Port St. Lucie at 50: A City for All People, and the award winning DVD City of Dreams in appreciation for the use of his ranch. A crew spent a full day in March 2010 filming at the ranch during the making of the DVD. Adams is shown with his grand-daughter LeeAnn Adams, right, and Society Chair Richard McAfoos, left.
Congressman Rooney awards Wood, receives book, DVD
MAY 21, 2011 -- During the 2011 Congressional Award Ceremony, Society vounteer Nicky Wood received
bronze and silver medals and the Historical Society presented
Congresman Rooney with copies of the anniversary docudrama and book.
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Thumb up: Music for Port St. Lucie film brings awards to Port St. Lucie composer
By Editorial Board, TCPalm.com, November 19, 2011
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Musician, composer and producer Mark Barnes of Port St. Lucie was doubly honored during the Nov. 10 Los Angeles Music Awards ceremony in Hollywood, Calif. (more)
Port St. Lucie 'City of Dreams' composer, soundtrack win at L.A. Music Awards
By Kim Hughes, TCPalm.com, November 14, 2011
PORT ST. LUCIE — For the second consecutive year, Port St. Lucie resident Mark Barnes was named "Composer of the Year" at the Los Angeles Music Awards in Hollywood, Calif. This year, he has his hometown to thank. (more)
Port St. Lucie's 50th anniversary history book can be pre-ordered
By Susan Burgess, TCPalm.com February 16, updated February 19, 2011
Less than 10 years after World War II ended, the seeds of Port St. Lucie were sewn by Gardner "Mike" Cowles, the publisher of Look, a pictorial magazine, who bought 8,500 acres along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. (more)
Port St. Lucie hopes 50th anniversary celebration will foster sense of unity
By Susan Burgess, TCPalm.com, February 17, 2011
Port St. Lucie turns 50 on April 27 with considerable fanfare surrounding the event and high hopes that the celebration will help bring the city's residents together in commemoration of a shared past. (more)
PSL asks citizens to share mementos
By Cathy Reeder, Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers, February 15, 2011
The city will celebrate its 50th anniversary in April and historical society members are asking citizens to loan artwork and other from throughout the city's history for a special celebration . (more)
Treasure Coast residents could help find a cure for HIV
By Hillary Copsey, TCPalm.com, July 16, 2010
Treasure Coast residents’ white blood cells could help make flu shots more effective — or even find a cure for HIV. (more)
Presence of dengue fever in Florida an opportunity for Tradition's VGTI Florida biotech firm
By Hillary Copsey, TCPalm.com, July 15, 2010
A outbreak of dengue fever could be a boon for researchers at VGTI Florida. (more)
VGTI offering new insights into HIV research
By Hillary Copsey, TCPalm.com, March 7, 2010
The scientific director of VGTI Florida and his collaborators are offering new insights in how HIV weakens the immune system in research published Sunday in the online edition of the scientific journal “Nature Medicine.” (more)
Port St. Lucie's first church celebrating 50 years
By Susan Burgess, TCPalm.com, March 5, 2010
Port St. Lucie’s first church, founded in May 1960, marks its 50th anniversary with a celebration this Sunday.First United Methodist Church on Prima Vista Boulevard, originally called First Methodist Church, began before Port St. Lucie was a city, back when it was a 36,000-acre development started by General Development Corp. (more)
St. Lucie to grow 71 percent in next 25 years, UF study says
By ANDREW ABRAMSON Palm Beach Post , March 3, 2010
After soaring for years, Florida’s population arrows took a startling downward trajectory in 2008. Instead of growing by 300,000 residents a year, as it averaged for four decades, the state lost 57,000 residents. But a new study says the indicators are back up, with a whopping 71 percent increase projected over the next 25 years for St. Lucie County. (more)
A better place because of 'beautiful people'
Michael Goforth, TCPalm.com, Dec. 6, 2009
It is that time of year when I present my annual list of the “beautiful people” of St. Lucie County, those talented, generous and caring people who daily put their hearts and talents into making this a better community in which to live. (more)
Port St. Lucie Historical Society gets small home
By MICHELLE MUNDY, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer, Wednesday, March 19, 2008
PORT ST. LUCIE For two years, Stan Hicks has collected newspaper clippings and old photos, storing the items at his home for the Port St. Lucie Historical Society. (more)
Port St. Lucie Historical Society reorganizes its board
October 1, 2007
Randy Green and Richard McAfoos have been elected Co-Chairpersons of the Port St. Lucie Historical Society, Inc. Joan Beyer was elected Vice-Chairperson and Secretary, while Stan Hicks remains Treasurer. The other Board members are Tom Minch, Marge Organ and (outgoing Chairperson) Christine Williams. The group is a not-for-profit / charitable [ 501 (c)(3) ] organization. (more)
Mayor Patricia Christensen meets with PSL Historical Society board members
October 1, 2007
Guest speakers at the September meeting of the Port St. Lucie Historical Society, Inc. were PSL Mayor Patricia Christensen and Dr. Jeff Fox. Christensen, a member of the Society, emphasized the value of preserving Port St. Lucie’ss evolving history for future generations and the need of a high visibility role for the Society. Dr. Fox was the first dentist in Port St. Lucie, arriving here in 1976 when the population was only around 5,000. (more)
GDC Sees Hope for Port St. Lucie
Bob Betcher, Stuart News, Oct. 14, 1975 (more)
Teen Age Port St. Lucie Struggles Through a Painful Adolescence
Bob Betcher, Stuart News, Oct. 14, 1975 (more)
River Park in St. Lucie sold Mackle firm for $5,000,000
Stuart News, Oct. 2, 1958 (more)
