Port St. Lucie History in the News

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)