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The DISCOUNT OriginalFURNITURE Enjoying a girls night out 2822 S. U.S. #1, Fort Pierce The sky’s (772) 466-7022 LARGEST the limit MATTRESS RETAILER downtown OVER 45 DIFFERENT MATTRESSES TO Fort Pierce city CHOOSE FROM commissioners reluctant TWIN MATTRESS from $69 EA. PC. to put height restrictions FULL MATTRESS on new downtown from $85 EA. PC. construction QUEEN MATTRESS FORT PIERCE -- Any developer inter- from $99 EA. PC. ested in building a skyscraper here down- KING MATTRESS town would have no height limitations from $99 EA. PC. unless somehow restricted during the city’s site-plan review process. Planning Director Rebecca Grohall PILLOW TOP dropped the bomb on commissioners TWIN MATTRESS during their Aug. 14 Conference Agenda from $85 EA. PC. that the city has not had a building height restriction in place downtown since 2004. FULL MATTRESS “Currently there is no height restriction from $99 EA. PC. in the downtown,” she said. “We had an QUEEN MATTRESS ordinance going back to Jan. 2004 [but] it $ was removed. There was never a height from 115 EA. PC. limit put back in. Prior to that time, it was KING MATTRESS 200 feet, which is a substantial amount of from $115 EA. PC. height.” Sevin Bullwinkle/staff photographer In response to questions from Mayor EACH PIECE PRICES ARE SOLD IN SETS. Linda Hudson, Ms. Grohall explained KING SETS ARE 3 PIECES. MATTRESS ‘Cake Lady Custom Cakes’ in Fort Pierce held an Edible Succulent Class on ONLY ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER August 7. Here, Diane Orne takes a selfie with her daughter Robin Longstreet that the tallest structure downtown at SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER! present is most likely the Renaissance and granddaughter Leighton Longstreet with their traditional chef hats. See SKY, page 9 TAKE US WITH YOU PLANNING A TRIP? ‘Touring with the Townies’ features Bank announces major acquisitions reader-submit- ted photos from CenterState Banks to become travels. Let’s see how many places we can Florida’s largest community bank go! Send in your picture or For Hometown News questions to newsfp@ [email protected] hometownnew- sol.com TREASURE COAST – CenterState Banks, Inc., the COMMUNITY CALENDAR parent company of CenterState Bank, N.A., announced the concurrent signing of two separate definitive merg- See er agreements: under one agreement, CenterState will community events on acquire HCBF Holding Company, Inc. (“Harbor”), the page 2 parent company of Harbor Community Bank, Fort. Pierce Florida; and under the other agreement, Center- State will acquire Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (“Sunshine”), the parent company of Sunshine Bank, Plant City, Flor- ida. Upon finalization of each merger, the subsidiary bank of each of Harbor and Sunshine will merge into Staff photo by Sevin Bullwinkle INDEX CenterState Bank. Upon completion of both mergers, CenterState will Harbor Community Bank was part of an acquisition by CenterState Classified 16 Out & About 11 Banks that will make the institution the largest community bank in Crossword 15 Police Report 5 See BANK, page 7 Horoscopes 11 Viewpoint 6 Florida. 2 Hometown News – FORT PIERCE – www.HometownNewsSLC.com Friday, August 25, 2017 Community calendar SATURDAY, AUG. 26 Reservations requested - call (772) 398- fun crafts project. Parents are encouraged to Designed for ages 2-5, this interactive 2779. participate. Pre-registration is required. For program will have your young ones clapping, • Orchids, Orchids & More Plant Sale: 9 more information, call (772) 807-4499. dancing, singing and listening to stories each a.m. to 1 p.m., Port St. Lucie Botanical TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 week. For more information, call (772) 462- Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 2154 or visit http://library.stlucieco.gov or Port St. Lucie. Free admission, everyone is • Free admission to the Aquarium: 10 email [email protected]. welcome. For more information, call (772) a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Lucie County Aquarium • Writers Group: 1-3 p.m., Lakewood Park • Celebrate Recovery: 7-9:30 p.m., 337-1959 or visit www.pslbg.org. featuring the Smithsonian Marine Exhibit Branch Library, 7605 Santa Barbara Drive, Fairlawn Baptist Church, 3003 Rhode Island • 'All About Orchids' children's event: 11 offers free admission on the first Tuesday of Fort Pierce. Get together with other writers to Ave., Fort Pierce. A free, Christ-centered a.m., Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 each month. The aquarium is located at 420 read and provide feedback on each other’s recovery program offered every Tuesday S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. For more work at this new program, scheduled for the evening. For more information, call (772) Registration requested: call (772) 337-1959. information, call (772) 462-3474 or visit first and third Thursday of each month. This 461-0814. http://www.sms.si.edu/SMEE informal writing support group is organized TUESDAY, AUG. 29 • Weekly Storytime Jam: Tuesdays at by community volunteers and is free and SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 10:30 a.m., Zora Neale Hurston Branch open to anyone interested in writing. Writers • Weekly Storytime Jam: Tuesdays at Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. of all genres and skills are welcome to drop • Give-a-Tree, Spread-the-Shade Tree 10:30 a.m., Zora Neale Hurston Branch Designed for ages 2-5, this interactive in and participate. For more information, Giveaway: Hosted by Keep Port St. Lucie Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. program will have your young ones clapping, contact the staff at (772) 462-6870, email Beautiful and the St. Lucie County Extension Designed for ages 2-5, this interactive dancing, singing and listening to stories each [email protected] or visit http://library. Office from 8-11 a.m., Port St. Lucie program will have your young ones clapping, week. For more information, call (772) 462- stlucieco.gov. Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland dancing, singing and listening to stories each 2154 or visit http://library.stlucieco.gov or Blvd., Port St. Lucie. The City will give away week. For more information, call (772) 462- email [email protected]. SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 an assorted variety of trees that are native to 2154 or visit http://library.stlucieco.gov or • Celebrate Recovery: 7-9:30 p.m., Florida. Trees are given away on a first-come, email [email protected]. Fairlawn Baptist Church, 3003 Rhode Island • River Kidz monthly meeting: 1-2 p.m., first-served basis to residents of Port St. • Celebrate Recovery: 7-9:30 p.m., Ave., Fort Pierce. A free, Christ-centered Manatee Observation and Education Center, Lucie, with proof of residence. Free, one tree Fairlawn Baptist Church, 3003 Rhode Island recovery program offered every Tuesday 480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Free per household. Residents will be required to Ave., Fort Pierce. A free, Christ-centered evening. For more information, call (772) educational program for kids of all ages who visit 5 out of 7 educational booths run by recovery program offered every Tuesday 461-0814. want to help preserve and protect our local Master Gardeners, to learn how to care for evening. For more information, call (772) waterways. Monthly meetings are the second their new tree. Trees available at the event 461-0814. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 Sunday each month. Events include t-shirt are: Gumbo Limbo, Japanese Blueberry, making, arts and crafts, beach cleanups, Pigeon Plum, Silver Buttonwood, and SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 • Pretty Princess Tea Party: 10-11:30 river seining and more. For more Simpson Stopper. For more information, call a.m., first Wednesday of each month, at the information, visit www.facebook.com/ (772) 873-6312, email [email protected], • Frog Watch: 7-9 p.m., Savannas Port St. Lucie Civic Center, on the southeast riverkidzslc/ or visit www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb Preserve State Park, 2561 S.E. Walton Road, corner of U.S. 1 and Walton Road. Meant for • 'Wacky Weeders:' 8:30 a.m. to noon, Port St. Lucie. Help collect real data on local girls ages 2-10 years old. Cost is $3 per TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. toad and frog populations on a 1.5 mile child. Dress in princess attire and meet Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. The evening hike after you learn about the frogs princesses from ‘Princess Enchantments.’ • Weekly Storytime Jam: Tuesdays at Gardens need your help! All volunteers are and toads you might see in the park. Free The party also includes a dress-up trunk, 10:30 a.m., Zora Neale Hurston Branch welcome, there are jobs everyone can do, admission, but donations are appreciated. story time, ‘tea time’ snacks, sing-a-long, and Library, 3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce. regardless of age or ability. Bring gloves, See CALENDAR, page 7 Community notes St. Lucie County’s Code Fine their homes and/or businesses up to current codes, while generating more than Amnesty program generates 11 $34,000 in fees. percent compliance In April St. Lucie County’s Code Compliance staff sent letters to roughly 500 In an effort to reduce the backlog property owners who had outstanding code of roughly 500 outstanding code violations, which resulted in liens against compliance violations on properties in their property. These property owners had the unincorporated area of the county, the entire month of May to resolve the code the St. Lucie County Board of County violations and in return have their fines Commissioners created a Code Fine reduced by 90 percent. Amnesty program. Implemented during This pilot program was promoted heavily the month of May, this pilot program through a user-friendly webpage and helped 56 participants (11 percent) bring registration process; a video public service announcement; press releases and social media posts; as well as meetings with the local Realtors association; Chamber of Commerce and others. “The goal of this program was to bring properties into compliance and improve the aesthetics of a neighborhood not to generate revenue,” explained Monica Graziani, St. Lucie County Building and Code Regulation Manager. Since St. Lucie County still has more than $3 million in outstanding code fines, officials intend to offer the amnesty program again in the future. Hooking up our Treasure Coast “Once you have a lien on a property, it with a Quality Home Repair creates an obstacle for the homeowner. The Jeremy Donaldson program makes it easier for owners to move forward with permitted improvements 772-519-0584 or selling of their home. We hope more [email protected] citizens will take advantage of this program Licensed in the future,” added Graziani. Friday, August 25, 2017 Hometown News – FORT PIERCE – www.HometownNewsSLC.com 3 Company knows how to ‘complete the sale’ By Gaylon Parker “I think you have to give your buyer what they want, and so you [email protected] have to really listen to their needs. I think if you’re true to what FORT PIERCE – Real estate is one of they really want, then you can close the sale.” the most bustling industries in Florida, but there are ups and downs. One of the companies that has navigated the bumps in the road – and found tremendous suc- Joanne McCurdy cess along the way – is McCurdy & Co. Owner and broker, McCurdy & Co. Realty Realty. The company is one of the premier real estate companies serving all of Florida’s buyers. The team also credits its excellent have in Vero Beach and Stuart and all Treasure Coast and has more than 25 customer service and wants their clients over South Florida, but we didn’t have years of experience in the field. The com- to have the best possible experience with one in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie,” pany offers custom real estate services all their real estate needs, and Ms. Ms. McCurdy said. “I wanted a water- and specializes in waterfront, residential, McCurdy said that is one of her top pri- front, custom, boutique practice and it’s golf course communities, equestrian and McCurdy orities each and every day. been very good. We have a good loca- commercial properties in communities “The biggest change in this area has tion; we have good walk-ins and high- such as Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jensen been growth; when I started, Port St. end buyers.” her own back in the 1980s and she decid- Beach, Vero Beach and up and down Lucie was mostly vacant land and in real In the end, Ms. McCurdy doesn’t look ed to pursue it professionally. She is orig- Hutchinson Island. estate you have to roll with the punches,” for a massive quantity of agents and inally from New jersey, but moved to the The owner and broker, Joanne Ms. McCurdy said, “because there’s been instead seeks out those who have the Treasure Coast in 1974 and enjoys the McCurdy, has been involved in real estate many years where it wasn’t good or the ability to truly relate to customers and area immensely. since 1986 and has been a licensed bro- market fell. So, we did foreclosures and has a similar outlook to hers, which “I think it’s wonderful, we don’t have ker since 2011. She said each year is get- when vacant land is selling you have to involves a strong team and a cohesive the high prices of South Florida and we ting a little busier and the market is on an do that or you have to know how to do unit. have the warmer weather and closer to increase and has rebounded, with new short sales. “I think you have to give your buyer Orlando and Palm Beach,” she said. construction ongoing and commercial “You’ve got to change when real estate what they want, and so you have to really “We’re right on the oceanfront and I properties moving. changes.” listen to their needs,” Ms. McCurdy said. think this is a great place to be.” “It’s a good time to invest in real estate, But one of the other notable aspects of “I think if you’re true to what they really McCurdy & Company Realty team is as well as to sell; this is a good time all the the office is that old adage of any success- want, then you can close the sale.” knowledgeable and certified in luxury way around,” Ms. McCurdy said. ful business: location, location, location. For more information, visit www. and waterfront properties, as well as She initially was drawn to real estate “One of the reasons I opened this mccurdyrealty.com/ or call 772-242- foreclosures and short sales and has a because of a love of architecture and the office in 2013 is because we were missing 8436. The business is located at 171 Mel- firm understanding on doing whatever it various styles of homes, and that passion a high-end boutique office, which they ody Lane in Fort Pierce. led her to buy and sell some properties of takes to assist homeowners and home

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Closed Sunday & Monday Rebecca Peruggi, 29, 134 Tunison Ave., Port warrant on an order for pretrial detention and 772-581-0640 St. Lucie, arrested on outstanding felony war- St. Lucie County Sheriff’s termination of pretrial supervision for posses- rants for possession of cocaine (two counts), sion of cocaine. Office warrant for a violation of probation for commer- possession of heroin (two counts), possession James Amman, 28, 1933 N. 3rd St., Fort cial fraud of more than $300 and trafficking in of dangerous drugs (four counts) and resisting Pierce, arrested on an active out-of-county James Antoine, 28, 381 S.W. Feldman Ave., stolen property. an officer with violence. (Brevard) felony warrant for vehicular homi- Port St. Lucie, possession of cocaine. Marvin Hall, 31, 132 N. 12th St., Fort Pierce, Oscar Diaz, 24, 816 S. 15th St., Fort Pierce, cide. Sylvenia Brooks, 32, homeless, Fort Pierce, arrested on an active St. Lucie County felony lewd and lascivious behavior with a victim Carlos Watler, 18, 1714 Miami Court, Fort cruelty toward a child – abuse without great warrant for a violation of pretrial detention. between the ages of 12 and 16. Pierce, arrested on a St. Lucie County felony bodily harm. Samatha Buwalda, 21, 2301 N.E. Savannah Quentin Green, 31, 1681 S.W. Pleasant warrant for third-degree grand theft. Jason Awal, 44, 2269 S.W. Savage Blvd., Road, Jensen Beach, arrested on an outstand- Lane, Port St. Lucie, arrested on an outstand- James Dorival, 23, 208 N.W. Biltmore St., Port St. Lucie, fleeing or eluding police – failure ing felony warrant for a violation of probation ing St. Lucie County felony warrant for failure to Port St. Lucie, arrested on an active St. Lucie to obey a law enforcement officer’s order to for possession of methamphetamine with the appear. County felony warrant for an order to revoke stop. intent to sell, manufacture or deliver. Reginald Moody, 57, 1802 S. US Hwy. 1, Fort bond. Michael Vega, 40, 309 S.W. Maclay Way, Alberto Diaz, 32, 320 N.W. Bayshore Blvd., Pierce, battery causing bodily harm. Rashard Bozeman, 35, 5613 Pinewood Ave., Port St. Lucie, arrested on an active St. Lucie Port St. Lucie, arrested on an active St. Lucie James Simmons, 50, 12810-G N. Cresap St., West Palm, trafficking in heroin of between 4 County felony bench warrant for possession of County felony capias warrant for aggravated Cumberland, Md., domestic battery by strangu- grams and less than 30 kilograms. oxycodone, possession of diazepam and pos- assault with a deadly weapon. lation. Jose Torres-Velasco, 26, 2411 S. 10th St., session of amphetamine. Arriana Brancaccio, 32, 5714 Silver Oak Therby Blanc, 24, 302 S. 33rd St., Fort Fort Pierce, domestic battery by strangulation Mark Roberts, 51, 5008-B Deleon Ave., Fort Drive, Fort Pierce, arrested on an active St. Pierce, driving with a suspended license for the and obstruction of justice for tampering in a Pierce, driving with a suspended license for the Lucie County felony warrant for a violation of third or subsequent offense. third-degree felony proceeding. third or subsequent offense. probation for possession of alprazolam. Mopvens Louidor, 22, 425 N. 14th St., Fort Gerard Atkins, 46, homeless, Fort Pierce, Lee Koenig, 46, 2537 S.E. Lakewood St., Darcy Lovejoy, 45, 392 N.E. Surfside Ave., Pierce, possession of cocaine. grand theft of a motor vehicle and possession Port St. Lucie, arrested on an active St. Lucie Port St. Lucie, arrested on an active felony war- County felony warrant for scheming to defraud of cocaine. 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Please limit your submissions to 250 words, so that we can include more entries. Readers are asked to refrain from making slanderous or libelous statements. Berry pickers I ride for exercise. If I’m required to license my bicycle, shouldn’t I also have a This is a problem for the wildlife in our license plate for my tush when I walk for neighborhoods that eat the seeds and bees exercise? Should the plate be mounted that keep everything alive. above or beneath my “Wide Load” plate? These people trample through woods with no regard to what they are walking on. Lane hogs It’s a disgrace and should be not allowed. We are inviting strangers in our neigh- The “WAKE UP and read this” rant borhoods. Nothing better then looking out explained why cars need to stop at the white your back yard to see men with machetes line so they activate the signal. There are going through the woods. They litter, additional reasons why cars need to group destroy turtle mounds and who know what together while waiting at intersections. else. Cars leaving two-car lengths between You are no longer allowed to buy permits their vehicle and the next are also very dis- to pick on state land. I think the city should Sevin Bullwinkle respectful to the cars behind them. When staff photographer follow suit in this matter. fewer cars can enter a turning lane, others Thank you. have to wait through more than one cycle before they can proceed through the inter- Can bicyclers sometimes ride in section. When cars are spaced far apart as I do subscribe to it and the way I look at them to office. the light turns, fewer cars can make it it, it is insurance on my appliances. Veterans (and their families if the veteran the center of the lane like a car? through the light. When I had a very bad surge of electricity, is deceased) need to ask the right people for Many of the drivers who are hogging the it burned out my stove panel, softener help in determining their benefits. For There was a post in the Hometown News lanes are texting or using that space as their machine, fan, etc. example, the regional office of the Veteran's suggesting that bicycle owners be required office. I filed a claim with FP&L and they paid Affairs Dept can be reached at 800-827- to pay for license plates, similar to vehicles. I watched one gal sitting way back from for everything that was damaged - 100 per 1000. Most Veterans' Service Organizations From the text, it is unclear whether the the white line in the right, left turning lane. cent. It is worth it to me to have this surge (DAV, AMVETS, VFW, American Legion, writer is annoyed the road must be shared When her light was green, she sat there protection. etc) have local representatives which can be with un-motorized, two-wheelers or if he while three cars in the left, left lane proceed- found in the phone book. The county gov- doesn’t think it’s fair they don’t contribute to ed through the light. When she finally ernments also have numbers listed where the expenses of road maintenance, and looked up and pulled up to the white line, Veterans' Benefits veterans can get good information and often especially bicycle lanes. her light was red. Think about how this get help in applying for benefits. I question whether he/she is aware of inconveniences so many people. It is clear that there is a lot of misunder- I can't list them all here, but please take Florida laws. By law, unless there is a bicycle Lane hogging causes more traffic back- standing about veterans benefits. A recent the time to look into what you are eligible lane available, bicyclists are supposed to use ups. It causes people to be sitting in traffic ranter mentioned that he is not eligible for for, because it does vary by time in service, a vehicle lane and are encouraged to ride instead of being at their jobs being produc- "veteran's preference" for employment and service dates, assignments while on active near the center of the lane to avoid side tive or being home with their families. seems to think the "VA" made that determi- duty, etc. swipe collisions. i.e., bicycle lanes are more nation; when in fact, it is our elected Repre- beneficial to motorists than bicyclists. sentatives in Congress who decide which Regarding licensing, it would probably Surge Shield benefits certain veterans are eligible for. Re: renting a surge cost more to administer licensing bicycles Some benefits are administered by the states than the revenue derived. Also, although I just read that a person was dissatisfied and also have different eligibility require- protector from FPL I’m not aware of any studies, it is likely the with the Surge Shield protection that FP&L ments, usually determined (again) by elect- vast majority of bicycle owners legally own offers. ed members of the State legislatures. It is Solution: I purchased my own surge pro- and operate vehicles - and do not operate You do not have to subscribe to it. It is not important to know how candidates will vote tector at Home Depot for about $60 and their bicycle and vehicle at the same time. mandatory. on Veteran's Benefits issues before you elect installed it inside of my own fuse box.

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• Care for Caregivers support group: • County-wide fertilizer ban: Runs June 6:30-8 p.m., third Wednesday each month, 1 through Sept. 30. Fertilization with Suncoast Mental Health Center, 2814 S. nitrogen or phosphorus is prohibited during U.S. 1, Suite D4, Fort Pierce. A new support this period. (From Oct. 1 through May 30, group for individuals, family members and all fertilizer application products must others who play the role of caregiver to a contain at least 50 percent slow-release person who struggles with a mental illness. nitrogen and 0 percent phosphorus unless The group’s facilitator is volunteer mental soil test indicates deficiency.) This ban health advocate Diego Gonzalez. For more applies to all businesses and residences in information, contact Diego Gonzalez at unincorporated St. Lucie County, as well as (772) 577-4024, [email protected], or the cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Deb Pizzimenti at Suncoast, (772) 291- For more information, visit http://stlucie. 3210, [email protected]. ifas.ufl.edu/index.html or contact Kate Rotindo, Urban Horticulture Agent at the THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 St. Lucie County Extension Office, at (772) 462-1660 or [email protected]. • Writers Group: 1-3 p.m., Lakewood Park Branch Library, 7605 Santa Barbara ONGOING EVENTS Drive, Fort Pierce. Get together with other writers to read and provide feedback on • Free Meditation Classes: Non duality each other’s work at this new program, and self inquiry: Who am I? How to chatter Meet Baxter scheduled for the first and third Thursday mind to stillness, free from stress & illness. I am a very handsome young man who is looking for the right forever family to love me. of each month. For more information, Presented by Ted Leitho who has been I am a 4 year old Bassett Hound/mix who has a best friend that is a chocolate lab. I enjoy contact the staff at (772) 462-6870, email teaching ancient techniques for enlighten- [email protected] or visit http:// ment for over 20 years. All donations go to rolling around in the grass, following a trail (I would make an excellent detective, and library.stlucieco.gov. pleasing the people I love. I am housebroken and I walk well on a leash. help the church- Free. Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 Please visit Baxter, and all his adoptable friends, at our Port St. Lucie feature room located TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 S.E. Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, and at 8890 NW Glades Cut-off Rd. For more information on our pets and programs please contact us at 772-461-0687. • Society of American Magicians, See CALENDAR, page 8

Executive Officer of Harbor, will join the basis, including the impact of CenterState Each of the Harbor and Sunshine merger CenterState board of directors. “We are crossing $10 billion in assets. agreements has been unanimously Bank very pleased about combining Harbor with Subject to the terms of the Sunshine approved by the CenterState board of From page 1 CenterState given the similarities in culture merger agreement, Sunshine shareholders directors. The Harbor board of directors and look forward to being part of Center- will receive 0.89 shares of CSFL common has unanimously approved the Harbor become the largest community banking State as it continues to build the largest stock for each outstanding share of Sun- merger agreement, and the Sunshine board company in the state of Florida by assets, community bank in Florida,” noted Mr. shine. Based on CSFL’s stock price of of directors has unanimously approved the market capitalization, deposit market share Brown. $23.93 as of August 11, 2017, this equates Sunshine merger agreement. Completion and branch footprint. Based on June 30, 2017 results, includ- to a per share value of $21.30 and an aggre- of the Harbor merger is subject to custom- “Our partnerships with Harbor Com- ing the impact of purchase accounting, the gate deal value of $176.7 million. ary closing conditions, including receipt of munity Bank and Sunshine Bank are the combined company is expected to have pro “Our Board and management recognize required regulatory approvals and the logical next step to fulfill our vision of forma approximately $10.1 billion in assets, the strategic significance of combining approval by the shareholders of both Har- becoming Florida’s bank,” said John Cor- $6.6 billion in loans and $8.1 billion in with CenterState, pro forma with Harbor,” bor and CenterState. Completion of the bett, President & Chief Executive Officer of deposits, and would expand and strength- said Andrew Samuel, President and Chief Sunshine merger also is subject to custom- CenterState. “We are excited to welcome en CenterState’s presence in key Florida Executive Officer of Sunshine. “With this ary closing conditions, including receipt of Harbor’s employees as well as Sunshine’s markets. The two transactions combined merger, we will build on our heritage in required regulatory approvals and the employees to the CenterState family and are expected to result in midsingle-digit community banking while providing even approval by the shareholders of Sunshine. look forward to working with them.” EPS accretion and minimal tangible book greater strength, size and stability to our Each of the transactions is expected to Upon completion of the Harbor merger, value dilution, expected to be earned back customers, employees, shareholders and close in the first quarter of 2018 and is not Mike Brown, Sr., Chairman and Chief in less than three years on a fully phased in the communities we serve.” conditioned on the other.

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covered none of its members had an appe- building go up by about 10 times, and when We can evaluate it and look at the lay of the Sky tite to do so. you go over that, your costs increase signifi- l an d .” From page 1 “I don’t have any interest in introducing a cantly. There’s a significant amount of sub- For her part Mayor Hudson didn’t want height limit downtown,” Mayor Hudson terranean work that has to be done, and of any future downtown height limits to dis- condominium building. said. course vertical accessibility issues. There’s a may a potential developer of the old King “It’s pretty much in there right around 65 Commissioner Reginald Sessions con- big differential in access when you’re Power Plant property on North Indian River feet, plus maybe a small percentage for curred. talking about an eight story building, so Drive, which the city has tried to market for architectural embellishments,” she said. “I like it the way it is,” he said. costs may have been a limiting factor in the the last several years and even turned down Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson won- Commissioner Thomas Perona hinted p a s t .” one development due to community resis- dered if other downtown zoning might that the Commission could make excep- Commissioner Sessions worried that tance. cover building heights. tions if it decided on an appropriate height implementing a height limit might discour- “We’re going to have a Request For Pro- “Our Downtown Overlay District doesn’t limit downtown. age future investment in the already tight posal for the King Power Plant property, talk about heights?” he asked. “There’s probably more exceptions than downtown area. right?” she asked. “Is this property included “The Downtown Overlay does not specify not -- I mean it depends on the application “As density increases and you have a small in what we’re talking about right now and a height, while the South Beach Overlay and the place,” he said. “Therefore if we did land mass, what can no longer spread out considered downtown?” does put one in place,” Ms. Grohall respond- have some general restriction, we’d definite- must go up,” he said. “So I’m really not, at Ms. Grohall allayed her fears. ed. “It might have been the intent to have ly have an ability to have an appeal to the least from my perspective, putting a limita- “There is no height limit for the area one put in, but that was not the outcome.” Commission to be able to decide if that par- tion. I question the ones that we have in where the King property is,” she explained. Commissioner Rufus Alexander ques- ticular use was something we wanted to see place, let alone the ones that we don’t have Commissioner Perona believes the Com- tioned if the lack of a limit might have been or not.” in place. As far as downtown is concerned, mission needs to understand the impor- intentional. When Commissioner Perona asked if any I’m not interested in putting a restriction on tance of a city’s wow factor when determin- “So you’re telling me our infamous lead- developer had ever submitted an applica- it for that reason.” ing any future height limitations. ers didn’t have an intent to include a height tion for anything over 60 feet, the Planning Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson agreed, “The interest that I have is not so much limit but now we can intend to include one Director said market forces had so far limit- saying he believed a 65-foot height limit was the height, but the vista of the city from the now?” he said. “So evidently they didn’t ed that effort. discussed by a previous city commission but river perspective -- it’s very, very important,” intend to have one, right?” “We haven’t, and some of that could be never implemented. he insisted. “If you think about all of the “I can’t speak for what went on in the due to the construction costs,” Ms. Grohall “I just remember we talked about it when communities that you come over a bridge past,” she answered. “All I can tell you is that explained. “Construction costs typically for I was on the Planning Board,” he said. [to] and you take a look at, that’s the image there is not currently a height limit in place.” a one-to-three-story building are, let’s just “Maybe the City Commission never ratified that you have. I just think it’s real important When Ms. Grohall asked the Commis- say a million dollars for round numbers. it. I don’t believe that a restriction should be to always keep that in mind as we move for- sion to suggest some height limits, she dis- Construction costs for a four-to-five-story in place because it comes per application: w ard .”

are held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Fridays the discussions of characters, plots and at WQCS Radio station at Indian River State at 9:15 a.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Tai Chi interpretations of the books are lively. College, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce. Calendar Yang Form Classes are held on Fridays at Meetings are held in a private home, and a National Federation of the Blind, founded in From page 8 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi instructors Hilde and light snack is served. For more information, 1940, is the oldest, largest and most Hector Ruiz-Puyana will lead the classes, visit http://gaymensbookdiscussiongroup. influential organization to help blind and designed to provide hands-on computer designed for everyone, including those who weebly.com/ visually impaired people in the U.S. Open to instruction, including the basics of suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis • Free quit smoking now classes: The all ages, including children and their parents. computing, keeping in touch with family and and balance issues. Appropriate for ages 16 Quit Smoking Now Program is free of charge For more information, contact Doreen friends, and saving money on grocery bills and older, the cost is $10 per class or $32 and provides free nicotine replacement Franklin at (772) 284-4458. with couponing websites. For more for four classes. Reservations are required. therapy (patches, gum, or lozenges) while • TC RC Scale Boats: 8-11 a.m. every information, call (772) 462-2154 or visit For more information, call (772) 785-5833 supplies last to those who are eligible. Class Sunday, rain or shine, on the east side of http://library.stlucieco.gov. or visit www.oxboweco.com. is available in the area. For more information Lake Tradition in Port St. Lucie. All ages. The • Wednesday Green Market: Noon to 6 • Gay men’s book discussion group: or to register, call (877) 819-2357 or visit Treasure Coast RC Scale Boaters is a radio p.m., rain or shine, in Fort Pierce Marina Meets on the fourth Saturday of each month http://www.eahectobacco.com/ controlled model boat club promoting Square, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce. at 2 p.m. to discuss the chosen books, which • St. Lucie Chapter of National electric scale model boating. Bring your • Tai Chi classes: Held at Oxbow Eco- are by or about gay authors or themes. Federation of the Blind: Meets monthly on boats, questions, ideas, or just come and Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Books are chosen by the participants, and the second Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. watch. Visit www.TCRCBoaters.org. Lucie. Beginner and intermediate classes 10 Hometown News – FORT PIERCE – www.HometownNewsSLC.com Friday, August 25, 2017 Remembering a hero this Labor day weekend t is that time of year again. Your a PGA Professional from Broken Arrow, moment to be a hero to those who GOLF Oklahoma, and member of the Oklahoma defend our freedom and their families JAMES STAMMER Air National Guard, happened to be on that Icomes this Labor Day weekend. same flight as it carried home the body of Every day the men and women of our Corporal Bucklin. armed forces put their lives on the line so The plane landed at 11:35 pm, and that we can safely enjoy our swimming Rooney watched through the plane’s pools, cookouts and time with loved ones. window as the Bucklins awaited Brad and When it is time for them to come home, he was called to service in Iraq. the coffin of their late son. Brock’s son, many return bearing the scars of that On May 31, 2006, 28-year-old Corporal Jacob, was clinging to the leg of his mother. service. Others come home in a flag-draped Brock Bucklin was assisting a contractor in The pilot had requested that passengers coffin. identifying equipment for transport at remain in their seats until the remains of Patriot Golf Day is about these fine men Forward Operating Base GABE, on the out- the fallen hero could be transferred to his and women and their families. Should you skirts of Baqubah, 40 miles northeast of family. Rooney looked up and saw that half tee it up over this Labor Day holiday Baghdad. of the passengers had left the plane. In that weekend, please do so at a participating The civilian contractors were responsible moment, Rooney was inspired to give back course. Proceeds from your round will go for moving concrete barriers, the largest 12 to the families of fallen heroes. to the families of those who have been feet long, six feet high and four feet wide. A little over a year after Brock’s funeral, injured or killed defending our great Each barrier weighs as much as 10 tons and Rooney called Buck, letting him know that Photo courtesy Maj Dan Rooney nation. while they were moving them onto trailers his son, along with all the families of those Jacob Bucklin, left, and Major To fully appreciate Patriot Golf Day’s one of the trucks became stuck. who had perished or became disabled in Dan Rooney. mission, it’s important for you to know how A cargo chain was attached between the the line of duty, would not be forgotten. it came to be. truck and another to pull it out. As the “I am an ordinary person that has been “Never could I imagine what it was that Brad and Brock Bucklin, twins born in workers stood off to the side, the chain blessed with the extraordinary opportunity Dan Rooney wanted to do,” continued Grand Rapids, Michigan, were part of a snapped and a broken link found Brock, to be the flight leader on the Patriot Golf Buck. “But I know that my son would be family of five sons of Duane Duane “Buck” slicing an artery in his neck. Day mission,” says Rooney. “I simply extremely proud.” and Dawn Bucklin. Medics arrived and provided treatment planted a small seed which has been If you’d like to be a hero and honor the The boys grew up to become fine young to Brock. Eighteen minutes later, a cultivated by PGA Professionals and great memories of our true heroes, please do so men. Trying to find direction in his life, MEDEVAC helicopter transported him to citizens around the United States.” by playing at a participating course or Brock followed his brother into the LSA Anaconda Air Force Hospital. A Brock Bucklin’s son Jacob, now a making a simple donation. military, enlisting a year after his brother in half-hour later Brock Bucklin, having teenager, is the recipient of a scholarship There are over 60 courses within an August of 2004. In the military Brock found served only 22 months, had died. generated from Rooney’s vision for hour’s drive of anywhere this paper is his way and told his father that he planned “It is a tragedy when a son or daughter honoring fallen heroes - The Folds of delivered. For courses and additional to enter Officer Training School and make dies before you. It’s unnatural. It’s the thing Honor Foundation, and its largest fundrais- information visit www.patriotgolfday.com. the Army his career. that’s unacceptable and most troubling,” er, Patriot Golf Day. James Stammer has been an avid golfer Brock was assigned to the 1st Battalion, said his father Buck. “It was good to know that something and golf enthusiast for nearly 40 years. He 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Brad, stationed in Germany, was allowed good came from this,” said Buck. “There are hosts the Thursday Night Golf Show on Combat Team, and 4th Infantry Division of to accompany his brother’s coffin home to a lot of other sons and daughters who did WSTU 1450-AM. Contact him at stammer- Fort Carson, Colorado. In December 2005, Grand Rapids. Then-Captain Dan Rooney, not come home.” [email protected].

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TREASURE COAST – The month of September will be filled with fun and insightful events in what Treasure Coast Food Bank is calling “Hunger Action Month.” The events are designed to build ARIES - March 21/April 20 the stock and supply of food for clients This week you may be very interested in tech- to the tune of about 200,000 meals, nology, Aries. This interest could spur the pur- according to organizers, and highlights chase of a new technological device that you have had your eyes on for some time. awareness of the issue in the tri-county area. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 TCFB has created a calendar of events Friends may be surprised to hear you request- for every day of the month, and the fes- ing things, Taurus, since you’re not usually tivities kick off with the Out Laugh Hun- one to ask for help. It is okay to need some ger comedy show at the Sunrise Theatre assistance this week to get by. on Friday, Sept. 1, which sold out last year. Another highlight of the month is GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Pack the House, which is an annual Gemini, you may need to ask yourself some 24-hour sorting and packing event slat- difficult questions this week if you plan to ed to begin on Friday, Sept. 8. During map out more of your future. If you’re looking the event, teams of volunteers work File photo for adventure, the goals will be different from round the clock to pack food for more Mark Schimpf and his son Colin, Adam Fetterman of Palm City and stability. than 200,000 meals. St. Lucie Sheriff’s Department Major David Thompson prepare food “I think it’s a great opportunity to get CANCER - June 22/July 22 packages during the Treasure Coast Food Bank’s 24 hour ‘Pack the Try to show others this week that you are a people involved and raise awareness,” House’ event in Fort Pierce in September of 2015. thoughtful person who has many life experi- See HUNGER, page 14 ences to share, Cancer. Try to assert yourself in a calm but effective way.

LEO - July 23/Aug. 23 Leo, trust the people you love and your close Out & about friends. There is a good reason why you hang in certain social circles. It’s not the time to FRIDAY, AUG. 25 Fort Pierce Branch Library’s ArtSpace will Residents interested in displaying their doubt your alliances. feature works by members of the Treasure artwork as part of the Fort Pierce Library’s • Pizza Jam Lock-in: 6-9 p.m., Minsky Coast Art Association on display through Aug. non-commercial ArtSpace area should VIRGO - Aug. 24/Sept. 22 Gym, 750 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 26. The members are dedicated to bringing a contact Librarian Shelia Small at (772) 462- Self-confidence and enthusiasm helps you to Children ages 6-12 will enjoy games, pizza, greater awareness of art to the community 2199 or [email protected]. be a natural-born leader this week, Virgo. basketball and more for $7.90 per child. and to providing artists with an opportunity Show coworkers just how much you can han- Parents must register their child at the front to show their works at a series of galley and SATURDAY, AUG. 26 dle and they’ll take a step back. desk, and children will not be allowed to sidewalk exhibitions. The organization also leave until a parent picks them up at 9 p.m. gives art lovers an opportunity for service • Pineapple Playhouse Open House: 10 LIBRA - Sept. 23/Oct. 23 Doors will be locked at 6:30 p.m. For more and participation in art development. The a.m. to noon, Pineapple Playhouse, 700 W. Libra, changes to your financial status may information, call (772) 344-4142. Fort Pierce Branch Library, 101 Melody Lane, Weatherbee Road, Fort Pierce. This season's Fort Pierce, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays directors will give you a sneak preview of have you looking at various ways to cut costs THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 26 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 their plays, you'll meet the Board of Directors or ways to splurge. Research all of the possi- a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. See OUT, page 15 See HOROSCOPES, page 15 • Fort Pierce Library’s ArtSpace: The and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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• Summer Time Movie Series: Showing 'Grease' at 3 p.m., Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second Street, Fort Pierce. Free. Tickets are limited to four per person and must be picked up in person at the box office, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, or two hours before each movie. For more information, call (772) 461-4775. • Weekly dance: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Polish American Social Club, 343 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Dance to the music of Permanent Affair. $8. BYOB and Soda. Open to the public.

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SCORPIO - Oct. 24/Nov. 22 There are many changes waiting to unfold in your personal life, Scorpio. Take the time to listen to Answers Located in the Classified Section what the stars are trying to tell you and make the best decisions.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 23/Dec. 21 Bringing together people and socializing is what you desire this week, Sagittarius. Therefore, why not host a party or organize a night out with friends?

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22/Jan. 20 It is important not to let others make decisions for you, Capricorn. If you feel strongly about some- thing, speak up for yourself and others will notice your assertiveness.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 21/Feb. 18 Someone close to you may be having difficulties he or she is not able to verbalize, Aquarius. Be patient with this person and help work through all of the angles.

PISCES - Feb. 19/March 20 Pisces, when you act as a leader your behaviors may be different from others around you. It is okay to stand out for the right reasons. 16 Hometown News – FORT PIERCE – www.HometownNewsSLC.com Friday, August 25, 2017 • Pack the House: Noon Friday to noon the best wedding vendors on the Treasure • Weekly dance: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Polish Saturday, Treasure Coast Food Bank, 401 Coast, along with tasting catering menus and Out American Social Club, 343 NW Prima Vista Angle Road, Fort Pierce. Volunteers of all seeing centerpieces, a fashion show, and From page 15 Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Dance to the music of ages will come together to sort food and more. $5. Permanent Affair. $8. BYOB and Soda. Open create more than 200,000 meals in 24 • Song Circle and Folk Jam: 3-5 p.m., film is rated PG with a running time of 104 to the public. hours for those who are food insecure here Savannas Preserve State Park, 2541 S.E. minutes. For more information about library on the Treasure Coast. As a part of the Walton Road, Port St. Lucie. Bring a stringed programs, contact the staff at (772) 462- WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 National Day of Service, Treasure Coast Food instrument and enjoy an informal folk jam 6870, visit http://library.stlucieco.gov, or Bank will kick-off the event with a color with members of the community, or just email [email protected]. • Jazz Jams at the Gardens: Presented by guard, local dignitaries and service person- listen. Free with paid park admission ($3 per • Out Laugh Hunger: Third annual benefit nel to honor those lost on 9/11. The event car). Visit www.friendsofsavannas.org. for the Treasure Coast Food Bank will be held the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Port St. Lucie Botanical begins at noon on Friday, Sept. 8, followed by • Weekly dance: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Polish from 7-9:30 p.m., Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. lunch provided courtesy of Moonswiners American Social Club, 343 NW Prima Vista Second Street, Fort Pierce. Headliner is Brad Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. All are welcome. $6 donation, Bar-B-Q. Enjoy music, karaoke, midnight Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Dance to the music of Upton, and the show will be opened by Casey zumba, arts & crafts and great food Permanent Affair. $8. BYOB and Soda. Open & Spaz and Phil Isme. General admission is $5 for members. For more information, call (772) 337-1959 or visit www.pslbg.org. generously provided by local restaurants and to the public. $25. VIP admission is $50, which includes vendors. For sponsorship opportunities or two drinks and a meet and greet. For tickets, • Weekly Latin Dance: Every Wednesday night, 8-11 p.m., Midtown Grill & Bar, Fort more information, contact Gary Porter at SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 — TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 call (772) 461-4775 or visit www.sunrisethe- (772) 446-1752 or [email protected]. atre.com. Pierce. Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. $5. For • Friday Fest: 5:30-9 p.m., Fort Pierce’s more information, (703) 402-3645. • Open Auditions: For ‘But Why Bump Off Marina Square, the first Friday of every SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 Barnaby?' to be presented by the Pineapple month, weather permitting. Friday Fest is a THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 – SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 Playhouse in Fort Pierce from Nov. 2 through street festival to showcase downtown Fort • Movie Matinee: 2 p.m., Morningside Nov. 19. Auditions are open to the public and Pierce and the waterfront in Marina Square • ‘The Lady Swims Today:’ A drama by Branch Library, 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port require no prior stage experience. on Melody Lane. . Free admission, free H.G. Brown will be presented by the St. Lucie. Monthly matinee on the second Registration is at 6:30 p.m., and auditions parking in parking garage. For more Pineapple Playhouse, 700 W. Weatherbee Saturday. For more information, call (772) are cold reads from the show’s script. For information, visit mainstreetfortpierce.org. Road, Fort Pierce. Welcome to the Carney 337-5632 or email [email protected]. more information, visit www. • Food Truck Invasion: This event is Hook Marina Motel, where three desperate pineappleplayhouse.com. hosted at Tradition Square on the first and men are tempted to join the heist of a SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 third Friday of the month from 5-9:30 p.m. lifetime. When these schemers and WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 Catch us as we invade Tradition in Port St dreamers come up against three women • Sarah’s Tea Party: 2-4 p.m., Port St. Lucie. We’ll have the food trucks parked at with plans of their own, the course to a Lucie Botanical Gardens, 2410 S.E. • Jazz Jams at the Gardens: Presented by Tradition Square. This is a huge outdoor fortune is threatened by more than bad Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Enjoy the the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society. picnic where food trucks of different origins, weather. Show runs Sept. 7 through Sept. beautiful gardens, prizes and raffles, an 6:30-9:30 p.m., Port St. Lucie Botanical cuisine and menus prepare food that is 24. Show times are Thursday through award for the best hat, plus fresh finger Gardens, 2410 S.E. Westmoreland Blvd., cooked to order. It’s not fast food and a Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. foods and a variety of lovely teas at the party, Port St. Lucie. All are welcome. $6 donation, bunch of these trucks are run by chefs. A Individual tickets are $20. Student, group sponsored by the Sarah’s Kitchen Ladies $5 for members. For more information, call great deal of fusion cuisine, comfort foods prices and season tickets available. For Auxiliary. Tickets are $25. Call Julie at (772) (772) 337-1959 or visit www.pslbg.org. and sweet treats to choose from. Be sure to tickets, call (772) 465-0366 or visit www. 834-2818 to reserve your seat or visit www. • Weekly Latin Dance: Every Wednesday bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic pineappleplayhouse.com. sarahskitchen.org. night, 8-11 p.m., Midtown Grill & Bar, Fort on the lawn at Tradition Town Hall. • Treasure Coast Fall Bridal Show: 1-4 Pierce. Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. $5. For FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 — SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 p.m., Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 Civic more information, (703) 402-3645. SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 Center Place, Port St. Lucie. Meet some of

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