Inshore Fishing: August Forecast

With the weather bringing windy conditions around the Indian River this week, it was a little more challenging out on the water.  I had the privilege of attending the DOA Outdoor Writers Festival again this year.  Not only meeting old friends and making new ones at the get-together, I was able to get out fishing [...]

Port St. Lucie Soccer Club Announces Tryouts

The Port St. Lucie Soccer Club is proud to announce its upcoming competitive team tryouts for the 2010-2011 season.
The PSL Soccer Club won the title of “2008 Florida Youth Soccer Association Recreational Club of the Year” and was instrumental in the forming of the Treasure Coast Galleons and the Florida Elite Soccer League. The Club [...]

St. Lucie County, State Restoring Spoil Island 3

Boaters are advised to avoid visiting Spoil Island 3 (SL-3) in the Indian River Lagoon, while the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Aquatic Preserves Program works to remove exotic vegetation and restore the shoreline at the site. Work is expected to begin Wednesday, May 19 and [...]

Creatures of the Night at Adam’s Ranch

The University of Florida / St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension in conjunction with the Manatee Observation and Education Center are celebrating Extension Awareness Week by offering “Creatures of the Night” at Adam’s Ranch on Tuesday, May 11 at 8 p.m.  During this event, Lesley Vincent-Ryder, education coordinator for the Manatee Center, along with Ken Gioeli [...]

Oxbow Lecture Uncovers The Secrets Of The Seas

Learn how scientists are looking to the ocean for the secrets to curing cancer and other infectious diseases as the Oxbow Eco-Center wraps up its Wake Up Lecture Series on Saturday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Amy Wright will talk about her interesting and potentially life-saving research into the bioactive compounds found in marine [...]

Congressman Meek To Tour St. Lucie County’s Green Collar Training Center

U.S. Congressman Kendrick Meek, District 17, is scheduled to visit St. Lucie County’s Green Collar Training Center, located within St. Lucie County Logistics Center at 3855 S. U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Congressman Meek will tour the Green Collar Training Center on Tuesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. to learn first-hand about the County’s Green [...]

Don’t Miss AG Awareness Week in St. Lucie County

During the week of April 11-16, St. Lucie County’s Extension Office will be offering a number of educational events to the public in recognition of Agricultural Awareness Week. Events include:
* Tour of the UF/IFAS Aquaculture Facility – Monday, April 12. The mission of the IRREC aquaculture program is to conduct research relevant to the aquaculture [...]

FL Master Naturalist Program St. Lucie County Coastal Module

The University of Florida / IFAS – St. Lucie County Extension, the Savannas State Preserve and partnering agencies are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Coastal Module.  This FMNP Coastal Module is a 40-hour educational program designed to teach students about Florida’s coastal natural systems.
Participants will receive an overview of the [...]

AG Tour 2010 Covers From Seed To Scenery April 16

Learn about proper landscape management during St. Lucie County’s Annual Ag Tour, starting Friday, April 16.
On Friday, April 16, the St. Lucie County Agricultural Extension Advisory Council will present its Annual St. Lucie County Ag Tour in conjunction with the USDA/ARS Horticultural Laboratory’s annual Open House event.  This year’s theme is ”From Seed to Scenery.”  [...]

Charlie Crist: State of the State Address

Governor Charlie Crist this evening addressed a joint session of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, calling on the Legislature to address essential issues for Floridians: jobs and prosperity for Floridians; continued improvements to PreK-12 schools, colleges, and universities; and re-instilling confidence in the integrity of government. He also praised Senate President [...]

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