Every year, over a eight day period in November,  downtown Miami becomes the center of the literary world. This year will be the Miami Book Fair International’s 25th Anniversary.   During the week of November 9th-16th, 2008, Miami will be welcoming hundreds & thousands of people who attend readings and discussions featuring prize-winning, best selling and emerging authors from the U.S. and around the world.   Miami Book Fair International is a premier program of the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College and is held in Miami, FL, and surrounding downtown streets.
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Photos of waves at Fort Pierce Inlet crashing over the jetty during Tropical Storm Fay today:

To assist the Residents of Florida Starwood Vacation Ownership has availability at their Florida resorts. The following rates are being extended due to Tropical Storm Fay.

In Orlando:
Sheraton Vistana Resort and Sheraton Vistana VillagesVilla rates are:
$129  1bdrm
$159  2bdrm

In Port St. Lucie/Jensen Beach Rate Code: “FAY”

Vistana’s Beach Club - 2b’s $129
Sheraton PGA - 1b’s $109 & 2b’s $149

For Reservations dial 800-325-3535 ask for the resort by name.

This inshore ARTIFICIALS ONLY tournament will be held September 27th, 2008. The tournament will feature tremendous cash payouts, prizes, trophies, and a perpetual trophy which will be housed at the new White’s Tackle Shop to be completed early next year. The tournament will be complete with an Old Fashioned Ft. Pierce fish fry with all the trimmings. There will be competitive anglers showing up to do battle on our famous stretch of the Indian River Lagoon.

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Over 100,000 red, white and blue lights will illuminate the Fort Pierce downtown waterfront during the next six weeks.  The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is sponsoring the patriotic light display beginning Memorial Day through the 4th of July Holiday at Marina Square, May 26 – July 6, 2008 from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. nightly.

The patriotic light display is synchronized to patriotic music that transforms trees and plants into moving artistic creations.

The Vero Beach Book Center is delighted to host …Henry Winkler on Wednesday, May 14th at 6p.m.

The beloved Author, TV Personality & Award-Winning Producer and Director will be promoting his book Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underacheiver ~ #14 The Life of Me (Enter at Your Own Risk) [Read more →]

Out of Bounds is one of the most romantic restaurants on the Treasure Coast. Conveniently located on US1 in Fort Pierce, Out of Bounds is a treat for lunch or dinner. The menu exquisitely uses different combinations of sauces and toppings, with each item named after a famous celebrity. Seafood, steaks and pasta are their specialties, but the appetizers are hard to beat! The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. [Read more →]

Riverside Cafe in Vero Beach is the hot spot for locals and tourists alike. Located at the foot of the Rt 60 bridge,the cafe is known for the best inter coastal dining experience in Vero! Riverside provides a tantalizing meal with a fabulous sunset view. The atmosphere is tropical and the staff are friendly and efficient. Riverside also offers live entertainment on the weekends, drink specials, banquet facilities, and the best late night party in Vero Beach. [Read more →]

The City’s newest public asset, the 465 space parking garage, is free and open to the public on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.  The parking garage and mixed-use space construction cost is $11.8 million which is funded by the City through the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA).

The four-story, Mediterranean–revival influenced structure consists of a concrete pre-cast 156,077 square-foot open parking garage. The 30,000 square-foot mixed-use office/retail construction will be completed by the end of April 2008. [Read more →]

The City of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and the St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council presents WOW2 the second regional art biennial show - a County and City wide installation of thirty large sculptures by noted Florida Artists.

A ‘Meet the Artist’ reception will be held on Friday April 4, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Fort Pierce City Hall Lobby, 100 N. US Highway 1, followed by a Sculpture Symposium on Saturday, April 5 in the Fort Pierce City Commission Chambers. [Read more →]

Enjoy a day of freedom aboard the sport fishing vessel the Water Witch. Departing daily from HarborTown Marina to the Ft Pierce inlet. Offshore fishing at its best. For the experienced angler you may run the pit. All baits professionally rigged and waiting for you, to hook and gaff your own dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo, or perhaps release a sailfish or two. [Read more →]

Dale’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q offers the tastiest barbeque around. With two convenient Fort Pierce locations, you won’t have to drive far! Dale’s offers a drive thru at their west location. Their family friendly service makes Dale’s the place to dine for lunch or dinner.  Each time I visit, I make sure to bring home a quart of their own secret sauce, served up mild or spicy.

Dale’s is also well known for their catering skills. They have catered for small and corporate sized events for over 40 years! Menu options include beef, pork, chicken, ribs and don’t forget the baked beans! Dale’s meats are hickory smoked over an open pit, creating the most tender barbeque.

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