Treasure Coast Births: September 12

Treasure Coast Births [read more]

First Birthday: Claire Powers

Claire Powers celebrated her first birthday Aug. 1. [read more]

Garden Tips: Bamboos make excellent hedges, borders and screens

Tropical bamboos such as the “Wamin” cultivar of Bambusa vulgaris are good choices for Treasure Coast landscapes. Most grow and spread from rhizomes (underground lateral stems) very slowly and to a limited clump size. They are not aggressive spreaders. [read more]

Richard White: Owners may cast votes based on number of units owned

Q. One owner has two units in our condominium complex. [read more]

Local Author: Author Marshall Cook discusses the pros, cons of aging

Fearing getting old? Longing for younger years? Marshall L. Cook says in his book, “Growing Old Isn’t for Sissies,” (Trafford Publishing, $18) that there can be much to look forward to if you have the right attitude. [read more]

Engagement: Harriett McGriff and Elvin Jenkins

Harriett McGriff of Fort Pierce, daughter of Bernice Snelling of Fort Pierce and the late Rev. Jessie Snelling, is engaged to Elvin Jenkins of Jacksonville, N.C. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cooksey

Byron “B.T.” and Jacqueline (Parks) Cooksey of Vero Beach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 18 with family in Vero Beach. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Collier

Clifford and Janet Collier of Stuart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2 with family and friends at the home of Cliff Jr. and Vivian Collier in Palm City. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Kingston Hart

Kingston and Connie Hart of Port St. Lucie recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Sam Snead’s Restaurant. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dutcher

Bill and Loretta Dutcher, of Fort Pierce recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Myrtle Beach with family and friends. [read more]