Marina Square in Downtown Fort Pierce is the place to be May 1st - 3rd.  All three days are jam-packed with events for the whole family, featuring the best aspects of what has become a true renaissance in downtown Fort Pierce.

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The Hibiscus Offshore Big 3 Fishing Tournament in Fort Pierce will be taking place May 1 and 2, 2009 at the Fort Pierce City Marina. This annual event, in its fifth year, is a highly anticipated offshore tournament, drawing anglers from across the Treasure Coast and beyond who compete for top prizes.

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A delegation from Grand Bahama Island will be in town the first week of March to continue the ongoing discussions with St. Lucie County regarding the development of a business and tourism partnership.

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St. Lucie Spring Training Discounts: A directory of discounts on places to stay at spring training. and hotels and activities near Mets spring training. Plus, 10 people and their guest will receive a VIP Access Pass to tour Tradition Field, see Mets players up close, golf at a PGA golf club and fly free to Grand Bahama Island just for registering. Sign up for this limited offer and receive a discount code for attractions in St. Lucie and Grand Bahama Island.

http://www.stlucietravelguide.com/spring-training/directory/

A video clip from the Ft. Pierce Holiday Lights display, every night at 6:00pm at the Fort Pierce City Marina:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUz6zPCITqI

Main Street Fort Pierce hosts the Sights and Sounds on Second every year on the first Sunday in December.  This year, the event takes place  on December 7th, from 1 to 6:30 p.m.  Throughout the day, the Sights & Sounds Festival will include entertainment by community groups, Santa’s entry by fire engine, vendors, crafts and games.

The annual Christmas parade winds through town at 4:30 p.m. with dozens of entries following the theme “Memories of Christmas Past.”  At the roundabout of Avenue A and Indian River Drive, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the city Christmas tree will be lit and the light display at Marina Square unveiled.

The Holiday Lights Spectacular will be on display through Jan. 4.

St. Lucie County is encouraging residents to Change A Light to help conserve energy county wide. Take the pledge to change at least one light in your home to an energy-efficient bulb by joining the Change A Light St. Lucie campaign. To join, click on the link below and  make your pledge by filling in the easy form. Once you register, you will have the option to receive offers for discounted bulbs and energy efficient lighting products.

Change A Light St. Lucie Link

Gov. Charlie Crist issued an executive order to expand early voting in Florida, due to the overwhelming number of Floridians eager to cast their votes early.  The executive order not only extends the Early Vote deadline, it also increases the time that locations are open weekdays to 12 hours a day — beyond the 8 hours a day mandated by state law.

It is crucial that everyone who is eligible to vote be able to participate and have their voice heard. And now with the extended hours, thousands more will have that opportunity.

Every early voting site in the state will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Friday, October 31st, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd.  Certain locations may not be open on Sunday. If you have questions about weekend hours at your nearest location or anything else, please contact your county’s Supervisor of Elections.

Floridians are encouraged to continue casting their votes before Election Day, either at an early voting location or by mail, and to participate in this election — because voting is democracy in action.