What Is Main Street Fort Pierce?

  Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. is a comprehensive revitalization program designed to encourage economic development in conjunction with historic preservation. Established in 1988, Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation) is a local, public-private partnership funded by memberships, fund-raising projects and city government.

What does Main Street Fort Pierce do for the community?

   Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. brings development, activities, recognition and an improved economy to the historic downtown area through a variety of methods. The organization coordinates downtown improvements, creates a positive image to attract customers and investors, rekindles community pride, enhances the visual quality of the downtown environment, and attracts strategic additions to the economic mix.

Main Street Fort Pierce's track record includes the successful Friday Fest, Sandy Shoes Festival and Sights and Sounds on Second, along with other special events.

Main Street Fort Pierce
122 A.E. Backus Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
(772)466-3880
E-mail us at
MainStreet15@aol.com

Main Street Fort Pierce News

Stars Over St. Lucie
- 4th of July -
Friday Fest


“Stars over St. Lucie”, a 4th of July Celebration, falls this year on Friday Fest and Main Street Fort Pierce, along with the City of Fort Pierce, have a special evening planned for you. “Stars over St. Lucie” will be held at Marina Square and Melody Lane at 5:00 PM. with extended hours till 9:30 p.m. This year’s entertainment will be held on the Community Stage with THINK BIG LIVE.

THINK BIG LIVE has become one of the most popular bands in Orlando and throughout Central Florida because of their diversity in musical styles, and remarkable precision in which they perform each song. THINK BIG LIVE is not just any ordinary band. On any given night, fans are treated to one or two of their incredible tributes to: Eric Clapton, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Jake & Elwood, or Elvis.
THINK BIG LIVE has been hired to play conventions throughout Central Florida, Nashville, and even Las Vegas. They are also one of the most popular dance band choices for weddings, parties, reunions, and private parties.
THINK BIG LIVE was formed around world class musicians. With members who have traveled the world, performing along side mainstream artists such as Jeff Beck, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, The Commodores, Foreigner, Alan Jackson, and Roy Clark. Main Street Fort Pierce is happy to have THINK BIG LIVE perform at “Stars over St. Lucie”.
Also entertaining the crowd is Jeff Brown, from Clear Channel Radio. Jeff will be at “Stars over St. Lucie” in Marina Square with Karaoke and Top 40 music.

There will be a special appearance from JERNIE.
JERNIE, a Fort Pierce native has just returned from Nashville where she was awarded the CMA Music City Raising Star Award. Jernie will sing from 5:00 - 5:30 and during band intermission.

Bring the kids to “Stars over St. Lucie”. Paragon Entertainment, www.paragoninflatables.com, has teamed up with Main Street Fort Pierce to provide children’s activities during “Stars over St. Lucie”. Children’s activities include a Giant obstacle course, a 19' Slide and a bounce house located in front of the library.

Arts & crafts vendors will line up in front of the Indian River in Marina Square.

Make sure you bring your appetite when you come to “Stars over St. Lucie”. The food variety includes Greek, Caribbean, barbeque ribs & chicken, seafood, Americana, and various snack items.

At 9:00 p.m. the night sky will light up with a firework spectacular, provided by Pyrotechnico. This year’s Fireworks are sponsored by The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA).

Admission to “Stars over St. Lucie” is FREE and there is always plenty of food, music, and activities for all ages!

For your Parking Convenience, the new City Parking Garage is open for FREE parking during the event. Entrance to the parking garage is located on Avenue A.

“Stars over St. Lucie”/Friday Fest – July 4, 2008- 5:00 PM until 9:30 PM
Marina Square
Melody Lane and Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Yearly Sponsors of Friday Fest and “Stars over St. Lucie” includes:
Budweiser, Coca-Cola, the Tribune, the Press Journal,
Paragon Entertainment, Reliable Poly Johns,
WAVE Country 92.7, OLDIES 103.7, STAR 94.,
the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA)

Indian Hills Golf Course Hosts
Golf Director’s GOLF Marathon


The Staff at Edward G. Enns Indian Hills Golf Course is hosting a Golf Director’s GOLF Marathon, on Friday, July 11, 2008 beginning at 6:00 a.m.

The event will feature golf course employees playing as many holes as possible, playing two golf balls per hole. Individuals may pledge a “per hole” amount (individual or for a combination of players or for all four players combined) that will be collected at the end of the event.

All pledges collected from the event will benefit Main Street Fort Pierce Inc. towards their renovation and restoration efforts of the 1895 Platts-Backus House. For more information contact Tele # 772-465-8110.

 


 
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