FRIDAY FEST RESCHEDULED TO MAY 10TH.

Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. kicks off their 25th Anniversary at the May 10th Friday Fest. Main Street Fort Pierce will have a special VIP tent set up across from the library next to the fountain. Members and special guests are invited to attend the VIP area. Main Street Board Members will be on hand to talk to visitors about Main Street.

If you are not a member of Main Street – you can sign up at the VIP tent.

The band for Friday fest will be the Riverdawgs.

The Riverdawgs have been playing on the Treasure Coast  for about 10 years now. Their music is a variety of classic rock, southern rock, blues, and originals. They are a three piece band, guitar bass and drums. Jim Smith on guitar, Jeff Hart on drums, and Wayne Leonard have spanned 20 years in three different bands, including The Jailhouse Rockers. They love to get everyone in the party mood.

Jeff Brown from Clear Channel Media and Entertainments – WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7, will be at Friday Fest playing Top 40 hits in between sets.

Bring the kids to Friday Fest.  All in Fun. Inc, has teamed up with Main Street Fort Pierce to provide children’s activities during Friday Fest. The children’s activities include a Giant Slide and a bounce house or have your face painted by Masquerade Expressions.

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 Friday Fest.  The food variety includes Greek, Caribbean, BBQ ribs & chicken, seafood, Americana, oysters and various snack items.

Southern Eagle will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo with a special Corona Light – Now on Draft tent at the south end of Friday Friday. Corona Light will be flowing, Chips and Salsa will be provided by Zapata’s and photo opportunities are available

Admission is always FREE at Friday Fest and there is always plenty of food, music, and activities for all ages! Parking Garage is open and free for your parking convenience! 

DINE, SHOP, AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FORT PIERCE

FRIDAY FEST – May 10, 2013 – 5:30 to 9:00 PM

Marina Square - Melody Lane and Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Yearly Sponsors of Friday Fest includes:
All in Fun, Budweiser, Clear Channel Media and Entertainments
WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7,
Coca-Cola, Ocean Chiropractic & Health, Park’s Rental, Radiology Imaging Associates,
Reliable Poly Johns, St. Lucie News Tribune, & Waste Pro

The Daniel M. Center for Behavioral Sponsors Coffee with the Mayor with Mayor Linda Hudson – April 19, 2013

The Daniel M. Center for Behavioral Change is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing much needed supports and services for children and families who experience severe and often debilitating emotional and behavioral disorders. These disorders prevent children from experiencing the wonders of childhood as well as the benefits of emotional growth and stability. Daniel M. Center for Behavioral Change offers services that support all aspects of life for these families. They have established supports that will allow these children and families to live and work in their communities with some semblance of normalcy. These services include Positive Expectations Academy, Camp Holiday, Summer Adventures Camp and Parent Support Groups. They are funded by and in working partnership with Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County, United for Families, Department of Children and Family, Southeast Florida Behavioral Network and by the generosity of the communities that we serve, through donations, grants and gifts.

Coffee with the Mayor is held every third Friday of the month at Historic City Hall on 315 Avenue A in downtown Fort Pierce.  The event begins at 8:00 AM and is a positive networking experience for those that attend.  Businesses, community organizations, and newcomers to the area are welcome to share information about upcoming events or activities occurring in the Treasure Coast region.

Main Street Fort Pierce and Orchid Island Juice Company provide breakfast treats, coffee, and fresh squeeze orange juice for attendees.

Come experience Fort Pierce hospitality at Coffee with the Mayor on April 19, 2013.

6th Annual Souvenirs of Downtown Plein Air Paint Out
presented by Main Street Fort Pierce and Sponsored by Waste Management

“Old Fort Pierce Park Vista” by Lori McNamara

This year’s  event promises to provide art-lovers with the best experience possible. The three day event will feature 26 artists at work throughout Historic Downtown Fort Pierce and two public receptions that offer the opportunity to mingle with the artists and purchase paintings of our beautiful city.

Art lovers can stop by the Platts/Backus House, 122 AE Backus Avenue, to obtain a map and locations of the artists any time during the day and visit with the artists as they create unique artwork depicting our favorite local spots.  Artists are accepting commission pieces by calling Main Street Fort Pierce – 466-3880

Artists paint from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day

Main Street will host 2 public receptions:
Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Platts/Backus House
Entertainment and refreshments will be served.

Platts/Backus House Courtyard dedication and unveiling of Anita Prentice Mosaic will be held at 6 pm during the public art reception - Thursday, April 18th.

Free Art Mundo Demonstrations Daily from 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm

2012 Art Mundo Art Classes

Schedule
Wednesday, April 17^th
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Saskia Fuller – Jewelry Demo
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Susie Cassens – Pastels
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Georgina (George) Love – Oil Painting
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Ginny Piech Street – Silk Screen
Thursday, April 18^th
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Ginny Piech Street – Paper Collage
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Jenny Shibona – Bead Weaving
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Jack Shelton – Wood Turning
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – MarSea Purdy – Gyotaku
Friday, April 19^th
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Jenny Shibona – Bead around Cabochon
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Lisa Jill Allison – Acrylic Paint
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Larry Burchard – Scroll Saw
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Doug Macon – Abstract Paint

A portion of the sales of the artwork will go to the preservation of the Platts/Backus House!

Souvenirs of Downtown Plein Air Paint out is a supporter of the Arts & Cultural Alliance of St. Lucie County, Inc.

 Friday Fest on Friday, April 12, 2013! 

Cheyenne Band at the Bev Smith Automotive Group’s Taste of the Sea & Sandy Shoes Festival

The Cheyenne Band will be making their first appearance at the April Friday Fest. The Cheyenne Band is a four-piece group from the Treasure Coast area.  They perform music best described as “Rockin’ Country”, Rockabilly, Classic Rock, as well as Classic Country (songs of Jones, Haggard, Hank Williams, Waylon, and Cash, to name a few).  The group is headed by Michael Sullivan. Whether dancing or just listening, crowds enjoy the full-stage sound of this band.  It is obvious these musicians love what they are doing since they continue to gig and cultivate local country music venues, as well as broaden their performance radius into more diverse surrounding markets.  Their goal, first and foremost, is to entertain with the very best music, and to revive some of the great and forgotten country classics. 

Jeff Brown, from Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, will also be at the April Friday Fest entertaining the crowd with Top 40 music.

Bring the kids to Friday Fest.  All in Fun. Inc, has teamed up with Main Street Fort Pierce to provide children’s activities during Friday Fest. The children’s activities include a Giant Slide and a bounce house or have your face painted by Masquerade Expressions. Macaroni Kids will also be at Friday Fest offering free children’s activities.

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 Friday Fest.  The food variety includes Greek, Caribbean, barbeque ribs & chicken, seafood,Americana, and various snack items.

Admission is always FREE at Friday Fest and there is always plenty of food, music, and activities for all ages! Parking Garage is open and free for your parking convenience!

DINE, SHOP, AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC, DOWNTOWN FORT PIERCE

FRIDAY FEST – APRIL 12, 2013 – 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Marina Square
Melody Lane and Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

MONTHLY SPONSOR:
WELL MED MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

Yearly Sponsors of Friday Fest includes:
All in Fun, Budweiser,
Clear Channel Media and Entertainments WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7,
Coca-Cola, Ocean Chiropractic & Health, Park’s Rental, Radiology Imaging Associates,
Reliable Poly Johns, St. Lucie News Tribune & Waste Pro

Secretary Detzner Designates Fort Pierce as Florida Main Street Program of the Month

~ Recognizes organization’s contribution to preservation and restoration ~

TALLAHASSEE – Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced Main Street Fort Pierce as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month for March 2013. The selection for this award is based on the Fort Pierce program’s involvement and active participation in the Florida Main Street Program.

“Fort Pierce is an exemplary Main Street community that deserves to be recognized for its strong commitment to historic preservation and downtown revitalization,” said Secretary Detzner. “Main Street Fort Pierce’s efforts have resulted in low vacancy rates and a thriving downtown market.”

Fort Pierce is one of the oldest communities on the east coast of Florida, located on the “Treasure Coast,” named after the famed sinking of a Spanish treasure fleet in 1715. Fort Pierce stretches from Sebastian Inlet to St. Lucie Inlet where natural and artificial reefs account for great fishing and diving. The city is a favorite spot for sunbathers and tourists alike, often being referred to as the Sunrise City. Downtown has an old Florida feel while still welcoming new development and revitalization. The historic waterfront downtown offers shopping, dining, fishing and entertainment. Fort Pierce is home to educational and research facilities such as Indian River State College, Smithsonian Marine Station, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution and the Manatee Observation and Education Center.

In 2011, Main Street Fort Pierce was nationally recognized when the program received the Great American Main Street Award. Main Street Fort Pierce has successfully revitalized the Historic Sunrise Theater, Historic City Hall and the A.E. Backus House, attracting many residents and sightseers to these spots. But these revitalizations are only a few examples of the many successful undertakings Main Street Fort Pierce program has initiated. Main Street Fort Pierce is also well known for starting the local Farmer’s Market in 1997 with only 12 vendors and helping it grow into an independently-run market for the community that provides a vast array of products in a pleasant and historic atmosphere.

Since its designation as a Florida Main Street Program in 1988, Fort Pierce has attracted a net gain of 116 new businesses and 581 jobs, as well as invested nearly $202 Million in 170 public and private construction projects. Dedicated community members have contributed more than 41,380 volunteer hours in their Main Street Program.

To learn more about Main Street Fort Pierce, contact Doris Tillman at 772.466.3880.

About Florida Main Street

Florida Main Street is a technical assistance program of the Bureau of Historic Preservation, managed by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources. The bureau conducts statewide programs aimed at identifying, evaluating and preserving Florida’s historical resources. Main Street, with its emphasis on preservation, is an effective strategy for achieving these goals in Florida’s historic retail districts. Since 1985, the bureau has offered manager training, consultant team visits, design and other technical assistance, as well as the benefit of experience gained by other Florida Main Street programs.