Thousands of Treasure Coast residents converged on Downtown Fort Pierce to hear Former President Bill Clinton campaigning for Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama.

“All of you are helping to elect Barack Obama and I thank you very much,” Clinton said, “He’s got the right philosophy. He knows America is built from ground up, not the top down.”

The event was held on the waterfront at Marina Square.  Clinton spoke for 25 minutes in front of an enthusiastic crowd about the ecomomy and why this nation needs change and laid out clear reasons why the Economic Stabilization legislation is necessary and how it affects local voters.

“This has to pass because of you,” he added. “We have to rebuild the American dream, repair the finance system, and restore America’s leadership in the world, and that is the job of the next president of the United States.”

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Former President Bill Clinton will be campaigning for Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama on the Treasure Coast Wednesday in Downtown Fort Pierce at 2:00pm. The event will take place on the waterfront at Marina Square, October 1st.

Photographer Ed Tsunoda sends in these photos of the storm surge from Ike overtaking the Fort Pierce Inlet Jetty and the beach erosion damage caused on Fort Pierce Beach Florida by Hurricane Ike, even from over 300 miles away.

Also added these videos on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWo2SRPrb0Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uKYSuAzUro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zKBKMPh8Yo

The New England Fish Market & Restaurant is holding it’s 7th annual 9/11 Fireman’s Buffet on September 11th, 2008 in Jensen Beach.  The spread includes Mahi, Salad, BBQ Chicken and Pork, Clam strips, and all the fixins. Plus it’s free for all public safety personnel in uniform or with ID, and just $14.95 for regular folk, $7.95 for kids. It runs from 11am until 8pm and is located at  1419 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. - Jensen Beach, Florida.

Call 772-334-7328 for more info.

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.

http://www.whitestackle.com/the-classic/

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 →]