Member Gathering, May 22, 2013
Real estate broker Paul Zinter entertained the group with tales of transferring from Chicago to Port St. Lucie with General Development Corp. in 1969 and his later establishment of Welcome Center Realty. The Zinters were among the few young families in the area which initially was geared almost solely towards retirees. Among those retirees who purchased a home from Zinter was the city's first elected mayor, William McChesney.
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Member Gathering, March 13, 2013
Port St. Lucie Historical Society members took a trip down Memory Lane at the March 13 Gathering at Rick's Diner. Beth Gessner, who moved here from Fort Lauderdale with her husband Dave and their family in 1959, shared remembrances of early days, especially the fun at what is now the Northport Marina.
Chair Richard McAfoos reported that talks were continuing about finding a permanent place for a city museum and that the Downtown Lions Club had given the Society some financial support.
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Member Gathering, Dec. 5, 2012
New and long-time members of the Society met for a casual evening of chat and snacks at a get-together at Rick's Diner, next to the historic Shell Bazaar. It was a pleasant way to end a year of retrospect and looking ahead. (No larger versions)
- Member Gathering, May 23, 2012
- Member Gathering, Feb. 22, 2012
- Member Gathering, June 14, 2008
- Gathering, April 13, 2008