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Fort Pierce is on the move and home to the most beautiful inlets on Florida's east cost. join guest speaker Joshua Revord, St Lucie county Director of port, inlet, and beaches at the Manatee Center’s Lunch and Learn on Friday, January 9th. Learn about the progress of our beaches, inlets and the port of fort pierce. the program begins at noon and admission is free, so bring a lunch and bring a friend. Hosted by Fort Pierce Yacht Club. You’ll want to stick around and bask in the sunshine of our incredible coastal community.

Out of Control? Florida is working hard to manage invasive plant species, especially the fast-spreading Earleaf Acacia. Join us on Friday, December 12th at noon for the Manatee Center’s Lunch & Learn, with Dr. Sara MacDonald, Urban Horticulture Agent for UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. Dr. MacDonald will share findings from her doctoral research on invasive plants, work conducted before becoming an extension agent, highlighting why control is crucial and how public awareness plays a key role in protecting Florida’s native landscapes. Hosted by the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located at 700 N Indian River Drive. Admission is free SO BRING A LUNCH AND BRING A FRIEND.