ST LUCIE COUNTY

Chuck's Seafood Restaurant's Elodie McCready marks 100 years on Earth

Peter Angelos, of Fort Pierce, who bought Chuck's Seafood Restaurant from Elodie McCready (right) and husband Chuck in 1986, wishes Elodie a happy 100th birthday Oct. 8, 2017, during her birthday party at the Fort Pierce restaurant. "Sept. 1, 1986, is when she gave me the keys," he said, "she trusted me to take over her life."
Peter Angelos, of Fort Pierce, who bought Chuck's Seafood Restaurant from Elodie McCready (right) and husband Chuck in 1986, wishes Elodie a happy 100th birthday Oct. 8, 2017, during her birthday party at the Fort Pierce restaurant. "Sept. 1, 1986, is when she gave me the keys," he said, "she trusted me to take over her life."
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 on Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant, in Fort Pierce. Vicki Buchanan, whose husband, Chuck Buchanan, is McCready's grandson, presents the cake while the crowd sings "Happy Birthday."
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 on Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant, in Fort Pierce. Vicki Buchanan, whose husband, Chuck Buchanan, is McCready's grandson, presents the cake while the crowd sings "Happy Birthday."
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Amy Flickinger, of St. Lucie Village, talks with centenarian Elodie McCready (center), who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, at her birthday party Oct. 8 at Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce. McCready's sister, Marjorie Ernst, finishes ordering at left and hands back her menu, which features an article on the back featuring McCready and her husband and restaurant co-founder, Chuck Tabor.
Amy Flickinger, of St. Lucie Village, talks with centenarian Elodie McCready (center), who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, at her birthday party Oct. 8 at Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce. McCready's sister, Marjorie Ernst, finishes ordering at left and hands back her menu, which features an article on the back featuring McCready and her husband and restaurant co-founder, Chuck Tabor.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready (right), who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, chats with her sister, Marjorie Ernst, during her birthday party Oct. 8 at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready (right), who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, chats with her sister, Marjorie Ernst, during her birthday party Oct. 8 at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Peter Angelos, of Fort Pierce, who bought Chuck's Seafood Restaurant from Elodie (right) and husband Chuck McCready in 1986, gets affection from the centenarian Oct. 8, 2017, during her birthday celebration at the Fort Pierce restaurant.
Peter Angelos, of Fort Pierce, who bought Chuck's Seafood Restaurant from Elodie (right) and husband Chuck McCready in 1986, gets affection from the centenarian Oct. 8, 2017, during her birthday celebration at the Fort Pierce restaurant.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, raises her signature drink, a Manhattan, as she celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
Elodie McCready, who turned 100 years old Oct. 9, 2017, raises her signature drink, a Manhattan, as she celebrates her birthday Oct. 8 with friends and family at the restaurant she co-founded, Chuck's Seafood Restaurant in Fort Pierce.
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