ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Coldwell Banker Paradise has announced that Daniel Ochse has officially joined the organization as a Luxury Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Real Estate Advisor. In 1996, Ochse left a successful agricultural career in the wine and dairy industries in South Africa and moved to California to continue his career in dairy and [...]
VERO BEACH – Registration for the Museum Art School’s array of adult classes kicked off Aug. 22. This year’s offerings include a wide selection of studio arts and humanities classes and weekend workshops for people of all ages and skill levels. The fall session begins Sept. 26 with an add/drop week to occur Sept. 26-30. [...]
FORT PIERCE – Treasure Coast Food Bank recently received a $1.5 million gift from philanthropist Bill Lichtenberger that will benefit the organization’s new initiative, the Florida Agriculture & Nourishment Collaborative. The Collaborative is scheduled to open early 2017. It will be anchored at Treasure Coast Food Bank’s former distribution center in northern St. Lucie County [...]
FORT PIERCE – The City of Fort Pierce has launched a new public survey to measure the effectiveness of communications and to learn more about how residents and visitors wish to receive information about the City. The survey is available online here. In addition to the online survey, paper surveys are also available in English [...]
STUART – Martin Medical Center has been recognized as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17 in the treatment and procedures for heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hip replacement. The U.S. News Best Hospital rankings, now in their 27th year, help guide patients to hospitals that deliver outstanding care across 25 specialties, [...]
PORT ST. LUCIE – Last week, 27 local children attended Surf Soccer Camp. The camp was hosted by the semi-professional South Florida Surf soccer team, which is sponsored by Colorado Pawn and Jewelry. The Surf competed in its inaugural season this year. An awards ceremony was held Friday, August 5, during which attendees received Surf [...]
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – Pies For A Purpose, a new program with plans to foster community spirit and engage the public in supporting family charitable programming will take place this fall. Charities benefiting from Pies For A Purpose include Camp Haven, Epic Missions, Hibiscus Children’s Village, Hope For Families, Our Father’s Table Soup Kitchen, Samaritan [...]
TREASURE COAST – Indian River Magazine and TCBusiness.com will be launching an Instagram campaign to encourage participation in Hunger Action Month (Sept.). Eat, Drink & Give will take place on Sept. 1 and throughout the month. Treasure Coast restaurants will provide a special menu item and dedicate proceeds to Treasure Coast Food Bank. They are [...]
VERO BEACH – Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Morgan as its new Sailing Director. Morgan grew up sailing at the historic Riverton Yacht Club on the Delaware River. Starting in Sunfish, she quickly moved up to racing C-420’s. Morgan worked as Sailing Instruction Manager at [...]
FORT PIERCE – Treasure Coast Food Bank has awarded a $2.4 million contract for the conversion of its former warehouse into a fully-operational production kitchen. It’s the heart of a new program that will get more locally-grown nutritious food into the hands of low-income children and adults. The contract to convert Treasure Coast Food Bank’s [...]