FDACS announced guidelines for free and reduced-price School Meal Programs Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness announced household size and income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals and free milk under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs. Children from [...]
Education Foundation partners with St Lucie Schools to introduce structured play to Kindergarten classes
Amazon announces first fulfillment center in St. Lucie County
New leadership team at Hobe Sound Early Learning Center Hobe Sound Early Learning Center (HSELC), has announced the members of a new leadership team that will direct the expansion of the school's educational program. Thomas (Tom) Weber, CEO, has had a connection and love for Martin County since he graduated from Florida Institute of Technology [...]
Piper Aircraft expands brand ambassador program Piper Aircraft and the team at Purdue University recruited and selected the new ambassador. The selection was based on the individual's enthusiasm, versatility and passion. Purdue University sophomore, Paige Bishop, will be the first Ambassador from the school and will join a team of five ambassadors from other collegiate flight [...]
Seagrass restoration coming to Fort Pierce The Florida manatee population is in peril. A record-breaking 866 manatees were found deceased so far in 2021, many sick or starving from lack of natural food sources in the Indian River Lagoon. Manatees eat as much as 120 pounds, or 10% of their body weight, in aquatic vegetation every single day.
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery's annual juried art exhibition, The Best of the Best, is accepting artist applications by advance appointments on Wednesdays-Sundays until 3:00 pm, beginning on Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, October 1, 2021. The application is open to amateur and professional artists with a $30 entry fee per work. A full [...]
Hibiscus Children's Center announced that Rey Navarro has been named the organization's Chief Operating Officer. Rey will replace Caroline Vinyard, who has taken the position of CEO of the Baron Child Advocacy Center in St. Lucie County. Caroline has been a vital part of the leadership of the organization since 2015 and we wish her [...]
United Way Delivers Education Grants to 15 Organizations The United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) this week announced $788,112 in funding community programs. Fifteen agencies have received funding in the Education impact area. The awards run from July 2021 through June 2023 in a two-year cycle. Funds for community partners are raised during United [...]