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Treasure Coast Business Newsletter 10.26.21

EDC Wins | 25th Anniversary | Martin County Teacher Of The Year

St. Lucie EDC wins statewide awards

The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) received statewide recognition for the organization’s efforts in bringing the new FedEx Ground Regional Sortation Center to Port St. Lucie. Read More>>

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity
celebrates 25th anniversary

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity celebrates its 25th year of building and repairing homes in St. Lucie County. To honor this milestone, Treasure Coast Lexus is hosting the Home for the Holidays Celebration and bringing the community together to help build three new Habitat homes.  Read More>>

Helping People Succeed welcomes new leadership in Children’s Behavioral Health 

 

Geared towards building a strong alliance between therapist, child and family, Children’s Behavioral Health Services has recently added two important new team members.  Read More>> 

Help select the next Martin County
 Teacher of the Year

One teacher from each school is nominated by his or her colleagues and must submit a comprehensive written portfolio and participate in an intensive interview process. Read More>>

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Elliott Museum
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AUTO DEALERS
Bev Smith Automotive Group
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Sunrise Ford
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St. Lucie Battery & Tire
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BANKING
SouthState Bank
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BEVERAGES
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co.
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BOATING/WATERSPORTS
Marine Connection
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BUILDERS
GHO Homes
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Richard K. Davis Construction Corp.
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Bruno’s Chocolate
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Seminole Brighton Casino
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St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
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Nelson Family Farms
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CLOTHING/SHOPPING
Florida Classics Books & Gifts
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Kemp’s
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CREDIT UNION
Mid-Florida Credit Union
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DIVE & WATERSPORTS
Deep Six
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EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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Indian River State College
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy
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St. Lucie County Schools
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Mattress Market
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City of Fort Pierce
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Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
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Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center
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Palm Garden of Port St. Lucie
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Indian River Home Care
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Artistic Closets
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Energized Electric LLC
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Kurbing LLC
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McMow Art Glass
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Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System
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Sebastian River Medical Center
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Harbor Place of Port St. Lucie
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Karen Kane Interiors
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East Coast Lumber
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Mental Health Association Indian River
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City of Port St. Lucie
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NON-PROFITS
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
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Family Meals
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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation
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Project Lifesaver
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Treasure Coast Food Bank
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Treasure Coast Hospice
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New Vision Eye Center
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Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery
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REAL ESTATE
Jermiah Baron & Co. Real Estate
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John’s Island Real Estate Co.
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REAL ESTATE
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STONE WORK & GRANITE
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Oct. 30, 2021|

Help Select the next Martin County  Teacher of the Year

Help Select the next Martin County Teacher of the Year

This is one ballot everyone loves to cast: selecting the Martin County Teacher of the Year!

The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) has announced the honorees for the 2021-22 school year.

  • Cynthia Ganther - Bessey Creek Elementary School
  • Tammy Reinhart - Citrus Grove Elementary School
  • Kelly DiGrazia - Crystal Lake Elementary School
  • Tonya Belvin - Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
  • Jessica Urbay - Felix A. Williams Elementary School
  • Laura Bianco - Hidden Oaks Middle School
  • Rachel Hoilman - Hobe Sound Elementary School
  • Diane Connelly - The Hope Center for Autism
  • Sandra Racette - Indiantown Middle School
  • LaShawnda McNair - J.D. Parker School of Science, Math & Technology
  • Donna Vojcsik - Jensen Beach Elementary School
  • Nicole Lavelle - Jensen Beach Elementary School
  • Kelloryn Kalwa - Martin County High School
  • Nicole Hammond - Murray Middle School
  • Crystal Hallee - Palm City Elementary School
  • Jennifer Arey - Pinewood Elementary School
  • Amy Jackson- Port Salerno Elementary School
  • Damaris Mendez - Riverbend Academy
  • Lauren Favors - SeaWind Elementary School
  • Jeanine Bushman - South Fork High School
  • Kirsten Pendleton - Treasure Coast Classical Academy
  • Elliott Harris - Warfield Elementary School
  • Lani Bartsch - Willoughby Learning Center

One teacher from each school is nominated by his or her colleagues and must submit a comprehensive written portfolio and participate in an intensive interview process.

Here’s where you come in. Members of the community also vote, sharing how a favorite teacher has made a difference to their students and the community.

Voting is now open. Visit www.educationfoundationmc.org to place yours and share your heartwarming story.

On Friday, December 10, three of the 23 nominees from elementary, middle and high school levels will be recognized at the Education Foundation of Martin County's Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration, a gala and fun-filled event which will take place at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie. There will be one winner in each category.

 The overall Martin County Teacher of the Year will be chosen from this trio and go on to represent Martin County in the Florida Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year competition.

Sponsors include Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart, Alfa Romeo Stuart, Keiser University, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union and EFMC.

For sponsorship information, contact Lisa Rhodes, Executive Director, EFMC at (772) 600-8062 or [email protected].

 

Oct. 25, 2021|

Helping People Succeed welcomes new leadership in Children’s Behavioral Health 

Helping People Succeed welcomes new leadership in Children’s Behavioral Health

You’re probably familiar with Helping People Succeed’s many programs – including job skills preparation and healthy families’ initiatives – but did you know the nonprofit also has a children’s behavioral health services program?

Geared towards building a strong alliance between therapist, child and family, Children’s Behavioral Health Services has recently added two important new team members.

Bonnie Russo, LCSW, QS, the new Clinical Director, has more than a decade of experience treating complex trauma cases.

Joining Russo is Vonetta Erskine, BSN, MSN-PMHNP, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Erskine brings 11 plus years of experience working with diverse patient populations in acute care settings.

“To say I love what I do would be an understatement. I see the way that therapy transforms the lives of the children and families we serve and I am very excited to be involved in improving the mental health and quality of life for our clients”, says Russo.

Erskine’s enthusiasm is contagious. “My calling is to help kids who are underserved”, she says. “I can’t wait to be able to share my Helping People Succeed success stories.”

They join a team of highly skilled therapists who are providing specialized outpatient mental counseling to children and teens ages five through 18.

Helping People Succeed’s Children’s Behavioral Health Services program has the ability to meet online, in schools or homes, or in neutral safe spaces, like parks.

Importantly, appointments are available almost immediately, not six to nine months in the future like some other facilities require. Residents of Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties can avail themselves of services.

Any child can receive services; they need not be a previous or current Helping People Succeed client.

For any youngster dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, reconnecting after COVID isolation or any related issues, help is just a phone call away.

Payment options include private insurance and Florida Kid Care. Helping People Succeed bills for its services on a sliding scale and also provides links to social services agencies that may be able to provide financial support.

Contact Helping People Succeed at 772-320-0770 or www.hpsfl.org for information.

 

Oct. 25, 2021|

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 25th Anniversary

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity
Celebrates 25th Anniversary

This December, St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity celebrates its 25th year of building and repairing homes in St. Lucie County. To honor this milestone, Treasure Coast Lexus is hosting the Home for the Holidays Celebration and bringing the community together to help build three new Habitat homes. On December 11th, 2021 from 6-9pm, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, music, and a one-of-a-kind live auction in the newly renovated Lexus showroom. Proceeds from the event will go toward building the three Habitat homes that will make homeownership possible for Paulette Coakley and her two kids, John (13) and Sa’Rae (10), Patsy Collins and her grandson Gary (9), and Tameshia Martin and her son Antwan (16).

For 25 years, St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity has been driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live. The organization partners with low-income working families to build or improve upon a place for them to call home. Habitat homebuyers help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage that includes real estate taxes and insurance. This creates a situation where homeowners can save more, invest in education, pursue opportunity, and have more financial stability. Since 1996, St. Lucie Habitat has provided housing solutions to over 220 local families.

Home for the Holidays Celebration tickets are being sold for $125 and sponsorships start at $1,500. All sponsorships include tickets to the event and optional Construction Site Team Builds. Visit stluciehabitat.org or call 772.464.1117 ext. 121 to purchase tickets or sponsor the Celebration.

Oct. 25, 2021|

St. Lucie EDC wins statewide awards

St. Lucie EDC wins statewide awards

The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) on Oct. 14 received statewide recognition for the organization’s efforts in bringing the new FedEx Ground Regional Sortation Center to Port St. Lucie.

The Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) designated the FedEx project as the state’s 2021 Urban Deal of the Year at its recent conference in Orlando.  The award recognizes outstanding achievement in the location/expansion of business in urban communities within the state of Florida.

While the location of the 245,000-square-foot facility in Tradition’s Southern Grove area and the 900 new jobs FedEx is planning to bring to the city were important factors for the award, the most significant element of the business recruitment project was that it kickstarted Legacy Park at Tradition.

This 425-acre class-A industrial park being developed by the Sansone Group at Interstate 95 and Becker Road is anticipated to ultimately include more than 5.4 million square feet of industrial space and create more than 2,500 jobs with payrolls exceeding $100 million annually.

“We are extremely proud to have this pivotal economic development project celebrated as the top urban development project in Florida,” said Pete Tesch, EDC president. “The Sansone family, our partners at the city and county, FedEx Ground, and commercial real estate professionals Alex Pappas and Robert Smith all played major roles in this success.”

“Speed-to-market was one of the more important aspects of this project. FedEx needed to be operating out of this facility prior to the busy holiday season,” said Jill Marasa, EDC vice president of business retention and expansion. “The city’s development review team completed site plan review and master site plan approval in just 108 days.”

The EDC also won a statewide FEDC innovation in marketing award for an update to its website, www.youredc.com.  Working with Marketing Alliance, a company which specializes in economic development, tourism and real estate marketing and branding, EDC staff utilized a $7,500 Team Florida grant to improve the site’s graphics, navigation, content and tools.

An interactive sites and buildings portal with a robust GIS platform, direct connect to Zoom Prospector, virtual site-selector familiarization tours, video highlights of key attributes of St. Lucie County, and dynamic property digital videos highlighting hot properties are all featured on the updated website. The Virtual Business Resource Center, a one-stop web portal for essential COVID recovery information was also created for the site during 2020.

 

 

Oct. 25, 2021|

Salvation Army seeking Red Kettle  Sponsors and Ringers

Salvation Army seeking Red Kettle Sponsors and Ringers

 

The fall season has only just begun but The Salvation Army is already gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, actively recruiting bell ringers and sponsors for their red kettle fundraising campaign.

“The Salvation Army Red Kettle program is our largest fundraiser of the year,” says Captain Jeff Marquis, corps officer for the The Salvation Army in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties. “Even though this program is only at Christmas time, we rely on these funds to sustain our mission of serving the community year-round.”

The Salvation Army provides basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance to thousands of people in crisis along the Treasure Coast every year. Every donation given in a red kettle stays in the county in which it was raised to support those services but, in order to ensure a successful campaign, the more than 50 red kettles in the three counties must be manned.

“Anyone can volunteer to be a bell ringer,” says Kim Johnson, Director of Development for the local corps. “Individuals, families, social clubs, school clubs, church groups and musical groups. Some volunteers will really have fun with it and dress up or play an instrument or sing and dance along with Christmas music. Others just bring a chair and sit and ring the bell and say ‘thank you’ when a donation is given. We’re flexible. We just appreciate every volunteer.”

She explains that the bell ringing schedule is set up in two-hour timeslots. If a group books a full day of bell ringing, from 10 am to roughly 8 pm, The Salvation Army will recognize them on the kettle sign and on social media.

Businesses can also receive recognition as kettle sponsors. “Kettle sponsors are vitally important because we never have enough volunteers to cover all our kettles,” Johnson explains. “The sponsorships enable us to fill those empty timeslots by offering paid bell ringing positions to some of our clients in need.”

Sponsorships range from $125 per kettle per day to $1500 for the holiday season. In return, businesses will have their name or logo on the kettle sign at their chosen location and be recognized on social media.

To sponsor a kettle, visit salvationarmymartin.org or call 772-288-1471, ext. 202. To volunteer to ring bells for The Salvation Army, visit RegisterToRing.com or call 772-288-1471, ext. 216.

Oct. 17, 2021|

Homebuilding industry CEO receives  HearthStone Builder Humanitarian Award

Homebuilding industry CEO receives
HearthStone Builder Humanitarian Award

 

 

GreenPointe Holdings, LLC proudly announces President and CEO Ed Burr has received the 2021 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, recognizing builders who have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to public service. Burr, the Founder and Board Chairman of the Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF), is this year’s Private Builder Honoree. MBF received a $138,000 donation from the Hearthstone Foundation in Burr’s honor.

“Ed is a true leader in the homebuilding and development industry, and his contributions to public service exemplify the core values of this award,” said Rick Beckwitt, co-CEO and co-President of Lennar. “The prevention education programs that MBF has provided to over 5 million children and teens throughout Florida and the United States are truly inspiring.”

Founded in 1997 by Burr in honor of his late wife, Monique Burr, a devoted child advocate, MBF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the best prevention education programs to protect children and teens from victimization. MBF Prevention Education Programs are evidence-based/evidence-informed prevention programs that educate and empower children (and adults) with information and strategies to prevent, recognize and respond appropriately to abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, digital dangers, exploitation, and human trafficking. More than 5,000 facilitators have delivered MBF Programs to over 5 million students in the United States and five additional countries.

Burr’s leadership and engagement extends to numerous civic, community and charitable organizations. Burr served on the Florida State University Board of Trustees for more than 10 years including as Chair from 2015 to 2021. Burr also served on the FSU Foundation Board of Trustees, Seminole Boosters Board of Directors and College of Business Real Estate Education and Research Board.

“Ed cares deeply about making the world a better place and has exceeded all expectations with his efforts,” said John Thrasher, Partner, The Southern Group and former President of Florida State University. “I admire his leadership, dedication and commitment to advancing our community, state, and nation.”

Burr is a leading voice in the Jacksonville business community and has served as a volunteer leader of the JAX Chamber for more than 20 years. Burr served as Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors in 2006 and is a longtime chair of the Government Affairs Committee. Burr has supported JAXUSA Partnership, the Chamber’s economic development division, and JAXBIZ, the Chamber’s political committee.

Currently serving on the Board of the Florida Council of 100, Burr previously served as Chairman of the Board for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville Civic Council and Jacksonville Country Day School. Burr is actively involved in several national and regional development organizations, including a past board member of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, a full member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and a founding member of the ULI Center for Leadership.

Since 1999, the Hearthstone BUILDER award has contributed more than $6 million to various charities, making it the single largest charitable award program in the homebuilding industry. Burr was recognized in the May 2021 issue of BUILDER magazine and honored at the BUILDER 100 conference in September that same year. In addition to Burr, Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer is the 2021 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award Public Company honoree.

Award sponsors include Hearthstone, BUILDER, Zonda, Allen Matkins, Bank of America, Barraco & Associates, Inc., Bono’s of America, Buildstrong Education, Capital City Consulting, LLC, CIBC, Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard and Swanson, LLP, Developers Researches, First American Title Insurance Co., The Fiorentino Group, Garbett Homes, Gore Lieske & Associates, Great Southern Homes, Hampton Golf, Hayden Homes, Kohler, Land Adviser Capital, Morgan Stanley, PACS, Inc., Pulte Group, Therma-Tru Doors, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Whirlpool Corporation.

For more information on GreenPointe and their communities, visit www.GreenPointeLLC.com.

Oct. 17, 2021|

Art Allen named 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year

Art Allen named 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year

 

Art Allen, President, A&G Concrete Pools, Inc., has been named Entrepreneur of the Year for 2021 by Indian River State College (IRSC) Foundation. Allen will be honored on Thursday, March 24, 2022, with a gala dinner held at the Richardson Center, located at IRSC Mueller Campus in Vero Beach.

With the vision of building a company that provides first-rate customer service and a positive work environment for its employees, Art founded A&G Concrete Pools, Inc. in 1987. Under his leadership, the company grew from a small garage-based startup to an award-winning leader in the multi-billion-dollar international pool building industry with more than $27 million in annual sales last year. Today, A&G Concrete Pools, Inc. is the largest pool builder in Florida and is ranked 38th nationally.

The company has received national recognition, holding the designation as a "Top 50 Pool Builder in America" by Pool & Spa News. Additionally, A&G Concrete Pools, Inc. is a member of the invitation-only Master Pools Guild. Only 100 pool builders in the world meet the exceptional standards enforced by the Guild. The company has received more than 100 Master Pools Guild Awards—earning five awards in 2019 alone.

Art attributes much of his success to his employees, and it was important to him to ensure his employees received good salaries, health insurance, and benefits. True to this commitment, in 1997, Art started a company-matched employee 401K and began offering health insurance.

Art and his wife Sandee give their time, talent, and treasure to support numerous worthwhile causes on the Treasure Coast and encourage a philanthropic spirit in the company. The 100 Club (First Responders), Humane Society, HANDS Clinic, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Treasure Coast Food Bank, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin and St. Lucie counties, are among the numerous organizations they support.

Art and Sandee reside in Port St. Lucie. They have five children, Stacey, Rae, John, Amber, and Aaron, and five grandchildren.

Marine Bank & Trust is the Networking Reception Sponsor for the Entrepreneur of the Year gala honoring Art Allen. Strategic Alliance Table Sponsors are: George E. Warren LLC, Paul Jacquin & Sons, Proctor Construction Company, and Bob and Carmen Stork. Innovation Partners are: Bob and Sandy Brackett; Mike and Mimi Brown; Tim Girard, Girard Equipment; Hometown Media Group, Brenda and Vernon Smith; Dr. Richard and Mrs. Pam Houghten; John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Charitable Foundation; Erik and Julia Melville; J. Hal Roberts; and Linda T. Syfrett.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award program recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit, business excellence, and community involvement—central elements of the Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneurship Program established by IRSC Foundation and 13 other founding members to promote awareness and appreciation of the free enterprise system.

For more information, contact Indian River State College Foundation at 772-462-4786.

Oct. 17, 2021|

1,717 Acres sold for Industrial Development in Martin County

1,717 Acres sold for industrial

development in Martin County

 

 

As the “new frontier” of industrial development continues to push north and take root in Florida’s Treasure Coast, approximately 1,717 acres of developable land located along a 3-mile stretch of I-95 at 11335 SW Martin Highway in Martin County has sold to Sunrise Business Park, LLC for $25,000,000. Colliers Florida Vice Chairman Ken Krasnow, Executive Managing Director Michael Falk, Senior Director Mike Millard and Associate Sean Old represented both the buyer and the seller, Turner Groves Limited Partnership, in the transaction.

“The site is extremely well-located, with excellent exposure along I-95 in Martin County.” Krasnow said. “This area has seen explosive growth recently, which makes this purchase an ideal long-term value play for the booming industrial sector on the Treasure Coast.”

The long-held site has undergone years of planning and positioning for approvals with Martin County, which allows for over 5,000,000 SF of Industrial, 1,000,000 SF of office, 250,000 SF of retail and over 500 hotel rooms. The project is expected to be completed in phases and ready for development within the next 12-24 months.

“This purchase recognizes the current trend to develop large industrial tracks within the South Florida market,” Falk said. “Its proximity to major interstates provides accessibility to an abundant labor force and affordable housing in this market.”

The Treasure Coast’s newest employment centers range from Cleveland Clinic, Cheney Brothers, FedEx and numerous Amazon distribution centers. Substantial population growth along the Treasure Coast has been a critical factor in attracting companies to expand into the area. Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the population among the three Treasure Coast counties (Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River) increased by 17 percent since 2010. In just Martin and St Lucie counties, the total population for 2021 is 489,538, with a 24.1% projected population by 2026. Household income averages at $81,720, median at $59,735 and per capita at $32,866. According to the Neustar’s demographic forecast for the next five years, household growth is estimated at 18% and population growth at 19%, computing to almost 25,000 new households with an increase in population of 68,000. In Martin County, the unemployment rate is currently at 4% and the county employs more than 74,002 team members as of August 2021 – as listed on the county website.

Oct. 17, 2021|

Treasure Coast Hospice’s We Honor Veterans Program earns highest distinction

Treasure Coast Hospice’s We Honor Veterans Program earns highest distinction

Treasure Coast Hospice announced that it has earned the highest distinction as a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner. The local program placed among the top 5% of more than 3,300 We Honor Veterans programs across the nation. In Florida, Treasure Coast Hospice is one of only 13 hospice organizations to achieve Level 5 status.

We Honor Veterans is a collaborative program between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The goal of the program is to ensure veterans receive the compassionate care they need at the end of life and provide support and guidance for their families. During the past year, Treasure Coast Hospice cared for 550 veterans residing in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.

“Achieving the Level 5 distinction demonstrates Treasure Coast Hospice’s deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of veterans as they age and providing them with the compassionate care and support that they deserve,” said CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “We are proud to be recognized at this elite level and honored that our team will now share their expertise as a regional mentor to others in order to further increase access and services to veterans in our community.”

To earn the Level 5 We Honor Veterans distinction, Treasure Coast Hospice expanded its outreach to veterans by fostering a high level of collaboration among veteran organizations, healthcare partners and other community groups in order to provide veterans with increased services and improved access to care. Level 5 also places greater emphasis on staff education, specifically how to support Vietnam-era veterans and those dealing with isolation or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

A vital component to the We Honor Veterans program is the role of Veteran Volunteers. Treasure Coast Hospice veteran volunteers are paired with patients who have served in the military, giving them an opportunity to connect with one another and create an environment where life reflection and healing may occur. Veteran volunteers provide companionship and support, grateful recognition, and a comforting presence to fellow veterans and their families at the end of life.

“Veteran volunteers are helping us reach more veterans, especially those who live in assisted living residences or senior communities,” said Volunteer Manager Tolliver Darville. “Thanks to the support of our veteran volunteers, Treasure Coast Hospice has been able to expand important Level 5 initiatives such as pinning ceremonies and Veteran Cafés or Coffee with a Veteran gatherings.”

 

 

 

Oct. 10, 2021|