APP Jet Center celebrates grand opening of newly remodeled FBO at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center (APP) announces the grand opening of its newly remodeled Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR. The renovated facility features upgraded passenger and crew amenities. The investment comes at a time when business [...]
TD Bank last September celebrated the opening of a new location in Fort Pierce as part of a nationwide initiative to modernize its stores — the term the bank uses instead of “branches.”
Oscar Breeding does bear some resemblance to Captain Merrill Stubing of television’s The Love Boat — just less formal. Though the two share a profession, “I don’t wear a uniform,” Breeding points out. The yacht captain has been a resident of Port St. Lucie, with wife Debbie, for just a year —but he has had his captain’s license for 45.
Development, major improvements and great optimism still characterize what Historic Downtown Fort Pierce experienced during the past year. The long-awaited construction of King’s Landing has finally taken its first steps. The Indian River Drive corridor to downtown is undergoing a massive facelift, and Boston House will offer hungry patrons fine foods in its new restaurant.
The Latin verb voco means “to call,” but it can also mean “to invite.” Port St. Lucie’s new voco Sandpiper Resort invites residents and tourists to enjoy a luxurious stay at Florida’s newest all-inclusive resort. After a soft opening in early January, Phase One of the multi-million dollar renovations are finished; reservations for overnight stays and day passes are now on sale.
A little more than three years after joining the Economic Development Council as senior vice president leading business attraction and retention, Wes McCurry on Jan. 1 took the helm of the organization as president and CEO.
DAR funding facilitates Historic WWII mine transfer from Fort Pierce to Texas A&M The Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce has transported one of its most unique artifacts, a World War II Japanese Type JE training mine, to Texas A&M University for professional conservation and preservation treatment. This transfer marks an essential step in safeguarding one [...]
Christina Hunter joins Business Development Board of Martin County The Business Development Board of Martin County announced the hiring of Christina Hunter as its new economic development coordinator. With her background in commercial banking and business-advisory services, Hunter brings to the organization a strong grasp of the challenges around accessing capital, devising and executing effective financial strategies and [...]
Are you a match for the Historic Preservation Board? The City of Fort Pierce Commission is seeking residents to serve on the Historic Preservation Board. This important board, which meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m., plays a key role in preserving the historical and architectural heritage of the City of [...]
Martin County welcomes Weedoo Boats Weedoo Boats will celebrate the opening of its 27,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1340 S.W. Commerce Way, Stuart. Weedoo Boats was founded more than 20 years ago by Tara Lordi and her late husband, John Grimes, who worked side by side from the beginning to develop environmentally responsible solutions [...]