Building construction is hot on the Treasure Coast and could be considered at boom-time rates in some spots as the area tries to keep up with growth spurred by high consumer confidence in a robust economy, contractors and building officials told Treasure Coast Business.
In August 2016 a group of Treasure Coast manufacturers met to share ideas and find solutions to challenges facing the advanced manufacturing industry. These challenges ranged from building stronger partnerships with local governments, strengthening relationships with regional and state political leadership to the truly daunting issue of recruiting and developing a skilled labor force. Attracting more than 100 attendees, the kick-off meeting demonstrated strong interest in creating an organization that would provide a unified “voice” for the regional manufacturing industry.
For 38 years, Kay Robinson has assembled parts that become wings, doors and center sections for Boeing jets, and she cannot think of doing anything else. She knows she doesn’t want to retire anytime soon. Robinson says a woman her age doesn’t give out her age. Still, she acknowledges she’s past the time when most people retire. She found what it would be like to be retired when she had a bunch of earned hours to burn before the end of last year. So, she stayed at home in Fort Pierce. And got bored out of her gourd.
Staff of Whole Family Health with the van purchased with a grant from the John’s Island Foundation, from left to right, Allison Zukowski, Carly Pye, Marie Andress, Sara Dingwall, and Laura Graze FORT PIERCE – When a community unites to help those in need, the ripple effect is a powerful thing. When Whole Family Health [...]
ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Former Port St. Lucie Mayor Robert E. Minsky declared June 14 as Jose Ubilla Day in recognition of his ‘patriotism to our Nation and his responsibilities to our Veterans.’ Since the proclamation occurred in 2005, Ubilla has continued his work on behalf of the Veterans and has completed numerous monuments to [...]
Sponsored Content ST. LUCIE COUNTY – David and Kathy Dow of Dow Decorating have partnered with local artist, and Executive Director of One Florida Foundation, Nyla Pipes, to raise money to build a home for a local St. Lucie County family. David and Kathy Dow are experts at refurbishing furniture and beautifying homes. Nyla Pipes [...]
VERO BEACH - The Cataract Institute at New Vision Eye Center is pleased to announce the acquisition of the IOL Master 700, the latest addition to their technologically advanced center. The IOL Master 700 is the first and only in Vero Beach and has revolutionized cataract surgery, along with patient safety and satisfaction. The IOLMaster [...]
VERO BEACH – McKee Botanical Garden is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame award from TripAdvisor, Inc. McKee has received a Certificate of Excellence for the past five consecutive years which qualifies them for the Hall of Fame award. This award is based on reviews submitted [...]
2019 Scholarship winners during the program at Fort Pierce Central High School ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The St. Lucie County Education Foundation awarded 58 scholarships on May 9 during a program at Fort Pierce Central High School. 21 donors provided close to $50,000 to graduating seniors of St. Lucie Public Schools. Joseph E. Smith, St [...]
VERO BEACH - The Youth Guidance 42nd Annual Tropical Night Luau is less than one month away. Scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., the event is located at the Oak Harbor Club in Vero Beach. Known as “Vero’s best party of the year” the Tropical Night Luau includes dining, dancing [...]