In Martin County, economic growth doesn’t just happen. It is the product of strategic planning, coordinated effort and a commitment to preserving the area’s natural beauty. Carrying out that responsibility is the Business Development Board of Martin County, the county’s official economic development partner. Established in 1991, its mission is to champion and strengthen the local economy by supporting local businesses, attracting investment and creating jobs.
Only a few fortunate souls really knew Ron DiMenna. But to the people along the Space Coast, throughout Florida — and around the world — he was the iconic entrepreneur and king of the surfing lifestyle as founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop.
Word’s out in the aviation world that Vero Beach is a viable destination for commuter airlines: Jet Blue and American Airlines will soon join Breeze in offering commercial flights from Vero Beach Regional Airport.
The real estate market across Florida’s Treasure Coast experienced a seasonal slowdown in home sales, typical for the period between the active summer months and the quieter winter season. However, experts predict a more robust market ahead...
Little girls all around the world dream of becoming a mermaid, but only a very few make that a reality.
Port St. Lucie native Jessie DaSilva, a business consultant and life coach, was selected as one of Yahoo Finance’s Top 10 Money Coaches.
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Soaring business Charter airline Freedom II occupies this hangar where a Boeing 757 plus smaller planes reside at the Treasure Coast International Airport. ST. LUCIE COUNTY Airports bring dollars - as well as passengers - to Treasure Coast BY SUSAN BURGESS Shovels await the groundbreaking for more Treasure Coast International Airport improvements. Many [...]
The ominous sound of a Code Blue alarm sends student nurses flying to a patient’s bedside in the simulated hospital on Indian River State College’s Port St. Lucie campus. They gather around the bed, working swiftly to save the “patient” who is struggling to breathe after a heart attack