ArtsFest, Feb. 11 & 12 in Gazebo Park, downtown Stuart! ArtsFest returns to downtown Stuart February 11-12 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. featuring a wide variety of visual artists, musicians, singers, and top area chefs. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $5 for adults, with children 18 and under free. Consistently named [...]
New outdoor classroom opens at House of Hope's Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in Stuart The outdoor classroom at House of Hope's Golden Gate Center for Enrichment is a welcoming space for a variety of activities. The idea for an outdoor classroom was inspired by the need during Covid to find well-ventilated spaces for [...]
Martin County Schools offer $5,000 hiring bonus for educators The Martin County School Board approved an instructional supplement aimed at alleviating staffing shortages at schools with urgent hiring needs. Effective immediately, teachers hired to work at any of the Martin County School District's Title I schools or comprehensive high schools are eligible to earn a one-time bonus [...]
BofA investing up to $150 million in Middle-Income Housing Preservation Fund Collaborating with Enterprise Community Partners and Developers to preserve housing for middle-income earners Bank of America Community Development Banking is investing up to $150 million in equity to preserve more than 3,000 affordable homes nationwide for middle-income households in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners [...]
Arbor Day Foundation names Fort Pierce 2022 Tree City USA Fort Pierce was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Fort Pierce achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree [...]
Volunteer tax assistance available for St. Lucie County residents Trained volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be providing free tax preparation assistance at three locations throughout St. Lucie County starting in February. VITA sites offer free tax filing assistance to residents making less than $60,000 per year. Assistance will be offered [...]
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Rob Lord receives Tom Warner Advocacy Award Tom Warner was a dedicated and fierce champion of all people with disabilities, working to ensure that they had the opportunity to be a part of - not a part from - the community. He advocated tirelessly on their behalf during his career as a [...]
The Dignity Food Truck now operating at Jaycee Park Dignity Jonathan with Armando-Russell and Brian in window The Seaside Grill, currently under construction in Jaycee Park in Vero Beach, has had some setbacks in their schedule to re-open for the public who enjoys being at the beach, in the park or taking their [...]
United Way hosts child abuse and human trafficking discussion at third Powered by Purpose event United Way of Indian River County's third Powered by Purpose featured local child abuse and human trafficking experts. Featured speakers were Karissa Bolden, Clinical Manager for Cleveland Clinic's Behavior Health Outpatient Services, Caryn Toole, Director of Child Welfare for Communities [...]
The Rocket Man Show returns to Vero Beach! Rus Anderson as Elton John The Rocket Man Show, a Tribute to Elton John will be on The Emerson Center Stage on Thursday evening, Feb. 9. If you've missed the opportunity to see this show, or want to see it again as many do, here is your [...]