ARC of the Treasure Coast unveils new T.I.P. Community Center The ARC of the Treasure Coast has purchased and closed on a building in Port St. Lucie that will house its new T.I.P. Community Center. The property at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane was formerly the Vista Gardens Ballroom. The facility will be home to the [...]
Referendum to buy natural lands in Martin County passes Martin County voters took decisive action on Nov. 5 to preserve its character and protect its natural resources for generations to come by approving a one-half cent sales tax for conservation efforts. The Martin County Forever referendum, which passed with nearly 63.93% of the vote, is demonstrates [...]
When Gwen McLeod awakes each morning, it’s with more than one purpose. For the first part of her day, this Fort Pierce native and mother of six gets dressed to head to her day job at Fort Pierce Preparatory Academy. She spends the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. as the school’s front desk clerk.
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. sold Fort Pierce based Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company has been sold to Perricone Farms, a company out of Newport Beach, California. Despite the change of beaches it calls home, you’re not likely to notice any change in the taste or look of Natalie’s legendary juices. According to the company’s [...]
When Gwen McLeod awakes each morning, it’s with more than one purpose. For the first part of her day, this Fort Pierce native and mother of six gets dressed to head to her day job at Fort Pierce Preparatory Academy. She spends the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. as the school’s front desk clerk.
Athena Society elects to acquire Robert Henri’s Modiste for the VBMA’s American Modern Collection The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) hosted its annual Athena Society Dinner recently with a record 185 guests in attendance. The event is one of the highlights of the Museum’s calendar as this esteemed group supports the enhancement of the Museum's [...]
The Will-Burt Company acquires Aluma Tower Company, Inc. The Will-Burt Company, a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aluma Tower Company, Inc. Aluma has been a leader in the design, manufacture, sales, and service of mobile telescoping [...]
ARC of the Treasure Coast acquires Alice’s Restaurant for job training The ARC of the Treasure Coast is getting into the restaurant business. The organization acquired Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. A soft launch and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The fully operational restaurant [...]
Loxa-Lucie initiative secures second parcel for Protected Ecological Corridor in Hobe Sound An innovative and ambitious plan to create a permanently protected ecological corridor in south Martin County between the Loxahatchee and St. Lucie rivers has taken a significant step forward with a second land acquisition along Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. The Conservation Fund, a member of [...]
Developer to renovate historic Fort Pierce Coast Guard Station The Indian River State College District Board of Trustees has unanimously accepted a proposal from Audubon Development Inc. to renovate and redevelop the historic IRSC Coast Guard House located at 1420 Seaway Trail in Fort Pierce. The project will have synergies with Audubon's King's Landing [...]