Kathie Pierce: A true jewel On Thurs., March 13, 2025, a perfect “Chamber of Commerce” day, a tribute garden was officially dedicated to the late Board Chair of the VNA & Hospice Foundation, Kathie Pierce, in front of the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. “I think she’s smiling upon us…and saying Mikey, it better [...]
National awards for TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK® TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK®, a locally owned and operated Treasure Coast junk removal company, came away a big winner at the company’s Annual Conference in Ft. Worth, TX in March. The Treasure Coast franchise was awarded: Customer Service Award for best customer service in [...]
The Source’s Dignity Smiles Program recognized by renowned implant manufacturing company with sizeable gift During the summer of 2021, Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, teamed up with ardent supporters of the organization, Vero Beach residents Joanne and Dr. Thomas J. Balshi, who is a Board Certified Prosthodontist (now retired) and Founder of The [...]
Call to Artists for Backus Museum's annual juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera Celebrating 30 Years The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery celebrates 30 years of presenting our annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera. This year, the exhibition continues to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to [...]
Vero Beach teen artist and writer Alayna Nguyen releases inspiring children's book In August 2024, 13-year-old Alayna Nguyen faced the sudden and bewildering onset of severe tics, marking the beginning of a challenging odyssey through, various medical consultations that left her and her family seeking answers. Unwilling to ‘just live with it,’ they pursued holistic [...]
Council on Aging honors seven Martin County seniors with Sage Awards The 9th Annual Sage Awards event will honor seven Martin County seniors for their wisdom and community spirit at a ceremony on April 2 at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club. The Sage Awards event is held annually under the sponsorship of the Council on [...]
Visiting Nurse Association Private Care receives award The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Private Care received the 2025 Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice Award from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Activated Insights, an independent satisfaction [...]
Lost Trust: Frank Bruni Explains America’s Lost Faith in Journalism and Academia How did Americans lose their trust in journalism and higher education? They used to be pillars of our society and established resources for factual information. What happened? Frank Bruni, a prominent journalist and bestselling author, has thought about that question and will share [...]
Swing into spring with Jazz Brunch @ The Backus The A.E. Backus Museum’s Spring Signature Event is blooming on a new date, with a new name – but brings back the same Jazzy Fun on the Outdoor Mural Plaza with “Jazz Brunch @ The Backus,” on Sunday, April 6, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Nestled [...]
City of Fort Pierce seeks applicants for Board of Adjustment The City of Fort Pierce Commission invites residents to apply for a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, a vital board responsible for reviewing applications for variances, special exceptions, and appeals related to the City’s Code. This board plays a crucial role in shaping the [...]