Costco hiring for new Port St. Lucie distribution depot Costco Wholesale Corp. is hiring for multiple positions at its new distribution depot in Port St. Lucie, seeking applicants with experience in distribution and logistics. The company is encouraging applicants to apply for its “any position” posting. Costco will contact candidates whose experience and qualifications align [...]
Truist Foundation funds TCCEED workforce training Truist Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development to expand workforce training, employer partnerships and coordinated systems that connect local residents with in-demand career opportunities. The grant will support TCCEED’s work to build career pathways to economic mobility, one of [...]
Florida Remembered Society wins humanities grant Florida Humanities has awarded Florida Remembered Society a $10,000 Public Humanities Program Grant to support “Feeding the American Spirit: 250 Years of Florida’s Homegrown History,” a yearlong series of cultural heritage programs and events highlighting Florida’s role in the American story. The Florida Remembered Society programs will commemorate America250 [...]
Engineers, volunteers restore Piper’s Landing mangrove island Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club has launched a community-led restoration of a mangrove island that protects its deep-water yacht basin on the St. Lucie River. The island, which has experienced decades of erosion, is being rebuilt with long-term shoreline protection and thousands of new mangrove plants. While a [...]
Cathy DeSchouwer named 2026 Gator100 honoree Crossover Mission Co-Founder and Executive Director Cathy DeSchouwer has been named a 2026 Gator100 honoree by the University of Florida, recognizing alumni who lead some of the world's fastest-growing businesses and organizations. The recognition reflects the growth of Crossover Mission, a nonprofit youth development organization DeSchouwer co-founded with Antoine [...]
Cleveland Clinic expands Treasure Coast food security support Cleveland Clinic Florida announced targeted 2026 community investments to support food security initiatives across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The funding is part of Cleveland Clinic’s broader five-year, $50 million enterprise commitment to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food in [...]
Foundation receives $50,000 reading grant The Education Foundation of Martin County has received a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to support a summer reading camp for rising third-grade students in Martin County. The four-week program serves about 84 Martin County School District students who need additional literacy support [...]
First United Methodist Stuart welcomes Rev. Dwayne Craig First United Methodist Church of Stuart announced the appointment of the Rev. Dwayne J. Craig as senior pastor. Craig will deliver his first sermon to the congregation Sunday, July 5, 2026. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Rev. Craig is an ordained elder in the Florida Annual Conference [...]
Fort Pierce officials named Home Rule Heroes The City of Fort Pierce announced that Mayor Linda Hudson and Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. have been named 2026 Home Rule Heroes by the Florida League of Cities. The annual award recognizes local government officials who work to protect the home rule authority of Florida municipalities and advocate [...]
Economic Development Council names Perlis Communications Manager The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County announced that Maureen Saltzer will retire July 3 after nearly 20 years of service to the organization, and Wicker Perlis joined the EDC June 22 as marketing and communications manager. Saltzer moved to St. Lucie County in 1996 to become [...]