Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids Wednesdays at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were once so slow, owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even go into work, according to Rick Hynum of PMQ Magazine. Now the Port St. Lucie, Florida, restaurateur doesn’t dare stay home—that midweek night’s a “monster,” he said, [...]
A-1 promotes Cindy Aptheker to vice president of human resources and legal A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Cindy Aptheker, Esq., SHRM-CP, to Vice President of Human Resources and Legal. Cindy joined A-1 in December 2023 as Director of Human Resources, bringing over 17 years of [...]
Vero Beach Museum updates, reminders, and 2025–2026 season preview The Vero Beach Museum of Art summer schedule begins on Memorial Day. Museum galleries will be closed on Mondays beginning May 26. (Summer Art Camp, studio classes, and contemplative art classes continue their regular schedule.) Galleries will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 [...]
Rear Admiral (SEAL) Pete Vasely, USN to deliver keynote address at Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce on Memorial Day Rear Admiral (SEAL) Pete Vasely, USN (Retired) will deliver the keynote address at this year's Memorial Day Ceremony at the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce. The annual event, taking place on Monday, May 26th, will [...]
United Way IRC prepares volunteers for hurricane response through certification training United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with the Indian River County Emergency Management Division, is taking proactive steps to prepare the community for future disasters—especially hurricanes—through the operation of the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC). The VRC plays a vital role in times [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches free community workshop series The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division announced a new series of free community workshops designed to empower, educate, and support residents on essential topics that impact everyday life. The workshops will be held at the River Walk Center, located at 600 N. Indian River [...]
United Way MC and Martin Interagency Network for Disasters appoint project coordinator The United Way of Martin County, in partnership with the Martin Interagency Network for Disasters (MIND), announced the appointment of Cher Fisher as the Project Coordinator for Long-Term Recovery in Martin County. This critical role is solely funded through a grant from the [...]
City of Fort Pierce submits recertification to support flood insurance discounts for residents The City of Fort Pierce Building Department submitted its annual Community Rating System (CRS) recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuing its proactive efforts to reduce flood risks and support residents through discounted flood insurance premiums. “This recertification helps the City [...]
Navy SEALs are inbound to San Diego The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego—California's newest cultural attraction—opens to the public Oct. 4, 2025 The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida was founded in 1985 on the same beaches where predecessors to today’s Navy SEALs trained for World War II. Established to honor the sacrifice [...]
Call for artists: New mural project in downtown Fort Pierce The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is excited to announce a Call for Artists for a new mural in downtown Fort Pierce. Local artists are encouraged to submit mural proposals for the back exterior wall of the historic Sunrise Theatre, a cherished landmark in the [...]