Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency launches Commercial Sign Grant Program As part of its commitment to increase local business awareness, economic productivity, and overall visual appeal, the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is launching a Commercial Sign Reimbursement Grant Program. This program encourages property owners to upgrade their signage and replace old, outdated, worn signs with [...]
Sewall's Point Commissioner Appointed to Statewide Committee Kaija Mayfield, Commissioner for the Town of Sewall's Point, was appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities' 2023-2024 Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee. This is one of the League's five Legislative Policy Committees, which help develop the League's Legislative Platform. Mayfield was first elected to the Town of Sewall's Point Commission in June 2019 to fill a vacant seat, was re-elected in 2020, and served as Mayor in [...]
Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Awards nominations open Mayor Linda Hudson is now accepting nominations for the Gold Hammer Awards. The award recognizes the efforts of residents and business owners in the Fort Pierce Community that have significantly improved their homes or businesses through new construction or rehabilitation efforts. The Gold Hammer Awards will be announced [...]
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 [...]
Win an original Guy Harvey painting to benefit the Backus Museum The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is offering the chance to win a dynamic masterpiece of a familiar Florida subject by the internationally-renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey valued at $10,000. The painting, titled Blanco Solo, is acrylic on canvas and measures 30" x 40" [...]
Julia Keenan is McKee interim executive director The Board of Directors of McKee Botanical Garden announced the appointment of Julia Keenan as interim executive director. In early July, current executive director Christine Hobart advised the board of her plans to retire as of September 8, after 26 years of dedicated service to McKee, the oldest [...]
The Roof Authority celebrates three decades in industry The Roof Authority, Inc., a commercial roofing company in the Treasure Coast, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary of dedicated service in the roofing industry. Since its founding in 1993, The Roof Authority has become a trusted name in roofing services, known for its commitment to [...]
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital welcomes first patient to new Level III NICU HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 435-bed full-service acute care facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, recently welcomed the first patient to its recently opened Level III NICU. At just under one-month-old, patient Luka Ramos was [...]
Executive Director Christine Hobart announces retirement from McKee Botanical Garden After 25 years of exemplary service, Executive Director Christine Hobart is announcing her retirement from McKee Botanical Garden to pursue some personal adventures that she has been putting off as she devoted her professional career to McKee. Christine has guided the magic of this historic [...]
United Way of Martin County announces board chair and new members Mike Maine and Josh Ferraro United Way of Martin County benefits from the guidance, leadership and advocacy of a dynamic and dedicated 21-member board of directors. The organization welcomes its 2023-2024 executive officers, board members and campaign committee. Geoff Lieberman, vice president [...]