United Way invests over $3 Million into Indian River County United Way of Indian River distributes more than $1,739,299 to nonprofits throughout the county The United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) announced $1,739,299 in funding for local programs and initiatives. Thirty-six agencies will use the funds awarded to implement programs in the Health, Education, and [...]
Otolaryngologist Ashley C. Mays, MD, joins Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Dr. Mays sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital's Scully-Welsh Cancer Center located at 3555 10th Court in Vero Beach. To schedule a consultation, call 772.770.6830. About Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a 332-bed, not for profit [...]
St. Lucie County Commissioner Cathy Townsend achieves advanced County Commissioner level II designation St. Lucie County Commissioner Cathy Townsend was recently presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level II (ACC II) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and [...]
Airshow announces new executive director The Stuart Air Show announced the appointment of Inez van Ravenzwaaij to the position of executive director. The news comes immediately after the organization scored a massive success with its Top Gun-themed Salute to Stuart pre-air show event, which took place on June 25. Van Ravenzwaaij is a longtime [...]
Peter O'Malley donates historic 35' mahogany table to McKee Botanical Gardens Waldo Sexton on "The Board" during the construction of the Hall of Giants in 1941(from McKee Archives) "McKee Gardens will always be a special place for our family, as well as for the city of Vero Beach and Indian River [...]
Salvation Army welcomes new officers Captains Deanne and Nathan Jones The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties welcomed new leaders this month, Captains Nathan and Deanne Jones. The couple, who have served in the Army for 13 years, relocated with their three children to Jensen Beach from their previous [...]
FSBDC Admin and IRSC graduate wins statewide award Katie Muldoon serves the community and Indian River State College as the Marketing Specialist for the Florida SBDC at IRSC. Katie Muldoon, who serves as the Administrative & Outreach Specialist for the Florida SBDC at Indian River State College (SBDC), has been named the [...]
Old Evinrude Site in Stuart revived with incoming Atlantic Point Marina The marine industry is one of Martin County's "Hubs of Excellence" and vital to its history and economic strength. A new marina was proposed for downtown Stuart to replace the inactive site that was once a bustling hub of somewhat mysterious marine [...]
Soroptimist of Stuart kicks off new year at installation dinner June 16 was a significant date for Soroptimist International of Stuart as members attended the annual installation dinner that kicks off an exciting new year for the nonprofit. The incoming Southern Region Governor, Kathy Blanton, conducted the ceremony at the headquarters of Helping People [...]
Florida SBDC IRSC nominates professor for statewide award From left to right: IRSC School of Business Dean, Dr. Prashanth Pilly, FSBDC at IRSC Regional Director, Tom Kindred, FSBDC Network Volunteer of the Year Dr. Herb Ricardo, FSBDC at IRSC Business Consultant Mike Bernard and IRSC President Dr. Tim Moore The Florida Small [...]