2026 Martin County Business Awards lunch The 2026 Martin County Business Awards, hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County, will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. This annual event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to recognize the companies and individuals who are [...]
Prince honored with Hegener Leadership Award Jon Prince, PhD, superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 12th annual leadership dinner on April 30. The award is presented each year to a dedicated business leader who [...]
Taste Florida’s foodways for 250th Celebrate America250 and sample a taste of Florida food history Saturday, June 13 at 2 pm at the St Lucie (Village) School when “Florida Talks” journalist and author Dalia Colon presents Telling Florida Food Stories, sponsored by the Florida Remembered Society through Florida Humanities’ current “Florida Talks” speakers’ series celebrating [...]
Strickland elected to Sports ETA post Play Treasure Coast Sports Chief Operating Officer Ryan Strickland has been elected secretary/treasurer of Sports ETA, a leading trade association for the sports events and tourism industry. Strickland’s election to the executive leadership team highlights his role in advancing sports tourism at regional and national levels. In his role, [...]
Orozco earns GPC credential The Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) has awarded Jonathan Orozco, Development Director for The Source, the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential-one of the field's highest recognitions for expertise in grantsmanship. Orozco joins an elite group of more than 600 professionals nationwide who have achieved the GPC designation. Accredited by the National [...]
Rainforest Distribution opens Fort Pierce distribution center Rainforest Distribution Corp. (“Rainforest”), a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states on the East Coast, announced the official opening of its Fort Pierce, Florida distribution center. Located at 3800 Crossroads Parkway within the newly built Interstate Commerce Center, the 62,817-square-foot, Class [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency publishes fiscal year 2025 annual report: Laying the Groundwork The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of strategic investment, neighborhood revitalization, and cultural preservation. The report showcases how targeted redevelopment efforts are elevating quality of life, strengthening the local economy, and [...]
Free the Oppressed: The Battle of the Loxahatchee What if one of the most powerful stories of resistance in Florida history happened right here… and few people know it? This May, during Historic Preservation Month, step back into time into a gripping moment from 1838-where Seminole warriors and their Black allies stood together in a [...]
Martin County’s Agnini among 30 Under 30 in nationwide Rising Industry Professionals program Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading and most trusted association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), announced its “30 Under 30” and “Rising Industry Professionals” classes for 2026. Among the top thirty was Martin County’s own Anna-Grace Agnini, Environmental [...]
Safeguard sensitive information at free shredding event St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller Michelle R. will be hosting Shred & Protect Day, a community-focused event aimed at safeguarding personal information through secure document disposal. This event is open to all St. Lucie residents and will take place on Frid., April 24, 2026. At this event, [...]