MusicWorks announces expansion of concerts to multiple Florida cities MusicWorks, a concert promotion company based in Vero Beach, has announced its expansion along the east coast of Florida from Daytona Beach to Boca Raton. MusicWorks has been putting on concerts for 12 years primarily in Vero Beach formerly under the leadership of Rusty Young, the [...]
Melissa A. DePriest named Director of Development The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) has named Melissa A. DePriest, MPA, CFRE, as its new Director of Development. DePriest brings nearly two decades of experience managing and directing philanthropic development activities. She comes to VBMA from the Indian River Land Trust, where since 2021, she has [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches comprehensive safety action plan to improve transportation safety The City of Fort Pierce is taking proactive steps to reduce transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries with the introduction of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). This initiative will begin this fall with a series of public meetings aimed at educating residents [...]
Poinsettia Power kicking off the holiday season at new venue on Dec. 2 Poinsettia Power, the very popular annual holiday bazaar, luncheon and fashion show that benefits the Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program in Martin County, is moving to a new venue this year. “Our event gets sold out quickly every year,” said [...]
A sneak peek at the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young as part of the Sunrise Theatre’s series line-up this season Music lovers on the Treasure Coast should stay tuned for some out-of-sight music happening soon, right in your own back yard! MusicWorks, one of the leading independent promoters of classic folk and rock [...]
UF/IFAS hosts Treasure Coast Agri-Science & Fall Fest On Saturday, Oct. 19-- buy native plants, embark on a garden tour, or visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories-or watch your kids enjoy a scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Add the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural [...]
Ballot referendum to buy natural lands in Martin County gains momentum Martin County is a special place to live and residents want to keep it that way. “The recent outcry from the public about the proposed plans to build golf courses in our beloved Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a stark reminder of why we [...]
Local restaurants get saucy serving community Waldo’s Restaurant & Bar, Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station, and Johnny D’s Market & Bistro might seem a little spicier of late. In fact, you might even say they are ‘hitting the sauce’ these days, and you’ wouldn’t be wrong and you might be surprised to find out just how [...]
Alice’s Family Restaurant reopens following renovations Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe in Stuart reopened for business last week, following a much-needed facelift. The restaurant, located at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd., now has a fresh new look. Alice’s closed for renovations funded by Impact100 Martin and the Loblolly Foundation. Some of the improvements include new flooring, a new [...]
FPRA Commercial Façade Grant Program accepting applications The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) announced that applications for the Commercial Façade Grant Program are still being accepted. This program provides financial assistance to eligible businesses through a reimbursable matching grant, covering up to 50 percent of project costs, with a maximum award of $25,000. Eligible properties [...]