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 [...]
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 [...]
Nominations for 2026 Martin County Business Awards open May 1 Everyone appreciates a well-earned “pat on the back” for work well done. Now this is your chance to provide that shot of encouragement to others and possibly elevate your chosen recipient to one of the most celebrated stages of recognition in our community. That’s right: [...]
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital earns comprehensive center accreditation from The American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital has received the Comprehensive Center accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of [...]
Treasure Coast Hospice earns 4-star quality rating Treasure Coast Hospice has earned a 4-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the CMS Hospice Care Compare program. The designation is based on the most recent feedback from patients’ families and caregivers who shared their experiences through the nationally standardized Hospice [...]
Dyer Difference is all about teamwork and trust It’s no secret that there is a link between sports and success, and you don’t have to be the next Michael Jordan or Steph Curry to recognize the gains achieved by participating in sports. Youth in sports see increased levels of grit, emotional regulation, and discipline, which [...]
Dyer Difference is Digging Paw Prints and Art Prints January started off as fast as a dog with the Zoomies for the folks on the Dyer Difference Award Committees in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, and every bit of it was tail-wagging good. In St. Lucie County, the Dyer Difference Award chose to support [...]
The Fellowship Program of Foxwynd Foundation awards $150,000 grant to House of Hope for Growing Hope Farm House of Hope has been awarded a grant through the Foxwynd Foundation’s Fellowship Program to support its Growing Hope Farm, providing a total of $150,000 over two consecutive years ($75,000 per year). This grant was nominated by Foxwynd [...]
Vero Beach educator nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award Master's Academy of Vero Beach Upper School Dean Kimberly Gillette has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the [...]