Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. honored with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. of the City of Fort Pierce has been recognized for his exceptional dedication and advocacy by the Florida League of Cities (FLC). He was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Home Rule Hero Award, which celebrates individuals who have [...]
Richard Tambone honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Richard Tambone, president of the Tambone Companies, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 10th annual leadership dinner on April 18. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader who has [...]
Betsy Herold receives Frances Langford Humanitarian Award The United Way of Martin County Foundation was proud to announce Elizabeth (Betsy) Herold as the 2024 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award recipient on Thursday, February 8, at Sailfish Point Country Club. This prestigious award recognizes community philanthropists who demonstrate care, compassion and commitment in support of United Way [...]
TCHospice supporters Richard and Denise Boyle and Susan King honored for distinguished service The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented its 2023 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees during this year’s Jingle and Mingle reception. Long-time supporters Richard (honored posthumously) and Denise Boyle and philanthropist Susan King were honored for their commitment to the Treasure Coast Hospice mission [...]
The Firefly Group named 2023 Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist The Firefly Group, a marketing and public relations firm based in Palm City, was awarded the honor of 2023 Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist Award from the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) during their National Philanthropy Day luncheon in November. The recognition was especially [...]
Indian River Chamber honors local companies The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of fifteen local companies at its annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon on October 26, at the Indian River State College Richardson Center. A list of the 2023 award recipients is posted on the Chamber’s economic development website. Florida Power [...]
St. Lucie EDC wins international award The International Economic Development Council honored the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) with a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Award for digital media in markets with populations between 200,000 and 500,000. The EDC's #WorkLocalStLucie advertising campaign using the navigation app Waze was recognized during the international [...]
Best of the Best annual juried exhibition at the Backus Museum The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announces the accepted works of art and award winners for the 2023 Juried Art Exhibition The Best of the Best. A total of 22 awards were conferred to distinguished examples in each of the four entry categories. The exhibition will [...]
Michael D. Minton Honored As Tax Attorney of the Year Dean Mead Attorney and Shareholder Michael D. Minton was honored by The Florida Bar Tax Section as the 2023 - 2024 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year at the Section's meeting in Orlando, Florida. He is the first resident from the Treasure [...]
Main Street Fort Pierce honored Main Street Fort Pierce has been recognized in Florida for the way it's been able to resurrect the historic downtown area. Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Main Street Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County was designated the September 2023 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. "It is [...]