Hummingbird Care’s SafetyNet Program promises to reduce hospitalizations

Hummingbird Care’s SafetyNet Program promises to reduce hospitalizations The SafetyNet Program, the innovative solution to improved in-home safety, exclusively featured by Hummingbird Care Services, combines compassionate caregiving with state-of-the-art technology. Committed to providing proactive holistic care that empowers seniors to live independently and comfortably at home, Hummingbird Care Services SafetyNet Program integrates continuous, behind-the-scene support, [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-07-27T08:28:11-04:00Jul. 27, 2025|

United Way celebrates 30 years of caring, calls on local organizations to submit projects

United Way celebrates 30 years of caring, calls on local organizations to submit projects United Way of Indian River County is now accepting project submissions for its milestone 30th Annual Day of Caring, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Sponsored by Publix Super Markets, this beloved community tradition mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for one [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-07-06T13:42:29-04:00Jul. 6, 2025|

Neese Roofing honored with prestigious S.T.A.R. Award

Neese Roofing honored with prestigious S.T.A.R. Award Neese Roofing (Larry Neese LLC), a veteran-owned and family-operated business rooted in service and integrity, has been awarded the S.T.A.R. Spotlight Trophy for Community by the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). The S.T.A.R. Award —Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing is an elite recognition [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-07-06T13:06:24-04:00Jul. 6, 2025|

Dyer Difference Award is inspired by music and the future

Dyer Difference Award is inspired by music and the future Music inspired the founders of the Ocean Youth Foundation when they were just children, and they wanted to ensure that every child could be inspired by and participate in the magic of music. “We have been in situations in our past,” said the foundation’s creators, [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-06-24T12:04:45-04:00Jun. 24, 2025|

A-1’s EZWALL® nominated in Florida Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest

A-1's EZWALL® nominated in Florida Chamber's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. proudly announces that its EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™ has been nominated in the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest. This annual competition celebrates innovation, excellence, and the vital role of manufacturing in Florida's economy. "We're honored to [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-06-20T19:20:45-04:00Jun. 19, 2025|

Home Depot Foundation donates materials, volunteer effort to the Navy SEAL Museum

Home Depot Foundation donates materials, volunteer effort to the Navy SEAL Museum The Home Depot Foundation has generously donated nearly $14,000 for the purchase of materials for the National Navy SEAL Museum. These contributions have helped fund various essential projects, including the installation of mulch at both the Trident House and on Museum grounds, as [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-05-30T07:56:01-04:00May. 30, 2025|

Protecting and educating Florida businesses and consumers

Protecting and educating Florida businesses and consumers The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is providing resources to protect and educate Florida businesses and consumers ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1, 2025, and ends on Nov. 30, 2025. "DBPR is proud to provide free [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-06-20T20:10:44-04:00May. 22, 2025|

Two paws up for pets and dreamers

Two paws up for pets and dreamers When a senior citizen makes the transition into a nursing home, memory care, or hospice care, there is often no one left behind to care for their beloved pets. For the Love of Paws is a local nonprofit sanctuary created to provide peace of mind to senior citizens [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-05-22T15:58:29-04:00May. 22, 2025|

Lee Dobbins honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award

Lee Dobbins honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Lee Dobbins, shareholder at Dean, Mean, Minton and Moore, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 11th annual leadership dinner on May 8. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-06-23T20:04:49-04:00May. 9, 2025|

Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids

Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids Wednesdays at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were once so slow, owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even go into work, according to Rick Hynum of PMQ Magazine. Now the Port St. Lucie, Florida, restaurateur doesn’t dare stay home—that midweek night’s a “monster,” he said, [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-05-08T15:42:04-04:00May. 8, 2025|