Ricard Family Dentistry becomes Marina Shores Dental Care Local dentists Dr. Arturo Ricard and Dr. Maria Ricard recently announced that the name of their office will soon change to Marina Shores Dental Care. The change is taking place to reflect the couple’s connection to the community they serve, but patients may also notice some exciting updates [...]
CTA Beneficial Ownership Information reports due The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, requesting every "Reporting Company" in the U.S. to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI Report) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The CTA and its regulations are voluminous. This serves as a reminder of some [...]
Agricultural leader honored by national FFA organization Mark Kistler, a Florida native and seasoned leader in stakeholder relations and agricultural education, was recently hono red with an Honorary American FFA Degree during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. In a letter presented to Kistler by Billy Hughes, state advisor for [...]
Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund Inc. was recently recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to promote skilled trades to young adults. This grant will enhance our Careers in Construction Treasure Coast events, where [...]
FLPs as option for family-owned businesses? Are you a family-owned business looking to maximize tax benefits and protect your assets? Consider the advantages of Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs). FLPs are a popular estate planning tool that allows family members to pool their resources and jointly own assets while enjoying tax benefits and asset protection. Some benefits [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Planning and policy solutions for Southeast Florida's communities The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils are pleased to host their Joint Annual Conference on November 15, 2024 at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton Campus. This year's regional conference will focus on the changing demographics of Southeast Florida and [...]
Hurricane Milton resources for homeowners Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm [...]
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]