Fort Pierce apartment complex sells for $4 million A 34,000-square-foot apartment complex in Fort Pierce has sold for $4.015 million. Louisiana Apartments, at 3202 Louisiana Ave., includes 34 units in six concrete-block buildings on 1.64 acres, along with a vacant parcel. The complex was built in 1973 and 1977 and has 11 two-bedroom and 23 [...]
United Way steps up as transportation options shrink United Way of Martin County is responding to a growing transportation gap after state-funded grants supporting the Martin Community Coach program ended June 30, sharply reducing rides for seniors, people with disabilities and residents without other transportation options. The sudden funding loss limited eligible riders who previously [...]
VNA Hidden Treasures honors Carol Kanarek VNA Hidden Treasures, the thrift shop that benefits VNA Hospice, has dedicated Carol’s Corner, a new boutique section honoring VNA & Hospice Foundation board member and longtime supporter Carol Kanarek. The section recognizes Kanarek’s decades of service, leadership and commitment to the VNA. VNA co-founder Ann Marie McCrystal proposed [...]
Midas donates vehicle through Project Spark Midas of Ft. Pierce, 2606 S. US Highway 1, donated a refurbished Nissan Sentra to Niesha Benjamin, a single mother of a toddler and caregiver for her mother, who is battling cancer. The donation was made through Midas Project Spark, a program designed to help individuals and families restore [...]
Humane Society wins national honor, $10,000 grant The Humane Society of St. Lucie County has been named one of the nation’s top-performing animal shelters in Best Friends Animal Society’s 2026 Foster Forward Challenge, earning a $10,000 grant for expanding foster care and helping more homeless pets move toward adoption. During the monthlong challenge, 177 [...]
VNA Mobile Health Clinic receives $25,000 grant The Indian River Community Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to VNA of the Treasure Coast’s Mobile Health Clinic to support continued operations and expand access to health care services throughout the community. Representatives from the Indian River Community Foundation presented the check to members of the Mobile [...]
Nominations now open: Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award Do you know an entrepreneur whose vision, leadership, and business success have made a lasting impact on the Treasure Coast? The Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, economic impact, community engagement, and outstanding leadership. Help us [...]
A-1 names Terri McGalliard CFO Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings Inc. announced that Terri McGalliard has been named vice president and chief financial officer. McGalliard brings more than 30 years of executive finance leadership experience to A-1, where she will help guide the company's financial strategy, strengthen operational performance and support continued growth. Her experience includes [...]
iTHINK Financial opens new Tradition branch Hundreds of community members, local officials and business leaders gathered July 29 as iTHINK Financial celebrated the grand opening of its new Tradition branch in Port St. Lucie. The “We Love Tradition” event marked the credit union’s second location in St. Lucie County and expanded access to personalized financial [...]
Fort Pierce seeks artists for City Hall sculpture The City of Fort Pierce is seeking proposals from professional artists and artist teams for a permanent outdoor sculpture planned for the front entrance of Fort Pierce City Hall, 100 N. U.S. Highway 1. The opportunity supports the city’s ongoing effort to enhance public spaces and highlight [...]