Students explore aviation careers at Piper Aircraft Two Master's Academy students recently completed a weeklong externship at Piper Aircraft, where they gained hands-on experience and firsthand exposure to aviation careers through the company's annual externship program. Rising seniors Alex Gerwien and Zachary Porchia spent the first week of June at Piper Aircraft's Vero Beach headquarters, [...]
Hamilton Farms hosts watermelon festival Hamilton Farms will host its inaugural Watermelon Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., June 27, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., June 28, at 1500 North Header Canal Road in Fort Pierce. The two-day event will invite families and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate summer with fresh [...]
Dreamgirl Cynthia Beauty Spa & Wellness celebrates grand opening Dreamgirl Cynthia Beauty Spa & Wellness will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at its new location at 1631 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Suite 208 in Port St. Lucie. The business offers customized facials, body contouring, wellness treatments, skincare services and self-care [...]
MRT equips World Cup Floating Stage with marine safety gear Marine Rescue Technologies Inc. supplied marine safety equipment and technical guidance for Seattle Soccer Celebration 2026 powered by Lenovo, helping support U.S. Coast Guard inspection requirements and man-overboard recovery readiness for the floating fan zone on Elliott Bay during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Seattle [...]
iTHINK Foundation surprises family with furnished Habitat home A Vero Beach family received a fully furnished home on June 3 through a collaboration among iTHINK Community Foundation, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, Jetsons and the Realtors Association of Indian River County, turning a home dedication into a move-in-ready milestone. The home was made possible through [...]
Workforce development takes center stage at manufacturing roundtable The Business Development Board of Martin County recently convened a manufacturing roundtable at Seacoast Bank, bringing together industry leaders, workforce partners and educators to discuss talent development and the future of manufacturing in Martin County. The event gave local manufacturers an opportunity to share workforce challenges, discuss [...]
Palm City welcomes Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen, located at 3208 SW Martin Downs Blvd. in Palm City, is introducing a metropolitan-inspired dining experience built around global flavors, polished service and a design-forward setting. The restaurant is the newest concept from Fantini Hospitality Group, led by restaurateur Jimmy Fantin, owner of Fantini’s Italian Restaurant. [...]
Post Insurance family discovers "Revolutionary roots" As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Post family of Post Insurance has discovered a direct ancestor who served in the American Revolution, adding a personal chapter to the family-owned agency's long history of community service and local business leadership. Kathy Post, second-generation owner of Post Insurance, [...]
Wire 3 expands in Martin County Wire 3 said it will invest $53 million to expand its fiber internet network into Martin County, bringing service to Ocean Breeze, Sewall’s Point and Stuart. The privately funded project is expected to give more than 53,000 residents and businesses access to the company’s fiber network. Construction is scheduled [...]
Business Awards nominations open 2026 Martin County Business Awards presented by Bank of America and hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026. Hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026 Community, third-party, and self-nominations are permitted. Nomination [...]