International Coastal Cleanup planned Keep Martin Beautiful will coordinate Martin County’s participation in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19, joining volunteers worldwide in removing litter from beaches, shorelines and waterways. Last year, local volunteers collected nearly 3,000 pieces of microplastic from county shorelines in a single morning. For more than three decades, [...]
George W. Eighmy named Treasure Health Chief Financial Officer Treasure Health, parent company of Treasure Coast Hospice and Brevard-based St. Francis Hospice, announced the appointment of George W. Eighmy, MBA, FHFMA, as Chief Financial Officer. Eighmy succeeds Lisbet “Liz” Vandenberg, who recently retired from the nonprofit hospice organization. “George Eighmy offers an extraordinary depth of [...]
MusicWorks announces 2026-2027 concert series For the past 13 years, Treasure Coast music lovers have been enjoying classic folk & rock concerts through the decades and the best in live musical entertainment across all generations with a little help from MusicWorks. Welcome music fans, to the 14th year of MusicWorks presenting concerts close to home! As always, [...]
Marina Shores Dental Care welcomes Dr. Frank Kalafatic Fort Pierce announced that Dr. Frank Kalafatic, DDS, will join Marina Shores Dental Care practice Aug. 4, 2026, expanding the team’s commitment to caring, quality, lifetime dentistry. Kalafatic will practice alongside Dr. Auturo Ricard and Dr. Maria Ricard at the Fort Pierce office. Known for professionalism, personalized [...]
Minteer named lab director Casey Killian Minteer Carey Minteer, an associate professor of entomology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and Education Center, has been named director of the UF/IFAS Hayslip Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory. Minteer, who joined IRREC in 2016, will oversee [...]
Last chance for Community Grant The Port St. Lucie Business Women’s 2026 Community Grant application period for nonprofit organizations serving women and children in St. Lucie County is about to expire. The professional organization, which supports the interests of businesswomen and community service, awards grants each year to nonprofits that provide meaningful support to women [...]
United Way Martin County invests $2.39 Million United Way of Martin County announced $1,195,002 in community impact grants to 24 nonprofit agencies during its annual Big Reveal event at The Kane Center. The grants will support 35 programs focused on education, health and financial stability in Martin County. More than 120 people attended the event, [...]
Executive Home Care expands in-home care on Treasure Coast Executive Home Care, a provider of in-home care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, has opened Executive Home Care of Treasure Coast, a locally owned agency serving Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The agency, owned and operated by Linette and Gary Valentin, provides [...]
Business Development Board of Martin County seeks applicants The Business Development Board of Martin County is accepting applications for two at-large seats on its board of directors. The board helps guide the organization’s work to strengthen Martin County’s economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting new investment, promoting job creation and fostering long-term economic growth. Business [...]
— FEATURED CONTENT — How Treasure Coast physicians can fortify their practice business for long-term success By Susan Rabinowitz, Bank of America Business Banking Market Executive and Treasure Coast Market President Running an independent medical practice today requires more than clinical expertise. It demands constant balance in an increasingly volatile business environment. On the Treasure Coast, where [...]