Dyer Difference is Digging Paw Prints and Art Prints January started off as fast as a dog with the Zoomies for the folks on the Dyer Difference Award Committees in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, and every bit of it was tail-wagging good. In St. Lucie County, the Dyer Difference Award chose to support [...]
The Environmental Learning Center launches new advisory council The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) announced the formation of its new Advisory Council, a distinguished body of over twenty-five community leaders dedicated to advancing the mission of the beloved nonprofit nature center. For nearly 40 years, the ELC has been providing "hands-on, feet-wet,"" immersive environmental education opportunities [...]
A-1 welcomes Steve Gillhouse as vice president of sales and marketing to drive strategic growth Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Steve Gillhouse as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, a role supporting the Company’s continued growth and market expansion across the Southeastern United States. Gillhouse brings more than 30 years of executive [...]
Could you serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors? The Fort Pierce City Commission is currently seeking applications from individuals to serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors. The board consists of five members, including two consumer representatives and three state-licensed representatives. State Licensed Representative must: Be a City of Fort Pierce resident for at least two years. Hold a valid State of Florida contractor license [...]
Determined Optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026 The 2025 Business Owner Report confirmed what we see every day from entrepreneurs across the Treasure Coast: cautious yet determined optimism. Nearly three in four business owners expect revenue gains in the next 12 months, and many plan to expand (59%), hire (43%) and [...]
Now Open: 2026 FPRA Mural Program applications The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications from property owners interested in adding a professionally installed mural to their building in 2026. This year, the program has expanded to include the entire FPRA district, with eligible areas including South Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown, Lincoln Park, and [...]
First recipient of Martin Loan Fund celebrates its grand opening The first local business to benefit from the Martin Loan Fund was the Old Havana Café. Celebrating its grand opening in Stuart at 2225 SE Ocean Blvd., Old Havana Café got its start on the road in Toronto. Launching first a food truck known as, "The Cuban Thing," [...]
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® moving business under new ownership on Treasure Coast TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Treasure Coast, a home and business moving company, is excited to announce the location’s new ownership at 1800 SE Village Green Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 by Rob Wallace and Anthony Jent. Wallace began his career [...]
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital designated a Pathway to Excellence® Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Pathway is a global credential that highlights a hospital’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. The program recognizes: Quality patient care [...]
VNA responds to state approval of a new for-profit hospice provider in Indian River County The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of the Treasure Coast is responding to the recent announcement by the State of Florida approving a for-profit hospice provider to begin serving Indian River County in early 2026. The newly authorized provider will join a [...]