Help Shape the Future of Downtown Stuart Stuart Main Street , in partnership with the City of Stuart, is seeking broad community feedback regarding the future use of the current City Hall property. A key component of this process is determining the best and highest use of the existing City Hall site and how it can contribute [...]
Free admission at the Florida Highwaymen Celebration Weekend The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery will present its annual Highwaymen Celebration Weekend Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2026 during regular hours each day. Visitors to the Museum can enjoy a range of special offerings, including viewing the special exhibition Florida Highwaymen: Journey. FREE admission, with features outside 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," [...]
New chapter for American Icon Brewery With new ownership and a clear vision for the future, Bev-Point has embarked upon a new chapter for American Icon Brewery, the beloved Vero Beach landmark housed in the historic 1926 diesel power plant. The diesel plant, originally built in 1926 to power the City of Vero Beach, is [...]
The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast has a new home The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast (VNA) is thrilled to announce our move to a new location in town. The VNA’s new home is in the PNC Bank building, located at 958 20th Place, Vero Beach, second floor. The VNA will continue to [...]
FPRA Mural Program application now open for property owners The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) application process for the FPRA Mural Program is now open to property owners. This program offers property owners the opportunity to have a mural funded by the FPRA showcased on their building or wall. The FPRA Mural Program is [...]
Call to Artists for Backus Museum's annual juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera Celebrating 30 Years The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery celebrates 30 years of presenting our annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera. This year, the exhibition continues to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to [...]
Celebrating Florida’s beauty through art You are invited to celebrate the incredible artistry of Anita Prentice, along with two other talented artists; Jack Shelton and Doretha Hair Truesdell, at Celebrating Florida—an evening dedicated to highlighting the natural beauty of our Sunshine State. Mark your calendar for the artist reception on Feb. 13, 2025, from 5 to [...]
The A.E. Backus Museum announces 2024-‘25 exhibitions and events The A.E. Backus Museum is pleased to announce the scheduled exhibitions and events for 2024-25, our upcoming 64th Season which opens in October. Now in its seventh decade, The Backus Museum continues its mission of promoting the arts in the community and perpetuating the artistic and humanitarian legacy of [...]