“How Secure is Our National Security?” 2025 Rappaport Speaker Series begins on Feb. 13 Whether it’s wildfires or a hurricane threatening to take down the power grid or a crippling cyber-attack by a bad action from a foreign country, our national security is under constant threat. Juliette Kayyem, a national leader in homeland security [...]
MC Teacher of the Year named The Education Foundation of Martin County named winners of its Teacher of the Year program. Vanessa Molina-Council of Citrus Grove Elementary School took top honors and was named the 2024-2025 Martin County Teacher of the Year. She will go on to represent Martin County in the state competition to [...]
VBMA offers Winter Term art classes Artists at all levels are welcome to enroll in VBMA winter workshops and classes. Ten- and five-week courses begin on January 6. A second session of five-week courses begins on February 10. Winter term features a variety of two- and three-day intensive workshops in ceramics, photography, expressive drawing, and [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
From piggy bank to family banking: BofA launches new solution to help parents raise financially savvy kids Only 47% of college students feel financially prepared for the “real world” Bank of America recently announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking is a bank [...]
UF/IFAS hosts Treasure Coast Agri-Science & Fall Fest On Saturday, Oct. 19-- buy native plants, embark on a garden tour, or visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories-or watch your kids enjoy a scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Add the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]
Vero Beach Film Festival holds premiere screening of film tackling childhood illiteracy The Vero Beach Film Festival team is deeply committed to education and knowledge. Their new program, "Lights, Camera, Education," partners directly with high schools throughout Vero Beach to teach students the basics of the film industry and guide them through the process of creating their [...]
Master’s Academy of Vero Beach announces administrative promotions Master’s Academy is recently promoted three of its administrative staff members, Eric Lantrip, Kimberly Gillette, and Robin Harwick. Mr. Eric Lantrip, who has served Master’s Academy for eight years as the Lower School Principal and Director of Admissions, will now serve as Assistant Head of School. In [...]
Indian River State College celebrates more than 2,000 fall graduates Indian River State College conferred 962 Associate degrees, 468 Bachelor’s degrees and 640 certificates and advanced technology diplomas at three boisterous and well-attended Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. “Ladies and gentlemen, today is a very special day [...]