Dyer Difference is all about teamwork and trust It’s no secret that there is a link between sports and success, and you don’t have to be the next Michael Jordan or Steph Curry to recognize the gains achieved by participating in sports. Youth in sports see increased levels of grit, emotional regulation, and discipline, which [...]
Beachside Rehab opens second location to treat mental health and substance use disorders According to the Florida Hospital Association, approximately 3 million residents are suffering from mental health and substance use disorders and only 36% of them are receiving treatment. Beachside Rehab, a private recovery center is on a mission to change those staggering statistics [...]
Martin County welcomes Weedoo Boats Weedoo Boats will celebrate the opening of its 27,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1340 S.W. Commerce Way, Stuart. Weedoo Boats was founded more than 20 years ago by Tara Lordi and her late husband, John Grimes, who worked side by side from the beginning to develop environmentally responsible solutions [...]
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 [...]
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," [...]
Port St. Lucie to host free Business Expo for local entrepreneurs In its continued effort to champion local economic development and uplift entrepreneurs, the City of Port St. Lucie will present the third annual Pathway to Business Expo, a free event dedicated to empowering and connecting the City’s business community. Event details: When: 9 a.m. [...]
Dyer Difference helps bring joy during time of profound loss From the first day of the academy, law enforcement officers learn to never take for granted a kiss at the door as they leave for work or a hug from their children as they tuck them in before heading off for the night shift. That’s [...]
Securing the future of multi-generation family businesses: four strategies for lasting impact Here on the Treasure Coast and across the U.S., family-owned businesses are the backbone of local prosperity. In regions built on strong small-business roots, these enterprises shape both economic momentum and community identity. They create jobs and community, often reinvesting profits directly into their [...]
Dyer Difference Award recognizes little birthdays and big moments It is believed that approximately 75 percent of the population experiences glossophobia, or fear of public speaking. That translates to more than 200 million worldwide, and sometimes that fear can limit individuals, especially youth, from doing and becoming all they want to be. The pros at [...]
Hamilton Farms open for U-pick’s second season Hamilton Farms reopened for its second u-pick season on Saturday, Oct. 18. Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Hamilton family for fun, fresh air, and the joy of picking one’s own pumpkins and fresh from Florida citrus at the popular u-pick, located at 1500 North [...]