Alice turns 36, and she’s never looked better! Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Café, is turning 36 and she’s never looked better. This Stuart staple has stood the test of time, serving delicious food and bright smiles! ARC of the Treasure Coast has managed the restaurant since December 2023. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are trained [...]
LactaLogics marks 50% facility completion, setting the stage for 2025 launch LactaLogics announced the 50 percent completion mark of its 70,000-square-foot human milk processing facility. The build-out remains on schedule, representing a major step toward expanding access to human milk-based nutrition products for hospitals and families nationwide. The construction, led by award-winning design-builder Dennis Group, [...]
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 [...]
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. sold Fort Pierce based Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company has been sold to Perricone Farms, a company out of Newport Beach, California. Despite the change of beaches it calls home, you’re not likely to notice any change in the taste or look of Natalie’s legendary juices. According to the company’s [...]
The Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition announces 2023 preliminary and finale events The Treasure Coast MasterChef competition is excited to announce its 2023 preliminary and finale events, presented by Kyle G's Restaurants, and taking place at the Indian River State College campus in Vero Beach, FL. The preliminary competition will take place on Wednesday, March 8th [...]
Farm City Luncheon 2022 dives into Martin County aquaculture, brings together business, ag, environment and community Pictured (l to r): Brandon Tucker, Pam & Bobby Tucker, Maureen Cotter and Patricia Ditmars Aquaculture is big business in Florida, accounting for more than $200 million in annual revenue and making Florida one [...]
Sunshine Kitchen hosts student culinary cook-off Oct. 25 The public is invited to a Culinary Cook-Off as the Sunshine Kitchen hosts a student cooking challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 25, starting at 10 a.m. for a chance to win a $1,500 scholarship. Presented by the Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority, this student cooking [...]
Treasure Coast extension makes space for food system connections Oct. 11 The Good Food Connections virtual meet up is back. Do you grow a food product you aren't sure how to market or distribute? Are you a chef looking to add unique local items to your menu? Join us starting Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 5 [...]
Sunshine Kitchen partners with Florida Small Business Development Center at IRSC The National Restaurant Association estimates that one in three restaurants won't survive their first year in business. To combat that static, St. Lucie County's Sunshine Kitchen is partnering with Indian River State College's Small Business Development Center to provide free consultation to [...]
Treasure Coast Food Bank names four to board of directors Treasure Coast Food Bank has named four community leaders to its board of directors. Christine Kelly-Begazo, Richard P. Tambone, Scott Bass, and Maj. Petri Hayes all recently began their board service. The new members add expertise to the board in the areas of agriculture, [...]