Environment and community benefit from Dyer Difference Award For the third year in a row, Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association hosts an offshore fishing tournament to help maintain the beautiful Indian River Lagoon. While you may pass by the lagoon and smile, you might be surprised to learn that the Indian River Lagoon is considered [...]
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. honored with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. of the City of Fort Pierce has been recognized for his exceptional dedication and advocacy by the Florida League of Cities (FLC). He was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Home Rule Hero Award, which celebrates individuals who have [...]
Journey: 450 Years of African American History at the Sunrise Theatre Derek Boyd Hankerson, Executive Producer at Hankerson Henry Productions, LLC wishes to thank the many Historic First Coast, Treasure Coast, and South Florida sponsors of their Upcoming Event Featuring Guest Speakers and a Film Showing of "Journey: 450 Years of African American History" at [...]
Fort Pierce Seeks Applicants for the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board Fort Pierce City Commissioners are actively seeking community-minded individuals to join the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Qualified candidates should be residents of either St. Lucie County or a neighboring county and willing to commit to a three-year term. Comprised of fourteen members, the Sunrise Theatre [...]
Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson is 2024 Home Rule Hero Mayor Linda Hudson of the City of Fort Pierce was recently honored with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award by the Florida League of Cities (FLC), a collective voice for municipal governments in Florida. This recognition acknowledges Mayor Hudson's dedication and advocacy during the 2024 [...]
Journey: 450 Years of African American History showing at Sunrise Theatre Derek Boyd Hankerson of Hankerson Henry Productions announces an evening of Guest Speakers followed by the film showing of Journey: 450 Years of African American History on Thursday, May 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater in Fort Pierce. Sunrise [...]
Special guided tour of Art of the Fantastic at Backus Museum The A.E. Backus Museum will host a special gallery program for the exhibition Art of the Fantastic: Imaginative Illustration from the Korshak Collection on Saturday, April 20 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Collector Stephen Korshak will share his deep knowledge and stories behind the art [...]
Harmonious Connections at Backus Museum To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, the A.E. Backus Museum and the BlueBird Educational Foundation will present The Art of Jazz on April 26 from 6 to 8 pm at the Backus Museum, with galleries open early at 5 pm for viewing. The program will include the lecture, performance, and hors d'oeuvres, [...]
FPRA offers $5k Commercial Sign Grant Program The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) remains committed to supporting local businesses and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our community through its ongoing Commercial Sign Reimbursable Grant Program. This program encourages property owners to upgrade their signage, replacing old and outdated ones with modern and visually appealing signs. [...]
Call to Artists for juried photo competition Through the Eye of the Camera, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery's annual juried photography exhibition, returns to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to be a part of this enduring and coveted competitive survey. Entries in both traditional and digital photography will be accepted by advance [...]