Backus sets 2026 photo show The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announced the accepted works for its 2026 annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera, which are on view through June 19 at 500 N. Indian River Drive. Judges accepted 81 of 178 submissions in four categories: animals, flora and landscape, people [...]
Marc Guy joins A-1 Global Holdings Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Marcus “Marc” Guy as Director of Operations for A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. Guy brings more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, sales, and product management. In the role, Guy will oversee operations at the company’s Bainbridge manufacturing [...]
Fort Pierce Façade Grant Program reopens The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency has reopened its Commercial Façade Grant Program, offering businesses and property owners a new round of funding to upgrade storefronts, improve curb appeal and support redevelopment across the FPRA District. The program provides matching reimbursement grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, [...]
A.E. Backus is a Blue Star Museum The A.E. Backus Museum will participate in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and museums across the United States to offer free admission to the nation's active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day, September [...]
Taste Florida’s foodways for 250th Celebrate America250 and sample a taste of Florida food history Saturday, June 13 at 2 pm at the St Lucie (Village) School when “Florida Talks” journalist and author Dalia Colon presents Telling Florida Food Stories, sponsored by the Florida Remembered Society through Florida Humanities’ current “Florida Talks” speakers’ series celebrating [...]
Rainforest Distribution opens Fort Pierce distribution center Rainforest Distribution Corp. (“Rainforest”), a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states on the East Coast, announced the official opening of its Fort Pierce, Florida distribution center. Located at 3800 Crossroads Parkway within the newly built Interstate Commerce Center, the 62,817-square-foot, Class [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency publishes fiscal year 2025 annual report: Laying the Groundwork The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of strategic investment, neighborhood revitalization, and cultural preservation. The report showcases how targeted redevelopment efforts are elevating quality of life, strengthening the local economy, and [...]
Safeguard sensitive information at free shredding event St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller Michelle R. will be hosting Shred & Protect Day, a community-focused event aimed at safeguarding personal information through secure document disposal. This event is open to all St. Lucie residents and will take place on Frid., April 24, 2026. At this event, [...]
Calling All Artists: The Backus Museum opens its annual juried photography competition for Through the Eye of the Camera The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announces its Call to Artists for the annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera.Now entering its fourth decade of excellence, the competition provides amateur and professional artists an [...]
City of Fort Pierce seeks applicants for Civil Service Appeals Board The Fort Pierce City Commission invites qualified and civic-minded residents to apply for service on the Fort Pierce Civil Service Appeals Board. This important board is composed of City of Fort Pierce residents who have experience in human resources, personnel management, or organizational leadership. [...]