Project Vision comes into focus An economic development project four years in the making achieved a significant milestone on Oct. 15 when the St. Lucie County Commission approved an option agreement for the sale of 111 acres within the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) research park to Ashley Capital. The property is [...]
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 [...]
VIM Clinic’s Dr. Jordan Bromberg Shines at TEDx Port Saint Lucie Event Dr. Jordan Bromberg, Medical Director at VIM Clinic, recently took the stage at the TEDx Port Saint Lucie "EMERGE" Conference, held recently at the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce. The event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with bold new [...]
SportLife Distribution to expand HQ in Fort Pierce SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 fulltime employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 [...]
Project LIFT participants lifting others, too The aftermath of the recent storm brought out the best in young men in Fort Pierce involved in Project LIFT! The participants of the program stepped right up and helped clean up some of the devastation that took place. And while it was a lot of hard work, the [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency extends paint program to boost community revitalization efforts The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is excited to announce the continuation of its popular Paint Program, a key initiative supporting the revitalization of residential and commercial properties within the FPRA district. This program offers eligible property owners a valuable opportunity to enhance [...]
Sights & Sounds on Second Christmas parade There will be magic in the air and music all around on Sun., Dec.8, 2024 as Main Street Fort Pierce and the Sunrise Kiwanis kick off the 36th Annual Sights & Sounds on Second Parade in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. The City of Fort Pierce, Sunrise Kiwanis, Main Street [...]
Dyer Difference Award offers hope for families and burn victims Nobody ever plans to become homeless, but the truth is that any one of us could find ourselves in the situation, no matter how hard we work or how solid our upbringing. Despite being employed full time, sometimes even with a second job, the decrease [...]
Shred and Protect for free in SLC Shred & Protect is a free, annual event provided by St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller Michelle R. Miller to help St. Lucie residents conveniently dispose of paperwork that may contain personal information. The event will be held at the Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort [...]
Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase & Fall Fest – POSTPONED Out of an abundance of care and respect for the local community, the UF/IFAS Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase & Fall Fest, with Mike’s Organic Topsoil, is postponed to a date to be determined. “Our community continues to suffer unprecedented loss by multiple tornadoes that beset us [...]