Moms, magical healing horses, cops and kids all benefit from the March Dyer Difference Award It’s hard to dispute the magic healing powers of animals to help treat a multitude of physical and emotional conditions. Since the late 1700s, animal-assisted therapy has grown in both acceptance and use, and here on the Treasure Coast, one [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches Community Needs Assessment Survey for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The City of Fort Pierce invites residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in a Community Needs Assessment Survey as part of the planning process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. [...]
FPRA offers $5,000 commercial sign grants to local businesses The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is offering reimbursable grants of up to $5,000 per property to help businesses install new signage or replace outdated signs. This funding is available now and can significantly offset costs for business owners looking to enhance their visibility and modernize their [...]
City of Fort Pierce Commission seek applications for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking community members to apply for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). This nine-member committee plays a key role in addressing affordable housing challenges by developing recommendations to foster, incentivize, and expand affordable housing opportunities in [...]
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 [...]
APP Jet Center celebrates grand opening of newly remodeled FBO at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center (APP) announces the grand opening of its newly remodeled Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR. The renovated facility features upgraded passenger and crew amenities. The investment comes at a time when business [...]
DAR funding facilitates Historic WWII mine transfer from Fort Pierce to Texas A&M The Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce has transported one of its most unique artifacts, a World War II Japanese Type JE training mine, to Texas A&M University for professional conservation and preservation treatment. This transfer marks an essential step in safeguarding one [...]
Are you a match for the Historic Preservation Board? The City of Fort Pierce Commission is seeking residents to serve on the Historic Preservation Board. This important board, which meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m., plays a key role in preserving the historical and architectural heritage of the City of [...]
Free admission at the Florida Highwaymen Celebration Weekend The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery will present its annual Highwaymen Celebration Weekend Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2026 during regular hours each day. Visitors to the Museum can enjoy a range of special offerings, including viewing the special exhibition Florida Highwaymen: Journey. FREE admission, with features outside and [...]
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 [...]