FPRA Mural Program application now open for property owners The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) application process for the FPRA Mural Program is now open to property owners. This program offers property owners the opportunity to have a mural funded by the FPRA showcased on their building or wall. The FPRA Mural Program is [...]
Two paws up for pets and dreamers When a senior citizen makes the transition into a nursing home, memory care, or hospice care, there is often no one left behind to care for their beloved pets. For the Love of Paws is a local nonprofit sanctuary created to provide peace of mind to senior citizens [...]
Welcome home Honor Flight Veterans Saturday, May 31st, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans on the free trip of a lifetime as the second Honor Flight of 2025 takes off for a daylong trip to Washington, D.C. At 7:20 p.m., the veterans, their volunteer guardians, and volunteer staff [...]
Lee Dobbins honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Lee Dobbins, shareholder at Dean, Mean, Minton and Moore, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 11th annual leadership dinner on May 8. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader [...]
And the winner is… The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announced works that have been accepted into the 30th Through the Eye of the Camera Annual Juried Photography Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view to the public May 9 through June 20, 2025 at 500 N. Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. The Members Opening Reception for the [...]
Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids Wednesdays at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were once so slow, owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even go into work, according to Rick Hynum of PMQ Magazine. Now the Port St. Lucie, Florida, restaurateur doesn’t dare stay home—that midweek night’s a “monster,” he said, [...]
A-1 promotes Cindy Aptheker to vice president of human resources and legal A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Cindy Aptheker, Esq., SHRM-CP, to Vice President of Human Resources and Legal. Cindy joined A-1 in December 2023 as Director of Human Resources, bringing over 17 years of [...]
Rear Admiral (SEAL) Pete Vasely, USN to deliver keynote address at Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce on Memorial Day Rear Admiral (SEAL) Pete Vasely, USN (Retired) will deliver the keynote address at this year's Memorial Day Ceremony at the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce. The annual event, taking place on Monday, May 26th, will [...]
City of Fort Pierce launches free community workshop series The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division announced a new series of free community workshops designed to empower, educate, and support residents on essential topics that impact everyday life. The workshops will be held at the River Walk Center, located at 600 N. Indian River [...]
City of Fort Pierce submits recertification to support flood insurance discounts for residents The City of Fort Pierce Building Department submitted its annual Community Rating System (CRS) recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuing its proactive efforts to reduce flood risks and support residents through discounted flood insurance premiums. “This recertification helps the City [...]