Vero Chamber welcomes new board members The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new board members, Megan Root and Isabel Valle. Megan Root is an attorney with Collins Brown and Barkett. Megan Root is a Vero Beach native and civil litigation attorney with Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered. She is committed to serving her community [...]
Harbor Freight signs deal to open new location in Ft. Pierce Harbor Freight has announced it will be opening a new store in Ft. Pierce. The new store will be located at 2125 S Federal Hwy and is expected to open this fall. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening. Construction has [...]
iTHINK Community Foundation donates $10,000 The iTHINK Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of iTHINK Financial, recently made a $10,000 donation to Little Birthday Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of homeless children on Florida’s Treasure Coast. This generous contribution will directly support Little Birthday Angels' various programs, including their “Birthday Bags of [...]
The August Dyer Difference Award celebrates the little things that make life magnificent Regardless of our abilities and talents, we all want the same three things in life - health, happiness, and a sense of purpose. In 1975, a group of parents and friends of individuals with special needs who recognized this basic truth created [...]
A-1 promotes Robert Jardim to CFO A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, is proud to announce the promotion of Robert “Rob” Jardim to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Rob, who joined A-1 in May 2023 as Vice President of Finance, has been instrumental in strengthening the Company’s financial strategy, operational [...]
Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie among America’s 50 fastest-growing retirement boomtowns According to a new GOBankingRates study, the populations in 50 U.S. retirement hotspots have increased by 20% or more since 2018. To find those places, GOBankingRates sourced the latest publicly available U.S. Census Bureau data to analyze cities with at least 7,500 people ages 65-plus [...]
Hummingbird Care’s SafetyNet Program promises to reduce hospitalizations The SafetyNet Program, the innovative solution to improved in-home safety, exclusively featured by Hummingbird Care Services, combines compassionate caregiving with state-of-the-art technology. Committed to providing proactive holistic care that empowers seniors to live independently and comfortably at home, Hummingbird Care Services SafetyNet Program integrates continuous, behind-the-scene support, [...]
City of Fort Pierce Commission seeks applications for Youth Advisory Committee The Fort Pierce City Commission is inviting passionate and motivated students to apply for membership on the Fort Pierce Youth Council (YOCO), an advisory committee dedicated to addressing youth-related issues and providing a platform for young voices in local government. Appointed by the City [...]
Classy Kuts Salon hosts pet supply drive for seniors In celebration of National Pet Month, Senior Resource Association (SRA) partnered with Danica David of Classy Kuts Dog Salon to host a Pet Meals on Wheels Food and Supply Drive, collecting essential items to support the cherished pets of local seniors. "As a pet professional, I [...]
Miguel Amiuny promoted to A-1 chief operating officer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading employee-owned manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Miguel Amiuny to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 1, 2025. Miguel brings over 20 years of leadership and innovation in construction and manufacturing to this expanded role. [...]