New board members for Helping People Succeed The annual meeting of Helping People Succeed recently took place at the nonprofit's headquarters in Jensen Beach. Suzy Hutcheson, chief executive officer and Glenna Parris, gift planning officer, discussed the challenges and accomplishments of the past year, as well as outlining the organization's plans for the future. [...]
Ironside purchases historic commercial property to expand operations Ironside, a Vero Beach-based marketing & print agency, has purchased the commercial building at 2001 20th Place, Vero Beach 32960 to better serve clients and expand staff resources. The nearly 19,000 SF space, adjacent to the City of Vero Beach Police Department, previously served as a Wells [...]
UF scientist who battles Florida's invasive species recognized with international A scientist that combats invasive plants will be honored by the International Organization for Biological Control Nearctic Regional Section. The IOBC-NRS will recognize Carey Minteer as the 2021 Early Career Outstanding Scientist at the annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America annual [...]
2021 Martin County Business Awards nominations now open The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC), with its economic and community partners, celebrates businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Martin County's economy and community. They are now seeking nominations by the community. To participate visit their website to complete a nomination [...]
Mattamy Homes begins sales in Tradition Mattamy Homes, North America's largest privately owned homebuilder, has begun selling homes in Emery, a community located in Tradition. Buyers can choose from one- and two-story single-family homes with distinctive exteriors and customizable interior floor plans. "Homeowners will experience dining, entertaining and shopping, all without leaving Tradition," said Dan Grosswald, [...]
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center team has grown Hobe Sound Early Learning Center (HSELC) has added an important layer to the services it provides with the addition of Roxette Ojeda to its staff. Ojeda earned her B.A. in Human Services from Indian River State College. As a social worker, she will serve as an integral [...]
United Way of Martin County announces Board Chair and Board Members United Way of Martin County has a 22-member board of directors. As United Way enters its 50th year of caring for the Martin County community, the organization welcomes its 2021-2022 executive officers and board members. Kherri Anderson, deputy of elections outreach, Martin County Supervisor [...]
Proposed 2021 property taxes/trim notices mailed The Saint Lucie County Property Appraiser's Office has mailed the 2021 Proposed Property Tax (TRIM) Notices. The TRIM Notice includes a list of any applicable exemptions applied to your prop-erty and the value of your property as of January 1, 2021. Pursuant to Florida law, the value reflect-ed on the TRIM [...]
Aquaco Farms named as 11th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch finalist St. Lucie County's Aquaco Farms has been selected as a 2021 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch finalist. Aquaco Farms was founded by former commercial banker Joe Cardenas, who raised private funding to design, construct and open a 20,000-square-foot aquaculture facility on eight acres north of [...]
Treasure Coast Food Bank resumes Food for Thought Tours Treasure Coast Food Bank relaunched its popular Food for Thought tour last month, hosting community leaders from St. Lucie County for a tour of its Food Production Kitchen. The group got an up-close look at how the state-of-the-art operation converts fresh produce into thousands of [...]