BofA to open 150 financial centers by 2027 Bank of America will open more than 150 new financial centers across 60 markets by the end of 2027, including 40 this year and an additional 70 in 2026. Since 2016, Bank of America has invested over $5 billion in its financial centers network, opening new locations [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Indian River State College awarded $4 Million through Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Indian River State College will receive $4 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to develop the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Production Training, Governor Ron DeSantis announced. The award is part of more than $14.5 million in funding distributed statewide [...]
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) relaunches the Commercial Façade Grant Program The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) announced the relaunch of its Commercial Façade Grant Program, a popular initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and enhancing the visual appeal of commercial properties throughout the FPRA District. This revitalization-focused program provides business and property owners [...]
Dyer Difference Award assists Vietnam veterans and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Way back in 1957, a group of Florida Sheriffs gathered to discuss the problem with the young boys in their communities getting into trouble with law enforcement because they didn’t have a whole lot of stability, consistency, and love in their home lives. Collectively, [...]
Treasure Coast Theatre announces Season 6 shows Treasure Coast Theatre announces its next season of shows, which will begin in July. The upcoming season is filled with award-winning comedies, dramas and musicals, including: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express July 11-27, 2025 A snowdrift stops the the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks at [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) FY 2024 Annual Report is now available The City of Fort Pierce released the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showcases a transformative year of strategic investments, neighborhood revitalization, and cultural preservation. The comprehensive report highlights how focused redevelopment efforts are enhancing quality of life, [...]
Hope Shop ranks in Florida’s Top 10 Locals know it as a great place to find gently used clothes, shoes, furniture, household items, games and even artwork. Now a national audience knows about House of Hope’s Hope Shop in Stuart. According to the online publication Family Destinations Guide, Hope Shop is the tenth best thrift [...]
City of Fort Pierce hosts final public open house for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan The City of Fort Pierce is taking proactive steps to reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries with the development of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). This initiative began in September 2024 and continues to evolve with community input. Reducing traffic crashes [...]