City of Fort Pierce seeks applicants for Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on the Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee. As required by the 2018 voter referendum, this committee plays a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of Infrastructure [...]
Call to Artists for Backus Museum's annual juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera Celebrating 30 Years The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery celebrates 30 years of presenting our annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera. This year, the exhibition continues to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to [...]
Lost Trust: Frank Bruni Explains America’s Lost Faith in Journalism and Academia How did Americans lose their trust in journalism and higher education? They used to be pillars of our society and established resources for factual information. What happened? Frank Bruni, a prominent journalist and bestselling author, has thought about that question and will share [...]
Global company plans to manufacture armored vehicles in Fort Pierce INKAS®, a global conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, Canada, plans to manufacture armored vehicles in the city of Fort Pierce, Florida. The company’s US branch, INKAS USA, Inc., will locate an $18.75 million manufacturing facility on Enterprise Road at the site of a former tomato packing [...]
Mac Keen named MIATC Executive Director The Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC) announced the hiring of Rob Mac Keen as its new executive director. A seasoned veteran of the industry, Mac Keen’s extensive and experience outshined the strong slate of finalists, says Dan Romence, chair of the MIATC board of directors as [...]
Car Team USA announces ribbon-cutting and Big & Bold art exhibition opening Car Team USA announces the much-anticipated Feb. 13th ribbon-cutting ceremony of its dealership and the opening reception of the Big & Bold art exhibition by Artists of Palm Beach County and Martin Arts. This event, which is open to the public, marks the [...]
Piper Aircraft earns milestone certification Piper Aircraft, Inc. has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry. AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy in general aviation, [...]
SportLife Distribution to expand HQ in Fort Pierce SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 fulltime employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 [...]
Renters on the Treasure Coast worry that renting will hurt them in the long-term Knowing when and how to buy a home in the current market can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Between a new report that found renting is cheaper than buying a home in the 50 largest metros and the long-held belief that [...]
Dragonfly Commerce Park milestone celebrated with old Irish tradition Dragonfly Investments executives and their guests celebrated a milestone Oct. 30 in the construction of the company’s Dragonfly Commerce Park with the old Irish tradition of tossing pennies into a building’s foundation to ensure prosperity for the tenants and community. “A penny toss is the perfect way [...]