2026 Martin County Business Awards lunch The 2026 Martin County Business Awards, hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County, will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. This annual event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to recognize the companies and individuals who are [...]
Prince honored with Hegener Leadership Award Jon Prince, PhD, superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 12th annual leadership dinner on April 30. The award is presented each year to a dedicated business leader who [...]
Martin County’s Agnini among 30 Under 30 in nationwide Rising Industry Professionals program Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading and most trusted association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), announced its “30 Under 30” and “Rising Industry Professionals” classes for 2026. Among the top thirty was Martin County’s own Anna-Grace Agnini, Environmental [...]
Business Associates of Martin County awards scholarships to Martin County seniors The Business Associates of Martin County (BAM) is proud to announce the selection of two Martin County seniors as recipients of its 2026 student scholarships. Alexis Caltrider and Jaren Rodriguez have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, [...]
TCCEED names 2025-2026 board of directors The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development (TCCEED), a 501(c)3 nonprofit established by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), recently named its 2025-2026 board of directors. Azlina Goldstein of Riverland/GL Homes will continue to chair the nonprofit, Brandon Nobile of Remnant Construction was [...]
- SPONSORED CONTENT- Representative Toby Overdorf honored with Treasure Coast Construction Career Champion Award The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) Charitable Fund recognized Representative Toby Overdorf as the recipient of the Treasure Coast Construction Career Champion Award during its first annual Tricks, Treats & Trades Fundraiser held on October 24 at the Indian River State [...]
2025 Martin County Business Award: will your name be called? The deadline is approaching to nominate your business or someone else's for a 2025 Martin County Business Award. Dedicated to celebrating Martin County businesses that significantly impact the economy and workforce, the annual celebration of the community’s top innovators, creators, manufacturers, and more is moving [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Council on Aging honors seven Martin County seniors with Sage Awards The 9th Annual Sage Awards event will honor seven Martin County seniors for their wisdom and community spirit at a ceremony on April 2 at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club. The Sage Awards event is held annually under the sponsorship of the Council on [...]