Enrique Rosario Liz Named National Youth of the Year Enrique Rosario Liz has been named Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2026-27 National Youth of the Year, the highest honor awarded to a Boys & Girls Club member. Rosario Liz was announced as the national winner during a celebration at Cipriani in New York City. [...]
Former Stuart mayor named interim BDBMC director The Business Development Board of Martin County has appointed Troy McDonald interim executive director. McDonald was unanimously appointed Sept. 23 by the BDBMC board of directors. McDonald joined the organization in 2025 as director of economic development after more than a decade in public office, including four years [...]
FAU names Michael Twardowski Endowed Professor Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in optical oceanography and marine sensing technologies, has been appointed the Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The appointment marks the first endowed professorship at FAU Harbor Branch and was made [...]
St. Lucie celebrates 2026 workplace award winners Business leaders, human resources professionals and community partners gathered for the 25th Anniversary Best Places to Work Treasure Coast Awards Celebration, recognizing St. Lucie County employers for workplace excellence. Hosted by Personnel Dynamics Consulting and the HR & Business Leaders Council of Florida at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort, [...]
Adams Ranch invests in St. Lucie County workforce Adams Ranch has made a significant donation to the Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development, expanding the longtime supporter’s investment in workforce development across St. Lucie County. The gift will support TCCEED programs designed to expand career pathways, strengthen employer partnerships, promote workforce training and connect [...]
Cleveland Clinic expands Treasure Coast food security support Cleveland Clinic Florida announced targeted 2026 community investments to support food security initiatives across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The funding is part of Cleveland Clinic’s broader five-year, $50 million enterprise commitment to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food in [...]
Fort Pierce officials named Home Rule Heroes The City of Fort Pierce announced that Mayor Linda Hudson and Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. have been named 2026 Home Rule Heroes by the Florida League of Cities. The annual award recognizes local government officials who work to protect the home rule authority of Florida municipalities and advocate [...]
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 [...]