United Way MC and Martin Interagency Network for Disasters appoint project coordinator The United Way of Martin County, in partnership with the Martin Interagency Network for Disasters (MIND), announced the appointment of Cher Fisher as the Project Coordinator for Long-Term Recovery in Martin County. This critical role is solely funded through a grant from the [...]
BofA awards critical funding for conservation of historic artworks Bank of America’s Art Conservation Project began in 2010 to help address the critical need to preserve artwork for future generations. Since then, more than 275 grants have been awarded in 40 countries to conserve paintings, sculptures, works on paper, manuscripts and archeological pieces. This year’s [...]
City of Fort Pierce submits recertification to support flood insurance discounts for residents The City of Fort Pierce Building Department submitted its annual Community Rating System (CRS) recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuing its proactive efforts to reduce flood risks and support residents through discounted flood insurance premiums. “This recertification helps the City [...]
Navy SEALs are inbound to San Diego The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego—California's newest cultural attraction—opens to the public Oct. 4, 2025 The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida was founded in 1985 on the same beaches where predecessors to today’s Navy SEALs trained for World War II. Established to honor the sacrifice [...]
Call for artists: New mural project in downtown Fort Pierce The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is excited to announce a Call for Artists for a new mural in downtown Fort Pierce. Local artists are encouraged to submit mural proposals for the back exterior wall of the historic Sunrise Theatre, a cherished landmark in the [...]
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 [...]
Historic Preservation Workshop to be held The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is holding a Preservation Workshop for Region 6 in Stuart, on Sat., May 17th. This is open to the public and would be especially interesting to people who own old or historic homes/properties. It is $25 to attend, which includes lunch. They can [...]
Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes Colby Becthold The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes new board member, Colby Becthold. Colby is the founder of Hummingbird Care Services, a respected registered nurse, and serves as both Chairman of the Health & Wellness Committee and Program Chair for Sunrise Rotary. He is deeply involved in local [...]
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, [...]