Indian River Chamber honors local companies The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of fifteen local companies at its annual Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon on October 26, at the Indian River State College Richardson Center. A list of the 2023 award recipients is posted on the Chamber’s economic development website. Florida Power [...]
House of Hope serves up Thanksgiving Dinner A Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings is a tradition that is financially out of reach for thousands of Martin County residents who are food insecure. House of Hope is once again stepping in to help with its annual turkey drive and its goal of serving a holiday meal [...]
Dr. Robert Kenney welcomed back Dr. Robert Kenney, one of the founding physicians and the first Medical Director of the Day Medical Center, is once again accepting new patients at the Kane Center campus of the Council on Aging of Martin County. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kenney back,” said Council on Aging [...]
Zweben Law Group kicks off Bike Drive In a decade-long commitment to helping Martin County families, the Zweben Law Group proudly announces its 10th annual partnership with United Way of Martin County for the Zweben Law Group Bike Drive. This cherished initiative aims to bring extra holiday joy to local families facing financial challenges by [...]
It’s time to apply for Live Your Dream Awards Since 1972, Soroptimist International’s Live Your Dream Awards program has been helping women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. The financial support they receive is often the difference in whether or not they can continue with the education that [...]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month Each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Helping People Succeed celebrates the many contributions and achievements of employees with disabilities. However, there are still many people with disabilities who would like to be employed but aren’t. Employees with disabilities are dependable, loyal, and eager to learn—and research shows [...]
Loxa-Lucie initiative secures second parcel for Protected Ecological Corridor in Hobe Sound An innovative and ambitious plan to create a permanently protected ecological corridor in south Martin County between the Loxahatchee and St. Lucie rivers has taken a significant step forward with a second land acquisition along Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. The Conservation Fund, a member of [...]
SLC Shred & Protect event The St. Lucie Clerk’s office will host a Shred & Protect event on November 3rd. Event Details: Date: November 3rd Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: St. Lucie Clerks Office (SLW) South Annex The November 3rd event, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Lucie Clerk’s [...]
FP Launches the Commercial Façade Grant The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is excited to announce the launch of the Commercial Façade Grant program. This program will be available for application during three different periods throughout the fiscal year. The first application period will be open from Tuesday, October 17, 2023, until [...]
Deborah Gooch Memorial Retrospective to open A memorial retrospective of forty paintings by Deborah Gooch, an influential artist and teacher who worked in Vero Beach for more than 30 years, will open with a reception at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at the Center for Spiritual Care. Proceeds from sales of the paintings will go [...]