Kaylee King, business manager of the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation, has been promoted to the role of president. King is approaching her third year with the corporation, which advocates for economic development in Okeechobee.
Infinite Possibilities Exhibit at Court House Cultural Center Members of MartinArts have a diverse and noteworthy range of talents on display at Court House Cultural Center from June 13-July 28 in a summertime showcase entitled "Infinite Possibilities." The exhibit will showcase 59 member artists working in a variety of media which include acrylic, charcoal, [...]
Treasure Coast Hospice certified as a great place to work Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights have honored Treasure Coast Hospice with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees from across the organization and evaluating more than 60 elements of team [...]
Passport Saturday coming to SLC St. Lucie County Clerk Michelle R. Miller is holding a special one-day passport event on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make the process of applying for new passports more convenient for St. Lucie County residents. Passport Saturday is an opportunity for first-time applicants, children under [...]
Local father-daughter duo opens Clean Eatz in Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie residents have a new dining option with the opening of Clean Eatz at 10836 SW Village Parkway, Suite 10836. The award-winning health food restaurant franchise is known for its chef-inspired, nutritionist-approved menu selection, giving locals the option to order meal plans, catering packages, [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency launches Paint Program The Paint Program, initiated by the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA), is set to reopen on June 5, 2023. The primary goal of the Paint Program is to revitalize and renovate residential and commercial properties within the FPRA district. The FPRA Paint Program provides financial assistance by offering [...]
Local letter carriers collect more than 68,000 pounds of food to Stamp Out Hunger US Postal Service workers usually drop off items, but on Saturday, May 13, they picked up items - more than 68,000 pounds of non-perishable items - from mailboxes throughout Martin County. Stamp Out Hunger is an annual tradition across the country. [...]
Ford Motor Company donates equipment to IRSC Automotive Technology Program Indian River State College (IRSC) Automotive Technology students now have three additional pieces of automotive repair equipment, valued at more than $13,000, on which to train, courtesy of the Ford Motor Company's Technician Career Program. Ford dealerships on the Treasure Coast have demonstrated ongoing support [...]
Sunrise Rotary provides award for Literacy Services of IRC's Student of the Year Literacy Services' Student of the Year is awarded to an individual for their incredible progress towards their literacy and language related goals. Tutors submit nominations that highlight students' progress, goals completed, barriers they have overcome, and success stories. The Student of the [...]
BofA report finds 64% of women want menopause-specific benefits Bank of America published Break Through the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace(PDF), a new report revealing half of peri- and post-menopausal women (51%) report menopause has negatively impacted their work life, yet only 14% believe their employers recognize the need for menopause-specific benefits. The under-recognized need for [...]