IRC Casual for a Cause donates to The Source

IRC Casual for a Cause donates to The Source

Jonathan Orozco, Development Director of The Source was in attendance to receive the checks from Sara Milliman, Executive Assistant, Office of Communications, School District of Indian River County.

The School District of Indian River County holds a monthly program during the school calendar months that helps local organizations with donations raised by students at individual schools.

Schools offer names of local organizations they would like to raise funds for before the school year closes, and the names of those are then recorded for monthly ceremonies to deliver the donations once the new school year begins. As a means to instill philanthropy to our community’s youngest residents in K through High School, the students then make posters that hang in their school prior to the ceremony.  The prize at the end of the donation period is they can select one Monday of the assigned donation month to dress down in a casual manner for the day and then attend the ceremony the following month.

The Source for the poor and the homeless in Vero Beach was selected for the month of February and checks from 15 schools totaling in the amount of $2,406.35 were awarded to them at a School Board meeting held on Monday, March 13 attended by students, teachers and parents. Jonathan Orozco, Development Director of The Source was in attendance to receive the checks from Sara Milliman, Executive Assistant, Office of Communications, School District of Indian River County.

For more information on Casual for a Cause, contact Sara Milliman at 772-564-3074, or via email at [email protected].

I am Ministries DBA The Source is a Christian social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service for the homeless since 1995. Founded in Indian River County, the organization serves its homeless neighbors through core programs that include Dining with Dignity-a culinary employability training program, Dignity Catering and Dignity Food Trucks, Dignity Buses-mobile overnight emergency shelters sleeping nearly 40 nightly, Dignity Village-20 affordable housing units, as well as a myriad of programs and services that instill a sense of community. For more information on The Source, contact Executive Director Anthony Zorbaugh at 772-564-0202, Ext. 204 or visit www.iamthesource.org

 

 

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Mar. 30, 2023|

Family Promise Hosts Food for Thought friend-raiser

Family Promise Hosts Food for Thought friend-raiser

Christine Milt, Cher Fisher, Joan DeSantis and Cathleen Owen enjoy Family Promise's Food for Thought breakfast friend-raiser.

Born during the early days of the pandemic, Family Promise of Martin County has thrived and positively impacted the lives of countless families in the community.

The mission of the non-profit, interfaith hospitality network is to provide temporary shelter, housing, caring support, meals and a host of social services for working families with children experiencing homelessness.

On March 23, committee co-chairs and hosts Marjie Jordan and Judie Price presented a “Food for Thought” Friend-Raiser Breakfast to share information and raise awareness about the nonprofit.

Some 120 attendees filled the Pittenger Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and sipped Mimosas, enjoyed a delicious repast from Chef’s Table with coffee from Gilbert’s Coffee Bar and listened to Father Christian Anderson of St. Mary’s, Pastor Chad Fair of Immanuel Palm City, Family Promise Executive Director Madeleine Bozone Greenwood and Family Promise Guest Jessica discuss the positive ways lives are changed by the program.

To learn more about Family Promise of Martin County and its services and outreach, visit www.mcfamilypromise.org or call 772-266-9327.

 

 

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Mar. 30, 2023|

Thanking Air Show volunteers at a perfect picnic

Thanking Air Show volunteers at a perfect picnic

Linda Elie and Jodie Potter celebrate at Stuart Air Show volunteer picnic.

It takes planes and pilots to put on a successful air show, but it also takes volunteers – lots of volunteers. The Board of Directors of the Stuart Air Show thanked theirs the best way they could: at a glorious party held at the Flagler Center in downtown Stuart on March 5.

More than 150 people attended, reuniting with new and old air show friends and the show’s extended family. For some, the first year they volunteered was in 2022, but for others - like Chuck Cleaver, the longest serving volunteer – it’s been decades. As a matter of fact, Cleaver has been at it for 30-plus years.

Lots of the reminiscing revolved around the uncertainty and delays that Hurricane Nicole brought to Air Show weekend.

"Every year has its set of surprises and challenges," says Inez van Ravenzwaaij, Stuart Air Show Executive Director. "But this year was extraordinary because we were staring-down a category one hurricane just days before the show. Without our dedicated cadre of volunteers and the support of the community we wouldn’t have been able to have the show as we did. I’m incredibly proud to work shoulder to shoulder with all our volunteers. They’re simply the best!"

It's become a family and intergenerational experience to volunteer at the show. "I love to see our roster grow every year," says Leslie Judd, Volunteer Key Leader and Principal of Clark Advanced Learning Center. "Not just by individuals, but by teams and entire families. It’s a testament to the type of event the Stuart Air Show is and the caring community it calls home."

Code Red Roofers, TD Bank and JJ Taylor sponsored the event, donating exciting prizes and giveaways. Jimmy Smiths BBQ was caterer and received rave reviews.

The Stuart Air Show takes lots of pre-planning and Individual volunteer registration for 2023 is now open. Those signing up before May 31 will be entered into a random drawing for airshow prizes

Registration for companies, teams, schools, church groups, clubs, youth groups, etc. is open as well.

The Stuart Air Show is expanding its Key Leader team for those with air show experience who want to stretch their wings and fly on a committee or in a leadership position.

Tickets go on sale in early May. Visit www.stuartairshow.com to sign up as a volunteer or for email updates on the air show and promotions.

 

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Mar. 30, 2023|

Fort Pierce martial arts students win competitions

Fort Pierce martial arts students win competitions

The City of Fort Pierce Martial Arts Program has been doing great things lately! Under the leadership of Sensei Michael House, the City’s martial arts students participated in two tournaments in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The first tournament took place on November 10, 2022, and March 4, 2023. The group did an amazing job as several of our participants placed 1st in their age groups and a few tested out for the next degree-level belt. The City of Fort Pierce would like to recognize these amazing kids and congratulate them for a job well done! It is truly wonderful that the City’s youth participated, represented, and thrived among their peers and other local organizations at these tournaments.

Currently, the City of Fort Pierce Martial Arts Program has thirty registered participants, ten of those who have been a part of the program since it started in August 2019. It is a self-paced skill-based program for youth ages 4 to 18 years old, with evening classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. It currently runs year-round, and signup is available at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center located at 901 S 21st Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Again, congratulations City of Fort Pierce Martial Artists and Sensei Michael House for all of your hard work, dedication, and recent accomplishments! Your efforts are truly appreciated.

For more information on the City of Fort Pierce Martial Arts Program or other youth programs, please visit the City’s website a www.cityoffortpierce.com or call the Fort Pierce Recreation Department at 772.882.9402.

 

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Data finds the surge in housing costs vary

Data finds the surge in housing costs varies

BOA LogoBank of America Institute released new analysis which examines the increase in housing costs across the United States. BofA internal data shows that median rent payments were up 8% year-over-year (YoY) and median mortgage payments were up 7% YoY for BofA customers in February, but there are meaningful variations by geography. Metropolitan areas in the Sun Belt like Phoenix and Tampa saw rent costs increase by as much as a staggering 26% and 23% YoY respectively, both of which are at a record high pace despite the Fed action aimed at taming price increases. Cities outside of the Sun Belt, like San Francisco, saw more muted growth, as low as 2.5% YoY. Mortgage payments saw a similar regional divide, with metropolitan areas like Tampa, Orlando and Atlanta seeing the biggest rise, while Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Boston see only modest gains.

Median rent and mortgage payment growth in U.S. metropolitan cities
City Median rent payment growth1 Median mortgage payment growth1
Phoenix 26% 10%
Tampa 23% 15%
Orlando 23% 13%
Charlotte 21% 10%
Austin 21% 14%
Atlanta 20% 13%
Dallas 18% 12%
Miami 16% 15%
New York 9% 9%
Boston 8% 8%
Seattle 7% 12%
Chicago 7% 7%
Los Angeles 6% 9%
San Francisco 2.5% 10%

Economists at the Institute offer four possible reasons for the regional divide:

  1. Domestic migration trends between states since the beginning of the pandemic saw people moving to Arizona, Florida and Texas, while leaving California and Illinois
  2. Sun Belt markets offer more affordable housing, even after the surge in home prices and rents
  3. Job creation in the Sun Belt markets outpaced other markets and exceeded the national average since the start of the pandemic
  4. The creation of higher-paid jobs such as those in technology and finance, which saw higher growth in the Sun Belt, puts upward pressure on the local housing market

“People across the Unites States continue to feel the squeeze from higher housing costs but the impact is uneven between regions,” said Anna Zhou, economist for Bank of America Institute. “Ultimately, population and employment growth are two main factors driving a region’s housing market, and this may be why we are seeing an over 20% YoY increase in rents in many Sun Belt cities.”

Read the full analysis and methodology here.

About Bank of America Institute

Bank of America Institute is dedicated to uncovering powerful insights that move business and society forward. Established in 2022, the Institute is a think tank that draws on data and analyses from across the bank and the world to provide timely and original perspectives on the economy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and global transformation. The Institute leverages the depth and breadth of the bank’s proprietary data, from 67 million consumer and small business clients, 56 million verified digital users, $4.2T in total payments in 2022 and $1.4T in consumer and wealth management deposits. From this robust data set, the Institute provides a unique perspective on the health of the economy. It also elevates thought leadership from throughout the bank that addresses long-term trends and shares these findings with the general public.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.  The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,900 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with approximately 56 million verified digital users.  Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services.  The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

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Mar. 30, 2023|

Kings Logistics Center tops off

Kings Logistics Center tops off

Celebrating the installation of the roof and the near-completion of the Kings Logistics Center warehouse in Fort Pierce, the project’s general contractor Catamount Constructors hosted a “topping off” event on March 28.

“Roofing a 664,176-square-foot building is a substantial undertaking and well worth celebrating,” said construction superintendent Thomas Naumann. “A topping off party is an opportunity to thank our workers, contractors and community partners.”

Naumann estimates that the Class A cross-dock facility will be completed in early May, with construction of the interior to take place once an end user’s requirements are known. Space is offered for lease from 300,000 square feet up to the full facility.

“The Kings Logistics Center is an anchor for the new Kings Highway jobs corridor,” said Pete Tesch, president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County. “Based on industry averages, we  anticipate that approximately 433 people will be employed here once a tenant or tenants are in place.”

The facility is located just off Exit 131 (Orange Avenue) on Interstate 95, with easy access to Florida’s Turnpike as well. St. Lucie County is located midway between Miami and Orlando, with a population of 20 million within a four-hour drive.

The center’s cross-dock design offers 40-foot clear height, 130 loading doors, and four drive-in doors with 284 trailer spots and 676 car parks on the 65-acre site.

Seefried Industrial Properties is the project’s developer.  Upon completion of the shell, Affinius Capital (formerly USAA® Real Estate) will take ownership of the facility. For leasing information, contact Lee Morris, [email protected], or Michael Falk, [email protected], of Colliers at  407.782.8212 and  561.662.2624, respectively.

About Catamount Constructors

Catamount is a 100% employee-owned company with over 25 years of experience providing construction management and general contracting services nationwide. Ranked in Engineering News Record’s ‘Top 400 National Contractors’ for 16 consecutive years, Catamount provides contracting services to owners and developers including general contracting, construction management, sustainable construction, design-build, cost estimating, conceptual budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering. Markets include industrial, multifamily, senior living, healthcare, office/office interiors, retail, automotive, energy, and government. Serving clients throughout the U.S., Catamount maintains offices in Atlanta, Denver, San Antonio, Savannah, and Tampa. For more information, visit www.catamountinc.com.

About Colliers

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 63 countries, our 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 27 years, Colliers’ experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of approximately 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.6 billion and $92 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of its clients, investors and people.

About Affinius Capital 

Affinius Capital (previously known as USAA Real Estate and Square Mile Capital Management) is an integrated institutional real estate investment firm focused on value-creation and income generation.  With a 40-year track record and $35 billion in net assets under management, Affinius has a diversified portfolio across North American and Europe delivering both equity and credit to its trusted partners and on behalf of its institutional clients globally.  For more information, visit www.affiniuscapital.com.

About the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County

The EDC is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic vitality in St. Lucie County through the attraction, retention and expansion of businesses in the community. The EDC works in partnership with local governments and the private sector to advance its goals of creating more and better-paying jobs for residents, broadening the tax base and improving St. Lucie County’s economic quality of life. Contact the EDC a 772.336.6250 or www.youredc.com.

 

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Mar. 30, 2023|

Port St. Lucie welcomes innovative human milk processing company

Port St. Lucie welcomes innovative human milk processing company

LactaLogics co-founder Glenn Snow (at right) during one of the company’s three human milk processing pilot runs at the TetraPak Pilot Plant in Denton, Texas. The TetraPak technology will be installed in LactaLogics new processing facility in Port St. Lucie.

LactaLogics, a mission-driven company dedicated to bringing more human milk to babies, is opening its headquarters and processing facility in Port St. Lucie.

“Although breast milk is vital to the health of premature infants, most rely on cow’s milk-based formula for nutrition due to the lack of access to human milk. To address this need, LactaLogics plans to collect excess milk from qualified donor moms across the United States and then gently process the milk to meet the unique needs of premature infants,” said LactaLogics co-founder Chelly Snow.

“The goal is to make more human milk available to hospital NICUs (neonatal intensive care units) and parents across the country. Families will finally have better access to human milk-based products, helping to improve the health of newborns while supporting moms who struggle with breastfeeding,” Snow said.

With multiple patents filed, the company has tested and refined its systems and will build its facility at the former Liberty Medical building at 8883 U.S. Highway 1. Significant capital and equipment investments, extensive renovations and upgrades are planned for the 60,000-square-foot building. The company plans to hire an additional 60 full-time workers at 107% of St. Lucie County’s average wage.

“Port St. Lucie is the ideal home for us because it offers critical infrastructure and a desired workforce,” said Snow. “We’re excited to build a high-tech manufacturing facility, bringing more jobs to the Treasure Coast.”

“It’s an excellent project. It’s definitely something that is very different than we are used to seeing. It’s going to serve a great need, not only in our community but probably around the entire country,” said Port St. Lucie Mayor Shannon Martin during the March 27 city council meeting. “It’s very exciting to see development happening on the east side. I think, coupled with what’s going to come forward with our master plan with City Center, it’s going to really boost the entire area.”

“We always talk about local businesses and local citizens having the opportunity to bring their business to Port St. Lucie. The owners of LactaLogics are residents of Councilwoman Morgan’s district,” said Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo. “It’s wonderful to know we are going to have a new business utilizing an old space that’s needed to be filled for a while, providing jobs and, more importantly, economic impact to the eastern side of the city.”

“The Economic Development Council has been working with LactaLogics, as Project Gala, for more than a year and we are proud to have the headquarters and processing facilities for a company with such a compelling mission located here in Port St. Lucie,” said Pete Tesch, president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County. “The opening of LactaLogics also adds to our community’s growing life sciences sector, joining Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center and Florida International University’s Center for Translational Science.”

The incentive package for LactaLogics will include expedited site plan and permitting; ad valorem tax exemptions for tangible personal property only at 100% for the first five years, then at 90%, 80%, 60%, 40% and 20% for the next five years; mobility and impact fee mitigation and an opportunity for a Job Growth Investment Grant.

About LactaLogics 

LactaLogics is on a mission to improve the lives of the world’s smallest, most vulnerable patients. Dedicated to purpose-driven, transparent, and collaborative practices, the company combines innovative technology and holistic donor care to bring more human milk to babies. For more information, visit www.LactaLogics.com. 

About the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County

The EDC is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic vitality in St. Lucie County through the attraction, retention and expansion of businesses in the community. The EDC works in partnership with local governments and the private sector to advance its goals of creating more and better-paying jobs for residents, broadening the tax base and improving St. Lucie County’s economic quality of life. Contact the EDC at 772.336.6250 or www.youredc.com.

 

Treasure Coast Business is a news service and magazine published in print, via e-newsletter and online at tcbusiness.com by Indian River Media Group. For more information or to report news email [email protected]

Mar. 30, 2023|

Treasure Coast Business News 3.28.23

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Rabbi Birnholz recognized for 20 years at Temple Beth Shalom

 

Temple Vero Beach of Vero Beach held a two-day event for Rabbi Michael Birnholz who has served as the Religious Leader for the congregation for the past 20 years. The Board of Directors and a special appointed committee planned a weekend of prayer and celebration in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the synagogue and congregants while building meaningful relationships within the interfaith community of Indian River County...Read More>>

 

FAU Harbor Branch receives $2.8 million gift

 

 

Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received $2.8 million from Builders Initiative to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. This support expands FAU Harbor Branch’s extensive aquaculture and food security program focused on replenishing queen conch populations throughout the Caribbean. It also enables development of a conceptual master plan for a 25-acre innovation hub on Grand Bahama for researchers working to solve issues of island sustainability...Read More>>

 

GFNF4Kids Children’s Advocacy Center to host groundbreaking event

Guardians for New Futures Children’s Advocacy Center (GFNF4Kids|CAC), a leading nonprofit fighting child abuse in the 19th Circuit, is excited to announce it is hosting a Champions for Children Healing Garden Groundbreaking. The BBQ event will kick-off the construction of the state of the art, Children’s Healing Garden at the Children’s Advocacy Center. All are welcome to join GFNF4Kids staff, board members, and volunteers on Saturday, April 15, from 4pm to 6pm at the Children’s Advocacy Center at 8561 S. Commerce Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL...Read More>>

IRSC hosts discussion on transportation and logistics

The Indian River State College (IRSC) Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex will serve as the backdrop on Wednesday, April 5, for a critical discussion about improving the supply chain through new opportunities in transportation and logistics. The event features remarks from Dr. Timothy Moore, President of Indian River State College; Congressman Brian Mast, Florida’s 21st Congressional District; Chris Thropp, President of Sage Truck Driving Schools; and Bill Solomon, Dean of the IRSC School of Workforce Education...Read More>>

Total Truck Parts breaks ground in PSL

Officials from Total Truck Parts and local dignitaries broke ground in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for the company’s largest facility. After an almost two-year-long search, the employee-owned company with six locations in central and South Florida selected a 6-acre site in Midway Business Park to build its third company-owned facility.  The 47,000-square-foot building will include a 5,000-square-foot showroom, 16 heavy truck and trailer repair bays, a large area for hydraulic and drive line repair, and extensive warehouse space for parts...Read More>>

 

Nonprofit News

United Way hosts final Powered by Purpose event 

United Way of Indian River County’s final Powered by Purpose of the season featured local community leaders’ perspectives on the ALICE population. ALICE stands for asset-limited, income-constrained, employed. These are hardworking individuals working just to make ends meet. ALICE is essential but struggling to survive. The informative session began with United Way CEO Meredith Egan sharing the statistics defining ALICE. The survival budget for a family of four in our community is $61K, while the median income is $49K. An individual working a minimum wage job must work 87 hours to make ends meet. A full ALICE report from United Way will be published on April 26 
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VSOA: A new intern program and exhibit

Visionary School of Arts (VSOA), founded in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches students aged five and older fine art, marketing, business, leadership and community involvement. VSOA’s new Internship Program is geared toward exceptional students who demonstrate artistic desire, teachability, an aptitude and proficiency for the arts, and - most importantly - the desire for community involvement...Read More

Fore Sistas golf fundraiser a hit

 When Stanley Campbell, owner of Martin Downs Golf Club, welcomed approximately 80 golfers and 20 plus volunteers to the 2nd Annual Fore Sistas Golf Tournament, he complimented the board members for going from staging last year’s introductory event to quickly becoming its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit this year. The golf match was preceded by a Woman’s Health Symposium that featured speakers Dr. De Anne Collier, Dr. Jeaudine Hill, Dr. Juliette Lomax-Homier, Dr. Bebe Pajo. Madetric Woods, NP, Mallory Gillespie, DPT and Julyne Viau, MS[LS1]The Martin Downs Country Club in Palm City hosted both of the weekend’s program...Read More
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
Artistic Closets
772.692.8447
artisticlosests.com

HOSPITALS
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System
772.345.8100
martinhealth.org

Sebastian River Medical Center
772.581.8003
sebastianrivermedical.org

INDEPENDENT/ASSISTED LIVING
Harbor Place of Port St. Lucie
772.337.4330
ptstlucieharborplace.com

The Palms of St. Lucie West
772.344.7441
thepalmsofstluciewest.com

INSURANCE
Geico Insurance - Maggie Deng
772.400.6680
geico.com/vero-beach-deng

McCall Insurance
772.562.4477
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Post Insurance
772.878.8184
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State Farm/Bill Knight
772.461.7900
billknightinsurance.com

INTERIOR DESIGN/FURNISHINGS
H. Allen Holmes, Inc.
772.245.8586
hallenholmesinc.com

Karen Kane Interiors
772.465.2574
kkaneinteriors.com

JEWELRY
Diamonds by Terry
772.781.1133
diamondsbyterry.com

St. Lucie Jewelry and Coins
772.336.2050
772.337.4700
stluciejewelryandcoins.com

LAW OFFICES
Fee, Yates, & Fee, P.L.
772.461.5020
feeyateslaw.com

Florida Personal Injury Law Team
772.302.2700
tomslawteam.com

Rossway Swan
772.231.4440
321.984.2700
RosswaySwan.com

LUMBER & HARDWARE
East Coast Lumber
772.461.5950
eastcoastlumber.com

MEDICAL
Ocean Chiropractic & Health Center
772.460.9000
oceanchiropracticandhealth.com

Orthopaedic Center of Vero Beach
772.778.2009
orthocentervb.com

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
772.288.2400
SouthFlaOrtho.com

MUNICIPALITIES
City of Fort Pierce
772.467.3000
Cityoffortpierce.com

City of Port St. Lucie
772.871.5225
cityofpsl.com

NON-PROFITS
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
772.408.1100
cscslc.org

Family Meals
772.210.0900
familymealsinc.org

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation
772.466.9876
hboifoundation.org

Treasure Coast Food Bank
stophunger.org

Treasure Coast Hospice
772.403.4500
treasurehealth.org

OPHTHALMOLOGY
New Vision Eye Center
772.257.8700
newvisioneyecenter.com
cataractsurgeryverobeach.com

PERFORMING ARTS
Riverside Theatre
772.231.6990
riversidetheatre.com

Sunrise Theatre
772.461.4775
sunrisetheatre.com

Vero Beach Theatre Guild
772.562.8300
verobeachtheatreguild.com

PRINTING/SIGNS
Fast Signs of Vero Beach
772.774.7554
fastsigns.com/2222

RADIO
WQCS
888.286.8936
wqcs.org

REAL ESTATE
Branca Realty Professionals
772.882.9583
brancarealty.com

Keller Williams Realty at Port St. Lucie
561.379.6875
561.779.0309
teambroomfield.kw.com

John’s Island Real Estate Co.
772.231.0900
johnsislandrealestate.com

Oceanside Realty Partners
772.418.4420
oceansiderealtypartners

RESTAURANTS
Crabby's Dockside
772.252.5672
crabbysdocksideftpierce.com

Ocean Grill
772.231.5409
ocean-grill.com

Sharky's
772.466.2757

SENIOR CARE
Oasis Senior Advisors
772.600.8204
oasisssenioradvisors.com/treasure-coast

SHOPPING
Best Value Jewelry & Pawn
772.467.1199
772.340.2424
bestvaluepawn.net

Kemp’s
772.221.9973
kempsshoesalon.com

SHUTTERS/WINDOW TREATMENTS
Florida Shutters Inc.
772.569.2200
floridashuttersinc.com

Impact Experts
772.285.9342
impactglassexperts.com

Storm Smart
855.365.SMART
stormsmart.com

STONE WORK & GRANITE
Real Stone & Granite
772.489.9964
realstoneandgranite.com


WEDDING/VENUES
The Crane Club
772.200.2662
craneclubattesoro.com


ADVERTISING AGENCIES
Adams Media Group
772.492.6570
adamsmediagroup.com

Idea Garden
772.778.2832
ideaga.com

Nicolace Marketing, Inc.
772.299.4889

Pathos 561.688.2880
wearepathos.com
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Mar. 29, 2023|

Treasure Coast Business News 3.21.23

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach builds kayak launch  

 

Relax and unwind kayak-style, compliments of the Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club. The private golf community recently opened a kayak launch nestled in the spectacular mangroves on the Indian River Lagoon, the most biodiverse ecosystem in the northern hemisphere. Members can utilize the Club’s kayaks or use their own to paddle the waters and encounter manatees, dolphins, and birds...Read More>>

 

Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Awards
nominations now open

 

Mayor Linda Hudson is now accepting nominations for Gold Hammer Awards. The award recognizes the efforts of residents and business owners in the Fort Pierce community that have significantly improved their homes or businesses through new construction or rehabilitation efforts...Read More>>

 

Jazz Week continues with free concerts and more

All year long, the members of Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society provide great, live music at an affordable price and offer the community opportunities to enjoy live entertainment and a little bit of fun. Once a year, members like to pull out all the stops and give back by sharing a whole week of awesome music from players near and far. 2023 is no exception, so mark your calendars and plan to join the fun…all of it open to the public and much of it free...Read More>>

LIVE! From Vero Beach 2023 Concert Series ends on a high note

LIVE! From Vero Beach concludes its 10th Year Anniversary somewhat how it started...that is with the Space Coast Symphony.  But this concert is all about Classic Rock and featuring some of the best musicians around! That’s right…The Best of Classic Rock will be at The Emerson Center on Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m....Read More>>

Fort Pierce Youth Council hosts EMPOWER YOUTH community event 

The Fort Pierce Youth Council (YOCO) hosts EMPOWER YOUTH for their peers between the ages of 13 and 19 and parents/guardians. The event will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Percy Peek Gymnasium, located at 2902 Avenue D in Fort Pierce...Read More>>

 

Nonprofit News

An out of this world 'Art Out of the Box' exhibit

Opening day of the Art Out of the Box exhibit will be Wednesday, March 22 with a delightful reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Palm Room Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique, located at 3746 SE Ocean Boulevard in Stuart’s Harbour Bay Plaza. It will feature the live music, cash bar and the delectable appetizers for which the Guild has become known...Read More>>

 

A Musical Evening at Majestic Theatre

Music Angels Education Fund presents “A Musical Evening at Majestic Theater” on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The evening will begin with a short film presented by Living our Mission entitled 10 Scientifically-Proven Benefits of Music Education for Children. A concert will take place following the film, featuring Kapprianah Anderson, a Music Angels vocal and keyboard scholarship recipient; and Canta Libre, a lively and energetic quintet of flute, harp, and strings, direct from New York City...Read More

Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation holds 5th annual
On the Water Poker Run

The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation, the charitable arm of the Fort Pierce Yacht Club, invites you to participate in their annual charity On the Water Poker Run, Saturday, April 1st from Noon to 4 p.m.  From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., participants will meet at the Fort Pierce Yacht club to enjoy live music by Florida Ridge and BBQ with sides by Pit Master Mathieu Herbeline of Pirate Gypsy Adventures...Read More
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Black Business Investment Fund
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Treasure Coast Food Bank
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Fast Signs of Vero Beach
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All American Air & Electric
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Miller's Central Air
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AIRPORTS/AVIATION
Palm Beach International Airport
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ART GALLERIES/ARTISTS
A.E. Backus Museum
772.465.0630
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Florida Art Exchange
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Vero Beach Museum of Art
772.231.0707
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Elliott Museum
772.225.1961
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Manatee Observation & Education Center
772.429.6266
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Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
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Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council
863.763.3959
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St. Lucie Regional History Center
772.462.1795
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AUTO DEALERS
Bev Smith Automotive Group
772.464.8440
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Infiniti of Melbourne
321.316.6894
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AUTOMOTIVE
St. Lucie Battery & Tire
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BANKING
SouthState Bank
800.277.2175
SouthStateBank.com

BEVERAGES
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co.
800.FRESHHH
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BOAT DEALERS
Dragonfly Boatworks
772.567.8835
dragonflyboats.net

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County
772.336.6250
youredc.com

BUTCHER SHOP
A Butcher Shoppe & A Bit More
772.794.0040
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CANDY/ CONFECTIONARY
Bruno’s Chocolate
772.466.4222
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CASINOS
Seminole Brighton Casino
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
772.595.9999
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CITRUS/PRODUCE
Nelson Family Farms
772.464.2100
nelsonfamilyfarms.com

DENTIST
Aesthetic Dentistry of Stuart
772.463.4026
stuartdentistry.com

All Smiles Dentistry
772.335.3088
allsmilesfamilydentist.com

DIVE & WATERSPORTS
Deep Six
772.562.2883
deepsix.com

EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
fau.edu/hboi

Indian River State College
866.792.4772
irsc.edu

FARM
Adams Ranch
772.579.9962
adamsranch.com

FURNITURE
Danish Furniture Inc.
772.464.5713
danishfurniturestore.com

Mattress Market
772.562.6007
772.217.2877
mymattressmarket.com

Paradise Home & Patio
772.409.4618
paradisehomeandpatio.com

Sunshine Furniture
772.569.0460
sunshinefurniturecasual.com

GOLF
Champion Turf Club at St. James
772.336.4653
championturfclub-stjames.com

GOLF CARTS
Champion Golf Carts
772.283.1107
championgolfcart.com

Total Golf Cart
772.778.0468
totalgolfcart.com

GOVERNMENT
St. Lucie County Property Appraiser
772.462.1000
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GRILL CLEANING
Florida Native Grill Cleaning

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floridanativegrill.com

HEALTH CARE/HOME CARE
A Moment’s Notice Healthcare
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
Artistic Closets
772.692.8447
artisticlosests.com

HOSPITALS
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System
772.345.8100
martinhealth.org

Sebastian River Medical Center
772.581.8003
sebastianrivermedical.org

INDEPENDENT/ASSISTED LIVING
Harbor Place of Port St. Lucie
772.337.4330
ptstlucieharborplace.com

The Palms of St. Lucie West
772.344.7441
thepalmsofstluciewest.com

INSURANCE
Geico Insurance - Maggie Deng
772.400.6680
geico.com/vero-beach-deng

McCall Insurance
772.562.4477
mccallagencyinc.com

Post Insurance
772.878.8184
InsureWithPost.com


State Farm/Bill Knight
772.461.7900
billknightinsurance.com

INTERIOR DESIGN/FURNISHINGS
H. Allen Holmes, Inc.
772.245.8586
hallenholmesinc.com

Karen Kane Interiors
772.465.2574
kkaneinteriors.com

JEWELRY
Diamonds by Terry
772.781.1133
diamondsbyterry.com

St. Lucie Jewelry and Coins
772.336.2050
772.337.4700
stluciejewelryandcoins.com

LAW OFFICES
Fee, Yates, & Fee, P.L.
772.461.5020
feeyateslaw.com

Florida Personal Injury Law Team
772.302.2700
tomslawteam.com

Rossway Swan
772.231.4440
321.984.2700
RosswaySwan.com

LUMBER & HARDWARE
East Coast Lumber
772.461.5950
eastcoastlumber.com

MEDICAL
Ocean Chiropractic & Health Center
772.460.9000
oceanchiropracticandhealth.com

Orthopaedic Center of Vero Beach
772.778.2009
orthocentervb.com

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
772.288.2400
SouthFlaOrtho.com

MUNICIPALITIES
City of Fort Pierce
772.467.3000
Cityoffortpierce.com

City of Port St. Lucie
772.871.5225
cityofpsl.com

NON-PROFITS
Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
772.408.1100
cscslc.org

Family Meals
772.210.0900
familymealsinc.org

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation
772.466.9876
hboifoundation.org

Treasure Coast Food Bank
stophunger.org

Treasure Coast Hospice
772.403.4500
treasurehealth.org

OPHTHALMOLOGY
New Vision Eye Center
772.257.8700
newvisioneyecenter.com
cataractsurgeryverobeach.com

PERFORMING ARTS
Riverside Theatre
772.231.6990
riversidetheatre.com

Sunrise Theatre
772.461.4775
sunrisetheatre.com

Vero Beach Theatre Guild
772.562.8300
verobeachtheatreguild.com

PRINTING/SIGNS
Fast Signs of Vero Beach
772.774.7554
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RADIO
WQCS
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wqcs.org

REAL ESTATE
Branca Realty Professionals
772.882.9583
brancarealty.com

Keller Williams Realty at Port St. Lucie
561.379.6875
561.779.0309
teambroomfield.kw.com

John’s Island Real Estate Co.
772.231.0900
johnsislandrealestate.com

Oceanside Realty Partners
772.418.4420
oceansiderealtypartners

RESTAURANTS
Crabby's Dockside
772.252.5672
crabbysdocksideftpierce.com

Ocean Grill
772.231.5409
ocean-grill.com

Sharky's
772.466.2757

SENIOR CARE
Oasis Senior Advisors
772.600.8204
oasisssenioradvisors.com/treasure-coast

SHOPPING
Best Value Jewelry & Pawn
772.467.1199
772.340.2424
bestvaluepawn.net

Kemp’s
772.221.9973
kempsshoesalon.com

SHUTTERS/WINDOW TREATMENTS
Florida Shutters Inc.
772.569.2200
floridashuttersinc.com

Impact Experts
772.285.9342
impactglassexperts.com

Storm Smart
855.365.SMART
stormsmart.com

STONE WORK & GRANITE
Real Stone & Granite
772.489.9964
realstoneandgranite.com


WEDDING/VENUES
The Crane Club
772.200.2662
craneclubattesoro.com


ADVERTISING AGENCIES
Adams Media Group
772.492.6570
adamsmediagroup.com

Idea Garden
772.778.2832
ideaga.com

Nicolace Marketing, Inc.
772.299.4889

Pathos 561.688.2880
wearepathos.com
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Mar. 23, 2023|

Fore Sistas golf fundraiser a hit

Fore Sistas golf fundraiser a hit

When Stanley Campbell, owner of Martin Downs Golf Club, welcomed approximately 80 golfers and 20 plus volunteers to the 2ndAnnual Fore Sistas Golf Tournament, he complimented the board members for going from staging last year’s introductory event to quickly becoming its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit this year.

The golf match was preceded by a Woman’s Health Symposium that featured speakers Dr. De Anne Collier, Dr. Jeaudine Hill, Dr. Juliette Lomax-Homier, Dr. Bebe Pajo. Madetric Woods, NP, Mallory Gillespie, DPT and Julyne Viau, MS[LS1] .

The Martin Downs Country Club in Palm City hosted both of the weekend’s programs.

This year the golf tournament included flights for women, mixed teams and women. The tournament winners were awarded trophies and other gifts.

Fore Sistas is a volunteer service organization of women committed to the expansion and inclusion of talented women in the sport and business of golf through linked friendship, mentorship, financial support, equity and inclusion.

Most of the net proceeds from the tournament will be given as a scholarship to an African American female golfer who aspires to play golf professionally or enter the golf business.

Members of the event committee were Phyllis M. Gillespie, Martha Clark, Stanley Campbell, Jr., G. Sean Schley, Earnie Ellison, Jean Laws Scott, Claire Nash, Synthia Snow, Tishunda Tullis, Michelle Jerger, Lynn Solomon, Debra Williams and Raelyn Holmes.

As she gave her opening remarks, Gillespie said the vision of Fore Sistas is all about helping people while having a good time.

For information on Fore Sistas Golf, contact Phyllis Gillespie, Esq. at  [email protected]

 

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Mar. 23, 2023|