Seagrass restoration coming to Fort Pierce The Florida manatee population is in peril. A record-breaking 866 manatees were found deceased so far in 2021, many sick or starving from lack of natural food sources in the Indian River Lagoon. Manatees eat as much as 120 pounds, or 10% of their body weight, in aquatic vegetation every single day.
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery's annual juried art exhibition, The Best of the Best, is accepting artist applications by advance appointments on Wednesdays-Sundays until 3:00 pm, beginning on Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, October 1, 2021. The application is open to amateur and professional artists with a $30 entry fee per work. A full [...]
Hibiscus Children's Center announced that Rey Navarro has been named the organization's Chief Operating Officer. Rey will replace Caroline Vinyard, who has taken the position of CEO of the Baron Child Advocacy Center in St. Lucie County. Caroline has been a vital part of the leadership of the organization since 2015 and we wish her [...]
United Way Delivers Education Grants to 15 Organizations The United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) this week announced $788,112 in funding community programs. Fifteen agencies have received funding in the Education impact area. The awards run from July 2021 through June 2023 in a two-year cycle. Funds for community partners are raised during United [...]
As Florida edged closer to the 10,000-case mark, a third person, a 31-year-old St. Lucie County woman, has died from COVID-19 on the Treasure Coast, according to the Department of Health report released today.
As a service to residents and the business community of the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. is providing free updates on changes in operations that affect businesses in the region because of the coronavirus.
Florida’s total cases of COVID-19 rose to 314 today, an increase of 45 percent over Tuesday’s numbers, while no Treasure Coast counties have reported cases. Seven deaths in the state have been reported from the disease.
As of 11:33 a.m. today, no cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Florida Department of Health on the Treasure Coast. St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties reported 0 cases.
The health and safety of our citizens, as well as staff, remains a top priority for the City of Port St. Lucie. As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation evolves, the City is taking precautionary measures and adhering to recommendations from public health officials, as well as continuing to maintain our high standards for customer service and cleanliness.
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