Referendum to buy natural lands in Martin County passes Martin County voters took decisive action on Nov. 5 to preserve its character and protect its natural resources for generations to come by approving a one-half cent sales tax for conservation efforts. The Martin County Forever referendum, which passed with nearly 63.93% of the vote, is demonstrates [...]
A Profile of the Nation’s Hispanic-Owned Businesses About 7.1% of the nation’s 5,681,118 employer firms (businesses with at least one paid employee) in the United States were Hispanic-owned in 2021 and the construction sector had the largest number of Hispanic-owned businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2022 Annual Business Survey shows there were a total [...]
VIM Clinic’s Dr. Jordan Bromberg Shines at TEDx Port Saint Lucie Event Dr. Jordan Bromberg, Medical Director at VIM Clinic, recently took the stage at the TEDx Port Saint Lucie "EMERGE" Conference, held recently at the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce. The event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with bold new [...]
SportLife Distribution to expand HQ in Fort Pierce SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 fulltime employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 [...]
The newest Source initiative: A coloring book for the young and old When it comes to describing what The Source is all about, it’s a pretty complex explanation. That might not have been the case 5, 10 or even 30 years ago when the programs and services were streamlined to serving the needy by offering free meals and bible [...]
Project LIFT participants lifting others, too The aftermath of the recent storm brought out the best in young men in Fort Pierce involved in Project LIFT! The participants of the program stepped right up and helped clean up some of the devastation that took place. And while it was a lot of hard work, the [...]
E.A.S.E/Deep Six wins award The Eastern Academy of Scuba Education (EASE) and Deep Six Dive and Watersports was recently presented with a prestigious award from the Professional Assocation of Dive Instructors. The Deep Six family of Dive and Watersports stores has been providing diving services and equipment sales on the east coast of Florida since 1979. The [...]
Renters on the Treasure Coast worry that renting will hurt them in the long-term Knowing when and how to buy a home in the current market can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Between a new report that found renting is cheaper than buying a home in the 50 largest metros and the long-held belief that [...]
Zweben Law Group Holiday Bike Drive kicks off Kickstands are up, and the Zweben Law Group Bike Drive Kickoff Party to benefit United Way of Martin County's Holiday Project is about to start rolling. Since 2014, Zweben Law Group has run an annual Bike Drive to gift brand-new bikes to children in need during the holiday season. Over the past [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency extends paint program to boost community revitalization efforts The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is excited to announce the continuation of its popular Paint Program, a key initiative supporting the revitalization of residential and commercial properties within the FPRA district. This program offers eligible property owners a valuable opportunity to enhance [...]