Piper Aircraft Externship bridges classroom learning with real-world application In an era where real-world experience is more critical than ever for career readiness, Piper Aircraft’s Externship Program is leading the way in providing young people with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. Through a partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU), Piper Aircraft offers students direct exposure to [...]
The Visiting Nurse Association celebrates its 50th anniversary On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners read a proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast (VNA). Commissioner Joe Earman read the proclamation and said how vital the VNA is to our community. Board Chair of [...]
Award-winning Mo Sauce now available on Amazon If your taste buds are screaming for something sweet and spicy…look no further than the locally made MO Sauce. Not only delicious, the sauce is award-winning, thanks to the culinary team and creative staff of the Vero Beach non-profit The Source that works tirelessly to end homelessness in Indian [...]
Carrie Sue Ayvar's More Than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida Carrie Sue Ayvar will join the Florida Remembered Society for a presentation on More than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida. The program takes place Sat., April 26th at 2 p.m. at the St. Lucie School, 2501 North Old Dixie. Hwy., St. [...]
Hope Shop ranks in Florida’s Top 10 Locals know it as a great place to find gently used clothes, shoes, furniture, household items, games and even artwork. Now a national audience knows about House of Hope’s Hope Shop in Stuart. According to the online publication Family Destinations Guide, Hope Shop is the tenth best thrift [...]
City of Fort Pierce hosts final public open house for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan The City of Fort Pierce is taking proactive steps to reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries with the development of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). This initiative began in September 2024 and continues to evolve with community input. Reducing traffic crashes [...]
Indian River businesses partner with Master’s Academy to equip students for the workforce Nine outstanding students from Master’s Academy will be presented with Apprenticeship Diplomas this spring after successfully completing intensive, real-world training through the school’s growing Vocational Technology (Vo-Tech) program. These unique apprenticeships, made possible by dedicated partnerships with local businesses such as Dyer [...]
Maverick Boat Group celebrates 40 years of crafting exceptional boats Maverick Boat Group (MBG) marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and a steadfast commitment to delivering an unmatched on-the-water experience. Since its founding in 1985, MBG has remained at the forefront of boatbuilding, earning the trust of anglers and families by [...]
The ominous sound of a Code Blue alarm sends student nurses flying to a patient’s bedside in the simulated hospital on Indian River State College’s Port St. Lucie campus. They gather around the bed, working swiftly to save the “patient” who is struggling to breathe after a heart attack
Treasure Coast Hospice to observe National Healthcare Decisions Day 2025 In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day on Weds., April 16, Treasure Coast Hospice will distribute advance care planning materials at local libraries in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Staff and volunteers will offer information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes [...]