United Way IRC calling on community heroes United Way of Indian River County is calling on all community heroes to join us for the upcoming Day of Caring, an inspiring day dedicated to volunteerism and community service. Set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, this annual event, proudly sponsored by Publix, is a chance for individuals, [...]
FL vegetable growers rank highly in US sales and production Florida vegetable growers rank second overall in the United States for total vegetable sales and third for corn production. Fresh corn contributes more than $1 million annually to the state’s economy. While corn sales are a profitable commodity, Akshara Athelly shows the producers how new [...]
City of Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Award nominations now open The City of Fort Pierce is excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious Gold Hammer Awards. Mayor Linda Hudson invites residents and business owners to participate by recognizing those in the community who have made significant improvements to their properties [...]
Chuck Shaffer named 2024-2025 campaign chair for United Way of Martin County United Way of Martin County is proud to announce that Chuck Shaffer, Chairman and CEO of Seacoast Bank, will serve as the 2024-2025 Campaign Chair. In this leadership role, Chuck will guide and inspire the organization’s annual fundraising efforts, serving as the public [...]
City of Fort Pierce hosts 9.11 Remembrance Ceremony and memorial service The City of Fort Pierce invites the community to attend its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Service to Honor CeeCee Ross Lyles who perished on Flight 93 when it crashed in a Pennsylvania field during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Remembrance [...]
The A.E. Backus Museum announces 2024-‘25 exhibitions and events The A.E. Backus Museum is pleased to announce the scheduled exhibitions and events for 2024-25, our upcoming 64th Season which opens in October. Now in its seventh decade, The Backus Museum continues its mission of promoting the arts in the community and perpetuating the artistic and humanitarian legacy of [...]
Cultural Alliance asks for public support to keep doors open Just over a month ago, Governor DeSantis vetoed all arts and culture funds for the current State of Florida fiscal year - July 2024 to June 2025 - which makes up approximately 12% of the annual budget for the Cultural Alliance for the Arts, leaving [...]
Beyond Sunshine: Advancing Florida’s world-class economy for the next generation Florida has long been seen as a magnet for travel, tourism, and entertainment, where visitors and residents alike embrace a high quality of life in a sunny, warm climate. Today, however, Florida is much more than a vacation destination. With an annual GDP of nearly [...]
Florida Humanities selects the Florida Remembered Society to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026 Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), has launched a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD” and selected the Florida Remembered Society as an inaugural recipient. In total, eight nonprofit organizations received funding [...]
Time to apply for Live Your Dream awards Since 1972, Soroptimist International’s Live Your Dream Awards program has been helping women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. The financial support they receive often makes the difference in allowing them to continue with the education that is so precious [...]