United Way steps up as transportation options shrink United Way of Martin County is responding to a growing transportation gap after state-funded grants supporting the Martin Community Coach program ended June 30, sharply reducing rides for seniors, people with disabilities and residents without other transportation options. The sudden funding loss limited eligible riders who previously [...]
VNA Hidden Treasures honors Carol Kanarek VNA Hidden Treasures, the thrift shop that benefits VNA Hospice, has dedicated Carol’s Corner, a new boutique section honoring VNA & Hospice Foundation board member and longtime supporter Carol Kanarek. The section recognizes Kanarek’s decades of service, leadership and commitment to the VNA. VNA co-founder Ann Marie McCrystal proposed [...]
Midas donates vehicle through Project Spark Midas of Ft. Pierce, 2606 S. US Highway 1, donated a refurbished Nissan Sentra to Niesha Benjamin, a single mother of a toddler and caregiver for her mother, who is battling cancer. The donation was made through Midas Project Spark, a program designed to help individuals and families restore [...]
Humane Society wins national honor, $10,000 grant The Humane Society of St. Lucie County has been named one of the nation’s top-performing animal shelters in Best Friends Animal Society’s 2026 Foster Forward Challenge, earning a $10,000 grant for expanding foster care and helping more homeless pets move toward adoption. During the monthlong challenge, 177 [...]
VNA launches Medicare dementia support program VNA of the Treasure Coast has been approved as a provider for the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, a Medicare program that supports people with suspected or confirmed dementia and the family members who care for them. The program, known as GUIDE, is designed to improve quality of [...]
VNA Mobile Health Clinic receives $25,000 grant The Indian River Community Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to VNA of the Treasure Coast’s Mobile Health Clinic to support continued operations and expand access to health care services throughout the community. Representatives from the Indian River Community Foundation presented the check to members of the Mobile [...]
Nominations now open: Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award Do you know an entrepreneur whose vision, leadership, and business success have made a lasting impact on the Treasure Coast? The Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, economic impact, community engagement, and outstanding leadership. Help us [...]
iTHINK Financial opens new Tradition branch Hundreds of community members, local officials and business leaders gathered July 29 as iTHINK Financial celebrated the grand opening of its new Tradition branch in Port St. Lucie. The “We Love Tradition” event marked the credit union’s second location in St. Lucie County and expanded access to personalized financial [...]
Master chemist donates to Master's Academy Master’s Academy announced it has received a donation of professional scientific equipment from Ken Williams valued at approximately $100,000. Williams, an analytical chemist with a 52-year career in the polymer, textile and paper industries, donated an extensive collection of laboratory equipment to support middle and high school science instruction. [...]
Fort Pierce seeks artists for City Hall sculpture The City of Fort Pierce is seeking proposals from professional artists and artist teams for a permanent outdoor sculpture planned for the front entrance of Fort Pierce City Hall, 100 N. U.S. Highway 1. The opportunity supports the city’s ongoing effort to enhance public spaces and highlight [...]