Alice’s Restaurant closed for renovations Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe in Stuart is closed, but only for a few more days. The restaurant located at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. is getting a facelift. Alice’s will be closed starting Monday, September 9th, 2024. Impact100 Martin County and Loblolly foundation are funding the renovations. ARC of the Treasure [...]
BofA raises minimum hourly wage to $24, increasing starting salary to nearly $50K Bank of America announced that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, the latest step in the company’s commitment to $25 by 2025. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will [...]
UF/IFAS hosts Treasure Coast Agri-Science & Fall Fest On Saturday, Oct. 19-- buy native plants, embark on a garden tour, or visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories—or watch your kids enjoy a scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Add the University of Florida Institute of Food and [...]
United Way of Indian River County announces new board chair and members United Way of Indian River County announced the appointment of five distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors and the promotion of Dr. Katie Nall to Board Chair. Dr. Katie Nall has been a dedicated member of our board since 2017 and will [...]
Best states to start a small business in 2024 2023 was a record-breaking year for small businesses as a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, according to the Small Business Administration. The 2020s have been one of the most challenging historical decades for small business owners. The economic impact of the [...]
Welcome home Honor Flight heroes, movie stars, and volunteers. Oh, my! Portrait of American actress and model (and later, disc jockey and veteran's rights activist) Chris Noel, barefoot and dressed in tight leggings and a cropped top shirt, as she bends at the waist, her hands on her knees, and smiles at the camera, [...]
Christie Brinkley to Headline Fashion Meets Art fundraiser at Vero Beach Museum of Art The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) has announced that Christie Brinkley, renowned as one of the world’s most iconic supermodels, will headline its “Fashion Meets Art” fundraising event on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Ms. Brinkley’s enduring career as a model, [...]
Vero Beach Film Festival holds premiere screening of film tackling childhood illiteracy The Vero Beach Film Festival team is deeply committed to education and knowledge. Their new program, "Lights, Camera, Education," partners directly with high schools throughout Vero Beach to teach students the basics of the film industry and guide them through the process of creating their [...]
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 [...]