Environment and community benefit from Dyer Difference Award For the third year in a row, Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association hosts an offshore fishing tournament to help maintain the beautiful Indian River Lagoon. While you may pass by the lagoon and smile, you might be surprised to learn that the Indian River Lagoon is considered [...]
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. honored with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. of the City of Fort Pierce has been recognized for his exceptional dedication and advocacy by the Florida League of Cities (FLC). He was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Home Rule Hero Award, which celebrates individuals who have [...]
The Will-Burt Company acquires Aluma Tower Company, Inc. The Will-Burt Company, a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aluma Tower Company, Inc. Aluma has been a leader in the design, manufacture, sales, and service of mobile telescoping [...]
Richard Tambone honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Richard Tambone, president of the Tambone Companies, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 10th annual leadership dinner on April 18. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader who has [...]
Martin County Top Chef cooks up success for House of Hope Over blazing stoves, with a roomful of people watching their every move, five Martin County residents turned into professional chefs for an evening to compete in House of Hope's Top Chef competition for 2024. Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, Sonita Farr, Wendy Kohler, Niki Norton, and Katy [...]
Eco-Art Coming to Vero Beach: Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition Experience art and environmental discovery at the highly anticipated 'Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition,' featuring the traveling showcase 'World of Away' Eco-Art Experience, alongside masterpieces by local artists. Explore innovative artworks promoting sustainable living and environmental stewardship. The traveling exhibit, 'World of Away' Eco-Art Experience,' presented by [...]
Fort Pierce Seeks Applicants for the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board Fort Pierce City Commissioners are actively seeking community-minded individuals to join the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Qualified candidates should be residents of either St. Lucie County or a neighboring county and willing to commit to a three-year term. Comprised of fourteen members, the Sunrise Theatre [...]
Grants to Preserve Historic Art Awarded Twenty-four cultural institutions have been named as grant recipients of the 2024 Bank of America Art Conservation Project. They represent a diverse range of artistic styles, media and cultural traditions across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Italy, The Netherlands, South Africa, India and Japan. Since 2010, [...]
The Source sponsors a prayer breakfast on National Day of Prayer The National Day of Prayer calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders. It is held on the first Thursday of May each year. The Source is planning a Prayer Breakfast in Vero Beach [...]
Impact100 Martin Announces 7 Finalists Seven finalists have been chosen for this year’s Impact100 Martin 2024 Impact Grants, with four $100,000 grants to be awarded at the annual awards ceremony on April 18 at Temple Beit HaYam in Stuart. Each of the seven nonprofit organizations is proposing an innovative project that meets community needs. Impact100 [...]