Firefly Group wins prestigious award for Martin County Land Conservation Campaign The Firefly Group, a Stuart-based marketing and public relations firm took center stage at the 2025 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards, earning three honors - including the prestigious Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award - for their work on the Martin County Forever half-cent [...]
A-1's EZWALL® nominated in Florida Chamber's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. proudly announces that its EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™ has been nominated in the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest. This annual competition celebrates innovation, excellence, and the vital role of manufacturing in Florida's economy. "We're honored to [...]
2025 Martin County Business Award: will your name be called? The deadline is approaching to nominate your business or someone else's for a 2025 Martin County Business Award. Dedicated to celebrating Martin County businesses that significantly impact the economy and workforce, the annual celebration of the community’s top innovators, creators, manufacturers, and more is moving [...]
Lee Dobbins honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Lee Dobbins, shareholder at Dean, Mean, Minton and Moore, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 11th annual leadership dinner on May 8. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader [...]
The Source’s Dignity Smiles Program recognized by renowned implant manufacturing company with sizeable gift During the summer of 2021, Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, teamed up with ardent supporters of the organization, Vero Beach residents Joanne and Dr. Thomas J. Balshi, who is a Board Certified Prosthodontist (now retired) and Founder of The [...]
Betsy Herold receives Frances Langford Humanitarian Award The United Way of Martin County Foundation was proud to announce Elizabeth (Betsy) Herold as the 2024 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award recipient on Thursday, February 8, at Sailfish Point Country Club. This prestigious award recognizes community philanthropists who demonstrate care, compassion and commitment in support of United Way [...]
TCHospice supporters Richard and Denise Boyle and Susan King honored for distinguished service The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented its 2023 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees during this year’s Jingle and Mingle reception. Long-time supporters Richard (honored posthumously) and Denise Boyle and philanthropist Susan King were honored for their commitment to the Treasure Coast Hospice mission [...]
Celebrate Stuart High's 100th at MartinArts Open House Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stuart High School (1923-2023) at a community open house presented by MartinArts on Saturday, September 23 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Two discussion panels will feature alumni reminiscing about their school days (come by and see whom you know) and local experts [...]
Hobson represents FP in Washington, DC Former Fort Pierce resident and Indian River State College professor Dr. Marvin Hobson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent the Zora Neale Hurston Foundation as a guest of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. The organization found Hobson through an article published in Indian River Magazine and [...]
House of Hope receives three Community Impact Grants from Martin County United Way House of Hope is the recipient of three generous Community Impact grants from the United Way of Martin County for 2023-2024. The grant awards, totaling $110,750, will help to sustain House of Hope programs that are vital in empowering Martin County [...]