Global company plans to manufacture armored vehicles in Fort Pierce INKAS®, a global conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, Canada, plans to manufacture armored vehicles in the city of Fort Pierce, Florida. The company’s US branch, INKAS USA, Inc., will locate an $18.75 million manufacturing facility on Enterprise Road at the site of a former tomato packing [...]
Hegener Award Nominations Announced The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County announced the nominees for the 2025 Hegener Award. The award, which is given annually, recognizes a local businessperson who has made very significant positive economic impacts on St. Lucie County over the years. This year's dozen nominees for the Hegener Award are [...]
Humane Society of St. Lucie County holds “Kids to Kitties Reading Program” Saturdays The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is excited to announce the official launch of its Kids to Kitties reading session, beginning Saturday, February 15th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter. This weekly event will offer kids in the [...]
Suncoast Mental Health Center Closing After 27 years of dedicated service and support to the community, Suncoast Mental Health Center, Inc. will be closing its doors permanently on Feb. 14, 2025, due to financial challenges. The organization has been providing vital mental health support since 1998. Debra Engle, CEO, says of the closing, “We are [...]
Housing affordability summit set for Jan. 30 The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) is convening a summit on the Future of Housing Affordability January 30 in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie County ranked first in Florida and third in the U.S. for the worst decline in housing affordability in ATTOM Data Solutions’ [...]
VIM Clinic’s Dr. Jordan Bromberg Shines at TEDx Port Saint Lucie Event Dr. Jordan Bromberg, Medical Director at VIM Clinic, recently took the stage at the TEDx Port Saint Lucie "EMERGE" Conference, held recently at the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce. The event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with bold new [...]
SportLife Distribution to expand HQ in Fort Pierce SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 fulltime employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 [...]
United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee mobilizes community support after Hurricane Milton In the wake of Hurricane Milton and the devastating tornadoes which touched down throughout the Treasure Coast, United Way of St, Lucie and Okeechobee has been collaborating with key partners such as the Red Cross, Mustard Seed Kitchen, and Treasure Coast Food [...]
Same house, different taxes: why your property taxes aren’t the same as your neighbor’s When it comes to property taxes, many homeowners assume that living in identical homes in the same neighborhood will result in similar tax bills. However, this is a common misconception. In reality, your tax bill can differ significantly from that of [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]