Strickland elected to Sports ETA post Play Treasure Coast Sports Chief Operating Officer Ryan Strickland has been elected secretary/treasurer of Sports ETA, a leading trade association for the sports events and tourism industry. Strickland’s election to the executive leadership team highlights his role in advancing sports tourism at regional and national levels. In his role, [...]
Rainforest Distribution opens Fort Pierce distribution center Rainforest Distribution Corp. (“Rainforest”), a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across 22 states on the East Coast, announced the official opening of its Fort Pierce, Florida distribution center. Located at 3800 Crossroads Parkway within the newly built Interstate Commerce Center, the 62,817-square-foot, Class [...]
Safeguard sensitive information at free shredding event St. Lucie County Clerk and Comptroller Michelle R. will be hosting Shred & Protect Day, a community-focused event aimed at safeguarding personal information through secure document disposal. This event is open to all St. Lucie residents and will take place on Frid., April 24, 2026. At this event, [...]
Moms, magical healing horses, cops and kids all benefit from the March Dyer Difference Award It’s hard to dispute the magic healing powers of animals to help treat a multitude of physical and emotional conditions. Since the late 1700s, animal-assisted therapy has grown in both acceptance and use, and here on the Treasure Coast, one [...]
Morgan Company and Casto Net Lease acquire land for new grocery-anchored shopping center in Port St. Lucie Morgan Company, in partnership with Casto Net Lease, announced the acquisition of just over 15 acres of commercial land for a new grocery-anchored shopping center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The property, ideally positioned to serve the rapidly [...]
Port St. Lucie to host free Business Expo for local entrepreneurs In its continued effort to champion local economic development and uplift entrepreneurs, the City of Port St. Lucie will present the third annual Pathway to Business Expo, a free event dedicated to empowering and connecting the City’s business community. Event details: When: 9 a.m. [...]
Leadership changes at the St. Lucie EDC A dozen years after assuming the presidency of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), Peter J. Tesch will be stepping back into an advisory role. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Wes McCurry will become the EDC’s president and chief executive officer, and Rachel Savela will be [...]
Glory in Glass: The Conrad Pickel studio illuminates a tradition of excellence in stained glass The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery is delighted to present Glory in Glass: The Conrad Pickel Studio. Since 1947, the Conrad Pickel Studio has fused old-world craftsmanship with new-world innovation, contributing to the dramatic and enduring traditions of stained glass. [...]
TCCEED helps St. Lucie 8th graders dive into career exploration Hands-on demonstrations of exciting careers in healthcare, construction, logistics, communications, technology, public service and much more were on display for 760 St. Lucie Public Schools eighth graders on Nov. 12 at the school district offices in Port St. Lucie. The 8th Grade Experience was coordinated by [...]
TCCEED names 2025-2026 board of directors The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development (TCCEED), a 501(c)3 nonprofit established by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), recently named its 2025-2026 board of directors. Azlina Goldstein of Riverland/GL Homes will continue to chair the nonprofit, Brandon Nobile of Remnant Construction was [...]