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 [...]
Targeted funding opportunity: Keeping kids off drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors The Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County is releasing a Targeted Funding Application in the priority category of Keeping Kids Off Drugs, Alcohol and Other Risky Behaviors. The amount of funding to be awarded is up to $95,000. The award will begin [...]
July 20 is Passport Saturday in St. Lucie County The St. Lucie County Clerk is gearing up for Passport Saturday, a special one-day event on July 20th from 9am to 2pm, where you can breeze through passport processing with ease. Plus, strike a pose because photos will be available on site! Don't miss out on this [...]
APP Jet Center expands at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center announced a series of expansion and renovation projects at its Treasure Coast International Airport fixed-base operation in Fort Pierce, Florida. The project includes the marketing of a 20,000 square foot hangar, which will be built to suit a charter operator, private corporation, or [...]
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 [...]
APP Jet Center breaks ground at Treasure Coast International Airport APP Jet Center held a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction on the first phase of an expansion and renovation to its fixed-based operation (FBO) at Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, FL. The project will include building 30,000 square feet of hangars and enhancing [...]
Hundreds of Costco jobs coming to Port St. Lucie Rendering of the Costco Depot planned for Legacy Park at Tradition. Costco will be bringing hundreds of jobs to St. Lucie County as the company develops a multi-phased cold and dry storage depot at the Sansone Group's Legacy Park at Tradition. The global [...]