The Source in Vero Beach is helping to eradicate homelessness in Indian River County On any given day, Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, is busy overseeing a plethora of on-going programs and services, several off site residential properties and a full time staff. What he and his top-shelf team have created to aid [...]
Master's Academy launches innovative Center for Calling & Career to equip high school students for purpose-driven futures Master's Academy of Vero Beach announced the launch of its Center for Calling & Career (CCC), a visionary initiative designed to provide academic, career, and spiritual guidance to high school students as they navigate critical decisions about their [...]
Pizza, books, & Pepsi winning combination with kids Wednesdays at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie were once so slow, owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even go into work, according to Rick Hynum of PMQ Magazine. Now the Port St. Lucie, Florida, restaurateur doesn’t dare stay home—that midweek night’s a “monster,” he said, [...]
Dyer Difference Award assists Vietnam veterans and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Way back in 1957, a group of Florida Sheriffs gathered to discuss the problem with the young boys in their communities getting into trouble with law enforcement because they didn’t have a whole lot of stability, consistency, and love in their home lives. Collectively, [...]
Indian River businesses partner with Master’s Academy to equip students for the workforce Nine outstanding students from Master’s Academy will be presented with Apprenticeship Diplomas this spring after successfully completing intensive, real-world training through the school’s growing Vocational Technology (Vo-Tech) program. These unique apprenticeships, made possible by dedicated partnerships with local businesses such as Dyer [...]
Vero Beach teen artist and writer Alayna Nguyen releases inspiring children's book In August 2024, 13-year-old Alayna Nguyen faced the sudden and bewildering onset of severe tics, marking the beginning of a challenging odyssey through, various medical consultations that left her and her family seeking answers. Unwilling to ‘just live with it,’ they pursued holistic [...]
Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosts 3rd Annual Chart Your Course Career Expo The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Chart Your Course, a maritime and marine industry career expo at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club and Fort Pierce River Walk Center. In attendance were 103 students from St. Lucie Public Schools [...]
New Born Learning Trail Opens Beachside in Vero Beach United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with Communications International and the City of Vero Beach, unveiled a New Born Learning Trail at Jaycee Park, offering families an interactive educational experience. This trail, the 7th in Indian River County, is designed to engage parents, grandparents, [...]
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 [...]
Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund Inc. was recently recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to promote skilled trades to young adults. This grant will enhance our Careers in Construction Treasure Coast events, where [...]