Habitat welcomes new development and marketing director St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity is excited to welcome new Development and Marketing Director, Chris Robertson, to its team. He brings a depth of experience and a broad range of skills to the organization. His strong sense of community and respect for the dedication and work of local […]

The Interstate Commerce Center, under construction at 3800 Crossroads Parkway in the Crossroads Park of Commerce, has 1,300 feet of clear Interstate 95 frontage and is in St. Lucie County at the northernmost point where I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike intersect.

St. Lucie County community makes its mark on the Interstate Commerce Center Dozens of dignitaries gathered along Interstate 95 in Fort Pierce on Feb. 15 to add their signatures to a cornerstone for the Interstate Commerce Center (ICC). Currently under construction at 3800 Crossroads Parkway in the Crossroads Park of Commerce, the 207,458-square-foot Class-A industrial […]

Manufacturer Relocates to Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Approve Jobs Grant Incentive The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Office is pleased to announce that Kessel Medical, Inc. was approved for the county’s Local Jobs Grant incentive. Kessel Medical is a medical device manufacturer that relocated to Vero Beach from Atlanta […]

A Day’s Journey: self-discovery and personal growth workshop     Self-discovery doesn’t require you to reinvent yourself (unless you want to). You can simply desire to understand yourself better. We all question who we truly are at some point on our journey. Life gets busy, we get distracted with our goals and “to do’s”, raising […]

Data speaks volumes first free workshop/webinar of Marcia Salmon 2022 fall series   Presenter: Marcia Salmon MBA, MSc Grants Coordinator/Consultant, former professor Bringing stimulating and dynamic grant development workshops to the Treasure Coast and beyond! Our goal is to coach prospective and newly formed nonprofits executives and staff to methodically navigate the steps throughout the […]

City of Fort Pierce receives $2.7 million state infrastructure grant   Governor Ron DeSantis presented the City of Fort Pierce with a $2.7 million Florida Job Growth Grant on Aug. 30. The grant will help fund infrastructure improvements in the city’s historic downtown. The improvements to critical infrastructure include water, wastewater, electric, fiber, natural gas, […]

Old Evinrude Site in Stuart revived with incoming Atlantic Point Marina     The marine industry is one of Martin County’s “Hubs of Excellence” and vital to its history and economic strength. A new marina was proposed for downtown Stuart to replace the inactive site that was once a bustling hub of somewhat mysterious marine […]

Construction begins for Cheney Brothers distribution center     Cheney Brothers, Inc. broke ground April 20 on its distribution center and food service warehouse in Legacy Park at Tradition. The first phase of the family-owned Florida broadline food distributor’s facility will be a 367,427-square-foot warehouse with refrigeration and freezer space, test kitchen, ancillary offices, 46 […]

Interstate Commerce Center Receives Site Plan Approval     The Fort Pierce City Commission on Feb. 7 unanimously approved the site plan for Interstate Commerce Center (ICC), a 207,458-gross-square-foot Class-A warehouse building that will front Interstate 95 south of Okeechobee Road on 12.7 acres. This milestone represents the final land use approval required for JBL […]

Legacy Park/FedEx Ground project receiving national attention   The Sansone Group’s 425-acre development in Port St. Lucie, Legacy Park at Tradition, is receiving national and regional recognition. The Class-A industrial park is currently home to a FedEx Ground 245,000-square-foot regional sortation center, a 220,000-square-foot Amazon delivery station is anticipated to open this fall, a 327,427-square-foot […]

Youth Guidance Receives New Roof from John’s Island Foundation, Individual Donors   Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy has a new roof just in time for the new year thanks to the generosity of the local community. Funding for the roof replacement was provided by a generous $75,000 grant from the John’s Island Foundation, a matching donation […]

Plentiful land for large-footprint distribution facilities is powering the growth

The central question facing St. Lucie County as it updates the Port of Fort Pierce master plan is how the port will handle future economic and social opportunities.

The 7.2 acres between Indian River Drive and Second Street in downtown Fort Pierce that formerly housed the H.D. King electric plant could be transformed into an $85 million development featuring a hotel, townhomes, condominiums, retail and office space.

While the City of Vero Beach is primarily built out, three highly visible properties are becoming available and the future of Vero Beach itself may depend on how they are developed.

Infinite Possibilities Exhibit at Court House Cultural Center   Members of MartinArts have a diverse and noteworthy range of talents on display at Court House Cultural Center from June 13-July 28 in a summertime showcase entitled “Infinite Possibilities.” The exhibit will showcase 59 member artists working in a variety of media which include acrylic, charcoal, […]

Treasure Coast Hospice certified as a great place to work Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights have honored Treasure Coast Hospice with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees from across the organization and evaluating more than 60 elements of team […]

Passport Saturday coming to SLC St. Lucie County Clerk Michelle R. Miller is holding a special one-day passport event on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make the process of applying for new passports more convenient for St. Lucie County residents. Passport Saturday is an opportunity for first-time applicants, children under […]

Local father-daughter duo opens Clean Eatz in Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie residents have a new dining option with the opening of Clean Eatz at 10836 SW Village Parkway, Suite 10836. The award-winning health food restaurant franchise is known for its chef-inspired, nutritionist-approved menu selection, giving locals the option to order meal plans, catering packages, […]

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital event raises  $500K   Cleveland Clinic supporters gathered with good friends for a good cause to support the 32nd annual May Pops spring concert featuring the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. With more than 600 guests in attendance, the end-of-year event was held at the Windsor polo field in Vero Beach and raised […]

Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency launches Paint Program The Paint Program, initiated by the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA), is set to reopen on June 5, 2023. The primary goal of the Paint Program is to revitalize and renovate residential and commercial properties within the FPRA district. The FPRA Paint Program provides financial assistance by offering […]

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Local letter carriers collect more than 68,000 pounds of food to Stamp Out Hunger US Postal Service workers usually drop off items, but on Saturday, May 13, they picked up items – more than 68,000 pounds of non-perishable items – from mailboxes throughout Martin County. Stamp Out Hunger is an annual tradition across the country. […]

Ford Motor Company donates equipment to IRSC Automotive Technology Program Indian River State College (IRSC) Automotive Technology students now have three additional pieces of automotive repair equipment, valued at more than $13,000, on which to train, courtesy of the Ford Motor Company’s Technician Career Program. Ford dealerships on the Treasure Coast have demonstrated ongoing support […]

Sunrise Rotary provides award for Literacy Services of IRC’s Student of the Year Literacy Services’ Student of the Year is awarded to an individual for their incredible progress towards their literacy and language related goals. Tutors submit nominations that highlight students’ progress, goals completed, barriers they have overcome, and success stories. The Student of the […]