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As a service to residents and the business community of the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. is providing free updates on changes in operations that affect businesses in the region because of the coronavirus. If you have news to report, please email Gregory Enns at [email protected] If you find this newsletter useful, please share it. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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Number of coronavirus cases declining but 8 deaths reported over weekend on Treasure Coast
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Although COVID-19 cases continue to decline on the Treasure Coast, an additional eight deaths in the region were reported over the weekend.
Six of the deaths were in St. Lucie County. Those who died from the virus were two men, both 86, another man 82, and women ages 92, 82 and 71. The other deaths occurred in... Read more > >
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Small business grant application available at 3 p.m. today
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Grants of $5,000 sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation are being made available for small employers of 3 to 20 employees. Potential recipients must be located in an economically vulnerable community and have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. To see if your location qualifies or to apply visit www.savesmallbusiness.com
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The city of Port St. Lucie reopened its boat ramps to recreational boaters beginning last Friday.
The boating locations are at 500 SE Oakridge Drive, 1982 SW Villanova Road and 2200 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway.
The city suggests following these social distancing recommendations when boating:
• Limit the number of people aboard to those family members you share your home with.
• Keep your distance from other groups.
• Maintain a safe distance from others when doing things like loading up at the dock or fueling the boat.
• After doing anything that requires touching an item someone else may have touched, like a fuel pump, disinfect by using a hand sanitizer.
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Webinar series focuses on Families First act
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This week's "In the Know" virtual business briefing presented by the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce features an overview of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and employer paid leave requirements. Ariel Rivera Maldonado, community outreach specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, will answer questions regarding the provisions of the act. Also featured is Scott Nuttall, CPA with Nuttall, Donini & Associates.
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Boy Scout offers virtual activities free for non-scouts
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The Gulf Stream Council, Boy Scouts of America has implemented a program called “Remote Activity Workshops" that allows Scouts and non-Scouts alike to work on programs that help reinforce citizenship, character development, physical fitness and leadership. As of April 16th, more than 2,800 young men and women from 43 different states have signed up to participate in at least one or more of these free online workshops. Each session is led by a registered adult Scout leader through Zoom. www.gulfstreamcouncil.org/raw2020
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HOMETOWN HERO
BY MARYANN KETCHAM
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As Majesty Sound cued-up and proceeded to blast Mariah Carey's Hero through the loud-speakers, a line-up of vehicles, included many members of the Treasure Coast Tundra Crew, began its procession around Cleveland Clinic Martin Memorial North. Blaring horns, flashing lights, homemade signs, and waving admirers greeted hospital workers who are compromising their safety, serving on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Through the coordinated efforts of Hometown Heroes Christine Rigg, owner of Elder Home Care Services, Audra Macon, Account Executive for Accentcare Home Health, and Dawn Furgason of Nurse on Call, an across-the-board display of recognition and gratitude continues for all Treasure Coast hospitals.
"We're all in this together," said Furgason.
"We appreciate ALL of the staff from doctors and nurses to maintenance and housekeeping," Rigg added.
The caravan of thanks heads north to Cleveland Clinic Indian River on Tues., April 21 at 7 pm and then back south to Cleveland Clinic Martin South on Wed., April 22 at 7:15 pm.
Macon added, "We honor all of our hometown healthcare heroes!"
And, we must not forget the brave home healthcare aides and nurses that enter homes to help the infected.
Join in the thanks, visit the Stuart Moms Facebook page for more information.
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Do you know somebody on the Treasure Coast who should be singled out for praise because of their actions during the coronavirus pandemic? Whether it’s a nurse at the local hospital, a volunteer at the local food bank or a grocery clerk going the extra mile, Treasure Coast Business and Indian River Magazine Inc. will help you sing their praises in our new online feature Hometown Heroes of the Treasure Coast. Visit www.indianrivermagazine.com/hometown-heroes/
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As a service to readers and restaurants on the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. has created a website showing restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries that are open for carryout and/or delivery in St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin counties. The site includes hours and days carryout is available as well as popular dishes. See the new site at treasurecoastrestaurants.com
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Does your business have news of a temporary closing or change in operations due to COVID-19 that you would like us to share with readers of this newsletter?
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• In Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie contact Lisa Crawford at [email protected] or 516.721.0848.
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• In Fort Pierce contact Sunny Gates at [email protected] or 772.204.5043.
• Outside the Treasure Coast, contact Publisher Gregory Enns at [email protected] or 772.940.9005.
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