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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 enns@indianrivermag.com If you find this newsletter useful, please share it. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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9 more coronavirus cases for Treasure Coast
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The Treasure Coast reached 100 coronavirus cases today, up by nine the day before, according to the daytime report released by the Florida Department of Health.
St. Lucie County reported 38 cases, up from 33 the day before. Indian River County reported 33 cases, up from 30 the day before. Martin County reported 29 cases. Hospitalizations in St. Lucie County because of the virus increased to 12 from 8. Martin and Indian River reported no additional hospitalizations.
So far, the Department of Health is reporting 1,347 tests for the Treasure Coast, with 610 in St. Lucie, 364 in Indian River and 373 in Martin.
The number of statewide cases reported today rose by 617 cases, to 6,955 to date.
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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 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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St. Lucie County issues ‘Safer at Home’ order
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St. Lucie County has ordered a “Safer-At-Home Order” for all residents within St. Lucie County, including the cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, effective Saturday, April 4 at 6 a.m.
The order:
- Encourages citizens to stay at home as much as possible during the continued COVID-19 crisis and allows travel outside the home to essential activities (grocery shopping, outdoor activities, doctor and pharmacy visits, and providing essential structure and utility services)
- Allows non-essential activities, so long as social distancing and other Centers for Disease Control requirements are followed
- Is less restrictive than total lockdowns or shelter-in-place regulations, which prohibit movement outside of the home or a particular location until further notice
View the order
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Restaurant at Capt. Hiram’s offers Easter special carryout
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Blackfin’s Riverfront Grill at Capt. Hiram’s Resort in Sebastian is offering an Easter Sunday family style dinner for four for $47.99 featuring honey glazed ham, green bean casserole and potatoes au gratin. The special is available for pre-orders only through noon Thursday, April 4. Call 772.581.6171 to preorder your meal.
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TooJay’s rolls out ‘groceries to go’
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TooJay’s Deli locations on the Treasure Coast, 555 21st St., Vero Beach, and 2504 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, began rolling out their new Groceries Too Go program on Tuesday.
Groceries Too Go offers guests the opportunity to buy high-quality chicken breasts, ground beef and salmon, as well as eggs by the dozen, toilet paper and paper towels. Guests can also stock up on sliced deli meats, cheeses, breads, salads and more.
Limits of four on toilet paper and two for paper towels. To order online, visit toojays.com/order-now.
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IRC chamber site lists status of restaurants
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The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce website, indianriverchamber.com, lists the status of restaurants in Indian River County, along with phone numbers and websites. Because information changes so quickly, users are asked to call the restaurants first.
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Indian River Magazine details initiatives during pandemic
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To see our letter from the publisher regarding our initiatives during the coronavirus pandemic, click here
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For residents seeking to either give help or get help, House of Hope has been updating its website, social media channels, and newsletters to keep everyone informed as quickly as possible. With four service centers across Martin County now offering curbside prepackaged pantry distribution in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach, those newly in need are encouraged to bring their photo ID and proof of residency in Martin County in order to receive emergency food service. For those seeking financial assistance, residents should call (772) 286-4673. For updated hours and addresses the public is invited to visit hohmartin.org/locations before heading to the nearest service center.
Founded in 1984, House of Hope touches the lives of over 5,500 people per month with services that include basic needs — food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance — and long-term case management which helps people build life skills for a more self-sufficient future. The agency has service centers and thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown and Jensen Beach. Several nutrition gardens and the newly constructed Growing Hope Farms provide a sustainable source of fresh produce for clients as well as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the community. House of Hope’s Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in Stuart offers free programs, technology, and workshops designed to enhance life skills, earning potential, health and overall well-being. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673.
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TODAY’S HOMETOWN HEROES
BY MARY ANN KETCHAM
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Heroes bring HOPE, something there is no shortage of at the Rio home of Susanne and Jim LoPilato. Like the rest of us, Susanne, owner of La Petite Fleur Couture Bridal Salon and Jim, an employee of Martin County's Parks and Recreation Department, are feeling the effects of the coronavirus restrictions. But instead of becoming fretful, the LoPilatos are shining their lights to keep hope alive. The couple, known locally for their delightful Christmas displays, has brightened up their neighborhood on North East Martin Avenue in Jensen Beach by decorating early. "As decorators, we can help stoke the fire of hope by putting our lights back up for our neighbors to enjoy," said Susanne. "Hope is the most powerful emotion known to the human condition. It's what gets us through tough times."
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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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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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BE PART OF THE BUSINESS CONVERSATION ON THE TREASURE COAST
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Let us help you promote your business in Indian River, the largest and most widely distributed magazine on the Treasure Coast, and on our Web sites, indianrivermagazine.com and tcbusiness.com, and through this weekly e-newsletter and our widely followed social media pages. Become an Indian River partner today.
• In Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie contact Lisa Crawford at lisa@indianrivermag.com or 516.721.0848.
• In Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound contact Marsha Lange at marsha@indianrivermag.com
or 772.237.1717.
• In Fort Pierce contact Sunny Gates at sunny@indianrivermag.com or 772.204.5043.
• Outside the Treasure Coast, contact Publisher Gregory Enns at enns@indianrivermag.com or 772.940.9005.
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