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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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Case increases stay in single digits for third day in a row on Treasure Coast
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The increase in coronavirus cases stayed in the single digits for the third day in a row on the Treasure Coast, according to the Florida Department of Health statistics released this morning.
Treasure Coast cases increased by six from yesterday. The previous daily increases had been four on Tuesday and five on Monday. The last three day increase in single digits for the Treasure Coast had not occurred since March 26.
Martin County had an additional... Read more > >
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Indian River Magazine creates site for nonprofit needs
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As a public service, Indian River Magazine Inc. has created a web site for nonprofits to list their needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The website is called TreasureCoastNonprofits.com.
Besides appearing on TreasureCoastNonprofits.com, the needs for individual nonprofits will be shared in this newsletter, on social media and in the upcoming summer issue of Indian River Magazine appearing in May. To see the site go to TreasureCoastNonprofits.com or click here to register your nonprofit and share your information.
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IRSC 60th anniversary celebration to be rescheduled
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Because of the broad impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Indian River State College has postponed its 60th Anniversary Block Party and Open House, originally scheduled for May 16. Check www.irsc.edu/irsc60 for updates to the 60th anniversary events calendar, and to connect with digital content that celebrates the college’s milestone.
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VBMA page helps patrons stay connected
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 In the age of social distancing, Vero Beach Museum of Art features Museum Extras designed and developed to provide the opportunity for members, patrons, and visitors to stay connected with VBMA. The page provides inspiring educational tours and insights into our exhibitions and permanent collection. Offering entertaining film content on an artist or period, art tutorials and engaging stories and art projects for tiny tots. Updated weekly, the VBMA encourages visitors to connect with us regularly online and explore these new resources.
Visit www.vbmuseum.org/extras
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McDonald’s offering free thank you meals to first responders
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In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between today and Tuesday, May 5, as a gesture of appreciation for their service.
Each Thank You Meal will be available at no charge via drive thru or carry out at participating McDonald’s restaurants. The offer is limited to one meal per day and valid ID is required.
Offerings at restaurants may vary. However, at most restaurants responders will receive a choice of an Egg McMuffin, Chicken McGriddles or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. For lunch and dinner, responders receive a choice of a Double Cheeseburger, 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets or a Filet-O-Fish. All options come with any size soft drink, tea or hot coffee. Hash Browns are offered for breakfast and fries for lunch and dinner.
“It will be served in McDonald’s iconic Happy Meal box, in the hopes of bringing a smile along with delicious food,’’ said a statement issued by McDonald’s franchisees in Florida. Responders will also receive a note of appreciation.
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 The Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce is hosting a coloring contest that runs through May 1. Three prizes will be provided per age category. Prizes include a pack of 4 tickets to an upcoming family show.
To see rules and enter click here.
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Hope for Families in Vero continues services
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 To say that the families that Hope for Families Center serves struggled before the Coronavirus pandemic is an understatement — they were homeless, without food, shelter and the basic necessities needed for survival. These are the families that were hardest hit when employers and schools started shuttering doors.
While other support organizations have closed, the Hope for Families Center remains open, providing the current number of 11 families a safe place to call home while caring for both the physical and mental well-being of all residents.
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HOMETOWN HERO
BY MARYANN KETCHAM
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Roxy Brown firmly believes that proper hygiene is a fundamental human right. As founder and CEO of CareBag Inc., she is committed to providing the means with which to provide this crucial element of basic dignity via the recently acquired mobile shower units.
Because of the unprecedented and catastrophic nature of COVID-19, suspending the operation of the units was the only option.
"CareBag, Inc. realized that during a crisis as unprecedented and catastrophic as the Coronavirus pandemic, we all must act with the utmost care to be part of the solution," said Brown. "We realized that continuing to run our mobile shower program could create a dangerous space for COVID-19 transmission."
In the interim, Roxy and her team remain busy. Recently, CareBag Inc. gave away 14,000 pounds of Romaine lettuce to local households, agencies, and organizations within two days.
"We will continue to do everything we can to meet the needs of our community without compromising anyone's health or safety."
CareBag Inc. is distributing diapers for infants and adults, toothpaste, toilet paper, and other essential supplies to housed and unhoused community members and local service agencies.
"This is not a handout but a means of supporting our neighbors in a time of crisis," Brown said. “We are looking for individuals to assist us in DIY masks so we can distribute to those in need and keep them safe.”
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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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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.
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• 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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