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Is your business relaunching soon under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ partial reopening order that begins Monday? If so, email Gregory Enns at enns@indianrivermag.com and we will announce your reopening in this newsletter. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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Cases continue slow increase, but 2 more people die on Treasure Coast
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Two more people died while nine more people tested positive on the Treasure Coast for coronavirus, according to today’s statistics from the Florida Department of Health.
The deaths occurred in St. Lucie and Indian River counties and were reported on the state’s COVID-19 digital dashboard. The Department of Health by 1:30 p.m. had not released its morning report which would have provided details about the victims such as age and sex.
As of today, the Treasure Coast has had... Read more > >
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Best Carryout Restaurant winners announced
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As Treasure Coast restaurants prepare to partially reopen outdoor and indoor dining venues on Monday, we are happy to announce the winners of our Best Carryout Restaurants contest.
Nearly 1,000 ballots were cast in the contest, which recognizes the food and service of three restaurants on the Treasure Coast — one each in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River — that provided outstanding food and service during the essential business phase of the coronavirus pandemic when restaurants could only provide carryout or delivery. Voters chose from carryout restaurants listed in TreasureCoastRestaurants.com, a service of Indian River Magazine Inc.
Click here to see the winners
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Cafe owner makes unusual offer to customers
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Nicole Parker, owner of Sunrise City Cafe, 204 Orange Ave. in Fort Pierce, is so happy to be reopening in-store dining Monday that she is offering customers a 10 percent discount from Monday through Friday next week for customers who give a message to her staff.
 The cafe, known for its famous grits, specialty coffee and friendly service, has been offering curbside pickup since the stay-at-home order. Parker says the cafe has also been repainted and new tables and chairs put in place during the stay-at-home order. Beginning Monday, she’s ready to show her appreciation to customers.
“We’ll offer 10 percent off the bill if you tell us how much you missed seeing our smiling faces,’’ she said. “We will be open bright and early [Monday] at 7 a.m. ’til 2 p.m. or when the last guest leaves.’’
See Sunrise City’s menu
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• Capt. Hiram’s Resort will reopen Monday and entertainment will resume at the Tiki Stage dailly at 4 p.m. Blackfins Riverfront Grill and the Sandbar Beach Club will also reopen with limited capacity.
• Though Gov. Ron DeSantis has allowed museums to reopen to the public beginning Monday, The Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce has not yet decided when to reopen.
• Palm City Yachts , 2901 SE Gran Park Way, Stuart, is open for sales and service.
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GHO Homes reopening sales offices beginning Saturday
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Homebuilder GHO Homes is reopening sales offices beginning tomorrow.
These offices hours are Monday-Wednesday and Saturday 10-5, Sunday noon - 5 , and Thursday and Friday by appointment only:
St. Lucie Collection, 3025 SW Savona Blvd Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953; Marlin 4 model
Bent Pine Preserve, 5730 Palmetto Preserve Rd Vero Beach, Florida 32967; Redmond model Venezia Estates, 1195 Camelot Way Vero Beach, FL 32966; Capistrano Grande model Villas at Summer Lake North, 6021 Scott Story Way Vero Beach, Florida 32967; Larkin Grande model
These office hours are Wednesday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5, Monday and Tuesday by appointment only:
Bella Vista, 2512 Bella Vista Cir Vero Beach, FL 32966; Larkin Grande model Arabella Reserve, 4733 Arabella Cir Vero Beach, Florida 32967; Allura model
Hours for this office are Monday-Saturday 10 -5, Sunday noon-5:
Orchid Cove; 9378 Orchid Cove Circle Vero Beach, FL 32963; Vanda model
Hours for this office are Friday and Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5, Monday-Thursday by appointment only:
Lake Sapphire, 4624 5th St SW Vero Beach , FL 32968; Verona model
Hours for this office are Saturday 10 -5, Sunday 12-5, Monday-Friday by appointment only:
Segovia Lake, 1505 Segovia Circle Vero Beach, Florida 32966; Camino model.
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PSL company making custom face masks
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Foxyware, a custom apparel manufacturer in Port St. Lucie known for its rhinestones and sequins, has turned its efforts to manufacturing custom masks to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
The company recently filled an order for Bravo Supermarkets, which wanted to provide masks for all of its employees. The masks reusable and machine washable, had Bravo’s colors and logos emblazoned on them. Bravo owner Luis Marejo was so happy with the masks he called to reorder them for his customers. “He noticed some customers were walking into the store without any face-coverings or with well intended but poor homemake masks,’’ said Foxyware’s Wayne Cimperman. “Luis told me he wanted to give away as many as he could to help those in need.’’
More masks can be seen at www.foxyware.com
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IRSC plans special tribute for graduates
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With more than 3,500 students earning their degrees in the 2019-2020 year, Indian River State College plans to hold a special ceremony or expand the December 20202 graduation. Results of a survey conducted in April revealed that the majority of graduates prefer to walk in a live ceremony when health and safety guidelines allow. The college continues to review how graduation should be observed.
Online, a special section honoring this year’s graduates will be hosted on the college website at http://www.irsc.edu/class-of-2020. Those interested in a sharing a message to this year’s graduating class may do so here.
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Let us help relaunch your business
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As you get back to business, let Treasure Coast Business and Indian River Magazine Inc. help you relaunch through our strong combination of digital and print marketing. Click here for details.
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HOMETOWN HERO
BY MARYANN KETCHAM
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Since 2014, Neda Story has served as a volunteer extraordinaire with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. Since April of 2015, this Palm City resident has donated well over 700 hours.
A dedicated dog walker at the shelter, even on holidays, Story works hand-in-hand with the animal trainer and behavior specialist, attending training sessions and working with dogs that require extra training.
She also leads small classes for new dog-walking volunteers.
Some dogs are a challenge to adopt out. They may need extra-socialization and TLC. Fostering those dogs in her home, Story helps them become more adoptable.
As a recent Valentine's Day treat, she set up a special date with Frankie, a shelter dog. After playtime at the beach, Frankie went home for a bath, followed by dinner at the Pelican Cafe'. The two strolled the boardwalk in Stuart and stopped into Terra Fermata to listen to music. As it was a late-night outing, Frankie spent the night nestled between 800 thread-count sheets at Story's home.
Story also helps promote shelter dogs by taking their photos, writing about them, and posting them on social media. She attends numerous events, touting dogs wearing "Adopt Me" vests, and has the proper training to interview potential adopters and complete the adoption process.
The COVID-19 crisis has not deterred Story from her mission. She continues to visit the shelter, walk, and play with the dogs at least three times each week.
"Neda is such a passionate and dedicated volunteer," said Volunteer Program Manager Sarah Fisher. "She has such a special connection with each of our dogs, and that radiates whenever she enters their kennel. Dogs and shelter staff are beyond lucky to have someone as wonderful as Neda Story on our team.”
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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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Share your nonprofit’s needs with us
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Share your nonprofit’s needs with us at www.treasurecoastnonprofits.com We will share your needs online and in the summer issue of Indian River Magazine.
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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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