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No coronavirus deaths on Treasure Coast for 5 straight days
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The Treasure Coast hasn’t had a coronavirus death on the Treasure Coast reported for five straight days, the longest stretch since the first death was reported March 27.
The deaths for the three counties has remained at... Read more > >
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Emergency food grant awarded for SLC
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St. Lucie County has been chosen to receive $120,348 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. It has also been chosen to receive $171,582 under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from several national churches and charities.
A local board made up of the United Way of St. Lucie County will determine how the funds earmarked for St. Lucie County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for funds should contact Deana Shatley at 772.464.5300 or deana.shatley@unitedwayslc.org for an application. The deadline is May 18.
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Capt. Hiram offering free mimosas for moms
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Capt. Hiram’s Resort in Sebastian is offering free mimosas for moms dining on Sunday. As the resort welcomes guests for dining, it is operating on a first-come, first serve basis with table seating in order to follow social distancing guidelines. Extended wait times may result. Reservations are not available at this time.
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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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iCRYO wellness center in Port St. Lucie has reopened. The center has nine different therapies. Call 772-237-5092 or visit https://icryo.com/port-st-lucie/
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Local coach company to participate in rally
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Vero Beach-based Magic Carpet Ride charter bus company is participating in a rally in Washington, D.C., to protest the exclusion of motor coaches from federal relief efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Magic Carpet Ride is sending a bus and driver to join more than 800 motorcoaches in the nation’s capital. Driver Carlos Simpson will depart Monday and arrive at the rally as it begins Wednesday.
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Rotary presents first check to Food Bank
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Pictured in photo above are Rotarians Bob McCabe, Brian Carman, Treasure Coast Food Bank Executive Director Judith Cruz and Rotarian Debbie Avery.
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Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach on May presented a check for $25,000 to the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The club has offered to match up to $30,000 in donations to the Food Bank. The check Monday represented $12,500 donated by the public and $12,500 matched by Rotary. To donate visit www.sunriserotaryverobeach.org.
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Remember Treasure Coast nonprofits
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If you are in a position, consider a gift to a Treasure Coast nonprofit affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Find the needs of many area nonprofits and how to give at treasurecoastnonprofits.com
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HOMETOWN HERO
Written and nominated by April Porter of Sebastian
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“Dr. Chris Festa, owner of River’s Edge Direct Primary & Urgent Care in Sebastian, works tirelessly for the community and for the betterment of the health of residents. During the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Chris has provided IV immune boosts for all frontline medical and first responders for free. She provides at cost the same IV to people requesting it. She delivers telemedicine as a courtesy to members of the community who cannot afford health care during COVID-19. She does a daily talk on Facebook to the community keep people updated on COVID-19 as well as how to keep a positive attitude. Dr. Chris is an inspiration to all.”
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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.
• 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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