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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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Third person dies from coronavirus on Treasure Coast
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As Florida edged closer to the 10,000-case mark, a third person, a 31-year-old St. Lucie County woman, has died from COVID-19 on the Treasure Coast, according to the Department of Health report released today.
Two other St. Lucie County people, a 59-year-old man and 95-year-old woman, died from COVID-19 on March 26. The three deaths are ... Read more >>
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County numbers based on individual case data on daily person's under investigation report and may vary somewhat from what appears on the state dashboard
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A list of essential businesses and activities
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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order that went into effect at 12:01 a.m. today directs Floridians to stay home for the next 30 days unless carrying out essential services. Under the order, all medical services may remain open. Other businesses considered essential and that may reopen include:
• architectural, engineering and landscape services
• assisted living facilities (ALFs), nursing homes, adult day care centers and senior residential facilities
• banks
• business that interact with customers solely through electronic or telephonic means
• business operating at any airport, seaport or other government facility
• childcare facilities, but limiting to a maximum of 10 children and teachers in any one group
• construction sites currently in operation, regardless of building type
• convenience stores
• factories, manufacturing facilities, bottling plants and other industrial sites
• food cultivation, including farming, livestock and fishing
• gas stations
• grocery stores
• hardware stores
• home-based care for seniors, adults or children
• landscaping and pool services
• laundromats
• logistics providers
• mail and shipping services
• natural and propane gas providers
• newspapers, TV, radio and media services
• pet supply stores
• pharmacies
• professional services, such as legal and accounting services
• restaurant kitchens, for pick-up and delivery only
• services providing food, shelter, social services and other necessities for the economically disadvantaged
• taxis and private transportation providers
• telecommunications providers
• waste management service, including collection and disposal
Essential activities include:
• attending religious services conducted in places of worship
• participating in recreational activities that comply with social distancing guidelines such as walking, biking, running, or swimming
• taking care of pets
• caring for or otherwise assisting a loved one or friend
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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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Graphics company’s T-shirt program benefits restaurants
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Dragonfly Graphics in Port St. Lucie has begun a program to provide restaurants half the proceeds from the purchase of $20 T-shirts.
The T-shirts can be purchased at https://tcbusiness20.itemorder.com/sale
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Is your church offering virtual services during Holy Week?
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Indian River Magazine is compiling a list of churches on the Treasure Coast providing livestreaming of services during Easter Week. The listing will be shared online and via social media throughout Easter Week. If you are a pastor or authorized representative of your church, please visit https://www.indianrivermagazine.com/treasure-coast-churches/ and complete by noon Monday, April 6.
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Stuart company pivots to focus on mail orders for antibacterial soap
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H2Ocean, a family-owned company in Martin County that manufactures antibacterial soap and natural health care products for commercial use, is offering their rinse-free hand-sanitizing soap via mail for residential use and for use for essential operating businesses.
"A large majority of our business is wholesaling to retail businesses such as malls, which are closed,'' said H2Ocean Vice President Scott Stier. "We are, however, in a fortunate position to have a large amount of inventory of our Antibacterial Blue Green Foam Hand Soap Sanitizer in our Stuart distribution center and are currently manufacturing more.''
To learn more or to place an order, call 772-219-8183, email scott@h2ocean.com or visit www.h2ocean.com
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Busch Foundation starts fund to help hospitality workers
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The Fort Pierce based Peter W. Busch Family Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundation Martin St. Lucie, opened The Serving Servers Fund that will provide direct assistance to hospitality workers in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties.
“We are working with and through The Community Foundation to get the funds in place and people the access to help as quickly as possible,” said Philip Busch. “Into week two of restaurants and bars being closed, there is an urgency to get help to those who need it.’’
Unemployed eligible workers can access direct services for basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and health services or financial assistance for rent, insurance and utilities. The Busch Family Foundation chose non-profits in each county to deliver relief services: United Against Poverty in Indian River County, House of Hope in Martin County and Mustard Seed Ministries in St. Lucie County.
The Peter W. Busch Family Foundation was established to support, enrich and enhance the very community in which it was started. Formed 30 years ago in Fort Pierce, Peter W. Busch believed in supporting initiatives that improve the quality of health, education and family in his community.
Hospitality workers can apply for aid by contacting United Against Poverty in Indian River County at 772.564.9365, House of Hope in Martin County at 772.286.4673 and Mustard Seed Ministries in St. Lucie County at 772.465.6021
To learn more about The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie go to: tcfmsl.org
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TODAY’S HOMETOWN HERO
BY MARYANN KETCHAM
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When it comes to being a Hometown Hero, age is no obstacle. Fifteen-year-old Mallory Cunningham is a shining example of what it means to be community-minded.
One of several founding members of the Treasure Coast Hope for the Homeless Foundation, Mallory continues to volunteer when the need arises, including during the COVID-19 crisis.
As the first-ever Miss St. Lucie County Outstanding Teen through the Miss America Organization, she is passionate about teens and youth who are homeless. But that doesn't limit her volunteerism.
Mallory is currently involved in efforts to feed the hungry with the Fort Pierce Woman's Club, the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie, and plans to volunteer with the Treasure Coast Food Bank, GraceWay Village, to lessen the load of older volunteers.
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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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• 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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