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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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Today’s Treasure Coast COVID-19 numbers less than previous 4 days
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After a four-day run of an additional 30 or more cases of coronavirus per day, the number of new cases on Treasure Coast fell to 16, according to the daytime report released by the Florida Department of Health.
Because reporting methods for hospitals, health care providers and county health departments vary, it can’t be determined whether today’s report is a trend, and health officials emphasize that repeated declines over time can only determine that. Today’s comparison is based on daytime reports from the Department of Health, which also releases nightly reports.
Twelve of the new cases came from... read more >>
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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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Fedex offering free shipping of unemployment applications
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FedEX is offering free printing and mailing of unemployment assistance paper applications at more than 100 locations in Florida. For the nearest FedEx location, visit the store locator.
Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis has waived the work search and work registration requirements for people requesting Reemployment Assistance benefits. For more information, see the Reemployment Assistance Frequently Asked Questions.
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Need help finding a paycheck protection lender?
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If you need a lender for a paycheck protection loan, visit the Small Business Administration’s SBA lender match portal.
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Business Virtual Recovery Center created
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The Treasure Coast-area Florida Small Business Development Center has more than 100 emergency bridge loan applications in process, with $1.9 million in assistance flowing to recipients. The SBDC and St. Lucie County Economic Development Council have also partnered to create a Business Virtual Recovery and Call Center at Indian River State College’s Pruitt campus in Port St. Lucie to expedite handling of the loans. To learn more more watch.
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Market in downtown Vero Beach is offering free champagne and wine delivery
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Market in downtown Vero Beach is offering free champagne, wine and cider delivery of 6 bottles or more. Curbside pickup is also available at 1865 14th Ave. Email Brittany at brit.marketverobeach@gmail.com for a list of available selections or call 772.766.4170.
Beer will soon be added.
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Law firm says more people inquiring about advance directives
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The Estate Trust and Elder Law firm says that the coronavirus pandemic has prompted an increase in people addressing advance directives, which are instructions for care near the end of life.
The St. Lucie County firm is offering live or recorded webinars, as well as drive-up signing conferences to safely execute your original documents. Call 772.828.2588, visit www.etelf.com or email info@etelf.com
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Martin County now makes daily video updates
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Martin County is launching a series of videos designed to keep residents up-to-date on recent actions and activities related to COVID-19. "Martin County Update" airs on Martin County Television (MCTV) to Comcast subscribers on Channel 20, U-verse subscribers on Channel 99 and online at www.martin.fl.us/coronavirus, Martin County's online resource for information related to COVID-19. The videos will also be shared on Facebook and Twitter.
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Heritage Center in Vero Beach ‘struggling’
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The Vero Beach Heritage Center has lost more than $17,000 in potential income because of the shutdown from the coronavirus pandemic. “We are struggling,’’ says director Heather Stapleton in her open letter. Click here to read her open letter and donate.
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HOMETOWN HERO
BY MARYANN KETCHAM
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Michael Mesley of Vero Beach is accustomed to working long shifts as a Radiology/CT Scan Technician for Cleveland Clinic Vero Radiology. As a veteran of the United States Navy, he is committed to doing all he can to support his community. Now, he once again finds himself on the front line searching for the enemy, in this case, COVID 19. “Despite the risk he and all of our healthcare heroes are facing, Michael’s focus is always on providing positive and thoughtful patient care,” said wife Stacey Watson-Mesley, “he leaves each day with more determination to be helpful to others.” Due to HIPAA regulations, he does not share much of his recent work experiences with anyone, and that can't be easy. But he is combat-ready and focused on his role in helping patients as our country works to defeat the voronavirus. "He has a strict and solid disinfectant routine each night, a positive attitude and a strong faith in God so each day he works hard to bring that kind energy to the patients that he meets.”
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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 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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