Sportlife grows in FP | Maverick turns 40 | IR businesses equip students | Hope Shop in FL's Top 10 | Feisty, Fab FL Females feted | MO sauce & more
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TCBUSINESS.COM  | April 15, 2025
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SportLife Distribution to expand Fort Pierce headquarters

SportLife Distribution, a nationwide distributor of sports nutrition and health products based in Fort Pierce, plans to expand its operations and headquarters within the city, with the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility and the addition of 30 full-time employees. SportLife Distribution will site its new $2.2 million headquarters at 3112 Oleander Ave. CEO Mike Rossman and Wes McCurry, senior vice president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, presented the company’s plans last November to the Fort Pierce City Commission.

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Maverick Boat Group celebrates 40 years of crafting exceptional boats 

Maverick Boat Group (MBG) marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and a steadfast commitment to delivering an unmatched on-the-water experience. Since its founding in 1985, MBG has remained at the forefront of boatbuilding, earning the trust of anglers and families by delivering vessels that seamlessly blend hardcore fishing capability with everyday use. 

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Indian River businesses partner with Master’s Academy to equip students for the workforce

Nine outstanding students from Master’s Academy will be presented with Apprenticeship Diplomas this spring after successfully completing intensive, real-world training through the school’s growing Vocational Technology (Vo-Tech) program. These unique apprenticeships, made possible by dedicated partnerships with local businesses such as Dyer Chevrolet and Thompson Remodeling, offer students invaluable hands-on experience and career preparation.

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Hope Shop ranks in Florida’s Top 10

Locals know it as a great place to find gently used clothes, shoes, furniture, household items, games and even artwork. Now a national audience knows about House of Hope’s Hope Shop in Stuart. According to the online publication Family Destinations Guide, Hope Shop is the tenth best thrift store in the entire state of Florida. “This Stuart gem,” the Guide states, “has mastered the art of the upscale thrift experience without the upscale prices.”

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City of Fort Pierce hosts final public open house for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

The City of Fort Pierce is taking proactive steps to reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries with the development of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). This initiative began in September 2024 and continues to evolve with community input.

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Carrie Sue Ayvar's More Than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida

Carrie Sue Ayvar will join the Florida Remembered Society for a presentation on "More than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida:' The program takes place Sat., April 26th at 2 p.m. at the St. Lucie School, 2501North Old Dixie. Hwy., St. Lucie Village. It is a partnership between Florida Humanities and the Florida Remembered Society as part of Florida Humanities' redesigned Florida Talks program.

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Award-winning Mo Sauce now available on Amazon

If your taste buds are screaming for something sweet and spicy…look no further than the locally made MO Sauce. Not only delicious, the sauce is award-winning, thanks to the culinary team and creative staff of the Vero Beach non-profit The Source that works tirelessly to end homelessness in Indian River County. While it has been on the market since the summer of 2024, it has only been sold by The Source to some nearby local food establishments, while several others have added it on to their menu. Now, the representatives at The Source are pleased to announce that their sauce can be purchased from Amazon and 100 percent of the money earned from these sales goes directly back into the programs and services we offer to the needy in our community.

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BANKING
Mid-Florida Credit Union, 866.913.3733, midflorida.com
SouthState Bank, 800.277.2175, SouthStateBank.com

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, 772.336.6250, youredc.com
Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association, 772.336.6250, tcmamfg.com

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, 772.468.9152, stluciechamber.org

CUSTOM CLOSETS/CABINETRY
Artistic Closets, 772.692.8447, artisticlosests.com

GOLF CARTS
Total Golf Cart, 772.778.0468, totalgolfcart.com

GOVERNMENT
St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, 772.462.1000, paslc.org

HEALTHCARE/HOSPICE CARE
Treasure Coast Hospice, 772.403.4500, treasurehealth.org

INSURANCE
Post Insurance, 772.878.8184, insurewithpost.com

LAW OFFICES
Fee, Yates, & Fee, P.L., 772.461.5020, feeyateslaw.com

NONPROFITS
Treasure Coast Food Bank, 772.489.3034, stophunger.org

RADIO
WQCS, 888.286.8936, wqcs.org

REAL ESTATE
Oceanside Realty Partners, 772.418.4420, oceansiderealtypartners.com

STONE WORK & GRANITE
Real Stone & Granite, Real Stone Monuments, 772.489.9964, realstoneandgranite.com

TRUSS MANUFACTURER
A-1 Industries, 772.409.1010, a1industries.com

 

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AIR CONDITIONING
Miller's Central Air, 772.785.8080, millerscentralair.com

AIRPORTS/AVIATION
Palm Beach International Airport, 561.471.7400, pbia.org

ART GALLERIES/ARTISTS
A.E. Backus Museum, 772.465.0630, backusmuseum.com
Vero Beach Museum of Art, 772.231.0707, vbmuseum.org

ATTRACTIONS
Manatee Observation & Education Center, 772.429.6266, manateeeducationcenter.org
Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council, 863.763.3959, visitokeechobeecounty.com

St. Lucie Regional History Center, 772.462.1795,
stlucieco.gov/about/st-lucie-county-history

AUCTIONS
Confiscated Assets Auctioneers, 772.337.5515, 2bidonit.com

AUTO DEALERS
Bev Smith Automotive Group, 772.464.8440,
bevsmithtoyota.com
bevsmithkia.net

AUTOMOTIVE
St. Lucie Battery & Tire, 800.432.1064, slbt.com

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, 772.336.6250, youredc.com

CANDY/ CONFECTIONARY
Bruno’s Chocolate, 772.466.4222, choctc.com

CASINOS
Seminole Brighton Casino
800.360.9875, seminolebrightoncasino.com

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, 772.595.9999, stluciechamber.org

CITRUS/PRODUCE
Nelson Family Farms, 772.464.2100, nelsonfamilyfarms.com

DENTAL
Aesthetic Dentistry of Stuart, 772.463.4026, stuartdentistry.com

DIVE & WATERSPORTS
Deep Six, 772.562.2883, deepsix.com

FURNITURE
Danish Furniture Inc., 772.464.5713, danishfurniturestore.com
Sunshine Furniture, 772.569.0460, sunshinefurniturecasual.com

GOLF CARTS
Total Golf Cart, 772.778.0468, totalgolfcart.com

GOVERNMENT
St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, 772.462.1000, paslc.org

GRILL CLEANING
Florida Native Grill Cleaning, 772.285.2726, floridanativegrill.com

HEALTH CARE/HOME CARE
A Moment’s Notice Healthcare, 772.978.9092, amnhc.com

Indian River Home Care, 772.569.3885, 772.492.6120, indianriverhomecare.com

HOME RESOURCES
Artistic Closets, 772.692.8447, artisticlosests.com
Vero Beach Glass, 772.567.3123, veroglass.com

HOSPITALS
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System, 772.345.8100, martinhealth.org

INSURANCE
McCall Insurance, 772.562.4477, mccallagencyinc.com
Post Insurance, 772.878.8184, insurewithpost.com

INTERIOR DESIGN/FURNISHINGS
Karen Kane, 772.465.2574, karenkaneinteriors.com

JEWELRY
St. Lucie Jewelry and Coins, 772.336.2050, 772.337.4700, stluciejewelryandcoins.com

LAW OFFICES
Fee, Yates, & Fee, P.L., 772.461.5020, feeyateslaw.com
Rossway Swan, 772.231.4440, 321.984.2700, RosswaySwan.com

LUMBER & HARDWARE
East Coast Lumber, 772.461.5950, eastcoastlumber.com

MARINE ELECTRONICS
Island Marine Services, 772.468.9231, islandmarinetech.com

MEDICAL
Orthopaedic Center of Vero Beach, 772.778.2009, orthocentervb.com
South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, 772.288.2400, southflaortho.com

MUNICIPALITIES
City of Fort Pierce, 772.467.3000, cityoffortpierce.com
City of Port St. Lucie, 772.871.5225, cityofpsl.com

NONPROFITS
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation, 772.466.9876, hboifoundation.org
Treasure Coast Food Bank, 772.489.3034, stophunger.org
Treasure Coast Hospice, 772.403.4500, treasurehealth.org

PERFORMING ARTS
Riverside Theatre, 772.231.6990, riversidetheatre.com
Sunrise Theatre, 772.461.4775, sunrisetheatre.com

POOLS
A&G Concrete Pools, Inc., 866.95.POOLS
angpools.com

RADIO
WQCS, 888.286.8936, wqcs.org

REAL ESTATE
Branca Realty Professionals, 772.882.9583, brancarealty.com
Keller Williams/AnnMarie Napolitano, Cell: 954.675.2804, Office: 772.236.5700, napolitano.homesandland.com
John’s Island Real Estate Co., 772.231.0900, johnsislandrealestate.com
Oceanside Realty Partners, 772.418.4420, oceansiderealtypartners.com

RESTAURANTS
Casey’s Place, 772.231.4790, caseysplace.net
Crabby's Dockside, 772.252.5672, crabbysdocksideftpierce.com
Sharky's, 772.466.2757
The Wet Whistle, thewetwhistlefortpierce.com

SENIOR LIVING
Aviva Senior Living, 772.800.5000, avivaportstlucie.com

SHOPPING
Best Value Jewelry & Pawn, 772.467.1199, 772.340.2424, bestvaluepawn.net
Kemp’s, 772.221.9973, kempsshoesalon.com

SHUTTERS/WINDOW TREATMENTS
Florida Shutters Inc., 772.569.2200, floridashuttersinc.com
Storm Smart, 855.365.SMART, stormsmart.com

STONE WORK & GRANITE
Real Stone & Granite, Real Stone Monuments, 772.489.9964, realstoneandgranite.com

TRANSPORTATION
South Florida Commuter Services, 800.234.7433
guaranteedridehome.org

TRAVEL/TOURISM
Harris Travel, 305.666.3907
virtuoso.com/member/harristravelservice/travel

WEDDING/VENUES
The Crane Club, 772.200.2662, craneclubattesoro.com

ADVERTISING AGENCIES
Adams Media Group, 772.492.6570, adamsmediagroup.com
Idea Garden, 772.778.2832, ideaga.com
Nicolace Marketing, Inc., 772.299.4889
Pathos, 561.688.2880, wearepathos.com
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