Churning upward | VNA turns 50 | Piper externship soars | Firefly McCarthy glows again | Impact100 MC awards half million | Six TCTheatre shows & more
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TCBUSINESS.COM  | April 22, 2025
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THE LEAD STORY

‘Churning Upward’

While it may not be a smooth upward trajectory, Treasure Coast building officials are confident that new housing and commercial construction will continue to grow in all three counties. The seemingly endless flow of new residents is making sure of that. “Folks are moving from the south because a lot of them are priced out, and coming in from the Northeast and I think it will continue,” said St. Lucie County Director of Planning and Development Services Benjamin Balcer. “We’re churning upward. 

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The Visiting Nurse Association celebrates its 50th anniversary

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners read a proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast (VNA).

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Piper Aircraft Externship bridges classroom learning with real-world application

In an era where real-world experience is more critical than ever for career readiness, Piper Aircraft’s Externship Program is leading the way in providing young people with invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. Through a partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU), Piper Aircraft offers students direct exposure to the aviation industry, equipping them with technical and mechanical skills essential for future careers.

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Firefly Group glows brighter with the return of Nancy McCarthy

The Firefly Group is glowing even brighter and thrilled to welcome back Nancy McCarthy to its award-winning public relations and marketing team as Senior Vice President and Chief Spark Strategist. 

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Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) FY 2024 Annual Report is now available

The City of Fort Pierce released the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showcases a transformative year of strategic investments, neighborhood revitalization, and cultural preservation. The comprehensive report highlights how focused redevelopment efforts are enhancing quality of life, driving economic growth, and maintaining the unique charm of Fort Pierce.

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Impact100 Martin awards half a million dollars in grants to local nonprofits 

Thanks to the members of Impact100 Martin, half a million dollars in grants to local nonprofits will make their impact felt in Martin County in 2025. Impact100 Martin is a dynamic member-driven organization of women philanthropists who each contribute $1,000 a year to make a difference in their community. The funds are pooled to create grants in the impactful amount of $100,000 each. Grants are awarded annually within five categories: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment, Preservation & Recreation.  

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Treasure Coast Theatre announces Season 6 shows

Treasure Coast Theatre announces its next season of shows, which will begin in July. The upcoming season is filled with award-winning comedies, dramas and musicals, with something to satisfy everyone. 

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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,
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AUCTIONS
Confiscated Assets Auctioneers, 772.337.5515, 2bidonit.com

AUTO DEALERS
Bev Smith Automotive Group, 772.464.8440,
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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
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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
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TRAVEL/TOURISM
Harris Travel, 305.666.3907
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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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