THE LEAD STORY

Soaring business

The Treasure Coast’s airports are on the move, each in a different way. While St. Lucie County’s Treasure Coast International Airport is growing and hoping to snag a passenger airline, the Vero Beach Regional Airport is booming thanks in great part to passenger flights by Breeze Airways. Martin County’s Witham Field doesn’t offer passenger service but it does offer a huge boost to the economy, said county spokeswoman Martha Ann Kneiss. 

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A-1 promotes Cindy Aptheker to vice president of human resources and legal

A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the promotion of Cindy Aptheker, Esq., SHRM-CP, to Vice President of Human Resources and Legal. Cindy joined A-1 in December 2023 as Director of Human Resources, bringing over 17 years of experience in HR, specializing in risk management, legal compliance, and organizational development. Her previous position as Executive Counsel/Human Resources at The Donaldson Organization showcased her ability to bridge legal insight with HR strategy—an asset that continues to benefit A-1’s growing, employee-owned culture.

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City of Fort Pierce submits recertification to support flood insurance discounts for residents

The City of Fort Pierce Building Department submitted its annual Community Rating System (CRS) recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuing its proactive efforts to reduce flood risks and support residents through discounted flood insurance premiums. “This recertification helps the City maintain a Class 6 rating so our residents can benefit from flood insurance rate reductions,” said Paul Thomas, Building Director and Floodplain Administrator for the City of Fort Pierce. 

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BofA awards critical funding for conservation of historic artworks

Sixteen cultural institutions have been named as grant recipients of the 2025 Bank of America Art Conservation Project. The selections represent a wide array of artistic styles, media and cultural traditions across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. 

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United Way MC and Martin Interagency Network for Disasters appoint project coordinator

The United Way of Martin County, in partnership with the Martin Interagency Network for Disasters (MIND), announced the appointment of Cher Fisher as the Project Coordinator for Long-Term Recovery in Martin County. This critical role is solely funded through a grant from the American Red Cross, designed to strengthen local disaster response capacity and provide ongoing support to residents in need.

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City of Fort Pierce launches free community workshop series

The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division announced a new series of free community workshops designed to empower, educate, and support residents on essential topics that impact everyday life. The workshops will be held at the River Walk Center, located at 600 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

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United Way IRC prepares volunteers for hurricane response through certification training

United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with the Indian River County Emergency Management Division, is taking proactive steps to prepare the community for future disasters—especially hurricanes—through the operation of the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC).

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Rear Admiral (SEAL) Pete Vasely, USN to deliver keynote address at Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce on Memorial Day

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Vero Beach Museum updates, reminders, and 2025–2026 season preview

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