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A-1’s EZWALL® nominated in Florida Chamber's Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest  

A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. proudly announces that its EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™ has been nominated in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Florida contest. This annual competition celebrates innovation, excellence, and the vital role of manufacturing in Florida’s economy. EZWALL® is reshaping construction with a pre-cut, pre-marked wall framing package designed for speed, consistency, and labor savings. The process allows two single-family homes to be built in the time it typically takes to frame one using traditional methods.

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Dyer Difference Award is inspired by music and the future

Music inspired the founders of the Ocean Youth Foundation when they were just children, and they wanted to ensure that every child could be inspired by and participate in the magic of music. “We have been in situations in our past,” said the foundation’s creators, “when our families were struggling financially to provide for us as children and when we were not sure we would be able to continue our musical education. If we had not had committed music educators and parents, our lives may have turned out very differently today. 

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Florida CEOs appear more ready to hire than the national average

The Sunshine State’s economic trajectory appears brighter than national trends, according to the Florida Council of 100 Q2 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index. The quarterly index is a forward-looking measure capturing expectations from top Florida CEOs on sales, capital spending, and employment. It is modeled after the nationally recognized Business Roundtable (BRT) index. The Florida Council of 100’s Q2 2025 CEO Economic Outlook shows that Florida CEOs remain optimistic — especially when it comes to job creation, hiring, and long-term growth.

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Florida-based Health First Health Plans joins FBI to warn of medical insurance scam   

Health First Health Plans is joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in warning Central Floridians to be aware of a serious medical insurance scam that has already claimed victims across the country.

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iTHINK & IR Habitat host dedication and big surprise

iTHINK Financial Community Foundation, in partnership with Indian River Habitat for Humanity, held a dedication ceremony for a newly furnished home provided to single mother Amy Shaw and her five children. The house is part of Habitat for Humanity's efforts to provide affordable housing in the face of growing housing affordability challenges. 

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New Martin County Fixed-Route transportation provider selected

Martin County Transit, LLC, a division of Senior Resource Association (SRA), was awarded the contract to operate Martin County’s fixed-route transportation system, Marty. The three-year agreement begins July 1, 2025, and marks a significant milestone in enhancing public transportation services in the region. Marty serves Martin County residents and visitors with transit options across five routes, four fixed and one express. 

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City of Fort Pierce commissioners seek applications for the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board

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Art, nature, and story coalesce in A Tangled Plot at VBMA

Discover nature’s fragility, its power, and its potential to transform and endure in A Tangled Plot: Works by Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson, an original exhibition on view at the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) from July 12 through October 5. In more than 40 paintings and mixed-media works, the duo reveals their unique and highly collaborative artistic process. The works illuminate their deep connections to the Florida landscape through exploration of its diverse wildlife, marine life, and intricate ecosystems, including swamps, marshes, hardwood hammocks, and mangrove forests.

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