Three ways to build a competitive advantage in the second half of 2026

By Mark-Anthony Brown, vice president, senior relationship manager, Bank of America
While some companies were challenged by uncertain geopolitical and economic forces in the first half of 2026, informed executives remained agile, making key decisions in real time. On the Treasure Coast, where new business formation has kept pace with the region's population growth, agility matters just as much for middle market leaders as it does nationally. Strong leaders are focused on three priorities that will help inform their strategic vision in the second half of the year. 

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Orchid Island Realty names Mike Hickey Managing Broker

Orchid Island Realty has named longtime Vero Beach real estate professional Mike Hickey as managing broker, expanding its on-site real estate team and strengthening brokerage leadership for Orchid Island members, buyers and sellers.

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Four Fish Yacht Club and Marina opens

Integra Marinas, the marina platform of Miami-based real estate investment and development firm Integra Investments, has opened Four Fish Yacht Club and Marina following a multi-year redevelopment of the waterfront property. The redevelopment is anchored by a fully enclosed, Category 5 hurricane-resistant dry stack building with 141 dry rack spaces. 

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Visit Indian River County wins two awards

Visit Indian River County has received two 2026 Shining Example Awards from the Southeast Tourism Society, earning Tourism Office of the Year — $1 Million or Less and Best Tourism Marketing — $500,000-$999,999 Marketing Budget.

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Plan your 2026–2027 advertising with us as we celebrate 20 years

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Schochet joins St. Lucie Eye Associates

St. Lucie Eye announced that Dr. Daniella Schochet has joined its medical team, bringing specialized expertise in cornea care and cataract surgery. Schochet completed fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and will begin seeing patients Oct. 5 before taking time away to welcome a new baby. She is expected to join the practice full time in January.

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Circa69 launches Fall Waterfront Specials

Circa69 has launched a fall lineup of happy hour offerings and weekly food-and-drink specials at its waterfront restaurant in Jensen Beach.

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We’re Hiring on the Treasure Coast

Indian River Media Group is seeking an
Advertising Account Executive to join our team.

John Simon performs at The Emerson Center

 The Emerson Center will present producer, composer, pianist and songwriter John Simon in concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing the acclaimed musician back by popular demand for an afternoon of music and storytelling. Simon, one of the most influential record producers of the 1960s and beyond, is known for his work with The Band, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Blood, Sweat & Tears and Simon & Garfunkel. 

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