St. Lucie celebrates 2026 workplace award winners

Business leaders, human resources professionals and community partners gathered for the 25th Anniversary Best Places to Work Treasure Coast Awards Celebration, recognizing St. Lucie County employers for workplace excellence. Hosted by Personnel Dynamics Consulting and the HR & Business Leaders Council of Florida at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort, the milestone event named nine organizations as 2026 Best Places to Work recipients and honored two local leaders as 2026 HR Professionals of the Year.

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Wire 3 expands Port St. Lucie fiber internet

Wire 3, a Florida-based 100% fiber internet provider, announced it will expand its Port St. Lucie build plans in response to strong demand from residents and businesses. The expanded investment brings Wire 3’s total commitment in St. Lucie County to $120 million and will extend the company’s network to thousands of additional homes and businesses.

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Megan Root managing attorney for Access to Justice program

United Way of Indian River County has named Megan N. Root managing attorney for Access to Justice, a newly created role focused on expanding the program’s services and community partnerships. Root, a Vero Beach native and 2009 graduate of Vero Beach High School, returns to her hometown to help Indian River County residents access civil legal resources and navigate the court system without an attorney.

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Mayor Hudson appointed to FLC Finance Committee

Mayor Linda Hudson has been appointed to the Florida League of Cities’ 2026-27 Finance and Taxation Policy Committee, one of five legislative policy committees that help shape the organization’s advocacy priorities.

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FAU names Michael Twardowski Endowed Professor

Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in optical oceanography and marine sensing technologies, has been appointed the Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The appointment marks the first endowed professorship at FAU Harbor Branch and was made possible by support from the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation, Inc., which has supported oceanographic research and education at Florida Atlantic for decades.

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Janean Barrows named director of growth at Hummingbird Care 

Hummingbird Care Services has named Janean Barrows director of growth and innovation, a role focused on expanding access to dependable, personalized care for seniors and adults who want to remain safely and comfortably at home. The company was named best home care agency in the WFLX Viewers’ Choice Awards and by Guide to Florida. In the new position, Barrows will help develop partnerships, strengthen programs and advance home care solutions across Florida’s Treasure Coast. She brings business development experience in the region’s health care sector to Hummingbird Care Services.

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Register now for VBMA’s 2026-2027 Film Studies Program

The Vero Beach Museum of Art announced the 2026-2027 Film Studies Program led by instructor Diane Thelen. The courses offer exploration of cinematic themes, blending classic and contemporary films designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain. This year’s Film Studies Program offers three thoughtfully curated series, each five weeks long.

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