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As a service to residents and the business community of the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. is providing free updates on changes in operations that affect businesses in the region because of the coronavirus. If you have news to report, please email Gregory Enns at enns@indianrivermag.com If you find this newsletter useful, please share it. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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Treasure Coast has biggest one-day increase in cases
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The Treasure Coast today had its biggest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases, with 18 additional cases, half of them in St. Lucie County.
In today’s Department of Health daytime report, St. Lucie County showed 47 cases, up from 38 Wednesday. The county has the largest number of cases on the Treasure Coast and 17 hospitalizations because of the virus. Two deaths have been reported in St. Lucie County.
Indian River County has 18 cases and has had five hospitalizations. Martin County has had 33 cases and seven hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported in those counties.
Also today, Okeechobee County reported its first case of coronavirus.
The Department of Health today reported a total of 8,010 cases for Florida, up from 6,955 the day before. A total of 77,319 people have been tested, with 10 percent of those tested showing positive results.
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Governor issues Safer at Home order
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Gov. Rick DeSantis has now issued a “Safer-At-Home” order which goes into effect Friday, April 3, at 12:01 a.m. The order requires all people in Florida for 30 days to limit their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities.
To find out what the order means for your business and whether it is classified as essential visit https://www.indianrivermagazine.com/coronavirus-orders/
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As a service to readers and restaurants on the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. has created a website showing restaurants that are open for carryout and/or delivery in St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin counties. The site includes hours and days carryout is available as well as popular dishes. See the new site at treasurecoastrestaurants.com
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City of PSL starts first live session today
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The City of Port St. Lucie will begin a series of livestreaming sessions today called “We’re Here to Help” to help answer residents’ questions about how COVID-19 is affecting the city.
The media and citizens are invited to participate at 5:30 p.m. today on the @CityofPSL Facebook Page. The session will feature Mayor Gregory J. Oravec and City Manager Russ Blackburn.
Another Q and A session will be featured Friday at 1 p.m. with Elijah Wooten, Port St. Lucie business navigator.
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Boys and Girls Club receives grant for critical functions
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Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County are the recipients of a $100,000 grant through the Morgridge Family Foundation that was secured by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners to support critical functions of the county during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing basic needs such as childcare for essential employees.
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St. Lucie County has deemed several county branches as essential as frontline defense in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. These essential employees are putting in extended hours away from home during this unprecedented outbreak. St. Lucie County’s staff partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County to utilize its youth development staff, programming and facilities to provide childcare services for those having to work during this global pandemic.
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TODAY’S HOMETOWN HERO
BY MARYANN KETCHAM
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Under normal circumstances, Vero Beach resident Carmen Luca is jumping for joy. With husband Petru, Luca owns Rush Jensen Beach, a wildly entertaining trampoline park that features a slam dunk court, a battle beam as well as other recreational attractions and a cafe’.
To curtail community spread of the coronavirus, Luca temporarily closed Rush's doors. But, this proprietor still has quite a bit of bounce in her step and is springing into action by giving back to the community.
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"Now, more than ever, we appreciate all the people that are in the front line of this crisis," she said. Utilizing the cafe's kitchen, Luca is kneading dough and making pizza. "Last week, we delivered free pizza to 5 Urgent Care facilities, Cleveland Clinic's drive-through testing site, and a family in need. This week we are heading to other hospitals and the Sheriff's Department."
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Do you know somebody on the Treasure Coast who should be singled out for praise because of their actions during the coronavirus pandemic? Whether it’s a nurse at the local hospital, a volunteer at the local food bank or a grocery clerk going the extra mile, Treasure Coast Business and Indian River Magazine Inc. will help you sing their praises in our new online feature Hometown Heroes of the Treasure Coast. Visit www.indianrivermagazine.com/hometown-heroes/
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Does your business have news of a temporary closing or change in operations due to COVID-19 that you would like us to share with readers of this newsletter?
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BE PART OF THE BUSINESS CONVERSATION ON THE TREASURE COAST
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Let us help you promote your business in Indian River, the largest and most widely distributed magazine on the Treasure Coast, and on our Web sites, indianrivermagazine.com and tcbusiness.com, and through this weekly e-newsletter and our widely followed social media pages. Become an Indian River partner today.
• In Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie contact Lisa Crawford at lisa@indianrivermag.com or 516.721.0848.
• In Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound contact Marsha Lange at marsha@indianrivermag.com
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• In Fort Pierce contact Sunny Gates at sunny@indianrivermag.com or 772.204.5043.
• Outside the Treasure Coast, contact Publisher Gregory Enns at enns@indianrivermag.com or 772.940.9005.
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