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The management team at Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen are, from left, beverage manager Josh Gates, general manager Thomas Riley, owner James Fantin and executive head chef Sean Camillo.
Palm City gets new restaurant
PALM CITY | Fantini Hospitality is opening a new restaurant, Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen, this spring in Palm City.
The restaurant, led by restaurateur Jimmy Fantin, will offer a globally inspired menu, craft cocktails and an upscale dining atmosphere, according to the company.
Fantin, who also owns Fantini’s Italian Restaurant, said the new concept is designed to bring a more metropolitan-style dining experience to the Treasure Coast.
Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen will feature a menu created by executive chef Sean Camillo, blending Asian and Mediterranean influences with Italian dishes, fresh-made pasta and steak offerings. The beverage program will include wine, classic cocktails and specialty drinks made with premium spirits.
The restaurant is opening at 3208 SW Martin Downs Blvd., where the Fin & Flame restaurant was formerly located.
Fantini Hospitality Group said its existing Italian restaurant is known for its New Haven-style pizza and classic Italian fare. Fantini’s pizza was also featured in the documentary Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun.
Steve Gillhouse
A1 Global names new VP of sales and marketing
FORT PIERCE — A-1 Global Holdings has appointed Steve Gillhouse as vice president of sales and marketing.
Gillhouse brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing and general management in the building products and construction materials industries, according to the company.
In the role, he will oversee the integration of A-1’s sales and marketing operations across residential, multifamily and commercial markets, with a focus on customer engagement, go-to-market strategy and sales team development.
Gillhouse previously held senior leadership positions at Cornerstone Building Brands and USG Corp.
A-1 Global Holdings, headquartered in Fort Pierce, is the parent company of A-1 Industries of Florida and A-1 Industries of Georgia, which manufacture pre-engineered wood trusses and framing systems for the Southeast and Caribbean.
Piper’s Landing has new GM
Rick Falero
PALM CITY — Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club has named Rick Falero as its new chief operating officer and general manager.
Falero brings more than 25 years of experience in the private club industry and has held leadership positions at several South Florida clubs, including The Club at Admirals Cove, Sailfish Point and Tesoro Club.
Most recently, he served as general manager and chief operating officer at Tesoro Club, where he helped oversee the property’s revitalization and reopening.
According to Piper’s Landing, Falero has managed operations involving golf, marina, food and beverage, fitness, spa, racquet sports and clubhouse amenities, as well as capital improvement projects.
He is a Certified Club Manager and a graduate of Florida International University’s hotel and restaurant management program.
“Private clubs are more than amenities,” Falero said in a statement. “They are communities where lasting memories are made.”
Treasure Coast Hospice earns 4-star federal rating
FORT PIERCE — Treasure Coast Hospice has received a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services through the federal Hospice Care Compare program, the organization announced.
The rating is based on feedback from patients’ families and caregivers collected through the nationally standardized Hospice CAHPS family experience survey.
According to the latest Hospice Care Compare data, Treasure Coast Hospice said two of its licensed hospice programs serving Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties were among nine in Florida to receive a 4-star rating.
CEO Jackie Kendrick said the recognition reflects the organization’s focus on patient-centered care.
The federal survey measures caregiver experiences in areas including communication, responsiveness, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and overall quality of care.
Treasure Coast Hospice, a nonprofit provider founded in 1982, serves more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
Aldi will anchor new retail center in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE — Morgan Company, in partnership with Casto Net Lease, has acquired more than 15 acres in Port St. Lucie for a new grocery-anchored shopping center.
The planned development will be anchored by Aldi and is expected to include outparcels for McDonald’s, Circle K and AutoZone, according to the developers. Additional outparcel space remains available for sale or lease.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the project slated for completion in 2027.
Scott Copeland of On Course Development represented the buyers in the transaction.
Morgan Company and Casto Net Lease said the project is intended to serve the growing St. Lucie County market.