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Dyer Difference Award helps children in crisis
A sad reality of life in 2022 is that there are children among us who have been victims of sexual and physical abuse by the very people they trust and love more than anyone in the world. Understandably, removing a child from a dangerous living situation is simply not enough. That’s where Guardians for New Futures and the recently opened Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) come in. The CAC serves children throughout the 19th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties and provides a multidisciplinary team of professionals to coordinate all the necessary resources and services that child might need at the most difficult time...Read More>>
City of Fort Pierce opens new pickleball courts
at Jaycee Park
Over the last few years, pickleball has grown in popularity, not just in Fort Pierce, but across the country. In 2021, pickleball soared to new heights and grew to 4.8 million players across the United States, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. With the growing popularity, residents in the City of Fort Pierce stated they would like more pickleball courts throughout the community. The City’s Public Works Department responded and is excited to announce the completion and opening of four beautiful, brand-new pickleball courts at Jaycee Park...Read More>>
Crosstown Parkway sale
NAI Southcoast has announced the sale of a 1.84-acre commercial site in the highly desirable Tradition area in St. Lucie County. The fastest growing town on the Treasure Coast, Tradition is a family-oriented community that also boasts a robust and active senior population. With an approved site plan for 13,725 square feet of retail and restaurant space, the parcel benefits from location on a major east/west thoroughfare one mile easy of I95...Read More>>
City of Fort Pierce Commissioners seek applications for Arts and Culture Advisory Board
The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking civic-minded Fort Pierce residents to serve on
the Arts and Culture Advisory Board. The purpose of the Arts and Culture Advisory Board is to develop a 10-year Arts and Culture Strategic Plan, recommend sites and works for public art projects, serve as cultural liaisons, and assist with community awareness. Eligible applicants should have a strong interest or background in at least one of the following: visual arts, graphic arts, performing arts, music, theater, dance, or architecture...Read More>>
Nonprofit News
Christmas at Soroptimist of Stuart
Soroptimist of Stuart celebrated SafeSpace, Inc. and Christmas on Dec. 14 at Carmela’s Brick Oven Pizza. Guest speaker Dr. Teresa Albizu, CEO of SafeSpace, Inc. shared information about the services the nonprofit provides to the community in its role as the only state certified domestic violence center saving lives 24/7 and preventing domestic violence throughout the Treasure Coast...Read More
Western Governors University helps Port Salerno Elementary score 100 percent
A very special new partnership between the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) and Western Governors University (WGU) has resulted in the teachers and classrooms at Port Salerno Elementary School (PSE) achieving 100-percent adoption for the first time...Read More
Jensen Beach Art League awards VSOA student
Jensen Beach Art League recently awarded an up-and-coming student at Visionary School of Arts (VSOA) with a scholarship sponsorship to continue his studies. Lee Ciambriello, age 13, accepted the award from Joe Young, president of the Jensen Beach Art League and other members on December 11 at the Elliott Museum...Read More
