Tom Warner was a dedicated and fierce champion of all people with disabilities, working to ensure that they had the opportunity to be a part of - not a part from - the community. He advocated tirelessly on their behalf during his career as a prominent Martin County attorney and during his term on the Florida Legislature...Read More>>
Bank of America data finds that 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, but the new year brings new challenges
Bank of America Institute released new analysis which shows that, while 2022 was a solid year for consumer spending, the New Year brings with it cross-currents for U.S. consumers, including a potentially weaker job market and easing inflation pressures in 2023. Although January and February are typically lighter months, New Year resolutions to get healthy may provide some support for spending...Read More>>
Attorney and long-time political activist Krista Storey
to lead St. Lucie County Democratic Women’s Club
Krista Storey, an attorney, has been elected president of the Democratic Women’s Club of St. Lucie County. Storey, a resident of Fort Pierce, has been legislative liaison for the Club. Storey was also a Voter Protection team leader for the Florida Democratic Party. She coordinated dozens of St. Lucie County volunteers serving as poll watchers and canvassing board observers from 2020 through 2022...Read More>>
City of Fort Pierce seek volunteers for Parks Advisory Committee
The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Parks Advisory Committee. The Committee is an advisory committee that will provide input to the City Commission on parks-related activities, recommend policies related to parks activities, conduct research on tasks assigned by the City Commission, and educate the public on Commission-directed initiatives. Eligible individuals will be residents of the City of Fort Pierce. The Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m....Read More>>
Nonprofit News
Innovative employment idea matches a Treasure Coast senior community with non-profit
For decades, senior citizens have flocked to Florida to retire and enjoy their work-free lives near the ocean, under the shade of palm trees. Currently, more than 4.5 million people over the age of 65, call the Sunshine state home. And that number is steadily rising. There are senior living communities scattered across the state. And there’s one in particular called Sandhill Cove in Martin County, that sounds like paradise on earth...Read More
AT&T Full STEAM Ahead grant awarded to Bessey Creek Elementary School
Holiday magic came early to Bessey Creek Elementary School in Palm City when principal Stacy Schmidt and science lab teacher Kendra Remian received some great news. The school was awarded an AT&T Full STEAM Ahead Grant which will be used to provide hands-on science lab experiments for all third, fourth and fifth grade standards. The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) presented the grant on a surprise visit to the school...Read More
