STUART – The dictionary defines a “sage” as “a profoundly wise person; someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment and experience.” For the fifth year, the Council on Aging of Martin County’s Sage Awards will celebrate and honor the many sages who reside on the Treasure Coast; t…

STUART - Back by popular demand is Peter Fogel’s hilarious show, “’Til Death Do Us Part... You First!” Directed by Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri, creator of A Bronx Tale, author and star Fogel is bringing his multi-media comedy show to Martin County with four performances at Stuart’…

STUART - Sue DeFerrari will present a lecture on Women in St. Paul’s Ministry in a program to be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Best Western Downtown Stuart. It is the thirteenth annual program sponsored by the Celebrations Group, a group of Christian wo…

Stuart resident Selma Verse has served as a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer for more than six years

Martin County struggled to balance seeking grants and meeting its lawsuit settlement obligations with Virgin Trains

Most area residents oppose Christ Fellowship Church request to double density on its land for home developer

Tradewinds rezoning becomes Martin County’s second rezoning in two months to facilitate affordable housing

MARTIN COUNTY – There will be plenty of opportunities to get out and about this weekend in Martin County, from a Friday night art market to a musical comedy and much more. On Thursday Jan. 16, the Barn Theatre in Stuart will begin its run of the Broadway musical The Producers. Written by Mel…

Treasure Coast - A Great Fence LLC, one of the Treasure Coast’s best-known fence companies is proud to support local events, non-profits and charitable organizations. The company has announced their commitment to several community events.

Only a few seats remain for the Theatre’s production of the Tony Award®-winning scorching hot hit musical, directed and choreographed by two time Tony nominee Denis Jones

Free Diabetes Prevention Workshops available

TREASURE COAST - Any U.S. citizen who has a permanent disability is eligible for a free, lifetime pass that allows entry to more than 2,000 federally-managed recreation sites, including over 400 national parks and forests.

Lakeside Stroll to be held Saturday, January 25 at Tradition Square

MARTIN COUNTY - On January 24, 1970, a group of Stuart mariners decided to form an organization dedicated to boating safety patterned after the country’s oldest and largest non-profit organization, United States Power Squadrons. That day, St. Lucie River Power Squadron was born with 65 chart…

Community Redevelopment Agency refused to back Hobe Sound stormwater property purchase without Neighborhood Advisory Committee input

PORT SALERNO, FLORIDA – We invite you to join us Saturday, January 25th for the 14th Annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival as our friendly neighborhood tradition continues.

JENSEN BEACH – Captain Clyde Hensley understands the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised seafood, and that’s why you’ll find none of the latter in the thriving business he established on Indian River Drive here in 2008. Here your seafood culinary adventure will get off to its fres…

Martin County Fair organizers plan on holding 2021 fair on new Citrus Boulevard site

As 2019 comes to a close and we look forward to 2020, my resolutions are to continue to provide our customers with the elite services they have come to expect and deserve. We want to continue to improve upon or digital platforms, our papers, and our customer service and delve into areas that…

County Commission approves $150,000 injection of Airport Enterprise Funds to jumpstart 2020 Air Show

Martin County representatives share both New Year’s resolutions and best wishes for 2020

TREASURE COAST - According to The American Humane Association, over 10 million dogs and cats are lost in the U.S. every year. One in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. One of the worst days of the year for losing pets is New Year’s Eve.

MARTIN COUNTY – There will be plenty of opportunities for entertainment this weekend in Martin County including a tribute to Broadway, a holiday comedy, and a one-of-a-kind Zeppelin experience. From Friday Dec. 27 through Sunday Dec. 29, performer Nicky Wood and his stellar cast will be pres…

MARTIN COUNTY -- Whether it was the hepatitis A outbreak declared in Martin County, Sheriff William Snyder aiding in the breakup of a system of massage parlors-turned-brothels extending from Palm Beach County to through Martin, Indian River and Orange counties, the acquittal of County Commis…

The LPA majority previously recommended denial for the zoning change needed to permit the 76 townhomes

PORT SALERNO –Residents of Martin County and throughout the Treasure Coast regularly travel to this burgeoning little fishing village in search of fresh seafood, and those in the know realize that nowhere else is it any fresher than at Basin Seafood & Fresh Seafood Market, a stone’s thro…

Beloved waterfront icon of Stuart’s Flagler Park sold to owner of Boathouse

TREASURE COAST - The Indian River Lagoon Council expects to have more than a million dollars available in fiscal year 2020-21 for lagoon improvement grants.

The sixth class of Ride Beyond Diagnosis, a program of equine-assisted therapy for women diagnosed with cancer and others with breast cancer, celebrated its graduation recently. Ride Beyond Diagnosis, which is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach…

STUART — Tickets are still available for the “Hope for Abaco Holiday Benefit Concert” featuring the Barefoot Man and other “Friends of Abaco”. The benefit, which hopes to be one of Florida’s largest fundraising concerts for Hurricane Dorian victims in Abaco, Bahamas, grew from a Facebook pos…

STUART — Visitors to the Elliott Museum will have a whole new way to explore the biology wonders of the human form during a new, interactive exhibit. Magnificent Me will open with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd. Reception admission i…

STUART – More than 150 SafeSpace supporters gathered in their best purple cocktail attire for a festive event to celebrate the organization’s 40th birthday. This milestone celebration held on October 19 at Treasure Coast Lexus in Fort Pierce raised over $110,000 to support SafeSpace’s missio…

STUART — Cafe O is officially open at the Elliott Museum. The Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce conducted an official ribbon cutting on December 1 as part of the grand opening festivities of the French café, which is located within the historic museum at 825 NE Ocean Boulevard on Hutchinson Island.

STUART — Fifteen spiritual leaders representing different faiths came together to celebrate their diversity and give thanks for their unity at the third annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Recently held at Temple Beit HaYam, the event also raised more than $1200 to benefit the House of Hope.

Matching grant will jumpstart $1.6 million bicycle and pedestrian path in CRA

Indian River State College (IRSC) will expand apprenticeship opportunities by 59% with funds awarded through the Florida Department of Education Pathways to Career Opportunities grant program. The $10 million grant program was established as part of Workforce Education legislation passed in …

Cowboys, Cowgirls and Wild West characters embraced the theme of this year’s Children’s Ball held at the Museum on Saturday. The Wild West Children’s Ball was all about the kids, but we included some fun activities for the adults as well. In fact, 95% of the adults embraced the event theme a…

During the end of October and the beginning of November, The Children’s Museum was in every Headstart and VPK class in the Martin County School District teaching the Germs, Germs, Germs outreach program. This educational program was offered FREE to the school district because of donations to…

STUART – The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is celebrating the success of its 19th annual Wings of Hope luncheon and silent auction. The event, held on Veterans Day at the beautiful Hutchinson Shores Resort in Jensen Beach, raised a record $60,000 in support of The Salvation Army’s program…

Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or New Year’s Eve at the Theatre! Holiday options include the hit Broadway musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a holiday-themed orchestra performance and two New Year’s Eve performances by The Capitol Steps

Program Provides $50,000 in Grant Support and an Opportunity for Virtual Leadership Training

MARTIN COUNTY – Martin County continues to gear up for the holidays, and there will be plenty of ways to join in the festivities this weekend. The 59th Annual Stuart Christmas Parade will be held on Friday Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘It’s a Green Christmas!’ and a v…

FORT PIERCE – LeGit’s Downtown Toy Drive Block Party is planned for Saturday, Dec. 14 from noon until 6 p.m. with a 5th anniversary celebration like no other. 

After much debate, the City Commission majority offered its support for a taller, doubletracked railroad bridge

Having missed the Nov. 12 meeting due to jury duty, Commissioner Heard rallied for revotes

During the end of October and the beginning of November, The Children’s Museum was in every Headstart and VPK class in the Martin County School District teaching the Germs, Germs, Germs outreach program. This educational program was offered FREE to the school district because of donations to…

Seasons Greetings from Tuna, Texas. Tuna is the made-up, tiny town featured in “A Tuna Christmas,” the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy “Greater Tuna,” both written by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams and Joe Sears. This hilarious tongue-in-cheek homage to small-town American life leaves little …

MARTIN COUNTY – Martin County will have music, art, and fun for everyone this weekend. Kicking things off on Friday Nov. 29, the Lyric Theatre in Stuart will host Smokin’: A Tribute to Boston, presented by Artists for Multiple Sclerosis. Smokin’ is described on the Lyric Theatre’s site as “s…

STUART – The clock is ticking until the opening of the new O’s Cafe on Hutchinson Island – gourmet French food, a French boutique, fine wines, and even French movies – begins Dec. 1 when Chef Olivia Binn-Ostrow offers a taste of Paris at O’s Cafe at the Elliott Museum.