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Florida artist James F. “Jim’’ Hutchinson died March 15

James Hutchinson

James F. “Jim’' Hutchinson, the renowned Florida Hall of Fame Artist who celebrated the state’s heritage and beauty through his portrayals of the Seminole Indians and Florida’s natural landscape, has died at the age of 90.

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Read more about the article Bev Smith VP Frank Gonzalez embraces role of being the face of Toyota and Kia stores
Vice president Frank Gonzalez thrives on delivering customers a positive experience when purchasing Toyota vehicles like this bright blue 2023 Camry SE sedan.

Bev Smith VP Frank Gonzalez embraces role of being the face of Toyota and Kia stores

Spend a few minutes with Frank Gonzalez inside the music-infused upbeat Bev Smith Toyota showroom on South U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce and you’ll soon be introduced to the “Bev Smith Difference.’’

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Read more about the article Extraordinary practice, extraordinary dentistry
Bethany Wierzbicki, D.M.D. and Amy Elizabeth Crary, D.M.D. Aesthetic Dentistry of Stuart

Extraordinary practice, extraordinary dentistry

Aesthetic Dentistry of Stuart is an extraordinary practice because of an extraordinary medical team whose mission is to help give patients plenty to smile about when it comes to dental health and wellness.

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Read more about the article Miles of memories
Every February collectors come from around the country to the Viesta Collection Gas Bash where they can buy, sell and swap memorabilia and back-road stories. The Alex Viesta Collection is only open for viewing through private appointments the remainder of the year. KERRY FIRTH PHOTOS

Miles of memories

The old adage “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” rings true with the father/son duo at the Alex Viesta Collection. Often, it’s the elder of the two who offers such insight, but in this case, it was the teenage son, Alex Viesta, who chose a path less traveled and built a successful business buying and selling antique cars, signage, gas relics and nostalgic memorabilia along the way.

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Read more about the article Charting the future
This rendering portrays the coming state-of-the-art Indiantown Charter High School which offers students a traditional high school education with a focus on career training and college-level learning. HARVARD JOLLY ARCHITECTURE PHOTOS

Charting the future

As you drive west along Southwest Citrus Boulevard approaching Timer Powers Park in Indiantown, a massive structure rises in the middle of vast agricultural fields. The building — Indiantown Charter High School — will be the new home of the town’s first high school. It is a symbol of hope, promising educational opportunities and a brighter economic future for local residents.

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