Life lessons
For Chanda Leon, the biology classroom at Martin County High School in Stuart is more than a place to teach: It is a space where curiosity is sparked, questions are encouraged and complex biological concepts come to life.
For Chanda Leon, the biology classroom at Martin County High School in Stuart is more than a place to teach: It is a space where curiosity is sparked, questions are encouraged and complex biological concepts come to life.
A few years ago, Talib Moore, now 14, was quiet. Too quiet. His father had passed away; COVID had affected his education. Increasingly closed off, his life might have taken a different turn, had his mother not encouraged him to check out an area nonprofit called E.N.D. IT!
Just 10 minutes from a private, staffed oceanfront beach club on Hutchinson Island is the outstanding Vero Beach community of Grand Harbor, a true treasure of the Treasure Coast. It is not surprising it is Vero Beach’s most sought-after address.
When Barbara “Bobbie” Secor read a newspaper article last summer about young people in Indian River County following their parents into careers in the citrus industry despite its challenges, she began to wonder.
This is a special issue for us, capturing part of a story we’ve long wanted to tell — businesses spanning generations that helped shape the Treasure Coast. At least in the case of Indian River County, Vero Heritage beat us to the punch. The organization, dedicated to preserving the culture and heritage of the county, has identified 23 people in Indian River who work in the fields of their forebears and will honor them April 11 at a gala held at the Heritage Center in downtown Vero Beach.
Police dive team braves dangerous waters With its abundance of fresh and saltwater diving opportunities, Florida consistently ranks the second highest state for scuba certifications. But Port St. Lucie…
Port St. Lucie is a water-focused city where residential areas meet nature preserves. The St. Lucie River runs through the heart of the community, splitting suburban streets from thick mangroves.
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A retired architect with deep roots in Martin County has built on his long-standing interest in historic preservation to write about the nation’s midcentury history as seen through the eyes, and especially the ears, of a journalist who covered the popular music scene from the 1930s to the 1970s.
It’s no secret that Port St. Lucie is evolving — with it, the way residents think about home, lifestyle, and community. That’s why Wylder has gained so much attention. Just west of I-95 at Midway Road, Wylder has emerged as one of the city’s most active master-planned communities.
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