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Kirk Funnel, left, tourism coordinator for Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, and J.T. Fischer, marketing and PR coordinator for the tourism department, show off a sign in front of the chamber building that is part of the Indian River Citrus Label Tour. KERRY FIRTH

Signs of the times

Innovative tour features advertising labels for Indian River citrus

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Read more about the article Future of education may be one of choice for students
During the pandemic students have learned to practice various safety protocols while at school. DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH

Future of education may be one of choice for students

It’s been exactly a year since our way of living was utterly rearranged by the coronavirus pandemic. We are once again seeing a drop in numbers and this time, with the introduction of vaccines, the trend is likely to continue.

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Our Town Spring 2021

Sunlight shimmers off the St. Lucie River at River Park Marina, a 12-acre park off of East Prima Vista Boulevard that includes a boat ramp, a nature trail through a floodplain swamp and a dock on the river. It also has an awesome playground designed to look like a pirate ship. For the more adventurous, kayak rentals and river cruises aboard the River Lilly are also available at specific times.

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Terry Roberts was nominated for the National Philanthropy Day Unsung Hero award for his selfless volunteering at the Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE

The VOLUNTEER

Terry Roberts was nominated for the National Philanthropy Day Unsung Hero award for his selfless volunteering at the Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie.

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Read more about the article Unique partnership helps small Port St. Lucie businesses cope
Working in a unique partnership between the City of Port St. Lucie and the Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College are, from left: Elijah Wooten, business navigator for the city, City Manager Russ Blackburn and Tom KIndred, regional director of the Florida SBDC at IRSC. IRSC PHOTO

Unique partnership helps small Port St. Lucie businesses cope

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on America has been immense — almost 400,000 deaths as of January and the economic fallout from shuttered businesses has ranged from layoffs to bankruptcies.

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