Port St. Lucie

In his garage shop, David Parnell is building unique products for satisfied customers. He hopes to build a business that will enable him to hire others. ELLEN GILLETTE PHOTOS

The MACHINIST

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie People

David Parnell has seen dreams fall apart, but instead of quitting, he redirected his goals and took a chance.

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

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie People

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.

Very clean and overly careful

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Health Port St. Lucie

Massage therapists go beyond pandemic guidelines to ensure a relaxing and safe experience

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

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Economy Port St. Lucie

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.

A tranquil scene at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. The round platform is often the setting for beautiful weddings with the fountain in the background.

Best among the best

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Awards Port St. Lucie

The city continues to garner honors and awards for its continued growth and the accomplishments of its departments and citizens.

The shuttle, which opened its doors in December, employs full-time attendants. Danilo Silva, left, and Michelle Sanders have been trained extensively and are great knowledge bases concerning TIM’s technological capabilities. ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS

Beep, Beep …

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie Transportation

Many folks are a bit apprehensive when they hear autonomous vehicle or driverless shuttle, as it is unfamiliar territory.

Spring Cleaning

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie Sports

Mets are making sure pandemic safety and cleaning guidelines are in place at the complex for spring training

Kathy and David Dow of Dow Decorating have found the Business Accelerator Program classes, part of the partnership between Port St. Lucie and the Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College, very useful as they promote their business during the pandemic. ROB DOWNEY

Alliance to help small businesses in a big way

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie Publishers Note

Anyone familiar with Port St. Lucie commerce knows that the small business community is its heart and soul.

Port St. Lucie Magazine Fall 2020

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:February 3, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie

We all know Port St. Lucie is a great place to live. But if that's not enough, the outside world keeps telling us, too. Earlier this year, U.S. News and…

Hunter Douglas window shades from Dow Decorating in Port St. Lucie are a prime feature in the Cocos’ Valencia Cay home. ROB DOWNEY PHOTOS

A window to design

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:January 29, 2021
Post category:Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie Dining

Port St. Lucie decorating firm coordinates every detail from color to comfort