Acquisition enhances coverage of intertwined communities
Before 1905, St. Lucie County and what is now Indian River County, and much of Martin County were part of Brevard County, which was named after the early settler Theodorus W. Brevard.
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.
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
Anyone familiar with Port St. Lucie commerce knows that the small business community is its heart and soul.
The Sunrise Theatre has set new safety guidelines and revamped its schedule to cope with the pandemic. SUNRISE THEATRE
Good news abounds in troubled times
To say the past year has been tumultuous for Fort Pierce and the rest of the country would be an understatement. Many of us have endured the loss of loved ones, homes or businesses. But it hasn’t been all bad news, especially for the city and its citizens.
Improvement plans project bright future
The months ahead — January, February and March — are what we usually call peak season on the Treasure Coast as tourists and part-time residents flock to our sunny climes.
Reconnecting to our humanity
When COVID-19 made its way to Florida in March, we knew we were in for turbulent times. Many thought that the virus would be around for a few months before dissipating like seasonal flu.
To my No. 1 fan
In the 15 years since we launched this magazine, one reader has shared her opinion about how we are doing or what we should be doing more than any other. That would be my mother, Katie Enns, who has always been quick to suggest a good story, note who might be a good advertiser or critique our latest issue.
Downtown Stuart business owner Patricia O’Connell displays her store’s wares promoting the buy local campaign. O’Connell, owner of Gumbo Limbo Coastal Chic and Gumbo Limbo Coastal Kidz stores, is featured in the fall issue of Treasure Coast Business Magazine, a sister publication of Indian River Magazine, on how Treasure Coast retailers plan to regain their footing after the coronavirus pandemic.
First of all, thank you
Thank you to our readers for your support over the last six months as we adjusted to the new reality brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Our paid subscriptions are actually up over the previous year during the same time, demonstrating that the demand for our magazine is stronger than ever.
City’s reputation garners recognition
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.
Publisher’s note
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.
