Treasure Coast Personalities

The REINVENTED ARTIST

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:December 18, 2021
Post category:Arts of the Treasure Coast Treasure Coast Personalities

Debra Fogarty Terrio

The CERAMICIST

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:November 29, 2021
Post category:Treasure Coast Personalities

In a world of art bound by mud and heat and wax, Heidi Hill found her calling

The MASTER OF ART

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:November 23, 2021
Post category:Treasure Coast Personalities

Olga Hamilton feels right at home as she points out her paintings, drawings and photographs that are displayed at the historic 1895 Church of Art in Downtown Stuart

Guiding hands

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:October 12, 2021
Post category:Health Treasure Coast Medical Report Treasure Coast Personalities

Treasure Coast medical personnel deal with pandemic as cases surge

Always quick with a smile and a laugh, Ronnie Rohm has spent much of his life fishing, boating and living on the Indian River Lagoon. RUSTY DURHAM

The WATERMAN

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:May 4, 2021
Post category:Best of Boating Treasure Coast Personalities

Always quick with a smile and a laugh, Ronnie Rohm has spent much of his life fishing, boating and living on the Indian River Lagoon.

Mark Castlow, owner of Dragonfly Boatworks in Vero Beach, loves building custom boats for people who appreciate quality. ANTHONY INSWASTY

The INNOVATOR

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:May 4, 2021
Post category:Best of Boating Treasure Coast Personalities

Mark Castlow is a man who, by his own admission, has never had a job. He’s the quintessential entrepreneur who started making and selling surf boards at age 16 and has lived his dream building and selling boats and boards for his entire life.

Judge Darren Steele is an adjunct professor of criminal justice and paralegal studies at Indian River State College. ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS

The ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 3, 2021
Post category:Education Treasure Coast Personalities

Judge Darren Steele is an adjunct professor of criminal justice and paralegal studies at Indian River State College

Maggie Baker, theater arts director at St. Edward’s School in Vero Beach, has headed the drama department for 11 years, transitioning into teaching after a lifetime career in stage management. ANTHONY INSWASTY

The SOUND DIRECTOR

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 3, 2021
Post category:Education Treasure Coast Personalities

Maggie Baker, theater arts director at St. Edward’s School in Vero Beach

Ben Swalwell’s youth in England and travels throughout Europe give him a unique perspective on world history, the class he teaches at St. Lucie West Centennial High School. Teaching during the pandemic has been stressful; he has been quarantined three times this school year. RUSTY DURHAM

The FIRST-YEAR TEACHER

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 3, 2021
Post category:Education Treasure Coast Personalities

Ben Swalwell has a unique perspective on world history

Tom Laigo, 70, entertains motorists daily along U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Now retired, he has nine part-time advertising jobs for local businesses. RUSTY DURHAM PHOTOS

The WAVE MASTER

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:February 22, 2021
Post category:Fort Pierce Treasure Coast Personalities

Tom Laigo, 70, entertains motorists daily along U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Now retired, he has nine part-time advertising jobs for local businesses.