Treasure Coast Personalities

On the job or advocating for the LGBTQ community and their families, Suzi James uses empathy and humor to meet the challenges of life head-on. ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS

The ADVOCATE

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

On the job or advocating for the LGBTQ community and their families, Suzi James uses empathy and humor to meet the challenges of life head-on.

Growing up in Fort Pierce, Randy Ard’s fishing pole was always at the ready. Now retired, Ard uses his knowledge of local fish and his background as a ship carpenter to perfect his carvings, like this one of a flounder. RUSTY DURHAM PHOTOS

The WOODCARVER

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

Life, it seems, has come full circle for Randy Ard. Two of the things he loved most from his childhood — fishing and sculpting clay animals — have come together as the retired ship carpenter whiles away the hours creating wooden fish sculptures.

Cristina de la Vega has received widespread acclaim for painting picturesque landscapes that remind viewers to savor and preserve the beauty in nature. ANTHONY INSWASTY

The ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST

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

Cristina de la Vega paints landscapes that capture the stunning, stark beauty of nature

Golf pro Joe Kern, director of instruction at The Moorings At Hawks Nest course, donated a kidney that helped save the life of a friend. ANTHONY INSWASTY

The SELFLESS PRO

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

Golf pro Joe Kern, director of instruction at The Moorings At Hawks Nest course

St. Lucie County Humane Society executive director Melissa McInturff gets down and dirty with Leia and every animal to help them feel at home. MARYANN KETCHAM PHOTOS

The Humane Director

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

Melissa McInturff, executive director for the Humane Society of St. Lucie County

The NAVIGATOR

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:November 13, 2020
Post category:Treasure Coast Personalities

Col. Martin J. Zickert

The FITNESS TRAINER

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:November 13, 2020
Post category:Treasure Coast Personalities

Rosalind Neilen, owner and fitness coach of Rosalind’s Fitness Studios in downtown Stuart

The CANCER FUNDRAISER

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:November 13, 2020
Post category:Treasure Coast Personalities

Lenny Schelin Sr.

Philip Cromer, chief clinical officer for the Mental Health Association in Indian River County, says helping a client on the road to recovery is the most rewarding aspect of his career. KERRY FIRTH PHOTOS

The COUNSELOR

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:October 7, 2020
Post category:Treasure Coast Medical Report Treasure Coast Personalities

Psychologist Philip Cromer

Dr. Juliette Lomax-Homier loves her role as dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine at Indian River State College. KERRY FIRTH

The STUDENT MENTOR

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:October 7, 2020
Post category:Treasure Coast Medical Report Treasure Coast Personalities

DR. JULIETTE LOMAX-HOMIER