Article and photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The recently celebrated 10th anniversary Busch Family Foundation’s fundraising Wild Game Dinner arrived with a few spectacular additions! And changing the venue to the St. Lucie Fairgrounds allowed for a more effortless traffic flow, a larger clearance for some awe-inspiring surprises, and more space […]
From Within – Okeechobee City’s New Police Chief
The City of Okeechobee has a new Chief of Police, and he’s no stranger to the charming city that serves as the county seat for 40,000 residents that live just north of Florida’s largest freshwater lake. An Okeechobee native, Donald Hagan, knew he wanted to be a police officer early on. He admired his grandfather, […]
Okeechobee Bicycle Rodeo
Thirty kids saddled up for a bicycle rodeo at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center on Saturday. The free event hosted by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, Okeechobee City Police and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue promotes bicycle safety and encourages kids to obey traffic laws and use proper safety equipment. With biking being the second most […]
Horses Help Military Vets Recover from Physical and Emotional Trauma
Photos and Article by: Jackie Holfelder The credo of Horses & Heroes of Southeast Florida is Camaraderie, Connection, Collaboration and Community. The mission of the nonprofit is to connect veterans who struggle with physical and emotional (PTSD) trauma with horses that help the military heroes re-learn how to build successful inter-human connections. The all-volunteer organization […]
The Arc of St. Lucie County Gene Lofton Walkathon
The Arc of St. Lucie County held its Annual Gene Lofton Walkathon on September 25, at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce. The Arc is the world’s largest organization providing resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And the money raised at the event supports programs and services for 140 disabled children and adults serviced […]
Treasure Coast Hospice, Veteran Pinning and Wall Dedication
Photos and Article by: MaryAnn Ketchum maryannketcham@gmail.com October 4, 2021 Community-based Treasure Coast Hospice recently collaborated with The Lynmoore at Lawnwood Assisted Living and Memory Support to honor the veterans living there. As a Level Four We Honor Veterans Partner with Veterans Affairs, Treasure Coast Hospice provides care and support to its Veterans and […]
City of Port St. Lucie to auction off six properties
PORT ST. LUCIE – On Sept. 29, 2021, the City of Port St. Lucie will be conducting an online public auction of six city-owned residential lots ranging in size from 0.34 to 0.41 acres. “On a regular basis, the City reviews its inventory of real estate property to determine what land is in excess of its […]
Tug Singleton to become Artificial Reef.
September 24, 2021 Tug Singleton departs on its final voyage tomorrow. The 90-foot tugboat is being sunk 160 feet underwater water near the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club reef as part of St. Lucie County’s Artificial Reef Program. In July, McCulley Marine Services, Summerlin’s Marine Construction and Marine Cleanup Initiative, Inc. held a fish fry fundraiser […]
Firefighter Challenge World Championship
September 18, 2021 FORT PIERCE, FL – Firefighters from around the world will converge on downtown Fort Pierce, in St. Lucie County, to compete in the Firefighter Challenge World Championship. Spanning over five days, this event will generate an estimated $500,000 of economic impact in St. Lucie County. Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism, in partnership […]
Believe In The Mission
An All-Star Line up is coming to the Believe in the Mission Gala to support local veterans.