Port St.Lucie
Baron Academy’s New Year’s Afterglow Event to Celebrate and Support Our Treasure Coast Autism Community
December 5, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baron Academy’s New Year’s Afterglow Event to Celebrate and Support Our Treasure Coast Autism Community Port St. Lucie, FL — Baron Academy, a non-profit private school where children with autism and developmental differences are understood, celebrated, and empowered to thrive, is announcing its New Year’s Afterglow Autism Awareness ...
RUFS Foundation, 6th Annual Elegant Affair
November 20, 2025
Rufs Foundation, 6 th Annual Elegant AffairTerry & Cheryl Hughey, Founders of the RUFS FoundationAs founders of the RUFS Foundation, we are committed to strengthening the support system forvictims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout our community. What beganas a response to the lack of accessible ...
Hamilton Farms to reopen for second u-pick season Oct. 18 and 19
October 16, 2025
Hamilton Farms, located in Fort Pierce, will reopen for its second u-pick season on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Council on Aging St. Lucie, Dancing Thru the Decades
September 16, 2025
Article by Yvette Cruz, Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECouncil on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. Hosts 2 nd Annual Fall FundraiserDancing Thru the DecadesOn Saturday, September 13 th , 2025 the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. proudly hosted its 2 nd Annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser, ...
Caribbean American Cultural Group, Rhythms of the Caribbean Ball
September 16, 2025
Another Triumphant Evening with CACG Port St. Lucie, FL. September 12, 2025. By Ms. Frances Coke On September 6, 2025, CACG hosted its 41st Anniversary Gala, sponsored by Aycock Funeral Home/Dignity, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, Facey Realty, and Tonya Lowe/State Farm Insurance. Seasoned ...
GraceWay Village to begin construction of first and only family shelter in St. Lucie County
September 4, 2025
State Representative Dana Trabulsy presented GraceWay Village with a $1 million appropriation check to GWV Chief Executive Officer Chrystal Netherton and board members on July 21, 2025, helping GWV reach its goal to begin construction of Phase One of its Family Shelter.
Council on Aging St. Lucie, Dancing Through the Decades
August 7, 2025
On Saturday, September 13, 2025 the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. (COASL) will host its Annual Fundraiser Event. We invite you to be a part of our mission to help keep seniors independent, safe, and thriving. The Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. mission is to ...
Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Grand Opening of New Thrift Store
July 14, 2025
Humane Society of St. Lucie County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Thrift Store Port St. Lucie, FL – July 9, 2025 – The Humane Society of St. Lucie County (HSSLC) proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of its brand-new thrift store on July 9 with a vibrant community event at ...
Beauty Earned- A Night of Wisdom, Art, and Honor in Jensen Beach
May 12, 2025
Presented by JoLee Art & Photography On the evening of Friday, May 9, the Jensen Beach Community Center was transformed into a luminous celebration of resilience, grace, and womanhood. Presented by JoLee Art & Photography, the “Women of Wisdom” gallery show honored 42 extraordinary women over the age ...
Tradition Preparatory High School Hosts Second Annual Student Symposium
April 3, 2025
Tradition Preparatory High School held its second annual Student Symposium, coordinated by junior Kimber Grillo and sponsored by Mattamy Homes and The Cottages. The event highlighted the academic achievements and community involvement of Tradition Prep students. The Symposium featured a college and career fair that included booths from ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties raises over $10,000 at Bowl for Kids’ Sake
March 19, 2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties raised over $10,000 for the children it serves at its Bowl for Kids’ Sake event.
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake returns March 1
February 20, 2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake will return on Saturday, March 1 at St. Lucie Lanes in Port St. Lucie.
GRACEWAY VILLAGE RAISES OVER $200,000 AT SOLD-OUT CELEBRATION UNDER THE STARS
February 18, 2025
Contact: Jayne Platts Photos: MaryAnn Ketcham [email protected] FORT PIERCE – GraceWay Village (GWV) raised over $200,000 at A Celebration Under the Stars on Saturday, Feb. 8 at its headquarters in Fort Pierce. Over 300 stakeholders, donors, event sponsors, board, committee and staff members, advocates, and ...
Economic Development Council St. Lucie, EXCEL Clay Shoot
January 27, 2025
Kelly Johnson of R.V. Johnson Insurance and Tom Montano of UES earned the topshooter awards in the fourth annual EDC EXCEL Clay Shooting Tournament, held atQuail Creek Sporting Ranch on January 24. UES was the top scoring team.Eighteen teams competed for bragging rights and prizes during the unusually chillymorning ...
Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee, The 8th Annual Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament
November 27, 2024
The 8th Annual Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament, hosted by Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie &Okeechobee on November 23, 2024, was a community-focused fundraising event held at TMx Aerolocated at the Treasure Coast International Airport. This record-breaking tournament featured over 78themed teams and offered a fun, family-friendly atmosphere ...
TREASURE COAST CARIFEST 2024: A CELEBRATION OF CARIBBEAN RESILIENCE AND CULTURE
November 14, 2024
Article by Dr. Kimberley Lowe/Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham TREASURE COAST CARIFEST 2024: A CELEBRATION OF CARIBBEAN RESILIENCEAND CULTUREPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. Nov. 11, 2024 – The 6th annual Treasure Coast Caribbean Foodand Music Festival (CariFest2024) – a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, washeld on November 2nd, 2024. Despite intermittent rain ...
Treasure Coast Child Summit Day 2 rescheduled for October 31st due to Hurricane Helene
October 7, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Debbie Butler | GFNF4kids | 772.359.2824 | [email protected] | www.gfnf4kids.org Treasure Coast Child Summit Day 2 rescheduled for October 31st due to Hurricane Helene Guardians for New Futures Children’s Advocacy Center successfully launched Day 1 of the annual Child Summit at Indian River State College with a ...
Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc., Inaugural Fall Gala, Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser, Dinner & Dance event.
September 24, 2024
Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham For Immediate ReleaseCouncil on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. – Denim & Diamonds Fall GalaContact: Yvette Cruz – 772-336-8608 On Thursday, September 19 th , the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. (COASL)hosted its Inaugural Fall Gala, Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser, Dinner & Danceevent.COASL ...
Caribbean American Cultural Group Stages a Sizzling 40 th Birthday Party at the Mid-Florida Event Center
September 18, 2024
Article by Frances Coke, Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham PORT ST. LUCIE, Fl. September 12, 2024: The tables and chairs were resplendent in their red,white, and black; the ladies and gentlemen shimmered in their colorful attire, and the thumpingrhythms of Caribbean music resounded all through the building. Emcee extraordinaire, Ms. ...
The Treasure Coast Child Summit Set to Educate and Empower Community Professionals
August 29, 2024
Contact: Debbie Butler | GFNF4Kids | 772.807.3868 | [email protected] | www.gfnf4kids.org Port St. Lucie, FL – 8/26/2024 – The 14th Annual Treasure Coast Child Summit will be held on September 25th and 26th at the Treasure Coast Safety Complex, welcoming professionals and community members dedicated to the wellbeing of children. The Summit runs from 8:30 ...
Ardie R. Copas and Treasure Coast Hospice Celebrate “Bi” Centennial Birthdays for Veterans
August 28, 2024
Retired World War II veterans Chief Warrant Officer Francis O'Connell andPetty Officer Edward J. Courtois were surrounded by a gathering of local dignitaries,friends, relatives, and fellow residents of the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' NursingHome in Tradition as they celebrated their milestone 100th birthdays.The room was filled with warmth ...
4th Annual 2024 CareBag Back-to-School Hair Cutz
August 17, 2024
4th Annual 2024 CareBag Back-to-School Hair Cutz event took place on August 11, 2024 in St. Lucie.CareBag and Company organized the event, providing an enjoyable experience for kids and a much-needed break for parents. Thanks to Treasure Coast Event & Party Rentals, interactive games weredonated for the kids to ...
United Against Poverty Hosts Hand UP Luncheon: A Day of Inspiration and Learning
August 7, 2024
Port St. Lucie, Fla. (August 2, 2024) – United Against Poverty St. Lucie County was delightedto host its annual fundraising event, the Hand UP Luncheon, on Friday, August 2, 2024, at theSt. Lucie Mets Stadium, located at 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. The afternoonfeatured inspiring personal ...
LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN FLORIDA, EXTENDING ITS CIRCLE OF CARE TO PORT ST. LUCIE
June 25, 2024
Lightbridge Academy to Provide Port St. Lucie Families With Dependable, High-Quality Educational Child Care Port St. Lucie, Fla. (June 22, 2024) — Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families®and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centerseither open or in development, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its ...
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June 14, 2024
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Caribbean American Cultural Group (CACG) and Frances-Marie Coke Launch When Banana Stains Fade – A Stunning Jamaican Family Saga
May 23, 2024
Article Provided/Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The Holy Faith Episcopal Church Hall buzzed with anticipation and excitement last Friday as CACG and PSL author and educator Frances-Marie Coke collaborated for the second time on a book launch. Members and friends of CACG, and the author, turned out in their ...
The Rose Ball Shines a Light on Treasure Coast Hospice’s Little Treasures 10 th Anniversary Signature Gala Raises Over $200,000 for Specialized Pediatric Care Program
May 2, 2024
Article & Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation recently hosted the Rose Ball Bubbles & Blossoms event at the luxurious Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach. The signature gala, which celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Little Treasures, raised more than $200,000 to support ...
Humane Society of St. Lucie County Raises Over $180,000 at Successful Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser
April 7, 2024
Article by Shannon Glendinning/Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of its annual Blue Jean Ball fundraiser, held at the MidFlorida Event Center on February 17th, 2024. Presented by Ben’s Pest Control, this year’s event exceeded all expectations, ...
Tradition Preparatory High School, Symposium 2024
March 29, 2024
Article provided by Tradition Prep HS/Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2024 Contact: Christiana Coburn, principal Tradition Preparatory High School [email protected] Tradition Preparatory High School Hosts Inaugural Student Symposium PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fl. (DATE) – Tradition Preparatory High School hosted its first-ever Student ...
Lightbridge Academy Ground Breaking and Check Presentation
January 18, 2024
Despite some heavy downpours, the recent groundbreaking ceremony for Port St. Lucie’s first Lightbridge Academy early childhood education center went forward with much fanfare. As the first to open this franchise in Florida, owners Al Ferrari and family are delighted! Determined to find the ‘best fitting’ area for the ...
Lightbridge Academy Ground Breaking and Check Presentation
June 20, 2023
Despite some heavy downpours, the recent groundbreaking ceremony for Port St. Lucie’s first Lightbridge Academy early childhood education center went forward with much fanfare. As the first to open this franchise in Florida, owners Al Ferrari and family are del…
Lightbridge Academy Ground Breaking and Check Presentation
June 20, 2023
Despite some heavy downpours, the recent groundbreaking ceremony for Port St. Lucie’s first Lightbridge Academy early childhood education center went forward with much fanfare. As the first to open this franchise in Florida, owners Al Ferrari and family are del…
Lightbridge Academy Ground Breaking and Check Presentation
June 20, 2023
Despite some heavy downpours, the recent groundbreaking ceremony for Port St. Lucie’s first Lightbridge Academy early childhood education center went forward with much fanfare. As the first to open this franchise in Florida, owners Al Ferrari and family are del…