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07/04/2026

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06/09/2026

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04/08/2026

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02/16/2026

02/13/2026

At daybreak on Jan. 1, 1900, photographer Harry Hill captured Moore’s Creek in an image titled “Dawn of the Century,” preserving a quiet moment at the start of a new era. The same scene was later painted by A.E. “Bean” Backus. Today, both works can be seen side by side at the St. Lucie County Regional History Center in Fort Pierce.

This photo of Moore’s Creek, called “Dawn of the Century,’’ was taken at daybreak Jan. 1, 1900, by Harry Hill, a photographer who arrived in Fort Pierce in 1898 and whose Florida Photographic Concern would document much of the Treasure Coast’s early 20th century history.

02/12/2026

Once painfully shy after losing his father, 14 year old Talib Moore found his voice on stage as Miles Morales thanks to Fort Pierce nonprofit E.N.D. IT! Corporation. For 15 years, the DuPree family’s mission has empowered local youth through arts, mentorship and life skills, reminding every child that you have worth, you have value and you are understood.

A few years ago, Talib Moore, now 14, was quiet. Too quiet. His father had passed away; COVID had affected his education. Increasingly closed off, his life might have taken a different turn, had his mother not encouraged him to check out an area nonprofit called E.N.D. IT!

02/11/2026

“If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of being.”
Project LIFT brings that philosophy to life with “therapy under the hood of a car,” helping at risk young adults ages 14 to 24 build resilience, job skills and a path forward. With hands on trade training, mental health support and real career placement, this nonprofit is transforming lives across the Treasure Coast.

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“If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of being,” wrote the German writer Goethe. Project LIFT unwaveringly follows this philosophy through a unique combination of services described as “therapy under the hood of a car.”

02/10/2026

Once a cornerstone of downtown life, the old Fort Pierce Post Office sat vacant for nearly 20 years before finding new purpose. Painstakingly restored, this landmark has been reborn as an event venue that honors its history while creating space for new memories. A true example of how vision and love for place can bring history back to life.

The old Fort Pierce Post Office has always been a building with stories to tell. What has changed is its future. After sitting vacant and decaying for nearly two decades, the historical landmark has been painstakingly transformed into 500 Orange, a stunning event venue that honors its past while giv...

02/09/2026

🌿 Heathcote Botanical Gardens is celebrating 40 years of connecting visitors with Mother Earth, including the largest public bonsai display in the United States. From centuries-old miniature trees to year-round programs and a special anniversary celebration this spring, Heathcote Botanical Gardens remains a place for all to enjoy.

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A green jewel in the crown of the Treasure Coast, Heathcote Botanical Gardens is currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of connecting visitors with some of Mother Nature’s most delightful creations.

02/06/2026

Growth is happening in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. From King’s Landing and Indian River Drive improvements to new dining and markets, 2025 marked a year of change, laying the groundwork for what comes next.

Development, major improvements and great optimism still characterize what Historic Downtown Fort Pierce experienced during the past year. The long-awaited construction of King’s Landing has finally taken its first steps.