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Colorado Avenue gets a new look
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STUART -- It took months, but the drive into the business district of downtown Stuart is looking a lot nicer. That's because a recent project to beautify the downtown area was recently completed. The project, costing more than $1 million, reduced the number of lanes going from U.S. 1 into Stuart from four...
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Fun in the waves
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James Applegate, 6, of Palm City, chases a curl during the fifth annual Treasure Coast Surfers for Autism Beach Festival at Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, May 18. Surfers for Autism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing the sport of surfing to children with special needs. Surfers a...
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Take time to remember veterans' sacrifices on Memorial Day
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Hello, everyone. Memorial Day is on Monday, and while everyone is looking forward to a day off from work or school, with possibilities of beach time or barbecues, I would like you to take a moment to stop and remember. Remember those who have given some, remember those who have given all. Remember them. Memorial Day began originally as Decoration...
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Knitters for Veterans
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The Sunshine Needlers of Ridgeway in Hobe Sound are teaming up with Treasure Coast Hospice to provide knitted, crocheted and stitched items to give comfort to veteran patients and their families. Red, white and blue yarn is being made into shawls, lap warmers and other items for the comfort of veteran patients at t...
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County begins oyster work in estuary
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MARTIN COUNTY -- It's been almost a month since the county used grant money to add to the St. Lucie Estuary's oyster population. Since then, truckloads of shell and other materials used to build oyster beds have been delivered to the Britt Point staging area, located just north of the old Roosevelt Bridge. ...
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Learning new skills in the sunshine
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Stuart resident Hayden Ruperto, 6, gives surfing a try with a little help from his father, Dr. Rick Ruperto, while Billy Tenny, behind the board, and his father William Tenny of Port St. Lucie, on the right, stay close to offer assistance if needed....
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County fertilizer ordinance takes effect June 1
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MARTIN COUNTY -- In an effort to reduce the amount of harmful nutrients entering local water bodies, an ordinance regulating the use of fertilizer in unincorporated Martin County will be in effect from June 1 to Sept. 30. The ordinance is seen as a crucial step towards improving and maintaining water and habitat quality. Ferti...
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A big burst of color to help many people
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The Color Burst Family 5k Run was held to benefit the Big Heart Brigade of the Treasure Coast, along with 50 percent of the proceeds going to Boston and west Texas victims. The run was held at Flagler Park in downtown Stuart on Saturday, May 18. Eckley Carmody, 7, Emma Giesing, 7, and Abby Seibert, 7, front, and...
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Up & coming
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County Commission seeks applicants to serve on board The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill a vacancy due to a resignation on the Business Development Board. All individuals serve without compensation and are requested to submit an Applica...
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