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Sen. Rick Scott Issues Guide to Federal Resources Following Hurricane Ian

Sen. Rick Scott Issues Guide to Federal Resources Following Hurricane IanDear Floridian: Please see the following guide to federal resources available for Florida families and businesses now working to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian has devastated Southwest Florida, and continues to bring torrential rain and dangerous winds to Central and Northeast Florida today. This was a major storm and it demands a well-coordinated major response and recovery effort. Just as I have for the

Hurricane Ian Update: Director Drew Bartlett Provides Update on SFWMD’s Ongoing Response Efforts

Hurricane Ian Update  South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided an update this evening from the SFWMD’s Emergency Operations Center on the District’s ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Ian.Director Bartlett assessed the damage along Florida's Southwest coast today to support recovery efforts and provide resources. The District continues to assist local governments and drainage operators to reduce flooding within impacted areas. The regional flood control

Harvest Blessings!

                                       BLESSED BY THE BEST        Professional golfer, Gary Player, is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. As

Post-Hurricane Ian Public Advisory- 1

    MEDIA CONTACTMisti Guertin, Communications and Digital Marketing Manager Office: (772) 600-1250 | Cell: (772) 285-6850 | Email: mguertin@ci.stuart.fl.usPOST-HURRICANE IAN ADVISORY - 1STUART, Fla (September 29, 2022) -- Hurricane Ian continues to keep our area under a Tropical Storm Warning. The most recent National Weather Service forecast calls for sustained winds of 25-35 mph with stronger gusts to continue through the afternoon.POWER OUTAGESPower outages within the City were

After The Storm: Resources & Ways to Help Florida’s Impacted Communities

     Hurricane ian  After the Storm: Resources & Ways to Help Florida's Impacted Communities As we all know by now, Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon as a powerful Category 4 storm, hitting the southwest coast of Florida at Cayo Costa near Fort Myers and Cape Coral. This devastating storm has caused loss of life, left 2.5 million Floridians without power and countless communities under water. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected. As a business community we are uniting to

Have you lost power? Are you dealing with flooding?

  ABOUTGET HELPNEWSCONTACT     HERE’S WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE OR FLOODINGOver the last 48 hours, Hurricane Ian has caused flooding and power outages across our community.  Reports indicate that, as of this morning, the hurricane has left half a million people without power, and multiple neighborhoods are experiencing major flooding.  If you are one of the residents in our community whose power has gone out or whose house has been flooded, here are some of the steps you can take: What

$1.5 Million in Scholarships Available for IRSC Law Enforcement Training

$1.5 Million in Scholarships Available for IRSC Law Enforcement Training   FORT PIERCE, FL—The Indian River State College (IRSC) Criminal Justice Institute announced it has received $1.5 million in scholarship funding from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) that will be available to those who qualify and may cover up to 100% of the costs to complete training. The funds will greatly assist those considering law enforcement careers and planning to attend the College’s law enforcement

Hurricane Ian Advisory #2, September 27, 2022, 7 p.m.

          Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 7 p.m.          Share This Email    Share This Email    Share This Email      ADVISORY 2: Hurricane IanTropical Storm Warning | Tornado Watch          Indiantown, FL – Martin County and Indiantown continue to remain outside the forecast cone at this

Everything will be ON SALE

 October 3rd is almost here....Less than a week before our first Mark Down Monday event!We don't want you to miss it :)         WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? *'Pick Your Own Sale Day' has ended*You'll get 20% OFF of an entire purchase  on the 1st Monday of every month in-store and ONLINE! (Unless it’s already on sale) *In Store 9-6pm *Online

Hurricane Ian Message

             Hurricane Ian, Please Let Us Know How We Can Help               Needless to say, we are all very concerned about everyone in the path of Hurricane Ian. The Board and Staff of MIATC pray that you are safe and hunkered down.   After the storm moves through, please keep in touch with us and let us know if there is anyway we can be of help. At the very least, we

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes this Friday at Main Street Vero Beach

SafeSpace empowers the safety and wellbeing of adult and child victims of domestic violence and the community at large by providing intervention, prevention, and advocacy services.          Slip on the Red Stilettos for the 11th Year!  Join us this Friday, September 30 at Main Street Vero Beach, to help us take a stand and build a foundation for the thousands of domestic violence victims across the Treasure Coast through our 11th Walk a Mile in Her

VISIT FLORIDA Hurricane Ian Update

    VISIT FLORIDA Hurricane Ian UpdateDear Joseph, As we prepare for Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has activated the Emergency Accommodations Module on Expedia.com to provide real-time hotel and lodging availability for impacted Floridians and visitors throughout the state.VISIT FLORIDA encourages its industry partners to refer to the resources below for the most up to date safety information and emergency directives for the

2022 Martin County Senor Games Qualifier

Good Morning All: Hope all is well and I hope you are all fit and ready to go for the 32st Annual Martin County Senior Games Qualifier. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Humana, Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Erin Kirkwood Law, VRM Insurance Group, Conviva Care Center, Clarity Financial, Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics, Edward James & Senior Helpers, this year’s games will be held from October 21 - 30, 2022 at various locations throughout Beautiful Martin County. So put on your swim suit, get on

MEDIA ALERT: IRSC to Close Today at 5:00 P.M. In Advance of Hurricane Ian

IRSC to Close at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27,Remain Closed through Wednesday, September 28  Region is Under a Tropical Storm WarningFORT PIERCE—Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, Indian River State College will be closed to employees, students, and visitors at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27. All classes (including online classes) and campus events are cancelled.  The College will remain closed on Wednesday, September 28. IRSC continues to monitor Hurricane Ian and will assess conditions to

ELCIRMO's September Newsletter

           September 2022 Newsletter           ELCIRMO Leadership Announcements     The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties, Inc. is soliciting public comment on its Draft Coalition Annual Plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year. All public comments received will be presented for consideration at that time. The Draft Coalition Annual Plan, without attachments, will be

Do you need hurricane party supplies? ??The Grove is open!

&##127819;The Grove has special offers for you today - Thursday Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser  &##127819;The Grove & Chef Ian   HALF PRICE BEER & WINE!$5 SMALL CHEESE PIZZAS!$10 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS!    Need storm party supplies?  The Grove & Chef Ian have you covered. We're offering HALF PRICE beer & wine for take-out or dine in dinner!   ALSO  $5 SMALL & $10 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS! Toppings

Dr. Caroline Leaf Discusses Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Better Workplace Performance

     2022 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum (F3)October 24-25 | Disney's Coronado Springs Resort          REGISTER  BOOK HOTEL  SPONSOR            Keynote Speaker Dr. Caroline LeafThe Mind, Brain, and Body Connection         Get depression and anxiety under control up to 81 percent - mental wellness on a practical level for

Hurricane Ian Advisory - 3

    MEDIA CONTACTMisti Guertin, Communications and Digital Marketing Manager Office: (772) 600-1250, Cell: (772) 285-6850, Email: mguertin@ci.stuart.fl.us Hurricane Ian Advisory #3  STUART, Fla (September 27, 2022) – The City of Stuart continues to monitor Hurricane Ian and prepare to continue City operations and respond to any storm related needs of our residents and businesses.  City of Stuart offices will be closed both Wednesday,

Hurricane Ian

           Hurricane Ian           As you all know, all three school districts within the Coalition have closed schools on Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th. Hurricane Ian is not expected to significantly impact our coalition; however, weather conditions may become unsafe for travel tomorrow afternoon. Therefore, we will be closing our offices tomorrow at noon.  We will continue to

Drug & Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee Vacancy

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MCTA September Newsletter

  Taxpayer’s Watch NEWS BITESSeptember 2022Welcome to MCTA’S newsletter. Our intent is to offer up some news “bites” monthly to pique your interest in how the County’s taxing authorities are spending OUR MONEY. Our news “bites” are the result of our volunteer watchdogs attending many county public meetings. Our news “bites” will not be articles but may have links to more in-depth information. In keeping with 70 years of tradition, it is not our goal to form an opinion for you. It is our intention

Why Governor DeSantis Fights

  Joseph, Today, we released our latest ad, “Honor, Courage, Commitment.”       The ad features testimony from retired Navy Captain Dan Bean, a Jacksonville native who served alongside Governor DeSantis during his service in the U.S. Navy. The Navy’s core values are honor, courage, and commitment. Governor DeSantis embodied those values while serving our country – and he embodies them today as

The City of Stuart Weekly - Sept. 23, 2022

    Constitution Week Celebration at 10th Street Community CenterConstitution Week 2022 in the City of Stuart culminated with the annual reading of the U.S. Constitution at the 10th Street Community Center with elected officials, civic groups, youth and City staff all taking part in the annual tradition, the brainchild of Commissioner Eula Clarke.  Commissioner Rich, Commissioner Bruner and Commissioner Clarke took part in the readings, Property Appraiser Jenny Fields, and

How to prepare for a hurricane

 PREPARING FOR HURRICANE SEASONEach year, Florida sees more hurricanes than any other state in the United States.  That’s why it is crucial for our community to be prepared. Hurricane season is here, so regardless of what ultimately happens with the tropical depression currently gaining strength in the Caribbean (check the National Hurricane Center website for the most up to date information), it’s never too early to make sure you are prepared.Here are some things you and your family can do to prepare for

Senator Rick Scott's Week in Review 9/26/2022

Senator Rick Scott released the following statement urging Floridians to stay alert and get prepared this weekend as the state monitors the path of Tropical Depression Nine, which currently the National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts to possibly become a major hurricane that could impact Florida as early as Tuesday, September 27.Senator Rick Scott said, “Every Floridian needs to stay alert and take this storm seriously. If a major hurricane hits Florida, it could be absolutely devastating. We know how

What To Know: Florida’s 21st Congressional District

  The new district lines here include Martin County, St. Lucie County and parts of Palm Beach County. That means there are thousands of new voters who don’t know anything about the candidates running in the race.   And I’ll note: this district is just minutes away from Trump’s personal home at Mar-A-Lago. I am proud to have his “complete and total” endorsement.   This race is also critical for the House majority and for the country itself.

Direct from Italy! Winemaker Bernardo Barberani of Barberani Wines

Don't miss the October 5 return of &##127819;The Grove Wine Dinner. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser  October Wine Dinner   Direct from Italy! Winemaker Bernardo Barberani of Barberani Wines    October 5th, 6pm  &##127819;The Grove presents the return of our wine dinners.  Winemaker Bernardo Barberani of Barberani Wines hosts The Grove's 5-Course sommelier wine paired dinner with Luis Reyneri, Advanced Sommelier &

Last Week to Register for VISIT FLORIDA's Domestic Media Mission 2022 - Dallas and Austin

  Hi Joseph,  Friendly reminder that you have until this Friday, September 30, to register and submit your pitch for VISIT FLORIDA's Domestic Media Mission! The media mission will provide Partners with an opportunity to showcase their destinations and pitch story ideas to top-tier travel journalists and content creators through a series of desk side appointments and events in Dallas and Austin.Tentative Run-of-Show:Monday, November 28, 2022: VF + Partners arrive in DallasTuesday,

NEWS ALERT! Sen. Rick Scott: Hurricane Season is Here, Get Prepared Today!

NEWS ALERT!Sen. Rick Scott: Hurricane Season is Here, Get Prepared Today!Dear Floridian, We are anticipating hurricane and storm activity to make landfall in Florida this week. I urge all Floridians to take the time to make a plan in case of emergency now. Stock up on supplies and stay alert to weather threats to make sure that their families and businesses are prepared for a storm. Throughout my eight years as Governor, I saw firsthand the destruction left behind by multiple devastating hurricanes –

Save the Date! Monday Oct 3rd...

 Every 1st Monday,Everything is ON SALE!        WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? *'Pick Your Own Sale Day' has ended*You'll get 20% OFF of an entire purchase  on the 1st Monday of every month in-store and ONLINE! (Unless it’s already on sale) *In Store 9-6pm *Online for 24 Hours *Pick up your online orders at our convenient

MC - Help Family Promise Buy a ''Home'' of its own

Help Family Promise of Martin County Buy a “Home” of its OwnBy Jackie HolfelderThe mission of Family Promise of Martin County, a non-profit, interfaith hospitality network, is to provide temporary housing, caring support, meals and a host of social services for families with children experiencing homelessness.The housing takes place in local religious congregations that have joined in a consortium to support the guests who turn to – or are referred to – Family Promise of Martin County.The heart and soul of

Florida Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders Discuss Impact of Giving & Wealth Transfer

     2022 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida ForumOctober 24-25 | Disney's Coronado Springs Resort          EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AND HOTEL GROUP RATES END TOMORROW!     REGISTER  BOOK HOTEL  SPONSOR            Join Us as We Unite Around the Florida 2030 Blueprint's Six PillarsPillar Focus: Making Government and Civics More

New eclectic music series coming to Elliott Museum

Elliott Museum to host eclectic music series   STUART, Fla. — The Elliott Museum will be hosting an eclectic music series featuring six different artists over a span of six months. The series, titled “Troubadour Sessions," will kick off on October 6 and will continue in 2022 on November 17 and December 22, and in 2023 on January 1, February 9 and March 9 at the museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart.   The series came about through a unique collaboration with Ron Hart of Earthtones, who is the former owner

Shall not be infringed

 PROTECTING OUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTSWhen the Founding Fathers wrote the Bill of Rights, they knew that the right to bear arms was fundamental.  Americans are guaranteed the right to protect themselves and their families. However, as anti-gun activists push to ban all firearms, they’ve successfully pressured major credit card companies to enact their radical leftist agenda.  Every purchase made with a credit card is tagged with something called a “Merchant Category Code,” which identifies the type of item

News Release: 9/21/2022

        As a thank you for helping save lives, all blood donors will receive* a $20 eGift Card and OneBlood Cancer Awareness T-shirt and Socks!  Stuart /Martin County Chamber of Commerce  09/23/202210:00 AM – 03:30 PM1650 South Kanner Highway Stuart, FL 34994Schedule your appointment:https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1249194    Plus, all donors will receive a wellness checkup,* including:Blood Pressure • Pulse • Temperature • Iron Count •

Minority & Small Business Procurement Bootcamp I Tallahassee I October 4, 2022

     Hello,  We are thrilled to host the second in-person workshop in our Minority & Small Business Procurement Boot Camp series on October 4th, in Tallahassee. We are proud to host this series in partnership with Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Management Services'Office of Supplier Diversity, and FAMU School of Business + Industry for the second year in a row. Know a small business owner who may benefit from this event? We would love

Martin Downs Chef's Hail and Farewell !

                   ©2022 Martin Downs Golf Club | 3801 SW Greenwood Way Palm City, FL 34990    

Weichert Affiliated Office in Your Area Welcomes New Team Member

Akasha Sawyer Joins Weichert, Realtors® - Integrity GroupStuart, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire) September 21, 2022 - Weichert, Realtors® - Integrity Group is proud to announce Akasha Sawyer has joined their Stuart office. Sawyer joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® - Integrity Group, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients. Weichert, Realtors® - Integrity Group, located at 143 SW Monterey Rd., is an independently owned and operated affiliate of

Weston Hospital's new way to repair a mitral valve, a gift to Indian River Hospital takes a load off physicians, plus Alzheimer's resources for women

    September 21, 2022         The Heart of Rock ‘n Roll is Still Beating in Florida A new approach to valve repair meant that Joe Santoros was able to get back to doing the things he loved faster than if he had undergone a more traditional heart surgery. In South Florida, Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is the only center that offers robotically assisted mitral valve repair. Read more    Florida Gets the Lead

Celebrate the Marine Industries

                                                                                      Celebrate the Marine Industries    WhenWednesday, October 19, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDTAdd to Calendar    WhereWillis Custom Yachts6800 SW Jack James Drive Stuart, FL 34997Driving DirectionsCalling all Members... Come Celebrate the Marine Industries of The Treasure Coast Meet your  fellow members and hear about all the

Register to Vote TODAY on National Voter Registration Day

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Florida's Leisure and Hospitality Sector is Expected to See Full Jobs Recovery and Trade, Logistics and Manufacturing Jobs Experience 100K Jump

  FLORIDA BY THE NUMBERS  Florida's Leisure and Hospitality Sector is Expected to See Full Jobs Recovery and Trade, Logistics and Manufacturing Jobs Experience 100K Jump The September edition of Florida By The Numbers is now available. This month, new Research Economist for the Florida Chamber Foundation, Sheridan Meek, provides an analysis of Florida's latest employment statistics, trade and logistics, and more.In August, over 9.4 million Floridians were employed - up 20,000 from July. Unemployment rose by

Florida's Nation-Leading HAF Program Awards Over $380 Million in Relief to the State's Most Vulnerable Homeowners

  Florida's Nation-Leading HAF Program Awards Over $380 Million in Relief to the State's Most Vulnerable HomeownersFlorida's Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program Awards Relief to More Than 15,000 Homeowners ~ Weekly Update for the Homeowner Assistance Fund, Week of September 12 - September 16 ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that Florida's

Servicemembers aren’t a political punching bag

 STOP POLITICIZING THE MILITARYJoseph - Serving in the United States Army was the best decision I ever made.  All the lessons that have guided me throughout my life were learned during my time in service. One of the biggest lessons I learned was about the importance of treating everyone with respect.  In the Army, it did not matter where we came from, what color our skin was, who we worshiped, how many pennies we had in our pockets, or who we voted for in November.  All that mattered was accomplishing the

The City of Stuart Weekly - Sept. 16, 2022

    New Commissioners Sworn InNewly elected and re-elected City Commissioners--Christopher Collins, Commissioner Group III, Campbell Rich, Commissioner Group 1, and Eula Clarke, Commissioner Group V, respectively---took their oath of office at the beginning of the regular City Commission meeting on Monday, Sept. 12.Judge Michael McNicholas officiated the swearing-in ceremonies. City Chambers were filled with family and friends of the Commissioners. More highlights from

Breaking News: Gov. DeSantis Announces $30 Million Workforce Development Initiative Benefitting Florida's Space Coast

    Breaking News: Gov. DeSantis Announces $30 Million Workforce Development Initiative Benefitting Florida's Space CoastICYMI: Florida is gaining more momentum behind the Future of Work as a result of a new $30 million initiative, announced by Governor DeSantis earlier today, to aid high-demand industries in Florida's Space Coast. Read the first few paragraphs of the release below and click the link to view the full release."Daytona Beach, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that nearly $30

Week in Review: Let’s Get Something Done

  “LET THEM EAT CAKE”Joseph - This week, we got yet another report that inflation is still running rampant, especially in grocery stores, where the prices have skyrocketed by 13.5 percent. But unfortunately, politicians in Washington, D.C. didn’t spend their time this week addressing out-of-control prices.  President Biden celebrated a bill that’s going to send costs higher and Speaker Pelosi worked on legislation to give unelected bureaucrats even more power and authority. As your Representative,

County Connection 9/19/2022

     September 16, 2022                Website I Want To Departments Things to Do Contact Us          County News           Robert Morgade Library Closed September 20 & 21  The Robert Morgade Library will undergo A/C repairs on September 20 and 21. This work will require the library to close all day on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. To view all Martin County Library System

Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Senior Resource Association Honored with Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Senior Resource Association Honored with AwardsAgencies recognized for exceptional transportation disadvantaged program and services  STUART, Fla (September 15, 2022) – The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged recently recognized the Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as the 2022 Planning Agency of the Year. This award recognizes the planning agency

Railroad Crisis Averted

  To view this email as a web page, click here.Railroad Crisis AvertedSeptember 16, 2022       We're Less than 60 Days Away from the General Election: This coming Tuesday, September 20, 2022 marks National Voter Registration Day. Click here to check and verify your registration status, party affiliation, and other important details. Once registered, be sure to vote on behalf of the business community this November!    Check

MC - Two Festive Friday Night Parties Kick Off Stuart Air Show

  Party Time on Friday Night at the Stuart Air Show  Before the jaw-dropping and eye-popping aerial activities and sleek aircraft take over at the Stuart Air Show on Saturday-Sunday, November 12-13, Friday night will be party time.  You can choose from two exciting events set for November 11, before the weekend’s action.  The Twilight and Fireworks Show is included in the general admission price: $25 through September 30, $30 from October 1-31 and $35 thereafter. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the show

ICYMI: Closely Watched Inflation Indicator Picks Up Steam

Welcome to the Job Creators Network (JCN) Small Business Insider. It’s a weekly newsletter that will keep you up to date on the most pressing policy developments facing small businesses. If you have any questions or tips, drop a line to Jackson.Shedelbower@JobCreatorsNetwork.com.      Closely Watched Inflation Indicator Picks Up Steam  According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices increased by 8.3 percent in August compared to the

Mark Down Monday Starts Oct. 3rd!

 We are excited to announceour monthly'Pick Your Own Sale Day'is changing!(Ending Sept 18th)        WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? *September 18th will be your last day to use your  'Pick Your Own Sale Day *You'll get 20% OFF of an entire purchase  on the 1st Monday of every month in-store and ONLINE! (Unless it’s already on sale) *In Store

Project LIFT Awarded Federal Grant

     Improving the lives of at-risk teens and their families through treatment of substance use disorders, mental health counseling, mentoring, and vocational skills training.           Enroll Donate Programs Get Involved Events          Project LIFT Awarded Federal Grant     A message from the CEO     This year, like the previous, has been a fantastic year of growth for Project LIFT! Taking the

Reserve your pair of stilettos for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

          Slip on the RED stilettos for SafeSpace's 11th walk to end domestic violence on the Treasure Coast     Valiant men and women are called to action on September 30, 2022, at Downtown Friday Main Street Vero Beach, to show that walking a mile in women's heels is not easy! With the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign, SafeSpace creates awareness and encourages conversation about the difficult subject of domestic violence.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

     September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month        Anyone, anywherecan help prevent suicide.         Did you know that someone in the United States takes his or her own lifeevery 13 minutes?  WARNING SIGNS CAN INCLUDE:   Self-destructive behavior such as increased drug or alcohol

OCEAN ECOCENTER WINS SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY SHINING EXAMPLE AWARD

      OCEAN ECOCENTER WINS SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY SHINING EXAMPLE AWARD  STUART, Fla. (September 14, 2022) – The Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketingis thrilled to announce the Florida Oceanographic Society’s Ocean EcoCenterrecently received the “Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year” award at the Southeast Tourism Society’sShining Example Awards. The ceremony was held on the evening of September 8, 2022, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte

Investing in our Everglades

Employer Assistance Progrms

    Martin Career Connect    WhenThursday, September 15, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDTAdd to Calendar    WhereChamber Of Commerce1650 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL 34994Driving Directions    Register Now!    Please join us to learn more about this FREE program to assist employers in hiring.  Lunch is provided, only a few seats left.  Michele

What if?

  Joseph, Under Governor DeSantis’s leadership, Florida has remained the freest state in the nation. In Florida, we’ve enjoyed our personal freedoms and ability to make choices for ourselves – but have you asked yourself what our state would be like under different circumstances? Thanks to the self-inflicted chaos and destruction happening in blue states around the country, we don’t have to wonder what

The Ron DeSantis Round Up

       Welcome to the Ron DeSantis Round Up! This is a chance for the Freedom Team to keep you up-to-date with America’s Governor and his Freedom Agenda in the Sunshine State. Keep reading to see how Governor Ron DeSantis is fighting for Floridians this week.  We are less than 60 days away from Election Day. Will you chip in now to make sure we have the resources we need to Keep Florida Free?

Show Your Pride and Support for Veterans at Operation Homecoming

Be On Hand to Welcome Veterans HomeOn Saturday, September 17th, Palm Beach International Airport will be the place to be as Southeast Florida Honor Flight returns from its second Honor Flight mission of the 2022 season. At 8:20 p.m., veterans will be returning from a full day of being honored and celebrated in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Southeast Florida Honor Flight. This third of four flights in 2022 includes veterans from WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. Every veteran on the flight has stories

SafeSpace’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Press Release  Title: SafeSpace’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event – 11 years of walking to end Domestic Violence on the Treasure CoastLead: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is back! Help us make the 11th anniversary of our Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event our best year yet! The goal driving the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, is to bring awareness and raise life-saving funds for victims of domestic violence on the Treasure Coast.Body: If you have not attended this event before, mark your

Reminder - Builders Showcase 1 week away

           Only 1 week left to register either for a booth, sponsorship or to attend our 3rd Annual Builder Showcase    Come Meet the Builders............Friday, September 16th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Mid Florida Event Center. Attendees can mix and mingle with our builders and associates at this B2B event.  Tickets include lunch, an economic update by Brad Hunter of Housing Economics and lots of great

It's Game Day!

  It’s the best time of year – FOOTBALL IS BACK! To kick off the season, we’re rolling out the newest Game Day accessory for our die-hard Florida football fans!Check out our exclusive collection of collegiate buttons ⬇️       Don’t miss out on your chance to show pride for your favorite Florida team and America’s Governor with our Game Day

We Need Your Support to Fund Lifesaving Cancer Research!

Donate Now Research is the only way we will find the best possible ways to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer. It is a team effort… a team that includes you.  Thanks to generous donors, your gift to our Day of Giving for VeloSano will be doubled, up to a total of $25K.*  We’ll put your heartfelt generosity to work right away – 1OO% of it!  Will you help us meet this important challenge today?   Learn more about the research that has been

FAU Health Network | September Newsletter

           September 2022           The Latest News From FAU Health Network                Florida Atlantic Hosts FAU Health NetworkMeeting with Legislative Leaders  On August 17, nearly 50 guests attended a FAU Health Network meeting with legislative leaders from the Florida House of Representatives, which took place in the Executive Education Building of the Schmidt Family Complex

September MMI: Fed's Tough-Talk Rattles Markets

Monthly Market Insights | September 2022 Stocks dropped on renewed fears of higher rates and economic weakening, coupled with some tough talk from the Fed Chair.   

BIG ANNIVERSARY EVENT Friday & Saturday!

  This Friday and Saturday!!! Sept 9th and 10thWe will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary!Here's What's Happening ....       ENTER TO WIN A GIFT BASKET WITH EVERY PURCHASE FRI & SAT!              IMPORTANT NEWS     We are excited to announceOur monthly Pick your own sale day is changing(Pick your own sale day ends Sept 18th)Starting October 3rd! We are

What I saw in Pennsylvania

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To view this email as a web page, click here.       Are you ready to vote? As we head into the fall, it's never too early to prepare for Election Day. From verifying your registration status to finding polling locations and early voting information, be sure you are ready to make your voice heard on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.   FYI: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's

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GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN BEGINS TODAY   Friend,    This is huge news → our general election campaign is officially launching today!   BE A FOUNDING DONOR    With nationwide momentum swinging towards the Democrats, there is not a moment to spare in getting our general election campaign operation up and running.   We will be knocking on doors, texting voters, preparing ads and going full steam ahead starting TODAY

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This week, as America marked the one-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s botched and deadly withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, Senator Rick Scott renewed his calls for the U.S. Senate to immediately pass his resolution establishing a Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan. The establishment of a bicameral, bipartisan committee will allow the Congress to conduct a full investigation into President Biden’s failed and tragic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan that took the lives of 13