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Mattamy Homes recently unveiled their newest community on the Treasure Coast.
JENSEN BEACH — Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned home builder in North America, recently unveiled their newest community on the Treasure Coast giving visitors a peek at their beautifully
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JULY 26-28
Here are some of the steps you can take to avoid the heat.
Each summer, millions of residents and tourists enjoy the warm weather and sunny beaches, but most are unaware of just how hot it can get in Florida. Surrounded by the
This looks so fun!
🍽️ Join us this Friday from 11 am to 12 pm for a Food Craft Workshop, included with general admission. Get ready to create delicious and fun food crafts – a tasty way to kick off your weekend! 🍓🍪
Bentley lives in Port St. Lucie with his owner Mike Muench
This 5-year-old English cream golden retriever.
He loves to take walks, chase squirrels. All of that activity wears him out, so he’s managed to become an expert at naps.
To submit your pet for Pet of the Week, go to www.hometownnewstc.com, o to the menu, click on Submission Forms and choose Pet of the Week. Include your name, hometown city, your pet’s name, age and breed; three of your pet’s favorite things to do and a phone number in case we need to contact you. Don’t forget to attach a photo.
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Here is all the business news that happened throughout the Treasure Coast this past week!
VERO BEACH — At the June annual meeting at the Vero Beach Yacht Club, board members were elected and new members were welcomed.
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A father and daughter reported missing while hiking in Jonathan Dickinson State Park have been found safe.
HOBE SOUND — A father and daughter reported missing while hiking in Jonathan Dickinson State Park have been found safe.
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after dealing a fatal dose of fentanyl to a Stuart man.
HOBE SOUND — A Palm Beach County man was arrested after dealing a fatal dose of fentanyl to a Stuart man.
Lori Ahrens of Sebastian caught this gorgeous 15-pound blue off the beach, using frozen mullet for bait.
Nice catch, Lori!
To submit your fish story, go to www.hometownnewstc.com, scroll to the bottom of the landing page; click on Submission Forms and choose Catch of the Week.
Include your name, hometown city, age if under 18, species and size of fish, bait used and general area in which you caught the fish. (don’t worry -- we won’t reveal your secret fishing holes), and a phone number in case we need to contact you. Don’t forget to attach a photo.
Skaters from all over Martin County and beyond gathered at the East Ocean Pub in downtown Stuart.
STUART — Skaters from all over Martin County and beyond gathered at the East Ocean Pub in downtown Stuart on July 13 for the Skate Jam event held by Popcorn
Learn about food recalls and a delicious baked chicken recipe, courtesy of Chef Costa!
How serious are food recalls?
China is a beautiful 12-year-old, female pup with a waived adoption fee! She arrived as a stray in May, so we don’t have much history on her other than what we’ve observes at the shelter. China loves being outside and playing in the kiddie pool. She may do well with another calm canine friend, but a meet and greet would be required to ensure the two get along.
These pets and many more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast main shelter and thrift stores. Normal adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Call 772-223-8822. View all available pets online at www.hstc1.org
ARC of the Treasure Coast has received $1 million in state funding to build therapy center!
STUART — ARC of the Treasure Coast is pleased to announce it will receive $1 million in state funding to build the Therapeutic Intervention Program Center in Port St. Lucie.
Jonathan DiNapoli of Port St. Lucie came to the Cat Yoga session at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.
PALM CITY – Jonathan DiNapoli of Port St. Lucie came to the Cat Yoga session at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast on July 14, not so much for
Looking for something to do? Here's all that's going on in Martin County!
JULY 20-24
Learn about how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
HOBE SOUND — Scam phone calls are getting more and more common. Scammers have been preying on the elderly and recently stole more than $150,000 from a Hobe Sound resident.
The Lyric Theatre has been keeping the party going this summer, treating locals to great music.
STUART — Things are a little different downtown this summer.
Get ready for Humane Society of the Treasure Coast's Pup Crawl event, being held on Aug. 3!
STUART — One of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s favorite summertime activities is its annual Pup Crawl.
ARC of the Treasure Coast's 10th Annual KDW Offshore Fishing Tournament was a big hit!
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Paula Deen is a very sweet and quiet senior cat who is patiently waiting for her forever home at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast thrift store in Wedgewood Plaza, Stuart. She was found as a stray in May and has since proven to be quite the favorite by regular shoppers at the store. Paula Deen’s adoption fee is waived, and she would love to finally find a loving home.
These pets and many more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast main shelter and thrift stores. Normal adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Call 772-223-8822. View all available pets online at www.hstc1.org
A program aimed at helping property owners in East Stuart and the city’s Community Redevelopment Area to gain clear titles on inherited real estate has received support.
STUART — The Community Redevelopment Board here voted unanimously July 2 to recommend the Community Redevelopment Agency adopt a novel program aimed at helping property owners in East Stuart and
Karma is a five-year-old, spayed female, 68-pound mixed breed dog. She would fit in beautifully with an active family. Karma is sweet and affectionate. She loves to take long walks and play. Karma is always up for a good cuddle, too. Come in and meet her, and her winning personality will do the rest.
These pets and more are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Vero Beach, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. For more information, call (772) 388-3331 or visit www.hsvb.org
Here is what is happening around the community in Martin County.
MEMBERS SHOWCASE RECEPTION — An opening reception for the 3rd Annual Members Showcase will be at the Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart on Friday, July 12,
Former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was injured after an apparent shooting incident at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Local law enforcement agencies and elected officials were quick to respond to the incident:
Former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was injured after apparent shots were fired at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to reports.
In an attempt to escape a Florida summer, David and Jackie Thompson travelled from Vero Beach to visit Death Valley National Park, where the official temperature was 128 degrees.
Though due to the lack of humidity in California, David says it was a dry heat!
Thanks for taking us to this below-sea-level desert basin, Thompsons! Interesting to experience a climate without oceans and tropical foliage! Talk about extremes!
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Check out this Taco Meatloaf recipe courtesy of Chef Costa!
My wife and I had an opportunity to fly to Las Vegas for our goddaughter’s wedding.
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