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City celebrates 100 years
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For Hometown News PALM CITY - Palm City celebrates its centennial this spring with a spectacular fireworks display on March 16 at 9 p.m. The best viewing areas for the show will be along the north side of the Palm City Bridge and both the old and new Roosevelt Bridges. In addition, the public is invited to learn more about the history of the city...
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Lacrosse legend to visit school, host clinics
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUTNY - Richie Moran, Hall of Fame lacrosse player, former Cornell University head men's lacrosse coach and current president of the Irish Lacrosse Foundation, will visit The Pine School to conduct clinics with area players on March 9 and 10. Mr. Moran will practice with the middle and upper school boys' lacrosse team...
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St. Patrick's Day social to be held at center
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Council on Aging of Martin County will hold a St. Patrick's Day social on March 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Charles and Rae Kane Center at 900 S.E. Salerno Road in Stuart. Tunes by Tony will provide musical entertainment, taking requests and sprinkling in some rousing Irish sing-a-longs. Light hors d'oeuvres ...
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Ride to benefit women's program
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Habitat for Humanity of Martin County's Women Build Guild will host the "2012 Power Ride" cycling poker ride on March 11 at the Village Bike Shop, 8771 S.E. Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. This family friendly event benefits the 2012 Women Build home and consists of an 8 a.m. 100-mile power house ride; an 8:30 a.m....
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Annual event welcomes honorary chairman
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Bernard Carmouche, culinary director for Emeril's Restaurants, was named honorary chairman for The Big Taste, an annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Chef Carmouche's story begins like many of the children in Big Brothers Big Sisters' programs, which is probably why he...
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Mall to host summer camp expo
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For Hometown News JENSEN BEACH - Treasure Coast Square invites local summer camps and organizations to participate in the "Summer Camps Expo," sponsored by Coast 101.3 on April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will welcome families to learn about the variety of summer camps and activities available in the Jensen Beach area, while serving...
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Nonprofit plans inaugural event
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - More than 20 of the Treasure Coast's entertainers will take the stage as part of Whole Child Connection's inaugural event, Centerstage: A Night of Entertainment. Sponsored by Seacoast National Bank and Crary Buchanan, Centerstage is slated for March 31 at 6 p.m. at The Lyric's Flagler Center in downtown Stuart. T...
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Community group announces new board
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For Hometown news HOBE SOUND - The Hobe Sound Community Chest welcomed five new members to its board of directors: Scott Fay, David K. Kaugher, Becky O'Neill, Peter S. Pauley and Pamela W. White. Since 1996, Mr. Fay has owned and operated Treasure Coast Irrigation and Landscape. In 2007 he acquired Rood Landscape, where he oversees business devel...
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Driver education grants available schools
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is accepting grant applications from Martin County public and private schools to enhance existing driver education programs through April 16, 2012. Through the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act created in 2002, the Martin County Clerk of Court collects an ad...
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Obituaries
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Floyd L. Murray Floyd L. Murray, 67, of Stuart, died Feb. 17, 2012. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and lived in Stuart for 60 years. He is survived two sons, Darrin and Brian; a sister, Barbara and three grandchildren. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Ann Freeman Ann Freeman, 102, of Jensen Beach, died Feb. 16, 2012. Sh...
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Nonprofit pickets super markets
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Dozens of United Way supporters ascended upon all county Publix super market locations on Feb. 16 to publicly thank employees for their generous support. The group of positive picketers spent the day visiting each store where they stood outside chanting, "We love Publix" and "Thank you, Publix," then proceeded in...
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Scholarship recipient makes waves with help of club
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Hollis Bulba, a graduate of South Fork High School, is well on her way to achieving her educational and career goals in environmental science, as a result of winning a scholarship from the Stuart Sailfish Club in 2008. As one of the oldest sport fishing clubs in the U.S. and known for its numerous fishing tournam...
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Bank to offer free tax help
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Seacoast National Bank's Hutchinson Island branch will offer free tax- preparation service through qualified volunteers from AARP each Tuesday and Thursday through April 12. Volunteers will file returns electronically and prepare tax documents on a first- come, first-serve basis. "We have done this for several ye...
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Nonprofit adds more agency partners
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - United Way of Martin County added three local nonprofit organizations to its affiliated agency list. Hobe Sound Early Learning Center, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Project Lift have all met the United Way's standards of affiliation and are now eligible for funding during United Way's 2013-14 funding c...
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Waterpark exceeds pre-season pass sales; grand opening set for April
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Concrete decks are being poured. Windows are being installed. Lounge chairs have arrived. Lifeguards are hired. Local artists are gearing up to beautify the walls. Construction is near complete on Sailfish Splash Waterpark. The excitement is palpable with nearly 3,400 people purchasing season passes. "Pre-season ...
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Bank to present luncheon
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - Seacoast National Bank is the presenting sponsor for Children's Home Society of Florida, Treasure Coast Division's Turning Lives Around luncheon, slated for March 28 at Trinity Episcopal Church community hall in Vero Beach. Theresa Vasquez, vice president and branch manager at Seacoast National Bank and Wendy Sh...
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Film festival include sports writer
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Treasure Coast Jewish Film Festival will feature special guest, Ira Kaufman. Mr. Kaufman is a sports writer for the Tampa Tribune. He will bring his knowledge and experience from more than 20 years of reporting on sports in New York and Florida to the discussion of the film, "Jews in Baseball." The event wil...
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Foundation seeking board members
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. This is a great opportunity to support a charitable organization whose mission is to support and enhance environmental awareness, education, conservation and stewardship of endangered species and natural resources, fu...
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Martin County Library Notes
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The following programs are available through the Martin County Library System. . Meeting rooms available at libraries The Martin County Library System offers a wide variety of meeting room spaces. Groups of virtually any size can be accommodated at any of the six Martin County locations. . Children's story times are offered at all of the Martin ...
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Martin County Religion Notes
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Global Heart Spiritual Center Come every Sunday for meditation starting at 10 a.m. followed by celebration at 10:30 a.m. Langford Park 2151 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more information, call (772) 332-0074. Love and Hope in Action Free lunch served to the homeless and very needy each weekday from noon-4 pm along with encouragement, a...
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Martin County Community News
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Group accepting membership The Stuart Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is accepting memberships from men and women ages 12 to 21, who are interested in volunteer work. Attendees will learn teamwork and leadership skills. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Martin County Sheriff's Office aviation hangar at Witham Field, in...
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Martin County Clubs & Classes
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Clubs and organizations .A+ Friendship Group: Nondenominational group for age 50 and older, meets Mondays and Fridays, (except holidays), from 6:30-9 p.m. for cards and games. Snacks are provided, with a $1 donation accepted. Meeting place is at the Vince Bocchino Community Center at Langford Park, 2369 N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. For more ...
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