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Style points count at Single Fin Showdown on March 16
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Single Fin Showdown presented by Ohana Surf Shop has quickly become one of Florida's largest one-day amateur surf contests and for good reason. The unique surf contest draws its popularity by pairing competitors with vintage surfboards at random while at the same time raising money for United Way of Martin...
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Student business group heading to state competition
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- On Jan. 18, 26 Martin County High School DECA students competed in business events at the district competition held at Northwood University, with 20 students qualifying in the top six of their individual categories. This is the third year for MCHS DECA and the academy of marketing management in competition. On...
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Artist studio releases spring class schedule
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- One of the features of the new Elliot Museum opening in March 2013 is The Studio, a working artists' studio and classroom facility across from the new exhibition hall. In anticipation of its opening, the museum announced a full array of classes for all ages and skill levels. The spring session runs from March ...
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Campaign kicks-off 75th year
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Martin County's March for Babies co-chairs, Chris Stapleton of IVOX and Heidi Monsour of Junior League of Martin County, hosted the 2013 campaign kick-off at Indian Riverside Park on Jan. 31. In commemoration of March of Dimes 75th anniversary, this year's kick-off event featured the "Best Celebration Cake" co...
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Luncheon, fashion show to benefit animals
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Enjoy the latest spring styles as the Shoppes of Harbour Bay Plaza present a luncheon and fashion show to benefit the Hobe Sound Animal Protection League at 12 p.m. March 2. Tickets cost $28 and include lunch at Renato's Italian Ristorante in Harbour Bay Plaza at Sewall's Point. Hobe Sound Animal Protection Le...
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Bank sponsors tennis tournament
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Seacoast National Bank was the sponsor of a tennis tournament held Jan. 12-13 at North River Tennis Club to benefit Martin County high school tennis teams. More than 60 players participated in the two-day tournament. The event netted more than $1,500. Proceeds were divided between four schools: Jensen Beach Hi...
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Famous family donates to local charity
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND -- The Hobe Sound Community Chest received a multi-million dollar pledge from Marshall Field V and his wife, Jamee. Mr. Field is a descendant of the legendary Marshall Field family, recognized around the world as pioneers of American retailing. The family owned the famous department store in Chicago that grew to bec...
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Volunteers needed to deliver meals
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Council on Aging of Martin County is looking for volunteers to deliver hot noontime meals to area homebound residents. Delivery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Routes can also be shared on a bi-weekly basis; businesses can also adopt a route. Meals on Wheels volunteers must have...
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Looking for next Miss Treasure Coast USA
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Martin County Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the 2013 Miss Treasure Coast USA and Teen USA pageant on March 23 at the Clarion Inn in Stuart. Applications from young ladies across the Treasure Coat area are being accepted. The winners at the local level will be eligible to enter the Miss Florida USA...
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Business owners to share plans with experts in "Shark Tank"-like event
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For Hometown News TREAUSURE COAST-- The Research Coast Principium Foundation, while looking for companies throughout the four-county region of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee that were interested in showcasing their businesses through competition, succeeded in receiving almost 40 applicants from a myriad of different industries w...
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Kane Center to host 'flower' event
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- The Council on Aging of Martin County has announced that its spring fundraiser, "Flower Power," will be held at 11 a.m. March 13 at the Kane Center. The event, which features a luncheon, fashion show and silent auction, benefits the Council's Meals on Wheels program. More than $25,000 was raised last year for ...
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Obituaries
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John Francis Oppenheim Sr. John Francis Oppenheim Sr., 56, of Stuart, died Feb. 6, 2013. He was born in Newton, Mass., and lived in Stuart for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his mother, Patricia; a son, John; two sisters, Deborah and Nancy and two granddaughters. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Eug...
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College to host event for writers
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- Writers and aspiring authors are invited to polish their craft at the Indian River State College Writer's Day event on March 16. Writer's Day will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Room Y-102, on the IRSC Main Campus, 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. Lu...
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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 S...
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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 i...
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