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Six stops confirmed for pub crawl
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND -- The inaugural Ho So Pub Crawl will hit Bridge Road in Hobe Sound on April 6. The unique event and walking tour is presented by the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Martin County. It will highlight local dining establishments in Hobe Sound's eclectic downtown area. The crawl will begin...
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Association names Emergency Service Provider of the Year
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Lt. David Dangerfield from Indian River County Fire Rescue Honored For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- Treasure Coast Fire Chiefs' Association honored Lt. David Dangerfield as Emergency Service Provider of the Year at their annual awards banquet held Jan. 18 at Gator Trace Country Club in Fort Pierce. "The TCFCA wishes to congratulate Lt. Dange...
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Theories behind human aggression explained
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Using social, cultural and biological research, Indian River State College professor Joe Grisham will discuss current theories of human aggression on April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hoke Library, 1150 N.W. Jack Williams Way in Jensen Beach. Dr. Grisham's lecture explains how the turbulent events of the last few y...
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Alumni lunch touches on leadership
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- LEADERship Martin County Alumni were treated to a luncheon on Feb. 8 at the hands of the Career Academy of Culinary Arts students at Martin County High School's Tiger's Den. The luncheon featured speaker Laurie Gaylord, Superintendent of the Martin County School District. Business leaders who make up the organ...
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Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast announces winner
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY -- Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast held their annual signature fundraising event, 'Watch A Rising Star,' at the Kravis Center. This dynamic event featured five high school seniors who auditioned and were selected to compete for $11,000 in scholarship money. After months of coaching and a n...
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Seacoast National Bank community garage sale to benefit March of Dimes
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Seacoast National Bank will hold a community garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon on April 13 at the Seacoast National Bank Wedgewood Branch located at 3200 S.E. Federal Highway in Stuart. All proceeds will be donated to the March of Dimes. "Seacoast has been involved with the March of Dimes for more than 40 years,...
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Travel fundraiser starts veterans fund at House of Hope
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Fun Tours Travel has presented House of Hope with the first round of funds from Travel for the Troops, an event created to raise money to help struggling veterans in our community. The House of Hope Veterans Fund has received $7,000 so far, and the total is expected to double once all pledges are collected. Ve...
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College registration began April 1
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- Registration for the Summer I and II Semesters at Indian River State College began April 1. Summer I Semester classes begin May 8, and Summer II classes begin June 25. IRSC is recognized nationally for providing a quality education with affordable tuition. Substantiating this is the College's ranking as the...
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Golf event to benefit American heroes
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- The National Navy SEAL Museum announces its inaugural Navy SEAL Museum Golf Tournament Luncheon, Auction and Action on April 21 at the Moorings Club in Vero Beach. The funds raised by the event will benefit the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce and Trident House in Sebastian, which serves as a healing ...
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Obituaries
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Erron Booth Erron Booth, 53, of Stuart, died March 20, 2013. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and lived in Stuart for 17 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Beth; his mother, Peggy; a daughter, Shauna; a son, Paul and five grandchildren. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Cremator. Eugene D. Bradley ...
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Local students impacting future generations through art education
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- If you walk into the Costella Williams Learning Center in New Monrovia Park in Stuart on a Thursday afternoon you will see many happy children running about, singing, laughing and taking part in a variety of after-school activities. Even more inspiring, is the ability to see firsthand how one generation of stu...
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Showdown raises $5,500 for United Way
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Unseasonably cool spring weather and a clean ground swell set quite a stage for the fifth annual Single Fin Showdown raising $5,500 for United Way of Martin County. Hundreds of beachgoers came out in droves to watch the 125 surfers of all ages compete on an original retro surfboard provided to them at random i...
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Mall to host summer camp expo
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUTNY -- Summer time is almost here and local camps looking to showcase their fun, kid offerings are invited to participate in the Summer Camps Expo on Saturday, April 13 at Treasure Coast Square, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event will help families searching for fun summertime activities available in Treasure Coast. Ve...
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Taste of Success features area chefs, wine distributors
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- Helping People Succeed's annual Taste of Success International Wine Tasting will take on a new look this year, thanks to Renato's Italian Ristorante and Ian's Tropical Grill. The fundraising event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 13 at Harbour Bay Plaza in Sewall's Point. Admission is $60 per person in advanc...
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Hobe Sound Community Chest awards $14,000 to Martin Volunteers
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- United Way of Martin County's Martin Volunteers program was awarded a $14,000 grant from the Hobe Sound Community Chest. The investment will help Martin Volunteers apply the skills and expertise of volunteers to have a positive impact on the lives of others while easing the workload of overtasked service provi...
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Barbeque competition coming to town
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- Don't miss out on the food, fun and friends at the second Annual Treasure Coast BBQ Championship, scheduled for May 10 starting at 4:30 p.m. and on May 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park Riverwalk Center, at 600 N. Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. Last year, more than 5,000 people enjoyed the festiv...
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College adds economic boost
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST -- Substantiating the role of Indian River State College as an economic engine for Florida's Research Coast, a new impact study released documents IRSC's $1.1 billion annual financial boost to the economy of its four-county service area. The infusion of increased productivity, income and expenditures generated b...
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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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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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