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Council on Aging moves to new headquarters
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MARTIN COUNTY - The Council on Aging of Martin County has moved to its long-awaited home in the Kane Center. Its new headquarters boasts a town center, theater, auditorium and public meeting space available for rent. The group relocated most of its operations to the new site at 900 S.E. Salerno Road, in Stuart, l...
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Area nonprofit among finalists for national grant
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MARTIN COUNTY - The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast is vying for a $50,000 prize that would help it create a unique attraction. The area nonprofit is a finalist in the Pepsi Refresh Project, which provides grants to individuals, businesses and non-profits whose work benefits their immediate community, or has a broader outreach in a state ...
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Animal shelter could win new car with help from supporters
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PALM CITY - A day of voting could mean a new car for the Palm City-based Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. The area animal shelter is one of 500 finalists vying for a free vehicle in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program. The winning nonprofits will have the option to drive away with a new Toyota Prius, Tacoma, ...
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Championship fighters
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Under the training of Master Fred LaSala and son, Sensei Chris 'Gator' LaSala, 10 fight team students traveled to the Blitz Tournament in Kissimmee on June 12. The students brought home five first-place trophies, four second-place and three third-place medals. The students represented several of LaSala's Dojo area sc...
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Health officials issue smoke warning as 11 wildfires erupt on Treasure Coast
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MARTIN COUNTY -In a dry season with brittle vegetation vulnerable to sparks and lightning strikes, local health officials are warning against the risk of smoke inhalation. Area firefighters have been busy this month, responding to more than a dozen blazes. On June 14 alone, the Florida Division of Forestry worked...
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Bunny care
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Sara Kyle, an adoption counselor for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, clips the nails of a bunny during the inaugural BunFest event Saturday, June 18 in Palm City. The event allowed owners to come in for maintenance and provided grooming tips, brushing and more, while also offering tips on caring for the...
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Big cut from sheriff's budget will likely result in shortfall next year
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MARTIN COUNTY - Martin County Sheriff Robert Crowder's proposed budget for next year is the smallest it's been since 2006. The proposed 2011-12 budget shaves $2.6 million from this year's funds, thanks mainly to savings in pension contributions. In May, Gov. Rick Scott signed off on legislative changes that require...
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