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Teacher writes children's book
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MARTIN COUNTY -- Growing up, some children realize that they like things that are different from the other children. But realizing that those differences are acceptable can sometimes be hard to explain. Stuart resident Jennifer Adkins realized this, and wrote a children's book to address the issue. Called...
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County ranks second in overall health in the state
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MARTIN COUNTY -- For the fourth year, the health of the residents of Martin County has been evaluated by an independent source, and this year the county ranked second in the state for its quality of overall health. St. Johns County ranked first. Last year, the county had ranked fifth place overall. "As we track our progress, w...
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Celebrating 35 years with the Florida Oceanographic Society
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STUART -- In 1978, Florida Oceanographic Society had the foresight to hire Mark Perry as its very first staff member. Thirty-five years later, Perry is the executive director and a passionate and dedicated environmental leader. He is ...
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Local citrus to be used for food programs
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TREASURE COAST -- During the week of March 19, the United States Department of Agriculture approved the purchase of up to $4.3 million of Florida grapefruit juice from the Indian River Citrus League for the country's Child Nutrition and Domestic Food Assistance programs. The Indian River Citrus League str...
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Making art to wear
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Groovy seventies 3rd place winner Laura Winegaren, 17, of Jensen Beach, with her outfit Friday Night Fever, free style first place winner Regan Strout, 13, of Jensen Beach with her dress Fairy Godmothers go Green, and free style second place winner Lucie Dobson, 18, of Stuart with her dress New Season Last Year...
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These colors do run
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250 people participated in the Pine School's Knight Run in Color 5k, held at their Hobe Sound Campus on Friday, April 5. Princess Runners team, from back left, Kim Moore, Wynn Davis, Susie Smith, Marvela Campell, Gina Dubs, Dasha Sharp, and, in front with pink hair, Lisa Sullivan, and green hair, Jackie Finch. ...
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Taste of Success features area chefs, wine distributors
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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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Children's group recognizes milestone
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MARTIN COUNTY -- Back in 1988, the Children's Services Council of Martin County was created by voter referendum. Now, 25 years later, the organization has grown to become a dedicated source of funding for thousands of children and their families in Martin County. "It's thanks to the people of Martin Count...
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Photography Show features local talent
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Judi Snyder of Stuart, community libraries manager with the Martin County Library System, David Opasik, photographer, of Jensen Beach, and Paula Hundt Tykes, teens director of communications and community relations, are seen here with a photo entitled Lovely Painted Ladies at Bookmania, a library fund raiser. Si...
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Mall to host summer camp expo
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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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People that make the community special
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Hello, everyone. I can't help but notice the large number of people that step up to volunteer and make a difference in this community. Their actions and efforts are certainly appreciated. But for all of those that help, I'm sure there are an equal number of people who work every day at their jobs to make this community better. I wanted to focus a...
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Feeling quite colorful at 5K event
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Nia Mader, 12, Olivia Siegel, 11, and Kelly Hilton-Green, head of the Pine School's Stuart Campus, Anna McGovern, 12, all of Stuart, with Kaite Pescinski, 11, of Palm Beach and Grace Wilson of Jupiter....
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Seacoast National Bank community garage sale to benefit March of Dimes
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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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Up & coming
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Annual event to be held to benefit Molly's House The Molly's House fourth annual Prêt À Manger is scheduled for April 22. Prêt À Manger, meaning 'a little taste' in French, is a food and wine sampling event with a silent auction to benefit Molly's House. The participating food vendors will be judged by food critics and an award will be given to...
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