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College, center join forces
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - The Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College and the Treasure Coast Chapter of SCORE have agreed to collaborate in provision of services to enhance business success. The SBDC at IRSC provides workshops, training courses, no-cost business consulting, and customized assistance to help a sm...
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Attorney takes first in speaking contest
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For Hometown News STUART - Donna E. DeMarchi, a personal injury attorney at Crary Buchanan, won first place in a speech evaluator contest with the Stuart Martin County Chamber Communicators Toastmasters Club. The contest was an evaluation competition, where each contestant was required to give a three- minute evaluation that begins with positiv...
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Registration open for education series
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For Hometown news MARTIN COUNTY - Registration is now open for Martin County's Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series. The next class begins on Sept. 27. Citizens must register in advance to participate. The series offers residents an inside look into county government operations. The program aims to increase citizens' awareness and und...
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Museum hires
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marketing coordinator For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - Lisa Djahed has been hired by the Historical Society of Martin County as its new marketing coordinator to aid in the launch of the new Elliott Museum. Mrs. Djahed is a Stuart resident and was most recently marketing director for the United Way of Indian River County, a position she held fo...
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Annual event in planning stages
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For Hometown News HOBE SOUND - Hobe Sound Animal Protection League has begun planning its eighth annual Paws for a Cause festival to be held Nov. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The sponsorship program for the event kicked off recently with a donation of $5,000 from longtime friend and supporter, Carol Smith. Sponsorship opportunities are available at le...
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Store relocates, expands
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For Hometown News STUART - Riverfront Kayaks has relocated, expanded and is now Riverfront Kayaks/Tri-Athletica Sports. The name change signifies a new kayaking and triathlon adventure company, is offering products and supplies for kayak, running, swimming, cycling and adventure enthusiasts in Stuart. "Combining the equipment you need for these...
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Pre-school soccer begins in September
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County parks and recreation department will host a pre-school soccer program for ages 3, 4 and 5 at Halpatiokee Park in Stuart on field A. This is an instructional program, not a league. This six-week program is held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting on Sept. 5. Cost is $80 for residents an...
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Center receives donation to complete landscaping project
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For Hometown News PALM CITY - When the Samaritan Center for young boys and families began construction on its new school, set to open in the fall, they never expected a landscaping crisis would lead to a new partnership. For any new construction project in Martin County, a landscaping element is required. With ongoing construction efforts and r...
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Obituaries
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Ella Bertha Hartley Ella Bertha Hartley, age 100, of Jensen Beach, died Aug. 1, 2012. Arrangements by All County Funeral Home & Crematory. Rosemarie Hild Rosemarie Hild, 84, of Stuart, died Aug. 7, 2012. Arrangements by Forest Hills Funeral Homes. Leisa Ramsey Leisa Ramsey, 52, of Stuart, died Aug. 8, 2012. Arrangements by All County Fun...
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Kayaker ready to attempt trek across ocean
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For Hometown News STUART - All systems are go for the first attempt to cross from Florida to the Bahamas in a kayak. The Stuart-based Blue Marlin Cove Fishing Team and Blue Marlin Cove Resort, West End, Bahamas, have joined the history making event by providing safety boat assistance and destination lodging. Kyle Jackson, the 21-year- old Port ...
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Center offers women's exams, services
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For Hometown News JENSEN BEACH - Women's Health Specialists, the name trusted by thousands of women on the Treasure Coast for wellness, has become the only CoolSculpting certified practice for Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. The certification assures women and men that the specialists at the JeuneNu Aesthetic Center at Women's Health...
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Swim team takes first place
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For Hometown News TREASURE COAST - After a busy summer of practice and swim meets, the YMCA of the Treasure Coast's Wahoos swim team competed in a championship swim meet and took first place. The Wahoos are part of the South Florida Recreational Swim League and have been competing throughout South Florida since 1994. This is their fourth year 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 ...
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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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