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County to take part in passport day
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For Hometown News STUART -- Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Martin County, announced that the Clerk's office will be open for Passport Day in the USA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 9 at the Martin County Courthouse, 100 East Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. This special one-day national event is being held to provide passport information ...
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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 through May...
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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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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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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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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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Scholarship program offers hope for struggling families
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- From an early age, David Wise could be found singing, dancing and putting on performances for his family and friends. It was evident that he had talent and a passion for the performing arts, but as he grew older, he began to understand that although he loved singing and dancing it would be too difficult for his...
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Residents graduate from citizen's academy
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For Hometown News MARTIN COUNTY -- With the recent graduation of Class 42, Martin County's award-wining Citizens Academy and Resource Education series achieves a significant milestone of nearly 2,000 citizen graduates. A total of 1,903 citizens have graduated since the program began in 1999. CARES is open to all citizens who wish to familiarize...
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Obituaries
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William V. Knapp William V. Knapp, 90, of Stuart, died Feb. 15, 2013. He was born in Brooklyn N.Y., and lived in Stuart for more than 20 years. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Marilyn. Arrangements by Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel. Carol A. Peary Carol A. Peary, 69, of Stuart, died Feb. 20, 2013. She was born in Fremont, Ohio...
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Tennis event benefits Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
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For Hometown news TREASURE COAST -- The Racquet Club at Tesoro in Port St. Lucie did more than showcase the $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit Women's Challenger in January. The tennis tournament host named the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast as its benefiting charity and as a result, $6,780 was raised through HSTC raffle ticket sales, donations and...
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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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