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South Florida leaders want to head off ‘silver tsunami’ aging crisis
South Florida leaders are urging a state planning council to tackle the impending “silver tsunami” as concerns grow for retirees’ well-being as they age. At a recent meeting of the South Florida Regional Planning Council, chairman Steve Geller, who is also a Broward County commissioner, said he would push for aging issues to be discussed at a broader conference this fall where experts could ...
Miami-Dade raises taxes, garbage fees in proposed 2024-25 $12.7 billion budget
Early Monday morning, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava presented her proposed budget for the county’s 2024-2025 operations and capital improvements. She called the tax rate “flat,” but everyone already knows it’s really a slight increase due to an increase in property value. Her budget would keep garbage rates flat also.
Economic Development Council proposes Fort Pierce jobs corridor modeled on Southern Grove
FORT PIERCE — The city should pursue development of a "jobs corridor" on Kings Highway, similar to the one Port St. Lucie has developed in the Southern Grove area of Tradition, Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County officials told city commissioners Monday. The recommendation came during an update on EDC projects, which...
State lawmakers demand answers from Florida Department of Health after massive data breach
State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the Florida Department of Health hack after 9 Investigates confirmed Tuesday more than 40,000 files were stolen and leaked on the dark web.
Are shark attacks in Florida occurring more frequently than usual?
Shark attacks have been making waves across the country all summer long, especially in Florida. The state has already reported several bites this year, sparking the question: Are shark attacks occurring at a higher-than-normal rate?
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Coming Up! Chances are you’ll love ‘Vegas Nights’ at Riverside
You’ve got one more weekend to enjoy Riverside Theatre’s annual “Vegas Nights” event. Vegas Nights invites the public to enjoy live music, purchase drinks at a full bar, purchase meals at a grill, and gather in its beautiful lobby in the evenings for traditional casino games. While it is free to come to the casino, those who purchase casino chips and play have a chance to win $14,000 and more in prizes donated by popular local merchants. Funds raised from Vegas Nights benefit Riverside’s Youth Tuition Assistance & Community Engagement Programs. Vegas Nights runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 18, Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, Fla. For more information call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
Candidate’s no fan of hardball politics here
As a retail executive who enjoyed a wildly successful career with some of the world’s most-recognized apparel companies before retiring in December 2015, David Dyer has sat in some tough board rooms. But the nastiness the island resident has encountered in his first political campaign – for the District...
Only 2 candidates for 3 Shores council seats
With one week left to qualify, only two candidates had filed paperwork to run for three Indian River Shores Town Council seats up for election on the November ballot. Incumbents James Altieri, an attorney, and Bob Auwaerter, a retired Vanguard executive and analyst, are running for re-election, but John’s Island resident Mary Alice Smith, who was elected in 2020, has decided not to seek another four-year term. As of press time Monday, no one had filed to run for that third seat.
Athena Society selection worthy of ‘Modiste’ celebration
Athena Society members of the Vero Beach Museum of Art, who contribute $5,000 per household on top of their top-tier membership levels, had another difficult decision to make at their annual dinner. The group, which is given the privilege of selecting significant art acquisitions with their pooled funds, was asked to choose from four disparate but equally intriguing artworks.
Focus on fathers at powerful ‘Poetry & BBQ’ fundraiser
A large crowd was drawn by the power of the written word for the 13th annual Poetry & Barbeque fundraiser to benefit the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation, which honors the legacy of the famed 20th-century poet. The event took place at the Richardson Center at Indian River State College, within sight of the poet’s historic ‘cracker’ style home, preserved and maintained by the foundation.
Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast
Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast? Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for July 19-21. ...
Fire rescue crews stiffed as Orchid station work drags on
Fire rescue crew workers will continue to sleep in a small on-site trailer at the Orchid Fire Rescue Station 11 for the balance of Hurricane Season while an overdue remodeling project drags on with no end in sight. The station, located on Route 510 at the east end of the...
Ritz-Carlton Residences towers are rising in Palm Beach Gardens in time for winter sales season
The Ritz Carlton Residences are starting to rise along the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach Gardens with a new builder at the helm, and plenty of hope that the coming tourist season will bring cooler air — and more buyers. Already, the 106-unit, three-building complex has snared one celebrity buyer: golf great Greg...
Florida sues Palm Beach County moving companies accused of bait-and-switch scams
WEST PALM BEACH — A network of South Florida moving companies is accused of multiplying prices on the day of customers' scheduled move and holding their belongings for ransom. A lawsuit against the owner claims he defrauded clients across the country out of more than $1 million since 2018. Florida Attorney General Ashley...
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