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Vero Beach welcomes new 7-11
VERO BEACH — People may have been watching the progress of the new 7-11 building that’s been under construction near 90th Ave and 20th Street just east of I-95 for a little while. On July 11, the latest 7-11 in Indian River County held its grand opening...
Brightline danger lurks; boot Duany in Vero Beach; Martin library book OK? School election
Vero Beach City Council must change course on major issues. Having attended several Fourth of July celebrations with a variety of people, I came away with some prevalent opinions:. The Vero Beach City Council wasted a great deal of money doing studies on the Twin Pairs, more than $300,000 over...
Indian River County borrows $25 million from residents to purchase conservation lands
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The county has greenlit spending $25 million to buy and protect environmentally sensitive lands. It costs the owner of a $300,000 home $19.56 per year, and is slated to be paid back by 2044, according to county Budget Director Kristin Daniels. "Each purchase is in...
TCPalm forum: Indian River sheriff candidates Flowers, Thornton, Touchberry debate issues
Editor's note: TCPalm's editorial board recorded its interview with Indian River County sheriff's candidates. The video above is the full, unedited interview. The board plans to make a candidate recommendation on July 28. Three veteran Indian River County law enforcement officers are running for Indian River County sheriff in the...
Enjoy barbecue with the city of Sebastian
The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Grill Out Night on Friday, Aug. 9 from 5:30-8 p.m., according to an event flyer from the SRAC. The theme of the event changes from year-to-year with this year’s called “Let’s Fiesta.”. The event will feature...
Sebastian Inlet bridge project pits bicyclists versus homeowners over proposed bike lanes
SEBASTIAN — Bicyclists and homeowners jousted back and forth regarding safety concerns during a Florida Department of Transportation meeting Wednesday on the proposed Sebastian Inlet Bridge. FDOT's plan includes expanding the pavement of the current 8-foot shoulder — creating a 7-foot path for bicycles. Presently, the lane is 4-feet...
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.
Price tag for Sebastian Inlet Bridge replacement goes up
The price tag for the Sebastian Inlet Bridge replacement project went up. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is replacing the bridge that crosses the Sebastian Inlet, because it was deemed structurally deficient but still safe in 2019, after damage from Hurricane Dorian. A new, taller, wider bridge is being...
St. Lucie County in active talks with airlines to fly out of Treasure Coast International
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It could be just a matter of months before there are commercial flights at Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, according to county leaders, with ongoing talks taking place with at least two unnamed airlines. Once that ball gets rolling, those same leaders say, travelers could see destinations,...
Register to Vote in Indian River County by July 22
The Indian River County Supervisor of Elections is issuing a final reminder to residents: the deadline to register to vote or change your political party affiliation for the upcoming August 20 Primary Election is Monday, July 22. It’s crucial for voters to meet this deadline as any registrations or changes...
IRC Supervisor of Elections - Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for August 20 Primary Election
Indian River County - Tuesday July 16, 2024: The Indian River County Supervisor of Elections reminds voters that Monday, July 22 is the deadline to register to vote or change political party affiliation for the August 20 Primary Election. All new voter registration and party changes received after the July 22 deadline will be processed for future elections.
Monday deadline to change party affiliation for Aug. 20 voting
Non-Republican registered voters who want to participate in the Aug. 20 primary election of the county’s sheriff and District 5 commissioner have until Monday to formally change their party affiliation. They may fill out the necessary form at the county Supervisor of Elections office, or use the agency’s voteindianriver.gov...
Florida PSC approves three projects proposed by Peninsula Pipeline Company
Peninsula Pipeline Company (PPC), a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities, received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects that expand natural gas infrastructure in Florida. The projects, located in Brevard, Indian River and ... Read More » The post Florida PSC approves three projects proposed by Peninsula Pipeline Company appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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...
FPRA accepts 2025 project-based budget
FORT PIERCE — The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously July 9 to accept staff’s proposed $8,388,000 project budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes $1.3 million more in revenue and several new initiatives for the coming year. City Manager Nick Mimms teed up the discussion for Community...
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