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From health care and family services to sustainability and the arts, these six local leaders spend their days working to improve quality of life in their communities

The local sculptor's works highlight the beauty of the wild

History Keeper Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-02-28 09:59 The first of four generations of Martin County natives, Toley A. Engebretsen has been a hardworking, civic-minded, good neighbor since he was born here in 1928. Owner of Toley’s Boatyard in Port Salerno until 1969, having taken it over from his father 10 years prior, the Engebretsens were the go-to guys for boat repair, sportfishing charters and small boat construction at the height of the commercial fishing industry in the famously rough-and-tumble pioneer community.Read more about History Keeper

The long-awaited opening of the brand-new Love Street complex is around the corner. Learn about what you can expect from what is sure to become one of the area’s most popular destinations.

Local carnival industry couple Gabriella and Trevor Deggeller infused their December wedding with wintry touches and a big-top “spin”

Stacy Weller Ranieri, a Palm City resident, created an organization committed to projects that make a difference in the community.

Meet the local couple behind the rebranding design for Stuart’s arts and entertainment district.

Melanie Petschke and Kelly Weston founded Crunchi, an organic makeup company based in Stuart.

Cecilia and Don Deyo, both veterans who served overseas, have put their military muscle to use in Martin County by training members of the community to be helpful—not helpless—during a crisis.

Stuart's Michael Carpino felt a calling to serve. He signed up for the Army at age 43, making him more than two decades older than the average Army recruit.

Kathy Cronkite battles the stigma surrounding depression and mental health. She comes to Palm City this month to speak about the disease, and her personal story that she shares in her new book.

Photography by Lindsey Potter Wade Veterinary Services operates unlike any other animal-care practice on the Treasure Coast.Dr. Johanna Wade, who started the business one year ago...

After a short respite, Bob and Tracy Davis return to their culinary roots and open the favorite local hot spot Sailor's Return.

Cheyenne Lee, Christina Weber, and Melissa Fox are at the top of their game

George Hart took a pizza shop in South Florida and turned it into a restaurant brand with six locations and the intent to add 25 more.

As the owner of two popular waterfront restaurants, Pietro Valentini has found a recipe for success in great food and happy customers.

Artistic, prolific and environmentally conscientious, Tom Lucido’s legacy in landscape architecture adorns and defines much of the Treasure Coast.

Centennial Mayor, The Toledo, Ohio, native first moved to Florida in 1994, and relocated to Stuart in 1995.

It’s no new news that American youth are reaching concerning levels of inactivity and malnutrition. Spearheading the issue locally is Nancy Erlick, creator of “Once Upon a Farm,” an interactive program at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast that uses fruit- and vegetable-themed characters to inspire health.

Elite golf coach Mike Malizia of NBC’s Golf Channel helps PLAYERS improve their game in Palm City