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Whether in the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C., or in the classroom of an elementary school in Stuart, Mark Perry champions the cause of the Florida Oceanographic Society.

While recovering from an illness, the Jupiter resident invented a robotically powered system to store and preserve fine wine

Meet the innovator revolutionizing the boating industry, from revamping Twin Vee to creating electric boats for the mass market

After traveling the world working on boats—and a stint on a reality show—the Stuart resident returned home to her true calling

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

With a family tree that has been planted in the area for nearly a century, Indiantown resident Donna “Jonnie” Wall-Flewelling keeps old Florida thriving with an instinct for sustainability

A story of local high school sweethearts who almost weren’t

Love and gratitude inspire Kirsten Sadlier to live her best life—as a mom, wife, mentor, and incredibly talented artist.

Lucky in Love Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 04:51 Being in the right place at the right time is more than being lucky – it’s about being prepared. For long-time Stuart residents Bill and Leila Oughterson, it was both. From being tucked snuggly in a bed for an emergency appendectomy when the atom bomb was dropped to seeing an old girlfriend who happened to introduce the future couple, they have lived a charmed life. Leila, 91, and Bill, 87, live comfortably at Sandhill Cove after years of using their energy to help others while making Martin County home.Read more about Lucky in Love

Treasure Coast Rowing Club coach Stefanie Falkner builds character and competition while teaching students a love for rowing.

Matilda’s owner Dana Small hosts a pre-holiday luncheon at her Stuart home for a few of her closest friends

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.

A Touch of Cheer Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 10:07 Carol Dee Ankrom has been called “artsy” her entire life. So, when it came time for the artist to name her burgeoning business, the task was simple. She decided on Artsy June – her nickname meshed with her daughter’s middle name. Whimsical by nature, each one of Ankrom’s paintings aims to capture the innocent delight that only a mix of children and creativity can convey.Read more about A Touch of Cheer

Flowers and botanicals can enhance both the flavor and the visual beauty of a dish. Here, three local chefs present their edible garden creations

With not only medical integrity, but also a passion for the arts, Dr. John Fasano brings an invaluable service to Martin County as a renowned plastic surgeon who treats his patients with the same care and creativity as a canvas.

Our annual “hot list” of local movers and shakers you may want to keep an eye on

Chef Jeremy Ford is channeling his status as a culinary rebel into two new restaurants and Ford's Farm in Homestead

Meet the educator getting teens excited about the business world as leader of the Entrepreneurship Academy at Jensen Beach High School

A Port St. Lucie resident brings a personal touch to the shopping experience at Top Drawer Boutique in Stuart.

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