People

After 28 years, Michelle Abaldo retires from a varied career in marketing and media relations at Indian River State College.

As mayor, James Campo led the successful effort to transition sections of Sewall’s Point from septic to sewer.

Warmth of Stuart Air Show “family” turns aviation agnostic into convert, and now captain of the event

Eileen Morris and Sandra Porter are this year’s chairs for the highly anticipated Chrysanthemum Ball.

Travis Leonard’s contributions to the community not only include large pools, but also impressive donations to local charities and non-profits.

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.

Robert Lumpp went from transporting passengers on a riverboat vessel along the Mississippi to moving customers with the artwork he’s curated at Hobe Sound Art Gallery.

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

Chuck Gerardi, director of sales and marketing for Southeastern Printing, is as capable of being on a team as he is leading the pack.

For Skip Hartzell, known locally as “the dog artist,” inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk—accompanied by a furry friend.

Tim Black started his writing career in the pursuit of a paycheck. But when his daughter became ill, Black discovered a more meaningful, theraputic form of storytelling.

For Don and Annette Macaluso, home is both a place and person: the place being a stage, and the person being one another.

Jason Stocks of District Table & Bar explains what keeping it in the community and eating local means to him.

Jupiter Island's Jane Davis Doggett not only joined the greats as a notable Florida artist, but she also revolutionized the travel industry.

From businessman to newly appointed Martin County commissioner, Harold Jenkins isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

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.

Lisa Rymer’s life resume brims with adventure and creativity. 

Rob Lord transitions into his new role as president and CEO of Martin Health.

Andrea Levy is a firm believer in karma and that you get back from life what you put into it. The owner of Lotus Loft Yoga Studio in Palm City is the first to admit that she never dreamed her life would unfold the way it has, and she wouldn’t change a thing. 

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.