The $100 Million Data Center Debate: Why FPL is Pushing Massive Power Infrastructure in the Treasure Coast and Why Residents Fear the Environmental Costs
A massive $100 million push by FPL and tech developers to build hyper-scale data centers on the Treasure Coast has sparked a furious local debate. While these centers promise economic growth for St. Lucie and...
The Pickleball Civil War: Inside the Tensions Between Old-School Tennis Players and the Fast-Growing Pickleball Community in PSL
The courts of Port St. Lucie are seeing a "Pickleball Civil War" as the fastest-growing sport clashes with traditional tennis. We explore the hyper-local tensions in PSL's parks and HOAs, fueled by noise...
Before the Chain Stores: A Photo Essay of the Oldest Independent Businesses Still Thriving in Downtown Stuart and Fort Pierce
Before the arrival of chain stores, Downtown Stuart and Fort Pierce were built by tenacious independent businesses that still thrive today. This photo essay highlights the oldest, most resilient shops and...
Vero’s Quiet Revolution: The New Wave of Young Entrepreneurs Reimagining Downtown Vero Beach
Downtown Vero Beach is undergoing a "quiet revolution" as a new generation of entrepreneurs moves beyond the Ocean Drive shops. We profile the young business owners who are driving an economic shift,...
The Best Tacos Are in a Gas Station: Why the Most Authentic Food on the Treasure Coast is Hiding in Plain Sight
Tired of paying high prices for mediocre food? The Treasure Coast's best-kept culinary secret is the rise of "Gas Station Gourmet." We dive into why the most authentic, flavorful tacos and Mexican street food...
The Last of the Pineapple Kings: A Profile on the Last Vestige of Jensen Beach’s Forgotten Agricultural Past
Jensen Beach was once the "Pineapple Capital of the World," a history now largely forgotten due to freezes and competition. We profile the last commercial pineapple growers on the Treasure Coast, who are...
The Fight for the Waterfront: How Twice Told Tales is Battling a Condo Tower to Stay Open
The battle for waterfront space pits beloved local businesses, like "Twice Told Tales," against massive luxury condo developers. We explore this hyper-local drama, highlighting the fight for public water...
The $100 Million Shipwreck: Where the Real Treasure Lies Today (and Why Local Beach Erosion is Uncovering it)
The Treasure Coast earned its name from the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet disaster, a massive shipwreck site still yielding gold and silver today. We explore why modern coastal erosion, driven by storms, is acting...