Martin County Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 9

Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more. [read more]

Indian River County Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 9

Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more. [read more]

St. Lucie Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 9

Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more. [read more]

The Patio in Vero Beach will re-open today as El Toro Mexican restaurant

The historic Sexton family restaurant building, which operated as The Patio Restaurant for 24 years and The New Patio Restaurant since 2008, is re-opening Thursday as El Toro authentic Mexican restaurant. [read more]

Big Apple in Fort Pierce to donate proceeds from Sept. 15 event to Special Olympics

FORT PIERCE — A slice of pizza or an order of garlic knots on Sept. 15 will help a cause dear to one St. Lucie student. [read more]

Restaurant critic review: See and be part of scene at island's On the Edge

At the tiki-syle restaurant in Fort Pierce called On the Edge, the fun verged on riotous the other Saturday night. The food was mostly good — better than at most tiki bars — but the scene was just amazing. [read more]

Out to lunch with Diana Foote: In Florida, hair today may be frizz tomorrow

My hair has gone rogue, like Sarah Palin’s grammar. Yoooou betcha! In the Florida steam bath we call “weather,” every time I wash it, I long for Alaska — where I wouldn’t have to spend an hour or so every day wielding a blow dryer and flat iron and the 10 products it takes to tame my hair. Do nothing, and I’m a human frizz ball. [read more]

Restaurant critic review: La Catrina serves up authentic Mexican food

It all started with a taco truck stationed in Palm City. La Catrina Grill (formerly Wachinang) has been a place I like to tell people about. What once was a gas station has become a colorfully painted Latin market and restaurant. What you’re after here is one thing that has stayed consistent, even through new ownership: inexpensive and authentic Mexican food, with no pretensions. [read more]

Shelley Owens: Jamaican-American restaurant opens in Fort Pierce

Just back from the service, Richard Williams has opened a Jamaican-American restaurant and takeout at 1410 N. 25th St. in Fort Pierce. [read more]

Annual Muster Day event expects to bring thousands of out-of-town visitors to Treasure Coast

FORT PIERCE — Capt. Michael Howard has a problem: Where is he going to put an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 out-of-town visitors to the Treasure Coast? [read more]