Small business owners get advice from agencies, banks at St. Lucie forum

FORT PIERCE — With the unemployment rate in St. Lucie County creeping past 15 percent, U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney held a forum at Indian River State College Wednesday to educate small business owners and would-be owners about tax incentives, business plans and ways to make money in today’s economy. [read more]

Local Author: Author Marshall Cook discusses the pros, cons of aging

Fearing getting old? Longing for younger years? Marshall L. Cook says in his book, “Growing Old Isn’t for Sissies,” (Trafford Publishing, $18) that there can be much to look forward to if you have the right attitude. [read more]

Engagement: Harriett McGriff and Elvin Jenkins

Harriett McGriff of Fort Pierce, daughter of Bernice Snelling of Fort Pierce and the late Rev. Jessie Snelling, is engaged to Elvin Jenkins of Jacksonville, N.C. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cooksey

Byron “B.T.” and Jacqueline (Parks) Cooksey of Vero Beach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 18 with family in Vero Beach. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Collier

Clifford and Janet Collier of Stuart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2 with family and friends at the home of Cliff Jr. and Vivian Collier in Palm City. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Kingston Hart

Kingston and Connie Hart of Port St. Lucie recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Sam Snead’s Restaurant. [read more]

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dutcher

Bill and Loretta Dutcher, of Fort Pierce recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Myrtle Beach with family and friends. [read more]

Wedding: Katelyn O'Neal and Colin Fiori

Katelyn O’Neal of Vero Beach, daughter of Martin and Laura O’Neal of Vero Beach, was married to Colin Fiori of Vero Beach on May 30, in a seaside ceremony officiated by Randy Bryant. [read more]

Engagement: Tiffany Douglas and Joseph Bynum

Tiffany Douglas of Port St. Lucie, daughter of Gregory and Pamela Douglas of Port St. Lucie, is engaged to Joseph Bynum of Palm City. [read more]

Wedding: Jill Gregory and Jeffrey VanderVeer

Jill Gregory of Issaquah, Wash., daughter of Paul and Nancy Gregory of Palm City, was married to Jeffrey VanderVeer on July 24 at the Country House in Stony Brook, with Louis Ohling officiating. [read more]