Identifying Local Opportunities

City Approves $272,000 vehicle purchase

The mayor is concerned that too much of the city's funds are being spent without justification. Code enforcement is granted an extended cab 4x4 Ford, costing the city more money than necessary. The mayor mentioned the extended cab vehicles being purchased for city positions, when previously, the city has always done well with models that are less and without these additions.  As of now, the mayor is looking to see a clear justification as to why these personnel would need such expensive vehicles.

County rejects proposed recovery center

It was proposed for Dynamic Life Recovery Center to build a 30,000 square foot medical treatments center off Midway. This facility would 80 beds for patients. Area residents and county staffers were concerned of the size of the facility. The county believes this is too much land to dedicate to a treatment facility so this request was denied. You could say that both sides, the facility and the county, have a problem. As of now, the county does not feel this project was thoroughly planned.

Resident launches new attack on common core

Florida state representative, Debbie Mayfield, has authored a new bill to challenge the common core curriculum in school systems. Many parents and teachers are concerned about the amount of standardized testing in the school system and are looking for reform. The parents and teachers have a problem with the way current school systems are required to extensively 'train' students for test that essentially won't prepare children with an adequate education.


City puts limitations on freestanding sandwich shop

The local Subway has requested to install a drive through service. The county has granted that request as long as Subway changes their building color to conform to the rest of the businesses it's located near. It's a requirement that all the businesses have the same color scheme and so far, Subway has not had to oblige. Subway is happy to comply with the request and will make the change to appease the county. The county had a problem with Subway not conforming to required business color scheme.

Finding a Home for Treasure Coast's Most Vulnerable

The Treasure Coast has more than 150 children looking for a forever family and home. Nearly 1/3 of the more than 1,000 teens who leave foster care without a family will be homeless within 3 years. These teens receive no education, have no jobs, and no means to support themselves. Children's Home Society of Florida partners with Dept of Children and Families to help these children find a home. The article is encouraging residents to attend and event to bring awareness to the issue in our hometown. These teens and children have a problem with finding forever homes and families making it near impossible to do anything with their lives.