Laurie K. Blandford
TCPalm
Jensen Beach, FL, United States
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March Madness bracket 2023: Vote for area's best beer, basketball rankings-style
Each Friday in March, vote for your favorite Treasure Coast craft brewer until we have a final bracket winner! → Read More
American Idol winner will open Everclear concert in St. Lucie County
This rock singer-songwriter won "American Idol" Season 7 in 2008. Tickets are on sale now for the concert in April. → Read More
Stuart Air Show 2022 returns to Witham Field for Veterans Day weekend
The Stuart Air Show 2022 returns to Witham Field for Veterans Days. See the list of performers, showtimes, ticket prices and other information. → Read More
Hurricane Ian postponed Oktoberfest in Vero Beach, but two other events are still on
American Icon Brewery postponed Oktoberfest in Vero Beach due to Hurricane Ian, but there are still some things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast. → Read More
What To Do in 772: Find fun activities, attractions, entertainment on the Treasure Coast
TCPalm's roundup of fun things to do on the Treasure Coast includes the best places to do them and other tips from reporter Laurie K. Blandford. → Read More
Catch a wave? Treasure Coast Board Riders seeks new members of all ages for Florida surf competitions
Surfing in Florida: The Treasure Coast Board Riders, 1 of 11 Florida Board Riders clubs, will have team tryouts at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park soon. → Read More
July 4th 2022: Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across the Treasure Coast
Here's everything you need to know about fireworks shows in Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and Stuart. → Read More
Weather cancels events, things to do across Treasure Coast this weekend
Potential Tropical Cyclone One is growing stronger, and tropical storm warnings have been issued for Florida as of Friday. → Read More
PrideFest 2022 returns to Port St. Lucie this weekend after 4-year hiatus on Treasure Coast
PrideFest 2022 will be from noon to 6 p.m. May 7 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie. → Read More
Vero Beach Air Show 2022: 5 fun things to do while in Vero Beach this weekend
5 fun things to do in Vero Beach this weekend while in town for the 2020 Air Show featuring the Blue Angels. Enjoy nature, history, dining out & more. → Read More
New restaurant: Kyle G to open Oak and Ember in downtown Stuart where LouRonzo's closed
Things to do Stuart: Kyle Greene plans to open another Oak and Ember in the downtown Stuart building where LouRonzo's just closed. → Read More
Vero Beach Air Show 2022: Here's how to see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this weekend
The Blue Angels will headline the Vero Beach Air Show this weekend. It's their first time back to the area for a local show in four years. → Read More
Easter brunch: 26 last-minute restaurants that aren't booked for Sunday breakfast
If you're looking for an Easter brunch or Sunday breakfast restaurant on the Treasure Coast, TCPalm compiled this list for you. → Read More
Easter egg hunts, Mullet Fest, Sailfish anniversary party top events this weekend
Five on Friday: Top picks for Treasure Coast things to do in the 772 this weekend (April 8-10) → Read More
Savor in Vero Beach closed again, so how's Pickled in Fort Pierce doing now?
Chef Jason Alfonso and wife Hallie Thomas, who also had a hand in Blue Agave and 121 Tapas, now own and operate Odyssey Italian Restaurant in Denver. → Read More
Historic cannon from 1715 treasure ships unveiled along Fort Pierce waterfront for display
Two captains discovered the cannon at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, just north of Fort Pierce, where it had been sitting for over 300 years. → Read More
New display: Cannon from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet to be unveiled in Fort Pierce
A cannon from the 1715 Spanish fleet that sunk off the Treasure Coast will be displayed at the Melody Lane Fishing Pier Plaza. Join the ceremony. → Read More
Valentine's Day 2022: Where to find best fine dining for date night on Treasure Coast
Make a reservation for a table for two. Fine dining and gourmet food can be found across the Treasure Coast. → Read More
Port Salerno Seafood Festival ends, Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival kicks off this weekend
Seafood Festival: Port St. Lucie seafood fest returns for a third year at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center Jan. 29-30. → Read More
New restaurant: The Fort Social casual dining opens in downtown Fort Pierce this week
The reimagined restaurant, an extension of The Fort Steakhouse in Fort Pierce, will have dinner and drinks during the week and brunch on the weekend. → Read More