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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
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DOGE cuts close Social Security offices across U.S. What about Treasure Coast locations?
Social Security offices across the U.S. are slated to close as part of cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency. Of the 47 offices expected to close, the only one listed in Florida is the Melbourne location, which is scheduled to close May 16. It didn't include the Port St. Lucie location or the Vero Beach location. The Social Security Administration has two locations on the Treasure Coast: 6810 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie 724 20th St., Vero Beach DOGE cuts: Social Security hearing office in Melbourne to close PSL protest: Demonstrators in Port St. Lucie decry cuts to Social Security The Social Security office on Dairy Road in Brevard County, which is slated to close amid federal spending cuts orchestrated by the Elon Musk-led DOGE, is the home of the Office of Hearings Operations locally. The office provides hearings and appeals to those seeking benefits. Both Social Security offices that provide direct services in Brevard County — at 1715 W. NASA Blvd. in Melbourne and 310 Canaveral Groves Blvd. in Cocoa — remain open and aren't on the DOGE list of closures. Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: DOGE closes Social Security offices; not Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie
Yahoo
16-03-2025
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Staff pick: Entertainment reporter Laurie K. Blandford loves Fort Pierce beach for surfing
TCPalm entertainment reporter Laurie K. Blandford, a Fort Pierce native, loves to enjoy the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean when the weather conditions allow on the Treasure Coast. Her favorite place in the area has remained the same her entire life. Q: What is your favorite spot? Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is the official name, but it was known as "Pay Beach" growing up, and now I call it the "North Jetty." My mom, who also grew up going to the same beach, started taking me there as a baby. As a kid, I built sand castles and climbed the jetty rocks along the inlet. As a teen, I'd park at the "fourth boardwalk" to watch the surfers — never knowing I'd end up learning to surf in my 30s! Q: Describe your spot. The beach is unique because the Fort Pierce Inlet on Florida's East Coast creates a buildup of sand on the north side, as well as waves. The beach changes as the tide goes in and out throughout the day, but the jagged rocks of the north jetty stay the same. Pick one of the four seagrape-lined sandy paths down to the beach to set up your chairs or blankets. The "first boardwalk" closest to the rocks is a popular choice. Q: What do you do there? It's one of the best surfing spots on the East Coast, attracting surfers from across the state when the waves are pumping. That's when it's definitely not for beginners, and I'd recommend other beaches for that. I always look at the conditions online via webcam before going to decide if I need to bring my shortboard for the bigger waves or my longboard for the smaller waves. During the flat summer months, the north jetty becomes one of the best snorkeling spots when the visibility is clear and the water is calm. I've spotted nurse sharks and the biggest snook I've ever seen. Q: What is the cost? It's a state park that's open daily from 8 a.m. until sundown. The cost is $6 per vehicle for up to eight people; $4 per single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle; and $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists or extra passengers. I recommend taking advantage of the Florida State Parks annual entrance pass, which can be used across the state. Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Surfing, snorkeling at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park beach
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
5 facts about Fellsmere, a 110-year-old city on the Treasure Coast
Fellsmere was incorporated as a city 110 years ago. Here are five facts about Fellsmere. Fort Pierce: 5 facts about the 124-year-old city on the Treasure Coast Incorporated as a city in 1915 at headwaters of St. Johns River, the longest in Florida Named after E. Nelson Fell, a New Zealand engineer who devised Florida development project, combined with the Old English word "mere," meaning "watery place" First city south of Mason-Dixon Line to allow women right to vote before 19th Amendment Home to Blue Cypress Lake, one of world's largest osprey nesting sites 'Frog Leg Capital of the World' with annual Frog Leg Festival holding Guinness World Records for most frog legs served in one business day and largest frog leg festival in world Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 5 facts about Fellsmere, a 110-year-old city on the Treasure Coast
