Family & Money
Vero Beach Golf Tournament Marks 20 Years of Raising Funds for Homeless Families
The Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic returns May 16 to benefit The Samaritan Center, Indian River County's 24-hour family shelter
Carlos Reyes
Business & Real Estate Reporter
Covers: business, real_estate, economy, family_money
Carlos Reyes covers the Treasure Coast economy with a focus on real estate, development, and the financial pressures facing working families. He grew up in Port St. Lucie and watched the 2008 foreclosure crisis hollow out his neighborhood — that formative experience drives his commitment to economic reporting that connects macro trends to local lives. He has a nose for public records and a talent for making financial data readable.
“Grounded and data-driven. Makes complex financial topics accessible without dumbing them down. ”
Stories by Carlos Reyes
Family & Money
Gas Price Spike Hits Treasure Coast's Lowest-Earning Families Hardest, Research Shows
National data reveals a K-shaped divide: households earning under $40,000 cut driving 7% but still paid 12% more at the pump in March
Family & Money
SB Financial Group Posts Strong Q1 Earnings, But Treasure Coast Ties Remain Unclear
Ohio-based community bank reports 61st consecutive profitable quarter; no confirmed local presence in Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River counties
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USCB Financial Holdings Posts Record Q1 as South Florida Bank Eyes Treasure Coast Growth
The Miami-based bank holding company reported $9.4 million in net income for the first quarter of 2026, with loans and deposits climbing at double-digit rates
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Gas Prices Climbing at Treasure Coast Pumps, Straining Family Budgets
Drivers in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties are feeling the pinch as Florida fuel costs tick upward
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Ethereum NFT Trading Volume Surges Over 72% in 24 Hours
No confirmed local angle ties NFT market activity to Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River County residents
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Bitcoin Price Swings Carry No Confirmed Local Impact on Treasure Coast
Source material lacks any confirmed connection to Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River County residents or businesses
Family & Money
Breeze Airways Adding Pittsburgh Route From Vero Beach Starting Oct. 1
Fares begin at $89 on the new nonstop service, flying Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
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Breeze Airways to Launch First Nonstop Flight Between Pittsburgh and Vero Beach
The new route gives Indian River County travelers a direct connection to western Pennsylvania for the first time
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Vero Beach Flight Dispatcher Loses Job as Spirit Airlines Collapses
The budget carrier's bankruptcy and shutdown leaves a local aviation worker among thousands suddenly unemployed
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Duke Energy Florida Customers to Get $90.5M Refund After Storm Overcharges
State regulators found the utility over-collected from ratepayers during the 2024 hurricane season — Treasure Coast customers will see a bill reduction
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US Freezes $344M in Crypto Tied to Iran in Major Sanctions Action
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to cut all financial lifelines as stablecoin crackdown sets new enforcement precedent
Family & Money
Memorial Day Weekend on the Treasure Coast: What to Know Before You Go
Beach conditions, park hours, and traffic advisories for Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties
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Treasure Coast Memorial Day 2026: Where to Honor the Fallen
Veterans Memorial Park, VFW posts, and national cemeteries across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties mark the holiday
Family & Money
USCB Financial Hits Record $9.4M Q1 Profit, Targets Broward and Palm Beach Growth
The Miami-based bank's expansion could heighten competition and lending options in South Florida markets overlapping with the Treasure Coast.
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St. Lucie Hospitals Boost Hiring With Surgical Tech Jobs Paying Up to $2,425 Weekly
Tenet Healthcare and HCA Florida Lawnwood seek certified assistants and specialists in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, offering full benefits and paid time off.
Family & Money
Realtor Mega-Merger Absorbs St. Lucie, Parts of Martin into Nation's Largest Group
MIAMI Association of Realtors and RWorld combine into a 93,000-member entity, reshaping home sales for thousands of Treasure Coast agents with the biggest U.S. MLS.
Family & Money
Treasure Coast Sees 9 New Restaurants Open, 2 Close Amid Soaring Costs
Rising home prices around $405,000 and rents in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties pressure diners and owners alike in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Vero Beach and Fort Pierce.
Family & Money
Inflation Hits Treasure Coast Families With 5.5% Price Surge
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the South's Consumer Price Index rose to 330.277 in March 2026, worsening budget strains from higher groceries, gas and rent in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Family & Money
Unemployment Hits 5.8% in Indian River, Spikes Across Treasure Coast
Inflation squeezes family budgets as jobless rates climb sharply in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, per February 2026 BLS data.
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Hispanic Entrepreneurs Fuel Treasure Coast Economic Surge
With Hispanic residents comprising 20% of St. Lucie County's population, businesses from Port St. Lucie taquerías to Stuart construction firms are transforming Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Family & Money
Ohio's SB Financial Posts $4.3M Q1 Profit, No Ties to Treasure Coast
The Defiance-based bank touted loan growth of $92 million and 61 straight profitable quarters in its earnings call, but executives confirmed no branches or lending in Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties.
Family & Money
Fresh Market Opens on Treasure Coast, Boosting Local Food Options
The new store offers specialty and locally sourced products, providing Treasure Coast families an alternative to national chains amid rising grocery costs.
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Rising Costs Force Treasure Coast Families to Flee Florida Boomtowns
Skyrocketing housing prices and insurance bills in Port St. Lucie and Stuart drive population declines, signaling an end to the state's rapid growth wave.
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Aldi Targets Martin County for Fourth Store in Florida Expansion
The discount grocer's move offers relief to Treasure Coast families grappling with grocery bills that have surged since 2021 amid population growth.
Family & Money
Bitcoin Bull Claims $75,577 Floor Based on Corporate Buy, Alerting Treasure Coast Traders
Samson Mow cites Strategy Inc.'s SEC filing to predict a permanent Bitcoin baseline, but local advisers warn Treasure Coast investors against rash moves amid market volatility.
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Treasure Coast Renters Reel as Florida's Cheapest City Ranks Among US Worst
Port St. Lucie's average rents have surged since 2020, fueled by South Florida influx and workforce housing shortages squeezing local families.
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Skyborne Debuts Operations Control Center at Vero Beach Airport
The British-founded pilot training academy expands its Indian River County presence with a new hub coordinating flight operations in Florida's bustling general aviation market.
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Treasure Coast Gas Prices Drop Below $4 as Oil Markets Ease
Port St. Lucie families enjoy relief at the pump from falling crude prices tied to a Strait of Hormuz ceasefire, but analysts warn the break may be short-lived.
Family & Money
Pelican Island Marks 122 Years as Nation's First Wildlife Refuge Near Vero Beach
President Theodore Roosevelt established the Indian River County sanctuary in 1903 to protect pelicans from plume hunters, igniting the US conservation movement.
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HUD Secretary Turner Spotlights Opportunity Zones in Port St. Lucie Visit
Turner's Florida trip highlights federal tax incentives aimed at boosting housing and economic growth in St. Lucie County, where new homes start at $358,900.
Family & Money
Bitcoin Hits $74K on Japan Rate Signals, But Treasure Coast Feels No Impact
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's hints at steady rates sparked a global crypto rally, yet no verified ties connect it to local investors or markets in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Family & Money
Pierced Public Market Opens Restaurant, Speakeasy in Historic Fort Pierce Bank
The downtown Fort Pierce staple expands with lunch service and a bar hidden behind original vault doors, boosting the city's revitalizing urban core.
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Port St. Lucie Cracks Top 20 U.S. Cities for Remote Workers
The ranking boosts the city's draw for relocating professionals as new homes in St. Lucie County start at $35,900 amid a booming market.
Family & Money
Vero Beach Showcases Vintage Cars at Train Station for July 4th Parade
Dozens of vehicles from the 1920s to 1970s will line up in a static display by the Indian River Antique Automobile Club, kicking off the city's Pioneers to Paradise event for America's 250th anniversary.
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Martin County Riverfront Home Fetches $8.9M on Hutchinson Island
The standout sale highlights strong luxury demand on the Treasure Coast from South Florida buyers as the county plans a $13 million beach nourishment project nearby
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Record Stores Fuel Vinyl Revival on Treasure Coast
Independent shops in Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Stuart thrive with tactile alternatives to streaming as U.S. vinyl sales grow for 18 straight years.
Family & Money
Florida City Hits Top 20 in Remote Work Ranking, Reshaping Treasure Coast
Local real estate agents report the trend is driving shifts in home searches and office demands from Stuart to Vero Beach, despite unverified ranking details.
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New Car Prices Hit $50K, Crushing Treasure Coast Families' Budgets
As costs surge 30% in six years with monthly payments averaging $775, buyers in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce see affordable options vanish from lots.
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Taylor Morrison Set to Build Two New Communities in Port St. Lucie
The national homebuilder's expansion underscores confidence in St. Lucie County's housing market amid growing affordability concerns for Treasure Coast buyers.
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USDA Lifts Florida Citrus Forecast 2%, but Treasure Coast Growers Grapple With Historic Lows
Revised estimates project 12.2 million boxes of oranges for the 2025-2026 season, offering modest relief to Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River county farmers amid a quarter-century industry decline.
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Lowe's Opens 124K-Sq-Ft Tradition Store in June, Hiring for 100+ Jobs
The second Port St. Lucie location at 13845 SW Village Parkway targets surging demand from families moving into the fast-growing corridor.
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Maggie McFly's Targets Late April 2026 Opening in Port St. Lucie
The Connecticut chain's second Florida location at 662 S.E. Becker Rd. in Veranda Falls will offer over 150 scratch-made dishes sourced from local purveyors.
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High Mortgage Denials Squeeze Treasure Coast Homebuyers
Florida's ranking among the nation's toughest states for loan approvals cuts off affordable homeownership paths amid surging prices in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
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Treasure Coast Riverfront Home Sells for $8.9M in Priciest Deals
The luxury sale highlights strong demand among high-end buyers despite rising insurance costs and mortgage rates pricing out middle-income residents in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Family & Money
1715 Hurricane Wrecks Spanish Fleet, Scatters Treasure on Treasure Coast Beaches
Eleven ships carrying $400 million in gold and silver sank off Vero Beach, with riches still emerging along Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River county shores today.
Family & Money
Cuban-Backed Rideshare Targets South Florida, Sidelines Treasure Coast
The group rideshare company expands to the region but leaves Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties without confirmed service amid persistent transportation gaps.
Family & Money
Iran Tensions Spike Gas Prices, Squeeze Treasure Coast Family Budgets
UCF economist Sean Snaith warns that rising fuel costs from the Iran conflict hit local households just as they recover from recent inflation.
Family & Money
Pelican Island Hits 120 Years as Nation's First Wildlife Refuge
President Theodore Roosevelt established the Indian River County site in 1903 to protect brown pelicans from plume hunters, preserving 5,400 acres now open to visitors year-round.
Family & Money
Treasure Coast Easter Brunches Book Up Fast; Reserve Now
Waterfront spots from Vero Beach to Stuart fill weeks in advance for April 5, 2026, holiday meals, with TC Sentinel updating confirmed menus and prices as available.
