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Thumb up: Local vendors gain 'preference' in Martin County
LOCAL PREFERENCE: Businesses anchored in Martin County and the Treasure Coast gained a slight edge over the competition Tuesday — and it didn’t cost them a dime.

Thumb up: New report card could boost high-school grades
A BREAK FOR HIGH SCHOOLS?: High schools will get a more balanced report card, thanks to new rules approved by the state Board of Education this week.

Thumb down: School Board attorney a sure winner in lacrosse case
LAWYERS SCORE: It’s too bad the Indian River County School District must continue its fight for a permanent injunction against the Florida High School Athletic Association.

Thumb down: 2010 Legislature will still be grappling with budget deficit
MORE BAD NEWS: If you thought the 2009 Legislature was a painful experience — with lawmakers struggling to balance the budget — expect more of the same in 2010.

Thumb up: New airport runway should help reduce pilot training noise
UP, UP AND AWAY: After more than a year of construction, a new 4,000-foot runway opened this week at the St. Lucie County International Airport.

Thumb down: Study claims ancient sea turtles at risk of extinction
AT LOGGERHEADS: The loggerhead turtle, the most common of the sea turtles that annually nest on the beaches of the Treasure Coast, is under increasing threat, according to a new study.

Editorial: FYI, Martin County taxpayers; another proposed 'fee' set to come before county commissioners
From storm water to fire to courts, Martin County bureaucrats have got it covered

Editorial: Sand contract a good sign for Indian River County
County gets a good deal without bowing to contractor's placard-waving antics.

Editorial: Knowledge-based economy key to Treasure Coast future
'Knowledge-based economy' requires brainpower, ability to communicate well

Editorial: Time running out for Fort Pierce City Commission candidates
Fort Pierce City Commission candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to qualify with the city clerk's office.

Editorial: Digital film studio boost to economy and education
Port St. Lucie and region should celebrate potential landing of new company for film and video game production.

Editorial: School districts must find and challenge gifted students on the Treasure Coast
It's in everyone's best interest to ensure that brightest students are challenged

Editorial: Here are 10 ideas to build relationship between Martin County superintendent, board
No more room for personal pettiness; board, superintendent must build trust

Editorial: Indian River County plan 'usurps' planning, subverts public input
Streamlining county's land-use rules a slippery slope to muddled standards

Editorial: Port St. Lucie takes gamble to address taxpayer concerns
The Port St. Lucie City Council responds to tax rate concerns but takes gamble on financial well-being.

Thumb up: Congressman's letter lights fire in Tallahassee
MAKING PROGRESS: What a difference one month can make.

Thumb Up: Sebastian's field of dreams opens today
SEBASTIAN’S NEW PITCH: Almost three years after breaking ground, youth soccer players in north Indian River County will play on their new fields today — and the $200,000 or so it took to build the field did not cost taxpayers a dime.

Thumb down: Seniors staying on the job in unprecedented numbers
ON THE JOB: A new migration of retirees coming to the Treasure Coast may be a little late in arriving.

Thumb up: The opera goes on ... in Vero Beach
GLAD WE MET YOU: Don’t despair, Treasure Coast opera lovers. The world-famous New York Metropolitan Opera is playing at a theater near you.

Thumb down: Children lose a vital advocate with death of Kathy Basile
CHILD ADVOCATE: One of the best friends St. Lucie County children could ever have has died after a two-year battle with cancer.