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06-05-06 -- American Inventor Mark Martinez to Donate His Sack Master 2000 to Local City Workers throughout the Treasure Coast on June 20th, 2006

Mark Martinez, finalist on ABC's popular realty show American Inventor, is coming to the Treasure Coast on June 20th to donate a couple dozen of his Sack Master 2000 shovels. The Sack Master is especially designed to speed up the making of sandbags in the event of a natural disaster.

Current plans are for Martinez to donate the Sack Masters to St. Lucie, and Martin County and distribute them to local city workers throughout the Treasure Coast. Based upon the last two hurricane seasons, Martinez’s generosity could go a long way toward protecting valuable property and saving precious lives.

The first dozen Sack Masters will be donated at the Central Services Compound (Oleander and Edwards, Fort Pierce) with a number of city employees, along with some elected officials in attendance for a short demonstration by Mr. Martinez. The event will kick off at Noon with the help of Linette Trabulsy, St Lucie County's Public Information Officer.

At 2 p.m., an additional dozen Sack Masters will be donated at the Public Works Garage in Stuart (Martin Luther King Blvd. and Georgia Ave.) with another demonstration by Mr. Martinez. Among the scheduled attendees will be Sam Amerson, Director of Public Works for Martin County and some elected city officials to accept the donation.

The Local Buzz is sponsoring the event and has contacted other media outlets to help garner as much community participation as possible, all media and public are welcomed to attend. In the meantime, if you want to read more about Mark Martinez and his invention, you can do so in the June issue of The Local Buzz magazine, or go online at www.FlaBuzz.com.

If you need any more information, please feel free to contact:
The Local Buzz Publisher, Jason Collins at 772-408-6904 option 0 -OR- e-mail at publisher@thelocalbuzzmag.com.

05-26-06 -- Newest Member of the Buzz team: Monica Ann Eriksen

(Port St. Lucie) Monica Ann Eriksen has joined the sales force of the Local Buzz as an advertising agent. Eriksen recently obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and was announced at the ceremony as FAU’s youngest graduate.

Her noteworthy commendation should come as no surprise. Eriksen garnered numerous academic honors in her prep years. Indicative of her high scholastic achievement, last year Eriksen received her high school diploma at the same time she received her Associates Degree from community college.

Throughout her high school career, Eriksen was active in Teen Court, where she acquired representation skills as a result of defending and prosecuting a number of misdemeanor cases for minors. She was also the President of the Academy of Law, where she obtained several leadership roles and learned the art of negotiation.

In 2001, Eriksen received the President Student Service Award for outstanding community service hours after volunteering at several locations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County, State Attorney’s Office, and a nursing home in Jensen Beach.

Eriksen is currently taking classes at a local community college to complete her prerequisites for a Masters-level nursing program so that she can become a Nurse Practitioner.

Her life experiences have been very rich despite her young years. She has traveled extensively overseas and throughout the United States. Originally born on an army base in Augusta, Georgia, Eriksen is of Eurasian decent (half Norwegian and half Chinese) and the only one in her family to be born in the US. Raised in Norway, she currently lives in the beautiful city of Stuart, where she attended high school and now works professionally.

Recently, Eriksen joined Realty Executives as a Realtor. She also tends bar at Tiki Bar 52 on County Line near Tequesta.

Her hobbies include soaking up the sun on our beautiful beaches in Stuart, playing chess and billiards, listening to live music, and playing the piano.

“I believe you have to go after things you want, and that you always have to look on the bright side and stay positive,” said Eriksen.

Jason Collins, publisher of the Local Buzz, had this to say about bringing Eriksen on board. “Monica is a bright, beautiful young woman with an impeccable character and a strong work ethic. Coupled with her down to earth demeanor and friendly smile, Monica is the ideal sales professional.”

05-22-06 -- Press Release

Jason Collins, publisher of the Port St. Lucie-based Local Buzz, announced today the hiring of Hooper-Swift Publications, Inc. to coordinate sales and marketing efforts for the Arts & Entertainment monthly. “Hooper-Swift is headed up by our Editor in Chief, Glenn R. Swift, so this is really a natural fit for us. Not only does Glenn know our publication inside and out, he was born and raised on the Treasure Coast and has over 25 years sales experience in addition to working with a number of publications in Florida and California. I’m confident that Glenn and his organization can take us to the next level.”

In just seven months, the Local Buzz has established itself as the premier Arts & Entertainment publication on the Treasure Coast with a circulation of over 30,000 from Vero Beach to Stuart. “The feedback continues to be very positive from our readership and we are very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish in such a short time,” added Collins.

Glenn Swift can be reached by email editor@thelocalbuzzmag.com or by phone 800-694-1332 ext. 1.

01-24-06 -- Press Release

The Stuart-based Local Buzz has joined the Association of Free Community Papers (AFCP). “The organization represents more than 2,000 free-circulation community papers, reaching nearly 40 million homes weekly. Our affiliation with the AFCP will go a long way to increasing our profile in the world of print journalism,” said Jason Collins, Publisher. You can visit the AFCP website at www.afcp.org.

In just four months, circulation of the Local Buzz has grown to over 30,000 with distributors all along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Known primarily as an Arts & Entertainment publication, the Buzz features a number of widely varying and exciting columns (movie reviews by nationally-acclaimed Roger Ebert, a political forum with a Voice of the Left and a Voice of the Right, a Day in the Life series, a Buzz on the Streets, Health Tips, Travel, Students Views, even a News of the Weird).

“We’re excited about our team and how we’ve been accepted by the local community. From Vero Beach to Stuart, more and more people are talking about the Local Buzz.” Collins added, “We’re committed to finding new ways to make our publication the best on the Treasure Coast.”

01-18-06 -- **Press Release: Darcy von Ohlen Joins Local Buzz Editorial Staff**

Darcy von Ohlen, a well-known children’s counselor on the Treasure Coast, has joined the editorial staff of the Local Buzz. She will be responsible for a regular self-help column entitled “Ask Darcy.”

“Darcy has garnered quite a reputation for successfully working with low-income children in our community. But she has also accomplished a great deal in a number of other venues, from the hospital setting to home health care. This is just one more way that Darcy can use her talents to reach out and help others,” said Jason Collins, Publisher.

In just four months the Stuart-based Arts & Entertainment publication has seen its circulation climb to over 30,000. “We’re committed to trying new ways to serve our readership and our community,” added Collins. “We’re delighted to have Darcy on board.”

12-30-05 -- **Press Release: Local Buzz Publisher Jason Collins Appears on Rhett Palmer Live**

Jason Collins, Publisher, of the Local Buzz, a Stuart-based Arts and Entertainment publication, appeared on the Treasure Coast’s most popular talk-radio show, Rhett Palmer Live, which airs weekdays on Clear Channel affiliate WAXE 1370 AM. "This is just the beginning of what I believe will be a very good relationship for our publication. Rhett is extremely talented and it’s hard to even think of art and entertainment in our area without thinking of Rhett Palmer," said Collins.

In just three months, circulation for the new publication has grown to over 30,000. "We’ve just begun to penetrate the Vero Beach market and this was a big step forward for us. There is tremendous potential here for our magazine because the Vero Beach community has always been known as a great patron of the arts," added Collins.

Local Buzz Editor in Chief, Glenn Swift, has appeared numerous times over the years on the show as a political commentator. Swift’s Voice of the Left column appears regularly in the Buzz.

For more information about the newest and hottest publication on the Treasure coast, go to www.thelocalbuzzmag.com.

12-22-05 -- Press Release: Edward Steighner Joins Local Buzz Editorial Staff

Edward G. Steighner Jr., of Daytona Beach, has joined the editorial staff of the Stuart-based Local Buzz – a monthly Arts & Entertainment magazine serving the Treasure Coast. The author of a soon to be released novel entitled Demons’ Realm, Steighner is active in the Volusia County school system as both a volunteer and substitute teacher.

“Edward brings a completely new literary style to our publication and we’re thrilled to have him on board,” said Publisher, Jason Collins. “We plan on giving our readers a chapter by chapter preview of this exciting new novel in our upcoming issues.”

12-21-05 -- Press Release: Local Buzz to Roll with “Wheels” Column Beginning Next Issue

The Local Buzz, a monthly Arts & Entertainment magazine serving Florida’s Treasure Coast, will be adding a new column in its upcoming January issue. Entitled “Wheels,” the new column will provide in-depth reviews of the hottest foreign and domestic models as soon as they hit the asphalt. “We want to expand our readership by offering interesting articles on a wide variety of subjects. This is just the first of several new columns that we will be introducing over the next few months,” said Publisher, Jason Collins.

After just three issues, circulation has grown to 30,000 for the Stuart-based publication. “We’re very appreciative of the way we have been received by the local community. And we can promise our readers that as we grow we’re going to get even better,” added award-winning writer Glenn R. Swift, who serves as the magazine’s Editor in Chief.

12-04-05 -- Press Release: Rene Folsom Joins Local Buzz Staff

The Local Buzz is happy to announce that Rene Folsom has accepted the position of Graphic Artist for the monthly Arts & Entertainment publication based in Stuart, FL. “I’ve worked with Rene for a couple years now and am confident that she is the right person for this all important position,” said Jason Collins, Publisher.

Folsom graduated from Santa Fe Community College as an Art major and is an accomplished artist/sculptress in her own right. For the past three years, she has headed up her own graphics/website design firm, Phycel Designs, in Daytona Beach, FL. For the Buzz, Folsom will handle all aspects of graphic design, including ad creation and page layout. In addition, she will also be responsible for the magazine’s website (www.thelocalbuzzmag.com).

“We’re putting together a top-caliber team and are determined to make the Local Buzz the finest publication on the Treasure Coast,” added Collins. “Rene will play a major part in our success.”

Rene Folsom can be reached by email at webmaster@thelocalbuzzmag.com.

12-01-05 -- Press Release: Willi Miller Joins Local Buzz Editorial Staff

The Local Buzz (Stuart, FL) is proud to announce that Willi Miller has joined its editorial staff. Known as one of the most talented journalists on the Treasure Coast, Willi comes to the Buzz with a long and impressive resume. Apart from writing for the Vero Beach Press Journal, Fifty Plus Lifestyles, The Culinary Sleuth, Vero Beach Magazine, and the Treasure Coast Business Journal, Willi features a long and well-renowned radio career. She spent a number of years in the U.S. Virgin Islands hosting a 90-minute live interview program that aired five days a week on the islands’ CBS affiliate. Last year, Willi received a national award for a special program she produced for National Public Radio.

“I had the privilege of working with Willi at Coastal Boating magazine and never ceased to be impressed with her talent,” said Buzz Editor in Chief, Glenn Swift. “She will contribute enormously to our publication.”

Willi Miller lives in Vero Beach and can be reached by email at: wmiller@thelocalbuzzmag.com.

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