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. ”
The Port St. Lucie commercial development is filling faster than projected, with the warehouse retailer among the latest anchors
The membership retailer's arrival marks a major retail addition to the fast-growing Southern Grove development corridor
Drivers in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties are feeling the pinch at the pump as crude oil prices fluctuate
Visitors surf Fort Pierce Inlet waves and hike Jonathan Dickinson State Park trails, boosting economies in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
The chain shifts its Treasure Coast footprint, adding a St. Lucie County store for frozen custard and Italian ice while exiting Indian River County.
The Indian River County deal highlights surging investor demand for Treasure Coast retail properties amid ongoing commercial growth.
A Treasure Coast café is offering its own take on the oversized iced coffee trend that went viral nationally
The franchise is shifting its Treasure Coast footprint, with a new PSL shop arriving as the Indian River County outpost shuts down
Coastal residents and visitors should know what's legal — and what carries stiff penalties — as nesting activity picks up along the Treasure Coast
The CBS 12 list of South Florida eateries slated for March and April includes no confirmed spots in Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties.
The discount grocer brings budget-friendly options to Indian River County shoppers seeking relief from rising food costs.
Details are scarce on the new development along the busy Vero Beach highway, but activity signals potential economic growth for local families.
BLS data reveals a 2.8% national rise in January 2026, amplifying financial strain for renters in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate and USAA, covering 78% of the market, credit Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2023 tort reform for lower premiums in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Nicholas Baumann says escalating charges like a trash fee jumping from $10 to $40 compounded to eat up his paycheck, forcing him out of his Martin County apartment.
The new store would end long drives to Palm Beach County for St. Lucie shoppers seeking bulk deals and fresh produce.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals a sharp year-over-year rise in urban prices, hitting local residents hard with higher costs for groceries, rent and insurance in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
St. Lucie County reports 5.1% and Martin County 4.7% as surging living costs pressure local working families.
Treasure Coast residents can drive to St. Pete Beach for Kane Brown May 8-10 or Fort Lauderdale for Tortuga April 10-12 without long trips.
