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Five local students win Democratic Women’s Club Scholarships

VERO BEACH -- The Democratic Women's Club of Indian River County recently announced the winners of its Annual College and Vocational Training Scholarship awards at its membership luncheon. The Scholarship Committee which consists of Susan Sniffen, Juanita Baker, Josephine Gallo, Elsie Visel and Valerie George, makes its annual awards based on academic standing as well as extracurricular activities, career goals and a commitment to democratic ideals. The committee was impressed with the high caliber of these young women and applauds all their accomplishments, wishing them much success as they pursue their career goals and work for democratic ideals. The winners were: * Colleen Coppola, a graduate of Sebastian High School, is the daughter of Carol and John Coppola. She will ...

Weekend Winners: Things to do in Indian River County

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - This is Father's Day weekend - if you do nothing else, be sure to spend some of it with Dear Ol' Dad and let him know how much he means to you. Other happenings this weekend include a Sip of the City Main Street Vero Beach event, the debut of Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. at the Riverside Children's Theatre and the seventh annual Waterlily Celebration at McKee Botanical Garden. Ongoing Intrepid Art Gallery at Pelican Plaza in Vero Beach hosts a Solo Exhibition, "Art Sonata in 3D Minor" with mixed media artist David Diaz. Thursday Mulligan's Pirate & Princess Party to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs from 5 - 8 p.m. kids eat free and ...

Funding cuts threaten the future of Cultural Council

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - With fresh new offices and a newly-named interim director, the Cultural Council of Indian River County suddenly finds itself facing funding cuts that could severely limit its activities in helping county arts groups. The Tourist Development Council last week recommended cutting the non-profit agency's grant request for the coming year by more than half. In another ominous sign, County Administrator Joe Baird told Vero Beach 32963 he will recommend a drastic and possible total cut in funding from the general revenue fund. "I would say, for the general revenue fund request, I'll be recommending that we cut it drastically if not entirely." The Tourist Development Council's cut was expected to be approved by the County Commission ...