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Big names unite in Vero: ‘Gifford Academy’ and Stradivarius
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Big names unite in Vero: ‘Gifford Academy’ and Stradivarius
by September 18 2025
Founded in 2003 by the Rev. Crystal Bujol as the Gifford Youth Orchestra, the nonprofit is now entering ...
McKee Garden’s rare and exotic orchids feel the love
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McKee Garden’s rare and exotic orchids feel the love
by September 18 2025
Although McKee Botanical Garden may be better known for its lush landscape and vast collection of waterlilies, exotic ...
Walls of fame: Historical murals now grace Admin Building
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Walls of fame: Historical murals now grace Admin Building
by September 11 2025
A pictorial history of Indian River County is now on full display, lining the walls on the second ...
Hibiscus seeks more funds for ‘Supporting Families in Crisis’
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Hibiscus seeks more funds for ‘Supporting Families in Crisis’
by September 11 2025
When parents experience significant crises, their children may be adversely affected by the resulting frustration and anger. In ...
Exchange Club’s Sangarita Challenge was ‘UP’ to so good
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Exchange Club’s Sangarita Challenge was ‘UP’ to so good
by September 04 2025
The United Against Poverty UP Center took on a festive, pink flamingo glow recently, with six restaurants giving ...
Many ‘thanks’ given at United Against Poverty’s Summer Social
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Many ‘thanks’ given at United Against Poverty’s Summer Social
by August 28 2025
United Against Poverty hosted a lovely oceanside Summer Social reception at Cobalt at the Vero Beach Hotel and ...
A ‘world’ of good food at Sebastian Grill Out Night
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A ‘world’ of good food at Sebastian Grill Out Night
by August 28 2025
Local businesses were invited by the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce to “ignite” their establishments during the ...
Big crowd provides mural support at Kilted Mermaid fundraiser
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Big crowd provides mural support at Kilted Mermaid fundraiser
by August 21 2025
A sold-out crowd enjoyed a fabulous five-course Mural Dinner at the Kilted Mermaid recently, complemented with wines and ...
Alums help Riverside cash in at full-house benefit
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Alums help Riverside cash in at full-house benefit
by August 14 2025
Bettors at a three-night Vegas Nights fundraiser at Riverside Theatre lay their chips on the table to benefit ...
Hilary Weston, Windsor’s ‘heart and soul,’ dies at 83
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Hilary Weston, Windsor’s ‘heart and soul,’ dies at 83
by August 14 2025
Hilary M. Weston, who with her late husband W. Galen Weston, played a significant role in the conception ...
Burgers and Brews Fest attendees savor chance to lift ‘UP’
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Burgers and Brews Fest attendees savor chance to lift ‘UP’
by August 07 2025
The heat was on at the 10th annual Burgers and Brews Festival, as participating restaurants battled it out ...
Centennial USO Dance takes a patriotic swing down memory lane
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Centennial USO Dance takes a patriotic swing down memory lane
by July 31 2025
Guests at a patriotic Centennial USO Dance at the Heritage Center stepped back in time to enjoy ‘Swinging ...