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4,000 shake a leg at United Against Poverty’s ‘Turkey Trot’
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4,000 shake a leg at United Against Poverty’s ‘Turkey Trot’
by December 09 2021
More than 4,000 registered runners and walkers, some with their four-legged companions, and easily another 1,000 volunteers and ...
‘Impact 100’ set to dive back into projects and make a splash
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‘Impact 100’ set to dive back into projects and make a splash
by December 09 2021
The ladies of Impact 100 took a different approach for its annual Fall Kickoff event, which formerly packed ...
Cortez’s not-so-hidden talents evident in eclectic exhibit
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Cortez’s not-so-hidden talents evident in eclectic exhibit
by December 02 2021
Although Edmund (Ed) Cortez didn’t fully engage his artistic abilities until later in life, his talents began percolating ...
Costa d’Este earns a yay for ‘Sea Turtle Friendly’ efforts
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Costa d’Este earns a yay for ‘Sea Turtle Friendly’ efforts
by December 02 2021
Costa d’Este Beach Resort and Spa was recognized by Coastal Connections with the presentation of an inaugural Sea ...
‘Committed’ Service League members generous with time, too
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‘Committed’ Service League members generous with time, too
by December 02 2021
It’s well known that members of the John’s Island Community Service League are generous philanthropically. Despite the pandemic ...
For Museum’s ‘Circle,’ art at heart of community initiatives
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For Museum’s ‘Circle,’ art at heart of community initiatives
by December 02 2021
“Everyone deserves access to art – everyone. Art is hope, art is opportunity, art is education,” said Becky ...
Land Trust’s pick-up picnic hits the spot with supporters
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Land Trust’s pick-up picnic hits the spot with supporters
by December 02 2021
Copying a page from last year’s playbook, the Indian River Land Trust opted, for safety’s sake, to once ...
Creating Garden Club ornaments brings joy to artist’s world
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Creating Garden Club ornaments brings joy to artist’s world
by November 25 2021
The Garden Club of Indian River County recently released its 30th Christmas ornament – appropriately showcasing the Garden ...
Ladling out lots of support for Samaritan Center Soup Bowl
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Ladling out lots of support for Samaritan Center Soup Bowl
by November 25 2021
A steady stream of shoppers made their way to the Heritage Center recently, eager to choose from this ...
John’s Island Foundation ‘Zooms’ in to fund vital needs
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John’s Island Foundation ‘Zooms’ in to fund vital needs
by November 18 2021
Understanding that so many of our local nonprofits have been struggling to keep up with the increased demand ...
Jake Owen Foundation honored at oh-so-sweet fundraiser
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Jake Owen Foundation honored at oh-so-sweet fundraiser
by November 18 2021
Emotions ran high at the 13th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters ...
McKee fetes ‘Gatekeepers’ as garden’s popularity flourishes
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McKee fetes ‘Gatekeepers’ as garden’s popularity flourishes
by November 18 2021
McKee Gatekeepers, donors affectionately regarded as McKee Botanical Garden’s “living endowment,” were feted at an invitational cocktail reception ...