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Feel-good story: ‘New’ Gifford health center well received

Treasure Coast Community Health welcomed members of the community to join them for an Open House and Ribbon ...

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Vero man details horror of Dorian’s Bahamian blitz

“I’m still having nightmares. Every time I close my eyes, I hear the roar,” says Bobby Childs, who ...

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Nonprofits seek updated data on area social needs

The United Way of Indian River County and other groups are launching a Community Needs Assessment to get ...

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Miles of smiles at RT Star’s Back to School Party

Local talent was on display at the fourth annual RT Star’s Back to School Party recently hosted by ...

People

Women’s inspirational words hit home at ‘Voices of Eve’

Despite their disparate backgrounds, the lives of the three ladies who spoke last Thursday evening at a Voices ...

People

Ocean thrill: Turtle lovers turn out for ‘Tour’ kick-off

Life is not exactly a day at the beach for the momma sea turtles who lumber up out ...

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Ballet Vero hails partnership with Miami troupe

Ballet Vero Beach is continuing its collaborative spirit with the introduction of a new partnership with the Dimensions ...

People

String-ing the praises of Mike Block camp musicians

An enthusiastic, standing-room-only crowd packed McAfee Hall at First Presbyterian Church last Wednesday evening for the first of ...

People

Boogie night: ‘Pride’ partiers sizzle at Studio 54

Attendees of the third annual Vero Beach Pride party harkened back to the 1970s, when disco was all ...

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Freedom Festival: Sebastian’s super-sized celebration

The Sebastian Lions Club and Masonic Lodge No. 232, in collaboration with the City of Sebastian and the ...

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Noshing on nefarious fare at Sebastian Lionfish Fest

They’re invasive and destructive, but as the crowds that descended on Capt. Hiram’s for the fourth annual Sebastian ...

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Centennial show for vets: Cars and stars and stripes!

Lovingly polished to perfection, roughly 130 cars were recently on display at the Indian River County Fairgrounds for ...