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Mary Schenkel

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Miracle on 64th Avenue: A haven of ‘Hope’ for kids

Like a warm hug, residents of the Windsor and John’s Island communities are enveloping the Dasie Bridgewater Hope ...

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Pool of talent: Kids show skills at ‘Float Hope’ meet

Close to 90 swimmers, cheered on by a large crowd of family members and friends, gave it their ...

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And they’re arf! Dachshunds dash in ‘Wiener’ races

“And we have a wiener!” bellowed Pete Anderson, after one of several heats in the Pareidolia Brewing Company’s ...

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Awe, yes: Island View Cottages ‘reveal’ impresses

Dr. Neil and Christy Heskel hosted Design for a Cause last Saturday evening, treating guests to a Grand ...

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Orchid Island Club fete suits tourney golfers to a tee

The Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club pulled out all the stops last Thursday evening with a Welcome ...

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County agency on front line of substance-abuse fight

According to a Surgeon General’s Report on Facing Addiction in America, “the number of people with a substance ...

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Americana music puts guests in a giving groove

An intimate crowd gathered at the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation’s Writing Center on 14th Avenue last Monday evening ...

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Fundraising kicks into gear at ‘Shoe Guy’ shindig

Supporters of the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County got their motors running at a ...

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Ahoy boy! Treasure trove of fun at Vero Pirate Fest

“What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?” asked a bearded buccaneer of a young costumed scallywag, who shook his head ...

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Auction-goers sold on Sebastian Chamber’s mission

A large crowd gathered at the Pareidolia Brewing Company last Friday, eager to toss back a few icy-cold ...

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‘Starry Night’ gala benefits Gifford Youth Achievement

The Gifford Youth Achievement Center gymnasium was elegantly decorated for a Starry Night fundraiser last Saturday evening that ...

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There’s a will and a ‘Way’ among Day of Caring volunteers

More than 1,300 volunteers took the message of the United Way of Indian River County to heart Saturday, ...