Alexander, who has been Managing Director of Northern's office in Bonita Springs near Naples, will officially succeed Bauchman as President in Vero Beach on Dec. 1. Story, click here.

The Vero Beach City Council elected Sabin Abell to be the new Mayor of Vero Beach, with outgoing Mayor Tom White to serve as vice-mayor. Details, click here.

Sabe Abell was the top-vote getter, newcomer Kevin Sawnick ran second and Tom White third in the Vero Beach City Council race; Ken Daige was ousted after one term. Story, click here.

The Indian River Neighborhood Association has endorsed all three of White's opponents for the three seats up for graps in the November City Council election. Details, click here.

Joe Baird's agreement to negotiate only with the Baltimore Orioles has expired, and the county can talk to other teams. The problem: It's too late. Story, click here.

A search committee will seek a successor to Charles Clark, 61, who announced he will be leaving June 30th after six years as Head of School at St. Edward's. Details, click here.

Carole Jean Jordan, runner-up to state Rep. Stan Mayfield in the August primary for Indian River County tax collector, was chosen Oct. 6th to fill the vacancy created by his death. Full story, click here.

Stan Mayfield, who represented Vero Beach in the Legislature the past eight years and appeared headed to be Indian River County Tax Collector, has died of cancer. Details, click here.

The Baltimore Orioles are set to move into Holman Stadium for spring training in 2010 if they can work out details of a deal on leasing the adjacent golf course. Full story, click here.

A fire which started around 5 p.m. on Sept. 22 and was still resisting efforts of firefighters five hours later heavily damaged a John's Island beachside condo. Details, click here.

A City Council meeting generated unexpected controversy when Councilmember Ken Daige objected to dipping into city hurricane reserves for employee pay raises. Details, click here.

Once again this hurricane season, Vero Beach and Florida's east coast appear to have dodged a bullet -- or in this case, more of an artillery shell -- named Hurricane Ike. Details, click here.

You might want to read this before you try the recommendation of the food writer for another newspaper that you cook one of the crabs crossing island roads. Details, click here.

More than 60 skimboarders of all ages tested their skills -- and raised $1,700 for charity -- at Mulligan's Skim Jam 2008 held over Labor Day Weekend. For details and photos, click here.

Not only do electric bills fund a variety of municipal activities, but more than half of this hidden subsidy comes from people who don't live in Vero Beach. Details, click here.

In a wide ranging interview, the owner of Vero's newest hotel, Costa d'Este, talks about what she hopes the future holds for her second home. Details, click here.

In Chicago, word is spreading of Lee and Tarie Harris’ choice of Vero Beach as home for the second half of life. A new column profiles the boomers moving to Vero. Details, click here.

Moving on after 13 years, the Northern Trust executive reflects on the changes he has seen, and the redevelopment he believes would enhance Ocean Drive. Details, click here.

In an era of rapid change, columnist Leslie McGuirk talks with Vero's Callie Corey, who with her late husband started our Central Beach corner drugstore in 1956. Details, click here.

Another new voting system appears to have resulted in the vote total being doubled in many precincts, but a computer recount of the votes did not change any outcomes. Details, click here.

The Aug. 26 primary election should put an end to the lie that Vero's barrier island is composed of knee-jerk Indian River Neighborhood Association supporters. Details, click here.