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Councilman expresses concern about financial disclosure bill

Legislation waiting in the wings in Tallahassee would require those running for or seated on city or town ...

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Building in Indian River Shores approaches 2005 boom

Construction in Indian River Shores has been ramping up in recent years, despite the seemingly built-out status of ...

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Mainland home features solid construction, lake views

Hurricane Irma this year and Matthew last year have some islanders considering mainland houses, said Cheryl Burge, an ...

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Concern mounts a month after Bethel Creek spill

Vero residents living along Bethel Creek say water birds, marine mammals and other wildlife have vanished from the ...

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Charmed by Vero, couple renovates ‘Old Town’ home

It took a couple recently arrived in Vero from South Florida to recognize the potential of the historic ...

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More minorities taking advanced classes, but how many passing?

The Indian River County School District says it is making some progress in enrolling more minority students in ...

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Island retailer Jay McLaughlin launching mainland pizza spot

Like their J. McLaughlin resort wear line that reinterpreted traditional clothing’s heraldic patches and school-tie nostalgia, husband and ...

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School Board to take more hands-off role

Despite many serious challenges and pressing problems, the School Board just voted to hold business meetings only once ...

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Grand Harbor condo offers resort lifestyle

The Grand Harbor master plan from the air looks similar to one of Gauguin’s Tahiti masterpieces, the islands, ...

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Vietnam vets reach out to homeless vets rousted from camps by sheriff’s deputies

Tim Nightingale and Vic Diaz, co-founders of Vietnam Veterans of Indian River County, went into the woods last ...

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School Dept.’s workers comp payments excessive

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – The Indian River County School District has been paying 60-percent more than the average ...

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Vero’s revised ‘comp’ plan gives developers flexibilty

The draft of Vero Beach’s updated comprehensive plan is hurtling toward Tallahassee for review and a quick turnaround, ...