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Mary Schenkel

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McKee’s record-breaking year adds cheer to Gatekeeper gala

Major supporters of McKee Botanical Garden were recently welcomed to the Gatekeeper of the Garden Celebration Dinner, sponsored ...

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Pinnacle Award winner lauded for can-do, will-do ethos

Following a two-year pandemic delay, Todd Heckman, president of Estate Planning Advisors, was honored at the 15th annual ...

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Senior Collaborative honors ‘tireless’ community champions

The Senior Collaborative of Indian River County recently hosted its first annual Members Awards Luncheon at Regency Park ...

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Rock City starts winning ‘shriek’ with Haunted Gardens

Rock City Gardens, known for its beauty and serenity, took on a whole new look the Saturday and ...

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‘H.A.L.O. Howls’ scares up funds for shelter’s pet projects

There are few things cuter than costumed children and pups, and the Indian River Shores Public Safety Complex ...

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Sweet sentiments for selfless mentors at ‘Big’ bash

At the annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs dinner at the Quail Valley River Club, supporters of Big Brothers ...

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‘Hunt for Hope Florida’ scavenges funds to fight rare cancer

Those costumed men and women you may have seen wandering about taking pictures of themselves and performing various ...

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At Ladies of Lagoon event, a press for ‘Yes’ on enviro bond

The Ladies of the Lagoon, an Indian River Land Trust support group, gathered with members of the Vero ...

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All (helping) hands on deck for United Way’s Day of Caring

Just as in 2019, the last time the United Way of Indian River County was able to bring ...

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ORCA enjoys taste of Vero hospitality at Beer Pairing event

Bellies were blissfully sated at a sold-out Beer Pairing dinner at the Kilted Mermaid to benefit the Ocean ...

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Inspiring stories provide the ‘Wow’ at Youth Guidance ‘Luau’

Enrollees in the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy delighted guests at the 45th annual Tropical Night Luau, held at ...

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Epoch adventure: Balog’s ‘Changing Nature’ photo exhibit

A spectacular photographic exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of Art – Changing Nature: A New Vision – ...