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Mary Schenkel

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At Pelican Island Audubon benefit, preservation is paramount

Supporters of the Pelican Island Audubon Society braved a Saturday evening monsoon and headed for Schacht Groves to ...

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Getting into spirit of an era at Senior Resource’s ‘Bingo Luncheon’

Ladies and gents harkened back to the Roaring ’20s at the 17th annual Bingo Luncheon to benefit the ...

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Foundation’s ‘off the chart’ grant total will go a long way

Don Blair, board chairman of the John’s Island Foundation, had some exciting news to announce at a reception ...

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Hive of activity at Indian River Land Trust’s Member Day

Ken Grudens, Indian River Land Trust executive director, had some exciting news for supporters who gathered for their ...

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Immense ‘Impact’ as 4 nonprofits awarded $100K grants

The Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Treasure Coast Community Health, United Against Poverty and the Youth Sailing Foundation of ...

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Horses’ healing power on display at Special Equestrians’ ‘Asado’

Supporters of Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast descended on the current SETC barn and arena to delight ...

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Ballet Vero Beach at Windsor: Joyful return after hiatus

Windsor residents were treated to Ballet at the Pergola, a delightful afternoon of spectacular dancing by Ballet Vero ...

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Million-dollar smiles all around at ‘Answer to Cancer’ fete

Cheers erupted in the dining room of the Grand Harbor Golf Club when Terry Leggett, Answer to Cancer ...

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Youth sailors perform like craft-y veterans at ‘Rock the Boat’

During the Youth Sailing Foundation’s Rock the Boat fundraiser at the Quail Valley River Club, some of the ...

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Author’s advice resonates at ‘Successful Aging Luncheon’

With humor and charm, Frances Mayes, bestselling author of “Under the Tuscan Sun,” delighted an audience of supporters ...

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McKee Antique Show: Good ol’ time for buyers and sellers

McKee Botanical Garden opened its gates once again to some of the industry’s preeminent dealers for the third ...

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Art for the adoring masses at super ‘Under the Oaks’ show

The 71st annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show, presented by the Vero Beach Art Club, ...