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Acing the taste test at Burgers and Brews ‘UP’ benefit
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Acing the taste test at Burgers and Brews ‘UP’ benefit
by July 08 2021
Grills were sizzling and delectable aromas wafted through the Downtown Vero Beach area at the 2021 Burgers and ...
‘Juneteenth Celebration’ proves inspirational and educational
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‘Juneteenth Celebration’ proves inspirational and educational
by July 01 2021
The recent Juneteenth Celebration at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex brought the community together to commemorate ...
Prep talk: At Hurricane Expo, expert advice on being ready
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Prep talk: At Hurricane Expo, expert advice on being ready
by June 24 2021
Since 2004, when Frances and Jeanne paid an unwelcome visit to our shores, Vero Beach has mostly been ...
‘Home’ team works to prevent COVID-related evictions
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‘Home’ team works to prevent COVID-related evictions
by June 24 2021
John’s Island Community Service League members recently triggered a collaborative effort to establish an Eviction Prevention and Diversion ...
New ‘Community Foundation’ tool uses data to ‘make a difference’
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New ‘Community Foundation’ tool uses data to ‘make a difference’
by June 17 2021
With the launch of Indian River Indicators earlier this month, the Indian River Community Foundation has added a ...
Authors! Authors! galore at ‘La Maison’ book signing event
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Authors! Authors! galore at ‘La Maison’ book signing event
by June 17 2021
Local author Janet Sierzant recently hosted a book-signing event at the Heritage Center with some of the Treasure ...
‘Grand’ occasion as 8 volunteers get $1K fire scholarships
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‘Grand’ occasion as 8 volunteers get $1K fire scholarships
by June 10 2021
During a band break at the recent Main Street Vero Beach Downtown Friday event, eight volunteers with the ...
Scholarship Foundation happy to help ‘amazing’ students
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Scholarship Foundation happy to help ‘amazing’ students
by June 03 2021
While it’s been another tough year for students everywhere, 31 deserving Indian River County students have been given ...
65 miles of smiles on fundraising ‘Ride to Remember’
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65 miles of smiles on fundraising ‘Ride to Remember’
by June 03 2021
Despite being buffeted by blustery winds, Bill Penney accomplished what he set out to do – celebrating another ...
‘Moor’ the merrier as Wheels & Keels assists nonprofits
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‘Moor’ the merrier as Wheels & Keels assists nonprofits
by June 03 2021
Representatives of five local nonprofit organizations left the Moorings Yacht and Country Club with an added spring in ...
Virtual virtuosity: Online encore for Block String Camp
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Virtual virtuosity: Online encore for Block String Camp
by May 27 2021
When the coronavirus drove the decision to turn last summer’s annual Mike Block String Camp and Vero Beach ...
Kid anglers caught up in excitement at Kiwanis outing
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Kid anglers caught up in excitement at Kiwanis outing
by May 27 2021
Poles at the ready, a smaller but no less eager number of children tried their luck at the ...