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Mary Schenkel

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Drink to that! Sales of special bourbon boost WWII tribute

Members of the World War II Tribute team invited supporters to the home of Bethany and Michael Fortunato ...

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It’s history in the making for Sextons’ beloved family ranch

Vero Beach may be better known for its beaches and upscale gated communities, but there are still places ...

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Celebrating stellar initiatives at ‘Ballet Under the Stars’

Ballet Vero Beach closed out its 10th anniversary season with another delightful Ballet Under the Stars fundraiser at ...

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Music Festival and String Camp: A Block-buster combo

Get ready once again to hear incredible music performed by recording artists skilled in a mix of multicultural ...

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Future is now: Athena Society fetes acquisition of AI work

When members of the Vero Beach Museum of Art Athena Society met for their annual dinner, they took ...

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‘Poetry and BBQ’ benefit: A very ‘Marry’ and moving occasion

Devotees of poetry and literature convened for the 12th annual Poetry and BBQ, ‘Tying the Knot, When Poets ...

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Local artists’ sublime skills shine in ‘Treasure Coast Creates’

The extraordinary talents of area artists are on full display at the Vero Beach Museum of Art in ...

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Buggy Bunch on a roll, fetes growth with museum event

Buggy Bunch supporters gathered at the Vero Beach Museum of Art to enjoy a Night at the Museum, ...

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Record year for John’s Island philanthropy, with increased focus on affordable housing

John’s Island residents broke local philanthropic records this year with their contributions to the John’s Island Community Service ...

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‘Wheels & Keels’ hauls in a boatload ($100K!) for nonprofits

It’s a labor of love for the board members and supporters of the Wheels & Keels Foundation, which ...

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Women’s Club scholarships suit impressive youths to a ‘Tea’

Members of the Vero Beach Women’s Club and their friends gathered for the third annual Mad Hatter Tea ...

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Funding boost for legal self-help centers

New Access to Justice Legal Self Help Centers – designed to help low-income residents who are trying to ...