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Stephanie LaBaff

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No place like home … or like awesome ‘Hope for Families’

Just as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” affirmed that “There’s no place like home,” so too did ...

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Hop-goers give their heart and ‘soles’ to help homeless

Compassion was brewing alongside the beer during the sixth annual Vero Beach Sock Drive at Walking Tree Brewery, ...

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Gifford Youth Orchestra shines at note-perfect gala

The Gifford Youth Orchestra celebrated a harmonious evening during its annual gala at the Quail Valley River Club. ...

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Calmness reigns in this elegant, West Indies-style home

The palm tree-lined, brick-paved driveway at 540 Palm Island Lane in Palm Island Plantation creates an inviting sense ...

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‘Anchor’ yourself in this renovated Moorings pool home

When Michael and Janet Chnupa moved back to Vero Beach, they knew exactly where they wanted to live ...

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Renovated waterfront home available in Silver Shores

It was the allure of warmer weather that drew Mark and Ellen Hazel to Vero Beach. The couple ...

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Homey feeling at Moorings’ smash-hit Habitat Classic Weekend

With swings and serves, runs and bids, Moorings residents and friends participated in another successful Habitat Classic Weekend ...

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Tip o’ the (chef’s) hat to Golden Fork Awards’ noble cause

In a celebration of gastronomic proportions, the fourth annual Golden Fork Awards showcased the culinary talents of Treasure ...

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Lake views highlight renovated River Club pool home

Karl and Monica Geercken came to Vero Beach to be closer to her parents. When they realized they ...

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South American flavor sizzles at Hibiscus’ ‘Fiesta’ event

Guests at the Wine & Dine, Let’s Fiesta fundraiser at the Grand Harbor Club experienced the thrill of ...

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Renovated Mariner Village home comes with a guest house

Marci and Peter Gummo visited Vero Beach for years and, during the height of the pandemic, decided it ...

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Beautiful new Old Riomar home in unique island setting

Dorinda Dodge came to Vero Beach 30 years ago after friends told her about the area, and she ...