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Fertilizer restrictions to go into effect next month

A reminder from the Indian River Neighborhood Association to residents of Indian River County, City of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Orchid. We are coming into our rainy season when more nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous are likely to be washed from our lawns, driveways and roads into the storm water system and, ultimately, into our local waterways such as the Indian River Lagoon. The fertilizer ordinances passed by our communities goes into effect June 1st. It prohibits the use of lawn fertilizer between June 1st and September 30th. No fertilizer containing Phosphorous is to be used anytime. All fertilizers must contain at least 50% slow release Nitrogen. Finally, no fertilizer is to be applied within 10 feet of any ...

Hometown star Jake Owen holds annual benefit concert

Photo by Leigh Green There’s nothing like a hometown superstar to bring out the best in Vero Beach. Jake Owen, Vero’s native born Platinum-certified recording artist, drew enthusiastic fans from around the country when he visited last weekend, bringing along a few of his country music friends to join him for three packed weekend events. Monies raised at the event will benefit charities funded by the Jake Owen Foundation.   On Friday evening, event sponsors were treated to a VIP reception and performance at the Vero Beach Country Club. Several hundred guests, many with personal ties to Owen, partook in an impressive spread of hors d’ oeuvres and free flowing drinks while mingling with celebrities such as NASCAR driver Kevin ...

Elections 2012 Section Under Construction

This special section is currently under construction. Once it is up and running, this will be the place to find information about the upcoming Aug. 14 Primary election. Please pardon our dust as the content moves around, appears and disappears and otherwise morphs from minute to minute.We will announce the launch of the section once it is ready.