Cat massage workshop teaches more than random petting

Cat suspected of rabies bites person, escapes, health officials say

FELLSMERE — A stray cat suspected of rabies escaped after biting a person at a home last week, health department officials said. On March 27, the adult cat - described as black with white patches and green eyes - walked inside the residence, located north of South Carolina Avenue in Fellsmere, according to the Florida Department of Health in Indian River County. The cat bit the victim when the person tried to remove the animal from the home. The victim was receiving rabies post-exposure treatment, the health department said. Health officials said the cat was aggressive and had symptoms of rabies. Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. Outside cats pose a higher risk for exposure to the ...

Sebastian, area residents treated to special performance at Concert in Park

Hundreds of Sebastian and area residents attend one of concerts during the 12th annual Concerts in the Park series at Riverview Park in 2011. File

Holly Mercuri gives Saint Francis Manor residents a Day of Beauty

VERO BEACH - Holly Mercuri, certified permanent make-up specialist and licensed esthetician, recently held a Day of Beauty at Saint Francis Manor of Vero Beach. Eight ladies, all residents of this beautiful and affordable quality independent living facility, received mini-facials and other procedures from her extensive repertoire of facial enhancements. Each truly enjoyed Holly's 30-minute facial massages and treatments. For some residents, this was the first facial they ever had. "I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying it. It makes me feel young again," exclaimed Jean Grennan. "I love what I do, and I appreciate my clients' trust in my capabilities. But I do not take success for granted. I feel a great need to share and give ...