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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 ...

Interim minister installed at Christ the King Lutheran Church

SEBASTIAN — Rev. Dr. Sidney Nelson will serve as interim minister for Christ the King Lutheran Church as the congregation continues its search for a candidate to hold a permanent position, officials said. Dr. Nelson was installed last weekend at the church, 1301 Sebastian Boulevard, by Council President Jane Burton. Nelson replaces Rev. Karen Leedahl, who retired Sept. 30, officials said. “I feel privileged to have the opportunity of serving the congregation of Christ the King Lutheran Church. It is a vibrant congregation with many programs for members and a passion for worship and ministry,” said Dr. Nelson, who is also an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. “I am also excited about having the opportunity to ...

Beach Blanket Bingo comes to Vero Beach Museum of Art

VERO BEACH -- Don't miss the Fun, Fun, Fun at the Vero Beach Museum of Art's summer costume dance party Beach Blanket Bingo on Saturday, August 13 from 6:30 to 10 pm at the Museum.   This year's themed musical fundraiser celebrates the 60s beach party genre a la Frankie and Annette with live music that will treat your ears and feet to the music of the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Dick Dale & the Deltones, Surfaris, and many more artists performed by south Florida's 60s retro-band Shindig. Guests are invited to come dressed in pedal-pushers, Hawaiian shirts, baby-doll dresses, vintage beach garb, straw hats, retro sunglasses, or let your imagination go wild. Attendees will enter through the Museum's ...