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Community spirit soars as 1,000+ help with ‘Coastal Cleanup’

Volunteers from all across Indian River County gathered for the 40th International Coastal Cleanup, a global initiative led ...

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Creative kiddos have a blast at Museum of Art’s Activity Day

The Vero Beach Museum of Art was a beehive of activity recently during its Family Programs’ free admission ...

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‘Save the Chimps’ needs fundraising champs to further mission

Save the Chimps, recognized as the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, has experienced substantial growth and development since welcoming ...

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Lagoon Junior Fishing event lures huge cast of eager anglers

As a crowd of anglers, families and environmental advocates gathered at the Walking Tree Brewery, they anxiously awaited ...

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Big names unite in Vero: ‘Gifford Academy’ and Stradivarius

Founded in 2003 by the Rev. Crystal Bujol as the Gifford Youth Orchestra, the nonprofit is now entering ...

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McKee Garden’s rare and exotic orchids feel the love

Although McKee Botanical Garden may be better known for its lush landscape and vast collection of waterlilies, exotic ...

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Hundreds honor sacrifice, heroism at ‘Tunnel to Towers’ event

More than 400 runners, walkers, and first responders, many in full gear, gathered at dawn at Riverside Park ...

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Walls of fame: Historical murals now grace Admin Building

A pictorial history of Indian River County is now on full display, lining the walls on the second ...

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Hibiscus seeks more funds for ‘Supporting Families in Crisis’

When parents experience significant crises, their children may be adversely affected by the resulting frustration and anger. In ...

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Participants ‘board’ out of their minds at exciting Skim Jam

Tanned skimmers came out in full force, dotting the shoreline of Sexton Plaza during the annual Skim Jam, ...

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Wheels & Keels ‘checks’ children-helping boxes for nonprofits

While the memories of exquisite automobiles and yachts featured during the annual Wheels & Keels Antique & Exotic ...

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Class acts! Appreciation Night fetes school district staffers

After the last bell rang on Friday evening of the first week of school, music and laughter echoed ...