Vero Beach Computer Group announces November sessions

A taste of history: Zafè’m eatery brings joy, culture

To some customers, the platter of black rice, stewed turkey and vegetables sitting on the table may seem like only a meal, but to the family that prepared it, it’s a matter of faith and history. The same family bonds - like the seasonings that bind the flavors in the food - blend easily with the quiet atmosphere of Zafè'm Carribean Restaurant, a celebrated Haitian eatery located off 45th Street in Gifford.  The workers and owners of the family-owned diner offer up prayers before reverently cooking up dishes born out of the island nation’s fusion of African, Caribbean and French influences. But the biggest ingredient is one not found in the cupboard, but instead in the hearts of those behind ...

Low beach attendance for January; no water rescues

VERO BEACH — While chilly temperatures caused a drop in beach attendance last month, lifeguards are happy to report that there were no water rescues that occurred in January. "It's a great thing," Vero Beach Lifeguard Association officials said in a statement. "We hope people are paying attention to lifeguards and condition signs before they go into the water." The Vero Beach Lifeguard Association recently released its monthly report for the beaches at Jaycee Park, Humiston Park and South Beach Park. Lifeguards said about 54,105 beachgoers flocked to the shore in January. The highest beach-attendance record of 65,700 was set in 2019 for Vero Beach, lifeguards said. The record low for beach attendance was set in 2016 with 36,000 people, ...

‘No swimming’ advisory lifted for beaches, officials say

VERO BEACH — Authorities lifted a 'no swimming' advisory for three local beaches Tuesday after test samples showed that bacteria returned to normal levels, health department and city officials said. The result means it was safe to return to the water Tuesday, Vero Beach city officials said. The advisory - which was in place for nearly a week - was issued Jan. 31 for South Beach, Humiston Beach and Sexton Plaza Beach after high levels of fecal-related bacteria were reported at the locations. Environmental specialists with the Florida Department of Health in Indian River County collected water samples at the beaches Monday and on Jan. 28. The more recent collection of samples - tested at the Flowers Chemical Laboratory in Port St. ...