VIDEO: June Concert in the Park

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 ...

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

Are you ready for school to start?

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- School starts Aug. 22 and kids are sure to be squeezing every last moment of fun - and sleep - they can before the day comes that they rush to catch the bus. VeroNews.com has put together a Back to School guide complete with bus routes, how to keep your students healthy and safe and lists of important phone numbers and other pieces of important information that is just as valuable now as it will be mid-year. Also included in the guide is a school-only calendar that currently has the dates of when school is in session, out for breaks, when report cards are distributed, and when the FCATs will be administered. It is our goal ...