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Is ‘Live in Loop’ at Riverside Theatre losing its luster?

Like Bob Seger, longtime patrons of Riverside Theatre’s Live in the Loop concerts, love that “Old Time Rock ...

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Round Island boat ramp – islanders’ gateway to Fort Pierce Inlet – closed for month of repairs

The popular boat ramp at Round Island Park was shut down on Feb. 3 and will remain out ...

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County schools’ grad rates highest on Treasure Coast

The Indian River County School District achieved the highest graduation rate on the Treasure Coast in the 2024-25 ...

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Damaged drainpipe delays 17th St. bridge repair project five more weeks

It is hard to believe, but there has been another delay on the eternal 17th Street bridge repair ...

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Vero pride and joy as Jimmy Graves complex opens

Joe Graves’ dream to create a top-notch community sports facility to honor his son – a Vero Beach ...

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Local waters proved safer for manatees last year, with fewer deaths reported

West Indies Manatees – which tie with bottlenose dolphins as the most charismatic and beloved animals in the ...

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The EPA warns of ‘Forever chemicals’ in Vero’s water

Is Vero Beach’s water safe to drink? Right now, there are two opinions. City officials say it is, ...

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Youth Sailing center groundbreaking was splash hit!

A dream that began more than a decade ago came to fruition on Friday when a crowd gathered ...

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Feel-good story as nonprofit’s robotic pets help to soothe dementia patients’ anxiety

A local nonprofit organization has donated more than 80 dogs and cats – which don’t eat, don’t need ...

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History Dinners: Restaurant adds local lore to menu

Most longtime residents of Vero Beach already know at least a little bit about Waldo Sexton, the itinerant ...

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Nature Conservancy looks to tap ‘innovative’ AI to protect lagoon

Environmental scientists from the Nature Conservancy are finalizing plans to install equipment at three Vero Beach communities that ...

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Practical Nursing Program called area’s ‘best-kept secret’

Vero Beach has a lot of hidden treasures. The Practical Nursing Program at Treasure Coast Technical College is ...