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Mary Schenkel

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‘Rock’-solid support for Land Trust’s environmental efforts

Twinkling lights dotted the picturesque pathways of Rock City Gardens, where guests enjoyed another lovely evening to benefit ...

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Super-special ‘LIVE! From Vero’ season honors founder’s legacy

When Rusty Young, founder of MusicWorks and LIVE! From Vero Beach, passed away in February, audiences wondered whether ...

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Generous John’s Island Foundation donors meet the moment

Donors to the John’s Island Foundation, which provides grants for capital repairs and improvements, were welcomed to a ...

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‘Just amazing’: Trot Against Poverty overrun with community pride

Despite a location change, more than 2,000 runners turned out to help better the lives of others during ...

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Sunshine Physical Therapy’s ‘Sensorium’ event had special feel

People’s senses, all eight of them, were on high alert at A Night at the Sensorium, a festive ...

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Love Story (Telling): Married filmmakers seek out ‘human connection’ in their projects

Ericka and Brandon Reardin, owners of Reardin Creative, are born storytellers. Not necessarily their own, but rather those ...

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Pointe West Fine Art Festival: Second (year) to none for fun

Following the highly positive response to the Vero Beach Art Club’s inaugural Pointe West Fine Art Festival last ...

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All systems go (help the needy) at Community Service League

Members of the John’s Island Community Service League enjoyed an Opening Luncheon that began with a delightful 45th ...

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Ballet Vero puts best foot forward for ‘exciting’ 12th season

As Ballet Vero Beach heads into its 12th season, the nonprofit arts organization continues to grow at an ...

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Showtime! Pelican Island fetes Wildlife Refuge Week in style

Despite some disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton, the Pelican Island Conservation Society celebrated National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct. ...

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Glass with sass! Feast on tasty Pop Art at Museum’s ‘Roadside Reverie’ exhibit

Gastronomy, defined as the study of the relationship between food and culture, could also describe the new exhibition ...

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United Way galvanizes support for storm relief

The rapid response by the United Way of Indian River County to the devastation brought about by the ...