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‘Neato’ is the train of thought at Vero Model Railroaders event
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‘Neato’ is the train of thought at Vero Model Railroaders event
by September 10 2026
Model trains circling a Christmas tree have a timeless nostalgia. But for some, including members of the Vero ...
‘Burgers & Brews’: Eating and drinking ‘UP’ for a super cause
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‘Burgers & Brews’: Eating and drinking ‘UP’ for a super cause
by September 10 2026
The tantalizing aroma of sizzling burgers, and the chance to help families in need, tempted several thousand people ...
‘Lure’ joy for young anglers at Kiwanis’ ‘Take a Kid Fishing’
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‘Lure’ joy for young anglers at Kiwanis’ ‘Take a Kid Fishing’
by September 03 2026
Little ones busily amassed their own fish tales at the annual Take a Kid Fishing Tournament hosted by ...
Through sculpture, artist Eberhard lets discards tell their own story
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Through sculpture, artist Eberhard lets discards tell their own story
by August 27 2026
Sculptor and filmmaker Madeleine Eberhard is one of four artists featured in Stewards, a multimedia installation at Raw ...
Stunning 25th anniversary book captures McKee’s unique story
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Stunning 25th anniversary book captures McKee’s unique story
by August 27 2026
It is difficult to imagine that McKee Botanical Garden, now one of Indian River County’s most spectacular destinations, ...
Ballet Under the Stars: Windsor treated to sublime showcase
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Ballet Under the Stars: Windsor treated to sublime showcase
by August 06 2026
This year’s Ballet Under the Stars fundraiser to benefit Ballet Vero Beach soared like a grand jeté into ...
Coastal Connections’ growing presence a gift to sea turtles
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Coastal Connections’ growing presence a gift to sea turtles
by August 06 2026
Coastal Connections, a nonprofit dedicated to “advancing sea turtle survival by educating and connecting people to the environment,” ...
‘Chromatic Phrases’ exhibit vividly expresses Nathanson’s art
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‘Chromatic Phrases’ exhibit vividly expresses Nathanson’s art
by August 06 2026
Color takes center stage at the new Jill Nathanson: Chromatic Phrases exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of ...
Waves and raves for another super Wheels & Keels weekend
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Waves and raves for another super Wheels & Keels weekend
by July 30 2026
An enviable collection of automobiles glistened in the sunshine and dotted the fairway of the first hole at ...
At Athena Dinner, savoring the ‘acquired’ taste of awesome art
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At Athena Dinner, savoring the ‘acquired’ taste of awesome art
by July 30 2026
When members of the Athena Society of the Vero Beach Museum of Art met for their annual dinner, ...
‘Impact’ awards quintet of transformational $100K grants
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‘Impact’ awards quintet of transformational $100K grants
by July 23 2026
Five local nonprofits were each awarded $100,000 transformational grants thanks to the collective generosity of the ladies of ...
Nature’s bounty on view in ‘James Prosek: At Work’ exhibit
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Nature’s bounty on view in ‘James Prosek: At Work’ exhibit
by July 23 2026
The new Vero Beach Museum of Art exhibition – James Prosek: At Work – offers an engrossing look ...