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Cultural Council revved up about release of new arts guide
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Cultural Council revved up about release of new arts guide
by October 22 2026
Vero Beach is fortunate to have a wealth of arts and cultural experiences available to its residents and ...
Childcare Resources set to move to expanded campus
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Childcare Resources set to move to expanded campus
by October 22 2026
Childcare Resources of Indian River County will soon move to its new Campus of Early Childhood Excellence, expanding ...
Island mourns beloved style icon Melinda Cooper
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Island mourns beloved style icon Melinda Cooper
by October 22 2026
The sudden death of Melinda Cooper, longtime owner of the iconic Ocean Drive boutique Cooper & Co., has ...
Vero Theatre Guild’s compelling season touches many bases
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Vero Theatre Guild’s compelling season touches many bases
by October 15 2026
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild continues its season with productions on the Mainstage and in its Black Box ...
Backus jurors’ unanimous verdict: This art is ‘Best of the Best’!
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Backus jurors’ unanimous verdict: This art is ‘Best of the Best’!
by October 15 2026
Marshall Adams, executive director of the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, welcomed guests to the opening reception of ...
Cast of youngsters reels in fish and funds at ‘Lines in Lagoon’
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Cast of youngsters reels in fish and funds at ‘Lines in Lagoon’
by October 08 2026
Thirteen turned out to be a lucky number for the 13th annual Lines in the Lagoon Junior Fishing ...
All orchids all the time at bloomin’ awesome McKee show
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All orchids all the time at bloomin’ awesome McKee show
by October 01 2026
McKee Botanical Garden was in full bloom during the second annual Rare and Exotic Orchid Exhibition and Sale, ...
Riverside Theatre aims to please with diverse sextet of shows
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Riverside Theatre aims to please with diverse sextet of shows
by September 24 2026
Riverside Theatre is set to present another full season of plays and musicals, despite a renovation project that ...
Kennis’ Cosmic Cubs initiative fills educational ‘space’ for kids
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Kennis’ Cosmic Cubs initiative fills educational ‘space’ for kids
by September 17 2026
Ann Kirsten Kennis displayed artistic and entrepreneurial instincts from an early age. Growing up in Buffalo, New York, ...
Grill-Out Night: Good business – and great fun – for Sebastian
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Grill-Out Night: Good business – and great fun – for Sebastian
by September 17 2026
The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce set out to “ignite summer business” with its annual Grill-Out Night, ...
‘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 ...