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Snap, dazzle, pop! Top pics on view at Backus ‘Eye of the Camera’ exhibit

The 29th annual juried exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera, is currently on view through June 21 ...

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John’s Islanders continue to raise philanthropic bar

John’s Island residents continue to provide ever-increasing philanthropic support to local charitable organizations, this year granting another record-breaking ...

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Restaurateur’s vivid paintings feature more than a dash of color

Domenico “Mimmo” Amelio fairly bubbles over with enthusiasm when he speaks about the remarkable life he has led, ...

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Quail Valley Charities hands out another $780K to nonprofits

Representatives from 41 local nonprofits whose programs support children, education, and their well-being were all smiles as they ...

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United Way: Thanks (almost) a million to de Tocqueville donors

Top level donors to the United Way of Indian River County, including members of the Alexis de Tocqueville ...

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Athena Society selects Henri’s portrait ‘Modiste’ for museum

With their choice of Modiste (Spanish Girl, Madrid) 1906, a majestic, full-length portrait by American artist Robert Henri ...

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ORCA Explorer’s Experience at Triton makes deep impact

A fundraiser at an industrial facility might sound unusual, but the ORCA Explorer’s Experience at Triton Submarines was ...

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Style guru Gunn fires up ‘Fashion Meets Art’ audience

Vero’s fashionistas put their best designer styles forward at the seventh annual Fashion Meets Art fundraiser at the ...

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Under the Oaks Arts & Craft Show easel-y the best yet!

The 73rd annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show, hosted by the Vero Beach Art Club, ...

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Pro-Am golfers go for green to help Senior Resource Assoc.

The eighth Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament and Dinner at the Riomar Golf Club drew another sold-out crowd of ...

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Full boats for 5 college-bound Vero Beach Rowing standouts

A remarkable group of five high school seniors sat at tables festooned with banners and balloons at the ...

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Fundraiser forwards the Source’s mission to help needy

As they congregated around a firepit at Magnolia Manor, guests at the 19th annual Night of Hope to ...