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‘Fantastic year’ of growth and action for Senior Collaborative
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‘Fantastic year’ of growth and action for Senior Collaborative
by November 24 2023
It’s no secret that Indian River County has an ever-growing senior population, which prompted the 2018 forming of ...
Sweet stories of ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ at scrumptious fundraiser
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Sweet stories of ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ at scrumptious fundraiser
by November 24 2023
Debbie Hawley, Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO, welcomed guests to the 15th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs fundraiser ...
Access to Justice center hailed as legal aid game-changer
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Access to Justice center hailed as legal aid game-changer
by November 24 2023
Four out of five local residents who at some point in their lives wind up in family or ...
The Surreal Deal: Rare, iconic Escher works mesmerize at Museum
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The Surreal Deal: Rare, iconic Escher works mesmerize at Museum
by November 20 2023
The current Vero Beach Museum of Art exhibition, M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations, is a fascinating mix of works ...
Cheers for Kiwanis Club’s 50 years of community leadership
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Cheers for Kiwanis Club’s 50 years of community leadership
by November 20 2023
Current and past members of the Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast packed the Vero Beach Yacht Club for ...
‘United’ front: Hundreds of helpers heed call on Day of Caring
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‘United’ front: Hundreds of helpers heed call on Day of Caring
by November 10 2023
More than 800 volunteers arose bright and early to “Live United” at the kickoff to the United Way ...
‘Luau’ moments: Youth Guidance mentoring stories inspire
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‘Luau’ moments: Youth Guidance mentoring stories inspire
by November 10 2023
The Quail Valley River Club was the ideal setting for the 46th annual Tropical Night Luau to benefit ...
Source’s efforts give hope to ‘Hidden Faces’ of homelessness
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Source’s efforts give hope to ‘Hidden Faces’ of homelessness
by November 02 2023
Unless it’s to complain about them, people often pass by homeless people without giving them a first, let ...
‘We instead of me’ sums up United Way’s Community Leaders
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‘We instead of me’ sums up United Way’s Community Leaders
by November 02 2023
As Jeff Petersen, United Way of Indian River County board chairman, welcomed community and business leaders, philanthropists and ...
Thanks a ‘million’! Riverside on the money with rock-and-rollin’ musical
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Thanks a ‘million’! Riverside on the money with rock-and-rollin’ musical
by November 02 2023
Even seven decades after the musical style first began to emerge, it’s not a stretch to say that ...
Westward, show! Art Club takes eclectic exhibit ‘on location’
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Westward, show! Art Club takes eclectic exhibit ‘on location’
by October 26 2023
Vero Beach Art Club members expanded their reach west of town with an inaugural On Location Fine Arts ...
Passing the ‘Best’ test: Vero artists flourish in juried Backus exhibit
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Passing the ‘Best’ test: Vero artists flourish in juried Backus exhibit
by October 26 2023
Vero Beach artists made a good showing at the 43rd annual A.E. Backus Museum’s Best of the Best ...