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Pool report: Cheers for Float Hope kids’ new safety skills
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Pool report: Cheers for Float Hope kids’ new safety skills
by June 26 2025
Supporters of Float Hope, which provides free swimming instruction to underserved children, gathered for a reception at the ...
Choices, choices: Artistic food for thought at ‘Athena’ dinner
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Choices, choices: Artistic food for thought at ‘Athena’ dinner
by June 26 2025
Members of the Vero Beach Museum Athena Society had a difficult decision to make at its annual dinner: ...
Building ‘Block’: New talent adds to allure of String Camp, International Music Fest
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Building ‘Block’: New talent adds to allure of String Camp, International Music Fest
by June 26 2025
Award-winning musicians and students from around the world will again converge at the First Presbyterian Church of Vero ...
Ode to ‘Mothers and Daughters’ at Poetry & BBQ fundraiser
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Ode to ‘Mothers and Daughters’ at Poetry & BBQ fundraiser
by June 19 2025
Amateur and professional poets shared their innermost thoughts at the 14th annual Poetry & BBQ fundraiser to benefit ...
Tip o’ the cap to Vero in Bloom ‘Ladies Hat’ floral fundraiser
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Tip o’ the cap to Vero in Bloom ‘Ladies Hat’ floral fundraiser
by June 13 2025
McKee Botanical Garden was awash in magnificent flowers at an inaugural Vero in Bloom Ladies Hat Luncheon to ...
Head, Heart & Hands Awards: Helping nonprofits’ mission
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Head, Heart & Hands Awards: Helping nonprofits’ mission
by June 05 2025
Residents of the Indian River Club gathered to bestow grants totaling $160,000 to 22 local nonprofit organizations at ...
Generosity suits ’em to a ‘Tea’ at Women’s Club’s party
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Generosity suits ’em to a ‘Tea’ at Women’s Club’s party
by June 05 2025
Spring was in the air as ladies in festive hats and fascinators gathered at the historic Women’s Club ...
Backus’ annual juried photo show keeps its ‘Eye’ on the prize
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Backus’ annual juried photo show keeps its ‘Eye’ on the prize
by May 22 2025
Artists and photography aficionados packed the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery for the opening reception for the 30th ...
Hey, Community Service League: Thanks a ($2.18) million!
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Hey, Community Service League: Thanks a ($2.18) million!
by May 22 2025
John’s Island Community Service League members had a lot to celebrate at their Closing Luncheon at the John’s ...
May Pops hits uplifting notes for hospital and its mission
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May Pops hits uplifting notes for hospital and its mission
by May 22 2025
The Windsor Polo Field once again took on the appearance of Camelot, with lines of flag-topped cabanas dotting ...
Galuska recital charms Symphonic Association supporters
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Galuska recital charms Symphonic Association supporters
by May 15 2025
Brian and Kim Robbins opened their lovely home to a private piano recital for top supporters of the ...
Hibiscus Center can count on style star’s support
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Hibiscus Center can count on style star’s support
by May 15 2025
The ever-stylish supporters of the Hibiscus Children’s Center ushered in springtime with the 26th annual Blue Ribbon Luncheon ...