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Holidays for Heroes: ‘Military Moms’ on a care-package mission
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Holidays for Heroes: ‘Military Moms’ on a care-package mission
by October 12 2023
Anyone who has ever been away from home for an extended period of time knows how heartwarming it ...
‘Hunt for Hope’ steadfastly spreads awareness of rare cancer
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‘Hunt for Hope’ steadfastly spreads awareness of rare cancer
by October 12 2023
If the public is now learning more about inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, ...
Enthusiastic ‘sea’ of approval for the little turtles that could
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Enthusiastic ‘sea’ of approval for the little turtles that could
by September 21 2023
Zee, a sub-adult green sea turtle, along with adult loggerheads Marigold Puddlefoot, Kelpy, Madame Leota and Harriet are ...
Jackpot! Riverside raises ‘slots’ of funds for ed programs
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Jackpot! Riverside raises ‘slots’ of funds for ed programs
by September 07 2023
Cheers of victory and groans of disappointment emanated from Riverside’s Orchid Lobby over two weekends at the Vegas ...
‘Ears’ to another musically marvelous Mike Block String Camp!
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‘Ears’ to another musically marvelous Mike Block String Camp!
by September 07 2023
Now a much-loved fixture of the Vero Beach music scene, the Mike Block String Camp came to a ...
Ride on! Car Show highlights ‘fantastic’ weekend for veterans
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Ride on! Car Show highlights ‘fantastic’ weekend for veterans
by August 31 2023
As Father’s Day rolled around, roughly 100 antique, foreign, collector, modified and muscle cars rolled into town to ...
Novel Approach: Writers group’s support propels local authors
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Novel Approach: Writers group’s support propels local authors
by August 24 2023
Despite only knowing each other since around 2017, local authors Jacque Jacobs and Bonnie MacDougall have a lot ...
Winning attitude prevails at Theatre Guild’s Genie Awards
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Winning attitude prevails at Theatre Guild’s Genie Awards
by August 24 2023
Devotees of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild gathered to applaud another exceptional season at their 65th annual Genie ...
Cinematic sensation! Vero Film Fest lives up to the hype
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Cinematic sensation! Vero Film Fest lives up to the hype
by and August 17 2023
Organizers planned something for everyone during the sixth edition of the Vero Beach Film Festival, an extended weekend ...
Novice anglers catch on quick at ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ event
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Novice anglers catch on quick at ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ event
by July 27 2023
Giggles of glee and squeals of delight (plus a few pouts over the ones that got away) emanated ...
Drink to that! Sales of special bourbon boost WWII tribute
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Drink to that! Sales of special bourbon boost WWII tribute
by July 13 2023
Members of the World War II Tribute team invited supporters to the home of Bethany and Michael Fortunato ...
It’s history in the making for Sextons’ beloved family ranch
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It’s history in the making for Sextons’ beloved family ranch
by July 13 2023
Vero Beach may be better known for its beaches and upscale gated communities, but there are still places ...