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Mary Schenkel

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Giving regards to Broadway at star-studded Riverside gala

The Friends Committee of Riverside Theatre brought the Great White Way to Florida for this year’s Broadway Night ...

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United Way toasts donors as ‘backbone’ of community impact

The United Way of Indian River County celebrated its Tocqueville Society and Torchbearer supporters at its Donor Reception: ...

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ORCA fundraiser at Triton highlights ocean-lagoon connection

Guests at the Explorer’s Experience fundraiser to benefit the Ocean Research and Conservation Association entered the undersea world ...

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Orchid Outreach scholarship program earns an ‘A’ for awesome

Some 200 guests gathered at the lovely home of Bill Locke and Carin Mei for the annual Orchid ...

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Beloved comedienne knows plight of needy seniors is no joke

Vicki Lawrence, a comedienne and performer best known for her unforgettable characters on “The Carol Burnett Show” and ...

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Purchased Yinka Shonibare sculpture (and free print) will grace Vero museum

A prime benefit of becoming an Athena Society member of the Vero Beach Museum of Art is the ...

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Mizrahi’s magic mesmerizes at Museum’s ‘Fashion Meets Art’

With wit, charm and a sprinkling of his catchphrase “darlings,” fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi charmed the audience at ...

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Game, set, match! ‘Youth Guidance’ acing it with new facility

The Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy recently completed a complete overhaul of its 8,600-square-foot facility, something that would not ...

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Wine-and-diners ‘Hop’ to it to help Hibiscus Village’s mission

Guests took another fun trip around the world at the 2026 Wine and Dine fundraiser at the Grand ...

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‘Bonding’ producers excited to bring award-winning thriller to Vero Film Fest

Following a win for Best Feature Film at the Omaha Film Festival in March, “Bonding,” a psychological thriller ...

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Moorings’ ‘Habitat Classic’: Teaming up to build better futures

Members of the Moorings community closed out their 28th annual Habitat Classic to benefit Indian River Habitat for ...

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Childcare Resources honors volunteers’ stellar efforts for kids

Vero’s littlest residents were on the minds of guests at a successful Starfest fundraiser to benefit Childcare Resources ...