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Mary Schenkel

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Jake Owen Foundation honored at oh-so-sweet fundraiser

Emotions ran high at the 13th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters ...

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McKee fetes ‘Gatekeepers’ as garden’s popularity flourishes

McKee Gatekeepers, donors affectionately regarded as McKee Botanical Garden’s “living endowment,” were feted at an invitational cocktail reception ...

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Scary good time for kiddos and pups at ‘H.A.L.O. Howls’

The recent H.A.L.O. Howls event hosted by Indian River Shores Public Safety to benefit the H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue ...

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Glass act: Prentice’s mosaics are sing-ular sensations

Mosaic glass artist Anita Prentice is bringing her unique art form to Gallery 14 as one of two ...

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Lei’d-back vibes and serious fun at Youth Guidance luau

While ‘Aloha’ is recognized as a greeting or farewell, the word also means love and friendship, and to ...

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Cultural Council fetes its all-encompassing ‘Arts Guide’

Supporters of the Cultural Council of Indian River County gathered at Post & Vine recently to attend a ...

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‘Ad’-mirable support for Sebastian Chamber’s auction

Hoping to stretch their advertising dollars, representatives of businesses and nonprofit organizations made their way recently to the ...

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Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend

Jake Owen was welcomed home by adoring fans during a jam-packed weekend titled ‘The Flamingo’ to benefit the ...

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‘Freestyle’ proves variety is spice of Landry’s artistic life

An extensive solo exhibit entitled ‘Freestyle’ by award-winning artist Barbara Landry is currently on display on all three ...

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Attention to detail sets Abello’s appealing art apart

Art and architecture have always gone hand-in-hand for Edgardo Abello, the October featured artist, along with Carol Staub, ...

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At ‘Recycle Derby,’ a sustainability and creativity exacta

People power – along with a mega-dose of creativity – was the name of the game at the ...

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At Open House, supporters floored by ELC’s ‘eco’ wonders

Supporters of the Environmental Learning Center gathered recently for an Open House Celebration and, while the night may ...