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Mary Schenkel

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Sweet sentiments for selfless mentors at ‘Big’ bash

At the annual Chocolate, Champagne and Chefs dinner at the Quail Valley River Club, supporters of Big Brothers ...

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‘Hunt for Hope Florida’ scavenges funds to fight rare cancer

Those costumed men and women you may have seen wandering about taking pictures of themselves and performing various ...

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At Ladies of Lagoon event, a press for ‘Yes’ on enviro bond

The Ladies of the Lagoon, an Indian River Land Trust support group, gathered with members of the Vero ...

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All (helping) hands on deck for United Way’s Day of Caring

Just as in 2019, the last time the United Way of Indian River County was able to bring ...

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ORCA enjoys taste of Vero hospitality at Beer Pairing event

Bellies were blissfully sated at a sold-out Beer Pairing dinner at the Kilted Mermaid to benefit the Ocean ...

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Inspiring stories provide the ‘Wow’ at Youth Guidance ‘Luau’

Enrollees in the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy delighted guests at the 45th annual Tropical Night Luau, held at ...

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Epoch adventure: Balog’s ‘Changing Nature’ photo exhibit

A spectacular photographic exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of Art – Changing Nature: A New Vision – ...

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X-ceptional! Gala marks success of Tennessee Williams festival

The Vero Beach Theatre Guild closed out its month-long Tennessee Williams-focused 10 X Tenn Theatre Festival with a ...

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Cultural Council Arts Guide: Much ado about stuff to do!

Supporters of the arts gathered recently at the Kilted Mermaid for a Cultural Arts Guide Launch Party hosted ...

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‘Walk a Mile’: Stepping up in a big way for SafeSpace

Spiky red shoes – and the valiant people wearing them – took center stage at the 11th annual ...

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Coming Up! Crown Jewel Marching Band Fest should sparkle

Anyone who thinks the best part of a football game is the halftime presentation should hotfoot it over ...

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Flamingo Party cancer fundraiser: Let’s all think pink!

Those cute clusters of pink flamingos you’re seeing around town are the result of a Flamingo Fundraiser to ...