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Mary Schenkel

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22 students benefit from Orchid Outreach’s scholarly approach

The expansive inner courtyard of Bob and Gerri Ripp’s gorgeous Orchid Island home presented a lovely setting for ...

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Charity Golf Pro-Am chips (and putts) in big-time for seniors

The ninth annual Charity Golf Pro-Am Tournament to benefit the Senior Resource Association’s Meals on Wheels program was ...

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Museum’s sumptuous ‘Moveable Feast’ was a tour de force

The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s 2025 Gala, A Moveable Feast, was a night that guests will not ...

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Goodness! Cheers for Quail’s month-long fundraising flurry

Quail Valley Charities stretched its 23rd annual fundraiser into a full month this year, beginning Saturday Jan. 4, ...

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Growth spurt! Thousands enjoy Gardenfest extravaganza

Mother Nature treated members of the Garden Club of Indian River County very well this year, delivering sunshine ...

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‘Fore’ sure! Windsor golf event aids Mardy kids’ programs

Golfers teed up to enjoy a glorious day on the course of the Windsor Golf Club while at ...

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Sculptor Casella clearly has big talent in many mediums

Rather than deciding on just one or two art forms, Christiane Casella has embraced a diverse mix of ...

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Success stories of Gifford students jazz up ‘Soulful Soiree’

Supporters of the Gifford Youth Achievement Center enjoyed a Soulful Soiree at the Oak Harbor Club, highlighted by ...

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Colors crackle at McKee Garden’s ‘Nature POP’ exhibit preview

Top level donors to McKee Botanical Garden were invited to bring their little ones to a reception to ...

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Nonprofits report priceless progress thanks to ‘Impact’ grants

The philanthropic ladies of Indian River Impact 100 gathered at the United Against Poverty UP Center to learn ...

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Ex-sell-ent support for exhibitors at bustling ‘Art by the Sea’

There were plenty of opportunities for art enthusiasts to view and purchase some outstanding works by local artists ...

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‘Candlelight Ball’ shines on Hibiscus Village’s nurturing of teens

The Moorings Yacht and Country Club was aglow with warmth and elegance at the annual Candlelight Ball to ...