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Mary Schenkel

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Bigger ‘Impact’: Nonprofit eyes membership boost to 500

At a recent gathering at the Vero Beach Yacht Club, a group of new and prospective Indian River ...

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That’s a wrap! Museum art exhibit inspires ‘Crossover’ kids

Through its year-round program of basketball and one-to-one academic mentoring, Crossover Mission is redirecting the lives of at-risk ...

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NEXT-LEVEL ballet: Riverside Dance Fest presents ‘konverjdans’

Ballet aficionados hungry for live performances need not wait any longer. The New York ballet company konverjdans (pronounced ...

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Dr. Dennis Saver, ‘champion’ for the vulnerable, dies at 68

Dr. Dennis Saver, described by colleagues, patients and medical students he mentored as the quintessential old-fashioned family physician, ...

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‘Wonderful’ support boosts Arc’s Fragile Group Home

Supporters of the Arc of Indian River County gathered on its West Campus recently for an Old-Fashioned Hoedown ...

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Over the ‘moon’ with Little Free Library in Zayna’s honor

A new Little Free Library sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside will carry on the ...

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All across the county, pent-up patriotism bursts Fourth!

The Independence Day weekend was packed with patriotic pride, with residents eager to shake off those COVID blues ...

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Acing the taste test at Burgers and Brews ‘UP’ benefit

Grills were sizzling and delectable aromas wafted through the Downtown Vero Beach area at the 2021 Burgers and ...

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‘Juneteenth Celebration’ proves inspirational and educational

The recent Juneteenth Celebration at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex brought the community together to commemorate ...

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Prep talk: At Hurricane Expo, expert advice on being ready

Since 2004, when Frances and Jeanne paid an unwelcome visit to our shores, Vero Beach has mostly been ...

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‘Home’ team works to prevent COVID-related evictions

John’s Island Community Service League members recently triggered a collaborative effort to establish an Eviction Prevention and Diversion ...

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New ‘Community Foundation’ tool uses data to ‘make a difference’

With the launch of Indian River Indicators earlier this month, the Indian River Community Foundation has added a ...