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Mary Schenkel

People

‘Children’s Village’ rises to unprecedented challenge

Even before the coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down, life was already difficult for the residents of ...

People

Wyckoff conquers Vero version of Boston Marathon

Kendall Wyckoff, a registered nurse at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center, was looking forward to running in ...

Arts

Show of support as Riverside, Theatre Guild regroup

Their lights may have been temporarily dimmed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Riverside Theatre and the Vero ...

People

A virtual ‘Crossover’ keeps the educational ball rolling

Like many area nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented plenty of challenges to Crossover Mission, ultimately catapulting it ...

People

This round of ‘Circle’ funds benefits several programs

Like many other groups, members of The Circle, a philanthropic cadre of women who contribute to the Vero ...

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John’s Islanders’ generosity spreads far and wide

John’s Island residents have once again stepped up to the plate to support their less fortunate Indian River ...

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Bob McCabe, 80: Philanthropist who was ‘always fun’

Robert (Bob) Frederick McCabe, 80, an investment banker and venture capitalist who passed away last week, was half ...

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Virtual $100K grants have same transformational ‘Impact’

“We are live,” said Amy Acker, Impact 100 president, welcoming members on Zoom to the 2020 Impact 100 ...

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John’s Island Service League issues $200,000 challenge grant to raise money for COVID-19 fund

The John’s Island Community Service League has issued a $200,000 Challenge Grant to funding organizations to help increase ...

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Alma Lee Loy, 90, ‘Vero’s First Lady,’ dies on Good Friday

Vero Beach lost one of its greatest treasures with the Good Friday passing of Alma Lee Loy, 90. ...

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Literacy Services shares the ‘Love’ at virtual luncheon

When the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of their March 24 Love of Literacy Luncheon, Literacy Services of ...

Arts

Online with the show! Cultural Vero pivots to web

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of Vero’s arts and cultural community are using the creativity they ...