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John’s Island Service League issues $200,000 challenge grant to raise money for COVID-19 fund
by April 23 2020
The John’s Island Community Service League has issued a $200,000 Challenge Grant to funding organizations to help increase ...
Alma Lee Loy, 90, ‘Vero’s First Lady,’ dies on Good Friday
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Alma Lee Loy, 90, ‘Vero’s First Lady,’ dies on Good Friday
by April 16 2020
Vero Beach lost one of its greatest treasures with the Good Friday passing of Alma Lee Loy, 90. ...
Literacy Services shares the ‘Love’ at virtual luncheon
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Literacy Services shares the ‘Love’ at virtual luncheon
by April 16 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of their March 24 Love of Literacy Luncheon, Literacy Services of ...
Online with the show! Cultural Vero pivots to web
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Online with the show! Cultural Vero pivots to web
by April 09 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of Vero’s arts and cultural community are using the creativity they ...
Grand gesture: Donated piano lifts patients’ spirits
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Grand gesture: Donated piano lifts patients’ spirits
by April 09 2020
The Scully Welsh Cancer Center has been given the gift of music, thanks to a generous donation by ...
For ‘Club’ kids, Nesty sets gold standard for inspiration
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For ‘Club’ kids, Nesty sets gold standard for inspiration
by April 09 2020
Prior to gatherings being canceled due to the pandemic, Anthony Nesty, the first black swimmer to win Olympic ...
Service League’s spirit, generosity prove contagious
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Service League’s spirit, generosity prove contagious
by April 02 2020
The Party That Was to Be: The John’s Island Community Service League has hosted some phenomenal fundraising galas ...
Crisis magnifies Food Pantry’s all-important mission
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Crisis magnifies Food Pantry’s all-important mission
by April 02 2020
The Food Pantry of Indian River County has been performing a vital service to the community since 1987. ...
Ladies ‘Seas the Day’ for needy seniors at Bingo bash
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Ladies ‘Seas the Day’ for needy seniors at Bingo bash
by March 19 2020
A sold-out group of more than 200 ladies – and a smattering of men – gathered at the ...
One and done as ‘Under the Oaks’ sadly forced to cut it short
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One and done as ‘Under the Oaks’ sadly forced to cut it short
by March 19 2020
All was in place for another exceptional three-day Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show – until ...
‘Space’ launch as Vero Beach Art Club Annex opens
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‘Space’ launch as Vero Beach Art Club Annex opens
by March 19 2020
A steady stream of visitors wandered into the newly opened Vero Beach Art Club Annex during the March ...
‘Out’-standing reviews for Vero Wine & Film Fest West
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‘Out’-standing reviews for Vero Wine & Film Fest West
by March 12 2020
The overwhelming success of the Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival, enjoyed by thousands of people each June, ...