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Mary Schenkel

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‘Grateful’: Targeted grants of John’s Island Foundation hit the mark

John’s Island Foundation board members lauded its donors at a cocktail reception at the John’s Island Club to ...

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Inaugural Veterans Cup tennis tourney aces it for those who served

An inaugural Veterans Cup tournament treated tennis enthusiasts to a special evening at the Boulevard Tennis Club highlighted ...

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Special shoutout to selfless tutors at ‘Love of Literacy’ event

New York Times bestselling author Will Schwalbe returned in person as the keynote speaker at the Love of ...

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Art’s in the right place at Boys and Girls Clubs ‘Angels Dinner’

Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indian River County were the perfect hosts at the 22nd ...

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Shining Light Garden ‘seeds’ the day for seniors, vets, needy

Like manna from heaven, the poor and hungry are supplementing their standard diets of canned and boxed foods ...

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Museum exhibit captures rock’s fleeting, fascinating billboard era

Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau, on display at the Vero Beach ...

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Awe-inspiring arrangements at museum’s ‘Art in Bloom’

Wearing outfits as lovely as the floral arrangements they were about to view, a stylish group of women ...

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Snap, dazzle, pop! Top pics on view at Backus ‘Eye of the Camera’ exhibit

The 29th annual juried exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera, is currently on view through June 21 ...

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John’s Islanders continue to raise philanthropic bar

John’s Island residents continue to provide ever-increasing philanthropic support to local charitable organizations, this year granting another record-breaking ...

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Restaurateur’s vivid paintings feature more than a dash of color

Domenico “Mimmo” Amelio fairly bubbles over with enthusiasm when he speaks about the remarkable life he has led, ...

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Quail Valley Charities hands out another $780K to nonprofits

Representatives from 41 local nonprofits whose programs support children, education, and their well-being were all smiles as they ...

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United Way: Thanks (almost) a million to de Tocqueville donors

Top level donors to the United Way of Indian River County, including members of the Alexis de Tocqueville ...