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Mary Schenkel

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Baking the most of it at ‘Charity Cupcake Challenge’

The Heritage Center was overflowing in ‘sugar and spice and everything nice’ at the 2018 Jeane Graves Charity ...

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‘United’ they stand to applaud Community Leaders

Leaders in business, government and nonprofit agencies gathered at the Oak Harbor Club last Tuesday morning to recognize ...

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‘Reel’ joy at Cole Coppola fishing pier ribbon-cutting

Members of the Coppola family continue to turn personal tragedy into a pledge to “Take Action and Spread ...

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Miracle on 64th Avenue: A haven of ‘Hope’ for kids

Like a warm hug, residents of the Windsor and John’s Island communities are enveloping the Dasie Bridgewater Hope ...

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Pool of talent: Kids show skills at ‘Float Hope’ meet

Close to 90 swimmers, cheered on by a large crowd of family members and friends, gave it their ...

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And they’re arf! Dachshunds dash in ‘Wiener’ races

“And we have a wiener!” bellowed Pete Anderson, after one of several heats in the Pareidolia Brewing Company’s ...

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Awe, yes: Island View Cottages ‘reveal’ impresses

Dr. Neil and Christy Heskel hosted Design for a Cause last Saturday evening, treating guests to a Grand ...

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Orchid Island Club fete suits tourney golfers to a tee

The Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club pulled out all the stops last Thursday evening with a Welcome ...

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County agency on front line of substance-abuse fight

According to a Surgeon General’s Report on Facing Addiction in America, “the number of people with a substance ...

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Americana music puts guests in a giving groove

An intimate crowd gathered at the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation’s Writing Center on 14th Avenue last Monday evening ...

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Fundraising kicks into gear at ‘Shoe Guy’ shindig

Supporters of the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County got their motors running at a ...

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Ahoy boy! Treasure trove of fun at Vero Pirate Fest

“What’s a pirate’s favorite letter?” asked a bearded buccaneer of a young costumed scallywag, who shook his head ...