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Much for art lovers to savor at ‘Recent Acquisitions’ exhibit
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Much for art lovers to savor at ‘Recent Acquisitions’ exhibit
by October 09 2025
Visitors to the Recent Acquisition Highlights exhibition at the Vero Beach Museum of Art will in effect be ...
‘Boots on the Beach’: Uniting to ease hurting veterans’ pain
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‘Boots on the Beach’: Uniting to ease hurting veterans’ pain
by October 09 2025
Guests at the Boots on the Beach fundraiser at the Riomar Country Club were united in their support ...
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary saves the day for vulnerable critters
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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary saves the day for vulnerable critters
by October 09 2025
Rescue, rehabilitate, release and educate. More than a mission, it’s a way of life for the staff and ...
$85M expansion will transform Museum of Art
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$85M expansion will transform Museum of Art
by October 02 2025
Plans for an extensive transformation and expansion of the Vero Beach Museum of Art – a two-year project ...
Boatload of activities: ‘Moorings’ hosts statewide yacht club event
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Boatload of activities: ‘Moorings’ hosts statewide yacht club event
by October 02 2025
Boating enthusiasts recently dropped anchor at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club which served as the venue for ...
Riverside serving up 6 crowd-pleasing shows in 2025-26 season
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Riverside serving up 6 crowd-pleasing shows in 2025-26 season
by October 02 2025
Music, murder and mystery. Riverside Theatre’s 2025-26 season has it all, with four musicals on the Stark Main ...
Creative kiddos have a blast at Museum of Art’s Activity Day
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Creative kiddos have a blast at Museum of Art’s Activity Day
by October 02 2025
The Vero Beach Museum of Art was a beehive of activity recently during its Family Programs’ free admission ...
‘Save the Chimps’ needs fundraising champs to further mission
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‘Save the Chimps’ needs fundraising champs to further mission
by September 25 2025
Save the Chimps, recognized as the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, has experienced substantial growth and development since welcoming ...
Big names unite in Vero: ‘Gifford Academy’ and Stradivarius
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Big names unite in Vero: ‘Gifford Academy’ and Stradivarius
by September 18 2025
Founded in 2003 by the Rev. Crystal Bujol as the Gifford Youth Orchestra, the nonprofit is now entering ...
McKee Garden’s rare and exotic orchids feel the love
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McKee Garden’s rare and exotic orchids feel the love
by September 18 2025
Although McKee Botanical Garden may be better known for its lush landscape and vast collection of waterlilies, exotic ...
Walls of fame: Historical murals now grace Admin Building
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Walls of fame: Historical murals now grace Admin Building
by September 11 2025
A pictorial history of Indian River County is now on full display, lining the walls on the second ...
Hibiscus seeks more funds for ‘Supporting Families in Crisis’
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Hibiscus seeks more funds for ‘Supporting Families in Crisis’
by September 11 2025
When parents experience significant crises, their children may be adversely affected by the resulting frustration and anger. In ...