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Mary Schenkel

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Ride on! Car Show highlights ‘fantastic’ weekend for veterans

As Father’s Day rolled around, roughly 100 antique, foreign, collector, modified and muscle cars rolled into town to ...

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Novel Approach: Writers group’s support propels local authors

Despite only knowing each other since around 2017, local authors Jacque Jacobs and Bonnie MacDougall have a lot ...

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Winning attitude prevails at Theatre Guild’s Genie Awards

Devotees of the Vero Beach Theatre Guild gathered to applaud another exceptional season at their 65th annual Genie ...

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Cinematic sensation! Vero Film Fest lives up to the hype

Organizers planned something for everyone during the sixth edition of the Vero Beach Film Festival, an extended weekend ...

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Novice anglers catch on quick at ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ event

Giggles of glee and squeals of delight (plus a few pouts over the ones that got away) emanated ...

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Drink to that! Sales of special bourbon boost WWII tribute

Members of the World War II Tribute team invited supporters to the home of Bethany and Michael Fortunato ...

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It’s history in the making for Sextons’ beloved family ranch

Vero Beach may be better known for its beaches and upscale gated communities, but there are still places ...

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Celebrating stellar initiatives at ‘Ballet Under the Stars’

Ballet Vero Beach closed out its 10th anniversary season with another delightful Ballet Under the Stars fundraiser at ...

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Music Festival and String Camp: A Block-buster combo

Get ready once again to hear incredible music performed by recording artists skilled in a mix of multicultural ...

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Future is now: Athena Society fetes acquisition of AI work

When members of the Vero Beach Museum of Art Athena Society met for their annual dinner, they took ...

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‘Poetry and BBQ’ benefit: A very ‘Marry’ and moving occasion

Devotees of poetry and literature convened for the 12th annual Poetry and BBQ, ‘Tying the Knot, When Poets ...

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Local artists’ sublime skills shine in ‘Treasure Coast Creates’

The extraordinary talents of area artists are on full display at the Vero Beach Museum of Art in ...