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Stranded customers say boat club gave them the slip

The Carefree Boat Club has, at least for the moment, ceased operations along the Treasure Coast, leaving local ...

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The Tides will have brunch and takeout

When it reopens for business in October after a two-month renovation, island fine-dining restaurant The Tides will begin ...

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Democrat Darren Soto wants to win over our red county

Darren Soto isn’t a fiery orator. Instead, to build his successful political career, the five-term Democratic congressman from ...

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‘Hopeful of victory,’ Dan Green striving to be first Vero Beach resident to be sworn in as congressman

Dan Green, who earlier this month won the Republican primary in Florida’s newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, would ...

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Endless A1A construction: From sewer spills to crosswalks

A sewage spill along State Road A1A over the past weekend was the latest incident causing emergency road ...

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New upscale island dining complex looks to hire 80 workers

The upscale restaurant, bar and market complex taking shape at Anthony DeChellis’ new mixed-use building in South Beach ...

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GOP nominees for Congress vie in Tuesday primary

Heading into Tuesday’s statewide primary elections, one of the most closely watched races locally is the free-for-all among ...

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Septic-to-sewer project in Shores keeps passing motorists asking ‘What’s up?’

For any passing motorists still wondering, nothing is being built on the empty lot across Highway A1A from ...

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Sea Oaks pushes through $6.5M beach club remodel

Sea Oaks members have approved a controversial $6.5 million upgrade of the community’s beach club that is intended ...

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Accomplished chef to lead new fine-dining complex

The Vero Beach fine dining scene has a new player, thanks to developer Anthony DeChellis. Argentine-born Sebastian La ...

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Talented Vero women target state tennis titles

Tennis is big in Vero Beach, with lots of busy courts and competitive players. Former champions and notable ...

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Roll (on) Tides: Beloved restaurant scraps relocation plans

In a surprise announcement, The Tides restaurant, a longtime favorite fine dining spot for island residents, has scrapped ...