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Pieter VanBennekom

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Proactive islanders replacing pipes to avoid unexpected leaks

There has been an epidemic of pinhole leaks in copper pipes causing major water damage in homes on ...

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Pickup truck owners revved up as Shores set to repeal parking ban

In a major victory for pickup truck owners, the town of Indian River Shores is getting ready to ...

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Shores council asked to lift pickup truck ban

Should pickup trucks still be banned from being parked overnight anywhere in Indian River Shores because they were ...

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Broken leg forces Penney to postpone fundraising ride

Marine Bank President Bill Penney last weekend broke his leg in an accident while training for his planned ...

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Beloved oak trees cut down on island in name of safety

Island residents are deeply attached to their stately oak trees, which are one of the island’s prized “Old ...

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Waves of anticipation for planned Point Surf Park in Fellsmere

Believe it or not, the small north Indian River County town of Fellsmere, so far mostly known as ...

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‘Pop up’ parties promote renewed interest in White Pelican supper club

White Pelican Club, a private dining and drinking establishment that was announced with fanfare last June, appears to ...

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Win for islanders as A1A sidewalk plan scaled back

Island residents won a major victory last week when Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced it has dramatically ...

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Bridge closure causes big traffic mess

The total closure of the 17th Street bridge, one of two main arteries connecting the barrier island to ...

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Journalistic giant: My Vero columnist Ray McNulty dies

Ray McNulty, a giant of journalism on the local scene, and the widely respected author of the My ...

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With American now, 3 carriers a crowd at Vero airport

“It’s a busy day!” Vero Beach Airport Director Todd Scher exclaimed last week minutes after officiating at the ...

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32963 columnist Ray McNulty passes at 67

Ray McNulty, a giant of journalism on the local scene, and the widely respected author of the My ...