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‘I try to capture beauty’ – Painting takes watercolorist Berlin on an endless joyride
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‘I try to capture beauty’ – Painting takes watercolorist Berlin on an endless joyride
by September 12 2024
Watercolor artist Jennifer Berlin recalls that her artistic journey began when one of her schoolteachers took the class ...
Two lots to love: Majestic oceanfront estate sits on ‘a huge piece of property’
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Two lots to love: Majestic oceanfront estate sits on ‘a huge piece of property’
by September 12 2024
The two-story, British West Indies-inspired, oceanfront estate home at 2265 and 2255 Seaside St. defines coastal elegance. Built ...
Sangarita Challenge: Spirited competition benefits nonprofit
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Sangarita Challenge: Spirited competition benefits nonprofit
by September 05 2024
Exchange Club of Vero Beach supporters, looking to raise funds for the nonprofit’s mission and programs, flocked this ...
Classic Vero beach house transformed into spectacular family compound
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Classic Vero beach house transformed into spectacular family compound
by September 05 2024
As you pass through the gates at 1570 Wyn Cove Dr. in Wyn Cove, the years fade away, ...
Retiree finds time to indulge long-held passion for painting
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Retiree finds time to indulge long-held passion for painting
by September 05 2024
“I was always drawn to art,” says oil painter John McAleer, recalling that as far back as fourth ...
‘Burgers & Brews Fest’ fundraiser gives taste buds a workout
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‘Burgers & Brews Fest’ fundraiser gives taste buds a workout
by August 29 2024
Riverside Park sizzled with excitement and enticing aromas during the annual Burgers & Brews Festival to help fund ...
Aerial Antics Circus fetes 50 years of elevated entertainment
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Aerial Antics Circus fetes 50 years of elevated entertainment
by August 29 2024
The Vero Beach Recreation Department celebrated high-flyin’ fun during the 50th annual Aerial Antics Circus, held at the ...
‘An artist’s canvas’: Pool home set in intimate island neighborhood
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‘An artist’s canvas’: Pool home set in intimate island neighborhood
by August 29 2024
As you travel along the meandering, oak-canopied streets of the Maroon Village Shores community in Indian River Shores, ...
Smietanka’s oil paintings reflect his fondness for Florida life
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Smietanka’s oil paintings reflect his fondness for Florida life
by August 22 2024
Jerry Smietanka says his love of the outdoors, and particularly rivers and oceans, began during his childhood, playing ...
‘An easy-living home’: Custom details define ‘Anchor’ residence
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‘An easy-living home’: Custom details define ‘Anchor’ residence
by August 22 2024
When you enter the driveway of the well-built house at 175 Springline Dr. in the Anchor subdivision in ...
Scholarship Foundation fetes past and present recipients
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Scholarship Foundation fetes past and present recipients
by August 15 2024
The Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County celebrated nearly six decades of support for local students at its ...
Exploration is Pat Willis’ artistic ‘resin’ d’etre
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Exploration is Pat Willis’ artistic ‘resin’ d’etre
by August 15 2024
Resin artist Pat Willis discovered her passion for art amid a period of her life that was comprised ...