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Stephanie LaBaff

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Central Beach charmer ‘located where you want to be’

Vero Beach native Dr. Allyson Blandford, D.V.M., was thrilled when her husband, Dr. Alexander Blandford, an ophthalmologist who ...

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Cuddly critters charm kids at LaPorte ‘Back to School’ event

The pitter-patter of children’s feet mixed with the clomping of horses’ hooves and squawks of exotic birds at ...

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Bottoms UP! ‘Poverty Crusher’ drink hits spot for nonprofit

Southern Social mixologists have created a unique Poverty Crusher cocktail concoction to benefit United Against Poverty of Indian ...

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Sea Colony unit ‘by far the prettiest condo currently on market’

After visiting Florida’s West Coast for 10 winters, Rodney and Kimberly Miller felt like it was getting too ...

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Couple gets kick out of taking Vero Beach Karate to new level

Jason and Shannon Wesley have picked up the gauntlet at Vero Beach Karate Association, founded in 1971, after ...

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Toast Carving at Pareidolia raises needed ‘bread’ for The Arc

Supporters of the Arc of Indian River County got ‘toasted’ recently at an inaugural Toast Carving contest at ...

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Chic, remodeled island home has ‘Old Florida’ feel

Since purchasing the two-story house at 1460 Club Dr., Greg and Sherri Knapp have turned it into a ...

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Mexican restaurants here are hot, hot, hot!

As the local dining scene heats up in the wake of the pandemic, Mexican food is becoming the ...

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‘Bun’ appetit! Burgers and fundraising sizzle at UP event

The tantalizing aroma of sizzling burgers permeated Downtown Vero Beach during the seventh annual Burgers and Brews fundraiser ...

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‘Extraordinary’ Pelican View estate stuns at every turn

Pelican View is “one of the most extraordinary estates on the river I’ve ever seen,” says Michael Thorpe, ...

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Community smiles upon ‘Faces of Early Literacy’ campaign

A growing number of large black-and-white photos of local children now grace the sides of businesses, community and ...

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Pride on the Block 2K22: A joyous ‘celebration for all’

A wave of love and acceptance washed over more than 700 residents and visitors from the Treasure and ...