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Stephanie LaBaff

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New ‘Reading Resource Center’: Book nook – and more – for kids

Thanks to the support of the community, the Hope for Families Center was able to open the newly ...

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As pandemic wanes, hunger for quality takeout remains

The island’s gourmet markets were in the right place at the right time when the pandemic shutdowns hit ...

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Silver Sands home features fine design and precious privacy

At the end of an intimate, single-street neighborhood, the two-story oceanfront home at 2270 Silver Sands Court in ...

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Gallerist Rowe’s passion for painting knows no bounds

Artist Lori Rowe, a welcome addition to the Vero Beach arts community, recently opened The Rowe Gallery on ...

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Rounds of applause as Golf-A-Thon raises record $450K

The day dawned with blue skies and green fairways for the recent 31st annual Golf-A-Thon to benefit the ...

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All bets benefit vets at ‘Night at the Races’ fundraiser

Indian River County veterans won big on the eve of the Kentucky Derby during a Night at the ...

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Mom’s the word at Buggy Bunch ‘Mother of all Races’

Downtown Vero Beach was flooded with pink the day before Mother’s Day for the second annual Mother of ...

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‘Teddy’ tales attest to love, respect for retiring deputy

Members of the community who have had the good fortune of crossing paths with Indian River County Sheriff’s ...

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Islanders eager to travel after year of pandemic lockdown

Many island residents have their suitcases packed and travel brochures in hand. They are ready to travel again ...

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Nurturing nature at Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration

Mother Earth basked in love and appreciation during the recent Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration at Riverview ...

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Arf they go at HALO ‘Chase Your Tail 5K and 1-Mile’ run

Pups and their people had a paw-some time recently as more than 250 people – and a good ...

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In Riomar Bay II, ‘gorgeous home on the water’ hits market

Ray and Beth Smith may be selling their home at 649 Lake Drive, but they will take with ...