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MLB equipment giveaway proves a big hit with area kids

Major League Baseball’s Dee Strange-Gordon knocked one out of the park recently during a drive-through equipment giveaway that ...

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El Sid Taqueria latest island eatery to close briefly as a result of COVID-19

Nearly a year into the pandemic, the coronavirus continues to occasionally impact island eateries with popular Mexican spot ...

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Kids big winners as ‘King of Hill’ tennis aces new format

The 26th annual King of the Hill Tennis Tournament put a different spin on the ball this year, ...

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County schools honor ‘Stars of the Year’ for A+ efforts

The stars shone brightly at Vero Beach High School’s Billy Livings Field during the Mardi Gras-themed “Stars of ...

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‘Blue Star’ aligns: Kitty Wagner’s Brasserie is back in biz

Last week, local gourmands traveling down 14th Avenue experienced a sense of déjà vu as scents reminiscent of ...

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Virtual reality: Online donors deliver for Camp Haven

With the continuance of the coronavirus pandemic, Camp Haven opted to host a virtual version of its annual ...

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Spacious, luxury Sea Colony condo ‘lives like a house’

When Steven and Lucia Fischer were ready to purchase a home in Florida, they were looking for “a ...

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Runners find their sea (turtle) legs for Coastal Connections

More than 700 running enthusiasts laced up for an inaugural Vero Beach Half Marathon and Sea Turtle 2-Miler ...

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Hiram’s lifts nonprofits’ spirits with ‘Crush’ drink sales

If you’re looking for a delicious way to support local nonprofits, head over to Capt. Hiram’s Resort, where ...

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Lagoon-centric STEAM workshop makes perfect sense for kids

Children immersed themselves in lagoon science recently during an Environmental Learning Center STEAM Explorer Weekend Workshop, sponsored by ...

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Unity, faith and the dream are alive at MLK Day event

Residents gathered under a clear blue sky in the St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church parking lot last Monday ...

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Clipping along: Model Sailing Club’s a boatload of fun

Members of the Indian River Model Sailing Club have continued to unfurl their sails and keep things on ...