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Island abuzz over planned club at Pelican Plaza

The island is buzzing with rumors about a new private dinner and drinking club coming to 32963 this ...

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Substantial cost increases delay groundbreaking for aquarium

Cost increases could double the price tag for a remarkable new aquarium and lagoon science center the East ...

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A year after overhaul in regulations, local buyers agents’ commissions hold steady

Real estate agents in 32963 and across Indian River County who represent buyers are doing just about as ...

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Descendents of citrus families keep industry alive here

While Florida’s citrus industry is winding up its worst season in more than a century, passionate and innovative ...

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Buyers suddenly in driver’s seat for island realty

If you’ve been looking to purchase a house on the Vero barrier island, a springtime window of opportunity ...

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club unveils new sports bar and outdoor dining at golf clubhouse

Members at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club have an expansive new outdoor dining room and lively sports ...

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Island sales slightly up in ‘schizophrenic’ real estate market

Longtime island brokers say they have never seen a real estate market like the one playing out this ...

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Boutique subdivision among 4 projects in booming South Beach

South Beach, which developer Rory O’Dare calls “the most undervalued neighborhood” on the island, is in the midst ...

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An unbreakable bond: Sorensen family takes lead in St. Ed’s 60th anniversary celebration

Six decades after a 24-year-old Dale Sorensen arrived in Vero to help found an Episcopalian school for the ...

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Stunning Riomar Bay site presents rare opportunity

Looking for a spot to build your riverfront dream home? It just happens that a spectacular 2.2-acre residential ...

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$60-million oceanfront property hits market in John’s Island

A world-class trophy property is available on the oceanfront in John’s Island for a mere $60 million, a ...

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St. Ed’s grad designs home with highest price tag in the U.S.

St. Edward’s grad Paul Fischman has been designing fabulous houses for a while, but the Miami architect’s career ...