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Heaton adds star attorney to defense team

A federal judge in West Palm Beach last Wednesday agreed to give Vero Beach Hotel and Spa developer ...

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Consultants: ‘We trust what you say, but we verify the data’

Softened up by some sobering talk from nationally known consultant Jamie Orlikoff last month, leaders of Indian River ...

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Taxpayers to get no say on $285M school budget

Last year the Indian River County School District didn’t post its $285 million budget to the district website ...

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Coming Up: Artists ‘band’ together for Hibiscus fest

The Hibiscus Festival, a tradition in Vero Beach’s downtown for 14 years, takes place against a backdrop of ...

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‘Friends’ resolve to tackle substance-abuse scourge

“This is not who we are,” said Sarah Garrett, as she shared the story of her son’s struggle ...

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Philanthropy thrives through ‘Head, Heart and Hands’

Thirteen local nonprofits received a helping hand from the “Heart” of the Indian River Club community at a ...

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A day at the races: Crews give all in East District regatta

As the sun rose last Saturday morning, burning off a thick fog, middle, junior and high school rowing ...

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Love of Literacy’s lasting lesson: Read all about it!

Richard Kerr, retired CIA deputy director, shared some of his personal experiences with that most secretive of organizations ...

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Presidential scholar informs, impresses at fundraiser

More than 150 guests experienced a history lesson like no other at An Evening with Douglas Brinkley, who ...

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Rock the Boat puts funds in till(er) for Youth Sailing

“We sailed in at just the right speed,” quipped 18-year-old Alden Findley, referencing the beautiful Club 420 sailboat ...

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A magnificent seven ‘Thank Yous’ for United Way

At the United Way of Indian River County Thank You Celebration last Wednesday evening at the Grand Harbor ...

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Voyage to Vero: Niña, Pinta create yachts of excitement

History sailed into town last Thursday with the arrival of the Niña and Pinta, replica ships owned by ...