My Vero

Schools’ record on black teachers is embarrassing

Too often, the people running the county's schools arrive at decisions that do not make sense. Sometimes, these ...

On Faith

Defining moments make us stronger, more faithful

An insightful author once noted that “a person reaches maturity when he or she finally accepts the event ...

Bonzo

Bonz meets Murphy, one of Sheriff’s Finest (pooches)

I’ve said it before an I’m sayin’ it again: I’m One Lucky Dog! Evry week I meet a ...

On Faith

Vero Beach lets us live among destinies fulfilled

What’s the best part about living in Vero Beach? We’ve heard people offer many reasons why this place ...

Bonzo

Bonz gets to know Noah, who’s sleek and styled

Noah Weinstein is one of those poocheroos who always look like they’re about to step into the ring ...

My Vero

‘Operation Safe Streets’ necessary despite mixed reviews

The late, great author Thomas Wolfe was right: You can't go home again. When I visited family and ...

On Faith

Don’t need community? Maybe others need you

Small town or big city – what’s your preference? If people are people wherever you go, maybe it ...

Bonzo

Bonzo says cheerful Rocky’s one happy camper

This week I yapped with Rocky Janke, a big, easygoing Goldendoodle who works with his Mom at a ...

Bonzo

Bonz says Critter and Freddie are a delightful duo

This week I had a fun yap with Critter and Freddie Meyer, who live with their Mom, Karli. ...

On Faith

Entombed by grief or anger? God says, ‘Come out!’

Have you heard the humorous story about the friends who were discussing death? One of them asked the ...

My Vero

Police bodycams not seen likely here soon

Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar, Vero Beach Police Chief David Currey and 19th Judicial Circuit State Attorney ...

On Faith

In times of crisis, trust in God and in each other

Some years ago Nayda Cole wrote an article for the Park Ridge Center’s journal Making the Rounds about ...