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Pride and joy palpable at Gifford’s Freedom Day Celebration

Gifford’s second annual Freedom Day Celebration once again lauded the date of May 20, 1865, when Florida officially ...

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Vero Beach Triathlon: Give these hard-chargers credit!

Athletes swam, peddled and put their running feet to the pavement during the third annual Vero Beach Triathlon. ...

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WWII Merchant Marine Memorial honors unsung heroes

An estimated 250,000 merchant mariners risked their lives delivering supplies, weapons and soldiers during World War II, but ...

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‘Perry’ – deserving honor for Gifford historian

Jonnie Mae Perry, executive director of the Gifford Historical Museum & Cultural Center, was recently honored with the ...

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On to the future! 37 students get college ‘Scholarship’ boost

The Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center was filled with proud families and friends during the 58th ...

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Make no ‘Bones’ about it -Softball tilt scores for United Way services

Local doctors and attorneys knocked it out of the park during the 12th annual Sawbones vs. Jawbones Charity ...

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Novice anglers catch on quick at ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ event

Giggles of glee and squeals of delight (plus a few pouts over the ones that got away) emanated ...

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Orchid club hustles up funds for seniors’ Meals on Wheels

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club members and guests raced to the finish line at their 21st annual ...

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‘Pretty amazing’ mix: Art meets science at ORCA’s Data Jam

Local creatives took science to the next level when they answered a challenge by the Ocean Research Conservation ...

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No upstaging this theater legend at ‘Roast and Toast’ tribute

There was nothing ‘staged’ about the Roast and Toast held at the Italian American Club to honor the ...

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Rotary’s ‘Daze’ benefit fully focused on Learning Alliance

A Caribbean vibe rolled through Riverside Park during an inaugural Island Daze Party for a Cause, hosted by ...

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‘Swim to the Wreck’ attracts a raft of patriotic paddlers

“By the dawns early light” held true as several hundred swimmers, kayakers and paddle boarders colorfully dotted the ...