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hirty-five Years ago a local family created Shells & Things. Nine Years ago Lisa Davidson purchased the store and now she and her husband Ron run it with help from her mother, aunt, and their boys. It continues to be a family run establishment that changes as the expectations of their customers change. They still carry the shell and coral items that their customers have always sought but they’ve added fine jewelry, an art gallery featuring the work of Glen Bottalico, and gift items from all over the world. As Vero has become more sophisticated, so has the store. But the focus on the client has remained through 35 years and two families. You can still find items for a dollar but you can also shop more exclusive lines. Lisa Davidson commented, “I always want a child to be able to come in with a dollar and find their latest treasure.” Ron Davidson added “For adults there is even more available with gifts, art, and jewelry ranging from just a few dollars to thousands of dollars.” Visit Shells & Things at 3119 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach to celebrate the 35 year success story of this beautiful ocean inspired boutique.
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Almanac Affirmation It’s a brand new year filled with new experiences. Take an airboat ride. Go deep sea fishing. Cruise along the Indian River. Take in a professional stage play. Browse through an art gallery. Soak up 75 years of history at a historic inn. Visit a hometown fair or festival. Shop for new furniture or old antiques. Discover the best places to live, shop and dine. Most of all cherish the time you spend with family and friends and hold on to those you love.
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Sunshine Furniture............... 4-6 Shopping................................. 7-19 Services................................... 20-29 Acts of Kindness..................... 25 Lodging................................... 30-33 The Lucky Bean..................... 32 Coastal Conservation Assoc... 37 Medical................................... 38-45 Gems Jam............................... 47 Dining..................................... 47-59 The Driftwood Turns 75!........ 48-51 Benefits of Chocolate.............. 53 Spas......................................... 60-61 Activities................................. 62-79 Tide Charts............................. 63 Full Moon............................... 64 Which Tour is Right?.............. 67 Treasure Coast Community Health...70 Fishing Calendar................... 72 Ft. Pierce................................ 80-87 Fort Pierce Authentic Tours.. 81 New Year’s Resolutions.......... 87 Area Attractions..................... 88-89 Calendar of Events................. 90-94 Advertisers Index................... 95
Publisher / Editor Kerry Firth Art Director / Graphic Artist Sheana Firth Fort Pierce Representative Dede Wilson Vero Beach Representative Kerry Firth Cover design © Sheana Firth Cover photo: Courtesy of Sunshine Furniture Stock images contained within this publication are not available for release.
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Offers the Best In Casual Florida Furnishings By Kerry Firth
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n 1991, Gail Williams purchased a small 2500 sq foot mom and pop patio furniture store in the Delta Plaza, Vero Beach and set up business as Sunshine Furniture. A female proprietor was a rarity back then but the single mom felt she could make it work. Her ten-year-old son George was often seen in the store helping her stock shelves, price merchandise and later deliver furniture. Fast-forward twenty years and Sunshine Furniture now occupies 35,000 square feet of retail space in the Publix Plaza on US1 in Vero Beach and is the largest store of its kind on the Treasure Coast! Gail and her now grown son, George, still own and operate the store and have not lost the personal touch in spite of their growth. “It’s great to have my son continue in the family business! Once I started relinquishing control and letting him implement his ideas, we grew in leaps and bounds” Gail said. George now runs the show. Gail does the buying and makes sure the showroom looks good. “We are now one of the top 100 casual stores in the country and we are proud to be the largest single store location in the nation for American made Lloyd Flanders all weather wicker whose product we’ve sold for twenty years.” Sunshine Furniture has a gigantic showroom of indoor and outdoor
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Customers can come in sit, feel, touch - select what they want and have it delivered right away!!!
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furniture designed for the casual Florida lifestyle. They sell the best lines of outdoor furnishings from the top outdoor manufacturers like Lloyd Flanders, Ebel, Pride Family Brands, Winston, Tropitone, Telescope, Erwin, Chicago Wicker, Skyline, Pelican Reef, Casual Creations and Brown Jordon, Patio Renaissance and Homecrest. At Sunshine Furniture they are the experts in patio furniture that will withstand the Florida elements. They also specializes in replacement cushions, umbrellas, cantilever umbrellas, outdoor fire pits, rugs and beach chairs. Bring the outside in with light and airy coastal styles of Florida room furniture, bedroom groups, occasional tables, dining sets, living room furniture and more all in stock for immediate delivery. Choose from upholstered or slipcover sofas, sleeper sofas, loveseats, recliners and chairs by Four Seasons and Capris to match any decor or maybe find something from the largest selection of wicker and rattan anywhere. Sunshine Furniture also carries a selection of reclaimed wood dining and occasional tables,and accent pieces. “This year we’ve added a complete line of dishware, casual bedspreads and interior area rugs,” explained Gail. “And our displays of unique accessories including lamps, mirrors, pictures and accent pieces made us the winner of Casual Living Magazine’s 2011 Merchandising Award for Best Use of accessories in a single store location for the entire country!” Gail and George pride themselves on carrying manufacturers that make their products in the USA. Lloyd Flanders Wicker has been manufactured in
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Menominee, Michigan since 1907 and Classic Rattan is made in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Crimson Casual is made in Alabama, Seaside Casual in Rhode Island and Telescope in New York. Casual Creations is a family owned company from Sarasota and their aluminum patio furniture comes with a 15-year warranty on paint, frame and welds. All of the upholstery companies are made in America along with most of the pictures, lamps, pillows and also the umbrellas. This year they’ve added Best Home Furnishings made in Indiana, Homecrest made in Minnesota and Chatham Hill made in Georgia. Their design staff is great, they know the product, and can make your furniture purchasing experience a positive one! They make house calls or you can bring in your floor plans and have a room layout personalized for you on one of the many computer programs. Also at Sunshine Furniture they offer a complete line of window treatments including wood blinds, pleated shades, woven woods, sun control outdoor blinds, indoor or outdoor draperies and also Solair retractable awnings by Sunbrella. Sunshine Furniture realizes that without loyal customer repeat and referral patronage year after year they would not have been in business for 20 years. Gail and George invite you come in and visit them at 1295 US HWY1 in Vero Beach. They are open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays from noon to 4pm. Visit Sunshine Furniture’s website and tour the showroom at www.SunshineFurnitureCasual.com.
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Welcome to Vero Beach… you will not want to leave!
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ero is a perfect combination of small town, sophisticated arts, beach community and spectacular weather year round. Whether your preference is Barrier Island, Mainland, Oceanfront, Riverfront, Golf or Tennis Communities you will be able to select your own “Slice of Paradise” from great inventory at exceptional values. Let me show you all Vero has to offer during this visit or let’s keep in touch when you arrive back home. I know you’ll be back! With more than $2.5 billion in sales in the past decade Norris & Company Real Estate’s platinum service, global marketing and technological advantages set us apart from the competition.
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olf Roundup has been providing local residents and visitors alike with professional, friendly service for over 25 years. You’ll find golf apparel for the whole family from famous makers like E.P. Pro, Ashworth, Cutter Buck and Sport Haley along with Vera Bradley purses and golf shoes by Foot-Joy and Nike. There’s also a complete selection of accessories including balls, gloves, bags, hats and novelty items. Golf clubs and equipment are supplied by pro-lines like Callaway, Cobra, Titleist, Taylor Made and more. This off-course shop offers an indoor putting green and hitting net so you can test your equipment before you buy! Store hours are Mon Sat from 9am to 5:30pm • 569-9655
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Fill 2012 with Random Acts of Kindness
by Kerry Firth
I couldn’t help but smile when I heard that CenterState Bank allocates a monthly budget toward random acts of kindness. They show small gestures of caring for their community like handing out gift cards to random shoppers or purchasing blankets for the homeless shelter. What a fabulous idea! Imagine the impact if we all executed these random acts on a regular basis! Recently while festival with a friend, we saw a disheveled looking man enjoying the music. Even though my friend was herself unemployed, she suggested we buy him some food tickets and tell him we were leaving and couldn’t use them. When we handed him the tickets, his eyes welled up with tears but his smile warmed his face. He was filled with gratitude and our hearts were filled with joy as he feasted on clam strips, chowder and fries! My daughter routinely carries new blankets in her car to randomly give to the homeless, along with dog food for their loyal companions. The key to random acts of kindness is to do it anonymously and surreptitiously! It doesn’t have to cost money. You can assist and elderly person in loading groceries or filling a gas tank. Donate clothes to a family in need. Open a door for a mother pushing a stroller. Lend a helping hand whenever you see the need. It doesn’t take much to make another’s person’s day and the instant gratification of helping someone else is priceless!
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The Treasured Lucky Bean If you see a brown bean resembling a quarter sized hamburger in the sand or nestled in the seaweed on the beach – pick it up – from then on it brings you luck! The “lucky bean” has traveled the ocean currents from Africa and South America to bring you good fortune and avert witchcraft and evil eye! For centuries this brown or reddish brown bean with a black stripe around its circumference has been a treasured amulet, often worn on a string around the neck or carried in a pocket. The lucky bean, also called a Molucca bean, Sea bean, Virgin Mary’s nut or Deer’s Eye, is a member of the pea and bean family that contain toxic, hallucinogenic or medicinal alkaloids and therefore figure in good luck charms. Nowadays they are not eaten, merely carried for good luck, but they do contain dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and related alkaloids, as well as L-dopa, a precursor of the natural transmitter dopamine. Change your luck with the magic of the lucky bean!
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The Lange Team will Help you Buy Sell and Remodel Your Waterfront Properties
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arolyn Lange and Lange Sykes are 2nd an 3rd generation realtors with Alex McWilliam Real Estate specializing in waterfront properties. When you enlist “The Lange Team” to buy or sell your property you get two very knowledgeable realtors combining their unuique areas of expertise to deliver proven results. Lange specializes in “barrier island” waterfront properties and condominiums from Sebastian Inlet south to Ft Pierce, comprising a 27-mile stretch of coastal paradise. As a licensed US Coast Guard captain with extensive knowledge of local waterways and the elite properties they lead to, he provides insight to discriminating buyers looking for the perfect waterfront residence. Carolyn is well known in the community both as an accomplished realtor and also as the former owner of Lange and Company, an interior design, space planning and renovation firm. She brings her design expertise to the seller to help in staging the home to shine in the marketplace, and to the buyer to assist in visualizing changes that can be made to an existing property. This combination of talents makes the team of Lange and Sykes consistently exceed the expectations of both buyers and sellers. Consult “The Lange Team” to achieve all your Real Estate Goals.
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The Coastal Conservation Association Educates the Public on Conservation of Marine Resources
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species of plant and aniecreational anglers, mal life, is probably the boat builders, maribiggest reason the Treana operators and fishing sure Coast is in a class guides have gathered all its own. This complex together in an effort natural ecosystem is the to protect our natural backdrop for upscale marine resources along developments and the the Treasure Coast. lifeline for hundreds of Local realtor, Lange businesses. Commercial Sykes, of Alex McWiland recreational fishing liam Real Estate, heads Lange Sykes, Realtor® and boating in the Indian up the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Coastal Conserva- River Lagoon contribute millions of tion Association. “The purpose of dollars each year to our local econoCCA is to advise and educate the mies. It’s estimated that some $90 public on conservation of marine million dollars was spent last year resources,” explained Sykes, “and alone on recreational fishing in to promote and enhance the pres- the lagoon with more than 100,000 ent and future availability of these boats registered in the region and coastal resources for the benefit 1.5 million boat trips to and from the and enjoyment of the general pub- lagoon yearly. Additionally, there lic.” Through grassroots efforts, the are nearly 100 resorts, fish camps, Coastal Conservation Association and bait and tackle shops that benhas been instrumental in lobbying efit from recreational fishing in the against any fishing regulations or lagoon. Sales tax from restaurants deregulations that endanger our along the lagoon is two to four times natural marine habitat. “Our group more than that in adjacent counties stands up for the recreational fish- on a per resident basis. It is blatanterman, meaning those who fish for ly obvious that our local resources personal use,” said Sykes. “We have are indeed an integral part of both lobbyists and staff in Tallahassee the character and economic develthat fight for our cause by encour- opment of the Treasure Coast! Proaging the Florida Fish and Wildlife tecting our natural resources is parConservation Commission to adopt amount to maintaining the quality management measures such as size of life along the Treasure Coast. If and bag limits to protect specific you would like to become part of the fisheries. We are also strong advo- solution, contact Capt. Rick Smith cates for anglers right of access to at 772-532-0665 or Capt. Lange Sykes at 772-473-7983 and join the public waters.” The Indian River Lagoon, one of Coastal Conservation Association. the most diverse estuaries in North For a small donation you too can America and home to 4500 different help keep our community beautiful! Volume 17 • Issue 1
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Dave Mason Headlines for VAPA Fundraiser
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hen Dave Mason takes the stage at the Gems Jam on March 31st, he’ll be crooning to help local singers from Indian River Charter High School finance a trip to perform this summer at the International Festival of the Aegean in Greece! His performance is the major fundraiser for award winning choral department which has been invited to the prestigious festival. The choral program began in 2002 with the addition of the Schumann School for the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). Since then they have received superior ratings at both district and state festivals, have twice won 1st place and Grand Champions of the Music USA Festival at Universal Studios and has performed several times at Carnegie Hall. Most of the students entering the VAPA program do not pursue an arts career, but use their involvement to develop all their talents and skills to support their personal career goals. “We are not making life musicians in our school” said Gary Miller, Choral Director. “But, we are making musicians for life. The experience of traveling abroad and performing with other choirs from all around the world is something these kids will carry with them for the rest of their lives.” Enjoy the big name entertainment knowing that you are helping send a talented young man or woman on an adventure of a lifetime! To learn more about the VAPA program at Indian River Charter High School call 772-567-6600
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The Driftwood Inn and Waldo’s Restaurant Turn 75!
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ne of Vero’s most treasured landmarks, the Driftwood Inn, came into being through the wondrous interaction of fate and vision. In Nov. 1913 a young plow salesman from Indiana named Waldo Sexton arrived in Vero Beach to demonstrate the Spalding Deep Tilling Machine to the owners of Indian River Farm Company. After staying over at “the Farm’s” Sleepy Eye Inn, Sexton fell in love with the paradise he stumbled across pushing a plow. He stayed on, and within six months he became the Agricultural Representative for Indian River Farm Company, taking over the Cleveland, Ohio sales territory. Throughout his life, Sexton brought many influential people to Vero to invest in the area’s promise. Sexton himself invested all of his $500 savings as a 10 percent down payment on two parcels: 100 feet of oceanfront property and 160 acres on 12th Street. Over the next few years, Waldo settled in Vero and became successful in developing and farming. He had a wife and four children by the time a hurricane destroyed his family’s barn in 1933. The old barn boards were resurrected and hauled over to the island to that 100 foot strip of beachfront, where he started building a four-bedroom beach cottage as a weekend retreat. The Rivenbark family of carpenters was hired to build the structure, not from plans but solely from Waldo’s verbal instructions. He had the concept in his head and would sketch it out on the beach. Fortunately the Rivenbarks understood Waldo’s eccentric ways and understood his vision. Sexton’s creation was referred to as the Breezeway because it was built with two rooms on the first floor separated by a 25-foot wide-open
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area that did not restrict the view of the ocean. The second floor had rooms directly over the ones below but a combination kitchen-dining room bridging over the breezeway connected them to each other. Hand crafted furnishings were built from driftwood, mahogany, cherry and walnut from North Carolina. The unique buildings created a stir locally and even before it was finished there were requests to rent the rooms. The only other oceanfront hotel at the time was “the Casino”, where the Holiday Inn now stands. Waldo’s wife Elsebeth saw opportunity knocking and decided one Sunday morning to set up business. She went into town and convinced the grocery store owner to sell her groceries, took the food back to the beach cottage, made up some beds, set out some towels and put a “for rent” sign in the windows. There were no bellboys, no room keys and no room service, but the down home charm and uniqueness of the Driftwood Inn quickly drew visitors from all over the nation. Waldo was “green” long before recycling was popular. He used large slabs of wood from barns, demolished houses, and washed up driftwood to build doors, tables, and furniture. He collected oddities from around the world including a child’s iron casket and mastodon bones. He furnished the rooms with chairs from the studies of presidents, bishops and swindlers and beds from the sleeping chambers of notorious queens. There was really no rhyme of reason to his collection. He just loved the thrill of the hunt and the joy of finding a treasure in someone Volume 17 • Issue 1
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else’s junk! Bells were his passion and one time he had over 250 of them in all shapes and sizes. They were hung in convenient places so that the guests could ring them. It was customary that when a guest would leave the Driftwood, every guest and employee on the property would ring a bell to “whang” him on his way. If they didn’t want him to return, the bells were not rung. Business was booming under Elsebeth’s charge and sometime in 1938-39 a second wing was added which included three rooms upstairs and three rooms, a locker room and public facilities on the first floor. This brought the capacity to 14 rooms, which did not change until after WW2. Around this time a gigantic timber floated up on the shore and Waldo got a group of friends to haul it up the beach. He then enlisted the city of Vero Beach to assist him in erecting the beam as a flagpole. Because of its massive size, it had to be buried 6 feet in the ground for support. After the war, tourism became big business and in 1947 the Driftwood expanded by acquiring an additional 100 feet of property to the north. $500 bought all the War Surplus cottages at the Army Demolition Camp and they were moved the four miles to the north edge of the property and finished with cypress paneling and oak flooring. With the additional rooms to rent, the existing dining room was inadequate. A new two story structure was built to house the new dining room, office and living-room type of lobby on the first floor, and four rooms on the second floor. The 50
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entrance to this new dining area, now the home of the restaurant Waldo’s, brought visitors through massive wooden doors with tile inlay. Three immense “outrigger” type timbers support the second floor porches. Guests sat informally side by side at enormous solid mahogany tables 25 feet long and were served family style meals. In the early 1950’s Waldo acquired five discarded crates that had been used to ship bulldozers and converted them into rooms for rent. That part of the property was called “skid row” or “Barbary Coast” but they served their purpose for nearly a decade. They were replaced in 1963 with a modern, two story building housing 14 studio apartments. Two years after Waldo’s death in 1967, his son Ralph added a four-story addition containing 30 apartments. Hurricane David devastated the property in 1979 and Ralph sold the property to timeshare developers. Many thought that transition would be the kiss of death, but the developers took great pride in maintaining the charm and character of the original Driftwood. It still remains the gem of Vero Beach and was named to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1994. The Driftwood Inn is a lasting legacy to Waldo Sexton, a bold and courageous pioneer with the courage and tenacity to follow his dreams! Stop at Waldos’ soak up some history and folklore and toast to an eccentric man whose spirit still lives in the walls of his cottage by the sea. Volume 17 • Issue 1
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Chocolate is Good for Your Heart A small amount of dark chocolate everyday can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Studies have shown that it reduces blood pressure and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol by up to 10%). It also stimulates endorphin production which gives a feeling of pleasure; it contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant and it contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulants. So go ahead and eat that Valentine’s chocolate. It’s good for your heart!
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River Queen Moves to Sebastian Inlet Marina After docking at Capt. Hirams for nearly 20 years the River Queen has moved to a few miles north to the Sebastian Inlet Marina. The new location offers easier and safer boarding because of the floating dock that adapts to tidal changes. Join Captains Kathleen and Les in their new location where they’ll take you on a journey into the Treasure Coast’s most scenic waterways. The 10am Sebastian River Cruise glides down the narrow banks of the jungle-like river where you’ll likely encounter alligators, turtles, raccoons, dolphins and a wide variety of water fowl. Manatees seek out the warm shallow waters of the Sebastian River during the cooler months and often surface near the boat. At 1pm the River Queen cruises along the broader banks of the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most diverse estuaries in the North America. You’ll witness the playful antics of dolphins as you visit the Sebastian Inlet where the ocean meets the river. Be sure to wave at the campers and picnickers at the park’s campground and tidal pool! At 4pm the River Queen visits Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the nation’s first wildlife refuge and home to thousands of birds including seagulls, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, egrets, sandpipers, and more. If you visit during the winter months you’ll see the rare white pelican that travels down from Canada to spend his winters in our warmer climate!
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Which Tour Is Right For You? You’ve unpacked your bags and settled into your vacation home and now you are getting excited about all the fun tours and activities available to enhance your stay! How do you choose which one is right for you and your family? Make a list of the activities you’d like to participate in and work out a schedule. Special events and theatrical shows are only offered at specific times on specific days to so pencil those in first! Then prioritize the rest in order of importance! Call the tour operator and talk to him about what he offers that differentiates him from the others. Ask about his credentials, background, and experience. Find out where the tour goes and what you’ll see. Assess his personality and how it blends with yours. Ask about the difficulty of the activity, what to wear and if any special equipment is necessary. Since each tour is as uniquely different as its operator, you may find yourself taking two or three different like tours to get the different perspectives! The day of the tour arrive on time, dressed appropriately and bring your camera!
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n December of 1992, World Famous Treasure Hunter Mel Fisher opened a permanent museum and conservation laboratory in Sebastian, Fl. Mel started his full-time treasure hunting career in Vero Beach when he moved here with his wife Dolores and family from California. Mel spent the next 7 years successfully salvaging the 1715 Fleet, which sank off the Treasure Coast. They then moved to Key West, Florida in search of the Atocha, a 1622 shipwreck estimated to be worth $400,000,000. In 1985 Mel found the Atocha and became famous. Since 1983, the Fisher family has been in charge of salvage operations off the Treasure Coast. However, all of the recoveries went to their Key West facility for conservation and display. When Mel’s daughter, Taffi, who works with her family in the salvage operation as curator, wanted to relocate to the area in the summer of 1989, her father told her to find a location for a permanent museum and conservation facility. She found an old abandoned fire station and spent a year renovating it. It now houses the working conservation laboratory and first class museum which displays a vast array of artifacts salvaged from the Atocha, the local 1715 shipwrecks, and other shipwrecks. A window from the museum overlooks the lab so visitors can view ongoing conservation of newly salvaged artifacts before they are displayed in the “Recent Recoveries” case. There is also a unique giftshop where you can purchase authentic treasures and “Own a Piece of History”.™
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Treasure Coast Community Health Providing Affordable Medical, Dental and Behavioral Healthcare Services Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH) is a healthcare home to nearly 16,000 Indian River County residents. Unemployment, skyrocketing insurance premiums and high deductibles and copays are resulting in many folks not getting much needed healthcare. TCCH, a not-for-profit health center, with five convenient locations throughout the County, fills a very important need and gap. They serve the insured, uninsured, and the hard working folks of Indian River County. They accept most insurances and Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare patients have no deductibles and only pay 20% of normal and customary charges! Fees are also charged on a sliding fee scale basis. Two of their clinics, Oslo Road and Fellsmere, have pharmacies within the clinic so, going to the doctor is now made even easier because prescriptions can be picked up without leaving the clinic. TCCH has the only female OB/ GYN in the County, Dr, Marian Sampson, who has hospital privileges at IRMC. “TCCH provides superior care at an exceptional value, and embraces all persons regardless of their ability to pay� says Vicki Soule, Chief Executive Officer. For more information about TCCH visit them online at tcchinc.org or call 257-8224 for an appointment at any location. 70
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The Vero Beach Art Club
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he Vero Beach Art Club is one of the largest art clubs on the Treasure Coast promoting the Arts for over 75 years. Not only do its member’s number over 500 artists and supporters, but they come from around the world and work in all mediums. The “VBAC” offers a wonderful array of social experiences for artists to interact at their free monthly meetings which features an interesting art-related demonstrator each month. The purpose of the VBAC has always been to bring art to all ages and art lovers look forward to their hugely popular mainstay events - Art by the Sea, the Under the Oaks Fine Art Show, Art Trail and multiple Sunday Art in the Park shows. They have a strong connection to the residents and are responsible for 3 - 5 Scholarship Awards given yearly and many donated city beautification projects as well as working for and with the artist community. So if you are a new resident or have thought about joining an active organization that will get you excited about art again, call the Vero Beach Art Club at 772-231-0303 or visit them at www.VeroBeachArtClub.org.
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Ft. Pierce Authentic Tours Promotes the Real Florida and its Real People
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he enduring “treasure” of the Treasure Coast is our natural habitat with miles of unspoiled beaches, ribbons of rivers, bio-diverse lagoons and classic uplands ranches. Eco/agri/nature-tour operators help visitors and residents alike reconnect with the “real Florida,” whether on horseback beach and ranch rambles, perched at secret birding sites, scuba diving for Spanish gold or kayaking dolphin-filled estuaries. Recently, the city of Ft. Pierce forged ahead in a united public-private partnership to promote this very specific segment of tourism and support local green businesses, creating a model for other cities to follow. Fort Pierce Authentic Tours (FPAT) is an association of local eco-tourism based businesses who pool their efforts to promote the area’s unique treasures. Grants were acquired from the City’s Urban Redevelopment office to showcase natural assets of Fort Pierce through a “real people” campaign that focuses on professional tour providers and the very personal experiential quality desired by visitors. Jon Ward, Director of Urban Redevelopment, confirmed that “While FPAT thinks “green,” it also approaches eco-tourism as a business development tool. Combining environmental education and high-touch tours with a high-quality people-topeople experience, FPAT confirms our commitment to the environment and creates sustainable local green jobs.” Learn more about FPAT by visiting www.FortPierceAuthenticTours.com
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Live Entertainment at Pineapple Joe’s!
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New Year’s Resolutions
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INDIAN RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER- Nature center and walking trail on Wabasso Island just west of Wabasso bridge & south of 510. 589-5050 INDIAN RIVER CITRUS MUSEUM- Located in the Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach 770-2263 INDIAN RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY- Exhibition center housed in restored train station dating back to 1903. 2336 14th Ave., Vero Beach 7783435 McLARTY MUSEUM- Displays of items salvaged from the 1715 shipwrecks. 13180 N A1A, Vero Beach, 589-2147 MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN- An 18 acre subtropical garden offering a diverse botanical collection as well as several restored architectural treasures. Vero Beach. 794-0601 MEL FISHER TREASURE MUSEUM- Shipwreck artifacts & treasures from the Atocha which sank off of Key West in 1622 & the 1715 Fleet which sank off the Treasure Coast. Gift shop on site. 1322 U.S.1, Sebastian. 589-9875 PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- 5 miles of self guided nature trails with boardwalk and observation tower. On Hwy A1A, 5623909 RIVERSIDE THEATRE- Treasure Coast’s Premier professional theatre showcasing musicals, dramas, comedies and celebrity performances. 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Vero Beach. 231-6990 SEBASTIAN FISHING MUSEUM- Replica of fish house and dock with video depicting history of fishing industry and Indian River Lagoon. South entrance to Sebastian Inlet State Park. 589-9659 SEBASTIAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM- Local history exhibits. 1235 Main St., Sebastian City Hall Complex. 481-1380 VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD- A live community theatre offering a variety of locally produced shows. 2020 San Juan Ave. 562-8300 VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART- Located beachside in Riverside Park, this accredited art museum and art school offers state and national art exhibitions in four galleries and a sculpture garden. Vero Beach. 231-0707 88 88
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ST. LUCIE BACKUS GALLERY AND MUSEUM- Nation’s largest exhibit of original paintings by A. E. Backus. Five exhibition areas featuring Florida artists. 500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 465-0630 Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center- Featuring interactive exhibits, live animal displays, a video theater and more exploring the marine world and research efforts at Harbor Branch. 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce 242-2293 HEATHCOTE BOTANICAL GARDENS- A living museum of tropical flowers and foliage, including a Japanese garden. 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. 464-4672 MANATEE OBSERVATION & EDUCATION CENTER- The West Indian Manatee can be observed at this facility during its migratory period of November through June. The center also features an exhibition area, gift shop, observation tower and classrooms. 480 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce 4661600 ext. 3333 NATIONAL NAVY SEAL MUSEUM- The nation’s only museum devoted entirely to the U.S. Navy Frogmen and Seals. 3300 North A1A, Fort Pierce. 595-5845 OXBOW ECO-CENTER - A nature center located on the St. Lucie River, complete with hands-on exhibits, hiking trails, educational programs, and a gift store. 5400 NE St. James Dr., PSL 785-5833 St. Lucie County Historical Museum- Historical displays of Treasure Coast life from the Spanish ships, Seminole Indians, fishing, agricultural to trains. 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 462-1796 ST. LUCIE MARINE CENTER FEATURING THE SMITHSONIAN MARINE ECOSYSTEM EXHIBIT- Six living marine ecosystems exhibits. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 462-FISH SUNRISE THEATRE- Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the Sunrise Theatre has 1,229 seats, a professional performance space and new educational and hospitality areas. 117 South Second Street, Fort Pierce. 461-4884
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Every Month Indian River & St. Lucie Counties Daily................. Kayak Tours and Rentals, Florida Outdoor Center, 202-0220 Self Guided Excursions, Reservations Required, Florida Outdoor Center, 202-0220 Scenic Riverboat Cruises, River Queen, 888-755-6161 Live Entertainment, Riverside Cafe, 8pm, 234-5550 Scenic Riverboat Cruises, River Explorer, 766-2628 Tues.................. Fitness Paddling, Capt Hiram’s, Florida Outdoor Center, 7:30am, 202-0220 Wed.................. Big Band Dance, Heritage Center, 7-10pm, 770-2263 .99 Cent Bowling, .99 Cent Beers, & .99 Cent Shoe rental, Vero Bowl, 299-PINS Thurs................ Bike Night, 2nd St., Downtown Ft. Pierce, 6-9 Duplicate Bridge, VB Recreation Dept., 12:30pm, 770-6517 Fitness Paddling at 7:30am, Capt Hiram’s, Florida Outdoor Center, 202-0220 Fri..................... Downtown Vero Green Market, Heritage Center, 9am-2pm, 528-8900 Story Hour with Miss Julie, VB Book Center, 10am, 569-2050 Sat................... Farmer’s Market, Melody Lane, Ft Pierce, 8am, 940-1145 Farmer’s Market Oceanside, nearHumiston Park, Vero Beach, 8am, 532-2455 1st Wed............ St. Lucie Photographer’s Club, Oxbow Eco-Center, 785-5833 1st Fri............... Eco-Friday, Oxbow Eco-Center, 6:30pm, 785-5833 Friday Fest, Downtown FP, 5:30-8:30pm 1st Sat.............. Kayak Round Island Park, Florida Outdoor Center, 202-0220 Authors & Artists Day, Vero Beach Heritage Center, 10am-4pm, 770-2263 Kayaking Round Island, Manatee Observation Center, 10am-1pm, 466-1600 2nd Wed........... Artwalk, Downtown Ft. Pierce, 5-8pm Marina Magic, Ft. Pierce Marina, 5:30-9pm 2nd Fri.............. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, Manatee Observation Center, noon, 466-1600 2nd Sat............. Sunset Saturday, Beach Shops VB. 5:30-8:30pm Indoor Farmers Market, Indian River Mall, 1-4pm, 770-3021 2nd Sunday...... Swing Dance, 6pm free lesson, 6:30pm Dance party, 772-532-2800 3rd Wed............ FPL Energy Encounter, “Wonderful Wednesday for Adults”, 10am, 468-4111 St. Lucie Regional Herpetological Society, Oxbow Eco-Center, 7pm, 785-5833 Nature & Nurture Series, Manatee Observation Center, 11am, 466-1600 ext. 3333 3rd Thurs.......... Liberty Forum Constitution Forum Discussion, VB Rec. Ctr, 6:30pm, 567-3993 3rd Sat............. Kayak Tours, Oxbow Eco-Center, 9am, 785-5833 4th Sat............. Kayak Lessons, Florida Outdoor Center, 2pm, 202-0220 Indoor Farmers Market, Indian River Mall, 1-4pm, 770-3021 Last Friday........ Cruise-In, Downtown Fort Pierce, 5:30-9pm, 461-4100 Nature at Night, Oxbow Eco-Center, 6:30pm, 785-5833 90 90
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Mon-Fri............. Adult Round Robin Tennis, Riverside Racquet Complex, 9:30-11am, 231-4787 Tues-Sat........... Wildlife Boat Tours, Manatee Observation Center, 466-1600 Tues-Thur......... FPL Energy Encounter, 10-4 by appointment, 1-877-FPL4Fun, 772-468-4111 Mon & Fri.......... Adult Skills & Drills Clinic with Pro Ken Mac Dougall, Riverside Racquet Complex, 10-11am, 231-4787 Wed,Thur, Fri..... Open Studios w/ the Vero Beach Art Club, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707
January 1-15................. IN THE TRADITION OF WYETH: Contemporary Watercolor Masters, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 1-8................... INSPIRED BY NATURE: Celebrating the Beauty and Complexity of Trees, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 5....................... Film: “Sailing All Seas”, The North Indian River County Library, 3-4pm, 589-0046 6....................... Gallery Stroll, 14th Ave, Downtown Dine and Design district, 5-8pm 6....................... “First Friday of the Month” Luncheon for Team ORCA Members and Guests. Reservations Required. 467-1600 6....................... Musical Performance: Atlantic Bluegrass Band, The North Indian River County Library Coffee House, 7-9pm, 589-0046 7-4/29.............. MATTHEW GELLER: Woozy Blossom Special Installation, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 8....................... Art in the Park, Humiston Park, 10am-4pm, 231-0303 10-2/7.............. FILM STUDIES COURSE / Trends in International Cinema, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 12-2/5.............. The Full Monty, Riverside Theatre, call for times, 231-6990 12..................... ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE PREVIEW PARTY, VB Museum of Art, 6-10pm, $75, Reservations Only, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 12..................... Film: “Hong Kong & Taiwan”, North IRC Library, 3-4pm, 589-0046 13-15............... ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE, VB Museum of Art, Fri & Sat 10-5pm, Sun 10-4pm, $10, Public Event, 231-0707 13..................... Jazz in the Garden, McKee Botanical Garden, 6-8pm, 794-0601 14..................... OBA Sunset Saturday Night Concert, Sexton Plaza, 5:30 - 8:30pm 14..................... 8th Annual PBR Pro Touring Division Bull Riding, Lucie County Fair Grounds, noon-11pm, 460-7422 14..................... 2nd Annual Cowboy’s Pro BBQ State Championship Competition, St. Lucie County Fair Grounds, noon-11pm, 460-7422 14..................... Music Fest Under the Stars, Lucie County Fair Grounds, noon-11pm, 460-7422 14..................... Arianna Huffington, Emerson Center, 778-5249 Volume 17 • Issue 1
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March 1....................... LUNCH & LEARN: Focus Tours, VB Museum of Art, noon, 231-0707 1....................... Film: “Patrick Smith’s Florida: A Sense of Place”, North IRC Library, 3-4pm, 589-0046 2....................... Gallery Stroll, 14th Ave, Downtown Dine and Design district, 5-8pm 3-4................... Bonsai Festival, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 464-4672 3....................... March for Babies of IRC, Riverside Park, 7:30am, 562-0115 3....................... Indian River Habitat for Humanity Cracker Hoedown, 6:30pm, Riverside Park, Vero, 562-9860 8....................... Film: “Teotihuacan: City of the Gods”, North IRC Library, 3-4pm, 589-0046 9-18................. 33rd Annual Indian River County Firefighter’s Fair, firefightersfair.org 9, 10, 11........... 61st Annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Riverside Park, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10-4, 231-0303 9....................... Jazz in the Garden, McKee Botanical Garden, 6-8pm, 794-0601 10..................... OBA Sunset Saturday Night Concert, Sexton Plaza, 5:30-8:30pm 10..................... 4th Annual Dancing with Vero’s Stars, St. Edwards Waxlax Center, 563-9118 10..................... Joe Scarborough, Emerson Center, 778-5249 17..................... Pelican Island Wildlife Festival, Riverview Park, 10am-4pm 20..................... Silver Tones Concert, Emerson Center, 469-2062 22..................... A TASTE OF ART HISTORY, Video: Roy Lichtenstein: Art of the Graphic Image, VB Museum of Art, noon, 231-0707 22..................... Seth Bramson, Emerson Center, 778-5249 24..................... Annual Tour of Homes, 10am-4pm, 563-9287 25..................... Art in the Park, Humiston Park, 10am-4pm, 231-0303 29..................... Film: “Journey Into Wilderness: Florida’s Indian River Lagoon”, North IRC Library, 3-4pm, 589-0046 30..................... Cause for Paws to benefit the Humane Society of VB, VB Museum of Art, 388-3892 31..................... Dave Mason Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Pointe West, 801-6099 31..................... Bob Woodward, Emerson Center, 778-5249 94 94
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Advertisers Index ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Back Country Airboat Capt. Christy’s City of Ft. Pierce Cultural Council* Downtown Ft. Pierce Emerson Center* Fort Pierce Tours Firefighter’s Fair Gems Jam* Habitat For Humanity* Harbor Branch Heritage Center* Islander Jungle Club* FL Airboat Excursions FL Cracker Airboat Rides Leisure Time Boat Club* Marsh Beast Mel Fisher Museum* Middleton’s Fish Camp National Navy SEALMuseum River Explorer* River Queen Cruises* Riverside Theatre* Safari Mini Golf * Stix Billiard Club* Stumpknocker Airboat Sunrise Theatre Heli-Drop & BBQ* VB Art Club* VB Museum of Art* Vero Bowl*
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DINING Barefoot Café* Capt. Hiram’s* Citrus Grillhouse* CJ Cannon’s* Cobalt* Crab-E-Bill’s* Di Mare Ristorante* Joey’s Seafood Shack* Lobster Shanty* Maison Martinique* Mr. Manatees*
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Nino’s* On the Edge Pineapple Joe’s Pizzoodles* Riverside Café* Scampi Grill* Tangos II* The Fishack* Top Chef Challenge Waldo’s* Yellowtail
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MEDICAL Aesthetic Derm. Ctr.* 39 Bowen* 45 Facial Rejuvenation* 44 Indian River Dentistry* 3 Indian River Medical* 38 Sebastian River Medical* 40,41 Sebastian River Walk In* 42 Solantic* 45 Sunnicoast Dermatology* 42 World of Vision* 10
REAL ESTATE & LODGING Barbara Foster, Realtor®* 32 Caribbean Court Hotel* 31 Driftwood Inn* 47 Lange Sykes, Realtor® 34,35 Peggy Hewett, Realtor® 12 Sea Spray Inn* 30 Springhill Suites* 30 Vero Beach Hotel & Spa* 33
SERVICES 93.7 Breeze FM* 29 97.1 Ocean FM* 29 99.7 Jack FM* 29 360 Treasure Coast 20 Advanced Motion* 60 Blue Ribbon Grooming* 8 CenterState Bank* 25 Cindy’s Alterations 27 Go Line* 15 Healthtouch* 28
Marine Bank* 26 Melbourne Airport 23 PD-Go 26 Peter Tyson Insurance 71 Energy Spa & Salon* 61 Postal Connections* 22 Rhett Palmer Talk Show 28 Rooney & Rooney, P.A.* 24 Sunshine Laundry* 27 The Cat’s Meow* 27 Vero Beach Magazine* 96 Vitality Spa* 43 The Yoga Pagoda* 60 Team ORCA 17
SHOPPING A Bead Above* 14 Black, White & Tan* 18 Center Court Tennis* 18 Classic Car Wash* 21 Classy Cupcakes* 7 Crab-e-Bill’s* 41 Countryside Citrus 8 Elizabeth’s Consignments* 10 Faith, Hope & Chocolate* 7 Farmers Market 85 Gallery 14* 10 Golf Round Up* 16 Grant Antique Mall 16 Hale Groves* 11 Healthway* 18 House of Charm Antiques* 19 Indian River Mall* 15 Jockey International* 14 Leigh Jewelers* 13 SeneGence 60 Shells & Things* 1 Sunshine Furniture* 4-6 Tululah’s* 12 Tobacco Emporium 85 Treasure Coast Antique 86 Treasury Antiques* 14 Vero Estate Jewelry* 9 Vero Fashion Outlets* BC Vero Marine* 18
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