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hh the lazy days of summer are upon us! Yes the temperature is hotter but the streets are quieter and the pace is slower. Now's the time to enjoy dining at your favorite restaurant without a wait. Cool off in a summer movie or play. Visit a museum. Take the plunge in area pools or beaches. Treat yourself to a refreshing ice cream treat. As they say in the song ... "summertime and the living is easy". That's certainly true on the Treasure Coast! Enjoy!
Table of Contents Designer's Touch Flooring ......... 4-6 Shopping ................................... 7-13 Medical .................................... 16-17 Services.................................... 18-22 Haiti Partners Fundraiser.............20 Full Moon ......................................21 Activities .................................. 23-37 Bridge ...................................... 24-25 Pirate Fest ................................ 32-33 Tide Charts ....................................36 Pelican Porch ................................38 Publisher / Editor Kerry Firth
Dining ...................................... 39-44 Fishing Calendar...........................42 Beaches ................................... 46-47 Area Attractions ...................... 48-49 Turtle Dig.......................................50 Maps ........................................ 52-57 Calendar of Events.................. 58-63 Beach Flags ...................................62 Advertisers Index ..........................63
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Cover Photo by Phil Reid Photography © 2016 Art Director / Design Sheana Firth
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Kim Black Originals Exquisite Wood Floors For those who seek the unique
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or the past 15 years, Kim Black has perfected her art of installing and finishing wood floors as the owner of Designer’s Touch Flooring. Now she’s proud to introduce her new line of ‘Kim Black Originals’ floors that she manufactures in her production facility in Vero Beach. Kim is well known for her expertise in customizing wood floors in different colors and textures with on site sanding and finishing. Through the years she experimented with different finishing lines to create unique styles and colors not found in the general retail market. While manufacturers were showcasing a lot of new finishes, none were quite right for the casual, beach lifestyle that is so prevalent on the Treasure Coast. “So many owners wanted a floor that looked like the driftwood they found on the beach because it would blend nicely with their light furnishings and coastal accents,” she explained. “I contacted every wood manufacturer I dealt with over the years, and I just couldn’t find the right one. Most of them had a ‘fake’ appearance about them. That’s when I set about manufacturing a driftwood floor myself!” “After spending several years, off and on, I finally figured out the perfect recipe to achieve the gray color I wanted” she continued. “It’s the unique color found in water-logged, sun-kissed driftwood. I have found two types of clients for this color of flooring; customers that prefer a very clean, sophisticated look where the wood selected has no knots, and those who want lots of knotty character to create a more casual, beach appearance. Both designs make their own personal statement!” The Driftwood collection is part of the ‘Kim Black Originals’ line of pre-finished flooring designed and manufactured locally for the discerning client. “I work directly with homeowners or with their interior designer or architect,” she explained. “We pride ourselves on working with other professionals to give the homeowner the exact floor they envision. We create their custom floor and ship it to them if they are out of town or deliver the finished flooring to their job site ready for installation.” ‘Kim Black Originals’ also custom finishes stair treads and risers to ensure that the stairwell matches the custom flooring. The same is true with wood ceilings, beams, paneling, back splashes and decorative wall accents. “Anything the customer, architect or interior designer can dream up, we can produce” she said with a smile. “I truly love what I do and I’m passionate about my work. That’s why your custom ‘Kim Black Originals’ floor will be a one of kind statement for my clients with exquisite taste.” Up until a few weeks ago only a few designers, architects and customers had even seen the driftwood flooring. Kim is always happy to bring a sample to you within the Treasure Coast area or other parts of Florida, or mail samples to those outside of Florida. The only place to see a full-scale floor sample of the ‘Kim Black Originals’ driftwood floor is in her showroom at Designer’s Touch Flooring at 1715 Old Dixie Hwy in Vero Beach. Stop in today to take or look or call Kim at 772-978-9111 for a private showing and consultation. Volume 21 • Issue 3
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Celebrating 10 years!
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ottonways® opened February of 2006 in Downtown Melbourne, Florida after 22 year-old Jennifer Davis turned down post graduation job offers in her field of study, Economics. She had a bigger dream to follow: offering a comfortable and sophisticated clothing line that she had enjoyed for years and wished to share with others! The cotton gauze clothing you’ll find at Cottonways® offers low maintenance, comfortable fashions. The clothing is both washer and dryer safe, will not shrink, and no ironing is necessary. The soft and flowing lines are flattering for any body type from petites to plus sizes. Accessorize with fun colorful jewelry and handpainted purses!
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Haiti Partners Offers Unique Opportunity to Help While Traveling
f you are looking for something different, something meaningful, and something outside the box, look no further. Haiti Partners, a nonprofit organization located in Vero Beach, is helping Haitians change Haiti through education. Vero Beach residents Kent Annan and John Engle have been co-directing this organization for the past 7 years. During that time over $7 million dollars have been raised to educate over 1,500 Haitian students! There are a number of opportunities to join Haiti Partners both locally and abroad. There are teams of people that travel to Haiti, a simple twohour flight from Miami In Vero Beach, you can join a volunteer group on Tuesdays at the office on Miracle Mile, and put your office skills to work. As of this month, you can shop at the Vero Beach Bazaar on US-1 near Oslo, where there’s a beautiful selection of Haitian artwork and other handmade items available for purchase, with all proceeds going directly to the work in Haiti. Lastly we invite you to make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Haiti Partners at the Chipotle on SR60 on Wednesday August 24th between 5:00 and 9:00pm. To learn more about Haiti Partners or Slow Kingdom Coming call 772-539-8521 or visit www.haitipartners.org.
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ince Disney's Vero Beach Resort opened in 1995 it has brought guests from around the world who cross over the Wabasso bridge for their first glimpse at the ocean. Few know the historical link that Disney has to Wabasso that dates back to the years just before Disney World was completed. The connection goes all the way back to the 1880's. In those days a boating trip down the Indian River Lagoon was a dangerous and challenging adventure. Towns and people were few and far between. One of the landmarks along the Indian River seen on the 1887 Coastal map was an Ais Indian midden call Two Dollar Bluff. The Bluff stood tall along the western shoreline and remnants still exist at the approach to the Wabasso Bridge. The bridge really began as a dock built to provide the families of Captain Frank Forster and Stephen Michael a place to tie up the boats when they crossed the Indian River Narrows to the mainland. In the late 1880's, very few people lived in the area of Orchid or along the Orchid-Narrow Road (now the south end of Jungle Trail). When the Florida East Coast Railway came in the early 1890s the Wabasso Dock became the only means for delivery of citrus, pineapples, and winter vegetables from Orchid Island, to the railroad and to market. Land sales on Orchid Island were not only promoted by Captain Forster from his homestead at Orchid, but he had an agreement with Henry Flagler to furnish citrus and other fresh vegetables to the Flagler hotels by way of this “new” rail line. By 1925 and through the “roaring 20's” the development on Orchid Island across from Wabasso grew until it was obvious a bridge was needed. In 1928, a narrow wooden bridge was in place. The river channel located on the Orchid side of the River needed a “swing” bridge and a bridgetender. This “swing” opened for the boats plying the Intracoastal Waterway. The 24
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bridgetender’s house sat in the middle of the River on the north side of this very narrow two-lane bridge. A turnwheel was used to open the metal swing bridge and was located on the span between the house and the shoreline of Orchid Island. In the late 1960's, as plans were being made to build a “modern” causeway and a new high-rise “arch” bridge over the river channel, a fire broke out and destroyed a large section of the old Wabasso bridge. For several months the only way to cross the river was via a “pontoon” bridge from the World War II era as the transportation corridor. The floating bridge was utilized the new Wabasso Bridge (CR 510) was completed. It was about that time that Florida's Magic Kingdom was constructing a small railroad to encircle the theme park. They needed a draw bridge over a canal from the lagoon to the boatyard where the ferries were serviced. They heard about the Florida Department of Transportation replacing an old swing bridge in Wabasso and decided to check it out. After careful inspection, the Disney engineers decided they could salvage it. They bought it from the DOT and cut it up into smaller sections. The old bridge parts were then loaded on barges and towed to shipyard in Tampa. It was then painstakingly build to Disney's high standards and put into use. Today millions of passengers from around the world ride the Main Street Railroad daily without a thought about the history that links Wabasso to Disney. Now as you cross over the high “arch” of the Wabasso Bridge that spans the Intracoastal Waterway, your vista includes Orchid Island, the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean and the Disney Vero Beach Resort. And as you take the railroad around the Magic Kingdom theme park you cross over the old Wabasso swing bridge. It seems that fate has forever connected the Wabasso Bridge to Disney in the beautiful circle of life. Volume 21 • Issue 3
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et ready for the most unique nightlife experience in the area! Come sing, dance, and howl as the most versatile and talented musicians perform your favorite songs on dueling pianos. Howl at the Moon has many world famous nightclubs all over the country and their touring shows are highly energetic and entertaining. Prepare yourself for a fun-filled unforgettable night out! Every show is different! Because there is no set agenda or playlist. The audience helps select the songs to create a unique music party experience. These are talented musicians, they can whip out just about any song you request! And you'll experience new musician acts at every Howl at the Moon weekend. Howl at the Moon touring shows are performed in the Waxlax stage with a dance floor and cabaret style seating, similar to our Comedy Zone show set-up. So whether you’re celebrating a special occasion (birthday party, bachelorette party, or corporate event) or just want a fun night out, The Howl at the Moon Experience at Riverside Theatre is the perfect spot for you.
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ay Trippin' with Patti & Vicky LLC is adding a new dimension to its day trippin' business called Roundabout Tours. Designed for smaller groups and smaller vehicles, Roundabout Tours will focus on attractions and businesses within a 100 mile radius of Vero Beach. Roundabout tours will include trips to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Triton Submarines, Historic Dodgertown, Bok Tower gardens and concerts, Sunrise Theater, Vero Beach Marine Lab, Barrier Island Sanctuary, Jupiter Lighthouse, cattle ranches and more.
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ut on yer finest Corsair clothes and swagger down t' th' annual Corsair fest! Fellow pirates will gather at Riverside Park Fri-Sat July 29-31 fer three days o' fun frivolity and shenanigans.
July 31st marks the 301st anniversary of the sinking of the 1715 Treasure Fleet right off our shores. More than a thousand men lost their lives when a violent hurricane tossed all eleven ships against the jagged coral reef splintering them on contact. Millions of silver and gold coins, bars and treasure sank to ocean floor and remained buried in the sand for 250 years. Salvage efforts have been ongoing since the 1960’s and pieces of the 1715 fleet are still recovered to this day. Held under the cool shade canopy of 300 year old oak trees that stood on this site back in 1715; the Vero Beach Pirate Fest will be commemorate that fateful weekend. The park will be transformed into a pirate encampment with historical and living history reenactments, various themed and supporting vendors, interactive games, costume contests and activities, treasure hunts, live music, mermaids and entertainment for all ages. It will 32
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also showcase exhibits of art, authentic weaponry, artifacts and treasure displays by world famous treasure hunters, artists and authors in a 3-day, family-friendly environment for all ages. Beneath these mighty oaks, you can browse the works and wares of some of the finest pirate themed and maritime artists from across the region, as well as that of period correct merchants, nautical, tropical and retail vendors in addition to a great selection of food and beverage. The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce established the Vero Beach Pirate Festival as a signature event to boost tourism during the slower summer months. Last year’s inaugural event brought in 14,300 guests and with participating pirate ‘krewes’ coming from around the state, they are expecting more than 20,000 this year. Your attendance supports the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association in obtaining safety supplies for our beaches. Visit www.verobeachpiratefest.com for a complete schedule of events. Volume 21 • Issue 3
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elected from the NASA art collection at Kennedy Space Center, Out of this World: The Art and Artists of NASA provides visitors with an opportunity to view 71 works of art by some of America’s most well-known contemporary artists, on view now through September 25, 2016 in the Museum’s Holmes Gallery. While NASA’s Art Program began soon after the United States’ mission to place satellites in orbit and eventually “put a man on the moon,” most people are unaware of its existence. From its early history, the agency saw art making as a way of communicating the accomplishments and excitement of space exploration to the American public. Ranging from abstraction to illustration, the exhibition features art by Annie Leibovitz, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Stan Stokes, Andy Warhol, William Wegman, Jamie Wyeth, and many more. Summer admission fees apply. Visit the Museum’s website www.verobeachmuseum.org for more information. Summer hours: Closed Mondays; Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm; and Sundays, 1 pm – 4:30 pm. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is located at 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963.
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High AM 6:07 7:06 8:01 8:54 9:44 10:33 11:20 ——— 12:31 1:14 1:57 2:43 3:32 4:25 5:19 6:12
High PM 6:56 7:51 8:43 9:33 10:19 11:05 11:48 12:07 12:53 1:41 2:31 3:23 4:19 5:14 6:08 6:59
Low AM ——— 12:49 1:43 2:36 3:26 4:16 5:05 5:53 6:42 7:31 8:22 9:13 10:04 10:55 11:43 12:11
Low PM 12:17 1:12 2:05 2:56 3:46 4:35 5:23 6:11 7:00 7:51 8:43 9:37 10:31 11:22 ——— 12:28
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High AM 7:48 8:39 9:26 10:11 10:54 11:36 ——— 12:33 1:13 1:56 2:45 3:39 4:37 5:36 6:32 7:23
High PM 8:26 9:12 9:56 10:37 11:16 11:55 12:18 1:01 1:47 2:37 3:32 4:31 5:29 6:24 7:14 8:01
Low AM 1:29 2:19 3:07 3:53 4:37 5:20 6:03 6:47 7:32 8:22 9:15 10:09 11:02 11:53 12:22 1:08
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t's been a long time coming but The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announced the opening of the Pelican Porch Visitor Center last April.
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ArE` Aractions Vero Beach
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER Nature center and walking trail on Wabasso Island just west of Wabasso bridge & south of 510. 772-589-5050
PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 5 miles of self guided nature trails with boardwalk & observation tower. Hwy A1A, 772-562-3909
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RIVERSIDE THEATRE Treasure Coast’s Premier theatre showcasing musicals, dramas, comedies and celebrity performances. 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Vero Beach. 772-231-6990
Located in the Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-770-2263 INDIAN RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Exhibition center housed in restored train station dating back to 1903. 2336 14th Ave., Vero Beach. 772-778-3435
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Displays of items salvaged from the 1715 shipwrecks. 13180 N A1A, Vero Beach. 589-2147
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History of fishing industry & the Indian River Lagoon. South entrance to Sebastian Inlet State Park. 772-589-9659
Local history exhibits. 1235 Main St., Sebastian City Hall Complex. 772-481-1380
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN An 18 acre subtropical garden offering diverse botanicals and several restored architectural treasures. Vero Beach. 772-794-0601
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MEL FISHER TREASURE MUSEUM Shipwreck artifacts & treasures from the Atocha & the 1715 Fleet. Gift shop on site. 1322 U.S.1, Sebastian. 772-589-9875
VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART Accredited art museum and art school offers state and national art exhibitions in four galleries and a sculpture garden. Vero Beach. 772-231-0707
A live community theatre offering a variety of locally produced shows. 2020 San Juan Ave. 772-562-8300
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ArE` Aractions Fort Pierce & Port St. Lucie
BACKUS GALLERY AND MUSEUM The Nation’s largest exhibit of original paintings by A. E. Backus. 500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-465-0630
OXBOW ECO-CENTER Located on the St. Lucie River, complete with hands-on exhibits, hiking, educational programs, & gift shop. 5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie. 772-785-5833
ENDLESS SUMMER VINEYARD & WINERY The area’s only working vineyard. Live Music every Sunday afternoon. Open Tues - Sun. 4200 Johnston Road, Fort Pierce. 772-460-1539
ST. LUCIE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER Displays life from the Spanish ships, Seminole Indians, fishing, agricultural to trains. 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-1795
HARBOR BRANCH OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTER Interactive exhibits, live animal displays, videos and more! 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce. 772-242-2293
ST. LUCIE COUNTY AQUARIUM Six living marine ecosystems exhibits. 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-462-FISH
HEATHCOTE BOTANICAL GARDENS A living museum of tropical flowers and foliage, including a Japanese garden. 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce. 772-464-4672
SUNRISE THEATRE Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the Sunrise Theatre cannot be missed. 117 South Second Street, Fort Pierce. 772-461-4884
MANATEE OBSERVATION & EDUCATION CENTER Observe the West Indian Manatee on its migratory journey Nov.-June. 480 N. Indian River Dr. Fort Pierce 772-466-1600 ext. 3333
SAVANNAS RECREATION AREA - Covering 550 acres, canoing, camping and kayaking here is educational and fun! 1400 East Midway Road, Fort Pierce. 772-464-7855
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FORT PIERCE INLET STATE PARK - A beautiful halfmile beach great for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and scuba diving. 905 Shorewinds Drive Fort Pierce. 772-468-3985
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Experience a Turtle Dig In Vero Beach
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n 2005 Indian River County implemented a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to help protect and enhance beaches as sea turtle nesting habitats. With this implementation began the IR Sea Turtle Program and daily county-wide sea turtle nest monitoring. For over 11 years we have been able to use long-term nesting trends to identify predator issues, beachfront lighting issues, and human impacts along the coast and work with the appropriate entities to improve these issues. In 2016, the county began the Turtle Friendly Business Program (TFB) to help reach the goals described in the HCP. Each of these beachfront businesses have volunteered to follow the City of Vero lighting ordinance to protect adults and hatchling sea turtles, promote local sea turtle activities, provide educational information to guests, and bring their own personality to sea turtle conservation. A new educational program begins in 2016 and is being promoted by the TFBs (Vero Beach Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn Beachside, Ocean Grill, Costa D’ Este, Shark Bait, and Bouche Brothers). During nesting season you will see hundreds of nests marked off with signs, stakes, and ribbons along the beach. Once the nests hatch, the contents are dug up and evaluated. This allows scientists and decision makers to understand how well the beaches are incubating sea turtle nests and if these nests are experiencing any impacts that can be managed. Nests that hatch in front, and in between, the TFBs will be evaluated for the public through an experience called a Turtle Dig. The public will learn about sea turtle biology, threats to their survival and ways to help while watching the nest be evaluated by IR Sea Turtle Program staff and volunteers. If straggler hatchlings are found stuck in nests , guests will get to watch them be released into the ocean. These experiences will take place three days after a nest hatches at 8am. Guests will meet at Sexton Plaza and be guided to the turtle dig location. To find out when a next Turtle Dig will occur please visit the IRC Coastal Facebook page @IRCCoastal.
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Calendar of Events Every Month Indian River & St. Lucie Counties DAILY Scenic Riverboat Cruises IR Lagoon Boat Tours, 464-4445 River Explorer, 766-2628 River King, 589-5345 Feeding Frenzy Tour, Smithsonian at St. Lucie Aquarium, Tues-Sat, 10:30am, 462-3474 Snack Time Tour, Smithsonian at St. Lucie Aquarium, Tues-Sun, 2:30pm, 462-3474 Airboat Tours Gator Bait Airboat Adventures, 766-2629 Marsh Beast, 584-0089 Wildlife Boat Tours, Manatee Center, 429-6267
MONDAYS Adult Skills & Drills Clinic, Riverside Racquet Complex, 10-11am, 231-4787 Zumba, Heritage Center, 6pm, 770-2263
THURSDAYS Bike Night, Marina Square, Ft. Pierce, 6-9pm Duplicate Bridge, VB Recreation Dept., 12:30pm, 770-6517
FRIDAYS Story Hour with Miss Julie, VB Book Center, 10am, 569-2050
SATURDAYS Farmer’s Market, Marina Square, Ft Pierce, 8am, 940-1145 Farmer’s Market Oceanside, Ocean Drive, Vero, 8am-1pm, 321-4145 Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Smithsonian at St. Lucie Aquarium, 2pm, 462-3474 The Jazz Market, Marina Square Fort Pierce, 8am-2pm, 460-JAZZ
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TUESDAYS Master Swimming, Gifford Aquatic Center, 5:15 6:15pm, 770-5312 Pilates Reformer, Spine & Sport, 5:30pm, 770-2263
WEDNESDAYS Kayak Tour, Sebastian Inlet, 1pm, 388-2750 Green Market and Food Coop, 12-6pm, Marina Square, 978-8480 Master Swimming, Gifford Aquatic Center, 5:15-6:15pm, 770-5312
Breakfast with a Ranger, Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9am, 388-2750 Qigong with Joane, Wabasso Beach, 8am
1ST TUESDAY Bluegrass, Heritage Center, 7pm, 770-2263
1ST FRIDAY Friday Fest, Marina Square FP, 5:30-8:30pm Gallery Stroll, 5:30-8:30, Art District Downtown VB
1ST SATURDAY Sunset Saturday, Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, 5:30-8:30pm Friends After Diagnosis, breast cancer support group, 10-11am, SRMC
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Friends After Diagnosis, breast cancer support group, 2-3:30pm, IRMC
2ND TUESDAY Indian River Genealogical Society Meeting, IRC Main Library, 9:30am, 532-6288 (through May 2016)
2 WEDNESDAY ND
Artwalk, Downtown Ft. Pierce, 5-8pm Marina Magic, Ft. Pierce Marina, 5:30-9pm
2 FRIDAY ND
Outdoor Movies, Heritage Center, 6:30pm, 770-2263
2ND SATURDAY Comedy Corner, Sunrise Theatre Black Box, 8:30pm, 461-4884 Turtle Tours, VB Museum of Art, 11am-noon, 321-0707
3RD THURSDAY Stroller Tours, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707
3RD FRIDAY Outdoor Movies, Heritage Center, 6:30pm, 770-2263
3RD SATURDAY
3RD SATURDAY Friends After Diagnosis, breast cancer support group, 2-3:30pm, IRMC
4TH MONDAY Friends After Diagnosis, breast cancer support group, 2-3:30pm, IRMC
4TH THURSDAY Indian River Photo Club Meeting, Vero Beach Community Center, 6:30pm, 492-9526
4TH SATURDAY Destination Tango, Swingsation’s Dance Studio, 559-1530 Comedy Corner, Sunrise Theatre Black Box, 8:30 pm, 461-4884 Treasures in Town Arts & Antiques Fest, 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, 579-1529
LAST FRIDAY Cruise-In, Marina Square Fort Pierce, 5:30-9pm, 461-4100
LAST SATURDAY FREE ADMISSION, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707
MONDAY - FRIDAY Adult Round Robin Tennis, Riverside Racquet Complex, 9:30-11am, 231-4787
Treasures in Truck - Antiques & Art, 8am-12pm, 2nd St. Downtown, FP 466-3880
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1-8/5 Summer Art Camp, VB Museum of Art, ages 4-16, 231-0707 Ext. 116 1-9/25 Out of This World, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 1 Concert at Riverside Park, CROOKED CREEK, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 2 Annual RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS Independence Weekend Bluegrass Fest, Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery, 460-0500 2 Concert at Riverside Park, SWINGSTATION, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 2 BUBBLEWRAP EXPLOSION & PATRIOTIC PARTY, VB Book Center, 11am, 569-2050 6 Kayak Tour, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Meet at the Inlet Marina, 10am-noon, 321-724-5424 6 Barrier Island Sanctuary, McLarty Treasure Museum and Florida Tech’s Vero Marine Lab, Day Trippin', 569-8372 8 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 8 Concert at Riverside Park, The Smoking Jackets, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 9 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 9 2nd Annual Abnormal Barefoot Ball, Waldo's Restaurant, 4-8pm, 231-7091 9 Concert at Riverside Park, Kilted Messenger, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 10 Under The Tuscan Sun, FREE, Sunrise Theatre, 3pm, 461.4775 10 Theater, Dinner and Wine!, Sunrise Theatre, Day Trippin', 569-8372 15 The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990
15 Concert at Riverside Park, Soul Jam, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 16 The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 16 Concert at Riverside Park, SWINGSTATION, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 16 Ice Cream Day!, VB Book Center, 1pm, 569-2050 16 Jazz Market Arts and Crafts, Historic Downtown Fort Pierce Waterfront, 9am-noon, 460-JAZZ 18-22 The Jungle Book Workshop/Camp, Sunrise Theatre, 461-4775 22 The Jungle Book Children’s Performance, Sunrise Theatre, 7pm, 461-4775 22 Concert at Riverside Park, Bobby Owen Band, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 22 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 23 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 23 Concert at Riverside Park, Beartoe, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 24 Good Will Hunting, FREE, Sunrise Theatre, 3pm, 461-4775 25-29 The Frog Prince, Workshop/Camp, Sunrise Theatre, 461-4775 29-31 Vero Beach Pirate Fest, Riverside Park 29 The Frog Prince, Children’s Performance , Sunrise Theatre, 7pm, 461-4775 29 Concert at Riverside Park, East Harbor, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 29-30 The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 30 Concert at Riverside Park, SWINGSTATION, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990
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1-5 Summer Art Camp, VB Museum of Art, ages 4-16, 231-0707 Ext. 116 1-9/25 Out of This World, VB Museum of Art, 231-0707 3 Kayak Tour, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Meet at the Inlet Marina, 10am-noon, 321-724-5424 4-6 Cirque de L'amour; the 42nd Annual Aerial Antics Youth Circus, VB Recreation Dept., 772-6500 5-6 Fifth annual Riverside Dance Festival, Riverside Theatre, 8pm, 231-6990 5 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 5 Concert at Riverside Park, Collins & Company, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 6 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 6 Concert at Riverside Park, Coppertones, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 6 Free Admission Day, Environmental Learning Center, 9am-noon, 589-5050 7 Lincoln, FREE, Sunrise Theatre, 3pm, 461-4775 7 Theatre-Go-Round Dinner Theatre:, The Quilted Giraffe Restaurant, 4:30-7pm www. theatregorounddinnertheatre.com 12 The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 12 Concert at Riverside Park, Day Trippin', 569-8372 13 The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 13 Concert at Riverside Park, SWINGSTATION, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 17 Meditation & Sound Healing, The Lotus Center, 5-5:20pm, 532-8310
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Sunset & Moonrise over Jupiter! Day Trippin', 569-8372 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 Concert at Riverside Park, Live Bait, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 Surf Fishing for Snook, Sebastian Inlet State Park, 1-3pm, 321-984-4852 HOWL AT THE MOON NIGHTS, Riverside Theatre, 7:30 & 9:30, 231-6990 Concert at Riverside Park, Mighty flea Circus, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 Reverse Raffle - Passport to Morocco, Pelican Yacht Club, 6pm, 466-3880 Hope Springs, FREE, Sunrise Theatre, 3pm, 461-4775 SURF FEST, Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery, 11am-6pm, 460-0500 Haiti Partners Fundraiser at Chipolte, 5-9pm, 539-8521 The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 Concert at Riverside Park, The Beatle Guys, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 Downtown Friday, Historic Downtown VB, 6-9pm, mainstreetverobeach.org The Comedy Zone Vegas Night, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 WINESTOCK: A DAY OF PEACE, MUSIC & WINE, Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery, 11am-6pm, 460-0500 Concert at Riverside Park, SWINGSTATION, 6-9:30pm, 231-6990 Live at the Gardens! The Irish Lift Band! Dinner & Concert at Bok Tower, Day Trippin', 569-8372
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Legends of Rock, Sunrise Theatre, 8pm, 461-4775 17-18 Sebastian Inlet Regular Joe Surf Festival, www.sebastianinletsurfshop.com 17 Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet State Park Concert Series with The Ladies of Soul and the LOS Band, 7-9pm, 388-2750 23 The Comedy Zone Oktoberfest, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 24 The Comedy Zone Oktoberfest, Riverside Theatre, 7:30-9:30, 231-6990 30 Downtown Friday, Historic Downtown VB, 6-9pm, mainstreetverobeach.org
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14
Gator Bait Adventures
26
Indian River Medical Center
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15
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10
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37
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18
Marsh Beast
23
Mel Fisher Museum
30
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28
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26
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26
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35
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18
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20
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22
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19
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Designer's Touch Flooring
6
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12
Farmers Market
22
Grant Antique Mall
8
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20
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