Inside Track Almanac January - March, 2019

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Local Physician Talks Fitness p4

Jan.-Mar. 2019

Big Shots Golf in Vero Beach p 36

Where to Go • What to Do • Events Calendar • Maps • Tide Charts • Attractions

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appy New Year to all and welcome to another great season here on the Treasure Coast! As you plan your leisure time over the next few months, I hope you’ll find some terrific ideas among these pages to enhance your enjoyment of the area. Our cover guy, Dr. Brett Faulknier is a local physician who knows how to make fitness fun. We’ve also provided some additional ways to get exercise and stay close to nature while exploring some of the area’s best trails. For wildlife fans, check out our birding guide and learn about some very special local species from birding expert, David Simpson. Art lovers will enjoy an article on Art in Public Places in the Sunrise City, Fort Pierce. And get ready for the 27th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival coming in March by learning all about the very first National Wildlife Refuge established right here in our Indian River Lagoon. Wherever your free time leads you, keep a copy of the magazine close by and please don’t forget to patronize our advertisers. Tell them you saw them in “The Almanac!”

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Table of Contents Local Physician Talks Fitness �����������4 Stay Fit & Close to Nature ��������������6 Art in Public Places........................14 Fishing & Full Moons....................19 Harbor Branch Lecture Series ��������22 Harmony Reserve...........................24 Bird Guide......................................32 Winter Birding................................34 Big Shots Golf.................................37

Vero Beach Airport.........................40 Fishing Forecast..............................42 Tide Chart.....................................44 Newcomers' Guide.........................46 Vero Beach Centennial...................48 Area Attractions.............................56 Maps..............................................58 Calendar of Events.........................66 Advertiser Index.............................72

On the Cover: Dr. Brett Faulknier, Director of Electrophysiology at Indian River Medical Center.

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Local Physician Talks Fitness and Health

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ost mornings Dr. Brett Faulknier can be found running, biking or swimming. A marathoner and triathlete, Faulknier practices what he preaches.

As the Director of Electrophysiology at Indian River Medical Center (IRMC), he understands the importance of exercising regularly and living an active lifestyle.

“People come to the office and talk about health and wellness. Where you start and where you end up is different… the process is long and it takes time.”

And no one knows that more than Dr. Faulknier. Though he grew up in West Virginia playing basketball, it wasn’t until a friend talked him into running a 10K that he started a training regimen. The 10K led to half marathons, which eventually led him to the challenge of being part of the 1% who run a full-marathon.

A major goal of Faulknier’s was to run the Boston Marathon. After a few attempts

to qualify over the years, once missing the cutoff time by a mere 10 seconds, he qualified and completed the 26.2 mile course in 2017. Faulknier encourages his patients to set goals and work at achieving them. “You have to get out there and do it… invest time into it.” Dr. Faulknier has completed several half Ironman triathlons, three full Ironman races, and placed seventh out of 142 participants in the 2018 Keys Ultra 100 Mile race. Over the years he has represented the US in international races and triathlons in countries like Denmark and Colombia, and recently qualified for the 2019 USA Triathlon team that will compete in Spain.

Faulknier devotes about ten hours per week to training and credits that to improving both his physical and mental health. “Heart surgeries can be very difficult at times. Some procedures are long and I can be standing for 3-4 hours,” he said.

With consistency, a person can be very successful, Faulknier added. As he meets with patients, he talks to them about how to be healthy- like picking the right habits and staying course. “We will all have our unhealthy days, but keeping up with healthy habits will improve your day-today activities.”

Faulknier joined Indian River Medical Center in 2016, the same year IRMC opened their state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab.

The technologically advanced cardiac cath lab and two surgical suites make the Welsh Heart Center one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the country.

During procedures, Dr. Faulknier uses two

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systems that allow him to take an x-ray image and overlay that with 3D computerbased mapping software. Those combined systems allow Dr. Faulknier to precisely perform surgeries and lower the risk of complications.

“Being an electrophysiologist is like being a heart electrician,” Faulkner said.

During an electrophysiology (EP) study, the physician safely reproduces a patient’s particular heart rhythm disturbance so the most appropriate treatment can be determined. Treatment might include medication or a procedure (ablation)/ device to normalize the heart rhythm. An EP study may also be used to monitor the success of treatment using certain implantable devices.

After two years, Faulknier is pleased with the growth of IRMC’s electrophysiology program. “We’ve made a lot of really good progress over that time.” Dr. Faulknier is the only electrophysiologist in Indian River County. He performs around 400 surgeries per year including procedures like implanting pacemakers or defibrillators as

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well as various types of cardiac ablations.

“What makes us unique is that our hospital is not small or enormous, it’s more like a boutique feel where patients get individualized care. The right care, right here slogan is great because we’ve kept people from being sent elsewhere [for care]. People can look at what we have to offer and consider us [for treatment] without having to travel out of our area.”

Dr. Faulknier is board certified in Adult Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Electrophysiology. Prior to joining IRMC, he served seven years as Section Director of Electrophysiology and Associate Professor of Medicine at West Virginia University Charleston. Faulknier received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and earned fellowships in Adult Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

Dr. Faulknier is located at the Health and Wellness Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (772) 226-4830.

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Stay Fit and Close to Nature on These Treasure Coast Trails

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iking and hiking are great ways to rest stops and picnic areas and is open year stay fit, heart-healthy and, at the same round. There are no restrooms, and heavy time, enjoy the natural beauty of our area.

The cooler winter months are perfect for exploring some of the area’s excellent trail systems on foot or bicycle without melting!

Jungle Trail Located in Wabasso between A1A and the Indian River Lagoon, the Jungle Trail is eight miles of packed sand road. The northern half of the trail runs between Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is partially bikeable, and SR-510. The southern half runs between SR510 and Old Winter Beach Road. On this leg of the trail cyclists can stop and explore a hiking-only trail the winds through 110 acres of Captain Forester Hammock Preserve. There are restrooms available throughout the Jungle Trail as well as the surrounding preserve and refuge areas. For cyclists, hybrid tires or larger are recommended for this ride.

rains can make portions of the trail messy but the wildlife viewing opportunities are terrific, making this trail popular for birding.

Indrio Savannahs Preserve This site, just north of Indrio Road on US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, features three miles of trails that cover 297 acres, including two observation towers, picnic area and a fishing pier. The 35-acre lake is designated as a “catch-and-release” area and contains a kayak/canoe launch. Part of the statewide "Great Florida Birding Trail," the site provides excellent opportunities for wildlife watching. Commonly seen wildlife includes osprey, heron, ibis, egret, spoonbill and sandhill crane. Alligators are also present here, so hikers should take some caution.

The trail runs the perimeter and is a mixed surface so a cruiser tire or larger is best for Indian River Lagoon Greenway Trail This exciting 187-acre property is located biking the area. at the corner of 8th Street and Indian River Boulevard in Vero Beach is an ecologically diverse three-mile trail system for hiking, jogging or bike riding. The trail system features a lake and traverses through mangroves with views of the Indian River Lagoon and nearby islands. The trail consists of portions of boardwalk, mulch, dirt and sand so a hybrid or cruiser style bike is best for riding. The Lagoon Greenway Trail has

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Art in Public Places

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ublic art creates inspiration and a positive reflection of a community. Monumental works of art can transform ordinary locations into destinations for both visitors and residents. Fort Pierce is home to a prolific arts community and remarkable public art.

Here are some prominent works to look for while exploring the Sunrise City.

Leap of Faith by Pat Cochran

Photo courtesy of Pat Cochran

In 2009, after entering a competition for a work of art for the new downtown Fort Pierce parking garage, artist Pat Cochran was awarded the commission. His original moquette (small mockup) version of the piece was created as an ode to his desire to slow down, dive in, and smell the roses. But as the enlarged piece evolved it came to represent Fort Pierce, a city that has seen its share of history yet looking into a prophetic rosy future. The 25-foot tall “Leap of Faith” took four months to complete and consists of 3,000 pounds of bronze.

Where to see it: City Hall, Downtown Fort Pierce 100 US-1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Learn more about the artist at www.patcochran.com

Painted Mosaic Benches by Anita Prentice Local award-winning artist Anita Prentice says that "Like Diego, Pablo and Salvador, I fully intend to paint the town" and you won’t have to go far to see that she has been very busy doing exactly that.

Photo courtesy of Anita Prentice Anita has created numerous public monumental works but is best known for her more than 100 legendary painted mosaic benches around the Treasure Coast. Each bench is a unique creation featuring brilliant colors and designs that reflect local culture.

Anita prepares her glass like a pallet, using each piece of carefully crafted stained glass like a drop of paint, giving the viewer the impression that Anita truly is creating the antiquities of tomorrow.

Where to see it: South Hutchinson Island Jetty Park, 2098 Seaway Dr in Fort Pierce.

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Florida Highwaymen Obelisk by Stephanie Jaffe The Obelisk is an entry feature to the Florida Heritage Trail honoring The Florida Highwaymen.

The 19-foot high sculpture interprets selected sections of paintings done by the Highwaymen and their contribution to the visual arts and African American cultural heritage.

The imagery for the bottom portion of the obelisk is done in hand-carved ceramic tile in the style of woodcuts.

Photo courtesy of Jon Biondo Each of the sides of the sculpture features different Highwaymen scenes including the car from which they sold their paintings.

Where to see it: Downtown Fort Pierce at the Ave D & 15th St Roundabout. Learn more about the artist at www.stephaniejaffeart.com

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Full Moons Risings January 21st Full 12:17 AM | Moonrise 6:39 PM February 19th Full 10:53 AM | Moonrise 6:31 PM March 20th Full 7:43 PM | Moonrise 6:14 PM

Your Fishing Calendar The best days are when the moon is between new and full.

Best Fishing Days

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Free Ocean Science Lecture Series in Fort Pierce

he Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitor's Center (ODVC) is the public gateway to FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The ODVC houses interactive exhibits, small aquaria, a video theater and other displays exploring the marine environment and depicting the research efforts of the Institute.

In addition to fascinating educational displays, Harbor Branch will also present an engaging FREE lecture series through March of 2019. The Ocean Science Lecture Series provides a forum for the community at large to learn about Harbor Branch's most recent discoveries directly from the scientists and engineers who make them. The invited speakers from other institutions are colleagues who work on topics relevant to our Harbor Branch research themes. Lectures are held in the auditorium of the Johnson Education Center on the Harbor Branch campus, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

January 9 Harbor Branch: Looking Forward, Jim Sullivan, FAU Harbor Branch

February 13 Ocean EntrĂŠes: Eat your Sea Vegetables!, Megan Davis, FAU Harbor Branch

January 16 Plastic Marine Debris and the Ocean Carbon Cycle, Tracy Mincer, FAU Harbor Branch & Wilkes Honor College

February 20 The Junior Scientists Program: Research by the Next Generation to Preserve Our Natural Resources for All Generations. M. Dennis Hanisak, FAU Harbor Branch

January 23 Natural Products: Double Edged Swords?

Amy Wright, FAU Harbor Branch January 30 Mission Ocean Discovery: An Overview of Outreach at FAU Harbor Branch, Gabby Barbarite, FAU Harbor Branch February 6 DNAngling – Molecular Identification of Fish in the Indian River Lagoon, Nick Dickens, FAU Harbor Branch

February 27 Investigating the Deep Pelagic Animals in the Northern Gulf of Mexico after the BP Oil Spill Jon Moore, FAU Wilkes Honor College March 6 Using Remote Sensing Technologies to Detect Harmful Algal Blooms, Tim Moore, University of New Hampshire March 13 Extending Soil Conservation to the Sea: Marine Sediments as the Next Frontier!

Jordon Beckler, FAU Harbor Branch

Learn more about the Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center at www.fau.edu/hboi

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Treasure Coast Living Community Profile

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armony Reserve is Vero Beach’s premier 55+ active adult community. Inspired by the charm and tradition of "Old Florida," this 122-acre property offers resort style living and beautifully appointed floor plans consisting of villas and singlefamily homes by Holiday Builders and Maronda Homes.

But the jewel of Harmony Reserve is the spectacular 13,000 square foot clubhouse which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Featuring the latest in technology and amenities this clubhouse was “designed to be an extension of the residents’’ living room,” shared Lifestyle Director, Karen Mechling. In the Hibiscus Room, residents enjoy the spacious bar, fireplace, and library as well as a big screen for movie and sports viewing. Harmony’s clubhouse also has a unique teaching kitchen and art studio that features cameras and displays for easy-to-follow lessons.

The fitness facility includes a spacious state-of-the-art equipped gym as well a gleaming mirrored movement studio where weekly classes in tai chi, yoga, barre and more are offered. The full calendar of events and classes also includes water aerobics, card games, and movie matinees.

Outside the multi-functional oasis pool and heated spa is complete with a covered lounge area, fireplace, grills, and outdoor kitchen. Other outdoor amenities include eight pickleball courts (4 of which are lighted courts) and 2 Bocce courts which are also lighted for evening play.

For those looking to enjoy active living in an amenity-rich community, Harmony Reserve is a must-see. The community will consist of four phases and 413 homes upon completion and is currently selling phase two homes. Twelve spec homes are expected to be completed by March of 2019 providing move-in ready options during the season.

Located at 5980 33rd St in Vero Beach, Harmony Reserve is conveniently situated in the heart of Vero’s western shopping district just a few miles from Interstate 95.

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Treasure Coast Birding Guide

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lorida's Treasure Coast is home to a multitude of bird species and part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Birding is fun! Use this handy checklist to learn about and keep track of birds that you are certain to see while exploring the area.

Roseate Spoonbill

Sometimes mistaken for a flamingo, this gregarious wading bird is easily recognized for its bright pink plumage and big spoon shaped bill. There is a growing population of these beauties on the Treasure Coast due to rising water levels in the Everglades. Best seen around inland freshwater wetlands.

White Pelican

These migratory, all white pelicans, are twice the size of their brown cousins and breathtaking to behold. They are often referred to as the “original snowbirds� for their snow-white color and seasonal arrivals and departures. See them in large groups along the lagoon waterfront in Sebastian.

Sandhill Crane

Florida is home to two species of these enormous cranes which stand around four feet tall. The Greater visits from the north in the winter and the Lesser is a year-round resident.

Almost always seen in pairs, they are gray in color with dark red crowns. Residents stick mostly around freshwater ponds and lakes.

Wood Stork

This hefty wading bird sports a football shaped body, scaly featherless head and long curved bill that are dead giveaways to its Jurassic ancestry. Their plumage is mostly white with black tail and wing feathers. They roost in trees and hang out around brackish wetlands, ponds and lakes.

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Great Blue Heron

The largest of the North American Herons. At an average of four feet tall with a wingspan of around six feet, they are magnificent to see in flight. Named for their blue-gray plumage they have yellow bills and black head feathers. They adapt to both salt and freshwater environments and are abundant along the Indian River Lagoon.

Great Egret

This is the snow-white version of the Great Blue Heron. Other than color they’re nearly identical size and habitat and can observed in many of the same places. Some smaller birds can be mistaken for the Snowy Egret, but their yellow bills and black feet make them identifiable.

Osprey

These large raptors can look like juvenile bald eagles with their white bellies and variegated brown underwings. They are actually a hawk found around salt water and feed primarily on fish which can commonly be seen clutched in their talons. Their nests are big stick structures often built on poles, channel markers and dead trees over open water.

Anhinga

This aquatic bird is sometimes called a “snake bird” for its long slithery neck or “water turkey” for its turkey like tail feathers. It stalks its prey underwater and then strikes a distinctive pose at the water’s edge to dry out. They inhabit shallow freshwater and can be most easily observed around inland marshes and ponds.

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For more information about birding and local wildlife we recommend: Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail: A guide to the network of 510 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state of Florida. www.floridabirdingtrail.com Audubon: Whether you're a beginner looking through your first pair of binoculars or an experienced birder in search of identification tips, it’s all there. www.audubon.org Pelican Island Audubon Society: A local organization providing classes, field trips and educational programs. www.pelicanislandaudubon.org Pelican Island Preservation Society: Another local organization dedicated to the preservation of Pelican Island, the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge. www.firstrefuge.org

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Winter Birding in Indian River County

By David Simpson and Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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nowbirds aren’t just human, winter also brings many actual bird migrants to Florida, which makes winter one of the most exciting times to bird in Florida. We have the pleasure of seeing not only migrant birds, but the warmer climate and abundance of food here allows some birds such as the Bald Eagle and Roseate Spoonbill to begin breeding in the wintertime while there is still snow on the ground up north.

Here are some of the best places to see winter birds in our area: Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area Fellsmere This area is worth the long drive down at bumpy, dusty road, as there is a good chance that especially in February and March, you will get great looks at Roseate Spoonbills in breeding plumage. This bird is unmistakable with its huge spoon-shaped bill, and bright pink feathers. You can see them right from the parking lot, but for even better looks, cross the dam and walk just a short distance to see them breeding, nesting and even feeding their young.

West Regional Wetlands WTF Vero Beach This area, off of 8th street in Vero has somewhat limited hours (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) but in the winter time you can see many species including ducks, Sandhill Cranes, and Snail

Kites. And, if you are lucky, you will even get to see the playful otters that live in the wetlands.

Note that this area can be a tougher hike, depending on the weather conditions, and when it was last mowed. And, beware of fire ants!

Sebastian Inlet State Park Here there are many terrific areas for birding. Low tide at the tidal pond on the north side can reveal many species of herons, shorebirds, gulls, and terns. Woodstorks, Ibis, and sometimes a Reddish Egret can be seen as well. The woods around the campground can produce many species of songbirds. The fruit bearing trees and shrubs such as Lantana, Privet, and Ficus are especially attractive to birds.

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park This large state park has many treasures. In addition to wildflowers, manatees, and reptiles, you can also get great looks at our most famous endemic bird, the Florida Scrub Jay. You may also find Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Brownheaded Nuthatch, Bachman’s Sparrow, and many warblers and migrants.

To see these birds up close and personal, sign up for a tour with David and Dee at www.

BirdingWithDavidSimpson.com. Unitl then, happy birding!

Find Snail Kites (left) at the West Regional Wetlands in Vero Beach. Get a look at the Florida Scrub Jay (center) at the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. Roseate Spoonbills (right) are unmistakable with their huge spoon-shaped bill and bright pink feathers. See them at the Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area in February and March.

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nd we don’t mean politicians or celebrities! The new and noteworthy arrival to Vero Beach is BigShots Golf, a technology-infused driving range that’s all the rage in golf-themed entertainment. The 10-acre facility opened on U.S Highway 1 in September and held an official grand opening on November 3, 2018. Since then, the place has been hopping and it's easy to see why.

High tech driving ranges have been spreading like wildfire across the country in recent years, but BigShots Golf is a game changer, even in this new age of driving ranges. Radar tracking is the difference says General Manager, Bobby Bird. The technology is different from the microchipped balls used by other facilities.

Monitors powered by Flightscope® technology operate like Doppler Radar and accurately measure angle and club speed in addition to ball speed and distance.

And then there’s the gaming software.

Each tee box is equipped with a large touchscreen kiosk that is integrated with the radar tracking monitor, featuring games designed for players of every skill level. The software also allows golfers to play virtual 18-hole courses in a fraction of the time (and cost) it

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would take to play the real deal.

The new two-story facility features 30 climate-controlled tee boxes stocked with top quality equipment, comfortable furnishings, and big screen televisions along with full bar and food service. Players are welcome to bring their own clubs, but it’s not a requirement. Traditionalists will also appreciate that BigShots also offers grass driving tees where players can simply hit balls old school style.

BigShots also offers LittleShots, an 18hole putting course for kids and adults, a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, two bars, private event space and even a covered patio on the second floor overlooking the putting course.

Big Shots has thought of everything. From golf play for any skill level to a nicely appointed and surprisingly budget-friendly restaurant and sports bar, you’ll find that Vero’s new family entertainment experience is a welcome addition to the Treasure Coast.

BigShots Golf is located at 3456 US Highway 1, Vero Beach FL 32960 Learn more at verobigshots.com

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n 1929, the Vero Beach Municipal Airport opened its doors operating for private and military aircraft. Since then, we’ve grown to be an important facility for regional commerce including aircraft maintenance, flight training, private and corporate aircraft, and a welcomed departure from the norm with convenient

commercial airline flights. Now known as the Vero Beach Regional Airport, we are continuing to serve our community by generating over $468 million in economic impact while bringing enjoyment back to airline travel. We’re proud to be a part of the City of Vero Beach Centennial Celebration!

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Fishing Forecast by Captain Charlie Conner Brody holding one of his black drum that he caught on a morning outing with dad, Rick, and Captain Charlie. Brody caught lots of fish on his adventure!

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appy New Year! In past several years, the winter months have been chilly around the Treasure Coast. Hopefully, 2019 will show us a mild winter and you won’t have to worry about the water temperatures as much this year. Fishing in deeper water will provide you with better results on most days.

Working your lures and baits much slower will also give you a better chance at success.

Fish tend to become lethargic in cold water and are slow in moving to strike at lures.

Finding water that is a couple degrees warmer than the surrounding area can also give you an edge on finding fish. Water temperatures have been mild so far. We had great results last year on fishing deep sand holes on the flats that were being warmed by the sun. We will certainly be doing that again this year.

Bridges will continue to produce sheepshead, black drum, croakers, sand perch and bluefish. Most of the anglers on the catwalks prefer live or frozen shrimp for these fish. The inlets and turning basins will be full of bluefish, jacks and mackerel over the next few months. Live or dead bait on a jig head will give you plenty of action along with silver spoons or shiny lures. Around seawalls, channel edges or deeper structure you can find grouper for catch and release action in January. Snook action around the jetties and bridges will be active mostly at night for anglers using feather jigs, Terror Eyz and live bait. Snook closed on December

15th, so it will be catch and release for them as well.

Redfish can be found around docks and sitting on the flats on warm, sunny days. The new 2 ¾” DOA shrimp, Terror Eyz or CAL jerk baits work great for wintertime fishing. We had fantastic results around mangroves for redfish last year. CAL paddle tails in the 411 color were a hit with the reds. Docks will be loaded with sheepshead in January with nice sized fish.

They have moved in early this year and have been hungry! Pompano fishing will depend on water temperatures for their location, but they will be in the area throughout the winter.

Surf anglers will be targeting these fish on days when the beach is fishable. Flounder should be found around the jetties on the beach side and on sand flats around the inlet.

If you can find warmer water on the flats, you will most likely find trout feeding in those areas. Last year, we were rewarded many days as the sun would warm up a patch of water and get the fish actively feeding. Trout fishing in 2018 rewarded us with many big fish in the 25” to 30” range. CAL jerk baits and Deadly Combos were very successful on the trout, and 2019 should prove to be another good year. Ladyfish and jacks will be all over the river providing lots of fun action for the little ones.

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE! Have a wonderful 2019! Thanks and Good Fishing!

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Tidal Data Source: Fort Pierce Inlet, South Jetty

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ebastian is laid-back community nestled between Vero Beach and Melbourne along the Indian River Lagoon. Sebastian Inlet is one of Florida’s premier fishing a surfing spots with an array of activities for every kind of adventure seeker. It is also home to Pelican Island, the nation’s very first National Wildlife Refuge. Along the lagoon and downtown you’ll find pristine waterways perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding and landlubbers will enjoy strolling through cool funky shops, waterfront restaurants, galleries and even a treasure museum.

City Hall: 1225 Main St, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-5330 | www.cityofsebastian.org Hospital: Sebastian River Medical Center, 13695 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-3186 | www.sebastianrivermedical.org Utilities: Water/Sewer, Indian River County Utilities, 11604 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 | (772) 226-1845 | www.ircutilities.com Electric: Florida Power & Light (321) 723-7795 | www.fpl.com

Department of Motor Vehicles: 11610 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 388-6034 | www.flhsmv.gov Schools: Indian River County School District, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967 (772) 564-3000 | www.indianriverschools.org Police: Indian River County Sheriff, 4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 569-6700 | www.ircsheriff.org Sebastian Police Department: 1201 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-5233 www.sebastianpd.org

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ften called the "Sunrise City," Fort Pierce is one of the oldest communities on Florida’s east coast. The revitalized downtown area situated on the Indian River Lagoon features old Florida charm with a snazzy plethora of entertainment, dining and shopping. The Downtown Farmer’s Market every Saturday is one of the largest in the region and attracts crowds from miles away. The Fort Pierce inlet and its newly renovated Jetty Park is a favorite for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts.

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ero is a graceful and stylish city located just south of Sebastian. It is a haven for golf, water sports and culture. Peaceful beaches, museums, nature tours and lots of hotels make Vero Beach a choice vacation destination and place to live. Vero Beach also offers abundant shopping from the Vero Beach Outlets near I95 to the delightful beachfront boutiques along Ocean Drive. Restaurants are also plentiful offering a wide range of delectable cuisine to suit any budget and craving.

City Hall: 1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | (772) 978-5151 | www.covb.org Hospital: Indian River Medical Center, 1000 36th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | (772) 5674311 www.indianrivermedicalcenter.com Utilities: Water/Sewer, Indian River County Utilities, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | (772) 226-1845 | www.ircutilities.com Electric: Florida Power & Light (321) 723-7795 | www.fpl.com

Department of Motor Vehicles: 1800 27th St. Building B, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 388-6034 | www.flhsmv.gov Schools: Indian River County School District, 6500 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967 (772) 564-3000 | www.indianriverschools.org Police: Indian River County Sheriff, 4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 569-6700 | www.ircsheriff.org Vero Beach Police Department: 1055 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 978-4600 www.vbpd.org

City Hall: 100 N U.S. Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | (772) 467-3000 www.cityoffortpierce.com Hospital: Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, 1700 S 23rd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 461-4000 | www.lawnwoodmed.com Utilities: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, 206 S. 6th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 466-1600 | www.fpua.com Electric: Florida Power & Light (321) 723-7795 | www.fpl.com

Department of Motor Vehicles: 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 | (772) 462-1650 Schools: St. Lucie County Public Schools, 501 NW University Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 (772) 429-3600 | www. stlucie.k12.fl.us Police: St. Lucie County Sheriff, 4700 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 (772) 462-7300 | www.stluciesheriff.com Fort Pierce Police Department: 920 S. U.S. Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 467-6800 | www.fppd.org

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ctober of 2018 kicked off Vero Beach’s Centennial and year-long and celebration with special events happening around town over the following 12 months. Here are some great events happening around the Vero Beach Centennial over the next few months.

Times and dates may be subject to change and new events may be added so be sure to visit www.verobeach100.org for all the latest news!

Centennial “All around the Town” Art Exhibit | Jan 4-Feb 27 | 1590 27th Ave Enjoy this exhibit in the Foyer Gallery Lobby of The Emerson Center featuring paintings and photography of local places around Vero. (772) 778-5249 Centennial Children's Poster and Art Show | January 4, 5pm-7pm | 3001 Riverside Park Dr Vero Beach Museum of Art will exhibit posters featuring Vero Beach City landmarks created by local school children participating in the Centennial School Art Competition. 772-231-0707 Trolley Historical Tours | January 5, 9am-12pm | 1216 21st St Take narrated tours of Historic Downtown, Miracle Mile and beachside historic sites aboard a charming trolley. First Saturday of each month. Reservations required. 772-978-4700 Waldo Sexton Homestead Days | Jan 5, 10am-4pm; Jan 6, 12pm-4pm | 5000 12th St Take a rare tour of the original 1914 homestead of Vero Beach visionary Waldo Sexton and hear tales of from his gregarious family members. Reservations required. 772-473-1714 Historical Society Videos | January 10m 7pm | 1534 21st St See historic videos and enjoy exhibits and displays about the Vero Beach at the newly restored Women’s Club. 772-567-5363 Vero Ice Age Lectures | January 18-21 | 6155 College Ln The Brackett Library will be the site for the Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee’s exhibitions and lectures for the world-class local archaeological and paleontological site originally excavated in 1916. Times vary, call 772-913-1701 for more information.

Musical Play “Waldo Sexton, Vero Beach Pioneer” | January 26, 2pm and 7pm 1895 Saint Edward's Drive Indian River Charter High School/Schumann School for the Visual & Performing Arts will present a musical play about Sexton and his love for the city of Vero Beach and the Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets www.showclix.com/events/irchs Centennial Wild Game Feast | January 26, 4pm-8pm | 4200 Johnston Rd, Fort Pierce Summer Crush Winery and Oceanside Rotary will host a buffet feast of exotic meats, desserts, sides as well as traditional fare. Live music, dancing, bull whip cracking competition and more.

Tickets at www.wgfrotaryvbo.org Vero Beach Centennial Concert | March 2, 5pm | 1901 23rd St The Charter High School Jazz Combo and the Vero Beach High School Embassy Choir will present a concert at the Community Church and the choir will perform a pre-show performance at this community musical showcase.772-562-3633 Airport Heritage Day | March 16, 9am-5pm | 3400 Cherokee Dr Enjoy Vero Beach Airport historical displays, aircraft displays, vendors and food plus weatherpermitted aircraft rides. 772-978-4930

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lorida hasn’t always been known as the citrus state. As a matter of fact, pineapple was the crop of choice in the early 1900s.

For a glimpse into the life of a successful pineapple farmer, you can visit the original Hallstrom Farmstead located on a 5-acre parcel of the original plantation established in 1909 by Swedish immigrant Axel Hallstrom.

Hallstrom was the youngest of ten children born on his parent’s farm in Sweden in 1870, so he learned early on how to be a farmer. He pursued a career in horticulture which took him to Denmark, Germany, England and eventually across the Atlantic to the United States. After landing in New York, Hallstrom reunited with his sister and brothers who had relocated to Chicago. In 1899 Hallstrom was hired by railroad magnate and millionaire James Jerome Hill as the head gardener for the J.J. Hill estate in Minneapolis. During that time, he met and married his wife Emily Bjorkelund and they had one child, Ruth Christina, born January 5, 1904.

That same year Hallstrom moved his family to Florida, purchased some property in Viking (near Indrio Road in Ft. Pierce) and developed a prosperous pineapple plantation.

In 1908 his beloved wife died. Saddened by her death, he sold the plantation to Mr. Koblegard and purchased another 40 acres along Dixie Highway in Oslo the following

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year. Hallstrom once again developed a successful pineapple plantation which he later converted to a citrus farm.

The two-story wooden home they lived in for ten years still stands on the east side of Old Dixie Highway. Construction for a permanent home on the west side of the highway atop the Atlantic coastal ridge began in 1915 and was completed in 1918. Hallstrom designed the large two-story Victorian style home, complete with what may be the only basement in Florida, and built it with the help of local Swedish, Danish and Norwegian craftsmen.

Hallstrom and Ruth filled the house with treasures from their world travels including china from Czechoslovakia, grandfather clocks from England, Egyptian Gothic chandeliers and Florida landscape paintings

by Alfred Hair, founder of the Highwaymen.

In July 2000, Ruth Hallstrom willed the home and five acres to the Indian River Historical Society with the purpose of preserving the house and its history. Grants from the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, and Bureau of Historic Preservation have successfully funded repairs and restoration leaving an enduring legacy of a bygone era. Tour the Hallstrom House at 1723 Old Dixie Hwy Monday through Friday, and the last Saturday of the month from 1pm until 4pm.

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One Man’s Passion “It is hereby ordered that Pelican Island in Indian River in section nine, township thirty-one south, range thirtynine east, State of Florida, be, and it is hereby, reserved and set apart for the use of the Department of Agriculture as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds.” March 14, 1903, Executive Order, President Theodore Roosevelt

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hese are the 48 words that would become the foundation of the entire National Wildlife Refuge system and proof that one person’s passion can become a national legacy. Paul Kroegel was born January 9, 1864 in Chemnitz, Germany.

At age seventeen he moved to Florida and settled with his father in Sebastian. They made their home on an Ais Indian shell mound, known as a midden, on the west bank of the Indian River. The Kroegel homestead overlooked Pelican Island, the last rookery for brown pelicans on the east coast of Florida at the time.

Here, Kroegel took a keen interest in the pelicans and grew to love them. He also saw and became increasingly disturbed by the slaughter of these and other birds by plume hunters for their highly valued feathers. Without state or federal laws to protect the birds, Paul took matters into his own hands. He began to sail out to Pelican Island with gun in hand to stand guard over the birds, protecting them from hunters.

His efforts caught the attention of other conservationists who began lobbying for the birds. By 1901 the lobbying efforts began to pay off when the State of Florida passed legislation to protect non-game birds. In 1902, Paul Kroegel was made game warden for the American Ornithologists’ Union. He did his best to

discourage hunters from the island and was aided in his efforts by Dr. Frank Chapman, a prominent Ornithologist and figure in the Audubon Society and the Union. Chapman, who was also fighting plume hunters in other areas, eventually convinced President Theodore Roosevelt to sign the executive order above and, on April 1, 1903 Paul Kroegel was appointed warden at a salary of $1 a month.

The Executive Order established the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States, and Paul Kroegel became the first National Wildlife Warden. There are now 560 refuges and wetland management districts in the United States comprised of 150 million acres of land and water. There is at least one national wildlife refuge in every state and territory within an hour's drive of most major cities.

The system provides habitat for more than two thousand species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

More than 380 threated or endangered plants or animals are protected by the wildlife refuges. Millions of migrating birds use the refuges as stopping points along their long journeys between summer and winter homes.

All of this because of one man who cared about some pelicans on a little island right here in our own Indian River Lagoon.

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The Centennial Trail is a three-quarter mile round trip that includes a boardwalk with planks bearing the names, home states and established year of every wildlife refuge in the country. The scenic boardwalk through mangroves leads to a large covered observation tower equipped with highpowered scopes for excellent viewing of the island’s inhabitants. The Joe Michael Memorial Trail and Bird’s Impoundment Trail are each three-mile loops with salt marsh habitats and an observation platform into the marsh.

While there is no visitor's center, there are self-guided trail signs with abundant information as well as QR codes. Guided tours aboard golf cart trams are offered between December and March every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and binoculars and field guides are provided.

Pelican Island NWR is a magical place full of wonderful plant and wildlife and is a must-see for those who enjoy nature.

The Refuge affords visitors and residents the privilege of seeing and being a part of this tiny island that gave birth to the vast national treasure that is our National Wildlife Refuge System.

oday Pelican Island NWR is part of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Complex and, like all NWRs, is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Pelican Island provides habitat for more than 30 different species of birds and, during the migratory season of November through March, several thousand birds roost on the island nightly.

The 3-acre island rookery itself is not open to the public but can be easily viewed from the 5,400 acres of protected water and land that comprise the entire refuge. The refuge area located off US Highway A1A a few miles north of Wabasso Beach Road (CR 510) is free and open to the public from dawn until dusk daily. Visitors to the refuge can explore three different walking trails.

Resources: firstrefuge.org | fws.gov

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27th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival Saturday, March 9, 2019 Riverview Park, Sebastian | 10 AM - 4 PM The Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival celebrates the establishment of the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge. The Festival features the country’s premier Theodore Roosevelt interpreter, Joe Wiegand as Master of Ceremonies along with wildlife exhibits and demonstrations, art, photography, educational programs, boat tours and more. Visit firstrefuge.org for details.

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Area Attractions 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

INDIAN RIVER CITRUS MUSEUM Located in the Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach.

772-770-2263

RIVERSIDE THEATRE Treasure Coast’s Premier theatre showcasing musicals, dramas, comedies and celebrity performances. 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Vero Beach. 772-231-6990

INDIAN RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Exhibition center housed in restored train station dating back to 1903.

2336 14th Ave., Vero Beach.

772-778-3435

SEBASTIAN FISHING MUSEUM History of fishing industry & the Indian River Lagoon.

South entrance to Sebastian Inlet State Park. 772-589-9659

McLARTY MUSEUM Displays of items salvaged from the 1715 shipwrecks.

13180 N A1A, Vero Beach.

772-589-2147

SEBASTIAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Local history exhibits, book shop and research facilities.

1235 Main St., Sebastian City Hall Complex. 772-581-1380

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN An 18 acre subtropical garden offering diverse botanicals and several restored architectural treasures.

Vero Beach. 772-794-0601

VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD A live community theatre offering a variety of locally produced shows.

2020 San Juan Ave, Vero Beach.

772-562-8300

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.

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Area Attractions SAVANNAS RECREATION AREA Covering 550 acres, canoeing, camping and kayaking here is educational and fun!

1400 East Midway Road, Fort Pierce. 772-464-7855

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

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

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

SUMMER CRUSH VINEYARD AND WINERY The area’s only working vineyard.

Live Music every Sunday afternoon.

Open Tues - Sun. 4200 Johnston Road, Fort Pierce. 772-460-0500

NATIONAL NAVY SEAL MUSEUM The nation’s only museum devoted entirely to the U.S. Navy Frogmen and Seals. 3300 North A1A, Fort Pierce. 772-595-5845

FORT PIERCE INLET STATE PARK A beautiful half-mile beach great for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and scuba diving. 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce. 772-468-3985

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Calendar of Events

All area codes are 772 unless otherwise noted

Every Month Indian River & St. Lucie Counties Daily

Scenic Riverboat Cruises IR Lagoon Boat Tours, 464-4445 River Explorer, 713-7132 River King, 589-5345 Airboat Tours, Marsh Beast, 584-0089 Kayak Tours, Orchid Island Bike & Kayak, VB, 299-1286 Wildlife Boat Tours, Manatee Observation Center, FP, 1:30pm, 429-6267 Touch Tank Encounter, Environmental Learning Center, VB, Sun, Tues, Weds 2-4PM, Weds-Fri 10AM-12PM, 589-5050 Feeding Frenzy Tour, Smithsonian at St. Lucie Aquarium, FP, Tues-Sat, 10:30am, 462-3271 Art Zone, VB Museum of Art, VB, 231-0707

Sundays

Sunday Wine Down-Live Music, Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery, FP, 1-5pm, 4600500

Mondays

Free Intro to Salsa, 14th Ave Dance Studio, VB, 6pm, 766-0578 Art for Health’s Sake: Yoga at the Museum, VB Museum of Art, VB, 9AM, 231-0707 Movement at the Museum, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 1:30pm, 231-0707 Abbe’s Aerobics and Fitness, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 9AM, 567-2144 Kid-Fit, North Indian River County Library, SEB, 11AM, 770-5060 Museum Babies, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB 10:30AM, 231-0707

Tuesdays

Fin-Tastic Fish Feeding, Manatee Observation Center, FP, 2pm, 429-6266 Museum Toddlers, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB 10:30AM, 231-0707 Big Band Dance, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 9AM, 567-2144 Qigong, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 11AM, 567-2144

Duplicate Bridge, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 12:30PM, 567-2144 Group Dance Lessons, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 5:30PM, 567-2144

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Green Market, Marina Square, FP, 12-6pm, 978-8480 Museum Stories, Vero Beach Museum of Art 9:30AM & 10:30 AM, VB, 231-0707 Tide Pool Touch Tank, Manatee Observation Center, FP, 2pm, 429-6266 Pontoon Boat Tours, Environmental Learning Center, VB, 9:30am, 11:30am, 589-5050 Museum Stories, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 9:30 AM & 10:30AM, 231-0707 Big Band Dance, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 9AM, 567-2144 Beginning Line Dance Lessons, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 5:30PM, 567-2144 Country Partner Dance Lessons, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 6:45PM, 567-2144 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Free Wildlife Tours (thorugh March, VB, 8AM, 581-5557 (Reservations Required)

Thursdays

Meet the Reptiles, Manatee Observation Center, FP, 2pm, 429-6266 Latin Night at Chive, VB, 8:30PM, 766-0578 Duplicate Bridge, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 12:30PM, 567-2144 Abbe’s Aerobics and Fitness, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 9AM, 567-2144 Qigong, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 11AM, 567-2144

Fridays

Live in the Loop Free Outdoor Concerts, Riverside Theatre, VB , 6:30pm, 231-6990 Seahorse Snack Time, Manatee Observation Center, FP, 2pm, 429-6266 Story Hour, Vero Beach Book Center, VB, 10:30am, 569-6650

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Every Month Indian River & St. Lucie Counties Swingsation’s Friday Night Ballroom Dance @ VBCC, VB, 7pm, 567-2144 Big Band Dance, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 9AM, 567-2144

Saturdays

Fort Pierce Downtown Farmers Market, Marina Square, FP, 8am-noon, 940-1145 ​Farmers Market Oceanside Vero Beach, Humiston Park, VB, 8am-noon, 410-8376 Live in the Loop Free Outdoor Concerts, Riverside Theatre, VB, 6:30pm, 231-6990 Fin-Tastic Fish Feeding, Manatee Observation Center, FP, 2pm, 429-6266 The Jazz Market, Downtown Fort Pierce, 8am1pm, 812-4588 Pontoon Boat Tours, Environmental Learning Center, VB, 9:30am, 11:30am, 589-5050 Scrabble Club, North Indian River County Library, SEB, 11AM, 589-1355

1st Tuesday

Heritage Bluegrass, Vero Beach Heritage Center & Citrus Museum, 6pm, 770-2263 Free Admission, Smithsonian Marine Station, FP, 465-3271

1st & 3rd Saturday

Story Time & Crafts, Environmental Learning Center, VB, 1PM, 589-5050 Master Gardeners Growing Series, Indian River County Main Library, VB, 5:30PM, 226-3080

2nd Wednesday

Artwalk, Downtown Fort Pierce, 5-8pm

2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday

Travel Film Series, North Indian River County Library, SEB, 10:30AM, 589-1355

2nd Friday

Lunch and Learn Lecture Series, Manatee Observation Center, 12pm, 429-6266

2nd & 4th Friday

Free Concert in the Park, Riverview Park, SEB, 5:30PM, 589-5969

2nd Saturday

Main Street Vintage & Green Market, 14th Ave and 20th Street, VB, 9am-4pm, 643-6782

3rd Thursday

Third Thursday Dances, Heritage Center, VB, 7-10pm, 770-2263 Laugh And Learn, North Indian River County Library, SEB, 10:30AM, 770-5060 x4132 Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Research Station, Smithsonian Marine Station, FP, 2PM, 465-3271

Last Friday

Cruise-In, Marina Square, FP, 5-9pm, 464-1245 Downtown Friday, Downtown Vero Beach, 6-9pm, 643-6782

Last Saturday

1st Friday

Friday Fest, Marina Square, FP, 5:30-9pm Gallery Stroll, Art District Downtown, VB, 5-8pm

Free Admission, Vero Beach Museum of Art, 231-0707 Museum Studios (4-11 year olds), Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 10AM & 1PM, 231-0707

1st Saturday

Monday-Friday

Sunset Saturday, Ocean Drive, VB, 5:308:30pm Free Admission Saturday, Environmental Learning Center, VB, 589-5050

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January 2019 1-31 Free Admission, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 231-0707 1-6 Made in Germany: Art Since 1980 from the Rubell Family Collection, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB 231-0707 1-13 150 Years of Painting and Sculpture, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 231-0707 1 First Day Hike, Sebastian Inlet State Park, SEB, 9-10:30AM, 388-2750 4 Xanadu Jr., Riverside Theatre for Kids, VB, 231-6990 4 Premieres, Ballet Vero Beach, VBHS Performing Arts Center, VB, 8PM, 905-2651 4-5 Comedy Zone, Riverside Theatre, VB, 7:30PM & 9:30 PM, 231-6990 4-6 The Centennial Children’s Poster and Art Competition, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 231-0707 5 Premieres, Ballet Vero Beach, VBHS Performing Arts Center, VB, 2PM & 8PM, 905-2651 5 Celebrate the Arts Festival, Riverside Park, VB, 10AM-4PM, 770-4857 5 RT Stars Celebrate the Arts, Riverside Theatre, VB, 10AM-4PM, 231-6990 5 Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 1-5PM, 460-0500 5 Rock n Reggae, Capt Hirams Beach Bar, SEB, 3:30PM, 388-8588 6 Mango Bros Band, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 1-5PM, 460-0500 8-27 Evita, Riverside Theatre, VB, 231-6990 7 Paddling Adventures: Book Talk and Signing with Donald Yackel, North Indian River County Library, SEB, 2PM, 589-1355 8 Florida Friendly Landscaping, N. Indian River County Library, SEB, 2PM, 589-1355 8 Heritage Bluegrass, Vero Heritage Center, The Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum,VB, 6PM-9PM, 770-2263 10 The Kingston Trio, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775

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Jarekus Singleton, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 11 Chris MacDonald's Memories of ElvisRockin' Birthday Bash, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7:30PM, 461-4775 11 Dreams: Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac, Summer Crush, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 11 Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 11 Lunch and Learn Lecture - Backyard Beekeeping, Manatee Observation and Education Center, FP, 12-1PM, 772-429-6266 11-31 Artists of Color: Place, Race, and Vision of the Florida Highwaymen, A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, FP, 465-0630 12 Comedy Corner: Jimmie J.J. Walker, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8:30PM, 461-4775 12 Bark in the Park, Riverside Park, Humane Society of Vero Beach, VB, 10AM, 388-3826 12 Hollywood to Vero: The Film and TV Work of Xaque Gruber, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 1:30PM, 7PM, 231-0707 12-13 Vero Beach Home & Remodel Show Winter Edition, Indian River County Fairgrounds, VB, 10AM 13 National Touring Company Rock of Ages, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 13 Vettes IN the Vines: Car & Art Shows, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 12PM, 460-0500 13 Carmen, Vero Beach Opera at Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, VB, 3PM, 569-6993 13-20 Florida Pro Surf Contest, Sebastian Inlet State Park, SEB, 8AM-5PM, 388-2750 15-27 Miracle on South Division Street,Vero Beach Theatre Guild, VB, 562-8300 17-20 Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, 22 South Orange St, Fellsmere, 571-0250 17 Early Elton, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 18 The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley & Bucky Heard, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775

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January 2019 18-20 31st Annual Art by the Sea, Vero Beach Art Club at VB Museum of Art, VB, Fri 5-8PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, 231-0303 19 The Music of Sam Cooke - The King of Soul Starring Bradd Marquis, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 19 The Sauce Boss at the Crush, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 1:30PM, 460-0500 19-20 Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival, Riverview Park, Sebastian, 5812626 20 Vince Love, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 1-5PM, 460-0500 21 International Lecture Series 2019 SERIES - Graham Moore, The Legacy of Sherlock Holmes, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 4:30PM, 231-0707 22-31 Next to Normal, Waxlax Stage, Riverside Theatre, VB, 231-6990

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Aquarium After Dark, Smithsonian Marine Station, FP, 6-8PM, 465-3271 25 Dr. Ron Carter & All-Star Jazz Band, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 26 Docent-led Tour, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 10AM, 1PM, 231-0707 26 Mother/Daughter Tea Party, Vero Beach Community Center, VB, 2PM, 567-2144 27 Ladies of Soul, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 1-5PM, 460-0500 28-29 Big Band Bash Annual Jazz Concert, Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts, VB, 7PM, 564-5537 29-31 Museum Toddlers Series, 5 Weeks on Tuesdays, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 10:30AM, 231-0707 31 The Long Run Playing Music of The Eagles, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849

February 2019 1-28 Artists of Color: Place, Race, and Vision of the Florida Highwaymen, A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, FP, 465-0630 1 An Evening With Sinbad, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 1 Scotty Emerick, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 1-10 Next to Normal, Waxlax Stage, Riverside Theatre, VB, 231-6990 1-26 Museum Toddlers Series, 5 Weeks on Tuesdays, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 10:30AM, 231-0707 2 2nd Annual Florida Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 11AM5PM, 460-0500 2 Carmen, Vero Beach Opera at Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, VB, 7PM, 569-6993 2 Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 2 iLuminate - As Seen on America's Got Talent, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775

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Craft Show, Riverview Park, SEB, 10AM3PM, 315-278-6437 2-3 Gardenfest, Riverside Park, VB, 567-4602 5-24 The Last Romance, Riverside Theatre, VB, 231-6990 7 The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 7 Cooking with Chef Warren Caterson; Perfect Valentine's Day, Indian River County Main Library, VB, 6PM, 226-3080 8-10 A Night in the Theatre, Vero Beach Theatre Guild, VB, 562-8300 8 The New Shanghai Circus, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 8 Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac Rumours, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 8 Cheers&Beers for a Healthy Lagoon, Walking Tree Brewery, VB, 6:30PM, 217-3502 9 Motor Car Exhibit at McKee Botanical Gardens, VB, 10AM-3PM, 794-0601

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The Petty Hearts: Tom Petty Tribute, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 9 Night Sounds Concert, Sirsy, Sebastian Inlet St Park, SEB, 7PM, 388-2750 9 Motor Car Exhibition, McKee Botanical Garden, VB, 10AM-3PM, 794-0601 9-28 Victorian Radicals: From the PreRaphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB 231-0707 14 The McCartney Years, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 15-16 Disney's Mary Poppins-The New Musical, Vero Beach High School, VBHS Performing Arts, VB, 7PM, 564-5537 16 Gary Hannan & Wynn Varble, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 16 ABBA Mania - ABBA Tribute Concert, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 16 Florida Craft Brew & Wing Festival, Royal Palm Pointe, VB, 11:30AM-4PM 16 Mopars in the Vines, Flat Natural Band & Art Show, Summer Crush Winery, FP,

12-4PM, 460-0500 16 IGNITE Wrestling Presents Destiny, Walking Tree Brewery, VB, 12-2PM,

217-3502 17 Disney's Mary Poppins- The New Musical, Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts, VB, 2PM, 564-5537

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The Zombies, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 ELC Ecotalks: Whales in Florida, Environmental Learning Ctr, VB, 11AM, 589-5050 20 Stellar Entertainment Presents: "One Hot Night": Tribute to Neil Diamond, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 21 Jonathan Edwards & Karla Bonoff, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 21 Concerts in the Park, Ryan Waszmer from the Space Coast Jazz Society, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB, 5PM, 231-0707 22 Dean Dillon: Nashville Superstar, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 22 21 Blue, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 22 Darlene Love, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM,

461-4775 22-23 Comedy Zone, Riverside Theatre, VB, 7:30PM & 9:30 PM, 231-6990 23 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen, Summer Crush, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 24 NatureFest, Manatee Observation and Education Center, FP, 10AM-3PM,

429-6266 24 Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, VB, 2PM, 562-6125 28 Los Vivancos - Born To Dance, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775

March 2019 1-31 Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement, Vero Beach Museum of Art, VB 231-0707 1-3 Artists of Color: Place, Race, and Vision of the Florida Highwaymen, A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, FP, 465-0630 1-2 Howl at the Moon, Riverside Theatre, VB, 7:30PM, 231-6990 1 Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849

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Benise Fuego, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 Jim Stafford, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 The Choir of Man, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 The Romantic Era, Symphony Orchestra Concert, Vero Beach High School, VBHS Performing Arts, VB, 7PM, 564-5537

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The Beach Boys, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 6 Country Legend TG Shepherd, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 7 Full Moon Fever: A Tribute to Tom Petty, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM,

(800) 595-4849 7 Teen Book Art Party, Indian River County Main Library, VB, 3:30PM, 226-3080 8-17 Firefighters’ Fair, Indian River County Fairgrounds, VB, 388-7399 8 Legally Blonde The Musical, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 8 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Bluegrass Band, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 5:30PM, 460-0500 8-10 Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Riverside Park, VB, Sat & Sun 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, 231-0303 9 Pelican Island Wildlife Festival, Riverview Park, SEB, 10AM-4PM, 202-0697 9 Southeast Florida Honor Flight Presents: Frank & Dean... Together Again, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 9-31 Backus & Butcher and the Florida Landscape. Backus Museum & Gallery, FP, 465-0630 12-24 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, VB Theatre Guild, VB, 562-8300 12-31 My Fair Lady, Riverside Theatre, VB,

231-6990 14 Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 15 One Night in Memphis, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 15 Lonestar, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM,

461-4775 15-17 ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo, Riverview Park, SEB, Fri 3-9PM, Sat 11AM9PM, Sun 11AM-5PM 15-17 Garden and Antique Show and Sale, McKee Botanical Garden, VB, 794-0601

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Night Sounds Concert, Alize, Sebastian Inlet St Park, SEB, 7PM, 388-2750 16 Lucky 11th Annual Manatee Center 5K Run/Walk, Manatee Observation and

Education Center, FP, 8AM, 772-429-6266 16 Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish’s Rascals With special guest on drums, Carmine Appice, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 19 Marcello Giordani Master Class and Vocal Competition, Vero Beach Opera at Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, VB, 2PM, 569-6993 21 Jimmy Webb, The Emerson Center, VB, 7PM, (800) 595-4849 22 Peace of Woodstock - from Havens to Hendrix, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 460-0500 22 Marcello Giordani Rising Stars Concert, Vero Beach Opera at Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, VB, 7PM, 569-6993 22 A Tribute To Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 23 Cruise in Car Show, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 12-4PM, 460-0500 26-31 Ghost-Writer, Waxlax Stage, Riverside Theatre, VB, 231-6990 27 An Evening With Tony Bennett, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 7PM, 461-4775 29 The Lovin Spoonful, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 460-0500 29 The Australian Bee Gees Show, Bee Gees Tribute, Sunrise Theatre, FP, 8PM, 461-4775 30 Seals & Crofts 2, Summer Crush Winery, FP, 460-0500 30 Indian River STEAM Fest, iG Center (Intergenerational Recreation Center), VB, 10AM-4PM, 584-1851 31 26th Annual Red, White and Blue Concert, Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts, VB, 2PM, 564-5537

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DINING

SERVICES

Big Shots Golf

36

Blue Ribbon Pet Resort

28

CJ Cannon’s

20

Cell Medic

17

36

Crab-E's Eatery

51

Golf Carts of Vero Beach

7

Cultural Council

17

Nino's 50

Solid Waste Management

39

Farmers' Mkt Fort Pierce

28

Vincent's

Vero Beach Airport

40

Firefighters Fair

55

Waldo's 18

Jungle Club

43

MEDICAL

Live from Vero Beach

11

Manatee Center

43

Anytime Fitness

7

Big Shots Golf

21

SHOPPING

Indian River Medical Ctr BC

All Thru The House

Marsh Beast Airboat Tours 38

IRMC Walk-In Care

Allure 54

Okeechobee Airboat Rides 35

TC Community Health

Orchid Isl. Bikes & Kayaks

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7

REAL ESTATE & LODGING

Riverside Theatre

13

Sharkbait Boat Tours

19

Skydive Sebastian

45

Summer Crush Winery

26

Adair Real Estate Services

Sunrise Theatre

12

Vero Beach Art Club

26

VB Museum of Art

15

41

Carpet & Tile Warehouse

31

Castle Antiques

35

Center Court Tennis

31

Chic and Shore Things

28

CottonWays 25 23

Countryside Citrus

50

Barbara Foster, Realtor 45

Crab E Bills Seafood Mkt

18

Beach & Beyond Rentals

54

Elizabeth’s Consignments

29

Best Western Plus

27

Grant Antique Mall

29

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Vero Beach Opera

8

The Driftwood Resort

51

Initially Yours

28

VB Outlets Events

17

Hampton Inn & Suites

20

Leigh Jewelers

30

VBHS Performing Arts

10

Harmony Reserve

25

Likeable Home Decor

35

Vero Beach Theatre Guild

16

Ocean Real Estate

1

Pineapple Patti's

Oceanside Realty Partners

9

Sunshine Furniture

IBC

Vero Beach Outlets

IFC

Vero Heritage Center

8

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Village Vitamin

35

West Bay Trading Co

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