Vero Beach Handbook 2022

The guide to living in the jewel of the Treasure Coast

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Editor’s Note

A Lot To Love

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fell in love with Vero Beach the first time I walked along a wooden boardwalk surrounded by plants with giant leaves, trailing vines, and foliage so dense you couldn’t see the ground.

At the end of the path, the plants disappeared and all I could see was sand, sky and

sparkling ocean.

“I could live here,” I remember telling my husband at that moment, and less than a year later,

I did. Fresh from the high desert climate of New Mexico, I couldn’t get enough of my new home’s natural beauty. If you want to walk uncrowded beaches, take a boat out onto the lagoon, golf year-round or birdwatch in a nature preserve, you have come to the right place.

The longer I’ve lived here, the more I’ve found to love. The cultural scene in Vero Beach enjoys generous local support and is unparalleled for a town our size. Riverside Theatre, the Vero Beach Museum of Art and McKee Botanical Garden are just a few of the places I’ve already grown attached to. Still on my bucket list to experience are performances by Ballet Vero Beach and the Vero Beach Opera. Monthly art crawls, a Saturday morning farmers market, live music outdoors, holiday parades and thriving local restaurants and shops all contribute to making this a delightful place to call home.

In addition to all of that, my vantage point here at Vero Beach Magazine affords me a great view of what may be the best thing about this town. People here, across all income levels and backgrounds, care deeply about this community. Every day I hear another story about people banding together to stare down a problem and accomplish something wonderful.

Whether you are planning to stay for a few weeks, a few months, or the rest of your life, our handbook is your invitation to explore this special place I’m proud to call home.

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Publisher’s Note

Vero Beach 101

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ee it like a native.

For first time readers of the Vero Beach Handbook, welcome! Inside this issue you will find dozens of activities, events and hidden gems that make Vero Beach a unique and wonderful destination.

For returning readers who look forward to receiving the Handbook each year, thank you! Your input,

guidance and recommendations have provided the team at Vero Beach Magazine unparalleled support in creating this annual resource.

In addition to profiling the wide range of activities in Vero Beach, the Handbook also provides detailed guidance for new residents as well as those enjoying a seasonal visit. In need of a fishing license? We have that information. Opera tickets for four? We can point you in the right direction.

Whether you are new to Vero Beach or return year after year, you are sure to learn something new and wonderful about our beautiful seaside town.

Enjoy! We are happy that you are here.

Teri Amey-Arnold, Publisher

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About Vero Beach Magazine

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ero Beach Magazine is the first magazine in history to be dedicated exclusively to Vero Beach and remains the only local magazine with verified circulation. A minimum of 10,000 magazines are distributed monthly, to at least 30,000 readers in almost every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Vero Beach Magazine’s staff is committed to using print media to make Indian River County a better place for all residents,

mindful of environmental and historic preservation, while underscoring the best aspects of life in this charming oceanfront community.

Winner of numerous awards since its inception, starting with the Florida Magazine Association’s Best New Magazine Award in 1998, Vero Beach Magazine has made its greatest impact by providing meaningful information to readers about the needs of local nonprofit organizations, which no other local media outlet had done, inspiring philanthropy that now exceeds $400 million a year in Indian River County and prompting nonprofit coverage by many other media companies.

In November Vero Beach Magazine was acquired by Palm Beach Media Group, publisher of internationally renowned Florida Design as well as six monthly flagship titles, including Palm Beach Illustrated and Naples Illustrated. A proven leader in publishing excellence, PBMG looks forward to building on the magazine’s successful history.

Vero Beach Magazine’s main office is a historic 1914 building at 956 20th Street, on the corner of 10th Avenue and State Road 60 eastbound, in downtown Vero Beach. Visitors are welcome by appointment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for subscription, article and advertising questions.

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INDIAN RIVER HOME CARE Turning the Tide in Health Care on the Treasure Coast TAKE COMFORT IN OUR CARE Indian River Home Care is renowned as the only home health company in the county awarded the highest possible rating from Medicare for three consecutive years. In every aspect of the extensive survey, Indian River Home Care was the leader in timely initiation of care, decreased hospitalizations and improved ambulation. By mastering these measures, our clients are empowered to elevate their health and champion their well-being.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER By tailoring customized treatment plans for each patient, our multidisciplinary caregiver teams — which are made up of personal nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and nursing assistants — manage all aspects of our clients’ care. This includes providing patient education, along with highly specialized skills, such as IV therapy, advanced wound care and telemonitoring with disease management.

CARE CONNECT: HI-TECH & HI-TOUCH Our Care Connect virtual wellness program engages patients to prioritize their health with customized educational videos and telemonitoring equipment. The data collected from these devices is uploaded to a tablet and continuously reviewed by the patient’s private nurse. Our patients are also asked daily survey questions, which can be added to a health report and sent to the patient’s physician upon request.

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Contents 22 Weather Report

48 Popular Spots

24 Fun Facts

50 Shopping Districts

28 Annual Events

56 Specialty Foods

30 Names Seen Around Town

60 Produce Stands

32 Dining Out 33 Fine Dining

64 Bodies of Water 68 Beaches

33 Casual

78 Sea Turtles

38 Asian

80 Beachcombing

38 International

84 Indian River Lagoon

38 Irish

86 Sebastian Inlet

38 Italian

88 St. Sebastian River

40 Mediterranean

90 Blue Cypress Lake

40 Mexican

92 Riverfront Parks

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46 Shopping

42 Tea

96 Boating & Water Sports

42 Live Music

98 Marinas & Gear

44 Breweries

98 Boats & Jet Skis

44 Distilleries

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16 Welcome to Vero Beach

100 Canoes, Kayaks & More 100 Scuba Classes & Gear 102 Snorkeling 102 Surfing Lessons & Gear

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104 Guided Tours

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106 Fishing

182 The Back Story

110 Sebastian Fishing Museum

188 Museums & More

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112 Sports 120 Tennis & Pickleball

206 Family Fun

122 Equestrian

210 Pets

124 Additional Sports

212 Clubs & Classes

94 RIVERFRONT PARKS

218 Gardening 220 Medical Resources

128 Hiking Trails

224 Nonprofit Organizations

134 Lizards

232 Government Basics

140 Wildlife

66 BEACHFRONT PARKS

192 Neighborhoods 204 Education

136 Local Birds

48 SHOPPING DISTRICTS

190 Welcome Home

114 Golf

126 The Great Outdoors

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182 Local History

108 Getting Started 111

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150 Arts

234 Business Directory 240 Essential Information

152 Visual Arts 168 Theater 172 Dance

115 GOLF & TENNIS

174 Opera

129 LAND TRUST PROPERTIES

176 Music

208 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

181 Lectures

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SINCE 1997

ELIZABETH MOULTON Founder TERI AMEY-ARNOLD Publisher HEATHER O'SHEA Editor in Chief TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH Senior Editor KELLY ROGERS Visuals & Community Engagement Editor MEGAN HYDE Client Marketing Specialist HEATHER BOTTO Creative Director JANINE FISHER Senior Graphic Designer Contributing Photographers Annalise Anderson, Molly Bartels, Jared Blais, Karl Enghofer, Patrick Merrell, Kelly Rogers, Martina Tannery, Sam Wolfe CATHY HART Executive Office Manager & Subscription Manager SUSAN LORENZ Newsstand Distribution

Group Publisher Terry Duffy Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos HOUR MEDIA, LLC CEO Stefan Wanczyk President John Balardo PUBLISHERS OF:

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elcome to Vero Beach! Maybe you have come here for the water, or the golfing, or because your parents or grandparents wintered here several decades ago. Maybe you are up from Miami visiting friends for a long

weekend. Maybe you just need a break from 20-degree (or minus-20-degree!) weather and snow or are in search of the perfect retirement community. Whatever prompted you to come, we're glad you're here!

Located in Indian River County, Vero Beach is nestled along Florida's Atlantic coast, about 140 miles north of Miami. Big-city ambience is close enough to visit, but far enough away to preserve our slower-paced small-town charm. Residents here enjoy Florida's year-round balmy weather, reasonable cost of living, and absence of state income tax.

Full-time residents can also take advantage of the homestead exemption, a permanent reduction in property tax.

The barrier island boasts 22 miles of spacious, uncrowded beaches accessible via three bridges and graced with parking that is both ample and free. Scores of boutiques, galleries and local restaurants parallel the coast on Ocean Drive, within easy walking distance of beaches and parks. On the mainland, you'll find a thriving design district and historic downtown area filled with art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and cafes.

It's easy to live the outdoor life in Vero Beach, both on and off the water. Golfers will find beautiful courses and opportunities to play year-round. Boaters, anglers, sailors and paddlers enjoy the Indian River Lagoon and the coastal waters of the Atlantic, while

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Riverfront homes north of Wabasso Causeway

surfers, snorkelers, scuba divers and

the Vero Beach Opera add to the roster

sunbathers enjoy our ocean playground.

of cultural gems. Choral societies,

For land lovers, nature preserves and

symphonies and thriving community

in Vero Beach might surprise you. Careful

hiking trails offer additional escapes

theater and gallery scenes offer

planning has kept our beaches largely

from the indoors. McKee Botanical

additional opportunities to enjoy the

free of high-rise development. Growth is

Garden offers 18 acres of lush jungle

arts. Live music, street festivals, holiday

managed thoughtfully by city and county

pathways and a children's garden

parades and art crawls are a regular part

planners to maintain the best qualities

guaranteed to delight youngsters and

of life here.

of small-town life. And the county's

the young at heart.

Lovers of the arts will find much to enjoy

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If you are looking to put down roots,

opportunities to get involved.

Finally, some of the things you won't find

three bridges connecting the island and

you'll find that Vero Beach has residential

mainland mean you'll never waste a

here as well. The Vero Beach Museum of

options to suit every taste. You can find

moment of a sunny day sitting in traffic.

Art holds a rich permanent collection and

oceanfront homes, riverfront houses

regularly hosts prominent international

with deep-water docks, and wide-open

those other beach towns. If you join the

exhibitions. Riverside Theatre presents a

spaces to the west of town where you

ranks of people who fall in love and never

full season of professional productions

can spread out. Wherever you go, you will

want to leave, well, don't say we didn't

each year, and Ballet Vero Beach and

find welcoming neighbors and plenty of

warn you!

Vero Beach, if you ask us, is unlike all

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AREA Indian River County.........................617 sq. mi.

(Land)........................................... 503 sq. mi.

Vero Beach’s Barrier Island

Indian River County

(Land)............................................17.4 sq. mi.

POPULATION Indian River County (2020 census). 159,788

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Population per square mile...................... 318 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island (2019 est)................................................ 17,503 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Indian River County..................................58,612 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island.................... 7,357 MEDIAN AGE

Blue Cypress Lake

Indian River County....................................... 52.1 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island......................68.6

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AVG HOME VALUE (2019 ESTIMATED) Indian River County...........................$235,300 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island.............$721,389 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Indian River County (2018 est)............................................$54,740

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DISTANCE FROM VERO BEACH (MILES)

The Bahamas...................................................... 110 Naples......................................................................197 Miami....................................................................... 138 Key West.................................................................297 Savannah, GA.................................................... 352

Fort Drum Wildlife Management Area

Charleston, SC..................................................460 Washington, D.C............................................... 918 New York, NY..................................................... 1,143 Boston, MA.........................................................1,357

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Florida Legislature Office of Economic and Demographic Research; Florida Demographics by Cubit; city-data.com; point2homes.com

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Weather Report Avg Low

Avg High

JANUARY

53°

74°

Record Low Record High

21°

88°

Avg Precip Avg Humid Avg Snowfall

2.4”

76%

0”

FEBRUARY

54°

76°

28°

89°

2.9”

75%

0”

MARCH

58°

78°

26°

93°

4.5”

72%

0”

APRIL

62°

82°

36°

95°

2.8”

68%

0”

MAY

68°

85°

46°

99°

3.6”

72%

0’’

JUNE

72°

89°

57°

100°

7.1”

77%

0’’

JULY

73°

90°

62°

99°

6.6”

78%

0’’

AUGUST

74°

90°

63°

98°

7.5”

78%

0’’

SEPTEMBER

73°

88°

61°

97°

7.6”

79%

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OCTOBER

69°

85°

45°

94°

5.9”

75%

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NOVEMBER

62°

80°

31°

92°

3.8”

78%

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DECEMBER

56°

76°

23°

87°

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Night Lights Out of This World Space exploration brings out the sense of wonder in all of us. Here in Vero Beach, we're lucky to be able to view rocket launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center just by going outside and looking up. To get the latest information on upcoming scheduled launches, visit kennedyspacecenter.com, nasa.gov or spacex.com.

With our clear skies and uncluttered skyline, Vero Beach is the perfect place to stargaze.

Spread your blanket, get comfortable, and lift your eyes to the heavens. Nightlife takes on a whole new meaning when you start to notice the wonders of the universe around us.

Astronomical Events in 2022 Jan. 3...............Peak of Quadrantid Meteor Shower March 20......................................................Vernal Equinox April 22............................Peak of Lyrid Meteor Shower April 30........................... Partial Solar Eclipse 4:41 p.m.

May 6...............Peak of Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower May 15............................ Total Lunar Eclipse 10:28 p.m.

June 21......................................................Summer Solstice Aug. 13.......................Peak of Perseid Meteor Shower Sept. 22.................................................Autumnal Equinox Oct. 8.................... Peak of Draconid Meteor Shower Nov. 17......................... Peak of Leonid Meteor Shower

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Nov. 8.................................Total Lunar Eclipse 4:10 a.m.

Dec. 21............................................................Winter Solstice

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Sun Safety We don’t just live in the Sunshine State; we live in a part of the Sunshine State that is so scenic and engaging that it’s only natural for us to be outdoors enjoying the sea and sand, pathways and palms. But along with our splendid lifestyle comes an elevated level of ultraviolet radiation, so it’s very important for us to know how to protect our skin.

Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer, can range from a minor nuisance requiring a simple procedure at the dermatologist’s office to a lifethreatening condition. Melanoma, though less common than basal and squamous

gives us an idea of how much protection

that may arise from long-term use.

cell skin cancers and highly curable when

is needed at each level. In our area, it is

Mineral sunscreens contain zinc oxide

caught early, can spread and kill if not

wise to assume that if it’s daytime, some

and/or titanium dioxide, which form a

treated in time. The good news is that

sun protection is going to be necessary.

physical barrier to the sun’s rays.

skin cancer prevention is largely within our control.

When we think of sun protection, we

The effectiveness of sunscreen is

often think first of sunscreen, but it really

scored in terms of its SPF or sun protection

Sun protection is not just a medical

begins with clothing. Long sleeves, pants

factor. An SPF of at least 15 is a must. Apply

necessity; it’s a cosmetic one as well. UV

and hats go a long way toward shielding

it generously 20 to 30 minutes before

rays take a toll on our skin, causing spots,

your skin. Many lines of outdoor apparel

sun exposure, and reapply about every

wrinkles and premature aging — things

even carry a UPF, or ultraviolet protection

two hours, especially if swimming or

most of us want to keep to a minimum!

factor. A UPF of 30, for example, means

perspiring.

Sun safety begins before we leave the house. Nowadays, checking the UV index is as easy as looking at our phones. It is

that a garment will block out all but 1/30 (about 3%) of the UV rays that strike it.

Now for the sunscreen. There are two

Do your homework and consult your dermatologist in order to make the best sunscreen decisions for your needs. And

usually given as part of weather reports

types: chemical and mineral. Chemical

be sure to keep a close eye on all moles

and forecasts. The highest UV levels occur

sunscreens contain ingredients such as

and spots, and make regular visits to the

between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so it’s a good

oxybenzone and octisalate that filter

dermatologist a part of your routine. After

idea to avoid these peak hours when

out UV rays. Research is ongoing as to

all, your skin is the largest organ of your

planning beach excursions and other

the degree to which these chemicals are

body, and if you take good care of it, it will

outdoor activities. The UV index chart

absorbed into the skin and the effects

take good care of you!

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Fun Facts POET LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON moved to Wabasso, Florida, in 1943, with her husband, Schuyler Jackson. They made some improvements to a 1910 frame “cracker-style” house, where the poet lived, without electricity, until 1989. She died in 1991, and the historic house now sits on the grounds of Indian River State College’s Mueller Campus in Vero Beach.

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INDIAN RIVER … PINEAPPLES? Yes, that’s right! Even though “Indian River” is virtually synonymous with citrus, our area has the potential to be a pineapple paradise. When Herman Zeuch founded Indian River Farms in the early 20th century and Northern farmers flocked here for the three growing seasons, many of them grew pineapples. They are a common yard fruit here to this day, and Mark Dellerman runs a thriving pineapple farm just north of Vero Beach.

Since the end of the Space Shuttle program in 2011, NASA has relied on private companies to transport cargo and crews to the International Space Station.

One of those companies, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, even holds a 20-year lease as the exclusive user of Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A. Thus, Vero Beach residents continue to enjoy excellent views of KENNEDY SPACE CENTER LAUNCHES.

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The “OLD LIBRARY” BUILDING on 20th Place, now the home of Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy, was built in the early 1960s in the likeness of books on a shelf.

In the 1950s and early ‘60s, Vero Beach had its own synchronized swimming team, the DOLPHINETTES, who performed locally and around the country and even appeared in the Esther Williams film “Easy to Love.”

It SNOWED in Vero Beach on Jan. 19, 1977.

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A Sampling of Annual Events JANUARY

Vero Beach Museum of Art Gala

JULY

City of Vero Beach Fourth of July Celebration

Youth Guidance King of the Hill Tennis Tournament

City of Sebastian Fourth of July Celebration

Camp Haven Diamonds in the Rough Gala

Vero Beach Lifeguard Association Race to the Wreck

FEBRUARY Gardenfest!

McKee Botanical Garden Motorcar Exhibit VBMA Fashion Meets Art Childcare Resources Starfest Mental Health Association MHA Rocks!

MARCH

AUGUST

Keep Indian River Beautiful Paddle Dash

SEPTEMBER

Keep Indian River Beautiful Coastal Cleanup

OCTOBER

Military Moms Prayer Group Holidays for Heroes Drive

Under the Oaks Arts & Crafts Show

United Way Day of Caring

VBMA Art in Bloom

Treasure Coast Food Bank Pack the House

Boys & Girls Clubs Angels Dinner

Treasure Coast Community Health Duck Derby

Vero Beach Opera Rising Stars Vocal Competition Riverside Theatre Premiere Benefit Gala McKee Garden & Antique Show

APRIL

NOVEMBER

Indian River Land Trust Benefit Riverside Theatre Festival of Trees The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Pro Circuit Tournament

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Muster

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation Poetry BBQ

Alzheimer & Parkinson Association Walk to Remember

Saint Edward’s Pirate Ball

Care Net Pregnancy Center Banquet

The Arc Starlight & Sneakers

Samaritan Center Soup Bowl

MAY

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation May Pops

DECEMBER

McKee Botanical Garden Festival of Lights

IRSC Foundation Golf Tournament

H.A.L.O. Love at First Bite

Healthy Start Coalition Dancing with Vero’s Stars

Women’s Refuge Christmas Banquet

JUNE

Ballet Vero Beach Nutcracker on the Indian River

McKee Botanical Garden Waterlily Celebration

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United Against Poverty Burgers & Brews

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Names Seen Around Town

Roads, bridges, parks and other landmarks often bear the names of prominent local residents who have helped shape our area’s history. Keep an eye out for the following names as you travel around Indian River County.

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The MERRILL P. BARBER BRIDGE is named for a local businessman who served as the eighth mayor of Vero Beach and went on to serve two terms in Tallahassee as a state senator. His two daughters were the first to wield shovels at the 1993 groundbreaking for the current Barber Bridge.

While the name of VERO BEACH is believed to have been derived from the Latin word for “truth,” its neighboring towns are both named after people: SEBASTIAN after third-century Christian martyr ST. SEBASTIAN and FELLSMERE after the town’s founder, EDWARD NELSON FELL. The community of GIFFORD is named for early Vero Beach settlers HENRY and SARAH GIFFORD and their family.

SEXTON PLAZA and its adjacent beach bear the name of pioneer Vero Beach resident WALDO E. SEXTON — entrepreneur, rancher and antique collector extraordinaire.

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Nestled in a residential area on the western side of the Indian River Lagoon is A.W. YOUNG PARK, which is named after the first mayor of Vero Beach, ANTHONY W. YOUNG.

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Vero Beach’s other bridge, known for over 30 years as the 17TH STREET BRIDGE, was renamed the ALMA LEE LOY BRIDGE in 2011, in honor of the businesswoman and Indian River County commissioner who was instrumental in bringing it into existence. A Vero Beach native and tireless public servant, Loy died in April 2020 at the age of 90.

If you look closely, you may come across a reference to STATE ROAD 60 as OSCEOLA BOULEVARD. Vero Beach is also home to Osceola Magnet School, and our neighboring county to the west is Osceola County. Born BILLY POWELL in Alabama in 1804, Osceola became a prominent Seminole leader in Florida.

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Speaking of State Road 60, you may have noticed a sign indicating that the 5-mile segment between 43rd Avenue and Interstate 95 is called “THE RICHARD RACZKOWSKI MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.” This designation was made in 2009 in memory of the only member of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office ever to have been killed in the line of duty. The 29-year-old deputy was shot by a suspect in 1986.

Another small residential park is found in the MCANSH PARK neighborhood. The circular TROY MOODY PARK is named in honor of 1943 Vero Beach High School graduate TROY MOODY, who joined the U.S. Army and perished in the Korean War at the age of 25. Bonus: The neighborhood itself bears the name of its developer, ANDREW MCANSH. MACWILLIAM PARK, located near the eastern end of the Barber Bridge, has a familiar Vero Beach name that goes back to ALEXANDER MACWILLIAM SR. — World War I veteran, three-time mayor of Vero Beach, and member of the Florida House of Representatives.

The “JOHN” of JOHN’S ISLAND is believed to be JOHN LAROCHE, the Merritt Island citrus grower who, along with his brothers, first purchased land on the island in the late 19th century.

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MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN was founded as McKee Jungle Gardens

by Cleveland industrialist and plant lover ARTHUR MCKEE, in partnership with WALDO SEXTON, in 1932.

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Fine Dining Citron Bistro................. 772-231-6556 6260 Hwy. A1A, Village Shops citronvero.com ● ●

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Citrus................................772-234-4114 1050 Easter Lily Lane citrusgrillhouse.com ● ● Cobalt.............................772-469-1060 Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive cobaltrestaurant.com ● ● Di Mare Vero Beach.................. 772-234-2809 1517 Ocean Drive dimareverobeach.com ● ● Fire and Wine.............. 772-794-7587 2950 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) fireandwineverobeach.com ● Joey & Kimmy’s Seafood Market & Restaurant...............772-918-8855 1800 U.S. Hwy. 1 joeyandkimmys.com ●

Maison Martinique.... 772-231-7299 1603 Ocean Drive thecaribbeancourt.com ● ●

The Wave....................... 772-410-0100 3244 Ocean Drive costadeste.com ● ●

Ocean Grill...................772-231-5409 1050 Beachland Blvd. ocean-grill.com

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Polo Grill........................772-231-4090 2855 Ocean Drive pgvero.com ● ●

American Icon Brewery.........................772-934-4266 1133 19th Place americaniconbrewery.com ● ●

Savor.............................. 772-205-2435 901 21st St. savorvero.com ●

Barefoot Cafe.............. 772-770-1733 2036 14th Ave. thebarefootcafe.com ● ●

The Tides...................... 772-234-3966 3103 Cardinal Drive tidesofvero.com ● ●

Beach Bum Bagel Cafe....................772-492-6773 2263 14th Ave. beachbumbagelcafe.com ●

Vero Prime.................... 772-226-7870 2023 14th Ave. veroprime.com ● Vinz.................................. 772-234-3341 4885 Hwy. A1A vinzinvero.com ●

Blackfins Riverfront Grill...........772-589-4345 at Capt. Hiram‘s Resort 1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian hirams.com/riverfront-restaurant Bobby’s Restaurant & Lounge....................... 772-231-6996 3450 Ocean Drive ● ●

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Casey’s Place............. 772-231-4790 917 Azalea Lane caseysplace.net ● ●

The Crab Stop.............. 772-257-5221 89 Royal Palm Pointe crabstoptc.com ● ●

Fishack........................... 772-770-0977 1931 Old Dixie Hwy. fishackverobeach.com ● ●

Chelsea’s.....................772-234-8300 3201 Cardinal Drive chelseasgourmet.com ● ●

The Crab Stop.............. 772-571-6767 1550 Indian River Drive, Sebastian crabstoptc.com ● ●

Green Marlin...............772-999-5248 1475 U.S. Hwy. 1 thegreenmarlin.com ● ●

Chill & Grill....................772-562-5477 7401 U.S. Hwy. 1 chillandgrillverobeach.wordpress. com ● ●

Dagwood’s Deli & Sub Shop................... 772-778-1900 835 17th St. dagwoodsvb.com ●

Heaton’s Vero Beach................. 772-469-4444 3500 Ocean Drive heatonsverobeach.com ●

Chive.............................. 772-999-5452 390 21st St. chiveverobeach.com ● ●

Earl’s Hideaway........ 772-589-5700 1405 Indian River Drive, Sebastian earlshideaway.com ● ●

Kilted Mermaid......... 772-569-5533 1937 Old Dixie Hwy. kiltedmermaid.com ● ●

C.J. Cannon’s...............772-567-7727 at Vero Beach Regional Airport 3414 Cherokee Drive cjcannonsrestaurant.com ● ●

Edgewood Eatery........772-217-3156 1327 21st St. edgewoodeatery.com ●

Kountry Kitchen......... 772-567-6733 1749 Old Dixie Hwy. ●

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La Tabla......................... 772-205-2772 29 Royal Palm Pointe latablavero.com ●

Mulligan’s.................... 772-918-4844 806 Indian River Drive, Sebastian mulligansbeachhouse.com ● ●

Seaside Grill................... 772-231-1911 at Jaycee Park 4200 Ocean Drive ● ●

Lemon Tree..................772-231-0858 3125 Ocean Drive lemontreevero.com ●

Post & Vine ................... 772-907-5159 1919 14th Ave. postandvinevb.com ● ●

Sebastian Saltwater Marina Restaurant................... 772-918-4229 1732 Indian River Drive, Sebastian captnbutcher.com ●

Marsh Landing........... 772-571-8622 44 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere marshlandingrestaurant.com ● ●

The Red Onion Eatery..............................772-492-8881 3001 Ocean Drive redonioneatery.com ● ●

Ski’s Hideaway.............772-567-2311 1453 20th St. skishideaway.com

Riverside Cafe...........772-234-5550 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive riversidecafe.com ● ●

Southern Social......... 772-205-2212 1932 14th Ave. eatsouthernsocial.com ●

Ryder’s...........................772-500-3663 3106 Cardinal Drive rydersgourmetmarket.com ● ●

Waldo’s............................772-231-7091 Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive historicwaldos.com ● ●

Michael’s on 7th.........772-213-8554 2217 7th Ave. michaelson7th.com ● ● Mr. Manatee’s.............. 772-569-9151 30 Royal Palm Pointe mrmanatees.com ● ● Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station.............. 772-564-8400 951 Old Dixie Hwy. mrsmacs.com ● Mulligan’s.................... 772-492-6744 1025 Beachland Blvd. mulligansbeachhouse.com ● ●

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Sandbar........................772-388-8588 at Capt. Hiram’s Resort 1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian ● ● hirams.com/riverfront-restaurant Sealantro British Cafe & Market............. 772-492-3614 2060 6th Ave. sealantro.com ● ●

Wilke’s 14 Bones Barbecue..................... 772-770-5646 1500 U.S. Hwy. 1 14bones.com ● ● Wood ‘n Spoon............. 772-217-3132 2015 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) and 97 Royal Palm Pointe woodnspoon.biz ● ●

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Francesca’s Italian Kitchen........... 772-257-5540 3001 Ocean Drive francescasverobeach.com ● Garage Wood-Fired Pizza & Provisions................ 772-907-5032 2217B 7th Ave. garagepizzavero.com Italian Grill................... 772-567-6640 2180 58th Ave. italiangrill.com ● ● Italian Kitchen.......... 772-569-0060 2121 14th Ave. italiankitcheninc.com ● ● Johnny D’s Market & Bistro............................772-234-4181 1409 Hwy. A1A johnnydsvero.com ●

Asian

Sumo House............... 772-770-0835 713 17th St. sumohousevb.com ●

Kata............................... 772-564-8883 1306 20th St. katamenu.com ● ●

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Mama Hue....................772-999-3967 692 21st St. ● The Noodle House....772-257-5256 4166 Atlantic Blvd. thenoodlehouseandsushi.com ● Oniku Hibachi............. 772-617-8088 4125 9th St. SW, 101A (Oslo Road) onikuhibachifl.com ● Sake.................................772-978-9798 42 Royal Palm Pointe sakemenus.com ● ● Shandong Noodle House.............................. 772-257-6775 2089 Indian River Blvd. shandongnoodlehouse.com ●

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Siam Orchid................ 772-999-5279 762 21st St. ●

Inti.....................................772-257-6652 2199 7th Ave. intivero.net ●

Irish Kelley’s Irish Pub....... 772-567-3838 484 21st St. ● Sean Ryan Pub............. 772-217-2183 2019 14th Ave. seanryanspubvero.com ● ●

Italian Baci Trattoria.............. 772-794-4747 1918 14th Ave. bacivero.com ● ● Cap’s Pizza....................772-770-2277 725 27th Ave. SW capspizzmenu.com

Nino’s Cafe..................... 772-231-9311 1006 Easter Lily Lane ninosrestaurants.com ● ● Nino’s Corner..............772-562-0276 4236 20th St. ninosrestaurants.com ● ● Pizza Mia........................ 772-492-6151 1115 21st St. pizzamiavb.com ● ● Pizzoodles.................... 772-567-4160 56 Royal Palm Pointe pizzoodles.com ● ● Pomodoro Grill & Pizza............................. 772-234-1123 3055 Cardinal Drive ● ● pomodorogrillverobeach.com Scampi Grill................ 772-563-9766 815 20th St. scampigrill.com ● ● South Beach Pizzeria.............................. 772-231-1110 1621 Ocean Drive

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2801 Ocean Drive Suite 102 Vero Beach, FL 32963 772.492.6881 coastal.net

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Riverside Cafe

Station 49 Pizza......... 772-492-8342 1802 Old Dixie Hwy. station49pizza.com Trattoria Dario.............. 772-231-1818 1555 Ocean Drive trattoriadario.com ● ● Vic’s Pizza Italian Restaurant .................772-589-8989 1140 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian vicspizzafl.com ● Vincent’s Ristorante....................772-569-4333 510 21st St. vincentsvero.com ●

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Mediterranean Sammy’s Mediterranean Cafe.................................. 772-217-3897 1130 20th Place ● ● Spiro’s Taverna........... 772-217-3074 1555 U.S. Hwy. 1 spirostaverna.com ● ●

Mexican

Blue Agave..................772-999-3484 1979 14th Ave. blueagaveverobeach.com ● ● El Sid Taqueria........... 772-234-8299 3300 Ocean Drive elsid.com ● ● El Tapatio Mexican Grill............... 772-213-8249 4165 9th St. SW, #107 (Oslo Road) ●

Ay! Jalisco.................... 772-778-8489 1902 U.S. Hwy. 1 ● ●

Taco Dive...................... 772-999-3607 1901 14th Ave. tacodive.com ● ●

Ay! Jalisco..................... 772-978-0661 1909 20th St. ●

Taco Mobil.................... 772-581-8775 825 Sebastian Blvd. ● ●

Ay! Jalisco.................... 772-388-2368 1814 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian ● ●

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Tea Tea and Chi.................772-563-0620 2044 14th Ave. teaandchi.com ● Bubble House............ 772-783-6960 768 21st St. ●

Live Music Backbeat Music Parlor.............................. 772-226-7287 3005 Aviation Blvd. backbeatmusicparlor.com Grind + Grape............. 772-231-5536 925 Bougainvillea Lane grindandgrape.com The Grove..................... 772-492-8565 2115 14th Ave.

Coffee/Dessert Abbott’s Frozen Custard.......................... 772-567-7338 4140 20th St. abbottscustard.com ● ● Coffeehouse 1420......772-925-1572 2001 14th Ave. coffeehouse1420.com ● ● Countryside Citrus.............................. 772-234-8299 3300 Ocean Drive countrysidecitrus.com ● ● Cravings........................ 772-231-0208 3149 Ocean Drive cravingsbymail.com ●

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Frosting.......................... 772-234-2915 2915 Cardinal Drive eatfrostingcupcakes.com ●

Havana Nights Piano Bar.......................772-234-9041 1605 Ocean Drive thecaribbeancourt.com Grind + Grape............. 772-231-5536 925 Bougainvillea Lane grindandgrape.com ● ● Palato Cafe.................772-643-4975 915 17th St., Suite 101 palatocafevero.com ● Rio Coco Cafe............ 772-492-6794 1412 21st St. riococobeans.com ● ● Rio Coco Cafe.............772-226-5760 3300 43rd Ave. riococobeans.com ● ● Tasty-O Donuts......... 772-567-5505 1700 14th Ave. ● ● Vero Caffe...................772-538-9500 3225 Cardinal Drive ● ●

Heaton’s Vero Beach................. 772-469-4444 3500 Ocean Drive heatonsverobeach.com ● Kilted Mermaid......... 772-569-5533 1937 Old Dixie Hwy. kiltedmermaid.com ● Marsh Landing........... 772-571-8622 44 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere marshlandingrestaurant.com Post & Vine................... 772-907-5159 1919 14th Ave. postandvinevb.com ● Riverside Cafe...........772-234-5550 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive riversidecafe.com ●

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Live in the Loop ......... 772-231-6990 3250 Riverside Park Drive riversidetheatre.co/live-in-theloop ● Sailfish Brewing Company...................... 772-571-4382 2855 Ocean Drive sailfishbrewingco.com ● Sandbar at Capt. Hiram's.............772-388-8588 1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian ● hirams.com/riverfront-restaurant Sean Ryan Pub............. 772-217-2183 2019 14th Ave. seanryanspubvero.com Sunset Saturday Night................................ 772-410-8376 3000 Ocean Drive (Humiston Park) verobeachoba.com ●

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Tiki Bar & Grill............. 772-388-1080 1130 Indian River Drive, Sebastian sebastiantiki.com ●

Vinz.................................. 772-234-3341 4885 Hwy. A1A vinzinvero.com ● Waldo’s............................772-231-7091 Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive historicwaldos.com ● What a Tavern.............772-567-1599 58 Royal Palm Pointe

Breweries American Icon Brewery.........................772-934-4266 1133 19th Place americaniconbrewery.com ● Mash Monkeys Brewing Co................... 772-571-6283 920 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian mashmonkeysbrewing.com

Pareidolia Brewing Company...................... 772-571-5693 712 Cleveland St., Sebastian pareidoliabrewing.com ● Sailfish Brewing Company ..................... 772-571-4382 2855 Ocean Drive sailfishbrewingco.com ● Walking Tree Brewery...........................772-217-3502 3209 Dodger Road walkingtreebrewery.com ●

Distilleries 21st Amendment Distillery....................... 772-696-2205 2055 13th Ave. 21st-distillery.com Indian River Distillery......................... 772-538-3161 3308 Aviation Blvd. indianriverdistillery.com

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ero Beach is a shopper's paradise! Whether you're looking for apparel, decor, or specialty food items, you'll find an abundance of inviting shops all around town. In addition to one-ofa-kind items, you'll encounter a warm welcome and friendly service wherever you go.

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Local business owners did a great job finding safe and creative ways to serve customers during the most uncertain months of the pandemic. Many quickly enhanced their websites, offered curbside pickup, and even began delivering. Please show your thanks for their hard work by complying with any ongoing store policies as you shop.

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Lyra Home 3355 Ocean Drive

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Shopping Districts Oceanside Business District You'll find clothing shops, jewelry

stores, salons, galleries and boutiques filled with exceptional merchandise along and around Ocean Drive. Midshopping refreshment is available at cafes, restaurants, bars and breweries.

On Saturday mornings, the Oceanside Farmers Market offers fresh local produce and artisanal goods.

Pelican Plaza on Highway A1A

Clothing and gift boutiques as well as

a florist, salon, restaurants and more can be found in this plaza, adjacent to Village Beach Market, a local gourmet grocery store.

The Village Shops

Located on Highway A1A, this charming

enclave set amidst moss-draped oak trees is a great place to browse apparel and gift boutiques, as well as an art gallery, stationery store, garden shop,

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Royal Palm Pointe

Found just south of the Barber Bridge

on the mainland, Royal Palm Pointe is home to waterfront shopping, dining, boating and medical services. The treelined boulevard ends in a public park overlooking the Indian River Lagoon, with docks and interactive fountains for children.

Miracle Mile

Anchored by Publix and The Fresh

Market grocery stores, this shopping center includes restaurants, clothing and consignment shops, a jeweler, an independent bookstore and more. It's located on both sides of 21st Street.

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Art galleries and design studios

join cafes and other casual dining establishments in downtown Vero Beach.

Historic buildings house a tea shop and a vintage furniture store. Residents and visitors alike flock to the area for a gallery

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Design District

Located along U.S. 1, the design district has become a

destination for those shopping for flooring, lighting, cabinetry and other home-design essentials.

Indian River Mall

While the pandemic has taken a toll on this shopping

center located on State Road 60, this indoor mall contains two department stores, a movie theater, and a number of other shops.

Vero Beach Outlets

Found on State Road 60 near I-95, the outlets include a wide

selection of stores offering clothing, household items and more.

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Fresh Seafood Prime Meats Quality Vitamins Fresh Flowers

Gourmet Products Grocery Items Wine & Beer and much more!

PICK-UP AND HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE 4905 HWY A1A | VERO BEACH, FL | 772-231-2338 | VILLAGEBEACHMARKET.COM

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Specialty Foods Baked Goods & Chocolates Cravings........................... 772-231-0208 3149 Ocean Drive cravingsbymail.com Frosting............................. 772-234-2915 2915 Cardinal Drive eatfrostingcupcakes.com How Sweet It Is Chocolate Factory............................. 772-562-5996 1595 Old Dixie Hwy. howsweetitischocolate.com Slice of Paris...................772-999-0166 879 17th St.

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Meat & Seafood A Butcher Shoppe & a Bit More....................772-794-0040 709 17th St. Indian River Seafood Market..............................772-589-8585 633 Old Dixie Hwy., Sebastian indianriverseafoodmarket.com Joey & Kimmy’s Seafood Market & Restaurant..................772-918-8855 1800 U.S. Hwy. 1 joeyandkimmys.com Rhonda’s Seafood...... 772-473-6388 29 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 4 rhondasseafood.com

Sweet Creations.......... 772-584-7206 953 Old Dixie Hwy. sweetcreationsvero.wixsite.com

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Gourmet Markets Alimentari.......................772-999-5483 6220 Hwy. A1A Village Shops alimentarigm.com Chelsea’s Gourmet....772-234-8300 3201 Cardinal Drive chelseasgourmet.com

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Countryside Family Farms.................................772-581-0999 6325 81st St. countrysidefamilyfarms.com Johnny D’s Market & Bistro...............................772-234-4181 1409 Hwy. A1A johnnydsvero.com

Rhonda's Seafood ..... 772-473-6388 29 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 4 rhondasseafood.com Ryder’s..............................772-500-3663 3106 Cardinal Drive rydersgourmetmarket.com Sealantro British Cafe & Market................ 772-492-3614 2060 6th Ave. sealantro.com Village Beach Market................................772-231-2338 4905 Hwy. A1A villagebeachmarket.com

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Seasonal Bounty Nothing beats the delicious taste of eating local! Here are the times when you will find your favorites at their freshest.

A few local farms will even let you pick your own.

Ruby Red Grapefruit............................ November–May White Grapefruit.................................... November–May Clementines.............................. November–December Hamlin Oranges...........................October–December Honeybell Oranges....................... January–February Mandarin Oranges.....................December–January Navel Oranges...............................November–January Temple Oranges.................................... January–March Valencia Oranges......................................... March–June Tangelos............................................November–January Tangerines........................................... November–March

Blueberries.............................................................. April–May Mangoes.................................................. May–September Pineapples.......................................................June–August Strawberries.............................................December–April Watermelon............................................................April–July

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Citrus

Produce Stands Birdie Hogan Farm....... 772-205-1321 1800 66th Ave. birdiehogan.com Countryside Citrus Farm & Retail Store.....772-581-0999 6325 81st St. countrysidecitrus.com Ecotone Farm.................. 772-713-9276 13945 89th St., Fellsmere ecotonefarm.net Farmers Market Oceanside....................... 772-410-8376 2901 Ocean Drive verobeachoba.com farmersmarketdropoff.com Farm Girls Produce Stand.................................. 772-538-1573 farmgirlsproduce.com Five Acre Farm...............772-360-8812 1030 90th Ave. fiveacrefarmvb.com Hale Groves..................800-562-4502 halegroves.com

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Nature Farms................772-538-6066 9150 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian Osceola Organic Farm....................................772-834-1103 6980 33rd St. osceolaorganicfarm.com Peterson Groves..........772-562-6900 3375 66th Ave. petersongroves.com.

Poinsettia Groves...... 800-327-8624 poinsettiagroves.com Schacht Groves........... 772-562-5858 6100 12th St. schachtgroves.com Treasure Coast Harvest.............................. 772-231-1066 6174 Hwy. A1A Village Shops tcharvest.com Young’s Market..............772-569-4811 4233 20th St. Zesty Fox Farm............... 772-473-1341 zestyfoxfarm.com

Kroegel Homestead Produce............................772-925-2768 11200 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian kroegelproduce.us

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ndian River County boasts 22 miles of beautiful, uncrowded beaches, accessible by 13 public access points offering a range of amenities, including free and ample parking. If calmer waters are more your speed, the Indian River Lagoon offers additional opportunities for sailing, boating

and observing birds and wildlife. The Sebastian Inlet to the north of Vero Beach connects the lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean and is a popular location for fishing, surfing and more. For even more variety, visitors and locals alike enjoy exploring the St. Sebastian River and Blue Cypress Lake.

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Beaches Indian River County beaches from north to south: Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 Hwy. A1A Located about 7 miles north of County Road 510 (Wabasso Bridge), Sebastian Inlet State Park offers surfing, fishing, boating, walking trails, a restaurant, picnic pavilions, camping, restrooms and showers, a bait shop, and beach wheelchairs. Like other state and national parks, the inlet charges an entrance fee, but we're confident you'll find the experience well worth the cost.

Ambersand Beach 12566 Hwy. A1A This beach, located about 6 miles north of County Road 510, is unguarded and has no amenities — no man-made ones, that is.

Ambersand is a quiet spot located within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, a 248-acre property designed to protect habitat in this important sea turtle nesting area.

Treasure Shores 11300 Hwy. A1A This unguarded beach nearly 3 miles north of County Road 510 is known for its sand dunes and wide-open beach vistas. Amenities include a pirate ship-themed playground, restrooms, showers and walking trails.

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Seagrape Trail Beach 8302 Hwy. A1A Found a half-mile south of County Road 510, this unguarded beach is pristine and secluded.

It has been the site of many coin discoveries related to the 1715 Treasure Fleet.

Wabasso Beach Park 1820 County Road 510 Located at the east end of the Wabasso Bridge, this guarded beach park offers picnic pavilions, restroom facilities, showers, a boardwalk and other amenities.

Turtle Trail Beach 8102 Hwy. A1A This unguarded beach is peaceful and quiet — a great place to plant your chair and umbrella and dive into your latest beach read.

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Golden Sands 10350 Hwy. A1A This guarded beach, part of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, includes a playground, restroom facilities, showers and picnic pavilions.

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Beach Safety One of the first things you will see at a guarded beach is the flag flying at the lifeguard station. These color-coded flags provide a wealth of information, even before your toes touch the sand.

GREEN The coveted green flag indicates calm conditions and low hazard.

A certain degree of caution is always called for, but if the green flag is flying, you’re probably in for lots of fun in smooth seas.

YELLOW The commonly seen yellow flag signifies medium hazard due to moderate surf and/or currents.

Entering the water is permitted, but extra caution is advised.

RED If you see the red flag, you’ll be wise to stay out of the water due to high hazard risk brought on by strong surf and/or rip currents.

Don’t take chances; there will be plenty of other times to enjoy the ocean.

PURPLE A purple flag indicates the presence of dangerous marine life. Jellyfish are a common culprit.

DOUBLE RED If the lifeguard is flying two red flags, one atop the other, he or she has closed the water to the public due to extremely hazardous conditions unsuitable for even the strongest swimmers, such as extremely rough surf, rip currents or even a shark sighting.

In addition to the flag(s), you will find a sign near the lifeguard station with a chalkboard on which the lifeguard has written up-to-date information such as water temperature and any special conditions. Always consult the lifeguards with your questions, as they are there to keep everyone informed and safe.

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Tracking Station Beach 800 46th Place Just off Hwy. A1A near the CVS pharmacy, Tracking Station is a guarded beach that is popular among local sunbathers and surfers alike.

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Jaycee Park 4200 Ocean Drive Located just two miles north of the Merrill Barber Bridge, this is the northernmost beach within the city limits of Vero Beach. In addition to a guarded beach, the spacious grounds include a boardwalk, playground, picnic pavilions, sand volleyball courts, showers and restrooms, making it a favorite locale for family outings.

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Sexton Plaza Easternmost end of Beachland Boulevard This unguarded beach, adjacent to the legendary Ocean Grill restaurant, is located in the heart of the oceanside shopping district.

It is just a hop, skip and jump from fantastic beachside shops and eateries. It's a popular place for ocean gazing and sunrise spotting.

Humiston Park 3000 Ocean Drive Humiston Park, a short distance south of Sexton Plaza, is conveniently located amidst shopping and restaurants. A guarded beach, large playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms and showers make this a favorite among residents.

It is also the site of the popular Farmers Market Oceanside every Saturday morning.

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South Beach Park 1702 Ocean Drive A straight drive east from the Alma Lee Loy (17th Street) Bridge brings you to the southernmost beach within the Vero Beach city limits. It features wide, guarded beaches, restrooms, showers, sand volleyball courts and covered pavilions.

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Round Island Park 2200 Hwy. A1A This county park, located about 7 miles south of the Alma Lee Loy (17th Street) Bridge, is divided in two by Highway A1A. Oceanside you'll find a guarded beach, playground, picnic pavilions and restrooms. The lagoon side includes boat and kayak launches, a playground and picnic pavilion, walking trails and a three-story observation tower. It's the best place around for spotting manatees and the occasional dolphin.

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oggerhead turtles, the most numerous visitors to our shores, may be 3 feet long and weigh as much as 250 pounds. Watching one of these magnificent creatures emerge from the sea to nest on the beach can be a magical experience.

Several local organizations lead turtle walks — guided evening beach tours — that offer participants an opportunity to observe a turtle coming ashore to lay her eggs.

Reservations are required and spots fill quickly, so don't wait too long!

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Turtle Walks Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park at the Sebastian Fishing Museum 14257 Hwy. A1A 772-589-2147 fsispturtlewalk.org Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge 8385 Hwy. A1A Melbourne Beach 321-723-3556 fws.gov/refuge/archie_carr

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Turtle-Friendly Tips Each year from May through October, five different species of sea turtles — loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley — lay their eggs on our shores. In 2021, just before the season ended, volunteers had recorded more than 5,600 loggerhead nests and over 1,500 green turtle nests on the shores of Indian River County.

Each species of these incredible reptiles is classified as either endangered or threatened. You can help us welcome these annual visitors by taking the rules below to heart. It may seem like a lot of “don’ts,” but definitely "do" participate in ranger-led nighttime turtle walks, which allow you to witness the nesting process up close!

Other Resources: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 1-888-404-3922 Coastal Connections coastal-connections.org

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GO LIGHT ON ILLUMINATION If you own or are staying in a beachfront property, you have a special responsibility. Since sea turtles rely on moonlight, it’s important to prevent competing light sources from confusing them. Close your drapes and look into “turtle-friendly” lighting options.

LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS The trek from the water to the dunes can be a hard one for these gigantic creatures. You can make their journey easier by clearing the way. After a day of fun at the beach, bring all chairs, umbrellas and toys home with you. Don’t leave behind any plastic, which turtles could accidentally ingest. And, as hard as it may be to see your architectural masterpieces destroyed, you should also flatten sand-castles and fill in any holes you’ve dug.

DO NOT DISTURB During nesting season, many nest locations are marked with orange flagging tape. Be careful not to disturb these sites. Also, should you come across a sea turtle, be aware that is against the law to interfere.

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he part of the beach where the waves meet the sand, where beach walkers stroll with their toes in the water, is called the swash. There's nothing like splashing through it as you gaze out to sea, ponder life's big questions, or just add a little

water resistance to your daily walk.

But beyond the swash, between it and the dune line, is where you'll find the wrack,

the strip of seaweed, stranded coconuts and other ocean debris washed onto shore.

Of course, one person's debris is another's treasure. The wrack is where you'll find sea beans, also known as drift seeds, that have traveled from exotic locales to our shores.

They drop from tropical trees, shrubs and vines and are carried by the waves. Some, like many Vero Beach visitors, will even put down roots. They have fun names, too: nickernut, sea heart, sea purse, and the aptly named hamburger bean, which looks

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Seashells and corals also offer an endless variety of shapes and patterns and are fun to observe and collect. Sea glass, which may have any number of origins, is also a sought-after beach find. Smoothed by sand and water, sometimes for decades, it turns up on the beach as colorful pieces of glass that may be collected or used in art, decor or jewelry.

On July 31, 1715, a fleet of Spanish ships sailing from Havana loaded with gold, silver, emeralds and other precious jewels encountered a fierce hurricane. Only one ship survived, and precious cargo was strewn from Jupiter to Sebastian.

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shoe buckle. The jewel you discover may trace its origins to a swashbuckling sailor or a hapless vacationer.

Local experts are notoriously secretive about their favorite treasure-hunting spots, but they are willing to share a few tips.

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and after a storm, due to the robust action of the tides. Specific contours of the beach, such as “bowls” (indentations in the sand) and “cuts” (small cliffs formed by the erosion of a section have revealed new treasures.

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Of course, even the experts find plenty of bottle caps along the way. Many of our beaches are stocked with blue baskets to make it easy to carry out and dispose of any less desirable “treasures” you may find.

To see relics from the wrecks and learn more about the 1715 Fleet, visit the McLarty Treasure Museum on the site of the original survivors’ and salvors’ camp at 13180 Hwy. A1A, south of

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Indian River Lagoon

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he Indian River Lagoon National Estuary runs 181 miles along Florida's east coast, from the Halifax River in Volusia County to Sewall's Point in Martin County. Fed by five ocean inlets and five freshwater rivers, the brackish waters of the lagoon

comprise one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the United States.

For the early settlers of our area, the lagoon was the main thoroughfare for travel and

commerce. It was also important for both commercial and private fishing. Today, the lagoon serves as a playground for anglers, boaters, sailors and paddlers of all sorts.

Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy spotting dolphins and manatees.

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370 species of birds, and 2,100 species of plants. Its average depth is just 4 feet, though a 10-foot-deep channel was dredged in the 1950s for the Intracoastal Waterway. The soil resulting from this process was used to create the many spoil islands that dot the lagoon.

Visitors and residents play a vital role in maintaining the health of the lagoon. The choices we make, from landscaping to litter, make a difference. We hope you'll join us in becoming

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oaters, anglers, surfers, paddlers, picnickers and wildlife enthusiasts have made the Sebastian Inlet one

of Indian River County's top destinations for outdoor fun. The inlet was cut nearly a century ago to provide a passageway for boats between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean; it also facilitates water exchange between the two.

Dolphins and manatees cross back and forth freely, and neither visitors nor local residents ever tire of watching them.

Sebastian Inlet is one of just five navigable inlets along the Indian River Lagoon — two natural and three man-made. Sebastian Inlet State Park, established in 1971, is one of the most popular state parks in Florida. It protects 755 acres around the inlet from development and ensures public access to this true gem of the Treasure Coast.

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he St. Sebastian River is a 16-mile-long tributary of the Indian River Lagoon, running west and north of the town of Sebastian. St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, formerly known as the Buffer Preserve, offers 60 miles of trails for

hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Opportunities for birders and wildlife enthusiasts also abound.

While there is no boat launch in the park, boaters and paddlers can launch from boat ramps nearby at Dale Wimbrow and Donald MacDonald parks.

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St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive, Fellsmere Open daily 8 a.m.–sunset, no entry fee 321-953-5005 floridastateparks.org Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road, Sebastian Open daily 7:30 a.m.–sunset, no entry fee 772-226-1875 Donald MacDonald Park and Campground 12315 Roseland Road, Sebastian Open daily 7 a.m.–sunset, no entry fee 772-226-1035

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Blue Cypress Lake

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lorida has thousands of lakes.

For most people, the first one that comes to mind is the visible-

from-space Lake Okeechobee, which dwarfs all others in the state by an order of magnitude. Indian River County’s own Blue Cypress Lake, at 6,600 acres, doesn’t even break the top 10 in size.

Beauty, however, is a different story.

Surrounded by graceful cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, Blue Cypress Lake is a major nesting site for ospreys.

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Accessing one of the most beautiful lakes in our state requires a five-mile drive down a rustic road, where it's customary to wave at anyone you see.

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Middleton’s Fish Camp 7400 Blue Cypress Road 772-473-1885 middletonsfishcamp.com

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ndian River County is rich in riverfront parks. These are great places to enjoy the outdoors, share a picnic lunch or launch your kayak, paddleboard or boat. They also offer ideal spots

for fishing as well as bird and wildlife watching.

45th Street Dock Gifford Dock Road Fishing pier A.W. Young Park 2 Park Ave., in Vero Isles, also known as “The Fingers” Small public park with an excellent view of the lagoon, including both bridges; picnic pavilions and restrooms Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road, Sebastian Playground, picnic pavilions, event pavilion, barbecue grills, restrooms, boat launch, fitness trail and fishing access Donald MacDonald Park 12315 Roseland Road, Sebastian Observation boardwalk, fire pits, concrete picnic tables, boat launch and restrooms with showers

Joe Earman Island Park Accessible only by boat, approximately 1.5 miles north of the Merrill Barber Bridge Covered pavilion and grill

Round Island Riverside Park

MacWilliam Park 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive, at the northeast end of the Barber Bridge Sheltered picnic areas, restrooms and boat ramps

Round Island Riverside Park 2200 Hwy. A1A Picnic pavilion, walking trails, restrooms and boat ramps

Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive, adjacent to Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art Picnic pavilions, playground, tennis courts, fitness trail, restrooms and boat ramps

Royal Palm Pointe Park 2 Royal Palm Pointe Decorated with beautiful mosaics, this park is known for its interactive fountains, fishing pier and excellent lagoon views. Picnic tables and restrooms are also on site.

Riverview Park U.S. Hwy. 1 and CR 512, Sebastian Sand volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, fishing piers, splashpad, and restrooms

Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary 100 Dahlia Lane, accessed via Riverside Park A beautiful memorial to Indian River County men and women who paid the ultimate price in serving our country, Memorial Island includes a number of monuments and benches for quiet contemplation overlooking the Indian River Lagoon.

Wabasso Causeway Park 1820 Wabasso Beach Road Boat launch, picnic pavilions and restrooms

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Roseland Community Center & Park 12925 83rd Avenue

Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road

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Joe Earman Island Park Accessible by boat only, .5 miles north of the Barber Bridge

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n Vero Beach, it's easy to leave the land behind. Seasoned boaters and sailors will find plenty of marinas, boat ramps and places to rent everything they need. Kayaks and paddleboards are also easy to come by and can be launched from local parks and beaches. You can take a Jet Ski

out on the river or even try a water bike.

If you would rather get into the water, you've come to the right place. You'll find plenty of

opportunities here to snorkel, scuba dive, surf, and even kiteboard.

Finally, if you want to get out on the water but want someone else to do the driving, all sorts of guided tours are available. We've compiled all the information you need to get started on your next aquatic adventure!

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Surfing Lessons & Gear...........................................102

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Marinas & Gear Sebastian Inlet Marina 8685 U.S. Hwy. 1, Micco 772-664-8500 sebastianinletmarina.com Vero Beach Municipal Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

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Vero Beach Rowing 310 Acacia Road 772-261-0747 verobeachrowing.org

Vero Beach Yacht Club 3601 Rio Vista Blvd.

772-231-2211 verobeachyachtclub.com Vero Marine Center 12 Royal Palm Pointe 772-562-7922 veromarine.com Vero Tackle & Watersports 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-234-9585 verowatersports.com Youth Sailing Foundation 17 17th St. 772-492-3243 ysfirc.org

Boats & Jet Skis Florida Boat Rentals 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive (behind Riverside Cafe) 772-713-7132 flboatrentals.com Just in Time 1730 Indian River Drive, Sebastian 772-300-4101 justintimewatercraftrentals.com Landlubber Boat Rentals 732-861-4175 landlubber-boat-rentals.business. site

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Round Island Riverside Park

Leisure Time Boating Club 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-539-0051 leisuretimeboatclub.com Propel Watersports and Boat Rental 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

772-643-0245 propelwsbr.com Sail Moonraker 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

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Sebastian Watercraft Rentals 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian (at Capt. Hiram’s) 772-589-5560 sebastianwatercraftrentals.com

Vero Beach Rental Boats 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

772-453-3516 verobeachrentalboats.com

Canoes, Kayaks & More Adventure Kayaking Tours 772-567-0522 adventurekayakingtours.com Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks 1175 Commerce Ave. 772-299-1286 orchidislandbikesandkayaks.com

Paddles by the Sea 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-444-7871 paddlesbythesea.com Sea Sup Go Paddle & Surf Company 40 Royal Palm Pointe 772-217-8708 seasupgo.com Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals 561-248-5695 sharkbaitgearrentals.com

Scuba Classes & Gear Deep 6 Dive and Watersports 416 21st St. 772-562-2883 deepsixintl.com

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Treasure Coast Dive Center 8466 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-571-5987 tcdivecenter.com

Surfing Lessons & Gear

Snorkeling

Endless Windz 3615 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-217-KITE (5483) endlesswindz.com

Paddles by the Sea Snorkel Tours 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-444-7871 paddlesbythesea.com

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Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals Snorkeling gear, rentals and guided tours 561-248-5695 sharkbaitgearrentals.com

Epic Sessions Skimboard, surf and paddleboard lessons and tours 772-360-7166 EZride Surf School Professional surf lessons and ocean education 905 Shorewinds Drive 954-803-5169 ezridesurfschool.com

Deep 6 Dive and Watersports (gear only) 416 21st St. 772-562-2883 deepsixintl.com Sebastian Inlet Surf & Sport 8898 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach 321-574-0600 sebastianinletsurfshop.com Wabasso Beach Shop 4880 87th St., Sebastian 772-388-4077 wabassobeachshop.com

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Adventure Kayaking Tours 772-567-0522 adventurekayakingtours.com

Florida Cracker Airboat Rides and Guide Service Blue Cypress Conservation Area County Road 512 772-563-0001 floridacrackerairboatride.com

Airboat Wilderness Rides Blue Cypress Conservation Area County Road 512 772-589-3278 airboatwildernessrides.com

Gator Bait Airboat Adventures Blue Cypress Conservation Area County Road 512 772-766-2629 gatorbaitairboatadventures.com

Capt. Bob’s Airboat Adventures of Vero Beach Blue Cypress Conservation Area County Road 512 772-633-7849 airboatadventuretours.com

Marsh Beast Airboat Tours Blue Cypress Conservation Area County Road 512 772-584-0089 marshbeastairboattours.com

Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org

Middleton's Fish Camp 7400 Blue Cypress Road 772-473-1885 middletonsfishcamp.com

River Explorer Boat Tours 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-713-7132 riverexplorerboattours.com River King at Capt. Hiram’s 45-foot Sightseer pontoon boat 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian 772-589-4345 hirams.com Treasure Coast Cruises at MacWilliam Park 3469 Indian River Drive 772-321-5955 tccruise.com Tropical Kayak Tours 772-778-3044 tropicalkayaktours.com

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STANDING THE TEST OF TIME...

WE TAKE YOUR BOATING FUN SERIOUSLY!

Serving Vero Beach On The Waterfront For Over 60 YEARS 772-562-7922 | 12 ROYAL PALM POINTE | VERO BEACH | WWW.VEROMARINE.COM

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f putting a line in the water is your idea of a perfect day, you've come to the right place. You can take a boat out on the water, surf fish from the beach, or find a nice shady spot along the lagoon.

Local fishing charters are ready to take you to all the best spots. If you'd rather explore on your

own, the information below can help you get started.

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Fishing Licenses & Gear.............................. 108

What's Biting....................................................................111

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Fishing Gear

Anyone over the age of 16 must possess a valid fishing license to fish in Florida. Fresh and saltwater licenses are readily available online and at local shops. Contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-486-8356 or myfwc.com for up-to-date information on fees and requirements.

King Pompano Bait and Tackle Shop 1901 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-234-9300 king-pompano-bait-and-tackleshop.business.site Reel ‘Em In Bait & Tackle 821 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-581-1027 reeleminbaitandtackle.com

Professional Outfitters 1204 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 772-569-3666 pro-out.com Vero Tackle & Watersports 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-234-9585 verowatersports.com Wabasso Bait & Tackle Shack 8456 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-571-5144 wabassobaittackleshack.com

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Fishing Guides A Guide Fishing Service 772-559-1422 aguidefishingservice.com Big Easy Fishing Charter 772-538-1072 bigeasyfishingcharter.com Captain T. Fred’s Charters 772-473-2156 tfredcharters.com Down Sea Charters 772-532-9347 downseacharters.com East Coast Fishing Charters 321-266-1160 ecfishingcharters.com Filet Show Fishing 321-693-4918 filetshow.com Fish Vero Beach Charters 772-633-4274 fishverobeach.com Incentive Fishing Charters 321-676-1948 incentivecharters.com

O’Fishly Hooked Charters 772-633-8240 ofishlyhooked.com On Island Time Charters 772-473-0694 onislandtimecharters.com Renegade Charters 863-840-1422 floridarenegade.com Roy Bass, Middleton’s Fish Camp 772-473-1885 roybass.com Seek & Destroy Charters 772-559-5224 verobeachcharterfishing.com Skipper Sportfishing Charters 772-473-4525 skipperfish.com Vero Backcountry Fishing 772-532-6174 verobackcountryfishing.com Vero Tackle & Watersports 772-675-0172 verowatersports.com Vero Tight Line Charters 772-584-1500 verotightlinecharters.com

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Just Bumminit Guide Service 772-562-5978 justbumminit.com

Local Waters 321-266-2575 fishlocalwaters.com

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ocated on the south (Indian River County) side of Sebastian Inlet State Park, the Sebastian Fishing Museum celebrates the important role the fishing industry has played in Sebastian's history. A homemade fishing boat, replicas of an original

fish house and dock, nets and other gear used by early settlers, and photographs of commercial fishermen at work on the Indian River Lagoon are all on exhibit. Access to the museum is free with admission to the park.

Sebastian Inlet State Park 14251 Hwy. A1A 772-589-9659 floridastateparks.org

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hether you have a racquet in your hand, running shoes on your feet, a parachute strapped to your back, or a rolled-up yoga mat under your arm, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stay active in Vero Beach and the surrounding area. The following pages

will help you stay in shape, hone your skills, and learn some new ones — all while making new friends along the way.

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Additional Sports Archery........................................................................124 Bowling........................................................................124

Public Courses.........................................................118

Boxing..........................................................................124

Golf Training & Entertainment......................118

Cycling........................................................................124

Tennis & Pickleball .....................................................120 Equestrian........................................................................122

Disc Golf.....................................................................124 Martial Arts...............................................................124 Running.......................................................................124 Shooting.....................................................................125 Shuffleboard...........................................................125 Skydiving...................................................................125 Volleyball...................................................................125 Yoga & Pilates.........................................................125

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Private Courses Bent Pine Golf Club 6001 Clubhouse Drive 772-567-6838 bentpinegolf.com This course, designed by Joe Lee, is located on 220 acres of lush hammock land where Florida pines and scenic lakes are plentiful.

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Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club 4985 Club Terrace 772-778-9000 grandharbor.com Grand Harbor boasts two courses: the challenging Joe Lee-designed River Course and the Pete Dye-designed Harbor Course, which is typical of the classic Scottish links style.

Hawk’s Nest 6005 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-569-9400 themooringsclub.com This Moorings Yacht & Country Club course was designed by course architect Jim Fazio to suit the tall pine and oak trees abundant on the property. It is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.

Indian River Club 800 Carolina Circle SW 772-569-5066 indianriverclub.com Laid out on gently rolling terrain, this course was designed by Ron Garl, noted for his attention to the environment. In 1995, Indian River Club became one of the first courses in the world to receive the coveted status of Audubon Signature Sanctuary.

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John’s Island Club West Course 772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org The 300-acre West Course is located on the mainland, 6 miles from John’s Island Club. It was designed by Tom Fazio and built on a natural sand ridge that affords dramatic elevation changes. Ranked among the most challenging courses in the country, it is secluded and rich in wildlife and natural beauty.

The Moorings Yacht & Country Club 100 Harbour Drive 772-231-1004 themooringsclub.com This Pete Dye-designed course is one of only a handful in the world with the entire front nine surrounded by water, complete with 40 species of birds. Majestic oaks dot the back nine. The course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club 1 Beachside Drive 772-388-2350 orchidislandfl.com Designed by Arnold Palmer, Orchid Island’s course is laid out against a backdrop of old Florida oaks, grasses and tropical landscaping.

It is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program course that hosts a variety of wildlife and tests players of all skill levels.

Sandridge Golf Club

Pointe West Country Club 7500 14th Lane 772-264-4998 pwccvb.com Pointe West’s course was created in 1999 by golf course architect John Sanford, who saw to it that players of all levels would face a variety of challenges while progressing from tee to tee.

Quail Valley Golf Club 6545 Pinnacle Drive 772-299-0093 quailvalleygolfclub.com Quail Valley’s 280-acre course was designed

by Tom Fazio II and Nick Price. It features impressive elevations and generous waterways to challenge enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.

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John’s Island Club North & South Courses 3 John’s Island Drive 772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org John’s Island Club has two 18-hole championship courses on the island. The North Course, designed by Pete Dye, is laid out around old Florida oaks with beautiful views that lead to the Indian River Lagoon. Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye designed the challenging South Course, which underwent impressive enhancements in 2019.

RedStick Golf Club 8350 58th Ave. 772-388-3873 redstickgolfclub.com The par-72 RedStick course was designed by Rees Jones. It is a walking course that measures 7,192 yards in total.

Riomar Country Club 2106 Club Drive 772-231-6426 riomarcountryclub.com Built in 1919, Riomar Country Club is the oldest golf course in Vero Beach. It has seven holes that run along the ocean, more than any other course in Florida. Despite an extensive renovation by Tom Fazio II and Nick Price in 2015, it remains an “Old Florida” style course.

Vero Beach Country Club 800 30th St. 772-567-3320 vbcountryclub.com Designed in the 1920s, this course has been enhanced since the 1990s to increase shot variety. Players face challenges involving wind, doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, oak and palm trees, lakes and perimeter canals.

Windsor 3125 Windsor Blvd.

772-388-5050 windsorflorida.com The 18-hole, links-style Windsor golf course was laid out by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in a traditional design. The greens are situated against a rolling panorama of Florida native trees that border the softly rolling fairways.

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Public Courses American Golf Club 100 Woodland Drive 772-569-5554 This Arthur Hills course was built in 1976. It includes 27 holes, driving range, pro shop, golf instruction, and full restaurant and bar.

Sandridge Golf Club 5300 73rd St. 772-770-5000 sandridgegc.com Sandridge Golf Club, owned and operated

by Indian River County, includes two 18-hole championship layouts designed by Ron Garl.

The Dunes Course, which opened in 1987, winds around an old ridge that runs up the east coast of Florida. The Lakes Course, which opened in 1992, features one of the toughest holes around, the par-4 14th. Players visit from around the world to take a shot at its challenging island green.

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course 100 Brush Foot Drive, Sebastian 772-589-6801 cityofsebastian.org The 18-hole Sebastian course features 6,717 yards of golf for a par of 72. Designed by Charles Ankrom, it opened in 1981. A surprising feature of the course appears on the back nine, where golfers will sometimes have an audience of skydivers from Skydive Sebastian floating down with their colorful parachutes.

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Vista Plantation Golf Club 48 Plantation Drive 772-569-2223 myvistagolf.com Vista Plantation Golf Club is an 18-hole, semiprivate, par-62 course. Designed by Arthur Hills, the PGA- and USGA-affiliated course is challenging for every level of golfer from the most avid to the beginner. Seventeen of the 18 holes touch water on this course, which also features exceptionally fast greens.

BigShots Golf

Golf Training & Entertainment BigShots Golf 3456 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-979-GOLF (4653) verobigshots.com This 10-acre, state-of-the-art golf recreation and entertainment facility has BigShots gaming software powered by radar ball-tracking technology. The two-story venue includes a restaurant, sports bar, private event space, and 30 climate-controlled tee boxes.

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Tennis & Pickleball Private Courts

Public Courts

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club 4985 Club Terrace 772-778-9000 grandharbor.com

Boulevard Tennis Club 1620 Boulevard Village Lane 772-778-4200 boulevardtennis.com 14 lighted Har-Tru courts

Indian Trails Tennis Club 125 Chiefs Trail 772-234-9981

Pickleball University pickleu.com

John’s Island Club 3 John’s Island Drive 772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org

Pocahontas Park 2199 14th Ave. 772-567-2144 covb.org 12 pickleball courts

The Moorings Yacht & Country Club 100 Harbour Drive 772-231-1004 themooringsclub.com Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club 1 Beachside Drive 772-388-2350 orchidislandfl.com Quail Valley River Club 2345 Hwy. A1A 772-492-2020 quailvalleygolfclub.com Sea Oaks Beach & Tennis Club 8850 Sea Oaks Way 772-231-2667 seaoaksbeachandtennis.com Windsor 3125 Windsor Blvd.

772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com

Vero Beach Tennis & Fitness Club 702 Timber Ridge Trail SW 772-569-7700 verobeachtennis.net 14 Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball court Vero Fitness 1060 6th Ave. 772-567-1400 verofitness.fit Six indoor lighted pickleball courts and two lighted tennis courts

Riverside Racquet Tennis Complex 350 Dahlia Lane (within Riverside Park) 772-231-4787 covb.org 10 lighted hard-surface tennis courts and pro shop; adult and children’s programs; courts are available for free play when pro shop is closed Schumann Drive Park 1096 Schumann Drive 772-228-7054 cityofsebastian.org/facilities Six lighted tennis courts, two with pickleball lines Twin Oaks Tennis Club 1295 6th Ave. 772-770-1149 twinoakstennisclub.com Seven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts

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Equestrian Angel’s Appy Acres 4885 58th Ave. 772-519-0065 angelsappyacres.com Riding, instruction and boarding

High Hopes Eventing Farm 7230 49th St. 772-538-3772 highhopeseventing.com Riding lessons and events

Tall Pines Equestrian 6150 37th St. 772-559-3744 tallpinesequestrian.com Training, boarding and showing

BG Equestrian 7700 8th St. 561-859-2605 bgequestrianverobeach.com Riding, instruction, boarding and special events venue

Indian River Riding Club 6250 37th St. indianriverridingclub.com Wide range of activities at all levels

Vero Beach Equestrian Club 7355 69th St. 772-226-0376 verobeachequestrianclub.com Boarding and training

Shady Oaks Ranch 6555 Atlantic Blvd.

772-633-2716 Boarding, lessons, clinics and on-site horse leasing

Whispering Pines Equestrian 10370 105th St., Fellsmere 772-925-6064 wpef.weebly.com Western instruction for children and adults

Carefree Ranch 7290 53rd St. 772-564-9222 carefreeranch.org Boarding, leasing and programs for “at-risk” children Copper Light Farm 6900 45th St. 650-248-8227 copperlightfarm.com Boarding, grooming, training and supplements

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Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast 7065 37th St. 772-562-7603 specialequestrianstreasurecoast. org Equine-assisted activities to improve the lives of people with mental, physical and emotional disabilities

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Treasure Coast Disc Golf Club treasurecoastdiscg.wixsite.com

Indian River Archers 6000 77th St. 772-413-8892 indianriverarchersclub.com

Martial Arts

Bowling Vero Bowl 929 14th Lane 772-299-PINS (7467) verobowl.com Strike Zone 730 S. Fleming St., Sebastian 772-770-2710 strikezonesebastian.com

Boxing Gus Curren's House of Champions 4378 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-713-1157 gchouseofchampions.com Sweet Science 1137 21st St. 772-501-2744 sweetsciencevb.com

Cycling Bike Walk Indian River County bikewalkirc.org Vero Cycling verocyclingclub.org

Bamboo Dojo 2111 14th Ave. 772-770-2491 thebamboodojo.com The Cloudwalker Place Qigong classes at Charles Park, South Beach Park, and the Intergenerational Center 772-453-6449 thecloudwalker.com RT Martial Arts 6200 20th St., Suite 880 754-214-2351 rtmartialartsvb.com Florida Karate Academy 1140 19th St. 772-563-9333 floridakarateacademy.com Vero Beach Karate Association 2015 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-567-9899 vbka.com

Running Runners’ Depot 436 21st St. 772-569-7364 runnersdepotvb.com Sunrunners sunrunnersofverobeach.com

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Kiwanis Hobart Park 5350 77th St. 772-226-1875 ircgov.com

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Shooting

Volleyball

Indian River County Public Shooting Range 10455 102nd Terrace, Sebastian 772-226-3096 ircgov.com/parksandrecreation/ shootingrange

Vero Beach Volleyball 1060 6th Ave. 843-267-3378 beachvolleyballfl.com

Indian River Sportsman 4185 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-778-4844 indianriversportsmans.com Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports 5925 82nd Ave. 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com

Shuffleboard Vero Beach Shuffleboard Club Pocahontas Park Shuffleboard Courts 2199 14th Ave. (facing 21st Street) 772-567-8729

Skydiving Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Drive W., Sebastian 772-388-5672 skydiveseb.com

Vero Elite Volleyball Academy 1060 6th Ave. 772-567-6711 veroelitevolleyballacademy.com

Yoga & Pilates Bending Light Yoga 1960 44th Ave., Suite B bendinglightyoga.com Indian River Bikram Yoga 676 U.S. Hwy. 1, Suite 4 772-925-9697 indianriverbikram.com Level Yoga 29 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 2 and 3055 Cardinal Drive 772-696-1160 levelyogastudio.com S.T.A.R. Pilates 690 21st St. 772-205-7969 starpilatesstudio.com

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ur area abounds with natural beauty that beckons us to get outside and enjoy it. We’ve compiled a list of places to hike, birdwatch and just plain enjoy yourself outdoors. That’s followed by fun facts and information about some of the critters, large and small, that share

this land we call home.

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Blue Cypress Conservation Area State Road 60 and County Road 512 sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/blue-cypress This 60,000-acre conservation area near Blue Cypress Lake is under the aegis of the St. Johns River Water Management District. It includes miles of levees that provide vantage points for viewing the open water, marshlands, cypress trees and native wildlife, including many species of birds.

Captain Forster Hammock Preserve 8610 Jungle Trail, south of CR 510 ircgov.com This 110-acre preserve contains a short trail that offers a quick wilderness getaway in which you’re never very far from civilization. Birders are especially fond of this preserve during spring and fall songbird migrations.

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Fort Drum Marsh Wildlife Conservation Area About 20 miles west of Vero Beach, 10 miles east of Yeehaw Junction; access south side of State Road 60 sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/fort-drum-marsh This 20,000-acre property located at the southwestern corner of Indian River County offers some 5 miles of trails, including a boardwalk that traverses a hardwood swamp.

This biologically diverse area also includes prairie and marshland as well as pine flatwoods.

Jungle Trail traillink.com /trail/historic-jungle-trail/ This 7.8-mile 1920s hard-packed sand road, now on the National Register of Historic Places, stretches from Old Winter Beach Road north to the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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Lagoon Greenway Accessed at the intersection of Indian River Boulevard and 8th Street Indian River Land Trust 772-794-0701 irlt.org This property comprises 187 acres, including 3 miles of trails for hiking, jogging or bicycling through oak hammocks, over wetlands and around a mangrove forest along the edge of the lagoon.

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Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 150 9th St. SE (Oslo Road) As soon as you enter this 298-acre wilderness, you forget you are less than a mile from a shopping center. Trails and boardwalks take you through mature coastal hammock, scrubby flatwoods and wetlands that are home to such native plants as wildflowers, wild coffee, myrsine, marlberry, firebrush, saw palmetto, cabbage palms and a wide variety of other species. The South Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area is located just across Oslo Road.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge The entrance can be accessed off Highway A1A, 3.7 miles north of Wabasso Beach Road (CR 510) or from the south via Jungle Trail. Established in 1903 by an executive order of President Theodore Roosevelt, Pelican Island was the first national wildlife refuge in the United States.

Visitors enjoy peaceful hiking trails, plentiful wildlife and an extraordinary view of the Pelican Island rookery in the Indian River Lagoon.

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St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive, Fellsmere 321-953-5005 floridastateparks.org With 22,000 acres of wilderness and 60 miles of trails, this state park is a local treasure. Habitats include long-leaf pine forests, grassland prairies, scrub cypress domes and swamps.

Look for the rare Florida scrub jay and keep an eye out for bald eagles, gopher tortoises and a host of other native species. Even the elusive bobcat is known to make the preserve its home.

Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail Accessed at U.S. Highway 1 and 79th Street Indian River Land Trust 772-794-0701 irlt.org A 1-mile trail encompasses open canopy scrub habitat, oak forest and an impoundment loop with a boardwalk through mangroves.

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Staying Up On Our Lizards

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n any given day in Vero Beach, we spot dozens of lizards darting to and fro. Traditionally, most of those lizards would have been anoles. In recent years, several nonnative lizard species have been on the rise in our area. Below are our most common lizards.

Brown Anole

In our area, the brown, or

Cuban, anole is the most

Mediterranean House Gecko

While anoles are seen on all

common lizard at this time,

sorts of surfaces, from trees

having gradually made its way

to sidewalks, Mediterranean

north after being introduced to

geckos dwell almost exclusively

the U.S. a century ago. Like its

on walls. And, unlike anoles,

green relative, the brown anole

these lizards are nocturnal.

is about 7 inches long. The male of both species possesses a

Having arrived in the U.S. most likely as stowaways on cargo

bright reddish-orange dewlap, or throat flap, that it puffs out to

ships, they have also been introduced via the pet trade. Their

attract a mate or discourage territorial competition.

appearance can vary from a translucent grayish hue to shades of brown with spots, depending on their surroundings.

Northern CurlyTailed Lizard

Green Anole

relatively new to our area, and

from the Southeastern United

its range is spreading. With a

States down to Paraguay, only

length of 9 inches and a curled

one is native to the U.S.: the

tail, these newcomers can be a

green anole. Due to its ability to

This native of the Bahamas is

bit more intimidating than the

Of the approximately 400

species of anoles, ranging

change color from bright green

innocuous-looking anoles, but they are in fact harmless and

to shades of brown, depending upon its mood, it is sometimes

are even popular as pets. Nevertheless, they are considered an

erroneously called a chameleon; but anoles are actually more

invasive species because they are out-competing our anoles.

closely related to iguanas. Green anoles, which grow to a length

The curly-tailed lizard will eat virtually anything, including

of about 7 inches, were plentiful in the Vero Beach area just a few

human food and even smaller species of lizards.

decades ago, before they declined due to competition from the encroaching brown anoles. From a second-floor window, you may occasionally see green anoles in the treetops. They remain

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Feathered Friends

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oastal Florida is a paradise for bird enthusiasts both serious and casual. Large wading birds frequent our yards all year round, and colorful songbirds visit us in winter. The following are a few of our favorite winged residents.

Snowy Egret

Little Blue Heron

cattle egret, the snowy egret

predator is larger than a

is characterized by bright

cattle egret but much smaller

yellow feet and a black bill.

than a great blue heron. Its

This bird was once hunted

feathers include slate blue,

extensively for its beautiful

maroon and purplish hues.

Slightly larger than the

This methodical wading

long, white breeding plumage, but populations have rebounded significantly.

Bald Eagle

White Ibis

eagle populations, Florida

is seen in and near shallow

takes a back seat only

water, often in yards, and

to Alaska. It is not at all

usually in groups. Its long,

uncommon to spot a bald

curved, reddish-orange bill

eagle soaring over Indian

and similarly colored legs

River County. Though at

make it unmistakable. Its

first glance it is possible to

feathers are all white except

mistake an osprey for a bald

for black wingtips that are

eagle, just keep a sharp eye

visible only when the bird is in

out for the eagle’s pure-white

flight. Juveniles have patchy

head and hooked yellow bill.

brown feathers, which serve

When it comes to bald

The ubiquitous white ibis

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Though smaller than the great egret, the cattle egret is

likewise all white, except for some buff-colored plumage during breeding season. Just under 2 feet in height, the cattle egret is seen in open fields and yards. Its name derives from its practice of hanging out around (or even on) grazing cattle, eating the

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insects they stir up.

Great Egret

Great Blue Heron

tall, graceful egret — a type of

egret, and possessing a

heron — with its long, slender

6-foot wingspan, the great

neck, perfectly white feathers,

blue heron is an attention

black legs and straight yellow

getter. But if you’re trying to

bill. The great egret exceeds

photograph one, be sure to

3 feet in height and possesses

have a zoom lens, because

a wingspan of more than 4

if you get too close, this bird

feet. It is often spotted in or

will fly off with an irritated

near shallow water, stalking

squawk. Its hunting behavior

fish slowly and intently. It also

is similar to that of its relative

eats frogs and other small

the great egret.

There’s no mistaking the

Even taller than the great

critters.

Osprey

This raptor, seen frequently in our area, feeds almost

exclusively on fish, which it snatches from the water after a 30to 100-foot dive and then carries off in its talons. Osprey nests are large and often built atop poles and dead trees, making them easy to spot.

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Cormorant and Anhinga

These are the birds often seen with their wings outstretched,

seemingly in an act of flamboyant sunbathing. In fact, these water birds possess less preen oil than other birds, so they frequently have occasion to dry their wings. Due to this shared behavior, it is easy to get these two birds mixed up. Perhaps the most noticeable distinguishing feature is that the cormorant’s bill is curved at the end, while the anhinga’s is straight.

Pelican

Sandhill Crane

can be spotted fishing or

sandhill crane. For one

perching on docks at any

thing, it is 4 feet tall, with a

time of year, the larger white

wingspan exceeding 6 feet.

pelican, whose wingspan

Then there’s its red forehead

can exceed 9 feet, is literally

and its tendency to stroll

a snowbird, residing here

terrifyingly close to high-

in the winter. Pelican Island

traffic areas and cross streets

National Wildlife Refuge

on foot, a perplexing habit

offers a bird’s-eye view of the

for a bird. Finally, the sandhill

Pelican Island rookery in the

crane’s rattling trumpet-like

Indian River Lagoon.

call is difficult to describe,

While brown pelicans

There’s nothing like a

but once heard, it is not soon forgotten.

Roseate Spoonbill

Without a doubt, this bright pink bird is a favorite of many

residents and visitors alike. Its vibrant color comes from the crustaceans that make up most of its diet. The bill, with its wide, flat tip, almost calls to mind that of a platypus. Larger than a white ibis, the spoonbill can be seen foraging in shallow waters.

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The Great Florida Birding Trail

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he Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail is not actually a contiguous trail; rather, it is a network of 510 prime birding and wildlife viewing locations

totaling some 2,000 miles. It is a project of the Florida Fish

Pileated Woodpecker

With its impressive size, brilliant red crest and boisterous

vocalizations, the pileated woodpecker is not easily overlooked.

and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the sites are marked with brown signs bearing the GFBWT’s swallowtailed kite logo. There are a dozen such sites in Indian River County.

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America and one of the largest in the world. While two similar but larger North American species are believed extinct, the pileated woodpecker is adaptable and enjoys a wide range.

In the Southeastern United States, pileated woodpeckers are common year-round.

Wood Stork

The wood stork is larger than the great egret but slightly

smaller than the great blue heron. Easily identifiable with its bald head and white feathers, it is an impressive bird, especially in flight. The only stork native to North America, the wood stork is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Sebastian Inlet

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Wildlife

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very region has its particular brand of wildlife. In Alaska you’ll want to steer clear of grizzly bears, in Maine you could run into a moose, and in New Mexico you might see a roadrunner run across the road. While engaging in outdoor activities here in Vero Beach, you’re likely to

encounter plenty of wildlife — some wilder than others. We wouldn’t like to see anyone miss out on enjoying the outdoors due to misconceptions about Florida’s wildlife. So enjoy the information below, always maintain a healthy respect for all wildlife, and remember that most wild animals don’t want to interact with us any more than we want to tangle with them.

Bobcats

About twice the size of domestic cats,

bobcats pose little threat to humans.

They are plentiful but reclusive, spotted occasionally in wooded areas and even backyards. They hunt rabbits, rodents and other small animals, usually at dawn, dusk and nighttime. As with all wildlife, observe and admire the bobcat, but keep your distance, and it will most

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Alligators

Alligators are plentiful in the Sunshine State, but living side-by-side with these scaly

neighbors is not nearly as terrifying as you may think. Unprovoked gator attacks on humans are exceedingly rare. Nevertheless, alligators need to be taken seriously. As with most wildlife, if you leave them alone, they will generally leave you alone. Use good gator sense: Don’t swim in lakes or other inland bodies of water. Don’t let small children or pets wander at the edges of lakes or waterways, especially during the hours from dusk to dawn.

While alligators prefer fresh water, it is also possible to see them in the brackish waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Their bodies are not good at eliminating salt, but they are capable of spending several hours in salt water. If you want to observe alligators in their natural habitat, Blue Cypress Lake is a good place to do so. If you are canoeing or kayaking and see the trademark triangle of an alligator’s eyes and snout peeking above the waterline, watch carefully and you will probably see it duck under and resurface farther away from you. If you are walking near a lake and encounter a gator sunning itself at the water’s edge, keep your distance, and it will most likely slip into the water, where it feels most at home. And this probably goes without saying: It is illegal to feed or interfere with alligators in any way.

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Snakes

While Florida is home to some 46 species of native snakes, only six are venomous,

and of those only four live in the southern part of the state. Snakes are a valuable part of our ecosystem, so if you see one in your yard, it is more likely a friend than a foe. Snakes will usually flee if not cornered. Most of us are more than happy to accord all snakes, venomous or not, a wide berth. But it can’t hurt to at least be aware of the venomous ones potentially found in our area: The Eastern coral snake, though potentially dangerous, is actually shy and rarely seen. But a couple of non-venomous species mimic its red, black and yellow bands, Cottonmouth

though in different patterns. Several variations of a rhyming mnemonic help make the distinction: “Red touches yellow, kill a fellow; red touches black, venom lack.”

The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is a thick-bodied snake that measures 30–48 inches. Eight non-venomous water snakes resemble this venomous species.

Two types of rattlesnakes are native to our area, though not frequently seen: The heavy-bodied Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, which measures 33–72 inches, can shake its tail to create a buzzing sound. The dusky pygmy rattlesnake is likewise thickbodied but much shorter at just 12–24 inches.

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

However, the snakes you are most likely to encounter are quite harmless. Most will bite only if they feel threatened, but otherwise are not aggressive.

The corn snake, also called the red rat snake, measures 30–48 inches and is colored in shades of red, orange and brown.

The North American racer, commonly called the black racer, is very common in our area. Its length is approximately 20–56 inches.

The common garter snake sports a blotched pattern with three yellowish stripes. It is usually less than 2 feet long but can grow larger.

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North American racer

Common garter snake

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Feral Pigs/Wild Hogs/Wild Boars

Known by several names, feral pigs are not native but have been in Florida for

centuries. They are ubiquitous throughout the state and considered invasive due to the property damage they are capable of causing by their rooting and eating habits. Like most other animals, feral pigs prefer to avoid danger, but they can behave aggressively and can carry diseases, so keep your distance, especially if you see a sow with her adorable piglets.

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Invasive Species

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e can all help preserve our beautiful natural environment by reporting invasive plant and

animal species when we observe them. Not all nonnative species are considered invasive, but when they compete with native flora and fauna, cause or have the potential to cause harm to humans or a negative environmental or economic impact, it’s time to step in and attempt to mitigate the damage.

IveGot1 is a smartphone app for reporting invasive species in Florida. It is available for both iPhone and Android and allows the user to submit a photograph of the creature in question. Its associated website, eddmaps. org, and hotline, 888-483-4681 (888-IVE-GOT1), can be used for the same purpose.

Invasive Animals & Plants Burmese python

air potato

cane toad

Australian malaleuca

Cuban tree frog

Brazilian pepper

green iguana

cogon grass

feral hog

hydrilla

lionfish

Japanese climbing fern

muscovy duck

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In the case of a serious threat, such as a Burmese python, call the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline: 888-404-3922.

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hether you feel threatened by an animal or you come across an animal that appears orphaned or injured, the following resources will be helpful.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,

baby animals are rarely actually orphaned, so it is best to leave them alone, even if they appear unattended. Animal parents may be out gathering food or observing their young outside your field of vision. FWC advises, “Do not pick up baby animals or remove them from their natural environment.”

If you encounter injured or orphaned wildlife, seek advice from the experts.

Indian River County Animal Control 772-226-4799 Vero Beach Police Department Animal Control Officer 772-978-4600 Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary 321-254-8843 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife Alert Hotline To report injured manatees, dolphins, sea turtles; wild animals that pose a threat to human health or safety; or wildlife law violations 888-404-3922 From a cell phone: *FWC or #FWC (depending on the service provider) Nuisance alligator 866-392-4286 Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture and Marine Unit Loose livestock 772-569-6700 Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County Found domestic or feral animals, such as dogs, cats and horses; or to report animal neglect or abuse 772-388-3331 cruelty@hsvb.org

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he arts have been part of the lifeblood of Vero Beach for many decades. We have welcomed world-class musicians, opera singers, ballet dancers and authors while consistently fostering local artists and performers of all kinds right here at home. Indian

River County enjoys a vibrant community of artists who continually open our eyes to the world both around us and inside us.

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Visual Arts Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org VBMA is the largest accredited art facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast, presenting changing international exhibitions from lenders and its permanent collection of more than 950 objects of American and international art. It features sculpture parks, five galleries, docent tours, art classes, public programs from lectures to film studies, jazz concerts, an annual children’s art festival, Museum Stories and Studios, Museum Babies, an interactive children’s Art Zone, and a museum store. Admission fees apply.

Admission is free on the last Saturday of each month. Museum Extras, a more recent addition, offers an array of curated online content with something for everyone in the community.

Vero Beach Museum Art School 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 ext. 116 vbmuseum.org The art school at the museum offers a wide selection of studio arts and humanities classes as well as weekend workshops for all skill levels.

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Vero Beach Art Club 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0303 Art Club Annex & Gallery 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org The Art Club is an independent, nonprofit organization serving 450 members and the art community through education, exhibitions, social events, and monthly meetings with special programs and guest artists. In addition to its presence at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Art Club holds activities at its annex, which also houses the Jeanette Beach Gallery, named in honor of the club’s founder.

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Art at the Emerson The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com The Emerson Center’s art gallery features the work of local artists in six themed two-month exhibitions per year.

Artists Guild Gallery 1974 14th Ave. 772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com Celebrating 30-plus years of sharing art with Vero Beach, this cooperative fine art gallery features the work of artist-owners Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Chuck Haaland, Sherry

Haaland, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel and Rita Ziegler. In addition to paintings in various media, the gallery’s 12 rooms present works of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, ceramics and glass.

Art classes, commissioned works and private showings are also offered.

Art in Public Places 772-770-4857 cultural-council.org The Cultural Council of Indian River County and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture present “Art in Public Places” exhibits at the Indian River County Courthouse, IRC Administration Complex, Intergenerational Recreation Center and Vero Beach Regional Airport.

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Art Works 2036 14th Ave., Suite 106 Theatre Plaza 772-907-5128 artworksofvero.com Founded out of the passion for art of two educators, Art Works is both a fine art gallery and art school. Betsy Nelson and Mary Partow are veterans of the public school system who want to bring their experience teaching art to the broader Vero Beach community. The gallery features works by artists from various parts of the United States, particularly the East Coast, representing a range of styles. Nelson and Partow offer art classes for students of all ages and skill levels, as well as art parties, team-building events and children’s art clubs and camps.

Barbara Krupp Fine Art Studio/Gallery 4315 U.S. Hwy. 1 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com The gallery and studio presents the work of international artist Barbara Krupp, whose several collections feature abstract paintings in acrylic. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org The ELC’s Lagoon Room and Tidal Room are dedicated spaces for the exhibition of nature-related art in the form of paintings, photography, sculpture and more.

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Findlay Galleries 165 Worth Ave. Palm Beach 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com Worth the drive from Vero Beach, Findlay Galleries is world-renowned for its distinguished stable of abstract and representational contemporary artists. The gallery also specializes in impressionism, European modernism, l’Ecole de Rouen, l’Ecole de Paris, and 20th-century American art. Visit its collection of 10 elegant galleries on two spacious floors encompassing three centuries of art in the heart of Palm Beach.

The Galleries at First Pres First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd.

772-464-6712 firstpresvero.org The campus of First Presbyterian Church is home to the Galleries at First Pres, a venue displaying the work of local artists in various media. Installments are rotated on a quarterly basis, with three artists featured each season.

Indian River County artists are invited to apply to be a part of the venue’s ever-changing lineup.

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Gallery 14 1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com The gallery features a diverse array of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, jewelry, pastel and photography by Gallery 14 owner-artists Edgardo Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Polackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel. Other artists include Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub and sales associate-artist Jo Zaza along with monthly rotation exhibits by guests.

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The Gallery at Windsor 3125 Windsor Blvd.

772-388-4071 windsorflorida.com/art Founded in 2002, The Gallery at Windsor is an independent art space at the heart of the Windsor community. The gallery annually invites curators to respond to the space with museum-quality shows of contemporary art. The gallery has exhibited works by many leading contemporary artists.

J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com The gallery offers worldwide collections of original paintings, objets d’art, sculptures and select antique furnishings.

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The Laughing Dog Gallery 2910 Cardinal Drive 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com The gallery features a sophisticated collection from more than 350 contemporary American craftsmen. The Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass, along with ceramics, sculpture, furniture and an extensive collection of fine art jewelry is represented in its friendly, 4,000-square-foot showroom. The collection is also viewable on the gallery's website.

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Main Street Vero Beach Art Studios and Gallery 2036 14th Ave. 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org The studios and gallery showcase the custom jewelry of Clair Brunetti; the Haitian oil drum art of Bernadette Flanagan; and the handmade

beach-related works of Carmen Correa, including poured artwork, paintings, soaps and ornaments.

Meghan Candler Gallery 6160 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com The gallery has a beautifully curated collection of paintings by select local, national and international artists and represents more than 40 contemporary emerging and established artists working in abstract, impressionist and realistic styles. The gallery presents an uplifting, friendly and sophisticated environment that currently features new paintings from the studios of its New York, California, Atlanta and Cape Cod artists. Works are also viewable on the website.

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Ocean Drive Gallery 3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8 Second floor, elevator located in alcove behind Lyra Home 772-579-7667 eliseartist.com This studio and gallery features contemporary abstracts by Elise Geary, acrylic animal paintings by Andrea Lazar and acrylic seascapes by Gail Fayerweather.

Palm House Studio and Gallery 3227 Ocean Drive, 2nd floor 772-231-6816 palmhousegallery.com The studio and gallery features original artwork by award-winning artists Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Rick Kelly, Kathy Kemp, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Lee Moore, Jack Staley, Emily Tremml and Janet Kipp Tribus. Their work includes landscapes, marine scenes, contemporary realism, portraiture, narrative

imagery and original jewelry designs by Faith & Family. Commissions are welcomed. See the gallery’s website, Facebook and Twitter to view current available artwork, works in progress, teaching videos, and biographies of the artists.

Open by chance or appointment.

Raw Space 1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 305-213-9411 artconceptalternative.org A vibrant, innovative and alternative cultural venue located in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, Raw Space provides a platform that promotes a spectrum of artistic disciplines and events with a distinct focus on community engagement. Its program includes exhibits from local and international artists, workshops, lectures, black box theater, film screenings, music, dance and anything that promotes "out of the box" ideas.

Under The Oaks Vero Beach is home to one of the most highly regarded art shows in the country — Vero Beach Art Club’s three-day Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show. Each year, tens of thousands of visitors flock to Riverside Park to meet more than 200 artists who have come from far and wide to exhibit a breathtaking array of works in this juried event. The 71st Under the Oaks is scheduled for March 11–13, 2022. You won’t want to miss this quintessential Vero Beach event!

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Under the Oaks Riverside Park 3001 Riverside Park Drive March 11–13; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

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The Rowe Gallery 46 Royal Palm Pointe 302-521-4175 therowegallery.com The Rowe Gallery features the work of artist Lori Rowe; it also serves as her studio. Rowe is a self-taught artist who experiments with various methods of applying paint to canvas, such as brushwork, palette knife and finger painting.

Using bold strokes and vivid colors, she explores many facets of the human experience.

Sebastian River Art Club 1245 Main St., Sebastian 772-571-6632 sebastianriverartclub.com The club offers art, photography and web design classes; demonstrations; workshops; and art shows inside the clubhouse and at Riverview Park. The club’s exhibit space features works in an array of media: pottery, sculpture, woodworking, mixed media, photography, jewelry and glass.

The Viner Series for the Visual Arts at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 772-469-2320 ccovb.org The Viner Series was established in 2020 to showcase the work of area artists, with a new artist featured every three months in the sanctuary narthex. The series is named for Teryl Townsend Viner, who served Community Church as a deacon and as a member of the church’s board of music and fine arts.

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Riverside Theatre 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com Florida’s largest professional theater is proud to call Vero Beach home.

This cultural treasure provides a full season of theater productions, a vibrant children’s theater, live music and comedy, and an annual lecture series. “Carousel,” “A Comedy of Tenors,” “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan,” “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” and “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America” will all be staged in 2022.

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Vero Beach Theatre Guild 2020 San Juan Ave. 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com The Vero Beach Theatre Guild has been bringing the house lights up on local talent since 1958, producing dramas, comedies, musicals and musical revues. Want to do more than watch? Actors, singers and dancers may audition for future shows, and volunteers of all sorts are always welcome. Shows in 2022 will include “Calendar Girls,” “I Do! I Do!,” “See How They Run” and “Native Gardens.” Extensive renovations have been completed to facilitate physical distancing for the safety of guests.

National Theatre of London The Majestic 11 movie theater 940 14th Lane 772-770-0773 cwtheaters.com The Majestic 11 periodically brings live-filmed performances from the National Theatre of London to Vero Beach audiences.

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Ballet Vero Beach at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 772-905-2651 balletverobeach.org The only professional ballet company in the Treasure Coast region, Ballet Vero Beach seeks to promote the art of dance as a universal language in our community and beyond.

In addition to its Main Stage Series, which is scheduled to present three performances from January to April 2022, Ballet Vero Beach also offers the Accessible/Family Friendly Series, in which modifications are made to accommodate the needs of children and audience members with differing abilities.

Bolshoi Ballet at The Majestic 11 movie theater 940 14th Lane 772-770-0773 cwtheaters.com The Majestic 11 partners with Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet to give local dance aficionados opportunities to view live performances by the renowned company transmitted to the big screen. Three such productions are scheduled for 2022.

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Opera Vero Beach Opera at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org Established as the Vero Beach Opera Guild in 1988, Vero Beach Opera has become a preeminent cultural presence in our community. VBO presents fully staged operas, professional performances by worldclass opera stars, and international vocal competitions. The 2022 season will include Puccini’s “La Boheme”; “La Bella Italia,” a concert remembering Italian American tenor Sergio Franchi; and the annual Rising Stars Opera Festival. VBO also offers master classes, awards scholarships to local students, and hosts parlor concerts in members’ homes.

The Met: Live in HD at The Majestic 11 movie theater 940 14th Lane 772-770-0773 cwtheaters.com In conjunction with The Majestic 11, Vero Beach Opera brings the Met to town with broadcasts that allow opera lovers to enjoy live Metropolitan Opera performances in the comfort of the movie theater. Seven such shows are scheduled for 2022, including “Cinderella,” “Rigoletto,” “Turandot” and “Hamlet.”

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Paradise Master Chorale at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church 7550 26th St. 772-584-9744 Paradise Master Chorale made its debut in 2021 under the direction of Ryan Kasten. It specializes in large choral works to be performed with chamber orchestra, brass ensemble, organ and/or piano. Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem,” accompanied by chamber ensemble and organ, is planned for spring 2022.

Treasure Coast Chorale at First Baptist Church 2206 16th Ave. 772-231-3498 treasurecoastchorale.org Celebrating its 20th season, Treasure Coast Chorale seeks to offer people who love to sing and people who love to listen a chance to experience programs that combine voices, instruments and the visual arts. Director Michael Carter and the TCC are planning two concerts for 2022: in March, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” a collection of inspiring songs for troubling times, and in May, a salute to America in honor of Memorial Day. Vero Beach Choral Society at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach 520 Royal Palm Blvd. verobeachchoralsociety.org The Vero Beach Choral Society is an auditioned, community-based, intergenerational ensemble that has been making beautiful music since 1984. Jacob Craig of First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach serves as artistic music director.

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Classical Music Atlantic Classical Orchestra at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 772-460-0851 atlanticclassicalorchestra.com The ACO has been gracing our community with beautiful music for over 30 years. In 2022, David Amado will direct the orchestra in four Masterworks performances to be held at Community Church of Vero Beach.

Chamber Music Series Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707, ext. 116 or 139 vbmuseum.org The Atlantic Classical Orchestra partners with Vero Beach Museum of Art to present the annual Chamber Music Series. Musicians from the ACO are scheduled to perform three concerts at the museum in early 2022.

Indian River Symphonic Association at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 772-778-1070 irsymphonic.org The Indian River Symphonic Association brings the finest orchestras from around the world to perform seven concerts each season. January through April 2022 will be full of beautiful symphonic music, exciting soloists and dynamic performances.

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Space Coast Symphony Orchestra 855-252-7276 spacecoastsymphony.org The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is passionate about making professional classical music affordable and widely accessible to all members of the community in Indian River County as well as Brevard County.

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includes classical music, pops, film scores, jazz and more. The orchestra has nine Vero Beach concerts scheduled for winter and spring 2022. at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. at Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts 1895 Saint Edward’s Drive at Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive

Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 772-562-6125 verobeachchamberorchestra.org Active in Vero Beach since 2007, the Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra consists of professional and semi-professional adult and student musicians from Indian River County and neighboring communities. The ensemble presents two free concerts annually, both in the spring.

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Other Live Music Downtown Friday Downtown Vero Beach along 14th Avenue 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org On the last Friday of each month, enjoy a free, family-friendly street party with live music and a variety of vendors, including food trucks.

Live in the Loop Riverside Theatre 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com Nearly every Friday and Saturday evening, Riverside Theatre presents an outdoor grill and music bar featuring local bands.

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MusicWorks at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-777-9321 musicworksconcerts.com Enjoy classic rock and folk music of the 1960s and ’70s. More than a dozen Vero Beach shows are scheduled for 2022.

Night Sounds Sebastian Inlet State Park 14251 Hwy. A1A 772-589-2147 friendsofsebastianinletstatepark.org Monthly concerts, featuring just about every genre imaginable, take place at the park’s Coconut Point Pavilions.

Sunset Saturday Night at Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-410-VERO (8376) verobeachoba.com Periodic free outdoor Saturday evening festivals include food and music by local bands.

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Distinguished Lecture Series on Current Issues Indian River State College Foundation at McAlpin Fine Arts Center IRSC Massey Campus 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-7880 irscfoundation.org This series presents experts and educators addressing current events in the areas of foreign policy, environmental issues, education, health, justice, the economy and more. Both in-person and live simulcast subscriptions are available.

Distinguished Lecturer Series Riverside Theatre 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com The Distinguished Lecturer Series is the longest continuously running lecture series in Vero Beach. In 2022, Riverside Theatre will welcome Theresa May, Peter Diamandis, Robert Spalding and Rana Foroohar.

International Lecture Series Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org The ILS is celebrating 40 years of presenting arts and humanities scholars with lectures tying in with VBMA’s major exhibitions. These events may be attended live in the museum’s Holmes Great Hall or viewed via simulcast in its Leonhardt Auditorium. This season’s topics will include the origins of the British royal collections, the life and collections of Peggy Guggenheim, the work of artist Fred Wilson, and the 1911 theft of the “Mona Lisa.”

Vero Beach Book Center 392 21st St. 772-569-2050 verobeachbookcenter.com For more than 40 years, this independent bookstore has been bringing renowned authors to Vero Beach to discuss their work. Audiences have enjoyed talks by a wide range of presenters: bestselling fiction authors such as Nicholas Sparks, James Patterson and countless others; astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Scott Kelly; former presidents Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush; entertainers Andy Williams and Henry Winkler.

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were hunter-gatherers who

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as the “Spanish Treasure

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century saw the first settlers

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area about whom anything

of our location. Their most

already existed just to the

substantial is known; they

renowned contact with the

south near Fort Pierce, an

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army fort built in 1838 during

office, and mail was delivered

the Second Seminole War

via rowboat once a week.

and named for Lt. Col. B.K.

The pioneer men hacked

and “floating stores” made regular round trips from Titusville and Cocoa down to Fort

Pierce, brother of President

out the roadway that would

Pierce, trading at settlements

Franklin Pierce.

become U.S. Highway 1, but in

as they went.

The roots of modern-day

the early days, the river was

As the turn of the century

Vero Beach can be traced

the real highway. Vero was

approached, the railroad

to the 1888 arrival of Henry T.

part of Brevard County then,

made its way southward,

and Sarah Gifford, with their family and one hired man, from Vermont. The dramatic KELLY ROGERS

relocation was brought about

1888 H.T. and Sarah Gifford

by a doctor’s recommen-

and family arrive and begin to organize the nascent settlement into the town that today is Vero Beach.

dation of a warmer climate, but one must assume that medical necessity was accompanied by a robust sense of adventure.

About a year after the Giffords settled here, the Ayers family arrived, and

1891 The U.S. Postal Service accepts the application of the town of “Vero.” It is believed that Sarah Gifford chose the name based on the Latin word for “truth.”

gradually, out of the dense palmetto thickets, began to emerge a town. A major step occurred in 1891 when Gifford petitioned the U.S. postmaster general for a post office in the fledgling community. It is believed that, in response to the need for a

1919 The town of Vero is

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incorporated, with A.W. Young as its first mayor. Riomar, the first residential development on Vero’s barrier island, is established.

four-letter designation, Sarah Gifford drew on the Latin word for “truth” in selecting the name “Vero.” The Gifford home was the town’s first post

Heritage Center

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Downtown Vero Beach was much smaller in the 1940s, but looking east along Route 60 it’s easy to imagine the town we know today.

1925 “Vero” becomes “Vero Beach” and is designated county seat of the newly formed Indian River County.

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1932 Nurse Garnett Lunsford Radin establishes a 21-bed hospital, which, after World War II, would become Indian River Memorial Hospital. reaching our area and then

“sigh”) spearheaded a major

the considerably more

agricultural campaign in

Company undertook an

developed town of West Palm

our area. Recognizing that

enormous drainage project

Beach in 1894. The increasing

the climate here allows for

to transform the swampy

ease of travel throughout the

three growing seasons, Zeuch

terrain into arable land. It was

country set the stage for Vero

purchased 55,000 acres in

during the dredging of the

to begin its own growth spurt.

1912 and established the

main canal (near the current

Indian River Farms Company.

County Administration

Heavy advertising up North

Complex) that artifacts of

inspired many adventurous

archaeological significance

growth was centered on

men and women to come

were discovered, leading to

agriculture. An Iowan named

down and seek their fortunes

the fascinating saga of Vero

Herman Zeuch (rhymes with

as farmers.

Man and the Old Vero Ice Age

The Rise of Agriculture The next phase of Vero’s

The Indian River Farms

1942 The U.S. Navy selects Vero Beach’s airport to be commissioned as Naval Air Station Vero Beach and used as a training facility during the war.

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This status continued for

1948 On the initiative of

decades.

businessman and airport manager Bud Holman, Naval Air Station Vero Beach is transformed into Dodgertown, the spring training facility of the Brooklyn (and later Los Angeles) Dodgers.

Alas, citrus tree diseases, hurricanes and, perhaps most of all, development, have taken their toll on the local citrus industry. Nevertheless, some dedicated growers refuse to turn their backs on this integral part of our heritage and, with ever-expanding technology and modern agricultural advances, are carrying on the Indian River citrus legacy.

1951 The Merrill P. Barber Bridge, connecting the mainland to the barrier island, is dedicated.

A steel-and-concrete drawbridge, it replaces the wooden bridge in use since 1920.

The Role of the Airport Even the briefest history of Site excavations.

As the second decade of

narrow strip of land that

Vero Beach would be incom-

possesses optimal geolog-

plete without a mention of

the 20th century came to a

ical and meteorological

Bud Holman. It was through

close, a huge variety of crops

conditions for the cultivation

his efforts that Vero Beach

were growing, and so was

of delicious citrus fruits, the

obtained its airport in the

the town of Vero, which was

town’s destiny became clear.

1920s, and it was the presence

incorporated in 1919. In 1925,

Many Indian River County

of that airport that drew the

when Indian River County was

farmers and businessmen

attention of the U.S. Navy to

formed, its county seat was

zeroed in on citrus as the

our area early in World War II.

established in Vero, which

path to success, and groves

Naval Air Station Vero Beach

would henceforth be known

blanketed our landscape as

was established at the airport

as Vero Beach.

far as the eye could see.

and served as a training

Citrus crops, particularly

The Triumph of Citrus 1973 Riverside Theatre is

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built using funds from private donations.

facility for the rest of the war.

grapefruit, became a main-

Holman also played a

stay of our economy and the

key role after the war, when

the very heart of the Indian

name “Indian River” became

ownership of the airport

River Citrus District, a long,

renowned for superior citrus.

reverted to the municipality

Because Vero Beach lies at

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and the question of what

in “Vero Beach” was devel-

beachside boom was well on

1978 Indian River Memorial

to do with the now-unused

oped beyond Riomar. The

its way.

barracks arose. Seeing base-

town of Indian River Shores

ball in Vero Beach’s future, the

was established in 1953, and

A Century and Beyond

Hospital moves into its newest facility, which would, in 2019, become Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

inventive Holman proposed

former Chicago stockbroker

In 2019, Vero Beach held

converting the empty fields

Fred R. Tuerk purchased a

months of centennial festiv-

into baseball diamonds and

large amount of land. But

ities. Another milestone will

the barracks into housing for

before any plans came to

take place in 2025, when

players and staff. The idea

fruition, he died in 1967. Enter

Indian River County will turn

was presented to Brooklyn

developer E. Llwyd Eccle-

100 years old. Natives and

Dodgers manager Branch

stone, who became the

newcomers alike enjoy every

Rickey, and the Dodgers

father of John’s Island. Jorge

opportunity to celebrate

came to Vero Beach, where

Gonzalez was instrumental

life in our beautiful seaside

they would conduct their

in founding The Moorings a

community.

spring training for more than

few years later, and Vero’s

1986 Vero Beach Center for the Arts, later Vero Beach Museum of Art, is established.

50 years.

Only gradually did the barrier island become the affluent haven it is today. In 1919, three Cleveland physicians discovered Vero Beach as a potential site to build

Even in 1953, our local beaches were already a popular recreation destination.

FLORIDA MEMORY

Beachside Boom

2008 The Los Angeles Dodgers play their last spring training game in Vero Beach.

winter vacation homes for their families. They found some like-minded snowbirds, and Riomar Country Club was born. A golf course and clubhouse were built immediately, and Riomar became a destination for prosperous professionals.

It would be decades, though, before the “Beach”

2019 “First Lady of Vero Beach” Alma Lee Loy serves as the grand marshal of the city’s October 2019 Centennial Parade.

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Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center 2880 45th St. 772-985-7573 giffordhistoricalmuseumand culturalcenter.org Housed in the historic Old Macedonia Church, the museum preserves and celebrates the rich history of Gifford.

Hallstrom House 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW 772-778-3435 irchistorical.org This historic home was built in 1909 by Axel Hallstrom, a Swedish horticulturist who emigrated to the United States in 1898, relocating to Vero Beach after initially settling in Minnesota.

Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum 2140 14th Ave. 772-770-2263 veroheritage.org Itself a landmark, the 1935 Heritage Center houses a museum that explores the history of Indian River County’s far-reaching citrus industry.

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Indian River County Historical Society 2336 14th Ave. 772-778-3435 irchistorical.org Housed in the restored 1903 Vero Beach train station, the IRCHS headquarters contains historical exhibits.

Laura (Riding) Jackson Historic Home 6155 College Lane 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org The turn-of-the-century cracker house of the poet Laura (Riding) Jackson has been preserved and is situated on the Mueller Campus of Indian River State College.

McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org Established in 1932, the garden is an 18-acre subtropical jungle hammock filled with rich landscapes and historic architectural treasures.

McLarty Treasure Museum 13180 Hwy. A1A Southern boundary of Sebastian Inlet State Park 772-589-2147 floridastateparks.org/ sebastian-inlet This state-operated museum lies on the site of the camp established by the survivors of the 1715 shipwreck of Spanish treasure galleons while they awaited rescue.

Mel Fisher Treasure Museum 1322 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-589-9875 melfisher.com/sebastian The museum is home to the legacy of America’s famous marine treasure hunter Mel Fisher.

National Navy UDT–SEAL Museum 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, Fort Pierce 772-595-5845 navysealmuseum.org The birthplace of the Navy Frogman program is the site of the only museum devoted solely to documenting and honoring the history of the U.S. Navy SEALs. Sebastian Area Historical Museum 1235 Main St., Sebastian 772-581-1380 The museum, located in the 1927 historic Sebastian Grammar and Junior High School, has exhibits related to Indigenous inhabitants, pioneer life and more.

Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum 14251 Hwy. A1A South side of Sebastian Inlet 772-589-9659 floridastateparks.org/ sebastian-inlet The museum, within Sebastian Inlet State Park, tells the story of the culturally significant local fishing industry.

U.S. Navy Armed Guard and Merchant Marines Museum 32 N. Broadway, Fellsmere 772-321-5493 The museum honors World War II veterans who served in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard and Merchant Marines.

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e know — you weren't expecting to fall in love and stay. That's just what happens here.

We've gathered some information to help when you decide you'd like to put down roots.

Welcome to the neighborhood!

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Clubs & Classes...........................................................212

Education....................................................................... 204

Gardening.......................................................................218

Family Fun.......................................................................206

Medical Resources...................................................220

Parks & Playgrounds Map................................... 208

Nonprofit Organizations.......................................224

Pets ......................................................................................210

Government Basics..................................................232

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Neighborhoods

V

ero Beach has a wide variety of residential neighborhoods, each with its own distinct amenities and feel. We've compiled a short list of some of the highlights to help you get started. Our local real estate agents would be

delighted to help you find the home of your dreams.

Country Club Communities Grand Harbor Located on the western banks of the Indian River Lagoon, Grand Harbor is Vero Beach’s only mainland community that offers a full-amenity “grand lifestyle” package. Activities abound, including two championship golf courses, tennis center, marina, and both beach and golf clubs.

John’s Island John’s Island is Vero Beach’s most established luxury community, offering three championship golf courses, a tennis club, an oceanfront clubhouse, and fine dining. Pickleball and squash courts are among the additional amenities. Noted developer E. Llwyd Ecclestone had a vision, and real estate broker Alex MacWilliam Jr. helped make

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Grand Harbor

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The Moorings

The Moorings The Moorings has over 7.5 miles of

Oak Harbor is one of Vero Beach’s

bulkheaded riverfront living, as well

premier senior living communities,

as oceanfront estate homes and

offering a variety of senior services in a

condominiums. This is truly Vero Beach’s

stress-free, country club environment

boaters’ paradise, and it is located just

with Bermuda-style architecture.

6 miles from ocean access via Fort Pierce Inlet.

Two golf courses, tennis facilities,

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Oak Harbor

The community offers on-site assisted living facilities, a 42,000-square-foot clubhouse with wellness programs,

pickleball, a riverfront fitness center,

dining options, transportation

health spa, private beach and expansive

services, property maintenance and

golf clubhouse round out the amenities.

housekeeping services.

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is a

Sea Oaks is a master-planned

600-acre community styled with tropical

community of approximately 125 shaded

Caribbean elegance.

acres, encompassing 2,400 feet of

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon just south of Windsor, this club features

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Atlantic beach and 1,500 feet of riverfront on the Indian River Lagoon.

Sea Oaks boasts two major

a championship 18-hole golf course

recreational centers: the outstanding

designed by Arnold Palmer, with an

Tennis Club complex and the private

exclusive golf clubhouse, a charming

Beach Club on the ocean. Amenities

tennis center, Town Square Shops, and

include the oceanfront beach clubhouse,

an elegant beach club featuring a

tennis clubhouse, 16 fast-dry clay tennis

terrace bar and lounge, dining room and

courts, a 48-slip marina, seven swimming

oceanside pool.

pools and a health club.

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Windsor

Windsor Windsor is a magnificent 416-acre private sporting and social club situated

business center and support offices.

along a stretch of north Vero Beach.

Windsor’s beach clubhouse has a

Among the numerous amenities are a

swimming pool, library and cabanas.

polo field, equestrian center with trails,

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In the heart of Windsor is the Village Center, with a post office, general store,

The elegant modern golf clubhouse

18-hole championship golf course, tennis

also maintains a world-class art gallery

center and croquet lawn. A trap and

with shows running throughout the winter

skeet shooting facility is nearby.

season.

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Riomar

In-Town Neighborhoods

Central Beach If a relaxed, bike-to-it-all lifestyle is

Riomar When golf enthusiast Winchester Finch

desired, Central Beach is the place to

discovered this barrier island location in

be. This barrier island neighborhood

1919, he invited his Cleveland cohorts and

is close to Ocean Drive and Cardinal

coined the name Riomar (“river to sea”).

Drive restaurants, boutiques, hotels and

Since then, many homes have been

businesses. Riverside Park is also in this

added and changed, but the charming

neighborhood, with its tennis courts,

cottage-style architecture and oak-lined

fitness trail and boat ramp, as well as

streets remain.

Memorial Island, Vero Beach Museum

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of Art and Riverside Theatre.

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Ocean Ridge

South Beach South of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge on the

They are also conveniently located to

barrier island, a long expanse of sandy

churches, the public library, county

beach borders properties all the way to

administration building, courthouse and,

Round Island Park at the county line. On

best of all, a revitalized downtown arts

the river side, the Indian River Lagoon

and business district.

offers boating access and water views.

In between, a series of gated residential communities offers a variety of lifestyles, from formal to relaxed.

Vero Beach Country Club, McAnsh Park & Royal Park Located on the mainland, these

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some dating from the 1920s and earlier.

Country Living Estates, Farms and Ranches to the West If it’s wide-open spaces you’re looking for, Vero Beach has that, too. Just west of the city, several neighborhoods offer

adjoining neighborhoods offer some of

5-acre zoning, and even larger tracts are

the most historic homes in the county,

also available.

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ndian River County families are fortunate to have a variety

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of excellent educational options. Our area is also home to several private, charter, religious and specialty schools.

At the college level, Indian River State College offers more

than 100 programs leading to bachelor’s and associate degrees as well as technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. In addition to the Massey (main) Campus in Fort Pierce, IRSC has several satellites, including the Mueller Campus in Vero Beach. Several other institutions of higher learning lie somewhat farther afield but still within commuting distance for Indian River County residents.

Indian River State College

Public Schools

Osceola Magnet School 772-564-5821

Sebastian River Middle School 772-564-5111

Elementary Schools

Pelican Island Elementary 772-564-6500

Storm Grove Middle School 772-564-6400

Rosewood Magnet School 772-564-3840

High Schools

Citrus Elementary 772-978-8350 Dodgertown Elementary 772-564-4100 Fellsmere Elementary 772-564-5970

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Sebastian Elementary 772-978-8200 Treasure Coast Elementary 772-978-8500 Vero Beach Elementary 772-564-4550

Glendale Elementary 772-978-8050

Middle Schools

Indian River Academy 772-564-3390

Gifford Middle School 772-564-3550

Liberty Magnet School 772-564-5300

Oslo Middle School 772-564-3920

Sebastian River High School 772-564-4170 Vero Beach High School 772-564-5600 VBHS Freshman Learning Center 772-564-5800

Specialty Public Schools Alternative Center for Education (grades 6–12) 772-564-6240 Indian River Virtual School 772-564-3124

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Beachland Elementary 772-564-3300

SDIRC Early Learning Programs 772-564-4169

Private Schools

SDIRC Homeschool 772-564-3124

Glendale Christian School (K–8) 772-569-1095

Wabasso School (special education, ages 5–22) 772-978-8000

Master’s Academy (K–12) 772-794-4655

Charter Schools Imagine Schools South Vero (K–8) 772-567-2728 Indian River Charter High School (grades 9–12) 772-567-6600

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North County Charter Elementary School (K–5) 772-794-1941

Saint Edward’s School (K–12) 772-231-4136 St. Helen Catholic School (K–8) 772-567-5457 Suncoast School (K–8) 772-778-0892 Willow School (K–8) 772-770-0758

Colleges

Sebastian Charter Junior High School (grades 6–8) 772-388-8838

Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology 772-466-4822

St. Peter’s Preparatory Academy (K–6) 772-562-1963

Indian River State College 772-462-4772 Treasure Coast Technical College 772-564-4970

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Family Fun

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hether you’re a parent raising your children here or a grandparent who has retired here and is planning a family visit, you’ll find plenty of fun activities to keep

everyone entertained — rain or shine, young or young at heart.

Andretti Thrill Park 3960 S. Babcock St., Melbourne 321-956-6706 andrettithrillpark.com Arcade, batting cages, racetracks and laser tag Good for older kids

Countryside Family Farms 6325 81st St. 772-581-0999 countrysidefamilyfarms.com Flower patch, strawberry patch and various seasonal and annual special events

Art Zone at Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org Lots of hands-on activities to engage the little ones with art

Defy Trampoline Park 440 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie 772-236-0970 defy.com/locations/ defy-port-saint-lucie Extreme air sport park, birthday party packages available Good for older kids

BigShots Golf 3456 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-979-GOLF (4653) verobigshots.com Golf recreation and entertainment facility Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321-254-9453 brevardzoo.org Children’s Garden at McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeechildrensgarden.org Enchanted outdoor space includes pirate ship, monkey bridge, splash garden and more

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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort 9250 Island Grove Terrace 772-234-2000 verobeach.disney.go.com Miniature golf, swimming, and dining with Disney characters Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org Discovery Station, touch tank, trails, water sports, pontoon rides, guided kayak tours and more

Safari Golf & Games Escape Room Vero Beach 836 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 772-626-0217 escaperoomverobeach.com Solve riddles and puzzles to "escape" from themed rooms Fellsmere Skate Park 222 S. Myrtle St., Fellsmere Includes several ramps and rails Gifford Aquatic Center 4895 43rd Ave. 772-226-1175 ircgov.com/parksandrecreation/ gac Zero-depth entry pool, swimming lanes and two enclosed slides

Hallstrom Planetarium Indian River State College Massey Campus 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-4750 irsc.edu/community/planetarium Lectures and live multimedia presentations on the planets, constellations and stars Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center 5600 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 772-242-2293 fau.edu/hboi Marine research and wildlife exhibits

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Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-226-1780 ircgov.com/parksandrecreation/ig Indoor recreational center and event venue Indian River Hauntings 772-633-3955 indianriverhauntings.com Historical ghost tours Kennedy Space Center Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island 855-433-4210 kennedyspacecenter.com Visitor complex with many exhibits telling the story of space exploration; tours; immersive educational experiences; launch viewing LaPorte Farms 7700 129th St., Sebastian 772-633-0813 laportefarms.com 5 acres with petting farm, pony rides and various scheduled events North County Aquatic Center 9450 County Road 512, Sebastian 772-226-1752 ircgov.com/parksandrecreation/ ncac Extensive water play area, 24-lane competition pool and diving well Painted Frog 1906 14th Ave. 772-999-3763 paintedfrogvb.com Paint your own pottery

Royal Palm Pointe Park 2 Royal Palm Pointe 772-567-2144 covb.org/facilities Splash fountains, fishing dock, lagoon views, picnic tables and restrooms Safari Golf & Games 455 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-562-6492 safariminigolfandgames.com 36 holes of safari-themed miniature golf, arcade room, batting cages and ice cream

Strike Zone 730 S. Fleming St., Sebastian 772-770-2710 strikezonesebastian.com Bowling, laser tag, arcade and birthday parties Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures at the Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321-254-9453, ext. 253 treetoptrek.com Obstacle course, 14 ziplines, view zoo animals from above

Vero Beach Book Center 392 21st St. 772-569-2050 verobeachbookcenter.com Independent bookstore, large toy selection and children’s story hours Vero Bowl 929 14th Lane 772-299-PINS (7467) verobowl.com 30+ glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes; billiards; party zone for children, teens and adults

St. Lucie County Aquarium 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce 772-462-FISH (3474) stlucieco.gov Educational displays highlighting Florida’s marine ecosystems; includes Smithsonian exhibition Sebastian Skate Park 1121 Barber St., Sebastian 772-228-7054 cityofsebastian.org/facilities 3 concrete ramps, jersey barrier, boxes and skating floor for skateboards and in-line skates Good for older kids Skate Factory 485 27th Ave. SW 772-794-3373 skatefactory.us Skating, classes, video arcade and team sports including speed skating and roller hockey; available for private party rental Smithsonian Marine Station 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce 772-462-6220 naturalhistory.si.edu/research/ smithsonian-marine-station Scientists share knowledge and answer questions about the ocean and Indian River Lagoon.

Pocahontas Park

Parks & Playgrounds Charles Park Playground 2405 15th St. 772-567-2144

Pocahontas Park 2199 14th Ave. 772-567-2144

Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-567-2144

Riverside Park 3200 Riverside Park Drive 772-567-2144

Jaycee Beach Park 4200 Ocean Drive 772-567-2144

Troy Moody Park 2300 Victory Blvd.

772-567-2144

Piece of Pie Park 3701 Atlantic Blvd.

772-567-2144

Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex 4715 43rd Ave. 772-226-1780

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Wabasso Beach Park 1820 County Road 510

Roseland Community Park 12925 83rd Ave.

Charles Park 2405 15th St.

RIVERFRONT PARKS

Round Island Riverside Park 2200 S. Highway A1A

Indian River County Fairgrounds Ag. Building 7955 58th Ave.

Ambersands Beach Access 12566 N. Highway A1A

Golden Sands Park 10350 N. Highway A1A

45th Street Dock Gifford Dock Road Royal Palm Pointe Park 2 Royal Palm Pointe

Humiston Park Ocean Drive at Easter Lily Lane

A.W. Young Park East end of 21st St.

Jaycee Park Ocean Drive at Conn Way

Bethel Creek House 4405 N. Highway A1A

Round Island Oceanside Park 2200 S. Highway A1A

Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road

Seagrape Trail Beach Access 8302 N. Highway A1A

Donald MacDonald Park 12315 Roseland Road

Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 N. Highway A1A

Joe Earman Island Park Accessible by boat only, 1 mile north of the Barber Bridge

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive

Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex 4715 43rd Ave.

Hobart Ball Fields 5790 77th St. (Playing fields only)

Sebastian Canoe Launch County Road 512 Hosie Schumann Park 1760 37th St. Sebastian Riverview Park U.S. Highway 1 and Indian River Dr Jacoby Park 1915 25th Ave. Wabasso Causeway Park 1820 Wabasso Beach Road Kiwanis Hobart Park 58th Ave. and 77 St. INLAND PARKS

South Beach Park Ocean Drive at 17th Street

Tracking Station Park 800 46th Place, N. Highway A1A

Treasure Shores Park 11300 N. Highway A1A

Turtle Trail Beach Access 8102 N. Highway A1A

Live Oak Road Park South side of Wabasso Causeway

16th Street Sports Complex 16th St. and 20th Ave.

Leisure Square 3705 16th St.

MacWilliam Park Southeast end of Barber Bridge

County Road512 Boat Launch North of State Road 60

North County Regional Park 9450 CR 512

Oslo Road Boat Ramp Eastern end of Oslo Road

Blue Cypress Park 7400 Blue Cypress Lake Road

Riverside Park Riverside Drive

C-54 Boat Launch CR 507 and Fellsmere Grade Road

Piece of Pie Park 37th Ave. at Atlantic Blvd.

Pocahontas Park 21st St. at 14th Ave.

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Playground

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Picnic Tables

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Roseland Community Center & Park

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Restrooms

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A Dog’s Best Friend

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ur furry four-legged friends agree that life is good in Vero Beach, especially in parks that allow them to romp off-leash. When you join a private park, a modest annual fee ensures that the dogs your pet encounters are current on all

vaccinations, have been spayed or neutered, and have a suitable disposition for playing with other dogs. The county also offers two public dog parks, which do not provide prescreening.

Private Parks Humane Society Vero Beach & Indian River County Dog Park 6230 77th St. 772-571-6413 hsvb.org Dogs For Life Off-Leash Dog Park 1230 15th Ave. 772-567-8969 dogsforlifevb.org

Public Parks Vero Beach Dog Park 3449 Indian River Drive E. verobeachdogpark.org

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Sebastian Bark Park 245 Keen Terrace, Sebastian

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ndian River County is full of opportunities to keep learning and meeting people who share your interests. We've compiled an eclectic sampling of clubs and organizations that might offer just what you are looking for. Whether you pick up the phone or stop

in, you can count on finding friendly people ready to welcome you and answer all your questions.

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Art Art Works 2036 14th Ave., Suite 106 772-559-5230 artworksofvero.com Gallery and art school offers classes for all ages and skill levels.

Indian River Clay 1239 16th St. 772-202-8598 indianriverclay.org Indian River Clay offers courses in wheel throwing, hand building and other skills.

Vero Beach Art Club Vero Beach Art Club Annex 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org The Art Club offers hands-on art classes at its annex in downtown Vero Beach. Each course lasts several weeks and covers a particular art form or technique.

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Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org The museum offers studio classes in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture, as well as guest artist workshops, online art talks, a film studies program and more.

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Aviation

Bridge

Treasure Coast FAASTeam Richard Funcheon 772-713-1526 This group of aviation professionals and other individuals committed to promoting aviation safety offers courses, seminars and hangar talks.

Vero Beach Bridge Center 1520 14th Ave. 772-562-3008 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcenter The Vero Beach Bridge Center is at the heart of our competitive bridge community and hosts a web page filled with links to help you learn the game.

Treasure Coast Pilot Club 772-567-1134 tcpc.info

ORC Services, Inc.

Vero Beach Community Center Bridge Club 2266 14th Ave. 772-589-3741 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcommunitycenter The Bridge Club at the Community Center welcomes players of all levels.

Car Clubs Antique Automobile Club of America 1350 26th St. indianriveraaca.org

Indian River Corvette Club 1570 56th Square W. 772-770-2839 ircorvettes.com Space Coast Region Porsche Club of America spc.pca.org

Dance Indian River Ballroom 845 16th Place 772-794-9040 Private and group lessons in many styles available.

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Citizen's Academy

Swingsation 14th Avenue Dance Studio 2109 14th Ave. 772-766-0578 djanddanceproductions.com Learn to dance salsa, swing, Latin and ballroom, and dance at a variety of locations around town.

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Garden Club of Indian River County 2526 17th Ave. 772-567-4602 gardenclubofirc.org The Garden Club’s mission is to educate its members and the public and to beautify our county.

The club was founded in 1928 and is still going strong.

McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org The garden hosts frequent workshops and classes and welcomes volunteers.

Genealogy

UF/IFAS Extension IRC 1800 27th St. 772-226-4330 sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/indian-river The Extension Service, a branch of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is a treasure trove of resources on all things agricultural and horticultural. Contact the extension office for information on the Florida Master Gardener Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program, Gardening Solutions Program and much more.

Literary Groups

Indian River Genealogical Society 2336 14th Ave. 772-444-7470 irgs.org

American Association of University Women aauwverobeach.org Membership is open to duespaying graduates holding an associate degree or higher.

Members may participate in a variety of interest groups, including international relations, creative writing, a variety of reading groups and more.

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Indian River County Library IRC Main Library 1600 21st St. 772-770-5060

Photography

Brackett Library 6155 College Lane 772-226-3080 irsc.libguides.com/ brackettbookclub

Public Awareness

North IRC Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian 772-589-1355 All three branches of the library offer a variety of classes.

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation 1914 14th Ave. 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org The foundation's activities include writing workshops and groups, poetry festivals, and more.

Vero Beach Book Center 392 21st St. 772-569-2050 verobeachbookcenter.com Vero Beach's independent bookstore hosts frequent talks and book signings.

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Indian River Photo Club indianriverphotoclub.org

Citizen’s Academy Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Unit 4055 41st Ave. 772-978-6296 ircsheriff.org The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office offers an 11-week close-up overview of the criminal justice system.

Rowing Vero Beach Rowing 310 Acacia Road 772-261-0747 verobeachrowing.org

Table Tennis Vero Beach Table Tennis Club Vero Beach Outlets 1708 94th Drive, Suite G100 772-226-5905 vbttc.com

Indian River Model Sailing Club 4700 77th St. irmsc.org

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ith the central role of agriculture in Indian River County’s history and the contributions of botanical beauty to our surroundings, it’s only natural that landscaping and gardening would be high on the list of our

residents’ interests. Whether you are new to gardening or just new to gardening in Florida’s climate, you’ll find an abundance of resources to guide you in creating a

Gardening Seasons The University of Florida/IFAS Extension produces a Florida Gardening Calendar that provides a monthly guide to walk you through an entire year of gardening. You can find the calendar at sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a few ideas below.

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Green Thumbs Up beautiful yard or garden while protecting our precious waterways.

Resources

Nurseries

Garden Club of Indian River County 2526 17th Ave. 772-567-4602 gardenclubofirc.org

BB’s Tumbleweeds Garden Center 119 11th Place SW 772-778-2618

UF/IFAS Extension IRC 1800 27th St. 772-226-4330 sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/indian-river

Gardenfest!

The Garden Club of Indian River County’s annual Gardenfest! is a beloved tradition. The two-day event draws more than 85 vendors of plants, flowers, trees, pottery, and garden furniture and decor. A variety of food trucks participate, admission is free, and there’s even a raffle!

Gardenfest! at Riverside Park 3250 Riverside Park Drive February 5–6; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

772-567-4602 gardenclubofirc.org

Beech Annuals Nurseries 1300 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-567-2033 Busy Bee Lawn & Garden Center 7445 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-1166 busybeegardencenter.com C.W. Willis Family Farms 3700 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-770-5970 cwwillisfamilyfarms.com Digg Gardens 7430 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-360-2131 digggardens.com Penjing Bonsai Garden 1650 U.S. Hwy. 1, Malabar 321-725-2855 penjingbonsaigarden.com

Winter Gardening Season Plant in late August through September

Beefsteak tomato

Kale

Broccoli

Peas

Cabbage

Radishes

Carrots

Spinach

Summer Gardening Season Plant in March

Beans

Peppers

Cantaloupe

Summer squash

Cucumbers

Sweet potatoes

Eggplant

Watermelons

Lettuce

Zucchini

Okra

Rock City Gardens 9080 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com

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Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Medical Resources

Hospitals Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 1000 36th St. 772-567-4311 ccirh.org Sebastian River Medical Center 13695 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-589-3186 sebastianrivermedical.org

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Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinics CareSpot Urgent Care 1820 58th Ave., Suite 110 772-257-3200 carespot.com Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Sebastian Urgent Care 801 Wellness Way, Sebastian 772-226-4200 ccirh.org

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Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Pointe West Urgent Care 1960 Pointe West Drive 772-226-4250 ccirh.org Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Primary Care South 4165 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-569-7706 ccirh.org East Side Urgent Care 927 37th St. 772-770-6225 eastsideurgentcareverobeach. com

Cancer Treatment Resources Scully-Welsh Cancer Center Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 3555 10th Court 772-563-4673 scullywelshcancercenter.com

Major Medical Centers

Florida Department of Health, Indian River County County Administration Building 1900 27th St. 772-794-7400 indianriver.floridahealth.gov

Mayo Clinic 4500 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville 904-953-2000 mayoclinic.org/ patient-visitor-guide/florida

Indian River Walk-In & Family Medicine 1880 37th St., Suite4 772-778-1400 locations.steward.org

Moffitt Cancer Center 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa 813-745-8111 moffitt.org

Lawnwood Vero Beach Emergency Room 660 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 772-563-5500 lawnwoodmed.com

University of Florida Shands Hospital 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville 352-265-0111 ufhealth.org/ uf-health-shands-hospital

MD Now Urgent Care 640 21st St. Miracle Mile Plaza 772-299-1092 mymdnow.com

University of Miami Health System 1400 NW 12th Ave., Miami 305-325-5511 umiamihealth.org

MedExpress Urgent Care 1150 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-978-5679 medexpress.com

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Vero Beach Urgent Family Care 2651 20th St. 772-217-6012 verourgentcare.com

Treasure Coast Community Health, central Vero Beach location 1553 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-257-8224 tcchinc.com

Resources for Veterans Vero Beach VA Clinic 372 17th St. 772-299-4623 va.gov/directory

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Rosato Plastic Surgery THE ART & SCIENCE OF COSMETIC SURGERY

Give Yourself the Gift of a Lift Resources for Seniors Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County 2300 5th Ave., Suite 150 772-563-0505 alzpark.org Senior Resource Association 694 14th St. 772-569-0760 seniorresourceassociation.org VNA (Visiting Nurse Association) 1110 35th Lane 772-567-5551 vnatc.com

Additional Resources AA Indian River Central Office 1600 26th St., Suite 6 772-562-1114 indianriveraa.org

American Red Cross 2506 17th Ave. 772-562-2549 redcross.org/local/florida/ south-florida Indian River Blood Bank 1300 36th St. 772-567-4266 oneblood.org Mental Health Association in Indian River County Walk-In & Counseling Center 820 37th Place 772-569-9788 mhairc.org

Minimal Incision Lifts for the Face, Body, Neck & Brow Breast Augmentations, Reductions & Lifts Post-Cancer Reconstructions Chemical Peels Botox

Dermal Fillers Obagi Medical Products Laser Surgery Tummy Tucks Liposculpture Skin Cancer Treatments & Reconstruction

Celebrating Over 29 Years in Vero Beach 3790 7th Terrace, Suite 101 Vero Beach, Florida (772) 562-5859 www.rosatoplasticsurgery.com Ralph M. Rosato MD, FACS

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Nonprofit Organizations

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ero Beach is home to many caring individuals who work to make our county a better place to live for all residents. If you are looking for a way to get

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Animal Welfare Community Health Coalition 706-621-9943 knockoutrabies.org Equine Welfare Network Inc. 772-559-4094 equinewelfarenetwork.org Florida Rescue Ranch 772-766-9854 floridarescueranch.org For the Love of Paws Senior Pet Sanctuary 772-539-2417 pawspetsanctuary.org Friends of the Carr Refuge 321-872-8856 carrrefuge.org

H.A.L.O. (Helping Animals Live and Overcome) 772-589-7297 halorescuefl.org Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County 772-388-3331 hsvb.org Indian River Animal Advocates 772-567-8468 indianriveranimaladvocates.com Indian River Community Cats 772-913-3333 indianrivercommunitycats.org Pigs & Pals Farm Rescue 772-633-3512 pigsandpals.org

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Arts & Culture Atlantic Classical Orchestra 772-460-0850 atlanticclassicalorchestra.com Ballet Vero Beach 772-905-2651 balletverobeach.org Ballet Vero Parents & Friends 772-360-8577 veroclassicalballet.org Cultural Council of Indian River County 772-770-4857 cultural-council.org Downtown Vero Beach Mural Project 772-501-4363 veromuralproject.org Gifford Youth Orchestra 772-778-5118 gyotigers.org Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org Riverside Theatre 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com Treasure Coast Chorale 772-231-3498 treasurecoastchorale.org Vero Beach Art Club 772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org Vero Beach Choral Society verobeachchoralsociety.org

Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org Vero Beach Opera 772-569-6993, Box Office: 772-564-5537 verobeachopera.org Vero Beach Theatre Guild 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com

Children & Youth Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River & Okeechobee Counties 772-466-8535 bbbsbigs.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County 772-299-7449 bgcirc.org Childcare Resources of Indian River 772-567-3202 childcareresourcesir.org Crossover Mission 772-257-5400 crossovermission.com Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center 772-589-3535 dasiehope.org Feed the Lambs Enrichment Program 772-501-2617 feedthelambsep.com Foundations for Leadership 772-202-0550 fflmun.org

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Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy 772-492-3933 youthguidanceprogram.org Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County 772-492-3243 ysfirc.org

Community Service 211 Helpline of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast 561-383-1112 211treasurecoast.org American Association of University Women, Vero Beach 772-257-5275 verobeach-fl.aauw.net

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Gifford Youth Achievement Center 772-794-1005 gyac.net

Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative 772-617-4350 krcirc.org

Girls on the Run of the Treasure Coast 772-202-3776 girlsontheruntc.org

Little Birthday Angels 772-925-9352 littlebirthdayangels.org

Guardians for New Futures 772-807-3868 gfnf4kids.org

Mardy Fish Children's Foundation 866-633-4070 mffkids.org

Hibiscus Children's Center 772-299-6011 hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

Music Angels Education Fund 484-885-7492 musicangelsusa.org

Homeless Children's Foundation 772-532-1139 hcfirc.com

Place of Hope 561-775-7195 placeofhope.com

Indian River Youth for Christ 772-226-0489 yfcirc.com

Victory Kids 772-559-8255 victory-kids.org

Center for Spiritual Care 772-567-1233 centerforspiritualcare.org Executive Roundtable of Indian River County 772-321-7468 execroundtableirc.org Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program ghcop.org Head, Heart and Hands of Indian River Club 772-770-0757 indianriverclub.com Impact 100 of Indian River County 772-207-1001 impact100ir.com Indian River Community Foundation 772-492-1407 ircommunityfoundation.org

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Indian River County 4-H Foundation sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/indian-river/ irc-4-h/irc-4-h-foundation/

The Education Foundation of Indian River County 772-564-0034 edfoundationirc.org

John's Island Foundation 772-234-0992 johnsislandfoundation.org

Haiti Partners 772-539-8521 haitipartners.org

Junior League of Indian River 772-226-0799 jlir.org

Indian River State College Foundation 772-462-4786; 866-792-4772, ext. 4786 irscfoundation.org

Military Moms Prayer Group 772-473-0288 militarymomsprayergroup.com The Moorings Habitat Partnership 617-803-0576 Quail Valley Charities 772-492-2069 quailvalleygolfclub.com United Way of Indian River County 772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org Vero Beach Christian Business Association vbcba.org Vero Beach Lifeguard Association 908-797-8725 vbla.org Windsor Charitable Foundation 772-388-8377

Education Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties 772-567-7480 elcirmo.org

The Learning Alliance 877-548-7323 thelearningalliance.org Master's Academy of Vero Beach 772-794-4655 mastersvb.org Miss B's Learning Bees 772-713-4130 missbslearningbees.org Redlands Christian Migrant Association/RCMA 239-658-3560 rcma.org Saint Edward's School 772-231-4136 steds.org Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County 772-569-9869 sfindianriver.org Sebastian Charter Junior High 772-388-8838 scjh.org St. Helen Catholic School 772-567-5457 sthelenschoolvero.org

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Keep Indian River Beautiful 772-226-7738 keepindianriverbeautiful.org McKee Botanical Garden 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org Ocean Research & Conservation Association 772-467-1600 teamorca.org

Treasure Coast Food Bank

Environment & Conservation Coastal Connections 214-676-0011 coastal-connections.org Environmental Learning Center 772-589-5050 dicoverelc.org Friends of St. Sebastian River 772-202-0501 fssr.org Garden Club of Indian River County 772-567-4602 gardenclubofirc.org

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Pelican Island Audubon Society 772-567-3520 pelicanislandaudubon.org

Food & Nutrition The Food Pantry of Indian River County 772-770-2068 foodpantryirc.org Our Father's Table Soup Kitchen 772-562-6268 Shining Light Garden Foundation 772-532-8777 shininglightgarden.com Treasure Coast Food Bank 772-489-3034 stophunger.org

Health & Wellness

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation 772-466-9876 hboifoundation.org

Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County 772-563-0505 alzpark.org

Indian River Land Trust 772-794-0701 irlt.org

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 cancer.org

American Gold Star Mothers of Indian River County 570-885-2811 ircgoldstarmoms.org Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County 772-569-7939 carenetchampions.org A Caring Center for Women 772-257-5390 wesavebabies.org Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation 772-226-4960 clevelandclinicirfoundation.org Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of the Treasure Coast 772-334-2233 dhhstc.org Dogs for Life 772-567-8969 dogsforlifevb.org Friends After Diagnosis 772-770-9700 friendsafterdiagnosis.com Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad 772-231-1230 volunteerambulancesquad.org Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Palm BeachTreasure Coast 954-805-5125 lls.org March of Dimes Foundation 772-410-5460 marchofdimes.org

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We are an obstetrics and gynecology office offering a full range of ob/gyn services including: • Well woman exams • Adolescent gynecology • Obstetrical care • Nexplanon • Menopause treatment

• Gynecologic surgery • Minimally Invasive Surgery • In office ablation for heavy bleeding

• IUD

After 30 years of taking care of patients in Vero Beach, Dr. Presley will be retiring as of 4/29/22. The rest of the team at Florida Woman Care will still be available to serve you!

Rosana Salama Bello, M.D., Shannon Brown, MSN, FNP-BC, James J. Presley, M.D. and Holly Jensen, APRN PATIENTS ARE SEEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  MOST INSURANCES ARE ACCEPTED

1000 37th Place, Suite 105 | Vero Beach, FL 32960 | 772-562-2402 | floridawomancareofirc.com | Monday - Friday 9:00-4:30 James J Presley, M.D. | Rosana Salama Bello, M.D. | Shannon Brown, MSN, FNP-BC | Holly Jensen, APRN 11/19/21

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Mental Health Association in Indian River County 772-569-9788 mhairc.org Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County 772-217-3663 mhcollaborative.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society 407-478-8882 nationalmssociety.org/flc

Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast 772-562-7603 specialequestrianstreasurecoast. org Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County 772-770-4811 sacirc.org Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic 772-562-6877 sunshineptc.org

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Treasure Coast Community Health 772-571-1986 tcchinc.org

Vero Heritage (Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum) 772-770-2263 veroheritage.org

Home & Family The Arc of Indian River County 772-562-6854 arcir.org The Buggy Bunch 772-226-0066 thebuggybunch.com

Tykes & Teens/Healthy Families Indian River County 772-778-1323 tykesandteens.org/healthyfamilies-indian-river-county/

Children's Home Society of Florida 772-342-5091 chsfl.org

VNA & Hospice Foundation 772-567-5551 vnatc.com

Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County 772-562-4177 eocofirc.net

Whole Family Health Center 772-257-5785 wholefamilyhealthcenter.org Women's Refuge of Vero Beach 772-770-4424 womensrefugevb.org

History Indian River County Historical Society 772-778-3435 irchistorical.org National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum 772-595-5845 navysealmuseum.org

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Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee 772-538-5585 oviasc.org

The Hope for Families Center 772-567-5537 hopeforfamiliescenter.org Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition 772-563-9118 irchealthystartcoalition.org Indian River Habitat for Humanity 772-562-9860 irchabitat.org Safespace 772-223-2399 safespacefl.org

United Against Poverty

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Samaritan Center (Catholic Charities) 772-770-3039 ccdpb.org The Source 772-564-0202 iamthesource.org

Human Services American Red Cross 561-307-2929 Camp Haven 772-999-3625 camphaven.net Career Source Research Coast 866-482-4473 careersourcerc.com Kristina Conn Foundation 772-202-2107 mykcf.org Lifebuilders of the Treasure Coast 772-337-5691 lifebuilderstc.com Literacy Services of Indian River County 772-778-2223 literacyservicesirc.org The River Fund 772 589-5076 riverfund.org The Salvation Army 772-978-0265 salvationarmyverobeach.org United Against Poverty of Indian River County 772-564-9365 upirc.org

Veterans Council of Indian River County 772-410-5820 veteranscouncilirc.club

Senior Services Senior Resource Association 772-569-0760 seniorresourceassociation.org St. Francis Manor of Vero Beach 772-562-8575 stfrancismanor.org

Sports & Recreation Aeronautrixx 831-776-9811 Bike Walk Indian River County 772-299-6565 bikewalkirc.org Float Hope of Indian River County 914-954-1882 floathopenow.org Indian River Golf Foundation 772-713-9593 irgf.org Indian River Soccer Association 772-696-0807 irsoccer.com Risk Takers for Christ 772-539-1826 risktakersforchrist.org Special Olympics Florida – Indian River County 772-475-3588 specialolympicsflorida.org/ indian-river Vero Beach Rowing 772-261-0747 verobeachrowing.org

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Government Basics Structure

Indian River County is part of the

19th Judicial District of Florida. It has a five-member board of commissioners and five elected constitutional officers: tax collector, supervisor of elections, property appraiser, sheriff and clerk of the circuit court. You can find additional information on the county website at

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The city of Vero Beach is the county

seat and operates under a councilmanager form of government. The five members elected to the city council appoint the city manager, city attorney and city clerk. The city website at covb. org provides additional information.

Florida has no state income, inheritance or gift taxes. A statewide sales tax of 6% and an Indian River County sales tax of 1% apply to most purchased products, excluding

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medications, medical services and most

are triple-certified as police officers,

groceries. Property taxes are assessed

firefighters and paramedics. Don’t worry

ad valorem — based on the value of the

about keeping this information straight

property — and non-ad valorem by the

— in an emergency, dial 911 and your call

county, city, school districts and special

will be routed to the appropriate place.

districts. Be sure to take advantage of the homestead exemption if you live here year-round. Currently up to $50,000, the exemption is available to permanent resident homeowners living

Driver’s License & Vehicle Registration New residents must obtain a Florida

on the property as of Jan. 1 of the tax

driver’s license within 30 days of moving

year. Exemptions are also available

to the state. Bring original documents

for disabled veterans, widows and

that validate your identity, Social Security

widowers, and people on disability. The

number and residential address. Vehicles

state website at myflorida.com provides

are required to be registered within 10

a wealth of information on all state-

days of establishing residency. Proof

related matters.

of identity and proof of insurance are

Emergency Services & Law Enforcement The Indian River County Emergency

required for vehicle registration, along with an application for certificate of title. Several standard license plates are available, plus a wide variety of specialty plates supporting good causes in Indian

Services Department provides

River County and throughout the state.

emergency services including fire,

If you are coming here from a big city

rescue and animal control. Vero Beach,

and have always dreaded renewing your

Sebastian and Fellsmere all have police

license, relax! You’ll find the process here

departments that serve areas within their

to be efficient and county workers happy

respective city limits, while the Indian

to welcome you to the area.

River County Sheriff’s Office serves the entire county, especially the areas outside individual city jurisdictions. The town of Indian River Shores is served by the Indian River Shores Public Safety Department, all of whose officers

Indian River County Tax Collector County Administration Complex, Building B 1800 27th St. 772-226-1338 ircgov.com

Other Licenses Hunting & Fishing Licenses Hunting and fishing licenses are required in the state of Florida.

A variety of plans are available to suit your situation. Licenses may be acquired from the Indian River County Tax Collector or by contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-486-8356. Licenses are also available online at gooutdoorsflorida.com.

Pet Licenses Dogs and cats are required to have a current rabies vaccination and an annual county license.

Licenses are available at the Animal Control Division office Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Indian River County Animal Control Division 4305 43rd Ave., Suite 102B 772-226-4799 irgov.com

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Find Our Advertisers

Who’s Who

Local companies know what's best for Vero Beach’s climate and lifestyle

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Moulton Layne, P.L. 772-234-0445 moultonlayne.com..............................73

Art Galleries Findlay Galleries 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com......................... 157 KELLY ROGERS

Florida Art Exchange 772-349-2632............................................ 167 J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com..........................2 Meghan Candler Gallery 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com ...........................................................................165 Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org......................................159

Attorneys Gould Cooksey Fennell 772-231-1100 gouldcooksey.com............................. 30 Rossway Swan 772-231-4440 rosswayswan.com.............................149

Automobiles Linus Cadillac of Vero Beach 772-562-1700 linuscadillac.com................................141

Banking & Accounting Services Marine Bank & Trust marinebank.bank................................ 161 Rehmann 772-234-8484 rehmann.com........................................103

Beauty & Spa Services Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery & Spa Services 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com ..............................................................................91 White Orchid Spa 772-231-1133 whiteorchidspa.info............................53

Boating Services Vero Marine Center 772-562-7922 veromarine.com..................................105

Children’s Apparel Market marketverobeach.com.....................14

Construction & Development Croom Construction 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com................... 6 Reilly Construction 772-794-9799 building2last.com............................... 197

Westmark Construction 772-234-2978 westmarkconstructioncompany. com.................................................................119

Fashion & Accessories Coco’s Consignment 772-770-6030............................................. 58 Decor Envy 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com..........................57 Deep Six Dive & Watersports 772-562-2883 deepsixintl.com..................................... 99 Maison Beach 772-492-0383 maisonbeach.com............................. 54 M. Maison 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com.............................. 77 The Museum Store Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org......................................155 Preppy Palms 772-492-3770 shoppreppypalms.com...................57 Sassy Boutique 772-234-3998 sassyboutique.com............................63

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Architects

Ceramic Matrix 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com..........................215 Consignment Gallery 772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com .............................................................................62 Decor Envy 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com..........................57 Designer’s Touch Flooring 772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com .............................................................................82 Falasiri Oriental Rugs 772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com................201 Florida Shutters Inc. 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com....................217 Inspired Closets 772-492-9226 inspiredclosetstc.com...................205 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef 772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net..............................203 Loggia 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com......61 Lyra Home 772-257-4777 lyrahome.com..........................................51

Furniture, Flooring & Home Products

M. Maison 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com.............................. 77

Budget Blinds of Indian River County 772-202-7324 budgetblinds.com.............................216

Oodles of Wallpaper 772-213-3923 oodlesofwallpaper.com................ 211

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Palm Coast Shutters & Aluminum Products 772-299-1955 pcshuttersusa.com...........................199 Sunshine Furniture 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com ...........................................................................195 Vero Beach Roofing 772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com.................. 147

Gourmet Markets Alimentari Gourmet Market 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com................................61 Countryside Family Farms El Sid Taqueria 772-234-8299 countrysidecitrus.com elsid.com..................................................203 Village Beach Market 772-231-2338 villagebeachmarket.com..............55

Homeowners Services Generator Supercenter 321-900-1001 generatorsupercenter ofmelbourne.com...............................101 Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club 772-388-3888 orchidislandfl.com................................19 ORC Services Inc. 772-589-8026 orc-services.com................................ 213

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Solid Waste Disposal District 772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com....................................135

Interior Design & Home Furnishings

Sandra Morgan Interiors Inc. 772-234-2910 sandramorganinteriors.com.......29

A Moment’s Notice Health Care 772-978-9092 amnhc.com..............................................217

Baer’s Furniture 321-872-2377 baers.com.................................................. 89

Spectrum Interior Design 772-234-4427 spectrumvero.com.............................181

Medical Services

Coastal Interiors 772-492-6881 coastal.net.................................................39

Surfaces Design Studio 772-778-2622 surfacesdesignstudio.com.......... 211

Sebastian River Medical Center 772-589-3186 sebastianrivermedical.org..........221

Decor Envy 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com..........................57

Jewelry

Medical Services

Island Interiors at Ocean Reef 772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net..............................203 Loggia 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com......61 Lyra Home 772-257-4777 lyrahome.com..........................................51 Maison Beach 772-492-0383 maisonbeach.com............................. 54 Market marketverobeach.com.....................14

Leigh Jewelers 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com................................63 Loggia 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com......61 Maison Beach 772-492-0383 maisonbeach.com............................. 54

Landscaping & Nurseries Rock City Gardens 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com......................133

Melanie Bock Studios 772-713-9137 melaniebockstudios.com............165

Medical Services

M. Maison 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com.............................. 77

New Vision Eye Center 772-257-8700 newvisioneyecenter.com.............193

Oodles of Wallpaper 772-213-3923 oodlesofwallpaper.com................ 211

Medical Services

Page 2 Design 772-492-9220 page2design.net..................................177

Indian River Home Care 772-569-3885 Indianriverhomecare.com..............11

EYE CARE

HOME HEALTH CARE

HOSPITALS

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Association in Indian River County 772-569-9788 mhairc.org...............................................225 M&M Life Coaching mmontgomery425@gmail.com ........................................................................... 123

Medical Services

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Florida Woman Care of Indian River County 772-562-2402 floridawomancareofirc.com ..........................................................................229

Medical Services SURGERY

Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com ..............................................................................91 Rosato Plastic Surgery 772-562-5859 rosatoplasticsurgery.com..........223

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WHOLE HEALTH

Whole Family Health Center 877-345-9342 wfhcfl.org ..........................................................................222

Indian River Habitat for Humanity 772-257-0222 irchabitat.org......................................... 231 Indian River Land Trust 772-794-0701 irlt.org............................................................ 147

Nonprofit Organizations

McKee Botanical Garden 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org..............................189

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation 772-466-9876 hboifoundation.org.......................... 227

Mental Health Association in Indian River County 772-569-9788 mhairc.org...............................................225

Riverside Theatre 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com...............169, 170 Treasure Coast Food Bank 772-489-3034 stophunger.org....................................229 Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org......................................159 Vero Beach Opera 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org....................... 175

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Medical Services

Whole Family Health Center 877-345-9342 wholefamilyhealthcenter.org ..........................................................................222

Performance Arts & Entertainment International Lecture Series Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org......................................163 Riverside Theatre 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com...............169, 170

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Vero Beach Opera 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org....................... 175 Vero Beach Theatre Guild 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com ..... 171

Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com......................37 Beth Livers 772-559-6958 Maria Caldarone 772-713-7139 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty sandandland.com.............................125 Bill Lynch at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-205-5061 alexmacwilliam.com........................105 Cathy Curley at Dale Sorensen Real Estate 772-559-1359 cathycurleyrealestate.com............ 9 Charlotte Terry Group of Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com................................. 5 Cheryl Burge 772-538-0063 Gretchen Hanson 772-713-6450 Becky Rossway 772-633-4190 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty bhhsfloridarealty.com..................... 43

Christine Barry 781-910-5602 Stuart Tilt 203-517-8556 Fredi Ash 772-217-0887 at One Sotheby’s International Realty onesothebysrealty.com...................81 Christine R. McLaughlin at Shamrock Real Estate Corp 772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com.......................... 173 Cindy O’Dare 772-713-5899 Richard Boga 772-559-4800 at Premier Estate Properties odareboga.info......................................25 Dan Downey 772-713-6314 Anne Wallace 772-532-3226 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty bhhsfloridarealty.com...................... 111 Debbie Bell at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-473-7255 verobeachislandrealestate.com .............................................................................59 Dustin Haynes at Coldwell Banker Paradise 772-205-1931 verobeachproperty.com...................3 Frances Bonsignore Smyrk at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-532-7278 fransmyrk.one sothebysrealty.com............................75

Gena Grove 772-633-0106 Andrew Harper 772-633-6336 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty harpergrovere.com........................... 123 Heather Delamarter at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-321-3056 bhhsfloridarealty.com.....................141 Jane Schwiering 772-473-6048 Lucy Hendricks 772-559-8812 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty veroluxuryproperties.com..............31 Jill Arsenault at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-233-0660 jillarsenault.one sothebysrealty.com............................83 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com ....................................inside front cover, 1 Karen Smith at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-559-1295 realestateofvero.com..........................7 Kay Brown 772-321-8626 Luke Webb 772-234-5116 Melissa Talley 772-234-5148 at Premier Estate Properties brownwebbandtalley.info..............27

Mary Frances Driscoll at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-766-5942 bhhsfloridarealty.com......................56 Mary Lintermann at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 802-253-2244 marylintermann.alexmacwilliam. com.................................................................. 77 Michelle Clarke at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-263-0386 bhhsfloridarealty.com..................... 161 The Moorings Realty Sales Company 772-231-5153 themoorings.com...........back cover One Sotheby’s International Realty onesothebysrealty.com................. 45 Patti Martin at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-205-5860 pattimartin.net....................................... 85 Peggy Hewett at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-321-4282 verobeachpeggy.com....................180 Premier Estate Properties 772-234-5555 premierestateproperties.com ..............................................................................15 Scott Oberlink at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-643-3181 scottoberlink-sir.com.......................109

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Steve Borenz at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-925-9277 bhhsfloridarealty.com.....................177

Tara Layne at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-321-4303 taralayne.onesothebysrealty.com .......................................inside back cover

Sports & Fitness

Wine & Spirits

Deep Six Dive & Watersports 772-562-2883 deepsix.com............................................ 99

Alimentari Gourmet Market 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com................................61

Windsor 772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com.............................35

Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com ...........................................................................124

Market marketverobeach.com.....................14 Village Beach Market 772-231-2338 villagebeachmarket.com..............55

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Sherry Brown at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-633-1472 verobeachislandrealtor.com.......41

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Important Contacts

Emergency Police, Sheriff, Fire, Ambulance 911 Poison Control 911 Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Non-Emergency Law Enforcement Indian River County Sheriff’s Office ircsheriff.org................................................772-569-6700 Vero Beach Police Department vbpd.org........................................................772-978-4600

Utilities Florida City Gas........................................800-993-7546

IRC Emergency Services Dept.

772-226-3900

Florida Power & Light........................... 800-226-3545

FL Division of Emergency Mgmt. floridadisaster.org

Vero Beach Utilities Dept..................... 772-978-5100

National Hurricane Center nhc.noaa.gov Special Needs Hurricane Shelter 772-226-3900 Pet-Friendly Hurricane Shelter 772-571-6408

Indian River County Utilities.............. 772-770-5300

Propane Gas: Amerigas....................... 772-567-4394

Sanitation

Fellsmere City Hall cityoffellsmere.org.................................... 772-571-0116 Indian River Shores Town Hall irshores.com................................................... 772-231-1771 Orchid Town Hall townoforchid.com....................................772-581-2770 Sebastian City Hall cityofsebastian.org................................772-589-5330 Vero Beach City Hall covb.org........................................................... 772-978-5151

County Offices Administration Complex ircgov.com...................................................772-567-8000 Animal Control...........................................772-226-3485

Vero Beach Solid Waste......................772-978-5300

Health Department.................................772-794-7400

Republic Services/Treasure Coast Refuse...............................................772-562-6620

Library, Main................................................ 772-770-5060

Waste Management................................772-569-1776 Recycling Questions................................. 772-770-5112

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City Offices

Property Appraiser ircpa.org .......................................................772-567-8000 School Board indianrivercountyschools.org........772-564-3000 Supervisor of Elections voteindianriver.gov................................ 772-226-4700 Tax Collector irctax.com...................................................... 772-226-1338 Veterans Services..................................... 772-226-1499

Federal Offices Post Office, Main........................................772-778-3039 Social Security Administration....... 866-964-7414

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