2021 Official Vero Beach Handbook

The guide to living in the jewel of the Treasure Coast

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MARTINA TANNERY

what’s inside

Editor’s Note

Still Special

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hen I moved here two years ago, my husband and I made it a point to get busy; we joined McKee Botanical Garden, went to shows at Riverside Theatre and tried different local restaurants every time we went out. I explored the shops on Ocean

Drive, joined a church and a choral society, and met people who started out as friendly neighbors and soon became fast friends.

Then the pandemic hit, and life changed. Gone were our days of carefree exploration.

With everyone else, we locked down in the spring, donned masks and took to getting takeout or cautiously dining outdoors.

I find that compiling an annual handbook as we approach the end of such an odd year is an exercise in both hope and nostalgia. Nostalgia for those days before any of us knew what it was like to experience a pandemic, and hope made easy by the resilience of this town.

It turns out that, even in hard times, Vero Beach is still a great place to live. Our wonderful weather, combined with uncrowded beaches, parks and preserves made it easy to find things to do outside. Creative business owners found ways to let us keep enjoying their food and browsing their products safely. Vero Beach Museum of Art and local galleries created virtual tours so that we wouldn’t have to spend a single day without art.

In that can-do spirit, we’re excited to bring you our 2021 Handbook. In it you’ll find a wealth of information, from where to order takeout to where to rent a boat to where to take a walk when you just want to unwind.

If you are visiting, welcome! If you live here, we hope you’ll find inspiration in these pages to try something new. Whatever 2021 has in store, we’re happy to meet it with you, here in this very special town.

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Contents Welcome to Vero Beach

Boating and Beyond

14 Someplace Special

96 In, On & Under the Water

22 This & That

98 Marinas & Gear

24 History in our Midst

98 Boat Rentals

28 As a Matter of Fact

100 Canoes, Kayaks & More

Breaking Bread

100 Scuba Classes & Gear 102 Snorkeling

30 Restaurants

102 Surfing Lessons & Gear

42 Nightlife

104 Guided Tours

46 Farm Stands

Shop Around

Fish Tales 106 Go Fish

50 Shopping Districts

108 Licenses & Gear

Test the Waters

110 Sebastian Fishing Museum 112 Fishing Guides

62 Beaches 74 Turtle Walks 78 Beach Bounty

The Sporting Life 115 All in Good Sport

80 Treasure Hunting

116 Golf

84 Indian River Lagoon

126 Tennis & Pickleball

88 Sebastian Inlet

128 Other Sports

90 St. Sebastian River 91 Blue Cypress Lake 92 Riverfront Parks

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On the cover: Quail Valley’s River Club is the center of social activities for members and their guests.

The Great Outdoors

Putting Down Roots

132 Wild Wonders

200 Government & Taxes

134 Hiking Trails

202 Emergency Services

138 Know Your Palm Trees

& Law Enforcement

142 Gardening

204 Medical Resources

144 Spanish Moss

210 Neighborhoods

145 Leapin’ Lizards

222 Education

146 Bird Sanctuary

226 Great for Grandkids

150 A Walk on the Wild Side

230 A Dog’s Best Friend

A Heart for the Arts

234 Get Involved

158 Visual Arts

Business Directory

170 Lectures

236 Who’s Who

174 Classes 178 Theater

Essential Information

182 Opera

240 Important Contacts

184 Dance

185 Music

Local History 190 Vero Beach 101 198 History Museums & More

MAPS 16 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 52 SHOPPING DISTRICTS 64 BEACHES 94 RIVERFRONT PARKS 117 GOLF & TENNIS 135 LAND TRUST PROPERTIES 228 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

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The Official Vero Beach Handbook is published annually by Moulton Media, Inc. as a supplement to Vero Beach Magazine. Entire contents copyright 2021 by Moulton Media, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

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Welcome to Vero Beach

Someplace

Special

Welcome to Vero Beach, a seaside community like no other

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sk 10 people who weren't born here how they ended up in Vero Beach, and you're likely to hear a different version of the same story 10 times. The shortest one goes like this: I came for a visit, fell in love with the town and decided I had to live here.

Of course, there are minor differences among stories; sometimes years had to pass between falling in love and settling in. Maybe there were children to be raised or homes to be built or careers to be nurtured. The common thread, though, is the realization that Vero Beach is someplace special.

Located in Indian River County, our relaxing oceanside community sits on 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 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.

Our barrier island boasts 22 miles of spacious, uncrowded beaches graced with parking that is both ample and free. Scores of boutiques, galleries and local restaurants are in 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.

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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 (2019 est)......... 159,923

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Population per square mile...................... 318 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island (2016 est)...............................................14,800 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Indian River County....................................57,911 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island....................7,344 AVERAGE AGE

Blue Cypress Lake

Indian River County......................................53.0 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island.......................67.9

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AVG HOME VALUE (2018 ESTIMATED) Indian River County........................... $185,800 Vero Beach’s Barrier Island............. $617,997 AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME Indian River County (2018 est)............................................$52,336

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Upper St. Johns River Marsh Water Management Area

Orlando.................................................................. 107 Palm Beach............................................................ 79 The Bahamas...................................................... 110 Naples......................................................................197 Miami....................................................................... 138

Fort Drum Water Management Area

Key West.................................................................297 Savannah, GA.................................................... 352 Charleston, SC..................................................460 Washington D.C................................................ 918 New York, NY..................................................... 1,143 Boston, MA.........................................................1,357

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Sources: US Census Bureau; city-data.com; point2homes.com

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It's easy to live the outdoor life in Vero Beach, both on and off the water. Boaters, fishermen, sailors and paddlers explore the Indian River Lagoon and the coastal waters of the Atlantic, while surfers, snorkelers, scuba divers and sunbathers enjoy our ocean playground. For land lovers, nature preserves and hiking trails offer additional escapes from the indoors.

Golfers will find beautiful courses and opportunities to play year-round.

Lovers of the arts have been drawn to Vero Beach for decades. The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers world-class exhibitions, such as the one opening this January featuring 40 paintings from the Hudson River School. Riverside Theatre brings professional productions to town, and Ballet Vero Beach and the Vero Beach Opera round out the performing arts offerings. Choral societies, symphonies and the Vero Beach Theatre Guild offer additional opportunities to be immersed in the arts.

When you are ready to put down roots, you'll find that Vero Beach has options to suit every taste. You can find oceanfront homes, houses with deep-water docks, and wide-open spaces to the west of town if you prefer to spread out. You will also find friendly neighbors ready to welcome you and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Indian River County has a rich history,

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The Name Game

If you’ve ever crossed the Barber Bridge and wondered who Barber was, or visited Humiston Park and pondered the origin of its name, you may enjoy the list below.

• 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.

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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.

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HUMISTON Park and HUMISTON Beach derive their names from DR. W.H. HUMISTON, a physician who settled in Vero Beach in 1919 and became a leader in the city’s beautification efforts.

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

• 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.

• 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 action. The 29-year-old deputy was shot by a suspect in 1986.

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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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Another small residential park is found in the McAnsh Park neighborhood. The circular TROY MOODY Park is named in honor of a 1943 Vero Beach High School graduate 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.

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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 John’s 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.

including a robust agricultural legacy.

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The area has been especially well known for fine citrus products since the early 20th century and continues to grow delicious fruits today.

Vero Beach is also known for its aviation history. Vero Beach Regional Airport opened in 1930 and has served as a stop for Eastern Airlines, a naval air training station and finally as a general aviation airport — an airport that is, by sheer numbers of takeoffs and landings, the eighth busiest in Florida and the 41st busiest in the United States.

In 1957, Piper Aircraft selected Vero Beach as its research and development center and moved all manufacturing and administration here in 1961. Founder of Flight Safety International Albert Lee Ueltschi spent his winters in town, and in 1966, Flight Safety Academy made Vero Beach its home. Thousands of pilots from around the globe have received their training here. Today, whether you’re interested in learning to fly, chartering or

Finally, some of the things you won't find

is that it was the spring training home

in Vero Beach might surprise you. Careful

you already own, you will find exceptional

of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers,

planning has kept our beaches largely

services here in Vero Beach.

who trained at Dodgertown for more

free of high-rise development. Growth is

than 50 years. Old-timers remember

managed thoughtfully by city and county

neighboring town of Sebastian, which is

Jackie Robinson taking the field at the

planners to maintain the best qualities

home to Triton, a pioneering producer

first integrated spring training facility

of small-town life. And the county's

of private submarines. Founded in 2007,

in the South. Now known as the Jackie

three bridges connecting the island and

the company deploys submersibles

Robinson Training Complex and used by

mainland mean you'll never waste a

worldwide, including the first submersible

Major League Baseball for youth baseball

moment of a sunny day sitting in traffic.

to reach the deepest points of all five of

development programs, the site was

the planet's oceans.

added to the Civil Rights Trail in 2019.

Indian River County also includes the

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Another "claim to fame" for Vero Beach

purchasing a plane, or maintaining one

Vero Beach, to put it simply, is a special seaside town. We're glad you're here.

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JANUARY 53° 74° 21° 88° 2.4” 76% 0”

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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 spreading a blanket on the beach.

To get the latest information on upcoming scheduled launches, visit nasa.gov or spacex.com.

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Night Lights 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 this year.

Astronomical Events in 2021 Jan. 2...............Peak of Quadrantid Meteor Shower March 20......................................................Vernal Equinox April 21.................... Peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower April 27................................................................. Supermoon May 5...............Peak of Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower May 26..........................Partial Lunar Eclipse 6:27 a.m.

June 21......................................................Summer Solstice June 24................................................................ Supermoon Aug. 2........................................... Best Visibility of Saturn Aug. 12.......................Peak of Perseid Meteor Shower Aug. 19.........................................Best Visibility of Jupiter Sept. 22.................................................Autumnal Equinox Oct. 8.................... Peak of Draconid Meteor Shower Nov. 4..............Best Visibility of Uranus (Binoculars) Nov. 17......................... Peak of Leonid Meteor Shower

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Nov. 19..........................Partial Lunar Eclipse 4:02 a.m.

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

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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!

Citrus 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

Blueberries......................................................April–May

Temple Oranges.................................. January–March

Mangoes................................................ May–September

Valencia Oranges....................................... March–June

Pineapples...............................................June–August

Tangelos..........................................November–January

Strawberries.................................... December–April

Tangerines......................................... November–March

Watermelon................................................... April–July

The (Un)Lovable Love Bug Twice a year, Plecia nearctica comes to town.

The creatures of this species must have a pretty slick publicist, because we know them as love bugs — so named because they are almost always seen as mating pairs rather than as individuals. The species gradually made its way north from Central America,

Good Migrations

arriving in the United States in the early part of the 20th century and in Florida in the 1940s.

While Vero Beach is a great place for birders

For most of the year, they lie low, but in May

all year long, October and November are the

and September they swarm — some years

months to begin watching for snowbirds of the

you hardly know they're here, and others it's

nonhuman sort. A colorful variety of warblers

a bit like a scene from the book of Exodus. We

and other songbirds winter here, so keep an

advise you to remember two things: First, the

eye (and an ear) out for them. Many species of

sooner you remove them from your car, the

ducks can also be found in our area in late fall

easier it is and the better it is for your car’s

and winter. Other birds, such as sandpipers,

paint. Second, they won't be here long; within a

plovers, gulls and terns, spend much of the

few weeks they will become a mere memory —

year here but head far north over the summer

until next time.

to breed.

Male hooded merganser

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History in Our Midst

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The National Register of Historic Places lists more than 90,000 sites of historical, cultural or architectural significance in the United States. Twenty-nine are right here in Indian River County: 13 within the city limits of Vero Beach, seven in Sebastian, four in Fellsmere, one in Orchid, and four in other areas of the county. Some are well known, others less so. Some are accessible to the public, while others are private property. Below is a sampling of six that should prove interesting to both longtime residents and newcomers.

Indian River County Courthouse (“Old Courthouse”) After more than a decade of temporary housing for its judicial business, Indian River County built a proper courthouse at 2145 14th Ave. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot facility, designed in the art moderne style by W.H. Garns & Sons and built by William Hensick & Son, was completed in 1937. It was listed on the National Register in 1999. Today, it is the Courthouse Executive Center; the original main courtroom serves as a banquet hall.

Marian Fell was the daughter of Fellsmere’s founding father, E. Nelson Fell. As a result of extensive travel related to her father’s mining interests, including four years in a remote region of the Russian Empire, Marian Fell attained fluency in Russian and became a

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Marian Fell Library

published translator of Russian literature. She donated her royalties to the Fellsmere Library Association, and, in 1915, a small library was built at 63 North Cypress St. in Fellsmere. The 800-square-foot single-story frame structure, which is part of the Indian River County Library system, won a place on the National Register in 1996.

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Old Palmetto Hotel Built in 1921, expanded in 1926, converted to apartments in 1930, renovated in 1990 and listed on the National Register in 1991, this lovely building stands at 1889 Old Dixie Hwy. in Vero Beach. Though privately owned and not accessible to the public, it is easily viewed and appreciated from the road or sidewalk.

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Hallstrom House A xel Hallstrom was one of Vero’s many early-20thcentury Scandinavian settlers. He established a pineapple plantation and completed the main house, a two-story brick structure, in 1918. In 1999, his daughter, Ruth Hallstrom, bequeathed the 5-acre property to the Indian River County Historical Society. The farmstead, located at 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW, was added to the National Register in 2002.

Vero Beach Woman’s Club Built in 1916, expanded in 1926 and listed in 1995, the Woman’s Club building served for four decades as the community’s only library facility. Still owned by the Woman’s Club, today it serves as a meeting and event space. It is located at 1534 21st St. — next door to the Indian River County Main Library, built in 1991.

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Sebastian Grammar and Junior High School Recognized by the National Register in 2001 for its educational, social and architectural significance, the school was built in 1928 in the Mediterranean Revival style with a terra cotta roof. Today it is part of the Sebastian City Hall complex at 1235 Main St. It also

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As a Matter of Fact ★ The city of Vero Beach celebrated its centennial in 2019.

Indian River County will do so in 2025. ★ Lakela’s mint is a critically endangered plant species that is native to a narrow strip of land in southern Indian River and northern St. Lucie counties and nowhere else in the world. ★ In the 1950s and early ‘60s, Vero Beach had its own synchronized swimming team, the Dolphinettes, which performed locally and around the country and even appeared in the Esther Williams film “Easy to Love.” ★ When President Theodore Roosevelt established the National Wildlife Refuge System in 1903, Pelican Island in the Indian River Lagoon became the first national wildlife refuge. ★ Prince Charles played polo at Windsor in Vero Beach on Feb. 18, 1989. ★ Until the mid-1990s, State Road 60 in Vero Beach was a single four-lane road. The “Twin Pairs” project split the highway into two multilane roadways — one eastbound and one westbound — one block apart. ★ William Jennings Bryan spoke at the festivities inaugurating the newly formed Indian River County on June 29, 1925. ★ 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. ★ It snowed in Vero Beach on Jan. 19, 1977.

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Dining

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Outdoor Seating

Restaurants Fine Dining

To-Go Menu

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

Amalfi Grill....................772-564-8218 398 21st St. amalfigrille.net ●

Joey & Kimmy’s Seafood Market & Restaurant...............772-918-8855 1800 U.S. Hwy. 1 joeyandkimmys.com ●

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

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

Citrus................................772-234-4114 1050 Easter Lily Lane citrusgrillhouse.com ● ●

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

Cobalt.............................772-469-1060 Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive cobaltrestaurant.com ● ●

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

Savor................................ 772-925-1187 901 21st St. savorvero.com ● The Tides...................... 772-234-3966 3103 Cardinal Drive tidesofvero.com ● ●

Vero Prime.................... 772-226-7870 2023 14th Ave. veroprime.com ● Vinz.................................. 772-234-3341 4885 Hwy. A1A vinzinvero.com ● ● The Wave....................... 772-410-0100 3244 Ocean Drive costadeste.com ● ●

Casual Dining Wilke's 14 Bones Barbecue..................... 772-770-5646 1500 U.S. Hwy. 1 14bones.com ● ● Barefoot Cafe.............. 772-770-1733 2036 14th Ave. thebarefootcafe.com ● ● Bobby’s Restaurant & Lounge........................... 772-231-6996 3450 Ocean Drive ● ● Capt. Hiram’s............ 772-388-8588 1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian hirams.com/riverfront-restaurant ●●

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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 crabstopofverobeach.com ● ●

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

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

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

First Watch.................. 772-807-3447 500 21st St. firstwatch.com ● ●

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

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

The Fishack.................. 772-770-0977 1931 Old Dixie Hwy. fishackverobeach.com ● ● Green Marlin...............772-999-5248 1475 U.S. Hwy. 1 thegreenmarlin.com ● ● Kilted Mermaid ........ 772-569-5533 1937 Old Dixie Hwy. kiltedmermaid.com ● ●

Kountry Kitchen......... 772-567-6733 1749 Old Dixie Hwy. ● La Tabla......................... 772-205-2772 29 Royal Palm Pointe latablavero.com ● Lemon Tree..................772-231-0858 3125 Ocean Drive lemontreevero.com ● Marsh Landing........... 772-571-8622 44 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere marshlandingrestaurant.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 ● ●

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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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Riverside Cafe...........772-234-5550 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive riversidecafe.com ● ● Sealantro...................... 772-492-3614 2060 6th Ave. sealantro.com ● ●

Ono Luau.......................772-999-2657 2045 13th Ave. ● ●

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

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

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

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

Sun Market Sauce Co....................... 772-913-2628 Old Dixie Hwy. sunmarketsauceco.com ● ●

Waldo’s........................... 772-231-7091 Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive historicwaldos.com ● ● Wood ‘n Spoon............. 772-217-3132 2015 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) woodnspoon.biz ● ●

Asian Kata............................... 772-564-8883 1306 20th St. katamenu.com ● ● Sake.................................772-978-9798 42 Royal Palm Pointe sakemenus.com ● ● Siam Orchid................ 772-999-5279 762 21st St. ●

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

Sean Ryan Pub............. 772-217-2183 2019 14th Ave. seanryanspubvero.com ● ●

Viet Bowl........................772-999-3967 692 21st St. ●

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International

Baci Trattoria.............. 772-794-4747 1918 14th Ave. bacivero.com ● ●

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

Irish Kelley’s Irish Pub....... 772-567-3838 484 21st St. ●

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Francesca’s Italian Kitchen........... 772-257-5540 3001 Ocean Drive francescasverobeach.com ● Italian Grill................... 772-567-6640 2180 58th Ave. italiangrill.com ● ●

Italian Kitchen.......... 772-569-0060 2121 14th Ave. custominternetco.com/ italiankitchen ● ● Johnny D’s Market & Bistro............................772-234-4181 1409 Hwy. A1A johnnydsvero.com ● Nino’s Cafe..................... 772-231-9311 1006 Easter Lily Lane ninosrestaurants.com ● ● Nino’s Corner..............772-562-0276 4236 20th St. ninosrestaurants.com ● ● Pizzoodles.................... 772-567-4160 56 Royal Palm Pointe pizzoodles.com ● ●

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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 ● Station 49 Pizza......... 772-492-8342 1802 Old Dixie Hwy. station49pizza.com ● ● Trattoria Dario.............. 772-231-1818 1555 Ocean Drive trattoriadario.com ● ●

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Vincent’s Ristorante....................772-569-4333 510 21st St. vincentsvero.com ●

Mediterranean Sammy’s Mediterranean Cafe.................................. 772-217-3897 1130 20th Place ● ●

El Sid Taqueria........... 772-234-8299 3300 Ocean Drive elsid.com ● ● Taco Dive...................... 772-999-3607 1901 14th Ave. tacodive.com ● ●

Spiro’s Taverna........... 772-217-3074 1555 U.S. Hwy. 1 spirostaverna.com ● ●

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

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

Abbott’s Frozen Custard.......................... 772-567-7338 4140 20th St. abbottscustard.com ● ●

Ay! Jalisco..................... 772-978-0661 1909 20th St. ● Ay! Jalisco.................... 772-388-2368 1814 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian ● ● Blue Agave..................772-999-3484 1979 14th Ave. blueagaveverobeach.com ● ●

Classy Cupcakes ......772-563-0110 712 21st St. ● Countryside Citrus.............................. 772-234-8299 3300 Ocean Drive countrysidecitrus.com ● ●

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Cravings........................ 772-231-0208 3149 Ocean Drive cravingsbymail.com ● ● Frosting.......................... 772-234-2915 2915 Cardinal Drive eatfrostingcupcakes.com ● Grind + Grape............. 772-231-5536 925 Bougainvillea Lane grindandgrape.com ● ● Tasty-O Donuts......... 772-567-5505 1700 14th Ave. ● ● Rio Coco Cafe............ 772-492-6794 1412 21st St. riococobeans.com ● ●

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Vero Caffe...................772-538-9500 3225 Cardinal Drive ● ●

Tea Tea and Chi.................772-563-0620 2044 14th Ave. teaandchi.com ● ●

Gourmet Markets

Village Beach Market.............................772-231-2338 4905 Hwy. A1A villagebeachmarket.com

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

Alimentari....................772-999-5483 6220 Hwy. A1A Village Shops alimentarigm.com

Pareidolia Brewing Company...................... 772-571-5693 712 Cleveland St., Sebastian pareidoliabrewing.com ●

Countryside Family Farms..............................772-581-0999 6325 81st St. countrysidefamilyfarms.com

Walking Tree Brewery...........................772-217-3502 3209 Dodger Road walkingtreebrewery.com ●

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Nightlife Sit back, relax and enjoy live music at these local establishments.

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Capt. Hiram’s.............772-388-8588 1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian hirams.com/riverfront-restaurant ● Grind + Grape............. 772-231-5536 925 Bougainvillea Lane grindandgrape.com ● Marsh Landing........... 772-571-8622 44 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere marshlandingrestaurant.com Kilted Mermaid......... 772-569-5533 1937 Old Dixie Hwy. kiltedmermaid.com ●

Post & Vine................... 772-907-5159 1919 14th Ave. postandvinevb.com ● Riverside Cafe...........772-234-5550 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive riversidecafe.com ● Vinz.................................. 772-234-3341 4885 Hwy. A1A ● Waldo’s............................772-231-7091 Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive historicwaldos.com ●

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Shaved Fennel and Grapefruit Salad Servings: 2 for dinner/4 as a side dish

If you’ve never had shaved fennel, you’re in for a treat. It’s crunchy and aromatic, with a light, bright flavor that perfectly complements the citrus. This salad can stand alone as a light supper when it’s simply too hot to cook, or you can serve it alongside grilled shrimp or fish. Leftovers will save nicely for lunch the next day. The fennel will soften a bit and the flavors will meld if you let the dish sit out on the counter a bit before serving. If you prefer, you can substitute navel oranges for grapefruit or use a combination of the two. Castelvetrano olives provide the perfect flavor here, but if you can’t find those, any green olives will work.

1 large fennel bulb, washed, with stalks and fronds removed

2 large grapefruit, peeled

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 avocado

Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed

¼ cup shelled raw pistachios

1 tablespoon honey

¼ cup pitted and chopped green olives

1 tablespoon olive oil

Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the fennel bulb into the thinnest strips you can. Put shaved fennel into a large bowl and set aside.

Cut away white pith from grapefruit and cut in half, top to bottom. Segment the fruit into slices, lifting them away from their membranes, so you are left with just the juicy fruit. In a bowl, combine grapefruit slices and shaved fennel, adding in any juices that pooled on the cutting board. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and toss all ingredients (with your hands is best).

Add honey, olive oil, salt and pepper and give it another generous toss, then let the bowl sit on the counter for at least 5 minutes. If you have time to spare, let the fennel and citrus sit out a bit longer to soften.

Cut avocado in half and remove the pit, then slice into segments and remove from skin.

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Robbie Berlingieri from Billero & Billero Properties sells a $4,450,000 home in Jensen Beach Florida

Robbie Berlingieri B R O K E R A S S O C I AT E 1021 Beachland Blvd Vero Beach, FL 32963 Cell: 772-473-4206 Office: 772-231-0001 Email:Â TreasureCoastRealtor@aol.com

Recently, Berlingieri spent three weeks with a client viewing properties, when Berlingieri showed him a three-story oceanfront Jensen Beach residence, the client knew this $4,450,000 property would be his new home. The client’s best friend Dr. Ben Carson was along for the tour.

One example of the distinguished properties he has handled is the former estate of famous actress and singer Frances Langford. Many celebrities had made themselves at home there, including one of her husbands boat magnate Ralph Evinrude. Her friends Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason also visited so regularly that they had private suites with their names above the doors. The Polynesian-themed residence took a full hour to tour!

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, Robbie Berlingieri has the experience to meet your needs, and he looks forward to accompanying you on your unique real estate journey.

Broker Associate Robbie Berlingieri of Billero & Billero Properties has lived on the Treasure Coast for 40 years.

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Berlingieri finds it exhilarating to work with each buyer to find the home that is the perfect match, especially when the process involves taking the client on tours of properties with fascinating histories or celebrity connections.

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Produce Stands

Indian River County’s history is steeped in agriculture, and many farmers are carrying on this venerable tradition. Some run wholesale businesses, some are accessible to the public, and others blend the two. The farms and farm stands listed below sell their products to the public by various means. When contacting and visiting farms and stands, please bear in mind that many are open only seasonally and may not keep regular hours.

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Birdie Hogan Farm 1800 66th Ave. 772-205-1321 birdiehogan.com The Hogan Farm is a fourthgeneration family business established in 1918 as a tomato farm. Today the farm specializes in grass-fed cattle as well as vegetables and citrus. Birdie Hogan Farm can be visited by appointment, and its products are sold November through May at Schacht Groves Farm Store.

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Countryside Citrus Farm and Retail Store 6325 81st St. 772-581-0999 Beachside Retail Store and El Sid Taqueria 3300 Ocean Drive 772-234-8299 countrysidecitrus.com The farm sells and ships citrus, gift baskets and gourmet products and holds periodic events on the property. The beachside store sells tacos and ice cream.

Ecotone Farm 13945 89th St., Fellsmere 772-713-9276 ecotonefarm.net Jerry and Tamara Renick began their farm in 2012 with one greenhouse for hydroponic lettuce and leafy greens. They have expanded to several greenhouses and shade houses and have added other crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. They sell their produce to many local restaurants and country clubs, and have begun opening their farm stand to the public on Saturday mornings.

Ecotone also hosts farm-to-table events.

Farmers Market Oceanside 2901 Ocean Drive 772-410-8376 verobeachoba.com farmersmarketdropoff.com Many vendors participate in this event every Saturday 8 a.m.–noon across from Humiston Park. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Farmers Market initiated a drop-off service that has been very successful. In addition to fruits and vegetables, Farmers Market Oceanside products include baked goods, meats, cheeses, pasta, sauces, honey, teas, soaps and more.

Farm Girls Produce Stand 772-538-1573 farmgirlsproduce.com This relatively new operation is a delivery-only service at this time.

Farm Girls grows much of its own produce and also networks with other local farmers. Locally raised meat, eggs, honey, breads, milk and more are also available.

Five Acre Farm 1030 90th Ave. 772-360-8812 fiveacrefarmvb.com This farm sells a variety of handpicked local produce, farm-fresh eggs from free-range chickens, and local raw honey. Delivery is available.

Hale Groves 1-800-562-4502 halegroves.com Founded in 1947 by Steve and Polly Hale as a roadside fruit stand, Hale Groves is now the largest shipper of Florida gift fruit. Florida citrus and mangos, Georgia peaches, and various other fruits and gourmet gift items are available for order.

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Kroegel Homestead Produce 11200 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-925-2768 kroegelproduce.us The stand, which sells locally grown produce and specializes in year-round vine-ripe tomatoes, is owned by Tim Timinsky, a fifth-generation Sebastian native and grandson of Paul Kroegel, who was instrumental in the designation of Pelican Island as the United States’ first national wildlife refuge.

Nature Farms 9150 U.S. 1, Sebastian 772-538-6066 naturefarmsinc.weebly.com Indian River County was once a major hub for pineapple farms.

Today, commercial pineapple farms are scarce everywhere in the continental U.S. Mark Dellerman, a third-generation farmer, switched from citrus to pineapples in 2003. On Saturdays during the June–August pineapple season, he opens a roadside stand at his 25-acre farm just north of Vero Beach.

Osceola Organic Farm 6980 33rd St. 772-834-1103 osceolaorganicfarm.com Owned by Kevin O’Dare and open to the public on a seasonal basis, the farm has been certified organic since 1996 by Quality Certification Services. Baby lettuce, tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, herbs and edible flowers are grown on the premises.

Peterson Groves 3375 66th Ave. 772-562-6900 petersongroves.com Eric and Tiffany Barkwell, both from a citrus background, purchased the farm in 2013 to carry on the work the Peterson family began a century earlier. The stand sells a variety of grapefruit, tangerines and oranges as well as other fruits and vegetables, honey, farm-fresh eggs and an assortment of gift items.

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Poinsettia Groves 1481 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-3356 poinsettiagroves.com This family-owned fruit company, named for the poinsettias the owner planted in front of the packinghouse in the late 1940s, has been shipping Indian River citrus since 1947. The grove store and packinghouse is open mid-September through May and sells citrus fruit and juice, marmalades, jellies, local honey and candy.

Schacht Groves 6100 12th St. 772-562-5858 schachtgroves.com The Schachts are a fourgeneration citrus family whose 145-acre farm includes indoor and outdoor venues that are available for a variety of events. The farm store offers citrus fruit and juice, local produce, a variety of local honey, frozen treats made from the grove’s juice, candy, gourmet goodies and gift items.

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Treasure Coast Harvest 6174 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-231-1066 tcharvest.com The charming Village Shops on Highway A1A support local agriculture by hosting Treasure Coast Harvest, a seasonal weekly farmers market representing several vendors of locally grown produce, meat, eggs, honey and more.

Young’s Market 4233 20th St. 772-569-4811 Serving Vero Beach since 1980, Young’s carries farm-fresh produce both in season and out, exotic imports, Asian grocery items, honey and more.

Zesty Fox Farm 772-473-1341 zestyfoxfarm.com Owner Inna Basanets specializes in microgreens, of which she grows many types. In addition to home delivery, Zesty Fox products are available at the Oceanside Farmer’s Market and local farm stands, including Farm Girls Produce.

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The Oceanside Business District on and around Ocean Drive is a great place to start

exploring. Its clothing shops, jewelry stores, salons, galleries and boutiques are filled with merchandise you won't find anywhere else. Along the way, a bevy of cafes and restaurants welcomes you to relax and refresh mid-shopping. On Saturday mornings, you'll also find fresh local produce, a great cup of coffee and artisanal goods at the Oceanside Farmers Market.

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We can be confident that beneath that helpful fabric, we're greeting each other with grateful smiles.

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Driving a short distance north along

you browse. Apparel and gift boutiques,

Beach Market, full of gourmet items, and

as well as an art gallery, stationery store,

Pelican Plaza, where you'll find additional

garden shop and gourmet market stand

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well as additional restaurants, clothing

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and consignment shops, a jeweler, an

kids offers a nice place to relax after a

independent bookstore and more.

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more stops for you on your shopping

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chance to stroll along 14th Avenue in historic downtown Vero Beach, where numerous art galleries and design studios are nestled among cafes, a tea shop and an array of casual dining establishments. Residents and visitors alike flock to the area for a gallery stroll on the first Friday of each month. You'll also want to explore our emerging design district along U.S. 1, where you can shop for flooring, lighting, cabinetry and more. Finally, on the western edge of town, the Indian River Mall and Vero Beach Outlets, home to Florida's only DWR (Design Within Reach) Outlet store, offer additional shopping opportunities.

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Thank You for Shopping Local Shopping locally benefits our community in many ways.

When the pandemic struck, our local businesses took extraordinary measures to find creative ways to continue serving customers. In return, loyal customers made sure to patronize struggling shops, ensuring that our community would emerge from this challenge as vibrant and exciting as ever. Here are just a few ways that shopping local makes Vero Beach a better place to live.

1. JOBS: Local business owners provide good jobs for residents of all ages.

2. SERVICE: Small businesses hire knowledgeable, engaged employees and place a strong emphasis on getting to know each customer. We all love that feeling of being greeted by name in our favorite stores.

3. INDIVIDUALITY: Local businesses add to the personality of Vero Beach, keeping our town fresh, original and vibrant.

4. ECONOMY: Shopping locally keeps your money circulating in Vero Beach, where you can see every day how it benefits the entire community.

5. PHILANTHROPY: Thriving local businesses have a deep commitment to their neighbors and are likely to be generous supporters of nonprofit organizations that meet local needs.

6. INVENTORY: Local businesses are free to stock their shelves with items that are tailored toward their own clientele. They know exactly what is happening in Vero Beach right now and what you are going to need for it. In a town like ours, rich with small businesses, you can count on one of them having exactly what you are looking for.

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he beaches of Indian River County, all 22 miles of them, are gorgeous and generally uncrowded. With 13 public access points to choose from, each offering different amenities, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for all your favorite beach

activities. Four public beaches are within the Vero Beach city limits, while the others fall under the county’s jurisdiction. As in any natural environment, it's important to be aware of potential hazards; we encourage everyone to be safety conscious when entering the water and to look to our helpful and highly trained lifeguards for guidance.

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Treasure Shores Beach Park 11300 N. Highway A1A

Ambersand Beach Access 12566 N. Highway A1A

Golden Sands Beach Park 10350 N. Highway A1A

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

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Indian River County beaches from north to south: Sebastian Inlet State Park is located about 7 miles north of County Road 510 (Wabasso Bridge) and offers surfing, fishing, picnic pavilions, walking trails, a campground, a boat ramp, restrooms, showers and beach wheelchairs. Events such as the Night Sounds concert series also take place at the park. Like other state and national parks, Sebastian Inlet State Park charges an entrance fee, but we're confident you'll find the experience well worth the cost.

Ambersand Beach is just to the south, about 6 miles north of County Road 510. This beach 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, just 3 miles north of County Road 510, is known for its sand dunes and

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Jaycee Beach

wide open beach vistas. The

a playground, restroom

beach is unguarded, but

facilities, showers and picnic

unguarded beach a half-mile

amenities include a pirate

pavilions.

south of County Road 510, is

ship-themed playground,

pristine and secluded. It has

restrooms, showers and

found at the east end of the

been the site of many coin

walking trails.

Wabasso Bridge and offers

discoveries related to the 1715

picnic pavilions, restroom

Treasure Fleet.

Golden Sands is another

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Wabasso Beach Park is

Seagrape Trail Beach, an

beach park that is part of

facilities, showers, boardwalk

the Archie Carr National

and other amenities,

peaceful and private. It’s

Turtle Trail Beach is

Wildlife Refuge. It is guarded

including lifeguards from

unguarded, but it is a great

during the day and includes

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

place to plant your chair and

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Sun, Sand, Surf and Safety Of all the places to go and things to see in Indian River County, the beach holds a special place in all of our hearts. It is breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful, equally suited for meditation and recreation. The information on this page will help you stay safe as you enjoy the sun, sand and surf.

Safety begins before you leave the house, because protecting your skin from the sun’s rays will not only keep you looking younger longer, it helps prevent skin cancer. Beach excursions that avoid the sun’s peak hours are smart, so early morning and early evening visits are best.

umbrella and dive into your latest beach read.

Tracking Station Beach, located near the CVS pharmacy, is popular among local surfers and has lifeguards on duty from 9:10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Jaycee Beach, just two miles north of the Merrill Barber Bridge, is

When it comes to sun protection, we often think first of sunscreen, but it really begins with clothing.

Long sleeves, pants and hats go a long way toward protecting your skin. Now for the sunscreen.

There are two types: chemical and mineral. Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients such as oxybenzone and octisalate that filter out UV rays. Research is ongoing as to the degree to which these chemicals are absorbed into the skin and the effects that may arise from long-term use.

Mineral sunscreens contain zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, which form a physical barrier to the sun’s rays. Do your homework and consult your dermatologist in order to make the best sunscreen decisions for your needs.

When you arrive at a guarded beach (a must if you’re entering the water), one of the first things you will see is the flag flying at the lifeguard station. These colorcoded 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 high surf and/or rip currents. Don’t take chances; there will be plenty of other times to enjoy the ocean.

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.

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

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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Humiston Beach

the northernmost beach

present from 9:20 a.m.

beach is unguarded, but

within the city limits of

to 4:40 p.m.

Sexton Plaza is a popular spot

Vero Beach. It is a favorite

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for ocean gazing and sunrise

locale for picnics and lots of

end of Beachland Boulevard,

spotting.

other family activities. The

is adjacent to the legendary

spacious grounds include a

Ocean Grill restaurant. Within

beach, is a short distance

boardwalk, picnic pavilions,

the city of Vero Beach, it is just

to the south of Sexton Plaza.

a playground, sand volleyball

a hop, skip and jump from

With lifeguards, picnic

courts, showers and

some fantastic beachside

pavilions, playground,

restrooms. Lifeguards are

shops and eateries. The

restrooms and showers,

Humiston Park, also a city

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South Beach

Humiston Park has been a

features wide open beaches,

Street) Bridge, sits just north

favorite among residents for

restrooms, showers, sand

of the St. Lucie County line.

decades. It is conveniently

volleyball courts and covered

Its west side on the Indian

located near shopping and

pavilions. Lifeguards are on

River Lagoon has a short

restaurants and is the site of

duty from 9:20 a.m. to

hiking trail and is a favorite

the popular Farmers Market

4:40 p.m. It is the southern-

among lagoon paddlers

Oceanside every Saturday

most beach within the Vero

and manatee spotters.

morning.

Beach city limits.

Beachside amenities include

South Beach Park is directly

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Round Island Park, a

restrooms, covered pavilions,

in line with the Alma Lee

county beach about 7 miles

a playground and lifeguards

Loy (17th Street) Bridge. It

south of the Alma Lee Loy (17th

from 9:10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.

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e love our sea turtles!

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.

Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park at the Sebastian Fishing Museum 14257 Hwy. A1A 772-589-2147 fsispturtlewalk.org

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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge 8385 S. Hwy. A1A Melbourne Beach 321-723-3556 fws.gov/refuge/Archie_Carr

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Turtle Tips From May 1 to Oct. 31, our coastline is a major site for sea turtle nesting. All five species that nest here — loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley — are classified as either endangered or threatened, so it is of paramount importance that we as residents and visitors understand how our actions can interfere with the turtles’ life cycle events.

GO LIGHT ON ILLUMINATION If you’re blessed with beachfront property, you have a special responsibility.

Since sea turtles rely on moonlight, it’s important to prevent competing light sources that could confuse them. Look into “turtlefriendly” lighting options.

LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS 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 sandcastles and fill in any holes you’ve dug.

DO NOT DISTURB During nesting season, nest locations are marked with orange flagging tape. Do not disturb these sites. Also, should you come across a mother or baby sea turtle, do not interfere. It’s improper and illegal.

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This 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!

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Beach Bounty

A

side from the literal treasures

names, too: nickernut, sea heart, sea

left behind by the 1715 Fleet, the

purse and Mary’s bean are just a few

sands of our beaches contain

examples. The aptly named hamburger

many fascinating finds right under your

bean really looks like a hamburger

feet. Keep an especially close eye on the

nestled between the two halves of a bun!

wrack, the strip of debris left by waves.

endless variety of shapes and patterns

in the wake of a storm.

and are fun to observe and collect.

Many beach finds tell their own stories.

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Seashells and corals also offer an

This section can be especially interesting

Sea glass, which may have any

Sea beans, also known as drift seeds,

number of origins, is also a sought-after

have made long voyages from exotic

beach find. Smoothed by sand and

locales to our shores. They drop from

water, sometimes for decades, it turns up

various tropical trees, shrubs and vines

on the beach as colorful pieces of glass

and are picked up by waves. Some will

that may be collected or used in art,

even germinate here. They have fun

decor or jewelry.

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There’s Gold in Them There Sands

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ave you ever wondered why this special stretch of land along the Atlantic is called the “Treasure Coast”? On July 31, 1715, a fleet of 12 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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Dedicated beachcombers, often armed with metal detectors, continue to discover bits of treasure, including Spanish coins, musket balls and the occasional centuries-old shoe buckle.

Uncovered jewelry may trace its origins to a swashbuckling

Carlos and Juana 2-real coin dated 1544–1548

sailor or a hapless vacationer.

Local experts, who are notoriously secretive about their favorite treasure-hunting spots, do offer a few tips. For example, some propitious times include during a full moon and after a storm, both due to the action of the tides. “Bowls” (indentations in the sand) and “cuts” (small cliffs formed by the erosion of a section of sand) may reveal previously unscanned areas that are worth checking out. Just be prepared to find plenty of bottle caps and other “junk” before landing your big treasure!

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’ salvaging camp at 13180 Hwy. A1A, south of Sebastian Inlet State Park.

Ring found by a local beachcomber

1701 2-real coin mounted in a gold bezel

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ife in Indian River County has long revolved around the lagoon.

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, we associate

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north and Fort Pierce Inlet to the south

these reasons and more, we place great

are the closest to Vero Beach. The water

importance on protecting and preserving

of the lagoon is neither salt nor fresh, but

our lagoon.

rather “brackish,” or slightly salty.

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wildlife viewing and recreation. For all

The Indian River Lagoon is one of the

River Lagoon runs along 40% of Florida’s

most biologically diverse ecosystems in

east coast. Five inlets connect it with the

the Northern Hemisphere, home to 685

Atlantic Ocean; Sebastian Inlet to the

species of fish, 370 species of birds and

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2,100 species of plants.

It also serves as a fish nursery, as it is

for the Intracoastal Waterway. The soil

the spawning ground for both ocean and

resulting from this process was used to

lagoon fish.

create the many spoil islands that dot

The sea grasses that grow in the lagoon are a major food source for the

the lagoon.

As residents of Indian River County,

West Indian manatee, one of our favorite

we play a vital role in the health of the

marine mammals, along with dolphins,

lagoon. From landscaping to litter, our

which are also plentiful in the lagoon.

choices make a difference. There are

The average depth of the Indian River

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Lagoon is just 4 feet, though a 10-foot-

many ways we can all be good friends to our beloved lagoon.

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ne of Indian River County’s top destinations for boaters, anglers, surfers, paddlers, picnickers and

wildlife enthusiasts is the Sebastian Inlet.

Cut a century ago as a passageway for boats between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, the inlet 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 156-mile 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, a 16-mile-

and horseback riding; they also offer

long tributary of the Indian River

wonderful opportunities for birding and

Lagoon, runs west and north of

wildlife viewing.

the town of Sebastian. Its natural beauty

The Buffer Preserve itself does not have

can best be explored by visiting the St.

a boat launch, but the St. Sebastian River

Sebastian River Preserve State Park,

is accessible from boat ramps nearby on

formerly known as the Buffer Preserve,

Roseland Road, including Dale Wimbrow

in Fellsmere. Sixty miles of trails are

and Donald MacDonald parks.

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

available for hiking, mountain biking

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Blue Cypress Lake

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lorida has thousands of lakes.

Beauty, however, is a different story.

Blue Cypress is not a lake one can

Naturally, the first one that comes

Surrounded by graceful cypress trees

approach by car and view. The sole entry

to mind is the visible-from-space

draped in Spanish moss, Blue Cypress

point is at Middleton’s Fish Camp on the

Lake Okeechobee, which dwarfs all others

Lake is a major nesting site for ospreys.

lake’s western side, where boats and

in the state by an order of magnitude.

Their piercing calls punctuate the

kayaks can launch. Airboat rides are also

Indian River County’s own Blue Cypress

peaceful silence. Cypress trees emerge

a popular way to enjoy the Blue Cypress

Lake, at 6,600 acres, doesn’t even break

from the shallow water, and their knees

experience.

the top 10 in size.

protrude around them.

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iverfront parks offer ideal vantage points for dolphin and manatee spotting as well as pelican and osprey watching. They are also great places to enjoy

the outdoors, share a picnic lunch or launch your kayak, paddleboard or boat.

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

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 and two fishing piers

Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary 100 Dahlia Lane, accessed via Riverside Park A beautiful and solemn 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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Joe Earman Island Park Accessible by boat only, 1 mile north of the Barber Bridge

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In, On and Under the

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Vero Beach is the perfect place to make a splash

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hen you are ready to kick back and relax, there's no better place to do it than in, on or under the water. In Vero Beach, it's easy to leave the land behind. Seasoned boaters and sailors will find ample marinas and rental options. Kayaks and paddleboards can be

launched at a number of local parks, including Wabasso Causeway Park, MacWilliam Park, Riverside Park and Round Island. Larger lakefront parks, such as Middleton’s Fish Camp at Blue Cypress Lake, also have boat ramps. For those who want to leave the boat behind, opportunities abound, including kiteboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing. 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. Whatever your preference, the following information will get you 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 City Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

772-978-4960 covb.org Vero Beach Yacht Club 3601 Rio Vista Blvd.

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Vero Marine Center 12 Royal Palm Pointe 772-562-7922 veromarine.com Vero Beach Rowing 310 Acacia Road 772-261-0747 verobeachrowing.org Vero Tackle & Watersports 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-234-9585 verowatersports.com Youth Sailing Foundation 17 17th St. 772-492-3243 ysfirc.org

Boat Rental Florida Boat Rentals 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive (behind Riverside Cafe) 772-713-7132 flboatrentals.com Landlubber Boat Rentals 732-861-4175 landlubber-boat-rentals.business. site Sail Moonraker 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

772-696-2941 40-foot luxury catamaran available for charter

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Sebastian Watercraft Rentals 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian (at Capt. Hiram’s) 772-589-5560 sebastianwatercraftrentals.com Propel Watersports and Boat Rental 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

772-643-0245 propelwsbr.com

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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

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

Scuba Classes & Gear Deep 6 Dive and Watersports 416 21st St. 772-562-2883 deepsixintl.com Treasure Coast Dive Center 8466 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-571-5987 tcdivecenter.com

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Snorkeling Paddles by the Sea Snorkel tours 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-444-7871 paddlesbythesea.com Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals Snorkeling gear, rentals and guided tours 561-248-5695 sharkbaitgearrentals.com

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Surfing Lessons & Gear 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

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

River Explorer Boat Tours 3321 Bridge Plaza Drive 772-713-7132 riverexplorerboattours.com

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f your best days on the water involve throwing a line out, you've come to the right place.

Local fishing charters are standing by ready to take you to all the best spots. If you'd rather explore on your own, you can head out on the water, surf fish from the beach, or

find a nice shady spot along the lagoon.

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Sebastian Fishing Museum...................................110

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Fishing Licenses

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 772-228-6336 reeleminbaitandtackle.com

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

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has played in Sebastian's history. A homemade fishing boat, replicas of an original fish house and dock, nets and

Sebastian Inlet State Park 14257 Hwy. A1A 321-984-4852 floridastateparks.org

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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

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

Local Waters 321-266-2575 fishlocalwaters.com O’Fishly Hooked Charters 772-633-8240 ofishlyhooked.com On Island Time Charters 772-473-0694 onislandtimecharters.com Roy Bass, Middleton’s Fish Camp 772-473-1885 roybass.com Renegade Charters 863-840-1422 floridarenegade.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 & Marina 772-234-9585 verowatersports.com Vero Tight Line Charters 772-584-1500 verotightlinecharters.com

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All in Good

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Enjoy the sporting life year-round

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ero Beach is a great place to maintain an active lifestyle, whether you’re inclined to enjoy a competitive morning of golf, go head-to-head on the pickleball court, or make a hair-raising skydive. Runners and cyclists of all ages can be found on the paths of Indian River County,

and plenty of equestrian facilities are available for the horse-lovers among us. Whatever your sporting pleasure, you’ll find lots of ways to keep moving, have fun, learn some new skills and, without a doubt, make new friends in the process.

Golf

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Archery........................................................................128

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Bowling .......................................................................128

Golf Training & Entertainment.....................125

Boxing..........................................................................128 Cycling........................................................................129

Tennis & Pickleball

Disc Golf.....................................................................129

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Horseback Riding & Boarding.....................129

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Running...................................................................... 130 Shooting.................................................................... 130 Skydiving....................................................................131 Volleyball....................................................................131

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hat could be better than hitting the links on a warm,

sunny Florida day, with egrets and ibises strolling past?

Golf is not just a hobby in Vero Beach; it is a way of life.

Some of the most talented course designers have lent their expertise to Indian River County’s exceptional courses, making many of them favorites of the United States Golf Association and the Florida Golf Association.

Not only that, six of our courses’ careful attention to environmental impacts have earned them Audubon International certification. In this section, we have included an overview of our county’s many golf courses. Which is

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your favorite?

Private Courses Bent Pine Golf Club 6001 Clubhouse Drive 772-567-6838 bentpinegolf.com The Bent Pine Golf Club has been described by Links Magazine as one of “golf’s best kept secrets.”

The course blends a picturesque landscape with a championship course. Designed by Joe Lee, the course is located on 220 acres of prime hammock land, surrounded

by Florida pines, citrus groves and ranch land with eight scenic lakes.

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club 4985 Club Terrace 772-778-9000 grandharbor.com Grand Harbor boasts two courses: the River Course and the Harbor Course. The River Course was designed by Joe Lee and challenges the most seasoned player. The classic Pete Dye-designed Harbor Course is typical of a links style of tiered greens, undulating fairways and deep pot bunkers. A blend of grasses in the roughs encourages the use of a variety of clubs and shots.

Hawk’s Nest 6005 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-569-9400 themooringsclub.com Golf course architect Jim Fazio

was commissioned in 1983 to design an 18-hole, par-72 course that would fit the “natural look” of the land with tall pine and oak trees abundant on the property.

Because of this, Hawk’s Nest is one of the few “green courses” left in Florida. Long-needled pines, live oaks and natural landscape line the fairways. This, combined with the sand ridge that it was built on, which forms the boundaries of the fairways, make this a golfer’s dream challenge. Long holes, no two quite the same, and sand dunes along the fairways beckon a player’s ball. Hawk’s Nest, a Moorings Yacht & Country Club course, enjoys a reputation as one of the area’s finest.

Indian River Club 800 Carolina Circle SW 772-569-5066 indianriverclub.com The Indian River Club is laid out on gently rolling terrain, close enough to the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy ocean breezes and still maintain the feel of a Florida woodlands nature preserve. The course was designed by Ron Garl, noted for his attention to the environment.

In 1995, the Indian River Club was designated an Audubon Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International. It was the third club in the world to receive this coveted status.

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John’s Island Club: North & South Courses 3 John’s Island Drive 772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org The John’s Island Club has two championship, 18-hole golf courses on the beachside. The North Course, designed by Pete Dye, is laid out around old Florida oaks with great views that lead to the Indian River Lagoon. Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye designed the South Course, which demands premium driving with its wellbunkered greens and water hazards.

John’s Island Club: West Course 772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org The West Course is located on the mainland 6 miles from John’s Island Club on the barrier island. It hosted the 2015 USGA Mid-Amateur Championship. This 300-acre course was designed

by Tom Fazio and built on a natural sand ridge that features stunning elevation changes. It has been ranked among the most challenging courses in the country. Because it is built in a secluded area without home sites, members can enjoy an array of wildlife as well as the course’s natural beauty.

The Moorings Yacht & Country Club 100 Harbour Drive 772-231-1004 themooringsclub.com World-renowned designer Pete

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Dye called The Moorings golf course a “little gem.” The course is one of only a handful of courses in the world with the entire front nine surrounded by water, while the back nine is graced with majestic oaks. With all the scenic views, the course challenges the placement of shots. Along with Hawk’s Nest, the course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses.

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club 1 Beachside Drive 772-388-2350 orchidislandgolfand

beachclub.com Orchid Island’s award-winning course was designed by Arnold Palmer. The course is laid out against a backdrop of old Florida oaks, grasses and tropical landscaping, testing players of all skill levels. As a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program course, Orchid Island hosts a variety of wildlife in the ponds and in the air, including white pelicans, egrets and roseate spoonbills.

The 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship was played there.

Pointe West Country Club 7500 14th Lane 772-770-3401 pointewestcountryclub.com Rising from an old citrus grove, the course at Pointe West was developed in 1999. Striking bunker complexes were created to highlight subtle mounding, and some unique features were incorporated for several riskreward situations. Most notably, the 18th fairway is traversed by a water feature just short of the green, making an exciting moonlighting-finishing hole.

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COURTESY OF THE MOORINGS

Vero Beach Country Club Membership in the Vero Beach Country Club is an incomparable experience filled with “Old Florida” charm, a breathtaking golf environment and warm, welcoming members and staff. The Club’s inviting atmosphere is elegant and comfortable, allowing members to feel at home, enjoy themselves and establish lasting friendships.

Conveniently located in the heart of Vero, VBCC is the perfect home for seasonal and full-time residents.

Vero Beach Country Club is a membership by invitation only private club.

(772) 567-3320 | 800 30th Street | Vero Beach, FL 32960 | www.VBCountryClub.com

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by Tom Fazio II and Nick Price in 2015, Riomar Country Club remains an “Old Florida” style course — generally flat terrain covered in Bermuda grass, accentuated by tropical flora, water hazards and plenty of sand.

The Moorings

Quail Valley Golf Club 6545 Pinnacle Drive 772-299-0093 quailvalleygolfclub.com Quail Valley’s 280-acre, 18-hole course was designed by Tom Fazio II and Nick Price and provides the perfect course to challenge all levels of play, from hobbyists to enthusiasts. With rolling fairways and 60 acres of waterways, the course provides multiple challenges. Quail Valley boasts elevations of up to 62 feet and is, by most accounts, the highest point in Indian River County.

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RedStick Golf Club 8350 58th Ave. 772-388-3873 redstickgolfclub.com RedStick maintains a highly exclusive reputation with only 275 members and is strictly a golf club: no pools, no tennis courts, no dinners. Lying on a

sand ridge that runs through the county, RedStick was designed by honorary member Rees Jones, one of America’s renowned golf course architects. The result? A course with sweeping fairways of Bermuda grass, surrounded by oaks and pines. Sixty acres of land were excavated to use for fill on the course and, as a result, created six ponds. The sand ridge is 38 feet above sea level and provides a rolling terrain that challenges any level of golfer.

Riomar Country Club 2100 Club Drive 772-231-6426 riomarcountryclub.com Built in 1919, Riomar Country Club is located in the heart of the central beach area and is the oldest golf course in Vero Beach. It has seven holes that run along the Atlantic Ocean, more than any other course in Florida. Although it underwent a massive renovation

Vero Beach Country Club 800 30th St. 772-567-3320 vbcountryclub.com The Vero Beach Country Club course was originally designed in the 1920s. Since the late 1990s, the layout and quality of the course have been enhanced.

Fairway and green contouring has increased shot variety. Each hole is distinct and challenges the golfer with a range of risk-reward strategies involving the wind, doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, oak and palm trees, lakes and perimeter canals, and greens.

The result is a course of unusual variety.

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 course design. The greens are placed against a rolling panorama of Florida native trees that border the softly rolling fairways. The subtle par-72 course is unobstructed by housing and is appreciated more with each round of play.

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Sandridge Golf Club 5300 73rd St. 772-770-5000 sandridgegc.com Sandridge Golf Club, owned and operated by Indian River County, boasts 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 that was once used for mining operations. The second course is the Lakes Course, which opened in 1992. This layout 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. The courses have earned Sandridge a reputation as one of the finest public golf destinations in Florida. Sandridge hosts the annual Treasure Coast Amateur Championship, which is a 36-hole, two-day event naming the top golfer in four counties.

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course 100 Brush Foot Drive, Sebastian 772-589-6801 sebastiangolfcourse.org The 18-hole “Sebastian� course at the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course facility features 6,717 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Charles Ankrom, the golf course opened in 1981. A surprising feature of the course appears on the back nine,

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where on some holes golfers will have an audience of skydivers from Skydive Sebastian floating down with their parachutes open.

Vista Plantation Golf Club 48 Plantation Drive 772-569-2223 myvistagolf.com Vista Plantation Golf Club is an 18-hole, semi-private, 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. The greens using ultra-dwarf Bermuda grass provide for faster putting and exceptional ball roll, nearly 2 feet faster than other grasses.

Seventeen of the 18 holes touch water on this challenging course.

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 venue includes a restaurant, sports bar, private event space and 30 climate-controlled tee boxes.

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Tennis & Pickleball Private Courses

Public Courses

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

Boulevard Tennis Club 1620 Boulevard Village Lane 772-778-4200 blvdtennisclub.com 13 lighted HarTru courts

Indian Trails Tennis Club 125 Chiefs Trail 772-234-9981 John’s Island Club 3 John’s Island Drive 772-231-1700 johnsislandclub.org 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

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Windsor 3125 Windsor Blvd.

772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com

Pickleball University pickleu.com Pocahontas Park 2199 14th Ave. 772-567-2144 covb.org Four hard-surface tennis courts, 12 pickleball courts

Vero Beach Tennis & Fitness Club 702 Timber Ridge Trail SW 772-569-7700 verobeachtennis.net 14 HarTru tennis courts, pickleball courts 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 parks.cityofsebastian.org Six tennis courts Twin Oaks Tennis Club 1295 6th Ave. 772-770-1149 twinoakstennisclub.com Seven lighted HarTru tennis courts

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BG Equestrian

Other Sports

Archery

Boxing

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

Gus Curren's House of Champions 4378 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-770-0262 gchouseofchampions.com

Bowling Vero Bowl 929 14th Lane 772-299-PINS (7467) verobowl.com

Sweet Science 1137 21st St. 772-501-2744 sweetsciencevb.com

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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 High Hopes Eventing Farm 7230 49th St. 772-538-3772 highhopeseventing.com Riding lessons and events Indian River Riding Club 6250 37th St. indianriverridingclub.com Wide range of activities at all levels Shady Oaks Ranch 6555 Atlantic Blvd.

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

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

Disc Golf Kiwanis Hobart Park 5350 77th St. 772-370-8279 Treasure Coast Disc Golf Club treasurecoastdiscg.wixsite.com

Horseback Riding & Boarding Angel’s Appy Acres 4885 58th Ave. 772-519-0065 Riding, instruction and boarding BG Equestrian 7700 8th St. 561-859-2605 bgequestrianverobeach.com Riding instruction, boarding and special events venue

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 Tall Pines Equestrian 6150 37th St. 772-774-9223 tallpinesequestrian.com Training, boarding and showing

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

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Sunrunners sunrunnersofverobeach.com

Shooting

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

Indian River County Public Shooting Range 10455 102nd Terrace, Sebastian 772-226-3096 goshootingirc.com

Running

Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports 5925 82nd Ave. 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com

Runners' Depot 436 21st St. 772-569-7364 runnersdepotvb.com

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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

Volleyball Vero Beach Volleyball 1060 6th Ave. 843-267-3378 beachvolleyballfl.co A nine-court sand volleyball facility offering professional training and recreational leagues for adults

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Wild

Wonders Our lush landscape lures us outdoors

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ere in Indian River County, it’s easy to find opportunities to step off the beaten path and take a walk on the wild side. We’ve compiled a list of great places to go if you want to hike, birdwatch, or just enjoy the scenery. You will also find a guide

to some of the plants, birds and creatures you might encounter. In case you want to create your own perfect outdoor retreat, we’ve also included basic gardening tips and resources.

Whenever you are outdoors, we encourage you to respect the environment: Leave only footprints, and be appropriately cautious. Poison ivy is fairly common, so remember, “Leaves of three, let it be.” When it comes to wild animals, keep your distance, no matter how good the photo opportunity. Most wildlife will simply vamoose if not confronted. When hiking near water, you may see an alligator sunning itself. Back off, and it will most likely enter the water, where it is more at home.

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Sharks................................................................................ 154

Spanish Moss............................................................... 144

Bears...................................................................................155

Lizards................................................................................145

Snakes................................................................................157

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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. You’ll start just east of Jungle Trail and emerge onto beach sand with the ocean before you. Birders are especially fond of this preserve during spring and fall songbird migrations.

Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area About 20 miles west of Vero Beach, 10 miles east of Yeehaw Junction; access south side of

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Lagoon Greenway

State Road 60 sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/ fort-drum-marsh Located at the southwestern corner of Indian River County, this 20,000-acre property 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.

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Jungle Trail traillink.com 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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We’re Fond of Our Fronds

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othing represents Florida like a palm tree. Our state tree is the ubiquitous native sabal palm. But — are you ready for this? — strictly speaking, palms are not actually trees. Botanically, they are in the category of grasses. Palms certainly function as trees in the environment, but they lack the type of tissue that produces wood and bark. Thus, their growth

does not involve the formation of rings and annual increase in width. Palms tend to reach their maximum diameter and, from then on, shoot upward. They also do not form branches as most trees do. Florida is a state like no other, so it seems fitting that our state tree is a “tree” like no other!

Sabal Palm

Chinese Fan Palm

is native to Florida and is also

palm, owing to the graceful

the state tree. This stalwart palm,

fronds that overlap each other,

like most natives, is pretty much

the Chinese fan palm is easy to

foolproof as far as maintenance

grow. The fans are a bright, shiny

is concerned. It is also salt

green and provide an interesting

tolerant and will not freeze.

tropical ambience.

The sabal, or cabbage, palm

Sometimes called fountain

Royal Palm

Christmas Palm

is regal and majestic, but, alas,

clumps of two or three trunks,

it grows too large for most

this palm is ideal for the home

residential landscapes. It is

landscape. It has several names:

perfect, however, for gracing the

“Christmas palm” and “cherry

roadways of Royal Palm Pointe

palm” refer to the bright red seeds

and makes up a magnificent

or berries produced in the winter.

collection within McKee Botanical

It is also referred to as Manila

Garden.

palm and dwarf royal palm.

Aptly named, the royal palm

Grown as a solitary tree or in

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Areca Palm

graceful palm and is especially

variety in that it continuously

beautiful when planted along

sends up new shoots from the

an ocean beach or on the edge

ground. If nothing is done to

of the lagoon, where it will tend

control it, the resulting clump

to arch over the water. The

or clumps form a dense privacy

fruit and the milk inside have

screen. However, by carefully

The coconut palm is a most

The Areca palm is a clumping

recently been receiving a lot of

selecting canes to be removed,

attention as healthy additions

an attractive multi-trunked

to the diet.

palm can be created.

Pygmy Date Palm

Bismarck Palm

landscape palms in Florida, the

native of Madagascar, is

pygmy date is often grouped in

strikingly beautiful owing to

pairs or trios. It is a slow grower

its massive star-shaped fans.

that reaches a height of about

Also contributing to that regal

12 feet. This native of Southeast

appearance is the gorgeous

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silvery-blue color. The Bismarck

degrees Fahrenheit.

is an example of a palm best

One of the most popular

The Bismarck palm, a

appreciated as a solitary specimen.

Saw Palmetto

Sylvester Palm

is not tall and slender like

also known as the silver date

many palms; it is not stately

palm, sugar date palm or

like a royal palm. But it is

wild date palm. It is popular in

extremely common in our

landscaping, as it is a hardy

local environment, forming

slow grower that reaches a

low-to-the-ground clusters in

height of about 50 feet. The

scrub habitats, pine woods and

boots are often trimmed with

This small native palm

hammocks.

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Gardening

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otanical beauty is one of the many wonderful things about Vero Beach, so it makes sense that many residents become avid gardeners.

Whether you are new to gardening or new to gardening in Florida's

climate, local organizations are eager to help you learn what you need to know to create a beautiful garden while protecting our waterways. When you are ready to link green thumbs with others or need to find answers to your questions, the listings below will help you find what you are looking for.

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.

Winter Gardening Season Plant in late August through September

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

Gardenfest!

The Garden Club of Indian River County’s annual Gardenfest! is a beloved tradition. It will resume in February 2022 at Riverside Park. The two-day event draws more than 85 vendors of plants, flowers, trees, pottery and garden furniture and decor. A variety of food trucks help ensure that you can browse all day.

Experts are on hand to share their knowledge, admission is free and there’s even a raffle!

Gardenfest! at Riverside Park 3250 Riverside Park Drive

Beech Annuals Nursery 1300 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-567-2033

Beefsteak tomato

Kale

Broccoli

Peas

Cabbage

Radish

Carrot

Spinach

Summer Gardening Season Plant in March

Busy Bee Lawn & Garden Center 7445 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-1166 busybeegardencenter.com

Beans

Peppers

Cantaloupe

Summer squash

Cucumber

Sweet potato

C.W. Willis Family Farms 3700 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-770-5970 cwwillisfamilyfarms.com

Eggplant

Watermelon

Lettuce

Zucchini

Okra

Penjing Bonsai Garden 1650 U.S. Hwy. 1, Malabar 321-725-2855 penjingbonsaigarden.com Rock City Gardens 9080 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com

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Spanish Moss

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panish Moss is one of

makes its home on trees

moss becomes so thick that

the many charming

in tropical and subtropical

it obscures the light reaching

facets of the Florida

regions, such as the South-

some of the tree’s leaves.

landscape. But now is as good a time as any to break it to you

Sometimes it is erroneously

And the only thing it has to do with Spain is that it

that it is neither Spanish nor

regarded as a parasite, but it

apparently reminded French

moss. Here’s another shocker:

actually obtains its nutrients

settlers of the beards of the

It is much more closely related

and moisture from the air,

Spaniards.

to the pineapple than to any

rain and bits of trapped

kind of moss!

plant debris. It takes nothing

Spanish moss by its Native

Spanish moss is a type

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Perhaps we should call

from its host tree, so the two

American name, Itla-okla,

of bromeliad known as an

botanical buddies generally

which translates to “tree hair”!

epiphyte, an “air plant” that

get along just fine, unless the

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Mediterranean Gecko

Leapin’ Lizards!

While anoles are seen on all sorts of surfaces, from trees to

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sidewalks, Mediterranean geckos dwell almost exclusively on

f you spend any time at all in Vero Beach, you will, without

walls. And, unlike anoles, these lizards are nocturnal. Having

a doubt, encounter lots of lizards. No need to worry —

arrived in the U.S. most likely as stowaways on cargo ships, they

they are all harmless. The following are the four lizards

have also been introduced via the pet trade. Their appearance

you are most likely to see. Since they eat insects and are

can vary from a

themselves a food source for some of the birds we love, such

translucent grayish

as herons and egrets, we consider them friends.

hue to shades of brown with spots, depending on their

Green Anole

surroundings.

Of the approximately 400

species of anoles, ranging from the Southeastern United States down to Paraguay, only one is native to the U.S.: the green anole.

Northern CurlyTailed Lizard

Due to its ability to change color from bright green to

This native of the

shades of brown, depending upon its mood, it is sometimes erroneously called a chameleon; but anoles are actually more

Bahamas is relatively new

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

to our area, and its range is

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

spreading. With a length of

decades ago, before they declined due to competition with the

9 inches and a curled tail, these newcomers can be a

encroaching brown anoles. From a second-floor window, you may occasionally see green anoles in the treetops. They remain

bit more intimidating than the innocuous-looking anoles, but

plentiful in other parts of Florida and other Southern states.

they are in fact harmless and are even popular as pets.

Brown Anole

In our area the brown, or Cuban, anole is the most common lizard at this time,

having gradually made its way north after being introduced to the U.S. a century ago. Like its green relative, the brown anole is about 7 inches long. The male of both species possesses a bright reddish-orange dewlap, or throat flap, that it puffs out to attract a mate or discourage territorial competition.

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feeds almost exclusively on fish, which it snatches from the water after a 30- to 100-foot dive

oastal Florida is a dream come true for bird

and then carries off in its talons.

enthusiasts both serious and casual. Large wading birds frequent our yards year-round, and colorful

songbirds visit us in winter. The following are a few of our

Osprey nests are large and often built atop poles and dead trees, making them easy to spot.

favorite winged residents.

White Ibis

The ubiquitous white ibis is seen in and near shallow

Bald Eagle

When it comes to bald eagle

water, often in yards, and usually in groups. There’s no

populations, Florida takes a back

mistaking it for any other species because of its very long,

seat only to Alaska. It is not at all

curved, reddish-orange bill and similarly colored legs.

uncommon to spot a bald eagle

Its feathers are all white

soaring over Indian River County.

except for black wingtips

Though at first glance it is possible to mistake an

that are visible only

osprey for a bald eagle, just keep a sharp eye out for

when the bird is in flight.

the eagle’s pure-white head and hooked yellow bill.

Juveniles possess patchy brown feathers, which serve as camouflage as the bird matures.

Pelican

While brown pelicans can be

spotted fishing or perching on docks

Little Blue Heron

This methodical wading

predator is larger than a cattle egret but much smaller than a great blue heron. Its feathers include slate blue, maroon and

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year-round, the larger white pelican, whose wingspan can exceed 9 feet, is literally a snowbird, residing here in the winter. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge offers a bird’s-eye view of the Pelican Island rookery in the Indian River Lagoon.

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Great Blue Heron

Even taller than the great egret, and possessing

a 6-foot wingspan, the great blue heron is an attention getter. But if you’re trying to photograph one, be sure to have a zoom lens, because if you get too close, this bird will fly off with an irritated squawk. Its hunting behavior is similar to that of its relative the great egret.

Snowy Egret

Slightly larger than the cattle egret,

the snowy egret is characterized by bright yellow feet and a black bill. This

Cattle Egret

Though smaller than the great egret,

the cattle egret is likewise all white, except for some buff-colored plumage

bird was once hunted extensively for its beautiful long, white breeding plumage, but populations have rebounded significantly.

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 insects they stir up.

Pileated Woodpecker

With its impressive size, brilliant red

crest and boisterous vocalizations,

Great Egret

There’s no mistaking the tall, graceful egret — a

type of heron — with its long, slender neck, perfectly white feathers, black legs and straight yellow bill. The great egret exceeds 3 feet in height and possesses a wingspan of more than 4 feet. It is often spotted in or near shallow water, stalking fish slowly and intently. It also eats frogs and other small critters.

the pileated woodpecker is not easily overlooked. It is 16–19 inches long — the largest woodpecker in North 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 U.S., pileated woodpeckers are common year-round.

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There’s nothing like a sandhill crane. For one thing,

it is 4 feet tall, with a wingspan exceeding 6 feet. Then there’s its red forehead and its tendency to stroll terrifyingly close to high-traffic areas and to cross streets on foot, a perplexing habit for a bird. Finally, the sandhill crane’s rattling trumpet-like call is difficult to describe, but once you

Cormorant and Anhinga

hear it, you won’t soon forget it.

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 common 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

Roseate Spoonbill

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

residents and visitors alike. Its vibrant color comes from the

the end, while the anhinga’s is straight.

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.

Wood Stork

The wading wood stork is larger than the great egret but

slightly smaller than the great blue heron. With its bald, scaly head and gangly appearance, it may not be much of

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

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A Walk on the Wild Side

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ear-round outdoor

and panthers, but it helps

far more people each year

activities are one of

to remember that most wild

than all of these wild critters

the major reasons

animals don’t want to interact

combined?

people are drawn to a place

with you any more than you

like Vero Beach. When we

want to tangle with them.

venture outside to take in

We wouldn’t like to see

It’s fun to learn about the wild creatures we share our beautiful state with. And that

fresh air, get some exercise

anyone miss out on enjoying

knowledge, coupled with a

or enjoy nature, we enter, to a

the outdoors due to mis-

healthy respect, can help us

greater or lesser degree, the

conceptions about Florida’s

feel more prepared as we

realm of wildlife.

wildlife. Yes, we do have

venture out into nature.

It’s only natural to be

alligators, snakes, bears

Here is a brief introduction

frightened by the thought

and panthers; but did you

to some of Florida’s … well …

of alligators, snakes, bears

know that dogs and cows kill

wilder wildlife.

Florida Panther

We’ll start with an easy one.

Not only are Florida panthers shy, they are critically endangered. In fact, there has never been a recorded case of a Florida panther attacking a human, and most Floridians go their entire lives

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Bobcat

little threat to humans. They

animals, usually at dawn,

are plentiful but reclusive,

dusk and nighttime. As with

you are much more likely to

spotted occasionally in

all wildlife, observe and

see a bobcat than a panther.

wooded areas and even

admire the bobcat, but keep

About twice the size of a

backyards. They hunt rabbits,

your distance, and it will most

domestic cat, bobcats pose

rodents and other small

likely blend back into the wild.

In the wild cat department,

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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 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, especially during the hours from dusk to dawn.

While alligators prefer fresh

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them in the brackish waters

to do so. If you are canoeing

near a lake and encounter

of the Indian River Lagoon.

or kayaking and see the

a gator sunning itself at

Their bodies are not good at

trademark triangle of an

the water’s edge, keep your

eliminating salt, but they are

alligator’s eyes and snout

distance, and it will most

capable of spending several

peeking above the waterline,

likely slip into the water, where

hours in salt water. If you

watch carefully, and you will

it feels most at home. And

want to observe alligators

probably see it duck under

this probably goes without

in their natural habitat, Blue

and resurface farther away

saying: It is illegal to feed or

Cypress Lake is a good place

from you. If you are walking

annoy alligators in any way.

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Sharks

the waves, it is wise to do

deadly. Stay aware of your

so in the guarded stretches

surroundings, don’t stray too

the ocean, we are stepping

of beach, which are clearly

far from the other swimmers,

into someone else’s habitat.

marked. The U.S. sees about

and always look to our

And while that’s no reason

30–40 shark attacks per year,

experienced lifeguards for

to refrain from frolicking in

and on average only one is

advice and assistance.

Let’s face it: When we enter

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Black bear

Bears

boxes,” in which you can

mostly vegetarian, with small

store any scented items,

animals making up only a

bears, but they won’t exactly

such as food and toiletries

small percentage? In other

be strutting down Ocean

(deodorant, toothpaste, etc.).

words, they don’t want to eat

Drive. If you are a hiker or

Otherwise, keep such items

us. Black bear attacks are

camper, you’ll want to “bear”

in your car — never in a tent.

extremely rare. Don’t tempt

them in mind. Campsites

By the way, did you know

them and don’t antagonize

will sometimes have “bear

that the diet of black bears is

them, and you should be fine.

Florida is home to black

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Snakes

chance of winning the Florida

U.S. is nearly zero, due to the

lottery than being bitten by a

ready availability of effective

46 species of snakes, only

venomous snake.

medical care.

While Florida is home to

six are venomous, and of

Snakes will usually flee

those only four live in the

if not cornered. According

a valuable part of our

Snakes are actually

southern part of the state.

to the University of Florida,

ecosystem, so if you see one

The even better news is that

the chance of dying from a

in your yard, it is more likely a

you probably stand a better

venomous snakebite in the

friend than a foe.

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State of

The Arts

Visual arts, theater, opera, dance and music are thriving

Visual Arts

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ome to a world-class art museum, numerous art galleries and a thriving community of artists and art

aficionados, there is nothing small-town about the Vero Beach art scene.

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 Vero Beach Art Club was formed in 1936 and serves the community through education, exhibitions, social events and monthly meetings with special programs and guest artist demonstrations. In addition to frequent Art in the Park fine art and crafts shows in Humiston Park, the club hosts several major events, including Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show and Art by the Sea Fine Arts and Crafts show. The

club’s new annex is home to the Jeanette Beach Gallery, named for its founder, as well as space for classes and other activities.

Artist Bungalow 1905 14th Ave. 772-205-7631 artistbungalow.com Jeff and Patti Hall are the artistowners of this boutique gallery with a tie-dye vibe and a funky flair. It is an intimate space showcasing original art, prints, assemblages, textiles, jewelry and more.

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

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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 presents “Art in Public Places” exhibits at the Indian River County Courthouse, IRC Administration Complex, Intergenerational Recreation Center and Vero Beach Regional Airport.

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 and Studio 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.

"Captive 1" by Minakshi De, mixed media, 36 x 36 inches at Raw Space

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"Exuberance" by Lila Blakeslee, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inches at Gallery 14

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 worldrenowned 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.

Flametree Gallery 2041 14th Ave. 772-202-2810 flametreegallery.com Leah and Bruce Cady’s gallery is a place for local clay artists and

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potters to show their work. The gallery features resident artists Rae Marie Crisel, Keko Ekonomou, Heidi Hill, Coco Martin, Kim Mayo, Judy Nye, Maria Sparsis and Peggy Thomas. Exhibiting artists include John Aruffo, Bill Bennett, Jim Cohoe, Mary Goetz, Judi Nickelson and Katie Santomartino.

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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. Guests are welcome to view the galleries Monday through Thursday afternoons from noon to 3, and guided tours are available every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m.

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 rotating exhibits by guests.

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 Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Beth-Anne Fairchild, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George PillorgĂŠ, Deborah Morrell Polackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel. Other artists

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.

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"Charleston Evening" by Andre Lucero, oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches at J.M. Stringer Gallery

James R. Hahn Productions 2020 Old Dixie Hwy. SE, Suite 11 863-253-1053 jamesrhahn.com Works by mural and trompe l’oeil specialists James and Kay Hahn are shown, including originals, prints and projects.

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J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com The gallery offers worldwide collections of original paintings,

"Red, White & Blue — The Pointe View" by Joy Jackson, oil on linen, 48 x 36 inches at J.M. Stringer Gallery

objets d’art, sculptures and select antique furnishings.

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 its website.

Main Street Vero Beach Art Studios and Gallery 2036 14th Ave. 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org The studios and gallery showcase works by Clair Brunetti and Barbara Sharp. Works include custom jewelry, pottery, paintings, hand-painted glass and furniture.

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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.

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

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Under The Oaks Vero Beach is home to one of the most highly regarded art shows in the country. Entering its 70th year, Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show is the Vero Beach Art Club’s largest event and primary fundraiser. The three-day juried event draws more than 200 artists from around the country and beyond, and is attended by more than 50,000 visitors. It has been hailed as a top art show by both Florida and national publications. The 70th Under the Oaks is scheduled for March 12–14, 2021. 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 12–14; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org

"Latticino Shell" by Treg and Candace Silkwood, handblown glass, 9 x 8 x 6 inches at The Laughing Dog Gallery

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.

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

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nother perk of visiting or living in Vero Beach is that you are bound to meet many interesting people. Four local organizations host annual lecture series that attract an

array of speakers. You are sure to find some that speak to you!

Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning Distinguished Lecture Series Indian River State College Foundation 772-462-7880 irscfoundation.org Now in its 15th season, this series presents experts and educators addressing current events in the areas of foreign policy, environmental issues, education, health and the economy. This year, the lectures will take place online; live simulcast tickets are available for home viewing.

International Lecture Series Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org This lecture program enters its 39th year of presenting a series of four lectures by arts and humanities scholars in conjunction with one of the museum’s major exhibitions.

Simulcast tickets are also available for viewing on screen in the Leonhardt Auditorium.

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Distinguished Lecturer Series Riverside Theatre 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com 2021 would be the 23rd season of Riverside Theatre’s Distinguished Lecturer Series, but the difficult decision has been made to postpone the speakers scheduled for 2021 until 2022.

Humanities Series The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5249 theemersoncenter.com The Emerson Center offers its Humanities Series each year, but due to the uncertainties related to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, plans for 2021 remain unsettled.

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ou'll never be bored in Indian River County!

You will find many

opportunities to learn new things and meet others who share your interests. We've provided a sampling of the classes available nearby.

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Art Museum Extras vbmuseum.org Vero Beach Museum of Art offers six types of curated online content, updated weekly, to make art and art education available, even when a visit to the museum is not possible. In Anke’s Art Moment, Curator Anke Van Wagenberg presents short videos offering art insights. Flick Picks features Film Studies Coordinator Diane Thelen,

who recommends a new film each week. Museum Stories is geared toward babies and toddlers. Art Tutorials offers short art-making tutorials to spark creativity. A+ Art presents art-related material designed especially for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum and those with other special needs. Finally, Museum Fun contains an assortment of entertaining museum-related photos, social media posts and more.

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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.

Bridge Vero Beach Bridge Center 1520 14th Ave. 772-562-3008 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcenter Vero Beach Community Center Bridge Club 2266 14th Ave. 772-589-3741 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcommunitycenter Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or a beginning learner, you will find a place to test and strengthen your bridge skills among a large circle of avid players in town. 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.

The Bridge Club at the Community Center welcomes players of all levels.

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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.

UF/IFAS Extension IRC 1800 27th St. 772-226-4330 sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/indian-river The Extension Service is a branch of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences that exists through the cooperation of the university with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Board of County Commissioners. It is a treasure trove of resources on all things agricultural and horticultural.

Contact the extension office for information on the Florida Master Gardener Program, FloridaFriendly Landscaping Program, Gardening Solutions Program and much more.

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Museum Film Studies Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707, ext. 116 or 139 vbmuseum.org Vero Beach Museum of Art offers a series of several five-week courses of films selected from the finest in classic and contemporary cinema and presented with critical context and moderated class discussions. In 2021, both in-person and streaming formats will be utilized.

Gardening/ Landscaping Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series Indian River County Main Library 1600 21st St. 772-770-5060 irclibrary.org Brackett Library IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-226-3080 North IRC Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian 772-589-1355

Indian River County Library IRC Main Library 1600 21st St. 772-770-5060 Brackett Library IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-226-3080 North IRC Library 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian 772-589-1355 As if miles of loaded bookshelves weren’t enough, the Indian River County Library system offers much more. In addition to

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Public Awareness Citizen’s Academy Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Unit 4055 41st Ave. 772-978-6296 ircsheriff.org This 11-week course, offered periodically by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, is a jaw-dropping experience for just about everyone who attends.

The program offers a fascinating, up-close overview of the criminal justice system. Participants hear from deputies, detectives, SWAT team members, crisis negotiators, state attorneys, public defenders and numerous others; tour the jail, crime lab, 911 call center and courthouse; examine IRCSO vehicles such as helicopters, boats and SWAT vehicles; and witness a K-9 demonstration. Also included is information on avoiding fraud and surviving an active shooter scenario. The course is offered at no cost, but pre-registration is required. Contact the IRCSO for information on the next Citizen’s Academy.

lectures, classes & film

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countless children’s events and programs, the library holds many free classes of various sorts. Call your nearby branch or peruse the event calendar at irclibrary.org.

Citizen's Academy

Coastal Domestic Staffing www.coastaldomesticstaffing.com (772) 999 5757

Specialists in providing well qualified professional private service placement, for Coastal Florida's most discriminating private residences and beyond.

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ero Beach is home to both an amateur and a professional theatre, so you won't have to go far to find a live staged production. While COVID-19 is wreaking havoc with this

year's schedules, rest assured that, sooner or later, the show will go on!

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.

Due to COVID-19, Riverside’s 2021 season, set to include “Carousel,” “Billy Elliot the Musical” and more, has been postponed until 2022.

Comedy Zone and Live in the Loop music continue to be held each weekend.

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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.

Twelve shows are scheduled to take place from January 2021 through May 2022. Want to do more than watch? Actors, singers and dancers may audition for future shows, and volunteers of all sorts are always welcome.

Extensive renovations have been conducted to enhance 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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o town's cultural scene would be complete without

an opera, and Vero Beach doesn't disappoint. You won't want to miss a single aria!

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 grown in profile and mission over the years. Today, VBO presents fully staged operas, professional performances by world-class opera stars, and international vocal competitions.

It also offers master classes, awards scholarships to local students and hosts parlor concerts in members’ homes. Due to the uncertainties related to COVID-19, stay in touch with VBO for the latest information on plans for the 2021 season.

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Opera

The Met: Live in HD The Majestic 11 movie theater 940 14th Lane 772-770-0773 cwtheaters.com Can’t make it to a live performance? The Vero Beach Opera, in conjunction with The Majestic 11 theater, brings the Metropolitan Opera to town, broadcasting "The Met: Live in HD."

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he movement of the human body expresses nuances of

meaning and emotion that transcend acting and even music alone. Balletomanes have much to savor here in Vero Beach.

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 in early 2021, BVB also offers the Family Friendly Series, geared toward children, and the Accessible Series, in which modifications accommodate the needs of audience members with differing abilities.

Bolshoi Ballet The Majestic 11 movie theater 940 14th Lane 772-770-0773 cwtheaters.com The Majestic 11 occasionally presents transmissions of performances of the Bolshoi Ballet.

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Music

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ur small community is generously endowed with opportunities to enjoy wonderful live music. Local orchestras, chamber orchestras and choral societies all

call Vero Beach home. International orchestras and soloists visit frequently. Outdoor concerts, local bands and visiting musicians of many genres round out the music experience available here.

Choirs Treasure Coast Chorale at First Baptist Church 2206 16th Ave. 772-231-3498 treasurecoastchorale.org The Treasure Coast Chorale’s 19th season is, like so many things, up in the air, but its director, Michael Carter, has lots of plans for upcoming performances. TCC 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.

Vero Beach Choral Society at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. verobeachchoralsociety.org The Vero Beach Choral Society is an auditioned, community-based, intergenerational ensemble that has been making beautiful music since 1984. It is a resident ensemble of the Community Church of Vero Beach.

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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. Its 2020 season included four "Masterworks" concerts that presented works by several composers, with Beethoven accounting for the largest share. The ACO looks forward to presenting its next “Masterworks� series when the time is right.

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 2021.

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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. The difficult decision was made to cancel its 2021 season, but IRSA looks forward to returning to the stage in 2022 with a full concert season of beautiful symphonic music, exciting soloists and dynamic performances.

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Space Coast Symphony Orchestra at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. and The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 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. SCSO has year-round programming that includes classical music, pops, film scores, jazz and more. The orchestra has seven Vero Beach concerts scheduled for winter and spring 2021.

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. Due to safety concerns, the 2021 concerts have been canceled.

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

MusicWorks at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 800-595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com The classic rock and folk music of the 1960s and ‘70s are the focus of MusicWorks and its Live From Vero Beach concerts. Esteemed performers, tribute bands and “Classic Albums Live” transport fans to unforgettable musical places. Numerous shows are planned for 2021.

Night Sounds Sebastian Inlet State Park 14257 Hwy. A1A 772-388-2750 friendsofsebastianinletstatepark. org Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park presents Night Sounds, held monthly on the Saturday evening nearest the full moon.

The concerts include folk, rock, bluegrass, international music, blues, country, R&B — just about every genre imaginable. Due to COVID-19, Night Sounds concerts have been postponed until further notice.

Sunset Saturday Night Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-410-8376 verobeachoba.com The Oceanside Business Association presents a free music festival with fun for the whole family on the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy a beautiful Florida evening with music by local bands and food and drink from local vendors. For the time being, Sunset Saturday Night is on hold for safety reasons.

Collins & Company at Live in the Loop Riverside Theatre

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Other Live Music

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And now,

Vero Beach 101 Let’s get back to basics with a look at our town’s history

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veryone loves Vero Beach. Archaeological evidence has indicated

that humans may have first arrived here in the Pleistocene Epoch, about 12,000 years ago. After all, it was the Ice Age; who could blame them?

The earliest inhabitants

The Seminoles came much

become known as the

later, in the mid-18th century,

“Spanish Treasure Fleet” —

emerging from the southerly

off our coast by a hurricane

migration of groups from

in 1715.

several tribes, most notably the Creeks. By that time, the Spanish had been in Florida for centuries, though they remained considerably

Settlers Discover Vero It wasn’t until the latter

of our area about which

north of our location. Their

part of the 19th century that

anything substantial is

most renowned contact

settlers of European descent

known were the Ais people,

with the Treasure Coast

made their way to Vero

hunter-gatherers who

was the incident that made

Beach. There was already a

partook predominantly of the

it the Treasure Coast: the

small permanent settlement

abundant seafood available

destruction of 11 ships —

just to the south near Fort

to them.

all but one of what would

Pierce, an army fort built

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in 1838 during the Second

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Eleven of 12 ships of a Spanish fleet carrying silver treasure are lost in a hurricane off the coast of Vero Beach, just seven days into their journey from Havana to Spain; hence the name “Treasure Coast.”

office, and mail was delivered

Ayers family arrived, and

Lt. Col. B.K. Pierce, brother of

gradually, out of the dense

President Franklin Pierce.

palmetto thickets began

roadway that would become

The roots of modern-day

1715

About a year later, the

Seminole War and named for

via rowboat once a week.

The men hacked out the

to emerge a town. A major

U.S. Highway 1, but in the

Vero Beach can be traced

step occurred in 1891 when

early days, the river was

to the 1888 arrival of Henry

Gifford petitioned the U.S.

the real highway. Vero was

T. and Sarah Gifford, with

postmaster general for a

part of Brevard County then,

their family and one hired

post office in the fledgling

and “floating stores” made

man, from Vermont. The

community. It is believed that,

regular round trips from

dramatic relocation was

in response to the need for a

Titusville and Cocoa down

brought about by a doctor’s

four-letter designation, Sarah

to Fort Pierce, trading at

recommendation of a

Gifford drew on the Latin

settlements as they went.

warmer climate and, one

word for “truth” in selecting

must assume, a sense of

the name “Vero.” The Gifford

approached, the railroad

adventure.

home was the town’s first post

made its way southward,

1888

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

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.”

1919

As the turn of the century

The town of Vero is incorporated, with A.W. Young as its first mayor.

Riomar, the first residential development on Vero’s barrier island, is established.

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

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reaching us and then the

“sigh”) who spearheaded a

to transform the swampy

considerably more devel-

major agricultural campaign

terrain into arable land. It was

oped town of West Palm

in our area. Recognizing that

during the dredging of the

Beach in 1894. The increasing

the climate here allows for

main canal (near the current

ease of travel throughout the

three growing seasons, Zeuch

County Administration

country set the stage for Vero

purchased 55,000 acres in

complex) that artifacts of

to begin its own growth spurt.

1912 and established the

archaeological significance

Indian River Farms Company.

were discovered, leading to

Heavy advertising up North

the fascinating saga of Vero

inspired many adventurous

Man and the Old Vero Ice Age

men and women to come

Site excavations.

Agriculture Takes Off

Agriculture would be the

byword for the next phase of Vero’s growth.

It was an Iowan named Herman Zeuch (rhymes with

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

down and seek their fortunes as farmers.

The Indian River Farms

As the second decade of the 20th century came to a close, a huge variety of crops

company undertook an

were growing, and so was

enormous drainage project

the town of Vero, which was

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.

1948

At the initiation of 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.

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.

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incorporated in 1919. In 1925,

meteorological conditions

other parts of Florida began

when Indian River County was

for the cultivation of delicious

using that designation to

formed, its county seat was

citrus fruits, the town’s destiny

market their products. The

established in Vero, which

became clear. Many Indian

Indian River Citrus League

would henceforth be known

River County farmers and

describes the efforts of

as Vero Beach.

businessmen zeroed in on

local growers to preserve

citrus as the path to success,

the integrity of the name,

and groves blanketed our

with a successful outcome:

landscape as far as the eye

“In 1930 the Federal Trade

could see.

Commission issued a ‘cease

Citrus Becomes King Because Vero Beach lies

Citrus, particularly

and desist’ order prohibiting

at the very heart of a long,

grapefruit, became a

the use of the term ‘Indian

narrow strip of land, known

mainstay of our economy

River’ on citrus not grown

as the Indian River Citrus

and the name “Indian River”

in the Indian River Citrus

District, that possesses

became so synonymous with

District.”

optimal geological and

superior citrus that growers in

1973

Riverside Theatre is built using funds from private donations.

1978 Indian River Memorial Hospital moves into its newest facility, which will, in 2019, become Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

Alas, citrus plant diseases,

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

2008

The Los Angeles Dodgers play their last spring training game in Vero 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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Chaperoned dances were held for Naval Air Station Vero Beach sailors and local young ladies.

hurricanes and, perhaps

agricultural advances, are

mention of Bud Holman. It

most of all, development,

carrying on the Indian River

was through his efforts that

have taken their toll on

citrus legacy.

Vero Beach obtained its

the local citrus industry.

Nevertheless, some dedicated growers refuse to turn their backs on this integral part of our heritage

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airport in the 1920s.

It was the presence of that airport that drew the attention of the U.S. Navy to our area early in World War II.

and, with ever-expanding

of Vero Beach would be

Naval Air Station Vero Beach

technology and modern

incomplete without a

was established at the airport

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and served as a training

became a destination for

facility for the rest of the war.

prosperous professionals.

But what to do with the

It would be decades,

barracks after the war was

though, before the “Beach” in

over and the airport reverted

“Vero Beach” was developed

to the municipality? Baseball!

beyond Riomar. The town

The inventive Holman

of Indian River Shores was

proposed the conversion of

established in 1953, and

the empty fields into baseball

former Chicago stockbroker

diamonds and the barracks

Fred R. Tuerk purchased a

into housing for players and

large amount of land. But

staff. The idea was presented

before any plans came

to Brooklyn Dodgers

to fruition, he died in 1967.

manager Branch Rickey, and

Enter developer E. Llwyd

the Dodgers came to Vero

Ecclestone, who became the

Beach, where they would

father of John’s Island. Jorge

conduct their spring training

Gonzalez was instrumental

for more than 50 years.

in founding The Moorings a

Beachside Boom

Only gradually did the

barrier island become the affluent haven it is today.

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few years later, and Vero’s beachside was well on its way.

A Century and Beyond

In 2019, Vero Beach held

In 1919, three Cleveland

months of centennial festiv-

physicians discovered Vero

ities. Another milestone will

Beach as a potential site to

take place in 2025, when

build winter vacation homes

Indian River County will

for their families. They found

turn 100 years old. Natives

some like-minded snowbirds,

and newcomers alike, we

and Riomar Country Club

enjoy every opportunity to

was born. A golf course

celebrate our wonderful

and clubhouse were built

life in Vero Beach and the

immediately, and Riomar

surrounding area.

1865 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.marketverobeach.com | 772.226.5893 @shopmarketvb

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History Museums & More

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.

Tours available by appointment.

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

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

Hallstrom House 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-778-3435 irchistorical.org This historic home was built

by Axel Hallstrom, a Swedish horticulturist who emigrated to the United States in 1898.

McLarty Treasure Museum 13180 Hwy. A1A 772-589-2147 floridastateparks.org/parks-andtrails/sebastian-inlet-state-park 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.

Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum 2140 14th Ave. 772-770-2263 veroheritage.org Trace the history of Vero Beach and the citrus industry in Indian River County.

Indian River County Historical Society 2336 14th Ave. 772-778-3435 irchistorical.org Housed in the vintage 1903 Vero Beach train station, about a block from the Heritage Center and Citrus Museum

Somalian pirates in 2009, a steel I-beam section from the World Trade Center attack in 2001, and other displays. The museum also features a new World War II exhibit that is a must-see for any history buff.

Sebastian Area Historical Museum 1235 Main St., Sebastian 772-581-1380 sebastianareahistoricalmuseum. com The museum, located in the 1927 Historic Sebastian Public School, has exhibits on the Ais Indians, Pelican Island, clothing, family life, quilts, fishing, agriculture, military, transportation, early shops and trades, a book shop and research facilities.

Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum 14257 Hwy. A1A South side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge 321-984-4852 floridastateparks.org/parks-andtrails/sebastian-inlet-state-park The museum, within Sebastian Inlet State Park, focuses on the local fishing industry.

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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 treasure hunter Mel Fisher.

National Navy UDT–SEAL Museum 3300 Hwy. A1A, Fort Pierce 772-595-5845 navysealmuseum.org The birthplace of the Navy Frogman program includes the lifeboat used in a hijacking by

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Government and Tax Information

five-member city council

When it comes to real estate

appoints the city manager,

taxes, property owners are

city attorney and city clerk.

assessed ad valorem —

Council members are

based on the value of the

of the 19th Judicial District of

elected. See covb.org for

property — and non-ad

Florida. It has a five-member

more information.

valorem by the county, city,

Indian River County is part

board of commissioners and

One of the many bonuses

school districts and special

five constitutional officers,

to living in Florida is that

districts. Be sure to take

all of whom are elected:

it has no state income,

advantage of the homestead

tax collector, supervisor of

inheritance or gift taxes,

exemption if you live here

elections, property appraiser,

making the state particularly

year-round. Currently up

sheriff and clerk of the circuit

attractive to retirees. There

to $50,000, the exemption

court. The county website

is, however, a statewide sales

is available to permanent

at ircgov.com has more

tax of 6% and an Indian River

resident homeowners living

information.

County sales tax of 1% that

on the property as of Jan. 1

apply to most purchased

of the tax year. Exemptions

the county seat and operates

products. Medications,

are also available for

under a council-manager

medical services and most

disabled veterans, widows

form of government. The

groceries are excluded.

and widowers and people

The city of Vero Beach is

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Driver’s License, License Plates and Registration New residents must obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of moving to the state. Bring original documents that validate your identity, Social Security number and residential address. Vehicles are required to be registered within 10 days of establishing residency. Proof of identity and proof of insurance are 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 River County and throughout the state. Motor vehicle services are managed by the Indian River County Tax Collector.

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

Hunting and Fishing Licenses on disability. You will find

by the Vero Beach Police

Florida. A variety of plans are available to suit your situation.

Hunting and fishing licenses are required in the state of

a wealth of information

Department. Sebastian and

Licenses may be acquired from the Indian River County

on state-level matters at

Fellsmere also have city

Tax Collector or by contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife

myflorida.com.

police departments. The

Conservation Commission at 1-888-486-8356. Licenses are also available online at gooutdoorsflorida.com.

Pet Licenses

Dogs and cats are required to have a current rabies

Emergency Services & Law Enforcement The Indian River County

Indian River County Sheriff’s Office serves the entire county, especially the areas outside individual city limits.

The town of Indian River

vaccination and an annual county license. Licenses are

Emergency Services

Shores is served by the Indian

available at the Animal Control Division, select other

Department provides a

River Shores Public Safety

locations and by mail.

variety of services, including

Department, all of whose

emergency management,

officers are triple-certified

fire, rescue and animal

as police officers, firefighters

control.

and paramedics.

Indian River County Animal Control Division 4305 43rd Ave., #102B 772-226-3485 irces.com

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Medical Resources

Hospitals Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 1000 36th St. 772-567-4311 indianrivermedicalcenter.com 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., #110 772-257-3200 carespot.com Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Walk-In Care Center — Sebastian 801 Wellness Way, Sebastian 772-226-4200 indianrivermedicalcenter.com

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Rosato Plastic Surgery THE ART & SCIENCE OF COSMETIC SURGERY

Give Yourself the Gift of a Lift • Minimal incision lifts for the face, body, neck & brow

• Chemical peels

• Breast augmentations, reductions, post-cancer reconstructions & lifts

• Dermal Fillers

• Skin cancer treatments and Reconstruction

• Tummy Tucks

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Walk-In Care Center — Pointe West 1960 Pointe West Drive 772-226-4250 indianrivermedicalcenter.com

• Botox • Obagi Medical Products • Laser Surgery

East Side Urgent Care 927 37th St. 772-770-6225 eastsideurgentcareverobeach. com

• Liposculpture

Celebrating Over 28 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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Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Walk-In Care Center — Primary Care South 4165 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-569-7706 indianrivermedicalcenter.com

twitter.com/RosatoMD

Florida Department of Health, Indian River County County Administration Building 1900 27th St. 772-794-7400 indianriver.floridahealth.gov Indian River Walk-In & Family Medicine 1880 37th St., #4 772-778-1400 locations.steward.org

MedExpress Urgent Care 1150 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-978-5679 medexpress.com Treasure Coast Community Health, central Vero Beach location 1553 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-257-8224 tcchinc.com Vero Beach Urgent Family Care 2651 20th St. 772-217-6012 verourgentcare.com

Cancer Treatment Resources American Cancer Society in Florida 3375 20th St., Suite 100 772-562-2272 cancer.org/about-us/local/florida Scully Welsh Cancer Center Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital 3555 10th Court 772-563-4673 scullywelshcancercenter.com

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

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Major Medical Centers Mayo Clinic 4500 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville 904-953-2000 mayoclinic.org/ patient-visitor-guide/florida Moffitt Cancer Center 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa 813-745-8111 moffitt.org University of Florida Shands Hospital 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville 352-265-0111 ufhealth.org/ uf-health-shands-hospital

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

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

Senior Resources Alzheimer and 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

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

VNA (Visiting Nurse Association) 1110 35th Lane 772-567-5551 vnatc.com

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Corey’s Pharmacy Family Owned Since 1956

We Accept Most Insurance Plans Weekly and Monthy Medication Bubble Packs Vero’s Only Beachside Pharmacy Monday - Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 10am-4pm 2912 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Phone: 772-231-6931 Fax: 772-231-0731 DESIGNER EYEWEAR • BEACH SUPPLIES • GREETING CARDS • PERFUMES • MAGAZINES • SOUVENIRS

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A Moment ’s Notice Health Care We do things that make life better for you.

• • • • • •

Serving Indian River and Surrounding Counties since 1974 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days Per Week Private Duty Home Health Care Agency / Qualified Caregivers We Don’t Use Independent Contractors Our Rates are Among the Most Reasonable in Our Area Our Mission is to Provide an Excellent Level of Independent Living for Each Patient in His or Her Own Home • As the Saying Goes, “There’s No Place Like Home.”

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Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?

W

hile choosing a new home can be daunting,

you will be surprised and delighted by the diverse array of residential neighborhoods within Vero Beach and Indian River County. Each community is rich with its own distinct amenities and feel. There are scores of neighborhoods to choose from; here, we will help you start your journey by introducing you to just a few.

Country Club Communities Windsor Windsor is a magnificent 416-acre private sporting and social club situated along a stretch of north Vero Beach.

Amenities abound, such as a polo field, equestrian center with trails, 18-hole championship golf course, tennis center and croquet lawn. A trap and skeet shooting facility is nearby.

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

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club

office, general store, business center and support offices.

Windsor, this club features a championship 18-hole golf

Windsor’s beach clubhouse

Orchid Island Golf &

has a swimming pool, library

Beach Club is a 600-acre

Palmer, with an exclusive

and cabanas.

community styled with

golf clubhouse, a charming

tropical Caribbean elegance.

tennis center, Town Square

The elegant modern golf clubhouse also maintains a

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club

Situated between the

course designed by Arnold

Shops, and an elegant beach

world-class art gallery with

Atlantic Ocean and the Indian

club featuring a terrace bar

shows running throughout

River Lagoon just north of

and lounge, dining room and

the winter season.

Vero Beach and south of

oceanside pool.

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Vero Beach Country Club Neighborhood

John’s Island John’s Island is Vero

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The Moorings The Moorings has over

Grand Harbor Located on the western

Beach’s most established

7.5 miles of bulkheaded

banks of the Indian River

luxury community, offering

riverfront living, as well as

Lagoon, Grand Harbor is

three championship golf

oceanfront estate homes

Vero Beach’s only mainland

courses, a tennis club, an

and condominiums. This is

community that offers a

oceanfront clubhouse and

truly Vero Beach’s boaters’

full-amenity “Grand Lifestyle”

fine dining. Noted developer

paradise, and it is located just

package.

E. Llwyd Ecclestone had a

6 miles from ocean access

vision, and real estate broker

via Fort Pierce inlet.

Activities abound, from the two championship golf

Alex MacWilliam Jr. helped to

Two golf courses, tennis

make it happen in 1969 when

facilities, a riverfront fitness

courses, tennis center, and both oceanfront and golf

he brokered the land sale.

center, health spa, private

course clubhouses to one of

Today, Georgian architecture

beach and expansive golf

Florida’s largest deep-water

still graces this elegant

clubhouse round out the

Atlantic marinas.

community.

amenities.

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Oak Harbor Oak Harbor is one of Vero

Sea Oaks is a master-

Beach’s premier senior living

planned community of

communities, offering a

approximately 125 shaded

variety of senior services in

acres, encompassing 2,400

a stress-free, country club

feet of Atlantic beach and

environment with Bermuda-

1,500 feet of riverfront on the

style architecture.

Indian River Lagoon.

The community offers

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Sea Oaks

Sea Oaks boasts two

clay tennis courts, a 48-slip marina, seven swimming pools and a health club.

In-Town Neighborhoods Central Beach If a relaxed, bike-to-it-all

on-site assisted living

major recreational centers:

lifestyle is desired, Central

facilities, a 42,000-square-

the outstanding Tennis Club

Beach is the place to be. This

foot clubhouse with wellness

complex and the private

barrier island neighborhood

programs, dining options,

Beach Club on the ocean.

is close to Ocean Drive and

transportation services,

Amenities include the

Cardinal Drive restaurants,

property maintenance and

oceanfront beach clubhouse,

boutiques, hotels and

housekeeping services.

tennis clubhouse, 16 fast-dry

businesses. Riverside Park

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Quality Begins With Your Choice Of Contractor

835 10th Ave. S.W. Vero Beach, FL 32962 www.verobeachroofing.com Tel (772)770-3782 Licensed/Insured CCC# 018986, CCC# 1325908, CCC# 1330283 ROOFING • ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIRS • IN-HOUSE METAL ROOFING SHOP • MAINTENANCE • EMERGENCY RESPONSE • RELIABLE ROOF INSPECTIONS

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Riomar

is also in this neighborhood,

cohorts and coined the name

long expanse of sandy beach

with its tennis courts, fitness

Riomar (translation: “river

borders properties all the

trail, boat ramp, Memorial

to sea�). Since then, many

way to Round Island Park at

Island, Vero Beach Museum

homes have been added and

the county line. On the river

of Art and Riverside Theatre.

changed, but the charming

side, the Indian River Lagoon

cottage-style architecture

offers boating access and

and oak-lined streets remain.

water views. In between, a

Riomar When golf enthusiast Winchester Finch discovered

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series of gated residential

South Beach

the barrier island location in

South of the Alma Lee Loy

1919, he invited his Cleveland

Bridge on the barrier island, a

communities offers a variety of lifestyles, from formal to relaxed.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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FURNITURE

| WALLPAPER | BEDDING | DRAPERY

1858 Old Dixie Highway, Downtown Vero Beach  772-492-6518  shopdecorenvy.com  decor-envy.com

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Providing flooring & service

you will treasure

(772) 778-4977 Phone www.currencarpet.com 775 8th Court, Suite 1 Vero Beach, FL 32962 Sallie Gibson Designer

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Vero Beach Country Club, McAnsh Park and Royal Park Located on the mainland, these adjoining neighborhoods offer some of the most historic homes in the county, some dating from the 1920s and earlier. They are also very conveniently located to churches, the public library, county administration building, courthouse and, best of all, a revitalized downtown arts and business district.

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 5-acre zoning. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, you can find even more extensive acreage where you can build the house of your dreams with space for horses to roam and all the privacy you could ever want.

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Storm Shutters,

Gates, and Awnings

• Colonial • Bahama • Accordion • Rolling Shutters • Hurricane Panels • Gates • Retractable Awnings

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Saint Edward's School

Education

V

ero Beach and Indian River County families are fortunate to have

many outstanding choices when it comes to schools, both public and private.

National achievement tests rank Indian River County’s public school system above the national average.

Kindergarten is required in the state of Florida — children must be 5 years old on Sept. 1 to enroll.

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Twenty public schools — 13

elementary, four middle and

of around 18,000, offers more

three high schools — provide

than 100 programs leading

a wide range of educational

to bachelor’s and associate

opportunities. Indian River

degrees as well as technical

County is also home to

certificates and applied

several private, charter and

technology diplomas. In

specialty schools.

addition to the Massey

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(main) Campus in Fort Pierce,

St. Helen Catholic School

IRSC has several satellites,

are two of the major private

including the Mueller Campus

schools in the county. Saint

in Vero Beach.

Edward’s offers programs

Barry University, Florida

from pre-K through 12th

Institute of Technology,

grade; St. Helen offers

Florida Atlantic University,

programs from kindergarten

Palm Beach Atlantic, Rollins

through eighth grade.

College and University of

At the college level, Indian

Central Florida are also within

River State College, with an

commuting distance of

undergraduate enrollment

Indian River County.

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Public Schools

Oslo Middle School 772-564-3920

Elementary Schools

Sebastian Charter Junior High 772-388-8838

Beachland Elementary 772-564-3300

Sebastian River Middle School 772-564-5111

Citrus Elementary 772-978-8350

Storm Grove Middle School 772-564-6400

Dodgertown Elementary 772-564-4100

High Schools

Fellsmere Elementary 772-564-5970 Glendale Elementary 772-978-8050 Indian River Academy 772-564-3390

Vero Beach High School 772-564-5600 VBH Freshman Learning Center 772-564-5800

Alternative Center for Education (grades 6–12) 772-564-6240

Pelican Island Elementary 772-564-6500

Indian River Virtual School 772-564-3124

Rosewood Magnet School 772-564-3840

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

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

Middle Schools Gifford Middle School 772-564-3550

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Private Schools Glendale Christian School (K–8) 772-569-1095 Master’s Academy (K–12) 772-794-4655 Saint Edward’s School (K–12) 772-231-4136

Willow School (K–8) 772-770-0758

Colleges Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology 772-466-4822 Indian River State College 772-462-4772 Treasure Coast Technical College 772-564-4970

St. Helen Catholic School (K–8) 772-567-5457

Specialty Public Schools

Osceola Magnet School 772-564-5821

Sebastian Elementary 772-978-8200

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

Suncoast School (K–8) 772-778-0892

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Liberty Magnet School 772-564-5300

Sebastian River High School 772-564-4170

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

Charter Schools Imagine Schools South Vero (K–8) 772-567-2728 Indian River Charter High School (grades 9–12) 772-567-6600 North County Charter Elementary School (K–5) 772-794-1941

Indian River Charter High School

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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 Monday - Friday 9:00-4:30 (patients are seen by appointment only) Most insurances are accepted

Shannon Brown, MSN, FNP-BC, James J. Presley, M.D. and Rosana Salama Bello, M.D.

James J Presley, M.D. | Rosana Salama Bello, M.D. | Shannon Brown, MSN, FNP-BC

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Great for Grandkids

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ne of the best things about moving to paradise is that friends and family and all their little ones are sure to visit. Here are some indoor and outdoor activities that

the whole gang can enjoy, rain or shine. We recommend calling ahead; COVID-19 is impacting many of these programs.

Good for Small Children

Andretti Thrill Park 3960 S. Babcock St. Melbourne 321-956-6706 andrettithrillpark.com Arcade, batting cages, racetracks and laser tag Good for older kids 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 ● 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.com Enchanted outdoor space includes pirate ship, monkey bridge, splash garden and more ●

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

Painted Frog DEFY Port St. Lucie 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 Disney’s Vero Beach Resort 9250 Island Grove Terrace 772-234-2000 verobeach.disney.go.com Mini golf, swimming, and dining with Disney characters Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org Trails, water sports, pontoon rides, guided kayak tours and more ●

Escape Room Vero Beach 836 U.S. Hwy 1 772-626-0217 escaperoomverobeach.com Solve riddles and puzzles to "escape" from themed rooms Fun City Party and Play Center 1375 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-770-0707 funcityfl.com Arcade games, bounce houses, laser tag and birthday parties Gifford Aquatic Center 4895 43rd Ave. 772-770-5312 ircrec.com/gac Zero-depth entry pool, swimming lanes and two enclosed slides ●

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Outdoor Activity

Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center 5600 U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 772-242-2293 Marine research and wildlife exhibits

North County Aquatic Center 9450 County Road 512, Sebastian 772-581-7665 .ircrec.com/ncac Extensive water play area, 24-lane competition pool and diving well ●

Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 772-226-1780 ircig.com Indoor recreational center and event venue

Painted Frog 1906 14th Ave. 772-999-3763 www.paintedfrogvb.com Paint your own pottery

Kennedy Space Center Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island 855-433-4210 kennedyspacecenter.com LaPorte Farms 7700 129th St., Sebastian 772-633-0813 laportefarms.com 5 acres with petting farm, pony rides and various scheduled events ● ●

Piper Freedom of Flight Factory Tours 2926 Piper Drive 772-567-4361 piper.com Behind-the-scenes look at aircraft manufacturing Royal Palm Pointe Fountains Park 2 Royal Palm Pointe 772-567-2144 covb.org 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 ● Sebastian Skate Park 1126 Barber St., Sebastian 772-581-2630 parks.cityofsebastian.org 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 772-462-0977 Scientists share knowledge and answer questions about the ocean and Indian River Lagoon

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Strike Zone 730 S. Fleming St., Sebastian 772-770-2710 strikezonesebastian.com Bowling, laser tag and birthday parties Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures at the Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321-254-9453 treetoptrek.com Obstacle course, 14 ziplines, view zoo animals from above ● Vero Beach Book Center Story Hour 392 21st St. 772-569-2050 verobeachbookcenter.com Independent bookstore, large toy selection and children’s story hours ● Vero Bowl 929 14th Lane 772-299-7467 verobowl.com 30+ glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes; billiards; party zone for children, teens and adults

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Parks and Playgrounds

Humiston Park

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

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

Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-231-5790

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 St. 772-567-8000

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Wabasso Beach Park 1820 County Road 510

Roseland Community Park 12925 83rd Ave.

Charles Park 15th St. and 24th Ave.

RIVERFRONT PARKS

Round Island Riverfront Park 2200 S. Highway A1A

Fairgrounds Ag. Building 7955 58th Ave.

Royal Palm Pointe Park 2 Royal Palm Pointe

Gifford Park 4715 43rd Ave.

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive

Grosvenor Estates Park 3205 10. St. SW Open Area

Sebastian River Canoe Launch County Road 512

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

Ambersands Beach Access 12566 N. Highway A1A

Golden Sands Park 10350 N. Highway A1A

Humiston Park Ocean Drive at Easter Lily Lane

45th Street Dock Gifford Dock Road

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

Sebastian Riverview Park U.S. Highway 1 and Indian River Dr

Wabasso Causeway Park 1820 Wabasso Beach Road

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

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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.

Mac William Park Southeast end of Barber Bridge

512 Boat Launch

Oslo Dock Eastern end of Oslo Road

Riverside Park Riverside Drive

Blue Cypress Park 7400 Blue Cypress Lake Road

C-54 Boat Launch CR 507 and Fellsmere Grade Road

Hosie Schumann Park 1760 37th St.

Jacoby Park 19th St. at 25th Ave.

Kiwanis Hobart Park 58th Ave. and 77 St.

Leisure Square 3705 16th St.

Little Portion Park 1900 71st Ave. Open Area

North County Regional Park 9450 CR 512

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Boat Launch

Picnic Tables

Camping

Rentable Space

Dogs Allowed

Restrooms

Equestrian Access

Tennis

Fishing

Walking Trails

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Roseland Community Center & Park Dale Wimbrow Park Donald MacDonald Park

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Pocahontas Park 21st St. at 14th Ave.

Vero Highlands Park 625 Highlands Drive Open Area

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Featuring the finest

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ife is good in Vero Beach and Indian River County, and our

furry four-legged friends couldn't agree more. We are home to several private dog parks where dogs can romp off-leash. When you join these parks, your modest annual fee ensures that the dogs your pet will interact with are current on all vaccinations, have been spayed or neutered, and have a suitable disposition for interacting with other dogs. The county also offers two public dog parks, which do not provide prescreening.

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

Public Parks

Come say hello to Henrietta!

Vero Beach Dog Park 3449 Indian River Drive East verobeachdogpark.org Sebastian Bark Park 245 Keen Terrace, Sebastian

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hat better way to put down roots than by getting involved? Wherever your interests lie, you are likely to find people in Vero Beach who share them. Below you'll find a small sampling of active groups in town. You'll also want to view and download the digital edition of our

annual Guide to Better Giving to see a list of nonprofit organizations that need your help and that welcome volunteers. You can find it at verobeachmagazine.com.

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Vero Beach Bridge Center 1520 14th Ave. 772-562-3008 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcenter Vero Beach Community Center Bridge Club 2266 14th Ave. 772-589-3741 bridgewebs.com/ verobeachcommunitycenter

Book Clubs Brackett Book Club 6155 College Lane 772-226-3080 irsc.libguides.com/ BrackettBookClub McKee Botanical Book Club 350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org/ mckee-botanical-book-club

Car Clubs Antique Automobile Club of America 1350 26th St. local.aaca.org/indianriver Indian River Corvette Club 1570 56th Square W. 772-770-2839 ircorvettes.com Space Coast Region Porsche Club of America spc.pca.org

Clay Shooting Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports 5925 82nd Ave. 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com

Cycling Vero Cycling verocyclingclub.org

Flying Treasure Coast FAASTeam faasafety.gov Treasure Coast Pilot Club 772-567-1134 tcpc.info

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

Historical Societies Indian River County Historical Society 2336 14th Ave. 772-778-3435 irchistorical.org Indian River Genealogical Society 772-444-7470 irgs.org Sebastian Area Historical Society 1235 Main St. 772-581-1380 sebastianareahistoricalmuseum. com

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

Photography The Indian River Photo Club indianriverphotoclub.org

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

Running Girls on the Run 1836 14th Ave. 772-202-3776 girlsontheruntc.org Sunrunners of Vero Beach 772-473-5417 sunrunnersofverobeach.com

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local resources

Business Directory

Find Our Advertisers

Who’s Who

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

Architects

Attorneys

Harry Gandy Howle & Associates 772-231-4222 pureharry.com..........................................81

Rossway Swan 772-231-4440 rosswayswan.com...............................73

Moulton Layne, P.L. 772-234-0445 moultonlayne.com................................ 6

Automobiles

Art Galleries Findlay Galleries 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com.........................163 J M Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com..........................2 Judy Caldwell 215-603-8131 judycaldwell.com................................103 Meghan Candler Gallery 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com.....169 Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org......................................165

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Construction & Development

Fashion & Accessories

Croom Construction 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com..................71

Deep Six Watersports 772-562-2883 deepsixintl.com.....................................101

The Hill Group 772-567-9154 thehillgroup.biz.....................................109

Maison Beach 772-492-0383 maisonbeach.com............................. 60

Palm Island Plantation 772-234-6500 palmislandplantation.com........ 127

Sassy Boutique 772-234-3998 sassyboutique.com............................59

Marine Bank & Trust marinebank.bank..............................225

Reilly Construction 772-794-9799 building2last.com.................................87

Beauty & Spa Services

Country Clubs

The Museum Store Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org...................................... 167

Linus Cadillac of Vero Beach 772-419-9576 linuscadillac.com.................................75

Banking

White Orchid Spa 772-231-1133 whiteorchidspa.info.............................. 8

Boating Services Vero Marine Center 772-562-7922 veromarine.com................................... 99

Vero Beach Country Club 772-567-3320 vbcountryclub.com............................ 121

Education Saint Edward’s School 772-231-4136 steds.org...................................................223

Furniture, Flooring & Home Products Budget Blinds of Indian River County 772-202-7324 budgetblinds.com..............................217 Ceramic Matrix 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com.........................203

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Curren Flooring Company 772-778-4977 currencarpet.com..............................219

Sports & Fitness Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com ...........................................................................130

Falasiri Oriental Rugs 772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com..................83

Homeowners Services

Florida Shutters Inc. 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com...................221

Coastal Domestic Staffing 772-999-5757 coastaldomesticstaffing.com ............................................................................177

Inspired Closets 772-492-9226 inspiredclosetstc.com.......................61

Orchid Island Management Group 772-321-3453 orchidislandgroup.com................. 123

Royal Palm Framing 772-567-9488.............................................141

Solid Waste Disposal District 772-770-5112 ircrecycles.com.................................... 157

Sunshine Furniture 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com ........................................................................... 213 Vero Beach Roofing 772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com...................217

Gourmet Markets Alimentari Gourmet Market 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com...............................47 Countryside Family Farms El Sid Taqueria 772-234-8299 countrysidefamilyfarms.com elsid.com.....................................................47

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Consignment Gallery 772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com ........................................................................... 231

Independent Living Regency Park 772-404-7053 harborchase.com...............................105

Interior Design & Home Furnishings Baer’s Furniture 321-872-2377 baers.com.................................................215 Decor Envy 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com........................219 Loggia Home & Garden 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com.....57

Lyra Home 772-257-4777 lyrahome.com.........................................55 Market 772-226-5893 marketverobeach.com.................. 197 Melanie Bock Studios 772-713-9137 melaniebockstudios.com............169 Oodles Inc. 772-213-3923 oodlesofwallpaper.com................ 58 Page 2 Design 772-492-9220 page2design.net...................................79 Surfaces Design Studio 772-778-2622 surfacesdesignstudio.com.........221

Jewelry Leigh Jewelers 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com................................59

Landscaping & Nurseries Rock City Gardens 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com......................139

Medical Services A Moment’s Notice Health Care 772-978-9092 amnhc.com............................................209 Corey’s Pharmacy 772-231-6931 coreyspharmacy.com....................209

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Business Directory

Florida Woman Care of Indian River County 772-562-2402 floridawomancareofirc.com ..........................................................................225 Mental Health Association in Indian River County 772-569-9788 mhairc.org...............................................235 New Vision Eye Center 772-257-8700 newvisioneyecenter.com............205 Rosato Plastic Surgery 772-562-5859 rosatoplasticsurgery.com..........206 Sebastian River Medical Center 772-589-3186 sebastianrivermedical.org......... 207

Nonprofit Organizations

Performance Arts & Entertainment International Lecture Series Vero Beach Museum of Art 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org...................................... 173 Riverside Theatre 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com.........................181 Vero Beach Opera 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org.......................183

Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com.......................13

Cheryl von Zielinski at One Sotheby’s International Realty 904-613-6336 cvonzielinski.onesothebysrealty.com ...........................................................................124 Christine R. McLaughlin at Shamrock Real Estate Corp 772-538-0683 propertyin32963.com........................33 Dan Downey 772-713-6314 Anne Wallace 772-532-3226 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty bhhsfloridarealty.com....................103 Debbie Bell at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-473-7255 verobeachislandrealestate.com .............................................................................25

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation 772-466-9876 hboifoundation.org............................ 112

Beth Livers 772-559-6958 Maria Caldarone 772-713-7139 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty sandandland.com................................12

Indian River Habitat for Humanity 772-257-0222 irchabitat.org........................................233

Bill Lynch at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-205-5061 alexmacwilliam.com..........................75

Diane DeFrancisci 772-538-1614 Martin Carder 772-696-0131 Brenda Montgomery 772-532-4170 Karl Dietrich 772-538-3453 at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate grandharborproperties.com.......21

Indian River Land Trust 772-794-0701 irlt.org.............................................................. 111

Charlotte Terry Group of Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com................................. 5

Dustin Haynes at Coldwell Banker Paradise 772-205-1931 verobeachproperty.com...................3

Cheryl Gerstner at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-539-2100 alexmacwilliam.com..........................28

Frances Bonsignore Smyrk at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-532-7278 fransmyrk.one sothebysrealty.com............................39

McKee Botanical Garden 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org..............................149

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Fredi Ash 772-217-0887 Christine Barry 781-910-5602 at One Sotheby’s International Realty onesothebysrealty.com..................37 Gena Grove 772-633-0106 Andrew Harper 772-633-6336 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty harpergrovere.com..............................61 Gretchen Hanson 772-713-6450 Cheryl Burge 772-538-0063 Becky Rossway 772-633-4190 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty bhhsfloridarealty.com......................27 Heather Delamarter at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-321-3056 bhhsfloridarealty.com....................105 Holly Gorman at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-559-7933 hollygorman.onesothebysrealty.com ............................................................................ 131 Jane Schwiering 772-473-6048 Lucy Hendricks 772-559-8812 at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty veroluxuryproperties.com............. 77

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Janyne Kenworthy at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-696-5110 janyne.com................................................35 Jeanine Harris 772-633-3521 Luke Webb 772-234-5116 Kay Brown 772-321-8626 at Premier Estate Properties brownharrisandwebb.info.................1 Jeff and Ginny Mitchell 772-231-3355 Kitty Rossetti 585-802-8290 at Coldwell Banker Paradise coldwellbankerluxury.com.......... 123 Jill Arsenault at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-233-0660 jillarsenault.one sothebysrealty.com........................... 49 Joe Liguori at Premier Estate Properties 772-234-5555 premierestateproperties.com ......................................Inside Front Cover John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com............41

Karen Smith at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-559-1295 realestateofvero.com..........................7

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Jane Tupper Johnson at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-559-3520 jtjhomes.com............................................19

Kathleen B. Powell at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-696-4062 iamvero.com...........................................125 Kim Spears at Douglas Elliman Real Estate 772-263-2505 verobeachluxe.com ...................................... Inside Back Cover LuAnn Donnelly-Willemen at One Sotheby’s International Realty 772-205-5506 livelifeinflorida.com............................ 113 Mary Frances Driscoll at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-766-5942 bhhsfloridarealty.com......................76 Michelle Clarke at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-263-0386 bhhsfloridarealty.com.....................141 Moorings Realty Sales Company 772-231-5153 themoorings.com.......... Back Cover Patti Martin at Alex MacWilliam Real Estate 772-205-5860 alexmacwilliam.com..........................29

Peggy Hewett at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Florida Realty 772-321-4282 verobeachpeggy.com...................... 111 Richard Boga 772-559-4800 Cindy O’Dare 772-713-5899 at Premier Estate Properties premierestate properties.com...................................... 43 Robbie Berlingieri at Billero & Billero Properties 772-473-4206 billeroproperties.com....................... 45

Sven Frisell at One Sotheby’s International Realty 860-215-5567 indianriverdreamhomes.com ............................................................................ 48 Windsor 772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com............................... 9

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Important Contacts

911

Emergency Police, Sheriff, Fire, Ambulance.............................. 911 Poison Control................................................................ 911 Crisis Center..................................................................... 911 Suicide Prevention Lifeline............ 1-800-273-8255

County Offices Administration Complex................................772-567-8000 Animal Control......................................................772-226-3485 Courthouse...............................................................772-770-5185 Health Department............................................772-794-7400

Non-Emergency Law Enforcement

Library, Main........................................................... 772-770-5060 Property Appraiser.............................................772-567-8000 School Board........................................................772-564-3000

Indian River County Sheriff’s Office ircsheriff.org...........................................................772-569-6700 Vero Beach Police Department vbpd.org...................................................................772-978-4600

Utilities

Supervisor of Elections.................................... 772-226-4700 Tax Collector........................................................... 772-226-1338

Federal Offices Post Office, Main.................................................. 772-778-3039

Florida City Gas...................................................800-993-7546 Social Security Administration.................. 866-964-7414 Florida Power & Light...................................... 800-226-3545 Veterans Administration................................. 772-226-1499 Vero Beach Utilities Dept................................772-978-5100 Propane Gas: Amerigas.................................. 772-567-4394

Hurricane Resources

Sanitation

Alert Indian River Sign up for emergency weather alerts at irces.com

Vero Beach Solid Waste.................................772-978-5300

Florida Division of Emergency Management floridadisaster.org

Republic/Treasure Coast Refuse Corp..772-562-6620 Waste Management...........................................772-569-1776 Recycling Questions............................................ 772-770-5112

Indian River County Emergency Services Dept.

4225 43rd Ave. 772-226-3900 irces.com

City Offices

National Hurricane Center nhc.noaa.gov

Fellsmere City Hall................................................ 772-571-0116

Pet-Friendly Shelter Liberty Magnet School 6850 81st St. 772-571-6408

Indian River Shores City Hall............................ 772-231-1771 Orchid City Hall......................................................772-581-2770

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Sebastian City Hall............................................772-589-5330

Special Needs Shelter 772-226-3900

Vero Beach City Hall........................................... 772-978-5151

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