In this issue:
Chance of a Lifetime
A service dog named Chance is a godsend for local combat veteran Sgt. Ingrid Hernandez
Inside a Couple’s One-of-a-Kind Island Retreat
A couple retires to the Vero Beach barrier island home of their dreams, with views from every room
Joy of Discovery with Young Explorers
Local students from the ecology class at Saint Edward’s School join the ranks of lagoon explorers, present and future
The Blue Angels Are In the Wings
Next month, the Blue Angels will wow spectators and inspire the next generation of service members and aviators at the Vero Beach Air Show
Golden Opportunities with Barbara du Pont
For the local photographer, unforgettable photographs are born of patience and light
Explore the Area
Everyday Miracles at Local Animal Shelters
Shelter workers face many challenges, but they wouldn’t trade jobs with anyone
Waterlily Celebration Returns to McKee Botanical Garden
Enjoy the garden’s 80-plus waterlily varieties and vote for your favorite entry in the Seventeenth Annual Waterlily Photo Contest on June 18
Living Space on the Treasure Coast
Proximity to Cape Canaveral’s launchpads makes Treasure Coast residents gravitate toward all things NASA and astronomy
Opening Doors
Sometimes uncertain times require a fresh approach, even to fresh produce. Brittany Swartz, manager of the Farmers Market Oceanside, created the Farmers Market drop off program to ensure that local artisans could get their products to customers, without anyone having to leave the safety of home.
Cycling and Recycling
Cycling is an excellent way both to explore and get exercise. In the Vero Beach community, it also provides the opportunity to give back.