Author: Mary Beth Vallar

Pete Dye, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 94, was one of the world’s foremost golf architects.

In 1996 the Gifford Youth Achievement Center was just a dream.

Treasure Coast Technical College is one of 49 technical colleges or centers in Florida operating under the umbrella of its local school district.

Vero Beach justifiably boasts of one of the most active general aviation communities in the nation.

But, rather than joining a golf club, taking a cruise or embarking on a leisurely cross-country trip in an RV, these grandparents are paying for braces.

Today, like a rocket that soars into a nighttime sky, Osceola Magnet School lights the way for its students to succeed in school and in life.

The main goal of the renovation was to freshen, brighten and declutter the main lobby, and through the joint vision and efforts of building owner Don Proctor, interior designer Rod Mickley and Moorings sales broker Marsha Sherry, they have achieved it.

Having just observed Earth Day on April 22, it’s a good time to re-think recycling, that is, why it’s important and how we can improve our recycling habits.

The all-women-owned and operated family business — now three generations deep — thrives today while so many neighboring retail establishments have come and gone in that same period.

The history of the cherished baskets, including how they got their name, is as fascinating as it is integral to the life of the residents of the former whaling community.

Verna Wright has a clear vision for the children under her care at the Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center, an after-school program located in the heart of Wabasso: self-sufficiency.

Shareef made the Helping Hand using parts that cost around $65 and the knowledge he gained online to write the computer code.

Matt Stott, Vero Beach High School orchestra director, knew he had a God-given gift to play the violin. He had been playing the instrument and practicing faithfully since age 6. But when he enrolled in the School of Music at Baylor University, he hadn’t figured out quite what to do with it.

What can we say other than “Bravo!” to Vero Beach Opera for making it all possible. And a hearty congratulations on its 30th anniversary.

Schwarze, who moved to Vero Beach this summer, spent 10 years on the tiny island of Culebra in the Caribbean, painting the beauty that surrounded him.

If he had waited just one more day, we might be writing about a serious accident and injuries, not only to Harlan, but also to the driver of the vehicle that was stopped at the light as Harlan’s car approached.

Textile Artist Maggy Rozycki Hiltner uses materials with a past to weave new stories.

This renowned scientist is putting her knowledge and experience into preserving the Indian River Lagoon.

Speed-Golfing pros support VNA and Hospice Foundation

Red Buoy brewers turned a hobby into a passion

New interactive Art Zone at VBMA encourages children to experience art with all five senses