A Bright and Bold Salute
Annual July Fourth fireworks displays recall the post-Revolutionary War optimism in the air during the early days of our republic.
Features
From the Ground Up
Robert Daniel Horne and Dottie Emmons Horne may have met later in life, but they are making their years together count, and nowhere is this more evident than the vibrant Vero Beach home they designed and built together.
Capturing a Moment in Time
David, an award-winning, much- traveled painter whose home and studio is in Indianapolis, Indiana, is no stranger to the waters off Indian River Shores.
Prescription for a Perfect Match
When it comes to planning a wedding, traditions often play a significant role. For the bride it may be having “something borrowed, something blue” or a coin tucked in her shoe for good luck. For the groom it could be arriving at the altar on horseback.
The Thrill of the Hunt
The retired 79-year old Melbourne Beach resident is one of the region's most successful beach-based treasure hunters and is often referred to as “legendary,” “the man!” or just “Terry” within the metal-detecting fraternity.
The Course of Nature
Pete Dye, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 94, was one of the world’s foremost golf architects.
Love Links Two Legacies
The MacWilliam-Sexton union is one of those “happily ever after” tales that began a century ago when their great-grandfathers, Waldo Sexton and Alex MacWilliam Sr., put down roots in Indian River County.
There's No Place Like ...
On the Treasure Coast, at last count, 1,379 people have no place to call home. Of these, 26% are children.
A Tale of Two Sea Turtles
What happens when a turtle is injured or sick? Hopefully, such a turtle may find itself at a place like the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center.
Separated Together
These days, when so many people’s ability to make a living has been constrained by COVID-19, those of us fortunate enough to have the resources to give have a special opportunity to “make a life.”
Watchmen, SEALs and Gardens
Naval Air Station Vero Beach prepared pilots for the Pacific theater.
The Once and Present Crossword
More than a century after its invention, the crossword is still going strong.
Sartorial Sisters
Melinda started Cooper & Co. 33 years ago, and Nancie bought Sigrid’s of Vero — without inventory — 27 years ago and made it her own.
Accessible Excellence
Along with added sunshine, Jill and Peter Weise’s move to Vero Beach came with the construction of a family home perfectly suited to their needs.
The State of Real Estate
Florida’s real estate market is robust, radiating good health in two important areas, according to the Florida Realtors Association.
Taking Care
David Croom founded Croom Construction Company in 1978, then building the first custom homes in John’s Island, including his own. Twenty years later, he saw the need for services that would take care of unoccupied homes during summer months when seasonal folks were away.
Manifesting Migrations
The first thing artist Minakshi De wants you to know is she’s a storyteller, that in place of words she uses paint, pastels and mixed media to give voice to the events that have shaped her life.
Designing Women
When women band together, they’re unstoppable — and with seven local women-owned-and-operated stores joining forces grassroots-style to launch a neighborhood, this time they’re out to change the face of the city.
The Lost Tribe of Indian River
At their peak, the Ais people fished and hunted, made pottery and tools, and even salvaged treasure — all in what is today the Vero Beach area.
Putting on Airs
There are more than 3,500 known species of bromeliads in 75 genera, and “new” species are still being discovered in remote jungles.
From Homer to Hopper to Vero
“From Homer to Hopper: American Art from The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.” includes 65 works by American artists.
