Flights of Honor
Retired Rear Admiral James Hart, president of Space Coast Honor Flight, brings veterans to new heights to celebrate their military service.
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Suffering Suffragists
As we celebrate the right to vote this month, we meet a Vero Beach woman whose family members worked to pass the 19th amendment.
A Heart for Hospitality
The ocean-to-river community of John's Island, home to three golf courses and a group of people "always ready to enjoy themselves," celebrates 50 years of stellar hospitality.
Vero Dann
It's no wonder that Dann Jacobus, fisherman, artist, historian and educator, wakes up at 4:30 most mornings. The best days start on the beach with a rod and reel.
Farming For the Future
Veronique and Michel Sallin brought their French farming values and savvy marketing focus to Florida 41 years ago. Their experience and tenacity keep taking IMG Citrus to new levels.
Sincerely Yours
In today's digital age, nothing beats a handwritten note! We'll show you how easy it is to make someone's day with these special expressions of gratitude.
Fly Away Home
With a new year in the not so distant future, the search for inspired intentions and motivating mantras begins. We're shouting "Cher Ami!" in honor of one humble homing pigeon, whose bravery in the face of danger affected the course of a war.
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.
A Remodeled Retreat
Everyone has their own "How I Came to Vero Beach" story. For the Gillmores, it includes two generations, several countries and a partnership with local firms who understood the family's vision and transformed a John's Island home into a light-filled waterfront retreat.
Connecting People to Causes, and a Dog Named Polly
Compassion and dedication are just a few of the attributes embodied by members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indian River chapter. As they mark their 15th anniversary and look to the future, there is "paws" for celebration.
A Year to Remember
Vero Beach High School's search for a new football coach in 2011 started with 129 applicants. In the end it was the one man who hadn’t applied for the job that got it. Since then, it’s been nothing but victories.
There’s No Place Like Home
When Dr. Felice Haake temporarily exchanged her hospital scrubs and stethoscope for a sketchbook and idea board, beautiful things happened — she and her husband designed the Vero Beach residence of their dreams.
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.
Living Legacies
Past and present meet as local youth sit down with members of Indian River County’s African American community and record their memories as part of the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation’s Teens Listen program. The exercise not only documents oral history, it provides young people opportunities to engage with their elders while learning about life in days gone by.
A Stable Environment
Winston Churchill famously said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” Those who have experienced that special bond with an equine companion, like the team at BG Equestrian, would certainly agree.
Sail Away
Model sailboats date back to the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt. The Indian River Model Sailing Club keeps the tradition alive at Hobart Park in Vero Beach, meeting nearly every day to race boats. According to the club's commodore, "You get all the thrill of sailing without all the work!"
Outlining the Inlet
It's hard to imagine a time when the Sebastian Inlet didn't connect the Indian River Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean. Today's peaceful waters belie the inlet's storied past.
The Trust Factor
When Melissa and David Bowser decided to renovate the John's Island condo that had belonged to Melissa's parents, they handed over the keys to a team of carefully chosen professionals, crossed their fingers and waved goodbye. It really came down to the trust factor.
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.
From the Ground Up
Robert Horne and Dottie Emmons Horne met later in life, but they are making their years together count. Nowhere is this more evident than in the vibrant Vero Beach home they designed and built together.
Capturing a Moment in Time
Artist Douglas David brings the same expertise to his teaching as he does to his painting, traveling from his home studio in Indianapolis annually to teach classes and workshops at the Museum Art School at Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Prescription for a Perfect Match
The wedding of local Drs. Divya and Anand Haryani was a celebration of family and time-honored traditions.
The Thrill of the Hunt
The lure of uncovering Spanish riches drew Terry Shannon onto local beaches with his metal detector. Now one of the area's most successful beach-based treasure hunters, he is often referred to as “legendary” or “the man!”
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.
