“The impact UP has made throughout the last year is a true testament to our dedicated staff’s collective embodiment of our purpose, which is to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency. Everyone here has a heart for the mission.”
Over the years, the Garden Club has been quietly beautifying Vero Beach, one project at a time.
Oprah once told Chris Madden to "leave your footprint on this planet.” The interior design star and Vero Beach resident is doing exactly that — one sandy toe at a time.
Discover the age of British East Florida — a brief but colorful period in Floridian history.
Whether they are planning their next pickleball game or kayak adventure, relaxing by the waterfront pool or enjoying happy hour on the balcony while watching dolphins cavort in their cove, Sally and Bruce Taylor are delighted they traded up to a “forever” second home in John’s Island that embraces their casual lifestyle and can grow with their grandchildren.
Vero Beach lawyer John M. Stewart has the reputation for tackling tough issues for the good of The Florida Bar and its members, even though they may be controversial.
For VBMA Executive Director Brady Roberts, “Poetry of Nature” represents the fruition of long-standing plans. Shortly after his arrival at VBMA three years ago, he had reached out to his former colleague Linda S. Ferber, the New-York Historical Society’s museum director and executive vice president, about bringing Hudson River school paintings to Vero Beach.
Home is where you design it. Meet the Dudzik family and explore the John's Island villa they made their own.
Florida's rich golfing history can be seen right here in Indian River Count, where 2 of our courses date back 100 years.
Meet Karen LaMonte, the artist behind the sculpture "Reclining Dress Absence" in the VBMA's permanent collection at VBMA.
Supermodel Kim Alexis will speak at Fashion Meets Art event, an occasion styled to encourage happiness and inspire imagination.
These employees prefer wishbones, tennis balls and a ride home with the windows down as payment. Meet the Shop Dogs of Vero.
Gopher tortoises play a key role in our ecosystem; get to know these resilient and hospitable creatures.
As she always planned, Rennie Gibb has returned home to Vero Beach and now welcomes others to the community she never stopped adoring.
After living in various climates and showcasing his work around the globe, artist Maciek von Ato settled into the Vero Beach community and began creating.
20 years ago, we asked city and county planners to forecast 2020. We look at how they did and ask them about the future.
A local company is planting a new idea and cultivating it into the next big thing.
Local architects are recognized for outstanding design.
Toby Hill passes the reins to his son Chris, in the first story of our series about the next generation of local family-run businesses.
ELC Junior Interpreter welcomes readers into an inspiring butterfly garden.
To catch a glimpse of the amazing wildlife that call our area home, all you have to do is tern around.
Lifelong success requires navigation derived equally from the head and the heart. Arnold Desmarais brings this balanced approach to his life as an artist.
As Michael Kint retires from a long career with the United Way, we celebrate the work he has done in our community.
Getting organized is good for our mental health. One local resident's unique calendar design can help.
