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.
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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.
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.
