Building Brilliance
Local architects are recognized for outstanding design.
Features
Transition and Trust
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.
Winged Wonders
ELC Junior Interpreter welcomes readers into an inspiring butterfly garden.
Terning Heads
To catch a glimpse of the amazing wildlife that call our area home, all you have to do is tern around.
A Head for Business, a Heart for Art
Lifelong success requires navigation derived equally from the head and the heart. Arnold Desmarais brings this balanced approach to his life as an artist.
Stages of Life
As Michael Kint retires from a long career with the United Way, we celebrate the work he has done in our community.
Making Plans
Getting organized is good for our mental health. One local resident's unique calendar design can help.
Senior Class
The Senior Resource Association provides endless opportunities to keep our elderly residents active and involved.
Legacy of a Master
Discover how Vero Beach briefly became home to a 150-year-old painting by nature-inspired artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
Storied Walls
Explore Immokolee, a beautiful local home where history cascades from one room to the next.
Flights of Honor
Retired Rear Admiral James Hart, president of Space Coast Honor Flight, brings veterans to new heights to celebrate their military service.
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.
