Bravo for Brunch!
Every brunch calls for some kind of savory egg-based dish; we’re partial to the frittata. Everything you love about a quiche but without the fuss of a crust, frittatas make for great brunch fare because they can be served hot or at room temperature. A simple whisk of eggs and dairy poured over sautéed vegetables, they’re extremely forgiving and flexible.
The Long Way Home
It took almost two years before the Bells finally found the perfect property in Central Beach. The problem was that it came complete with a classic 1950s cinder block house and carport. Both had to go.
Green Thumbs Up
Over the years, the Garden Club has been quietly beautifying Vero Beach, one project at a time.
Designing Life
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.
A Spec Home Made Special
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.
Finding the Right Fit
Home is where you design it. Meet the Dudzik family and explore the John's Island villa they made their own.
Finding Home
As she always planned, Rennie Gibb has returned home to Vero Beach and now welcomes others to the community she never stopped adoring.
Building Brilliance
Local architects are recognized for outstanding design.
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.
Storied Walls
Explore Immokolee, a beautiful local home where history cascades from one room to the next.
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.
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.
Tiny but Tough
Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds on the planet, but they are robust and intrepid travelers. Keep an eye out, Vero Beach, as these diminutive endurance athletes may pay a visit to your yard during their next expedition.
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.
Winnie’s Magic Garden
Gardens have long been part of Winnie Mortenson’s life.
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.
Ancient Traditions, Living Artwork
These miniature trees are living works of art that may be handed down from generation to generation, carefully tended through centuries of history.
Mint Condition
Lakela’s mint is a severely endangered aromatic shrub whose only known habitat is a strip of land about 3 miles long and less than half a mile wide in northern St. Lucie and southern Indian River counties.
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TRUE TAILS
True Tails is a series written by Amy Robinson for Vero Beach’s dog lovers. Ask Amy about your dog’s behavior by clicking below.