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Blondes, Bright Lights, and Big Wins
On August 8th, a packed house at the Majestic 11 gathered as Main Street Vero and Film Vero (Vero Beach Film Festival) presented the...
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2 days ago1 min read


An Appetite for Art: Sold-Out Mural Festival Dinner Raises Funds for Downtown Art Installations
Last Monday's Mural Festival Summer Wine and Cocktail Dinner hosted by Main Street Vero Beach and Kilted Mermaid sold out completely. Rebecca McIlvain's soulful music set the mood, and a five-course dinner along with wine and cocktail pairings that fit perfectly with the theme.
Vero Minute
Jul 281 min read


Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Gold! Pirate Contest Crowns Ryan Johnson at Mel Fisher Days -- While $250 Million in Sunken Treasure Still Awaits
From Left to Right: Melvin Fisher Abt, Taffi Fisher Abt, Ryan Johnson, Nicole Fisher Johanson | Photo Credit: Jim Wilson Over the weekend...
Vero Minute
Jul 211 min read


A Riverside Homecoming
The Riverside Theatre Alumni Showcase brought former students David Calahan, Jamari Darling, Shannon Maloney, Emily Olsson and Bryce Roux...
Vero Minute
Jul 211 min read


McKee’s Twilight Shone Bright After the Storm Last Thursday
About 15 minutes before Twilight at McKee Botanical Garden began last Thursday, everyone’s phones buzzed with weather alarms warning of...
Vero Minute
Jul 141 min read


Burgers & Brews Packs Riverside Park
by Jackie Williams, United Against Poverty Despite the heat, the 10th Annual Burgers & Brews festival drew over 3,500 attendees to...
Jackie Williams
Jul 141 min read


From a Small Group of Triathletes to Vero Beach’s Defining Fourth of July Tradition
Thousands gathered at Sexton Plaza to take part in the annual 4th of July swim to the SS Breconshire wreck—a tradition that has grown dramatically from its humble beginnings.
Vero Minute
Jul 72 min read


Missed the Centennial Parade? Don’t Worry, See photos below… Next One’s in 2125!
All photos by Chris Cronin (Chris Cronin Media)
Vero Minute
Jun 301 min read


See Whose Photos Won at McKee’s 20th Annual Waterlily Celebration!
McKee Botanical Garden McKee’s historic waterlilies—trace their lineage to seeds originally transported from the Amazon Jungle to the...
Vero Minute
Jun 232 min read


Eight Films, One Mission: Saving Our Oceans
Walking into the FAU Harbor Branch International Ocean Film Festival last Saturday was riveting. Enthusiastic students greeted attendees,...
Barbara Ruddy
Jun 162 min read


After Hours: a Paranormal Investigation at the Sexton Homestead
Last week, after a sold-out historic home tour and fundraiser for Waldo’s Secret Garden, a small group of guests experienced the Sexton...
Vero Minute
Jun 162 min read


Vero’s First Friday Gallery Stroll with a Key West-Style Fine Art Scene
Caribbean Sunset II -- Francis Mesaro -- Offered at Gallery 14 for $32,000 This past Downtown Friday Gallery Stroll felt like something...
Vero Minute
Jun 92 min read


Fly Fishermen Do It Better: Carter Andrews Helps Land Another Big One
Carter Andrews—Captain, TV personality ( Carter Andrews’ Obsession ), global fishing guru, and husband to the gracious and beautiful...
Debra Anne Atwell
Jun 23 min read


Doctors Finally Break the Streak in Sawbones vs. Jawbones Showdown
It took seven years, but the Sawbones (that’s the doctors) finally got their win—and they made sure everyone knew it. In the 14th annual...
Vero Minute
May 272 min read


Swashbucklers and Spell Casters: McKee Garden’s Pirate & Fairy Festival
Photo courtesy of Chris Cronin, Chris Cronin Media This past weekend, McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach delighted families with its...
Vero Minute
May 273 min read


Memorial Day Weekend: History, Heroes, a Dance That Refuses to Die
Vero Beach’s Memorial Day observances reflect a deep commitment to those who secure our freedoms. These deliberate acts of recognition serve to uphold the ongoing respect and ethos...
Vero Minute
May 273 min read


Chapters of Connection: How the Vero Beach Book Center Keeps Our Community Bound
You’d think with everything going digital, independent bookstores would be on their way out. But they’re actually making a comeback....
Vero Minute
May 192 min read


Erin Lanahan Kolenda & Primo Garcia Triumph at Dancing with Vero’s Stars
Riverside Theatre shimmered with celebratory energy Saturday night as Erin Lanahan Kolenda and her professional partner, Primo Garcia ,...
Vero Minute
May 193 min read


Don't Miss Dancing with Vero's Stars
Get ready for an electrifying night this Saturday, May 17th . Ten extraordinary members of our community – your leaders, business...
Vero Minute
May 124 min read


Historic Night: Fans Pack the Stands to Celebrate Jackie Robinson’s Legacy!
Over 4,300 attendees gather for a night of history, hope, and hometown pride On April 15, Jackie Robinson Day , communities across the...
Vero Minute
May 123 min read
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