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Join Commissioner Susan Adams For Tomorrow's Veteran's Day Observance
Join County Commissioner Susan Adams , guest speaker for tomorrow's Veteran's Day Observance at Veteran's Memorial Island Sanctuary, as Vero Beach gathers to honor our men and women who served. The MOAA Indian River Chapter has hosted this observance for years, and each November 11th, the community shows up in full force with an awe-inspiring level of reverence. The ceremony begins at 9:00 AM and will include full military honors and the Parade of the Colors, with performa
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7 days ago1 min read


Don't Miss ELP Legacy Band Thursday and John Denver Tribute November 22 -- Both at Emerson Center
MusicWorks launches its highly anticipated 2025-26 season this Thursday at the Emerson Center with the legendary Carl Palmer and his Emerson, Lake and Palmer legacy band , fresh off a sold-out U.S. tour. Palmer, the last surviving member of the original trio, takes the stage with his ELP Legacy band for a night of prog-rock classics, alongside rare multimedia footage of his late bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake from their 1992 Royal Albert Hall Show. Limited spots re
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7 days ago1 min read


Introducing More Than a Minute
You asked for it...and we’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, More Than a Minute, hosted by Morgen Reynolds.
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Nov 31 min read


Dancing with Vero’s Stars Reveals 2026 Lineup
The countdown is on! Dancing with Vero’s Stars is back, and the race for the Mirror Ball Trophy is officially underway. Ten community leaders are lacing up their dance shoes and raising money to support the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition and its mission to provide essential services for mothers, babies, and families in Indian River County, culminating in the big performance on May 16, 2026. Over the past 13 years, this event has raised more than $3 million for
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Nov 32 min read


Your Next Trail Day at Toni Robinson Waterfront -- and Don't Miss the November 6 IRLT Gala
We have so many beautiful parks, but few realize how many of these special places exist because of the Indian River Land Trust (IRLT) . One of our standout trails is the Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail in Wabasso —a one-mile loop that offers a quiet, scenic escape just north of Vero Beach. This trail is a blend of Florida scrub, shaded oak hammocks, a boardwalk winding through dense mangroves, and a dock extending over the Indian River Lagoon. It’s a perfect walk for cooler
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Oct 271 min read


The Place To Be On Halloween
Downtown Friday returns for the season just in time for Halloween with the Main Street Monster Mash this Friday, October 31 , from 6 to 9 p.m. on 14th Avenue. Downtown Friday , held on the last Friday of each month through the season, features live music, local vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. This Friday, guests are encouraged to come in costume and join the fun with trunk‑or‑treating and costume contests by age group , while enjoying live music by The A
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Oct 271 min read


Jungle Brunch at McKee Series Begins November 2
Settle in and celebrate the start of the season at McKee Botanical Garden's new Jungle Brunch series, where you can savor brunch beneath the sweeping branches of McKee’s historic oak while basking in the tranquil calm and rarified beauty that is McKee -- a setting like no other. The menu includes mimosas, bananas foster French toast, Sexton’s shrimp and grits, quiche paired with McKee’s garden salad and more. Beginning in November ( November 2, 9, 16, and 23) from noon to
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Oct 271 min read


McKee Jungle Lights Gears Up for its Most Ambitious Light Show Yet
Advance tickets for McKee Botanical Garden's Jungle Lights go on sale this Wednesday, October 15 . Now in its 19th year, this annual holiday tradition returns with what promises to be its most ambitious display to date, with six distinct zones threading through the garden, each inspired by a different corner of the Amazon Rainforest. The illuminated journey will run from December 3-30 , plus two bonus evenings on January 2nd and 3rd. Gates open nightly from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Oct 131 min read


Pioneers, Pistols and Pythons: The Wild Story of Everglades City Comes to the Heritage Center
Get ready, Vero Beach—history is about to roar to life! On Thursday, October 23rd at 6 p.m. , the Heritage Center welcomes Thomas Lockyear, the larger‑than‑life manager of the Museum of the Everglades , for a storytelling event packed with swamp secrets, larger‑than‑life characters, and true Florida grit. Why You’ll Love This Night Lockyear doesn’t lecture—he performs. Think hurricanes whipping through pioneer towns, moonlit smuggler chases, and a DEA drug bust so unbelievab
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Oct 131 min read


Tonight's Harvest Supermoon and Halloween Festivities Roundup
Tonight’s full Harvest Supermoon -- the first of three super moons this year, sets the perfectly eerie tone for the weeks ahead. Rising just after sunset, expect a golden lift over the eastern horizon, then a cool silver glow as it climbs, casting shadows and a bright path across the water. Peak fullness lands at 11:47 p.m. EST , but the show is strong all night. It's the first of three in a row, followed by November 5 (Beaver Moon) and December 4 (Cold Moon) . Step outside
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Oct 63 min read


Upcoming Events at Vero Beach Book Center -- Brett Baier, Jack Carr and more.
Vero Beach Book Center has some exciting author reading and signing events scheduled for the month of October, ranging from action-packed...
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Sep 292 min read


Boots on the Beach at Riomar Unites Vero for Veterans
Vero Beach rallied at Riomar Golf Club for the annual Boots on the Beach gala to raise funds and awareness for programs available to...
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Sep 293 min read


Gallery Veritas to Take On New Life as Cave Gallery of Art -- Opening this Sunday
Xaque Gruber, Lisa Cave and Barry Shapiro The Cave Gallery of Art is bringing fresh energy to Vero Beach’s cultural and creative core,...
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Sep 222 min read


Behind the Curtain at Riverside Theatre
Want to see how professional theatre really works? As summer winds down and Riverside Theatre prepares for a new season, their Adult...
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Sep 221 min read


Don't Miss International Coastal Cleanup This Saturday
This Saturday, September 20 , Coastal Connections hopes to break their own record for their fourth year in a row of hosting the...
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Sep 151 min read


Regeneration at Work: ChoZen Center Sets Cradle-to-Cradle Example for IRC
Right here in Sebastian , set amid 40 acres of ecologically significant land along the 22,000-acre St. Sebastian River Preserve, sits the...
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Sep 152 min read


SpaceX and Amazon Escalate Space Race with September Cape Launches
SpaceX is set to launch 28 new Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on September 18 at 5:30am , further reinforcing...
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Sep 151 min read


The Hidden Trail That Makes You Wonder What Else You're Missing
Sign on A1A for Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area and trails If you're like most, you've been driving past some of the most spectacular...
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Sep 82 min read


Ocean Drive in Full Bloom
The Women's Beautification Committee of Vero Beach , also known as the Green Heart Tribe , has recently enhanced Ocean Drive with fresh...
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Sep 21 min read


Twilight’s Back, and So Are Two Global Icons of Orchid Cultivation
McKee Botanical Garden’s Twilight at McKee series is back this Thursday, September 4 , starting at 5:00 pm with a special...
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Sep 22 min read
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