Burgers and Brews has outgrown Riverside Park. After ten years, United Against Poverty is moving its annual fundraiser to the Indian River County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To celebrate, UAP is giving away two combo packs passes for: 5 sliders 10 brewery tastings A souvenir cup (valued at $50) Enter to win here. Eleven competitors, mostly new ones, will battle for Best Burger in Indian River County while guests sample sliders and vote. Last year'

Edward Moran (1829-1901), Summer Morning, New York Bay, 1873. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation. If you've been meaning to get to VBMA to see American Made, this weekend is your final window, and with America's 250th just weeks away, the timing couldn't be better. The exhibition, closing Sunday June 7, features more than 80 works spanning 250 years, from Hudson River landscapes to Sargent portraits to early modernist abstraction

Just over two weeks ago, Indian River State College marked its 100,000th credential conferred since its founding, a milestone in its own right, but the real story lies in the graduates the school has produced, one of whom addressed this year’s graduating class. Taylor Gerring graduated from The River in 2003 with an associate's degree in business. A decade later, he was in Switzerland at a table with seven other people, and together they co-founded Ethereum. Most people have

Some 1,000 people gathered yesterday for a yearly tradition honoring Indian River County’s rich military heritage -- a solemn reminder of the sacrifices we take for granted. It's easy to let the day slip by with the long weekend, the barbecues, the family from out of town. But in a county where nearly 1 in 9 residents has worn a uniform, showing up to Memorial Island yesterday morning for the Military Officers Association of America's annual ceremony was the most Vero thing

The Replogle Family It turns out one of the longest running fundraisers in Vero has neither a ticket price, a dress code, nor a silent auction. Since 1982, the Replogle family, who have run Ocean Grill since 1965, have dedicated one Tuesday evening each May to The Arc of Indian River County. No admission fee. No sponsorship. You make a reservation, order dinner just like any other night, and the evening's proceeds go directly to the organization supporting over 200 individual

It's that time of year again. McKee's ponds are in full bloom, and the 21st Annual Waterlily Celebration is just around the corner. For centuries, lilies have been symbols of purity, renewal, and enlightenment, cherished by civilizations from ancient Egypt to Asia. There is a reason they stop people in their tracks. On Saturday, June 13th, more than 100 varieties will be on display, 51 of which belong to McKee's Certified Collection of Excellence, a distinction held by only s

As of yesterday, the Vero Beach Museum of Art has officially transitioned to its summer schedule. Galleries are now closed Mondays and open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Complimentary docent-led tours continue daily at 2 p.m. And if you've been meaning to take a class, the time is now: summer registration is open, with the new term running June 1 through August 8. Before You Miss It You have two weeks left to catch American Made: Pain

Cyano-Collage 121, Chi-Tsung, Wu b.1981 -- from the permanent collection Mark your calendar for noon this Wednesday. The Vero Beach Museum of Art has over 1,000 works of American and international art in its permanent collection, and Every third Wednesday at noon, their docents take a group through the permanent collection with a deep dive on select artworks. Block the hour. Bring a friend. Stop in the gift shop after. The program is called Art Talk and it is one of the best

America's 250th birthday is 47 days away, and Vero Beach is ready to celebrate in style! Dubbed USA All Day: Pioneers to Paradise, the City of Vero Beach has organized a rich lineup of America 250 festivities in partnership with their sponsors: Cleveland Clinic, Piper, Dyer Auto, MidFlorida Credit Union, the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce, Vero Heritage, Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Overlay Pros, Fabulous Co. Finery Events, Breeze, and George E. Warren LLC, FPL, with sup

The cast of 9 to 5: The Musical took their final bow last Sunday, marking the close of the 2025/26 season. What comes next is Summer at Riverside Theatre: Vero's Gathering Place. At the center of it is Executive Chef Sue Torres, bringing cuisine inspired by cultures and traditions from around the world to The Loop Kitchen and Bar. Think live music under the oaks, cooking demos and tastings, summer craft cocktails, and a calendar of programming running through Labor Day with m

Paige Charbonneau and professional partner Edwin Rivera took home the Mirrorball at the 14th annual Dancing with Vero's Stars Saturday night at Riverside Theatre, scoring on both sides of the competition's split formula: half judge scores, half dollars raised. Paige Charbonneau and Edwin Rivera On the fundraising side, the evening brought in over $660,000 for the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, nearly three times last year's $230,000, which was itself a record at

None of us missed the Blue Angels this weekend as they dominated the airspace, but if you're like me, you can't get enough.

This is your last week to catch Florigami in the Garden at McKee Botanical Garden. The monumental origami-inspired metal sculptures come down and the cranes fly away after Sunday, May 24. In its place, McKee invites you to experience the garden through The Jungle Experience: A Path to Stillness, beginning this Wednesday, May 20. Rooted in the Japanese practice of forest bathing, expect a slow, guided walk through McKee's historic canopy designed to engage the senses and quiet

Florigami in the Garden is wrapping up this month, and if you've been putting it off all season, now is the time to get going. But first, this week, only a few seats remain for McKee aquatics expert Nikki Wojtowicz' Wednesday, May 13 workshop, Oasis in a Pot, a hands-on session on building a Florida native aquatic container garden, essentially a miniature wetland designed as a rest stop for pollinators, dragonflies, and migrating Monarchs. It runs 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. and advanc

Loyal Vero Minute readers know by now that some of the most spectacular natural destinations in Indian River County are hiding in plain sight thanks to the Indian River Land Trust. Don't miss the last two chances to see them with a guide this season. The Trust wraps up its tour season with a native plant hike at Lagoon Greenway Tomorrow, Tuesday May 12 at 9:30 AM, and an early-morning birding walk on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 AM. Both are free, both are led by knowledgeable v

Main Street Vero Beach's monthly Meet Me on Main series lands at Curfew on 14th Avenue this Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Under the stewardship of board president Morgen Reynolds, who's been driving some of downtown's most visible improvements, from the oak tree lighting project at Pocahontas Park to the decorative signal boxes popping up around the district, the series has become, alongside Let's Talk Vero, one of the best ways to stay connected to the city's pulse w

The tickets are gone, but the race is still very much on....

The Vero Beach Air Show is this weekend. Read all about it here. One update since we published: the premium Barnstormer Tent is sold out Saturday, but Friday and Sunday still have spots. If past years are any indication, these will absolutely sell out. Tickets at veroairshow.com.

The George Balanchine Trust doesn't just hand out approvals to anybody that will perform his work. The choreographer who essentially shaped what American ballet looks like today left behind a legacy so closely guarded that companies must prove they deserve it before they're permitted to perform his work. Ballet Vero Beach has. As they close out their twelfth season this month, they're bringing the original 1953 Valse Fantaisie to the stage for the first time in company histor

Nichola Redmond, HSVB CEO, and Lisa McCarthy at March 4's Cause for Paws Gala If you've been contemplating getting a pet, the next two weeks are the best time to take action! The Humane Society of Vero Beach is running reduced adoption fees through May 17 as part of the national Empty the Shelters campaign organized by the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Every pet leaves vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered, ready to move into its new forever home. If you've never adopted