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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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