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Spirit-free sips. Photo by Gyorgy Papp

Five Spirit-Free Cocktails to Sip and Savor

Spirit-free cocktails have earned a permanent place at the table, inviting everyone to have their drink and sip it too
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, which boasts a 4.2-mile-long kayak trail. Photo courtesy of iStock

The Untamed Beauty of Florida’s State Parks

When developers came for our state parks, locals pushed back. Now it’s time for us to appreciate what we saved.
On the summit of Mount McKinley (inset), Sean Wisedale celebrates with his brother-in-law Anthony Rowan in 2014. Photo courtesy of Sean Wisedale

Sean Wisedale Brews Coffee at Its Peak

Having scaled the world’s highest mountains and navigated its vast oceans, Sean Wisedale now applies the same passion to roasting the perfect coffee bean
Shaye and Ace. Photo by Steven Martine

Horse Power with Barrel Racer Shaye Andrews

Vero Beach teen Shaye Andrews is racking up the rodeo ribbons
Robert Mead Jones and Bonnie Beauchamp Jones pour many of their life experiences into the paintings they create in their studio. Photo by Steven Martine

The Art of Robert Mead Jones and Bonnie Beauchamp Jones

Partners in art and life, Robert Mead Jones and Bonnie Beauchamp Jones Jones capture the beauty of their shared journey

Explore the Area

The Vero Beach Museum of Art will host the annual Children’s Art Festival April 11. Photo by Denise Ritchie, courtesy of the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Children’s Art Festival Returns to Vero Beach Museum of Art

The Vero Beach Museum of Art will host the Children’s Art Festival, a free, all-ages event celebrating of the arts, April 11
Linda Kloss finds happiness spending time helping children who have had a more challenging start in life. Photo by Sam Wolfe

Linda Kloss Devotes Her Time to Tykes and Teens

Linda Kloss is devoting her retirement to children’s mental health via Treasure Coast-based Tykes and Teens
The Rising Stars vocal competition and concert, will be held April 15–17. Photo by J. Patrick Rice

Six April Attractions Coming to Vero Beach

Shows, sports, and celebrations bring the community together throughout April
Playful Toy Sailboats by John C. Traynor, oil on linen, 12 x 18 inches

Spring Exhibitions to See at Local Galleries

Local galleries are showing new art, hot off the brush!
On March 9, Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series welcomes Emmy Award–winning CBS correspondent Conor Knighton

Five Cultural Events to Enjoy in Vero Beach

Concerts, festivals, luncheons, and lectures: Take your pick or enjoy them all!
Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre. Photo by Steven Martine

Andrew Lloyd Webber Favorite Arrives at Riverside Theatre

Riverside Theatre will stage Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar, hitting the Stark Stage February 26 through March 22

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Isaac Mizrahi is a True Original

Get ready for a fresh breeze of fun, wit, and backstage buzz from one of New York’s most celebrated fashion designers

Local Students Create Wallpaper Couture

Indian River Charter High School students give Victorian fashions a modern stitch

LOCAL FLAVOR

Culinary Adventure with Chef Michael Amaral

In his own way, Chef Michael Amaral brings the world to Vero Beach at his restaurant, River Twist

In the Kitchen at Capt. Hiram’s Resort

At a local resort, chefs enjoy the sunrise every morning while prepping

HOME GARDEN

Local Nature Informs Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Spending time out in nature can inform our landscaping habits

Expert Tips for Creating Bird-Friendly Yards

Roll out the welcome mat for our migratory feathered friends with bird-friendly space that mimics the natural diversity they depend on

LOCAL HISTORY

Take a Peek Into Florida’s Evolution

It’s hard to pinpoint when "Old Florida" became ‘New Florida." Let’s say 1971.

The History of the Sunshine State in Literature

In the nineteenth century, some well-known writers touted Florida’s qualities