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Cathi Bates walks among Il Giardino della Grotta. Photo by Steven Martine

Vero Beach Couple Creates a Grotto Garden in Their Backyard

Cathi and Bob Bates have created an exotic paradise in their own backyard with Il Giardino della Grotta
Aerial view of St. Vincent & The Grenadines. Photo courtesy of TradeWinds

Gliding Through the Grenadines with TradeWinds

Go eco-chic island-hopping aboard TradeWinds’ newest electric-powered catamaran
Between night and day, Everglades National Park, Florida by Lou Lower

America, You’re Beautiful: 2026 Photo Contest Winners

In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, this year’s photo contest focuses on the USA's national parks
Peter Mahtani. Photo by Steven Martine

Peter Mahtani Hits the Right Notes

Peter Mahtani and the First Presbyterian Church youth choir are creating something beautiful
Chef Brannon Soileau with students Nina, Moses, and Melany. Photo by Steven Martine

Building Futures at Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy

Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy’s programs provide pathways to careers in the food service and construction trades industries

Explore the Area

View to Biarritz from Guethary by Charles Neal, oil on canvas, 24 1_8 x 36 1_8 inches. Courtesy of Findlay Galleries

Three Art Exhibits to See This April

"Masterworks" Through May 2 Last month, we featured John Phillip Osborne and John C. Traynor, the living artists of J.M. Stringer’s “Masterworks” exhibition; this month, we...
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!

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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

Sue Torres Brings Fine Dining to Riverside Theatre

Riverside Theatre’s executive chef, Sue Torres, reaches beyond the kitchen into the classroom

Southern Cuisine Meets Coastal Florida at Sea Oaks

Vero native Steve Long’s culinary journey has furnished all the ingredients for a happy chef

HOME GARDEN

Guide to Keeping Things Cool in the Garden

This is not your garden-variety July, so here are some tips to keep your outdoor celebrations cool

Tips for Preparing Landscapes for the Summer Ahead

We prepare for summer as our landscapes recover from this year’s freeze

LOCAL HISTORY

Wilde Side: Exploring the Florida Underground

Believe it or not, the Sunshine State has caves and caverns

Take a Peek Into Florida’s Evolution

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