In this issue:

Saturday night champion bull rider Jeferson Silva. Photo by Steven Martine

Overpass Arena Brings Rodeo to Vero Beach

Overpass Arena brings the excitement of the rodeo to Vero Beach
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

Explore the Area

In partnership with the Vero Beach Orchid Society, McKee Botanical Garden invites all orchid enthusiasts for the second annual Rare & Exotic Orchid Exhibition & Sale September 5–6. Photo courtesy of iStock

10 September Events to Attend in Vero Beach

These September events will help you gear up for season
Voiliers sur le plan d’eau by Gaston Sébire, oil on canvas, 28 3_4 x 39 3_8 inches

On View This Month: An Artful August

The color keeps coming as summer unfolds
This Florida cavern shows a side of the state many people never see or even hear about. Photo courtesy of AdobeStock

Wilde Side: Exploring the Florida Underground

Believe it or not, the Sunshine State has caves and caverns
Enjoy the Riverside Dance Festival August 6–8. Photo by Simon Soong

Four August Activities to Add to Your Calendar

Birthday Par-Tee August 5 is the day for the Mental Health Association in Indian River County’s eighth annual birthday celebration! BigShots Golf (3456 U.S. Hwy....
Afternoon Idyll by George Van Hook, oil on linen, 20 x 24 inches

Art Exhibitions to Keep an Eye On in July

The local art scene is coming in hot this month!
Maine Composition No. 1 by James Prosek will be on view at the Vero Beach Museum of Art beginning July 11. Courtesy of James Prosek

VBMA to Unveil “James Prosek: At Work”

The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) will celebrate the unveiling of "James Prosek: At Work," on view beginning July 11

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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

Family Fare at Ryder’s Gourmet Market

For Chef Abel Chico and the Ryders, food is all about family

Sue Torres Brings Fine Dining to Riverside Theatre

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

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.