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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

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A Passion for Patients

Donating her medical services comes naturally to Dr. Nancy Baker.
Kristen Johnson makes time to give this lucky pooch some love

Everyday Miracles at Local Animal Shelters

Shelter workers face many challenges, but they wouldn’t trade jobs with anyone
McKee Botanical Gardens waterlilies. Photos by JPR Images 2

Waterlily Celebration Returns to McKee Botanical Garden

Enjoy the garden’s 80-plus waterlily varieties and vote for your favorite entry in the Seventeenth Annual Waterlily Photo Contest on June 18
Propelled by an Atlas V rocket, an environmental satellite soars into space just after its 2016 launch from Kennedy Space Center. A joint venture of NASA and NOAA, it sends weather-related images back to Earth. The photo was taken from the end of Gifford Dock Road in Vero Beach. Photo by Sam Wolfe

Living Space on the Treasure Coast

Proximity to Cape Canaveral’s launchpads makes Treasure Coast residents gravitate toward all things NASA and astronomy
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Opening Doors

Sometimes uncertain times require a fresh approach, even to fresh produce. Brittany Swartz, manager of the Farmers Market Oceanside, created the Farmers Market drop off program to ensure that local artisans could get their products to customers, without anyone having to leave the safety of home.
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Cycling and Recycling

Cycling is an excellent way both to explore and get exercise. In the Vero Beach community, it also provides the opportunity to give back.

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Fashion Forward with Jen Fourmont Brannen

What does a woman do when her values are increasingly at odds with her career? When she seeks, but cannot find, high-quality swimwear that...

World of Glass

Meet Karen LaMonte, the artist behind the sculpture "Reclining Dress Absence" in the VBMA's permanent collection at VBMA.

LOCAL FLAVOR

In the Kitchen at Capt. Hiram’s Resort

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

Pomodoro Grill Serves Up Comforting Italian Favorites

Pomodoro Grill has been serving up comfort for three decades and counting

HOME GARDEN

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

Treat the Garden to an August Refresh

Our August landscaping choices lay the groundwork for cooler weather ahead

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