In this issue:

An aerial view of the city marina taken in the 1940s

The Vero Beach Yacht Club is Shipshape at 100

Anchored in maritime tradition, the Vero Beach Yacht Club is an oasis of fun and friendship
Kate Beckwith Woody. Photo by Steven Martine

Kate Beckwith Woody Propagates Promise

Kate Beckwith Woody multiplies her gifts by supporting local educational opportunities
Shala Edwards, Angel Pietsch, and Hannah Hite. Photo by Steven Martine

Meet the Women Leading the Way at Local Nonprofits

You’re sure to be inspired by these three nonprofits and the women behind them
As many as two dozen flamingos were seen at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Brevard County in recent years. Photo by Chad Bruce/Kilted Adventure Guy

Where to See Flamingos in Florida

Flamingos are making a comeback in Florida
Winter Blues cocktail. Photo by Gyorgy Papp

Warming Winter Cocktails for the Holiday Season

Even the slightest shift in temperatures makes trading in our chilled cocktail glasses for a cup of the hot and soothing a decadent affair. Fire up your bar carts and cozy up with these five winter warmers.

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

Enjoy Fine Food on the Waterfront at Sebastian Saltwater

Florida native and Sebastian Saltwater chef C.J. Howard was mentored and inspired by international chefs

Ocean Grill Serves Up Family Culinary Tradition

Chef Joey Replogle is part of the third generation to help Ocean Grill patrons have an unforgettable experience in his family’s restaurant

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