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Breeze Airways now flies to several destinations in the Northeast from Vero Beach Regional Airport. Photography by Steven Martine

The Sky’s the Limit at Vero Beach Regional Airport

The leaders at Vero Beach’s airport know that in the aviation business, you can never stay in a holding pattern
Hilary and Alannah Weston are continuing the vision of Windsor properties by embracing sustainability and environmental conservation while planning the new North Village. Photo by Miguel Flores-Vianna

Inside Windsor’s New Green Village

Windsor’s final phase will bring the natural world home
Gerry Berry. Photo by Steven Martine

Pride and Perseverance with Gerry Berry

Retired Marine Colonel Gerry Berry reflects on a 1975 mission that became an 18-hour test of endurance and courage
Jenna Houck spends a large part of her day in the paint shop, working on multiple projects at a time. Photo by Steven Martine

Behind the Curtain at Riverside Theatre

Enjoy a backstage pass to Riverside Theatre's Broadway-quality shows
Jeff Palleschi sits in the bar area that’s filled with antiques and comfortable seating. Photo by Steven Martine

In Good Spirits with Jeff Palleschi

Marine Veteran Jeff Palleschi has built an all-American bourbon distillery that captures the flavor of Vero Beach
Riverside Theatre presents four musicals this season as well

Spotlight on the 2023-2024 Cultural Season

Mark your calendars and prepare to be blown away by a windfall of cultural events in the coming months
Bray picks the summer crop of okra 1

Known by Their Fruits

For Joel Bray and his army of volunteers at Shining Light Garden, compassion grows on trees
Jumpers at Skydive Sebastian get a gorgeous view of the Indian River County coastline while floating back to the Sebastian Municipal Airport.

Taking to the Skies Over Sebastian

The air crackles with excitement in the airplane hangar where jumpers get ready. A beautifully painted Cessna Caravan idles on the runway, ready to...
Windsor residents Rob Long, Bob King, Jeff Zimmer, and Jon Rubinstein stand in the wine cellar established by the Weston family. Photo by Verola Media

Take a Tour of Windsor’s Wine Cellar

Windsor’s Wine Cellar is a 2,000-square-foot journey around the world
Artists’ renderings offer a preview of the exterior of the East Coast Zoological Society’s planned Aquarium and Conservation Center, set to open in 2027

A New Aquarium and Conservation Center on the Horizon

The Brevard Zoo is set to be joined by a sister facility to the north: the Aquarium and Conservation Center
Some of the local spots Mizerek frequents for inspiration while painting en plein air are McKee Botanical Garden, Jungle Trail, and the balcony of his home at Village Spires

Inside the Paintings of Leonard Mizerek

Having painted in Venice, Paris, and New York City, plein air and maritime artist Leonard Mizerek has found anchorage in Vero Beach
Blue Spring State Park. Photo by Teresa Lee Rushworth

Add a Spring to Your Step

Just two counties away, the cool, clear waters of Blue Spring beckon
Winner: Indian River Lagoon

Winners of the 2023 Photo Contest

Images poured in for our annual photo contest; now it’s time to soak up the splendor
Jane Snead is inspired by the numerous local organizations and people in Vero Beach who help those in need. Photo by Steven Martine

Jane Snead Helps Locals Rise Up

United Against Poverty’s Jane Snead inspires others with the story of her own harrowing but triumphant journey
Sabrina Cruz, case manager, works with Teegan in the library. Photo by Steven Martine

Making Room for Hope

Vero Beach-based nonprofit Hope for Families Center is planning an expansion that will double its capacity to brighten futures
Trudie Rainone feels a pull toward the ocean ever since she and her family scattered the ashes of her son D.J. after his death from cancer at age 44. Photo by Steven Martine

An Ocean of Memories

Thanks to his mother’s gift, D.J. Rainone will be honored by the conservation work carried out by ORCA in the building bearing his name
Suzi McCoy Shriner, Kristin Rohr, Sue Tompkins, and Dee Locke are part of a large group of local women focused on giving back through Impact 100. Photography by Jason Nuttle

Meet the Faces of Impact 100 Indian River

Members of Impact 100 Indian River have cultivated a sisterhood of philanthropy that is transforming the health and welfare of our community
The 23-year-old Moulton Layne P.L. classic Bermuda-style home on the North Course Photography by Nickolas Sargent

Family Beach House is A Tall Order

A handpicked team of professionals creates a coastal sanctuary to suit three generations of a family's lifestyle—and height
Elizabeth, Chad, Linda, and Tom Leonard with store mascot Kiki. Photo by Steven Martine

Book Smarts at the Vero Beach Book Center

The Leonard family's Vero Beach Book Center has been enriching the local community for nearly half a century

Red, White, and What a View!

A stunning riverfront home is the perfect setting for an all-American holiday

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