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Steve Burton leads the Stranding and Population Assessment Team at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Photo by Steven Martine

A Whale of a Job

At Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, the six-member Stranding and Population Assessment team comes to the rescue of marine mammals and the water they inhabit
Robert Farber. Photo by Steven Martine

Behind the Camera with Robert Farber

Photographer Robert Farber has produced 50 years of commercial and conceptual work that looks as up-to-date as ever
Joe Semkow. Photo by Joshua Kodis

Joe Semkow is the Picture of Kindness

Joe Semkow, professional photographer, videographer, lover of life, and doer of good deeds, is one busy fellow as he quietly goes about brightening the...

Five Frozen Cocktail Recipes to Try

Espresso Martini Affogato This indulgent treat combines the rich flavor of an espresso martini with the decadence of vanilla ice cream Ingredients2 oz. vodka (or...
George Hamner and Brenda Eubanks Burnette. Photo by Steven Martine

Learn Juicy History on the Florida Citrus Crate Label Trail

The Florida Citrus Crate Label Trail showcases the creative labels that adorned wooden crates used to ship Indian River County citrus to Northern markets
The American flag, affixed atop the SS Breconshire off the coast of Vero Beach, is the spot where people gather on the Fourth of July. Photo by Joe Semkow

Making Waves During Swim to the Wreck

Pride and purpose inspire Vero Beach reef lovers to celebrate Independence Day with a swim to a shallow shipwreck
Chloe and Christopher Douglas. Photo by Alex Musil Photography

Inside Three Couples’ Vero Beach Weddings

Congratulations to three pairs of newlyweds! Let’s take a look at their Vero Beach weddings
Young continues to seek information on Jim Williams and Robert Palmer, whose common names render record searches practically useless. Photo by Kelly Rogers.jpg

Tony Young Leaves No Stone Unturned

Despite Tony Young's efforts to tell the stories of the 90 fallen servicemen honored at Memorial Island, a few remain shrouded in mystery
Once class begins at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, Maryann Grodin and her classmates hang up their hats and get started painting. Photo by Steven Martine

Vero Beach Museum of Art Honors Veterans

Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates military veterans with art classes that foster creative expression and camaraderie
Childcare Resources executive director Shannon McGuire Bowman has big plans for the next phase of the organization’s growth. Photo by Steven Martine

Grade-A Performance at Childcare Resources

Childcare Resources of Indian River enlists the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center to put its methods to the test
Kiley sits among the flowers, snacks in hand. Photo by Bob Joy

Chimpanzees Find Peace at Save the Chimps

At the sprawling Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, resident chimpanzees enjoy a safe and dignified retirement
On the court in Boulevard Tennis & Padel Club. Photo by Steven Martine

Padel Holds Court in Vero Beach

Padel is on the rise in Vero Beach and around the world
A roseate spoonbill comes in for a landing. Photo by Sam Wolfe

Spotting the Roseate Spoonbills of Stick Marsh

Stick Marsh in Fellsmere is home to hundreds of roseate spoonbills. Head out on the trail with Birdwatching guides David and Dee Simpson.
Vero Beach artist Katherine Larson brings the newest member of her family, Aria, on a trip out to paint at Hammock Ranch Preserve. Photo by Steven Martine

Katherine Larson Paints the Views of Vero Beach

Michigan-born plein air artist Katherine Larson fell in love with Vero Beach and paints the town with gusto
Paul in the studio. Photo by Steven Martine

Art of Stained Glass at Conrad Pickel Studio

Artisans have been creating stained and faceted glass windows, mosaics, and sculptures for buildings around the globe for more than 75 years
Landscaping was designed to complement the home’s exterior color. Photo by Robyn Flick

Family Style in John’s Island

This John’s Island build brought together homeowners and an interior designer who were already well acquainted
David Yakir is hoping the community-focused educational outreach arm of the Vero Beach Film Festival grows to match the success of the festival itself. Photo by Steven Martine

Making a Scene with Lights, Camera, Education

The Vero Beach Film Festival is helping local film students at Indian River Charter High School pursue their dreams
Arrangements sold at occasional local farmers markets. Photo by Natalie Greenlaw

A Beautiful Arrangement at Pura Vida Flower Farm

Both the organically grown blossoms and the Greenlaw family are flourishing at Pura Vida Flower Farm
For this table, they accented a “neutral” purple with custom plates from their collection. Photo by Jerry Rabinowitz copy

Setting the Scene with Everyday Elegance

Interior designer Alex Papachristidis dressed tables in this Windsor space just for us—inside the dining room and out
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How to Be a Happy Camper

Rent an RV and roam the open roads to one of Florida’s 191 state parks for a nostalgic return to childhood camping trips

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