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Wildlife at St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park. Photo by Dale Erickson

Winners of the 2024 Photo Contest

Local residents reveal why they’re captivated by Vero Beach

Oar Stories from Vero Beach Rowing

Vero Beach Rowing fosters confidence, commitment, and camaraderie
Richard Bialosky, Freddie Woolfork, and Jonnie Mae Perry stand in front of the current Gifford Museum and Cultural Center. The trio has plans for a much bigger footprint for the center in the coming years. Photos by Steven Martine

Living Legacies with Jonnie Mae Perry

Jonnie Mae Perry is helping preserve the heart and soul of the Gifford community at Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Angelina Long, 13, is a two-time participant in the Trailblazer Series. Photo by MLB Photos/Jared Blais

Bat “Her” Up

Today’s female baseball players are breaking barriers and blazing trails—on and off the diamond
Jolene, a green sea turtle. Photo courtesy Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center

Caring for Sea Turtles Great and Small

Marine veterinarians at Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center use a variety of treatments, and some of them may surprise you
A quilt made and donated by the Stepping Stone Quilters Guild in 2009 chronicles important times in the history of Sebastian. Photo by Steven Martine

Celebrating Sebastian: A Big Small Town

The most populous city in Indian River County celebrates one hundred years of neighborliness and outdoor life
Biologist and longtime fishing guide Captain Mark Yanno enjoys fishing the healthiest part of the Indian River Lagoon, right in our backyard. Photo by Steven Martine

A Day on the Water with Captain Mark Yanno

The biologist and longtime fishing guide enjoys fishing the healthiest part of the Indian River Lagoon, right in our backyard
Rochelle Wolberg started her position as executive director of McKee Botanical Garden in January. Photo by Jerry Rabinowitz

Blooming Where She’s Planted

New director Rochelle Wolberg is celebrating the past and charting the future of McKee Botanical Garden
Conway Bolt, president of the Airmasters RC club, works on one of his remote-controlled planes. Photo by Steven Martine

Flying Colors with the Airmasters RC Club

Remote-controlled airplanes have evolved beyond mere toys
Charlotte Tripson embraces life on the property, working to transform the space for others to enjoy. Photo by Steven Martine

Explore Waldo’s Secret Garden

Charlotte Tripson oversees a ‘whimsical world of tranquility’ created by her great-grandfather, Waldo Sexton
There’s something for all levels of adventurers at Brevard Zoo, from feeding baby kangaroos to taking a stroll above the habitats with a canopy walk.

Show Hometown Love This Summer

Are you eager to try some new activities? Pretend you’re a tourist!
Jake Owen. Photo by Sam Wolfe

Made in Vero Beach

Jake Owen always comes back—and gives back—to his hometown
A flock of blue-winged teal, a small, migratory duck species, fly across the wetlands. Photo by Sam Wolfe

Journey Through the Wetlands of Vero Beach

Cooperating with nature gets the job done and then some at West Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Wetlands
Jay Lundy Sr. is the leader of the Gifford Youth Achievement Center’s Youth Employability Program. Photo by Steven Martine

Working Wonders with Jay Lundy Sr.

For as long as she can remember, Lenore Carter has wanted to be a doctor. Wanting is one thing, but how was she to...
The farm grows dozens of varieties of organic fruits and vegetables. Photo by Steven Martine

Ye Ole Davis Farm’s Organic Roots

Ye Ole Davis Farm represents a return to a simpler time
Rachel Estillore, 12th grader at Vero Beach High School, with mom Simonette Sambrio. Photo by Eric Striffler

Words from the Heart for Mother’s Day

Local teen writers help us celebrate Mother’s Day
Vero Beach resident Ingrid Hernandez counts her service dog, Chance, as a blessing in her life. Photography by Steven Martine

Chance of a Lifetime

A service dog named Chance is a godsend for local combat veteran Sgt. Ingrid Hernandez
Picturesque views fill every window in this riverfront home on the barrier island, augmented by plenty of open-air spaces and decor that brings the outdoors in. Photography by Jessica Glynn

Inside a Couple’s One-of-a-Kind Island Retreat

A couple retires to the Vero Beach barrier island home of their dreams, with views from every room
Seining at five different habitats in the salt marsh yields many species worth recording and studying

Joy of Discovery with Young Explorers

Local students from the ecology class at Saint Edward’s School join the ranks of lagoon explorers, present and future
Six Blue Angel pilots carry out stunning precision maneuvers in their F_A-18 jets

The Blue Angels Are In the Wings

Next month, the Blue Angels will wow spectators and inspire the next generation of service members and aviators at the Vero Beach Air Show

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