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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
Karen Johnson helps Dontavius identify different parts of the horse. Photo by Steven Martine

Riding High with Special Equestrians

Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast harnesses the healing power of horses
ChristieBrinkley_Look_09_017 extended. Photo by Andrew Egan

The Art of Loving Life with Christie Brinkley

The beauty icon will share her upbeat take on fashion, art, and living well at Vero Beach Museum of Art's Fashion Meets Art
The backyard. Photo by Owen McGoldrick Photography copy

A Welcoming Wonderland in Windsor

When Michael and Virginia Johnson decided it was time to make a few changes to their home in Windsor, they contacted RCL Development, the...
Wildlife movement is tracked in a number of ways throughout Florida, including the use of “camera traps,” as this black bear demonstrates. Photo by fStop Foundation

Trail Through Time

A young bear boldly forges a perilous path that inspires a statewide push for conservation
Andrew Currie’s Dance Space in Miracle Mile is a place for children to develop their talent. Photo by Steven Martine

Meet Those Dancing Feet

For 25 years, Andrew Currie has kept generations of young people on their toes and inspired them to follow their dreams
Operations director Nichola Redmond encourages shy shelter dog Vada. Photo by Steven Martine

Working Hand in Paw

With a 95 percent save rate, the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is far from the ominous "pound" of yesteryear

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