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The family room is lightened up with whitewashed cypress wood ceilings. Photo by Jessica Glynn Photography

Laid-Back Luxury on John’s Island

A riverfront John’s Island home is an oasis of worldly sophistication and cozy comfort
Honey cocktails. Photo by Gyorgy Papp

Getting Buzzed on Honey Cocktails

There is a rich history and vast culture around honey cocktails. Discover the buzz for yourself with these bee-witching libations.
Harvesting honey involves using a hot knife on the combs and a centrifugal force extractor to remove the honey from the cells. Photo by Sam Wolfe

Living the Hive Life

Local apiarist Pete Roberts waxes philosophical on the importance of bees
Christmas at Tara. Photo by Sam Wolfe

All Aglow at Christmas at Tara

For 35 years, the Grall family has spread their own brand of hometown holiday cheer
Katherine Eppink. Photo by Steven Martine

The Art of Dance at Ballet Vero Beach

Members of our local ballet company offer an enlightening look beyond the barre
At Crazy Hart Ranch, Linda Hart’s Narragansett heritage turkeys rule the roost. Photo by Steven Martine

Thanksgiving Traditions at Crazy Hart Ranch

At Crazy Hart Ranch, Linda Hart’s Narragansett heritage turkeys rule the roost—until November
The sanctuary’s flag rises 65 feet, serving as a beacon to those who come to honor our fallen heroes. Photo by Steven Martine

A Shared Salute on Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary

Vero Beach has a long history of honoring veterans, and the MacWilliam family has a special connection to that legacy
Catherine Blüm and Tim Ledford have been leading the team at David Francis in Vero Beach since 2020. Photo by Steven Martine copy

From Forest to Finish

Every piece of David Francis furniture visits Vero Beach before settling into its new home
The Tides was your pick for Gourmet Fare. Photo by Kim Bottalico

2024 Dining Awards Picks

We took a poll, and you let us in on some of your favorite places to hang out, pick up a treat, and enjoy a nice meal and some good company
Vero Beach Museum of Art's new chief curator is making plans for traveling exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection. Photo by Steven Martine

Looking to the Horizon with Caitlin Swindell

Vero Beach Museum of Art's new chief curator is making plans for traveling exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection
Alex Kanter. Photo by Steven Martine

Stages of Life with Alex Kanter

The actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director, and playwright’s eventful path led him unexpectedly to the Treasure Coast
Russell and Raff. Photo by Jerry Rabinowitz

Inside a Couple’s Penthouse Jewel

Stepping inside the penthouse condominium owned by Beryl Raff and Paul Russell is tantamount to entering the finest stateroom on a luxury cruise ship—a...
Ian and Nancy Beaumont. Photo by Steven Martine

Good Works with What’s Next Adventures

With What’s Next Adventures, Nancy and Ian Beaumont create life-changing experiences aboard the Bahama Star
David is a frequent exhibitor at local art shows and strolls, and his canvases, prints, and photographs of manhole covers decorate homes and offices in Vero Beach and beyond. Photo by Steven Martine

Inside the Industrial Art of David LoPresti

Some artists look to the heavens or the horizon for inspiration. Not David LoPresti. His focus is down, where the sparks of his creativity...
Photo courtesy of Steel Tie Spirits

Distilleries Worth the Drive: South Florida

Travel by tipple through the Sunshine State’s burgeoning craft spirits scene, heading first to South Florida
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

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