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Though Draper Kauffman died a quarter-century ago, he still lives in the heart of his younger sister, Betty Lou, now Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, who spends part of each year at her home in the Moorings.

If it wasn’t for the fact that he had poor eyesight, Draper Kauffman would probably be remembered as just another Navy man who fought long and honorably during World War II.

If posed the question, “How good can life possibly get?”, your answer would depend on your perceptions of opulent comfort and splendid living.

First it was snowbirds, now it’s snowbunnies. Vero Beach has its very own ski club, and it recently received its not-for profit status.

You’ve seen them everywhere, ringing bells at Christmastime, serving up hot meals to the hungry, and handing out ice, water, clothing, blankets and medical supplies to disaster victims.

Ever noticed how county names can be misleading?

Most of us are all too familiar with the effects of the double whammy inflicted on our landscape during the past hurricane season.

Dedicated to the mirthful enjoyment of life after 50, the ladies-only Red Hat Society is a cultural phenomenon that has not missed Vero Beach.

Finally, it’s here – the news we have all been waiting for.

What does 19th century Russian literary luminary Anton Chekhov have in common with the quaint, rural town of Fellsmere, Florida?

Beautiful and prosperous, Indian River County has an abundance of success stories.

Bob Smith takes the game of bridge very seriously – just ask any one of the 1,200 bridge players he has instructed in Vero Beach over the years.

As majestic and serene as the coast of Florida is, there are even more amazing landscapes to be discovered in the central part of the state.

It’s no longer a secret, which some may regret, that Vero Beach is a very special community.

Helen Post is a firm believer that certain things happen because they were meant to be.

Vero Beach artist Barbara Landry has created a work of art that will help more than one million handicapped Americans this year.

It’s early Friday and the sun is barely up as John Majewski strides into the small building the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad calls home.

Walk into Charles and Rosemary Sanford’s home on a Sunday afternoon, close your eyes, breathe deeply and you are transported to an exotic world where spices rule. Welcome to the world of Indian cuisine.

One of the most common lamentations by homeowners is the inability to communicate with the individuals who maintain their landscapes.

Carol Pettice, a retired secretary and receptionist from Syngenta Crop Protection, remembers when she first noticed a growing public awareness of her workplace.