What's New

Impact 100 of Indian River County recently named Sue Tompkins as president of the all-women nonprofit organization.

Barbara Falone and Karen Frey opened BJ’s & Company K, a high-end resale shop filled with a blend of eclectic treasures around the corner from Old Dixie on 16th Street.

Karen and Jim Patrick recently launched Heritage Classics of the Treasure Coast, a company specializing in fundraising, gifting and awards programs for organizations in Vero Beach and along the Treasure Coast.

Locally owned and managed Oculina Bank celebrated the completion and opening of its new LEED-certified operations center on 24th Avenue in Vero Beach’s enterprise zone.

Justice recently opened its 65th Florida store at the Vero Beach Fashion Outlets.

Crocs, the casual footwear for men, women and children, has opened the only clearance factory store in Florida at the Vero Beach Fashion Outlets.

After four years on 14th Avenue, Artistry in Motion has relocated to a larger facility on 21st Street.

Peter R. Tyson Inc., a marine and aviation insurance company, recently began offering Global Rescue, a crisis response for medical and security needs anywhere in the world.

Rebecca Russell-Gootee has been appointed the new executive director of Indian River Healthy Start Coalition. She is responsible for developing a strategic plan for fundraising, as well as expanding the board of directors, creating advisory committees and enhancing the core support group.

Pet lovers can now adopt cats, dogs and critters while shopping at the Indian River Mall at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River’s All For Paws Boutique.

Lori Young is not the Cake Boss, but her specialty cake shop Sweet Creations on Old Dixie is full of tasty treats.

Labels Timeless Clothing, a stylish and intimate high-end consignment boutique, has opened its doors in the Treasure Coast Plaza.

Vero Beach Country Club recently named Greg Wetzel as its new general manager and chief operating officer.

Owner and decorator Janet Price recently opened JPrice Designs, an interior design studio upstairs at Melange on U.S. Highway 1.

Bakery and sandwich shop owner Jennifer Boksmati, along with her family Sam, Rabia and Tarek Boksmati, and Juergen Starckjohann, opened Fillin’ n’ Chillin’ on Oslo Road just west of 20th ave.

Patti Hinckley has joined Vero Beach Fashion Outlets as the new general manager. Vero Beach Fashion Outlets also welcomed Amanda Smith Pfennig as marketing coordinator.

Jimi and Alba Tunstall recently opened a local franchise of Servpro serving all of Indian River County. Servpro of Vero Beach specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property that has been damaged by fire, smoke or water.

Lighthouse Art & Framing has relocated to a larger location from 17th Street to the Downtown Art District on the corner of 14th Avenue and 19th Street. The new store offers an expanded line of art supplies, custom frame moldings and ready-made frames.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County recently named Elizabeth Thomason as its new executive director. She succeeds Ronnie Hewett who left the organization in June.

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast recently appointed Karen Ritchie as its new vice president of Hospice. She is responsible for the management and direction of all aspects of the VNA’s hospice program.