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Vero Beach voters to make decisions on downtown's future; 2 referendums on Nov. 5 ballot
VERO BEACH — The ease of improving downtown hinges on two referendums, both of which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. One would more than double the density of housing downtown, from 17 units per acre to 36 units per acre; another, more technical issue, would allow transfer of development rights. ...
Vero Beach Art Club’s Pointe West Logo Contest Winner
Ms. Dominique Tynes, a talented local artist from Fort Pierce has been awarded first place in the highly esteemed Pointe West Fine Arts Festival “Logo” contest. The award was presented at a recent Vero Beach Art Club meeting where Ms. Tynes’ work was celebrated for its originality, creativity, and technical excellence.
School District of Indian River County, FL and School Grades Released
Contact Cristen MadduxTelephone772-564-5527EmailCristen.maddux@indianriverschools.orgWebsitewww.indianriverschools.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2024. SDIRC RANKS IN THE TOP 10 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. Vero Beach, FL, July 24, 2024– Today, the State released district and school grades. Please see below for District and school highlights. District Highlights. For the second year...
Amid uncertainty, island brokerage takes realtors suit settlement in stride
Ever since a Kansas City jury voted in October in favor of a group of Missouri homeowners in an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and seven large brokerages, there have been rumblings of real estate apocalypse. The somewhat gleeful media chatter increased in March, when the NAR...
Windsor pays it forward with Herrero exhibit proceeds
Windsor residents and guests bid adieu to this year’s art exhibition at the Gallery at Windsor, “A Piece of Waterfall in the Sound of Crickets,” a solo exhibition by Costa Rican contemporary artist Federico Herrero. Invitees at the Finissage Reception were given a last look at the...
Coastal elegance Orchid Cove home comes fully furnished
The house at 9261 Orchid Cove Cir. in one of the island’s newer subdivisions offers buyers a refreshing opportunity to live in a pristine, quality-built, furnished home. The owner came to the United States when her family left Venezuela during the political unrest in 2000. They had heard about Vero Beach through friends and decided to settle here and raise their family.
Renovated buildings downtown to house Childcare Resources
A couple of large, weathered structures in the heart of Vero that have been a drag for years on efforts to breathe life into the downtown area will soon be getting an exciting new use along with a total makeover. Childcare Resources will move into the buildings that previously housed...
‘Stars’ and barres: Ballet Vero enjoys a stellar fundraiser
Supporters of Ballet Vero Beach enjoyed another wonderful Ballet Under the Stars fundraiser at Tree House Vero Beach. Its importance, as proceeds go toward the nonprofit’s educational and community engagement initiatives, became even more critical after Gov. Ron DeSantis, with one sweep of the pen, vetoed all state grants to Florida arts organizations, including the $38,000 grant to BVB that had been approved by the legislature.
City workers can thank Vero’s higher property values for 5% pay hike
Higher property values in Vero Beach will allow the City Council to give all municipal employees a 5-percent, cost-of-living-adjustment pay increase – without raising the millage rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year. “Technically, it’s a tax increase, because people will pay more in property taxes, but that’s because their...
Join Us for the WPBF 25 School Supply Drive on August 2nd!
We’re excited to partner with WPBF 25 and the Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County to support this amazing cause. We invite you to come drop off your school supply donation at the Vero Beach Art Club (1903 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL). 🗓️ When: Friday, August...
MLB Hank Aaron Invitational: A Showcase and Classroom for Nation’s Best High School Baseball Players
'The goal, honestly, is to get them to college, so they have the opportunity to play baseball in college or at least to build a career around baseball.'. The Hank Aaron Invitational will bring together around 250 high school baseball players (ages 13–18) nationwide to receive elite-level training from former Major League Baseball (MLB) players and coaches.
Main issues in IRC Commission District 5 primary include growth, development
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY − Management of development and growth appear to be among the top issues in the Aug. 20 Republican primary for the District 5 County Commission seat. Laura Moss, a two-term Vero Beach City Council member, is running for re-election to a second county commission term, while Tracey Zudans leaves a...
Commissioners hear concerns about Urban Service Boundary expansion
Impact on the natural environment was the No. 1 worry of 1,126 people responding to a county survey about expanding the Urban Service Boundary, with traffic congestion and stress on infrastructure rounding out the top three concerns as the county is slated to add more than 40,000 people by 2050.
Colombian Latin Festival elates crowd in Vero Beach
It was a time of celebration, with buoyant music and culture during the inaugural Colombian Latin Festival on Saturday, with Colombian singers Tito Murillo and Serrano “El Duro” priming the crowds with the sounds of home. Organizers say they hope the event – which recognized Colombian Independence Day – will become an annual gathering in Vero Beach over the next few years.
'Massive bust' leads to recovery of about 2,000 fentanyl pills, 5 pounds cocaine; 1 arrest
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills and 5 pounds of cocaine were recovered during the arrest of an Ocala man, after a months-long drug operation, law enforcement authorities said. The arrest was made in a drug sting outside a Sebastian area Tractor Supply Co. store on County Road 512 Wednesday just...
Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Seizes ‘Deadly Fentanyl’ Near Sebastian
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office announced today the successful conclusion of a multi-month investigation targeting drug trafficking in the area. The Special Investigations Unit seized over 4 pounds of cocaine and nearly 8 ounces of counterfeit Oxycodone pills, which were determined to contain deadly fentanyl. The arrest took...
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