Vero Beach, FL (March 5, 2026) - Just in time for Women’s History Month, Vero Beach Outlets is proud to spotlight the woman-owned boutique vêtu, a beautifully curated boho-inspired fashion and lifestyle brand owned by Mellisa Malone.   Located next to Coach at Vero Beach Outlets, vêtu opened its doors in November, marking its second location following the brand’s original debut in Boca Raton.   Mellisa Malone For Mellisa, fashion has always been more than a career, it has bee

Look up in 2026 and you’ll find the sky putting on quite a show. From dazzling lunar phases and close planetary pairings to headline-making eclipses, this is a year when the moon refuses to be ordinary. Whether you’re the type who sets an alarm for a midnight eclipse or you just enjoy spotting a bright full moon over the Indian River Lagoon, this trivia quiz will test how closely you’ve been watching the heavens. Ready to see if your celestial IQ is truly out of this world? W

Mckee Garden's newest exhibit, Florigami in the Garden, is a large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition that blends art, nature, and the ancient Japanese tradition of origami (paper folding). Instead of paper, the artworks are reimagined as monumental metal sculptures placed throughout the garden’s lush tropical landscape. These pieces are designed to evoke the delicacy and geometry of folded paper while celebrating the vitality of the natural world. The sculptures were design

Photos courtesty of FWC (FWC) As winter storm Fern brings colder temperatures to much of the state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public how cold weather can impact wildlife, and what to do and what not to do if you encounter manatees, sea turtles or nonnative green iguanas. Manatees Manatees need access to water that is warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit to survive prolonged cold weather. As temperatures drop, Florida manatees mo

Heather Stapleton Reading The Lorax at Pelican Island Audubon House in Vero Beach I have read Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax more times than any grown adult should admit. Over the years, I’ve developed an untraditional take on the story - one that might surprise you. I don’t see the Lorax as the celebrated good guy everyone loves, nor do I think the Onceler is a cartoonishly villainous bad guy. To me, they’re more complicated. Recently, I’ve been thinking about these two highly flawed

ACO Masterworks performance in Stuart   The Atlantic Classical Orchestra (ACO), the Treasure Coast’s only professional orchestra will open its 2026 season next week with a dynamic blend of powerful Masterworks concerts and intimate Chamber Music performances. The upcoming season invites audiences to experience the full emotional range of classical music—from grand, sweeping orchestral works to close-up musical conversations—performed by world-class musicians right here on Flo