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Lights, Camera, Ocean: The International Ocean Film Festival Returns to the Treasure Coast

There’s something magical about watching ocean stories unfold just steps away from the water itself. In June, Treasure Coast residents will once again have the chance to dive into a world of marine adventure, conservation, science, and storytelling at the 2026 International Ocean Film Festival: Florida Tour. Hosted by Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, this increasingly popular event returns on Saturday, June 6, transforming the waterfront camp

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Treasure Coast Triva: Spring 2026

Water is essential to life for every living thing on the planet. In Flrodia, concerns about water supply and quality dominate countless conversations from the kitchen tables to the state legislature. Are you water-wise? Test your knowledge about drinking water on Florida's Treasure Coast. Where does most drinking water on Florida’s Treasure Coast come from? A. Rivers B. Ocean desalination C. Underground aquifers D. Imported reservoirs Answer: C — Underground aquifers The Tre

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Is Florida Running Out of Water? A Glass Half Full for Treasure Coast Newcomers

Welcome to paradise. You’ve traded the snow shovel for a sun hat and are settling into the rhythm of Florida’s Treasure Coast. The warm breezes off the Indian River Lagoon, the stunning beaches, and the laid-back lifestyle are exactly what you dreamed of in retirement or during those vacation visits. But if you’ve been here for more than a minute, you might have noticed a local rumor buzzing beneath the surface: Florida has a water problem. It sounds alarming—talk of drought,

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Florida Condo Conundrum: Volunteer Boards Can Lead to Disaster

Champlain Towers After Collapse in Surfside (Photo Public Domain) Florida is home to more than 1.5 million condominium units, and the management of these communities plays a critical role in preserving property values, ensuring safety, and fostering a harmonious quality of life for residents. Yet, far too many condominium associations are entrusted to unqualified volunteer boards, often with disastrous consequences. Recent cases in South Florida, including structural collapse

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Environment & Wildlife

Why Coastal Dunes Are Florida's First Line of Defense

A Guide for Treasure Coast visitors and Newcomers There's a reason the first thing you notice when you arrive at a Treasure Coast beach isn't the ocean — it's the wall of sand, sea oats, and scrubby vegetation that stands between the parking lot and the waves. Those are the dunes. And they're doing a lot more work than they look like. If you're new to Florida's coastline, coastal dunes might seem like a scenic backdrop — a nice place to snap a photo before you hit the water.

Is Florida Running Out of Water? A Glass Half Full for Treasure Coast Newcomers

Welcome to paradise. You’ve traded the snow shovel for a sun hat and are settling into the rhythm of Florida’s Treasure Coast. The warm breezes off the Indian River Lagoon, the stunning beaches, and the laid-back lifestyle are exactly what you dreamed of in retirement or during those vacation visits. But if you’ve been here for more than a minute, you might have noticed a local rumor buzzing beneath the surface: Florida has a water problem. It sounds alarming—talk of drought,

Earth Day Began as Protest

In 1970 people knew how to protest. April 22nd of that year was a day when 20 million Americans took to the streets. There were boisterous protests, rallies, fundraisers, speeches, concerts and nature walks. But these crusaders weren’t concerned with war. They were standing up, speaking up, marching and singing for the planet. This was the very first official Earth Day. Earth Day has an interesting history. It didn’t really happen by accident or happenstance. The date was spe

Manatees on the Move- Go Slow & Look Out Below

Photo Courtesy of FWC This Manatee Appreciation Day (Wednesday March 26, 2026), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the springtime reminder that Florida’s manatees are starting to naturally disperse from their winter refuges. Boaters and other watercraft users are advised to go slow and look out below for the slow-moving mammals when on the water. During this time of year, manatees are more likely to be present in rivers, canals and nearshor

Where does Florida's water come from and will there be enough?

(Indian River Neighborhood Association) It's a question that matters deeply to everyone in Indian River County right now, and we're bringing in one of the state's leading experts to help answer it. On Wednesday, March 25, IRNA hosts its March Lunch & Learn featuring Clay Coarsey, Director of the Division of Water Supply Planning and Assessment with the St. Johns River Water Management District. The timing couldn't be more urgent. Earlier this month, the St. Johns River Water

Treasure Coast Trivia: Winter 2026

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

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Arts & Entertainment

VBMA's Athena Society Acquires a Stunning Sculpture by Yinka Shonibare

Yinka Shonibare, CBE (British-Nigerian, b. 1962), Wind Sculpture in Bronze VI, 2025. Hand painted bronze, 78 ¾ x 59 x 54 inches. © Yinka Shonibare At its annual dinner on Thursday, April 16, Vero Beach Museum of Art Athena Society Members voted to acquire Wind Sculpture in Bronze VI, 2025, by Yinka Shonibare, CBE (British Nigerian, b. 1962). The hand-painted bronze statue, standing 78 ¾ x 59 x 54 inches, is unique in a series of nine. Its significance is underscored by the re

Choruses Combine for ‘Carmina Burana’ Electrifying Choral Work at Waxlax Center for Performing Arts

Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is a singular giant among choral compositions. Based on 24 medieval poems, it blends intense choral power with simple, driving melodies, evoking themes of fate, fortune, and earthly pleasure. The rhythmic, secular cantata is characterized by its primitive energy, raw emotion, and dramatic structure. And now, Vero Beach has a chance to experience it. At 7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 14, the Vero Beach Choral Society will present Carmina Burana at the

VBMA’s Museum in the Garden Capital Campaign Reaches $110 Million

IMAGE Credit : Photo of the future Vero Beach Museum of Art courtesy of Allied Works © KVANT-1 Museum has now raised more than 87% of its campaign goal! VERO BEACH, FL—The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VMBA) is pleased to announce that it has reached a new milestone in its Museum in the Garden capital campaign, raising $110 million toward its $126 million goal, including gifts from nearly 50 new donors since the project’s November 7, 2025, groundbreaking. “Only in Vero Beach coul

Lifestyle & Recreation

Lights, Camera, Ocean: The International Ocean Film Festival Returns to the Treasure Coast

There’s something magical about watching ocean stories unfold just steps away from the water itself. In June, Treasure Coast residents will once again have the chance to dive into a world of marine adventure, conservation, science, and storytelling at the 2026 International Ocean Film Festival: Florida Tour. Hosted by Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, this increasingly popular event returns on Saturday, June 6, transforming the waterfront camp

Drawbridge Drama Over Soon: New Bridge Opens This Month in Fort Pierce

Photo courtesy of FDOT and City of Fort Pierce (City of Fort Pierce) The City of Fort Pierce shared that the FDOT Southeast Florida will open the new S.R. A1A North Causeway Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway on Friday, May 15, 2026, by 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. City officials say that this new high-level fixed bridge replaces the existing drawbridge, providing a more reliable connection between S.R. A1A and U.S. 1/S.R. 5. The orginal drawbridge, known as the D.H. "B

Women-Owned Boutique vêtu Highlighted During Women’s History Month at Vero Beach Outlets

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

Florigami in the Garden: Mckee Garden's Latest Exhibit

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

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