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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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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

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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

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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

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Hop to It! Your Guide to Easter Fun on the Treasure Coast

Annual Orchid Show in Vero Beach April 25th, 26th

Vero Beach Choral Society presents Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana

Carmina Burana Vero Beach Choral Society

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

Children’s Art Festival at VBMA

Florigami in the Garden: Mckee Garden's Latest Exhibit

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Environment & Wildlife

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

FWC shares wildlife safety reminders as winter storm Fern brings colder temperatures to Florida

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

A Cosmic Send-Off to 2025 by Seven Sisters

The Moon Meets the Seven Sisters on New Year’s Eve As 2025 draws to a close, residents of Florida’s Treasure Coast are invited to look up and enjoy a quietly spectacular celestial event—one that feels tailor-made for reflection, wonder, and fresh beginnings. Tonight, a nearly full Moon will pass remarkably close to the Pleiades star cluster , also known as the Seven Sisters , creating a breathtaking New Year’s Eve sky show visible to the naked eye. Shortly after sunset, turn

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Arts & Entertainment

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

In Rhythm With Life: Classical Music on Florida’s Treasure Coast

There is a quiet truth woven into our everyday lives: we respond to rhythms long before we ever name them. The steady beat of a heart, the rise and fall of breath, the pull of tides against the shore. Classical music, at its core, is an echo of those natural patterns—structured yet fluid, disciplined yet deeply human. It’s music that mirrors the beautiful complexity of life itself. There are no special effects or fancy electronics. Just wood, brass, gut, metal, and other natu

Lifestyle & Recreation

Hop to It! Your Guide to Easter Fun on the Treasure Coast

Easter is just around the corner, and the Treasure Coast is hopping with family-friendly events. From waterfront festivals to museum trails, there are plenty of opportunities for little ones to collect eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming celebrations across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. 2nd Annual Hoppy Trail (Jensen Beach) This unique event offers a twist on the traditional egg hunt. Hosted by the Children's Museum of the Tre

Annual Orchid Show in Vero Beach April 25th, 26th

At 42 years old, the Vero Beach Orchid Society Show has grown and matured considerably over the years. From its humble beginnings in the 1970s, when a small group of seven people formed a club to discuss their love of orchids, to today’s annual event that attracts hundreds of people who attend for the same reason. As the original club grew, so did interest in showing plants for judging and awards by the American Orchid Society. Thus began the Vero Beach Orchid Society Show,

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

Your HOA Is Not the Boss of the Lagoon

by Daniel Lamson, Executive Director, Indian River Neighborhood Association The law is crystal clear: Your HOA cannot force you to maintain a water-guzzling St. Augustine grass lawn when you want to plant a Florida-friendly landscape. Despite what some HOA boards might tell you, Florida law gives homeowners the unequivocal right to choose sustainable, native landscaping over thirsty turf grass. The Legal Foundation: State Law Trumps HOA Rules Florida Statute 720.3075(4)(b) c

Cannon’s Cove Brings Pirate and Mermaid Themed Indoor Play to Vero Beach Outlets

Ahoy, mateys and mermaids alike! Cannon’s Cove, a brand-new pirate and mermaid-themed indoor playground and party venue, is preparing to make a splash at the Vero Beach Outlets. Designed for children ages 1 to 12, Cannon’s Cove invites families to dive into a world of imagination, adventure, and active fun — all in a cool, colorful indoor setting perfect for year-round play. Created by local parents Hannah Bolin and Andrew Pensch, Cannon’s Cove was inspired by their son, Cann

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