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Breeze Airways to open a flight crew base in Vero
Starting in October, Breeze Airways flight crews will be based at Vero Beach Regional Airport and the airline will resume parking jets there overnight. “That means we’ll start hiring flight crews locally,” Breeze spokesman Gareth Edmondson-Jones said, adding that qualified pilots and flight attendants in the Vero Beach community and along the Treasure Coast are encouraged to apply.
Enjoy barbecue with the city of Sebastian
The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Grill Out Night on Friday, Aug. 9 from 5:30-8 p.m., according to an event flyer from the SRAC. The theme of the event changes from year-to-year with this year’s called “Let’s Fiesta.”. The event will feature...
Luxurious oceanfront ‘Surf Club’ Townhome comes with guest house
When it came time to retire, Walter and Lynnette David asked themselves, “Where do we go?” Not far, it seems. Having owned a vacation condo in Vero Beach for about 20 years, the island community was the first place that came to mind. “We both really like the...
Summery Shade Fashions Spotted in South Florida
Watermelon canopies with White Bullion Fringe play off the upholstered striped cushions in fine Floridian fashion. Principal Designer, Emily Taft “just loves Santa Barbara Designs. The quality, the options, the end product are all top notch and unique to this industry.”. 2. McCann Design Group | Hive Bakery &...
For The Love Of Paws helps seniors, pets
FELLSMERE — For the Love of Paws is a non-profit organization that aims to help both senior citizen owners and pets in a number of ways. First, according to the organization’s website at pawspetsanctuary.com, For The Love Of Paws provides sanctuary care, at a country farm without cages, for the pets if their senior owners are no longer able to care for them.
St. Lucie County in active talks with airlines to fly out of Treasure Coast International
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It could be just a matter of months before there are commercial flights at Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, according to county leaders, with ongoing talks taking place with at least two unnamed airlines. Once that ball gets rolling, those same leaders say, travelers could see destinations,...
A1A designated Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway
Islanders take note: It’s time to break out your flip-flops and flowered shirts in remembrance of a tropical tunesmith who turned his love of laid-back beach days and upbeat party songs into a $1 billion fortune. The next time you turn onto Highway A1A, the island’s main thoroughfare, you...
Love Cinema? Register Now for the Vero Beach Museum of Art Film Studies Program
Vero Beach - Wednesday July 17, 2024: The Vero Beach Museum of Art has announced the series schedule for the upcoming 2024–25 Film Studies Program. The program offers five uniquely themed five-week courses, taking place on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at VBMA or accessible via streaming links. Films are...
Coming Up! Chances are you’ll love ‘Vegas Nights’ at Riverside
You’ve got one more weekend to enjoy Riverside Theatre’s annual “Vegas Nights” event. Vegas Nights invites the public to enjoy live music, purchase drinks at a full bar, purchase meals at a grill, and gather in its beautiful lobby in the evenings for traditional casino games. While it is free to come to the casino, those who purchase casino chips and play have a chance to win $14,000 and more in prizes donated by popular local merchants. Funds raised from Vegas Nights benefit Riverside’s Youth Tuition Assistance & Community Engagement Programs. Vegas Nights runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 18, Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, Fla. For more information call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center offers 100 free adoptions in 100 days
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center has launched an initiative offering free animal adoptions. The offer aims to clear the shelter of 100 animals in just 100 days. The shelter is at capacity, and these animals are in search of fur-ever homes. The adoption...
Environmental Learning Center Hosts the 'Catch-Photo-Release' and the 'Lionfish Derby' Fishing Tournaments
Indian River County - Wednesday July 16, 2024: The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has announced two, month long fishing tournaments, the Catch-Photo-Release (CPR) Fishing Tournament, and the Lionfish Derby. * The inshore Catch-Photo-Release (CPR) Tournament will benefit education and conservation efforts focused on the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). * The...
Athena Society selection worthy of ‘Modiste’ celebration
Athena Society members of the Vero Beach Museum of Art, who contribute $5,000 per household on top of their top-tier membership levels, had another difficult decision to make at their annual dinner. The group, which is given the privilege of selecting significant art acquisitions with their pooled funds, was asked to choose from four disparate but equally intriguing artworks.
Focus on fathers at powerful ‘Poetry & BBQ’ fundraiser
A large crowd was drawn by the power of the written word for the 13th annual Poetry & Barbeque fundraiser to benefit the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation, which honors the legacy of the famed 20th-century poet. The event took place at the Richardson Center at Indian River State College, within sight of the poet’s historic ‘cracker’ style home, preserved and maintained by the foundation.
Orchestra concert to light up the summer
VERO BEACH — Just as the sky bursts into vibrant colors and patterns during fireworks, the Community Church of Vero Beach will fill with waves of harmonious sound as the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra performs “Orchestral Fireworks” this weekend. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. on...
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