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Kids in costume, pets on parade
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - This weekend is full of events for children and adults to get in a trick or treat mood, no matter where they live in the county. The General Federation of Women's Clubs Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club has been getting the community...
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Chimp's art to benefit other chimps at fundraiser
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VERO BEACH - Cheetah, an expressive painter and artist currently living in Fort Pierce, will soon have some of his art on display to raise money to renovate a home for him and his family. Cheetah is one of 276 chimpanzees living at the larges...
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Authorities search for two jail escapees
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Authorities have recaptured one inmate who escaped Monday morning from the Indian River County jail and arrested two women who are accused of helping him. But they continued their search Tuesday for the second escapee, Rondell H. Reed, 52. Both men were considered dangerous as the re...
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Seniors find fun things to do
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The Senior Resource Association held its annual activities fair last Thursday in the Schumann Hall. More than two dozen vendors were on hand offering classes, programs and things for seniors to do. Sandra and Scott Redfield demonstrate Zumba, which is taught at the center Mondays and Wednesdays....
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Fields under construction at sports village
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The newest construction project at the Vero Beach Sports Village is underway and its completion is eagerly anticipated. The construction of a four-field complex near Holman Stadium broke ground earlier this month and is expected to be completed by April, according to a press relea...
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Getting residents outdoors
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Sebastian residents came together in Friendship Park last Saturday for 'Get Outdoors Sebastian,' to promote outdoor family fun right in their own backyards. Mike Beck with the Florida Outdoor Center talks with Marthann Keithline of Roseland about the benefits of the stand-up paddleboard. Also on hand were Friends o...
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Seafood restaurant closes, but waterfront project to move forward
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SEBASTIAN - After a successful start, followed by rumors and letters from the state demanding compliance with grant requirements, the restaurant renting space on the working waterfront closed last week. Debbie McManus of Fort Pierce and her family owne...
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Three arrested in home robbery
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VERO BEACH - Three St. Lucie County men remained in the Indian River County jail this week after being accused of committing a home invasion robbery. Charged with armed home invasion robbery, grand theft of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon were: Santanna Roderick Burgess, 27, 245 N...
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A final tribute
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Rosie Livings, widow of Vero Beach High School Coach Billy Livings, held up a plaque honoring the coach for creating the 'The Twelfth Man' concept at the school, during a remembrance before last Friday's game in the Citrus Bowl. Fighting Indians fans are rabid supporters of their teams and act as the '12th man' du...
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Some parking violations double, others decrease
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VERO BEACH - Parking in front of Vero Beach businesses longer than the posted time is going to get more expensive. Motorists who park in a timed parking area and go over that time limit will now be fined $20 instead of $10, after a vote from the Vero Beach City Council. Also doubled was the fine for in...
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