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Turtle mascot lives again
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - She was worn down, cracked and aged beyond her years, but with help, she is rejuvenated and ready to stand once again. This "she," is none other than Goldie, one of the original 52 TurtleTrax turtle sculptures of the Mental Health ...
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New fishing pier opens in time for snook season
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SEBASTIAN INLET - The makeover of the former "L" shaped dock on site of Henry's Fish Camp at the Sebastian Inlet is complete and fishing enthusiasts have a larger and safer location to perch while they wait for a nibble. A new "T" shaped dock has replaced the old, wobbly and unsafe fishing pier built o...
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Skirting a wave
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More than a dozen surfers with the Mauli Ola National Cystic Fibrosis Surf Experience Tour got to take advantage of the effects of Hurricane Irene last Friday at the Sebastian Inlet State Park. Pro-surfer Morgan Faulkner gets ready to take a ride in the barrel on a 10-foot-wave....
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Redistricting proposals raise no discussion
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River County staffers have been working to re-draw lines for the five commissioner districts within the county, in light of the decennial census data, and so far, no major issues have surfaced from the community. ...
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Vero victorious
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Vero Beach Fighting Indians quarterback Nick Madden (No. 15), left, hands off to Rakeem Marcelle (No. 80), who carried for a first down just before the half against the Jensen Beach Falcons during the 2011 Kick-Off Classic last Friday evening. Vero Beach beat the Falcons 24-10.
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Braving the waves
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Local surfer Stephen Koser of Melbourne Beach was one of many surfers braving the waves left behind by Hurricane Irene at Sebastian Inlet State Park last Friday afternoon. Waves on the north side of the jetty reached 15 feet or more.
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City council candidates can legally post political signs
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SEBASTIAN - Sebastian City Council members officially passed an ordinance to allow posting political signs 75 days in advance of an election, during the Aug. 24 meeting. Political signs by qualified candidates for Sebastian City Council are legally all...
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In tribute
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Members of the Vero Beach High School Ambassador Choir sported lime green attire in memory of fellow choir member, Austin Erlanger. Austin, 16, was killed July 5 in an early morning traffic accident. One of Austin's favorite colors was lime green. Choir director Gregory Harris photographed students Ryan Fink, right...
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Council directs staff to begin lease negotiations with bus company
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VERO BEACH - It may take more than a year, but the public transportation bus system could find a new hub home in Vero Beach. Vero Beach City Council members directed city manager Jim O'Connor to work with acting city attorney Wayne Coment to develop a lease agreem...
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Friday night football fever
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Above: Melissa McCartney, center, and the rest of the Vero Beach High School varsity cheerleaders brought their spirit to the Citrus Bowl last Friday evening as the Vero Beach High School Fighting Indians hosted the Jensen Beach High School Falcons in the 2011 Kick-Off Classic. Below: These students made no secret ...
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