Florida Unemployment Hits 11% Nov 1, 2009
Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie followed at 15. 2 percent and 14. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Brevard candidates share views Oct 30, 2009
Other towns in Florida, such as Vero Beach, can do it. So can we. (Florida Today)
Jason Lieser's picks Oct 30, 2009
Vero Beach 14, Treasure Coast 7. American Heritage 37, Benjamin 7. (The Palm Beach Post)
FPB Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results Oct 30, 2009
FPB Bancorp, Inc.'s sole subsidiary is First Peoples Bank, which has six full-service branches located in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach and Palm City, Florida. The FPB Bancorp, Inc. logo is available at. (Primezone Releases)
4,400 miles sailing Rising Tide from Cohasset Oct 29, 2009
North Palm Beach, Vero Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Key Biscayne, and Marathon were all places we spent multiple days (or weeks). By the middle of February we d not yet gotten to the Bahamas, but we were enjoying the convenience of Florida s coastal towns and easy access to supplies, good public transportation, and mechanics/parts stores that allowed us to make needed engine repairs. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Friday Night Recap Oct 24, 2009
Vero Beach remained unbeaten and clinched a playoff spot with a 28-13 win over Centennial. South Fork is headed back to the playoffs after a 28-14 win over Sebastian River. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Disney World Discounts for Select G... Oct 24, 2009
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is Disney s timeshare program, with properties at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island. DVC owners and members of their immediate household are eligible for discounts on annual passes. (Suite101.com)
Florida Unemployment Hits 11 Percent Oct 22, 2009
Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie followed at 15. 2 percent and 14. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Our lives: Saving lives Oct 21, 2009
That was the case for Vero Beach resident Curtis Snead, horrifically injured in an accident last year and airlifted to Holmes in Melbourne for treatment by the trauma team that likely saved his life. One of only 21 state-designated trauma centers in Florida, the facility allows Holmes trauma team to treat patients during the golden hour the short window of time the body can survive such severe injury. (Florida Today)
Trauma leverages the golden hour Oct 20, 2009
After an 86-year-old motorist slammed into his motorcycle last year, Curtis Snead lay bloodied and critically injured in the middle of the road less than a mile from his Vero Beach home ... Curtis Snead from Vero Beach survived a bad motorcycle accident about a year ago and is grateful to be alive. (Florida Today)
Hadley's 4 TDs power Calvary Oct 17, 2009
VERO BEACH -- Freshman Cameron Hadley accounted for 319 yards and four touchdowns to lead Calvary Christian to a 28-17 win Friday over Vero Beach St. Edward's. Hadley finished with 66 yards rushing and a touchdown, 168 yards passing and two touchdowns and added an 85-yard kickoff return for good measure. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Winter Report: AFL Oct 17, 2009
The back and shoulder injuries that limited him to 24 games at Vero Beach have apparently healed, enabling him to participate this winter ... 425 between Vero Beach and Montgomery, also participated ... 97 ERA. He then continued to miss bats at Vero Beach, posting a 0. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Giving to charity? Oct 16, 2009
99 million Lotto jackpot from the March 29, 2000, drawing, won by 26 members of the Bent Pine Golf Course in Vero Beach. Robert G. Swofford Jr. of Altamonte Springs won a $60 million Lotto jackpot on Nov. 24, 2004, and the late Sheelah Ryan of Winter Springs won a $55. (The Palm Beach Post)
High school football primer Oct 16, 2009
Calvary Christian (4-2, 1-2) at Vero Beach St. Edward's (3-3, 0-2): The Lions look to bounce back from a tough 49-7 loss to Florida Air this week with a key district contest against St. Edward's ... Lighthouse at Vero Beach St. Edward's. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Beach reopens Oct 11, 2009
VERO BEACH Humiston Park Beach reopened after a couple of hours of feces scooping Thursday. The culprit wasnt four-legged, but instead has flippers, Indian River County officials said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Path of the Pros: Matt Kemp Oct 10, 2009
The Dodgers' third-round pick in the 2003 Draft was even better with Class A Advanced Vero Beach in his third year, hitting ... 48) during that dominant campaign, also paced Vero Beach in homers, RBIs and steals. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Vero Beach outlet mall faces bankruptcy Oct 10, 2009
The mall is located near Interstate 95, at 1824 94th Drive, in Vero Beach. The company s headquarters is at 9551 E. Bay Harbor Drive, in Bay Harbor Islands. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Police: Fla. man shot fiancee 1 day before wedding Oct 10, 2009
The couple planned to wed in a small ceremony Saturday at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winter Springs, Dinsmore's son-in-law Scott Sposato, of Vero Beach, told the Orlando Sentinel. "They loved each other," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Reports: Central Ohio homebuyers flex muscle Oct 9, 2009
The metro area with buyers in the most advantageous position nationwide was in Vero Beach, south of Palm Beach, where the median home sold for nearly $21,000, or 9 percent, below asking price. Toledo had the highest median discount in the state with home sales closing with a median $7,472, or 6 percent, shaved off the final asking price. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Viera 283rd-best sports town Oct 8, 2009
Vero Beach is 311th of 399. Pittsburgh is No. 1. (Florida Today)
- VALLEY POLICE BEAT: Brawley man injured in Salton City car wreck 0 Sep 22, 2009
CALEXICO Border Patrol agents arrested a man Saturday who had a 1 million warrant out of Vero Beach, Fla. for sexual misconduct against a child, a press release read. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Martha Louise Whitehurst White Sep 20, 2009
and Andy White and wife Sara of Vero Beach, Fla. sisters, Joann Phillips of Jacksonville, Fla. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Merritt Island Christian loses Sep 19, 2009
Merritt Island Christian was in a giving mood on Friday night and host St. Edward's of Vero Beach graciously accepted, taking advantage of three interceptions and a fumble for a 24-7 first-half lead that eventually ballooned to a 53-14 victory over the winless Cougars. MICS fell to 0-3 as St. Edward's easily improved to 2-1. (Florida Today)
Kicking off -- Week 3 Sep 18, 2009
Small-school meeting in Vero Beach. Visiting Cougars coming off last-minute defeat to Orangewood Christian, 17-14. (Florida Today)
Game of the week: Seabreeze at DeLand Sep 18, 2009
Warner Christian at Vero Beach St. Edwards. FAB FIVE. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Haggling pays off in Florida home deals Sep 14, 2009
The best reductions were in Vero Beach. List and close prices differed 10. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
August Dodger Pride Awards Sep 12, 2009
the Vero Beach, FL native limited left-handed batters to a. 177 (11-for-62) average. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Buyers Remain Largely in the Driver's Seat Sep 11, 2009
Florida homebuyers got the best deals with buyers in the Vero Beach area, paying 10. 2 percent, or a median $23,500, less than the last listing prices. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Home Buyers Are Losing Bargaining Power: 5 Things to Know Sep 11, 2009
In Vero Beach, for example, buyers were able to knock 10 percent--or a median of $23,500--off the listing price. Buyers in Sarasota landed discounts of about 8 percent. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
California fugitive sentenced in paintings thefts Sep 10, 2009
Officials say a Florida art dealer suspected of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of paintings from a Los Angeles gallery has surrendered to police in Vero Beach. Art theft detectives said Friday that Matthew Taylor surrendered Thursday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Magill: Pernfors the greatest to ever play tennis at UGA Sep 7, 2009
"And, his career 71-3 singles record is the best in collegiate tennis history; Also, he holds the record of 42 straight singles wins (the last 10 in the 1984 season and first 32 of the next season). Pernfors, although missing a lot of action due to injuries, also had an outstanding pro career. He was the Rookie of the Year in 1986, making the finals of the French Open in Paris. He upset the reigning Wimbledon champion Boris Becker (Germany) in the quarterfinals and the French champion Henri... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Florida State League Playoffs Sep 6, 2009
Fort Myers vs. Vero Beach ... 8: Fort Myers at Vero Beach, 7:05 p.m. ... 9: Vero Beach at Fort Myers, 7:05 p.m.. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Tumult of 2004 changed Florida Sep 6, 2009
-- The highest wind gust reported in Florida was 128 mph at Fort Pierce Inlet, and 122 mph in Vero Beach. Five years later, Anderson still lives in the same condominium. (Florida Today)
Suspect wanted in LA art theft case surrenders Sep 5, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Officials say a Florida art dealer suspected of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of paintings from a Los Angeles gallery has surrendered to police in Vero Beach. Art theft detectives said Friday that Matthew Taylor surrendered Thursday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Bree Varda the turtle slips into 4th place Sep 5, 2009
Several other species of sea turtles were released to take part in the marathon, including one from Vero Beach. "Bree is off the coast of the Bahamas currently," said Rocio Johnson, communications coordinator for the Caribbean Conservation Commission. (Florida Today)
Prep football capsules Sep 3, 2009
District: The Eagles play in District 3-1B with Calvary Christian, Melbourne Florida Air, Lighthouse Christian, Merritt Island Christian, Vero Beach St. Edward's, Titusville Temple Christian, Trinity Christian, Warner Christian. Returning starters: 6. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Mary T. Kowalker Sep 1, 2009
She had resided in Braintree, South Weymouth, and Vero Beach, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Lt. William J. Trask W.F.D. and Mary J. (LaTour) Trask. (Braintree Forum, MA)
On the tee with Verle Aug 30, 2009
The reason for my interest was that another golfer with Boswell area roots was in Chaska, Minn. and was playing in a PGA major event. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
High School Sports Blog. Aug 29, 2009
In addition to old rivals Bayside and Melbourne (no longer district opponents), the team opens against Astronaut and plays 6A teams Vero Beach and Treasure Coast. posted by Brian McCallum at. (Florida Today)
Fort Meade To Fight To End FMPA Contract; Pickup Location Change Aug 27, 2009
The All Requirements Project (ARP) co-op was originally made up of 15 cities Fort Meade, Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Pierce, Havana, Jacksonville, Key West, Kissimmee, Lake Worth, Leesburg, Newberry, Ocala, Starke, Vero Beach, and Green Cove Springs. As of yesterday, five of those had withdrawn: Fort Meade, Green Cove Springs, Starke, Vero Beach, and Lake Worth. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Rochester picked as top 10 sports market Aug 25, 2009
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State senator backs drilling off Gulf Coast Aug 25, 2009
In response to a question from Josephine Walters of Vero Beach, Haridopolos said he receives 30 to 40 e-mails per day about the public health care debate. Other attendees Monday included Rep. (Florida Today)
Sea turtle gets encouraging send-off from Disney guests Aug 20, 2009
With nearly 200 encouraging fans, a loggerhead sea turtle named Dory returned to the Atlantic Ocean after successfully laying eggs near the shores of Disney s Vero Beach Resort ... Visitors to Disney's Vero Beach Resort observe a sea turtle crawling toward to ocean. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
FSL's first Hall of Fame class stocked with stars Aug 18, 2009
The field managers are the late Stan Wasiak, 1983-86, Vero Beach, and the late John Lipon, 1988-92, Lakeland. Wasiak managed in the minors for 37 seasons before retiring in 1986. (Florida Today)
Poker run helps hospital heal animals Aug 14, 2009
This year's event features three Central Florida starting points: Diamondback Jacks, 1565 Sarno Road, Melbourne: Long Branch Saloon, 2199 Seventh Ave., Vero Beach; and the Cork Room Bar and Grill, 671 Goldenrod Road, Orlando. Regardless of starting location, the run ends at Forever Florida in St. Cloud, home of the Florida zipline and swamp buggy tours. (Florida Today)
Stem cells used to treat animals Aug 11, 2009
Carol Fischman plays with Lucy the Labradoodle, as the dog sits in her stroller at their Vero Beach, Fla ... "We didn't think she'd live anywhere near this long, and I know it's because of the stem cells," says owner Carol Fischman, 57, of Vero Beach. (MSNBC -- Health)
Veterinarians using stem cells to treat animals Aug 10, 2009
Darren said, "I felt that western medical opinion directed people away from the treatments available to people with problems like Dakota's. It's my aim to let people see that there is an option out there. If I can spread the news that it works and that there is MIAMI -- Lucy the Labradoodle scoots along the ground to grab a bone.At only 5 years old, she's unable to walk, crippled by rheumatoid arthritis that has rendered her back limbs unusable.However, her owners say she has improved. She no... (Fresno Bee -- State)
High School '09 Preview: Treasure/Space Coast Aug 10, 2009
There are some teams here like Vero Beach, Merritt Island, and Treasure Coast that have the personnel to do some damage come playoff time ... VERO BEACH: The Indians went 9-3 last year and return over 40 players ... Vero Beach likes to get physical and jam the ball down team's throats and this is one of their most experienced areas. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Safety Board Will Examine New York Airspace Regulation After Fatal Crash Aug 10, 2009
The plane was built in 1976 by Piper Aircraft Inc. based in Vero Beach, Florida. The helicopter was a Eurocopter AS 350 BA, registered to Meridian Consulting I Corp. of Linden, New Jersey. (Bloomberg -- US)
Sheffield would like to play to 3,000 hits Aug 10, 2009
" Hamstring problems have undermined Sheffield throughout the season, a situation the Mets attribute to his age and that he attributes to lack of offseason running since his final season with the Yankees, 2006. The Tigers wanted to use him as their designated hitter in '07 and beyond. "I neglected my running when I knew all I had to do was hit and sit down," he said. Sheffield says he used to run five miles a day in Spring Training, from 1998-2006 to strengthen his legs. "Chan Ho Park and I used... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Wellington woman died doing something she loved Aug 5, 2009
On Saturday, about 7:20 p.m., McKenzie, 27, of Wellington was killed in an airboat collision on Blue Cypress Lake near Vero Beach ... She had driven up to Indian River County with her boyfriend, Sean J. Murphy, 28, of suburban West Palm Beach, and boarded a 10-foot homemade craft with Murphy's friend, Jorge L. Bouza, 29, of Vero Beach and another woman, Brooke H. Rimm-Hewitt, 30, of Delray Beach ... With Bouza at the helm, the airboat entered an airboat channel, where it collided with a 13-foot... (The Palm Beach Post)
Your views: Debating health care Jul 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Writers mix bunco, love; share success strategies Jul 26, 2009
Four women from Vero Beach and Sebastian created a group to help them succeed, and they're sharing their strategy in "The Group: An Amazing Way to Achieve Success, Happiness ordinary Relationships" (DC Press, $16 ... Get it at online bookstores, Vero Beach Book Center or focusonethics ... Accountant Cindie Haras will sign her finance guide "Cook Your Assets" at Vero Beach Mall's Waldenbooks, 6200 20th St., Vero Beach, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. (Florida Today)
Alaska seabird can make its own bug repellent Jul 26, 2009
Researchers at the lab in Vero Beach evaluate mosquito repellents, and Douglas used their methods, covering his hand with a piece of filter paper and sticking it into cages filled with female mosquitoes. When the filter paper contained only the chemical ethanol, mosquitoes swarmed his hand. (Anchorage Daily News)
Orioles to benefit from spring move Jul 24, 2009
the Orioles often had to make drives of more than two hours to visit cities like Fort Myers, Vero Beach, Viera and Port St. Lucie. A lot of the travel time will be cut down now, and Trembley said that the main advantage is having his Minor Leaguers in the same town as his big league team. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Three FAU Golfers Compete in Tournaments Jul 22, 2009
and both competed in the Florida State Open at both the Quail Valley Golf Club and John's Island Club West in Vero Beach, FL.. McHugh, a sophomore, narrowly missed the cut after shooting rounds of 75 and 76. (Fausports.com)
Coast Guard searching for Vero Beach boaters Jul 21, 2009
FORT PIERCE The U.S. Coast Guard was searching the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic waters from Stuart to Cape Canaveral on Monday night for two Vero Beach men who did not return from a fishing trip Sunday, according to a report by Scripps-Treasure Coast newspapers. The two are Vincent Faulkner, 39, and Eric Ross, age unknown, according to Bosuns Mate 2nd Class Mike Twito, officer of the day at the Coast Guard station in Fort Pierce. (Florida Today)
RealEstateInvestor.com Sees Success in Undervalued Properties Jul 18, 2009
These cities include: Vero Beach, Florida ... A recent report from Realty Times cited the story of a New York investor who bought a package of new homes and developed lots in Vero Beach for just under $9 million ... At the peak of Vero Beach's boom, that same package was appraised at $100 million. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Carlson Hotels Worldwide Brands Honored at 48 Locations By Expedia(R) Insiders' Select(TM) List Jul 10, 2009
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Vero Beach I-95, Florida. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Omaha Airport, Carter Lake, Iowa. (PR Newswire)
Currently, we bundle our local/long-distance phone, high-speed internet and... Jul 5, 2009
Vero Beach, FL 32963 ... Currently, we bundle our local/long-distance phone, high-speed internet and DirecTV with ATsterday, I noticed at my local ATe (Vero Beach, FL 32963) a set-up for the U-Verse TV Picture, Remote Box, and was wondering when U-Verse would be coming to Vero Beach. (Multichannel News)
Freshmen impress FSU quarterback Jul 3, 2009
"(2 of 2)Cornerback Reid and safety Gerald Demps were teammates at Lowndes County in Valdosta, Ga. There is opportunity for playing time at their positions. Chris Thompson, who played in the Under Armour All-American game, is a running back from Madison County. Stork played at Vero Beach. Each freshman was given a strength and conditioning regimen to follow after signing a letter-of-intent in February."You can tell the ones that have stayed on it and have done what they were supposed to do,"... (Florida Today)
Stadium could be corporate-funded Jul 3, 2009
The mayor is hoping the stadium would draw visitors from beachside communities, retirees from Barefoot Bay and commuters from Indian River County, which no longer has a minor-league team playing at Dodgertown in Vero Beach. He said a smaller stadium, with 2,500 seats, would be easier to turn a profit than a larger stadium, like Space Coast Stadium in Viera. (Florida Today)
Air Force Baseball Welcomes 18 Newcomers Jul 2, 2009
Wt. B/T Home Town (High School) RHP/1B 6-6 245 R/R Peachtree City, GA (McIntosh) RHP 6-1 190 R/R McKinney, TX (McKinney) C/UTL 6-0 170 R/R Pensacola, FL (Pensacola Catholic) LHP 6-1 190 R/L Midland, TX (Midland) OF 5-9 185 R/R El Paso, TX (Franklin) RHP 6-4 230 R/R Melbourne, FL (Melbourne Central Catholic) RHP 6-2 180 R/R Coral Springs, FL (Marjory Stoneman Douglas) C/OF 5-10 185 R/R Sarasota, FL (Sarasota) RHP 5-11 175 R/R Mission Viejo, CA (JSerra Catholic) RHP 6-3 170 R/R Austin, TX (Lake... (Airforcesports.com)
Florida's Best Bars Jul 2, 2009
WALDO'S AT THE DRIFTWOOD, 3150 Ocean Drive, and OCEAN GRILL, 1050 Beachland Blvd., both in Vero Beach: The eccentric developer Waldo Sexton built these landmarks, Waldo's in 1937 and the Ocean Grill in 1941. Both feature the interesting building materials and unique objects Emerson was known for collecting. (Fox News)
Piece by Piece: Museum offers quilt show Jul 1, 2009
Aday trip to the cool comfort and beauty of the Vero Beach Museum of Art might be just the thing to perk you up from these summer doldrums. And, the museum has some visual treats to encourage your visit. (Florida Today)
