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Orchid Island Raises Over $250K for Pediatric Spine Surgeries in Nicaragua
VERO BEACH, FL – More than 120 residents of the Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club gathered at the home of Jim and Meg McLaughlin for a heartfelt cocktail reception benefiting SpineHope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing advanced spinal treatment to children in underserved communities around the world. The event raised over $251,000 to fund essential spinal surgeries for children in Nicaragua. The event was hosted by Orchid Island residents, David and Silvia Illingworth, who share a deep personal
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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club Hosts Annual Family 5K Walk & Run
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club Hosts Annual Family 5K Walk & RunEvent Benefits Local Youth Mentoring OrganizationVERO BEACH, FL – Altruism and athletics came together at the 2025 Family 5K Walk & Run hosted by Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in Vero Beach, Florida. More than 200 club members and their families participated in the annual event, which featured a scenic course, continental breakfast, and an awards ceremony. Afterward, Orchid Island General Manager Rob Tench and Club President Bill Kennedy
VBMA Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families this Summer
The Vero Beach Museum of Art joins Blue Star Museums from across the nation to offer free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families from Saturday, May 17 (Armed Forces Day) through Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day).The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned
Community leader, business owner and Indian River Chamber of Commerce member appointed to Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce Board to build more collaborations for the City with the County
News Release May 5, 2025 Kimberly Miller Director of Marketing kim@hcsvb.com Community leader, business owner and Indian River Chamber of Commerce member appointed to Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce Board to build more collaborations for the City with the County We are proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Colby Bechtold, RN, a passionate advocate for health and wellness in the Vero Beach community, to the Board of Directors for the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bechtold is deeply committed
Natalie Holtom Interiors Unveils New Brand Identity and Website with Aura Agency
Vero Beach, FL – Natalie Holtom Interiors (NHI), a distinguished interior design studio in Vero Beach with over 30 years of experience, has launched a refined brand identity and a newly designed website, further highlighting its commitment to timeless design and practical sophistication. Recognizing the need for a refreshed digital presence, NHI partnered with Aura Agency, a member of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, to develop a new brand identity and website that aligns with their timeless
Registration for VBMA Summer Art Camp Opens in March
Families can soon enroll their budding artists ages 5 to 16 in their choice of weekly themed sessions at the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp. Museum members may begin registering on March 10; registration opens to the public on March 24. Summer Art Camp includes time in VBMA’s studios and galleries. Campers, grouped by age, will explore a variety of artmaking techniques, materials, and processes. All supplies are included. This year’s weekly themes are inspired by the French Moderns:
VBMA Presents Timeless: Robert Farber’s Fashion Photography
Robert Farber’s professional practice spans commercial and fine art photography, with subject matter ranging from fashion and portraits to still life and landscapes. The works featured in Timeless are drawn from two major bodies of work: his Vintage Fashion series, captured during commercial shoots, and the Deterioration series, which consists of prints from his earlier fashion photography. These prints, created from film that became vulnerable to heat, humidity, and other elements over the years, reveal
