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Straight Cool vs. Heat Pump Systems in Florida
In Florida's humid climate, selecting an energy-efficient HVAC system that can effectively cool your home while minimizing energy costs is crucial. This article compares straight cool systems (air conditioners) and heat pumps, two popular options for homeowners. These systems are especially common in Indian River County, and including surrounding counties, where long cooling seasons and mild winters affect your year-round energy use. We will explore the advantages and disadvantages of each option, providing
Now Available: Hummingbird Care Services adds Fingerprinting Services to Community to Meet New State Requirement
According to the Florida State Department of Health, effective July 1, 2025 HB 975 (2024) requires all physicians to complete electronic fingerprinting prior to their next license renewal. The background screening process takes time due to multiple required steps and processing. While many Florida-licensed physicians have previously submitted to the state's background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure, physicians licensed prior to January 2013 were exempt from this process.Employer
Vero Friends of the ACO Presents “Violin Virtuosity” at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club
The?Vero Friends of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra?(ACO) is pleased to announce its? annual benefit concert on January 12, 4:30pm, at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club. This year’s program, entitled “Violin Virtuosity,”?will?spotlight violinist Hina Khuong-Huu and pianist Lindsay Garritson. Hina Khuong-Huu, winner of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, and award-winning pianist Lindsay Garritson will perform Beethoven’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 5, Op. 24 (“Spring”), Ernst’s The
