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Our Vero Beach airport is flying high! Breeze, American and JetBlue Airlines supply non-stop service to some popular cities, including Boston and Raleigh, NC. In the coming weeks, the townfolk are invited to voice their opinion on some expansion ideas now being discussed. A new food vendor has been added to the airport and outside seating accommodations as well.
Our Indian River Lagoon is a precious addition to our lifestyle. Facing environmental problems in 2011, we have learned so much about seagrass's impact on keeping the lagoon healthy and vibrant. One person can help keep the lagoon thriving. Use a car wash instead of washing your car in the driveway, or wash it on your lawn. Plant native flowers and trees - less impact on nature. Being aware of how precious the lagoon is, is a first start.
John Turver, General Manager, The Point Surf park, says YOU can surf! No sharks, no jellyfish and the perfect wave just for you at Fellsmere's newest park. Driven by the Endless Surf Technology, the first wave park in the US to have it, waves roll in and out for beginners to world class surfers. Do you groove to a single peak, a split peak or just a SEVEN FOOT wave, they have it. And beginners are welcomed too. There's a perfect wave for everyone and time slots that accommodate just for you.
Talking with local residents and asking why they moved specifically to Vero Beach has raised many good answers and insights. Trying to keep Vero "Vero" is what most people treasure about this town. But what does that mean -- exactly? We want good growth. That means corraling the onslaught of spread, strip malls, and too much off-putting snags. Height restrictions have kept the small town feel. And many, many novel industries have leant the small town feel ongoing.
Explore the Treasure Coast lifestyle with Lori Davis on "The Lori Davis Show." In this episode, Dr. Sheila Case of Intracoastal Hearing Center discusses the critical importance of hearing health, addressing hearing loss, and the latest technological advancements in hearing aids. Learn about the link between hearing and cognitive function, and why regular hearing tests are recommended for all ages.
Pie eating, hula hooping, a birthday cake, dress in custome ball, a parade, AND FIREWORKS, and much more celebrating Vero Beach's rendition of the 250 Fourth of July!
Talking property taxes, affordability, and accountibility. Representing Florida District 34, the issues and information are what we need to make informed decisions. The Town Hall meeting July 8 2026 will give us information and insight. Bottom line - what do we want to keep our quality of life, how can we make the budgets accommodate that.
Executive Director Matt Tanner explains the concept of our local United Against Poverty mission. Training people for jobs, a grocery store meeting the needs of poverty income guidelines, and many other programs are under the umbrella at U-P. Fundraisers help keep the mission moving forward and helping people meet their needs. A former packing house turned resource center helps the nealry 800 people who enter the facility each day.
Marketing Director, Christel Morat and Aquatic Collections Specialist, Nikki Wojtowicz join host Lori Davis for sumptuous talk about water lilies, hidden gems at McKee, and so many events that will delight and astound. Waldo Sexton left another mark on Vero Beach along with Arthur McKee with spectacular vision. Designed by the Olmstead firm iconic for Central Park.
Our local ELC has so many neat programs. Kayak and paddle board rentals, pontoon boat excursions, and many other features are available during their 7 day a week schedule. Educate and empower at the ELC. So many opportubities for volunteers, locals, tourists, families and children to enjoy!
Preventing, protection, mitigation and management is what the Emergency Mnagement Department is here for. This year's hurricane names have been released. Getting a plan of action that's specific to you/your family is key. Fuel up your car, get cash, water, LP gas, 7 days of food supplies, a generator and whatever else needed. Remember, emergency service will not be available during high wind hurricane time frames for the safety of the first responders. If you're in 'Mandatory Evacuation' please heed these warnings.
Locals know Chris at M Bakeri but his new magazine - The Editr Mag - is a storyline of real people, real places and real experiences. Bringing back print with finesse and finery.
Ryan A. Jones and Phil Sunkel build, remodel and orchestrate a designed home. Whether you decide to build new or remodel quality craftmanship is their motto. Also, listening and communicating is the mantra they strive by. Added to their wheelhouse are Standing Watch and Estate Management. Both take care of the home when the owner is away. It's all inclusive of client needs and wants.
Vacant house v. Stage house. which one sells better and faster? Staging brings the aspect of a homeyness to a vacant house and perspective buyers can see how things can work in the home. It gives them a foundation f what their things will bring to the house. Staging also pays for itself in the long and short run. Giving advice and information, staging designers add necessary umph to the project.
The Tuscan lifestyle and vibes highlight the show today. Featuring a castle, villas, and places to stay as well as a wedding venue. Not to be missed are the wines made from their vineyard. We cannot forget the matriarch who lived to be 103 years old with the mantra of "'Two glasses of wine per day.'"..and perhaps some other imbibing "does keep one young."
Tenuta Castelnuovo Tancredi ... loosly translated to "new castle".
Vero Beach Airshow president Rob Lucas has all the details for the Blue Angels Airshow. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - May 15, 16 and 17th will feature the Blue Angels, a 5K run/walk and so much more. Do not miss Saturday night's FREE meet and greet at Riverside Park with the Blue Angels' pilots and crew members giving info, autograpphs, selfies and much more. Want to be a Navy pilot or a Blue Angel? Now's the time to tell them you want in.
RISE Modern Wellness is sponsoring a fund raiser for Dancing With The Stars Justin Stolaj on May 2. Healthy Start provides care and supplies to moms and babies during pregnancy and beyond. Dancing With The Stars fund raiser is their biggest event of the year!
It's the annual fundraiser for Healthy Start Coalition that benefits mom's and babies in IRC. This year there are 10 dancers and 10 dance coaches competing. in the IRC Dancing With The Stars. May 16 is the night to be at Riverside Theatre watching this dance spectacular!
We're talking about chemical calories. How the body reacts to these and what can counter-attack this. Look up Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 to be in the know of healthier eating. We can all do somethings to clean up our personal environment.
It's Loggerhead Year! Join the 2-Mile Tipsy Turtle Fun Run that supports the Coastal Connection mission to keep the turtles coming back, nesting, and hatching more eggs. Turtles return to the place where they were born. Last year's nest count was nearly 10,000.
Local youth experience the majic of learning music. For the past 23 years, this program has influenced, guided, and enthralled the youth of our commuity.
It's St. Patrick's Day! Erin Go Braugh. Singing away them 'ol Irish tunes with plenty guitars and a few spares to boot.
April 15th is THE day for baseball in Vero Beach! It's general admission, so get your tickets and get to Holman Stadium early. Any child wearing a jersey will be able to get on the field ,pre-game. Wow! Join in. It's a huge fundraiser for the United Way and their community programs..Included in those programs is VITA - the free income tax preperation available by apoointment at various locations. Yearly income must be below $68,000. UnitedWayIRC.org for tix and VITA, voluteer opportunities and other ways to help out. .
Bungalow Home Co. has two local showrooms beachside. One is specific for outdoor furniture, the other indoor. They feature many design firms, styles, price points and have high-end if you want high-end. Design services are available for your home, your bookcases, even an end table. How beautiful is that!
It's time to train the person that has a canine. Canine companion Jarrett Adcock lets us know how to manage your canine which is kind of like teaching a child. Barking dogs, dog that poop or pee in the house, crating the dog and much more goes into a well-trained dog.
It's the busiest, best fundraiser of the year for St. Edward's School. A weekend extravganza, a must-attend! All proceeds go to the school and it's programs.
The United Way is the gatekeeper for local organizations. Their programs are facilitated by volunteers who are on board to make that decision of where the money actually goes. Who benefits is their job. Using volunteers helps build a stronger community effort and involvement. Both St. Paddle's Day and CRP (Citizens' Review Process) are current programs looking for sponsorship.
This year, it's 20,000 pairs of socks donated. The 8th Annual Sock Drive has multiplied year after year into the best success for our homeless, unhoused, and lower income people who appreciate the effort to keep their feet fantastic.
Frog legs alligator tail, carnival rides, crafts, beer and a frogtastic time be had at the 35th annual festival. Susan Adams is president of the festivities which benefit Fellsmere's local youth sport programs. And inside information lets us know that the annual t-shirt is a collector's item. Each year there's a different design!
It's Tracey's birthday! Friends for Life for everyone when it's birthday time. It's surprise but everyone knows now!
Megan Raasveldt is co-owner of RISE Modern Wellness. It's a modern twist on functional wellness which is a best modality before a problem arrises. It's recovery-based wellness along with nutrition and exercises.
Johnny G and the Tourettes make our hoildays cheerful and happy, happy, happy melodious and specially tunful. Join in and sing your bells off!
Pastries, quiche, bread, savories, sweets and more, more, more at M Bakeri. Let your palate get the scrumptiousness available here.
Roger Lynch, of Brown & Brown Insurance, will advise on all your personal insurance needs. Flood, catastrophic, jewelry and so much more is available from Mr. Lynch. Have the conversation and get your questions answered on south Florida's unique beachside requirements.
5o years' mortgace experience. Local lenders know the climate. Using local companies ensures a smoother transition and hands-on help when needs arrise. Shannon Pohl and Denise Russo are local mortgage lenders who know what it takes to get you a "homey" experience.
Triana Romero and artist Barry Shapiro present Chimp and Human artwork. It's a collaboration of artists' paintings on canvas. Proceeds go to the Save the Chimps Sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Fla.
It's Thanksgiving morning time for Trot Against Poverty presented by United Against Poverty. A 5k beachside at Riverside Park starts at 7:30 am - preregister from 6-7 am. Family friendly and walkers welcome. Bring your best gobble, gobble and support our community.
www.trotagainstpoverty.org
Doctor Melissa Dean overcame so much with faith and so much intervention from people who told her, "You shouldn't be here!" Turning her life into giving back and helping people came about because people gave her hope. Many of those people started out as strangers. One policeman stood by her time and again and 20 years later he contacted her to receive her good news and shared that he was glad to've known her because now he was dealing with his own daughter's disintegrating life.
It's the 8th Annual Sock Drive! This year's goal is 20,000 pairs of socks. To date 35,000 pairs of socks have been collected and distributed to homelss people. Founder Barry Shapiro is continually surprised by the generosity of people helping people. Donate socks via Amazon as well. What an easy way to get involved.
Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. founder Elizabeth Kennedy has maintained Vero Beach's party scene for 40+ years. From blue chesse puffs to turkey tetrazinni folks flock in for takeout and are privvy to fashinable parties galore.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Family history, being your own advocate, and preventative testing are major factors to be mindful of for breast cancer as well as other cancers.
Dr. Nancy Baker and Tracey Zudans talk about family history and their own missions to keep educated about thwarting cancer.
Renee Neidigh and Carol Kanarek join Lori Davis chatting about the Sip n' Shop Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 to help support the best Hospice house in IRC. Come join the fun and frolic and help the VNA Hospice House keep helping our fellow residents. It's a blast!
The 2025-2026 season is upon us at Riverside Theatre. Coined by many as our own "Broadway" in our little town, the plays at Riverside Theatre are world class equitable productions. Marketing director, Oscar Sales has been forfront for the last 20 years at Riverside.
Beach restoration. Sand pumping. Reefs. Shoreline. This is what Indian River County is known for and Quintin Bergman is the man who keeps the beach in Vero Beach!
Vero Beach is flying all over the place! Who's in who's out? Is Boston our new best place to jump off to Ireland? Lori is taking votes! Tracey Zudans is the Sommelier For Life and THE best buddy traveling companion.
It's the 30th Annual United Way 'Day of Caring'. Volunteers help local organizations with their projects in the community. Some projets are inside, some outside and voluteers get to pick thier favorite way to help out. It's Saturday, Ocr. 11, 2025. There's also a youth program utilizing 9th to 12th grqde students who can get their volunteer hours. Amanda Morgan Community Impact Coordinator joins Lori Davis to explain the who, what, where of this community project.
Local high school students celebrate their 12th year of Lines in the Lagoon fund raiser. They will sponsor Orca, Citizen Scientist Program, and Anglers For Conversation.
Jeff Pleshie joins Lori Davis with his "Pack of Menthols" agave drink. Jeff's ideas for burbon, gin, agave and more are being distilled at his company. It's local. It's tasty. It's hip!
Kendra Bergmand and Jeanna Kent talk about the global cleanup in September. 25 parks in IRC are available to cleanup. Join in the day and afterward have fun at Walking Tree Brewery to party on!
Mortgages can be a nightmare. Shop local for your mortgage and give the best outcome for your sale and your agents.
Chris Foster, Creative Director of LIV Vero , chats about his many projects including the magazine, M Bakery, scouting local modeling talent, and how exceptional it is to be part of Vero Beach's cool community.
Dr. Clark Beckett welcomes Michael Lebow, MD to the practice. Vascular surgery is probably most known for varicose veins but, vascular surgery is so much more. And, it can be life saving!
Dr. Lebow talks about maintenance treatments as well as office procedures, and surgery.
April McCoy, President of IRC Veterans Council, talks about the upcoming October Clay Shoot funraiser.
Summer is here and Chef For Life has amazing menu dishes that keep your cool and fill your expectaions. Smash burgers, grilled Waygu hot dogs, potato salad and strawberry shakes are sparkling for 4th of July. Fresh peaches are here next week! And, ask Chef Scott to see his sunrise photos from Citrusgrillhouse's veranda. WOW!
Melissa Dean, MD talks about menopause and her solutions to combat its effects as well as bioidentical hormones for both women and men.
Dillard's of Vero Beach features Kelly Sartor, Chanel Beauty Advisor, with Lori Davis talking about your best Chanel red lipstick, face serums, and makeup and skin care for your beautiful self.
Sales manager Chris Lyda joins Lori Davis for some HVAC talk on getting through the sweltering Florida summer months cool as a cucumber. Check out their website for sizzling specials that makie a difference to your lifestyle.
Lori Davis shares some heartfelt memories of family and friends' stories of 'Life by the Shore'.
Spring dishes fill up the menu at Citrusgrillhouse. 'Chef For Life' Scott Varricchio's recipes are scrumptious and fresh with local ingredients.
The Lori Davis Show highlights Masters weekend with personal stories from Augusta. Chef Scott Verricchio shares a springtime menu and a cocktail recipe. The Vero Beach Film Festival is promoted, showcasing its schedule and activities. Restaurant hours are adjusted for the event, and guests can enjoy cocktails and wine. The season has been successful, and the show concludes with gratitude and an invitation to visit a local venue.
April 15, 2025 celebrates Jackie Robinson with a Celebration Game featuring the Clearwater Threshers v. the Palm Beach Cardinals in a regulation game at the Jacke Robinson Complex in Vero Beach, Fla. It's a fundraiser for Untied Way. Gates open at 5pm.
Artists Claudia Lucia and David LoPresti give us the art information about the 3rd Friday Art Walk Alley in Vero Beach
Lori Davis showcases the vibrant lifestyle in Vero Beach, highlighting its arts and outdoor activities. Upcoming events like the craft brew and wing fest are featured, along with the Riverside Theater's production of 'Singing In The Rain.' Jamie Wallace discusses the Women's Build initiative by Habitat for Humanity, encouraging community involvement and volunteer registration to support affordable housing for women.
Lori Davis shares a personal story about Mother's Day flowers. Upcoming events like Garden Fest are highlighted, with Garden Club of Indian River County founders Karen Vatland and Barbara Russell, along with local theater performances and the Treasure Coast Marine Flea Market. The farmer's market at Oceanside features diverse vendors, and Citrus Grill House showcases a drink of the day. The history of Garden Fest and raffle prizes are discussed, promoting community engagement and encouraging attendance.
Lori Davis introduces the holiday season in Vero Beach, featuring Lori Davis and guest Jeff Palleschi, owner of 21st Amendment. They discuss the importance of local support for businesses and highlight bourbon cream as a holiday favorite. Plans for 2025 include initiatives to engage the community, especially women in whiskey appreciation. The segment wraps up with holiday reservation details and warm wishes.
Chef Scott Varricchio has the most scrumptious food on the menu! Listen in on him and Lori Davis tell the secrets to his success of profound foodness.
Lori Davis welcomes viewers and shares Thanksgiving experiences, focusing on food and traditions with regional variations. December events are highlighted, including the Festival of Lights, Art After Dark, and the Boat Parade. The Animal Christmas parade on Ocean Drive is also mentioned. Additionally, unique music generated from natural sounds is showcased, along with information on local sock drives and essential safety tips for holiday travel.
Vero Beach thrives on community support for local businesses and the joy of the holiday season. Thanksgiving plans center around family and food, while a recent staycation highlights local dining. The conversation touches on home maintenance issues, particularly roof and gutter cleaning after storms, and recommends Young's Services for assistance. The segment wraps up with excitement for an upcoming Christmas parade, celebrating local traditions.
Lori Davis discusses the holiday season, emphasizing community support in Vero Beach. Personal experiences highlight the unique lifestyle and real estate market. Upcoming local events, including a holiday show and Winter Wonderland, are shared. The importance of charity during Thanksgiving is stressed, along with a special cocktail featuring peppermint vodka. A real estate market update reveals current trends, and parking options are outlined for downtown visitors.
The EGM Network and the Lori Davis Show highlight the vibrant lifestyle on the treasure coast, showcasing local entertainment and dining. Upcoming events include an art show and salsa mingle, along with the 17th annual Turkey Trot at a new location. The annual tree lighting at Pocahontas Park is anticipated to draw a large crowd. The hosts share their favorite restaurants, recommending Johnny D's and Pomodoro Grill for their unique dishes.