City Guide of Sebastian & Vero Beach
2020 Vero Beach Air Show The return of the Blue Angels!
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Camp Haven 2020 Census VBWFF - West Ocean's Unite Youth for Christ Save the Chimps Women's Refuge Nazhi Thee Baker Habitat for Humanity Gifford Youth Orchestra Mental Health Association Care Net Pregnancy Center Environmental Learning Center Economic Opportunities Council Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative & More!
Winter 2020
Steve & Janice Milesic
At Mattress Market, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good night’s sleep. Our no commission, no pressure sales staff wants to find the perfect mattress for you. For twenty years, our family has provided the highest level of customer service and the best selections of mattresses to meet all your needs. That means a relaxing experience as you try out brands like Serta-Perfect Sleeper & Simmons Beauty Rest as well as our exclusive, luxury, brand Posh & Lavish.
Come in today. Sleep better tonight.
1602 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
772-562-6007
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BUY TICKETS NOW! MusicWorksConcerts.com (800)595-4849
Most Concerts are at 7 pm at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Avenue, Vero Beach *Ticket to the Moon is at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach
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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE BEATLES - SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND SAT, JANUARY 11
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN: CARPENTERS REMEMBERED
THURS, FEBRUARY 6
JOAN OSBORNE
SINGER/SONGWRITER
THURS, FEBRUARY 20
THE ROCKET MAN SHOWA TRIBUTE TO
ELTON JOHN
THURS, FEBRUARY 27
MAX WEINBERG’S LLED E C JUKEBOX PERFORMING N ROCK & ROLL CLASSICS
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL CHRONICLE, VOL. 1
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THURS, MARCH 5
A TRIP THROUGH THE MUSIC OF ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
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THE KINGSTON TRIO THURS, MARCH 19
BROKEN ARROW
A NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE
THURS, MARCH 26
SPACE ODDITY THE
ULTIMATE DAVID BOWIE CONCERT EXPERIENCE
THURS, APRIL 2
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC’S GREATEST HITS THURS, APRIL 9
PETER ASHER OF PETER AND GORDON FAME
TWO SPECIAL PERFORMANCES HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
JUDY COLLINS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Presenting Sponsors: CINDY O’DARE & FENIA HIAASEN Sponsors: The Audiohouse · CenterState · Joe and Denise Corr · Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Harmony Reserve · Live Like Cole Foundation · MID-Florida Credit Union · New Vision Eye Center Ocean Grill · Springhill Suites by Marriott · A.C. Starkey · Catherine Sullivan Non-profit Partners: Cultural Council of IRC · The Emerson Center Grand Harbor Community Outreach · Indian River Land Trust · Mental Health Association in IRC Quail Valley Charities · VNA & Hospice Foundation Printing Sponsor: ABC Printing Screen Sponsor: The Majestic 11
FOR MORE INFO: 772-234-4412 or parisproductionsvero@gmail.com Live from Vero BeachSM is a Production of MusicWorks, Inc. & Paris Productions
South Beach
BERMUDA BAY
917 Coquina Lane #A-3 East of A1A and steps to restaurants/bars and Vero’s best beach. Light, bright end unit with granite kitchen. Charming two-story townhome Enjoy a maintenance-free in this lakefrontand courtyard home located in quiet six-unit buildinglifestyle with terrific neighbors plenty of parking. next door to neighborhood poolpowder and clayroom tennis courts. Two bedrooms/two bathroomsclubhouse, upstairs, with downstairs. Built in 1995 (concrete block) featuring 3BR/3BA, high ceilings, open floor Owner moving on after twenty years. Pets welcome (30-lb weight limit). plan, pool/spa, guest cabana and impact sliders throughout. Enjoy popular south beach location. Private gated community across the street from Village Shops with deeded beach access and$285,000 24-hr. security. $719,000
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Some Emergency Phone Numbers: EMERGENCY Dial 911 Indian River County Department of Emergency Services 772-567-8000 ext 144
Marine animal issues, contact Florida Wildlife Services (888) 404-3922 City of Vero Beach, City Hall (772) 978-5151
Indian River County Sheriff’s Dept. (772) 569-6700
Indian River Shores Public Safety (772) 231-2451
Vero Beach Police Department (772) 978-4600
Indian River Medical Center (772) 567-4311
Sebastian Police Department (772) 589-5233
Sebastian River Medical Center (772) 589-3186
Fellsmere Police Department (772) 646-6309
Indian River County Fire Rescue (772) 562-2028
Animal issues (772) 978-4600
I.R.C. Emergency Services Dept. (772) 567-2154
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Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up the City Guide of Sebastian & Vero Beach. We hope you find it interesting, and that you choose to support our local non-profits and also the businesses that advertise within. Doing so will help to make Indian River County more socially and economically healthy. Enjoy our content and back issues at www.cityguidesvb.com and visit us on our Facebook pages as well! You may notice that many of our articles bring attention to local not-for-profit organizations in our community. I am grateful that so many of us can share our blessings with these very worthy causes.
Our community continues to prosper, and there are so many opportunities to get involved with local organizations that support the arts and help the less fortunate. We are also blessed to be able to maintain our unique small-town charm amidst our growth. If you are interested in advertising, please know that we print 15,000 copies that are delivered via USPS to thousands of local residents and businesses, and are also available at over 350 locations countywide. Enjoy the issue! David Moshier, Publisher 772-925-4154 davidmoshier@outlook.com
Our heart is in our food and our community! Wild Thyme Catering: • 25 new menu items • Newly expanded / renovated kitchen • Serves freshest ingredients • Reasonably priced • Dedicated staff • Extraordinary service • Partners with charities • Donated $65,000 in food to charity Travis Beckett, Owner Contact us at: cheryle@cateringverobeach.com
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Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, March 15, 2020 Sunday, April 26, 2020 Performances at 2:00 pm
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center 1701 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
verobeachchamberorchestra.org
Admission is free, donations are encouraged.
Donations benefit the Vero Beach High School Philharmonic.
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Get to the root cause of your health condition and correct it with the most advanced chiropractic care available. Treatment is based on each individual’s unique condition, health history and goals. Dr. Shannon Griffin offers his support, experience and expertise to locate specific conditions, make assessments and provide the best chiropractic care possible.
Griffin Chiropractic Care: • Centrally located on 14th Ave. • Affordable - no hidden fees. • Pain relief & wellness care. “Working with Dr. Shannon Griffin is like having my own personal chiropractor - I can call his cell and he can accommodate my busy schedule” - David Moshier, patient
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2020 Vero Beach Air Show will feature U.S. Navy Blue Angels A non-profit event scheduled every 2 years and drawing tens of thousands from all over the world, The Vero Beach Air Show is the Treasure Coast’s biggest and its most anticipated outdoor charity event. Aviation fans can expect to be wowed by performances of the world famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team at the 2020 Air Vero Beach Show. The event is scheduled April 25 and 26, 2020 at the Vero Beach Regional Airport. The Presenting Sponsor for the 2020 Air Show is Vero Piper Aircraft, Inc. The 2020 show, head-lined by the afore-mentioned Blue Angels, will also feature performances by civilian aviators. The 2020 line-up of these flight professionals currently includes The Class of 45, The Aeroshell
AerobaticTeam, Jim Peitz Aerosports, The Twin Tigers Air Show, Kirby Chambliss, Lucas Oil Air Shows, and The McCart Homewrecker Jet Truck. Other long-standing Vero Beach favorites will be announced in the future. When spectators need a break from the roaring excitement above, they will be delighted by ground-level static aircraft displays that will feature vintage and current military aircraft and helicopters. World War II B-17 Bomber Aircraft The Movie Memphis Belle, a popular attraction
at the 2018 Vero Beach Air Show, returns to Vero Beach to be a special guest “star� that fans can visit during the 2020 show. The proceeds from the Vero Beach Air Show stay in Indian River County. The funds are donated in part to The Veterans Council of Indian River County to assist U.S. Military Veterans who reside here. Another portion of the proceeds are donated to The Exchange Club of the Treasure Coast, the Exchange Club of Indian River, and the Exchange Club of Vero Beach to support local Child Abuse Prevention Programs. To learn more about The Vero Beach Air Show and ticketing please visit http://veroairshow.com/
Presenting Sponsor: Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Please Support the Community > Be a Sponsor! Event Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $50,000 and are tax deductible. Proceeds remain in Indian River County to benefit local Veterans and local Child Abuse Prevention Programs.
25-26 April 2020 Visit veroairshow.com to Learn More Veterans Council of Indian River County Exchange Club of Indian River | Exchange Club of the Treasure Coast | Exchange Club of Vero Beach
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13000 US HWY 1
Across from WallMart
Back in Business and Giving Back to the Community Through Faith
Mattress Market is a local business with a heart to help non-profits and ministries. A $2,499 mattress was raffled off at Mattress Market’s recent well-attended Grand Opening. All of the proceeds of the raffle went to “The House of Transfiguration”, a new ministry of Oceans Unite Christian Center and The Real Mission, and a place where homeless women can come to get renewed and retrained. The house will also help transform individuals by renewing their mind in the Word of God.
Steve and Janice Milesic, owners of Mattress Market, and their family of 4 children, have been long-time residents of Vero Beach. They care about our community and are actively involved with local causes and ministries in Vero Beach. Teaming up with The House of Transfiguration was just one way they give back. Mattress Market is a family owned and operated business. Steve is a long-time veteran of the mattress industry with over 30 years of experience. Janice is a seasoned public relations professional. Their son, Michael, is their warehouse manager.
At Mattress Market, they provide a high level of customer service and best selections of mattresses to meet all of your needs. That means a relaxing experience as you try out brands like Serta Perfect-Sleeper and Simmons Beauty-Rest as well as their exclusive, luxury brand Posh & Lavish. The Milesic family believes in giving back to our community in Vero Beach. They support several homeless organizations such as The House of Transfiguration. Often when a ministry has bedding needs, when they are helping someone get back in a comfortable living environment, the Milesics will help make it happen. When you patronize Mattress Market, not only are you supporting a small local business, you are also empowering them to give back to our community. Come in today, sleep better tonight. Mattress Market is located at 1602 US-1 in Vero Beach, and their phone number is (772) 562-6007.
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Let’s find a home for you and your furry family! “I understand the importance of pets in your family and will work hard to find you the best property for you and your pets.” Volunteer, + 10 pet owner and Animal Advocate
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“Hold on... How is THAT Concrete?!” ... is the most frequent question/exclamation she gets about her work. “Most people can’t believe their eyes when they see our decorative concrete installations - they have to touch it,” says Crystal PloszayOwner and Lead Artisan at Unicorn Epoxy. ‘I like to explain my work as not just concrete, but a way to express your personality, to convey a feeling. How do you want to feel when you walk into your space? With our Artisan’s techniques, experience and skill, we can create your ideal space...without all the shopping that typically goes into finding your perfect surface.’
Surface? What do you meanconcrete isn’t just for floors? Sure, our team does a fair amount of flooring installations (imagine concrete floors that look like wood inside- or outside on your pool deck...or a designer epoxy garage floor that looks like marble) But we also fabricate and install countertops, accent walls, outdoor furniture and fire tables. I love doing stuff like that- concrete is a liquid, essentially, and thinking of it like that enables us to get endlessly creative with our designs.
“Concrete wood” residential
How long does a typical project take your team to install?
I usually schedule five days for each project, but it depends on the unique installation. We work faster than most people expect. I attribute much of that to our Mobile Studio that we have on site at every project. We’ve set ourselves up for success by having everything super organized and systematized. I’ve invested in the best machinery in the industry so we can provide top notch service to our clients at the height of the industry standard.
Industry Standard...What does that mean?
Well...Knowing the industry and how to do proper installations with a proper safety standard is what makes us different from other companies- painters who want to do your garage floor, or people who ‘invented’ a new way to do it. I’ve worked with over 400 different materials and know the spec sheets back and forth on every one. That’s why people call me from all over the world for advice on their projects. The science behind
Residential kitchen
why these materials act the way they do is what enables me to create almost anything out of them. Understanding the physics of what the materials are doing and why is just as important as technique.
Speaking of technique, you’ve got a few up your sleeve, haven’t you? Haha, yes. I’ve actually been a guest artist on several different installations all over the nation. I’m gaining a bit of a reputation within the industry worldwide and have been doing a lot of traveling to teach classes and inspire other concrete artisans to incorporate some of these techniques to their companies. Some of these techniques include installing concrete and hand texturing and staining it to appear to be wood, or bricks or limestone. In Oklahoma, I taught counter-top techniques, and just got back from a project in Illinois that featured my Boardwalk collection and Concrete Aquatic Scenes (Which is coming soon to Mrs. Macs in Key Largo- omg that one will be fun!)
But you’re from right here in Vero Beach, right? That’s right! I’ve been here my whole life, and love it. While we travel frequently, most of our installations are here in this area. I’ve got two children and like to be close to themgosh it goes too fast!
Mrs. Mac’s in Key Largo
You’ve done a lot around here then? Yes, you can see my installations at Waldos, the Driftwood, McKee Gardens, DiMare, Treasure Coast Corals, Sebastian Smiles and Mrs. Mac’s Key Largo just to name a few. Most of the coolest stuff is private residential though. You can see some of that if you look on our website, or Facebook Unicorn Epoxy.
How do we find you and learn more? You can give me a ring anytime to brainstorm a project at 772.501.3324 or come visit me anytime at my Studio, which is open to the public at the Vero Airport Trade Center, 2501 27th Ave (unit F9) to check out what we are working on now and see some examples of my work. We are always doing something fun!
Your Leader in Decorative Concrete. We are your local go-to for dealing with concrete. Crystal Ploszay, Owner/Lead Artisan, Unmistakable Flooring
772.501.3324
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“Concrete wood” at Waldo’s restaurant
Residential Services: UnicornEpoxy.com Unmistakable Flooring. *Weather permitting
Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) Family Engagement Initiative
Our mission centers around every parent, regardless of income or zip code, to have the knowledge and tools they need to raise healthy and productive children. We believe parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Families can raise smart babies through simple, everyday interactions. KRC works with more than 40 local partners to bring quality resources to our youngest citizens. With these collaborative partners, KRC has led transformative work in the birth to five sectors, particularly in the “pockets of poverty” in Indian River County. KRC’s Family Engagement Initiative, which is comprised of Family Connection Centers and communitywide events, makes the local early childhood system stronger and more robust to help all children be prepared for kindergarten. KRC’s Family Connection Centers have the unique ability to help families improve their quality of life by building parents’ and children’s knowledge and skills while also addressing underlying family issues.
KRC’s Family Engagement Initiative is a collaborative model being developed in Indian River County, FL. Evidence-based and research-based techniques are incorporated into this model to serve our diverse population.
KRC’s Family Engagement Initiative focuses on getting children ready for school by incorporating these elements: • • • • • •
empowering parents and caregivers to take an active role in their child’s development encouraging preschool and VPK attendance supporting early identification of special needs demonstrating age-appropriate activities families can perform at home improving access to local programs and services helping coordinate the fragmented local early childhood system
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If you find yourself in an unexpected pregnancy, Care Net of Indian River County is your next step.
Care Net of IRC offers free, medical grade self-administered pregnancy tests and referrals for a free ultrasound to determine viability and fetal age. When making a pregnancy decision, these two steps are vital in your decision-making process. An unplanned pregnancy may bring a flood of emotions. You may feel that now is not the best time to step into the role of parenthood, or you may want to be a mom, but don’t think that you will be able to give your child the life you want for them. Perhaps you are struggling to have a healthy relationship with your partner and feel a lack of understanding and support. At Care Net of IRC, we understand that you are facing a tremendous, life-changing decision
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to be a part of creating abundance in your life by providing you with a safe space to receive support, regardless of the choice you make. For women who choose to parent, we have an education and material services program where we help foster and develop your parenting skills and knowledge. As you complete this program, we offer material support through our Baby Boutique. For women and men who choose adoption, we offer support throughout the adoption process and after. For women who make an abortion decision, or have made one in the past, we offer post-abortion counseling to help men and women reach a place of healing and freedom. We know that you are a unique individual with a story that is distinctly yours. If you think you may be pregnant today, you do not have
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For many, the way out of poverty begins with a decision to live a new way. Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc. (EOC) is ending generational poverty, one family, at a time. EOC is a 501c(3) non-profit chartered in 1965 as part of the “War on Poverty” to improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. EOC is the official Community Action Agency for Indian River County. There are approximately 1,000 Community Action Agencies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. EOC is bringing the Motown sound to Summer Crush Winery in Ft. Pierce on Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. So, put on your dancing shoes and dress to impress in your Motown best! Join EOC for this fundraiser to benefit Head Start and EOC’s other programs serving low-income people. There will be live music, a DJ, dancing, refreshments, a silent auction, and door prizes.
Tickets are $50 and are available at EOC or online at www.eocofirc.net. A limited number will be available at the door. EOC’s mission is to transition at-risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency through agency programs and public/private partnerships. Programs include the Head Start and Early Bird early childhood education programs, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), REACH Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and an Emergency Assistance Program to help with rent, mortgage, electric, and food.
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Legislative Update from Washington By Congressman Bill Posey
While partisan politics is on display in Washington, I thought I would take a few moments to share with you some actions I have taken to advance commonsense solutions to addressing important issues like lowering the high cost of prescription drugs, protecting our natural treasures, and leveling the playing field so American businesses can better compete with China. Protecting Access to Medical Care The high cost of prescription drugs continues to leave many folks struggling to afford the medical treatments they desperately need. To combat the rising cost of care and access to medication, I’ve supported a variety of bipartisan measures that would address shortfalls in our healthcare system to cut drug prices for all Americans. In addition to protecting those with pre-existing conditions, I have cosponsored H.R. 3107, Improving Senior’s Timely Access to Care Act that will stop the insurance companies’ policy of prior approval that causes unnecessary delays in getting treatment. I’ve also continued to advocate for more affordable insurance by supporting legislation to repeal the federal tax on health plans. Finally, knowing that many of our loved ones are struggling with cancer
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For seventeen years, the Gifford Youth Orchestra has brought the gift of music to at-risk children from Indian River County, enriching their lives and setting them on the path to a successful future. The GYO celebrates its crystal anniversary on March 7 at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach. “Research shows definitively that learning music is a key to doing well in every class a child takes,” says GYO founder and creative director, Dr. Crystal Bujol. “It’s certainly proved to be the case with our kids: everyone who has been with us through high school is either now in college or has graduated. Our most recent graduate, from South Florida University, is now teaching violin in Hillsborough County elementary schools.” Students enrolled in the GYO receive year-round lessons on instruments that are loaned to them. “But they receive more,” says Dr. Bujol. “One of our
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THE McCABE CONNECTIONS CENTER
The McCabe Connections Center has helped more than 2,200 get access to programs and services in our community. We are the central hub for information about all the programs and services available in Indian River County. We can also assist with Medicare, Medicaid, Indian River County Hospital District Assistance, Food Assistance, SSI and SSDI. Insurance is NOT required and there is NO FEE.
THE McCABE CONNECTIONS CENTER
2345 14th Avenue, Suite 4 • Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 772-217-3663 • Fax: 772-257-6078
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • www.mhcollaborative.org
As you strolled up to the front doors the aromas that surrounded you signal that there are good things happening in the kitchen. The husband wife team of Chef Jason and Hallie Alfonso serving: fresh - made from scratch - magic that night. 901 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone: (772) 925-1187 savorverobeach@gmail.com savorvero.com/
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Camp Haven’s Annual Gala
Camp Haven opened in January 2014 as the only transformational shelter for homeless and at risk men of Indian River County. Today, we are still the only program for men.
Camp Haven is dedicated to assisting men to rebuild their lives by holding them accountable, providing transitional housing, education, stability, and encouragement by promoting a sense of community and brotherhood on the campus. The men are taught to get and keep community based employment, save money, (where applicable) pay child support, get along with others and take personal and financial responsibility for their lives
In celebration of the continued success and growth of the nonprofit, Camp Haven invites the community to its annual fundraising gala “Diamonds in the Rough�, which will take place at 6 p.m. January 23rd at the Grand Harbor Golf Club with cocktails, dinner and music by Bobby & The Blisters, To learn more call 772 999 3625 or visit the website at www,camphaven.net Camp Haven does not receive government funding or subsidies for our program. We operate solely on the generosity of supporters like you, people who want to invest in the humanity of our community to improve the lives of all.
Camp Haven Executive Director Chuck Bradly with his wife Brenda who was on the planning committee and in charge of decorations. Photo credit: Brenda Sposato.
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Thursday, January 23, 2020 TIME
6:00 pm Cocktails | 7:00 pm Dinner LOCATION
Golf Clubhouse
4985 Club Terrace, Vero Beach, FL 32967 TICKET
$195
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Bobby & The Blisters RSVP by January 13, 2020
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www.camphaven.net
(772) 999-3625
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•Home owner’s insurance renewal? Call us to perform a 4 Point Inspection and a Wind Mitigation to get the best rates for your insurance! •Buying your dream home? We will inspect your future home thoroughly to give you peace of mind! •Moving and selling your current home? We offer a Seller’s Inspection to ensure you Veteran Owned/Operated won’t have any surprises! Discount for Vets & Active Duty Locally owned and operated
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Change your Mindset at the Speed of Thought. Stephanie DeWayne C.Ht. Certified Clinical Hypnotist Stephanie DeWayne is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist who provides her clients with proven mind-shift tools and strategies so that they can make the changes they desire quickly and easily resulting in a healthy mind, body and lifestyle. A teacher at heart, her true passion is helping others be inspired, educated and ready to achieve unlimited success! In the health care profession for almost 3 decades, is a member of the International Medical and Dental Association, and has expertise in a myriad of therapies and protocols including: Neuro-linguistic Programing (NLP),
Regression Therapy, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Smoking Cessation, Test Anxiety, Virtual Gastric Band, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Sports Performance for Athletes and Teams and Medical and Dental. “I absolutely love what I do. To see the changes take place in my clients so rapidly. The mind is so powerful and at the speed of thought the positive results are there. Change your mind in a minute. By The Sea Hypnosis is located at 850 NW Federal Hwy in Stuart Florida. Via Zoom World Wide. 772-207-0824 or at bytheseahypnosis.com.
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Diossy Gallery - 1910 14th Ave. Gallery 14 - 1911 14th Ave.; 772-562-5525 Raw Space - 1795 Old Dixie Hwy.; 305-213-9411 Artists Guild Gallery - 1974 14th Ave.; 772-299-1234 Flametree Clay Art Gallery - 2041 14th Ave.; 772-202-2810 Gallery of Hope - 2046 14th Ave. STE 101; 772-643-6994 Tiger Lily Art Studios & Gallery -1903 14th Ave.; 772-778-3443 MSVB Studios & Gallery - 2036 14th Ave. 103; 772-643-0243 Florida Highwayman Landscape Art - 1935 14th Ave.; 772-321-2802 The Other Half Gallery - 1847 14th Ave.; 772-778-3810 Highwayman Gallery - 2044 14th Ave., Unit 15; 772-713-7147
ELC Taking Mangroves & Moonlight Annual Benefit to the Next Level
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is gearing up for their signature annual benefit—Mangroves & Moonlight. This event will be held on Saturday, January 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will take place throughout the ELC’s scenic 64-acre campus along the Indian River Lagoon. Guests will enjoy a memorable and meaningful evening of culinary delights, music, cocktails and unique auction items with fellow friends of nature.
The ELC is excited to be kicking off their largest fundraising event of the year, with its hard-working and dedicated team. Funds raised from Mangroves & Moonlight will
benefit our diverse educational programming and operations. Tickets are for sale at DiscoverELC.org/mangroves-moonlight. For more information, please email info@DiscoverELC.org. For over 30 years, the ELC has worked to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being. Learn about the interdependence of all ecosystems, including guided pontoon boat trips on the Indian River Lagoon, summer camps for children, a monthly EcoTalk Lecture Series, school field trips, professional development training, and more. Learn more at DiscoverELC.org.
EcoFest 2020 - OUR PLANET, OUR HEALTH Sunday, March 1, 2020 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is proud to announce its annual open house extravaganza – EcoFest 2020! The event is held on ELC’s campus located north of Vero Beach, off County Road 510, at the western end of the Wabasso Bridge. This event is free and open to the public. This year we hope you will join us as an exhibitor with an informational booth, interactive activity, or both! Our theme, OUR PLANET, OUR HEALTH, focuses on encouraging people of all ages to explore the natural world, understand how the environment is connected to our health and wellbeing, and become active participants in solutions and prevention of environmental issues.
Please let us know if you can join us and would like to receive a registration form. Space will be limited. If you have questions or need additional information, contact one of the Exhibitor Coordinators: Linda Clerch, Email: linda.clerch@gmail.com Linda McNeal, lembry4@aol.com We hope to see you at EcoFest 2020!
Explore the Environmental Learning Center! Water Sports Rentals • Pontoon Boat Tours • Wellness Programs Room Rentals • Educational Programs • Touch Tank and more!
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach
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Save the Date! Join the Veterans Council of Indian River County for an elegant evening of dinner & dancing at our 2nd Annual Stars and Stripes Spectacular Gala!
February 29, 2020 5:30pm-10pm The Clubhouse at
Keynote Speaker: Rick Kaiser, Master Chief SEAL (Ret)
Grand Harbor For information on tickets & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.HelpIRCVets.org or call 772-410-5820.
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Helping with Healthy Pasta! Begun as a marriage of two loves – healthy eating and sustainable gardening – Garden of Esther fresh pasta has grown from a few selections at one farmers market to a full menu of shapes and flavors at over a dozen local venues. Building on her passion for living local, founder Esther Chin sources ingredients from nearby farms and donates to IRC schools. You may have also found her supporting Vero Beach by volunteering at the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, ringing the Salvation Army bells, or donating to both The Human Nature
Foundation and the upcoming Dancing With Vero’s Stars – all non-profits with direct ties to Vero Beach. “I try to make every decision, business or personal, based on its local impact. All the little decisions can add up to big benefits; one person – one company – can truly be the change.” You can find Garden of Esther online at gardenofestherpasta.com.
Fresh handcrafted pasta Traditional, vegan, and gluten-free in a variety of flavors and shapes!
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Sweet Susie’s Sizzle by Susan Baran Is it worthwhile to invest in home improvements? For a home seller who wants to maximize his or her house sale earnings, it may be beneficial to invest in property enhancements. In fact, there are many reasons why now may be a good time to perform property upgrades. These reasons include: 1. You can make your house an attractive option to prospective buyers. As a home seller, it is important to do everything possible to help your house stand out to potential buyers. If you dedicate time and resources to perform property improvements, you could make your home an attractive option to buyers. And as a result, you may be able to speed up the home selling journey. When it comes to performing home improvements, it is important to remember that even minor upgrades can make a world of difference. Thus, if you start small with home improvement projects, you may be able to significantly enhance your residence. 2. You can differentiate your house from the competition. Oftentimes, it can be tough for a home seller to differentiate his or her residence from comparable properties in the same city or
town. If you conduct home improvements, however, you could distinguish your home from the pack. New siding, a new roof or other home upgrades are sure to impress lots of prospective buyers. Therefore, if you invest in home improvements, you could make it easy for buyers to see exactly what your house has to offer. And if a buyer likes what he or she sees, this individual may be more inclined than ever before to submit an offer to purchase. 3. You can boost your house's value. Home improvements enable you to upgrade your house's condition. As such, you could bolster the value of your home if you invest in property improvements today. Ultimately, it may be helpful to conduct home improvements and receive a property appraisal before you list your residence. This may allow you to receive the best-possible appraisal for your house. Perhaps most important, with an appraisal report in hand, you can price your home competitively based on its age and condition. As you prepare to enter the housing market, you may want to hire a real estate agent too. If you employ a real estate agent, you can receive extensive support throughout the property selling journey. In most instances, a real estate agent can offer recommendations about potential home improvements. This housing market professional can help you prioritize home improvement projects and ensure you can make the most of the time and resources at your disposal. A real estate agent also will respond to your home selling concerns and questions at any point during the property selling journey. Plus, he or she will host home showings and open house events and do whatever it takes to generate interest in your house. Perform home improvements – you'll be glad you did. If you upgrade your residence both inside and outside, you could increase the likelihood of a fast, profitable house selling experience. Susan Baran is a Think-Outside-The-Box Realtor with Fischer Realty and Investments finding solutions for your real estate needs.
Harry B’s Golf Carts, LLC
Pre-owned & Refurbished Carts, Batteries, Tires, Accessories, Custom Bodies & More Steve L. Mealey Owner-Operator
1400 US HWY 1 Sebastian, FL 32958
772-918-4175 harrybsgolfcarts@yahoo.com Full Service Repair and Custom Shop
Every meal made fresh to order. Specials (Dine-in ONLY.): • $5 Appetizers 4-6pm Daily & during NFL Games • Taco Tuesday 4-8pm $2 Tacos • Wing Wednesday 4-9pm 50 Cent Wings • $3 Margaritas - All Day Every Day • $5 Tito’s - All Day Every Day • Full NFL & FCC Package • Family Friendly & Outdoor Seating • Party Platters & Full Service Catering Available
390 21st Street
(772) 999-5452 Tues - Sat 11am-10pm Sun-Mon 11am-9pm
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Fresh, Family-Friendly Seafood & More $18.95 Maine Lobster Mon 4PM ‘til gone $5.99 Burger Tuesdays 11AM-3PM Tuesday 4-8pm All You Can Eat Crab Legs (includes Salad Bar) $34.95 $1 Oysters Wednesdays 4-7PM House Roasted Prime Rib Thurs-Sun $5.99 Apps Mon-Thurs 3-6PM Sunday Brunch 10AM-2PM All Day Happy Hour
1475 US Hwy 1 Vero Beach, FL Open 11 AM – 10 PM Open late weekend nights Sunday Brunch 10AM - 2PM
(772) 999-5248
By Susan Harris
Counter Culture Keeps Getting Better!
A year ago, we reviewed Counter Culture at The Boulevard Tennis Club on Indian River Boulevard in Vero Beach. The delicious, fresh healthy cuisine created by the husband wife team of Chef Anthony & Chef Lisa still dazzles. And the secret is out. Open to the public, diners keep coming back and recommend Counter Culture to their friends. Each month the Vero Beach Christian Business Association and the Vero Beach Social Tea Club have a delicious luncheon there. Counter Culture supports and host many events including Wine Women and Shoes, the Humane Society, Sally Wilkey Foundation, Marty Fish Foundation For Children, and Friendship House Anti-Cancer Cooking Classes. The food at Counter Culture is 90% organic and reasonably priced. The proverbial bang for the buck. Overlooking gardens and tennis courts and newly decorated with beautiful plants. Great for events and parties they seat up to 150 people and open for both lunch and dinner.
Photos by Scott Finney
As if that isn’t enough, they now offer Garden of Esther healthy, handcrafted Pasta. Call 778-4200 to find out about their Specialty Nights such as Wednesdays Prime Rib (best prime rib we ever had!) and Friday night Pizza & Wines. What more could you want?
Cooking for You “Our mission is to serve you the fresh Chef made based cuisine, super foods of superior nutritional value and delicious taste” Chef Anthony Damiano and Pastry Chef Lisa Damiano
Fine Casual Dining Fresh Natural Chef Made COME JOIN US FOR OUR NIGHTLY SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK! Monday is Member Appreciation Social Hour...Half Priced Drinks and bar Menu…from 5pm-8pm Tuesday is Wings & Rings Night $10.95 Wednesday is Live Music Every Week Join us for the Piano Stylings of Mark Seymour (From 6pm - 8pm weekly he will be featuring songs from his album “Double Take” from Columbia Records. He will feature background music from the past decades)
Friday is Pizza & Grandma Rosie’s Grass Fed Beef Lasagna Night $14.95 Friday Night Wine Specials: All Our House Italian Wines $5.00 Per Glass - Citra Pinot Grigio, Montepulichano Rosso, Chardonay Want to have a get together at your home? Book Anthony & Lisa to cater the event! We will custom fit a menu to your wants & needs - all you have to do is sit back & enjoy!
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Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 11:00-2:00 Dinner, 5:00-8:30 Saturday, 10:00-2:00 Thank you for your support of our family owned restaurant
Isn’t it time for you to live a healthier, happier, more energetic life? They say, “You Are What You Eat”, But do you really know what you’re eating? Food labels are confusing and misleading: Gluten Free, Pastured, No GMO’s … What does it all mean? What’s good, what’s not? Can’t lose weight? Can’t sleep? Lack of energy?
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Looking for something to do this Winter? We have the hottest events in Vero Beach and Sebastian, just for you!
January 2020
Ignite Wrestling presents "Chaos", Jan 11 @ 12 p.m., Walking Tree Brewery ELC’s Mangroves & Moonlight Annual Benefit, Jan 11 @ 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach, $250 per person; www.discoverelc.org 29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, Jan 16–18, Thurs & Fri @ 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. 11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., 22 South Orange St, Fellsmere, www.froglegfestival.com Quail Valley Charities Gala, Jan 18 @ 6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Quail Valley River Club 2345 Highway A1A Vero Beach; Martha Redner, (772) 4922069 mredner@quailvalleygolfclub. com; www.quailvalleygolfclub.com Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival, Jan 18–19 @ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Sat 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. on Sun; www.sebastianartshow.com Ship to Shore Cruise Party, Jan 25 @ 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Oak Harbor Clubhouse, 4755 S Harbor Dr, Vero Beach, $150 per person; (772) 7841005; www.GYAC.net/events
February 2020 Hibiscus Children Center, Wine & Dine “Taste of Australia”, Feb 1 @ 6:30pm, Grand Harbor Club, 4985 Club Terrace, Vero Beach, $90 Per Person (772) 299-6011, x. 313; www.HibiscusChildrensCenter.org Gardenfest, Feb 1 – 2 @ Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Riverside Park, Vero Beach, free, info@gardenclubofirc.org or (882) 567-4602 Starfest, Feb 3 & 4 at Quail Valley River Club, Vero Beach, benefitting Childcare Resources; For ticket information go to www.childcareresourcesir.org Mother/Daughter Tea Party, Feb 8 @ 2 p.m., Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Avenue Vero Beach, $25.00 per Mother/Daughter pair $10.00 each additional family member; www.covb.org McKee 11th Annual Motor Car Exhibition, Feb 8 @ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 350 US Highway 1. Vero Beach, (772) 794-0601; www.mckeegarden.org
Sweet Tea Sip & Stroll, Jan 25-26, @ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 600 US 1 Hwy, Barb Snow (586) 242-9931 GALA 2020: A Little Night Music, Jan 31 @ 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Tickets $550 – $1,000; 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL (772) 2310707; www.vbmuseum.org
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival Photo Credit: Brenda Sposato
March 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs Angels Dinner, Mar 2 @ 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., The Moorings Yacht & Country Club; philbarnes@bgcirc.org, (772) 2997449, www.bgcirc.org 28th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival, Mar 7 @ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Riverview Park, Sebastian; www. firstrefuge.org Sean Sexton painting Photo Credit: Brenda Sposato
Thunder on the Beach Powwow and Native American Experience, Feb 14 - 16 @ 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Indian River County Fair Grounds www.fiha.us Silver Tones' Valentines Concert, Feb 13 @ 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., First Presbyterian, 520 Royal Palm Blvd, Vero Beach; www.seniorresourceassociation.org Sunrise Rotary, Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest, Feb 15 @ 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Royal Palm Pointe, www.floridacraftbrewandwingfest.com MHA ROCKS! British Invasion Party, Feb 22 @ 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Oak Harbor Club, 4755 S Harbor Dr, Vero Beach; www.mhairc.org 6th Annual Crossover Mission Spring Gala, Feb 24 @ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., The Moorings Yacht & Country Club, 100 Harbour Drive Vero Beach, Cost $175 per person, Kim Lorimier (772) 2575400, klorimier@crossovermission.com We Care Foundation, Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Celebration, Feb 28 @ 6 p.m., Oak Harbor Club, , 4755 S Harbor Dr, Vero Beach, Tickets $200 per person; www.wecareofirc.org The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival, Feb 28 – Mar 1 @ Vero Beach Outlets. Veterans Council Stars & Sripes Gala, Feb 29 @5:50 p.m., Grand Harbor Club, 4985 Club Terrace, Vero, For information on tickets & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.HelpIRCVets. org or call 772-410-5820
A Night in the Garden for Gifford Youth Orchestra, Mar 7, Heritage Center, 2140 14th Avenue www. gyotigers.org 68th Annual Under The Oaks, Mar 13, 14 & 15 @ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Riverside Park, Vero Beach, FL Firefighters Fair, Mar 13 – 22 @ 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Indian River County Fairgrounds. Check website for daily info & closing times; (772) 663-8116; www.firefightersfair.org Vero Beach Chamber Orchestra Concert, Mar 15 @ 2 pm Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St, Vero Beach, featuring John Korczynski performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Woman of the Year 2020, Mar 18 @ 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Oak Harbor, 4755 S Harbor Dr, Vero Beach, www.jlir.org ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo, Mar 20, 21 & 22 @ Fri 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Riverview Park in Sebastian, www.shrimpfestfl.com 17th Annual Hibiscus Festival, Mar 27-29 @ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hibiscus Festival Photo Credit: Brenda Sposato
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Women's Refuge Second Annual Christmas Banquet
National Speaker and Author Rebekah Lyons was the keynote presenter at the Women’s Refuge Second Annual Christmas Banquet. Recently held at Oak Harbor Club in Vero Beach, the event drew nearly three hundred people in support of the Refuge’s mission serving the emotionally and spiritually wounded. The evening featured a magnificent silent auction display, and wonderful music performance led by Donathan and Kimberly Williams, directors of the Called Higher Choir of Calvary Chapel Vero and Calvary Chapel Fellowship St. Petersburg. Executive Director Diane Ludwig says, “Rebekah’s experience with despair echoes the cries of those arriving at the Women’s Refuge: women and men who can’t imagine how they’ll live for one more day without hope. Just as God called Rebekah to show those who are hurting, the way to hope, so also God calls the Refuge to lead people out of their depression, out of anxiety, out of the captivity of emotional darkness and to step into grace, freedom and purpose for their lives.” For 22 years, the Women’s Refuge has offered help, hope, and lifelong healing from life’s traumas, a place to experience spiritual renewal and emotional transformation. The agency provides a Christian residential program for women who stay for a few days or a few months, a biblical counseling center for women, men, and families to help them with day to day trials plus life-changing support groups for the community. The Women’s Refuge would like to thank Platinum Sponsor Bernard A. Egan Foundation; Gold Sponsors Glen & Cheryl Deal and Holy Cross Catholic Church; Silver Sponsors Agricultural Services Intl, and Vero Beach Global Advisors; Bronze Sponsor William
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Home – In his Pulitzer Prize winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, Matthew Desmond, professor in the Department of Sociology at Princeton University, states that without stable shelter, everything else falls apart. Housing is an integral piece of the puzzle that connects everything. Put another way, it’s at the center of everything. It is connected to health, determines where your children go to school, affects the kinds of jobs you have access to and what people and their children are exposed to. Increasingly though, in almost every county in the United states, research and study after study are showing us that the issue of affordable housing has become critical. In Indian River County, an individual would need to earn an hourly wage of $18.48 in order to afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment rental. If you’re earning minimum wage, you would need to work 2.7 full time jobs in order to meet the fair market rent in our community. Understanding the effect that housing security has on financial stability, Indian River Habitat works to empower working families by
It’s More than Just a House providing them with a sustainable, long-term solution to the need for housing – an affordable path to homeownership. To help meet the affordable housing need and serve more families, Indian River Habitat is in the 4th year of a strategic plan whose goal is to serve 500 families within a 5-year time frame. On track to meet this goal, Indian River Habitat will serve at least 100 families this year, partnering with them to either build a safe, affordable place to call home or helping them improve an already existing home. The affiliate's strategic plan goal will ultimately result in the affiliate serving almost as many families in 5 years as it did over the previous 25-year period. It all began in 1990 when a group of volunteers and philanthropists – wanting to address the issue of housing insecurity – began working on establishing a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Indian River County. Thirty years later, Indian River Habitat continues to serve families, partnering with them to either build a safe, affordable place to call home or helping them improve an already existing home.
The Edden family, pictured here, are well-known, active members of the Vero Beach community. Mr. Edden (in blue) is President of the Homeowners Association at Habitat’s Waterside community. He and his wife (in long sleeves) are pictured here outside their Habitat home with their children. Not pictured are the eldest, first-born daughter – away at college; and first-born son – now married and serving in the U.S. military.
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Love Doctors “imp”rovise for the chimps at Waldos Dec 6
Lee Olsen, general manager of the well-known, all-American “hang-out” Waldos Restaurant, was happy to see the pounds and pounds of Bananas, blankets and Teddy Bears all piled up in the middle of his dining room floor.
The Love Docs were doing their show live, collecting new Teddy Bears and Blankets and Bananas to donate to Save the Chimps, the world’s largest chimp sanctuary, located in Ft Pierce Florida. Over 250 retired chimpanzees now live in large family groups on 12 separate three-acre islands, where they receive three fresh meals daily, first-rate medical care, and a variety of activities in an enriched environment.
“The Chimps, much like children, love to snuggle bears and blankies. And eat bananas. Anyone who brings in a new item will be entered to win some cool prizes” Olsen said. Save the chimp people staff and volunteers were on hand as well as the Tito’s Vodka girls. Hairpeace followed Love docs. In the past two years this event has drawn past celebrities of the love doc show for a fun “reunion” of sorts. A Special u-pick it auctions of Chimp art, vacations and other gift certificates including a $500 diamond gift certificate donated by iHeart media and the International Diamond Exchange in Port St Lucie was also held to raise funds.
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The 2020 Census is coming to Indian River County on April 1, 2020 and is required by law that we perform the Census every 10 years. Our first Census in the U.S. took place in 1790 and was performed by the local sheriff of each town, county, or parish and revealed that our county had a population of approximately 3.4 million people! It is interesting to note that our 1st Census was actually hand counted and took several months to complete. This upcoming Census should reveal that we have approximately 340 million people in the United States, with nearly 22 million people calling Florida their home. This Census will be a bit different in that you will be able to go online this year to fill out your questionnaire. There are 9 questions on the 2020 Census and will take each family approximately 10 minutes to complete- the controversial citizenship question was removed in
July of 2019. The motto of this year's Census is to "Count Once, Only Once, and in the Right Place." Each household will receive an "invitation" by way of a postcard to complete their Census ballot in mid-March of 2020. If you do not fill out your ballot at that time, a reminder notice will be sent out the last week of March. The 2020 Census can be done online, by mail, or by calling in your Census data to a Census official. Your information is confidential and safe, and will not be shared with any other local, state or federal agency. Robert Loring and Aimee Hill are our local Partnership Specialists and Representatives for the 2020 Census in Indian River County; for any additional information, you can contact them via e-mail at robert.j.loring@2020census. gov or at aimee.m.hill@2020census.gov. or by calling 678-938-1380.
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