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INDIAN RIVER … PINEAPPLES? Yes, that’s right! Even though “Indian River” is virtually synonymous with citrus, our area has the potential to be a pineapple paradise. When Herman Zeuch founded Indian River Farms in the early 20th century and Northern farmers flocked here for the three growing seasons, many of them grew pineapples. They are a common yard fruit here to this day, and Mark Dellerman runs a thriving pineapple farm just north of Vero Beach.

Since the end of the Space Shuttle program in 2011, NASA has relied on private companies to transport cargo and crews to the International Space Station. One of those companies, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, even holds a 20-year lease as the exclusive user of Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A. Thus, Vero Beach residents continue to enjoy excellent views of KENNEDY SPACE CENTER LAUNCHES.