Guide to Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County
Welcome to VeroBeach.com – a complete city guide to Vero Beach and Sebastian, Florida including all of Indian River County. Located on the Treasure Coast of Florida, discover and explore this gracious seaside hamlet which provides the best of Florida beaches, real estate, hotels, shopping, businesses, restaurants and so much more.
About Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County
Vero Beach is the county seat for Indian River County which encompasses 617 square miles & includes 5 incorporated towns; Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Orchid, and Indian River Shores. Strict building codes, a watchdog government, and an exceptionally high rate of charitable contributions & individual volunteerism contributes to the peaceful and idyllic lifestyle found in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River County.
Homey, yet casually elegant, Vero Beach and Indian River County attracts visitors and residents because of the cultural wealth and inherent natural beauty of the area. Vero Beach was rated the “Best Small Town in Florida & 12th in the Nation” and was named one of “The 100 Best Art Towns in America.” Known as the “Gateway to the Tropics," Vero Beach is located in a climatic transition zone that offers an unusual mix of vegetation found in the coastal Carolinas – ancient oak trees and pine forests – blended with swaying palms and colorful blooms typical of the tropics. The area is also recognized as the 'Citrus Capital of the World,' producing the finest Indian River citrus for the domestic market and worldwide export.
The Indian River Lagoon, passing through Vero Beach, forms a significant portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, and is a hub for boating & fishing, water skiing, and other small-craft waterborne activities. Sheltered from the open ocean, the Indian River area of Vero has a number of public and private marinas and boat launch facilities.
Vero Beach and Indian River County have some of the best places in the country for surfing and the most unique places for diving and snorkeling as well as Nature Preserves to explore. Whether you prefer to spend your vacation in a setting closer to nature, or if you just want to spend a night or two shedding the trappings of civilization, Indian River County is a great place to visit parks and camping.
Vero Beach holds some of Florida's most exclusive private golf clubs. They include Red Stick, John's Island, Indian River Club, Bent Pine Golf Club, Hawk's Nest, Vero Beach Country Club, Quail Valley and others as well as challenging public courses such as Sandridge Golf Club.
The Vero Beach/Indian River County area offers outstanding health care with two major hospitals with 24-hour emergency service; seven walk-in, emergency clinics that operate generally six days a week; and over 20 pharmacies. Find a medical professional in our Medical Directory.
What to do for a day, a weekend, a week. Check out the Things To Do category and be sure to see what's being launched at the Kennedy Space Center.
One thing is for certain. Once you visit the beautiful Vero Beach/Indian River County area, you won’t want to leave which is why we have created a unique way to help you find a rental or purchase your next home--Vero Beach Real Estate
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VeroBeach.com now offers free classified ads. Now is the time to clean out your storage units, garages and closets and turn your treasured items into extra cash.
There is NO FEE to place your items in the Classified Ad section of VeroBeach.com. Ads are active for 30 days and can be renewed for additional 30 day periods.
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To assist the underemployed and unemployed in Indian River County, VeroBeach.com is offering free resume postings.
To post your resume, email a word document of your resume with a photo to info@VeroBeach.com
There is no charge for this service.
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Galleries in the Downtown Dine & Design District (14th Avenue and beyond) will host a romantic "After Dark Gallery Stroll" on February 10th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Galleries will be partnering with fabulous restaurants in the District who will provide delicious samples from their menu. Many businesses in the District will be open for browsing and shopping, and artists will be on hand to greet the public, serve refreshments, and chat about art in the galleries.......
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The Vero Beach Museum of Art is pleased to announce its plans to exhibit the prehistoric fossil that Barbara Purdy, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology, University of Florida, calls the "oldest, most spectacular, and rare work of art in the Americas". This special free exhibit, called FIRST EVIDENCE: The Dawn of Art in America's Last Ice Age, will be on view at the Museum from February 15 - 21, 2010.
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Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. &
Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission, free parking, over 100 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a scrumptious menu of succulent seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss.
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The 14th Annual EcoFest Celebration at the Environmental Learning Center will take place Sunday, March 7th from noon to 4 pm. Gather up the family and head to the ELC for our Open House extravaganza. There will be live animals, music, crafts, educational booths, and food available for purchase. Admission is Free!
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The 27th Annual Vero Beach Spring Boat Show will be held on Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th at Riverside Park in Vero Beach from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Riverside Park is located just west of the Riverside Theater and southeast of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, off of Route 60.
Boat dealers and suppliers from our local area will be displaying their product lines and will have staff available to answer your questions and help you get out on the water! From canoes and kayaks, to deck boats, pontoon boats, and shallow water skiffs to offshore fishing machines and cruisers, marine accessories and services, and nautical goodies - this show has it all! Finance and insurance representatives will be onsite. Food and refreshments will be available.
Remember, parking and admission are absolutely FREE!! Come - bring your family and see the boat of your dreams. Don't miss the boat! For more information call Laura at 562-7922 or visit www.verobeachboatshow.com.
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All lectures are presented weekly on Wednesdays at 4:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. An opportunity to meet the speaker follows each presentation. Light snacks are provided after the 4:00 lecture and an appetizer buffet and bar follow the 7:00 presentation. The lectures are open to the public and free of charge. For more information please call (772) 465-2400 ext. 506 or 306.
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The Vero Beach Museum of Art, the largest cultural arts facility of its kind on Florida's Treasure Coast, is a precious cultural gem that is admired and appreciated by residents and tourists alike. The Vero Beach Museum of Art programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council. The museum is a member of the Cultural Council of Indian River County. The Vero Beach Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
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