Guide to Vero Beach, Sebastian and Indian River Country
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 rent or purchase your next home.
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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Big Brothers Big Sisters is pleased to announce the Wal-Mart Distribution Center Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Classic will be held Saturday, July 25th, 2008 at the Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie...........
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Mayor Sabe Abell, and Vice Mayor Tom White, along with Bill Fish, Debra Fromang and Kevin Sawnick of the Vero Beach City Council, have collectively appointed City Clerk Tammy Vock to chair the upcoming City of Vero Beach 90th Anniversary Party on Friday, October 16th.
"This is the City's opportunity to share some of our history, accomplishments and local talent in one fun way," shares Ms. Vock. "We have reached out to others in the community who are proficient at organizing events like the one we plan to present, and along with other city officials, look forward to a wonderful community celebration commemorating the incorporation of our 90th year. We invite all residents to put the party date on their calendars now."
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