Our goal is to provide a Safe, Secure and Fun Environment with supervision. Camps offer opportunity for youth to make new friends and spend their summer participating in recreational and educational programs. Two camps will be offered at Leisure Square; Sports/Aquatics & Performing Arts. Both camps are 8 weeks long.

The award winning Riverside Racquet Complex is affiliated with the Vero Beach/ Indian River County Recreation Department. The complex features ten hard court (six lighted), two enclosed, lighted racquetball courts, a lighted practice wall, and Pro Shop. Open to the public.

All of Riverside Theatre's events are produced in-house using The Acting Company's staff. Under the direction of Artistic Director Allen D. Cornell, sets, props, lights and costumes are designed and built on-site. Actors, designers and directors from New York and other areas of the country are brought in for two and a half weeks of rehearsals and up to four weeks of performances.

The Vero Beach Choral Society joyfully shares a diversity of classical and contemporary choral music with the larger community through exceptional performance and support of promising musical artists.

Vero Bowl Lanes and Lounge! Bowling, Sports Bar, Billiards, Great Food & Fun. 32 BRAND NEW LANES, 6 VIP PRIVATE LANES, 80+ HD TV'S & 32 MEGA PROJECTION SCREENS! KINGPINZ LOUNGE & SPORTS GRILLE, FULL LIQUOR BAR, PRO SHOP, & GAME ZONE ARCADE! Happy Hour Everyday 11AM-7PM! Perfect place for Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties, Fundraiser/Charity Events, & MORE! TEXT CLUB Txt: VeroBowl to 77948

IRSA was founded in 1986 by a small but dedicated group of soccer enthusiasts. Their mission was to create an entirely inclusive athletic association that offered any child the opportunity to play soccer for fun. That first season included 45 players of all ages and 4 coaches. Today, IRSA serves over 1000 children annually, with two 8-Week seasons, rostering over 80 teams for children aged 4-18.

Christy, who has lived in Indian River County all her life, still discovers something new on every tour. �You never know what you�ll see,� she says, �but Mother Nature will always surprise and delight you. You�ll enjoy Beautiful Tropical Foliage, Flowers, Birds, and other Wildlife. Dolphins are a sure bet! Often we�ll see Manatees and sometimes Alligators!

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. Situated on 7 acres of Indian River County’s 26 acre Riverside Park on the east bank of the Indian River lagoon, this accredited art museum and educational institution provides cultural leadership and enrichment for the public through a wide variety of educational, studio art and humanities programs; a diversity of quality exhibitions; and the collection, preservation and presentation of important American and international works of art.

Royale Palm Pointe off Indian River Boulevard in Vero Beach opened to an exuberant crowd of 8,000 in February 2001 and has been drawing 300 to 600 people every day since.

The Skate Factory of Vero is #1 for family skating fun. Open daily for public skating and birthday parties. We have the best arcade and redemption games in town along with a snack bar serving fresh made pizza & more. Learn to Skate Classes, Roller Hockey Leagues, Speed Skating Team & Womens Roller Derby are available to join.

Visit the Marshlands of Indian River County with Capt. Bob. The Original Talking Tour, Capt. Bob gives you more than a ride, he gives you a Tour. His informative explanation of birds, plants, fish, alligators and local area are unforgettable. Enjoy Capt. Bob's new 2010 custom Diamondback Airboat, with seating for 10 customers. With the tallest front seat of any tour boat, and 12' offset between rows everyone has a great stadium view. Give Capt. Bob a call for the most talked about tour on the water. "The Difference is in the Tour"

Come view a spectacular collection of Spanish Artifacts from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and its sister ship the Santa Margarita which sank 40 miles west of Key West and the 1715 Plate fleet which sank on Florida's east coast; all found by the world's greatest treasure hunter Mel Fisher. Monday thru Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm -- Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Riverside Children's Theatre (RCT) is the educational and youth-oriented arm of the Riverside Theatre, Inc. Begun in 1980 by a group of Vero Beach, Florida parents with the goal to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for their children, the program affiliated with the Riverside Theatre and grew under its auspices.

If you hear someone say that you need a Florida Boating License or a Florida Boat License to operate your boat, what they really mean is that you need the Florida State Boater Education Card. You can get the Education Card by taking the course by clicking on the 'Visit Website' link above. This boating safety course has been approved by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and allows you to obtain your Official Florida Boater Card online. The course can be studied at any time, free of charge -- you only pay once you have passed the course and wish to get certified.

Gifford Aquatics Center features a large 100´ x 75´ pool and a ´Sprayground´ for kids. The pool is ´zero´ entry, meaning you can walk in gradually from one end (just like an ocean beach only no waves or rip tides!). This makes it easy to introduce water to the kids, teach swimming, and accommodate those in wheelchairs, which can roll right into the water! The 178,000-gallon pool has a capacity for 149 swimmers.

Whether you�re visiting the Vero Beach area, live here seasonally or year round, Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks is ready to help you enjoy this tropical paradise. Located just off US Hwy 1 behind Staple's they are the Premier Rental and Sales Center for Bicycles, Kayaks, Beach Gear, and more!

For over four decades the shared vision of founder J. Seward Johnson, Sr. and inventor Edwin Link to explore, protect and wisely use the oceans’ resources shaped the work at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Today, articulated as Ocean Science for a Better World™, this same vision drives over 140 Harbor Branch Oceanographic scientists, engineers and support staff to be leaders in ocean-related innovation, exploration, research, education and conservation.

The North County Aquatic Center is a family oriented public pool. The pool is heated and open year round. We feature an activity pool, a competition pool, with a diving well and changing facilities. Our activity pool is zero depth for easy entry for all ages. The activity pool has slides, water cannons, bubblers, a water tree and a huge water play structure. The competition pool has almost 1 million gallons of water. We have up to 24 lanes for lap swimming at 25 yards. Our diving well has one meter and three meter diving boards.

The new Sebastian Area Historical Museum has exhibits on the Ais Indians, Pelican Island, Clothing, Family Life, Quilts, Fishing, Agriculture, Military, Transportation, Early Shops and Trades, book shop and research facilities.

Enjoy a truly unique, custom designed sailing adventure in a genuine friendly safe environment. Full day (6 hours) charters are designed by you for up to six passengers. Choose to sail in the Indian River Lagoon or the Atlantic Ocean. Romantic Getaways - Eco Tour - Real Estate Tour - Photography Tour - Promotional Events - Sailing Lessons - Corporate Team Building and more. Relax while we do the sailing or join in. Hands-on sailing allows you do as much of the sailing as you wish. ---- Visit our website to learn more.

Designed by renowned golf course architect Jim Fazio, Hawk's Nest was carved from a heavily wooded sand ridge. This unique feature gives the course one of the highest elevations in southeast Florida - up to 50 feet above sea level. The undulating terrain and dramatic contours offer golfers spectacular views and an experience enjoyed by all golfing abilities.

Tour the marshlands west of Vero Beach on Stumpknocker Tours 22' Diamondback airboat equipped with aircraft style talk-around headsets and a capacity for 11 guests. See alligators up close and in their natural habitat, osprey, several varieties of herons, egrets, and ibis. Learn about the history of this marshland, facts about the wildlife, and a few good stories. Stumpknocker Tours is the most educational, informative and humorous tour available; the original tour of the Marsh.

The City of Sebastian Skate Facility is owned and operated by the City of Sebastian. The street course skating area is 7,700 sq. ft. Only skateboards, in-line skates and quad skates, can be used at the facility. A signed, notorized or verified waiver must be on file. Proper identification is required.

Originally know as the Royal Park Golfer’s Association, the Vero Beach Country Club was Founded in 1924 by Arthur McKee and Waldo Sexton and is One of the Oldest Clubs in the City. Today the Club is known for its Heritage, Impressive Golf Course, Fine Dining and Old Florida Charm.

About Kayaks is located on the beautiful St. Sebastian River, one of Florida's last remaining Natural Rivers. We specialize in three hour self guided tours of the river which abounds in wildlife including the gentle giant, the Manatee. The trip is all downstream and we supply the kayaks, paddles, life vests and instruction. As one of Florida's last remaining natural rivers your three hour self guided tour will be an adventure to last a lifetime.

Come join us at Florida Cracker Airboat Rides for an experience you will never forget! Our boat is a 2010 True Custom Airboat built by Capt. Lawrence, with a 400 HP Lycoming airplane engine and is equipped with talk around headsets. Capt. Lawrence has spent his whole life on the St. John's River & is the MOST EXPERIENCED & KNOWLEDGEABLE Airboat Capt. in the area! Once you've ridden with us you will agree. 772-563-0001 - "Come for a ride on a Real Airboat!"

Enjoy a day of fun and sun on the Indian River Lagoon. Take the whole family for a leisurely ride on one of our pontoon boats or gather your friends and enjoy our beautiful deckboat. We have a boat available for you for whatever pace you choose. Meet us at Memorial boat ramp or Wabasso boat ramp at your chosen time and we hope to make your day a memorable one. So grab your fishing gear, camera and binoculars and see birds, dolphin and manatee while cruising down the beautiful Indian River Lagoon. Boat rentals are available from $214.00.

See Florida as the Indians and early pioneers saw it by taking a privileged tour of the backwaters. Spectacular scenery and a tranquility that replenishes your soul await you. Your kayak will glide silently through the cypress-canopied forest.

Join us for an Amazing Adventure; see Dolphins, Manatees, Pelicans and all the wildlife found on the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, America's most diverse estuary. Enjoy an informative tour of the waterways as well as a behind the scenes look at the elegant mansions along the river. Click on the website link for more information then call to make your reservations. Don't forget your camera!

Adventure Kayaking is well-known for our Exceptional Florida Tours. With numerous Florida Waterways to choose from, we offer something for everyone. From Beautiful Blue Cypress Lake with Osprey and Red Shouldered Hawks soaring overhead, to Scenic Canopied Rivers with small and large Florida Gators sunning themselves on fallen trees.

Open 7 days a week. Beach side quality at mainland prices. Indian River's largest selection of sea shells, jewelry, wind chimes and ocean novelties. Beach, swim and resort wear for ladies and gentlemen as well as juniors and children. 100's of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Wabasso printed souvenir t-shirts. Sun care products, sunglasses, sandals and water shoes, SPF 50 sun protection water shirts. Sales, lessons and rentals of surfboards and stand up paddle boards as well as Boogie and skim boards. Stop by, you'll Love our shop.

Climb aboard, our 2011, 22' Diamondback Airboat equipped with state of the art headsets and comfortable seating for 11 adults. Glide the marshes of Blue Cypress Recreation Area or the vast marsh land of Lake Okeechobee. On either tour you can expect to see a wide variety of birds such as Osprey, Eagles, Snail Kites, wading birds and Alligators of all sizes. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Visit our website link than contact us to make a reservation.

Even though the IRL is an everyday sight for many of us, few have ever experienced the unsurpassed biological diversity that lies below these waters. The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, located inside the St. Lucie County Marine Center, provides a window into this underwater world. Make no mistake, we are not a typical public aquarium. Our focus is on displaying ecosystems as complex communities of organisms interacting in their environment. At the Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. With the help of our dynamic displays we strive to provide the public with a better understanding of the fragile marine ecosystems of the IRL and surrounding area and the impact humans are having on these fragile environments.

Under the direction of Roman Ortega-Cowan, Artistic Director, the Vero Beach Opera will present three operatic concerts which include Metropolitan Opera Stars Deborah Voigt and Susan Neves, as well as a full opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY in cooperation with the Orlando Opera.

The Vero Heritage Center as it is now called is used for heritage and community events. It can be rented out for weddings, parties and other occasions. The Citrus Museum preserves the past with artifacts, photographs and memorabilia of the pioneers who created the world’s finest citrus.

The 2009 season of concerts presented by the Indian River Symphonic Association promises to be an exciting one. All performances are at The Community Church of Vero Beach at 7:30 P.M. Programs subject to change without prior notice. Individual tickets go on sale September

The Indian River County Recreation Department provides and operates recreational programs and facilities for the use of County residents and visitors of all age groups. In addition, trained, certified water safety personnel are provided at County beaches.

The Manatee Observation and Education Center is a waterfront wildlife observation and nature education center located on Florida's east coast in downtown Fort Pierce. The endangered Florida manatee, also called sea cow, is the main attraction. Manatees can be viewed at the Center year-round! Stand along the covered observation walkway or climb the second story observation tower to see Florida's "Gentle Giants" resting or playing in Moore's Creek. These are wild, not captive manatees, so one never knows when they might swim by.