Sharing the wealth
Once a haven for the rich, Bay Tree Lodge serves as a retreat for Kiplinger employees
An original snowbird
What manner of man residing in the tiny village of St. Lucie on the banks of the Indian River in frontier Florida enjoyed such favor from the president of the United States?
Saluting a man and his cause
Flag-raising above the Boiler Wreck symbolizes hope for and dedication to popular diver and his beloved ocean reefs
Reviving Zora’s Legacy
A foundation is working to open a community center that will pay tribute to writer Zora Neale Hurston and her time in Fort Pierce
War along the river
There was a time when bridge tenders weren’t just maintaining the safe passage of water and vehicle traffic. Other voluntary duties came in handy when World War II broke out.
Cornucopia of creativity
In the 1920s, even before there was an Indian River County, there was entertainment. Movies were shown at Vero Theatre, where, it’s said, Sheriff Billy Frick and his wife, Adelaide, former entertainers, created Vero Follies, featuring talented people from the community. The Civic Players presented plays in the 1930s and the seasonal Tourist Club had a mixed chorus that sang in community concerts and put on variety shows.
