Dr. Gerald Pierone of Vero Beach had a front-row seat to one of history’s most critical epidemics in 1986.
For Dr. Moti Ramgopal, being an infectious disease specialist is all about saving lives. He believes in improving the health of a community by taking care of it, one patient at a time. Driven by his altruism, a strong work ethic, and a lot of grit and compassion, he has been advancing infectious disease medicine for 20 years.
Originally from Delhi, India, where he studied medicine, a young Dr. Shamsher Singh moved to Brooklyn to complete his medical residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center. After four tough winters in the North, he made his way down to sunny Florida in 1980.
Lin Reading, a 20-year survivor of breast cancer and melanoma, co-founded a cancer support organization in Indian River County called Friends After Diagnosis that, among other things, offers survivors an introduction to the sport of crew rowing to help women with cancer regain their strength.
For Nicole Mader, going to her job hardly seems like work. It’s almost a mini-vacation. As a volunteer field biologist with the Dolphin Ecology Project, she studies and monitors Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the southern part of the Indian River Lagoon down to Jupiter Inlet. Aboard the Julie Mae with her dog, Salty, nearby, she carefully photographs and gathers data of those playful marine mammals who can tell us more about the health of our local waters.
Like father like daughter, April Price is a second-generation advocate for marine interests in Florida. She helps with the improvement and preservation of the waterways in the tri-county area.
The CAKE CREATOR With dueling mixers at the ready, Maria Lopez Ruiz is prepared to take on the task of constructing any kind of custom cake for any occasion. GREG…
The TREASURE SALVAGER KERRY FIRTH Taffi Fisher Abt, a partner in the family salvage business, had her father’s motto added to the sign outside of Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum and…
The RESCUER ANTHONY INSWASTY PHOTOS An avowed activist, Mindi Fetterman started The Inner Truth Project to provide a comforting and healing place for survivors of sexual violence. BY PATTIE DURHAM…
Hometown Heart Jake Owen performs at the Indian River County Fairgrounds during his 12th annual Jake Owen Charity Foundation concert. PHIL REID PHOTO Despite reaching the pinnacle of country music…
