Champlain Towers After Collapse in Surfside (Photo Public Domain) Florida is home to more than 1.5 million condominium units, and the management of these communities plays a critical role in preserving property values, ensuring safety, and fostering a harmonious quality of life for residents. Yet, far too many condominium associations are entrusted to unqualified volunteer boards, often with disastrous consequences. Recent cases in South Florida, including structural collapse

In 1970 people knew how to protest. April 22nd of that year was a day when 20 million Americans took to the streets. There were boisterous protests, rallies, fundraisers, speeches, concerts and nature walks. But these crusaders weren’t concerned with war. They were standing up, speaking up, marching and singing for the planet. This was the very first official Earth Day. Earth Day has an interesting history. It didn’t really happen by accident or happenstance. The date was spe

IMAGE Credit : Photo of the future Vero Beach Museum of Art courtesy of Allied Works © KVANT-1 Museum has now raised more than 87% of its campaign goal! VERO BEACH, FL—The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VMBA) is pleased to announce that it has reached a new milestone in its Museum in the Garden capital campaign, raising $110 million toward its $126 million goal, including gifts from nearly 50 new donors since the project’s November 7, 2025, groundbreaking. “Only in Vero Beach coul

Vero Beach, FL (March 5, 2026) - Just in time for Women’s History Month, Vero Beach Outlets is proud to spotlight the woman-owned boutique vêtu, a beautifully curated boho-inspired fashion and lifestyle brand owned by Mellisa Malone.   Located next to Coach at Vero Beach Outlets, vêtu opened its doors in November, marking its second location following the brand’s original debut in Boca Raton.   Mellisa Malone For Mellisa, fashion has always been more than a career, it has bee

Look up in 2026 and you’ll find the sky putting on quite a show. From dazzling lunar phases and close planetary pairings to headline-making eclipses, this is a year when the moon refuses to be ordinary. Whether you’re the type who sets an alarm for a midnight eclipse or you just enjoy spotting a bright full moon over the Indian River Lagoon, this trivia quiz will test how closely you’ve been watching the heavens. Ready to see if your celestial IQ is truly out of this world? W

Mckee Garden's newest exhibit, Florigami in the Garden, is a large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition that blends art, nature, and the ancient Japanese tradition of origami (paper folding). Instead of paper, the artworks are reimagined as monumental metal sculptures placed throughout the garden’s lush tropical landscape. These pieces are designed to evoke the delicacy and geometry of folded paper while celebrating the vitality of the natural world. The sculptures were design