Mary Schenkel

In 2012, after retiring from a remarkable 25-year career in broadcast journalism, Dana King embarked on a quest to give voice to the legacy of extraordinary African Americans through her figurative sculpture works, Black Bodies in Bronze.

VNA & Hospice staff, volunteers and more than a dozen skilled golf professionals from local clubs descended upon the Grand Harbor Golf Club at the crack of dawn to take part in the 34th annual Golf-A-Thon fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the VNA Charitable Care Program, which provides nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, end-of-life care, and other services to those in need.

Invited guests enjoyed a lovely evening reception at McKee Botanical Garden to celebrate the completion of its 20th Anniversary horticulture revitalization project and tour the enhancements. “The project was conceived … Read More »

Scientists and artists share an innate interest in the mysteries and splendors of the world as well as the challenges affecting it. That union was again highlighted at the third annual Team ORCA Data Jam, hosted by the Ocean Research and Conservation Association.

Conditions were perfect for the annual Take a Kid Fishing event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast. Roughly 80 children, accompanied by adult family members, spread out along the catwalk under the Barber Bridge for a free morning of fishing fun.

Compassion, Conservation, Commitment – it's a motto and a way of life for Team CFLAR, the staff and volunteer members of the ‘pride' at the Central Florida Animal Reserve. The big cat sanctuary currently houses 18 majestic lions, tigers, leopards, cougars and one serval, rescued from life-threatening situations, exploitation and inappropriate living conditions.

It’s never too late to take up a new sport. Just ask marathon runner Mary Lunn, who began running in her 40s and this past March, at age 60, earned … Read More »

The Vero Beach Museum of Art has been a hub of activity all summer long, with many of its numerous programs related to the Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the … Read More »

The prescience of Environmental Learning Center founders decades ago is even more notable today, at a time when Florida's governor is pushing to develop golf courses and other amenities on pristine state parklands.

Tails were wagging, kitties were meowing, and children and adults happily snuggled with their new companions – it was a good day all around at the fifth annual Clear the Shelter event at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County.