Tina Hodges

SEBASTIAN – The 41st anniversary of the discovery of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha treasure by explorer Mel Fisher will be marked this month with the annual Mel Fisher Days Charity Event in Sebastian.

SEBASTIAN — Live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities will fill the weekend across Sebastian and North Indian River County as local venues showcase a mix of rock, blues, country and more under the Florida sunshine.

VERO BEACH — Paws of Life CPR & First Aid Training is offering a one-day class to teach pet owners and professionals how to perform CPR and provide

Restaurants in North Indian River County and South Brevard County are rolling out a variety of weekly food specials. Local eateries, including Chubby Mullet, The Italian Cousin, The Old Fish House Bar and Grill, Rib City, Woody's Bar-B-Q, and Tiki Bar & Grill, are highlighting everything from early-bird Italian dinners and steamed seafood buckets to all-you-can-eat ribs, daily sandwich deals, and fresh seafood options.

FELLSMERE — The Fellsmere Police Department will host a Cops and Bobbers Fishing event for children on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Fellsmere Stormwater

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Applications for free and reduced-price meals at Indian River County public schools for the 2026-2027 school year will be available on Wednesday, July 15.

SEBASTIAN — Anglers will once again chase big swordfish in the waters off the Treasure Coast as the sixth annual Strike-Zone Fishing Bobby Richter Swordfish Shootout gets underway Aug. 6-9, 2026, with fishing action concentrated over a 24-hour period.

SEBASTIAN — The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce (SRACC) is extending an invitation to the community to attend its annual Grill Out Night: Summer Open House & America 250 Celebration.

SEBASTIAN — The Sebastian Police Department's Community Oriented Policing Endeavor (COPE) Unit will hold its Back-to-School Fun Day on Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverview Park in Sebastian.

Hungry? Local restaurants in North Indian River and South Brevard counties have lots of specials for you! Find early-bird Italian dinners, seafood boils, BBQ plates, tacos, and waterfront deals.