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Hey Vero Beach, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: State Road 60 scenic highway push, Hairspray, The Musical, and art-inspired cocktail mixer + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Campaign to recognize east-west corridor: Local residents are pushing to designate State Road 60 a Scenic Highway between Vero Beach and Clearwater Beach, with community support to spotlight small towns and make drives more enjoyable — read the full story.

Private patios and garages: Verity, a 276-unit luxury apartment community off 11th Drive, has officially opened in Vero Beach, offering high-end finishes plus a clubhouse, 24-hour social hub, and work-from-home suites — see amenities and features.

Tracy Turnblad’s rise shines: Hairspray, The Musical will light up the Barn Theatre in Stuart March 12 to 29, bringing big hair, big laughs, and 1962 charm for a fun Treasure Coast night out — see the cast and dates.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Savor Schubert and Ravel piano duets
• Discuss American landscape art with docents
• Craft art-inspired cocktails with mixologists

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Neighborhood sub upgrade: When the craving hits, Armani’s Italian Market delivers classic deli vibes with the “Armani’s Italian” (ham, capicola, salami, provolone) and a saucy Meatball Parmigiana. Ordering online is easy, so weeknights stay painless… your steady, delicious sandwich plan.

Smart-play treasure trove: Head upstairs to The Vero Beach Book Center’s Children’s Store for thoughtfully chosen toys and books that really get used, from infants to tweens. Fewer plastic bits, more imagination. Perfect for birthdays, rainy afternoons, or that sudden “we need something fun” moment, no screens required.

Beach day, simplified: Humiston Beach Park nails the low-effort, high-reward vibe. With coffee in hand, it’s an easy stroll for sea breezes as kids roam the playground and picnic spots await. A quick reset before dinner, or a full exhale whenever you need it… Vero’s classic, easygoing hang.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐟 Fish as Biological Indicators @ Ocean Research & Conservation Association | Tuesday (3/10) at 3:00 PM – Turns out the fish have receipts, and ORCA’s Beth Falls, Ph.D., is reading them. Learn how One Health fish monitoring and tissue analysis reveal what’s sneaking into the Indian River Lagoon, and what it means for us. Free and open to all. Register: https://orca.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/register-for-orca-lecture-series-orca-s-one-health-fish-monitoring-citizen-science-project

🧺 Farmers Market Oceanside @ Farmers Market | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – This oceanside farmers market is peak Vero: fresh produce, local citrus, seafood, flowers, and vendors who remember your name before your coffee kicks in. Stroll the stalls, catch a sea breeze, and pretend you only came for tomatoes, not the pastries, plants, and chatty neighbors.

2 Second Saturdays @ Vero Beach Museum of Art | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Second Saturdays at VBMA mean free admission all day, which already beats most weekend plans. Bring the kids for the crowd-favorite Museum Studios, then linger on select afternoons for performances, lectures, films, and other cultured rabbit holes. Free art, engaged brains, minimal whining, maximum value.

📚 Level Yoga Book Club @ Level Yoga | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Swap your where-are-my-keys saga for a free book-club chat at Royal Palm Pointe, as Dr. Luke Stoeckel unpacks The Seven Sins of Memory, normal aging, and what needs attention. He is also launching Treasure Coast Cognition, so snag the book at Vero Beach Book Center.

🎸 Sunset Saturday @ Humiston Park | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Ocean Drive turns into a free beachfront dance floor with RIPTIDE Party Band, so bring a lawn chair, your favorite people, and your best two-step. Shop the booths, hit the local spots, then swing by the Chamber tent for beer, wine, and small-town gossip.

🔮 Sunday Magic @ Dragon King Hobbies | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats a low-key Sunday slinging cardboard at Dragon King. Warm up with a $20 rotating draft, new set every week, then slide into a free Commander league with casual pods, spicy decks, and bragging rights. Bring a friend, your deck, or just good vibes.

❄ Blizzard of ’78 Survival Story @ The Emerson Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – Trade hurricane lore for the Blizzard of ’78 as Michael J. Tougias narrates Ten Hours Until Dawn at The Emerson Center, with gripping audio, maps, and photos. Heroism, tragedy, and New England grit, no foul weather gear required, then a book signing, suggested donation appreciated.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Vero Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 83°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 4%

Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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This house is wild

One of two new custom residences bordering Old Riomar, this corner lot home sits east of A1A moments from the beach and Ocean Drive dining and boutiques. Exceptional finishes anchor a floor plan with a main-level privacy suite, plus two en-suite guest rooms and flexible living space upstairs. Bike, walk, or cruise by golf cart to downtown Vero.

Take a peek inside →