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It’s Friday, Vero Beach! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Blue Origin’s moon race heats up, Under The Oaks fine arts show, and Jesus Christ Superstar at Riverside Theatre + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Vero’s national buzz grows: Vero Beach tourism stays strong as first quarter of 2025-26 tax revenue rose 13 percent, boosted by Boston Globe attention and Southern Living’s 2025 nod, even as international travel dips — read the full story.
Coastal country celebration awaits: The 3rd Annual Treasure Coast Country BBQ & Music Festival will fire up May 1-3, 2026 at Indian River Fairgrounds in Vero Beach, with vendor and band applications now open — see how to get involved.
Race for the moon intensifies: Blue Origin bought 20 acres in Cocoa for $11.5 million, signaling Space Coast expansion as it ramps up Artemis plans against SpaceX. The site is expected for manufacturing or logistics — get all the details.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Local art refresh: Artist-owned and rooted in the Historic Downtown Arts District, Gallery 14 curates oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, and photography by regional talent. It’s easy to pop in between errands, no fuss… just fresh work and good vibes for a quick creative lift.
Built for coastal life: Dockside Builders of Sebastian designs and builds custom decks with marine-grade materials and hurricane-savvy methods. They handle permitting, too, so you can stress less about codes and focus on breezes, cold drinks, and actually enjoying your backyard.
Seafood with a view: Ocean Grill serves classic Florida seafood without fuss, with fresh-caught plates, a cozy old-school vibe, and the Atlantic rolling just beyond the windows. It’s spot-on for a midweek reset or an unhurried weekend dinner that captures Vero’s easy rhythm.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 75th Annual Under The Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show @ Riverside Park | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 AM – Toast 75 years of Vero’s juried art tradition under the oaks at Riverside Park, with 200 artists, fine crafts, and that brag-worthy dappled shade. Stroll, chat with makers, and pretend you wandered in, then go home with something beautiful, a story, and zero buyer’s remorse.
🚐 Vero’s Van-Go Van-Life Event @ Waldo’s Secret Garden | Friday (3/13) at 3:00 PM – Vero goes full van-life at Waldo’s Secret Garden, with vans, wanderlust, and that live-oak shade taking over for a long-weekend meetup. Roll in with your rig or your curiosity, swap stories with road dogs, and know adventures pair with bug spray, patience, and fold-out chairs.
🧺 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.
💉 Free Rabies Vaccine Event @ Community Veterinary Clinic | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says responsible pet parenting like free rabies shots, and the annual clinic makes it painless. No RSVP, just show up with your furry sidekick. Want to skip the line? Print the form they post the week of, bring a pen, and breeze through.
🎭 Playtime in the Park @ Riverside Theatre – Loop Stage | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Round up the littles, Riverside Theatre’s Loop Stage is serving free mini shows under the oaks that clock in at 20 to 30 minutes. Expect singing, laughter, and storytelling for ages 2 to 5 that still charm grownups, no tickets, just snacks and wonder.
🧘 Sound Bath and Crystal Mug Workshop @ Painted Frog | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – Sound bath with Micaela, then paint-your-own crystal mug, all bundled for $65 with supplies, serenity, and snacks. Set your intentions, then decorate the vessel you’ll drink them out of, a little reset for your nerves, your mug shelf, and your tolerance for season traffic.
🎻 Chamber Music Series: “Kaleidoscope of Expressions” @ Vero Beach Museum of Art | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Two pianists, one Steinway, and a program that moves from Schubert’s F minor Fantasy to Ravel and a cheeky Blue Danube, all in the museum’s intimate Leonhardt setting. Tickets include gallery access, so come early, wander, and pretend you curated the exhibitions.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Vero Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 25%
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 62%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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