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Hello Vero Beach! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A classroom reading comeback, gold and silver’s hot streak, and backstage theatre tours + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Inside a classroom comeback: An I-Team report highlighted a reading revival in Indian River County, where partnerships lifted scores. Vero Beach Elementary jumped from 38 to 71 percent and one school reached 90 percent — learn what fueled the gains.
Sustainable landscaping wisdom awaits: A free Florida-Friendly Landscaping Seminar will be held March 21 at Melbourne Auditorium, featuring talks on healing the Indian River Lagoon, door prizes, and complimentary coffee and pastries for attendees — get all the event details.
Residents’ advocacy spurs conservation: Port St. Lucie bought 105 acres near Vero Beach to preserve open space once eyed for housing, with planned trails, a fishing pier, and grant applications targeting invasive plants — see what’s planned for the preserve.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas plans, solved: Spritz City Bistro covers your grazing game with tapas: crackling calamari, crostini you might hog, charcuterie boards, and shareable small plates, plus well-made cocktails and an easy downtown vibe that makes weeknights feel like a treat.
Stock up, then go: Whether you’re refilling lures or planning a quick paddle, Vero Tackle & Watersports is the local go-to for bait, rods, reels, and straight-from-the-lagoon tips that put fish in the boat. They also rent kayaks and SUPs, and run charters if you’d rather let someone else steer.
Make movie night easy: Haven’t been to The Majestic 11 lately? It’s the spot for popcorn, a comfy seat, and a plot twist. Grab a friend, pick something fun, and call it midweek self-care… or an easy win on a rainy night.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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⚔ Thursday Bandai Battles @ Dragon King Hobbies | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Looking for a weeknight adventure that won’t wreck Friday? Every Thursday, Dragon King hosts One Piece TCG and Gundam TCG, where pirates meet robots for low-pressure play, beginners welcome. Ten bucks gets you in, a pack, and a shot at the prize pool.
🎭 Backstage Theatre Tours @ Riverside Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Slip behind the red curtain for a backstage tour, where crew shares the juicy bits. Meet makers, get close to sets and props, learn how shows come to life, and catch something new each visit in 90 minutes, select Fridays, $5, free for $500+ members.
🍝 Italian Food Festival @ Vero Beach Italian American Civic Association | Friday (3/6) at 3:00 PM – Italian Food Festival with saucy classics, sweet bites, and a ticket system your accountant will love. Buy tickets dollar for dollar, 5 for $5, at the bar or outside, then eat happy. Bring cash, appetite, and stretchy pants.
🍎 Oceanside Farmers Market @ Farmers Market | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Hit the Oceanside farmers market in Vero Beach for real-deal produce, fresh seafood, and local makers, all with a salt breeze. It’s where your tomatoes taste like tomatoes, your coffee comes with gossip, and you accidentally run into half your neighborhood.
🥋 Vero Beach Karate Classic Tournament @ Vero Beach High School Witt Gym | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Vero’s trading beach chairs for black belts with an all-day karate tournament featuring weapons, judo, forms, self-defense, flag sparring, and point fighting. Less movie montage, more community pride and crisp technique. Register early, limber up, and let the bragging rights begin.
🇮 Armani’s 11th Italian Festival @ Armani’s Cucina | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’re chasing zeppoles or craving sausage and peppers, Armani’s 11th Italian festival is your cheat day done right, with live music, local vendors, the restaurant and market open, and bars inside and out. Bring the kids for the bounce house, you bring the appetite.
🚶 Historic Downtown Vero Beach Walking Tour @ Pocahontas Park | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Stretch your legs and Vero trivia on a historic stroll down 14th Avenue with Vero Heritage VP Barbara Secor. These buildings tell stories older than your HOA, tour starts at the Citrus Museum. Twenty bucks, good company, and benefits Heritage Center and Citrus Museum.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Vero Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 27%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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