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J. PATRICK RICE / SPECIAL TO TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS St. Edward's School Concert Choir Seniors give one last performance during the 40th Commencement ceremony.

A new single-family home subdivision will have 17 houses on a 34-acre parcel west of A1A and fill in some wetlands.

HOBIE HILER/SPECIAL TO TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Kelley Hunt Smith walks with her daughter Kaitlyn Hunt before the start of the news conference Wednesday in Sebastian.

Photo provided: Lauren's Way founder Lauren Weaver shows the proposed pavilion blueprint to Homeless Family Center children Aukeria and Kiera.

Opera lovers filled Grand Harbor's Clubhouse last month for Vero Beach Opera's AMICI Society Spring Luncheon.

A house on the former Errol Flynn estate in Los Angeles goes on the market for $7.9 million; Natasha Gregson Wagner, daughter of Natalie Wood, sells a Malibu bungalow for $5.21 million; a 28,700-square-foot home in Vero Beach, Fla., goes back on the market for $19.9 million; a William Wurster-designed home in San Francisco's Presidio Heights lists ... (more)

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com Picatso is a real masterpiece! Come by The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County and say "hello" to this kitty with the colorful personality! - My name is Picatso and I'm a 6-month-old male Domestic shorthair ... (more)

Photo provided: Austin and Ginny Hunt, Ed Simmons, Pam Harmon and Alex Brown at the recent "opening Doors to Opportunity" luncheon to benefit Harvest Food & Outreach Center.

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Brown tide's return reinforces fears the algae that first bloomed here last year might become a permanent and deadly fixture in an already ailing Indian River Lagoon.

Over the past few days, news surrounding the charges that have been brought against Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, has spread quickly, with emotional responses ringing out from all sides.

SUBMITTED INEOS Bio, along with private and government investors, spent more than $130 million to build of one of the world's first advanced biofuels facilities in Vero Beach.

When natural disasters strike, there isn't always enough time to wait for help. The Rock Bridge neighborhood in Vero Beach is ready if there is a hurricane or tornado.

The Friendship Caravan is comprised of ten Israel Scouts, ages 16 and 17, and two adult leaders.

In this photo made available by the Hunt family, Kaitlyn Hunt and her father Steve in Vero Beach, Fla., Monday May 20, 2013.

Dozens of supporters of Kaitlyn Hunt and the " Free Kate " crusade showed up outside of the Indian River Sheriff's Department during a press conference today.

2. One of Florida's 'Best Beach Bars' is on Clearwater Beach Check out the results of this online contest to find the "best beach bars" in Florida for 2013.

The lack of returning starters on defense has overshadowed what is perhaps the biggest need of the Vero Beach High School football team this spring.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. - Three injured pit bulls and a puppy suspected of being used in illegal dog fighting have been rescued, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.

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