Good deal: Vero Bridge Club ranked No. 5 nationally
The Vero Beach Bridge Club has once again placed among the top five brick-and-mortar bridge clubs in North America by the latest table count figures announced by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). According to a recent issue of The Bulletin, the ACBL’s monthly magazine, the Vero Beach Bridge Center...
Local chef offers diners classic Italian cuisine and a seat at his Grandma’s table
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Chef Michael Rolchigo is bringing fine dining, flavor, and family to the town of Jupiter. He opened his restaurant, Tavolena, two years ago, and it is rooted in family tradition. Every person who walks through the door is treated to classic Italian cuisine with some...
Indian River – Week of Aug. 1
AUG. 2-25 SOUP BOWL OPEN HOUSES – Experienced potters are invited to participate in the Soup Bowl Open Houses, to create bowls for Samaritan Center’s 2025 Soup Bowl, at Indian River Clay, 1239 16th St., Vero Beach. Schedule is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2; Sunday, Aug. 3; and from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday,...
Forté Development Secures $60 Million Construction Loan for Jupiter Project
Forté Development has secured a $60 million construction loan for Forté Luxe, a new luxury boutique waterfront community in Jupiter. The financing deal closed July 29, while vertical construction is underway on the project, which should be done by next summer. “This financing marks an important milestone as...
Woman Survives After Alligator Bites Her Hand and Drags Her Underwater During Swim with...
A 27-year-old woman is recovering after she was bitten by an alligator and dragged underwater while swimming with her dog in Florida, according to authorities. The incident happened on the South Fork of the Saint Lucie River, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement released Wednesday, July 23. The...
Why Vero residents’ property taxes may rise more than expected
Vero Beach residents may see a greater than expected increase in their property taxes this fall after the City Council unanimously approved a tentative millage rate that would increase the current rate by the maximum to fund additional staffing and growing personnel costs. The council voted 5-0 last week to...
The Best Corned Beef Hash In Florida Is Hiding Inside This Old-Timey Diner
Jupiter, Florida holds a secret that breakfast enthusiasts whisper about with reverence and a touch of possessiveness – as if sharing the information too loudly might result in longer wait times for themselves. The Lighthouse Diner stands proudly along the roadside, its vibrant aqua exterior and classic red “Diner”...
Kilmer Library to close Aug. 1 for AC repairs
FORT PIERCE — The Susan B. Kilmer Branch Library will be closed on tomorrow, Aug. 1, while crews complete maintenance work on the building’s air conditioning system, according to St. Lucie County officials. The closure is necessary because the facility will be without air conditioning for the entire...
Hagen Environmental | Palm Beach Pest Control Compan
Hagen Environmental is Palm Beach’s Best Pest Control Company. Hagen Environmental Services is a locally owned, family-operated pest control company serving South Florida, with coverage across Palm Beach County, Martin County, and St. Lucie County. They offer professional pest management solutions tailored to both...
P&Z Commission backs Triangle Farms land use change
FORT PIERCE – The St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously July 17 to recommend the County Commission change the agricultural land use on an 88-acre parcel near the intersection of Midway and Okeechobee Roads to Mixed Used Development despite traffic mitigation concerns expressed by a Port. St....
