VERO BEACH — The Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition raised a record $668,000 at its 2026 Dancing with Vero Stars event on May 16 at Riverside Theatre.
Paige Charbonneau was named the winner following her performance and solid community support. Ryan Scarpa finished first runner-up, and Melissa Zorc placed second. The winner is selected through the event’s standard competition ranking.
Ryan Scarpa led individual fundraising with more than $227,000 — the highest amount raised by any single dancer in the event’s history. Rob Vaccaro raised more than $116,000. Tina McCurry received the Kathie Pierce Style Icon award for best dressed…