Twelve years ago four freshman high school students brainstroming in the Florida Keys, wanted to benefit our Indian River Lagoon-Estuary. They were enamored with the clear blue water of the Keys. Today Lines in the Lagoon keeps benfitting our local waterway. Sophmores Chloe Nye and Chandler Higdon join host Lori Davis. ORCA, Ocean Restoration and Conservation Association is the non-profit overseeing the health of the lagoon and is the benficiary of profits from Lines in the Lagoon. To date, nearly $20,000 is raised annually.

November's ballot in Florida is looking at Amendment 3 being a strong part of voter's mindset. The amendment deals with exemptions and property taxes. Many people think if the amendment goes through services and education bottom lines will be affected. This isn't necessarily accurate. IF the Homestead is adopted the mileage rates can be increased instead, and that will keep the actual property tax amounts no different. The same amount of tax money will be collected. There is a lot of money on the table, and the idea is for municipalities to be more accountable and efficient with the money they have to appropriate.

Our Vero Beach airport is flying high! Breeze, American and JetBlue Airlines supply non-stop service to some popular cities, including Boston and Raleigh, NC. In the coming weeks, the townfolk are invited to voice their opinion on some expansion ideas now being discussed. A new food vendor has been added to the airport and outside seating accommodations as well.

Our Indian River Lagoon is a precious addition to our lifestyle. Facing environmental problems in 2011, we have learned so much about seagrass's impact on keeping the lagoon healthy and vibrant. One person can help keep the lagoon thriving. Use a car wash instead of washing your car in the driveway, or wash it on your lawn. Plant native flowers and trees - less impact on nature. Being aware of how precious the lagoon is, is a first start.

John Turver, General Manager, The Point Surf park, says YOU can surf! No sharks, no jellyfish and the perfect wave just for you at Fellsmere's newest park. Driven by the Endless Surf Technology, the first wave park in the US to have it, waves roll in and out for beginners to world class surfers. Do you groove to a single peak, a split peak or just a SEVEN FOOT wave, they have it. And beginners are welcomed too. There's a perfect wave for everyone and time slots that accommodate just for you.

Talking with local residents and asking why they moved specifically to Vero Beach has raised many good answers and insights. Trying to keep Vero "Vero" is what most people treasure about this town. But what does that mean -- exactly? We want good growth. That means corraling the onslaught of spread, strip malls, and too much off-putting snags. Height restrictions have kept the small town feel. And many, many novel industries have leant the small town feel ongoing.

Explore the Treasure Coast lifestyle with Lori Davis on "The Lori Davis Show." In this episode, Dr. Sheila Case of Intracoastal Hearing Center discusses the critical importance of hearing health, addressing hearing loss, and the latest technological advancements in hearing aids. Learn about the link between hearing and cognitive function, and why regular hearing tests are recommended for all ages.

Pie eating, hula hooping, a birthday cake, dress in custome ball, a parade, AND FIREWORKS, and much more celebrating Vero Beach's rendition of the 250 Fourth of July!

Talking property taxes, affordability, and accountibility. Representing Florida District 34, the issues and information are what we need to make informed decisions. The Town Hall meeting July 8 2026 will give us information and insight. Bottom line - what do we want to keep our quality of life, how can we make the budgets accommodate that.

Executive Director Matt Tanner explains the concept of our local United Against Poverty mission. Training people for jobs, a grocery store meeting the needs of poverty income guidelines, and many other programs are under the umbrella at U-P. Fundraisers help keep the mission moving forward and helping people meet their needs. A former packing house turned resource center helps the nealry 800 people who enter the facility each day.