Relocation Guide - Alex MacWilliam Inc Real Estate

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GU I D E TO LIVI N G I N VERO BE ACH & I N D IA N RIVER CO U NT Y, FLO RIDA
RelocationGuide
I NTEGRIT Y, SERVICE, PRO FESSI O N ALISM A N D RESU LTS
Partners and brothers-in-law Joe Beasock, left, and Alex III stand behind the
firm’s founder, Alex MacWilliam Jr.
S
ince 1949 – over six decades – Alex MacWilliam Real Estate has maintained a single business
philosophy, based on integrity and respect for our clients and each other. Our long history in
Vero Beach gives us a unique perspective on the local real estate market, which periodically
rises and falls and rises again, much like our ocean tide. We have weathered a few storms and have stayed
the course to see our area grow and thrive, keeping our hand on the pulse of the real estate community.
The charm of Vero Beach lies in its ability to function as a small town, while offering the amenities of
a larger city. Our world-class Vero Beach Museum of Art, Riverside Theatre, Environmental Learning
Center and McKee Botanical Garden are only a few of the sophisticated organizations that offer classes
and tours. For younger residents, public and private schools offer a wide spectrum of educational and
athletic programs, while the very special Riverside Children’s Theatre has acting classes and performances
geared specifically for their age group.
State-of-the-art medical care is also readily available here as our two local hospitals continue to expand.
Excellent physicians in Vero Beach and Indian River County provide a vast array of healthcare services,
from elective surgery to critical care.
For the majority of our clients, the thought of moving to a new area raises an abundance of questions.
In this guide, we hope to answer many of those questions and offer additional insight into all the activities
and resources that our area has to offer. Welcome to Vero Beach and Indian River County – remember
that we are always here to answer your questions.
Jerome (Joe) Beasock
2901 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-6509
w w w.alex mac william.com
Alex (Buzz) MacWilliam III
THE TRUSTED NAME IN REAL ESTATE SINCE 1949
Fast Facts
INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY
Contents
ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE
4
A History of Excellence
8
Our Strategy For Buyers
9
Our Strategy For Sellers
11
Luxury Homes Program
VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
12
Indian River County, Yesterday & Today
13
History & Museums
16
Adventures on the Water
18
Golf & Tennis
20
Fine Art, Theatre & Music
22
Dining & Shopping
24
Education & Medical Resources
26
Visiting Vero Beach: Hotels & Airports
28
Annual Events
30
Meet Our Team
Back Cover: Important Information
A RE A
Indian River County ................ 503.23 sq mi
Vero Beach’s Barrier Island .......... 17.3 sq mi
P O PU L ATI O N
Indian River County ...................... 144,000
Vero Beach’s Barrier Island .............. 15,334
N UM BER O F H O USEH O L DS
Indian River County ..........................79,354
Vero Beach’s Barrier Island ............... 12,145
AVER AG E AG E
Indian River County ..............................49.1
Vero Beach’s Barrier Island .................. 64.3
H OM E VA LU E ( 2011 m e d i a n )
Indian River County ......................$166,324
Vero Beach’s Barrier Island ...........$587,300
H O USEH O L D I N COM E ( 2 011 m e d i a n )
Indian River County ....................... $46,363
Vero Beach’s Barrier Island ...........$277,904
D IS TA N CE FROM VERO BE ACH ( M il e s )
Kennedy Space Center ........................ 83.4
Orlando .............................................. 107
Palm Beach............................................ 79
The Bahamas ........................................110
Naples ................................................ 197
Miami ................................................. 138
Key West ............................................. 297
Savannah, GA ..................................... 352
Charleston, SC .....................................460
Washington D.C. .................................. 918
New York, NY.....................................1143
Boston, MA........................................ 1357
Sources: US Census Bureau; city-data.com
A History of Exceence
In 1950, one year after Alex MacWilliam Real Estate opened in downtown Vero Beach, Alex Jr. built a new office on Ocean Drive, which has been the firm’s
headquarters ever since. Above is how it looked in the early ’50s, when Ocean Drive was still a dirt road; below, as it looks today.
Since 1949, Years Of
Highs And Lows
(And Highs Again)
By John Parkyn
Reprinted with permission from Vero Beach Magazine.
I
t began in 1949 as a small, oneman-and-a-secretary business
in downtown Vero Beach next
to the post office. Called simply Alex
MacWilliam Real Estate, the name it
has used ever since, it was the brainchild of Alex MacWilliam Jr., a veteran
of World War II who had seen service
with the U.S. Army Air Force in the
Pacific.
Like many veterans, the 21-yearold Floridian had returned to the U.S.
without much notion of how he wanted
to earn a living, except for a fervent desire to do something worthwhile in the
brave new post-war world.
He knew it would not be easy since
he was following in the footsteps of a
distinguished father. Alex Sr. was a
Scottish immigrant from Edinburgh
who had established himself as a landscape architect in Cleveland, Ohio,
then fought with such courage in the
First World War that his medals included a Distinguished Service Cross,
a Silver Star, two Purple Hearts and the
French Croix de Guerre.
Ironically, Alex Sr. would never have
come to Vero Beach at all if he hadn’t
been the victim of a mustard-gas attack
while serving in France. The attack resulted in stomach problems that would
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haunt him the rest of his life, and it
was while he was undergoing a medical
checkup in 1919 that his doctor, John
Sawyer, casually mentioned he had
just purchased 160 acres for $5,000 in
a little Florida town called Vero Beach.
Along with two partners, he told MacWilliam, he was planning to develop
the land into a golf course and clubhouse – the area’s first.
MacWilliam and Sawyer became
friends, and a few months later Alex
Sr. agreed to move temporarily to Vero
Beach to oversee the construction of the
golf course in an area known then as the
Cleveland Colony and, later, as Riomar.
He would also supervise the building of
the houses being built around the clubhouse by part-time residents from the
north. It wasn’t until he reached Vero
Beach that he discovered the development was located on Orchid Island,
which at that time could only be reached
by boat and was still mainly populated
by black bears, panthers and wild boar.
A year after his arrival, Alex Sr. married 21-year-old Jeanette O’Flaherty, an
Irish immigrant he had hired to work
at the clubhouse. Although he resigned
as manager of the club four years later,
he and Jeanette decided they would like
to stay in Florida and continued to live
in the house he had built for them on
five acres adjoining Riomar. Here, they
would raise their eight children, including Alex Jr.
In 1927 Alex Sr. became the mayor of
Vero Beach after playing an important
role in creating Indian River County
as a separate county from St. Lucie
in 1925. During his 20-year tenure as
“Mayor Mac,” he did much to create
the Vero Beach we know today. Among
many innovations, he formed the Indian River Mosquito Control Board,
which turned Vero Beach from a buginfested backwater to a livable oceanfront town, and introduced the first
of several ordinances restricting the
height of buildings throughout the city.
A
lex Jr. had vivid memories
of those days. “There were
only two families who lived
on the island full-time,” he recalls. “We
were one and the other was a woman
named Lily Rogers, who owned the
Beachland Casino, a hotel that stood
where the Oceanside Holiday Inn
stands today.”
Given the isolation, Alex and his siblings learned to create their own entertainment. “We used to sneak out in
my dad’s Model-A Ford and put a spare
tire in the rumble seat. One of us would
perch on the tire and the other would
then try to toss him out of the car by
driving at high speed up and down the
sand dunes. You might say it was our
version of a mechanical bull.”
Shortly before Alex Sr. retired from
politics in 1951, Alex Jr. finally made
up his mind what he wanted to do.
Since returning from the Pacific he
had worked in a restaurant and a citrus
grove while pondering his future. Neither kind of work appealed to him, but
it was clear that the time had come to
make a decision since he was now married to the former Jean Rymer, whom
he had met when both attended Vero
Beach High School. The young couple
were anxious to start a family – the
family that, as well as Alex III, would
include daughters Sandy, now the wife
of citrus entrepreneur George Streetman, and Cynthia, who later married
Alex III’s partner Joe Beasock.
After reading several books about
the real-estate business, Alex decided
to try his luck as a Realtor. “At the time
there were only three realty firms in all
of Indian River County,” he says. “In
those days, you didn’t need a license
to go into the business. Deals were
brokered with friends.” Invited to the
monthly meeting of the Vero Beach
Board of Realtors, he recalls, “I ate
lunch with the entire membership. It
took a table for five to seat us!”
A
few weeks before Christmas 1949, Alex MacWilliam Real Estate officially
opened for business at the intersection
of Route 60 and 13th Avenue, which is
now the south-side parking lot of the
downtown post office. At the time,
even four real-estate firms seemed a
lot, given the paucity of business. There
were fewer than 1,000 homes in the
area; inland lots on the beach sold for
$500-$750 and oceanfront lots for $15$30 a front foot. Agricultural land sold
for $5-$10 an acre.
“The only two businesses that stayed
open year-round on Ocean Drive were
the Driftwood Inn and the Ocean
Grill,” Alex Jr. recalls. “North of the
fishing pier there was nothing until you
reached Winter Beach.”
The changes Alex Jr. witnessed over
Retiring president of the Realtors Association Rey
Neville hands over the gavel to his successor, Alex
Jr., left, at a ceremonial dinner in 1967.
the past six decades have been extraordinary by any standard. Back in 1949
there was no Multiple Listing Service
and the county population was a mere
12,000. Today, the population has
soared to over 144,000 and the typical
2,000-square-foot home that sold for
$5,000 in 1949 now sells for $200,000$300,000, even allowing for the recent
drop in prices.
A
lex MacWilliam Jr. relinquished control of the business in 1991 to his son, Alex
“Buzz” MacWilliam III.
Buzz, like his father, attended Vero
Beach High, then earned a B.A. in Political
Science at the University of Florida. It was
while he was a small boy that he acquired
his nickname, supposedly because when
his sister Cynthia tried to pronounce the
word “brother” it came out as “buzzer.”
Married since 1986 to the former Stephanie Olsen, he has two children, Alex IV
(“We’re beginning to sound like a royal
dynasty!”) and Chandler.
Buzz had originally planned to study
law, but at the last minute changed his
mind and joined his father’s firm in
1981. Six months later his brother-inlaw, Jerome (Joe) Beasock, would join
him as a partner.
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Alex and Buzz MacWilliam with Joe and Joey Beasock
The Next Generation
It was bound to happen the day Alex MacWilliam, IV and Joseph “Joey”
Beasock were born … the Alex MacWilliam Real Estate family legacy would
carry on. Fast forward to 2013, when Alex IV and Joey, respectively, joined the
firm, and the family real estate future was sealed.
In September 2013, Alex MacWilliam, IV, son of Alex, “Buzz” MacWilliam,
III, became a third generation REALTOR© in one of Vero Beach’s oldest and
most trusted real estate companies, started by Alex IV’s grandfather in 1949.
After graduating from St. Edward’s School, Alex went on to receive his B.A.
degree in Marketing from the University of Mississippi. Like his father, he is
involved in the community sitting on the board of the Treasure Coast Chapter
of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). CCA advises and educates
the public on conservation of marine resources. Its objective is to conserve,
promote, and enhance the present and future availability of those coastal
resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. Alex is also the
Social chair on the “by invitation” Indian River Community Foundation’s Future
Leaders Professional Advisors Council (FLPAC). The FLPAC is a sub-group of the
Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council and represent the next generation
of local estate planning professionals in the fields of law, accounting, wealth
management, insurance and real estate.
Alex specializes in residential listings and sales in waterfront and golf course
communities and, as of this printing, is working on securing his Broker’s license.
He maintains the company’s social media sites and works closely with his dad
on the company marketing. In his spare time, Alex is an avid golfer, fisherman,
and hunter.
In December 2013, Joseph “Joey” Beasock, son of Jerome “Joe” Beasock,
Buzz’s brother-in-law and broker/co-owner of Alex MacWilliam Real Estate,
became the second third generation REALTOR© in one of Vero Beach’s oldest
and most trusted real estate companies.
After graduating from Sebastian River High School, Joey went on to secure
his Associate degree from North Georgia Technical College in Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. After working for Barker Air Conditioning
and Service Refrigeration, he switched gears working in various retail service
positions before choosing to get his REALTOR© license and join the “family
business.” Like his father, Joey loves classic cars and going to car shows. He
also spends his spare time playing in online fantasy sports leagues including
football, baseball, and basketball, working out at the Jungle Club, and he has
also volunteered at the Humane Society.
The two men had first met as teenagers at VBHS, which Joe began attending
when his family moved to the area in
1965. Like Buzz, he has fond memories
of those “quiet” days in Vero Beach. “In
the mid-’60s I delivered the Press Journal south of Beachland Boulevard on
the island,” he says. “In summer there
were no more than 50 houses that took
the paper. Even in winter, when the
snowbirds returned, I never delivered
more than 80.”
Even after Joe married into the family,
he continued working at Piper Aircraft
until Alex Jr. suggested to his son-inlaw that he join the family business. Joe
agreed and ran MacWilliam’s mainland
office on Route 60 until last year, when
it was decided that it made more sense
economically to centralize the entire
operation at the Ocean Drive office.
Joe’s years on both sides of the Indian
River have given him a keen insight into
how properties on the island and mainland differ. “So far as real estate is concerned, they’re two separate towns,” he
says. “As the recession ends, the beachside will recover more quickly because
there were fewer foreclosures and the
backlog is smaller. ”
In the 25 years since Buzz took over,
Alex MacWilliam has grown from 10
sales agents to over 70, and sales revenues increased from $20 million to
more than $170 million in 2014.
Under Buzz, the firm’s marketing
strategy has changed from traditional
print and radio advertising to primarily a mix of Internet and social media
marketing and print media. Properties
now are digitally marketed worldwide,
and agents who used to use folded
maps to help themselves and their clients find listings now use MapQuest,
their TomTom, or cell phone apps to
find their way.
“As recently as six years ago less than
50 percent of home buyers began their
search on the Web,” says Buzz. Today
more than 90 percent of buyers start
their search online figures show.”
Fortunately for Realtors, the use of
the Internet seems to have had little ef-
fect on the real-estate business, since
most people, having seen a property
online, will ask an agent to get them
into the house itself and negotiate on
their behalf if they like it.
F
rom 2012-2015 sales numbers and dollar values have
been on the rise. During that
period prices in Indian River County
increased 30 percent and number of
sales increased from 2,900 homes per
year to 3,600 in 2015. Buzz believes
that the market will show a steady improvement, but does not expect a return to the kind of frenetic buying that
occurred in the early 2000s. “As the
market recovers, I expect it to reflect
the 1990s a lot more than the 2000s,”
he says. “Slow and steady, but heading
in the right direction.”
Vero Beach, Buzz points out, is a “discretionary” market. “People who buy
and sell here rarely have to buy or sell
right away. We’re not like cities where
people are constantly changing jobs
and have to move at the whim of their
employers.”
Buzz also notes a new trend in the demographics of buyers checking out the
Vero Beach market: “At one time most
of our clients were from the Northeast,
but today at least one-third are from
South Florida. These folks are looking
for a weekend getaway from high-stress
cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale,
or for a home to retire to. Part of the
surge is also due to the number of baby
boomers reaching their 60s.”
There is a third important segment,
Buzz says. “This consists of locals who
are thinking about downsizing – empty
nesters and the like. There are plenty
of people living in 4,000-square-foot
homes who are looking at 2,000-squarefoot homes. In a few cases, the opposite
is true – people who want to upsize to
accommodate their growing families.”
A smaller group of clients fall into
what might be called the “oops!” category. “These are the folk who visited Vero
Beach, then purchased homes in Stuart
or Naples. Two years later, they’re back,
saying ‘We made a mistake, we want to
live in Vero Beach!’”
Another small group is from overseas.
“The Vero Beach market for foreign
buyers is not large compared to several
other Florida cities because we do not
have an international airport within
easy driving distance,” Buzz explains.
“For instance, there are direct charter
flights from Germany to Naples, but
nothing like that exists where Indian
River County is concerned.”
The change in demographics has also
led to adjustments in the percentage
of homes sold to full-time residents.
“Around 40 percent of the homes we sell
are for winter living only,” says Buzz.
“The other 60 percent are to buyers who
plan to live here year-round. Ten years
ago, it was the other way round.”
W
ill the influx of new
hotels in Vero Beach –
Caribbean Court, singer
Gloria Estefan’s Costa d’Este Hotel,
Marriott’s Springhill Suites, the Vero
Beach Hotel & Spa and Miracle Mile’s
Hampton Inn – mean that the city is
gradually moving from a community of
many part-time residents to a market
dependent on tourism? Buzz doesn’t
think so.
“Sure, the number of hotel rooms has
increased dramatically,” he says, “but
Vero Beach is still too small to accommodate a big influx of tourists. And we
just don’t have the scale of attractions
you find in Orlando and Miami.”
He remains confident, however, that
the area will continue to appeal to large
numbers of discerning home buyers.
The respected website CNNMoney.
com, he points out, recently placed
Vero Beach at No. 1 on the list of
undervalued housing markets in the
nation and projected a 64 percent
increase in local home prices over the
next five years. Buzz is a little skeptical
about this prediction, but says that the
optimism bodes well for Vero Beach.
“Generally speaking, we’ve had good
government over the years, and because
of that we have a lot to offer,” he says.
Good
Neighbors
The partners and agents of Alex
MacWilliam Real Estate have
contributed to the community for
over 60 years and since 1998 has
provided over $70,000 to area
seniors, offering five college scholarships annually. Other non-profit
organizations currently supported
include:
• American Cancer Society
• Grand Harbor
Community Outreach
• Habitat for Humanity
• Hibiscus Children’s Center
• The Humane Society
• Riverside Theatre
& Children’s Theatre
• Senior Resource Association
• Substance Awareness Council
• United Way
• Vero Beach Dog Park
• Vero Beach Museum of Art
“Vero Beach is a scenic, laid-back town
with beautiful beaches, plenty of golf
and, compared to South Florida, minimal traffic.”
One of its biggest attractions, he
thinks, is the height restrictions pioneered by his grandfather. “Vero
Beach’s low-rise silhouette has tremendous appeal to folks coming from
20-story concrete canyons,” he says,
“whether they’re in the Northeast or
South Florida.” ❀
You’ve Got
A Friend
Strategy forBuyers
Over the years Alex MacWilliam Real Estate has developed an
exclusive Buyer’s Agent Program to provide the ultimate service –
to help you find your dream home and negotiate the best possible
price, all at no cost to you.
THE BUYER’S AGENT PROGRAM
O U R G OA L: TO O BTA I N TH E BES T P OS SI BL E PRI CE
A N D TER MS O N TH E PRO PERT Y YO U WA N T
Our commitment to you does not end
with the purchase. We are here to assist
you with other concerns, like:
• Provide Homeowners’ Warranty
options.
• Offer guidance in contacting
qualified inspection companies for
appropriate and desired property
evaluations, termite inspections, roof
reports and surveys.
• Monitor the post-contract, pre-closing
process in order to insure that all
necessary documentation is complete
and available for closing.
• Conduct a final walk-through or reinspection on the day of closing.
• Attend the closing with you to review
all figures and documentation for
accuracy.
• Recommend moving companies to
help with your move.
• Help to set up your utilities, such as
telephone, television and garbage
pick-up.
• Assist with any other unresolved or
unforeseen problems after closing.
1. INITIAL COUNSELING SESSION
Our program begins with a
complete evaluation of your needs
and desires, developing an outline
of the size, style and location of
your ideal property.
2. WIDE-SPECTRUM SEARCH
Then, we conduct a search for
all properties that could match
your ideal – utilizing all of our
corporate resources, the internet,
the Multiple Listing Service and
researching homes for sale by
owner, builders’ new homes and
bank foreclosures.
3. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS
Next, we schedule appointments at
the properties most appealing
to you and together we visit
each one.
4. ASSIST IN MORTGAGE
APPLICATIONS
Many home buyers request
assistance with the details of
mortgage qualifying – we help
with that, too.
5. COMPARATIVE MARKET
ANALYSIS & TAX RECORD
SEARCH
Once a selection of possible
properties have been determined,
we conduct a comparative market
analysis and tax record search
to assist in the development
of an offer and the ensuing
negotiation process.
6. ANALYZE INFORMATION
PRIOR TO OFFER
Prior to making an offer, we
meet with you to review all the
information gathered up to that
point. Together we discuss the
parameters of your offer.
7. PREPARE CONTRACT
Once an offer has been accepted,
we assist you in preparing your
Contract for Sale and Purchase.
8. PROFESSIONAL
REPRESENTATION
We professionally represent you
through negotiations with the
seller and the seller’s agent to
ensure an excellent conclusion.
Strategy for Seers
The Alex MacWilliam Real Estate
four-step Seller’s Agent Program
assures you that your home will
be marketed in an ethical, resultsoriented way to qualified buyers,
using all the technology of the
21st century.
THE SELLER’S AGENT PROGRAM
O U R G OA L: TO SEL L YO U R H OM E
I N A TI M ELY M A N N ER
FO R T H E M A XI MUM PRI CE
1. SALES PROMOTION &
ADVERTISING
• Provide a Competitive Market
Analysis to help determine the
most effective listing price for your
home.
• Offer a Home Enhancement
Review to cosmetically improve or
“stage” your home and landscaping
or “curb appeal” to achieve the
best possible price.
• Execute Exclusive Right of Sale
Listing Contract.
• Photograph the interior and
exterior of the property.
• Prepare Multiple Listing Service
(MLS) Profi le Sheet.
• Distribute MLS Profi le Sheet to all
members of Alex MacWilliam Real
Estate’s sales team.
• Submit listing to MLS with over
1,200 Realtor members.
• Send “Just Listed” notices to your
neighborhood.
• Check the MLS system regularly
to ensure continuity and accuracy
of information.
• Print and distribute a promotional
flyer notifying sales associates
and potential buyers of any
significant changes to your listing
or motivation for selling.
• Place “FOR SALE” signs on your
property where appropriate.
• Arrange Realtors’ caravan to see
your home following the Alex
MacWilliam Real Estate’s weekly
sales meeting.
• Create print ads for your home to
appear in Vero Beach Magazine,
Sunday’s Press Journal Real Estate
section, Vero Beach 32963, and
Vero News.
• Schedule and host public
open house events at times
convenient for you.
• Digitally promote your home on
hundreds of websites including:
alexmacwilliam.com, Realtor.com,
Trulia, Zillow and more, and on
social media via Facebook, Twitter
(@AmacRealEstate), Instagram,
LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube.
• Produce a virtual tour of your
home for viewing on the internet.
List Of
Services
We have developed an impressive
internet presence by acquiring
and maintaining internet domains
for neighborhood listings and
individual agents, such as:
www.alexmacwilliam.com
www.charlotteterry.com
www.verobeachgolfhomes.com
www.verobeachwaterfronthomes.com
www.grandharborproperties.com
www.verohomesales.com
While specializing in the marketing
and sales of Vero Beach’s barrier
island homes and upscale mainland
properties, we also provide exceptional
service for all types of commercial and
residential real estate.
www.realestate-verobeach.com
www.grandharborbydianeandstacey.com
www.athomeinvero.com
www.verobeach.tc
www.loiswork.com
www.gablesvero.com
• New Development Sales & Marketing
www.premierpropertiesverobeach.com
• New Home Builder Counseling
2. MONITORING
• Vacation Home Sales
• Follow up with Realtors who have
shown your home and prospective
buyers and report back to you with
their feedback.
• Oceanfront Property Sales
• Riverfront Property Sales
• 1031 Exchanges
• Acreage Sales
• Commercial Investment Services
• Property Appraisals
• Home Warranty Programs
• Alternative Financing Programs
• Zero-Lot-Line Residences
• Call or visit with you frequently to
report progress on the sale of your
home, response from showings
and general market activity.
• Re-evaluate marketing plan, as
needed, in response to changing
market conditions.
4. PENDING SALE TO CLOSING
www.islandhomesofvero.com
• Condominium and Townhouse Sales
• Office Building Sales
• Send you samples of all print
ads and links to other digital
advertising sources.
www.jtjhomes.com
www.realestateofvero.com
• Luxury Home Sales
3. ACCOUNTABILITY
• Follow up with prospects met
during Open House events.
• Telephone or e-mail top Realtors
on a regular basis of your home’s
availability and continually remind
them your home is the one they
should show to buyers.
• Relocation & Referral Service
• Exclusive Buyer’s Agent Program
• Exclusive Seller’s Agent Program
• Coordinate inspections, appraisal,
and survey once your home
is under contract; report all
pertinent information to you.
• Organize with title company
and lawyer all documents and
information necessary to close the
transaction in a smooth, timely
manner.
• Maintain constant communication
until the transaction is completed.
• Remain available after closing to
assist you with any unresolved or
unforeseen issues.
• Provide moving assistance and
homeowners warranties upon
request.
Luxury Homes Program
Alex MacWilliam Real Estate
offers an exclusive marketing
program, at the seller’s
discretion, for homes valued
from $1,500,000 or more, which
includes:
• Creation of a unique website for
the property.
• Professional photography of the
home and grounds.
• Virtual tour posted to MLS.
• Video interview with the seller.
• A full color brochure with
multiple photographs and the
home’s unique web address.
• Invitation to a private Broker
open house.
• Invitation to qualified prospects
to a private open house.
• E-brochure to area Realtors and
prospective buyers.
• Property posted on Alex
MacWilliam.com website.
• Property posted on sales
associate individual website.
• Property featured on Leverage
Global Partners (leveragere.com)
and LuxuryHomes.com.
• An “enhanced listing” posted on
Realtor.com with the web address
of home.
• With your permission, a special
charity event hosted at the
property.
• Web address for the home on all
printed material and advertising.
• Timely market updates from
your agent.
• Featured in company ad in
Vero Beach Magazine and/or
other publication.
• Agent feedback after every
showing.
IndianRiverCounty,
Yesterday & Today
T
he earliest trace of human
habitation in Indian River
County is the Vero Man, an
Ice Age skeleton discovered in 1915 in
a drainage ditch next to the current site
of the County Administration buildings. Found along with fragments of
Ice Age tapirs, mammoths, and other
now-extinct mammals, this monumental archeological discovery makes
Vero Beach one of the few places in the
United States that can prove humans
and mammals lived together from
11,000 to 13,000 years ago. To find out
more about the Vero Man, visit the Indian River County Main Library’s Florida History room in Vero Beach.
As the landscape gradually changed
after the Ice Age it finally settled into
the subtropical temperature of today.
Although the climate is mild compared
to other locations, the area has seen
several turbulent storms. One notable
hurricane, on July 31, 1715, wrecked
eleven ships of the Spanish Treasure
Fleet just off the coast of Vero Beach.
Experts estimate that not even half of
the treasure has been found. Coins,
jewelry and other artifacts still wash
up on the beaches periodically. The
McClarty Treasure Museum, a Florida
State Park on North Highway A1A in
Vero Beach, has records from salvage
divers, samples of found treasure and a
multimedia presentation about the historic wreck.
When the ships’ survivors reached
shore, they were doubtless met by the
Ais, a Native American tribe that lived
in villages and towns along the Indian
River lagoon. (In fact, the Indian River
A rare, very early, hand painted postcard of the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach.
had been previously named Rio de Ais
by the Spanish in the 17th century.)
In the early 1700s, settlers in Carolina began a series of raids to enslave
the Ais people. By 1743, when the Spanish established a mission among them,
the Ais numbers were declining due to
slave raids, disease and rum. The Ais
were completely gone from the area by
1760.
Florida was under colonial rule by
Spain and Great Britain until becoming
a territory of the United States in 1821
after the First Seminole War. Conflicts
between Native Americans and settlers continued. On July 12, 1849, four
members of a nearby tribe attacked a
farm on the Indian River, killing one
man and wounding another man and
a woman. The news of this raid caused
many of the local settlers to flee north
to Saint Augustine. Peace with the Native Americans was established in 1862,
just in time for America’s Civil War.
The area saw little or no Civil Warrelated activity other than from blockade runners and smugglers using the
Indian River Lagoon for transport.
After the war, Indian River County
was sparsely settled by farmers, ranchers and traders. In 1880, a farmer named
John LaRoche claimed an area of land
on the barrier island, now called John’s
Island, and established a small community. The settlement was abandoned by
1920, however, as residents sought opportunities brought to the mainland by
the new railroad.
The town of Vero (pop. 793) was incorporated in 1919 as a part of Saint
Lucie County. The origin of the name
“Vero” has triggered contentious debates, with theories ranging from the
name of an early settler’s wife (Vera)
to a Spanish word meaning true or real
(de vero).
History
Museums
The beach at the northern end of Ocean Drive in the 1940s, before the boardwalk.
The Heritage Center and
The Indian River Citrus Museum
(www.veroheritage.org) in Pocahontas Park
trace the history of the citrus industry in Indian
River County. Open Tuesday to Friday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 2140 14th Avenue in
Vero Beach’s historic downtown.
The Indian River Historical Society
(www.irchistorical.org) is housed in the vintage
1903 Vero Beach train station, a block away
from the Indian River Citrus Museum. Open
Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at
2336 14th Avenue.
Riomar Country Club, with its oceanfront golf course, was established in 1925.
The same year, Riomar Country Club
was established by a group of intrepid
winter residents, including Alex MacWilliam Sr. from Cleveland, on the
barrier island in Vero. Early home owners reached Riomar by boat from the
mainland.
On Labor Day 1920, the first bridge
opened linking the mainland with the
barrier island – the Barber Bridge.
Originally a wooden drawbridge, it was
replaced by the current Barber Bridge
in 1995.
Local legend credits a disagreement
over the hours of a movie theater (still
standing on 14th Avenue) for the eventual split with Saint Lucie County and
the formation of Indian River County
in 1925. The new theater owner wanted
to show movies on Sunday, the government leaders in Saint Lucie tried to
close him down, and the rest is history.
Upon the establishment of the new
Indian River County in 1925, the town
of “Vero” became the county seat of
“Vero Beach,” and four other incorporated municipalities were eventually added: the Town of Indian River
Shores, the Town of Orchid, the City
of Sebastian and the City of Fellsmere.
Since then, Indian River County has
grown to a population of 144,000 and
has added two other bridges across
to the barrier island – the 17th Street
Bridge in the south and the Wabasso
Bridge in the north.
The Indian River Lagoon is no longer used for trading and commercial
fishing, however it is North America’s
most diverse estuary with more than
2,200 different species of animals and
2,100 species of plants. In addition to
an active community of dolphin, the
lagoon also has one of the most diverse
bird populations anywhere in America.
In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt
The Hallstrom Farmstead
is an historic home built by Axel Hallstrom, a
Swedish horticulturist who emigrated to the
United States in 1898. In 2000, his daughter
willed the main house, an extensive collection
of personal items and the surrounding five
acres to the county. Open Monday to Friday
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 1723 Old Dixie
Highway.
McKee Botanical Garden
(www.mckeegarden.org), established in
1922, is an 18-acre subtropical jungle
hammock filled with rich landscapes and
historic architectural treasures. Admission
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 350 US Highway
1, Vero Beach.
The McLarty Treasure Museum
(www.atocha1622.com/mclarty.htm) is a
state-operated museum on the site of the area’s
famous 1715 shipwreck of Spanish treasure
galleons, the origin of the name “Treasure
Coast.” The museum is open daily from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., at 13180 Highway A1A,
north of the Wabasso Bridge and south of the
Sebastian Inlet.
The Mel Fisher Treasure Museum
(www.melfisher.com/sebastian) in Sebastian
is home to the legacy of America’s most
famous treasure hunter, Mel Fisher, discoverer
of the Atocha and other shipwrecks. Open
Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m., the museum
is located on US Highway 1 in Sebastian’s
downtown.
22,000 residents and 13.6 square miles.
In addition to an active riverfront dining and boating district, Sebastian is
also home to the Sebastian River Inlet
State Park on Highway A1A, renowned
as one of the best salt-water fishing and
surfing areas on Florida’s east coast.
In the northwest corner of the county is Fellsmere, a small agricultural city
of 5.4 square miles and 4,979 residents,
mostly employed in farming. Since
1990, Fellsmere has also presented the
Frog Leg Festival, held in early January every year. In 2010, an estimated
80,000 people attended the four-day
event, raising funds for children’s rehroughout its history, Indian sources in the city.
River County has attracted
residents seeking a peaceful
lthough often referred to as
life in the tropics, and gradually each
a “best-kept secret,” Vero
of the county’s municipalities has deBeach has been rated the
veloped its own unique identities.
top Florida city and ranked #12 nationThe area often referred to as Vero wide on the list of 219 communities in
Beach encompasses almost all of the The Rating Guide to Life in America’s
barrier island and the majority of the Small Cities. A 2009 CNN article also
mainland of Indian River County. The rated Vero Beach as #1 on the list of
actual City of Vero Beach, however, undervalued real estate in the country.
is only 13.1 square miles, extending
Among the best reasons to live in
from approximately a mile south of Vero Beach is the climate. Average
the 17th Street Bridge to a mile north temperatures are coolest in December,
of the Barber Bridge and west to 43rd with a daytime temperature of 73ºF.
Avenue.
January through May is considered to
The Town of Indian River Shores, be the height of the winter season with
incorporated in 1953, extends for sev- dry, warm days ranging from 60ºF to
en square miles along Highway A1A, 85ºF. Vero Beach’s average number of
north of the City of Vero Beach. Indian sunny days is 228 annually, well above
River Shores maintains its own law en- the national average.
forcement, fire protection, emergency
Throughout the years, Alex Macmedical services, post office and com- William Real Estate has worked to be
munity center serving 3,901 residents. the most knowledgable resource for
In 1965, the Town of Orchid, north those buying and selling property. The
of the Wabasso Bridge, was incorpo- following is a helpful list of the most
rated by local grove owners and had popular lifestyle communities in Vero
only seven registered voters. However, Beach. Visit www.alexmacwilliam.
in 1986 the area was rezoned after a com for details or call (772) 231-6509
large portion was purchased by a Con- to explore a neighborhood.
necticut developer. The grove properties returned to unincorporated Vero
WINDSOR
Beach, and the town now only encompasses the property that is the Orchid
Windsor is a magnificent 416-acre
Island Golf & Beach Club.
private sporting and social club situatSebastian, in northeastern Indian ed along a stretch of north Vero Beach.
River County, is a city of approximately Amenities abound with a polo field,
established the first national wildlife refuge in the United States here
on Pelican Island, created to protect
egrets and other birds from extinction
by plume hunters
Nearly a third of the country’s manatee population lives in the Indian River
Lagoon or migrates through it seasonally, and the county’s ocean beaches
provide one of the densest sea turtle-nesting areas found in the Western Hemisphere. The Environmental
Learning Center offers tours with a
naturalist and other programs to connect with wildlife firsthand.
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equestrian centre with trails, 18-hole
championship golf course, tennis centre and croquet lawn. A trap and skeet
shooting facility is nearby.
In the heart of Windsor is the Village Centre with a post office, general
store, business centre and support offices. Windsor’s beach clubhouse has a
swimming pool, library and cabanas.
The elegant modern golf clubhouse
also maintains a world-class art museum with shows running throughout
the winter season.
Among Windsor’s 395 residences,
the remaining homesites range from
$800,000 to $1,000,000 and homes
start at $1,950,000. Residences on the
ocean start at $8 million.
ORCHID ISLAND GOLF
& BEACH CLUB
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is a
600-acre community styled with tropical Caribbean elegance.
Situated between the Atlantic Ocean
and the Indian River just north of Vero
Beach, and south of Windsor, this
club features a championship 18-hole
golf course designed by Arnold Palmer with exclusive golf clubhouse, a
charming tennis center, Town Square
Shops, and an elegant beach club with
terrace bar & lounge, dining room and
oceanside pool.
Oceanfront homes start at $8 million, golf course homes at $800,000
and oceanfront condominiums at $1
million.
JOHN’S ISLAND
John’s Island is Vero Beach’s most
established luxury community, offering three championship golf courses,
tennis club, oceanfront clubhouse and
fine dining.
Noted developer E. Lloyd Eccelstone
had a vision and real estate broker
Alex MacWilliam Jr. helped to make it
happen in 1969 when he brokered the
land sale.
Today, Georgian architecture graces
this community with condominiums
priced from as low as $600,000 to a
high of over $2 million. Courtyard
homes are also available. Single family homes begin at $1.2 million and exceed $14 million. Only a few homesites
remain.
THE MOORINGS
The Moorings has over 7.5 miles of
bulkheaded riverfront living, as well
as oceanfront estate homes and condominiums. Th is is truly Vero Beach’s
boaters’ paradise and is located just six
miles from Fort Pierce’s inlet to the
ocean.
A golf course with stunning river
views, tennis facilities, riverfront fitness center, health spa, private beach
and expansive golf clubhouse complete the amenities.
The Moorings offers one of the largest choices of condominium styles,
views and price ranges to be found
anywhere in Vero Beach. In addition,
single family homes start at $500,000,
with riverfront homes ranging from $1
million to $4 million.
GRAND HARBOR
www.grandharborproperties.com
fering a variety of senior services in a
stress-free, country club environment.
The community offers on-site assisted living facilities, 42,000-square-foot
clubhouse with wellness program, dining options, transportation services,
property maintenance and housekeeping services.
Bermuda-style architecture defi nes
Oak Harbor while offering condominiums, golf cottages, and both detached
and attached villas. Prices range from
$150,000 up to $650,000.
State of Florida’s
Great
Floridian
SEA OAKS
Sea Oaks is a master-planned community of approximately 125 shaded
acres, encompassing 2,400 feet of Atlantic beach and 1,500 feet of riverfront on the Indian River Lagoon.
Sea Oaks boasts two major recreational centers. One is the outstanding Tennis Club complex. The other
is the private Beach Club on the
ocean. Both facilities are designed to
the caliber of other renowned residential sporting clubs throughout the
world.
Amenities include the oceanfront
beach clubhouse, tennis clubhouse,
16 fast-dry clay tennis courts, 48-slip
marina, seven swimming pools and
health club.
A variety of residential accommodations are available, including ocean
and riverfront condominiums starting at under $500,000. Also offered
are lakeside villas, townhomes and
tennis cottages starting in the low
$200,000’s.
Located on the western banks of the
Indian River, Grand Harbor is Vero
Beach’s only mainland community
that offers a full-amenity “Grand Lifestyle” package.
Activities abound, from the two
championship golf courses, tennis
center, oceanfront and golf course
clubhouses, and one of Florida’s largest
deep-water Atlantic marinas.
Grand Harbor offers single famxploring Vero Beach and
ily homes on either the golf course or
Indian River County can
river, plus condominiums, duplexes or
occupy a day or a whole
villas. Selections include 1, 2, 3 or 4 lifetime, as those of us at Alex Macbedrooms in every size and price range William Real Estate can attest.
from $150,000 to $2 million.
Whether seeking a winter escape
to a private, tropical beach or a yearOAK HARBOR
round, stress-free lifestyle, we can
help to find the home that is perfect
Oak Harbor is one of Vero Beach’s for you.
premier senior living communities, ofWelcome to the neighborhood!
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The Great Floridians 2000 program
recognized individuals who
distinguished themselves through their
philanthropy, public service or personal
or professional service, and who
enhanced the lives of Florida’s citizens.
From the Florida state records:
“Alex MacWilliam Sr. was born May 25,
1891, in Edinburgh, Scotland. His family later immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio. In 1919,
he decided to move to Vero Beach where
he helped build the Riomar subdivision and
Riomar Country Club. He was elected to
the Vero Beach City Council from 1925 to
1927, then served as mayor of Vero Beach
(1927 to 1945 and 1949 to 1951). As
mayor he helped establish Vero Beach as
the county seat, helped write and pass the
city’s first planning and zoning ordinance,
and initiated a bond issue to expand the
Indian River County School system. While
serving as mayor, he also served 13 years
as Indian River County’s State Representative and as Justice of the Peace. As State
Representative he sponsored legislation to
create Florida’s first veteran’s hospital; was
responsible for building the Stephen Foster
Memorial in White Springs and supported
the building of State Route 60. He also was
responsible for the Memorial Island Sanctuary honoring Indian River County’s dead
war veterans. Alex MacWilliam died August
13, 1966. His Great Floridian plaque is
located at Vero Beach City Hall, 1053 20th
Place, Vero Beach.”
Adventures
On TheWater
River dolphins ride the wake of a motor boat in the Indian River Lagoon.
V
ero Beach’s abundant
wildlife is usually surprising for newcomers to
the area. After all, how often do you
emerge from the supermarket only
to fi nd a great blue heron waiting by
the door? Usually, the best way to see
birds, dolphins and manatees is from
the water; kayak, canoe and boat
rentals (with or without a captain)
are available at several marinas in
the area. Experienced fi shing guides
are also ready to take guests to fi nd
fresh or saltwater fi sh, including sailfi sh, grouper, dolphin, wahoo, trout,
red fi sh, snook, snapper and flounder.
Local fi shermen may travel as far as
the Bahamas for a day of fi shing.
To see alligators and other intriguing native creatives, airboat captains
offer excursions into the vast marshlands west of Vero Beach.
From May 1 to October 31, giant
sea turtles emerge from the ocean to
lay eggs in nests on the beach. The
turtles are an endangered species
and protected under federal law. As
one of the primary nesting areas in
the western hemisphere, Vero Beach
maintains strict limitations on beachfront lighting, especially during nesting season, to allow the sea turtles to
complete their annual pilgrimage.
For those interested in learning
more about native Vero Beach, the
Environmental Learning Center
maintains a 64-acre educational facility on an island midway over the
Wabasso Bridge (from north Highway A1A, turn west at Disney’s Vero
Beach Resort). Programs for every
age are available all year, as are canoe
tours and hikes with naturalists.
Another popular water adventure
is scuba diving off the Atlantic coast.
Vero Beach also has exceptional walkin shore diving and snorkeling, especially in the summer months. Local
wrecks and coral reefs provide habitat
for aquatic life, including tropical fish,
sponges and rays.
The Sebastian Inlet State Park on
Highway A1A, at the northern end of
Indian River County, is renowned as
one of the best saltwater fishing and
surfing areas on Florida’s east coast.
Three miles of beaches provide opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and sunbathing,
and visitors can relax with a stroll
down the mile-long Hammock Trail.
Waterfront pavilions, campsites and
picnic areas are great for family outings, and a boat ramp is also available.
Just south of Sebastian Inlet is another notable attraction, the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge,
founded in 1903 when President
Theodore Roosevelt signed an executive order establishing the island as a
federally-protected preserve. It was
the first time in U.S. history that the
federal government had set aside land
for the preservation of wildlife.
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The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge maintains a public facility with viewing tower adjacent
to the refuge, 3.7 miles north of the Wabasso Bridge
on Jungle Trail.
f sunbathing is more your style
of adventure, then Vero Beach
has 26 miles of sandy beaches
from which to choose. From Sebastian Inlet south to Round Island Park,
Indian River County has a multitude
of free public beach access points –
some just a small parking lot, others
with larger facilities and showers,
playgrounds and picnic tables.
Marinas &
Boat Rentals
Captain Hirams .................589-4345
1606 Indian River Dr, Sebastian
Loggerhead Club
and Marina .....................770-4470
1221 Marina Village Circle,
Vero Beach
Mooring’s Club (private)......231-1004
100 Harbour Dr, Vero Beach
Quail Valley
River Club (private) ............ 492-2020
2345 Highway A1A, Vero Beach
Sea Oaks
Yacht Club (private) ............231-2154
8811 Highway A1A, Vero Beach
Sebastian Inlet Marina .......664-8500
8685 N. US Highway 1, Micco
Sebastian River Marina ......664-3029
8525 US Highway 1, Sebastian
Vero Beach City Marina ..... 978-4960
3611 Rio Vista Blvd, Vero Beach
Vero Tackle and Marina ..... 234-9585
3321 Bridge Plaza Dr, Vero Beach
Golf & Tennis
GOLF COURSES
PRIVATE
Bent Pine Golf Club
6001 Clubhouse Drive ....................567-6838
Grand Harbor Golf & Tennis
4985 Club Terrace ....................... 778-9000
Hawk’s Nest Golf Club
6005 Old Dixie Hwy ......................569-9400
Indian River Club
800 Carolina Circle SW ................ 770-0757
John’s Island Club
3 John’s Island Drive ....................... 231-1700
Links at Pointe West
7510 14th Lane ............................. 770-4653
The Moorings Club
100 Harbour Drive ......................... 231-1004
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club
1 Indies Drive .............................. 388-2350
Quail Valley Golf Club
6545 Pinnacle Drive. ..................... 299-0093
RedStick Golf Club
8350 58th Avenue ........................ 388-3200
Riomar Golf Club
2106 Club Drive .............................231-3600
Vero Beach Country Club
800 30th Street..............................567-3320
Windsor Club
3125 Windsor Blvd ....................... 388-5050
PU BL I C
Sandridge Golf Club
5300 73rd Street .......................... 770-5000
Vista Plantation
48 Plantation Drive.........................569-2223
Professionals and amateurs agree that Vero Beach has something for every golfer.
V
ero Beach has the perfect
climate for golf and tennis all year. The summer
months find athletes playing earlier in
the cooler part of the day, but in the
winter the games go on all day, sometimes even into the night.
Private clubs have an excellent network of professionals available for
lessons and hints on improving your
game. Most clubs also have tournaments and events going on all year, and
host charity events to help local nonprofit organizations.
The courts in Riverside Park are one of three public
tennis facilities in Vero Beach.
TENNIS COURTS
PRIVATE
As President of the Tour of Champions I have found that Vero Beach offers
a unique golfing experience, with all
clubs, both public and private, showing great hospitality and a friendly
spirit to newcomers.
I am happy to recommend Vero
Beach to both visitors and new residents. Be assured that your golfing
expectations will be met in a most gracious manner.
– Dr Norman “Bill” Becker Jr.
President, Tour of Champions
The Boulevard Village & Tennis Club
1620 Boulevard Village Lane...... 778-4200
rand Harbor Golf & Tennis
G
4985 Club Terrace ................... 778-9000
Indian Trails Tennis Courts
125 Chiefs Trail .........................234-9981
John’s Island Club
3 John’s Island Drive................... 231-1700
Jungle Club
1060 6th Avenue........................ 567-1400
T he Moorings Club
100 Harbour Drive..................... 231-1004
rchid Island Golf & Beach Club
O
1 Indies Drive ............................388-2350
uail Valley River Club
Q
2345 Highway A1A ...................492-2020
Sea Oaks Tennis Club
1480 Winding Oaks Circle......... 231-3102
I had the fortune of being introduced to golf at the
age of six by my father, Alex MacWilliam Jr. After
nearly 45 years I am still just an average golfer with
a 12-handicap at my home course. I don’t believe you
have to “go low” to enjoy golf. I can have just as much
fun shooting 90 as I can 80. The weather, scenery,
camaraderie and challenge make the game of golf
eternally fun for me. I’ve played every golf course in the Vero Beach area nearly
a dozen times. Each course and each community offers both subtle and dramatic
differences that make them unique. Whether it is the style of the homes or terrain
of the golf couse, Vero Beach golf has something for everyone.
If you want to talk about Vero Beach golf feel free to e-mail me at buzz@alexmacwilliam.com or call me at 1-772-231-6509. I’d also love to talk about Vero
Beach Real Estate.
– Alex “Buzz” MacWilliam III
Vero Beach Tennis Club
702 Timber Ridge Trail .............. 569-7700
indsor Tennis Club
W
3125 Windsor Blvd.................... 388-8400
PU BL I C
Charles Park
15th St. and 24th Avenue............ 567-2144
Pocahontas Park
2200 14th Avenue...................... 567-2144
iverside Park Tennis Courts (USTA)
R
350 Dahlia Lane ........................ 231-4787
South County Regional Park
800 20th Avenue SW ................ 770-1149
Twin Oaks Tennis Club
1295 6th Avenue ....................... 770-1149
FineArt, Theatre
& Music
Vero Beach Museum of Art hosts both national and international art exhibitions
FINE ART
Vero Beach has attracted fine artists since its earliest years. Galleries
and open studio tours have created a
stimulating environment for both artists and their collectors.
THE VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART in
Riverside Park is an accredited museum
and the largest cultural institution of its
kind in the area. Hosting both national
and international art exhibitions, the
museum also is the home of a very active art school. Classes and lectures on
painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing,
art history and other disciplines are offered all year for every age group.
A café and gift shop can also be found
at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, two
favorite destinations for many younger
visitors.
The museum provides a gathering
place for the local Vero Beach Art Club.
The club’s mission is to encourage and
support both the appreciation and
creation of the fine arts with emphasis on painting, drawing, collage and
sculpture. Every month from October
through April, club members display
and sell their work at “Art in the Park”
on Ocean Drive. The Art Club also
holds an annual Studio Tour.
The highlight of the season occurs in
March when a three-day, juried fine art
show featuring more than 200 artists
from all over the country is held “Under the Oaks” in Riverside Park. One of
the largest public events on the Treasure Coast, the show draws more than
80,000 visitors each year. Food kiosks
Riverside Theatre is a professional theatre with a full season of on- and off-Broadway productions and musical groups
and impromptu outdoor cafés provide
hot and cold beverages, popcorn, ice
cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, and salads.
munity theatre with volunteer productions throughout the year. A rich part
of Vero Beach’s history, many local
performers can be seen on stage in dramatic and musical roles. The theatre is
THEATRE
located on the mainland at 2020 San
RIVERSIDE THEATRE in Riverside Park Juan Avenue in Vero Beach.
is a professional producing theatre with
a full season of on- and off-Broadway
MUSIC
productions and musical groups. In
THE ATLANTIC CLASSICAL ORCHES2007, the theatre underwent major TRA is dedicated to enriching the musirenovations that increased its capacity cal culture of Indian River and Martin
to more than 700 seats. The renovations counties by supporting performance
also added a “black box” stage for great- opportunities, music appreciation, and
er versatility, and an expanded lobby.
educational programs for youth. HighA second facility on adjoining prop- quality, live performances of classical
erty houses the RIVERSIDE CHILDREN’S orchestral music are offered in both
THEATRE , offering both professional Vero Beach and Stuart.
performances and theatrical workTHE INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOshops for local children.
CIATION offers seven performances anTHE VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD, nually by nationally and internationally
founded in 1958, is a 312-seat com- renowned symphonic orchestras and
soloists. Performances have included
the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
of London.
THE TREASURE COAST JAZZ SOCIETY
was formed to expand the appreciation
of jazz by bringing the finest national
and international jazz musicians to the
Treasure Coast. The society also maintains a scholarship fund to perpetuate
jazz talent by supporting the education
of young musicians in the area.
THE VERO BEACH OPERA promotes
and supports opera and conducts study
classes on opera and the enjoyment of
operatic performances. The organization sponsors professional singers of
classical and semi-classical music in
recital for the community, and introduces operatic music to local schools
with stories of opera and excerpts from
its music.
Dining & Shoing
FINE DINING
Bijou Noche....................................226-5254
1920 14th Ave,
Citrus Grillhouse............................... 231-4114
1050 Easter Lily Ln.
Cobalt at VB Hotel & Spa ................ 469-1060
3500 Ocean Dr.
French Quarter ...............................770-4870
1920 14th Ave.
Maison Martinique .......................... 231-7299
1601 Ocean Dr.
Ocean Grill .................................... 231-5409
1050 Beachland Blvd.
C.J. Cannon’s .................................. 567-7727
3414 Cherokee Dr.
Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar ............. 492-6744
1025 Beachland Blvd.
Casey’s Place .................................. 231-4790
917 Azalea Lane
Outback Steakhouse .......................226-0674
1475 U.S. Highway 1
Chili’s Grill & Bar .......................... 564-9040
940 U.S. Highway 1
Panera Bread.................................. 794-0188
2001 Indian River Blvd.
Chipotle Grill ..................................907-0635
5855 20th St. #201
The Patio Seafood Tavern ................ 774-8232
1103 21st St.
Chive ............................................. 492-9166
1785 Old Dixie Highway
8 Royal Palm Pointe .........................999-5452
Patisserie ........................................ 770-4122
1910 Old Dixie Hwy.
Citron Bistro ....................................231-6556
6260 Hwy. A1A
Quilted Giraffe ...............................978-4242
500 U.S. Highway 1
Counter Culture ............................... 999-2150
1901 14th Ave.
Red Onion Eatery .......................... 564-0804
3727 10th Ct.
3001 Ocean Dr. #107 .....................492-8881
Cracker Barrel ............................... 563-0066
9380 19th Lane
Riverside Café .................................234-5550
3341 Bridge Plaza Dr..
Dockside Grille ...............................569-6865
41 Royal Palm Pointe
Ruby Tuesday................................. 569-6464
1825 58th Ave.
Einstein Bros Bagels .........................257-6039
1226 U.S. Hwy. 1
Seaside Grill at Jaycee Park .............. 231-1911
4200 Ocean Dr.
The Fishack .................................... 770-0977
1931 Old Dixie Hwy.
Shutters at Disney Resort .................. 234-2180
9250 Island Grove Terrace
Five Guys Burgers & Fries ................299-4355
1355 U.S. Highway 1
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q .................. 770-4190
5001 20th St.
Hurricane Grill & Wings .................. 562-2226
1555 U.S. Highway 1
Southern Comfort Grill ....................794-0567
642 21st St.
CASUAL DINING
Joey’s Seafood Shack ......................918-8855
1800 U.S. Hwy. 1.
T.G.I. Friday’s .................................. 770-3170
6200 20th St., Indian River Mall
14 Bones BBQ................................ 770-5646
1500 U.S. Highway 1
Kilted Mermaid .............................. 569-5533
1937 Old Dixie Hwy.
TooJay’s Gourmet Deli .....................569-6070
555 21st St.
14th Avenue Steakhouse .................. 778-1020
2023 14th Ave.
Kountry Kitchen .............................. 567-6733
Tropical Smoothie Café....................226-9988
1555 U.S. Highway 1
Barefoot Café ................................. 770-1733
2036 14th Ave.
La Tabla .........................................205-2772
VB Sports Grill ................................563-9600
1902 U.S. Highway 1
Blue Agave .................................... 999-3484
1979 14th Ave.
Lemon Tree .....................................231-0858
3125 Ocean Dr.
Vinz ..............................................224-1500
4885 Hwy. A1A
Blue Star Bourbon Bar .....................492-9057
2227 14th Ave.
Lov Juice .........................................584-3956
518 21st St.
Waldo’s at The Driftwood Inn ........... 231-7091
3150 Ocean Dr.
Bobby’s Restaurant & Lounge ........... 231-6996
3450 Ocean Dr.
Mr. Manatee’s ................................. 569-9151
Woody’s Bar B Q ............................ 581-5767
13600 U.S. Hwy. 1
Boston Market ................................ 564-0485
1775 U.S. Highway 1
Mrs. Mac’s Fillin’ Station ................. 564-8400
ASIAN
Osceola Bistro................................. 569-1299
2045 13th Ave.
Polo Grill ........................................ 231-4090
2855 Ocean Dr.
Sonya’s at Disney Resort .................. 234-2180
9250 Island Grove Terrace
The Tides ........................................234-3966
3103 Cardinal Dr.
Trattoria Dario ................................. 231-1818
1555 S. Ocean Dr.
Vero Prime...................................... 226-7870
901 21st St.
The Wave at Costa d’Este Hotel ........ 562-9919
3244 Ocean Dr.
Chef Lin ..........................................778-6989
1850 U.S. Highway 1
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill.....................299-5999
1285 U.S. Highway 1
O s l o R o ad ( 9 th St SW )
Fujiyama Steakhouse & Sushi Bar......564-8628
5959 20th St.
Garage Woodfired Pizza & Pub........492-8342
1802 Old Dixie Hwy.
Izziban Sushi...................................569-8883
962 14th Ln.
Georgio’s Pizza.............................. 778-3800
955 17th St.
Kata.............................................. 564-8883
1306 20th St.
Italian Grill......................................567-6640
2180 58th Ave.
The Noodle House........................... 257-5265
4166 Atlantic Blvd.
Italian Kitchen................................. 569-0060
2121 14th Ave.
Plum Tree......................................... 562-7818
4165 9th St. SW #102
Johnny D’s Market & Bistro............... 234-4181
1409 Hwy. A1A
Saigon Sushi....................................299-5997
1866 14th Ave.
Nino’s Café .....................................231-9311
1006 Easter Lily Lane
Sake...............................................978-9798
Nino’s Corner.................................. 562-0276
4236 43rd Ave.
Shandong Noodle House................. 257-6775
2089 Indian River Blvd.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant........ 567-3223
5995 20th St.
Siam Orchid.................................... 569-2829
762 21st St.
Pizzoodles....................................... 567-4160
Sumo House................................... 770-0835
713 17th St.
Pomodoro Grill & Pizza.....................234-1123
1517 Cardinal Dr.
Szechuan Palace.............................. 562-7726
1965 43rd Ave.
Ristorante di Mare............................234-2809
1517 South Ocean Dr.
IRISH
Scampi Grill....................................563-9766
2054 11th Ave.
611
Kelley’s Irish Pub.............................. 567-3838
484 21st St.
Rosie Malloys Pub............................ 562-7125
1125 21st St.
ITALIAN
Amalfi Grill...................................... 564-8218
398 21st St..
Avanzare........................................978-9789
1932 14th Ave.
Baci Trattoria................................... 794-4747
1918 14th Ave.
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South Beach Pizzeria......................... 231-1110
1621 S. Ocean Dr.
Vincent’s Ristorante & Pizzeria..........569-4333
510 21st St.
MEXICAN
Ay! Jalisco
469 21st St..................................... 778-8489
1909 20th St. ..................................978-0661
SWISS
Melody Inn......................................770-2071
1309 19th Place
THE OCEANSIDE BUSINESS DISTRICT, offers a variety of clothing
stores, restaurants, salons, jewelers,
galleries and unique boutiques adds to
the carefree beach atmosphere. The district sponsors a free jazz concert on the
second Saturday of every month, and
a Saturday morning Farmers’ Market
with fresh local produce.
THE VILLAGE SHOPS and PELICAN PLAZA are both on Highway
A1A. The Village Shops is an enclave of
boutiques, shaded by ancient oak trees.
Pelican Plaza is a commercial center
next to the Village Beach Market, with
a range of shops that includes a barber
shop, a computer consultant, a jeweler,
a liquor store and a travel agency.
ROYAL PALM POINTE was once
the mainland approach to the Barber
Bridge and is now a destination for
shopping, dining, boating, and professional services. The peninsula ends
with a large park with an interactive
fountain.
MIRACLE MILE is, in many ways, a
hub of action in Vero Beach. Both Publix and Fresh Market grocery stores are
found there, as well as several restaurants, clothing shops, and a bookstore
for all ages.
MAIN STREET VERO BEACH was
founded by a group of residents dedicated to the preservation of Vero Beach’s
historic downtown. Based on 14th Avenue, the non-profit organization arranges a number of events throughout
the year including “Downtown Friday”
block parties and the annual Hibiscus Festival, which kicks off with the
crowning of Miss. Hibiscus.
THE INDIAN RIVER MALL and the
OUTLETS AT VERO BEACH are both
located west of Vero Beach on Route 60.
The anchor stores for the Indian River
Mall are Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and
Sears, with additional smaller shops,
restaurants and a 24-plex movie theater.
The Vero Beach Outlets features an impressive and growing collection of more
than 60 leading designer and brandname outlet stores, with products ranging from housewares to fashion.
Education &
Medical Resources
LOCAL SCHOOLS
PU BL I C
Alternative Education Center ..... 564-6240
Beachland Elementary.............. 564-3300
Citrus Elementary ......................978-8350
Dodgertown Elementary ............564-4100
Fellsmere Elementary .................564-5970
Freshman Learning Center ........ 564-5800
Gifford Middle ........................ 564-3550
Glendale Elementary................ 978-8050
Highlands Elementary .............. 564-3390
Liberty Magnet Elementary ....... 564-5300
Osceola Magnet Elementary ......564-5821
Oslo Middle ............................ 564-3980
Pelican Island Elementary ......... 564-6500
Rosewood Magnet Elementary .. 564-3840
Sebastian Elementary ............... 978-8200
Sebastian River High ................ 564-4170
Sebastian River Middle.............. 564-5111
Storm Grove Middle School ...... 564-6400
Thompson Elementary .............. 564-3240
Treasure Coast Elementary ........ 978-8500
Vero Beach Elementary ............ 564-4550
Vero Beach High School ........... 564-5400
Citrus Elementary, founded in 1967, offers classes from Kindergarten to 5th Grade
Wabasso Exceptional School .... 978-8000
PRIVATE
EDUCATION
Master’s Academy ....................794-4655
Kindergarten is required by the
state of Florida and children must be
5 years old on September 1 to enroll.
Many public elementary schools and
three public high schools provide a
broad spectrum of educational opportunities.
SAINT EDWARD’S SCHOOL , MASTER’S
ACADEMY and SAINT HELEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL are the major private
schools in the county. Saint Edward’s
offers programs from Pre-K to 12th
grade, as does Master’s Academy.
Saint Helen offers programs from
kindergarten to 8th grade.
At a college level, INDIAN RIVER
Saint Edward’s
Lower School.......................... 231-5357
Middle School ........................ 231-4136
Upper School ......................... 231-4136
Saint Helen Catholic School ....... 567-5552
Willow School ..........................770-0758
CH A RTER SCH O O L S
Imagine Schools at South Vero..... 567-2728
Indian River Academy ................ 564-3390
Indian River Charter High School 567-6600
North County Charter School ...... 571-0153
Saint Peter’s Academy................. 562-1963
Sebastian Charter Junior High .... 388-8838
STATE COLLEGE provides schooling
for over 40,000 residents (9,800 fulltime). Two-year Associate degree
programs, technical and vocational
certification programs, and adult education are all offered.
MEDICAL RESOURCES
Indian River County’s medical
community is based around two major medical facilities.
THE INDIAN RIVER MEDICAL CEN-
TER , founded in 1932, is a fully accredited, 335-bed, not-for-profit facility offering in- and out-patient care.
The 80-acre campus includes the In-
Indian River Medical Center, founded in 1932, maintains an 80-acre campus of medical buildings.
dian River Regional Cancer Center,
the Center for Emotional & Behavioral Health, the Ambulatory Surgery
Center, the non-denominational Post
Chapel and Meditation Garden, and a
Human Services building.
The Heart Center, in affiliation with
the Duke University Health System,
provides open-heart surgery, angioplasty and a full array of cardiac services. In 2009, the nation’s leading
cardiothoracic surgery organization
– the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
(STS) – awarded its highest quality
achievement rating to the Heart Center, recognizing it as one of the top
heart centers in the United States.
The SEBASTIAN RIVER MEDICAL CENTER , founded in 1974, is an accredited
acute-care facility owned by Community Health Systems. The Center
recently underwent a $25 million
expansion that added 56 new private
patient suites and a new 16-bed intensive care unit. Additional on-site
services offered are open Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI), mammography, nuclear medicine, spiral CT
scanning, and ultrasound with color
vascular capabilities.
Vero Beach and Indian River County also offer a wide range of assisted
living and physical rehabilitation facilities, as well as the VNA Hospice
House for patients facing life-limit-
ing illnesses.
More than 150 physicians are available, representing all medical specialties. For further information, please
call the Indian River Medical Society
at 562-0123 or visit www.ircms.org.
Sebastian River Medical Center has recently been expanded to include 56 new private patient care suites
and a new intensive care unit.
America’s Best Value Inn ................567-8321
8797 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Caribbean Court Hotel .................. 231-7211
1601 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Quality Inn ..................................569-0900
950 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Costa d’Este ..................................562-9919
Country Inn and Suites ................. 257-0252
9330 19th Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Knights Inn of Vero Beach ............. 562-9991
8800 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort ........... 234-2000
9250 Island Grove Ter, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Driftwood Resort .......................... 231-0550
Hampton Inn & Suites
Vero Beach Downtown ..................774-4010
611 20th Pl, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Holiday Inn Express...................... 567-2500
9400 19th Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Holiday Inn Oceanside ................. 231-2300
Howard Johnson ...........................567-5171
1725 S US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Islander Inn...................................231-4431
Prestige Hotel Vero Beach .............. 231-5218
Sea Spray Gardens Inn .................231-5210
965 E Causeway Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32963
VisitingVeroBeach:
Hotels & Airports
The number of hotels in Vero Beach has grown dramatically in the
last several years due to increased demand. The five largest hotels
are listed below.
COSTA D’ESTE RESORT (www.costadeste.com), owned by famous Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio, is an oceanfront hotel offering
94 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, and spa and fitness center. Other
attractions include an infinity-edge pool and participation in such area activities
as kayaking, biking, scuba diving, boating, fishing and surfing.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES VERO BEACH DOWNTOWN (www.hilton.com/search/hp/
us/fl/vero_beach), is located in the Miracle Mile shopping district, a short drive
to the beach, hospital and the Vero Beach Airport. This new hotel has 90 spacious
guest rooms and studio suites, including accessible rooms, a health and fitness
center, pool and free hot breakfast.
HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES OCEANSIDE (www.holidayinn.com), is located on
Ocean Drive in the center of the boutique shopping district. This oceanfront hotel
has 104 rooms, 16 suites, a health and fitness center, pool and a casual restaurant,
Mulligan’s.
SPRINGHILL SUITES is the most recent addition to the local hotel scene, located
on the mainland near the Indian River Medical Center and Grand Harbor. A
member of Marriott’s popular chain, the hotel offers 83 suites on three floors. All
the usual Marriott amenities are provided, including complimentary breakfast, a
business center, and complimentary internet access.
VERO BEACH HOTEL & SPA (www.verobeachhotelandspa.com), just north of the
Holiday Inn Oceanside, offers an attractive West Indies-style layout with 113
rooms and suites. One-, two- and three-bedroom suites are also available as longterm vacation rentals.
Sea Turtle Inn ............................... 234-0788
835 Azalea Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32963
ORLANDO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
South Beach Place ........................ 231-5366
(www.orlandoairports.net)
Orlando International Airport offers
the most airlines to and from Florida,
including Aer Lingus, AeroMexico, Air
Canada, Air Jamaica, AirTran, Alaska
Airlines, American Airlines, Bahamasair, British Airways, Continental,
Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa,
Mexicana, Miami Air, Southwest,
Springhill Suites ........................... 978-9292
5115 Indian River Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Vero Beach Hotel & Spa ............... 231-5666
United, US Airways and Virgin Atlantic, among many others.
Orlando International also provides
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, L&M Car
Rental and National on the airport’s
property. Accessible Minivan Rental,
Anchor Auto Rental, Carl’s Rent A
Van, Eagle, Enterprise, E-Z Rent-A-Car,
FLOMCO/Payless Car Rental, Florida
Continental, Hertz, Orlando Rental
Car, Thrifty, USA Car Rental, U-Save
Vero Beach Municipal Airport welcomes a regular flow of private and corporate aircraft.
Auto Rental and Velco Rentacar pro- Car rental service is available through terminal, as well as transit bus service,
vide shuttle services from the terminal. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enter- taxis, limos, shuttle vans and charter
The airport is equipped with a food prise, Hertz and National.
buses.
court, many restaurants and the Hyatt
Regency Hotel.
MELBOURNE
VERO BEACH
PALM BEACH
(www.pbia.org)
An hour-and-a-half drive south of
Vero Beach. PBIA also hosts many airlines, including Air Canada, AirTran,
American Airlines, Bahamasair, ComAir/Delta Connection, Continental,
Continental Connection, Delta, Gulfstream, JetBlue, Northwest, Southwest, US Airways and US Airways Express.
Private ground transportation to
and from the airport can be arranged
through a variety of local limousine
services. Public transportation is provided by Amtrak, Imperial Transportation PBC Inc., Palm Tran, Supershuttle, and Tri-Rail, as well as the
shuttles provided by many local hotels.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
(www.mlbair.com)
Melbourne
International
Airport offers Delta Air Lines and
Delta Connection non-stop jet
service to Washington, D.C. and
Atlanta, with links to over 500 destinations daily in 94 countries. Charter airlines fly to the Bahamas daily.
The airport is equipped with eight
gates and seven jetways, currently
services over 400,000 passengers
a year and is designed to accommodate up to 2 million. It features a restaurant, wireless internet access, snack
bar, electronic flight information, a gift
shop, game room, ATM machine, CNN
TV, and a visitor information desk.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National car rentals are available. There
is also a Greyhound bus station in the
Vero Beach Municipal Airport is
even closer to home, welcoming a
regular flow of private and corporate
aircraft to its runways with fuel, van
service, snooze rooms and passenger/
crew lounges.
Carved out of a vast World War II
Naval Air Base, the airport is also
known for two firms with large premises on its perimeter: Piper Aircraft
and FlightSafety Academy. One of the
largest pilot-training companies in the
world, FlightSafety was founded in
1951 by Vero Beach-based resident Albert Ueltschi.
Helping to keep Vero Beach one of
the busiest municipal airports in Florida are several charter flight companies
offering trips to the Bahamas, the Florida Keys and beyond.
Annual Events
In addition to Vero Beach’s regular schedule of theatre performances, weekly farmers’ markets, symphonies,
operas, polo matches and art shows, the community has a full calendar of special events. The list below is a
general outline of some of these events by month – for more details consult www.culturalcalendar.org or the
organization directly.
JANUARY
Annual Benefit. St. Helen Catholic
School. www.sthelenvero.org
Antiques Show & Sale. Vero Beach
Museum of Art. www.vbmuseum.org
Art by the Sea. Vero Beach Art Club.
www.verobeachartclub.org
Coin & Currency Show.
Treasure Coast Coin Club.
www.treasurecoastcoinclub.com
Have a Heart, Play Bridge for the
Children. Children’s Home Society.
www.chsfl.org
King of the Hill Tennis Tournament.
Youth Guidance. www.ircyouth.com
Patriots 5K Run/Walk & Funfest.
Master’s Academy.
www.mastersvb.org
Quail Valley Charity Cup.
Quail Valley Charities. 492-2020
Citrus Golf Tournament. United Way.
www.unitedwayirc.org
Dancing with Vero’s Stars: Prelude.
IRC Healthy Start Coalition.
www.irchealthystart.org
Gardenfest! Garden Club of IRC.
www.gardenclubofirc.org
Golf Classic/Hab-A-Cocktail.
Habitat For Humanity.
www.irchabitat.org
King of the Hill Tennis Tournament.
Youth Guidance. www.ircyouth.com
Pony Up for Special Equestrians.
Special Equestrians.
www.special-equestrians.org
Premier Benefit. Riverside Theatre.
www.riversidetheatre.com
Pro-Tennis Exhibition Series. Indian
River Tennis Foundation.
www.irctaleague.com
Supper Club. Riverside Theatre.
Rock & Gem Show. The Treasure
Coast Rock & Gem Society.
770-0005.
Valentines For Heros. Military Moms
Prayer Group.
www.militarymomsprayergroup.com
Stomping The Divots Gala.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
www.cff.org
Vero’s Top Chef Challenge Qualifying
Event. Homeless Family Center.
www.homelessfamilycenter.com
Vero’s Top Chef Challenge. Homeless
Family Center.
FEBRUARY
Annual Benefit. Vero Beach Museum
of Art. www.vbmuseum.org
Tie-Bration. Dollars For Scholars.
www.dfsindianriver.org
Annual Benefit. Vero Beach Opera.
www.verobeachopera.org
Annual Fashion Show. Saint Edward’s
School. www.steds.org
Art Show & Sale.
Sebastian River Art Club.
www.sebastianriverartclub.org
Bridge Luncheon. Grand Harbor
Outreach. 562-8840.
Children’s Cup Polo Match.
Childcare Resources and Homeless
Family Center.
www.childcareresourcesir.org;
Wine & Dine.
Hibiscus Children’s Center.
www.hibiscuschildrenscenter.org
MARCH
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference.
Alzheimer & Parkinson Assn. of IRC.
www.alzpark.org
Art In Bloom Luncheon.
Vero Beach Museum of Art.
www.vbmuseum.org
Under the Oaks Juried Art Festival.
Vero Beach Art Club.
Bingo Lunch. Senior Resource
Association.
www.seniorresourceassociation.org
Walk for Life. Care Net Pregnancy
Center. www.carenetirc.org
Cause for Paws. Humane Society of
Vero Beach & Indian River County.
www.hsvb.org
Cocktails With A Twist.
Planned Parenthood.
www.plannedparenthood.org
Color Me Rad 5K. Senior Resource
Association. www.irccoa.org
EcoFest: Our Own Backyard.
Environmental Learning Center.
www.discoverelc.org
Firefighters Fair.
Indian River County Firefighters.
www.firefightersfair.org
Flower Show. Garden Club of IRC.
www.gardenclubofirc.org
Goby Fest Nature Festival.
Coastal Preserves Alliance.
www.nbbd.com/npr/cpa/
Habitat Cracker Hoedown.
www.irchabitat.org
Home Is Where The Heart Is.
Samaritan Center.
www.samaritancenter.org
March For Babies. March of Dimes.
www.marchforbabies.org
Pelican Island Wildlife Festival. Pelican
Island National Wildlife Refuge.
www.fws.gov/pelicanisland
Saint Edward’s Trunk Show.
Saint Edward’s School.
www.steds.org
Angels Help Our Kids Take Flight
Annual Dinner. Boys & Girls Clubs.
www.bgcirc.org
Thank You Celebration.
United Way of IRC.
Annual Gala. American Cancer
Society. www.cancer.org
Touch A Truck Family Fest. Childcare
Resources.
www.childcareresourcesir.org
Annual Benefit. Riverside Theatre.
Tour of Homes. Junior League of Indian
River. www.jlir.org
Women’s Luncheon & Physician
Symposium. Women’s Refuge.
www.womensrefugevb.org
APRIL
Annual Benefit. Beachland Elementary
School.
www.indianriverschools.org/
beachland
Annual Benefit. Saint Edward’s
School. www.steds.org
Annual Charity Shoot.
Education Foundation.
www.edfoundationirc.org
Annual Golf Tournament.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of IRC.
www.bbbsbigs.org
Annual Orchid Show.
Vero Beach Orchid Society.
www.verobeachorchidsociety.org
Art Show & Sale.
Sebastian River Art Club.
www.sebastianriverartclub.org
Blue Ribbon Luncheon.
Children’s Art Festival.
www.vbmuseum.org
Duplicate Bridge Charity Tournament.
Women’s Refuge.
Fairy Festival. McKee Botanical
Garden .www.mckeegarden.org
Golf Tournament Benefit.
Holy Cross Catholic Church.
www.holycrossverobeach.org
Golf Tournament. Abilities Resource
Center. www.arcir.org
HabiTrot to Higher Education 5K Run/
Wallk. Habitat for Humanity. www.
irchabitat.org
Hibiscus Festival.
Main Street Vero Beach.
www.mainstreetverobeach.org
Offshore Big 3 Fishing Tounament.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
American Cancer Society.
www.cancer.org
Pro Am Golf Tournament.
Boys & Girls Clubs of IRC.
www.bgcirc.org
Love of Literacy Luncheon. Literacy
Services of IRC.
www.literacyservicesirc.org
Water Lily Celebration.
McKee Botanical Garden.
www.mckeegarden.org
Patriot Classic Golf Tournament.
Master’s Academy.
www.mastersvb.org
March for Babies. March of Dimes.
www.marchofdimes.com
Youth FunShop. Vero Beach Museum
of Art. www.vbmuseum.org
Santa’s Forest Christmas
Tree & Wreath Sale.
Exchange Club of Vero Beach.
www.santasforest.org
Relays for Life. American Cancer
Society. www.relayforlife.org/
indianriverfl
JULY
Compete to Defeat Drug Abuse 5K
Run/Walk. Substance Awareness
Council. www.sacirc.org
NOVEMBER
Amateur Golf Tournament.
Boys & Girls Clubs of IRC.
www.bgcirc.org
Signature Chef’s Auction & Wine
Extravaganza. March of Dimes.
www.marchofdimes.com
Spring Swing Golf Tournament.
SunUp ARC. www.sunupofir.org
MAY
Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf
Tournament. Samaritan Center.
www.samaritancentervero.org
Blessing of the Animals. Humane
Society of Vero Beach & IRC.
www.hsvb.org
Blue Water Open. Exchange Club.
www.bluewateropen.org
Dancing with Vero’s Stars.
IRC Healthy Start Coalition.
Fore Kids Golf Tournament. Salvation
Army. 766-0168.
www.salvationarmyusa.org
May Pops. Indian River
Medical Center Foundation.
www.maypopsinvero.com
Mother’s Day at McKee.
www.mckeegarden.org
Pioneer Dinner. Vero Heritage Inc.
www.veroheritage.org
Vero’s 4th Of July Fireworks.
Vero Beach Recreation Department.
www.covb.org
AUGUST
Back to School Bash.
Gifford Youth Activity Center.
www.gyac.cc
School Supply Drive.
Education Foundation of IRC.
SEPTEMBER
Candlelight Vigil.
Treasure Coast Ovarian Cancer
Alliance. 231-0432
Community Leaders Breakfast & Spirit
of IRC Awards. United Way of Indian
River County. www.unitedwayirc.org
Day Of Caring.
United Way of IRC.
OCTOBER
Angels Holiday Gift Drive. Guardian
ad Litem.
www.guardianadlitem.org
An Evening of Hope Benefit.
Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center.
www.dasiehope.org
Annual Campaign Kickoff.
United Way of Indian River County.
Annual Dinner.
Homeless Family Center.
Annual Benefit.
Education Foundation of IRC.
Annual Fundraiser. Big Brothers Big
Sisters. www.bbbsbigs.org
Celebrate Land Water Wildlife. Indian
River Land Trust.
www.indianriverlandtrust.org
Chairman’s Club Dinners.
www.vbmuseum.org
Charity Golf Tournament.
Environmental Learning Center.
www.discoverelc.org
Festival of Trees.
Riverside Children’s Theatre.
Spring Fiesta. Riverside Children’s
Theatre. www.riversidetheatre.com
Beachside Half Marathon. Healthy
Start Coalition.
Friends Fall Luncheon.
Riverside Theatre.
SRA 5K Run/Walk. Senior Resource
Association.
www.irccoa.org
Bowl To Build.
www.irchabitat.org
Harvest Festival.
St. Helen Catholic Church.
www.sthelenvero.org
Treasure Coast Gator Toast. Treasure
Coast Gator Club.
www.tcgatorclub.com
Community Appreciation Day.
www.mckeegarden.org
Holidays For Heroes. Military Moms
Prayer Group. 567-6513
Tropical Night Luau. Youth Guidance.
www.ircyouth.com
Dan K. Richardson & William L.
Marine Golf Classic. Scholarship
Foundation. www.sfindianriver.org
VNA Golf-A-Thon. VNA & Hospice
Foundation. www.vnatc.com
JUNE
Blue Water Open. Exchange Club of
Sebastian.
www.exchangeclubofsebastian.org
Bounce-Tacular Family Fun Day. The
Samaritan Center.
Genie Awards Gala.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild.
www.verobeachtheatreguild.com
Football Classic.
Scholarship Foundation.
www.sfindianriver.org
Golf Tournament. Women’s Refuge of
Vero Beach.
Halloween Haunted House. Riverside
Children’s Theatre.
Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume
Parade & Pet Expo. Dogs for Life.
www.dogsforlifevb.com
Impact 100 Kick-Off Breakfast.
Impact 100.
www.impact100ir.com
King of the Hill Masters Tennis
Tournament. Youth Guidance.
www.ircyouth.com
National Hunger & Homeless
Awareness Week.
Homeless Family Center.
National Philanthropy Day
Awards. Association of Fundraising
Professionals.
www.afptreasurecoast.org
Photos with Santa Paws.
Humane Society of Vero Beach and
IRC. www.hsvb.org
Soup Bowl.
Samaritan Center.
Trot Against Hunger.
Harvest Food & Outreach Center.
www.harvestfoodoutreach.org
Walk to Remember.
Alzheimer & Parkinson Association.
www.alzpark.org
DECEMBER
Annual Benefit.
Annual Photographic Print Exhibition.
Indian River Photo Club.
www.irphotoclub.org
Art Trail. Vero Beach Art Club. Tour of
artists’ studios.
Boat Parade & Tree Lighting.
Vero Beach Recreation Department.
www.covb.org
Christmas at the Hallstrom Farmstead.
The Indian River County Historical
Society.
www.irchistorical.org
Christmas at the Museum.
www.verobeachmuseum.org
Christmas Parade on Ocean Drive.
Indian River County Recreation
Department.
www.ircrec.com
Holidays At McKee.
www.mckeegarden.org
Holiday Bazaar. Sunshine Physical
Therapy Center.
www.sunshinept.org
Moorings Club Boat Parade.
www.themooringsclub.com
Rudolph Run.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
www.lls.org
Swing for Health Golf Classic. Indian
River Medical Center Foundation.
www.irmc.cc
Meet Our Team . . .
The
Owners
Joe Beasock
Buzz MacWilliam
(772) 913-0212
(772) 473-6973
buzz@alexmacwilliam.com joe@alexmacwilliam.com
Lynn Arzt
(772) 633-1930
lynnarzt
@aol.com
Manuel Briceno Bernedette Brown
(772) 696-0426
(954) 384-9107
berneemaxx
manuelbriceno
@comcast.net
@bellsouth.net
Tina Carone
(772) 538-2118
tinacarone
@bellsouth.net
Stacey Clawson
(772) 559-7984
staceyclaw
@aol.com
Wendy Eckert
(772) 410-4550
Joan Filosa
(772) 473-8796
gatormomom
@bellsouth.net
Judy Freni
(772) 532-4892
jandrfreni
@att.net
verobeachfloridareal
estate@gmail.com
Helen Ederer
(772) 538-4752
helenederer
@gmail.com
Peggy Hartman Dorothy Hudson Teena Jackson
(772) 713-4748
(772) 559-8395
(772) 532-7655
dhudsonfl
peggyverobeach
teena@charlotte
@gmail.com
@gmail.com
terry.com
Jim Knapp
(772) 913-0395
jimverobeach
@gmail.com
Carolyn Lange
(772) 473-7982
carolynlangereal
tor@gmail.com
Patricia Larner
(772) 713-8108
larner.pat
@gmail.com
Debra Banks
(772) 532-9641
relocat
@aol.com
Joey Beasock
(772) 538-8192
jbeasock@alex
macwilliam.com
Jerrie Connelly Diane Defrancisci
(772) 538-1614
(772) 321-1010
dianedefrancisci
jerriecinvero
@gmail.com
@gmail.com
Barbara Giuffreda Cheryl Gerstner
(772) 539-2100
(772) 563-5569
cherylinvero
barbaratherunner
@gmail.com
@aol.co
Randy Blakelock
(772) 532-6887
rblakelock1
@gmail.com
Karl Dietrich
(772) 538-3453
karlshomes
@aol.com
Paul Griner
(772) 559-3484
pgriner55
@gmail.com
Jane Johnson
(772) 559-3520
jtjrealtor
@gmail.com
Gene Kane
(772) 539-2685
gene4444
@gmail.com
Alyssa Kantzler
(772) 532-7933
akantzler311
@gmail.com
Stuart Kennedy
(772) 559-4037
stuart
@verobeach.tc
Larry Larson
(772) 559-7286
llarson22
@comcast.net
Dawn Lightle
(772) 559-7312
dawnbythecoast
@gmail.com
Bill Lynch
(772) 205-5061
wlynch2
@aol.com
Mary Lyon
(772) 696-1707
marylyon1710
@comcast.net
The Best In The Business!
Brittany Lyons Alex MacWilliam IV Birgitte McKinney
(772) 473-6972
(772) 532-4045
(772) 532-0512
amaciv@alex
bjmckinney
brittany@alex
@aol.com
macwilliam.com macwilliam.com
Brenda O’ Brien
(203) 228-2468
bobrien@alex
macwilliam.com
Carrie Osteen
(772) 486-7474
carrie@carrie
osteen.com
Judy Roberts
(772) 633-7729
judy@charlotte
terry.com
Jon Rose
(772) 584-4078
jonrose@alex
macwilliam.com
June & Ed Sullivan
(772) 538-7027
sullivaned
@aol.com
Lina Sullivan
(772) 577-1961
linathe3
@gmail.com
Craig Von Kohorn Kyle Von Kohorn
(772) 501-0816
(772) 713-7973
craigvonkohorn kyle.vonkohorn
@gmail.com
@comcast.net
Stacey Miller
(772) 538-1900
maciestace
@aol.com
Pete Mitsakos Brenda Montgomery
(772) 559-0255
(772) 532-4170
hpm1437
brendamontgom
@aol.com
ery23@gmail.com
Dick Mullens
(772) 473-9096
rmullens
@hotmail.com
Barbara Parent Angela & John Pate Aven Puderer
(772) 713-7622
(772) 559-4592
(772) 633-3027
avenpuderer
pateart
barbara@char
@bellsouth.net
@bellsouth.net
lotteterry.com
Bob Richey
(772) 913-0890
brichey22
@gmail.com
Michele Ritchie
(772) 532-7288
micheleritchie
@bellsouth.net
Roger Smith
(772) 473-0086
rsmith9179
@gmail.com
Mary Stevens
(772) 696-1154
marystevens222
@msn.com
John Stringer
(908) 377-1626
jmstringer@alex
macwillliam.com
Karen Smith
(772) 559-1295
kmsfla
@gmail.com
Ron Spoto
(772) 532-3431
ronspotorealtor
@aol.com
Charlotte Terry Roberta Turcone Elizabeth Turek
(772) 539-2269
(772) 205-9718
(772) 538-2388
rfturcone
beth@shesells
charlotte@char
@gmail.com
vero.com
lotteterry.com
Kym Wallace
(772) 473-7386
gkdlw
@aol.com
Lois Work
(772) 559-2399
lwork57
@aol.com
Patty Valdes Luis Van Cotthem
(772) 579-1773
(772) 473-8810
patty@charlotte vancotthem.luis
@gmail.com
terry.com
2901 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-6509
Important Information
LICENSE PLATES, TITLE &
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
INHERITANCE, STATE
& GIFT TAXES
License plates, titles and registrations are
issued from the Tax Collector’s Office in
the County Administration Building. The
registration fee is approximately $185 per
vehicle. 226-1338
DRIVER’S LICENSES
New residents must obtain a Florida
driver’s license within 30 days. For an
appointment call one to two weeks in
advance or make an online appointment
at www.gathergoget.com. Florida vehicle
registration and license plates are
required before a new license will be
issued. 226-1338
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
All private passenger motor vehicles
registered and licensed in Florida, and
vehicles of non-residents that have been
physically in Florida for more than
90 days, must carry property damage
liability and personal injury protection
insurance, according to Florida state law.
HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES
The Tax Collector’s Office also issues
hunting and fishing licenses. Pet licenses,
required by Indian River County, must
show proof of annual rabies vaccination.
226-1338
VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter Registration is available at the
Supervisor of Elections Main or Branch
Office. You must be a U.S. citizen, over 18
years old and a permanent resident of the
county. 226-3440
In Florida there is no state inheritance tax,
no income tax, and no lifetime gift tax.
REAL ESTATE TAX &
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
Property owners are assessed ad valorem
(based on value) and non-ad valorem
taxes by county, city, school districts
and special districts. A Homestead
Exemption, currently $50,000, is available
for homeowners who are permanent
residents and who own or reside on the
property as of January 1 of the tax year.
Exemptions are also available for widows
and disabled individuals.
SALES TAX
Total sales tax is 7%. State sales tax is 6%,
excluding medicines, medical services
and most food products. Indian River
County levies an additional 1% sales tax.
TANGIBLE TAX
Business property, furniture, fi xtures in
rental units and other physical property
are subject to an ad valorem tangible tax,
based on the same rates as real estate.
INTANGIBLE TAX
Stocks, bonds and other securities are
taxed by the Florida Department of
Revenue in Tallahassee.
DOCUMENTARY TAX
Certain documents, such as the records
of mortgages and deeds, are subject to a
State Documentary Tax. Mortgages are
also subject to intangible tax.
2901 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-6509
EMERGENCY
Police, Sheriff, Fire, Ambulance ............ 911
Poison Control..................................... 911
Crisis Center ....................................... 911
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
City Halls:
Fellsmere ................................571-0116
Indian River Shores ..................231-1771
Orchid................................... 581-2770
Sebastian...............................589-5330
Vero Beach ............................ 978-5151
IRC Administration Building .........567-8000
IRC Animal Control .....................226-3485
IRC Courthouse .......................... 770-5185
IRC Health Department ............... 794-7400
IRC Main Library ........................770-5060
IRC Property Appraiser ...............567-8000
IRC School Board ...................... 564-3000
IRC Sheriff’s Office .....................569-6700
IRC Tax Collector ........................ 226-1338
IRC Vehicle License & Registration 226-1338
IRC Voter Registration ................ 226-3440
FL Driver’s Licenses ..................... 226-1338
FL Highway Patrol....................... 567-2322
FL Marine Patrol .............. 1-772-624-6935
FL State Attorney’s Office ............778-5060
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
................................... 1-800-829-1040
Police Departments (non-emergency):
Fellsmere ................................571-1360
Indian River Shores ................. 231-2451
Sebastian............................... 589-5233
Vero Beach ............................978-4600
Social Security Administration ..... 562-1784
US Coast Guard ................1-772-464-6100
VB Main Post Office.................... 567-5206
VB Municipal Airport ..................978-4930
Veterans’ Admin. ....................... 226-1499
UTILITIES
City and County Utilities:
Florida Power & Light .... 1-800-226-3545
Vero Beach ............................ 978-5100
Propane Gas: Amerigas ............. 567-4394
Sanitation:
Solid Waste ...........................978-5300
Treasure Coast Refuse Corp. .... 562-6620
Waste Management ................569-1776
Telephone:
AT&T ........................... 1-800-288-2020
Comcast ................................388-9387
Vonage ....................... 1-800-201-6927
Television:
Cable: Comcast ......................388-9387
Satellite: Direct TV ........1-888-866-3008
Dish Network ...............1-866-855-6383
All numbers listed are local area code
772 unless otherwise specified.

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