INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – Thanks to higher than expected tax roll growth, children’s services in Indian River County will receive about $92,520 more than originally budgeted in fiscal year 2019-20.

TREASURE COAST – The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program has funding available in seven grant categories, all in support of the health of the lagoon. The deadline for all proposals is April 10.

SEBASTIAN – The Sebastian River High School Marching Sharks marched in the 2019 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, on March 16.

SEBASTIAN – Indian River County and the city of Sebastian hope to end a year-long dispute over fire prevention and response duties.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – The Pelican Island Audubon Society and Environmental Learning Center have launched an ambitious program to plant 100,000 native trees in Indian River County over the next 15 years. The groups have begun planting, with a first goal of 5,000 trees planted in two years.

VERO BEACH – Beer drinkers looking for a good reason to try something new have that opportunity from now through the end of May.