PORT ST. LUCIE - Fourteen Indian River County residents competed in the inaugural World Pickleball Open, held Dec. 13-15 in Port St. Lucie. Three county residents took home gold medals.
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Locals dine on frog legs and gator tail at outdoor tables in front of the old Fellsmere public school building.
Fabuela Joseph is an 11th grader at Port St. Lucie High. She plays three sports: volleyball, weightlifting and track.
Michel Ouellet caught this nice 15 inch Sheephead his first time fishing in his life. Michel lives in Montreal area and spends his winters in Port St Lucie. The fish has been caught on the reef south of St. Lucie inlet.
Cassie and Andy Andersen, from Hobe Sound were in Ireland for 2 weeks in August 2019. Photo taken next to Bunratty Castle which is a Tower House in County Clare.
Hudson Alexander, 2, eats french fries with his frog leg pops.
Vero Beach artist Jackie Meyers tries to lure patrons with her frog-themed pottery.
Fellsmere’s Danny Emmons starts a 1923 hit and miss engine for spectators.
Six-year-old Brodie Scarborough has a snowball fight with his brother Bryce, 10.
Seminole War re-enactor George W. Thomas, posing as Lt. William Tecumseh Sherman, right, based at Fort Pierce and fresh out of West Point, attempts to negotiate the surrender of Seminole Chief Wildcat, left, played by Tim Caydon.
Matthew Schott and Seanus O’Flaherty escort ‘Chief Wild Cat’ Tim Caydon to camp.
Andree Asselin discusses Civil war weapons with the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charge at Arms Vernon Beatey.
Alan and Grace Frizzall of Port St. Lucie look at Confederate rifles displayed at the field.
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee Grand Marshals Dr. Ed Massey and Andre Hawkins.
St. Lucie County Firefighter Roger Clark and Captain Sandra Chambers.
Maya Hair, 5, Mariah Carrington, 6, and Dallas Blue, 5, accompany the drum line.
The Fort Pierce Police Department Honor Guard travels down Martin Luther King Jr.
Fort Pierce Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney throws beads to the children.
Tamaya Halaman, 13, and Deidra Williams, 5, watch the parade.
Sixteen-year-old Jhanelle Miller of the Treasure Coast High School Key Club.
Lincoln Academy Fife & Drum Band’s Kieren Brown, 14.
Renee Adderly-Clark, Dean of Alapata Flats K-8 dances next to the float.
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara leads the parade with the Honor Guard.
Cedric Gibson shakes hands with St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara.
Mike Hoyt and Nicci Egan caught these fish in coastal waters on the Y Knot In 129 ft of water.
Sally Mollica ( Vitalia in Tradition) Went to Seattle than to Chemainus, British Columbia on Aug.2-15th.
Ryan and Andrea Patten walk the docks with their three year old son Fitz.
Featuring boats of all types as well as 190 exhibitors, the 46th Annual Stuart Boat Show, located at Waterway Marina on Dixie Highway in Stuart, ran from Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - We asked leaders of our community for their resolutions, hopes, or goals for the New Year.
VERO BEACH - According to the latest report from the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association, November beach attendance set a new record.
SEBASTIAN - The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will play a basketball game at Sebastian River High School on Sat., Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
VERO BEACH - Former Commissioner of Major League Baseball Fay Vincent spoke on Nov. 15 at a celebration of the 244th birthday of the Marine Corps.
SEBASTIAN - Sunday Strong, a Vero Beach-based non-profit dedicated to providing fitness classes for adults with intellectual disabilities, is expanding to Sebastian.
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VERO BEACH - Following a rare, sustained public outcry that packed several consecutive city meetings, the Vero Beach City Council has reversed plans to close the Leisure Square pool.
VERO BEACH - Tennis star Mardy Fish, whose children’s foundation is based in Vero Beach, sent a video message to his foundation’s supporters in August, thanking them for supporting programs for Indian River County children.
VERO BEACH - The 12th annual Mulligan’s Skim Jam returns to Vero Beach Sat., Aug. 31. The event at Sexton Plaza Beach is billed as the world’s largest one-day skimboard contest.
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VERO BEACH - As the city of Vero Beach debates whether to close the Leisure Square swimming pool, the community is invited to try out the recreation center’s facilities and programs for free on Sat., Aug.24, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
VERO BEACH - The second annual Paddle Dash on Aug. 10 will benefit the Keep Indian River Beautiful Lagoon Friendly Lawns program.
George Matthews caught a 22 inch, 26 lbs, black drum in Titusville on Father's Day.
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FORT PIERCE – The Spanish game of Jai Alai has been played in South Florida for almost 100 years with ups and downs in popularity. During its peak in the 1980s, the television show Miami Vice included it in the opening credit montage; wedged in between palm trees, beaches, pink flamingos and…
VERO BEACH - The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department will hold Gymnastics and Aerial registration on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 8 a.m. at Leisure Square Fitness Center, 3705 16th St., Vero Beach.
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SEBASTIAN - Swimming charity Float Hope will hold its third Float Hope Invitational Swim Meet Friday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the North County pool in Sebastian.
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ST. LUCIE WEST - The Indian River State College Foundation announces the Pioneer 5k Run/Walk to be held at the IRSC Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West Saturday, November 10 starting at 7:30 a.m. The Pioneer 5k Run/Walk provides a great opportunity for experienced runners and beginners, and for …
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Indian River County Recreation Department has received a grant from the USA Swimming Foundation to fund free or reduced cost swim lessons in underserved communities.
The Westwood High School Panther’s Varsity Football Team’s home non-conference game against rival Fort Pierce Central High School’s Cobras was held at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce on Saturday, September 22. The Panthers defeated the Cobras with a final score of 26-18.
TREASURE COAST - In high school football, there is nothing like a battle between two undefeated rivals. Both enter the game on top of the world, believing they are the best and can beat anybody. One leaves the game with those lofty ideals confirmed; the other leaves dejected and defeated.
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