Hello Vero Beach! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New flight cadets, a surf contest for Alzheimer’s awareness, and Olaf’s summer bash + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New pilots take flight: Skyborne’s Vero Beach campus is welcoming UK Integrated ATPL trainees and British Airways Speedbird Cadets this June as the latest intake begins single-engine flight training after completing ground school -- meet the new cadets.
Surfing for a cause: Hundreds gathered Saturday at Sebastian Inlet for The Longest Day, Longest Ride Surf Contest, raising Alzheimer’s awareness and funds, sponsored by Orlando Health, with surfing, island-style games, giveaways, and entertainment -- see the surf contest.
Growing city, bigger demands: Port St. Lucie leaders are weighing twice-weekly trash pickup and may send it to November voters as the $24 million Waste Pro settlement may not cover a second collection -- follow the trash debate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Greener home vibes: If your porch, patio, or philodendron could use a glow up, DIGG Gardens Plant Shop has you covered with lush plants plus pro help for landscaping and outdoor lighting. Keep an eye on their events too, then show up and let the green do its magic.
Easy beach win: Whether you need a reset between errands or a quick kid-energy dump, Round Island Riverside Park delivers with wide sand, picnic pavilions, a playground, a short walking trail, outdoor showers and actual restrooms. Pack a beach chair, take a quick dip, feel smug about winning your afternoon.
Arcade meets mini-golf: Whether you’re corralling kids or plotting a low-stress date night, Safari Golf and Games brings lush mini-golf vibes, a big arcade that happily eats quarters, and hand-dipped ice cream to reward your short-game heroics. Very Vero, reliably fun.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⛄ Free Family Event: Olaf’s Summer Bash @ Loop Stage at Riverside Theatre | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:30 PM – Olaf’s throwing a free family bash at The Loop with photos, an interactive DJ, Chef Sue’s real-fruit shaved ice, and a specialty grill menu that beats reheating nuggets. The kids get memories and sugar, you get a breezy evening, and no neon syrup in sight.
❄ Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical + Frozen Royal Feast @ Riverside Theatre, Inc. | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Whether you've been humming Let It Go since 2013 or just need a solid family win, Disney's Frozen hits the stage with big voices, sparkling snow, and sisterly drama. Add the Frozen Royal Feast for a night the kids, and you, will actually enjoy.
🎴 Friday Pokemon Pack Wars @ Dragon King Hobbies | Friday (6/26) at 6:30 PM – Dragon King is throwing Friday Night Pack Wars, mixing Pokémon pulls with bingo energy and a satisfying hit of nostalgia. Rip fresh packs, chase epic prizes, and swap dry one-liners with fellow locals. It is $30 to play, every Friday evening.
🥕 Farmers Market @ Farmers Market | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – This oceanside farmers market is peak Vero, with real tomatoes that taste like summer, fresh-caught seafood, and breads that never make it home. Stroll with coffee, swap gossip with growers, and let the sea breeze justify buying yet another houseplant.
🍉 Hamilton Farms Watermelon Festival @ Hamilton Farms U-Pick (Fort Pierce) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – At the Hamilton Farms Watermelon Festival, expect vendors, hayrides, and unapologetically sticky fingers, which is kind of the point. Simple summer done right, no fuss, just fun. Because not every weekend needs a reservation, a wristband, or a spreadsheet.
🎬 Sensory Friendly Screening @ AMC CLASSIC Indian River 24 | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Whether you have a kid on the spectrum, sensitive ears, or just prefer not to be blasted by subwoofers, AMC CLASSIC Indian River 24 hosts a sensory friendly screening. Lights stay up, volume stays down, and nobody side-eyes a little movement, chatter, or stimming.
🎮 Pokemon Mid Year Celebration @ Dragon King Hobbies | Saturday (6/27) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats a midyear Pokémon throwdown at Dragon King Hobbies, where strategy, a little luck, and your inner ten-year-old collide for prizes worth bragging about. Decks must be submitted before play, with a $10 buy-in, and capacity tops out at 16.
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07 — The Vero Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 34%
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThe Citron 25 model home brings 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a club room, and a 3-car garage into one stylish package. The front club room is made for game nights, while the airy great room opens to the lanai with a huge slider and 13-foot coffered ceilings. A gourmet kitchen, quartz counters, and luxe owner’s suite add the finishing touch.
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