Nov 18 -Nov 24

 

 

 

 

Nov 18 - Nov 24
Vero Beach prepares to line up against Palm Harbor during a region 2-8A Quarterfinals.

Joshua Chapple looks on as his daughter, Faith, plays with jello in their Sebastian home.

Joshua Chapple looks through his phone for photos of him and his daughter. Chapple and his family are now living in a home donated by a local philanthropist.

Joshua and Rebecca Chapple discuss the hardships they faced after Joshua was involuntarily discharged from the military due to budget cuts. The couple had been living in their car along with their two small children, and had to sell their wedding rings to get by.

Eric Enrique gives his daughter Erin a crash course in paddle boarding before the 2nd annual Up the River with a Paddle, Sebastian River Race.

Tim Capra approaches the finish line of the 2nd annual Up the River with a Paddle, Sebastian River Race.

Karen McLaughlin paddles towards the finish line of the 2nd annual Up the River with a Paddle, Sebastian River Race.

Nov 11 - Nov 17

Todd Rhoten competes in the 1st annual Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach.

Vero Beach Lifeguard Todd Rapp competes in the 1st annual Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach.

Russ King competes in the 1st annual Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach.

Sam Donahue puts on his fins before competing in the rookie division of  the 1st annual Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach.

A Chalk artist works on his artwork during the 1st annual Chalk Art Festival at the Indian River Mall parking lot

Lee Mobley works on his artwork during the 1st annual Chalk Art Festival at the Indian River Mall parking lot.

Jennifer Chaparro works on her artwork during the 1st annual Chalk Art Festival at the Indian River Mall parking lot.

Michael Las Casas works on his artwork during the 1st annual Chalk Art Festival at the Indian River Mall parking lot.

Nov 4 - Nov 10

Organic mixed green salad with cornbread and smoked tomato dressing at River Chill and Grill.

Seared salmon with grilled vegetables and balsamic glaze at River Chill and Grill.

A volunteer waits for voters to arrive at the Vero Beach Public Library.

Oct 28 - Nov 3

A surfer braves the large swell created by hurricane Sandy at South Beach.

Surfers brave the large swell created by hurricane Sandy at South Beach. (Color effect created by salt on lens)

Oct 21 - Oct 27

Dirt bike riders line up at the start of the Florida Trail Riders Motocross race at Mesa Park.

Dirt bike riders compete in the Florida Trail Riders Motocross race at Mesa Park.

A dirt bike rider competes in the Florida Trail Riders Motocross race at Mesa Park.

A dirt bike rider compete in the Florida Trail Riders Motocross race at Mesa Park.

A dirt bike rider compete in the Florida Trail Riders Motocross race at Mesa Park.

Oct 14 - Oct 20

Maureen O' Connor receives a Pumpkin Peel facial from esthetician Danna Moorhead at the Center for Facial Aesthetics in the Monnett Eye and Surgery center.

Country band One Night Rodeo performs at Mesa Park in Fellsmere.

Alex Duke and Brett Bryan, both of Fellsmere share a moment while One Night Rodeo performs at Mesa Park.

Oct 7 - Oct 13

Kari Outten, of Leon County competes in the  Special Olympics of Florida State Aquatic championships hosted at the North County Aquatic Center in Sebastian.

Gabrielle Ioffredo, of Sebastian, inspects her silver medal at the  Special Olympics of Florida State Aquatic championship.

Timothy Freed, of Manatee county competes in the  Special Olympics of Florida State Aquatic championships hosted at the North County Aquatic Center in Sebastian.

Celebrity guest and Olympic silver medalist Nelson Vails crosses the 17th street bridge during the Tour de Vero bike ride. The tour was in honor of fallen Fire Chief Brian Nolan and benefitted the Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association.

Cyclists cross the County Rd 510 bridge during the Tour de Vero bike ride.

Sept 30 -Oct 06

Cheerleaders dance in front of a bon fire during Homecoming celebrations at Sebastian River High School.

Andrew Ward plays the drum during a homecoming celebration bonfire at Sebastian River High School.

The marching band drummers perform during a homecoming celebration bonfire at Sebastian River High School.

Chloe Poehler and Nick Olson share a moment while watching the homecoming bonfire at Sebastian River High School.

Sept 23 -Sept 29

Uwe von Dewitz helps Lindy Savage with his harness at Skydive Sebastian located at the Sebastian Airport. Lindy, of Jupiter, celebrated his 85th birthday by skydiving. "I did it when I turned 80 I'm doing now that I'm 85, and I hope to do it when I turn 90," Lindy said.

Uwe von Dewitz and Lindy Savage come in for a landing at Skydive Sebastian.

Sept 16 - Sept 22

Cresencio "Chencho" Leon works at his shop 45th Street Tattoo in Griffith.

Cresencio "Chencho" Leon works at his shop 45th Street Tattoo in Griffith.