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Another great part about summer is delicious salads and chilled wines!  Check out the Blue Star in downtown Vero Beach for an incredible watermelon and feta, arugala salad.  Pair it with her 2017 MonteGrux rose; it is sensational!  As icing on the cake, take advantage of Chef Kitty’s free wine summer promo. With the order of two entrees or four appetizers, guests can choose a bottle of a special list to enjoy at no cost. Another great option is the peaches and burrata at the newly renovated Citrus.  Best part, it pairs perfectly with a glass of prosecco that balances out the vanilla balsamic.  Across from Orchid Island Brewery, the Polo Grill has salads to go. These shaker salads are lots of fun and come in five different flavors.  Another great option, grab a cold bottle of their crisp, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc; yummy!  Headed into north county? Be sure to visit the Crab Stop. Their Mrs. B’s blackened shrimp salad paired with a fresh berry sangria is a must. Plus, you can sit outside and enjoy panoramic views of the Inlet.

Vero Insider at Citrus

Looking for ways to enjoy the summer in Vero Beach over the weekend? Try out the comedy and dueling pianos. Even better, go early before the 7:30pm or 9:30pm show to experience the free concerts in the Loop.  Another fantastic option is the Vero Beach Museum of Art. As another perk, the last Saturday of the month is free and children are welcome.  Of course, heading to the beach is always a good option. Go prepared, bring plenty of water and sunscreen.  Have you tried beach corn hole? It is really fun and portable, highly suggested.

Of course, another worthwhile past time is listening to your happy hostess share great news and events.  Tune in at 5pm on 107.9fm every Wine Wednesday and be kept up-to-date about great movers and shakers from our area.

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Thursday, Nov. 1^st: If you love soup as much as I do, you won’t want to miss the 26^th annual, county-wide, Samaritan Soup Bowl centennial style.  More than 70 local restaurants supply the soup which will be served at the local places of worship and several businesses participate hosting their own signature soups. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and dinner locations will serve from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Since the Samaritan Center provides transitional housing for homeless families with dependent children in Indian River County, you will feel good about buying a special centennial bowl and enjoying the soups for just $5.

Saturday, Nov. 3^rd: Do you love a good parade? I sure do and on this Saturday at 10:00 a.m., yours truly will be in the Veteran’s Day Parade –In association with the Indian River County Cultural Council, the parade will be along 14th Avenue and entering the Cultural Arts Village at 19th Street.  It is a great chance to show your support for our troops past and present.

Saturday, Nov. 10^th: If you can’t make it to the parade, come show your support on Veteran’s Day itself for a patriotic service held on Memorial Island.

After the memorial service, come see the 10 tree dedication compliments of the Vero Beach Tree and Beautification Commission, one for each decade of our beautiful city, that will one day be a beautiful canopy on 19th Street between 17th and 20th Avenues for the Vero Beach Cultural Arts Village.

In the afternoon, it is the Blessing of the Fleet at 3 p.m. & BBQ from 5-7pm hosted by The Vero Beach Yacht Club, partnering with the City of Vero Beach and the City Marina. The annual Blessing is a long-held tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing villages to help insure a safe and bountiful boating season. Following the ceremony, all participants are invited to the Yacht Club for a special BBQ with live music. The City Marina will make mooring balls available to visiting boats and the club’s pontoon boat “Friendship” will ferry people to the club and back. The club is located at 3601 Rio Vista Blvd., next to the City Marina.

Thursday, November 15-Sunday, November 18, 2018:  Come have some fun, enjoy a few rides and take your best shot at classic carnival games during the 54th annual St. Helen’s Harvest Festival whose church is also turning 100 this year! Students from St. Helen Catholic School will be selling Pre-Sale Ride Tickets at a 20% DISCOUNT through Thursday, November 15th until 3:00 p.m.  This year it’s FREE PARKING at and hours of operation will be: Thursday, November 15th from 5–9:30 p.m., Friday, November 16th from 5–11 p.m., Saturday, November 17th from NOON–11 p.m. and Sunday, November 18th from NOON – 6 p.m.!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 16 -18, 2018: Come enjoy the Festival of Trees campus-wide at Riverside Theatre.  Starting with the opening gala, Festival of Trees showcases some of the most unique and glamorous trees and wreaths in all of Florida with delivery from the White Glove Moving team.  Throughout the weekend, visit Santa, have kids ice skate, make crafts, shop at holiday inspired boutiques and capture these priceless memories at the various photo stations; you won’t want to miss this kick off to the holiday season. Plus, rumor has it a tribute to the Centennial will be unveiled…

Saturday, November 17, 2018- 4-6 p.m.: Vero Vino-Toasts the City Centennial at the Heritage Center for a late afternoon of wine tasting, food, entertainment and silent auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of IRC and Little Birthday Angles. Free Centennial wine glass and signature t-shirt with admission.

Saturday, November 17, 2018, 6-10 p.m.- plan to be a part of the Beachside Bonfire Fest; perhaps the biggest event of the month! This progressive bonfire, in conjunction with the Vero Beach Life Guards Association, will offer up raffles, music, good drinks and fun themes from these ocean front establishments: Waldos- Southern BBQ, Costa d Este- Latin Fiesta, Mulligans- Hawaiian Luau and Vero Beach Hotel &Spa with Beach Blanket Bingo.  This is going to be an event for the history books full of great vibes so don’t miss it!

Remember, keep checking VeroBeach100.org for up-to-date calendar of events and registration opportunities. Follow Vero Centennial Celebration on Facebook for one of kind mementos (like the designer bag available only at the Vero Beach Museum of Art), announcements and more. Also, be sure to tune into The Vero Insider, with yours truly as the host, for in depth interviews and behind the scenes details of what to expect this month of Vero’s Centennial. Looking forward to seeing you in the month of Thanksgiving as we all have so much to be thankful for; cheers!

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Riverside Theatre has just launched a new, bi-weekly, program that encourages folks to come out singing and dancing. That’s right; it’s called Howl at the Moon. They have these great full venue throughout the U.S typically in larger cities, so imagine my delight to see one coming to Vero for the entire summer until November!

It is dueling pianos with talented musicians who can beat box and play almost any song imaginable.  Held in the same Black Box room as Comedy Zone, that occurs on the opposite weekends, Howl and the Moon provides guests with an interactive experience offering a bright backdrop and dance floor space  surrounded by a number of tables perfect for groups of any size.

My personal experience had my party in the VIP balcony area with plenty of room for dancing and our own self serve bar area equipped with wine, beer and gourmet nachos.  Being that it was my birthday, the musicians called me down and played my requested song, Tom Petty’s American Girl, while I shimmied and shaked in front of 100+ guests; what fun!  The energy and excitement as timeless classic songs billowed through the room was incredibly contagious. My entire group had a terrific experience and for just $18 per ticket; it’s an affordable evening everyone in Vero should try but reserve tickets ahead of time as seats sell out fast.  Worst case scenario, enjoy great food and outdoor live music as part of the theatre’s generous community entertainment commitment. Wow I love Vero Beach!

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