Category Archives: business/local

State’s chief marketing officer applauds Indian River for growing tourism

Posted on May 16, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The county has done a good job in making use of the marketing tools of Visit Florida and has overachieved in some areas of tourism promotion, according to Will Seccombe, the chief marketing officer for the state's official tourism marketing corporation. Continue reading →

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Change to trash laws to let recycler open in Indian River County

Posted on May 16, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

County commissioners Tuesday approved a change to solid-waste disposal laws that could boost the county's recycling rate but mean less money coming into county coffers. Continue reading →

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Sebastian veterinarian performs stem cell treatment for pets

Posted on May 15, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

SEBASTIAN — Toby, a 6-year-old golden retriever, loves to run and play catch. And Oreo, a 12-year-old border collie mix, also is a bundle of energy. Continue reading →

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Bank of America may offer to help some underwater Indian River homeowners

Posted on May 11, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — As part of its share of a settlement among five major banks, Bank of America is sending out letters this week to 5,000 customers offering to forgive a portion of their mortgage's principal balance. Continue reading →

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Indian River County government meetings: May 7-11

Posted on May 5, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Find out when the government boards are meeting this week. Continue reading →

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Indian River County government meetings: April 30-May 3

Posted on April 27, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

Find out when the government boards are meeting this week. Continue reading →

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Treasure Coast businesses offer freebies and deals on Tax Day | Video

Posted on April 17, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

It…s a couple days later than usual, but the end of tax season has arrived. Continue reading →

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Sea Jasmine Thai Cuisine opens in Sebastian

Posted on April 13, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

SEBASTIAN — Sea Jasmine Thai Cuisine opened the first week in April at 971 Sebastian Blvd. in the Tall Tree Plaza. Continue reading →

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Vero Beach to look into way to sell reuse water to small businesses

Posted on April 4, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

VERO BEACH — City officials will look into setting up some type of billing system that will enable local pest control companies and other small businesses to make use of reclaimed water at the city's wastewater treatment plant. Continue reading →

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Some Indian River customers seek opt-out clauses from FPL smart meters

Posted on April 3, 2012 by vero-beach-florida

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Amid claims of health problems, fears of intrusion into their lives and concerns of power-rate increases, about a dozen Florida Power & Light Co. customers Tuesday persuaded the County Commission to call for opt-out clauses once the utility starts activating “smart meters” in people's homes. Continue reading →

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