Over the past three years, the Pelican Island Audubon Society has distributed over 15,800 native plants and trees as part of the “100,000 Trees for Life/Plants for Birds” project. They offer free Live Oak, Bald Cypress, and Mahogany trees, which are native to Florida and support production of nectar, seeds, berries, and insects to attract birds and butterflies. In addition, … Continue reading Pelican Island Audubon Society, Vero Beach, FL Distributes over 15,800 Native Trees and Plants.
Kudos to State Senator Erin Grall, Voting Against SB 714.
Republican State Senator Erin Grall (District 54) stood up to Florida Senate Bill 714 on April 18 and voted no, voting to protect the property rights of her constituents. She had obviously drilled down into the restrictions SB 717 would impose on non-renters property rights. Tallahassee has again and again been trying to get local … Continue reading Kudos to State Senator Erin Grall, Voting Against SB 714.
How Florida SB714 Would Make Every House in Indian River County, FL Abide by the Same Occupancy Restrictions as Rental Houses.
The issue is that Florida Senate Bill 714 would impose short-term rental ordinances on all property owners rather than only on short-term property owners. It’s the wording “…that does not apply solely to vacation rentals; on SB lines 462, 463 and 418-420: a. The operation of the subject premises violates a 461 registration requirement authorized … Continue reading How Florida SB714 Would Make Every House in Indian River County, FL Abide by the Same Occupancy Restrictions as Rental Houses.
Misfortunate Incidents “Reported” Involving Moms for Liberty Across the Country.
Moms for Liberty Co-founders, Tiffany Justice and Tina Descovich This article has been updated. Please see bold italics below. Michigan, Pocono Daily The chairperson for the Monroe County, Pennsylvania chapter of notorious special-interest group Moms for Liberty has been issued a summary charge of harassment, court documents show. According to a court document, Nicole Marie Prussman, … Continue reading Misfortunate Incidents “Reported” Involving Moms for Liberty Across the Country.
27 South Beach Oceanfront Property Owners are Holding Out on the Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration Project, Vero Beach, FL.
Indian River County is seeking to obtain “perpetual” beach easements (Beach Management and Assessment Easement) from 90% of the property owners between Treasure Coast subdivision in the north and Floralton Beach subdivision in the south, for the county to begin their Sector 7 District Five beach nourishment project. The easement would allow access on the homeowner’s … Continue reading 27 South Beach Oceanfront Property Owners are Holding Out on the Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration Project, Vero Beach, FL.
Publication of Scholarly Articles. The Young Journalist.
FROM: Ashlee Kerr, Publisher tyjpublisher@gmail.com Liberty Magnet Elementary, Vero Beach We have recently published 72 articles by The Young Journalist's (TYJ) third, fourth and fifth grade students. There are 10 copies of 350 remaining. If you haven’t seen the students’ amazing work, be sure to reach out for a copy! TYJ student’s articles were written … Continue reading Publication of Scholarly Articles. The Young Journalist.
National Press Club Statement on Shooting of Florida TV Journalists
PRESS RELEASE February 22, 2023 WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly and National Press Club Journalism President Gil Klein on the shooting of two Spectrum 13 (Orlando) journalists today. “We were horrified to hear the news that two journalists for Spectrum News 13 were shot while reporting on … Continue reading National Press Club Statement on Shooting of Florida TV Journalists
Governor DeSantis Banned the Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies Based on a Draft.
DeSantis Administration Rejects Proposed African American AP Studies. The African American Studies course is the latest addition to the College Board's Advanced Placement, or AP, program, which allows high school students to take classes for college credit. AP classes in high school often alert students to subject matter they would never otherwise encounter, and it’s … Continue reading Governor DeSantis Banned the Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies Based on a Draft.
OP ED: LET’S WORK TO ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMANITY’S SURVIVAL
By Dr. Richard Baker, President, Pelican Island Audubon Society, Vero Beach, FL. Vero Beach is considering how to develop the Three Corners Property along our dying Indian River Lagoon. Should they promote businesses – more hotels, houses, restaurants, and other commercial opportunities – or should they restore the trees and wetlands that were there before the … Continue reading OP ED: LET’S WORK TO ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMANITY’S SURVIVAL
The Young Journalist Expands to 14 Elementary Schools with an Enrollment of Over 120 Students.
The Young Journalist (TYJ) is a free high-quality after-school academic enrichment program offered by the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC), FL. to third, fourth and fifth graders in the SDIRC’s “Extended Day” Program. The Program is also conducted at Imagine South Vero and Fairlawn Magnet, Ft Pierce, St. Lucie County. As TYJ enters the … Continue reading The Young Journalist Expands to 14 Elementary Schools with an Enrollment of Over 120 Students.
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