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Indian River County Transportation Future Plans

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Monday, May 24th, 2010

Speak up or please give up complaining—about local transportation plans at least.

 

One of my many joys about returning to the Vero Beach area after a visit elsewhere is the relative lack of traffic here compared to the places I visit.  However, perhaps you have some ideas about how to improve upon an already good situation.  If so, you are invited to participate in the long-term 25 year transportation plans for Indian River County. 

 

Do you wish we had more local public transportation, and/or passenger rail service north, south, or west?  Has the current oil spill developed a heretofore un-awakened urge to travel without your personal automobile everywhere you go? 

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Indian River State College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Indian River State College on the Treasure Coast of Florida celebrates their 50th Anniversary this year with the largest graduating class in its history.  Over 2,000 students received diplomas.  The former Indian River Community College became a state college in 2008, and offers campus locations in Vero Beach and in Fort Pierce to conveniently serve Florida’s Treasure Coast.  In addition to Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Business Technology, Graphic Design, Civil Engineering, Health Care, including Medical Emergency Technology, Security and Loss Prevention, Corrections, Firefighting and Fire Science, Indian River has recently added bachelor degree programs in Human Services, Digital Media, and Biology.

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Treasure Coast Science Contest Students Honored

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Congratulations!  Sixteen secondary school students from Indian River County and nine students from St Lucie County were honored at the state level in the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists State Science and Engineering Fair in Orlando.  This year only one St Lucie student, who attends the academic magnet school Lincoln Park Academy, won a category and will move on to the national competition in San Jose, California to present his environmental science project. 

Two Indian River County Storm Grove Middle School students won a trip to Syracuse University in New York in this years Kids Science Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

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17th Annual National Surfing Association Championship

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Sebastian – Vero Beach Florida recently hosted the 2010 annual National Scholastic Surfing Association East Coast Championships — the 17th held here on the Treasure Coast at the Sebastian inlet.  The 4 day event did not disappoint the 200 contestants who praised the consistent waves, commonly thought to be the best surfing venue on the east coast.  Summer usually calms the waves in this area, however, so if you are looking for a challenge, try to visit in the early spring.

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Maintaining Distance When Selling Your FL Home

By Ginny Mitchell · Comments (0)
Monday, May 10th, 2010

Selling a home in Vero Beach or Hutchinson Island can be a very personal experience. After all, this is the place you’ve lived for years. Maybe you renovated the interior with your own two hands. Maybe you got married here. Maybe this is even where you raised your kids. No matter what it is that makes your home, well, home, the decision to sell isn’t one that comes lightly to everyone.

 

The personal attachment we all have to our homes is part of the reason it can be difficult to sell a Florida home.

 

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2010 May Vero Beach, Florida Real Estate Market Update

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Friday, May 7th, 2010

The median price of homes in Indian River County declined 9% from the previous month and 13% from April 2009. We believe this is because of the large number foreclosure and Short Sales properties that investors and first time buyers can afford to buy to live in, rent, or renovate and flip. These lower priced homes are selling. Public employees such as teachers, police, and fire and emergency workers can now afford to purchase a home where they work instead of having to rent. 

 

Foreclosures and Short Sales will be around for another few years.

·  23% of all Florida mortgages are delinquent or in Foreclosure

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2010 May Real Estate Market Update North Hutchinson Island, FL

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Friday, May 7th, 2010

Sales on N Hutchinson Island declined 45% over the previous month and were down 29% from April 2009. Prices were down also. The only 5 sales were as follows.

·  Sea Palms, 1 BR, 3rd floor———————————-$128,222

·  Bryn Mawr Riverside 2 BR, 6th floor corner ———-$170,000  

·  Ocean Harbour South, 2BR 6th floor ——————-$180,000

·  Atlantic View, 2BR 15th floor——————————-$229,000

·  Atrium I, 3 BR, 2nd floor————————————-$385,000

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Vero Beach Students Score National Merit Scholarships

By ginnymitchell · Comments (0)
Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The National Merit Exam ranks as a national measure of educational scholarship.  Vero Beach proudly recognized 3 local students who ranked in the top 8400 students nationally who won scholarship money awards from a field of 1.5 million students from 22,000 high schools.  Vero Beach High School announced 8 National Merit Scholars this year, with 2 winning scholarship money so far.  Vero Beach St Edwards private school honored 1 scholarship money award winner this year.  Congratulations to these 3 fine scholars!

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