Indian River Magazine

06/03/2026

🦩🌿 Summer mornings in Florida's wetlands are full of life. Roseate spoonbills, wood storks and snowy egrets gather to feed in the shallows, each playing an important role in the ecosystem. ✨

Summer mornings bring a mix of wading birds to this shallow canal, feeding together on small fish, insect larvae and the occasional young alligator.

06/02/2026

⚓ From tugboats and hurricanes to luxury yachts and Caribbean adventures, Oscar Breeding has spent 45 years navigating life on the water. Meet the Port St. Lucie captain whose journey proves that some people are simply meant for the sea. 🌊☀️

Oscar Breeding does bear some resemblance to Captain Merrill Stubing of television’s The Love Boat — just less formal. Though the two share a profession, “I don’t wear a uniform,” Breeding points out.

06/01/2026

🌪️ Hurricane season is here! Do you have a plan?
From emergency supplies and evacuation routes to protecting your home and reviewing your insurance, now is the time to prepare, not when a storm is approaching.
Read our latest hurricane preparedness tips and stay storm ready. ⛈️🏠

Hurricane season is June 1 through Nov. 30. Here are six simple steps to help you prepare.

05/29/2026

💙 For more than 50 years, Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast has helped local families receive compassionate care right where they feel most comfortable, at home. From home health and hospice to community outreach and private care, VNA continues to touch lives across the Treasure Coast with kindness, dignity and heartfelt support every step of the way.

Home is where most of life happens, and that is exactly where Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast focuses its services, embracing the residents of Indian River County with a continuum of innovative, compassionate care for young and old. The goal is simple: helping patients experience op...

05/28/2026

⚾ One of Port St. Lucie’s hidden gems is bringing baseball fans together all summer long. The Silver Sluggers program with the St. Lucie Mets gives adults 55+ the chance to enjoy games, social events, morning walks and plenty of fun at Clover Park. From hot dogs and bingo to fireworks and baseball under the lights, it’s a home run for local seniors. 🌴☀️

One of Port St. Lucie’s best-kept secrets is the summer fun of the Silver Sluggers program offered by the St. Lucie Mets organization. Exclusively for those aged 55 and older, it provides social activities surrounding the St. Lucie Mets team.

05/26/2026

🌊 For 150 years, the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar has stood watch over the Treasure Coast, surviving shipwrecks, hurricanes, war and time itself. Now beautifully restored, this beloved Martin County landmark continues to share stories of courage, history and coastal life with generations of visitors. ⚓🐢✨

Safely nestled behind a natural limestone fortress, protecting it from crashing waves below, the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar has long outlasted all other manmade structures in Martin County.

05/22/2026

🎉 Looking for fun things to do around the Treasure Coast? From family-friendly festivals and live entertainment to community events and local favorites, our Datebook is packed with exciting happenings you will not want to miss! 🌴✨

Upcoming events: May 1 – August 28, 2026

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

✨ A piece of Gifford’s history is helping shape its future. What began as a historic church serving Black railroad workers is now inspiring plans for the $25 million Gifford Cultural Center and History Museum, a space dedicated to preserving local stories, celebrating culture and bringing the community together for generations to come. ❤️⛪🎨

A historical church — built in Sebastian to serve black workers who were clearing land and laying track for Henry Flagler’s railroad — has been welcoming new visitors in recent years, as a shrine to black history in Gifford. Now, this museum has become the catalyst for a new cultural destinati...

05/21/2026

In observance of the highly anticipated opening of the Boston House restaurant in downtown Fort Pierce coming Monday, we once again share videos of our tour in February.