Vero Beach is frequently approached by boat via the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors and residents are welcome at our 71 slip marina that has 42 moorings in a controlled and protected area. This technology assisted view of the boat basin was provided by the Geographical Information Systems Department.
The City of Vero Beach was originally called "Vero" in 1891. It wasn't until 1925 that the name was officially changed to "Vero Beach".
Some basic facts:
* Vero Beach is the county seat of Indian River County
* Location: Longitude 80.4 degrees west, latitude 27.6 degrees north
* Elevation: 14.3 feet above sea level in the center of the city
* Government: Council-Manager form; councilmen serve for two year terms
* Municipal Facilities: Vero Beach owns and operates its own water, sewer and electrical generation and distribution facilities
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Vero Beach Activities
The serene atmosphere enveloping Vero Beach provides a background for a wide range of recreational activity - both active and passive. Vero Beach is the smallest city in the nation to have its own professional baseball team. The Dodgers were an integral part of the community since 1948 when they arrived here.
The municipal park system includes 4 beach front parks and major recreation centers at both Riverside Park and Leisure Square.
The municipal park system includes 4 beach front parks and major recreation centers at both Riverside Park and Leisure Square.
More About Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach has frequently been called the "Central Gemstone of the Treasure Coast". With an inherent natural beauty, preserved and protected by her residents, as well as strict building codes, Vero is a peaceful haven from the frantic lifestyles of many of today's cities.
Stately live oak trees form a canopy over many of the residential streets while an abundance of colorful oleander, hybiscus, and bougainvillia lend to the tropical atmosphere. For an unusual experience, come see the manatee during the winter months as they seek the warmth of the water at the Vero Beach Municipal Power Plant.
Vero Beach Art and Culture
Vero Beach, Florida radiates a cultural wealth. The $2.5 million Center for the Arts is the largest combination art museum and teaching facility in the entire State of Florida. Riverside Theater, a 630 seat facility, is the only professional Equity theater on the Treasure Coast.
Vero Beach, Florida
Unpretentiously elegant Vero Beach is one of Florida's most idylic vacation destinations. This recognition comes not only from residents and visitors. The American publication, Rating Guide to Cities named Vero Beach as the best small city in Florida and is one of only four Florida towns included in "The 100 Best Art Towns in America".
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
With a quality of life unique even to Florida, Indian River County is where lifestyle and work style unite to create a highly productive and profitable environment. Vero Beach offers recreation and entertainment, as well as services, benefits, and leadership for positive growth.
Vero Beach Area
Vero Beach and the rest of Indian River County Florida are a far cry from the fashionista-laden, self conscious show-off atmosphere that can make Miami a bummer. And the beaches are just as nice, even if they're not topless.
Indian River Lagoon - Vero Beach
The Indian River Lagoon, passing through Vero Beach, forms a significant portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, and is a hub for boating, fishing, water skiing, and other small-craft waterborne activities. Sheltered from the open ocean, the Indian River area of Vero has a number of public and private marinas and boat launch facilities.
Vero Beach Parks and Beaches
Vero Beach is known for its outstanding beaches. Part of Florida's Treasure Coast, the beaches combine excellent sand quality with significant surf and tidal action. Vero's main public beach is known as South Beach, accessible at the eastern end of Causeway Boulevard, State Road 656. Other public beaches include Humiston Park, in Vero's Central Beach Business District, and Jaycee Park and the adjacent boardwalk extending southward approximately 2/3 of a mile along Ocean Drive. Vero Beach also has numerous other public access trails and walkways permitting beach access.
Vero Beach Industry
Vero Beach is home to general aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft, which is the largest private employer in Indian River County. Aside from Piper, the bulk of commercial activity in Vero Beach centers around tourism, particularly in the high season months of December through April; the citrus industry (Vero Beach is well-known for Indian River Grapefruit); and professional and service activities, particularly those catering the area's large senior citizen population.
Vero Beach Sports Teams
Vero Beach was best known as the location of Dodgertown, where the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team held their spring training camp from 1948 until 2008 when it moved to a new facility in Glendale, AZ. The stadium was also the home to the minor league Vero Beach Devil Rays; however, in August 2008 the franchise was sold to the Ripken Baseball Group and will not return to Vero Beach for the 2009 season.
Vero Beach, Florida - Population Information
Vero Beach is a city in Indian River County, Florida, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 16,939. It is the county seat of Indian River County. Vero Beach is a Principal City of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is home to 130,100 people.
Vero Beach, Florida - Recreation
The following reference list provides the address and telephone number of the Facilities where the Recreation Department programs take place:
Bethel Creek House
4405 N. A1A
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-2123
For information: Call (772) 770-6517
Leisure Square
3705 16th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 770-6500
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Centerstage
3705 16th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 770-3775
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Recreation Administration Building
1725 17th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 567-2144
Riverhouse
305 Acacia Road
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-0809
For information: Call (772) 770-6517
Riverside Racquet Complex
350 Dahlia Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-4787
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Royal Palm Pointe
2 Royal Palm Blvd.
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 567-2144
Vero Beach Community Center
2266 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 770-6517
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Vero Beach, Florida - City Hall
The City of Vero Beach strives to provide you with important and helpful information on City services, and we hope you will visit our site often.
City Hall is located at 1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
About Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach is a full-service city. All traditional city services such as police, public works, and recreation are provided. In addition, the City of Vero Beach operates an electric generation plant, electrical distribution system, water and sewer plants, solid waste collection department, airport and marina.
Vero Beach, Florida - The County Seat
The City of Vero Beach serves as its county seat, and is under a Council-Manager form of government. The five members of the City Council are elected to overlapping terms of two years. The City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk are appointed by the City Council.
City of Vero Beach
The City of Vero Beach consists of 13.1 square miles and is located about 190 miles south of Jacksonville and 135 miles north of Miami on Florida's east coast. Vero Beach's population is currently estimated at 25,160.
Vero Beach, Florida
The City of Vero Beach is a political subdivision of the state of Florida. Vero Beach was originally incorporated in 1919 as the City of Vero. In 1925, the City of Vero was re-incorporated as the City of Vero Beach and was transferred from St. Lucie County to Indian River County.
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