🌱 What Riverside Theatre’s new managing director means for Vero Beach arts.
Vero Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Vero Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Riverside Theatre’s new managing director means for Vero Beach arts.
- Planning a day trip? See the top scenic drives from our coast
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Riverside Theatre Taps Fred Paul as New Managing Director (investorshangout.com) — Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach has hired veteran arts leader Fred T. Paul as its new Managing Director and COO, while Jon Moses moves into the Executive Producer/CEO role. Theatre leaders say Paul’s operational and financial experience will support ambitious plans to grow Riverside into an even stronger Treasure Coast cultural hub, expanding performances, education programs, and community-focused offerings for local audiences. 
• Florida's East Coast Best Scenic Drives: 10 Routes Worth the Trip (sociallifemagazine.com) — If you’re up for a road trip from Vero Beach, this guide highlights ten of Florida’s most scenic east coast drives, including the route to nearby Sebastian Inlet State Park. It walks you through coastal A1A stretches, wildlife-rich refuges, historic towns, and family-friendly parks, while also sharing practical safety tips to keep your adventures relaxed, scenic, and stress-free.
📸 Around Vero Beach
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Upcoming Events in
Vero Beach
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Art in Public Places →
Cultural Council of Indian River County AIPP Locations: IG Center, Courthouse, Admin A & B, IR Distillery, City Hall -
Local Artists Exhibit
Cultural Council of Indian River County Artists Guild Gallery
11:00 am -
Art in Public Places →
Cultural Council of Indian River County AIPP Locations: IG Center, Courthouse, Admin A & B, IR Distillery, City Hall -
Local Artists Exhibit
Cultural Council of Indian River County Artists Guild Gallery
11:00 am -
The Jungle Experience: A Path to Stillness →
Cultural Council of Indian River County McKee Botanical Garden
1:30 pm -
Art in Public Places →
Cultural Council of Indian River County AIPP Locations: IG Center, Courthouse, Admin A & B, IR Distillery, City Hall -
Local Artists Exhibit
Cultural Council of Indian River County Artists Guild Gallery
11:00 am -
Coastal Currents: Paintings by Sarah Eden Houglum AND Sculptures by Sandy Bachmann →
Cultural Council of Indian River County Gallery 14
11:00 am
Sunday July 5
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
📣 Vero Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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USA All Day City of Vero Beach July 4 Parade
Indian River Virtual Begins on 14th Avenue
10:00 am -
USA All Day 250 Celebration
Cultural Council of Indian River County Various locations in Vero Beach
10:00 am -
Local Artists Exhibit
Cultural Council of Indian River County Artists Guild Gallery
11:00 am -
2026 IRGF – Summer Tournament Series →
Sandridge Golf Club, 5300 73rd St, Vero Beach
3:00 pm
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ***UPDATE SHE HAS BEEN FOUND!!
Thank you all for the prayers and looking! I have been blown away by the support in this community! I appreciate all the help getting our baby back!… (Nextdoor Ridge Lake Circle) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Charolette was LOST on July 1, 2026 in Vero Beach, FL 32967 near Ridge lake circle and orangewoid lane Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Bridgepointe)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Vero Beach. Apply here.
- AT&T posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Vero Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vero Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Beach
- Steve Madden to Return to Lincoln Road (whatnow.com)
- Add some sparkle to any summer look with GLD's 4th of July jewelry sale (freep.com)
- EXCLUSIVE: Princess Diana's Death Predictions — 'They're Going to Blow Me Up, Kill Me In a Helicopter, Shoot Me Like Gianni Versace or Murder Me in Road Accident' (radaronline.com)
Sebastian
- Florida events to celebrate July 4 on the Treasure Coast (miramarflnews.com)
- Beware as fireworks can ‘frighten baby birds to death' (veronews.com)
- Want to keep your avocado tree healthy? Here's the dirt on laurel wilt (floridatoday.com)
Ok Vero Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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