Waldo Sexton Homestead Days return Jan. 7-8 Treasure Coast residents will have a rare opportunity this weekend to visit the original 1917 homestead of Vero Beach pioneer Waldo Sexton. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family of Mark Tripson, grandson of Waldo Sexton, are hosting Waldo Sexton Homestead Days [...]
FORT PIERCE — On Nov. 10, 2018, members of the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation unanimously approved a future site recommendation for the historic Laura Riding Jackson house. Two weeks later, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees unanimously accepted the proposal to relocate the structure on its Mueller [...]
4/24 Thursday 9am, Martin County Commission Issues Proclamation Historic Preservation Month 2018 - FREE Commission Chambers, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart. Contact: 772-221-1329; www.martin.fl.us May Thurs-Sun 2pm, Tours of the Historic Seminole Inn** (1926) by Jonnie Wall Flewelling & Iris Wall - FREE Tours of the Inn built by S. Davies Warfield, and lovingly restored [...]
FORT PIERCE – The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking Fort Pierce residents to serve on the Historic Preservation Board. To the extent possible, the Commission shall appoint professional members from the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, real estate, law, engineering, construction, or any other historic preservation related disciplines such as urban [...]
Vero Beach’s prodigious Schlitt family reaches into virtually every facet of the community BY CHRISTINA TASCON | PHOTO BY ED DRONDOSKI “When you’re out of Schlitts, you’re out of Vero!” It’s a catchy family motto that embodies the numerous branches of the Schlitt family that reach into every facet of the community. Since 1918, the [...]