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About Vero Beach


The City of Vero Beach
Unpretentiously elegant Vero Beach is one of Florida's most idyllic 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".

Welcome to Vero Beach.
The city 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 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, hibiscus, and bougainvilleas 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.

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 have been 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.

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: The City owns and operates its own water, sewer and electrical generation and distribution facilities

Schools

High Schools

  • The Freshman Learning Center
    9th Grade only

1507 19th Street, Vero Beach
561-564-4820
  • Sebastian River High School

9001 90th Avenue, Sebastian
561-564-4170
  • Vero Beach Senior High School

1707 16th Street, Vero Beach
561-564-4620

Middle Schools

  • Gifford Middle School

2726 45th Street, Vero Beach
561-564-3550
  • Oslo Middle School

480 20th Avenue, Vero Beach
561-564-3980
  • Sebastian River Middle School

9400 County Road 512, Sebastian
561-564-5111

Elementary Schools

  • Beachland Elementary

3351 Mockingbird Drive, Vero Beach
561-564-3300
  • Citrus Elementary

2771 4th Street, Vero Beach
561-978-8350
  • Dodgertown Elementary

4350 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach
561-564-4100
  • Fellsmere Elementary

50 N Cypress Street, Fellsmere
561-564-5970
  • Glendale Elementary

4940 8th Street, Vero Beach
561-978-8050
  • Highlands Elementary

500 20th Street, SW, Vero Beach
561-564-3390
  • Osceola Magnet School

665 20th Street, Vero Beach
561-564-5821
  • Pelican Island Elementary

1355 Schumann Drive, Sebastian
561-564-6500
  • Rosewood Magnet School

3850 16th Street, Vero Beach
561-564-3840
  • Sebastian Elementary

400 County Road 512, Sebastian
561-978-8200

  • Thompson Elementary

1110 18th Avenue SW, Vero Beach
561-564-3240

  • Vero Beach Elementary

1770 12th Street, Vero Beach
561-564-4550
  • Wabasso Elementary

8895 US 1, Wabasso
561-589-4140

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