Former Fellsmere Mayor Baker dies at age 55
Former City Councilman Dale Carter described Bob Baker as a "straight shooter" who was committed to seeking the improvements needed in the city.
View ArticleFellsmere seeking grant to identify city's historical sites
Fellsmere — City officials are moving forward with a plan to preserve, promote and mark historical sites throughout the city — and they’re hoping the state will help with the costs.
View ArticleNatural gas regulating station to be built at Fellsmere park
In another sign that natural gas is coming to Fellsmere, Florida City Gas got the go-ahead to build a regulating station. Click in to find out where it'll go.
View ArticleFellsmere city leaders envision future projects
See how city leaders hope to transform Fellsmere in years to come.
View ArticleVero Beach police captain named Fellsmere police chief
FELLSMERE — Vero Beach Police Capt. Keith Touchberry said most officers who aspire to become chiefs realize they have to move on to a new place to reach that goal.
View ArticleRuss Lemmon: If it comes to fruition, Providence Pointe will change...
Today's Lemmon Drops include items about the proposed Providence Pointe development, a bargain for Richard Jefferson and college names.
View ArticleTouchberry named Fellsmere police chief
On Sept. 25, after 24 years with the city, Capt. Keith Touchberry, second in command at the Vero Beach Police Department, will start his new job as chief of police in Fellsmere.
View ArticleIRSC adds 3 new bachelor's degree programs
The new additions -- in accounting, elementary education and health care management -- brings the number of available bachelor’s degrees to 23.
View ArticleFellsmere City Council approves property tax rate, budget
Council members approved a $12.7 million budget for the next year. It reflects a nearly $1.2 million increase, or 11 percent from the current year’s $11.1 million budget.
View ArticleFellsmere may add a third community garden
Fellsmere officials gave the go-ahead for a five-year deal that will keep homegrown produce growing in the city, with the possible addition of a third one.
View ArticleFellsmere officials hope to create a better drainage system with stormwater...
Officials in Fellsmere hope to create a better and more ecological drainage system for streets and businesses that will eventually resolve a number of drainage problems throughout the rural city.
View ArticleFellsmere reapplying for grant for drainage improvements, road projects
City Council members have decided to apply for a grant that could pave the way for drainage improvements, road projects, job creations and tax savings.
View ArticleFellsmere council members agree to consider hybrid septic system resolution...
After listening to a presentation by Vero Beach Water and Sewer director Robert Bolton, council members agreed Thursday night to consider a hybrid septic system resolution.
View ArticleRuss Lemmon: Ex-Port St. Lucie mayor Christensen resurfaces as chief of...
Patricia Christensen, who resigned as Port St. Lucie mayor in disgrace in 2010, is now executive director of the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities. Find out how much she's being paid.
View ArticleFellsmere officials to apply for grant to build sidewalks
Find out which area city officials have in mind for a new stretch of sidewalks.
View ArticleFellsmere to review proposed changes to Villages of Fellsmere land use category
The city hopes to win over state officials in Tallahassee in its quest for an agreement over its vision of the Villages of Fellsmere — future housing developments to be built on more than 18,000 acres...
View ArticleFlorida Organic Aquaculture in Fellsmere ready to harvest first shrimp crop
Read more about the company, which hopes to add about 500 indirect jobs to the area.
View ArticleFirst shrimp harvest set for June at new aquaculture facility in Fellsmere |...
By the end of the June, the first harvest of colossal sushi-grade shrimp will be underway at Florida Organic Aquaculture’s new facility in Fellsmere that officially opened Wednesday.
View ArticleRuss Lemmon: Changing time for last call in Vero Beach would be step in wrong...
Today's Lemmon Drops include items about the closing time for bars in Indian River County, the Vero Beach Air Show and the parking lot at the main library.
View ArticleFellsmere neighbors vent about problems plaguing Grant Park area; make...
Read how drugs, gun violence, prostitution, vandalism and speeding are drawing a Fellsmere neighborhood together.
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