Florida Ridge
A census designated place in Indian River County, Florida.
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News around Indian River County
Rabies alert issued in Indian River County after bat tests positive
The 60-day alert covers the Sonrise Apartments area off Sonrise Place. Health officials urge residents to avoid contact with wild animals and report bites or scratches.
Public Safety
Ghana student takes lessons from Vero Beach stormwater internship home
Lordia Blay’s summer with Indian River County’s Stormwater Division changed how she sees water quality, environmental education and the connection between people and their surroundings.
Education
Vero Beach to increase parking fines beginning Oct. 1
Intention is to keep spaces available for people to have the opportunity to go and visit general areas.
Government & Civic
Indian River County Schools sets increased budget, decreased millage
The budget has been set at $434 million dollars, a roughly 3% increase from last year
Education
Indian River County to hold forums on Amendment 3 and local impacts
Two October sessions will cover the proposed amendment, property taxes and potential effects on county services, with residents able to ask questions.
Government & Civic
Osprey Observer
September 17‘The Voice’ Finalist Kenzie Wheeler Headlines Concert In Vero Beach
Becoming a finalist in Season 20 of NBC’s The Voice in 2021 put Kenzie Wheeler on the map as an up-and-coming American country music singer/ songwriter. Wheeler calls Dover his home, but he is now most well-known for his country music roots, heartfelt performances and stage…
EventsIn and around Florida Ridge
See & do
- American Golf Club Vero Beach
- Bradford Place Gate
- Forest Park
- Hallstrom House Museum and Farmstead
- Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area
Eat, drink & stay
- 2 Scoops Family Ice Cream Shop
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Vero Beach / Downtown
- Island Vibes Kava Bar
- Arby's
- Pockets Billiards And Bites
Shops & services
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Florida Ridge by the numbers
- Median age
- 44.8
- Households
- 8,134
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $66,625
- Median house value
- $287,900