Having lived in this wonderful town for 12 years, I have grown to love its quaint approach to the coastal lifestyle that draws us here. During my years of getting to know the people and the culture of Vero Beach, I have discovered some wonderful secrets. Psst! Like all good secrets, I just have to share them!

All of the “secrets” shared on the following pages I have either personally visited or have come highly recommended by my trusted divas. By divas, I mean friends who are great shoppers, bargain conscious, educated, and simply the best when it comes to recommending great spots when searching for that special item or service.

Secrets of Vero Beach is a compilation of businesses and individuals with items or services commonly needed, but not always easy to find. The quickest way to research the contents is to think of the category you would refer to when searching for “it,” and look it up. I consciously refrained from recommending professional services such as physicians, attorneys, realtors, etc, because I consider this to be an individual’s personal choice. However, if you do not find what you’re looking for, feel free to send an email to lynnpotter@secretsofvero.com to suggest its inclusion in the next edition. Yes, there will be more to come.

In order to maintain the integrity of this book, none of the businesses listed were solicited. Most of them are unique and located on the barrier island; we tried to avoid large chain stores. All of the telephone numbers listed are within the 772 area code, unless otherwise noted.