
Laurie K. Blandford
Entertainment Reporter and Columnist at TCPalm
@TCPalm entertainment reporter & columnist for @USATODAYNETWORK & @Gannett. @UFlorida journalism grad. #FortPierce native.
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2 weeks ago |
tcpalm.com | Laurie K. Blandford
Vero Beach was incorporated as a city with a slightly shorter name 106 years ago. Here are five facts about Vero Beach. New restaurant: Daughter of longtime Vero Beach family pizzeria opens her own placeComing soon: New cafe, coffee shop opening downtown this summerSettled by early pioneers in 1880s, including Henry T.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Laurie K. Blandford
New restaurants recently opened feature smoked barbecue baked potatoes, brick-oven pizzas, handcrafted soups and homemade biscuits. In case you missed any of the stories for subscribers that TCPalm previously posted throughout the past month about new restaurants — as well as those coming soon — here's a roundup with links.
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3 weeks ago |
tcpalm.com | Laurie K. Blandford
New restaurants recently opened feature smoked barbecue baked potatoes, brick-oven pizzas, handcrafted soups and homemade biscuits. In case you missed any of the stories for subscribers that TCPalm previously posted throughout the past month about new restaurants — as well as those coming soon — here's a roundup with links.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Laurie K. Blandford
When in Vero Beach, eat as the locals do. Bucket-list restaurants in Vero Beach are legendary and beloved, whether it be for the food or for the views — or both. They can be found downtown, on the beach by the Atlantic Ocean, on the water by the Indian River Lagoon. When you think of Vero Beach, you think of these restaurants. The city has too many must-visit restaurants to include them all, so TCPalm plans to publish more of these lists in the future.
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3 weeks ago |
tcpalm.com | Laurie K. Blandford
Summer means it's time for the rainy season in Florida. When it's not a good beach day, here are five things to do when it's raining on the Treasure Coast. ArcadesDave & Buster's, Port St. LucieElev8 Fun, Jensen BeachPlay Money Pinball, StuartAdventure parksSky Zone Trampoline Park, Port St. LucieUrban Air Adventure Park, Port St. LucieCandy Wonderland, Port St. LucieNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
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Heated debate breaks out behind the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce during the Trump hearing this morning. Otherwise it’s been relatively peaceful. https://t.co/y17fnqxjrX

And @PBCountySheriff deputies who rode in on motorcycles were spotted having breakfast and lunch inside The Pot Belli Deli nearby during the Trump hearing at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce. https://t.co/XQGwwmj4KJ

After Trump arrived to the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, about a dozen people (Trump supporters, FHP troopers, @FortPiercePD & federal agents) went to Mervis’ Cafe for coffee and Cuban food. https://t.co/He5yy1CuZL