The Heart Behind the Show & Hosts of the Vero Beach Podcast
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Vero Beach Podcast! In this kickoff conversation, Brian and Shawna Curee share the heart behind launching the local vero beach podcast.
This podcast is all about shining a light on the amazing people, businesses, artists, musicians, and leaders who make Vero Beach such a special place to live and visit. Whether you're a local or just stopping by for a vacation, this is your chance to "Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™️" and hear the stories that make Vero Beach so unique.
In This Episode, You'll Hear:
- Why Brian and Shawna started the podcast
- Their personal story of falling in love with Vero Beach (since their first visit in 2014!)
- The mission behind the podcast "Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™️"
- How the show aims to support both locals and visitors
- A preview of the interview format:
- How did it all start?
- Behind-the-scenes: Day-to-day life, challenges, and lessons learned
- Why Vero Beach?
Local Business Shout Outs:
We love giving a shoutout to the local gems that make Vero Beach shine. Here are a few favorites we highlighted in this episode, and we look forward to hearing more of their stories in a future episode:
- Coconut Casita (Airbnb) – A magical little spot we still dream about!
- The Oar Restaurant – Beautiful hidden gem with incredible food and fantastic service.
- American Icon Brewery – Fun atmosphere, great food, and a team that genuinely cares.
- Nino’s Pizza (Beachside) – Our go-to pizza spot, beachside.
- Steve Diossy Marine Artist – Beachside artist with a cool local gallery (and a future guest on the podcast!).
- Seahorse Lane Boutique – Home of the well-known Vero Apparel line — excited to share Audrey’s story soon!
- Vero Beach Farmer’s Market at Humiston Park – Local vendors, artisans, and fresh finds every Saturday.
Get Involved:
Know someone who should be a guest on the Vero Beach Podcast? We’d love your recommendations!
- Text us directly by clicking the "Send us a text" link at the top of each episode.
- Follow us on Instagram: @myverobeachdotcom
Coming Soon: myverobeach.com
Perhaps most exciting is their announcement of the upcoming MyVeroBeach.com project, a comprehensive online directory designed to make supporting local businesses easier for both residents and visitors. In a world where convenience often trumps connection, we’re creating practical tools to help people discover the stories, products, and neighbors in their own backyard. "Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™️"
💛 Want to be part of this community-building initiative? Follow along as we meet our neighbors and share the hidden gems of Vero Beach. The beaches might be in the name, but as this podcast will reveal, the heart of Vero Beach lives in its people (neighbors).
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Chapters
1. Welcome to the Vero Beach Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Favorite Local Spots and Businesses (00:01:40)
3. Format and Vision for the Podcast (00:04:14)
4. Introducing MyVeroBeach.com Project (00:08:32)
5. Why Supporting Local Matters (00:10:32)
6. Call to Action and Contact Information (00:11:50)
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