ince the early 1920s, the charming seaside town of Vero Beach and its adjoining sister community, Indian River Shores, have been recognized as two of Florida’s most prestigious and affluent winter communities. Vero Beach was named the “best little town in Florida and 12th in the nation,” by the Rating Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities. Indian River Shores is consistently among the highest rated communities in Worth Magazine’s top 100 affluent communities in the U.S. The Vero Beach area is home to fine restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries and parks; and throughout the season, a lively cultural calendar includes professional performances at two theaters with the Center for the Arts offering a full schedule of events, exhibitions, workshops and classes. For the sports enthusiast, the 400-acrea Dodgertown complex is the winter home to the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing the excitement of major league baseball during the high season months. Of course, there is always a plethora of water and sun related activities, which are legendary on the Treasure Coast. The area is also home to a wide variety of medical specialists and boasts modern facilities for treatment and care, including an all-private 293-room hospital. Unlike any other Florida location, the Vero Beach community has maintained its small town atmosphere while offering cultural and aesthetic amenities typically reserved for larger, more populated areas. Zoning restrictions ensure that the serenity and beauty of this gracious oceanside community will remain unspoiled for generations to come.