The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[BlakeNJ]

Just back from lunch at Shutters. I am staying south of Vero is Port St. Lucie and decided since I was pretty close, I'd go check out the resort. It's beautiful! Even nicer that I expected. My only disappointment was the beach. I didn't realize it would not be staffed with a life guard and thought it was a pretty small beach--meaning sand to water. Do most spend their time at the pool? Pool was very nice and I know my son would love the water slide! Staff was very friendly.

My daughter (1 1/2) and I stopped in Shutters for lunch. The restaurant was very nice. They had a Sunday Buffet but I did not stop to look at it since I knew I'd just order off the menu. I ordered the Turkey Reuben and ordered the kids chicken strips and fries with fruit salad. The order took a long time--especially considering most were ordering the buffet and our order was a fried order and a sandwhich. Luckily, my daughter was very well behaved and we just colored together while we waited. Our server was very nice and brought another soda out wtihout me having to ask.

I was surprised that they didn't take a DVC discount--only Mon-Thur.

I'd love to bring my family here in the future. The downtown area looked very nice and I'm sure we would love the rooms.

Enjoy your home resort--it's beautiful!!

Blakely

 

[kddlm]

Balkley: How long did it take you from Pt St. Lucie to the Vero resort? I plan to visit some family while we are in Vero and am curious how far it is.

 

[BlakeNJ]

Balkley: How long did it take you from Pt St. Lucie to the Vero resort? I plan to visit some family while we are in Vero and am curious how far it is.

It took exactly 1 hour door to door. I am in Port St. Lucie West. Not a bad ride--just down 95. You will pass the outlets on your way down to PSL but seeing you are from NJ, like me, it pains me to pay sales tax on clothing!

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Happy March everyone (a day late, sorry), official start of Spring Breaks!!!!

That is the beauty of Vero, you get the sun and fun of FLA without having to deal with all the other crap that goes along with Spring Break. Our 13 year old just ask me yesterday, when we were talking about Vero, " Dad, when I am college can I get some points to get a week on the beach for Mom and I to go to Vero during my Spring Break ". I thought that was just awesome, I just hope her attitude never changes.

Have a Great Day, we are 30 days away from leaving for Vero.

Tom

 

[kddlm]

It took exactly 1 hour door to door. I am in Port St. Lucie West. Not a bad ride--just down 95. You will pass the outlets on your way down to PSL but seeing you are from NJ, like me, it pains me to pay sales tax on clothing!

You're right about the tax.....I totally agree. It's only a matter of time here in NJ before they start taxing clothes....we might as well take advantage of it while we can. I'm literally about 3 min. from some new premium outlets here in NJ and I haven't even been there yet. Doubt I'll be visiting the ones in FL as well.

 

[MiaSRN62]

when I am college can I get some points to get a week on the beach for Mom and I to go to Vero during my Spring Break ". I thought that was just awesome, I just hope her attitude never changes.

Have a Great Day, we are 30 days away from leaving for Vero.

How cool your dd is thinking this way !!! 30 days ! Not long at all Tom

Blakely....as for the lifeguards at the beach....I could have sworn there were life guards when we were there in August ? I think they just have limited hours.

Digging out of 10 inches of snow here today in the Philly area.......ugh


Maria

 

[DisDaydreamer]

as for the lifeguards at the beach....I could have sworn there were life guards when we were there in August ? I think they just have limited hours. Maria

I'm afraid there are not life guards on the part of the beach that Disney fronts...

This is an interesting thing... ALL coastal beaches of the U.S. are common public domain. This is the part between the Ebb & Flow (low and high tide). So anything beyond the ebb (low tide mark) is no longer common public property. Might still be Federal claimed property. And any thing inside the flow (high tide) can be private property. And rarely, if ever, will you find a private entity providing life guards on public property. Usually it is a government body that provides life guards. Usually Municipal or State.

At Vero Beach in front of our DVC there used to be a life guard station just north (of the property) where the public access point to the beach is. This may be what you have seen.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for the very detailed explanation Rob....wow......I must have been thinking there were ? Must have been all that sun and salt water.....sorry if I gave incorrect information..........


Maria

 

[k-wa]

Hi all,

New to the thread -- it's fantastic!

My husband and I are going for a quick getaway in May. At some point in the thread, folks mentioned that the inn rooms and villas were getting refurbished. Does anyone have photos they can share?

Thanks!

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

At Vero Beach in front of our DVC there used to be a life guard station just north (of the property) where the public access point to the beach is.

Rob,

The life guards were at the Wabasso beach access last April, because they came down on their 4 wheeler numerous times to warn people about the rip currents. I hope they are still there, they were very informative about not only the currents but also the Porteguese (sp) man o wars. We always check the flags every morning when we go to set up on the beach.

Maria,

Thanks for the sentiments about my daughter, I am lucky enough to have 3 girls who take after their mother. We have always traveled as a family and I can only hope that it will continue forever. As far as the snow, been there done that, I think it is gods way of telling us to get out. Hopefully you guys are done with it for the year, my kids start outdoor soccer here in two weeks and right now it is only 20 degrees (this is a nice day).

K-wa,

Congrats on the half marathon, I also ran it this year and look at my Donald metal everyday as I walk out my door, mainly because my wife has it hanging there. 12,434 people ran this year, and it was awesome, conrats again.

Have a great day everyone,

Tom

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Just got off the phone with a friend of mine and he said that the Ocean was 70 today down in Vero!!!! That is close to what we swim in at Lake Michigan in August.

Still need it to warm up a little more!!!

Tom

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Just got off the phone with a friend of mine and he said that the Ocean was 70 today down in Vero!!!! That is close to what we swim in at Lake Michigan in August.

Still need it to warm up a little more!!!

Tom

Sweet! I can do 70. Perfect temp for me is 72-76. Anything over starts getting too warm. 80+ is not refreshing anymore... unless the air temps are in the mid 90's+. However, Mary Beth prefers 80+ ocean temps. Beyond my temp preference... My thinking is that if the ocean water is 80+ on the beach then the winds are blowing the gulf stream waters to the shore and the jelly fish and PMOW are likely to be there too. I don't like them at all. I'm more afraid of PMOW than sharks (hope the sharks can't read this).

Looking forward to May for us.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Rob,

I forgot to ask, how did your beer turn out?

Tom

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Rob,

I forgot to ask, how did your beer turn out?

Tom

Hey, Tom,

Funny you should ask.... I'm having a glass right now. The first bottle (32oz) was too sweet (opened it about five days ago) I made eight bottles and each one gets better. I think next time I just have to wait a little longer for the yeast to eat up the sugar. The first glass I poured had trouble making a head, but tonight I almost had the head runneth over. I have four bottles left now and I am going to put them in the fridge to "cold condition them"... not sure what that really does, but is sounds cool. Now I have to figure out what it costs to brew at home vs. grocery store. I'll let you know what comes of that.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Rob,

You just made me thirsty, I am on the road tonight for work, so usually I try to find a microbrewery, tonight it is going to be New Holland Brewing Company in Holland Michigan. They have a great Sundog Amber Ale and a Dead Poets Porter, the only positive of traveling for work is that I pretty much know all the Micro Brews in Michigan. I will raise a glass to your home brew and enjoy your creation.



Tom

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Rob,

You just made me thirsty, I am on the road tonight for work, so usually I try to find a microbrewery, tonight it is going to be New Holland Brewing Company in Holland Michigan. They have a great Sundog Amber Ale and a Dead Poets Porter, the only positive of traveling for work is that I pretty much know all the Micro Brews in Michigan. I will raise a glass to your home brew and enjoy your creation.



Tom

You're not Tom Sneigowski... are you?

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

No I am not, but if he is in Holland tonight and wants a pint or 2 tell him to look me up.

By the way this is the first time I have ever replied using my I phone. Pretty cool.

Tom

I just looked up Tom Sneigowski, wow that is quite a compliment, thank you kind sir, but alas I am just a beer drinking insurance salesman. Rob, I have to ask, why did you think I was him????

 

[parlay]

I've been lurking for a few months, and want to thank all of you for the wealth of information. Can you add us to the 2009 roll call? We'll be there from June 29 - July 5!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I've got ya added parlay ! Glad u are enjoying our thread.....feel free to come out of lurkdome and chat with us sometime. Will this be your first trip to VB ?

Awesome Rob....the beer sounds YUM ! Wish I was sitting on the beach right now with a cold one !

Maria

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I've been lurking for a few months, and want to thank all of you for the wealth of information. Can you add us to the 2009 roll call? We'll be there from June 29 - July 5!

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