Stings from a Portuguese man o’ war are as common as they are dangerous, yet there’s a lack of consensus over the best way to treat these painful pricks. New research published in the journal Toxins reveals that stings from the man o’ war (Physalia species) shouldn’t be treated any differently than stings from jellyfish, a conclusion that upends conventional… Read more →
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‘Ellen Alert’: Lifeguards reach out to Ellen DeGeneres for tower project
VERONEWS.COM VERO BEACH — “Ellen, we need your help!†A group of Vero Beach lifeguards assembled along Humiston Beach Park in an ‘Ellen Alert’ video, submitted to the Ellen DeGeneres show this past week. The lifeguards are seen racing across the sand toward the water with their paddle boards and other swimming gear, similar to a scene from the ‘Baywatch’… Read more →
Vero Beach Author Includes Lifeguards in Latest Book
After a month-long delay from Hurricane Dorian, our undaunted Vero Beach Lifeguard Association held their 9th Annual Poker Pub Crawl Sunday evening at Waldo’s, who graciously hosted the successful event. In honor of the VBLA’s service to our community in keeping our beaches safer, Vero Beach author Alan Wolford was on hand for a Meet and Greet to help with… Read more →
More Photos: Barefoot Beach Ball 2016
Barefoot Beach Ball proves to be wacky time: Read more →
Lee Olsen of Waldo’s Wins 2015 VBLA Supporter of the Year Award
Members of the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association presented Lee Olsen, manager of Waldo’s Restaurant & Lounge in Vero Beach, with the 2015 VBLA Supporter of the Year Award this past Friday. The award, presented to the business or individual who demonstrated a willingness and commitment towards VBLA’s mission to help promote water safety in Vero Beach and the surrounding communities… Read more →
Group hopes to build new Humiston Park lifeguard station
TCPALM.COM “By sheer luck, German tourist and beachgoer Karin Stei was seen by Humiston Park lifeguards on May 9, 2012, after she sustained a life-threatening shark attack in waters off the Driftwood Inn. The quick and valiant response by the city’s lifeguards saved her life…..” Read more →