Vero Beach's Coolest Personalities: Spotlight on Teala Krapfl's Whimsical Artistry and Other Local Luminaries

Vero Beach-based artist Teala Krapfl has come a long way since her days of trying to replicate Bob Ross's "happy trees." Today, her imaginative and playful...

Coolest Personality in Vero Beach - Gino Guggeri

Gino Guggeri, owner of Gino's Nutrition Shoppe, has spent the last 21 years working for GNC managing both corporate and franchised locations. He is a Florida...

Jillian Jackson

A true Vero Beach native, that's who she is, and yet just a small part of what defines her. Her name? Jillian Jackson. Where you may...

Dr. Chris Festa

She's known around town as 'Dr. Chris.' She has saved lives, and inspired the lives of many. Through and through, she is a true doctor. Technically,...

Larry Reisman

You know his name - you've likely read his news stories or opinion pieces before. Larry Reisman, the community editor and columnist for TCPalm and the...

Annabel Robertson

Annabel Robertson is a face of giving, a face of gratitude, and a believer in community. Vero Beach is "definitely home," she said. Robertson moved to...

Christopher Sweeney

This cool personality's name has a ring to it. A lustful, creative scoop of coolness and artistic professionalism. Christopher Sweeney's talent and dedication to paying it...

Mike Bushman

Have you ever been sitting at your job, going through the mundane day-to-day descriptors of your job role, waiting for lunch time, waiting for quitting time,...

Jeremias Moniz

Addiction and homelessness are two serious issues that society faces. In 2019, those issues of humanity are ones that are difficult to talk about, because the...

Tim and Anna Burklew

They're true believers in local supporting local. Family-oriented through and through. And when it comes to facing life catastrophes, Tim and Anna Burklew do not accept...

Mink Tyner

Beauty and art go hand in hand, and an artist's canvas can be pretty much anything, anywhere, and in Mink Tyner's eyes, anyone. She is doing...

Todd Thomas

Captain America by day, Batman by night... and pastor on Sundays. He's not your ordinary Super Hero, but alas, is cool nonetheless. He's real, and he's...

Dan and Kelly Johnson

They're so cool - they come as a pair. Kelly and Dan Johnson are quiet, pleasant, and eager to make a difference. Their mission: Hidden Sanctuary...