What if a beach town chose character over skyline? We sit with Steve of Blue Agave to unpack why Vero Beach still feels like a place you can recognize from one year to the next: low-rise limits protect ocean views, locals trade stories about the days past US 1, and Friday night football can fill a stadium like few small towns can. The result isn’t sleepy; it’s intentional, and it changes how people live, dine, and stay connected.
Steve shares how visitors become residents, why so many young locals return after college, and what it’s like to run a restaurant in a town that values independent places over chains. We talk about the Dodgers’ lasting legacy at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, the pride around a state-ranked high school team, and the way streaming a game at the restaurant keeps community energy alive. This is hometown culture at work: sports as social glue, familiar faces at the bar, and a beach that still belongs to the horizon.
Growth hasn’t stopped; it just moved west. Old citrus properties and horse lots are giving way to neighborhoods, and with that expansion comes a choice about where to spend time and money. Steve makes the case for shopping local and exploring downtown—grabbing tacos at Blue Agave, comparing notes with other chefs, and keeping the heart of Vero beating. If you’ve ever wondered how a small city can grow without losing what makes it special, this conversation maps the tradeoffs and the wins.
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