The
City of Vero Beach is a political subdivision of the
State of Florida. The City was originally incorporated
in 1919 as the City of Vero. In 1925, the City of Vero
was re-incorporated as the City of Vero Beach and was
transferred from St. Lucie County to Indian River County.
The City of Vero Beach consists of 13.1 square miles
and is located about 190 miles south of Jacksonville
and 135 miles north of Miami on Florida's east coast.
The City's population is currently estimated at 17,900.
The City of Vero Beach serves as its
county seat, and is under a Council-Manager form of
government. The five members of the City Council are
elected to overlapping terms of two years. The City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk are appointed
by the City Council.
Vero
Beach is a full-service City. All traditional city services
such as police, public works, and recreation are provided.
In addition, the City of Vero Beach operates an electric
generation plant, electrical distribution system, water
and sewer plants, solid waste collection department,
airport and marina.
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball organization
uses a developed site, called Dodgertown, located near
the Vero Beach Airport. Dodgertown is used by the Dodgers
and its various farm club teams for spring training.
This facility includes several practice baseball diamonds,
the Holman Stadium, dining facilities, locker rooms,
and equipment rooms. Dodgertown is also used for conventions.
The City of Vero Beach strives to provide
you with important and helpful information on City services,
and we hope you will visit our site often.