The first known local resident lived in Vero Beach 15,000 years ago. Recently a carved tusk was found that depicted a Mastodon. Fast forward to the last century, the 20th century. Vero was first settled in 1847 and the citrus industry began. The first winter residents came from the mid-west in the 1920's and the fun started, golf, tennis, fishing, sailing, swimming in the ocean, and surfing. Moonlight parties and an abundance of wonderful nature made Vero Beach a most sought after second residence. The winter residents loved Vero, but tried to keep it a secret. Then in 1948 the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers arrived, setting up their Spring Training Camp and Dodgertown was created. The word was out, that Vero Beach was a great place. The Dodgers moved west in 2008, but the memories linger on . Piper Aircraft stayed. The climate is still as wonderful as ever. See you on the beach! Getting Around Vero Beach