Vero Beach / Florida / United States
Educational exhibits, nursery displays as well as plant societies and florists. And a chance to see the original home of the Sexton family as well as the tree house built for their daughter Barbara and her husband John Tripson.The legendary Waldo Sexton (1885-1967 ) was an important personality in the vitality, development, and growth of Vero Beach. He was born in Shelbyville, IN in 1885. He graduated from Purdue University School of Agriculture in 1911. In 1914 he came to Vero Beach on a business trip and decided to stay and work for Indian River Farms Company. He married and had four children.Over the years he became a prominent civic leader and was instrumental in furthering the citrus, cattle, and tourism industries in Indian River County.Other familiar and famous Waldo Sexton developments include the Driftwood Inn; Ocean Grill; and McKee Botanical Garden (formerly McKee Jungle Garden ). Anecdotal stories of Waldos life are many, and attempts have been made to capture and define the personality of the man. Over the years they have become part of the common local lore.Garden Club of IRC 2526 17th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 Beach 772-567-4602 info@gardenclubof irc.org
