September is one of the slowest months of the year in Vero Beach, and indeed, in Florida. Several businesses along Ocean Drive are closed for renovations, or vacation. As someone who dislikes crowds, that makes it one of my favorite times to be a tourist in my own state.

Elliott is consumer advocate
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