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contents January-February 2014

Life Aquatica The Blue Issue 12 Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 14 “Livin’ for the Lagoon” at ELC 16 Lessons from a Loggerhead 17 Florida Oceanographic 18 Proaquatix

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19 Vero Beach Marine Lab 20 Fish Research and Conservation 22 Spirulina Ice 24 Shrimping the Organic Way 26 From Farm to Fish 8 January-February 2014

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27 Local Designer Takes Manhattan 28 Dig This – Freewaters

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30 Message in a Bottle life well lived

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Living Swell: Body Surfing An Oasis Hidden in the Jungle Blue Say I Love You Often…

The Cataract Institute at New Vision Eye Center Finding the Fountain of Youth Without Surgery The Artistic Dentist Got Pain? We can fix that!

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46 Artful Imprinting haute home decor

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luxu ry p r o p e r t i e s : r e n ta l s Cover credits: Raised in Sebastian and now a resident of Stuart, Kelly Bruce Beard is a mermaid at heart. As an avid stand up paddle-boarder, boater and environmental steward, she seeks to preserve and protect our waters every chance she gets.

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editor’s note Happy. New. Year.

I look forward to our “Blue” issue every January! It is one of my favorite issues we do. As we ring in the New Year, I hope you feel renewed and refreshed. It’s a new year with lots of new opportunities. We truly live in paradise. While our northern states are feeling blue trying to stay warm for the winter, we are staring at beautiful, aqua blue water and warm, blue skies.

This issue, we focus on one of our most valuable resources: our water. Earth is made up of 75% water.

I hope we realize how important that is for Indian River County, and the surrounding counties.

The health of our waters has been a big topic of conversation. Instead of pointing a finger to blame others, let’s work together as a community and all do our part to move forward in protecting our beautiful, BLUE water that surrounds us. Whether it is the ocean or our lagoon, rivers or lakes, it’s time that we ALL work together to keep our waterways as healthy as they can be.

There are things we can all do to help. One person can make a difference!

Growing up in Florida, I have always had a love for mermaids. I’ve dreamed of being a mermaid. Recently, I found out that I actually can be one, at least for a weekend. So to all my fellow mermaid dreamers, even if you don’t want to jump in and swim with a tail, at least go visit Weeki Wachee State Park.

It is a true, old fashioned Florida experience! Write me or call me, I’d love to hear how your trip went!

This issue we celebrate our 2nd anniversary of Portfolio. Time sure flies when you’re having fun! I am really humbled by this experience. I LOVE meeting all of you wonderful people. It is so gratifying to receive emails and phone calls from readers that tell me how much they enjoy the magazine, or that they have gone and experienced something we’ve written about. Wow! My mission is simple. Live life. If you love your life, it will love you back.

Cheers to a wonderful NEW year!

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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Mermaids ARE real! They can be found at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, a crystal clear spring on the Gulf of Mexico, less than an hour north of Tampa. Weeki Wachee, where the temperature remains 72 degrees year round, was named by the Seminole Indian. It means “little spring or winding river.” The 538-acre property first opened in 1947 and became a state park almost five years ago. When these seductive sirens perform for guests, the entire audience becomes mesmerized by their underwater ballet.

Although the mermaids are the biggest attraction, patrons visit for many other reasons. Weeki Wachee offers a boat cruise on which you can catch a glimpse of wildlife and learn about the park’s history. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available just outside the park. There are wildlife shows too. The spring also feeds into a water park, Buccaneer Bay, which has a white sand beach, multiple water slides, a lazy river, and a children’s play area.

If you are looking for a different kind of magical place to visit, head over to Weeki Wachee Springs to experience a piece of Florida history! Weeki Wachee is one of Florida’s natural theme parks that permits visitors to experience Florida the way it was in the 1950’s and 1960’s. For more information, visit www.weekiwachee.com.

Photo: Kelly Beard grew up in Sebastian and fulfilled her life-long dream of becoming a mermaid when she attended Weeki Wachee’s “Sirens of the Deep Mermaid Camp.”

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“Livin’ for the Lagoon” at ELC

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he Environmental Learning Center (ELC) offers innovative programs, with the understanding that everything affects the environment for adults and families. Using proven behavior change techniques, these programs target specific behaviors detrimental to watersheds—specifically in our region, the Indian River Lagoon. The ELC conducts over 450 of these educational ecological adventure programs each year.

The ELC has had a soft launch of its behavior change campaign called “Livin’ for the Lagoon.”

To start out, the ELC is focusing on three low-cost or no-cost ways families can help the lagoon right now. Conservation and protection of the Indian River Lagoon starts at home. No matter where you live, the ELC hopes everyone will be “Livin’ for the Lagoon.”

1. RRR. Reduce, reuse, recycle – in that order People focus on recycling because it is easy, but reducing is the most important step. First and foremost, buy and use less! If all people on Earth used as much ‘stuff ” as Americans, we would need 3-5 times more space on Earth to accommodate everybody. Buy only what you need. Use all of

what you buy. Give your unused items to someone who can put them to good use. Reduce waste by selecting products with minimal packaging.

Today, Americans recycle more than in the past. Many communities offer curbside recycling.

If it’s available to you, do it! If not, make the effort to recycle what you can. And, don’t forget about food waste. Compost kitchen scraps and school lunch vegetable matter. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food waste is the #1 least recycled material.

2. Native Plants Native plants are the best choices because they have adapted to local conditions and thrive with the least care. They don’t require fertilizers, or additional watering. Replace small sections of your turf with attractive islands of native plants.

Diminishing grass in sections of your lawn saves water and even reduces your carbon footprint (by not using as much lawn equipment). Ultimately benefitting the Indian River Lagoon.

on the ground degrades and the nitrogen and phosphorus are carried to the lagoon. Excessive nutrients cause algal blooms and rob the water of oxygen needed to support aquatic life. Even worse, pet waste harbors bacteria that is harmful or toxic to the Indian River Lagoon. Sixty percent of dog owners clean up their pet’s waste, but 84 tons of dog waste is left on the ground every day in the five-county area of the Indian River Lagoon.

Start Livin’ for the Lagoon today to make for a cleaner, better tomorrow!

3. Pick up after your dog!

The EPA deems pet waste a “nonpoint source of pollution.” Dog waste is in the same category as oil and toxic chemicals! Over time, pet waste

By Heather Stapleton, CIP Education Director Environmental Learning Center www.DiscoverELC.org

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Lessons from a Loggerhead The Case for a Healthy Ocean made by a Loggerhead Turtle

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ne of the amazing things about sea turtles is that they live many decades in multiple habitats that are separated by thousands of miles. Unfortunately, at some point during their lifelong journey, they are likely to ingest, get stuck, or become entangled in discarded garbage that litters our ocean. I’ve seen turtles with plastic in their gut and hogtied with monofilament fishing line. Sometimes, I see more bizarre entanglements. On July 6, 2013, I received a call from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) informing me that a live sea turtle was stuck in a chair off Vero Beach.

As it turned out, I was the perfect person to receive this news. I have been fortunate enough, or some might say crazy enough, to hand capture thousands of sea turtles during permitted research and rescue work, including dozens weighing over 300 pounds. I immediately grabbed my gear and headed out. It didn’t take long to find the imperiled turtle. It was an adult loggerhead, making a lot of splashing as she fought to surface and breath. While a group of curious beachgoers looked on, I borrowed a board from the lifeguards and paddled off the beach.

There are several things you should know about loggerheads, one is they are federally protected and two is they like to bite. Fortunately they have slow reaction times, or I would look like a crusty pirate with missing appendages. This turtle was no exception, which is a good sign because a feisty loggerhead is a healthy one. I saw that she was tightly wedged in the base of a metal chair. After ditching the board, I swam up, grabbed her from behind and kicked the two of us to the beach.

The reaction from shore was inspiring. At least four beachgoers helped me get her out of the water, free her from the chair and hold her during my examination. She was in good shape at just over 3-feet-long and weighing approximately 220 pounds. We released her to a round of applause.

The chair was taken to a more appropriate resting place, next to the nearest garbage can. This one undoubtedly came from a boat, though it is common to see beach chairs end up in the water.

The rescue was a reminder that we can unintentionally affect marine life through careless action, including those many of us admire, the sea turtles.

Photos and story by Rick Herren. Rick is a marine biologist who has specialized in sea turtle research and monitoring for over 20 years. He lives with his wife Laura in Vero Beach. If you encounter a sea turtle, manatee or other large marine animal in distress, you can help by calling 1-888-404-FWCC.

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Florida Oceanographic a Treasure Coast Gem

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here’s something magical about touching a stingray, seeing a sea turtle up-close, or witnessing a feeding frenzy in a 750,000gallon Game Fish Lagoon.

You can experience that and more at Florida Oceanographic Society’s 57-acre Coastal Center, located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart. Less than 40 miles south of Vero Beach, this marine life and nature center offers hands-on discovery for all ages.

“Watching a child pet a stingray or touch a sea star for the first time is a beautiful thing,” says Mark Perry, executive director of Florida Oceanographic Society.

“At first, many are timid or scared, but once they learn more about these animals, not only do they work up the nerve to touch them, they want to protect them. That’s our main objective at Florida Oceanographic—we want to inspire people of all ages to appreciate and preserve our coastal environment for generations to come.”

For the past 50 years, the not-for-profit Florida Oceanographic Society has inspired environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education and research. Its expansive Coastal Center features a Game Fish Lagoon with nurse sharks and various species of local game fish, a Sea Turtle Pavilion with daily educational programs, Stingray and Sea Star Touch Tanks, Frances Langford Visitors Center with aquariums and gift shop, numerous exhibits, nature trails, and more. They also offer educational programs for all ages and conduct research, advocacy and restoration programs that promote a healthy coastal environment.

“We’re leading efforts in researching, monitoring and restoring habitats in South Florida, particularly in the southern portion of the Indian River Lagoon,” Perry says. The Indian River Lagoon is North America’s most bio-diverse estuary, home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals, including 36 rare and endangered species.

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Vincent Encomio, Ph.D., Florida Oceanographic’s director of scientific research, spearheads the effort to restore the oyster population devastated by fresh-water discharges from Lake Okeechobee. The oysters are critical to cleaning the water and providing habitat and food for more than 300 estuarine species.

“A key component of our research and restoration programs is the involvement of the community in our efforts,” Perry explains. Florida Oceanographic coordinates several programs in which volunteers are directly involved in research and data collection, including a weekly water quality monitoring program.

This information is then disseminated directly to the local community. These “citizen science” programs foster not only knowledge, but also stewardship of Florida’s treasured ecosystems.

Make the short trip to Stuart to visit one of the gems of the Treasure Coast—the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. You’ll find inspiration and education— and our local waterways will reap the rewards.

Since 1964, Florida Oceanographic Society has worked to protect our coastal ecosystems and inspire environmental stewardship through education and research. You can make a difference too!

Become a member and support Florida Oceanographic Society’s education, advocacy, research and restoration initiatives—members receive unlimited access to the Coastal Center!

Attend Florida Oceanographic’s free Coastal Lecture Series on Mondays, January 13 through April 21 at 6:30pm at the Blake Library in Stuart.

Attend “Oceans Alive – Tides of Time,” Florida Oceanographic’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, March 22 at 6pm at the Elliott Museum in Stuart.

Call (772) 225-0505 or visit FloridaOcean.org for tickets and information.

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Exotic Aquarium Fish Raised Sustainably in Vero

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roaquatix is an aquaculture company engaged in the production of marine ornamental fish and macroalgae. Established in 2001 and under new management since 2008, Proaquatix has been steadily expanding its availability list of aquacultured, meaning captive bred, products, which include various species of clownfish, gobies, blennies, basslets, gamefish and macroalgae to both wholesalers and retailers around the world.

The benefits of aquacultured products over their wild-caught counterparts have been widely documented. Aquacultured products are environmentally friendly since nothing is taken from the wild, and all production is done in closed systems, which eliminate the potential for pollution. Survival rates of fish and macroalgae, during and after shipping are also much higher. This is a reoccurring problem with shipments of wild caught specimens, which frequently experience high mortality rates.

Aquacultured fish tend to adapt very easily to aquarium life because they are raised under similar conditions. Through selective breeding, desirable traits can be passed on from generation to generation. The new “designer clownfish� movement is a result of such selection, where beautiful colors and patterns never seen before in wild caught clownfish are now widely available to the public. Proaquatix products are 100 percent American, every single fish that leaves the facility to the market is born and raised right here in our hatchery in Vero Beach. Proaquatix strives to offer a high quality and consistent product with steady availability.

Proaquatix is committed to the long-term sustainability of the marine aquarium hobby. By investing in research in order to continue to expand the list of captive bred marine fishes, we are helping reduce the pressure put on our reef ecosystems around the globe. Every fish produced in our hatchery is one less fish taken from the wild! We believe that true sustainability of the aquarium hobby can only be achieved through aquaculture. www.proaquatix.com 18 January-February 2014

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Vero Beach Marine Lab Seahorses and Their Life Under the Sea

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uietly nestled behind the Tracking Station Beach Park is Florida Institute of Technology’s beachfront property, Vero Beach Marine Laboratory (VBML). For over 20 years, marine researchers and private companies have been working hard in order to better understand oceanic organisms. All of the projects fit under the umbrella of farming aquatic organisms, also known as aquaculture. From evaluating marine plants as an alternative source of biodiesel fuel, to farming tropical fishes for the pet trade, private companies and scientists have been able to test their methods by utilizing the facility’s year-round access to filtered Atlantic seawater.

Vero Beach Marine Lab manager and resident scientist, Nancy Pham, is currently studying seahorse biology and conservation. Unlike most fish, seahorses swim upright, have no scales and no teeth. And, it is the male that carries the eggs and gives birth! These characteristics have made seahorses a popular fish to have as pets and to display at aquariums. Rather than harvesting seahorses from the wild, many studies at the lab have focused on how to farm seahorses to meet the demand for them for the aquarium trade.

To better understand the seahorses’ physical characteristics, Nancy, Adeljean Ho, a Ph.D candidate, and Dr. Junda Lin are farming two seahorse species found in the Caribbean to study their body shape throughout their early life stages. The two Caribbean species, the lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) and longsnout seahorse (Hippocampus reidi), hybridized in the research tanks of the lab, and therefore the hybrid offspring’s body shapes are also being compared to their parental species.

There are over 30 species of seahorses located across the world. Two species of seahorses can be found clinging onto seagrass or mangroves in the Indian River Lagoon. The lined seahorse, (Hippocampus erectus) can grow up to eight inches long, while the dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) is no larger than a standard paperclip. Given the status of the seagrass beds and water quality in the Indian River Lagoon, it is very important to evaluate the present status of their wild populations. Seahorse babies and adults heavily depend on seagrass as a habitat to shelter themselves from predators and find food across the western Atlantic coast. Therefore, to better understand their level of genetic diversity, Nancy is currently collaborating with government agencies and public aquariums to obtain wild seahorses and measure the level of diversity of the lined seahorse in Florida, Virginia, and New York. The results from this study will provide information to aid in forming policies and management plans for fisheries management and conservation.

For more information relating to these projects or to set up a tour of the facility, please contact Nancy Pham at Npham2010@fit.edu.

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fish research and conservation learning more about these fish and their habitats, but in applying the results to conservation to ensure that the fisheries remain healthy or can be restored.

At present, in the Indian River Lagoon, BTT is collaborating with FIT professor Jon Shenker to conduct research on juvenile and sub-adult tarpon. One of the top questions of the research is to examine what habitats tarpon use in the Indian River Lagoon and how things like changes in water quality impact these patterns. Another topic of study is if juvenile tarpon are able to successfully use mosquito impoundments as nursery habitats.

Upcoming research in the lagoon will also include snook, red drum and other economically important fish species, and research on how to rear some of these species in captivity. This will be used to restore fish populations as part of an overall conservation strategy.

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and collaborators also conduct fish habitat research throughout Florida, the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Gulf of Mexico, contributing to coastal conservation throughout the region. The lessons learned across this region will help efforts toward restoration of the Indian River Lagoon.

Tagging of tarpon helps us discover what habitats are most important to them and how habitat alterations or pollution affects them.

By Aaron J. Adams, Ph.D. For more information please call 321-674-7758 or email aaronadams@fit.edu.

Recreational fisheries in Florida have an annual economic impact near $8 billion and depend on healthy habitats. Research that helps us understand how fish use habitats informs management, which keeps the fisheries healthy.

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Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is dedicated to ensuring that bonefish, tarpon and permit populations, and the fisheries they support, remain healthy. The trust is also helping to restore the fisheries that have declined. BTT accomplishes this mission by funding conservation-focused research; working with local, national, and regional resource management agencies to improve regulations to protect these fisheries; along with funding and conducting education of anglers and the public. BTT uses scientific findings to advocate for fisheries conservation and works to ensure coastal habitats used by bonefish, tarpon, and permit are protected.

Much of the research that is conducted by Adams, BTT, and BTT’s collaborators is focused on coastal fish habitat ecology. They define which habitats are most important, analyze fish movement patterns, identify spawning locations, determine the impact of human-induced habitat changes on fish, and similar work. All of this research is conducted with goals of not only

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Spirulina Ice A New Way To Eat Your Greens!

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he latest addition to the Florida Institute of Technology Marine Research Facility at Vero Beach is Florida Algae LLC. Florida Algae began two years ago as a research and product development company focused on the commercialization of healthy alternative food products made from algae. The use of algae in farming benefits us in many ways because it is a much more efficient way to produce more vegetable protein per acre, and uses far less fresh water.

The company is devoted to the development of environmentally safe and organic uses of our land and water resources. As the World’s ever increasing population stresses the planet’s limited resources, it will be extremely important to utilize algae as a food crop.

In June of 2013, Florida Algae introduced its first food product, produced here in Vero Beach.

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It is known as Sprulina Ice, which is grown at the FIT facility under the approval of the USDA and the Florida Department of Aquaculture.

This newly developed version of an ancient food source is now currently available in health food stores and online at www.spirulinaice.com.

The product is an organic, raw, frozen, vegan, high-protein smoothie booster that contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals. The protein levels are above 70% and the nutrient content is well beyond that of most land-farmed vegetables.

They see this preliminary product, and others that will follow, to be a considerable contribution to offsetting world hunger. Algae products will help increase our per-acre production of protein in the future that will benefit us all.

Besides food product development from algae, Florida Algae is also involved in other research projects with Arizona State University, including

the development of algae for fuel. They are also involved in research projects for the enhancement of animal feed with Spirulina Algae, as a way to reduce the reliance upon antibiotics and hormones in world food production.

Their mission is to grow and develop a better food for a better world in a better way!

To find out more about the exciting things happening here in Vero Beach with Florida Algae, visit www.floridaalgae.com. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Vero Beach Marriott’s newest moderately priced ALL-SUITE HOTEL offering up to 25% more space than a traditional hotel room and features separate areas for sleeping, eating, working, and relaxing!

We are conveniently located right off of US 1, minutes from the beaches, and 10 minutes from Riverside Theatre. Some of our services and amenities include: • 83 Non-smoking spacious studio suites

with pull-out sofas • In room refrigerator, wet bar, coffee maker, microwave, hair dryer • Iron and ironing board • Large, well-lit desk with adjustable, ergonomic chair • Complimentary wireless high-speed internet access in all rooms • Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast

• Marriott Rewards points • 24-Hour market place with a variety of

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• Heated outdoor swimming pool • Exercise room • Business center with wireless and

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lorida Organic Aquaculture is committed to providing our customers with natural, wholesome seafood alternatives raised using our environmentallyfriendly, closed loop aquaculture system. Our products are fresh, never frozen, and our process does not utilize synthetic inputs such as pesticides and chemical fertilizers. If it isn’t good enough for our family, it isn’t good enough for yours.

Florida Organic Aquaculture (“FOA”) plans to grow delectable colossal-sized shrimp and oysters in the most scientifically advanced aquaculture facility ever built; one with yields ten times that of conventional shrimp production. Using a cutting edge combination of proven technologies, the plant will supply fresh seafood to well-established distributors in Florida; one of the strongest seafood markets in the world.

FOA’s colossal shrimp are our brand name for a species known as Pacific white shrimp, grown to a very large (colossal) size under strict water quality controls.

They are the highest “sushi grade” shrimp and are delivered fresh, never frozen, with a light, nutty and slightly buttery flavor.

As if the flavor, texture and look of shrimp were not enough, FOA shrimp are an exceptional health food. In fact, a four-ounce serving of shrimp supplies 23.7 grams of protein (that’s 47.4% of the daily value for protein) for a mere 112 calories and less than a gram of fat.

Americans are becoming more aware of incorporating healthy foods into their diets. Studies show that many Americans hold strong beliefs about food, nutrition and food safety that guide their food-related decisions. Scientifically grown shellfish such as FOA’s colossal shrimp and oysters are uniquely positioned to capitalize on those beliefs and to become an increasing viable and available alternative to address these food needs. Of course, these particular luxury foods taste especially delicious too.

FOA’s technology advantages extend well beyond eliminating limitations our competitors face: it yields ten times the shrimp productivity. It also eliminates chemicals and germs that degrade and destroy the natural taste of shrimp. FOA produces fresh shrimp with a shelf life of several days, compared to the usual twenty-four to thirty-six hours that shrimp lasts after thawing.

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he vegetable garden at the Florida Veggies & More Farm will soon be sprouting from the sea in addition to the land!

Florida Veggies & More has installed an aquaponics system in a greenhouse which will be able to produce fish (tilapia) in addition to growing lettuces and other vegetables. The Florida Veggies garden began as a hydroponic garden—the vegetables are produced with a sustainable water and nutrient mixture, which is injected into plants growing in a coconut husk. No soil is used in the vegetable production. Now, the farm has a total of 4 greenhouses as well as 2,000 potted plants, growing in vertical towers.

Aquaponics is also an inovative way to garden. The aquaponics system combines hydroponics and aquaculture, allowing for the growth of fresh vegetables in the same system as the farming of tilapia.

Once the system is operating at full capacity, over 50 pounds of tilapia each quarter will be harvested, as well as over 50 heads of lettuce weekly.

Both the hydroponic vertical gardens and the aquaponics system can be installed in backyard gardens, which can be viewed and are sold through the farm store.

Florida Veggies & More is a non-profit organization. The organization’s mission is twofold: 1) To locally grow nutritious food products for distribution to those in need 2) To integrate education and training for those seeking a second chance.

To sustain farm operations, 20% of the produce is sold through the farm store, Oceanside Farmer’s Market, and the Fellsmere Farmer’s Market.

Visit the farm and watch the vegetables grow on the hydroponic land and on the aquaponic sea!

The farm and store are located at 6755 37th Street, Vero Beach.

The store is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am-5pm.

For more information go to www.flveggies.com or call 772-559-5641.

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fashion

Local Designer Takes Manhattan Katherine Way to be featured at 2014 Moda Manhattan Fashion Show

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acksonville-based Katherine Way Collections has been selected as a featured spotlight designer for the January 2014 Moda Manhattan Fashion Show. Katherine Way Collections, created

by Jacksonville resident and local business executive Katherine Way, is a line of clothing for women for ages 30-64 designed to be fun, slenderizing, and sophisticated.

The Moda Manhattan fashion show will take place in New York City January 5-7, 2014. Moda Manhattan is an upscale trade event providing a concise mix of carefully juried modern contemporary ready-to-wear collections and showcases some of the most desired names in the industry today.

The Katherine Way Collection includes 14 different styles of dresses and tops. Boutique customers can custom design their products by selecting any style in their choice of 14 colorful and vibrant fabrics. The collection is 100% made in the USA. The Collection is exclusively available at The Beach Shop, on Ocean Drive and Miracle Mile locations, and also in fine boutiques throughout the Southeast.

Boutique locations are listed at www.katherineway.com.

Join the fun and fashion at the Katherine Way Fashion Show and Luncheon at Osceola Bistro on Friday, February 7th, starting at noon.

Tickets are $20 (includes lunch) and must be purchased in advance from The Beach Shop on Ocean Drive and the Miracle Mile location.

Space is limited.

The Beach Shop will host a Trunk Show on Ocean Drive on Saturday, February 15th to see the new Katherine Way Spring Collection.

Serving the vero Beach area for over 50 years!

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Sneak preview of the Spring Collection

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Dig This – Freewaters One Step Towards Clean Water

Each pair of shoes helps provide clean drinking water to those in need.

Together we can make a positive change, one step at a time. Every pair has a story. www.freewaters.com

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Message in a Bottle

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One hundred years ago, the oldest known message in a bottle ever found, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, was thrown out over a foggy sea. Captain C. Hunter Brown, a research scientist at the Glasgow School of Navigation, released the bottle into the North Sea in 1914. The message wasn’t to a lover in a far away place, or a confession of his hopes and dreams, but it was instead an attempt to study the North Sea’s currents. The bottle is one of 1,890 bottles released that day in 1914. Each bottle contains a note that reads, “Please state where and when this card was found, and then put it in the nearest Post Office. You will be informed in reply where and when it was set adrift. Our object is to find out the Direction of the Deep Currents of the North Sea.” So far, 315 of the bottles have been found, and the information has been entered in Capt.

Brown’s log, which is still maintained by Marine Scotland Science in Aberdeen. While the currents will encourage the bottles to stay in the North Sea, who’s to say that 100 years later, one couldn’t show up on the shores of Vero Beach? Keep your eyes peeled this year for a very persistent message in a bottle that has thrashed throughout the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and you could be a part of Capt. Brown’s century-old science experiment. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Living Swell: Body Surfing

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iding waves without a board is an amazing feeling. It’s the closest you’ll ever get to feeling the real power that surrounds us. It’s intense yet it’s so simple, just you and the wave. Your fins are like your dancing shoes, the ocean creates the music, and that’s all you need.

Bodysurfing came natural to me. It’s the biggest part of my career as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard. It puts me out there in the biggest and smallest waves, and prepares me for all conditions.

When you first take off it’s like being a dolphin or a torpedo blasting out of the water, the power is remarkable! Depending on how big the wave

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is, next comes the drop. Racing down the face of the wave is like flying down the best slide you’ve ever been on. Then comes the fun part, just like a surfer, you set your line to trim and plane on the palm of your hand. Heading down the line of the wave, hoping to get inside a big barrel or just experience one heck of a ride is all part of the thrill. Every wave is different but the same, you just have to dance with it however it moves you. You let it take the lead.

Enjoy it for the fun of it! Get out there and try it!

Written by Tim Capra, Vero Beach Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Photos by TPIX*Theresa Reynolds Photography www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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An Oasis Hidden in the Jungle Hidden behind a tranquil waterfall and lush landscape is the area’s only complete health and fitness club, the Jungle Club.

The 58,000 square foot Health and Fitness Complex is equipped with state-of-the-art resistance and cardiovascular machines and features the largest selection of free weights on the Treasure Coast. The Group Fitness schedule features over 70 classes per week and the club’s Personal Trainers are the most elite in the area.

Aquatic programs at the club include two pools, aqua fitness classes, swim lessons, a hot tub and numerous swim programs. Member luncheons or should I say, “luncheons at the oasis,” are held regularly. The resort-feel extends to include indoor racquetball and tennis courts and saunas.

Massage therapy, physical therapy and home health services are also available at the club. The club is sure to offer something for everyone, but that’s not why members keep coming back.

The club is family owned and operated and prides itself on guest service. “Community involvement and outreach is a huge part of who we are,” explained Katie Smith, the club’s general manager. Annual charity runs and events, health and wellness fairs and summer camps are just some of the ways the club gives back to the community.

Members have described the club as their second home. Florence (pictured left) said, “the staff and members are just so friendly, they are an extension of my family and I am so blessed to be a part of the club.” Florence has been a member for over 15 years. Members describe her as a positive inspiration and a joy to see each day. At 91 years old, Florence comes to the club at least five days a week and participates in Yoga, Aquacise and Spinning®. You can also find her relaxing in the “luxurious hot tub,” as she describes it.

The Jungle Club Sports Complex of Vero Beach is located at 1060 6th Ave Vero Beach, Florida.

For fitness or membership information call the front desk at (772) 567-1400 or check online at thejungleclub.com. Stop by for a tour today!

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Indian River Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine would like to welcome Christine Nielson, M.D., to our practice.

Dr. Chris’ practice is exclusive to medical acupuncture.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Angela King, AP, DOM Jessica Donnelly, AP, DOM Chelsey Croskeys Dodd, AP, DOM, CCN Christine Nielson, M.D. Call to schedule your appointment today Serving all ages, infants through adults

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any people are familiar with the five elements of Chinese medicine as they relate to flavors, cooking, feng shui, or herbal remedies. We also use the five elements to describe personality traits and strengths.

The colors blue, dark blue or black are associated with the water element in acupuncture. Water is the domain of bones, joints, teeth and hearing. Water is the storehouse of vitality and emotions. People are deficient in this domain may have salt cravings, sensitivity to cold, back pain, fatigue or feelings of fear.

People who have strengths in this domain have strong willpower and determination. You may recognize people as being strong in the water element if there is a lot of black or dark blue in their wardrobe.

The color blue-green or turquoise is associated with the wood element in acupuncture. Wood is associated with movement, muscles, ligaments and vision. Wood governs planning and coordination, and is associated with the autonomic nervous system.

Blockages in this domain can result in tight shoulders, headaches and indecision. Restlessness, anxiety, anger and insomnia can result over time. People who are strong in this element may work for themselves and enjoy boundless creativity and vision. You may recognize your own wood component if you enjoy exercise for the love of movement or if you like sour candy or citrus fruits.

Acupuncture improves the flow of energy in your body. When you’re feeling down, tired, anxious or if you are experiencing pain, this represents an imbalance of energy in your body. One of the best ways to restore this balance is to experience acupuncture. Many of these symptoms are caused by imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord. Acupuncture can improve mood by increasing the production of serotonin and norepinephrine. Electro-acupuncture, which is done with a TENS unit, accelerates this process.

Acupuncture has been shown to increase the nocturnal production of melatonin, which is associated with improved sleep patterns and reductions in anxiety.

The release of endorphins during an acupuncture treatment is well established. An acupuncture treatment can reduce pain, decrease tension and allow the body to heal.

For more information about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help correct body imbalances, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation 772-564-8383.

Christine Nielson, MD Practice Exclusive to Medical Acupuncture

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With your smile. As you greet people both known and newly acquainted, there is a moment in which your gaze fixes upon another. This is the most rewarding gift you can bestow upon that soul, the invitation to be unguarded and safe, which a smile conveys.

With your hands. As you use lovingly to touch to hug, poke, pet, massage, hold, and caress. Walking hand in hand, tickling the ends of arm hair and bases of necks, folded together in prayer and pitching in with chores.

With your words. Affirmative, honest and compassionate. Spontaneous and heartfelt words have such great power when rooted in resonate emotion, the kind of knowing that comes from being Shelley Adelle comfortable in your own skin.

In your actions. Move with trust and faith; allow hope to flood through you as you interact with the world around you. Laugh with anybody. Cry at will; both soothing and joyful, and encourage others by holding supportive space. Make room. Dance.

With your bodies. A consensual, sensual, playful, animalistic, dorky, real, tangible, inviting, cooperating, wrestling, childlike, sensory extravaganza.

In your thoughts of yourself and others. Imagination is a wonderful playground.

The sets and costumes are always splendid‌if you want them to be.

With your choices in energy. How you procure it, how you generate and share it.

Energy is Life. Life is Love. Now, go get Love Drunk. #lovewins Written by Shelley Adelle, Yoga Pagoda

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life well lived The Cataract Institute at New Vision Eye Center is Proud to offer Bladeless, Laser-Enhanced Cataract Surgery

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he team of board certified physicians at New Vision Eye Center continues to dedicate themselves to offering the latest technology to our community. Dr. Minotty explains, “The laser for cataract surgery offers predictable outcomes while affording a comfortable experience to the patient; it is a true step forward in the realm of cataract surgery. The laser pre-softens the cataract, allowing surgeons to decrease the use of ultrasound energy to remove the cataract. Astigmatism correction

can be done simultaneously during cataract surgery using the LenSx laser system, reducing the need for glasses.”

Dr. Stephen Tate says, “Laser enhanced cataract surgery with astigmatism correction is a gentle, precise and highly customizable procedure. We have had the system in place for over a year now and have been more than pleased with the results.” According to Dr. Stephen Tate, Drs. Minotty and Tate conducted extensive investigation into the lasers available and selected the LenSx for its performance and precision.

Together with Dr. Roger J. Meyer, Dr. David J. O’Brien, and Dr. Paul L. Winslow, Drs. Minotty and Tate provide a wide range of comprehensive eye care in a state-of-the-art facility, just across from Indian River Medical Center.

To learn more about the Cataract Institute at New Vision Eye Center, visit NewVisionEyeCenter.com or call 772-257-8700.

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Custom Cataract Surgery Options Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States.

We offer the most advanced technology available for patients with cataracts: gentle, bladeless, computer-guided cataract removal. Our advanced laser system is designed to deliver the best visual results with unsurpassed precision and accuracy.

Each patient has unique visual needs and our goal is to exceed their expectations.

Trust the surgeons of The Cataract Institute to expertly guide you through your options. With over 50,000 successful cataract surgeries performed, we offer unparalleled expertise not only on the Treasure Coast, but across the nation.

Earning Trust, One Patient at a Time.

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Stephen M. Tate, MD

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

If you think that surgery can’t be a pleasant experience, think again!

Needing cataract and lens implant surgery, I chose New Vision Eye Center after hearing very positive reports on the Minotty and Tate team. Dr. Minotty clearly outlined my surgical options, guiding me to what would be the best and most appropriate for my situation. Today, after forty years of expensive prescription glasses, I use only generic reading glasses. Colors are again brilliant and lines are distinct.

-Cornelia Perez

Visit our website to learn more about custom cataract surgery, view surgery videos, and read more patient testimonials. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Fountain of Youth Finding the

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sk the staff of The Anti-Aging Boutique what is the most common question they are asked by clients, and they would all agree: “what can

I do to erase years and feel revitalized without

resorting to surgery?” By utilizing a powerful blend of targeted nutritional supplements and cutting edge skin care technology, the staff is dedicated to helping turn back the clock with proactive and non-invasive approaches.

As beauty begins internally, quality supplements including Resveratrol, Curcumin, and A.G.E. blockers can make a radical difference in skin’s appearance. Skin care regimens that include peptides, stem cells, natural acids and topical vitamins are often recommended. The most popular services at the boutique use Omnilux LED Phototherapy, a medical grade light treatment that stimulates cells to build new collagen, softens lines, heals sun damaged skin and improves skin texture and tone. For those TM

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who want to steer clear of Botox, but want to naturally minimize fine lines, the Wrinkle MD System is the perfect solution. Using Micro-Pulse Ion Technology, medical grade hyaluronic acid is delivered into the skin via patches, to plump and soften those lines. No needles necessary!

No down time is required for any treatment, and they each feature home versions for maintaining results. The Anti-Aging Boutique looks forward to being part of their clients’ anti-aging efforts and helping them find their “fountain of youth”... naturally!

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The Artistic Dentist M. Johnson Hagood, DDS

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self-taught painter, Dr. Hagood has painted with oils since childhood.

Painting in a distinctive impressionistic style, Dr. Hagood uses a palette of vivid color with a brush and palette knife to create works rife with movement and light. His bold and deliberate brushstrokes evoke a sense of energy with occasional soft edges to present a resting place for the eyes. His paintings have a sense of timelessness in nature, as if he has captured the very moment nature has reached the pinnacle of its beauty.

Dr. Hagood has been influenced most recently by the works of contemporary French artist Jean Claude Roy and has implemented more abstract applications to some of his latest works. “My artistic mission,” says Hagood “is to share my passion of the beauty of nature through color-rich impressions of the very nature that inspires me.”

Dr. Hagood’s artistic abilities are expressed in his dental practice, making his cosmetic dentistry services highly sought after by those interested in improving their smiles. Dr. Hagood is one of about 300 dentists in the world accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for excellence in cosmetic dental procedures. Dr. Hagood is also highly trained in the sub-specialty treatment of TMJ (jaw joint) disorders. Vero Beach Art of Dentistry is located at 2155 Ponce de Leon Circle in Vero Beach, serving Treasure Coast patients and those that travel for his creative work and credentials.

Call (772) 567-2237 or visit www.vbartofdentistry.com.

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Got Pain? We can fix that!

Sports Spine & Pain Medicine

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gor J. Khromov, MD, has been practicing in Vero Beach for over 12 years. He graduated from Cornell University and completed his residency at the prestigious New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Khromov is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His practice, Sports Spine & Pain Medicine, encompasses physical medicine, rehabilitation, sports medicine and pain management.

Are you suffering from neck pain, back pain, or arthritis? Do your knees or shoulders ache? Dr. Khromov specializes in treating carpel tunnel syndrome, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and any arthritis. “We offer a comprehensive approach, combining physical therapy, medication and procedures. It’s most important to find the source of the pain and then to apply various techniques to treat the underlying problem.”

His philosophy is to treat the cause of the pain and then focus on the root of the problem, not just to treat the symptoms.

So don’t give up. They will not.

Most insurance is accepted including Medicare, Blue Cross, Worker’s Compensation, Personal Injury and Automobile Accidents/Injuries.

For more information, please call (772) 978-9997 to schedule your appointment.

Sports Spine & Pain Medicine Igor J. Khromov, M.D. FAAPMR 2096 38th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9997

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Artful Imprinting Charlotte Anabar Designs Charlotte Anabar Tripson entertained an early love for vintage graphics, chic design, vibrant colors and the age-old letterpress.

Starting first with a design blog, charlotteanabar.com, she began to develop her personal aesthetic and branding. Two years ago, after hours and hours of browsing the Internet for the perfect print and coupled with a loss of interest in generic stationary, she decided to start her own design business. With her experience interning at Mama’s Sauce Letterpress & Silk Screen (Winter Park) and Rifle Paper Company (Winter Park), she felt she had the skill and knowledge to tackle her own designs.

Her artwork is bright and whimsical, enticing and recognizable.

Printing and selling her own artwork is just one of many cookie jars Charlotte has her hands in. Various businesses around Florida use Charlotte Anabar as their social media guru and print advertising artist. “I gained trust from business owners at a young age through word of mouth and my hard work. That’s a really amazing and satisfying feeling!” She will be graduating from the University of Central Florida in May 2014 with a degree in Digital Media, concentrating in web and graphic design.

Another passion of Charlotte’s is her family’s new venture into the wedding business via her parent’s private and historic estate, Waldo’s Secret Garden. “I have this intense creative pull inside me that makes it so if I had to be indoors all day I would go bananas. I am in the process of creating my own unconventional path to make sure my job never (or at least rarely!) feels like work.” Some days I’m a wedding coordinator, others a photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, web designer—but the creative process that I get to experience every day is what makes it all worth it!”

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STEPHEn LAWSON Images of Time

PICTURING AMERICA

DALE KENNINGTON

Signature Works from the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Mythologies

JANUARY 25 – MAY 11, 2014

FEBRUARY 15 – MAY 25, 2014

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Stephen Lawson, Circle of the Seasons, 2009, (taken at three o’clock daily every third afternoon across the year 1989/90), photo collage, 30 x 34 inches, Collection of the Artist

Mary Stevenson Cassatt, Mother and Two Children, c. 1905, oil on canvas, tondo, 37 1/2 inches diam., Collection of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Dale Kennington, top: Exposure (recto); bottom: Exposure (verso) 2005 –2007, oil on wood panel (six panels), 94 x 144 inches fully extended (each panel 94 x 24 inches), Collection of Michael Mennello

The Museum Café / Catering by Adrienne Drew Mon. – Sat. 11am to 2:30 pm ~ sandwiches • salads • soups • sweets ~

Exhibition Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sun. 1 pm - 4:30 pm ~ admission fees apply ~ Enriching Lives Through the Arts

(772) 231-0707

3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, FL 32963

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jAN 14-FEB 2, 2014 MUSIC BY: Claude-Michel Schönberg LYRICS BY: Richard Maltby, Jr and Alain Boublil ORIGINAL FRENCH LYRICS BY: Alain Boublil ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BY: Richard Maltby, Jr From the Creators of Les Misérables, comes this classic story of love and loss in the turmoil of war. Based on Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, this stunning theatrical piece follows the tale of an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl who fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon in 1975. With thrilling, show-stopping musical numbers like “I Still Believe,” “Why God Why?,” and “The American Dream,” Miss Saigon is an epic, musical masterpiece of the enduring emotional power on the human spirit!

By Yasmina Reza

JAN 28 - FEB 9

Buy Tickets Now While Seats Are Still Available!

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Decorative Arts 1923 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-0040 www.decoartsinc.com

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Page 2 Designs Private Stock Collection 44 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9220 www.verointeriors.com

Coop Vero Beach 3355 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 257-5148 www.coopverobeach.com Shells & Things 3119 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4790 www.shellsandthings.com

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JASPER JOHNS: SHADOW AND SUBSTANCE December 8, 2013 – April 30, 2014

Open from 12 pm daily by appointment; closing times vary. Closed on Tuesday.

For individual reservations, group tours or special events, contact 772 388 4071 or gallery@windsorflorida.com.

3125 Windsor Boulevard Vero Beach Florida 32963 www.windsorflorida.com/gallery www.whitechapelgallery.org

Untitled (US Embassies), 1999, Intaglio, 23 in. x 31 1/2 in. (58.42 cm x 80.01 cm), Edition 50, Published by Universal Limited Art Editions, © 1999 Jasper Johns / ULAE / Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

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hen Stacia and Leo asked me to help do the interiors of their 3,800 square foot home at Sea Colony, I had no idea how fun it would be! After a look at the home still under construction, we put together a concept of what the owners imagined their house would look like. They wanted a fresh, clean, casual and chic look. The best part was they knew exactly what they wanted.

We would often vote on an item if we were undecided. Together, we created a fabulous custom-made pair of sofas and a custom headboard, which was beautifully executed by Joey at Miracle Upholstery. Also, Theresa Interiors did an amazing job on some difficult fabrics for window treatments. Snow’s and Elgin Marble more than fulfilled our design needs for an elegant guest bathroom piece. Doing a home this size is a team effort, using the talents of many people working together to create a stunning home. I have seen many new homes in Vero but the construction of this house by Keith Franco at Brown Dog Construction is exceptional in quality and attention to detail.

As a designer, I can’t help but love to see what collaboration can accomplish and the joy of seeing the faces of happy clients. It’s time for a glass of fine wine.

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4700 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963 (772) 234-2660 www.cocosvillagebistro.com Serving Breakfast All Day & Lunch…7 Days a Week

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I would like to thank all of our loyal customers for patronizing Coco’s Village Bistro, Christine & Maison Beach for the past years in The Village Shops.

And we hope that you will continue to support us in our 2 New Locations. Maison Beach is a combination of Christine & Maison Beach in Pelican Plaza across from the Bottle Shop. Coco’s is now located in The Surf Club Hotel. We have well covered outdoor seating with one of the best ocean views in Vero Beach.

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4895 highway a1a, Vero Beach, fl 32963 (772) 492-0383 www.christineshop.com Monday- Saturday 10am-5pm

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Nearly three years ago, the Tripson family had the idea to turn their historic property into a unique event venue. Open only 6 months out of the year, the family entertains hundreds of guests every Saturday for weddings and receptions. “We are putting on amazing productions and bringing people joy,”said Hildie Tripson, who also owns Waldo’s Garden. Waldo’s Garden is a floral business, that Hildie has developed over 25 years ago. The rustic charm and haunting ambiance of Waldo’s Secret Garden is quickly observed by all who visit the grounds. One of the most alluring attributes to this modern day secret garden is that it’s one of the few venues in Indian River County that can fit anywhere from 50-300 guests on its 12-acre parcel of land. Waldo E. Sexton slowly but surely designed this haven using an abundance of driftwood, iron, and recognizable pieces from the collection of well-known architect, Addison Mizner. Waldo broke ground on this unique property around 1911. Section by section, the main house was built initially for himself and his family. The driftwood inspired house was built in the 40’s to accommodate his daughter, Barbara, and her new husband, John Tripson. Tied together by a jungle and whimsical sidewalk, the two historic homes have become an ode to Waldo’s love for large, rough wood and rustic construction. The family developed Vero Beach Dairy in 1922, on the back parcel of the property (later changed to Tripson Dairy). The once thriving agricultural business, now inactive, remains untouched to preserve its apparent charm. Waldo possessed an urge to create unusual attractions, a trait he shrewdly did not deny, knowing the world loves an eccentric.

Mark and Hildie Tripson have continued to maintain the historic ambiance that Waldo created over a century ago. They welcome others to enjoy it as well!

Waldo’s Secret Garden not only entertained family members but dignitaries, astronauts and many others in its heyday—be sure to visit to become part of its rich tradition.

Closed May - September, Open October - April www.waldossecretgarden.com email:waldosgardeninfo@gmail.com

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Shoes, Apparel & Handbags

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Steps away from the Ocean Grill

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Day dreaming…

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Relax, unwind and set sail aboard the Moonraker—a 40-foot Manta Catamaran luxury sailing yacht. Leave your cell phones at the dock and cozy up in the hammock or take a nap on the bow.

A dreamy, laid back day awaits you.

Whether your excursion is a few hours or the entire day, once aboard the Moonraker, you will feel relaxed and recharged…like you are just returning to port from an island vacation!

Climb aboard for an unforgettable sail with your friends, family or just your sweetheart. Private charters are offered for sunset sailing, scenic tours, lunch or dinner cruises on the beautiful Indian River Lagoon or spend the entire day on an ocean sail. With over 40 years of sailing experience, Captain Bruce Jackson and his crew will provide you with a wistful, laid back day where you’ll be fantasizing of distant ports. To book your private charter, call (772) 696-2941 or visit sailmoonraker.com for more info.

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Let’s go boating!

The earth is 75% water and Grady Bunch members have already seen a fair share of it!

Fortunately for us, we live in a part of the world where it can be enjoyed all year long. From the diversity of the Indian River Lagoon to the pristine waters of the Atlantic, we have it all! It’s a boater’s paradise, a waterfront playground for the young and the young at heart. Whether watching the sunrise from offshore or a sunset cruise on the river, boating can bring out the best in all of us.

When people talk about boating, regardless of how and where they do it, two words inevitably come up: lifestyle and relaxation!

Today’s boats and motors are designed with the future of enjoying the water in mind. From smoother, quieter more fuel-efficient engines to stronger, lighter, greener, more ergonomic designs, today’s boats cater to a relaxing lifestyle.

Come see what’s new at Vero Marine Center with Grady White’s new Freedom Series Dual Consoles, Canyon Center Consoles, Express and Walk-Around Cabins, and the all-new Coastal Explorer Series. We invite you to join us as we enjoy and appreciate this wonderful part of the world we live in and the fun lifestyle that goes along with it!

Serving the Treasure Coast on the waterfront for 55 years.

SaleS • Service • Waterfront Ship Store

12 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach, Florida 32960

(772) 562-7922

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For more information about Bark in the Park, to become part of a “pack” for the dog walk or for directions visit Barkintheparkvero.org or

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The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County needs your love. To visit or volunteer, please contact the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County.

Visitation hours are Tuesday and Wednesdays 11am-6pm, Thursday – Saturday 11am-4pm.

For adoptions, please call (772) 388-3331 ext. 10. Located at 6230 77th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Walk on over! We’re one block west of Ocean Drive!

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playful agenda January 6 Book Review Breakfast Bringing Adam Home: The Abduction That Changed America, IRSC Richardson Center, Mueller Campus, 9:30am.

For more info, Linda Clerch, Ph.D. (772) 564-9297 or linda.clerch@gmail.com.

January 6-10 Vero Beach International Tennis Open Vero Beach Tennis Club Featuring 96 top women players from all over the world.

For details and tickets call (772) 569-7700.

Vero Beach Tennis Club, 702 Timber Ridge Trail SW, Vero Beach, FL. January 9th Pioneer Festival 10am-3pm Fisherman’s Landing, Sebastian, FL. Free and open to the public. Contact Kevin J. Lowry at (772) 581-5557.

January 10-12 Vero Beach Art Museum of Art’s 22nd Annual Antiques Show and Sale Vero Beach Art Museum, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, (772) 231-0707 or verobeachmuseum.org.

January 13th Francesco Attesti, Concert Pianist at St. Augustine of Canterbury Tickets available at Cultural Council, www.cultural-council.org, (772) 770-4857.

January 14-Feb 2nd Miss Siagon, Riverside Theatre 3280 Riverside Park Drive, (772) 231-6990 or visit Riversidetheatre.com for tickets.

January 16-19 Annual Fellsmere Frogleg Festival Fellsmere, FL Laughing Dog Gallery featuring “Frozen Liquid” master glass artist, Leon Applebaum, 5-8pm, 2910 Cardinal Drive,Vero Beach (772) 234-6711 or thelaughingdoggallery.com.

January 17-19 Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival, Riverside Park, Sebastian Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet 7-9pm, call (772) 388-2750.

January 18th AAUW Fundraiser Book Author Luncheon, 11:00 am Bent Pine Golf Club 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach.

ContactLinda Clerch, Ph.D., (772) 564-9297 linda.clerch@gmail.com.

Starfest! Wine Reception at 11:30am, luncheon at 12:15pm. Oak Harbor Club, 4755 S Harbor Dr., Vero Beach, FL 32967. $150 per person, RSVP by January 20th (seating limited). Alyssa Troy (772) 5673202 or atroy@childcareresourcesir.org.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS visit www.cultural-council.org or call (772)770-4857.

January 24 Casino Magnifique for SunUp Arc at Vero Beach Elk’s Lodge For tickets and more information (772) 562-6854 x225 or 299-1383.

January 24-25 Stephanie Albertson Fine Jewelry Trunk Show, 10am-5pm both days.

Laughing Dog Gallery, 2910 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach (772) 234-6711 or visit thelaughingdoggallery.com.

January 29th The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute – a Beatles Tribute, 7pm, Sunrise Theatre, 117 South 2nd Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950.

Tickets are $49/39 www.sunrisetheatre.com.

January 29-February 9 God of Carnage, Riverside Theatre 3280 Riverside Park Drive, (772) 231-6990 or visit Riversidetheatre.com to purchase tickets.

February 1st Gardenfest! Riverside Park, Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach for more information visit www.cultural-council.org or call (772) 770-4857.

World of Opera Three Tenors VBHS Performing Arts Center Laughing Dog Gallery featuring master wood carver, C. Gerald Harris 2910 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-6711.

February 1-2 Stage Play - “Senior Moments”

by David Middleman Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Avenue, Vero Beach. $10.00 2pm and 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. For more info, contact Linda Clerch, Ph.D. (772) 564-9297 or linda.clerch@gmail.com.

Jazz Great, Don Friedman at Christ by the Sea UMC Tickets at www.centerforspiritualcare.org.

February 3 President George W. Busch, Riverside Theatre, Two Lectures at 3pm and 5:30pm. 3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6990 or riversidetheatre.com.

Januray 18th Bark in the Park, 10am-2pm Riverside Park, Vero Beach. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County to strut your mutt, visit Barkintheparkvero.org or call Tim Swift at (772) 388-3826.

Book Review Breakfast Who Stole the American Dream

by Hedrick Smith. Free and open to the public. IRSC Richardson Center, Mueller Campus, 9:30am. Contact Linda Clerch, Ph.D.,(772) 564-9297 or linda.clerch@gmail.com.

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February 4th “Orchestral Masterpieces” Winter Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7pm.

To order tickets please call the Box Office at (772) 564-5537, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

February 7th Fun and Fashion Show Luncheon Featuring Katherine Way’s Spring Collection. 12-2pm at Osceola Bistro, 2045 13th Avenue, Vero Beach. Tickets can be purchased at the Beach Shop at Ocean Drive and/or Miracle Mile locations. $20 includes lunch. Space is limited.

February 7-8 Gartner Blade Glass Show, 10am-5pm.

Evening reception on Friday, 7th 5-8pm.

Laughing Dog Gallery, 2910 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach (772) 234-6711 or visit thelaughingdoggallery.com.

February 13 Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, 7pm.

Sunrise Theatre, 117 South 2nd Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950. Tickets are $49/39, www.sunrisetheatre.com.

February 13-15 Somers Jewelry 10th Anniversary Trunk Show, 10am-5pm. Evening reception on Thursday, 13th 5-8pm Laughing Dog Gallery, 2910 Cardinal Drive,Vero Beach (772) 234-6711 or visit thelaughingdoggallery.com.

HSR Night of Racing Sprints & Enduros Palm Beach Int’l Raceway. www.hsrrace.com February 14 Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet 7-9pm, call (772) 388-2750.

February 15 Katherine Way Spring Collection Trunk Show, The Beach Shop, 3328 Ocean Drive, (772) 231-6228. Stop by and see the new spring collection!

First United Methodist’s 3rd Annual All-Women’s Event: “The Girl’s Still Got It,” 9am-2:30pm Featuring Liz Curtis Higgs, known by her audiences as AN ENCOURAGER®.

First United Methodist Church, 1750 20th Street, Vero Beach. Tickets are $25 in advance (lunch included) and are available from the church, call (772) 5621900 or from the Cultural Council , 2041 14th Avenue, (772) 770-4857.

February 16 Romantic Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, Christ by the Sea UMC For tickets visit www.christbythesea.org.

February 18 South Pacific Riverside Theatre, 3280 Riverside Park Drive, (772) 231-6990 or riversidetheatre.com.

February 20-21 Laughing Dog Gallery: Jeffrey P’an Glass Show, 10am-5pm. Evening reception on Thursday 20th 5-8pm 2910 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach (772) 234-6711 or visit thelaughingdoggallery.com.

February 21-23 “Hairspray” the Musical, showtimes are Friday-Saturday 7:30pm, 2pm Sunday.

To order tickets please call the Box Office at (772) 564-5537, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

February 21-23 Targa Sixty-Six, Palm Beach Int’l Raceway, www.gorace.com for more info.

February 22 Florida Craft Brew & Wing Fest, Royal Palm Pointe, for tickets and more info visit www.floridacraftbrewandwingfest.com.

Women’s Forum: “Financially Fit for Life,” 10am. IRSC Richardson Center For more information, contact Linda Clerch, Ph.D., (772) 564-9297 or linda.clerch@gmail.com.

February 26-28 VAPA’s Artistic Voyage Presents “Postmodernism: The Age of Techno Vanity” Presented by Indian River Charter High School, under the Charter Dome.

Thursday, the 27th there will be a performance by the University of Tampa Chamber Choir. The Spring show is an extravagant event completely written, composed, organized and performed by students and faculty at IRCHS, with an educational and artistic focus.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ShowClix.com/events/IRCHS or by phone (772) 567-6600 ext. 235.

February 27-28th “Big Band Bash!” Annual Jazz Concert 7pm, this event will pay tribute to Count Basie Orchestra, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington, among other Big Band greats, featuring the VBHS Jazz Bands. The Tuesday Performance will include special guests from local Middle School Jazz Bands. To order tickets please call the Box Office at (772) 564-5537, Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

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(772) 562-7603 www.special-equestrians.org 501(c)3 non-profit organization, P.A.T.H. International Center Member Since 1992, SETC has provided therapeutic horsemanship instruction to individuals with disabilities.

Experience EXCELLENCE

The Cultural Council of Indian River County invites you to attend

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Laurel Awards Dinner

The John Schumann, Richard Stark and Alma Lee Loy Awards

KALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIO & THE ACO

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Friday, March 14, 2014 6:00 pm · Riomar Country Club RSVP 772-770-4857

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eat shop play Things To Do About Kayaks (772) 589-3469 www.aboutkayaks.net Adventure Kayaking and Canoe (772) 569-5757 www.paddlefla.com AMC Indian River 24 6200 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (888) AMC4Fun www.AMCtheatres.com/indianriver Beach Horseback Riding Frederick Douglas Memorial Park (772) 468-010 or (772) 489-4FUN

Florida Cracker Airboat Rides (772) 563-0001 www.floridacrackerairboatride.com Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute U.S. 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 465-7156 www.fau.edu/hboi Incentive Fishing Charters (321) 676-1948 www.incentivecharters.com Inlet Marina - Sebastian Inlet State Park 9502 S. Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 724-5424 www.sebastianinlet.com

Sail Moonraker Sailboat Charters Captain Bruce Jackson Vero Beach City Marina (772) 696-2941 Shark Bait Aquatics (561) 248-5695 Premium concierge aquatics in partnership with Costa d’ Este.

SUP Eco Adventures, llc 750 Old Florida Trail Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 507-6058 www.SupEcoAdventures.com

Living Yoga 333 17th Street, Suite K Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-1099

The Back Country (772) 567-6665 www.verobackcountry.com

Captain Bob’s Airboat Adventure Tours I95 West of S.R. 60 Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7849 www.captainbobsairboat adventuretours.com

Majestic Movie Theater 940 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0773 www.Cinemaworldonline.com/vero

The Yoga Pagoda 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL www.yogapagodavero.com (772) 202-0394

McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-0601

Tropical Kayak Tours (772) 778-3044 www.tropicalkayaktours.com

McLarty Treasure Museum 13180 N. Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 589-2147

UDT Seal Museum 3300 N. Hwy. A1A Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 595-5845 www.NavySEALmuseum.com

Custom Yacht Charters (772) 321-2435 www.customyachtcharters.net Deep Six Dive and Watersports 416 21st Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2883 www.deepsix.com Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive Wabassso Island, FL (772) 589-5050 www.DiscoverELC.org Epic Sessions Skimboarding SUP & Surfing School Chris Ellison (772) 360-7166 www.epic-sessions.com

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Mel Fisher Treasure Museum U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-9875 www.melfisher.com Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks 1175 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1286 www.orchidislandbikesand kayaks.com Pattern Setter Charters (772) 589-0008 www.sebastianfishingguides.com

Woody’s Rental 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL (772) 205-5550

Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Drive W. Sebastian, FL (800) 399-5867 www.skydivesebastian.com

Big Easy Fishing Charters (772) 664-4068 www.bigeasyfishingcharter.com

Captain Christy’s (772) 633-0987 www.captchristylenz.com

Wabasso Tackle Shop Offshore Fishing Charters 4720 85th Street Located at the corner of 510 and U.S. 1 at the bridge.

(772) 589-8518

Vero Beach Adventure Cruises (772) 794-9477 www.verobeachcruises.com Vero Beach City Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL Phone (772) 231-2819 Voice Mail (772) 978-4960 marina@covb.org Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0707 Vero Tackle & Marina (772) 234-9585 www.verotackle.com

horse play Atlantic Crossing Stables 7700 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 925-6013 Carefree Ranch 7290 53rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 564-9222 www.carefreeranch.org Carousel Party Acres 15055 93rd Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-1463 www.carouselpartyacres.com Eddy’s Windermere Equestrian 7370 9th Street SW Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 567-8868 Florida Equestrian Foundation 9745 141 Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 538-3748 www.floridaequestrian foundation.org Gollnick Stables 555 58th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 562-4292

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eat shop play High Hopes Eventing (772) 538-3772 www.highhopeseventing.com Indian River Riding Club 6250 37th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 473-3710 www.indianriverridingclub.org Royal Equestrian Facility 12425 Indrio Road Fort Pierce, FL 34545 (772) 595-4426 www.royaleequestrianfacility.com Sawgrass Equestrian Farm 7355 69th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 321-7723 www.sawgrassfarm.com Shady Oaks Ranch 1415 31st Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 978-0992 www.shadyoaksequine.com Southern Stables 2536 1st Street Vero Beach, FL 32962 (772) 567-6043 Special Equestrians 7280 53rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-7603 Starwood Sporthorses 8530 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32969 (772) 559-0474 www.starwoodsporthorses.com Turtle Hollow Dressage 8500 65th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 (860) 608-4271 www.turtlehollowfarm.com Two Bridges Equestrian 6750 84th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-1132 Vero Beach Polo Club (772) 778-2224 www.verobeachpolo.com

Vero Equine 8130 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 532-7720 Whispering Pines Equestrian Facility 6225 57th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 925-6064

art galleries Admiralty Gallery 3315 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3178 www.admiraltygallery.com Artists Guild Gallery 1974 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1234 Ditch 13 Gallery and Gifts 46 N. Broadway Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 918-8467 Flametree Clay Art Gallery 2041 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 202-2810 www.flametreeclay.com Gallery 14 1911 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-5525 Island Images/ Gallery Of Hope Contemporary Photographic Gallery and Education Center 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 101 Vero Beach, FL (772) 643-6994 www.galleryofhope.org J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Active American and European master artists and 19th and early 20th Century American, British and Continental paintings.

3465 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3900 www.JMStringergallery.com

Koman Fine Art 1922 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4500 www.komanfineart.com Meghan Candler Gallery Village Shops - 6270 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8811 www.meghancandlergallery.com Palm House Gallery & Studio 3227A Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6816 Seaside Jewelry & Gallery 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1121 The Laughing Dog 2901 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-6711 (888) 9TOPDOG www.thelaughingdoggallery.com Tiger Lily Art Studios and Gallery 1903 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3443 www.tigerlilyvero.com

beaches & parks Ambersands Beach 12566 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL Located within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, this beach is approximately 6 miles north of County Road 510. The park features unpaved parking and boardwalk access. Hours are 7am until sunset.

Bob Summers Field Dog Park 345 Indian River Drive East Vero Beach, FL Located in Vero Beach between Bob Summers field and the Indian River Lagoon just north of Beachland Blvd. Bridge, the Dog Park has no fences and is open from 5:30am-8:30am each morning.

There are benches along the river side and a water source as well.

Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road Roseland, FL (772) 589-0087 Dale Wimbrow Park features a large playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms, boat launch, fitness trail, paved parking, fishing access and BBQ grills. Open 7:30am until sunset.

Golden Sands Beach Park 10350 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL This park features beach access with lifeguards, playground, restroom facilities, showers, paved parking and public pavilions. Hours are 7am until sunset.

Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5790 This newly refurbished family friendly beach park is a great place to spend time with family in one of several pavilions.

The delightful playground offers swings, slides and ample area for climbing and playing.

Jaycee Beach Park 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0578 You will find lifeguards on duty for the swimmers, large picnic area, restrooms, showers, and a very popular boardwalk running adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.

A short walk to casual beach style dining for sandwiches and ice cream.

North County Aquatic Center 9450 95th Street, Sebastian, FL The North County Aquatic Center has many options for your exercise and enjoyment. You will find 18 lanes at 25 yards for lap swimming, diving well with both 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, a competition pool with almost 1 million gallons of water, an activity pool with almost 185,000 gallons of water, a zero depth entry point to accommodate all ages, slides, water cannons, bubbles, and a huge water play structure. Pool is open 7 days. Minimal fees apply.

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Beach Warning Flags Banderas de Advertencia en la Playa

Water Closed to Public Agua Cerrada al Publico

High Hazard High Surf and/or Strong Currents PeligroAlto, Resaca Alta y/o Corrientes Fuertes

Medium Hazard Moderate Surf and/or Currents Peligro Medio, Resaca Moderada y/o Corrientes Fuertes

Low Hazard Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Peligro Bajo, Condiciones Calmas, Tenga Cuidado

Dangerous Marine Life Vida Marina Peligrosa

Absence of Flags Does Not Assure Safe Waters La Ausencia de Banderas No Asegura Aguas Seguras

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eat shop play Pocahontas Park 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 975-4500 Pocahontas Park has a great playground and many activities for children under 12 and includes tennis and shuffleboard courts.

Park is open seven days a week and is free to the public.

Wabasso Beach Park 1808 Wabasso Beach Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 581-4998 Wabasso Beach Park has lifeguards, restrooms, and showers along with picnic facilities.

Riverside Park & Tennis Courts 350 Dahlia Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4787 Located on the barrier island this park features tennis, racquetball, rentals, fitness trail, walking trail, and boat ramp. Pavilions are available for picnics and include running water and BBQ Grills. This popular family area is nestled among beautiful oaks which provide plenty of shade. You will also be within a short walk to Memorial Island, also a beautiful park itself and respectfully dedicated to all branches of the military.

Round Island Oceanside Park 2201 Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL The park is open from 7 am to sunset, however you will find lifeguards protecting the beaches from 9-5. Round Island Park features restrooms, paved parking, covered pavilions, easy beach access, and children’s playground.

Canoe launch and observation tower are nearby.

Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 South State Road A1A Melbourne Beach, FL 6 miles north of Vero Beach (321) 984-4852 The premier salt water fishing spot on Florida’s east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jettys.

Surfing is also a popular recreation

and several major competitions are held here every year. There are two museums within the park.

The McLarty Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, and the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the areas fishing industry. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes.

You will find the mile long hammock train, waterfront pavilions and picnic areas full-facility campsites and a boat ramp.

South Beach Park Ocean Drive and East Causeway Vero Beach, FL Located over the 17th Street Bridge, past A1A, South Beach Park provides an ocean beach, lifeguard, boardwalk, dress and shower facilities, playground, picnic area, and dune crossover for catamarans. This is a popular beach due to its amenities, as well as easy access for both mainland and the barrier island.

Tracking Station Beachfront Park 800 46th Place Vero Beach, FL The Tracking Station Beachfront Park features restrooms, showers, paved parking, boardwalk, beach access, playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, pavilions, and lifeguards. Open from 7:00 am until sunset. You will also find interesting information on how this park earned its name.

Treasure Shores Beach Park 11300 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL This park is designated as the ADA Access Park for Indian River County. This park features paved parking, restrooms, picnic tables and pavilions, and children’s playground.

fine dining Amalfi Grille 398 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 564-8218 Avanzare Ristorante 1932 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9789 www.avanzareverobeach.com Bijoux 1901 14th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5254 Bonefish Grill 2075 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 562-6956 Citrus Grillhouse 1050 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4114 Cobalt Restaurant 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 469-1060 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com Maison Martinique 1601 South Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7299 Michael’s Table 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9620 Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5409 www.Ocean-Grill.com Polo Grill 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4665 Pomodora Grill Trattoria 3095 Cardinal Drive #102 Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1123

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beach safety BE AWARE OF TIDES: Always be aware of the tides when you are at the beach. Respect the ocean and stay safe.

Night life under the Barber Bridge.

Photograph by Jim Austin, Jimages, www.jimages.com

TAKE YOUR TRASH OFF THE BEACH: Remove all your trash from the beach. Find a trash can! Plastic bags can kill birds, turtles, and other sea creatures that can mistake the bag for food. Bring extra trash bags with you and do your part to help keep the beach beautiful.

Love your ocean!

SUPERVISE CHILDREN: Stay near your children and keep your eye on them. Never let children play in the water unsupervised. Play close to a lifeguard station. Teach your child to respect the ocean too.

BE AWARE OF DANGEROUS RIP TIDES: Rip tides are strong currents that can pull a person away from the shore. If you get caught in a rip current, do not panic or struggle. Swim parallel to the beach and call for help. Never swim alone. Don’t swim out farther than you can swim back.

It’s always best to swim near a lifeguard station.

REPORT INJURED BIRDS OR MAMMALS: If you find an injured bird or mammal, do not touch it. Call 911 (non-emergency) and they will notify the proper authorities.

Respect the Wildlife: Remember to do the “Stingray Shuffle” when entering shallow water to warn any stingrays that you’re coming

into their territory! It’s always a good idea to keep a small bottle of vinegar in your beach bag to quickly treat jellyfish stings. If snorkeling, be sure not to stand on or touch any reefs or wrecks. Respecting the wildlife helps ensure a successful beach day.

LIFEGUARDS: Several places throughout the county offer lifeguarded beaches. At each station, signs are available to notify beach goers of current surf conditions along with appropriate beach flag warnings.

apps to identify and report Next time you’re at the beach, boating, or paddling the lagoon, there’s an app to help you spot manatees and dolphins! There’s even a Dolphin & Whale 911 app in case you spot a mammal in distress. The app enables you to immediately report stranded dolphins, manatees and whales to a trained and authorized emergency responder. Download these apps today to learn more about these amazing animals!

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eat shop play The ChopHouse 901 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-6206

Dockside Grill 41 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6865

patisserie vero beach 1910 Old Dixie Hywy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-4122

The Tides 3103 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-3966

Jaycee Park Seaside Grill 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1911

Penny Hill Beach Emporium 1840 Wabasso Beach Road Vero Beach, FL (772) 581-0700

Trattoria Dario 1555 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1818

Johnny D’s Market & Bistro 1409 Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4181

Riverside Café 3301 Bridge Plaza Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-5550

The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100

Lemon Tree 3125 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0858

Sake Sushi Bar & Grill 42 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9798

Wild Thyme Catering 1785 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-4126

Lobster Shanty One Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1941

South Beach Pizzeria 1621 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1110 www.southbeachpizzavero.com

on the go & casual dining beach bites 3101 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9604 Blue Star Wine Bar 925 Bougainvilla Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Bobby’s Restaurant 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6996 Brewgrrs Burgers & Brews 390 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5700 Casey’s Place 917 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4790 Chelsea’s on Cardinal 3201 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8300 chives 1785 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-4126 66 January-February 2014

Maria’s Organic Fountain 1880 37th Street, Suite 5 Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9812 Marsh Landing Restaurant 44 N. Broadway Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-8622 Michael’s Table 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9620 Mr. Manatee’s 30 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-9151 Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar 1025 Beachland Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-6744 Nino’s 1006 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9311 Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-1299 www.osceolabistro.com

THE fishack 1931 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0977 www.fishackvero.com Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 555 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6070 Village Beach Market 4905 N. Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-8135 www.villagebeachmarket.com

vero after five Blue Star Wine Bar 925 Bougainvilla Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Cork & Tapas 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5249 Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5409 www.Ocean-Grill.com

STIX BILLIARD CLUB 939 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-0000 www.stixbilliardclub.com the grove bar 2115 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7274 The Kilted Mermaid 1937 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-5533 www.kiltedmermaid.com The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 www.costadeste.com/dining VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com Waldo’s 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 What-a-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1599

sweets & treats Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9256 Cravings 3149 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0208 Frosting Cupcakes and Confections 2915 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2915 Kilwin’s ChocolatesIce Cream 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 584-3281 www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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eat shop play Penny Poppins British Bakery and Tea Room 2060 6th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3288 Slice of Paris 879 17th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-1145 Snow Balls 1355 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 559-1876 Sweet Treats Boardwalk Café & Ice Cream 4079 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-9570 The Joy of Eating 2091 Indian River Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-3460

BUY Local 41st Street Farms Blueberries, in season in June Email: f_vanantwerp@bellsouth.net Abundant Blessings Farm Citrus, sheep/lamb, fresh eggs and seasonal produce 11975 10th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-0932 Abundantblessingsfarm@gmail.com Adair Acres Research citrus, limes, peaches 7055 33rd Street Vero Beach, FL www.flaresearch.com Al’s Family Farms Citrus and produce 2001 Kings Highway (SR 713) Ft. Pierce, FL (800) 544-3366 www.AlsFamilyFarms.com Audrey’s Fresh eggs 4555 13th Street SW Vero Beach (772) 567-4749 Mon-Friday 8am-5:30pm Saturday 8am-3pm

Farmers’ Markets Farmers Market Oceanside Corner of Ocean and Dahlia, including Humiston Park in season.

Every Saturday from 8am-1pm Ft. Pierce Downtown Farmers’ Market Melody Ln., next to Ft. Pierce Marina Every Saturday 8am-12pm Friday Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Downtown Vero Beach 14th Avenue at 21st Street Vero Beach, FL 11am-3pm

Aunt Zorada Farm Mark Smith, Farm fresh seasonal produce and heirloom tomatoes 7350 41st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 766-3250 Ft. Pierce and Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets B&W Quality Growers Watercress and Arugula, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer.

17825 79th Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-0800 www.bwqualitygrowers.com Cheese and Quacker Farm Duck, Kimberly & George Vecchio Vero Beach, FL (772) 571-1510 Compost Gardner 5815 Buchanan Drive Ft. Pierce Farmers’ Market Email: Adina@manuredepot.com www.manuredepot.com

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Countryside Citrus Fresh citrus, October-May 6325 81st Street Vero Beach, FL (888) 550-5745 www.countrysidecitrus.com Crazy Hart Ranch Linda Hart Fresh eggs & pasturized poultry: chickens, Cornish hens, turkey 12416 91st Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 913-0036 Ft. Pierce & Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets www.crazyhartranch.com Florida Veggies & More 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 559-5641 www.flveggies.com Gibbons Farms Certified Organics Seasonal produce and fruit, open yearly 1010 S. 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 979-4061 Goat Tales Fresh dairy and cheeses Vero Beach, FL (772) 696-1177 LaPorte Farms On-farm experience 7700 129th Street Sebastian, FL (772) 633-0813 Little Bee Apiary Local honey 6825 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5020 Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. Fresh local juice, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer Ft. Pierce, FL (800) FRESHHH www.oijc.com Organic Blueberries Judy Orcutt, In season-June jjorcutt@bellsouth.net

Osceola Organic Farm Kevin O’Dare, Baby lettuce & field greens, edible flowers, produce 6980 33rd Street (772) 567-1530 Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market www.osceolaorganicfarm.com Oyster Island Mushrooms Fresh mushrooms Vero Beach, FL (772) 388-2468 www.23shrooms.com Peterson’s Grove & Nursery Citrus, on–farm experience 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL Schacht Groves Fresh squeezed juice 6100 12th Street Vero Beach, FL Ocean Drive Farmer’s Market (800) 355-0055 www.schachtgroves.com Tall Pines Apiary Local honey (772) 559-9943 (ask for Pete) Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market White Rabbit Acres Non-Certified Organic Farm & CSA Full service on farm roadside stand and organic produce 7020 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-1248

accommodations Captain Hiram’s 1580 US 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-4345 www.info@hirams.com Costa d’Este 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (877) 562-9919 Toll Free (772) 562-9919 Hotel Direct www.costadeste.com Tropical days and urban nights go hand in hand at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s newest Personal Luxury Resort®, located ocean-side with 94 deluxe guest rooms and suites, a destination restaurant and bar, sparkling pool, spa, and fitness center all within moments of the finest shopping, dining and entertainment in Vero Beach. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

eat shop play Sea Turtle Inn 835 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (877) 998-8785 Toll Free (772) 234-0788 Hotel Direct www.SeaTurtleInn.net SpringHill Suites

by Marriott 5115 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9292 Hotel Direct www.Marriott.com/SpringhillSuites You will be treated to spacious studio suites, featuring innovatively laid out, stylishly furnished, and smartly designed accommodations.

You will find complimentary continental Suite Seasons Breakfast® buffet. Close to, the ocean, fishing, boating, golf as well as the best in shopping and dining.

South Beach Place 1705 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5366 The Caribbean Court 1601 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (800) 916-8592 Toll Free The Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 www.thedriftwood.com The Reef Ocean Resort 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1000 Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666

churches & synagogues Calvary Chapel 941 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-8819 Central Assembly of God 6767 20th Street (Rte 60) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4505

Christ Church Vero Beach 925 14th Lane (Behind Outback Steakhouse) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-8670 Christ United Methodist by the Sea 3755 State Road A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1661 Church of God Twentieth Avenue 775 20th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2235 Community Church 1901 23rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9425 Cornerstone Christian Church 5950 12th Street Vero Beach, Florida (772) 567-0085 www.CornerstoneChristianVB.com First Baptist Church 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4341 First Christian Church 1927 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9110 First Church of Christ Science 1602 23rd Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-3656 First Church of God 1105 58th Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32966 772.562.2256 www.fcog.com First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9088 First United Methodist 1750 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1900

Grace Baptist Church 1285 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4609

United Church of Sebastian 1251 Sebastian Blvd.

Sebastian, FL (772) 388-0461

Holy Cross Catholic Church 500 Iris Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0671

Vero Christian Church 3250 9th Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1368

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer-LCMS 900 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-8193 Our Savior Lutheran Church-ELCA 1850 6th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-2253 St. Augustine Episcopal Church 475 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-3494 St. Helen’s Catholic Church 2085 Tallahassee Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5457 St. John of the Cross Catholic Church 7550 26th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-0057 St. Paul’s Church 664 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL 772.231.3552 www.StPaulsIRC.org Temple Beth Shalom 365 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-4700 Trinity Episcopal Church 2365 Pine Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1146 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach 1590 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 778-5880

emergency Urgent/Walk-in Clinics: Indian River Walk-In Care 1880 37th Street # 4 Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-1400 East Side Urgent Care 960 37th Place #102 Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-6225 Community Quick Medical Clinic 3660 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-2070 Indian River Walk-In Clinic Miracle Mile 652 21st Street (Miracle Mile Plaza) Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1092 Indian River Walk-IN Clinic South Vero Square 836 S. U.S. Hwy 1 Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-2232 HOSPITALS: Indian River Medical Center 1000 36th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4311 Sebastian River Medical Center 13695 U.S. Hwy. 1 Sebastian, FL (772) 589-3186

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Welcome to 2014 If 2013 was a stressful obstacle course, the energies of 2014 will be a bit less intense!

Here’s a peek at the next two months ahead.

ARIES: Have you been feeling hyper for the last few months? Whatever is coming to the surface now needs to pop, so you can move in a better direction. Movement is the key. Just make sure it is skillful movement.

TAURUS: People are noticing your power, and this is a good thing. Finally, you are presenting yourself to the world in a new way and speaking up. This is not always easy for a Bull, but you’ve been long overdue to present this “new” you.

GEMINI: People are driving you bonkers. Your patience is being worn to a nub. It seems many around you are suffocating from stress, and yet you are feeling pretty good. Your friends and family will survive whatever they are going through. If you stay light on your feet, it will help everyone.

CANCER: Cancerians don’t like when their life feels like a roller coaster ride. January and February are very up and down for all crabs. Try to enjoy the ride.

For every down there is an up.

LEO: The “let me entertain you” sign of the zodiac is in full swing. Too many parties may be your biggest stress! Be gentle with your friends, many have more planetary storms than you do right now.

VIRGO: Keep on the look out for people who come to you for help. Some of them are wacky and wounded. It’s fine to help those who listen to your sage advice, but for those that just drain you with their problems, stay away!

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LIBRA: Life hasn’t exactly been serving you your favorite cup of tea lately. Upheaval is in the air, which is not easy for Libras who love calmness and balance.

It’s time to figure out your next steps. Nothing drastic has to happen, but just know things need to change.

SCORPIO: All Scorpios have been tested for the last year and this is not necessarily a bad thing.

You have been asked to keep your head down and work hard. You will be rewarded in a few months when the task master sign of Saturn leaves and goes to visit Sagittarians next!

SAGITTARIUS: You have been trotting along at a decent clip, and this will continue. Enjoy the fact that you are making progress on a lot of fronts.

You are in the beginning stages of rebuilding the very foundation of your life.

CAPRICORN: This last year may have felt like you were wearing lead boots. On the 1st day of 2014, there is a new moon and it’s a great time to be grateful for all the new muscles these boots have given you. Capricorns like to climb and get to the top. It’s time for you to show off those muscles as the rewards are coming this year.

AQUARIUS: If there is one sign of the Zodiac that can handle sudden changes very well, it is Aquarius. We are coming up to your birthday month, and it looks like you are in for some nice surprises, especially on the Full Moon on Valentine’s Day! Enjoy!

PISCES: It is definitely time to slow down and deal with some possible health issues. Nothing serious, but you would be smart to take it easy and make time for massages, yoga, meditation and overall healing.

Fish always like to keep swimming, but it’s time to slow down a bit.

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