Vero Beach Magazine May 2022

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MAY

Mothers and daughters share their secrets for

Keeping Close

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Features

On the Cover: Dr. Divya Haryani and her daughter, Azuri, are wasting no time building a strong bond See the story on page 128 Photograph by Seaglass Photography

104 Living Color

In both life and art, Candyce Klooster Speck keeps all doors open

By Renáe Tesauro

112 Hand On the Mallet The next generation of polo players ensures a bright future for the sport

By Amy Robinson

120 Loving the Lifestyle

The pandemic propels a family to return from London to a cozy, colorful Windsor home

By Ann Taylor

128 Keeping Close MARTINA TANNERY

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In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked four mother-daughter duos to share the secret to their close relationships. We were inspired by their responses

By Heather O’Shea

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Departments 34 22 Wilde Side Stephen Crane wouldn’t recognize today’s Daytona Beach, but he would probably like it

By Evelyn Wilde Mayerson

34 New & Noteworthy Fresh plans and products make for a Marvelous May

66 Previews Yes, you May serve the community while attending enjoyable events

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76 Indian River Insights Childhood mental health is everyone’s business

By Jeffrey R. Pickering

80 Living Well Our bodies, it seems, are much like our homes; the best ones have Good Bones

By Renáe Tesauro

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90 Vero’s Heroes Charlotte Terry and Gail Alexander are leading the 107-year-old Vero Beach Women’s Club toward a future as distinguished as its past

By Mary Beth Vallar

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Departments 96 92 Classic Cars 1967 Austin Mini Moke

By Patrick Merrell

96 True Tails Love lives on in recollections of a pet’s life

By Amy Robinson

146 The Scene The nonprofits of our community celebrate with Galas Galore

156 Gallery Guide May will mesmerize you with appealing art

164 Calendar Get out and about with a full roster of events

170 Business Directory Thank you for supporting our local businesses

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176 Double Take Test your powers of perception

By Heather Botto

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May’s In Motion

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e’ve moved! On March 31st, we packed our bags—and our pencils and desks and

computers and mugs and a large collection of back issues and all the odd treasures pictured here—and headed west. You’ll find us across the street and a few miles down the road from our old office, in another yellow building, on the southeast corner of Route 60 and 34th Avenue.

Artist Candyce Klooster Speck is also on the move. She travels around Vero Beach, paintbrush in hand, and shares her insights on painting the town. We’ll also try to keep up with some young polo players as they gallop into the future of the sport of kings. Then we’ll peek inside the beautiful home of a family who recently picked up sticks and moved to Vero Beach and, finally, hear the moving stories of a collection of mothers and daughters who share their secrets for staying close.

Our monthly column writers are on the go as well. Patrick Merrell takes us for a ride in an Austin Mini Moke, Renaé Tesauro tells us how to take care of our bones so injuries don’t slow us down, and Amy Robinson offers insight on moving through the loss of a beloved pet.

It’s been a whirlwind of a month. We’ve got our boxes unpacked, the June issue is well underway, and we’re springing into summer here. I have just one question for you: Does anyone know what that black plastic thing in the photo is? We’ve been driving ourselves crazy trying to figure it out.

Have a great month!

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Life Starts with a Mother

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speak from experience when I say mothers come in all different types. I was fortunate enough to have more than one mother figure in my life and also be blessed with a step-daughter of my own. As I ponder the approach

of Mother’s Day, a question comes to mind: What is the meaning of ‘mother’?

A mother wears many different hats. She is a teacher, a maid, a cook, a chauffeur, an entertainer, a cheerleader, and definitely an ATM. But most of all, a mother serves as the biggest influence in a child’s life.

Dedicating her life to nurturing, a mother also stands ready to act as guardian and disciplinarian. She is someone to guide you, laugh with you, fight for you, cry with you, celebrate with you, forgive you, hug you, and, most of all, love you unconditionally.

A mother demonstrates the highest level of loyalty through the good and the bad. She isn’t afraid to tell you right from wrong, rarely hesitating to say ‘no’ when necessary. Basically, a mom can be both the most generous and the most intimidating person in your life—and sometimes all in one day’s time!

Perhaps in different ways, ‘mother’ means something special to all of us. No matter the variety, a mother is one of life’s true gifts.

To all the mothers of Vero Beach, cheers to you!

I hope you enjoy reading our Mother’s Day issue. If you need any ideas for your mother, I would recommend heading over to the Healthy Start Coalition’s Mother’s Day Garden of Love outside Riverside Children’s Theatre for a great photo opportunity (May 5–10) and dedicate a flower to your mom (See page 34 for details).

And if you need any gift ideas, be sure to check out our Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Happy reading!

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SAM WOLFE

The Indian River Lagoon stretches north, connecting Vero Beach to Daytona Beach.

Ship to Shore STEPHEN CRANE WOULDN’T RECOGNIZE TODAY’S DAYTONA BEACH, BUT HE WOULD PROBABLY LIKE IT

V

ero Beach

oxide. You can also drive on

We also share an estuary

and Daytona

Daytona’s beach, as most

wedged between the

Beach have a

folks do with suntanned

mainland and the barrier

few things in common. We

left arms hanging over an

islands of Florida’s east

were each the center of a

open window, for $20 a

coast, the 156-mile Indian

thriving citrus industry.

vehicle.

River Lagoon, a stranded

We both share beautiful

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BY EVELYN WILDE MAYERSON

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Henry Flagler’s Florida

mix of salt and fresh water

beaches sanded with

East Coast railroad put us

supporting more species

quartz from Appalachia,

both on the map with shiny

than any other estuary in

although Daytona’s beach,

new steel rails and railroad

the United States.

wider at 500 feet, is hard

stations like Vero Beach’s

packed with orange patches

old FEC depot, the size of a

Lagoon, Indian River

of coquina shell that has

double-wide, parked today

Lagoon’s northernmost

absorbed the rust of iron

on Fourteenth Avenue.

basin is the city of Daytona

Bordering the Mosquito

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Beach, where a high school

tourist destination

watch stock car racers in

St. Augustine to Daytona

chemistry teacher con-

favored by the children of

close formation bump draft

Beach carried the first

cocted the first batch of

old spring-breakers, (the

one another at 180 mph.

private carloads of wealthy

Hawaiian Tropic tanning

current spring-breakers

oil in a 20-gallon garbage

prefer Punta Cana), and

is not the Daytona of its

can. With a band shell, a

bandanaed bikers on

inception. No surprise,

boardwalk, and Scream-

rumbling Harleys cruis-

since nothing stays the

steamer trunks packed

er’s Park, the city is part

ing Main Street toting

same, not even numbers,

with canvas snake leg-

of the I-4 corridor that

shopping bags from Yukon

which I found out when I

gings, flannel underwear,

stretches west to Orlando

Jack’s. Laid back and easy

learned that in a base-three

silk mosquito netting,

and Tampa, considered

is usually more fun. One of

numbering system, 2 plus

tinted spectacles, and

a pivotal region in gen-

the best side trips my hus-

2 is not 4 but 11. Despite its

insect repellent to ward

eral elections as well as a

band, Don, and I ever made

egalitarian and colorful

off the fierce “red bug”

national bellwether.

was to NASCAR’s Rolex

evolution, Daytona Beach

that locals called chiggers.

24 where, like everyone

began as a winter resort for

Travelers were cautioned to

reputation as a laid-back

else, we carried a cooler

the elite starting in 1886

visit the dentist before they

and easy blue-collar

and 44-ounce Big Gulps to

when an FEC train from

left home and to leave their

Daytona Beach has a

The Daytona of today

tourists over the Halifax River.

They arrived with

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members. Add to that golf,

Carrying ammunition,

forcing the remaining

horseback riding, tennis,

40 bundles of U.S. Army

three to swim to shore.

bicycling, fishing in the

rifles, 25 Cuban insurgents,

Halifax River, and strolling

and boxes of razor-sharp

survival was coincident

on a beach hard packed

machetes, it was the vessel’s

with a series of escalations

enough with shell hash to

fifth attempt to outrun U.S.

that led to the Spanish-

permit an auto race, where

revenue cutters and safely

American War and to Flor-

an Olds Pirate clocked in at

reach Cuba.

ida’s participation. It was

50 mph.

While tourists were

promoted to tourists, that

hanging 10-pound woolen

the ship collided with a

in the event of conflict,

swimming costumes to

sandbar. Although it was

Florida would provide the

dry, Daytona’s beach would

towed free by the coast

most likely staging area.

gain national attention

guard, a leak had developed

for another unexpected

in the boiler room, causing

Spanish fleet coming up

event. After the founding

the water pumps to fail 11

from Cuba to shell the

of the yacht club, with

miles from shore and the

towns along Florida’s

the nation’s newspapers

captain to order everyone

southeast coast. A Jackson-

little dogs behind. Ladies

focused on sympathetic

to abandon ship.

ville newspaper demanded

who intended to swim were

reports on the rebellion of

advised to bring at least

Cuban nationals against

ship’s captain, oiler, and

Florida’s coastal cities.

two bathing costumes,

almost four centuries

cook, left the floundering

The cities themselves

since each, fashioned of at

of Spanish rule, three

Commodore in a 10-foot

began forming volunteer

least 9 yards of wool and

survivors of a shipwreck

dinghy. After two days of

home guard units. Several

hung with weights for mod-

were pulled to safety from

being buffeted in heavy

months later, an uniden-

esty, would take at least a

the surf. Among them was

swells and shadowed by

tified offshore battleship

day to dry.

American poet, novelist,

sharks, the captain turned

near Jupiter Inlet prompted

that the U.S. Army fortify

and short-story writer

the dinghy toward shore,

Jupiter’s entire population

Stephen Crane, the author

where it was ripped apart

to arm itself, until it was

hotels, such as the Hotel

of the internationally

in the breakers, smashing

learned that the ship was

Ormond in Ormond Beach,

acclaimed novel of the

the oiler to death and

the USS Oregon, dispatched

which featured electric-

American Civil War, The

ity, running water, and a

Red Badge of Courage, a

bugler who called guests

book that made Crane an

to meals, or Daytona’s

instant celebrity at the age

Halifax Hotel, operated

of 24.

for a time by Walt Disney’s father, Elias Disney.

Except for the oppor-

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Crane, along with the

Rumors flew of the

of several fashionable new

Their destination: one

MAY 2022

clear, although likely not

Johns River in a heavy fog,

This formal portrait of Stephen Crane was taken in Washington, D.C. in 1896.

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE

Somewhere on the St.

Crane’s remarkable

Three days before, Crane had boarded the SS Commodore in Jacksonville,

tunity to hunt for Florida

signing on as an able-

panthers, they enjoyed the

bodied seaman, although he

same leisure activities they

was on his way to cover the

did in Newport, including a

Cuban insurgency, courtesy

yacht club founded in 1896

of Joseph Pulitzer, pub-

with almost 100 charter

lisher of the New York World.

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The Daytona of today is not the Daytona of its inception.

incognito from California

U.S. Army as its southeast

Crane had failed a

Churchill, a British mili-

to stand ready on Florida’s

supply depot and a major

physical exam for the U.S.

tary observer assigned to

east coast.

encampment for 30,000

Navy. Once again a war

the staff of Spain’s Gen.

troops. The overflow would

correspondent, he checked

Valdez and vilified in the

was mysteriously blown

go to Lakeland, 30 miles

into the Tampa Bay Hotel,

press for his affiliation with

up in Havana Harbor, what

inland, to Jacksonville, and

headquarters for the

government forces.

Secretary of State John Hay

to Key West. Fernandina

commanding general, Maj.

was later to call “a splendid

and Miami were also sent

Gen. William R. Shafter,

smoking, Crane didn’t

little war” was declared.

troops, but charges of inad-

as well as for the press.

wait long. Writing from

Stephen Crane, having

equate sanitation shut both

There he awaited deploy-

the point of view of the

just published his classic

down in fewer than six

ment with journalists like

ordinary soldier, he accom-

short story of a shipwreck,

weeks. Vero Beach and Day-

artist Frederic Remington,

panied the First Marine

“The Open Boat,” returned

tona Beach were not even

known for his paintings

Battalion to Guantanamo,

to Florida, this time to

considered, another thing

of the American West, and

where he huddled in soggy

Tampa, selected by the

they have in common.

21-year-old Winston

trenches while bullets

After the USS Maine

Rail-thin and chain-

Crystal Crosby Senior Designer

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zipped over his head. A

critics continue to spec-

month later, Crane wit-

ulate about the great

nessed the Rough Riders,

loss to American letters

Teddy Roosevelt’s First

that Crane’s early death

U.S. Volunteer Cavalry reg-

represents. That’s too big

iment, thrashing through

a chunk for me to contem-

the woods, “making more

plate. I think back to 2004,

noise than a train going

when the shipwrecked SS

through a tunnel.” Of their

Commodore was identified

later famous charge up

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MOTHER’S DAY GARDEN OF LOVE MAY 5–MAY 10: HEALTHY START HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition is conducting its second annual Mother’s Day Garden of Love. The garden will be installed outside Riverside Children’s Theatre beginning May 5 and will remain available through Mother’s Day weekend for the public to walk through and enjoy. The Mother’s Day Garden of Love is a visual public art display to be used as a photo opportunity and an activity to experience with Mom. You are invited to dedicate a flower in this garden to honor a mom you know. Healthy Start will send her a one-of-a-kind painting reproduction gift in the mail with a Mother’s Day message to notify her of the dedication in her honor. You are encouraged to visit the website and make your dedication in advance.

All proceeds benefit Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, which in turn directly benefits mothers and babies in the county.

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MAY 6–MAY 7: SHOPPING EVENT AT TRIMMINGS As you consider the perfect Mothers’ Day gifts, Trimmings Home Garden and Gifts invites you to participate in its Flowers for Mom event on May 6 and 7. Each Mom’s Day gift purchased during the event (valued $50 or more) will receive a complimentary hand-tied bouquet. This offer is good while supplies last, so you are encouraged to shop early.

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UNTIL NEXT SEASON MAY 12–MAY 13: BARBARA KRUPP FINISHES SEASON Barbara Krupp invites you to visit her local studio/gallery May 12 or 13 before she heads north for a few months; she will return and reopen in October. Krupp would like to express her gratitude to Vero Beach for its support and for another wonderful season: “It was so nice to hear all your wonderful comments and see you buying my artwork to bring you peace and joy.” Visit her website for new paintings.

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RIVER VILLAGE AT GRAND HARBOR $1,375,000 3BR/3 BA Rare direct riverfront condo. Enjoy beautiful sunrises from your large covered balcony. Private 2 car garage and 10x12 storage area with AC.

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BAYTREE VILLAS $895,000 3BR/2 BA Renovated villa with vaulted ceilings, private patio & pool. Resort style amenities include 4 pools, deeded beach access, clay tennis courts & clubhouse. 2 pets allowed!

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MARK IT FOR MAY MAY 12–MAY 14: TRUNK SHOW AT M. MAISON M. Maison will host a trunk show featuring work by designer LOLA (Love One, Love All) . LOLA designs and creates high quality, handcrafted pendants, bracelets, cuff links, rings, and other jewelry to mark important moments in people’s lives. Each piece is created through a process that includes enameling, the combining of delicate colored glass that is hand painted and embossed over a sterling silver design, then forged at 1,600 degrees, and finally hand polished. Every LOLA pendant is one of a kind, just like the person who wears it.

M. MAISON

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WALK, TALK, & SHOP MAY 12–MAY 15: SIDEWALK SALE AT VILLAGE SHOPS Mark your calendar to visit the Village Shops May 12 through 15 for various sales. Whether you’re in the market for fresh florals, new stationery, a perfect summertime carryall bag, or replenished hosting decor, it’s great to get out and seek those perfect items from all your favorite stores.

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MOTHER OF GIFTS BRAND NEW JEWELRY AT 6TH AVENUE 6th Avenue Jewelers presents 14-karat-gold mother-of-pearl diamond and gemstone bezel set earrings. These elegant ear adornments offer a perfect pop of fun sophistication to any style. Visit 6th Avenue to select your set.

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FRESHLY SPRUNG NEW CUSTOM FLOORING OPTIONS Designer’s Touch Flooring announces the addition of some refreshing floor styles. Stop by to check out its recently culled and curated selection of hardwood floors, luxury vinyl, and area rugs and carpets. Walk into summer with some revitalized floor decor.

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LOTS FOR THE LITTLES EXPANDED INVENTORY AT PREPPY PALMS Preppy Palms introduces children’s clothing, accessories, and jewelry—particularly bracelets, necklaces, and rings.

This new collection includes matching mommy and me pajamas, school backpacks, beverage canteens, and lunch boxes. Pop into Preppy Palms to find your favorites.

PREPPY PALMS

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BE ESCALATED CADILLAC V-SERIES LINEUP EXPANDS TO INCLUDE ESCALADE The 2023 Cadillac Escalade intends to be the first SUV to don the high-performance V-Series badge.

With nearly two decades of racing-inspired prowess, the V-Series designation is reserved for vehicles that encompass the peak of Cadillac performance; bold, distinguished design; and innovative technology. Stop into Linus for more information, including full vehicle specs.

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NEW TO THE AREA FALASIRI ADDS TO FLORIDA COLLECTION New to its Florida Collection, Falasiri Oriental Rugs presents “Dive Trip,” a rug that is hand woven in wool and cotton. The collection, which is designed with inspiration from the sand, sea, and colors of its namesake state, offers fresh, easy styles that will complement a relaxed way of living.

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS

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RUFF LIFE SHOWER OPTION FOR DOGS Give your dog the serene bath time experience he’s always dreamed of. European Kitchen & Bath presents the Hansgrohe dog shower, a helpful product designed to eliminate bath-induced stress and provide a spa-type experience for your furry companion. It accommodates both large and small pups, so pop into the showroom to order.

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LUNCH & LEARN LED CAPSTONE TEAMS UP TO TEACH LED Capstone and Agency 51 teamed up to conduct a continuing education unit with a design class at Indian River State College.

The topic was “Beauty in Sustainability: Making Green Look Glam.”

Offered as a “Lunch and Learn” session, the class was taught by John Howard and created by Varaluz, a company that is continually developing new ways of incorporating recycled, reclaimed, natural, and sustainable resources into its handcrafted fixtures. The team at Varaluz are firm believers that handcrafting and eco-responsibility create the most lasting light fixtures.

LED CAPSTONE

4005 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com

John Howard of Agency 51; Ann Roccon, IRSC professor of interior design; and Florence Howe of LED Capstone

TIMELESS CLASSICS NEW PRODUCTS FROM PORTUGAL AT MARKET Market is excited to bring in Bordallo Pinheiro. These fabulous Portuguese ceramics are perfect for a fresh tablescape or to function as decor. The company focuses on quality and design with classics that remain timeless. Pop in to explore, or shop online.

MARKET

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REVOLVING COLLECTION ART PIECES AT FANTASTIC FINDS Fantastic Finds carries a constantly changing inventory of fine art, currently including several paintings by popular South Florida artist Joseph Davoli. Visit the shop to see which piece you would like to add to your collection.

FANTASTIC FINDS

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THE DOCTOR IS IN DR. ABRAMS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Dr. Linus Abrams, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based psychiatry specialist, is accepting new Floridabased patients. In private practice for 30 years, Dr. Abrams is licensed for telemedicine in Florida. The doctor seeks to help “people struggling with emotional problems, mental disorders and/or those who aspire mainly to enhance their mind/body wellness.”

Contact his office to discuss scheduling opportunities.

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OCULAR ADVANCEMENTS NEW VISION EYE CENTER UTILIZING NEW EQUIPMENT Dr. Stephen Tate is performing advanced custom cataract surgery to exacting standards with the assistance of New Vision Eye Center’s state-of-the-art ORA technology.

Employed intraoperatively, the technology assists by verifying the lens selection and guiding the lens placement in the eye. Each step is key to the patient’s visual outcome, especially for astigmatism correction.

NEW VISION EYE CENTER

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ON THE HOME FRONT DIGNITY VILLAGE LAND PARCEL ACQUIRED The Source, a nonprofit serving homeless people in Indian River County, has taken a major step toward realizing a long-held dream: It has acquired Pelican Island Cottages on U.S. 1 in Sebastian, which will be transformed into Dignity Village, a self-contained community of affordable housing. The former vacation resort, which measures just under an acre, includes 19 efficiency-style cottages, a community room, and a laundry center. A former storage area will become a chapel. Full occupancy is projected for late spring. The Bernard Egan Foundation is a major donor for this exciting new undertaking.

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ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET | BELLE COSE | CITRON BISTRO CLIFF NORRIS REAL ESTATE | COASTAL COMFORTS | G. MATHEOS OPTICIAN | HOOS ARCHITECTURE ISLAND CASHMERE | JEAN-PIERRE KLIFA | J. MCLAUGHLIN | MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN | OODLES OF WALLPAPER | ROCK CITY OCEANSIDE | SALON DEL MAR SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS | SEA BAGS OF MAINE | TOMMY BAHAMA

Sidewalk Sale: May 12-15 SHOP LOCAL. VISIT US AT THE VILLAGE SHOPS. 6140 N. Highway A1A • www.villageshopsverobeach.com

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COME TO THE TABLE PAGE 2 DESIGN GIVES BACK Page 2 Design sponsored a table at the Cause for Paws event, which serves as the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County’s largest fundraiser. The occasion took place March 14 at Vero Beach’s Oak Harbor Club. The evening offered gourmet cuisine, live entertainment, a raffle, and a live auction. Proceeds from this fundraiser help sick and homeless animals in the community.

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Visit Our Garden Boutique • Exquisite and unique home and garden decor • Fresh Orchids • Live and silk arrangements • Horticulture experts on staff

NEW SPRING ITEMS!

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RE-UP YOUR DESIGNS REUPHOLSTERY SERVICES AT HAZEL HOUSE Hazel House invites you to stop in for any reupholstery needs. Begin with a visit to the local showroom, where you can explore fabric selections. Once you’ve decided, the HH team will take care of your reupholstery goals in its local workroom, which can also include pickup and delivery service.

HAZEL HOUSE

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SUPER SKIN NEW SKIN TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE Select Skin MD is now offering superficial radiation therapy. SRT is a proven nonsurgical method of treating some nonmelanoma skin cancers virtually anywhere on the body. It preserves the surrounding healthy tissue while effectively treating the malignant cells painlessly. Call to schedule an appointment to learn more.

SELECT SKIN MD

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MODERN MUSTS 1967 FORD MUSTANG AVAILABLE AT MOTOR CITY A burnt amber ’67 Mustang has been fully restored and has all the modern comforts that make it fun to drive. Automatic transmission, air-conditioning, power steering, and more allow you to jump in, fire it up and cruise Vero Beach in style.

MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS

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DON’T YOU JUST LOVE IT CUSTOM NECKLACE AT ROYAL PALM JEWEL Visit Royal Palm Jewel to select a new custom piece designed to promote a happy enjoyable response each time you wear it. The Love necklace is available in yellow, white, or rose gold-dipped sterling silver and, by special order, 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold. Head to Royal Palm Pointe to explore this and other beautiful jewelry options.

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YOU SAY FLAMINGO, WE SAY EMBROIDER PERSONALIZED OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT PALM BEACH SANDALS When selecting footwear at Palm Beach Sandals, not only can you choose color and style, but you have the option to monogram or embroider your order. Select a favorite animal, such as a turtle or flamingo, or represent your sports team as you stroll about. The possibilities are calling, so pop into the store to answer.

PALM BEACH SANDALS

3309 Ocean Drive 772-226-5998 pbsandals.com

LEVERAGED DESIGN NEW EMTEK LINE AT VERO MILLWORK Vero Millwork is pleased to offer one of Emtek’s newest lines featuring the Manning Lever. Select a knurled or smooth surface, availabe in various finishes and rosettes. Visit Vero Millwork to see Emtek’s full line.

VERO MILLWORK

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BRIGHT FUN FOR EVERYONE NEW DECOR ACCESSORIES AT VB HOME VB Home presents new Addison Ross homeware pieces. The luxurious, stylish, quality items are available in fun, brightly colored trays, frames, wastebaskets, and more. Pop into the store to brighten up your day and design space.

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ORANGE YOU EXCITED TO SHOP CITRUS-STYLE BAG AT SASSY BOUTIQUE Sassy presents a hand-beaded shoulder bag with leather piping from the brand Staud.

This style, sporting a seasonal orange pattern, features a single flap closure, inner zip pouch, and magnetic pocket on the back. Founded in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud exhibits attention to detail, a natural opposition to the typical, and a feminine aura.

Stop by Sassy for this fresh look.

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A LITTLE SELF TONE UP LATEST SKIN CARE DEVICE NOW AVAILABLE Iconic Dermatology adds the Lucent IPL, the newest intense pulsed light device on the market, to its list of tools to treat patients. It is great for treating acne, photo-aged skin, and rosacea by delivering energy throughout the skin at different wavelengths to target and break down troublesome cells, revealing clearer, smoother, and more even skin. With a few quick treatments, patients may leave with improved texture and tone, and overall refreshed skin.

ICONIC DERMATOLOGY

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CONTEMPORARY CLAY NEW SCULPTOR AT FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay Galleries is proud to introduce the latest addition to its stable of contemporary artists: sculptor Amanda C. Ross. With a delicate hand, she creates ceramic works characterized by intricate details that bespeak a deep and nuanced insight into form and color. While some of her sculptures burst with the exuberant hues of nature, others use an absence of color to highlight the graceful details of form. Ross’s works are currently on display at Findlay’s elegant Worth Avenue gallery in Palm Beach.

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CROSSOVER MISSION NOW UNDER ONE ROOF Administration, academics, and athletics are now all in one place for Crossover Mission, a local nonprofit that supports and redirects at-risk youth through programs of basketball and individual academic mentoring. In October 2021, a new floor was installed on the basketball court of Crossover Center in Gifford, and now, Director of Operations Antoine Jennings and Executive Director Cathy DeShouwer have signed the purchase agreement for the building.

Crossover Academic Center has moved from a separate location downtown to the second floor of the new facility, allowing students to move seamlessly between tutoring sessions and basketball practice.

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IT’S ON THE HOUSE IRSC UNVEILS PROMISE PROGRAM With fewer students enrolled in higher education today than two years ago and consumer prices rising, Indian River State College has launched an initiative to make education more accessible to students in its service district.

Sponsored by the IRSC Foundation, the Promise Program allows students graduating from a public or public charter high school this spring to earn an associate degree free of charge. May 15 is the deadline to commit to the program.

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Welcome The Moorings Realty Sales Company welcomes two new members: Collier Proctor and Courtney Dietrich. Proctor, a fourthgeneration Vero Beach native and 2011 graduate of Saint Edward’s School, brings a wealth of local knowledge. He attended Middlebury College in Vermont, where he played football and graduated with a B.A. in 2015. After college, he lived in Miami and Tampa, where he worked for several leading commercial real estate brokerage firms.

Proctor is excited to be back home with his wife, Sarah, and their 85-pound goldendoodle, Mason, and to be close to extended family.

Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr Katie Boyle to its team. She is a primary care physician specializing in aesthetics and anti-aging medicine. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, International Academy of Aesthetics, and The American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. Dr Boyle is accepting patients.

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Alex MacWilliam Real Estate welcomes Tamasine “Tammy” Mullin-Garcia, a Florida native who was born and raised in Key Biscayne. She comes from a family of Florida Realtors dating back to the 1970s. After discovering Vero Beach and its charm, beauty, and island lifestyle, Mullin-Garcia moved here in 2018. She and her husband, Harry, are parents to Erin, Matthew, and Liam, and petparents to two Saint Bernards. An artist with a degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Mullin-Garcia has a diverse career background that includes working as a travel agent, an art teacher, and a substitute teacher for Miami Dade County public schools. She was inspired to join AMAC because of its deep-rooted family history in Vero Beach, coupled with its nurturing of individual agents through ongoing training in industry advancements, technologies, and customer service, toward strengthening the well-being of the whole team.

Born and raised in Vero Beach, Dietrich offers knowledge and perspective as a third generation Florida Realtor. She is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in professional golf management and graphic design. She has combined her love of the country club lifestyle and her passion for reimagining coastal real estate properties.

Her personal experiences in buying, renovating, and selling gives her a high level of understanding of today’s home values. From vintage estates to waterfront dream homes, Dietrich’s attention to detail and ability to understand her clients’ goals set her apart.

Mathew Demetriou, a licensed optician who spent over 20 years servicing New York City, has opened G. Matheos Eyewear at the Village Shops. The shop offers a collection of fine eyewear and the highest quality lenses to provide products that complement your appearance and meet lifestyle and visual requirements as well. Demetriou is looking forward to sharing his passion for eyewear with Vero Beach.

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital welcomes Jacob A. Petrosky, MD, a boardcertified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. He has a particular interest in the treatment of metabolic conditions associated with obesity. Dr. Petrosky earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed the residency program at Cleveland Clinic/Case Western Reserve. During his residency, he was recognized multiple times with the Caregiver Award for providing outstanding service and supporting a culture of service excellence. He completed the advanced laparoscopy and bariatrics fellowship program at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and holds memberships in the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Petrosky is accepting new patients at the Health and Wellness Center.

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Keith Lambert and Garrett Dean

The Kanner Group at Raymond James congratulates Garrett Dean and Keith Lambert for passing the Series 66 exam. The Series 66, also known as the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, “covers topics relevant to providing investment advice and effecting securities transactions for clients.”

Dean is a financial advisor and Lambert is the relationship manager for the Kanner Group.

Congratulations to United Way of Indian River County board member Caryn Toole on being selected for Senator Debbie Mayfield’s “Constituent Spotlight” newsletter segment.

Toole is currently the director of Communities Connected for Kids, a child welfare provider.

For over 20 years, she has worked to support hundreds of local children and families. In addition to serving on the United Way board, she also serves on Indian River County’s Children’s Services Advisory Committee and the CSAC Grant Subcommittee. Toole is a proud tri-citizen: Trinidadian, Bahamian, and American. The Vero Beach High School graduate has a degree in sociology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from the University of West Alabama.

Three sailors from the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, along with their sailing director, Mary Morgan, and the Club-420 dinghy Sapphire, traveled recently to Tampa for the South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association’s South Points No. 6 regatta, competing in the JV Division. Despite the fact that most of their adversaries were seasoned high school sailors, eighth graders Michael Ladd, Edee Steinkamp, and Nick Crull brought home firstplace honors. The regatta consisted of 12 races and 28 sailors in seven boats. Seventeen Florida high schools were represented.

The Vero Beach City Council’s chambers were packed as Vice Mayor Rey Neville read a proclamation recognizing the fiftieth anniversary of Literacy Services of Indian River County. A week later, Commissioner Susan Adams read a similar proclamation on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, acknowledging the half-century-old nonprofit organization, for which Indian River County provides office space at the Main and North County libraries. Literacy Services offers tutoring for adults who wish to improve their English proficiency or literacy skills.

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Congratulations to Vernon Scott Resort Wear for reaching its 30-year milestone. The store began in Vero Beach in April 1992 as a men’s-only resort shop and has since become a one-stop shop for men and women, with the goal of offering women the same customer service and special attention as menswear customers. The shop features some of the finest brands available, including Peter Millar, Jack Victor, Smathers & Branson, Gretchen Scott, Sailor-Sailor, and Krazy Larry. Customers will also find the brand’s own Vernon Scott sport coats, shirts, shoes, and much more. Pop in to say congrats and to experience Vernon Scott Resort’s exceptional clothing and service.

John K. Southall of Indian River State College has received a rare and distinguished award. Southall, who has a PhD in music education from Florida State University, is the chair of IRSC’s Performing and Visual Arts Department, director of bands, and coordinator of music education. He has become only the second recipient of the Florida Music Education Association’s Conference Service Award in recognition of his years of service to FMEA’s annual Professional Development Conference. Of particular note is Southall’s feat of taking the entire conference—an enormous event drawing some 10,000 participants— virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Conference Service Award is not bestowed annually, but only in recognition of outstanding leadership and notable achievements.

Congratulations to Cathy Curley for her recent closing on an offmarket oceanfront property in the estate section. The home sold for $4,145,000. Curley currently has over $37 million of real estate sold and under contract in 2022. She is excited to continue helping clients.

White Glove Moving & Storage is pleased to announce its twentieth anniversary. With 50 full-time employees, White Glove has provided service to the Treasure Coast since 2002. The services and geographical range have expanded over the years, and this team of dedicated professionals has worked hard to pursue certifications in several areas, including piano moving, senior citizen relocations, and art hanging, with accreditations through the American Society of Interior Design. White Glove hopes to continue to help its clients and looks forward to being a premier “go-to” mover for years to come. `

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GOLF-A-THON MAY 2 Local golf professionals will compete in the thirty-second annual GolfA-Thon, a fundraiser for the VNA & Hospice Foundation. By supporting their favorite pros, donors help the VNA to provide home health and hospice care to local residents who are in need. Thirteen clubs will be represented in the Golf-A-Thon: Bent Pine, Grand Harbor, Indian River Club, John’s Island, The Moorings, Oak Harbor, Orchid Island, Quail Valley, Pointe West, Riomar, Sandridge, Vero Beach Country Club, and Windsor.

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COMEDY ZONE MAY 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, & 27–28 Riverside Theatre has resumed its weekly music and comedy offerings with Live in the Loop and Comedy Zone. Local bands playing a variety of genres will take the outdoor stage throughout the evening on Fridays and Saturdays, while two comedians and an emcee provide the entertainment inside. Arrive hungry, because the grill will be open.

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PHYSICIANS’ SYMPOSIUM MAY 12 The Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach invites everyone to the 22nd annual Physicians’ Symposium, once again presented and sponsored by Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery. This year’s topic is “Health Care After COVID.” A panel of experts will conduct an informative discussion, and heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. 5:30 p.m., $150 WOMEN’S REFUGE

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TERRARIUM WORKSHOP MAY 14 McKee Botanical Garden will hold a family workshop on building a terrarium with succulents and air plants. Instructor Leslie Thomas will guide parents and children (ages 6 and up) step by step as they create their own miniature plant habitats to take home. All materials will be provided. The registration fee admits one adult and one child.

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CAMPUS LIFE CLASSIC MAY 21 Youth for Christ of Indian River County will hold its fifth annual Campus Life Classic, a golf tournament that raises funds to support ministry to local middle and high school students. Campus Life’s mission is to help young people make good choices, establish solid foundations for their lives, and make positive impacts on their school environments.

Registration for the four-player scramble includes lunch from Chickfil-A, player gift bags, beverages throughout play, and a buffet dinner.

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‘FAN FAVORITES’ MAY 22 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra has compiled “Fan Favorites: The Great Ballets” based on 12 seasons of audience requests. This “whirlwind tour of some of history’s greatest ballets” includes selections

by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Copland, Khachaturian, and several others, as well as the world premiere of “Pangean Dances” by Florida composer Mark Piszczek. SCSO trombonist Alexis Regazzi and violinist Jose Guedez will be featured soloists, and members of the Space Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra will join their professional counterparts onstage in this “side-by-side” performance.

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MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30 The beautiful and thought-provoking Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary will once again be the scene of Vero Beach’s Memorial Day observance. Many veterans will be on hand to honor their fallen comrades as the community gathers for the presentation of colors, invocation, national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, patriotic music, 21-gun salute, and keynote address.

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EGAN GOLF CLASSIC JUNE 3 Samaritan Center will hold its sixteenth Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic, a fundraiser for its work helping Indian River County families rise out of homelessness. The Egans were two of the founding members of Samaritan Center, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach. To date, the center has served nearly 2,000 people. The golf tournament’s entry fee includes all golf fees, lunch, two mulligans, a door prize ticket, and participation in all course games, including the golf ball launcher.

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BLUE WATER OPEN JUNE 4 The Exchange Club of Sebastian, which provides scholarships to local students and helps fund various school programs in Indian River County, is gearing up for its twentyeighth annual Blue Water Open. The popular offshore fishing tournament draws competitors from a wide area to enjoy a day of fishing and compete for cash and prizes. Once again this year, the Capt. William Charles Memorial Catchin’ & Cookin’ Award of $1,000 will be presented for the largest grouper. Boat captains must register in advance and attend the captains’ meeting the evening before the event.

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CASINO NIGHT JUNE 4 The Indian River County 4-H Foundation will hold its thirteenth annual Viva Vero Beach Casino Night, an adults-only event that supports local 4-H youth.

Guests will enjoy a full bar, DJ entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and $1,500 in fun money to wager at the authentic blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette tables.

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SUMMER ART CAMP JUNE 6–JULY 29 Calling all children! Those who are creative and those who want to explore their creative side will enjoy the wide range of “hands-on and minds-on” activities at Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp. Professionally trained instructors will engage imaginations in a fun, welcoming setting as students learn about many aspects of art and try their hands at making artworks of their own. Each camp is one week in duration and allows families to select morning or afternoon sessions.

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ver the span of my 30-year career in philanthropy, I have consoled and counseled my fair share of parents who have tried to make sense of the loss of a child, surely every parent’s worst nightmare. Many seek to honor their son’s or daughter’s memory by doing something to make life better for others. Some plant trees, while others name a park bench or other public structure in their

child’s honor. A few have established memorial scholarships. Others just drift, waiting for the right opportunity to present itself. It is heartbreaking work, yet an unexpected, sacred privilege that is part of the helping profession.

Research suggests that adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die premature deaths than their peers.

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caused by risky behaviors, including the use of alcohol or drugs, society sometimes blames parents, and parents sometimes blame others, inhibiting meaningful understanding of the issue.

In our community, progress is being made to reduce such adverse outcomes.

Since 2000, the number of Indian River County high school students who report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days has declined by almost 50 percent. Similar

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reductions are recorded for high schoolers regarding binge drinking. Unfortunately, despite these overall improvements, alcohol and drug use and accidental deaths due to these risky behaviors among our community’s children remain higher than Florida’s average.

The Substance Awareness Center, led by executive director Carrie Maynard-Lester, is working to change that statistic.

Together with her board and staff, Maynard-Lester has developed a coalition of youth, parents, educators, health care professionals, law enforcement officers, and business and civic leaders working to reduce the use of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs by youth in our county. Other helpful community programs include school-based prevention education and recovery assistance along with outpatient and day treatment.

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After accidents, the Centers for Disease Control lists suicide as the second-leading cause of death among 15-to-19year-olds. Unlike deaths related to substance use, when a child dies by suicide, parents almost always blame themselves. On the occasions when I have helped parents use philanthropy to memorialize these children, they are rarely consoled by the facts or the overwhelming evidence that these tragedies cannot be predicted.

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According to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, the rate of hospitalization for mood and depressive disorders, conditions often associated with childhood suicide, is more than twice as high in Indian River County as it is for the state overall. In 2019, more than 1,400 children under the age of 18 were in this group. One of the highest rates of reports of poor mental health is among

LGBTQ youth. In a recent survey conducted by The Trevor Project, 70 percent of this group reported their mental health as “poor,” and 42 percent were found to have seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.

One organization working to ensure our youth have access to lifesaving mental health programs and services is the Mental Health Collaborative,

led by executive director Brett Hall, a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s in business administration. Together with dozens of member organizations, including Community Foundation grantees Mental Health Association, Substance Awareness Center, and Tykes & Teens, Hall and his team work to identify and fill gaps in services to improve the mental health

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of all community members, including children.

In addition to supporting proven programs and operating the McCabe Connections Center, the Mental Health Collaborative also recently advocated for a public-private partnership involving the Indian River Hospital District, Indian River Community Foundation, and other local grantmaking foundations to fund an intensive outpatient program for adolescents at Cleveland Clinic’s Behavioral Health Center.

This promising practice increases access to mental health care for children and youth and reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, increasing the likelihood that more of our community’s children will thrive.

If there is a silver lining to any of the school-based tragedies from the last decade or the massive disruptions and loss related to the global pandemic, it is that more governments, institutions, businesses, and individuals are talking about the importance of children’s mental health and well-being.

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Perhaps this generosity is inspired by first-hand experience of what it is like to help a child. Perhaps it comes from knowing the despair that follows a child’s untimely death and a desire to prevent others from experiencing it. Whatever the motivation, this support of children’s behavioral health services is an inspiring and important investment in the future well-being of our entire community. ❀

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who break a hip die within a year, and many others experience a significant loss of function.

“Osteoporosis means ‘porous bone,’” explains Dr. Seth Coren, an orthopedic surgeon and osteoporosis expert with Vero Orthopaedics. “Healthy bone tissue looks like a honeycomb under a microscope, with a network of spongelike trabecular bone providing support, much like the framework of a building. It is surrounded by an outer

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Osteoporotic bones have much larger holes in the honeycomb-like structure.

layer of protective cortical bone. In osteoporotic bone, the holes in the honeycomb—or the spongelike trabecular bone—get larger until the supportive framework becomes increasingly thinner and breaks.”

What causes this deterioration to occur? Many factors can increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis, Coren points out, including diet, lifestyle, underlying diseases, medical procedures, and certain medications (particularly steroids). The primary trigger, however, is the hormone imbalance we experience as we age.

Bone is living tissue that undergoes a constant

rebuilding process to maintain strength and firmness.

This process relies on the proper balance between two types of cells: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts break down bone by removing calcium and other minerals. They resorb older, damaged, or weakened bone to make way for healthy new bone built by osteoblasts. The hormones estrogen and testosterone inhibit osteoclast activity, protecting our bodies from bone loss by helping to maintain the balance between resorption and construction.

During menopause, when women experience a 50 percent decrease in

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estrogen, that balance is upset, and osteoclast activity can outpace osteoblast activity. In other words, more bone is lost than built. Women lose approximately 20 percent of their bone density in the first five years of menopause. Similarly, as men age and their testosterone levels decrease, osteoclast activity increases and results in bone loss. By the time we reach our 70s and 80s, both women and men suffer from similar amounts of bone loss and an increasing likelihood of osteoporosis.

The problem is, you might never know any of this is occurring. Unlike osteoarthritis, a disease of the joints that causes inflammation and pain,

osteoporosis doesn’t hurt.

You can’t feel your bones weakening, but you might notice that you’re getting shorter or hunched forward. “These are signs that you have osteoporosis and may already have vertebral fractures,” Coren observes.

“The loss of structural stability in your spine could cause you to not only lose height, but also up to 8 percent of pulmonary volume, and could ultimately decrease your life expectancy.”

Experts like Coren agree that the only way to determine whether you have osteoporosis is to have a bone density test. Also called a DXA scan, the test uses a type of low-dose X-ray technology to

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“Optimum bone health begins in early childhood and should be maintained throughout our lives,” says Coren.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that toddlers get two to three servings of milk, yogurt, cheese, and milk products every day. Children from 1 to 2 years old should consume whole milk

products, while children over 2 should have low-fat or reduced-fat milk products in their diets. From ages 9 to 18, boys and girls are advised to consume 1,300 mg of calcium per day (4½ 8-ounce glasses of low-fat milk). Teenagers’ growing bones continue to absorb calcium, reaching peak bone density in the late 20s.

“One of the major health issues facing young women today is energy deficiency syndrome,” Coren observes, “where

there is emphasis on staying thin and losing weight, especially among young athletes. Young people need to consume calcium-rich foods, and, if they are athletes, they especially need to maintain a healthy body weight while doing weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises.”

Our bodies—young and old—require healthy diets, rich in calcium and vitamin D (which helps absorb calcium) as well as weight-bearing exercise,

such as walking or running, to maintain optimal bone density. Add to that strength and balance exercises, which help build muscles and prevent falls.

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The original club’s first act was to create a library, where members gathered for meetings.

Laudable Ladies CHARLOTTE TERRY AND GAIL ALEXANDER ARE LEADING THE 107-YEAR-OLD VERO BEACH WOMEN’S CLUB TOWARD A FUTURE AS DISTINGUISHED AS ITS PAST

O

ne of Vero

former stature. The two got

service to the then-tiny

Beach’s oldest

together in their mission

coastal town. The club was

organizations,

about two years ago, at a

established as the Vero

the Vero Beach Women’s

time when leadership of the

Beach Woman’s Unity Club

Club, and the building it

Women’s Club was ready

and later renamed the Vero

has called home since 1915,

for, and welcomed, a tran-

Beach Woman’s Club before

are in for some big changes.

sition that could address a

the name was eventually

declining membership and

updated to the current

an aging clubhouse.

iteration.

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The Vero Beach

The ladies’ first act was

women, Charlotte Terry

Women’s Club was brought

to create a public library, in

and Gail Alexander,

to life 107 years ago by a

which they held their meet-

who are revitalizing the

handful of women seeking

ings, on donated land at the

venerable institution and

to enjoy fellowship while

corner of Fifteenth Avenue

working to return it to its

performing community

and Twenty-first Street in

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downtown Vero Beach.

where she lived before

toward energetic working

The Vero Beach

moving here in 2010. In the

women, like board mem-

Women’s Club has also

followed, the club adopted

Vero Beach Women’s Club

bers Iliana Malaret, Ali

established a restoration

projects for the town’s

she saw the potential for a

Schlitt, Delta Jordan, and

fund with the Indian River

enhancement, thus mer-

rejuvenated organization.

Samantha McCracken.

Community Foundation

iting a prominent place in

“The goal is to support and

the growing community. It

promote women by offering

tion with the Gifford Youth

raise the $300,000 needed

affiliated with the General

members updated educa-

Achievement Center, the

to renovate the historic

Federation of Women’s

tional programs and the

club established a scholar-

club building for future

Clubs, the largest women’s

opportunity to delve into

ship for deserving female

generations.

volunteer organization in

projects that would allow

college-bound students

the world, and, in 1995, its

them to give back to their

from the Gifford area.

website are helping to

building earned a spot on

community in a personal

“Through our fundraisers

update the club’s image.

the National Register of

and meaningful way,”

we will continue to add

And with more exciting

Historic Places.

she says.

to this fund and award

plans for the century-old

scholarships yearly,” says

club, the best may be yet

Alexander.

to come! `

In the years that

Terry has a penchant for preserving historical

The membership is growing and trending

Last year, in conjunc-

and is soliciting funds to

A snappy new logo and

sites in the county and was a force behind the KELLY ROGERS

restoration of the Florida cracker home of poet Laura Riding Jackson, which has been relocated to the Mueller Campus of Indian River State College in Vero Beach. She stepped up to the Women’s Club challenge not only because of her desire to preserve the club’s building but also to honor the history of the organization itself.

“Women in those days had no place to meet except perhaps at their church, while exclusive men’s clubs had been around for centuries. I loved the idea of these women organizing for friendship, support, and service to their com-

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Gail Alexander and Charlotte Terry are joining forces to revitalize the Women’s Club.

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“Moke” is British slang for a donkey. In Australia and New Zealand, its meaning is a little less complimentary. It’s slang for a broken-down horse or nag.

Island Runabout FROM THE COLLECTION OF JAY AND ANNE STORCH IN VERO BEACH: THE 1967 AUSTIN MINI MOKE

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any people have never seen a Mini Moke. Or at least they think they haven’t. Chances are, they’ve watched at least one movie or TV show with one of these jeep-like vehicles in it.

In three James Bond films—The Spy Who Loved Me, You Only Live Twice, and Moonraker —Mini Mokes were the vehicle of choice for transporting workers and cargo around the villains’ secret lairs. Apparently, yellow was the only color available in the evil genius supply catalog, because every one of the cars is that color.

In a fourth 007 film, Live and Let Die, James Bond himself drives a white Moke with a blue-and-white-striped canvas top from his hotel to the docks, accounting for about 10 seconds of screen time. All told, Mini Mokes

might rank second only to Aston Martins when totaling up the number of automotive cameos in the Bond films.

On TV, viewers in the ’60s might have noticed Mokes in two British series: The Prisoner—they served as taxi cabs in the village where Number Six was held —and The Avengers, with Emma Peel at the wheel.

Diana Rigg, who played Peel, also owned a Moke in real life, using it in Ibiza. Similarly, Brigitte Bardot famously ferried her many dogs around Saint-Tropez in one.

The Mini Moke began life in 1959 as a project codenamed “Buckboard.”

The idea was to make an even more spartan version of the British Motor Corporation’s groundbreaking Mini.

Alec Issigonis, who had designed the Mini with the assistance of John

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This 1967 Mini Moke, painted in Fiesta Red, is 10 inches shorter and 7 inches narrower than a WWII jeep.

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Sheppard, envisioned it as a military vehicle to compete with the Land Rover. Weighing in at a ridiculously low 895 pounds—a promotional video showed it being carried easily by four soldiers—the Buckboard was intended to be used for parachute drops.

Unfortunately, the prototype didn’t have enough power, it lacked fourwheel drive, and the ground clearance was too low—only 6.5 inches. The British Army passed on it.

On to plan B: In 1964, the Austin Mini Moke debuted as a simple and cheap civilian vehicle. The chassis was essentially a flat steel floor with box sections, or pontoons, on the sides.

The driver-side pontoon housed a 6-gallon gas tank, and the one on the The minimal dash consists of a speedometer/odometer/fuel gauge dial, a toggle switch for the lights, a choke knob, and the keyed ignition switch. Coco mats have been installed on the floor.

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The hood is secured with two rubber straps.

other side held a battery and storage locker. The Moke’s 848-cubiccentimeter engine generated 34 horsepower and a top speed of 65 mph, numbers that would increase over the years. The exterior paint was initially offered in just one color: Spruce Green.

Because the Mini Moke lacked many car-like features, including passenger seats, it was classified as a commercial vehicle, meaning no valueadded tax was collected. It sold well enough for four years, with 90 percent of the Mokes being exported to tropical countries for use as beach buggies, vacation rentals, taxicabs, and even police cars. However, when the U.K.’s tax and customs agents discovered that passenger seats, canvas tops, and other amenities were being added to the vehicles, the Mini Moke was reclassified as a car. The tax accompanying that designation raised the price by 20 percent, killing sales and leading to the end of British production in 1968.

The cars continued to be made in Australia from 1966 to 1981 and in Portugal from 1980 to 1993. An additional 300 or so were assembled at a factory in Rhodesia in the late ’60s. In total, more than 50,000 Mini Mokes were built, successfully filling the niche for a fun, no-frills island runabout for nearly three decades. `

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An early U.S. sales brochure read: “Own a four-passenger donkey! The Austin Mini Moke is as tough and versatile as its namesake, but not half so obstinate.”

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In Australia and Tasmania, several dozen Mokes were converted for use as rail inspection vehicles.

Spacers and flanges kept the Moke’s 10-inch tires positioned atop the 42-inch-gauge tracks.

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Mac’s final days were filled with everything he loved, including long walks on the beach.

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he beach was Mac’s happy place. Our gentle dog would trot along the water’s edge, ever watchful for the ghost crabs that popped up and then vanished into the sand, waving a claw at him if he tried to introduce himself. It did not matter to him whether the walk lasted 15 minutes or most of an afternoon; his time at the beach was never long enough. When

approaching the access to our street, he would slow down dramatically and then lean into the leash with purpose, pointing his nose to the east while the water deepened around his short legs, as if he fully intended to swim to Africa. After we finally coaxed Mac back to our house, he would drain a bowl of water and snore for several hours, twitching and blinking in his sleep.

When we noticed that Mac had slowed down

considerably, and we listened to his diagnosis, we knew his short life would soon end, so we resolved to make his last week one for the books. We treated him to ice cream at Cravings, where he seemed confused that we wanted him to claim the dish, but quickly recovered his senses and dove in.

Mac was lifted into a friend’s boat for a sunset cruise on the river, where we putt-putted into coves

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No one can tell you how to mourn the loss of a beloved pet.

to look for manatees. He reunited with two best dog friends and wrestled lightly with a bold young puppy.

Mac had always slept on his bed in the family room adjacent to our bedroom, but now I put an additional dog bed next to me in the master bedroom. He gingerly stepped into it and heaved a great sigh as he fell asleep after another beach trip. The first night he slept there, I got up briefly, and when I came back to bed I heard a rhythmic thump, thump, thump as his tail invited a belly rub in the wee hours.

It was fitting that on Mac’s last day we spent the morning at the beach.

He had been discouraged previously from digging too much, but now, down at the waterline, he dug until his body was nearly vertical in the hole. As if to check for permission, he would look up at us with a lopsided grin. We told him, “Good boy, go dig,” and he went on with his work while incoming water erased it.

Once Mac left us, it would have been easy to surrender to depression, but my husband and I had been through this before.

Rather than recalling Mac’s last days, we tried to go back in our minds to more lighthearted memories, like the time he rolled over while sleeping on our screened porch, popped out the bottom screen, and wrapped himself up like a burrito.

We laughed about his penchant for stretching elaborately after standing up, performing an exaggerated downward dog yoga move, or baking himself in the sun like a lizard, even during the hottest months, to loosen up his arthritic hip.

We remembered the first day after we adopted him, when he bolted out the garage door and ran full tilt down our street to the neighbor’s house, where we found him slurping up cat food on their front step, ignoring the affronted cat growling at him from the bushes.

Mac was sorely missed and always on our minds.

Just three nights after his death, I dreamed of him. I saw Mac galloping toward me and then jumping effortlessly onto a high table next to me. The clarity of this dream was startling; I distinctly felt his coarse fur and kissed

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tes riding in the car, and My big dog, Carly, just ha e that. She paces and I’m not sure how to chang r looks worried. My mothe sometime whines, and she in a road trip to see relatives and I would like to take rk so we do have time to wo August and bring Carly, r? ca the t ou nge her mind ab on it. Is it possible to cha

– Janine in Vero Beach Dogs are so adaptable that I have to believe Carly can ace this driving test. Start very gradually by just pulling out onto your driveway and getting in with her. Feed treats and listen to soft music, but don’t go anywhere. Work up to short drives around the neighborhood with lots of stops for treats. Don’t feed her before these trips, in case motion sickness is partially to blame for her dread of car rides. Next, go to Riverside Park, in particular the on-leash areas dogs can access near the art museum. In the car, consider a big crate or car harness to prevent pacing while the car is moving, which can feed into her agitation. It is important that Carly is able to see out the window and that it is open enough for her to catch the scent of a new experience. When road trip day finally arrives, she’ll watch you pack her prized possessions: a favorite toy, her dog bed, and bowls, clearly predicting an adventure. By then, she should be all in.

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It may look as if Hunter is playing a losing game, but puppies get a lot of leeway from older dogs. Hunter may be reading the big dog’s reaction in subtle ways we don’t see. I note that you say neither dog wants to stop the show, so that may be your answer right there. The puppy is going through the repertoire of charming antics that worked so well with his mother and siblings, such as ducking his head below the older dog’s head, putting one shoulder on the ground and his rear in the air, and pawing lightly at the other dog. All are invitations to play that come with the disclaimer “I am not a threat. Anything I do that irritates you should be put down to typical puppy goofiness.” It is as if Hunter is apologizing in advance for being a puppy knucklehead. From your description, it seems the older dog is establishing ground rules and showing his superiority for now, but I wager that if you and Hunter walked alongside this man and his dog, the two would find common ground.

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the top of his head, inhaling his uniquely sweet doggy scent. I awoke smiling, even as tears welled.

No one can tell you how to mourn the loss of a beloved pet. There are, however, steps to take that can soften the grief.

Get outside: Drive or stroll to your dog’s favorite park, walking trail, or outdoor café where you used to sneak bread to him under the table. Leaving the house will help clear the cobwebs of sadness and allow you to be happy for

the great life you gave your dog, as long as it lasted.

Rewind: For some time after the dog is gone, your brain will take you to those final, painful days or hours. When that happens, just go back further in your mind, to a hike you took three years ago, the romps on the golf course after hours, or that first time to the groomer when she pranced out proudly with bows in her hair.

Write it down: Recall some of your dog’s funny or touching moments and

Printing photos of your pet can shift your attention to happy memories of special times.

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record them. Putting pen to paper refreshes the happy memories. Talk these recollections over with people who knew and liked your dog; they may remember a detail you had forgotten, bringing those moments to life all over again.

Name it: Every pet owner has fun nicknames for his or her best friend, often based on behavior and personality. Make a list of cute nicknames you called your dog. My husband and I did this for

our dog and got a kick out of saying “Macadoodle,” “Chop Chop,” and “Liebchen,” which means “little loved one” in German, out loud again.

Print it: Scrolling through your cell phone to find that perfect photo to show someone is fine, but print some photos, too. Make your dog’s very own coffee table book with favorite pictures from throughout his life, starting when you first got him and chronicling some seminal events, like when

you tried to teach him how to swim and when he met your first grandchild.

You may find that talking with others will bring up their stories of mourning a lost pet. This is not meant to lessen your experience but to show support. It may be irritating when people comment on how lucky you are that your dog lived to be quite old, since the grief is felt just as keenly whether a pet passes after 5 years or 15.

Friends may encour-

age you to run right out and get another dog immediately, but only you can know when to invite another pet into your life. Sharing your love with another animal is not a betrayal of your best friend. A slower transition to a new pet might be desirable, such as providing foster care for a pet from a local shelter or volunteering your time at the shelter to cheer pets looking for their new best friends. Love grows when you share it with others. ❀

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Living Color IN BOTH LIFE AND ART, CANDYCE KLOOSTER SPECK KEEPS ALL DOORS OPEN

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andyce Klooster Speck lives by the mantra “Keep all doors open,” and it has served her well. Painting, traveling, and modeling around the world, she honed her artistic skills in an array of fields—from architectural renderings and fashion design to publishing and marketing. These influences can now be seen in her vibrant watercolors and acrylics on display in her hometown of Charlevoix, Michigan and in Vero Beach, where she spends her winters.

A visit to Speck’s small studio along the Indian River Lagoon to learn more about the doors she’s opened reveals that her journey is as colorful as her paintings.

“My fourth grade teacher recognized my art talent and encouraged me to enter a contest,” says Speck. “I drew a picture of a pirate—our local high school mascot— and I won! Later, my high school art teacher helped me create a portfolio of work, which earned me a scholarship to Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“Following graduation, I had an opportunity to work at Hallmark designing greeting cards, but I followed another open door and took a job doing architectural Candyce Klooster Speck’s small studio on the Indian River Lagoon is renderings for an architect in Traverse City.” That filled with light and color. experience led to work creating window displays and modeling on the side.

Soon enough, she was walking the runway at New York’s Fashion Week, wearing Diane von Furstenburg’s signature wrap dresses and then-newcomer Betsey Johnson’s whimsical designs. More modeling jobs took Speck to Miami and Los Angeles, but by then she was more interested in the creative side of the fashion industry. She spent the next 10 years in San Diego, designing catalogs and organizing photo shoots and shows for a fashion designer who manufactured clothes in Bali. It was in San Diego that she met and married her husband, Phil, a teaching golf pro.

The couple spent 13 years living in Costa Rica, where Candyce Speck opened the area’s first internet café and an art gallery, selling her paintings as well as items crafted by the indigenous Guaymi people. “I developed great relationships with the Guaymi,” she reflects. “I would ride to their village on horseback and come back with bags, dolls, and hats, which I sold for them. The area was a popular ecotourism destination, so occasionally celebrities like Kevin Bacon and Daryl Hannah would stop in to look at the merchandise.”

Family ties eventually pulled the couple back to Michigan, but in 2017 they purchased a condo in warm-weather Vero Beach, where the artist had spent many summers as a teen. “I love the art vibe and camaraderie among artists here,” says Speck, who is immersing herself in the arts community through the Vero Beach Art Club, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and Under the Oaks.

“I am captivated by the dramatic clouds, stunning beaches, bountiful wildlife, and unrecognized beauty of Vero’s landmark buildings. I always carry my traveling watercolors, and I often stop the car to take a photo or make a sketch. Sometimes I spontaneously paint plein air. The opportunities are limitless.” `

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Home on the Water, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 inches

I was crossing the Alma Lee Loy Bridge when I noticed some interesting homes with docks on the water. I snapped a few photos, went home, and started painting. Although I intended to focus on the architecture, I became increasingly captivated by the reflection in the infinity pool. Sometimes when I go in one direction it leads to something else. As I’ve said, ‘Keep all doors open—whether in life or painting!’

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Riomar Beach, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 48 inches

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It was a quiet morning on the beach in Riomar. I marveled at the colors, cloud formations, the shadows in the sand, and the architecture in the background. I took a photo, got out my sketch pad, and added colors from my traveling palette to capture the moment. When I got back to my studio, I blended the hard lines of the architecture and the soft elements of the clouds and shadows into one cohesive beach scene with added depth on a larger canvas.

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My first painting in Vero Beach! Whether you’re for or against keeping this iconic building, you can’t deny it has appeal. I went on a tour of the property one day and saw a trailer behind it that had the words ‘Vero Beach’ on it. Suddenly, it took on a whole new meaning for me. It wasn’t just a decommissioned power plant; it had a purpose. I went home and quickly painted it from this unique angle that is rarely seen by the public.

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I was commissioned to do this painting of the newly renovated beachside clubhouse and highlight the poolside view of amazing sunset skies. Using turquoise, peach, and pink hues, I captured the architecture, pool, and illuminated sherbet sky over the ocean as the sun set over the Indian River Lagoon.

Sea Oaks Beach Clubhouse, watercolor, 11 x 14 inches

Now in private hands, this thumbnail watercolor sketch captures the grandeur and symmetry of this lovely building without the rigidness of its architectural detail.

Sometimes when painting architecture you can get lost in the details. Watercolor allows me to be more spontaneous and fluid.

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Egret on the Beach, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 inches

When I want to loosen up, I paint ‘en plein air,’ which is more freeing and not constrained by detail. At the beach one bright, blue, sunny day, I painted this study of an egret with a paraglider in the background. Although the paraglider flew away, the egret never moved as I captured the scene.

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Red and White House, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches

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I was intrigued by this simple white building with its pretty pink shutters, front door, and canopy detail. It’s a happy aesthetic that gives you a taste of the explosion of color that awaits when you walk through the front door of this home decor boutique and design center. I painted this before I met the owner, Tiffany Sweeney, and now she uses this image in her advertising, note cards, gift cards, and invitations. Several of my paintings are displayed throughout the store.

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Decor Envy, watercolor, 11 x 14 inches

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I love bringing old buildings to life, and this is a prime example. I was driving on the outskirts of town on a beautiful blue-sky day when I spotted this abandoned home that was completely overgrown with vegetation. It had character that said, ‘I’m old and falling apart, but I still look great!

Lagoon with Manatees, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 inches

The view from my studio happens to be a popular manatee-viewing area. One day, I looked outside and several of them happened to be there, lolling around in the water. There was a canvas in front of me, so I said to myself, ‘It looks like a good day to paint manatees!’

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A junior demonstration match kicks off the festivities at the Windsor Charity Polo Cup in February.

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Hand On the Mallet THE NEXT GENERATION OF POLO PLAYERS ENSURES A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE SPORT

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ny sport needs a constant influx of talent. Veteran players are highly valued, but young people willing to commit to the work ethic required to excel are essential to the growth of all sports. Polo has been termed the sport of kings, but the up-and-coming players will determine its long-term future.

Jem Handler is one such player. “Jem is very talented and a joy to teach,” says Max Secunda, director of polo at Windsor.

“She is quite slight, so she may not be as strong as some other players, but she has a way of sitting on the horse that not many people have.”

On February 19, the day of the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, she played in the junior demonstration match in front of an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, but she couldn’t stick around to see the high-goal match (the highest level of play, determined by the cumulative team handicap). Jem and teammate Finn Secunda, Max’s son, were hurrying to Wellington to play in an invitation-only tournament on the big International Polo Club field in front of close to 8,000 spectators. Jem and Finn are both 14 years of age.

Melissa Handler, Jem’s mother, sees ancillary benefits to her daughter’s polo passion. “Jem is more confidant since starting this sport. I see focus and determination in her,” she says. “This was my daughter’s choice. This was not driven by me; Jem is a self-starter. She has given up some of her personal life to take this opportunity.”

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Professional player Hope Arellano, who won the women’s U.S. Open when she was 14, inspires the next generation of young players.

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There are many moving parts to polo: taking care of the horse, managing the equipment, relating to other players, playing as a team, listening to trainers, and communicating with grooms. For youngsters like Jem and Finn, this is the kind of life preparation that fosters maturity: prioritizing what is important, taking on challenges, having goals.

“There is an element of discipline and physical fitness and being on top of things that comes with polo,” says Max. “I’ve taken lots of people out to ride and hit balls, but only a percentage will go on with it. The experience of participating in this motivates people to come back to it as adults once other obligations are met. It’s no coincidence that business leaders want to play polo. It challenges them.”

On Windsor Charity Polo Cup day, Jem gained valuable experience that she plans to use to hone her skills.

“The junior demonstration match at Windsor was easy to maintain, and the ball was always moving,” she says.

The 40-goal match in Wellington later the same day, among some of the best junior players in the world, was a big step up. “That match was played at a very fast pace. I did not prepare for the level of intensity in this game.

The opposing team had some of the best junior players in Argentina, so it was a struggle to keep up at their level.” While her team did not bring home a win, Jem knows it was an opportunity not to be missed. “It was really fun to play in both matches,” she says.

At the pinnacle of young polo is the exceptional Hope Arellano. In 2017, at the age of 14, she became the youngest-ever winner of the Women’s U.S. Open. When she was 13, she won the 12-goal United States Polo Association’s Pete Bostwick Memorial tournament with her two brothers

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Max Secunda, director of polo at Windsor, brings a lifetime of experience playing polo at the highest levels to his work in nurturing aspiring players.

and her father, Julio, who was the highest-rated American player for many years.

“I have ridden horses my whole life, but I knew by age 9 that I wanted to be a professional polo player,” Hope says enthusiastically. “To have the kind of family support I enjoy is fantastic. My parents coach me all the time. You can ask for nothing more

than to have your family behind you.”

Hope played at the Windsor Charity Cup this year, just one of many matches on her dance card. She plays almost exclusively with adults, but understands that young players will drive the growth of the sport. “Polo is so rewarding, and you can truly get better every day no matter your level,” she says. “This is what makes it so

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Secunda's son, 14-year-old Finn, prepares to join teammate Jem in the exhibition match before the two head to Wellington to play in an invitation-only event.

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“The more you know your horse, the better you will be on the field.”

– HOPE ARELLANO

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Max Secunda describes 14-yearold Jem Handler as “very talented and a joy to teach.”

attractive for young people.” That, and being around horses. “My horses are everything to me,” she declares, “my favorite part of the sport. They are teammates, even more than human teammates. You have to learn their traits inside out. The more you know your horse, the better you will be on the field.”

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For Max, there isn’t one particular approach when teaching children, because they are all different. “Some are hyper-focused and can be pushed, while others are more fun, and we like that, too.” Going all in for polo can be an expensive endeavor, but young students can get started if they are committed. “With two horses, kids can

Jem displays confidence and determination, both on the pitch and off.

get competent, understand the positions, get their technique polished and learn to play the game well,” he says.

Max has a couple of youngsters working at the Windsor barn to earn rides. “When members have finished riding, they get out there and practice,” he explains. “You can see the determination in their eyes.”

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Junior players Jem Handler, Tomas Caro, Santos Teves, Florencio Merlos, Celestino Merlos, Max Scott Barnes, Maeve Reicher, and Harry Reicher gather around Julian Hipwood, who is Max Secunda’s stepfather and a former captain of the English National Team.

“There is an element of discipline and physical fitness and being on top of things that comes with polo.”

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Eleven-year-old Sophie Fischer rides Pabla and Pitstop after completing barn chores. “My first ride at Windsor was a trail experience with Max, and after a few visits to the barn, he suggested I start learning how to play polo,” she says. “He is a great mentor and encourages me in all my pursuits.”

Last year, Sophie played in her first match at Wellington, and she hopes to return this season. “I do see polo as being part of my life going forward.”

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Windsor provides a near-perfect setting for those wishing to try their hand at the sport. “It’s a privilege to be here,” says Max. “The horses are comfortable, we have a very good stick and ball field maintained to perfection and wooded trails where horses and riders can get back to nature.”

Max would like his junior polo program to grow, but the primary goal is for students to have positive life experiences. “If the kids achieve

wonderful and lofty things in the game, that’s fantastic; but if they just have an enthusiasm for it and learn to love horses, that makes me very happy, too.”

Max recently found a photo of Jem and Finn on horseback when they were about 10 years old. “They weren’t very skilled then, but that was a special time,” he recalls. “That picture reminded me that it is very important to just have fun with it.” ❀

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Max Secunda is proud of his students’ achievements on the pitch and gratified by the positive life experiences that polo gives them.

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The swing on the lanai is one of Michelle’s favorite places to relax and enjoy her home.

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Loving the Lifestyle THE PANDEMIC PROPELS A FAMILY TO RETURN FROM LONDON TO A COZY, COLORFUL WINDSOR HOME

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ichelle loved living in London. So did her husband, Jan. The idea of leaving the bustling capital city with its rich history, museums, and entertainment venues never entered their minds. Their family was thriving, they had just renovated their home, and all was well with their world.

Then came COVID-19 and everything changed.

“After the pandemic hit, the lockdown conditions were strict. We were only able to leave our house once a day, which was very bizarre,” Michelle says. “With no end in sight, it just made sense for us to relocate to the vacation home we were already building in Florida.”

Windsor had come into the picture a few years earlier when the couple decided to sell their Islamorada vacation house and build one in a community that could offer the family more opportunities to engage in a variety of activities.

That’s when Michelle recalled reading a fashion pictorial in Vogue magazine featuring Windsor and model Dree Hemingway. Horses in the background brought back memories of her growing-up years in Kentucky.

More importantly, she had met individuals connected with The Gallery at Windsor while attending Frieze London, a contemporary art fair held every October in Regent’s Park. For Michelle, an art history major who worked in product design and development in the fashion industry, it was a coming together of like minds.

Through the years, both she and Jan had acquired a variety of appealing artworks. She planned to make sure these pieces found a special place in their new house, along with treasured furnishings.

Thanks to Merrill, Pastor and Colgan Architects, the family’s two-story, five-bedroom home is everything they wanted. With a westward view overlooking the lap pool and golf links, sunsets are a cause for applause.

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Michelle, who organized the entire move online and enrolled her daughter in Saint Edward’s School, began to thoughtfully curate their belongings to shine in new spaces.

“We wanted an eclectic home that was cozy and homey, but also current, where everyone could gather during holidays,” she says, “and one that is playful enough for a preteen child—hence the pool table/dining table combo, outdoor Ping-Pong in the front courtyard, the lacrosse bounce back, and the breakfast/game table. I also wanted things to be old and new. I guess you could say ‘things that have some soul.’”

So let’s take a tour and see how Michelle achieved all these objectives, starting on the main level, in what she describes as “one contiguous space for living, dining, and cooking.” Four graphics by Georg Baselitz hang on a wall near the kitchen. Purchased by Jan’s father in the 1960s, they are timeless treasures.

In one corner, a banquette and a table with a gold palm tree base, along with a small straight-backed chair, form a perfect place to do homework, play games, or curl up with a book.

The same holds true across the room, where a sink-into leopard-print club chair is nestled next to a pencil reed side table. Arranged on top are books Michelle wants to read or share with her daughter. “My daughter will often have breakfast there, my husband has his coffee; it’s a perfect quiet space,” she says.

Completing the vignette is an eye-catching mixedmedia piece with a bright yellow three-dimensional frame

by American artist Borna Sammak, who, according to his artsy.net biography, uses “kitsch, glitch, and pop culture as source material.”

“We had a great friend in London who was a collector of works created by emerging artists. I was at London Frieze with him, where I met an art dealer. We formed a relationship, which is how I found the artist.”

A large, curved sofa on one side of the room invites togetherness, yet Michelle admits she’s not yet satisfied with the arrangement. “I’m working on making the sofa area cozier, as I really grew to love the snug idea while living in London.”

A curved sofa in the living area creates an inviting space for family to gather and relax.

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A mixed-media piece by American artist Borna Sammak adds a bold touch to this quiet spot, where family members read or drink coffee.

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Michelle found this print at Frieze London. "It just captured me," she says.

This cozy corner in the great room is a favorite spot for playing games, doing homework, or reading.

“I feel free when I walk into my house due to the bright and airy space.”

– MICHELLE

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Coziness is key throughout the house. So is charm, as evidenced in her daughter’s bedroom, where the timeless elegance of wallpaper commands center stage.

“We were looking for wallpaper, and she chose this design with birds and flowers as her favorite. We wanted a room that felt very English, and her wish won out,” says Michelle, who had been looking for something a little more sophisticated but is nonetheless pleased with the results.

“The wallpaper and curtains are the same, and the closet jib doors are wallpapered, creating a seamless look. The two chairs came from our house in Islamorada.”

More wallpaper from Cole & Son, a traditional British firm, can be seen in the bunk room. Originally purchased for the London house but never used, it found a home in Windsor. “I think it works perfectly in this space,” a pleased Michelle muses. “The mirror is an antique my husband purchased at the Paris Flea Markets before he met me, the

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wicker was a consignment shop find, and the chaise lounge was in our living room in London.”

In another bedroom, a large model sailboat is perched on a high shelf in the corner. Like so many things, it, too, has a story. “My husband bought it a long time ago on a summer trip to the East Frisian Islands. It has traveled well with us.”

Other items that spoke to Michelle can be found throughout the residence. A modern lighting fixture, consisting of a handblown glass pendant surrounded by a flexible hoop attached with tightly strung ribbons, adds motion and dimension to the second-floor landing. Nearby, a digitally altered image of the Pont du Gard in the South of France, by German artist Lukas Roth, is intended to capture a memory from a moment in time.

One can’t easily forget the graphic print stating “Love Me or Leave Me Alone” in the entrance foyer. Michelle found it during a foray to Frieze London. “I was with an art dealer

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A sunny guest bedroom opens to the backyard.

A modern light fixture and a piece by Lukas Roth grace the upstairs landing.

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The kitchen combines old and new treasures, including four Georg Baselitz prints from the 1960s and a dining table that doubles as a pool table.

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A cheerful bunk room sports wallpaper from British firm Cole & Son.

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who was talking to me about German artist Walter Dahn, and when I saw it, I laughed. It just captured me.”

One of Michelle’s favorite places to spend time is on the swing in the lanai. Above a window, seven faux turtle shells, originally intended for a rental property, draw the eye up to the beamed ceiling.

Michelle couldn’t be happier with the way things have turned out. “I feel free when I walk into my house due to the bright and airy space. The many windows and doors allow for the outside to feel as though it’s inside.

“We weren’t really ready to move from London, but with no end of the pandemic in sight, it was the best thing for us to do, and we have no regrets. My daughter has settled in very well and has made good friends at school, and she has two really close friends here at Windsor. She also plays tennis and golf, and is starting to explore polo and school team sports,” Michelle notes happily.

“Having amazing sports facilities right here in the community is a huge benefit and something we all enjoy. In London we would have had to drive an hour to ride horses.

“I never thought I would want to live in Vero Beach full-time, but we are all loving the lifestyle.” `

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Soft tones and plenty of windows turn the master bedroom into an airy retreat.

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Michelle and Jan’s daughter chose bright birds and flowers for the walls and window coverings in her bedroom.

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Keeping Close IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY, WE ASKED FOUR MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUOS TO SHARE THE SECRET TO THEIR CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS. WE WERE INSPIRED

BY THEIR RESPONSES.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter Divya Haryani & Azuri

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Dr. Divya Haryani’s relationship with her daughter is still in its early stages. The toddler stage, to be exact. As a practicing dermatologist with a three-year-old daughter and a newborn son, she is daily making time to craft the bonds that will keep her and Azuri close for a lifetime.

Bedtime offers some of those bonding moments. “We always put her down to sleep, so it’s never someone else doing it,” she says. “That’s a really special time.” Their bedtime ritual includes reading a story in Azuri’s rocking chair, singing her “sleep song,” and turning off the lights together. “We try to shower her with love.”

Frequent—often weekly—trips to LaPorte Farms are another shared activity. Azuri loves animals, especially her friend Billy Goat; one of her favorite things to do is feed him carrots. Aside from being fun for both mother and daughter, these trips are an early introduction to helping others, as the Haryanis donate to the farm and participate in its fundraising efforts.

Divya is already proud of her daughter’s confidence. “She has a voice. She’s not a timid girl.”

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Azuri loves helping her mother with her makeup. Little brother Devin looks on with curiosity.

When thinking about her daughter’s future, she adds, “I really want her to do what she wants to do.”

That said, at least for now, this little girl wants to do everything her mommy does. She puts on her “work clothes,” gets her “work bag,” and is delighted to receive skin care products for trick or treat. She asks for facials and will rest quietly for 30 minutes while her mother complies.

A sense of wonder regarding motherhood, an awareness that her choices now are shaping her daughter’s life, that she’s “influencing a human being,” are still close to the surface for Divya. She’s learning to prioritize one thing at a time and use her resources to help.

And while she’s quick to dispel the myth that women can do it all and do it perfectly, she’s being intentional about her choices and carving out special time to create those lasting bonds. “It’s one step at a time,” she says.

“It’s been really fun.”

One of the surprises of motherhood for Divya was how quickly her daughter’s funny and playful personality emerged.

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Sophie Bentham-Wood & Olivia

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“One foot in front of the other.” That’s what Sophie Bentham-Wood, director of marketing and communications at Vero Beach Museum of Art, tells her daughter when she tires. Olivia hadn’t yet been born the first time her mother took her on a run. She has also hit her stride while pushing her daughter in a buggy and even carrying her piggyback style. Today she runs alongside 13-year-old Olivia, a kind and confident seventh-grader who shares her mother’s passion for sports.

The list of races they’ve run together is long and includes the Frightening 4K, which they have been doing every year since Olivia was 6 or 7. Olivia dons her cat costume, her mother dresses as a witch, and they’re off and running. Sophie often pulls ahead and then circles back for her daughter, encouraging her to keep going. They share a long laugh over the time Olivia “dropped a tail” and the person behind them picked it up and brought it to them. “That was a tricky one,” Sophie explains. “After that we started using safety pins.”

While a recalcitrant tail may not rank among life’s great obstacles, Olivia is proud of how her mother deals with challenges. “If there’s a bump in the road, my mom’s just going to run over it.” She mimes kicking an obstacle out of the way. “All right, bump, we’re going to stomp on you and go. It’s full speed ahead.”

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For her part, Sophie is proud of her daughter’s generous nature. “She has a very big heart,” she says, adding, “Olivia is incredibly sensitive, caring, and thoughtful to others.” Her mother isn’t the only one who thinks so. Olivia has been honored at school and has bypassed birthday gifts and parties to donate instead to her favorite charity, Raining Cats Rescue.

Even when they aren’t running, Sophie and Olivia keep putting one foot in front of the other. Their “midnight walks” around the neighborhood offer a slower-paced opportunity for them to bond. They head out in the late evening, usually on a weekend, and “chat through” all sorts of topics. “We regroup and review,” Olivia explains. “I tell her everything.”

Finding that time to talk and listen and laugh together—without distractions and without rushing to judgment—is the key to keeping this relationship close. “She’s always there for me,” Olivia says. Offering advice to other daughters, she adds, “You have to trust each other.”

Sophie and her husband met and married while working in Englsnd.

Olivia was born after the couple moved to Vero Beach.

The cat and the witch are a familiar sight at the annual Frightening 4K fun run.

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Sunday Suppers Matilde & Elizabeth Sorensen

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Picture a pergola, the tendrils of a grapevine twirling tightly around its slats. This particular grapevine has its roots in the Dominican Republic, in Matilde Sorensen’s childhood home. Cuttings from that vine have traveled with her to every home she’s lived in, since first moving here as a bride in 1972. Now her daughter Elizabeth has her own pergola with a cutting from that same grapevine climbing its slats.

Those tightly twined vines are an apt metaphor for the relationship between these two women, who work together in the family real estate business. Elizabeth describes her mother as also a friend and mentor. “There’s a lot on her shoulders,” she explains. “I’m proud of how she handles our family and how hard she works for us and her grandchildren.”

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Stuffed grape leaves are one of the traditional dishes the two women still prepare together.

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This flourishing grapevine has it roots in Matilde’s childhood home in the Dominican Republic.

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“Mothers and daughters are very close in the Dominican Republic,” Matilde adds. “I’m proud of my daughter’s work ethic, and how caring she is, and how she loves her child.” The conversation is thick with laughter, and the affection between the women is palpable. “We’re truly lucky that we get along so well,” Elizabeth says.

Maybe it’s luck, or maybe it’s all those Sunday suppers. Every Sunday, “for forever,” family and friends have been making time to gather and share a meal around a beautifully set table. Matilde and Elizabeth love to cook together, whether they are making a simple favorite, experimenting with the fragrant spices they bring home from their travels, or preparing traditional recipes passed down through the years. One of those recipes is stuffed grape leaves, made with leaves from that vine twisting up the pergola.

“When the leaves are soft,” Elizabeth explains, “we pick them and blanch them, then we stuff and roll each one.” It’s a labor of love, and that just might be the key to their secret for staying close.

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Tea Time

Emmy; her great-grandmother Barbara Harrison; her mother, Diana Dichter; and her grandmother Colleen Keat pull out the good china and dress up to share a festive weekend tea.

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For one Vero Beach family, “the tea kettle is always on.” This mother-daughter duo is actually a four-generation quad. The youngest of the group, 16-year-old Emmy, joins her mother, Diana Dichter; her grandmother Colleen Keat; and her great-grandmother Barbara Harrison to share the secret of how they mind the gap across the generations.

Barbara, the matriarch of the group, came by her love of tea honestly. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she married a man from Liverpool and moved with him to England, where they owned hotels in Devon and North Wales. For more than 20 years, they shuttered the hotels from November through April, fleeing England’s dreary winter to enjoy Florida’s sunshine and spend time with Barbara’s mother in Vero Beach.

Gathering to share a pot of tea is all about family bonding, she says, “just sitting together and communicating.” She adds, “It makes the children better citizens.”

Barbara’s daughter Colleen Keat met her husband while she was working in her family’s hotels. A nurse at Gifford Middle School, she continues to make frequent trips to England. For her, teatime is one of the traditions that keeps her memories of her father, who died at age 92, alive. “Smoked kippers for breakfast and a pot of tea,” she remembers fondly.

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Diana Dichter, who moved with her family back from Utah so her children could grow up with their grandparents and greatgrandparents, says they are always looking for an excuse to celebrate.

Weekly tea parties at her house are special events. “We always use real china,” she says, “and we love to dress up.” Colleen elaborates: “My mother brings out her jewelry and acts like the queen.” Amidst laughter, Emmy adds that “keeping it classy” is the family norm, and Colleen chimes in, “You have to cover up the good bits!”

The tea (Typhoo or PG Tips—both century-old British brands) matters, as does taking the time to prepare it properly. What matters most, though, is the conversation. For Emmy, a busy high school sophomore, spending time gathered around a table to drink tea and talk is something she was “born into.” Those family teatimes have already created special memories.

It’s matriarch Barbara who sums up her family’s simple secret to keeping close. “Always sitting together and communicating,” she says.

“It’s a must.” `

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Galas Galore OUR COMMUNITY’S NONPROFITS HAVE A LOT TO CELEBRATE

ANNUAL BANQUET WOMEN’S REFUGE More than 350 supporters gathered at the Corporate Air hangar to enjoy the annual fundraising banquet for the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach.

The event, presented by the Bernard A. Egan Foundation, featured a delicious dinner by Wild Thyme Catering. Actor, author, and stroke survivor Kevin Sorbo served as keynote speaker, delivering a message on embracing adversity and maintaining one’s faith in God through both trials and triumphs.

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NIGHT OF HOPE

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THE SOURCE “Garden of Eden” was the theme of The Source’s annual Night of Hope, with lush foliage donated by Aiello Landscaping to help create the atmosphere. The event was catered by The Source’s own Dignity Catering. The evening culminated in the presentation of a moving and informative video recounting some of The Source’s recent success stories, including the Dignity Smiles, Dignity Bus, and Dignity Food Truck programs. Dignity Village, a new success story in the making, was announced; the property has been acquired and is in the process of being transformed into a small community of affordable housing for those in need.

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MOTOR CAR EXHIBITION MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN More than 3,200 automotive enthusiasts descended upon McKee Botanical Garden for the twelfth annual Motor Car Exhibition February 12. This year’s theme was “European Cars Featuring the Ferrari and Other Italian Exotics.” Half of the 36 cars on display were Ferraris; other Italian makes included Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, and Maserati. Great Britain and Germany were also represented, as the exhibit included models from Jaguar, AustinHealy, McLaren, and, among the 15 motorcycles present, BMW. SPONSOR Wilmington Trust

A sleek McLaren convertible draws admiration.

A fierce-looking model from the “Dinosaurs Around the World” exhibit makes a perfect backdrop for this Lamborghini Huracan.

Automotive enthusiasts enjoy the garden and the vehicles.

It’s not every day one sees a 1968 Ferrari 312 Formula One race car.

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DEREK GORES RECEPTION GALLERY Renowned collage artist Derek Gores celebrated his fifth season at Gallery 14 with a VIP reception kicking off his latest exhibition, “Tropicollage,” which ran throughout February. A large crowd of art enthusiasts and fans of Gores’s work joined in the festivities, which included cocktails topped with edible rice-paper images of his artwork, thanks to Sol-Tree Cocktail Co. Based in Brevard County, Gores uses magazines, maps, and other paper items to create his collages.

SPONSORS Anthony Romero and The Luxe Team

Derek Gores and his mom, Cathy Gores Belcher Even the cocktails are adorned with Gores’s art.

Anthony Romero and James Edmunds

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Jeanmarie Hajla and Bob Lyles

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Kyle and Mallory Moler with Lila Blakeslee

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VBMA GALA VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART “Masterworks in Art and Music” was the theme of Vero Beach Museum of Art’s annual gala, held at the museum January 28. The celebration of art and music included a cocktail reception, a preview of “Vero Collects,” an exquisite dinner catered by Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co., live jazz music, and dancing. Janet Tribus and Xaque Gruber co-chaired the event, which benefits VBMA.

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FASHION MEETS ART VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART Designer Christian Siriano was fresh from New York Fashion Week when he joined 300 enthusiastic guests at VBMA’s fifth annual Fashion Meets Art event in February. He discussed design trends and regaled the audience with anecdotes of life behind the scenes in the ever-changing fashion world. After five successful years, event chairs Melinda Cooper and Karen Loeffler now plan to hand the torch to vice chairs Leslie Bergstrom and Gregory Allan Ness.

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Visual Variety MAY WILL MESMERIZE YOU WITH APPEALING ARTWORK

‘EPHEMERAL CITIES’ CURRENTLY ON VIEW Findlay Galleries is pleased to present “Ephemeral Cities,” an exhibition of works

by Noah Landfield, who grew up in the building that housed the studio of his father, well-known abstract painter Ronnie Landfield. The younger Landfield’s recent works are inspired by his visits to major international cities, where he observes the juxtaposition and coexistence of urban architectural structures with the forces of nature. Adopting a more painterly and gestural approach, he has embarked on a deeper journey into the meaning of his works. He often depicts objects that are thought of as permanent, overlaying them in a way that evokes their ephemerality.

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‘RETROSPECTIVE’ MAY 3–27 Gallery 14 is delighted to present “Retrospective,” an exhibition of works by Viola Pace Knudsen, an artist it has represented since its inception 14 years ago. In addition to being a prolific painter of nature and wildlife, Knudsen has mastered the centuries-old art of weaving baskets from pine needles. She uses the exceptionally long needles of the Southern longleaf pine, sometimes along with palm fronds, to create her baskets, which have won awards and garnered an enthusiastic bevy of collectors. By applying ever-increasing levels of creativity, Knudsen has raised the weaving of baskets to new artistic heights. Meet the artist, explore her distinctive works, and peruse the rest of the Gallery 14 collection during the May 6 First Friday Gallery Stroll.

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Gifts of the Forest by Viola Pace Knudsen, mixed media

Ongoing Events

Doris Lee, The View, Woodstock, c. 1946, oil on canvas, 27.5 x 44 inches; collection: John and Susan Horseman, St. Louis, Missouri

‘SIMPLE PLEASURES’ JUNE 5–SEPTEMBER 18 Vero Beach Museum of Art welcomes the traveling exhibition “Simple Pleasures: The Art of Doris Lee.” Co-curated by Barbara L. Jones of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art and Melissa Wolfe of the Saint Louis Art Museum, the collection includes more than 70 works spanning the 1930s through the ’60s, manifesting Lee’s evolution as an artist. Lee, who achieved fame during the 1930s, worked in New York City and was a member of the Woodstock Art Colony. She was known for portraying scenes of everyday American life. Detailed realism characterized her earlier works, while she later explored more abstract interpretations of scenes. In addition to her paintings, “Simple Pleasures” also includes Lee’s drawings, prints, and commissioned commercial designs.

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‘ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE’ In Art at the Emerson’s latest exhibition, artists Susan Miiller, Glen Bottalico, Iris Peters, and Karen Green express their visions of paradise.

‘MASTERWORKS—THEN & NOW’ J.M. Stringer Gallery continues its exhibition of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century antique painters plus recent works of John Phillip Osborne and John Traynor.

ART AT THE EMERSON The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-538-2338 artattheemerson.com THROUGH MAY 15 ‘VERO COLLECTS’ Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates the penchant local residents have for collecting art with “Vero Collects: Hidden Treasures Revealed.”

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com THROUGH JUNE 30 SPRING EXHIBITION The Galleries at First Pres continues the Spring Exhibition, featuring the work of local artists Richard Gillmor, Salvador Lorenzo, and Theresa Prokop.

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ART AT THE EMERSON The Emerson Center’s art gallery features the work of local artists in six themed twomonth exhibitions per year.

1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY Celebrating 30-plus years of sharing art with Vero Beach, this cooperative fine art gallery features the work of artist-owners Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Chuck Haaland, Sherry Haaland, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel, and Rita Ziegler. In addition to paintings in various media, the gallery’s 12 rooms present works of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, and glass. Art classes, commissioned works, and private showings are also offered.

1974 14th Ave. 772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofvero beach.com ART WORKS Art Works is a fine art gallery and art school founded by educators Betsy Nelson and Mary Partow. The gallery features works by artists from various parts of the United States, particularly the East Coast, representing a range of styles. Classes for all ages and skill levels, as well as art parties, team-building events, and children’s art clubs and camps are available.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER The ELC’s Lagoon Room and Tidal Room are dedicated spaces for the exhibition of nature-related art in the form of paintings, photography, sculpture, and more.

255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org

BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY The gallery and studio presents the work of international artist Barbara Krupp, whose several collections feature abstract paintings in acrylic. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay Galleries is celebrating 150 years in the art business.

Renowned globally for its distinguished roster of exciting contemporary and abstract artists, the gallery continues to specialize in nineteenthand twentieth-century Impressionism, European Modernism, l’Ecole de Rouen, l’Ecole de Paris and twentiethcentury American art. Visit the galleries’ biweekly changing exhibitions on two spacious floors encompassing three centuries of art under one roof on Worth Avenue.

4315 U.S. Hwy. 1 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com

165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com

2036 14th Ave., Suite 106 Theatre Plaza 772-559-5230 artworksofvero.com

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THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES The campus of First Presbyterian Church is home to The Galleries at First Pres, a venue displaying the work of local artists in various media.

Installments are rotated on a quarterly basis, with three artists featured each season.

Indian River County artists are invited to apply to be part of the galleries’ ever-changing lineup.

First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd.

772-562-9088 firstpresvero.org GALLERY 14 The gallery features a diverse array of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, jewelry, pastel, and photography

by Gallery 14 owner-artists Edgardo Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Polackwich, and Dorothy Napp Schindel. Other artists include Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola

Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub, and sales associate-artist Jo Zaza along with monthly rotation exhibits by guests.

1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com THE GALLERY AT WINDSOR Founded in 2002, The Gallery at Windsor is an independent art space at the heart of the Windsor community. The gallery annually invites curators to respond to the space with museum-quality shows of contemporary art. The gallery has exhibited works by leading contemporary artists including Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Ed Ruscha, Bruce Weber, Peter Doig, Alex Katz, Per Kirkeby, Christopher Le Brun, Beatriz Milhazes, Gert and Uwe Tobias, Jasper Johns, Grayson Perry, Sir Michael Craig-Martin, and Rose Wylie.

3125 Windsor Blvd.

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J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART The gallery offers worldwide collections of original paintings, objets d’art, sculptures, and select antique furnishings.

3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY The gallery features a sophisticated collection from more than 350 contemporary American craftsmen. The Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass, along with ceramics, sculpture, furniture, and an extensive collection of fine art jewelry is represented in its friendly, 4,000-square-foot showroom. The collection is also viewable on the website.

2910 Cardinal Drive 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com MAIN STREET VERO BEACH STUDIOS AND GALLERY The studios and gallery showcase the handcrafted jewelry of Clair Brunetti, the Haitian oil drum lid art of Bernadette Flanagan, and the beach-related creations of Carmen Correa: poured artwork, soaps, paintings, ornaments, and more.

2036 14th Ave. 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org

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MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY The gallery has a beautifully curated collection of paintings by select local, national, and international artists and represents more than 40 contemporary emerging and established artists working in abstract, impressionist, and realistic styles. The gallery presents an uplifting, friendly, and sophisticated environment that currently features new paintings from the studios of its New York, California, Atlanta, and Cape Cod artists.

Works are also viewable on the website.

6160 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY This studio and gallery features contemporary abstracts by Elise Geary, acrylic animal paintings by Andrea Lazar, and acrylic seascapes by Gail Fayerweather.

3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, second floor Elevator located in alcove behind Lyra Home 772-579-7667 eliseartist.com oceandrivegalleryverobeach. com PALM HOUSE STUDIO & GALLERY The studio and gallery features original artwork by awardwinning artists Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Rick Kelly, Kathy Kemp, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Jack Staley, and Emily Tremml. Their work includes landscapes, marine scenes, contemporary realism, portraiture, and narrative imagery. Commissions are welcomed. See the gallery’s website, Facebook, and Twitter to view current available artwork, works in progress, teaching videos, and biographies of the artists. Open by chance or appointment.

3227 Ocean Drive, 2nd floor 772-231-6816 palmhousegallery.com

RAW SPACE A vibrant, innovative, and alternative cultural venue located in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, Raw Space provides a platform that promotes a spectrum of artistic disciplines and events with a distinct focus on community engagement. Its program includes exhibits from local and international artists, workshops, lectures, black box theater, film screenings, music, dance, and anything that promotes “out of the box’’ ideas.

1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 305-213-9411 artconceptalternative.org THE ROWE GALLERY The Rowe Gallery features the work of artist Lori Rowe; it also serves as her studio.

Rowe is a self-taught artist who experiments with various methods of applying paint to canvas, such as brushwork, palette knife, and finger painting. Using bold strokes and vivid colors, she explores many facets of the human experience.

46 Royal Palm Pointe 302-521-4175 therowegallery.com SEBASTIAN RIVER ART CLUB The club offers art, web design, and photography classes, demonstrations, workshops, and art shows inside the clubhouse and at Riverview Park. The club’s exhibit space features works in an array of media: pottery, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and glass.

1245 Main St., Sebastian 772-321-9333 sebastianriverartclub.com VERO BEACH ART CLUB The Art Club is an independent nonprofit organization serving 450 members and the art community through education, exhibitions, social events, and monthly meetings with special programs and guest artists. In addition to its presence at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Art Club holds activities at its Annex, which also houses the

Jeanette Beach Gallery, named in honor of the club’s founder.

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0303 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART The museum is the largest accredited art facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast, presenting changing international exhibitions from lenders and its permanent collection of more than 950 objects of American and international art. It features sculpture parks, five galleries, docent tours, art classes, public programs from lectures to film studies, jazz concerts, an annual children’s art festival, Museum Stories and Studios, Museum Babies, the interactive children’s Art Zone, and a museum store. Admission fees apply. Admission is free on the last Saturday of each month.

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org THE VINER SERIES FOR THE VISUAL ARTS AT COMMUNITY CHURCH The Viner Series was established in 2020 to showcase the work of area artists, with a new artist featured every three months in the sanctuary narthex.

The series is named for Teryl Townsend Viner, who served Community Church as a deacon and as a member of the church’s board of music and fine arts.

Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 772-469-2320 ccovb.org ❀

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Blooming & Bustling BE OUT AND ABOUT WITH A FULL ROSTER OF EVENTS

MAY 1

Sunday MAY POPS After a two-year pandemicinduced hiatus, the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation is delighted to be planning its annual May Pops event with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

Gates open at 3 p.m., concert begins at 4:30; $25 CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER FOUNDATION

at Windsor 3125 Windsor Blvd.

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Garden invites moms with little ones aged 18 months to 4 years to select a Wednesday in May and come out to explore. Amy Shoemaker, McKee’s education coordinator, will lead the way.

Each week features a different theme and requires separate registration. The class is free with McKee membership or admission to the garden. May 4, 11, 18, and 25; 10:15–11 a.m.

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org

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Monday GOLF-A-THON Local golf professionals will compete in the thirty-second annual Golf-A-Thon, a fundraiser for the VNA & Hospice Foundation. By supporting their favorite pros, donors help the VNA to provide home health and hospice care to local residents who are in need. Thirteen clubs will be represented.

VNA & HOSPICE FOUNDATION

at The Moorings Yacht & Country Club 100 Harbour Drive 772-978-5573 vnatc.org

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Wednesday MOMMY & ME NATURE TIME The month of May is the perfect time to enjoy a “Mommy and Me” event! McKee Botanical

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MAY 6 FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL Enjoy a pleasant spring evening walk while checking out the art scene in downtown Vero Beach.

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FLOWERS FOR MOM Trimmings is holding a Flowers for Mom event: With each purchase of a Mother’s Day gift valued $50 or more, customers will receive a complimentary hand-tied flower bouquet for Mom. May 6–7; Friday 11 a.m.– 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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‘RETROSPECTIVE’ Gallery 14 invites you to a reception for Viola Pace Knudsen, the featured artist in the exhibition “Retrospective,” which runs May 3–27. In addition to being a prolific painter of nature and wildlife, Knudsen creates distinctive baskets using pine needles and other materials.

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RIVERVIEW PARK CONCERT The City of Sebastian and the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce team up to present a series of outdoor concerts that include giveaways from local businesses. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the ’80s sounds of Port St. Lucie-based band Chemistry. 5:30–8 p.m., free

GALLERY 14

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Along 14th Avenue downtown 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org GARDEN OF LOVE Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition will hold its second annual Mother’s Day Garden of Love. The public is welcome to dedicate a flower to a particular mom and also to stroll the garden while it is installed outside Riverside Children’s Theatre. May 5–10 IRC HEALTHY START COALITION

at Riverside Children’s Theatre 3280 Riverside Park Drive 772-563-9118 irhealthystartcoalition.org

1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com

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morning at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park. 8 a.m.–noon OCEANSIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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COMEDY ZONE Riverside Theatre has resumed its weekly music and comedy offerings with Live in the Loop and Comedy Zone. Local bands will take the outdoor stage throughout the evening on Fridays and Saturdays, while two comedians and an emcee provide the entertainment inside.

Arrive hungry, because the grill will be open. Comedy Zone performances are recommended for guests 18 and older. May 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, and 27–28; Live in the Loop: 5:45, 7, and 8:15 p.m.; general admission free, reserved seating available; Comedy Zone 7 and 9 p.m., $25

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS MARKET On the first Saturday of each month, the Environmental Learning Center invites youngsters to explore the world of entrepreneurship by selling their handmade wares to the public. All items must be environmentally friendly and can include baked goods, arts and crafts, toys, jewelry, and much more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org

RIVERSIDE THEATRE

3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com

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‘DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD: THE GREAT OUTDOORS’ This outdoor animatronic exhibit immerses visitors in the Age of Reptiles. Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.; regular admission fees apply

‘VERO COLLECTS’ Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates the art collections of local residents with “Vero Collects: Hidden Treasures Revealed.”

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org

VERO BEACH AIR SHOW The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will headline the biennial Air Show, joined by a variety of aerobatic performers and static aircraft displays.

After Saturday’s airport events, Riverside Park will host a free community event featuring food trucks and entertainment. The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team will be available for photos and autographs. April 30–May 1, Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., $10–$125 VERO BEACH AIR SHOW

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Saturday BUGGY BUNCH 5K The streets of downtown Vero Beach will be the site of a 5K race put on by The Buggy Bunch, which supports Indian River County moms and families. A fun run for children will kick off the day. 7 a.m., $30–$35 THE BUGGY BUNCH

1450 21st St. 772-226-0066 thebuggybunch.com FARMERS MARKET Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at Farmers Market Oceanside, presented every Saturday

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LAGOON FEST The Environmental Learning Center’s Lagoon Fest will afford guests an opportunity to experience the facility’s many improvements, including the newly unveiled Thomas R. Schidel Education and Entertainment Pavilion. The event also offers vendor booths, quick canoe trips, fishing, a scavenger hunt, eco-talks, workshops, entertainment, and food trucks. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $10 adult, $5 child ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

255 Live Oak Drive 772-589-5050 discoverelc.org

at Vero Beach Regional Airport 3400 Cherokee Drive veroairshow.com

Through May 3 ‘ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE’ In Art at the Emerson’s latest exhibition, artists Susan Miiller, Glen Bottalico, Iris Peters, and Karen Green express their visions of paradise.

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

Through May 31 ‘MASTERWORKS— THEN & NOW’ J.M. Stringer Gallery continues its exhibition of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century antique painters plus recent works of John Phillip Osborne and John Traynor.

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART

3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com

Through June 30 SPRING EXHIBITION The Galleries at First Pres continues the Spring Exhibition, featuring the work of local artists Richard Gillmor, Salvador Lorenzo, and Theresa Prokop.

THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES

First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd.

772-562-9088 firstpresvero.org

ART AT THE EMERSON

The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-538-2338 artattheemerson.com

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MAY 10 Tuesday

ARC OCEAN GRILL NIGHT For nearly four decades, The Arc of Indian River County, whose goal is that residents with special needs live full lives as valued members of the community, has held an annual fundraiser at the Ocean Grill. Canceled for two years due to COVID-19, Ocean Grill Night is back. Arc supporters are invited to gather a table of five or more and call the restaurant and make reservations for this fun night out at a Vero Beach landmark.

THE ARC OF IRC

at Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza 772-231-5409 arcir.org

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present “Cowboy Talk in Poems,” an event sponsored by the Center for Spiritual Care. The reading will kick off several days of events surrounding the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation’s Poetry and Barbecue event.

7 p.m., free LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION

NATIVE GARDENS Patti Hall will direct the Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s production of Native Gardens, a comedy/drama by Karen Zacarias. Tuesday–Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.; $35 VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD

2020 San Juan Ave. 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com

at Garden Club of IRC 2526 17th Ave. 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org

LOLA TRUNK SHOW M. Maison will host a trunk show featuring the jewelry of LOLA (Love One, Love All). May 12–14

‘AMERICA SONG’ The Community Church Concert Series welcomes the three Western poets in town for Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation events. Jerry Brooks, Shadd Piehl, and Andy Wilkinson will join organist Andrew Galuska for “America Song—The West.”

7 p.m., free COMMUNITY CHURCH OF VERO BEACH

1901 23rd St. 772-562-3633 ccovb.org

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M. MAISON

3403 Ocean Drive 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com

MAY 12

Thursday PHYSICIANS’ SYMPOSIUM The Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach invites everyone to the twenty-second annual Physicians’ Symposium. This year’s topic is “Health Care After COVID.” A panel of experts will conduct an informative discussion, and heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. 5:30 p.m., $150 WOMEN’S REFUGE

ALMOST HEAVEN Almost Heaven celebrates the life, times, and music of late folk singer and songwriter John Denver. The cast tells Denver’s story with more than 25 of his hits, including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” May 10–29, times vary, $45–$95 VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MAY 2022

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at Grand Harbor Golf Club 4985 Club Terrace 772-770-4424 womensrefugevb.org ‘NATURE’S PALETTE’ Art at the Emerson will hold a reception to kick off its new exhibition, which features the work of Lou Lower. “Nature’s Palette: Animals in the Wild” will run through July 12. 5:30–7 p.m.

ART AT THE EMERSON

The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com

‘COWBOY TALK IN POEMS’ North Dakota poet Shadd Piehl and local poet Sean Sexton

SIDEWALK SALE The Village Shops are having a sidewalk sale! May 12–15 VILLAGE SHOPS

6140 Hwy. A1A 772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com

MAY 13 Friday

WRITERS WORKSHOP The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation presents an Adult Writers Workshop titled “Creating Image—The Modern Haiku.” It will be presented by visiting poet Shadd Piehl at the historic Jackson house’s pole barn. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., $45 LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION

IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org

BIRDING TOUR An experienced birder will lead a birding tour on the Indian River Land Trust’s 111-acre Bee Gum Point Preserve. The 1.5-mile walk passes mangrove forests, ponds, and the lagoon, and takes about an hour and a half. Amateurs and families are welcome. 7 a.m., free INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST

at Bee Gum Point Preserve Fred Tuerk Drive 772-794-0701 irlt.org FARMERS MARKET Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at Farmers Market Oceanside, presented every Saturday morning at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park. 8 a.m.–noon OCEANSIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

2901 Ocean Drive verobeachoba.com

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MAY 20 Friday

BRACKETT LIBRARY

IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-400-6366 libraries.ircgov.com

MAY 18 TERRARIUM WORKSHOP McKee Botanical Garden will hold a family workshop on building a terrarium with succulents and air plants.

Instructor Leslie Thomas will guide parents and children (ages 6 and up) step by step as they create their own miniature plant habitats to take home. All materials will be provided. The registration fee admits one adult and one child. 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., $75–$85 MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

350 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org

‘BEST OF THE WEST’ The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation’s eleventh annual Poetry and Barbecue event, themed “Best of the West,” will feature local and Western poets and Southern-style barbecue at the historic Jackson house on Indian River State College’s Mueller Campus here in Vero Beach. Three visiting poets will present their work: Jerry Brooks of Prescott, Arizona; Shadd Piehl of Mandan, North Dakota; and Andy Wilkinson of Lubbock, Texas. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. 2:30–7 p.m., $35 LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION

IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org

MAY 17 Tuesday

BUBBLE PAINTING The Indian River County Library Brackett branch’s Art Box program for adults will hold a session in which participants

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Wednesday BINGO MORNINGS Beginning May 20, the Brackett Library offers coffee and bingo on the second Friday of each month. 10 a.m.

BRACKETT LIBRARY

IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-400-6366 libraries.ircgov.com

ART TALK The docents and education staff of Vero Beach Museum of Art invite you take an in-depth look at select works from the museum’s permanent collection as well as certain special exhibitions. Space is limited and registration is required. Noon, free VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

MAY 19

Thursday INTIMATE APPAREL The Performing and Visual Arts Department at Indian River State College presents Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage, a tale of a turn-of-the-century seamstress who helps her clients with their marital struggles while facing her own. The play will be staged in McAlpin’s 100-seat Wynne Black Box Theatre. May 19–21; Thursday–Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.; $15 MCALPIN FINE ARTS CENTER

IRSC Massey Campus 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-4750 irsc.edu

CAMPUS LIFE CLASSIC Youth for Christ of Indian River County will hold its fifth annual Campus Life Classic, a golf tournament that raises funds to support ministry to local middle and high school students.

Registration for the four-player scramble includes lunch from Chick-fil-A, player gift bags, beverages throughout play, and a buffet dinner. 1:30 p.m., $150 YOUTH FOR CHRIST OF IRC

at Bent Pine Golf Course 6001 Clubhouse Drive 772-226-0489 yfcirc.com

MAY 22 Sunday

GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOP Vero Beach Museum of Art welcomes guest artist Joel Johnson, an accomplished watercolorist, for a workshop titled “Complementary Color Schemes in Watercolor.” The two-day class is geared toward intermediate and advanced students. See the VBMA website for a list of recommended materials. Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $200 members, $250 nonmembers VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

MAY 21

Saturday FARMERS MARKET Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at Farmers Market Oceanside, presented every Saturday morning at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park. 8 a.m.–noon OCEANSIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

2901 Ocean Drive verobeachoba.com

‘FAN FAVORITES’ Space Coast Symphony Orchestra has compiled “Fan Favorites: The Great Ballets” based on 12 seasons of audience requests. This “whirlwind tour of some of history’s greatest ballets” includes selections by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Copland, Khachaturian, and several others, as well as the world premiere of Pangean Dances by Florida composer Mark Piszczek. 3 p.m., flexible ticket pricing SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 855-252-7276 spacecoastsymphony.org

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MAY 25

Wednesday

‘MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS’ Tykes & Teens, a Treasure Coast organization committed to mental health care for children and adolescents, has launched a monthly video series, “Mental Health Matters,” focused on building resilience. Each 15-to 30-minute video will air on Tykes & Teens’ Facebook page and website and will offer tips, tools, and resources for parents and students. Last Wednesday of each month, 4:30 p.m., free

MAY 29 Sunday

JUNE 3 Friday

‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’ Michael Carter and the Treasure Coast Chorale present “God Bless America,” a concert in honor of Memorial Day. The choir, delighted to be performing again after an extended pandemic-induced hiatus, hopes to lift the spirits of the audience with a lineup of inspiring and patriotic songs. 4 p.m.; free, donations requested

EXCHANGE CLUB OF SEBASTIAN

at Capt. Hiram’s Resort 1580 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sebastian 772-300-2156 fishingforcharity.org

TREASURE COAST CHORALE

at First Baptist Church 2206 16th Ave. 772-231-3498 treasurecoastchorale.org

MAY 30 Monday

TYKES & TEENS

772-220-3439 tykesandteens.org

EGAN GOLF CLASSIC Samaritan Center will hold its sixteenth annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic, a fundraiser for its work helping Indian River County families rise out of homelessness. The tournament’s entry fee includes all golf fees, lunch, two mulligans, a door prize ticket, and participation in all course games, including the golf ball launcher.

Noon check-in, 1 p.m. shotgun start; $200 SAMARITAN CENTER

at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club 4985 Club Terrace 772-770-3039 ccdpb.org/programs/ samaritan-center

MAY 28

Saturday

FARMERS MARKET Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at Farmers Market Oceanside, presented every Saturday morning at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park. 8 a.m.–noon VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MAY 2022

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day of fishing and compete for cash and prizes. Boat captains must register in advance and attend the captains’ meeting the evening before the event.

Friday registration and captains’ meeting 5–7 p.m., Saturday weigh-in starts at 2 p.m.; $250/boat

MEMORIAL DAY The beautiful and thoughtprovoking Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary will once again be the scene of Vero Beach’s Memorial Day observance.

Many veterans will be on hand to honor their fallen comrades as the community gathers for the presentation of colors, invocation, national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, patriotic music, 21-gun salute, and keynote address. 9 a.m., free VETERANS COUNCIL OF IRC

at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary 100 Dahlia Lane veteranscirc.com

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL See what local artists have been up to as you take a pleasant walk in downtown Vero Beach and grab a beverage or a bite during the First Friday Gallery Stroll.

5–8 p.m.

MAIN STREET VERO BEACH

Along 14th Avenue downtown 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org

JUNE 4

Saturday BLUE WATER OPEN The Exchange Club of Sebastian is gearing up for its twentyeighth annual Blue Water Open.

The popular offshore fishing tournament draws competitors from a wide area to enjoy a

CASINO NIGHT The Indian River County 4-H Foundation will hold its thirteenth annual Viva Vero Beach Casino Night, an adultsonly event that supports local 4-H youth. Guests will enjoy a full bar, DJ entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and $1,500 in fun money to wager at the authentic blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette tables. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. For more information, send an email to IRC4HFoundation@gmail.com or see the Indian River County 4-H Foundation’s Facebook page. 6–10 p.m., $75–$85 IRC 4-H FOUNDATION

at Intergenerational Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road)

JUNE 5 Sunday

‘SIMPLE PLEASURES’ Vero Beach Museum of Art launches the traveling exhibition “Simple Pleasures: The Art of Doris Lee.” More than 70 pieces represent the artist’s work spanning the 1930s through the ’60s. June 5–September 18 VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

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If It Leaks, Call Meeks.

24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week

Installation, repair, and maintenance of your water heaters, toilets, bathtubs, septic tanks, and much more!

(772) 569-2285 JUNE 6 Monday

SUMMER ART CAMP Calling all children! Those who are creative and those who want to explore their creative side will enjoy the wide range of “hands-on and minds-on” activities at Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp. Each camp is one week in duration and allows families to select morning or afternoon sessions.

June 6–July 29; 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 1–4:30 p.m.; $100 members, $125 nonmembers

at Farmers Market Oceanside, presented every Saturday morning at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park. 8 a.m.–noon

2901 Ocean Drive verobeachoba.com

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VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org

JUNE 9

Thursday FILM FESTIVAL The Vero Beach Film Festival is back, complete with film screenings, wine tastings, parties, workshops, and other events at a variety of locations around town.

New this year is the VB One film competition, which invites aspiring filmmakers to submit one-minute films. June 9–12, $55–$575 VERO BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

772-444-2827 vbfilmfest.org

Commercial and Residential Services 5555 US-1 Vero Beach, FL 32967 www.meeksplumbing.com

OCEANSIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME Visitors to Kennedy Space Center on June 11 will have the opportunity to attend the induction ceremony for three astronauts who will join the 102 already honored with membership in the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame. Free with daily admission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX

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• Private Lessons • Solutions and Updates • Upgrades and Optimization • Virus and Spyware Cleanup 4881 North A1A, Vero Beach 772-234-1555 www.autobahnco.com

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Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island 855-433-4210 kennedyspacecenter.com ❀

JUNE 11

Saturday

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The Directory THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

ARCHITECTS

OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY

BOATING & MARINE SERVICES

MOULTON LAYNE PL

772-579-7667 oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com . . . . 158

DECKMASTERS LLC

772-234-0445 moultonlayne.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ART GALLERIES & FINE ART

GOULD COOKSEY FENNELL

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY

772-231-1100 gouldcooksey.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

FINDLAY GALLERIES 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FLORIDA ART EXCHANGE 772-349-2632 Floridaartexchange.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

GALLERY 14 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 16 VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MAY 2022

ATTORNEYS

MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . 144

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772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

VERO MARINE CENTER 772-562-7922 veromarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

ROSSWAY SWAN

BRIDAL & GIFT REGISTRIES

772-231-4440 rosswayswan.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

BELLE COSE

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICES LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC 772-562-1700 linuscadillac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS 772-252-3590 motorcityclassiccars.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

BANKING, INVESTMENTS, & FINANCIAL PLANNING THE KANNER GROUP LLC AT RAYMOND JAMES 772-205-2141 kannergroup.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

BEAUTY, HAIR, & SPA SERVICES SALON DEL MAR 772-234-1499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 159

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . 40

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

VERANDA 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CATERING & GOURMET MARKETS ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

ELIZABETH D. KENNEDY & COMPANY INC. 772-563-0646 elizabethkennedycatering.com . . . . . . . 151

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KELLY ROGERS

COMPUTERS & AUDIOVISUAL CONSULTING AUTOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS INC. 772-234-1555 autobahnco.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES CROOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING 772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 51

HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

REILLY CONSTRUCTION 772-794-9799 building2last.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC.

G.T. RHODES MENSWEAR

772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

772-231-6424 gtrhodes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

VERO MILLWORK INC.

KEMP’S SHOE SALON AND BOUTIQUE

772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

772-231-2771 kempsshoesalon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

COUNTY SERVICES INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

FASHION & ACCESSORIES BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

COOPER & CO. 772-231-9889 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

DEEP SIX DIVE & WATERSPORTS 772-562-2883, 772-288-3999 deepsix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

G. MATHEOS VERO BEACH 772-492-6400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . 40

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MARKET 772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

PALM BEACH SANDALS 772-226-5998 palmbeachsandals.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

PREPPY PALMS 772-492-3770 shoppreppypalms.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

SASSY BOUTIQUE 772-234-3998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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LYRA HOME 772-257-4777 lyrahome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MARKET 772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

PAGE 2 DESIGN 772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ROTH INTERIORS 772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 102

SUNSHINE FURNITURE 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

VERNON SCOTT MENSWEAR

DECOR ENVY

772-231-3733 vernonscott32963.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

VILLAGE SHOPS

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH

772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 55

772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

772-501-2369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

GIFTS, STATIONERY, & KEEPSAKES

DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING

COASTAL COMFORTS

772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 51

FANTASTIC FINDS

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

FLORIDA FLOOR FASHIONS

772-794-7574 fantastic-finds.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

HAZEL HOUSE

772-589-4994 floridafloorfashions.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

HAZEL HOUSE

772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF

772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 16

772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH

FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY

772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . 40

BAER’S FURNITURE

772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 16

M. MAISON

321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

COASTAL COMFORTS

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VINTAGE VERO

772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

MAY 2022

772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS

FLOORING

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE

VB HOME

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

CONSIGNMENT GALLERY 772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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LED CAPSTONE

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

MARKET

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH

772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . 40

NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN 772-231-0085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS

SNOW CUSTOM CABINETRY

SPECTRUM INTERIOR DESIGN

772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

772-794-4430 snowcabinetry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

772-234-4427 spectrumvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

VERANDA

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC.

772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

VILLAGE SHOPS

VERO MILLWORK INC.

772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 55

772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

ABCO GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

BAER’S FURNITURE

772-567-9098 abcogaragedoors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

BARKER AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

COASTAL COMFORTS

772-562-2103 barkerac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 772-562-7303 californiaclosets.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DAN’S FAN CITY 772-569-8917 dansfancity.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

FLORIDA SHUTTERS 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

COASTAL INTERIORS 772-492-6881 coastal.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DECOR ENVY 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

HAZEL HOUSE 772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF 772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

LEAH MULLER INTERIORS 772-234-6411 leahmullerinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

VB HOME 772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WELLNESS BY DEZIGN 772-643-4460 wellnessbydezign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

JEWELRY 6TH AVENUE JEWELERS 772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 159

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . 40

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HBS GLASS

L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN

772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com . . . . . . 45

772-776-6135 royalpalmjewel.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

LED CAPSTONE

LYRA HOME

VERANDA

772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

772-257-4777 lyrahome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MEEKS PLUMBING

MARKET

772-569-2285 meeksplumbing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

NEW ENGLAND GRANITE & MARBLE

PAGE 2 DESIGN

772-217-2721 newenglandgranite.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

R.E.B. ENTERPRISES LLC

ROTH INTERIORS

772-633-0339 pavertech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 102

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ROYAL PALM JEWEL

LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES ROCK CITY GARDENS 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

MEDICAL SERVICES: DENTISTRY DELLA PORTA COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY 772-567-1025 drdellaporta.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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VERO ELITE DENTISTRY 772-617-2869 veroelitedentistry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

MEDICAL SERVICES: DERMATOLOGY ICONIC DERMATOLOGY AND COSMETIC SURGERY 772-758-1310 iconicderm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

SELECT SKIN MD 772-567-1164 selectskinmd.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

MEDICAL SERVICES: EYE CARE NEW VISION EYE CENTER 772-257-8700 newvisioneyecenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL

772-778-4750 whitegloveusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com . . . . . . . . 36, back cover

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

CHRISTINE R. MCLAUGHLIN AT SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE

HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

772-388-3331 hsvb.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

DALEY AND COMPANY REAL ESTATE

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION

772-231-9938 daleyandcompany.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

mothersdaygarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

DIANE DEFRANCISCI

RIVERSIDE THEATRE

BRENDA MONTGOMERY

772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

772-532-4170

MARTIN CARDER

UNITED WAY FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

AT ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE

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TILE & STONE CERAMIC MATRIX

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WINE & SPIRITS

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TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

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SQUARED STUDIOS

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1. Removed the number from Jem’s uniform sleeve 2. Removed mallet from player on left 3. Changed Jem’s helmet color to yellow

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4. Changed horse’s blue leg wrap to pink 5. Changed a polo mallet from red to green 6. Added a ball on the field 7. Removed palm tree from the background on the right 8. Added a helmet on the field 9. Changed the color of Jem’s blanket 10. Removed white patch from the forehead of Jem’s horse

ROCHELL HAISLEY

Jem Handler (third from left) is one of the young polo players giving the sport a bright future. Read more on page 112.

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