Vero Beach Magazine June 2023

MCKEE WATER LILIES • PICKLEBALL’S POWER COUPLE • TEA TIME • FELLSMERE HISTORY • SMART FITNESS • CHEF CHRISTOPHER LAWRANCE VOLUME XXVI, NUMBER 6

JUNE 2023

Though non-native and a bit noisy, the regal peacock and peahen have become

Prominent Neighbors

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Features 74 A Splash of Color

June is the peak month for water lilies, and McKee Botanical Garden is the place to see them in abundance

By Chris Fasolino

80 Power Couple

Whether it was love at first dink or a shared passion for America’s fastest-growing sport, Jack Foster and Amanda Hendry are rising stars on the pro pickleball circuit

By Renáe Tesauro

86 Visiting History

On the Cover: A peacock displays its stunning plumage See the story on page 98

92 To a Tea

At Sealantro British Café and Market, native Brit, author, and dining etiquette coach Jayne Withers helps teatime neophytes navigate the formalities of a 200-year-old British tradition with well-mannered confidence

By Renáe Tesauro

98 Prominent Neighbors

Though non-native and somewhat noisy, peafowl are welcome, harmless, even regal residents

By Chris Fasolino

The Kitching Switch Trailhead, Marsh Landing Restaurant, and Marian Fell Library tell of Fellsmere’s past and present

By Ann Taylor

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Departments 56

22 Wilde Side We Floridians coexist with an exotic menagerie of wildlife

By Evelyn Wilde Mayerson

32 Previews June is jam-packed with fun for everyone

42 Indian River Insights Access to the arts can be a ticket to a bright future

By Jeffrey R. Pickering

46 Living Well Local studios are taking HIT and HIIT workouts into the 21st century with technology and machines that offer more benefits in less time

By Renáe Tesauro

56 True Tails

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How are dogs using buttons to speak to us?

In ways we could never have imagined

By Amy Robinson

64 Vero’s Heroes As VBHS graduate Anthony Marzouk begins his adult life, he won’t leave behind his love for community service

By Teresa Lee Rushworth

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66 Classic Cars

The 1997 Panoz AIV Roadster and two Esperante GTLM race cars

By Patrick Merrell

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Departments 136

70 Local Flavor Local ingredients and a seaside theme are the hallmarks of Chef Christopher Lawrance’s restaurant, The Oar

By Chris Fasolino

104 New & Noteworthy

Local shops, salons, and organizations share the scoop for a sizzling summer

120 Weddings Alexandra Leigh Havey & Michael Edward Legg

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125 The Scene The local community and its nonprofits: The feeling is mutual

136 Gallery Guide Savor the start of summer with some sizzling art

142 Calendar June brings opportunities to laugh, learn, and live it up!

146 Business Directory Thank you for supporting our local businesses

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Local Color

“Vero Beach is a small Florida city, with Atlantic-facing beaches on a barrier island across the Indian River Lagoon.

South Beach Park offers wide sands and volleyball courts. Downtown’s South Beach Park chronicles the local citrus industry. On the outskirts, McKee Botanical Garden has tropical plants and water lily–filled streams. To the north, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge shelters brown pelicans.”

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f you google “Vero Beach,” you might find a few half-truths, no-truths, and one or two facts that are vaguely close to being true. Google, you’ve completely missed the mark when it comes to our hometown.

Talk to a local and you’ll get the truth. We live inside a postcard of beautiful

landscapes, a hidden and understated gem along the Treasure Coast with lots of rich history, beauty (both expected and unexpected), and fun.

Most of us would agree that McKee Botanical Garden is beyond breathtaking. But in June, the water lilies put on a show for us, and the garden throws a party to honor the stars. Take a step back in time June 17 and see the spectacular beauty that is McKee. Our cover story reveals another breathtaking beauty. Did you know that modern peacocks are thought to be descendants of birds owned by royal families? We have some of that shimmering royalty nearby, making themselves at home in a neighborhood in Sebastian, just a few miles away as the crow flies from those brown pelicans taking refuge at Pelican Island.

Jayne Withers at Sealantro British Café and Market gives us a British tutorial on how to properly serve a pot of tea like royalty. She helps us understand the tradition and offers a list of tips on how to navigate the etiquette of it all. And as Withers puts it: “In a world gone mad, it’s nice to come here and get a bit of civility.”

The next time you take a stroll in downtown Vero Beach, head over to Pocahontas Park, where you just might run into nationally ranked pickleball players Jack Foster and Amanda Hendry. The young pair have made names for themselves in the past few years, rising in the pro ranks and gaining respect, all while staying out of the kitchen!

If you don’t want to learn about Indian River County from Google, then our Fellsmere history feature is for you. We straddle the line of past and present as we highlight three places steeped in history that have been revitalized in recent years to help us connect with that history as we eat, learn, and exercise.

Embrace the entrance into summer, and don’t forget to make some hot tea to cool off!

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Stepping into Summer

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elcome to June! This month’s issue is filled with all things local.

As a high school senior, the one thing I remember very clearly is the exact

time summer officially started—just a few minutes after graduation. So, to kick

summer off, we highlight a local graduate—a philanthropic young man from Vero Beach High School—in our “Vero’s Heroes” section.

Speaking of local, we also have the beautiful Paris wedding of two Vero Beach natives who celebrated the commencement of their marriage in a romantic setting within view of the Eiffel Tower. Congratulations, Allie and Mike!

This summer, whether you’re visiting exotic locales or staying close to home, please be sure to Anthony Marzouk

send in your pictures for our upcoming photo contest. I look forward to seeing all the entries in the various categories every year.

For those who will stay in the local area this month, you’ll have the opportunity to support the nonprofit organization United Against Poverty at its major summer fundraiser, the Burgers & Brews event June 24 at Riverside Park.

You also won’t want to miss the juried art exhibition that is part of Gallery 14’s ongoing 15th anniversary celebrations. The Crystal Jubilee Invitational will feature the works of artists from near and far as they interpret the many qualities of crystal, the traditional gift associated with a 15th anniversary. The gallery’s summer hours will be in effect, so Thursdays and Fridays are the days to stop by.

Mike and Allie Legg

With its quieter mood and slower pace, summer is the perfect time to pause and think about all the blessings we have to be thankful for. Here in Indian River County, we’re always surrounded by friends and community. If we should happen to get bored or lonely, we don’t have to go any farther than our local library branches to find plenty of free classes and gatherings for people who share common interests, from knitting to gardening to true crime.

It’s June, so we can’t leave out Father’s Day! To all the dads out there, we wish you a very happy Father’s Day, and we hope you get to spend it in a fun and meaningful way, surrounded by loved ones.

Thank you to all the residents and businesses of Vero Beach and the surrounding area for your continued support of Vero Beach Magazine. Don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter at

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ero Beach Magazine is the first magazine to be dedicated exclusively to Vero Beach and remains the only local magazine with verified circulation. A minimum of 10,000 magazines are distributed monthly, to at least 30,000 readers in almost every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Vero Beach Magazine’s staff is committed to using print media to make Indian River County a better place for all residents, mindful of environmental and historic preservation, while underscoring the best aspects of life in this charming oceanfront community.

Winner of numerous awards since its inception, starting with the Florida Magazine Association’s Best New Magazine Award in 1998, Vero Beach Magazine has made its greatest impact by providing meaningful information to readers about the needs of local nonprofit organizations in Indian River County, inspiring philanthropy and prompting nonprofit coverage by many other media companies.

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There are more than a million alligators in Florida, inhabiting most waterways, lakes, ponds, and the occasional backyard pool.

Reluctant Neighbors

WE FLORIDIANS COEXIST WITH AN EXOTIC MENAGERIE OF WILDLIFE

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BY EVELYN WILDE MAYERSON

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ost of the

jellyfish with golden eyes,

leveled, we had to make

subtropical

paved the muck-covered

a decision as to which

tangle teem-

karst of Florida’s honey-

species were suitable to

ing with wildlife that was

combed substrata, and

share the newly managed

Florida has been developed.

subdued the twisted ham-

Florida. We didn’t have

Settlers have long since

mocks—some the habitats

to worry about the plume

followed south the long

of bears and deer, ribbon-

birds that once filled the

band of its rivers, water-

ing our beaches to the

skies and covered the

ways they soon blocked and

dunes. The way was clear,

waterways; their numbers

rerouted. They drained

the grubbed land ready for

had been decimated almost

wetlands that kept getting

farms and ranches, golf

two centuries before by

in everyone’s way, leveled

courses, shopping malls,

plume hunters. The birds

forests, plumbed nearby

and homes.

that were left, except for an

ocean depths haunted by

Once the land was

occasional wood stork or

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Florida seems to have more than its portion of uninhibited wildlife.

osprey, were small, usually

prehistoric remnant,

alligators occupy our

in their seasonal migra-

human habitation are

untouched by evolution for

waterways, many of which

tions, which meant they

still not clear, certainly

8 million years, lethargic

connect underground,

were either on their way

not to Florida’s wildlife,

when submerged, even

and our standing ponds,

in or out. The problem was

which shows up when it

resembling a floating log,

including the water haz-

mosquitoes, which were

pleases, slithering across

but once on land able to

ards on golf courses. Some

the first to go, initially with

our lawns, turning over

sprint on all fours in a

even find their way into

smudge pots filled with

our garbage cans, leaping

blurry rush. Numbering

swimming pools, espe-

smoking pine resin, then

up onto our walls, finding

over a million in the state,

cially in hot weather.

window screens rubbed

its way into our attics, and

with kerosene, followed in

in general not knowing

the 1950s by the chemical

the meaning of “private

DDT, sprayed throughout

property.”

local neighborhoods from the backs of trucks.

Once mosquitoes were

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The boundaries of

Florida is home to 13 species of bats. Many communities have installed

vanquished, we forged

bat houses, small wooden

ahead, subdividing the

dwellings a little larger

newly claimed denuded

than a mailbox, usually

tracts, establishing arbi-

attached to a pole, hoping

trary, invisible boundaries

to attract bats, or, more

measured by a surveyor’s

to the point, to deter bats

rotating telescope and

from finding their way

transit level and indicated

into someone’s attic,

by gates, walls, fences,

where they hang by day

hedges, and street signs. It

upside down. It isn’t just

was not all the land. Many

their sleeping habits. Bats

counties, moved by con-

have been known to chew

science or voters, set some

through insulation and

aside. One-third of Indian

stain the walls and ceiling

River County has been des-

with guano. What’s more,

ignated a conservation site,

they are difficult to remove,

including the patchwork

principally because bats

of small tracts between

are protected. Hence the

Wabasso Beach and

prevalence of professional

Melbourne that comprise

bat teams prepared with

the Archie Carr National

netting and headlamps to

Wildlife Refuge, named

rout the bats and plug up

for a Florida zoologist and

the holes.

intended as a sanctuary for nesting turtles.

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Bat houses are installed in Florida to deter nesting in attics, but also to help curb the mosquito population.

No less ubiquitous is Florida’s alligator, a

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The Burmese python, an invasive species in Florida, is now hunted in an effort to mitigate its devastating effect on our ecosystems.

An alligator was

to advise residents to check

discovered a few months

their pools before they dive

back in a pool in Venice,

in, something I always do—

the west coast Florida city

except I am on the lookout

known for the fossilized

for snakes, particularly the

shark’s teeth found in its

green water snake which,

pepper-colored sands.

coiled and floating, resem-

The month before that,

bles a palm frond.

another alligator sought

Most Florida snakes

the sanctuary of a pool

have taken a back seat to

in Flagler County. The

the constrictor Burmese

most brazen squatter was

python, an invasive species

an 11-foot alligator that

originally brought into

ripped the screen enclosure

the United States as an

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family in Charlotte County,

python found its way into

prompting the local sheriff

the Everglades, where it

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Two have found their way

bering today an estimated

to Vero Beach, where they

100,000 and prompting

were discovered on 58th

the annual prize-awarding

Avenue, and a family in

Florida Python Chal-

Zolfo Springs in Hardee

lenge, a summer hunt

County discovered a preg-

paying $2,500 for the most

nant 16-footer in a culvert

pythons captured and

near their home. Palm

$1,500 for the longest one.

Beach County has offered

In addition to wreaking

a reward for their capture,

havoc on the Everglades

paying hunters $15 an hour

ecosystem, the Burmese

with a $50 bounty for each

pythons have not stayed

Burmese python over 4

put. A University of Florida

feet. Researchers on Key

incidence map shows their

Largo accidentally discov-

possible presence as far

ered a new way to track the

north as Martin County.

pythons when possums Bobcats hunt at night, scale walls, and can swim.

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and raccoons that had been fitted with GPS collars for an unrelated study were devoured by the invasive snakes.

Meanwhile, my gated and fenced community has had bobcat sightings.

Twice the size of a domestic cat and possessing bobbed tails and tufted triangular ears, the bobcat is a nocturnal hunter that is able to swim, climb trees, and scale walls. Its presence is no surprise,

Land crabs are a common sight in Florida when they migrate toward the ocean and regularly wreak havoc with car tires.

since we are bounded along one edge by a hammock preserve. In fact, I won-

streets and into our court-

sometimes using the warm

der what took them so

yards, where they wantonly

currents of the Gulf Stream

While Northern terri-

long. Emails have been

chewed up our impatiens

as a watery highway. Two

tories share their precincts

dispatched to residents to

and potted hydrangeas,

great white sharks, named

with bears and coyotes,

be on the alert and to keep

even causing some plants

Sable and Miss May, banded

Florida seems to have more

their pets on a leash, espe-

to disappear overnight like

on their dorsal fins with

than its portion of unin-

cially after the director of

the bunnies.

satellite tags, have pinged

hibited wildlife. Which

while riding that highway

begs the question of why

a local zoo acknowledged that bobcats sometimes

land crab migrations that

in the vicinity of Vero

emigres, which number in

prey on small dogs and

chew up our tires and mat-

Beach.

Florida’s astonishing popu-

house cats. I don’t know

ing lovebugs which spatter

how the leash works for

our windshields.

house cats.

The Florida Fish and

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Not to forget the annual

makes us turn and run.

So where are we in all

lation growth twice that of

this reluctant coexistence?

the rest of the nation, keep

And then there are

I don’t think it’s simply ter-

coming in droves. We’re

shark sightings. A year

ritoriality. For a good part

told they’re motivated

Wildlife Conservation

ago, a picture was taken

of our history, we humans

by the new tech jobs, no

Commission added that

of a shark and an alligator

were prey. Despite the

income tax, and of course,

trapping and relocating

swimming side by side,

passing eons that flattened

the sun. Perhaps it could

bobcats does no good, since

not in the ocean, but in the

mountains and liquefied

also be like Jack London’s

other bobcats will come to

Indian River Lagoon. Still,

glaciers, the terror of

The Call of the Wild: the

take their place. Instead,

shark attacks on humans

predation still lingers,

attraction to the scary, the

they recommend using a

are rare occurrences. While

the reason a palmetto bug

pride of surviving in an

whistle. The presence of

sharks have been seen in

scuttling out of a bathtub

uncertain environment,

bobcats may explain the

the shallows chasing after

drain can send a human

the thrill of being watched

decline in the population of

schools of tarpon, most

screaming, or a chicken

by creatures that dare to

rabbits, which until a few

prefer to swim 20 miles

that looks at us with one

cross our lot lines, and

months ago bounded fear-

offshore along the edge

eye, while we have no idea

their insistence on sharing

lessly across our lawns and

of the continental shelf,

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EGAN GOLF CLASSIC JUNE 2 Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center, which helps homeless families in Indian River County, will hold its 17th annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic, named in honor of two of the center’s founders. The registration includes all golf fees, lunch, two mulligans, a door prize ticket, and access to all games, including the golf ball launcher. All proceeds will benefit families living at the Samaritan Center.

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YARN TALK JUNE 8 As part of the Indian River County Library System’s busy schedule of classes and activities, the Brackett Library will hold a Yarn Talk session—a chance for knitters, crocheters, and weavers to bring their projects and work side by side with others who share their yen for yarn.

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JAPANESE TEA WORKSHOP JUNE 10 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens presents a two-hour workshop on the basics of the Japanese tea ceremony, known as sado. Participants will learn the traditional procedure for preparing and serving of a bowl of tea as well as the proper etiquette for a guest. Preregistration is required.

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JUNE 22 The Indian River County Library System offers regular opportunities to schedule 30-minute one-on-one sessions for training and assistance with phones, tablets, and other devices. Call ahead to make an appointment, or check the library’s website for alternative dates and locations.

JUNE 17 It’s time for the 18th annual Waterlily Celebration at McKee Botanical Garden. As guests stroll the garden’s pathways, they will see one of the largest collections of water lilies in the state, along with artists working en plein air to depict these colorful flowers. Water lily photo contest submissions will be on display in the Hall of Giants. The event is a great opportunity to learn all about water lilies and enjoy their beauty.

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OFFSHORE WAR FISHING TOURNAMENT JULY 1 Avid anglers will have an opportunity to support local heroes by entering the “Offshore War” fishing tournament hosted by Wounded Waters. The family-friendly fundraiser will include live music, multiple vendors, food trucks, and a kids’ fishing tournament from the docks.

Founded in 2017 by retired U.S. Army Ranger Kevin Klepac, Wounded Waters is a Vero Beach nonprofit that reaches out to veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders with “saltwater therapy”—boating and fishing with peers who understand the effects of PTSD. Each boat entering the tournament receives a $25 discount if one or more veterans/first responders will be fishing.

Burgers & Brews is moving from downtown to Riverside Park this year.

BURGERS & BREWS JUNE 24 United Against Poverty will hold its eighth annual Burgers & Brews event, which has become a Vero Beach summer staple. Having outgrown its prior location downtown, the event will now take place in the shade of the oaks of Riverside Park. Attendees can sample the contenders for Best Burger in Vero Beach, sip local beers, visit vendors, and enjoy live music, a car show, and game areas for both children and adults.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS JULY 4 Local Fourth of July festivities get underway with Sebastian’s annual Freedom Festival, an all-day bash including a patriotic opening ceremony, a parade, live music, food, and beverages. Fireworks will begin after dark.

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his play is called Our Town,” the Stage Manager began. “It was written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Mrs. Maggie Baker.”

The lead role of the Stage Manager character was being played by my daughter, Olivia, in her final

theater performance as a student at Saint Edward’s School. I watched in awe of her poise and confidence.

“In it,” Olivia as the Stage Manager continued, “you will see Ms. Logemann, Ms. Peponez, Ms. Beckwith, Mr. Corrie, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Miller, and many others.”

Several of these cast

members have been performing with Olivia since middle school. Some have also played lead roles in works ranging from Schoolhouse Rock! to The Diary of Anne Frank. Others, even while playing minor roles, have stolen the show.

I scanned the room, observing a familiar look of

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Opportunities for participation in arts and cultural activities in Indian River County are plentiful.

pride on the faces of other parents who have been in the same audiences as my wife, Stephanie, and me over the years. Families that have experienced the themes of the play’s three acts together over the years.

Daily life. Love and marriage. Death and eternity.

Our town.

On its own, adolescence is fraught with emotion and awkwardness. It is filled with character-building learning experiences, some easy and some hard.

For many, the self-doubt of the teenage years is like kryptonite, the fictitious radioactive substance that rendered Superman powerless. For our daughter and many like her, the performing arts have been the antidote. Through acting, painting, playing, singing, writing, and other creative pursuits, these kids have soared.

To graduate with a standard high school diploma in Florida, students in Indian River County and throughout the state are required to earn one credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts that develop skills and

techniques that promote creativity, interpretation, and imagination. Beyond this minimum standard, further immersion depends on the occasional opportunity to experience art integrated into regular academic coursework provided by one or more of the community’s arts and culture organizations.

One innovative and inspiring community activity that integrates art into education to promote third grade reading proficiency is Ballet Vero Beach’s “Stage to Page” program. This collaboration with The Learning Alliance gives students in first and third grades an opportunity to attend a free matinee dance performance that brings the story and curriculum around a book students are reading in the classroom to life. The program is supported in part with grant funding from Indian River Community Foundation and benefits more than 5,000 students annually.

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and voice. Inspired by the longtime leadership of GYO founder Crystal Bujol, the Community Foundation recently awarded a grant of $24,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to provide annual tuition scholarships to students from low-income families.

These students are introduced to an instrument, learn to properly care for it, and perform before a live audience. The confidence they gain will pay dividends for years to come.

For those of us beyond our school years, opportunities for voluntary participation in arts and cultural activities in Indian River County are plentiful.

The annual Cultural Arts Guide published by the Cultural Council of Indian River County is a fantastic resource to find, learn about, and attend one or more arts-related events or performances.

One event featured in

the guide that Stephanie and I recently attended as guests of sponsors Trent and Rachel Leyda was Riverside Theatre’s 50th

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elementary students have been introduced to Mozart’s The Magic Flute and then participated in exercises that promote reading and math proficiency. The organization’s president, Joan Ortega-Cowan, tells me that these experiences plant seeds in children that can grow into a love of opera and the arts for generations to come. This is particularly important to me, as the Community Foundation stewards endowed funds to support the opera’s longterm sustainability.

Children interested in individual training or group experiences in the performing arts benefit from a number of opportunities made possible in large part by the philanthropic support of generous community members. For 20 years, the Gifford Youth Orchestra has trained children aged 3 to 18 to master piano, stringed and percussion instruments,

Anniversary Spring Gala.

It was a magical evening featuring a performance by stage and screen star Kelli O’Hara and attended by a veritable “Who’s Who” of Vero Beach society.

During the evening, event chair Sandy McManus announced that the celebration raised more than $1 million—a huge endorsement for a beloved community institution with an education program that emphasizes more than simple entertainment for its students. Social awareness, collaboration, creative and social skills, arts appreciation, vocational

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preparation, and well-being.

Right here in our town.

Back in Grover’s Corner, the fictional place and real time of 1901 to 1913 that Wilder transports us to, the final scene takes place in the town’s cemetery. Pneumonia, a burst appendix, a suicide, and a maternal death during childbirth: Causes of death then that are still common today and stand as stark reminders that every moment of life should be treasured.

Like the character Emily, I wonder sometimes if any of us ever realizes life while we live it, now or while playing any one of the seven parts the Bard puts on the stage. As infants? As whining schoolchildren?

As lovers? As soldiers? As stoics? As bespectacled middle-aged adults? As toothless, blind ghosts?

Saints and poets, maybe.

Artists for sure.

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Through performances and the work they leave behind, creatives and makers have packed a suitcase for places that you or I may never have been. Because of their lived experience, their perspective, their inspiration, we have confidence in our own ability to travel and explore. To places where a young person casting eyes on Picasso’s Guernica may dream of visiting. To places where an aging neighbor reciting a line written by the late poet-president of Senegal, Leopold Senghor, may find comfort as a final resting place, where “two oleanders—white and pink— will perfume the Signare.”

What is an oleander?

And who are the Signare?

And where is Guernica or Senegal?

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through a combination of technology and sophisticated exercise machines.

The Well Lab, a boutique fitness studio in downtown Vero Beach, is home to two state-of-the-art ARX machines—the Alpha and the Omni—that use patented Adaptive Resistance technology and offer a combination of 22 different weight-training exercises.

I sat in the Alpha to do chest presses under the guidance of The Well Lab’s owner, Kristie Wallace.

After entering my range of motion into the machine’s computer, she told me to begin pressing. As I pushed, the screen in front of me was aglow, charting my positive (concentric) movement. When it was time to return to the start position—much to my surprise—the ARX machine delivered the same slow controlled resistance on the way back (the negative or eccentric movement). After a few reps, I was as fatigued as if I’d done a dozen reps using free weights or a traditional stacked-weight machine.

“You’re getting perfectly matched resistance in both directions with each repetition,” explains Wallace, a personal trainer with a physical therapy background, whose vision was to create a space for busy professionals to work out safely, effectively, and in less than half the time of traditional fitness programs.

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between a chest press using free weights or a traditional stacked-weight machine, she suggests. “You’re working hard in the beginning to push the weight up, but gravity is assisting you on the way down, so you’re underloaded and not working your muscles to their full capacity. If you’re constantly underloaded, it will take you longer to strengthen target muscles.

If you try to compensate by loading more weight, you could risk getting hurt during the initial push.”

“Most people intent on building strength spend several hours at the gym to see growth in their muscles, which puts more wear and tear on joints and ligaments,” Wallace notes.

“There’s nothing wrong with that type of commitment; you just need to do it safely. Here, we can apply greater loads in a safe environment. The grandma and the linebacker can each get on this machine at the load they require to stimulate muscle growth.”

The ARX pushes against you only as hard as you push against it, Wallace explains. If you get fatigued, you can stop pushing against the machine at any time, because its range of motion is preset to your body specifications. The computer software tracks your total force output, rep speed, range of motion, intensity, exercise time, fatigue, and other metrics on the dashboard every time you use it. Each time

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the bike is that it automatically learns your peak power, and the flywheel tightens up to the rider’s ability, making it harder for the next 20 seconds,” enthuses Wallace. “The five-minute workout is comparable to a 45-minute jog.”

“Most people need at least four days to recover from weight-machine exercises,” Wallace points out.

That explains why most clients visit the studio for only one or two hours each week. Total weight-lifting time during a one-hour personal training session might amount to only 12 minutes, while the rest of the session is devoted to individualized functional movements, range of motion exercises, and stretching. To alleviate

muscle soreness and enhance recovery, The Well Lab offers two infrared saunas, active release therapy, and massage.

“I enjoy weight lifting, but I’ve gotten hurt doing it,” says 65-year-old Dorinda Walker, a retired big-box retail senior manager who works out daily, leads kayak tours, and helps instruct and coach beginner pickleball and run round-robins. “At The Well Lab, there is no way to get hurt with the ARX machines. I’m stronger and quicker because of it. I’ve watched my heart rate getting lower and my endurance improve because of the CAROL bike. The emails showing my progress from week to week give me more motivation. It all

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transfers into the other things I do, particularly pickleball.”

SPENGA, in Vero’s Miracle Mile plaza, named for “spin, strength training, and yoga,” offers both 20-minute spin and 20-minute strength sessions with HIIT in mind. According to owner Christi Wade, the company’s proprietary Performance IQ technology continually evaluates your power, which is a combination of how fast you are pedaling (your RPMs) and how much resistance you have on the bike.

Everyone’s abilities are different, and therefore everyone’s zones are different. SPENGA’s technology continues to evaluate your Sweet Spot (the middle of Zone 3) and adjusts based on your performance. “We work in four zones with a goal of spending 6 to 10 minutes in Zones 3 and 4,” says Wade. “We’re going in and out of different zones during the 20-minute interval workout to maximize the benefits of HIIT.” Members are assigned bikes linked to their data at the beginning of each spin

session. During the session, participants’ names appear on a jumbo screen, highlighting their performance and training zones.

Sixty-five-year-old Lynne Ullestad, the clinical instructor for Vero Beach High School’s health occupations program, acknowledges that SPENGA spin sessions bring out her competitive side. “I look to see if I’m in the green zone and whether I need to kick it up a notch to get to that number,” she says. “I compete against myself in each workout.”

Ullestad also loves the immediate feedback she gets after each session.

“If you have a really good session, you’ll get an email saying that you exceeded your goal and that your range is increased.”

Now coming up on her 100th SPENGA session, she says she has improved both her endurance and her leg strength. By combining SPENGA sessions—which include 20 minutes of spin, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of yoga—twice a week with hot yoga classes and pickleball,

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FLUENTPET

Through the use of owner-recorded messages and paw-pushable buttons, FluentPet allows dogs to “speak” and even construct sentences.

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harlie, a leggy black dog with large brown eyes and tan, dancing eyebrows expresses herself in various ways, including standing by the door to go out and looking pointedly at the food bowl when she thinks dinner is a little late. This is pretty standard stuff, so owner Sarah Rodgers, an educator, thought she would try the new button craze to help the dog air

her thoughts.

Communication boards are not new. Speech pathologists use recordable buttons to help nonverbal patients put thoughts and entire sentences together by selecting from a range of options on the board. Now our pets can do the same, simply by pushing buttons that express their needs, wants, and observations.

First, the owner records a word or short phrase in a

natural tone of voice that will play when the button is pushed, such as “walk” or “play.” Stickers bearing simple representative images known as ideograms are added to the buttons.

Then, the modeling starts.

“I was a little skeptical at first, but the modeling really works,” says Rodgers.

“The more we do it, the better Charlie responds.”

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interested,” says Rodgers.

The young dog underscores that comment with another button push, this time for “hungry.” Rodgers obliges with a morsel and Charlie is satisfied.

The location of the buttons is important, too. “We aren’t supposed to move them around,” says Rodgers. “It’s like a keyboard.

You learn piano with just a few notes at first and then build on that, but the keys don’t change positions.”

There is a “go” button, too, so dogs can put together a phrase such as “go beach.”

“The idea is to add a couple of buttons at a time and let the dog experiment.” Right on cue, Charlie selects a button and presses her paw on it decisively. “Love you” is heard clearly in her owner’s voice.

Rodgers obliges with praise and an affectionate head scratch. A moment later, Charlie presses the same button again and enjoys

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to do and reinforcing that behavior with praise and a reward. For example, if Charlie picks up her ball, Rodgers can go to the button, press “ball” and then ask Charlie if she wants to play ball. Because the dog is asking for something specific by pressing that button, the reward is granting her wish.

The colorful buttons at Rodgers’ home are laid out on a nonslip mat. Charlie sees us looking at them, promptly pushes the button for “outside,” and we hear the owner’s recorded voice.

Rodgers then presses the button herself and asks Charlie if she wants to go outside, and we head to the backyard.

Rodgers has modeled the button usage with Charlie for about four months, but with a fulltime job and two active boys, practice sessions are infrequent, so she doesn’t force it. “Charlie seems very

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when I cker spaniel puppy, but I love my 4-month-old co point she bites my ankles to the walk through the house, me low there now. She does fol where I have little scars t not discourage the biting bu everywhere, so I’d like to se to clo r ce it is nice to have he so much the following, sin me. Suggestions?

– Hillary in Jupiter These sneak attacks are common among puppies, but that is little comfort to your tender ankles. You will want to try to anticipate these stealth missions and interrupt them before they happen. Don’t worry about correcting the behavior, since we will simply ask for her to do something else that is rewarding for her. We already know that she is interested in you, so using a “Watch” command should easily redirect her focus upward. Practice first when you are not under attack, just by holding a toy or treat up to your face and saying, “Watch.” When she looks up at you, praise her and treat her or play with her. When you walk through the house, take a peek over your shoulder. Stop often and say, “Watch” before she gets a chance to nibble on you. Increase her exercise opportunities and consider doggie daycare, where she can use her puppy teeth on her furry friends.

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Class certainly has its benefits, but there is always some level of mayhem. It would be wise to give Bunker a real exercise opportunity before class, like a long walk on a trail or a trip to the dog park. Then, go right to class. Separate yourself from the others just a bit, and be sure to bring very high-value treats like chicken or cheese morsels. When your arm gets tired, just stand on the leash. Holding the leash in your hand transmits energy: He pulls, you pull back, so it is a seemingly never-ending cycle. Take a look at your equipment, too. If Bunker is wearing a traditional harness or collar, you will need to go up a level, either to a no-pull, front-clasp harness or a martingale collar that tightens and loosens. In class, you should never feel shamed or embarrassed, since you are all there for the same reason. If the trainer looks at you sideways but is not willing to take the leash and actually show you how it’s done, I’d look elsewhere.

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more hands-on attention.

Message received.

More than a century ago, Edith Mansford Fitzgerald, a hearing-impaired teacher, devised a button placement system for nonverbal students to create sentences. The Fitzgerald Key organizes the buttons by sentence structure, with subject buttons grouped together, object buttons, descriptors, action words, and so on. If it seems as if constructing a complete sentence is asking too much of our dogs, consider Bunny, a sheepdog mix that regularly puts together short but complete sentences using her 101 buttons.

FluentPet, makers of a button system using the Fitzgerald Key, is cooperating in a study inspired

by Bunny called They Can Talk, which is run by UC San Diego’s Comparative Cognition Lab. “It is fascinating to see the different styles dogs have when using the buttons,” says Leo Trottier, a cognitive scientist, who founded FluentPet. “We think this will be a much larger project going forward,” he says.

“We aren’t the only ones looking closely at how dogs communicate.”

They Can Talk has enrolled thousands of dogs and their owners to report on the dogs’ learning process with the buttons.

Assistant professor Federico Rossano, who runs

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the Comparative Cognition Lab, wants people to know that the buttons are not meant to take the place of the dog’s body language and vocal cues, but to enhance those signals.

“We have a large sample of study participants, which helps us gather accurate data,” he says. “Having them experiment with the buttons at home means the dog behaves more naturally than in a traditional laboratory setting. We want to find out, once dogs learn the meaning of the buttons, how do they use them?

Do they combine buttons?

What kinds of things do they talk about?”

Rodgers reports that Charlie is beginning to use the buttons more frequently. “She uses them all by herself now, but she only pushes a button if she needs or wants something,” she explains. “Sometimes Charlie will push the word button after the fact, like when we return from a walk. She will push the word ‘walk,’ and I think she’s saying, ‘We just went on a walk.’” Charlie will use her traditional methods of communicating first, like pawing or walking over to the biscuit cupboard, but will quickly follow up with the button if Rodgers doesn’t react right away.

Rossano is looking at the bigger picture when it comes to the They Can Talk study. “The ultimate goal of the study is to answer the

question ‘What is language?

What is uniquely human about language?’” He notes that some animals can refer to things that are not present, like bees communicating flower locations to other bees. Other animals can refer to the past or to objects that are not there.

“We want to know, can they combine signals to refer to new concepts? We are seeing dogs using combinations of three, four, and five buttons. To what degree is this consistent structuring

of information, or are they just trying stuff out to see what they get?”

We have all wondered what our dogs are thinking.

By pressing buttons to convey specific ideas, dogs may lead us to a better understanding of what goes on in their brains. Rodgers and Charlie are inching toward that goal, and she is proud of the dog’s progress, but there is no rush. “I guess we are all just animals trying to communicate across species.” ❀

Sarah Rodgers and Charlie have been honing their skills with the button board gradually for several months.

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Arc’s marketing director,

young man. We caught up

and began to develop a

with the Vero Beach High

plan for sponsorship tiers.

School senior just weeks

He brought about 15 local

before graduation and

businesses on board as

discussed his ardent volun-

sponsors and got Vero

teerism, which has reached

Cycling involved.

new heights over the past couple of years.

For example, during his

program, and he credits

of nine classes, including

her, along with Bush, for

four at AP level, Anthony

setting him on the right

spearheaded Wheels for

path. “Without them I

Charity, an event that

wouldn’t have known most

raised $4,000 for The Arc of

of what I needed to start

Indian River County, a non-

Wheels for Charity,” he

profit that supports people

says.

The project grew out

Billy Livings Field. “We put

toward the end of his

on different mini-events

sophomore year to estab-

throughout the day,” he

lish a cycling club at VBHS.

says, including bike races

He shared the inchoate

around the track and

plan with Jeff Bush, his

lighthearted competitions

teacher in the biotech-

using little four-wheeled

nology program—also an

scooters. Everyone had lots

avid cyclist—and together

of fun, and The Arc was

they thought about ways to

grateful for the donation.

a club.

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The event was held in March 2022 at VBHS’s

of an idea Anthony had

create even more than just

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his teacher in the business

junior year, despite a load

with special needs.

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He also enlisted the guidance of Beth Ratliff,

Anthony has had opportunities to hone

Gradually, the idea of

his event-planning skills

a fundraising event came

through his participation

together, and a friend sug-

in student government,

gested The Arc as a worthy

which culminated in his

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nthony

Anthony’s interest in cycling led to Wheels for Charity, which raised $4,000 for The Arc of Indian River County.

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Every Monday for two years, Anthony has volunteered with Harbor Branch’s Junior Scientist Fellows Program.

election as vice president

Monday working on water

of the senior class. He also

quality and fish diversity

serves as the National

projects.

Honor Society volunteer-

Much of the work

ism leader for VBHS. In

entails testing water sam-

these roles, he has not only

ples and collecting various

helped plan school dances,

types of data in the field.

he and his classmates have

Then the students gather

also organized sock and

in the computer lab, where

toy drives for their less

they analyze data, make

fortunate neighbors.

calculations, and prepare

He got excited about

posters for the Lagoon

another fundraising

Symposium, which takes

opportunity in his senior

place each February. Their

year, this time through

efforts result in manage-

Vero Bean, a coffee cart he

ment recommendations

runs with other members

that help IRLT “protect

of the business program.

the land that protects the

This group purchases

lagoon.”

beans from local philan-

Anthony has worked

thropic roaster Rio Coco

hard to set a strong foun-

and sells coffee and other

dation for a future as an

beverages to students at

upstanding adult. In addi-

lunchtime. Ordinarily,

tion to volunteering and

the profits come back to

achieving a rank of seventh

the students in the form

in his class of 600, he is very

of scholarships, but this

active in his faith commu-

year, a full week’s earnings

nity. He serves as a deacon

were donated to the VBHS

in the Coptic Orthodox

Dance Marathon in support

Church, performing the

of Shands Children’s

requisite liturgical duties

Hospital.

and helping teach the chil-

Anthony and other Wheels for Charity participants find inventive ways to get around the VBHS track.

Anthony’s passion for

dren of the parish. A Vero

volunteering isn’t always

Beach native of Egyptian

about fundraising, though.

heritage, Anthony credits

In both his junior and

others for his altruistic

footsteps of numerous

future, I plan to expand on

senior years, he has served

bent: “Helping other peo-

family members—both par-

my Coptic-Egyptian values

as a research volunteer

ple has always been a core

ents are pharmacists, and

to provide for underprivi-

with the Junior Scientist

value instilled in me,

an aunt, an uncle, a grand-

leged Coptic communities

Fellows Program—a joint

through my family, my

mother, and a grandfather

and all communities in

effort of Harbor Branch

culture, and my church.”

are doctors—he hopes to

general, improving peo-

Oceanographic Institute

It is not surprising

enter the medical field as

ple’s quality of life through

and the Indian River Land

that Anthony has chosen

an ENT physician. A state-

philanthropic medical

Trust—spending three

a career path marked by

ment from his college essay

endeavors that will lead to

hours after school every

service. Following in the

sums up his goals: “In the

a brighter future for all.” `

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CLASSIC CARS

Both of these 2005 Esperante GTLM cars competed in the 2006 Twelve Hours of Sebring, with the one on the right winning the GT2 (amateur) class.

From Riches to Races FROM WIREWHEEL CLASSIC SPORTS AND RACE CARS IN VERO BEACH: THE 1997 PANOZ AIV ROADSTER AND TWO ESPERANTE GTLM RACE CARS

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on Panoz lived for tackling new challenges. After making a fortune from his invention of the nicotine patch, he plunged headfirst into the world of sports cars and endurance racing.

Such are the foolhardy ambitions of serial dealmakers with wads of cash.

Remarkably, he succeeded!

Panoz got his first taste of business at the age of 14, selling tomatoes roadside next to his parents’ farm.

In college, he took business and pharmacy courses but dropped out to buy a pair of drugstores. Two years later, in 1961, he sold them to fund and co-found Mylan Pharmaceuticals, becoming a CEO at the age of 25.

In 1969, when Mylan balked at pursuing Panoz’s idea of a transdermal

Don Panoz and the logo for his car company patch for delivering medications, he left and developed it instead at a new company he founded in Ireland, the Élan Corporation. The patch, especially when embedded with nicotine, was an enormous success.

While still running Élan, Panoz made his first foray into the world of high-performance automobiles.

Although he knew little about sports

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The Panoz AIV Roadster, funded by Don Panoz and built by his son Danny, features an innovative aluminum frame.

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This Panoz Esperante GTLM is the longest-running GT2 car in American Le Mans Series history, competing from 2004 through 2009. It also ran twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

An identical-looking car to this one, sporting No. 81, won the GT2 class in the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans for LNT, an English privateer team (a team not directly supported by a manufacturer).

cars, his son Danny did, and he wanted to start a small company to build a “fire-breathing American missile” using Ford drivetrains. In 1989, the elder Panoz financed the venture, creating Panoz Auto Development.

The first project was the streetlegal Panoz Roadster, which debuted in 1992. The car was light, 2,570 pounds, with a powerful engine, the Ford Mustang’s 5-liter V-8. It went from zero to 60 in 4.3 seconds and could hit 140 mph.

The AIV (aluminum-intensive vehicle) Roadster, shown here, followed in 1996. It had an aluminum frame that was bonded to the car’s aluminum body panels. The engine was also aluminum: the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra’s 4.6-liter V-8. It produced 305 horsepower and a top speed of 157 mph.

In the 1990s, after the Élan Corporation had grown to a value of $20 billion, Don Panoz began reducing his role in that company and shifting his focus to two new fronts.

First, he and his wife, Nancy, founded Château Élan winery and resort in Georgia in 1992. Other resorts followed in California, Australia, and Scotland. Second, Panoz tripled down on his earlier automotive venture, expanding into building race cars and then growing the sport itself.

The Gallery of Legends at Sebring International Raceway was renamed for Don Panoz in 2019.

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The original Panoz Roadster had no top, AM/FM radio, or air conditioning—and no room for them to be installed. This 1997 AIV Roadster has all three.

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Panoz Auto Development built 44 Panoz Roadsters from 1992 through 1995 and an additional 176 Panoz AIV Roadsters from 1996 through 1999.

In 1997, he formed Panoz Motor Sport Group, with six Esperante GTR-1 race cars competing that season, three in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and others taking class wins at Road Atlanta and Watkins Glen. More victories and more race cars, including the two GTLM cars shown here, would follow.

As if that weren’t enough, in 1999, Panoz bought the International Motor Sports Association—a North American sanctioning body—as well as the Road Atlanta raceway in Georgia, Sebring International Raceway in Florida, and Mosport Park raceway in Canada.

He invested millions in upgrading infrastructure and then created the American Le Mans Series, putting American endurance racing back on the motorsport map.

If this seems a lot to digest, it is!

Given more space, it would still be hard to capture all that Don Panoz accomplished in his life. Ironically, given his invention of the nicotine patch, he remained a lifelong smoker. He died in 2018 from pancreatic cancer. `

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The AIV Roadster has a 305-horsepower Ford 4.6-liter V-8 capable of a top speed of 157 mph.

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The Canoe Is a Clue

LOCAL INGREDIENTS AND A SEASIDE THEME ARE THE HALLMARKS OF CHEF CHRISTOPHER LAWRANCE’S RESTAURANT, THE OAR

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hen you walk into The Oar Restaurant in Vero Beach and look up, you will see a canoe hanging over the doorway. For Chef Christopher Lawrance, it’s a family heirloom. The canoe’s hull is painted light green, while on its interior, the natural wood is visible; the fine craftsmanship is apparent, and it is easy to imagine the vessel gliding across the water. It is meaningful for Lawrance because it belonged to his parents and because it reflects his own life, which has always been spent near water.

Originally, Lawrance’s home waters were Northeastern, and it was an early job at a restaurant in his home state of Connecticut that sparked his interest in culinary arts. “The chef tried to source local ingredients, and that inspired me.”

Lawrance recalls driving around a nearby lake and stopping at farms to buy blueberries for his mentor.

Eventually, Lawrance’s interests led him to attend the Culinary Institute of America, which was another defining experience. “They use a building block system, and by the time you’ve finished, you’ve learned fish, Asian cuisine, Italian cuisine, bread, and so on.” An added bonus was that his dorm room overlooked the Hudson River.

After cooking at restaurants in Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Long Island, Lawrance traded the Northeast for Florida when he was invited to work at John’s Island, where he became a sous chef and continued learning from valued colleagues. The Oar Restaurant, however, is a special achievement for Lawrance. “This is what I always wanted—a small restaurant where I can do whatever I want and source local ingredients.”

That emphasis is apparent even on the dessert menu, a creative set of selections that includes lemon pound cake served with house-made local hibiscus ice cream. The hibiscus buds come from a local farm, where pink ones are selected. “The hibiscus adds a refreshing flavor and a beautiful pink color,” Lawrance says.

The nautical theme of the restaurant came naturally, too. “I’ve always liked the water; growing up, we went to Cape Cod every summer. My dad was a sailor, and he would race sailboats. There were always dinghies there, and as kids we could paddle around.” The coastal nature of Vero

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Chef Christopher Lawrance has achieved his dream of owning a restaurant with an emphasis on sourcing local ingredients.

Beach makes the theme appropriate, Lawrance notes, and it continues with paintings from the Vero Beach Art Club, usually featuring marine themes, displayed on the walls of the dining room. All in all, the green canoe, with the family traditions and happy memories it evokes, is a fitting emblem for this chef’s restaurant.

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The Oar Mixed Green Salad

SERVES 4 Chef Lawrance works with Pepper Trail Farm to get mixed greens “right out of the field.” The seasonings contrast the sweetness of honey with the acidity of lemon and goat cheese.

6 oz. local organic mixed greens

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:

1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half

1 shallot, minced

1 D’Anjou pear, cut in quarters, cored, and sliced

1 tbsp. local raw honey

1/2 cup toasted pecans

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Take 1/4 of each item, mix on a salad plate, and dress with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette.

Salt and pepper to taste

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Combine all ingredients in a jar or cruet and shake.

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Seared Fish Over Orzo Pasta SERVES 4 In keeping with his focus on fresh, local ingredients, Lawrance has made this dish with various kinds of fish, including swordfish, halibut, grouper, and red snapper. He recommends “whatever local fish looks good that day.”

Four 6 oz. portions of local fish

6 artichoke hearts, cut in quarters

Lightly grill the scallions; let them cool, then slice.

1 cup cooked orzo pasta

1 cup white wine

1/2 tbsp. garlic, chopped

4 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp. shallot, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

Season fish with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan until golden brown. Then place in a 375-degree-Fahrenheit oven until cooked through.

8 grilled scallions, sliced 1/2 inch wide

4 tbsp. butter

3/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

For the pasta: Sauté the garlic and shallots in olive oil; add the grilled scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and white wine and reduce by half. Then add lemon juice, chicken stock, and orzo pasta and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and finish with butter, salt, and pepper to taste.

Spoon pasta into a shallow bowl and place the fish on top.

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Lemon Crème Brûlée SERVES 4 Lawrance offers a changing selection of crème brûlée flavors, but this one is a favorite. “The lemon is bright and refreshing. It’s great for Florida!” The characteristic ceramic crème brûlée dishes are required for this recipe.

2 cups heavy cream 1 lemon (juice and zest) 1/2 cup sugar 8 egg yolks (from large eggs)

In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon zest, and the lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve sugar.

In a mixing bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and egg yolks and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the warm mixture of cream, lemon, and sugar with the egg yolks to combine; then strain the mixture.

Add 6 oz. to each ceramic crème brûlée dish and place them in a baking dish surrounded by a water bath.

Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit approximately 20 minutes or until the custard is set. Let them cool; then top with granulated sugar to taste and carefully brûlée before serving. A specialty brûlée torch may be used for this purpose; Lawrance recommends doing it slowly and carefully and aiming for a light golden-brown color. ❀

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The height of the bloom for McKee water lilies is in June, which coincides with the festival held to celebrate their beauty each year.

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A Splash of Color JUNE IS THE PEAK MONTH FOR WATER LILIES, AND MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN IS THE PLACE TO SEE THEM IN ABUNDANCE

BY CHRIS FASOLINO

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icture royal purple, soothing lavender, sunlit yellow, soft cream, and vibrant blue—all in the form of floating blossoms, and all reflected in the tranquil waters that surround them. This scene of ethereal beauty is very real, and very close to home.

McKee Botanical Garden is renowned for its water lilies, and these wondrous plants are the focus of the annual Waterlily Celebration. The event is held every summer when the water lilies are at their peak; this year it is on Saturday, June 17.

That makes this the ideal time to look at why the water lilies are a special part of Vero Beach’s beloved botanical garden.

There are 80 different varieties of water lilies at McKee. Thus, visitors to the celebration will be treated to a spectrum of colors. Director of Horticulture Andreas Daehnick explains that lilies of the same variety are generally grouped together; if you see a group of blue lilies next to each other, you can conclude that they are the same variety, whereas a blue lily off to the side by itself is likely a different variety. The impressive tally of 80 includes distinct species, varieties within species, and hybrids. “They’re all labeled, but unfortunately, the labels are underwater,” Daehnick says wryly. Of course, he and his fellow gardeners are happy to answer questions about identification.

Water lilies can be found in climates from Egypt to Japan. So how does Florida fit in? Daehnick notes that McKee Botanical Garden has both tropical water lilies and “hardy” water lilies (that is, ones that can grow in northern climates). In the subtropical conditions of Vero Beach, either category can thrive, depending on the attributes of the specific variety. “What we’ve been trying to do over time is select and display the ones that are best for this region of Florida,” Daehnick explains.

Of course, imported species are carefully managed so they do not overwhelm the environment.

For visitors to the garden during the celebration, the beauty of blossoming water lilies is obvious. But what subtler aspects will reward close observation?

Daehnick recommends: “Look at the edges of the petals, the center of the petal,

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and the color of the stamen. Look for the details.” Also, take a deep breath and notice the fragrance. Different varieties of water lilies have different fragrances, “from jasmine to lemon to pungent.” At McKee’s Spanish Kitchen area, cut flowers of various lilies may be displayed during the celebration, allowing visitors to get close and breathe in deeply.

Which lilies are the favorites of the gardeners themselves? Nikki Wojtowicz, head of the aquatic gardening team at McKee, believes that may be an unanswerable question. “We usually go with ‘What’s your favorite today?’”

On some days, the favorite is the exotic jongkolnee—a tropical lily of Thai origin with white petals sporting pink or purple accents. Part of what makes jongkolnee so special, though, is that it calls for patience. Using poetic personification, Wojtowicz says, “She only blooms once every couple of years, and then she sleeps for two years. She never quits, but she makes you wait.” The idea of patience being rewarded expresses the philosophical depth that gardening can have.

Both Wojtowicz and Daehnick count the Chaz lily as a favorite. The Chaz is a hybrid that was developed at an aquatic nursery in Charleston, South Carolina; it won its developers the internationally prestigious Banksian Medal, named for the great English botanist Sir Joseph Banks.

“Chaz is a large plant with beautifully mottled leaves. The bloom is very big.

It’s a show-off—and I like that,” laughs Wojtowicz. The leaves themselves have a purplish hue, Daehnick notes, adding to its intrigue.

Another of Daehnick’s favorites is White Delight. Although it is named for its large white flower, “when it first emerges, it is yellowish, and then it turns white,” he says, making for a remarkable transformation. Also, it

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Nymphaea gigantea

Nymphaea ‘Foxfire’

Nymphaea ‘Wood’s White Knight’

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Blooming water lilies blanket the ponds inside McKee Botanical Garden.

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has an appealing fragrance, one reminiscent of lemon.

When it comes to appreciating the details of water lilies, a further part of Daehnick’s advice is this: “Notice the leaves.” One of his other favorites provides a great example of why that can be rewarding. “The Arc en Ciel is one of the original hybrids from the 1830s.

The flower is ivory white, very simple, but the leaves are very interesting, with maroon and pinkish streaks.”

For the Waterlily Celebration, the garden will open early—at 8:30 a.m.

This will allow visitors the opportunity to observe another special detail of water lilies: “They are lightstimulated, and they will open at different times of the day, changing with the shifting light,” Daehnick explains.

Some varieties are night blooming, and although the garden is not open at night, visitors who arrive for the special early opening time may catch a glimpse of nocturnal blossoms

Artists who enjoy painting en plein air flock to the celebration to paint the gorgeous water lilies.

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Gardener Nikki Wojtowicz looks forward to getting her hands wet cleaning out the water lily ponds.

lingering in the morning shadows.

What if your visit to McKee intrigues you so much that you would like to take a lily home? At the Waterlily Celebration, there will be aquatic plants for sale, including, of course, water lilies. Handouts with growing

tips will be provided, and Daehnick encourages, “Ask questions when you’re buying a water lily.” He also recommends the website of IWGS, the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society, as a valuable online resource.

It is important to consider the environment you would be taking your lily home to, Daehnick explains. “Even a ‘small’ water lily can still be three to four feet across,” although, as with dogs, there is a difference between “small” and “miniature.” Thus, if you are going to raise your lily in a container, “you want the biggest container possible.”

However, it is essential that you avoid simply planting a water lily in a neighborhood lake or pond. “They can spread and take over,” Daehnick warns. “I don’t recommend that at all.” The best environment to plant a water lily is in a separate, private pond that is lined—“a pond that you have made for water lilies.”

Another word of caution concerns the seemingly classic pairing of lilies and koi fish. “Remember that koi are vegetarians. They like water lilies for a different reason than you do. Yes, koi

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The McKee ponds are cleaned regularly by garden staff. Weeds are removed daily along with duckweed and blooms that have died off.

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Lotus Giant Sunburst

look good with water lilies, but they don’t necessarily get along.”

At the celebration, you will also see easels set up by the ponds, with artists painting the blossoming lilies.

This is in the tradition of the great Impressionist painter Claude Monet, who pioneered the technique of working en plein air, finding inspiration from immersion in nature. Monet had a profound love of water lilies, plant-

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Nymphaea ‘Chaz’

ing exotic and colorful varieties in his gardens at Giverny. With his love of color, reflections, and flowers, Monet found his lily pond to be a source of boundless and ever-renewing inspiration, and he painted the water lilies there hundreds of times. No doubt he would have been fascinated by McKee Botanical Garden!

There is indeed much to explore at the Waterlily Celebration. “This is

Nymphaea ‘Texas Shell Pink’

the height of the bloom, and it lets people see the lilies at their heyday,” says Wojtowicz. “I really hope they enjoy the abundance of it, but also that they have some version of it in their daily lives” by making a small pond for water lilies at home. “It’s very comforting,” she says. With their vibrant colors and stunning varieties, water lilies certainly do bring comfort and joy. `

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Pickleball’s Power Couple

WHETHER IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST DINK OR A SHARED PASSION FOR AMERICA’S FASTEST-GROWING SPORT, JACK FOSTER AND AMANDA HENDRY ARE RISING STARS ON THE PRO PICKLEBALL CIRCUIT

BY RENÁE TESAURO PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MARTINE

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his might have been just another boy-meets-girl story, were it not for the COVID19 pandemic and the growing popularity of pickleball. Instead, it’s a story about two young athletes honing their skills in a new sport during a world health crisis, forging a partnership at Vero Beach’s Pocahontas Park, and becoming world-ranked professional pickleball players—at the tender ages of 21 and 24.

Jack Foster was introduced to pickleball in a gym class at Satellite Beach High School and was immediately hooked. “Jack’s always been a good athlete,” says his dad, Mike, a financial advisor, about his only son. “Like most Florida boys, he played football and baseball in high school, but in his junior year he said, ‘Dad, I really love playing pickleball.’”

Since there was no high school pickleball team, Jack decided to try out for the high school tennis team. Despite never having played tennis before, he ended up becoming the No. 2 seed and going undefeated in singles and doubles in his junior and senior years. “We’d go to matches, and parents whose kids had been playing tennis since they were kindergartners would give me dirty looks,” laughs Mike. “They’d say, ‘He doesn’t even play tennis!’”

A summer job in Maine cemented Jack’s love for pickleball. “He’d call home and say, ‘There’s a great group of pickleball people up here. You’ve got to meet them,’ recalls Mike.

“When we finally met them, I was floored. All the people were my age!”

Jack encouraged his dad to play, and soon Mike—who was never a fan of tennis—fell in love with pickleball too. Before long, father and son were spending five to six days a week playing pickleball and competing together in men’s doubles matches at tournaments. Eventually, Jack’s mom, Jaimee, joined the action and has, to date, earned several singles medals of her own.

“We had a great time traveling around and competing together, but Jack outgrew me real fast,” chuckles Mike.

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Amanda Hendry and Jack Foster are moving up in the ranks of national pickleball players.

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Jack Foster spends time outside college classes honing his pickleball skills and competing in professional tournaments.

By the time the Fosters moved to Vero Beach after Jack’s high school graduation in 2020, Jack was making a name for himself in tournament play and training regularly at Pocahontas Park, home of Pickleball University, a nonprofit pickleball club with 12 courts, 950 members, and a cadre of seasoned players. In the beginning, it was a learning curve, Jack admits. “I entered my first singles tournament match at a 5.0 level, and I got massacred. I was there athletically, but

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I had to figure out the shots. When I went back several months later, I did better.”

The 5.0 level refers to the skill rating. In pickleball, entry-level players with no sports background at all are classed as a 1.0 to 2.0 skill rating; a modicum of experience and ability earns a rating of 2.5, and so forth, up to 5.5+, the highest skill level. Ratings are based on proficiency in various specific aspects of play, such as forehand, backhand, dink, and volley.

In August 2020, Jack was beginning his freshman year at the University of Florida just as COVID-19 was wreaking havoc around the world.

By early October, he, along with many other students, returned home to resume classes remotely. Mike and Jaimee worried that their son was being denied a true college experience; but for Jack, remote learning meant more time for pickleball.

In the ensuing months, he trained and traveled to APP (Association of Pickleball Professionals) tournaments, earning prize money, professional rankings, and a sponsorship from paddle manufacturer Niupipo. The only thing Jack lacked was a young female partner to play mixed doubles.

That was until he met Amanda Hendry, a natural athlete from a family of athletes. Amanda’s mom, Vanessa, is a former USTA tennis player; her father, Stuart, played football; and her two sisters, Jess and Madison, played college field hockey.

As an All-American field hockey goalie at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Amanda helped her team earn three national titles and four ACC Championships.

“Amanda quickly masters every sport she tries,” comments Vanessa, who introduced her daughters to pickleball during summers at their home in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, where she and Amanda took home a gold in their first 4.0 tournament together.

Amanda, who was studying economics and business at UNC, was about to start an internship in the Summer of 2020, until COVID derailed those plans. Like Jack, she decided to devote more time to what else?

Pickleball!

In December 2020, during winter break with her family in Florida, Amanda happened to be playing pickleball at Pocahontas Park with her mom and sister. Jack, who was playing on a nearby court, asked if she wanted to play a game. Two games later, he asked if she wanted to be his

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mixed-doubles partner in an upcoming tournament. They ended up with a silver medal, playing in a 4.5-level match. Buoyed by their initial success, they entered their first open pro match at a Lucy Kitcher tournament in Sanibel Island and won their first gold.

When Amanda returned to UNC to finish her senior year and her final field hockey season, both pickleball and Jack were still top of mind. They kept in touch and continued training together. Following her graduation in May 2021, Amanda moved to her family’s winter residence in PGA Village Verano in Port St. Lucie, where pickleball reigns on 27 courts.

Since then, she has risen from a 4.0 tournament player to a top-20ranked pro women’s singles player.

This year, she earned bronze medals in women’s singles and mixed doubles with Jack at the APP World Pickleball Open. She will also make her Major League Pickleball debut as a member of the D.C. Pickleball Team. Her success on the court has earned her both prize money and sponsorships from Hudef and Tyrol Pickleball.

Now 24 and a certified pickleball instructor, Amanda coaches 20 to 25 students a week in her community when she’s not on the road competing.

Jack, now 21 and a junior finance

major at UF, is ranked among the top 15 pro men’s singles players in the world and among the top 10 on the APP tour. Together, the young couple is ranked among the top 25 in mixed doubles.

After two years of playing together, Jack and Amanda admit there are benefits to having a relationship on and off the court. “Most partners don’t live near each other, but we can practice together every day,” says Jack. “It helps create a fluid game and allows us to anticipate what the other is going to do.”

“It’s a good balance,” Amanda adds. “I’m more even-keeled, while

In addition to tournament play, Amanda Hendry coaches other players each week.

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Jack Foster and Amanda Hendry practice regularly on the Pocahontas Park pickleball courts in Vero Beach.

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“Right now, we’re both focused on developing our game, making connections, and taking it as far as we can.”

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Hendry and Foster earned bronze medals for mixed doubles at the 2022 USA Pickleball National Indoor Championship (left), and the 2023 Boca Raton Masters, where Hendry also won bronze for singles.

Jack is fiery and more aggressive.”

That balance serves them well in mixed doubles, where Amanda is the dinker/setter, trying to slow things down, while Jack is looking for the putaway kill shot. “We call it controlled chaos!”

“Jack is really good at not letting anyone intimidate him,” says Amanda.

“When we’re on the court, he’s not giving up.” His resilient mindset and style of play, she says, has helped her become more confident and aggressive, especially when it comes to the fast pace of singles action.

Jack and Amanda are quick to point out that they wouldn’t be where they are today without the support of their families and friends. They credit Vero Beach players Mike Hope, Jimi Glaze, and Christine Pitcher among their select group of mentors. When they’re on the road, their parents are often in the stands and on the courts themselves, playing among the amateur ranks. “It’s been a great bonding experience for our families,” enthuses Amanda.

“Pickleball has been a big influence on our lives,” adds Mike. “I never would have had this much quality time with my son.”

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While Vanessa is extremely proud of her daughter, she’s also determined to keep her grounded. “It’s tough to make money at this,” she points out.

“While other young players are subsidized by their parents, Amanda is not.

That’s why she’s coaching.”

Jack, too, is keeping his priorities in check by balancing pickleball with the college coursework he continues remotely. On several occasions, he has had to miss key matches because of exams.

Where it all leads is anyone’s guess.

“Right now, we’re both focused on developing our game, making connections, and taking it as far as we can,” says Jack. The nice thing about pickleball, he observes, is that it has grown so fast and opportunities for players are evolving at a rapid pace.

“From the moment I was introduced to pickleball, I never envisioned going from playing in a rec center with older people to playing on the pro level. It just shows how inclusive the game is, that it can be played by people of all ages and abilities.”

Maybe that explains why an estimated 36.5 million Americans are picking up paddles and staying out of the kitchen these days. `

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Visiting History

THE KITCHING SWITCH TRAILHEAD, MARSH LANDING RESTAURANT, AND MARIAN FELL LIBRARY TELL OF FELLSMERE’S PAST AND PRESENT

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ll admit I didn’t know much about Fellsmere, other than the fact that it’s called the Frog Leg Capital of the World.

Then I spent a morning with Ruth Stanbridge at the Kitching Switch Trailhead exhibition shed at Commissioner Fran B. Adams Park, formerly called North County Regional Park. If anyone can make the past come alive, it’s our county historian, who authored the storyboards inside the small wood structure, a replica of the motor shed used by the Sebastianto-Fellsmere railroad in days gone by.

With words and images, the boards tell of the north county’s early days, from the Spanish land grant to the dream of a Trans-Florida Central Railroad that would take passengers from Sebastian to Tampa, with stops in between.

The dream started small, with the local line opening to the public in

Broadway Street in Fellsmere was once a well-traveled dirt road.

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The Trans-Florida Central Railroad Trail is a popular place for runners and cyclists to exercise.

May 1911. Tracks ran from Sebastian, through an area known as Chesser’s Gap, over the St. Sebastian River south prong, to Fellsmere, and back again.

“There were two passenger stops, one at River Bridge and one at Kitching, where Silvanus Kitching had a general store,” Stanbridge explains.

“The locals dubbed the railroad ‘Little Dinky’ because the car was a Model T or truck that ran on tireless rims along the tracks.”

Meta Chesser Keen remembers what it was like. “I was about 3 or 4 years old, and my mother and I would board the train in Fellsmere and ride all the way to Sebastian to visit my grandparents. We would make a day of it, go shopping; it was an adventure,” she says, a smile in her voice.

The now-77-year-old attended Vero Beach High School, where she met her husband, Jerry Keen, whose family was in the grocery business. Today, her son Jason Keen owns and operates the Village Beach Market.

But back to Stanbridge’s storyboards and the 1915 offshore tropical storm that flooded Fellsmere’s farmlands, prompting many to seek higher ground elsewhere.

The future looked grim.

Yet by early 1920, the farmlands had dried out and the Fellsmere Farms Land Development Company was up and running full steam ahead. It was the “roaring twenties,” enthusiasm was high, and so was the desire to own Florida property.

The land rush was on.

Then came the 1929 stock market crash followed by the Great Depression. The boom went bust, and the dream of a Trans-Florida Central Railroad went with it.

The dinky railroad managed to sputter along until 1952, when it was finally abandoned, opening the door for Indian River County to purchase

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The Railroad Trail follows the original railroad corridor from the early 1900s, with an attractive pedestrian overpass traversing I-95.

The Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve and Welcome Center exhibition gives great detail on the history of the Fellsmere area.

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the right-of-way and construct the westbound lanes of County Road 512.

Today, the former railroad corridor is home to the Trans-Florida Central Railroad Trail, a 2-mile walking and biking trail that begins at Fran Adams Park, heads west roughly parallel to CR 512, crosses over I-95 via a doublearched pedestrian overpass, and ends at the Fellsmere Trailhead Preserve

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and Welcome Center, which can be a launching point for further hiking or biking.

Statistics from the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization show that 180 people a day trekked the trail in 2020.

That number increased during the pandemic as people sought the fresh air and change of scenery nature

provides, and Stanbridge feels more and more hikers and bikers are taking advantage of what is literally in their backyard. “The Trail is a wonderful example of repurposing what it was used for so many years ago into something everyone can enjoy today.”

The same can be said for Marsh Landing Restaurant, where frog legs, catfish, gator tail, fried green tomatoes, and swamp cabbage are menu favorites, thanks to Fran Adams and her daughter Susan, who serve up generous helpings of early-Florida cuisine and history.

A step inside the popular landmark on Broadway Street is a step back in time. Historical newspaper articles, documents, and photographs line the walls next to a stuffed alligator. You almost expect to see John Wayne saunter around the corner.

Marsh Landing is one of those “you have to be there” experiences, especially on Thursday nights—bluegrass nights—when the Penny Creek Band has people tapping their toes and grinning from ear to ear.

The building itself was constructed in 1926 for the Fellsmere Estates Corporation. But after the stock market crash of 1929, it became the Florida Crystals sugar company’s headquarters, which it remained through the early 1960s. For a few years after that

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it housed the police department before being sold to the city. It was eventually boarded up in the 1980s.

In 1995, Fran Adams bought the building at public auction with plans to restore it and open a restaurant. She did just what she set out to do. Marsh Landing opened its doors in November 2002, just in time for Thanksgiving.

There was a full house.

Adams, a former Indian River County commissioner, had grown up in the restaurant business, and Susan, a current county commissioner, shares her mother’s love of cooking and community. It’s a win-win, with the biggest winners being those who have discovered Marsh Landing.

In its early years, the current Marsh Landing Restaurant building was home to Fellsmere Estates Corporation offices. After the onset of the Great Depression, it became the headquarters of Florida Crystals sugar company.

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After a stint housing Fellsmere’s police department, the building lay dormant before blossoming as Marsh Landing Restaurant, with much of the past 100 years of history displayed on its walls.

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Barbara Lawrence found that out when she attended a meeting there. Impressed with what she saw, she told her husband, Trent, they needed to go there for dinner. They did and were sold.

“We try to take first-time visitors there because it’s so different from other places,” says Lawrence.

“I love the building itself. When I drive by in the early morning, there will be an older gentleman sitting outside, sipping coffee and talking to someone. That seems so ‘old Florida’ to me. As a former history teacher, I think preserving the history of a building, a town, and a time period is very important, so I’m very grateful to the owners of Marsh Landing.”

Not more than a block away on North Cypress Street is another historical landmark, the Marian Fell Library. The county’s oldest library opened its doors on May 1, 1915, thanks to Fellsmere founder Edward Nelson Fell’s daughter, who used royalties she received from translating the works of Russian

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Indian River County Children’s Librarian Patti Fuchs can be found at the Marian Fell Library on Tuesdays, with volunteers staffing Thursdays and Saturdays each week. author and playwright Anton Chekhov into English to pay for the library’s construction.

Inside the 940-square-foot building, books line shelves, a colorful children’s area beckons, and computers provide internet access. Volunteers man the desk on Thursdays and Saturdays, with Indian River County Library System Children’s Librarian Patti Fuchs there on Tuesdays.

When she moved to Vero Beach 26 years ago, the first place Fuchs checked to see if there was a job opening was the Main Library. There was. “I started working at the information desk about the time the Children’s Library was being set up, so I began helping out with programming. You offer something fun for children to come in for, and while they’re here you get them involved and give them a library card,” says Fuchs, reaching for one of the digital cards used throughout the county library system.

“We’ll go to any public school and talk about what we have here. The library is for everyone.

This week and next, the Boys & Girls Club is coming in at 4 o’clock. We also have the Lego Club every Tuesday, but students can come in anytime we’re open and play with them. The library is a great combination of cerebral and creative,” Fuchs enthuses.

Even a tiny local library is a dynamic place with a key role in the community. Fuchs points out the pattern of progress over the years: “It’s been a constant challenge to move with changes, and I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished.” `

The Marian Fell Library, the oldest library in Indian River County, opened its doors in 1915 thanks to financing by its namesake, the daughter of town founder E. Nelson Fell.

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To a Tea

NATIVE BRIT, AUTHOR, AND DINING ETIQUETTE COACH JAYNE WITHERS HELPS NEOPHYTES NAVIGATE A 200-YEAR-OLD TRADITION WITH POISE AND CONFIDENCE

BY RENÁE TESAURO PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MARTINE

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s a child growing up in Lancashire, England, and later as a student at Cambridge University, Jayne Withers relished the tradition of afternoon tea.

“In Britain, children might have tea when they come home from school or go out for tea with a grandparent,” she observes. “When I went to Cambridge, it was quite common to invite someone to tea in the afternoon. There were no cell phones back then, so it was an opportunity to talk to fellow students. If someone popped in to see you, the first thing you did was put the kettle on. If someone was celebrating something or needed cheering up, you put the kettle on. It’s our answer to everything.”

Now, with her feet planted firmly in Vero Beach, Withers keeps the kettle on while keeping a 200-year-old tradition alive at Sealantro British Café and Market, which she co-owns and operates with her husband, Executive Chef Michael Clifford. Formerly located in the mainland’s Miracle Mile area, the business now offers a complete authentic afternoon tea along with homemade British pies, baked goods, and imported grocery items for delivery.

For those interested in hosting an afternoon tea, Withers provides everything you need, right down to the vintage teapots, bone china, and multitiered tea trays. The menu includes an assortment of imported teas from local purveyor Tea & Chi, dainty finger sandwiches, scones slathered with clotted cream and jam, and sinfully rich French macarons, petit fours, and Victoria Sponge Cake. Everything is prepared in the British tradition—right down to the clotted cream. “We do the whole kit and caboodle,” says Withers, “from setup and serving to cleanup. Orders can be made online or with a phone call.”

When asked to explain the growing popularity of her afternoon teas, Withers doesn’t miss a beat in replying, “In a world gone mad, it’s nice

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The Origins of Afternoon Tea The British were primarily a nation of coffee drinkers until 1662, when King Charles II married the Portuguese princess Catherine de Braganza, who regularly drank tea with breakfast. The practice soon spread throughout her court and among the wealthy classes in Britain. In 1840, Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, initiated the practice of afternoon tea. By all accounts, the duchess became hungry between lunch and dinner and asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter, and cakes be sent to her quarters. Before long, she invited friends to join her for tea and treats in the afternoon, and a daily habit was born.

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Food served on multitiered tea trays should be consumed from the bottom up, starting with finger sandwiches.

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to come here and get a bit of civility.” Civility—especially when it comes to dining—is something Withers has been championing throughout her career as a travel wellness consultant, dining etiquette coach, and restaurateur.

Her afternoon tea etiquette and general dining etiquette classes for both children and adults are well attended and often sold out.

“As more people embrace the idea of afternoon tea, they also have many questions about navigating the process,” observes Withers. Providing that proper guidance became the impetus behind her latest book, A Companion Guide to Afternoon Tea, slated for publication this summer. In it, she offers some practical tea etiquette tips.

On a recent Saturday afternoon, a group of Lilly Pulitzer lovers gathered for an afternoon tea hosted by Sealantro. As one would expect, pink was prevalent, even in the teacups, which held a pineapple, coconut, and hibiscus blend called Snow in the Tropics. `

Afternoon Tea Scones SERVES 8–12

Plain Scones 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 3 tbsp. sugar 2 pinches salt 1/2 cup whole milk Extra flour for rolling Fruit Scones Add 3/4 cup of dried fruit to the dry mixture before incorporating the milk. Golden raisins are traditional.

Cheese Scones

Jayne Withers teaches all ages about British etiquette, tea, and food presentation.

Omit sugar. Add a cup of cheddar to the dry mixture. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle more cheese on top. Bake 2 minutes more.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit for a conventional oven or 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a convection oven.

Process flour and butter together in a food processor or combine butter into the flour with your hands until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Put mixture in a large bowl. Add sugar and salt. Stir with a spatula.

Make a well in the center of the mixture.

Pour milk into the well and gradually work it into the flour until dough is firm. Turn the dough onto a work surface and knead lightly.

Roll out until dough is 1 1/2 inches thick.

Use a 2–2 1/2-inch round cutter to form the scones. Re-knead, roll, and cut scraps of dough until it is used.

Brush tops of scones with milk. Bake for 12 minutes.

Recipes from Jayne Withers, A Companion Guide to Afternoon Tea, Copyright 2023, Story

Jennifer Rinella and Allison Vecchio have fun during a tea party hosted by Sealantro.

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Farm. Reprinted by permission of the author.

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Victoria Sponge Cake “Named for the illustrious queen herself, who was said to eat this cake every day. That may or may not explain her shape, but I like to think that it did fuel her to rule a rather large empire. May we all eat more cake and rule our worlds accordingly.”

– Jayne Withers

1 1/8 cups unsalted butter at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 eggs at room temperature 2 cups self-rising flour Strawberry jam 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp. powdered sugar

Butter two 9-inch cake pans and line the bottom with parchment. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix the butter and sugar in an electric stand mixer or use a hand whisk. Once thoroughly incorporated, add the eggs one at a time, on low speed. Increase speed to high and mix well. Work in the flour.

Divide the batter equally between the two cake pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a rack.

Remove cakes from pans and spread jam on the inside surface of each.

Mix heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with a high-speed blender to form stiff peaks. Spread cream on the bottom cake only, then top with the other cake half.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Why It’s Cool to Drink Hot Tea on a Hot Day It may seem counterintuitive to drink hot tea on a hot afternoon, but as Peter McNaughton, a neuroscientist at Cambridge University, explains, the hot beverage activates your body’s systemic cooling mechanisms and causes you to perspire. As perspiration evaporates, it helps you cool down. People living in hot climates, such as India and Africa, regularly drink hot tea to stay cool.

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Dos & Don’ts of Afternoon Tea DO Allow 90 minutes for afternoon tea. “It’s meant to be taken without haste and with consideration for your companions,” says Withers. “This is why it’s so beneficial for children. It reinforces a multitude of skills, including confidence in social situations, good manners, motor skills, patience, sharing, and conversation.”

Start at the bottom tier by eating the finger sandwiches.

Work your way up to the second tier of scones, clotted cream, and jam when you and your companions have eaten a sufficient number of sandwiches. Then, proceed to the third tier.

Pick up the sandwiches and scones with your fingers.

The place setting should have no more than a teaspoon, butter knife, and possibly a fork for cake at the third tier.

Break open the scone horizontally with your fingers.

You can spread both jam and clotted cream on one side of the scone in any order you prefer.

Use loose tea. It tastes much better.

Stir the tea gently (if adding milk, sugar, or honey) to avoid cracking delicate china. Use a pushing rather than a stirring motion.

Use vintage china. Withers scours local thrift and consignment shops for vintage teapots and china.

Hold the handle of the teacup to the right (unless you are left-handed). Replace the cup in the saucer after drinking. Keep the cup and saucer to the right of the place setting.

Be gracious and eat. It’s rude to leave the food untouched.

Take leftovers only if they are untouched.

Alyssa Curtis demonstrates the proper way of sipping tea.

DON'T Put tea in a coffeepot. It will taste like coffee.

Put milk in the teacup before the tea. It was a common practice to prevent the hot liquid from cracking poor-quality china. Now, adding milk after the tea helps balance the strength of the brew.

Use fancy cookie cutter shapes to make finger sandwiches.

Make them in triangles, squares, or fingers (rectangles).

Pile everything on your plate at once. Take two sandwiches and allow your companion to do the same.

Put hot milk, cream, or lemon in your tea. Hot milk and lemon are not recommended, and cream is too heavy for tea.

Pronounce scone with a long “o.” The proper pronunciation is “scon.”

Put ice cubes or cold water in your tea. If it’s too hot, be patient and let it cool.

Dunk your scone into your tea or make a clotted cream and jam sandwich with your scone.

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How peacocks came to live in the wild in Florida points to a history of overseas trade, zoos, and aviaries.

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Prominent Neighbors THOUGH NON-NATIVE AND SOMEWHAT NOISY, PEAFOWL ARE WELCOME, HARMLESS, EVEN REGAL RESIDENTS

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heir plumage is a spectacular display of color and iridescence. From brilliant sapphire blue to joyous turquoise and teal, from the intricate pattern of “eyespots” on the tail to the way the jewel-like tones of each feather shift and sparkle in changing light, peacocks are amazing. It is easy to see why they have been favorites of royalty for thousands of years.

And although they originate on the far side of the world, they can now be found in the wild right here in Indian River County.

Technically, the word “peacock” refers to a male; the females are “peahens” and the species is “peafowl.” They are believed to be native to Southeast Asia, and they are often associated with India and Sri Lanka. As exotic living treasures, they were precious cargo on ancient trade routes, both by land and by sea. From the palaces of the Persian Empire to the gardens of biblical King Solomon to the villas of the Romans, peacocks could be found in the most regal surroundings of the ancient world. And now they are our neighbors.

The question of what this exotic bird is doing in Florida does not have definite answers. Since their flying abilities are limited, and since their beauty has always been valued, it is clear that they were brought here by humans. Some peafowl in the wilds of Florida today are likely descendants of escaped pets, while others might trace

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Pockets of peacock families are now living in the wild throughout Indian River County and are not thought to be a threat to native Florida species.

their ancestry to zoos and aviaries.

However, unlike some exotic species of animals and plants, these birds are harmless to the local ecosystem, explains David Simpson, an expert birdwatching guide in Fellsmere who leads tours throughout the area.

“Peafowl persist in neighborhoods, but they’re not really invasive because they don’t do well in the wild,” or at least not well enough to be a threat to native species.

Simpson has seen peafowl in the St. Sebastian River Preserve and in the Roseland area of Sebastian; he also used to see them near his home in Fellsmere when a neighbor kept them as outdoor pets. “Our kitten would stalk them on our screened-in front porch, but we knew he couldn’t get at them and they were too big for him anyway,” he recalls with a smile. Peafowl locations outside the county but nearby include Fort Pierce, Palm Bay, and Merritt Island. “There are little

Not all peacocks are colorful. The rare white peacock is born yellow in color, turning white as it matures.

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Peacock motifs adorn one of four small gates of the City Palace in Jaipur, India. Peafowl are believed to be native to Southeast Asia.

pockets of them all over the place,” Simpson says.

Some people are surprised when they first see a peacock in Florida, but as word has gotten out, Simpson says that he now has clients from other states who come here looking to see them. Thus, as a birdwatching guide,

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he has to know where in the area they can be seen. Perhaps his most curious peacock sighting was at St. Sebastian River Preserve. There he once saw a peacock that had joined a group of wild turkeys. “The turkeys seemed to accept it pretty well. They were like, ‘Okay, there’s some weird blue guy

with us now,’” he remembers with a laugh. Simpson found himself wondering whether the more camouflaged turkeys might have viewed the peacock as a useful distraction for predators.

“Maybe they figure the foxes and bobcats will eat him first!”

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Peahens nest on the ground and are known to lay an egg each day.

to generate dramatically mixed reactions. Their beauty comes at a price: loud cries, especially during mating season. “They are quite noisy,” Simpson acknowledges, “so there are always some that like them and some that don’t.” He notes that since they are easily agitated, they can play a “watchbird” function in a neighborhood that could compensate for the noise.

One Sebastian resident who has learned to love having peafowl in his neighborhood is Realtor Alexander Castro. His neighbors tell him that peafowl have been there for over 25 years. While Castro’s home was still under construction, he saw some of the enormous birds standing around inside the frame. “I had to explain to them that this was not their new nest,” he says with a laugh.

When the house was ready and the Castro family moved in, some of the raucous cries of the peafowl did worry him at first. “I would think, ‘Is that an injured cat? Should I help it?’ But we’ve gotten used to the sounds; they don’t faze us anymore.”

The peafowl were a surprise to Castro’s father-in-law. “When he first saw one land in our backyard, he was shocked; he’s always seen them in zoos, and here was one right next to him. And he once saw 10 or 12 flying over our house. Now he’s kind of used to them and says it’s a welcoming bird.”

For Castro himself, the beauty of the peafowl makes it well worth having them around. “It’s such an awesome bird to look at every day.” When a peacock opens its tail, the feathers will begin to shiver, and the eyespots on them seem to dance.

Castro is amused to see that when it happens, “the peahens kind of run to him. It works!”

“There is a king who lives on our street.”

– ALEXANDER CASTRO

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A peacock’s display of feathers is thought to be used as a way to attract a mate.

Male peacocks drag their lengthy train of tail feathers behind them when they walk.

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Recently, Castro opened his garage door to see five peahens looking at him.

“I told them, ‘Girls, your guy is not here, he’s not inside my house.’”

The lives of peacocks have a natural cycle, says Simpson. The courtship of spring is followed by nesting, with the peahen laying one egg each day.

There may be about a dozen eggs in the nest by the time she is finished. She will begin incubating them on the fourth or fifth day—partway through the laying process; thus, the eggs will all hatch almost simultaneously. “They somehow synchronize the development,” Simpson explains, so the mother does not have to tend to new hatchlings while trying to keep eggs warm at the same time.

Peafowl nest on the ground, which might seem to make hatchlings particularly vulnerable. However, virtually as soon as the young ones emerge from their eggs, they have the ability to fly. Granted, even adult peafowl do not tend to fly far—they are rather like wild turkeys in their flight patterns— but the option of flight is open to peafowl even from the time they hatch.

“Clearly, they’re not practicing it,” Simpson says. “It’s an instinct to fly. And their flight feathers are already good enough.” It’s an unexpected facet of these curious birds.

With their beautiful colors, wondrous iridescence, and regal history, peacocks are appreciated by area residents like Castro. Whenever relatives visit from outside the area, Castro is excited to introduce his avian neighbors. “I told my dad, ‘There is a king who lives on our street.’ When he saw the huge peacock, I said, ‘That’s him!’ Then he asked, ‘Who owns them?’ I told him, ‘Nobody owns them—they are free.’” `

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LED Capstone Lighting & Fans Showroom hosted LED Lighting 101 for the newest Indian River State College design class. Professor Janet Bishop Macdonald’s students visited the showroom March 27 for a presentation on LED lighting. Topics discussed included the basics of LED lighting, such as how it works and the benefits of LED, as well as the four primary types of lighting. Students also examined layered lighting and how to utilize different types of lighting, creating valuable knowledge to apply with future clients.

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Summer has arrived and we are here to make your dreams come true.

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SUMMERTIME SKINCARE

NEW ART OPTIONS AVAILABLE

TREATMENTS AVAILABLE AT CALVETTI & COMPANY

L.K. DeFrances presents two original, limited-edition photographic images titled Cloud Cover 3 and Cloud Cover 4. Custom framed and available in the retail showroom, these Karin Connolly pieces showcase tranquility and highlight peace within many design spaces.

L. K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES

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The hydrafacial provides a relaxing treatment designed to clear clogged pores, exfoliate, infuse, and nourish the skin with moisture, peptides, serums, and antioxidants that can create an instantly gratifying glow with zero downtime.

It is a non-invasive “hydrodermabrasion” treatment that leaves skin plump, juicy, and glowing. It is an ideal summer treatment that can be customized for all skin types and concerns, but especially works wonders for skin that is thin, very dehydrated, flaky, congested, or otherwise tired and neglected.

CALVETTI & COMPANY

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10 Royal Palm Pointe | 772-770-9903 | calvettiandcompany.com

STEP INTO SUMMER

BREAKING GROUND

LATEST FOOTWEAR AT DEEP SIX

NEW COMMUNITY UNDERWAY

As you begin to assemble your summertime footwear collection, Deep Six has new inventory to help you do so. Crafted with leisure in mind, the OluKai Kāpehe Luana sandals feature soft full-grain leather, underfoot support, and a strappy design that’s both distinct and understated. Grab your pair for this newest flip-flop-wearing season.

Since announcing its acquisition of a new development in April, AR Homes has officially broken ground in the exclusive community of Equus Estates. Magnificence abounds in this gated, grand neighborhood, awaiting your custom-home.

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416 21st St. | 772-562-2883 | deepsix.com

AR HOMES | BEACHLAND HOMES

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HELLO AGAIN PREVIOUS EXHIBITION BACK AT FINDLAY

La partie de campagne by Fernand Léger, gouache and ink on paper, 19 x 25 inches Findlay Galleries invites you to visit its Palm Beach gallery to view important works by Fernand Léger. In 1972, Wally Findlay Galleries held an important exhibition of 30 museum-quality gouaches

by Léger from his late period (1945 to 1955). The exhibition was particularly significant because it was the first time the works were exhibited in the United States. Léger’s art is far from traditional; he never entered a museum, and he never copied. With Léger, everything was new: the form, the space, the colors. Visit the gallery to experience this collection.

Stir Things Up

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Support our story.

Change the outcome.

Cathy Curley, a top producer at Dale Sorensen Real Estate who has branded herself as “Vero’s Pink Realtor,” shares one of her favorite real estate stories in her career this far. Curley recently sold a pink house in Riomar to a lady named Pinky! Curley says “only in Florida” would the pink Realtor sell a pink house to a lady named Pinky!

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DESIGNED WITH SOLE FANTASTIC FINDS OFFERS RANGE OF PIECES

Fantastic Finds carries a selection of new coastal-looking furniture in addition to its gently used furniture inventory, including this console. With four copper doors from the Blackburn Collection of International Furniture, this cabinet measures 70 by 17 3/4 by 39 1/4 inches and is available now.

FANTASTIC FINDS

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COOL SAVINGS SALE AT HOUSE OF LIGHTS

This Father’s Day, treat the man in your life to a gift that reaches new heights. The House of Lights has a ceiling fan sale with 15 to 70 percent savings and a wide selection of great options. Visit the showroom to see which whirls and wows you the most.

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NEW PLAQUES AT LOCAL SHOP

NEW REAL ESTATE TEAM PRESENTED

M. Maison carries a unique line of address plaques made by local artist Glenda Taylor, and new styles are now available. Select different hand-painted tiles in combinations of gorgeous colors to create an attractive custom address plaque.

There is a large variety of designs to choose from, including sea turtles, orchids, palm trees, beach scenes, and hibiscus. The customer’s tiles are then grouted in a ceramic frame and the plaque is ready to hang. These plaques are beautifully made to last with minimal effects from salt, water, wind, or rust.

M. MAISON

Engel & Völkers is proud to open its newest shop in Vero Beach with broker-owners Claire and Robert Higgins. Globally connected and locally committed, Engel & Völkers is renowned for its dedication to the most discerning buyers and sellers. With a suite of full-service offerings, you will experience an unparalleled branded experience that is consistent worldwide. For additional information visit the shop or call or text Claire at 772-480-1467.

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ALL HAIL THE QUEENS FAU HBOI PARTNERS FOR OCEAN RESTORATION

Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received $2.8 million from Builders Initiative to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. This support expands FAU Harbor Branch’s extensive aquaculture and food security program focused on replenishing queen conch populations throughout the Caribbean.

The project is built on a network of collaborations to secure local support and participation. FAU Harbor Branch will partner with the Bahamian community of Grand Bahama on a pilot-scale queen conch aquaculture farm led by FAU Harbor Branch’s Megan Davis, PhD, a research professor in aquaculture and stock enhancement, and the world’s leading expert on queen conch aquaculture with 40 years of research in the field.

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HONING HOSPITALITY

PALM BEACH SANDALS PRESENTS NEWEST PATTERN

THE SOURCE’S DIGNITY JOBS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH AHLEI

Palm Beach Sandals introduces the newest pattern in its iconic footwear collection; seersucker is now available! This pattern creates a classic and chic summertime style that will instantly doll up any ensemble. Visit the store to choose your newest pair.

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) is now providing study materials and administering the certification process for members of The Source’s Dining with Dignity Training Program, which prepares participants for careers in food service and other hospitality-related professions. Several programs are offered, leading to certification that allows graduates to work as food handlers, cooks, Amanda, Jade, and Kathleen servers, maintenance employees/managers, guest room attendants, or front desk representatives. AHLEI certification will open more doors for those who complete The Source’s programs and allow them to reach higher positions in their careers.

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JUST DANDY

DAPPER DIRECTIONS

NEW SHOP NOW OPEN

NEW SHIRTS AT VERNON SCOTT

Three generations: Molly with her mom and grandmother, Dandy Lion co-owners Piper Johnson and Donna Palmquist There’s a new store in town, and in its space customers will find an abundance of unique items. Whether you are searching for gifts, thrift items, books, artwork, or more, there is something for you and all who are on your shopping list. Pop by Tuesday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

THE DANDY LION GIFTS & THRIFTS

Shopping for the dads in your life? Vernon Scott Resort Wear presents new private-label shirts. Made with 100 percent cotton, these colorful, classic-fit-style shirts are wrinkle free and available in sizes small through XXL. The directions are simple: buy, wrap, wash, and wear.

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LIGHTS & SIGHTS

SUMMERTIME WORKOUT SPECIALS

NEW COLLECTION AT VB HOME

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The Well Lab is offering a summertime special that delivers personalized attention in a non-intimidating, air-conditioned environment. Complete with guidance tracking for nutrition and built-in recovery, this is also a wonderful option if you are not a fan of conventional gyms. If your goals include creating strength, improving cardiovascular fitness, losing inches, and increasing energy, call now to inquire about a free consultation.

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VB Home is pleased to carry Palecek, a line of lighting and home accessories. With items including chandeliers, mirrors, and lamps, these various pieces showcase the marrying of tradition with particularly modern finishes.

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Cadillac’s XT4 compact crossover is getting updated styling, a touch-screen display, and a longer list of standard safety features for 2024. The brand’s smallest crossover will go on sale as a 2024 model this summer. It comes with an active fuel management system that can reduce gasoline consumption through cylinder deactivation. Standard safety features on all trims include blind zone steering assist, rear cross-traffic braking, front pedestrian braking and bicyclist detection, and lane-keep assist with lane departure warning. Contact Linus Cadillac for more information.

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Whether you are looking to boost your immunity, get a better night’s sleep, or recover from a fun night out, there is a treatment for you at Mind and Body of Vero. There is a range of spa services available, including IV therapy in a variety of options that can be customized to meet your needs. There are also monthly specials, so contact Mind and Body of Vero to select and schedule yours.

MIND AND BODY OF VERO

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Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery has added a new product to its showcase; SkinMedica’s TNS Advanced+ Serum is a skin rejuvenating formula that visibly improves the appearance of coarse wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Powered by TNS-MR and Renessensce (RSC) Advanced, this combination encourages skin cell renewal and supports collagen and elastin levels, revealing a smoother, more radiant, and youthful complexion.

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OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY

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United Way of Indian River County would like to thank its Citizens’ Review Process volunteers, who assess our community’s critical needs and services to ensure donor dollars are invested where they’re most needed.

Individuals from varied backgrounds and walks of life are invited to lend their expertise and serve on panels.

These volunteers review Citizens’ Review Panel volunteers grant applications from organizations seeking United Way funding, conduct site visits, evaluate programming, and make funding recommendations.

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Welcome

G. Dean Harter, MD has joined the staff of Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital as medical director for orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Harter earned his medical degree at West Virginia University and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania and in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Delaware. He comes to Vero Beach from Pennsylvania/West Virginia, where he served as chief of the Geisinger Shoulder and Elbow Institute and clinical associate professor at WVU. Dr. Harter is seeing new patients at CCIRH’s Rosner Family Health and Wellness Center.

David Levite is the new director of donor relations at the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, where his primary role is facilitating financial contributions and volunteer activities. In addition to his passion for animal welfare, Levite has an extensive background in fundraising, having held senior positions at Stetson University College of Law, Audubon South Carolina, and the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

Thomas W. Tierney has been elected as the new president of the board of trustees of Riverside Theatre. He is a member of the law firm of Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, P.L., which he joined in 2000 with over eight years of prior legal experience in business and commercial litigation. Tierney graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with high honors, from the University of Notre Dame. He received his juris doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of California, San Francisco College of Law. He also received a graduate legal diploma in taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law. Tierney has actively served on the board and as chair of the Hope for Families Center and the Indian River Soccer Association, and he has been on the board of Riverside Theatre since 2010.

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A Friday evening sabbath service at Temple Beth Shalom launched a weekend of celebration honoring Rabbi Michael Birnholz on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as leader of the local Reform synagogue. On Saturday evening, 150 congregation members, community leaders, and friends gathered at Pointe West for a gala. Both the Board of County Commissioners and the Vero Beach City Council issued proclamations recognizing the anniversary. Birnholz arrived in Vero Beach in 2003 as a newly ordained Rabbi, along with his wife, Jill, and their three children, to take the helm of TBS, whose name means “House of Peace.” `

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ero Beach natives Alexandra Leigh Havey and Michael Edward Legg celebrated their wedding in Paris on September 10, 2022, saying their vows in a private ceremony on a flower-covered balcony with a gorgeous view of the city, including the Eiffel Tower.

The bride is the daughter of Elise Rosskamp Bruce of Vero Beach and is a graduate of Indian River Charter High School.

The groom is the son of Angela Gonzalez Temple of Vero Beach and is a graduate of Vero Beach High School.

The couple met in high school when they were 14 and 16 years old, began dating on Allie’s 16th birthday, and became engaged on the beach in 2015.

Allie and Mike gathered close friends and family for a private dinner at Citrus the evening before boarding a flight to Paris, where they stayed in a boutique hotel in the city’s chic eighth arrondissement.

Following their intimate exchange of vows, the newlyweds went for a private afternoon boat ride on the Seine, sipping champagne and greeting well-wishers who waved and cheered from bridges and riverbanks.

After an evening visit to the beautifully lighted Eiffel Tower, they enjoyed a meal at their favorite Parisian restaurant, Le Gourmets des Ternes. Back at their hotel room, they shared their first dance as husband and wife.

Following their romantic Paris getaway, they returned to their hometown of Vero Beach, where together they own 6th Avenue Jewelers. `

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WEDDINGS A flower-festooned Paris balcony with a view of the Eiffel Tower sets the scene for the private exchange of vows.

The couple enjoys a private boat ride in the Seine after the wedding.

Allie and Mike dance in Paris after a long-awaited ceremony.

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Celebration & Dedication THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ITS NONPROFITS: THE FEELING IS MUTUAL

Isabel Garcia, RCMA executive director; Kitley Covill McShane, daughter of Paul and Stella Covill; Nancy and Dick Shoemate; and Rev. Anna Copeland of Community Church of Vero Beach gather at the gazebo for the dedication.

GAZEBO DEDICATION REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION A gazebo at RCMA’s Children’s House in Vero Beach was recently dedicated to the late Paul and Stella Covill, who were generous supporters of the nonprofit’s mission of providing bilingual early childhood education to low-income families, many of whom are involved in agricultural work. “Paul and Stella both had an amazing passion for helping children get off to a good start in their lives and in their learning,” says RCMA executive director Isabel Garcia.

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ART IN BLOOM VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART More than 420 guests were in attendance as VBMA welcomed acclaimed floral designer Maxine Owens for its annual Art in Bloom luncheon. In addition to her presentation, guests enjoyed viewing and voting on 12 interpretative floral designs inspired by the “Rolling Sculpture” exhibition, which they were able to browse as well. They were also treated to a lunch catered by Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. as well as a Museum Store trunk show featuring Erica Zap jewelry and Winding Road purses.

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STARFEST CHILDCARE RESOURCES OF INDIAN RIVER The 12th annual Starfest, the signature fundraising event of Childcare Resources, included two interesting talks by Dana Winters, executive director of the Fred Rogers Institute. At lunch, her topic was “What is essential is invisible to the eye,” and at dinner she addressed the question “How do we make goodness attractive?” In both, she drew on the wisdom of the late Fred “Mister” Rogers. During the luncheon, the Founder’s Award was presented to Karla Spooner, the originator of Starfest, who has served Childcare Resources in various capacities.

MAJOR SPONSORS: Maureen and John Hendricks; Barbie and Al Horton; Susan Hunter and Douglas Watson; PNC; Karla and John Spooner; Carol and Tim Buhl; Elke and George Fetterolf; Rosemary and Richard Haverland; Cindy and Timothy Hultquist; Kacy and Guy Mitchell; John P. Moran; Judy and Stephen Newhouse; Mary and Randy Rogers; Carolyn and Jack Veeneman; Croom Construction; John’s Island Real Estate Company

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WALK FOR LIFE CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER More than 330 people gathered at Riverside Park March 25 for Care Net’s 39th annual Walk for Life. Participants walked either 1 or 2 miles, many in groups of families, friends, neighbors, or church communities. Their T-shirts read “Soar, Run, Walk for Life,” based on a passage from the book of Isaiah. It took about 60 volunteers to put the fundraiser together, with 40 businesses and individuals serving as sponsors and 39 donating raffle prizes. Proceeds from the walk fund the many free services Care Net provides to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies.

Care Net board and staff members are recognized.

Ross Chambers and John Martinelli keep everyone refreshed with Natalie’s Orchid Island juice.

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ANGELS DINNER BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY For the 21st year, the local Boys & Girls Clubs, encompassing Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fellsmere, held their annual Angels Dinner. The Vero club hosted the event, which was catered by Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. The theme was “Welcome to Our Club,” so the “club kids” proudly showed off the things they love about BGCIRC. Attendees also heard from Youth of the Year winners and club alumni about the benefits of the clubs’ programs, which serve students aged 6 through 18. `

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The Joys of June

SAVOR THE START OF SUMMER WITH SOME SIZZLING ART

‘THROUGH THE ARTIST’S EYE’ JUNE 1–JULY 1 The works of oil painter John Phillip Osborne will take center stage at J.M. Stringer Gallery for the exhibition “Through the Artist’s Eye.” The New Jersey native and Pratt Institute graduate has spent decades studying the infinite effects of light offered by nature, and he uses these observations to create paintings that convey the mood and overall feeling of particular moments.

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Cliffs of the Aran Islands–Ireland by John Phillip Osborne, oil on linen, 40 x 30 inches John Phillip Osborne in his studio

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CRYSTAL JUBILEE INVITATIONAL JUNE 1–SEPTEMBER 2 Gallery 14 will hold a special juried exhibition, the Crystal Jubilee Invitational, as part of the ongoing celebration of its 15th anniversary.

Since crystal is the traditional gift associated with a 15th anniversary, artists from near and far have created pieces inspired by its various qualities, such as clarity, lightness, sparkle, and durability. Also, as always, the works of Gallery 14’s artist-owners will be featured. Receptions will be held during each of the four First Friday Gallery Strolls that occur during the exhibition’s run.

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Moluccan Cockatoo Pair by Barbara Landry, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 30 inches

Ongoing Events THROUGH JUNE 3 ‘FACES IN A CROWD’ A few days remain to view J.M. Stringer’s “Faces in a Crowd: The recent paintings of Joseph Sundwall.”

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com THROUGH JUNE 23 ‘A BRUSH WITH NATURE’ The members of the Vero Beach Art Club present the exhibition “A Brush with Nature.”

VERO BEACH ART CLUB 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org THROUGH JUNE 30

SUMMER SERIES

SPRING ART INSTALLMENT Local artists Rebecca Anders, Margaret Hobbs, Tana Brasie Nalley, and Iris Peters are featured in the current exhibition at The Galleries at First Pres.

JUNE 3–SEPTEMBER 3 It’s time for Findlay Galleries’ Summer Series, a sequence of exhibitions highlighting the gallery’s collections of international contemporary artists and artist estates as well as mid-century American and European abstract art. The series will include sculptures, works on paper, paintings, and prints; featured artists include Noah Landfield, Henrik Simonsen, Hugo Grenville, Mary Sipp Green, Charles Neal, Isabelle de Ganay, Gaston Sébire, and Nicola Simbari.

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ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISTS Enjoy a group exhibition of works by Findlay Galleries’ stable of American Abstract Expressionists, including John Ferren, John Grillo, Frank Lobdell, and Robert Richenburg.

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A World Beyond by Hugo Grenville, oil on canvas, 46 x 38 inches

‘TREASURE COAST CREATES’ VBMA’s Holmes and Titelman Galleries are filled with works by artists from Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties for the inaugural juried fine art exhibition of recent works by living local artists, “Treasure Coast Creates.”

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Osprey Acres by Karen McFeaters, acrylic on canvas, 22 x 28 inches, at Artists Guild Gallery

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 at least three artists featured each season. Indian River County artists are invited to apply to be part of the galleries’ everchanging lineup.

First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd.

772-562-9088 firstpresvero.org 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 This cooperative-owned fine art gallery is located in the historic district of downtown Vero Beach. Original works by local artists Nick Binghieri, Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland, Chuck Haaland, Judy Mercer, Karen McFeaters, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel, and Rita Ziegler are on exhibit and for sale. Diverse styles and media are represented, and art is rotated monthly. The gallery also features paintings by associate artist Johnson Hagood, along with several 3D consignor artists displaying ceramics, pottery, and jewelry.

Classes are offered in oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and drawing.

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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

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skill levels, as well as art parties, team-building events, and children’s art clubs and camps are available.

2036 14th Ave., Suite 106 Theatre Plaza 772-559-5230 artworksofvero.com 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 FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay Galleries is celebrating 152 years in the art business.

Renowned globally for its distinguished roster of exciting contemporary and abstract artists, the gallery continues to specialize in 19th- and 20th-century Impressionism, European Modernism, l’Ecole de Rouen, l’Ecole de Paris and 20th-century American art.

Visit the galleries’ biweekly changing exhibitions on two spacious floors encompassing three centuries of art under one roof on Worth Avenue.

165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES The campus of First Presbyterian Church is home

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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GALLERY VERITAS & ART LIBRARY Founded by local artist Xaque Gruber, this gallery also serves as a working studio housing seven artists. Under the same roof is a large collection of art books covering prehistoric through contemporary art, once kept at Vero Beach Museum of Art. 1422 20th St. thegalleryveritas.com 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, who creates custom, one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more in a variety of themes, such as nature, sea life, golf, and spirituality. She also repairs and updates older jewelry.

2036 14th Ave. 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY The gallery has a beautifully curated collection of paintings by select local, national,

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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 gallery’s website.

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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

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Kicking Class by Eileen Corse, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches, at Meghan Candler Gallery

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.

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.

While maintaining a satellite presence at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the club makes its home in the downtown arts district, with a marketplace, classroom, and the Jeanette Beach Gallery, named in honor of the club’s founder.

1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 305-213-9411 artconceptalternative.org

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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

3001 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-0303 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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Wednesday MASTER GARDENERS UF/IFAS Extension’s Master Gardeners will be on hand to help develop some green thumbs among participants seeking to learn more about caring for their lawns and gardens. 10 a.m.–noon, free NORTH IRC COUNTY LIBRARY

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Thursday CORK, CANVAS, AND COMPANY Artist Sandy Bachmann will guide participants in creating a painting based on her work Sailing Away, as they enjoy the beverages and snacks they have brought along.

All art supplies are provided.

Preregistration is required.

6:30–8:30 p.m., $45 VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

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

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SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB If you’d like to practice your Spanish in a relaxed and informal setting, try the Brackett Library’s Spanish Conversation Club. No registration is required. 10 a.m., free BRACKETT LIBRARY

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

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EGAN GOLF CLASSIC Samaritan Center will hold its 17th annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic.

The cost includes all golf fees, lunch, two mulligans, a door prize ticket, and access to all games, including the golf ball launcher.

Noon check-in, 1 p.m. shotgun start; $200/golfer, $800/ foursome SAMARITAN CENTER

at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club 4985 Club Terrace 772-770-3039 ccdpb.org/programs/ samaritan-center ART RECEPTION Gallery 14 will hold the first of four receptions for its Crystal Jubilee Invitational, a special exhibition celebrating the gallery’s 15th anniversary.

5–8 p.m.

GALLERY 14

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

1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian 772-400-6360 libraries.ircgov.com BLUE WATER OPEN The 29th annual Blue Water Open fishing tournament, with a total prize purse of $21,000, will benefit the Sebastian Exchange Club. Friday registration and captains’ meeting 5–7 p.m., Saturday weigh-in starts at 2 p.m.; $250/boat SEBASTIAN EXCHANGE CLUB

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

VET FEST Together with the United Cajun Navy, a disaster relief organization, Next Generation Veterans of Indian River County presents Vet Fest, a family-friendly event with live music—including the Eli Young Band and country star Mark Chesnutt—as well as food trucks and inflatables. 10 a.m.–midnight, $5–$100 NEXT GENERATION VETERANS OF IRC

JUNE 8

Thursday YARN TALK All knitters, crocheters, and weavers are welcome to bring their projects to the Brackett Library’s Yarn Talk session—a chance to chat while working and even make some new friends.

11:30 a.m., free BRACKETT LIBRARY

IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-400-6380 libraries.ircgov.com ART RECEPTION Art at the Emerson launches “Land and Sea” with a reception for the artists. The exhibition runs through July 27. 5:30– 7 p.m.

ART AT THE EMERSON

1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com

at IRC Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave. ngvirc.org

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D OW N TOW N D I S T R I C T

C RYS TA L J U B I L E E An Artists’ Invitational Show June 1–Sept 1 | Reception: Friday, June 2, 5–8pm

g a l l e r y 14 1911 14th Avenue, Vero Beach • 772.562.5525 • gallery14verobeach.com GALLERY HOURS: Thu-Fri 11am-4pm & Sat 11am-3pm or by appointment

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1858 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-492-6518 www.decor-envy.com www.shopdecorenvy.com

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“Pickleball has been a big influence on our lives. I never would have had this much quality time with my son.”

– MIKE FOSTER, “Pickleball’s Power Couple,” p. 80

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JUNE 10 Saturday

JAPANESE TEA WORKSHOP Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens presents a two-hour workshop on the basics of the Japanese tea ceremony, known as sado. Participants will learn the traditional procedure for preparing and serving of a bowl of tea as well as the proper etiquette for a guest.

Preregistration is required.

1–3 p.m., $50 MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS

4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach 561-495-0233 morikami.org

JUNE 12 Monday

CREATIVE WRITING SUMMER CAMP The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation will hold three weeklong Creative Writing Summer Camp sessions for rising sixth through ninth graders. The curriculum repeats each week, with a limit of 12 students per session. June 12–16, 19–23, or 26–30; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; $225 LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION

1914 14th Ave. 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org

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WRITER’S WINDOW PANE If you’re a writer looking for some constructive feedback on your work, stop by the Florida History Room at the Main Library for the Writer’s Window Pane. The forum is primarily for

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novels and short stories, but it is not limited to these forms of writing. Registration is not required. 10 a.m., free IRC MAIN LIBRARY

1600 21st St. 772-400-6310 libraries.ircgov.com

JUNE 17 Saturday

WATERLILY CELEBRATION McKee Botanical Garden invites everyone to attend its 18th annual Waterlily Celebration and see one of the largest collections of water lilies in the state. Artists will be on hand working en plein air to depict these colorful flowers. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., regular admission fees apply MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

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

CITRUS GOLF TOURNAMENT The United Way of Indian River County will hold its annual fundraising Citrus Golf Tournament. Participants will enjoy breakfast, a morning of golf, lunch, and the post-event awards ceremony. 8:30 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. shotgun start; $200 UNITED WAY OF IRC

at Grand Harbor River Course 4985 Club Terrace 772-567-8900, ext. 117 unitedwayirc.org

JUNE 21

Wednesday ART TALK VBMA education staff and docents will offer an in-depth look at selected artworks. Space is limited and registration is required. Noon–1 p.m., regular admission fees apply VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

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

Recurring Events EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY TURTLE WALKS During June and July, the rangers of Sebastian Inlet State Park lead turtle walks that usually result in an opportunity to watch a sea turtle lay her eggs, cover the nest, and make her way back to the ocean.

The program begins at the Sebastian Fishing Museum within the park and may last until 1 a.m. Participants must be able to walk up to 3 miles in soft sand. Reservations are required. 9 p.m., $15 SEBASTIAN INLET STATE PARK

14251 Hwy. A1A 772-589-9659 friendsofsebastianinletstate park.org

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY COMEDY ZONE Riverside Theatre presents Comedy Zone and Live in the Loop, with two comedians and local bands as well as food and beverages available from the grill. Comedy Zone is recommended for guests 18 and older. Live in the Loop: 5:45 p.m.; general admission free, reserved seating available; Comedy Zone 7 and 9 p.m., $25

EVERY FIRST FRIDAY FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL Enjoy an evening walk in downtown Vero Beach, pop into some galleries, and perhaps grab a beverage or a bite at a café. June 2 and July 7; 5–8 p.m.

MAIN STREET VERO BEACH

Downtown along 14th Avenue 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org

EVERY LAST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN FRIDAY Main Street Vero Beach holds a community street party with live music, street vendors, and food trucks. June 30, 6–9 p.m., free MAIN STREET VERO BEACH

Downtown along 14th Avenue 772-643-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY BEACHIN’ IT ON SATURDAY NIGHT Enjoy an outdoor evening of live music with food trucks, beer, and wine. June 10, 5–8 p.m., free to attend VERO BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

RIVERSIDE THEATRE

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

at Humiston Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-226-5459 verochamber.com

EVERY SATURDAY

EVERY LAST SATURDAY

FARMERS MARKET Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at the Vero Beach Farmers Market, at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, across from Humiston Park.

8 a.m.–noon

VBMA FREE ADMISSION Admission is free for everyone on the last Saturday of each month. June 24, 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

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

BUSINESS INSPIRING KINDNESS

2901 Ocean Drive verobeachfarmersmarket.com

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ESTABLISHED 1975

JUNE 22 Thursday

TECH THURSDAY The Indian River County Library System offers regular opportunities to schedule 30-minute one-on-one sessions for training and assistance with phones, tablets, and other devices. 10 a.m., free BRACKETT LIBRARY

IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane 772-400-6380 libraries.ircgov.com

JUNE 24 Saturday

VERO BEACH • KEY LARGO boat receives a $25 discount if one or more veterans/first responders will be fishing. 6:30 a.m., $300 per boat WOUNDED WATERS

at Causeway Cove Marina 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce 772-321-9366 woundedwaters.org

JULY 4

UNITED AGAINST POVERTY

at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 772-770-0740 burgersandbrews.org

JULY 1

Saturday OFFSHORE WAR FISHING TOURNAMENT The “Offshore War” fishing tournament is hosted by Wounded Waters, a Vero Beach nonprofit that helps veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders struggling with PTSD. The fundraiser will include live music, vendors, food trucks, and a kids’ fishing tournament from the docks. Each

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Tuesday

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Local Fourth of July festivities get underway with Sebastian’s annual Freedom Festival, an all-day bash including a patriotic opening ceremony, a parade, live music, food, and beverages.

Fireworks will begin after dark.

8 a.m.–10 p.m., free to attend CITY OF SEBASTIAN

BURGERS & BREWS United Against Poverty will hold its eighth annual Burgers & Brews event in its new location in the shade of the oaks of Riverside Park. Attendees can sample the contenders for Best Burger in Vero Beach, sip local beers, visit vendors, and enjoy live music, a car show, and game areas for both children and adults. 2–7 p.m.; free to attend, $20 tasting punch card

772.770.6007

INTERIOR DESIGN • HOME FURNISHINGS • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! 4881 North A1A, Vero Beach 772-234-1555 www.autobahnco.com

at Riverview Park U.S. Hwy. 1 and County Road 512 Hurricane Season is June 1 through November 30 772-589-5330 cityofsebastian.org Autobahn_JUN23.indd 1 4/21/23 3:16 PM The City of Vero Beach will launch its celebration at 5 p.m., with live music beginning at 6.

Food trucks will be on hand, and a variety of activities will keep everyone entertained. The 9 p.m. fireworks display will cap off the evening. 5–9 p.m., free to attend CITY OF VERO BEACH

at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 772-978-5151 covb.org

PREPARE NOW so you’re ready!

If a storm threatens, stay tuned to your local media: NOAA Weather Radio Radio Station WSCF 91.9 FM

Government Channel 27 The Weather Channel

Emergency Management Phone-in Weather Line 772-226-3900 Download the Indian River County Official Disaster Guide at www.irces.com Subscribe to Indian River County emergency alerts by visiting: www.alertindianriver.com Subscribe to the “Aware and Prepare” APP which is available on the Apple store or Google Play.

JULY 7 Friday

ART RECEPTION Gallery 14 will hold the second of four receptions for its Crystal Jubilee Invitational, a special exhibition celebrating the gallery’s 15th anniversary.

5–8 p.m.

GALLERY 14

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

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

ARCHITECTS

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICES

BRIDAL & GIFT REGISTRIES

MOULTON LAYNE PL

LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC

6TH AVENUE JEWELERS

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

772-562-1700 linuscadillac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS SERVICE

BELLE COSE

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY

772-252-3590 motorcityclassiccars.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

BANKING, INVESTMENTS, & FINANCIAL PLANNING

FINDLAY GALLERIES

CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY

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

772-501-0074 jessicakurutz.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

GALLERY 14

CYPRESS BANK AND TRUST

772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

772-492-1919 cypressbanktrust.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

ART GALLERIES & FINE ART

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

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

MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . 135

OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY

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BEAUTY, HAIR, & SPA SERVICES CALVETTI & COMPANY 772-770-9903 calvettiandcompany.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

JESSYCA’S BEAUTY STUDIO jessycasbeautystudio.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

MIND AND BODY OF VERO 772-400-2020 mindandbodyofvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

772-579-7667 oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com . . . . 118

SALON DEL MAR

ATTORNEYS

BOATING & MARINE SERVICES

GOULD COOKSEY FENNELL

DECKMASTERS LLC

772-231-1100 gouldcooksey.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

ROSSWAY SWAN

772-234-1499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 119

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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

CATERING & GOURMET MARKETS ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

ELIZABETH D. KENNEDY & COMPANY INC. 772-563-0646 elizabethkennedycatering.com . . . . . . . 131

COMPUTERS & AUDIOVISUAL CONSULTING AUTOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS INC. 772-234-1555 autobahnco.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

772-231-4440 rosswayswan.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES AR HOMES/BEACHLAND HOMES CORP. 772-492-4018 arhomes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

CAL BUILDERS 772-562-3715 calbuildersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CROOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DECKMASTERS LLC

THE HILL GROUP

EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

772-567-9154 thehillgroup.biz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

FAU FOUNDATION

772-794-9799 building2last.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC.

772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

VERO MILLWORK INC. 772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

COUNTY SERVICES

DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT

772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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transcendtomorrow.fau.edu . . . . . . . . . . . 35

REILLY CONSTRUCTION

772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

BELLE COSE

COOPER & CO. 772-231-9889 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

DEEP SIX DIVE & WATERSPORTS 772-562-2883, 772-288-3999 deepsix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

G. MATHEOS EYEWEAR 772-492-6400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

KEMP’S SHOE SALON AND BOUTIQUE 772-231-2771 kempsshoesalon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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THE DANDY LION GIFTS & THRIFTS 772-774-8449 dandyliongiftsandthrifts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

DECOR ENVY 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS 772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

FANTASTIC FINDS 772-794-7574 fantastic-finds.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

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

LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM GRIDLEY + GRAVES

772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN 772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com . . . . . . 141

LYRA HOME 772-257-4777 lyrahome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

M. MAISON

FLORIDA FLOOR FASHIONS

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

772-589-4994 floridafloorfashions.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

PALM BEACH SANDALS

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

772-226-5998 palmbeachsandals.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

SASSY BOUTIQUE

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

772-234-3998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

VERNON SCOTT RESORT WEAR MEN & WOMEN

BAER’S FURNITURE

772-231-3733 vernonscott32963.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

VILLAGE SHOPS 772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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FLOORING DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING 772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

PAGE 2 DESIGN 772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SUNSHINE FURNITURE 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com . . . . . . . . . . 17

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

VB HOME 772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

GIFTS, STATIONERY, & KEEPSAKES COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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THE DANDY LION GIFTS & THRIFTS 772-774-8449 dandyliongiftsandthrifts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN

THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS & HOME ACCENTS 800-541-3048 thehouseoflights.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

MEEKS PLUMBING 772-569-2285 meeksplumbing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

772-231-0085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

ROTH INTERIORS

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS

772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 122

772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

SUNSHADES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

VERANDA

407-935-9115 sunshadesofcentralflorida.com . . . . . . 113

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

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC.

VILLAGE SHOPS

772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 34

VERO MILLWORK INC.

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BARKER AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 772-562-2103 barkerac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

BERNER PAVERS LLC 772-258-6227 bernerpavers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

DAN’S FAN CITY 772-569-8917 dansfancity.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

FLORIDA SHUTTERS 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES ALEXANDRA NUTTALL INTERIORS 772-231-3746 acninteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

BAER’S FURNITURE 321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

COASTAL INTERIORS

772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

VB HOME 772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

JEWELRY 6TH AVENUE JEWELERS 772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 119

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

PROVIDENT JEWELRY 561-833-7755 providentjewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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

LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES ROCK CITY GARDENS 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

772-492-6881 coastal.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MEDICAL SERVICES: DENTISTRY

DECOR ENVY

DELLA PORTA COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY

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ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF

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772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

MEDICAL SERVICES: DERMATOLOGY

L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN

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772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com . . . . . . 141

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MEDICAL SERVICES: EYE CARE

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

REAL ESTATE

NEW VISION EYE CENTER

FAU FOUNDATION

ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE

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transcendtomorrow.fau.edu . . . . . . . . . . . 35

772-231-6509 alexmacwilliam.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL 772-567-4311 ccirh.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MEDICAL SERVICES: SURGERY OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . 47

ROSATO PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER 772-562-5859 rosatoplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

MEDICAL SERVICES: WHOLE HEALTH CARE TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH 772-257-3154 tcchinc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 VERO BEACH MAGAZINE JUNE 2023

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MOVING, STORAGE, & SHIPPING COASTAL VAN LINES 772-569-6683 coastalvanlines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-388-3331 hsvb.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH 772-257-3154 tcchinc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

UNITED WAY FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE FOUNDATION 772-202-8570 vnatc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PHARMACY COREY’S PHARMACY 772-231-6931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY 772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

CATHY CURLEY AT DALE SORENSEN REAL ESTATE 772-559-1359 cathycurleyrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

CHARLOTTE TERRY GROUP OF ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com . . . . . . . . 28, back cover

CHRISTINE R. MCLAUGHLIN AT SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE 772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

ENGEL & VÖLKERS VERO BEACH 772-410-4155 verobeach@evrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . 59

JOHN’S ISLAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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THE MOORINGS REALTY SALES CO.

SHUTTERS & AWNINGS

TILE & STONE

772-231-5131 themoorings.com . . . . . inside back cover

FLORIDA SHUTTERS INC.

CERAMIC MATRIX

772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SUNSHADES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

MACATA STONE

407-935-9115 sunshadesofcentralflorida.com . . . . . . 113

772-778-3210 macatastone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

SPORTS , ACTIVITIES, & FITNESS

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

THE WELL LAB

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-222-5215 onesothebysrealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SHERRY BROWN AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-633-1472 verobeachislandrealtor.com . . . . . . . . . . . 61

772-299-8994 thewellvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

WINE & SPIRITS

REGENCY PARK

ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ❀

772-742-2475 regencyparkverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . 45

Contributing Advertising Agencies THE AD AGENCY

SKY ADVERTISING

E. Fred Augenstein 772-538-3923, augy@comcast.net Ad design and production, all media, full service

321-777-0140, skyadinc.com Full-service marketing, including brand creation; photography and videography; digital, print, and broadcast advertising; and website creation

NICOLACE MARKETING Maureen Nicolace 772-299-4889, maureen@nicolacemarketing.com Public relations, marketing plans, media placement, graphic design, marketing, and staff development

SQUARED STUDIOS

VERO MARKETING Lindsay Candler 772-473-0654, veromarketing.com Creative graphic design, print marketing, and website design

Amanda Robinson 772-713-6884, squared-studios.com Marketing, advertising, and graphic design from concept through production

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1. Removed one flag from the banner 2. Flipped the photo in the top right frame upside down 3. Changed a blue bow to pink

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4. Placed a scone on a plate 5. Added a mirror on the wall 6. Changed the Queen’s hat to purple 7. Replaced a photo in the frame on the top left 8. Placed a hat on one lady’s head 9. Drew an X on the map 10. Added a broach to the Queen’s outfit

STEVEN MARTINE

Jayne Withers of Sealantro conducts a traditional British afternoon tea. See the article on page 92.

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