Vero Beach Magazine December 2022

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DECEMBER

Christmas traditions old and new make the season bright for the

Curley Family

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Our Neighborhood Experts can help you turn your

Dreams into Realty.

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Real Estate’s FOREVER Brand

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INDIAN TRAILS Newer home in mature community. Huge oaks encircle this 2016 built home. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + bonus room/4th bedroom and den with 3 car garage. This spacious home boasts 2916 sq ft of living space with soaring 10ft ceilings.

Chip Landers 772.473.7888 | $2,495,000 | MLS# 260780

MOORINGS Wide river views. Updated 3BR/3BA+den, dock and pool. Move in ready!

B. Livers | M. Caldarone 772.559.6958 $2,885,000 | MLS# 258549

STONEY BROOK FARM Meticulously maintained 3BR/2.5BA, 3 car garage.

Heated saltwater pool. Impact windows.

B. Livers | M. Caldarone 772.559.6958 $898,000 | MLS# 263350

CACHE CAY Spacious 3BR/3.5BA pool home with updates.

Screened porch with beautiful lake views.

Michelle Clarke 772.263.0386 $1,650,000 | MLS# 260837

OCEAN CLUB 3 Direct Oceanfront with Million dollar panoramic views. 2BR/2BA. Near shopping and restaurants.

Cheryl Burge 772.538.0063 $789,000 | MLS# 253703

SEASONS West Indies style 3BR/3BA pool home with lake view. Great community amenities.

Mary Frances Driscoll 772.766.5942 $1,150,000 | MLS# 260837

VERO GLEN 4 BR/2.5 Bath CBS Pool home on nearly 1/2 acre.

2700+ square feet. 2018 metal roof.

Brad Shearer 772-538-0330 $679,000 | MLS# 263238

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VILLAGE SPIRES Life is great at The Village Spires! Vero’s only 13 story condos located in the heart of town. Only 4 units per floor. All with floor to ceiling impact sliders and 84 Ft. wrap-around balcony. Private beach access and heated oceanside pool. Walk to shops & restaurants.

Beth Livers 772.559.6958

SANDS ON THE OCEAN Rare find! Two units combined to create one large living space. 3BDR/4BA, plus a den/office.

Cheryl Burge 772.538.0063 $1,195,000 | MLS# 258303

VERA CRUZ Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo. First floor.

Southern exposure. Private boat slip.

Debbie Bell 772.473.7255 $549,000 | MLS# 257023

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CENTRAL BEACH

Spacious 4BR/3BA on large corner lot! Near Beach, River, Village. Carport, Garage & Casita.

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BRIDGEPOINTE

Central Beach charm! 3BR/2BA with updated kitchen and mstr bath. Near shopping/beaches.

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BRIDGEPOINTE

Brand New 1,800+ SF, 2+den with 2-car garage.

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Chip Landers 772-473-7888 $537,900 | MLS# 252388

Rarely available 3BD/3BA one story villa. Move in ready. Must see.

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Features

On the Cover: The Curley family treasures Christmas traditions and enjoys adding new ones.

Photograph by Jerry Rabinowitz See the story on page 122

122 Dashing Through the ... Sand?

Treasured Christmas traditions old and new help make the season bright for the Curley family

By Ann Taylor

130 Present Perfect

Uncommon gifts abound at one-of-a-kind local shops

By Renáe Tesauro

138 A Love Letter to Style

A modern eye and a nod to the past make their marks on Rifle Paper Company

By Amy Robinson

144 Making House Calls

Interior designers get creative to make a renovation deadline in the early days of the COVID lockdown

By Ann Taylor

152 Hope Is on the Menu Culinary students at Hibiscus Children’s Village get a taste of future success

By Ann Taylor

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158 Holiday Gift Guide

These interesting items will bring a smile to the face of everyone on your list

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Departments 26 Wilde Side Sixty years ago, South Florida had ringside seats to the hottest moment of the Cold War

By Evelyn Wilde Mayerson

36 New & Noteworthy A dynamic December is in store

72 Previews This month is full of merriment and music

80 Indian River Insights

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A new movement has been launched to increase use of local mental health services

By Jeffrey R. Pickering

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88 Living Well If you’re dreaming of a good night’s sleep, rest easy! There’s help to get the shut-eye you need

By Renáe Tesauro

100 True Tails With click training, a simple noisemaker is a bridge to better behavior

By Amy Robinson

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106 Vero’s Heroes

Angela St. Mary brings joy to others— and herself—by volunteering

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Departments 108 Classic Cars

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The 1954 EMW 327/3

By Patrick Merrell

114 Local Flavor An eclectic chef finds his niche in Vero Beach

By Chris Fasolino

166 Weddings Megan Naomi Root & Craig William Mason

170 The Scene

Fun has been on the program for local nonprofits

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180 Gallery Guide Galleries and museums bring joy to the world

190 Calendar Enjoy a flurry of activity in this festive month

194 Business Directory Thank you for supporting our local businesses

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200 Double Take Test your powers of perception

By Heather Botto

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Bright Lights

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his New England girl at heart has fond childhood memories of snowy, picturesque scenes from Decembers past. After moving from Connecticut to

Florida as a teenager, I had a hard time adjusting to the heat-filled holidays in the Sunshine State. But one thing that always gets me into the spirit is hearing Bruce Springsteen’s version of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

Christmas came a bit early for me this year when I attended a beautifully hosted holiday party at the beachside home of Cathy Curley and her family. Lo and behold, I heard The Boss belting out my favorite tune while a wreath-clad pink flamingo floated in her pool. Many of Cathy’s family memories and holiday traditions, which she has shared with us for our December issue, mirror my own. Learn how she turned snow-covered memories into new and warmer, tropical-themed festivities.

Calendars will be filling with holiday get-togethers, and what goes hand in hand with those? Gifts! In case you’re looking for something new and different to give your friends and loved ones this year, we’ve put together a list of one-ofa-kind shops in Vero Beach, as well as a guide to some must-have gifts.

If you’re looking for a 2023 calendar that can double as a work of art, look toward Rifle Paper Company. We meet up with Rifle founders and new Windsor residents Anna and Nathan Bond, who boldly hatched Anna’s idea for a stationery company during the 2009 recession. Her concept has literally blossomed with success as her flowery, whimsical designs are incorporated into not just calendars and stationery, but also pens, fabric, wallpaper, furniture, and much more.

Teens at Hibiscus Children’s Village in Vero Beach are blossoming under guidance from The Tides owner and chef, Leanne Kelleher, who is helping students forge a new life path through the Career Pathways to Independence Program.

Chef Leanne is leading the culinary branch of the program, showing the teens how to cook and even tackling the ins and outs of the restaurant business.

As if that’s not enough to inspire you, we have a story about a home renovation that was nothing short of heroic.

Spectrum Interior Design was instrumental in helping clients reinvent a house they purchased on the riverfront during the early days of the pandemic. If they can do it during a lockdown, then, once your holiday lights and decorations are down, nothing will stop you from taking a page from their playbook and freshening up your home for the new year!

As I look back on the past year and forward to the next, I plan to continue to make this magazine a place to find bright lights in our community, brighter than any light on our trees, just as we’ve done since the beginning.

Happy holidays!

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Spreading the Joy

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is the season to be kind and help those who are less fortunate. After attending the United Way Community Leaders Breakfast, which included

some discussions on homelessness in our community, I thought about what a gift it could be to use my page in this month’s issue to highlight some ways to spread joy to our neighbors in need during this holiday season.

If you have a special place in your heart for children and seniors, you’ll find many ways to bring smiles to their faces this Christmas. Some churches have giving trees or similar programs this time of year. The Salvation Army places Angel Trees at several locations, allowing you to take a name and buy a gift for that person. For more information on the Angel Trees, call 772-9780265, ext. 104.

Senior Resource Association has Santa for Seniors, which offers the opportunity to purchase a gift for an elderly person in need. The deadline is December 9, and the SRA website (seniorresourceassociation.org) provides all the information you need, including wish-list items and drop-off locations. Operation Hope in Fellsmere is happy to accept gifts for local children whose families are struggling financially. Call Jesse Zermeno at 772-571-0003 for more information on this worthy cause. Toys for Tots is a well-known program that accepts toys at many fire stations and businesses throughout the county; you can see the list at vero-beach-fl.toysfortots.org.

And we can’t forget our troops. Being away from family during the holidays can be particularly difficult, especially if one is in harm’s way. So why not send a care package to a deployed service member?

The Military Moms Prayer Group makes it easy by providing a Priority Mail box, the necessary customs paperwork, and a list of everyday items that are popular among the troops, such as socks, snacks, and puzzle books. The kits can be picked up at many locations around town; check militarymomsprayergroup. com for the list.

There are many in our great county who are in need, and it’s a wonderful feeling to shop for them, knowing what a difference it will make.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Three U.S. Navy helicopters fly over Key West, which suddenly acquired military significance during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

A Close Call SIXTY YEARS AGO, SOUTH FLORIDA HAD RINGSIDE SEATS TO THE HOTTEST MOMENT OF THE COLD WAR

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BY EVELYN WILDE MAYERSON

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n October 1962,

Months before, in

Tallahassee; the federal

Florida was

February, John Glenn,

government was distrib-

preparing for the

aboard NASA’s Mercury

uting pamphlets on how to

tourist season that would

capsule Friendship 7, had

survive an atomic bomb;

begin in a month. The

become the first American

and South Florida, par-

weather was warm and

to orbit the earth. A gallon

ticularly the southwest

muggy with occasional

of gas sold for 25 cents, The

Miami neighborhood that

thunderstorms. Tropical

Beverly Hillbillies debuted

would soon become known

Storm Becky was spinning

on CBS, the hit song “Big

as “Little Havana” had

far to the east and Tropical

Girls Don’t Cry” by The

become home to thousands

Storm Celia had looped

Four Seasons was No. 1

of refugees fleeing Castro’s

around Bermuda and

on the charts, and people

Cuba, some of whom had

fizzled out. Two named

were dancing the Mashed

supported the failed Bay of

tropical cyclones remained

Potato. A sit-in protesting

Pigs invasion intended to

on the radar, Daisy and

racial discrimination was

ignite an uprising the year

Ella.

held at a lunch counter in

before.

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Key West, as a result of a secret meeting between Prime Minister Fidel Castro and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.

The confirmation of the missiles, made by a U-2 spy plane that took off from a California desert to fly 70,000 feet over Cuba then land at Orlando’s McCoy Air Force Base, would In a deceivingly relaxed-looking gathering, President John F. Kennedy, right, meets with Soviet Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Semyonov, Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Gromyko.

lead to a 13-day direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, an

In Indian River County,

for The Sporting News, paid

an additional purpose: The

international crisis that

the construction of the

a special visit to Dodger-

teams were integrated;

threatened to escalate,

A1A bridge over Sebastian

town. Off season but full

Vero Beach, like most of

considered the closest the

Inlet had begun. Piper

throttle, Dodgertown, like

Florida, was not.

United States came during

Aircraft had moved its

Piper Aircraft, occupied a

manufacturing operation

part of the former naval air

that Hunter filed his story,

from Pennsylvania to the

station, now converted into

atomic missile warheads

grounds of the former

practice fields and training

arrived in the port of

U.S. observers had begun

Naval Air Station Vero

facilities for the Los Ange-

Mariel, Cuba, 90 miles from

to notice an exceptional

Beach. The 10-year-old

les Dodgers, formerly the

Merrill Barber Bridge, a

Brooklyn Dodgers.

drawbridge operated by

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agantly of the facilities

to Orchid Island, where

of Dodgertown, where,

a former president of the

during spring training,

New York Stock Exchange,

all nine Dodgers farm

developer Fred Tuerk, was

teams lived and worked

offering a huge parcel of

alongside the big-leaguers,

land to the state for a new

all bedded under one roof,

university. The state board

with their own movie

of regents turned down the

theater, swimming pool,

offer, one of the reasons

dining hall, tennis and

being that they considered

basketball courts, putting

the area remote. A few

greens, and pool tables, not

years later, Tuerk would

to mention a trout-fishing

sell this same parcel to the

pond, in addition to the

developer of John’s Island.

seven baseball diamonds

In October, sports

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the entire Cold War to fullscale nuclear war.

Three months earlier,

Hunter wrote extrav-

a tender in a booth, led

writer Bob Hunter, writing

In the same month

and 5,000-seat lighted stadium. The venue served

An aerial reconnaissance image provides irrefutable evidence of Soviet-related military activity on the island of Cuba.

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number of Soviet ships

ered with tarps. Sticking

President Kennedy issued

spy planes. Further, the

moving toward Cuba, par-

out from under the tarps

a public statement that the

missiles, with a range of

ticularly worrisome since

were what looked like the

United States had evidence

1,300 miles and nuclear

relations with Cuba had

trunks of very large palm

of the presence in Cuba

warheads on each, would be

deteriorated dramatically

trees.

of anti-aircraft defense

operational in two weeks.

missiles as well as Soviet

In a country declared by

after the attempted Bay of

The region would soon

Pigs invasion. The ships

include four motorized

military technicians (iden-

Castro, three years after

rode high in the water,

Soviet regiments, two

tified by the striped jerseys

toppling the Battista

suggesting military cargo.

Soviet tank battalions,

of their uniforms peeking

regime, to be a Communist

light bombers, MiG-21

out from under the camou-

nation.

told of villagers in the rural

fighter wings, two cruise

flage of tropical shirts).

precinct of Santa Cruz de

missile regiments, and

los Pinos west of Havana,

anti-aircraft gun batter-

of offensive capability until

from the start. He would

ordered to remain indoors,

ies—overall, more than

October 16, when the range

bypass Castro and deal

who had witnessed through

40,000 Soviet military

of the ballistic missiles was

only with the Soviet Union.

their louvered shutters

personnel.

confirmed by photographs

After convening with

taken by U.S. Air Force U-2

members of the National

In addition, informants

trucks with long beds cov-

On September 4,

There was no evidence

JFK took a tough, no-compromise position

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Under the close supervision of a U.S. Navy patrol plane, the Soviet freighter Okhotsk leaves Cuba carrying military equipment.

Security Council, some of whom pressed for air strikes, Kennedy opted for a different course. He addressed a nation riveted to the unfolding, deadly drama, reporting unmistakable photographic evidence of offensive missile sites in Cuba.

He announced that, to counter the threat, the United States was establishing a quarantine of all Soviet military equipment

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shipped to Cuba. The use of

tents with no facilities,

of his advisors continued

the assurance that, absent

the word “quarantine” was

battled snakes and mos-

to argue for a surprise air

provocation, the United

deliberate. A blockade was

quitoes, shaved in steel

strike of missile sites and

States would not invade

an act of war by definition.

helmets, and bathed in

an invasion of the island,

Cuba.

He added that any missile

nearby irrigation canals.

Kennedy sent a letter to

Both the United States

Khrushchev saying that

and the Soviet Union were

fired from Cuba would be

Civilians were

treated as a Soviet attack

instructed to buy enough

to avoid the catastrophe

sobered by the missile

on America.

packaged food to last two

of thermonuclear war, the

crisis. The following year

weeks, and, in the event

United States was ready

a hotline was established

that the U.S. quarantine

that the foodstuffs were

to take measures. After

between the Kremlin and

was an act of aggression

exposed to radiation, to

days of tense negotiations

the White House. Called

and ordered all Soviet ships

wash off the container.

played out between the

the “red telephone,” it

to proceed on their course.

If an attack occurred in

White House and the

was never a phone line but

U.S. military forces world-

daytime, they should leave

Kremlin, messages both

instead a simple teletype.

wide went on DEFCON 3, a

their children in school,

public and private with

Two years later, the

state of readiness that sent

where they would be safer

little input from bureau-

Everglades would host

a fleet of B-52 bombers into

under the cover of their

crats typically involved in

the installation of a Nike

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Dynamic December A FRESH AND FESTIVE MONTH IS IN STORE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

DREAMING AWAKE DECEMBER 1–30: UPCOMING ART EXHIBITION Big Art Now Gallery presents recent paintings by Claudia Rivadeneira and invites you to meet the artist on December 1 between 6 and 8 p.m. Rivadeneira enjoyed a career as a residential architect, with projects both in her home country of Colombia and in Florida, before committing fully to her other creative passion as a professional artist. Her paintings and installations have been exhibited in Lisbon, Portugal and Bilbao, Spain as well as Venice and Rome in Italy.

She has recently been invited to participate in a show at the Louvre in Paris in the spring.

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A FEW FAVES Shop a different featured designer each week at Veranda throughout the month of December:

Shy Creation

DECEMBER 1–2: CLARA WILLIAMS Meet renowned fine-jewelry designer Clara Williams on December 1 during her special appearance at Veranda. Williams’s unique designs offer interchangeable elements to create curated looks that reflect each person’s individual style.

DECEMBER 8–9: SHY CREATION With fresh, wearable designs, Shy Creation strikes a distinctive balance with unmatched craftsmanship and young, fun, luxurious appeal.

DECEMBER 13–14: ELIZABETH LOCKE JEWELS Drawing on a fascination with the antique jewelry of the Etruscans, Greeks, and Romans, Elizabeth Locke’s handmade neoclassical 19-karat gold jewelry incorporates one-of-a-kind luminescent stones and Venetian glass intaglios.

The Mazza Company

Clara Williams

Roberto Coin

DECEMBER 15–16: THE MAZZA COMPANY Featuring unique collections using hand-carved gemstones, The Mazza Company’s contemporary designs include stunning elements true to the tradition of the Italian masters.

DECEMBER 19–20: ROBERTO COIN Roberto Coin asserts that the essential experiences of beauty must be felt with the heart. With stunning, thoughtful designs, every piece of jewelry he creates embodies that sentiment.

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Elizabeth Locke Jewels

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SHOP THE GREATEST SELECTION OF DESIGNER SUNGLASSES AT DEEP SIX! Facebook “f ” Logo

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DECK YOUR HALLS DECEMBER 4: ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT TRIMMINGS Trimmings Home Garden and Gifts is decked out for the season and stocked with a large selection of holiday decor, gifts, and stocking stuffers on display at its annual Holiday Open House Sunday, December 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the shop to get inspired and take home the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Trimmings will add the finishing touch with gift wrapping and, if you choose, take home a fresh bouquet from Heirloom Blooms to add to your holiday decor.

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS

3201 Cardinal Drive 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com

HOLIDAY HAPPENING DECEMBER 7–9: BARBARA KRUPP HOSTS HOLIDAY EVENT Pop into artist Barbara Krupp’s studio space December 7 through 9 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Food and drinks will be served, and each guest will receive a special gift.

BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY

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MARVELOUSLY MONOGRAMMED DECEMBER 12: FREE MONOGRAM WITH STATIONERY PURCHASE Stop by Noteworthy by Design on Monday, December 12 to purchase a box of stationery and have it tailored with a designated monogram for free. Think outside the gift box for friends and family this holiday season and encourage communication in a personalized way.

NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN

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SPIRITED STROLLING DECEMBER 17–18: HOLIDAY EVENT AT ROCK CITY Get into the holiday spirit at Rock City Gardens by attending the Garden of Lights Christmas Stroll taking place the third weekend of December from 6 to 9 p.m. The already enchanting space will be lit up in a bright, cheerful manner timed perfectly to kick off the Christmas holiday week. Story time with Santa will take place at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance for a $12 or $15 fee at the event.

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ILLUMINATING INSIGHT JANUARY 11: EVENT AT ALIGN MEDICAL AESTHETICS Mary Eichert, RN, MSN, FNP-C, owner of Align Medical Aesthetics, will host an educational event focused on how to achieve radiant skin. Taking place January 11 at 4 p.m., the class will present new approaches to elevate your beauty journey. Please RSVP via text.

ALIGN MEDICAL AESTHETICS

2101 Indian River Blvd., Suite 108 858-264-8539 alignmedicalaesthetics.com

ROCK PAPER CANVAS UPDATED COLLECTION AT FINDLAY Findlay Galleries is proud to introduce a collection of recent paintings and woven works by British abstract artist Ptolemy Mann, the newest addition to the gallery’s stable of contemporary artists. Mann began her career in 1992, and today her work is featured in London’s Tate Modern. She expresses a deep sense of craftsmanship and is heavily influenced by Abstract Expressionism and architecture, with the term “chromatic minimalism” applied to her work. In addition to her textile work, she creates large-scale paintings on paper and canvas. She states, “In complete contrast to the exquisite slowness of the woven artworks, these paintings are punches of spontaneous, emotional color.” Visit Findlay Galleries to view this stimulating exhibition of impressive works.

FINDLAY GALLERIES

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

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Prepare For The Holidays AREA RUGS | STAIR RUNNERS | NEW FLOOR

Kim Black, Floor Specialist Visit Our Floor Gallery Today!

NEED A LITTLE ASSISTANCE?

Call and schedule your complimentary in home design consultation today!

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ENLIGHTEN YOURSELF NEW YELLOW DIAMONDS AVAILABLE 6th Avenue Jewelers presents a brand-new selection of beautiful 18-karat gold and platinum yellow diamond rings. Yellow diamonds, a rare and eye-catching option, represent love, happiness, and optimism. Visit the store to find the one that makes you most gleeful.

6TH AVENUE JEWELERS

2040 Treasure Coast Plaza 772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com

NEWLY DESIGNED GALLERY RENOVATIONS FINISHED Renovations are complete at The Laughing Dog Gallery. Designed to showcase the gallery’s large collection of art glass and fine crafts, the result is bright and spacious and particularly well suited to the quiet contemplation of artworks and jewelry.

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY

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GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS AT LINUS Linus Cadillac Buick GMC offers multiple Christmas gifts for loved ones or for yourself. Consider a new car, complete with a red bow and champagne, or coordinate a surprise delivery. Linus also offers gift certificates to its first-class service department as well as popular accessory gifts, including all-weather floor mats, spray-in bed liners, window tinting, pinstriping, and new tires. Contact Linus to discuss these gift ideas.

LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC

1401 U.S. Hwy. 1 772-562-1700 linusautomotive.com linuscadillac.com

PERFECT & PRECIOUS UPDATED COLLECTION AT M. MAISON The new collection by In2 Design, a Swedish-American jewelry company based in Connecticut, is simply fabulous. Semiprecious stones are combined with freshwater pearls and precious metals, creating a style that is elegant and yet wearable. Stop in to browse the collection at M. Maison.

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PUT THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RECOGNIZES CATHY CURLEY Cathy Curley received the Hot Pink award from the American Cancer Society at the recent Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Riverside Park. The ACS thanked Curley for her vision in founding, sponsoring, and marketing the inaugural Vero Beach Flamingo Fundraiser, which has led Curley to be the top fundraising team this year.

CATHY CURLEY

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’Tis the Season for “Stacking” up in Malachite, Emeralds & Diamonds

CHIN UP NEW PROCEDURE AT OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY Renuvion is a minimally invasive procedure that smooths and contours the neck and chin to create an overall younger and tighter appearance. Renuvion is a single-treatment solution to help improve the appearance of loose skin. Call the office to schedule an appointment.

OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY

5070 Hwy. A1A, Suite A–E 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com

Duck DaVinci by Barbara Sharp

CHIPPING IN A FEW DUCKS

ROYAL PALM JEWEL FINE JEWELRY COLLECTION

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ART CLUB SUPPORTS TCCH The Vero Beach Art Club held its own duck-related event in support of Treasure Coast Community Health’s October Duck Derby fundraiser, which raced 5,000 rubber duckies in the Indian River Lagoon. Staying true to their artistic ways, 12 club members decorated 13 of the yellow ducks, creating such characters as “Captain Duck Sparrow,” “Duck DaVinci,” and “Harley Quacker.” The transformed ducks were sold via silent auction to raise funds for TCCH’s mission of providing affordable health care in Indian River County.

VERO BEACH ART CLUB GALLERY & MARKETPLACE

1903 14th Ave. 772-231-0303/772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org

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STYLE IS SERVED HOLIDAY DISHWARE AT BELLE COSE Belle Cose presents Estrela from Skyros Designs, perfect for holiday entertaining. Select from snowy white dishes featuring pine trees, holly, mistletoe, and golden stars. These tableware items are oven safe, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and freezer safe.

BELLE COSE

3375 Ocean Drive 772-231-1558 bellecose.com

NEW NEUTRALS FRESH RUG COLLECTION AVAILABLE Falasiri presents a new line of hand-knotted, wool-and-cotton, tone-on-tone rugs, each of which is unique. They are available in varying colors, and you can choose one that is in stock or order your preference.

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS

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DESIGN ANEW JOHN ROBSHAW AT VB HOME VB Home is thrilled to announce its newest vendor John Robshaw Pop by to peruse various bedding and linen options that exhibit Robshaw’s signature vibrant and sophisticated style VB HOME

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ALLOW LEIGH TO INTRODUCE NEW COLLECTION PRESENTED AT LEIGH JEWELERS Leigh Jewelers is proud to introduce Moritz Glik and his original Kaleidoscope Shaker jewelry The pieces feature crystal-encased floating diamonds and gemstones that move with the wearer All are handmade in New York City Visit Leigh Jewelers to view these unique patented pieces LEIGH JEWELERS

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SHOES FOR THE SEASON HOLIDAY SANDALS AVAILABLE Pop by Palm Beach Sandals to choose a pair of holiday-designed shoes that will have everyone complimenting your style Select from Christmas bulbs palm trees and more with holiday adornments to set your feet apart this season PALM BEACH SANDALS

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FURNITURE FOR THE HOLIDAYS HAZEL HOUSE PARTNERS WITH NORTH CAROLINA COMPANY Hazel House is thrilled to announce its official trade partnership with North Carolina-based Coley Home. This completely custom company has unbeatable lead times; it has just launched its 10-Day Quick Ship Program, which features a special collection of custom pieces that ship out in 10 business days. The made-toorder collection offers beds, swivel chairs and gliders, sofas, dining chairs, side tables, benches, ottomans, pillows, and more. Hazel House hasn’t been able to promise clients custom furniture in time for the holidays in two years! All Coley Home products are handcrafted in the USA. Hazel House invites its customers to sit, feel, and design away with its furniture experts.

HAZEL HOUSE

1882 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com

FRESH FOOTWEAR HEY DUDE SHOES AT DEEP SIX Visit Deep Six to grab a pair of Hey Dude loafers. These comfortable slip-on shoes will have you walking through a range of settings with smooth, simple, and stylish steps.

DEEP SIX

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IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR ROYAL PALM JEWEL Royal Palm Jewel is celebrating one year at its Vero Beach location. Owner Debra LeVasseur-Miller came to the Royal Palm Pointe location from Palm Beach with an extensive background in luxury jewelry. Visit the store to celebrate by selecting whichever special item catches your eye, ear, or wrist.

ROYAL PALM JEWEL

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DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND RESERVE YOUR NEW COTTAGE AT RIVER CLUB AR Homes/Beachland Homes is now taking reservations for beach cottages at River Club. Located in Indian River Shores, there are just 21 luxurious cottages. As a resident, you will have access to a complete resort-style package including two clubhouses with pool, spa, and fitness center, deeded river access, and proximity to the historic Jungle Trail. Plan now and enjoy continuously.

AR HOMES

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Daniel Miller, Debra LeVasseurMiller, and Rey Neville

EVENT

(LOL) Laughing Out Loud with Carl Hiaasen Thursday | January 19, 2023 | 6:30–8:00pm DESCRIPTION

Celebrate the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation's 30th anniversary with an event full of much-needed smiles after the COVID years L O C AT I O N

Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd Street Vero Beach, Florida TICKETS

General Admission Tickets: $50 | VIP Tickets: $100 VIP includes meet & greet from 8-9pm with Carl Hiaasen following the event

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FEELING DUCKY

REGULAR HOURS RESUME AT GALLERY Ocean Drive Gallery’s usual hours have resumed Plan a visit during Wednesday through Saturday a ernoons between and p m

TCCH PARTNERS WITH LEGO Treasure Coast Community Health is partnering with the Lego Foundation Prescription for Play program promoting development in children aged to months During TCCH well-child visits each child receives a free bag of six Duplo bricks to build a duck Parents are encouraged to let their child build the duck whatever it may look like and then engage with the child The overall goal is to help children develop emotional cognitive creative social and physical skills TCCH pediatrician Dr Dilsa Souffrant explains that time spent together in the early stages of childhood is very beneficial for both parents and children in developing and nurturing a healthy relationship Joining forces with Lego is a simple way TCCH can help ensure a lifetime of good health for children

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WELL-READ HEALTH LITERACY SERIES Literacy Services of Indian River County is teaming up with several local health care organizations to present a four-part series on Health Literacy Bracke Library is hosting the classes The first installment offered in partnership with the VNA covered Five Wishes an easyto-use legal medical advance directive that addresses what should happen in the event someone can no longer make his or her own medical decisions Treasure Coast Community Health is the partner for the second class discussing community resources that students can access whether or not they have health insurance The last two classes deal with healthy habits and communicating with health care professionals LITERACY SERVICES OF IRC

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COZY SEASON HOMEY BLANKETS AT OODLES Alpaca throws for all size beds are now available at Oodles. Alpaca fleece is known for being incredibly soft and smooth, and these luxurious throws are sure to make your space homier than ever throughout these cooler months.

OODLES OF WALLPAPER

6230 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-213-3923 oodlesofwallpaper.com

Elizabeth Read Pusser and Sherry Cauley

GO FISH UNIQUE ACCESSORIES AT EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH European Kitchen & Bath has fun items for cabinets and doors, such as these cleverly designed fish pulls. Available in imperial shell, motherof-pearl, and tiger penshell, these drawer pulls can be integrated into any design project to match a variety of styles and themes.

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH

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ALL AROUND THE WORLD ASHIANA JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AT SASSY Sassy Boutique has fresh items from Ashiana London. Before starting the brand more than 10 years ago, Anastasia Buisman lived in more than seven countries and found inspiration from each region she inhabited. Every piece is created in the company’s London studio, where the team draws, strings, and beads its visions based on collective global travels, research, and experiences. Stop by Sassy to see the selections.

SASSY BOUTIQUE

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ICONIC DERMATOLOGY OPENS VERO BEACH OFFICE Iconic Dermatology announces that its new state-of-the-art Vero Beach office is now open and accepting new patients. The Iconic team is excited to bring you the same great care you’re used to, just in an additional space. Set an appointment for all your general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs, including laser resurfacing treatments, Mohs micrographic skin cancer removal surgery, yearly skin checks, and everything in between.

ICONIC DERMATOLOGY

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Welcome

Tiffany Reuter

Toni Belmonte

Francine Figliolo

AMAC Real Estate welcomes three new agents to its team: Tiffany Reuter, Toni Marie Belmonte, and Francine Figliolo.

Reuter, a Vero Beach resident since 2012, grew up vacationing with her family in Vero Beach, fell in love with the town, and always knew someday she would live here. She has an extensive customer service and business background, which she combines with her love of interior decorating and staging as well as her passion for real estate, having renovated houses, owned rental properties, and improved farmland.

Belmonte was born and raised here in Vero Beach. Upon graduating from Sebastian River High School, she earned her associate in science degree in dental hygiene from Indian River State College. She is currently a hygienist at Indian River Dentistry. She found her passion for real estate while flipping houses with her husband and entered the real estate world in 2021 with a desire to build relationships and help people accomplish their dreams as homeowners or investors.

Figliolo brings to the real estate field a strong ability to provide support for both new and experienced buyers and sellers. Her 25-plus years in sales and client services brings unique insight into the art of bringing sellers and buyers together and meeting the needs of both parties. Contact each of these ladies through the AMAC website.

Reilly Construction is delighted to introduce its senior project manager, Carl Anello, and assistant project manager, John Reilly. With years of experience in the field, both men bring organization, intelligence, and determination when overseeing construction procedures and ensuring successful project completion. They do what they say they are going to do and deliver more than is expected.

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Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital welcomes neuroendovascular surgeon Ryan Dahlgren, MD, who comes to Vero Beach from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.

He completed his neuroendovascular surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He specializes in blood vessel-related pathologies of the brain and spine, such as aneurysm, stroke, and arteriovenous malformation.

He notes that advances in technology and techniques in his field now allow for patient outcomes that would have been unimaginable in the past. Dr. Dahlgren is accepting new patients at CCIRH’s Health and Wellness Center.

United Way of Indian River County announces Jessica Schmitt as the new director of philanthropy. She brings 15 years of experience in fundraising and campaign planning. Before joining United Way, she served as executive director of Literacy Services of Indian River County, helping lead the organization through board development, strategic planning, and its fiftieth anniversary celebration. She has also worked with Indian River Habitat for Humanity and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. An avid community volunteer, Schmitt has served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and as volunteer council director and board chair for Girls on the Run. She is currently the president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indian River Chapter. In her new role, Schmitt is responsible for revenue growth and donor cultivation, and she will lead fundraising initiatives based on the community’s emerging needs.

Youth Sailing Foundation welcomes Ben Chafee aboard as sailing director, a position in which he will lead a team of six professional sailing instructors as they teach more than 130 sailors of various ages and skill levels.

Chafee is a lifelong sailor. He grew up sailing on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island and then attended Eckerd College, where he studied environmental sciences and navigated Tampa Bay as a member of the sailing team. He has held several high-profile positions in the world of sailing instruction and has served as helmsman on ocean yachts in the Caribbean 600 and other races. He comes to Vero Beach from Rollins College in Winter Park, where he was head coach of the sailing team.

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The American Society of Interior Designer’s board of directors recently honored Susan Schuyler Smith with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its “Gather Miami” National Conference Gala. The elite award, given to only two ASID members annually, recognizes and rewards individual members for their outstanding contributions to the society through volunteer leadership. In addition to her professional career, Smith has an extensive volunteer resume, including her leadership roles in the chambers of commerce in both Palm Beach and Vero Beach, and as a founding member of the committee to save and restore McKee Botanical Garden. She is also currently serving as president of the board of the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County.

Baerbel O’Haire, founder and senior vice president of the O’Haire Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, has been recognized by Forbes magazine on its 2022 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list and America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors list. She is a wealth management advisor and portfolio manager with more than 30 years of experience. She has also played a role with several local nonprofit organizations, including Impact 100, Childcare Resources, Women’s Exchange of the Treasure Coast, United Against Poverty, Riverside Theatre, and the John’s Island Community Service League.

Congratulations to Indian River County for receiving the Recycle Florida Today Environmental Sustainability award. Sue Flak, the county’s recycling education and marketing coordinator, accepted the award and also presented the Community Fridge, a new local pilot program that places a refrigerator in a community so that food can be shared at the neighborhood level. The Fellsmere Fridge is the first such installation in Indian River County. The program’s motto is, “Take what you need, leave what you can,” and its purpose is to reduce food waste, build stronger communities, encourage local artists, and promote equal access to healthful food.

The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service recently featured U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Benton, a graduate of Vero Beach High School. Benton is a flight liner with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. In this photo, he is signaling the engine one start for a Super Huey helicopter during recent multinational exercises in Brazil. `

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December Doings IT’S ALL ABOUT MERRIMENT, MAGNANIMITY, AND MUSIC THIS MONTH

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 3 Indian River Clay invites you to stop by its Holiday Open House and browse the artworks created by its member potters. One piece of pottery will also be raffled off, with raffle ticket proceeds going toward Indian River Clay’s capital campaign. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and pick up some one-of-a-kind gifts for the pottery lovers on your list.

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WINTER CONCERT DECEMBER 4 The Vero Beach Choral Society presents its Winter Concert, which will feature the following selections: “The Minute Carol” by Don McAfee and Richard Lamb; “Christmas Day” by Gustav Holst; “Candles of Hanukkah, Candles of Christmas” by Betsy Jo Angebranndt; and “The Holly and the Ivy” by Ola Gjeilo. Afterward, the group’s artistic director, Jacob Craig, will preside over a collaborative performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” by the Vero Beach High School Choir and the First Presbyterian Church Youth Symphonic Orchestra.

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Cathy De Schouwer of Crossover Mission and Capt. Milo Thornton of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office flank Crossover students.

‘HOME COURT ADVANTAGE’ DECEMBER 7 Crossover Mission, a local nonprofit that combines basketball and academic mentoring to guide at-risk youth on the path to successful adulthood, will hold its eighth annual gala, titled “Home Court Advantage.” The event will begin with a cocktail hour, after which guests will have a chance to meet some of Crossover’s student athletes and then enjoy a three-course dinner with speeches and demonstrations.

The evening will wrap up with dancing. Holiday attire is requested; black tie is optional.

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CROSSOVER MISSION

at Oak Harbor Club 4755 S. Harbor Drive 6 p.m., $175 772-257-5400 crossovermission.com

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS DECEMBER 15–17, 20–23, AND 28–30 McKee Botanical Garden will be decorated with thousands of colorful LED lights for the annual Magic of McKee Festival of Lights. Guests of all ages will enjoy the large-scale model train, music, outdoor Christmas movies, intermittent “snow” flurries, and treats from the Garden Café.

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CELEBRATION OF GIVING DECEMBER 15 At their annual Celebration of Giving luncheon, members of the Vero Beach Christian Business Association will be joined by representatives from the various nonprofits they support through their membership dues. Both members and nonmembers are welcome to attend the luncheon, and each guest is asked to bring a teen gift or gift card for Little Birthday Angels, a local nonprofit that provides birthday parties and presents for homeless youngsters. Since 2004, VBCBA has raised $225,000 for local Christian ministries that are serving the community in a variety of ways.

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at Southern Social 1932 14th Ave. 772-299-4889 vbcba.org Pat Geyer Patton, Kenya May, Marc Richard, and Mike Cianci gather the many toys donated at last year’s Celebration of Giving.

SWAN LAKE DECEMBER 28 The historic Sunrise Theatre welcomes the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine to perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The company of some 55 dancers is currently on tour, giving North American audiences the opportunity to experience the beautiful work of this prestigious troupe. The entire family will enjoy the spectacular sets, brilliant costumes, and enchanting choreography of this perennial favorite.

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NUTCRACKER ON THE INDIAN RIVER DECEMBER 29–31 After being canceled in 2020 and modified for the outdoors in 2021, the full theatrical production of Ballet Vero Beach’s Nutcracker on the Indian River is back! The Accessible/Family Friendly Series version will take place on Thursday, followed by the Main Stage Series version Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. This critically acclaimed BVB original production retains the “whimsy and magic” of the original Nutcracker while setting it in Vero in the year of the town’s founding, 1919. Instead of candy characters, local flora and fauna such as land crabs, manatees, river otters, and bougainvilleas fill Marie’s dreams.

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at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. Thursday–Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m.; $10–$75 772-905-2651 balletverobeach.org

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MAN OF LA MANCHA JANUARY 3–22, 2023 Riverside Theatre presents Man of La Mancha, with music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and book by Dale Wasserman. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’s seventeenth-century epic novel Don Quixote, the 1965 musical garnered five Tony Awards. The show features the triumphant hit song “The Impossible Dream.”

RIVERSIDE THEATRE

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L’ELISIR D’AMORE JANUARY 8, 2023 Vero Beach Opera presents its original production of L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love), an opera buffa in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti, introduced in Milan in 1832. Russell Franks will serve as stage director, and Christopher Confessore will conduct the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Casting took place over the summer; the show will feature Avery Boettcher as Adina, Ashley Nuñez as Giannetta, David Margulis as Nemorino, Kenneth Stavert as Belcore, and Eleomar Cuello as Dulcamara. English supertitles will be provided.

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Talking to someone can make a world of difference when it comes to mental health. Resources are available to connect people with providers.

When Life Is a Struggle, Get ‘Unstruggled’ A NEW MOVEMENT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED TO INCREASE USE OF LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES When life is a struggle, getting help should not be.

In the new single “Cannibal” from his new album, Self-Titled, Marcus Mumford sings about a time when he struggled with the memories of a childhood trauma and was afraid to ask for help.

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‘Cause I know I can’t speak it.

In an August interview with The Guardian’s Laura Snapes, Mumford, who is known worldwide as the front man and lead singer for the band Mumford & Sons, said “Like lots of people . . . I was sexually abused as a child. Not by family and not in the church, which might be some people’s assumption. But I hadn’t told anyone about it for 30 years.”

Starting in 2018, with

help from a therapist who specialized in trauma, Mumford began to talk about the trauma and the lifelong impact it has had on him. After several years of therapy, he says that writing and recording Self-Titled helped him to peel away “layers of shame” and heal.

A loving family, supportive friends and bandmates, access to care, and a shift in long-held cultural beliefs likely saved his life.

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Deana Shatley, Meredith Egan, and Jessica Schmitt of the United Way attend the Mental Health Collaborative’s Unstruggle campaign kickoff, held at First Presbyterian Church.

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When life is a struggle, getting help should not be.

Unfortunately, this is not the outcome for everyone who struggles.

Here in Indian River County, we have one of the highest mental health provider-to-resident ratios in the state of Florida: one mental health provider for every 747 residents.

Despite this relatively high level of access to care, hospitalizations due to mental health are at a rate 44 percent higher than the state average. Furthermore, suicides within the county are 11 percent higher than the state average, and hospitalizations of youth for mood/depressive disorders are 50 percent higher than the state average. These statistics are concerning, but thankfully the community is responding.

In October, the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County launched a new movement to make mental health care more accessible within the county, reduce barriers, and eliminate stigmas surrounding mental health.

“All you need to do is ask for help, and we’ll take care of the rest,” the campaign website www.unstruggle.org invites.

In addition to raising awareness, this commu-

nity initiative will direct residents to the local providers and programs and/ or the McCabe Connections Center, a central access point for supporting the mental health needs of the county. The center connects residents with local mental health care professionals, as well as other programs and services available in our community that can help anyone to “unstruggle.”

While I have enjoyed the music of Mumford & Sons for years, listening to the songs on Mumford’s new solo album was the first time I learned of his experience of childhood sexual abuse.

His story was similar to my own, and the songs on the new album have been the soundtrack as I prepared for the October release of my own account in a new book, Better at the Broken Places.

Like Mumford, I was sexually abused as a child and repressed the memory for years. I remembered the nearly 30-year-old abuse for the first time in October 2017, during a conversation with my wife, Stephanie, as the “Me Too” movement was emerging following news reports from across the country.

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anything like these examples of sexual abuse and assault being shared by actors and actresses and Olympic gymnasts, among others. She replied with a flat out “No.” Then she asked, “What about you?”

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mere idea that something like that had ever happened to me. I sensed the words “of course not” on the tip of my tongue. Then, out of nowhere, the room spun, and a series of white-hot images flooded my mind with what I would eventually remember as 18 months of childhood sexual abuse by

my own Orlando-area pediatric orthopedic surgeon following an injury in a high school baseball game.

At the time I remembered, I was 44 years old, married, a proud father of three beautiful children, living on the ocean, surfing every day, and at the peak of my career. For the first

time in my life, however, I had just told someone that I remembered being sexually abused as a child by my doctor. The shame was nearly unbearable. Like Mumford, I had a loving family, supportive friends and colleagues, access to care, and a shifting community perception of the importance of mental

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JOIN OUR HISTORIC CAMPAIGN TO CREATE AN AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATION CENTER The East Coast Zoological Society is embarking on a historic campaign to build a world-class aquarium and conservation center at Port Canaveral on Florida’s East Coast. It will serve as a regional conservation hub, rehabilitating sea turtles and manatees. With an emphasis on restoring our coastal ecosystems, including the Indian River Lagoon, it will also engage families in conservation through interactive, hands-on experiences to ensure our quality of life continues for future generations.

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By donating to our cause, you acknowledge that should The Aquarium Project not come to fruition, these pledged funds will be directed to the East Coast Zoological Society of Florida’s greatest need. East Coast Zoological Society of Florida, Brevard Zoo is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization.

Donations are tax-deductible. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services (www.800HELPFLA.COM) by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Registration #CHI1341 ©2022 East Coast Zoological Society of Florida, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940, 321.254.9453

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Brett Hall addresses the assembly on the concept of “unstruggling.”

health. I still struggled, as Mumford did when he sings: But when I began to tell, It became the hardest thing I said out loud.

The words got locked in my throat Man, I choked.

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weakness. Depending on someone else to do something for me, rather than do it for myself, was unbecoming. There were and still are many societal influences that deter people who are struggling to reach out for help. They are an illusion, made up and made stronger by perpetual silence.

According to Brett Hall, executive director of the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County, “By

definition, ‘unstruggle’ means help for community residents to see a path forward in which they do not need to struggle with mental health challenges— that through community support and professional care, their struggles can be addressed.”

Having an experienced doctor, an individual therapist, and group therapy to turn to, talk to, and to guide me through the process

of unstruggling has been critical. It has helped me to stop feeling guilty about standing up for myself, and it has also given me the courage to speak out and seek justice for myself and others through statute of limitations reform in Florida and across the United States.

Family and friends cannot, and should not, shoulder this.

Asking for help was nearly impossible for me, until it wasn’t. Being helped allowed me to experience grace and to learn empathy.

Ultimately, I did the work, but help from others to get unstruggled made the difference, just as Mumford sings, “And this is what it feels like to be free.”

If you or someone you know who lives in Indian River County is struggling, I encourage you to visit www. unstruggle.org. Numerous resources are listed, including information about the McCabe Connections Center (772-217-3663) to access mental health or substance abuse services, the 211 Helpline, the 988 Helpline for general suicide prevention and crisis intervention, and the Trevor Lifeline (888-488-7386) for LGBTQ or questioning youth who are struggling.

When life presents anyone with challenges that seem unmanageable, all we need to do is ask for help.

A team of unstrugglers is standing by, ready to take care of the rest. ❀

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etting a good night’s sleep is sometimes easier said than done. When we’re holiday stressed, exercising less, and eating and drinking more, it may be especially elusive.

If you struggle to fall and stay asleep, you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, 30 to 40 percent of adults say they suffer from insomnia and that daytime sleepiness interferes with work, driving, and social functioning at least several

days a month. Ten to 15 percent of Americans report that their bouts of insomnia are a chronic problem.

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are triggered by a variety of causes and impact people of all ages. Overall, it is estimated that chronic sleep loss or sleep disorders affect 70 million Americans, resulting in $16 billion in annual health care costs and $50 billion in lost productivity.

Aside from its societal impact, sleep, like exercise

and food, is vital to our overall health, and too little of it can, over time, have a negative impact on our physical and mental health.

Studies have shown that lack of sleep is linked to attention and memory problems, decreased reaction time, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and irritability. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver fatigue accounts for as many as 100,000 automobile crashes; 40,000 injuries; and 1,500 deaths

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each year. The Centers for Disease Control reports that insufficient sleep is associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and even premature death. Finally, consider this fact as we head into the holiday season: Sleep deprivation magnifies alcohol’s effects on the body.

If you’re tired and drink, you’ll become much more impaired than someone who is well rested.

“We need to shut down our systems like our computers every day to restore our mind and body,” says Dr. Diego Maldonado, director of pulmonary medicine at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, who diag-

noses and treats patients with sleep disorders at the hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center. “That’s why sleep quality as well as quantity is important.”

Although it was once thought that our bodies remained dormant during sleep, we now know that important physiological processes remain active.

While we sleep, our bodies are busy strengthening the pathways of brain cells; repairing cells and tissues; creating cytokines that help our immune system fight infection; and producing hormones that regulate appetite, energy, and weight control.

A typical night’s sleep progresses through three

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stages of non-REM sleep, which includes a period of deep sleep from which it is very difficult to awaken, and REM sleep, which is characterized by rapid eye movement, irregular breathing, increased heart rate and blood pressure, dreaming, and temporary paralysis of arm and leg muscles. Most people enter REM sleep within 90 minutes of falling asleep. After that, we continue to cycle through sleep stages, with REM sleep gradually becoming longer and the deep

stage of non-REM sleep becoming shorter. Sleep stages and their associated brain and body activity can be monitored by sleep technologists during sleep studies performed at a dedicated sleep center or via at-home monitors.

Although each individual’s sleep needs vary, most adults require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, while school-age children and adolescents need at least 10 hours, and newborns even more (16 to 18 hours a day). As

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we age, the quality of our sleep tends to deteriorate because we spend less time in the deep stages of sleep.

Although this could be attributed to other underlying medical conditions or medications, it helps explain why nearly half of those over 65 have sleep disorders such as insomnia.

Many factors influence the quality and quantity of our sleep, some of which are within our control.

Caffeine, alcohol, certain over-the-counter medications, stress, lack of

exercise, poor sleep environment, and artificial light from electronic devices are common sleep disrupters that can be modified with lifestyle changes.

All too often, people reach for sedatives or melatonin, a hormone that is naturally secreted in our bodies as the day wears on to help regulate our biological clocks. According to Dr. Maldonado, these treatments have risks and benefits, and may lose effectiveness over time.

“When prescribed in a

The CCIRH Sleep Disorders Center has four rooms to accommodate patients who need to have their sleep monitored

clinic to help shift workers or those suffering from jet lag to regulate their circadian rhythm and sleep, melatonin can be very helpful,” Maldonado observes. “Over-the-counter

doses, however, are not well regulated, and patients may react in different ways.

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center at the suggestion of his cardiologist. Ellison, who has atrial fibrillation, was routinely feeling tired around 10 or 11 a.m. while working at his company, which sells guitar parts. “I felt like my brain wasn’t fully engaged,” says the 61-year-old, “so I’d take a little nap and come back to my computer. My cardiologist asked me to check with my wife to see if I have irregular breathing when I sleep, and she confirmed that I occasionally stopped breathing.”

A CCIRH pulmonologist provided Ellison with a home sleep monitor that recorded his air flow, breathing effort, blood oxygen levels, and snoring over the course of one night’s sleep. The evaluation revealed that Ellison stopping breathing as many as six times an hour, and he was diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea.

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Clicker training can help shape dogs’ behavior to include fun and rewarding activities for them as well as helpful tasks for the owner.

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elen the chicken is a pro at the game we are about to play. I cradle her in one arm and place a round, red target on the table. I gently lower her and she hustles to the target, pecks it soundly, and peers at me, cocking her head.

Helen, a Sussex light breed with black dapples at the throat and a black-tipped

tail, knows what comes next. I instantly make the “click” sound she expects and offer a cup of seed.

After a few hurried pecks, I withdraw the cup so we can go again.

The click comes from a handheld plastic noisemaker that acts as a bridge between the action Helen takes and the reward she receives. This sound tells

her, “Yes, you did it.” The click predicts the reward.

At a seminar for dog trainers in San Francisco, we are told to forget what we know about training and simplify the task at hand to a basic level. Dr. Sophia Yin pioneered this “click-a-chick” approach to shaping animal behavior.

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those of us who have never held a chicken before, much less given one a training lesson. Soon we are adding a second target and asking the chicken to peck at both of them, but Yin reminds us that just eyeing the added target should result in a click and treat. We reward successive approximations and build toward accuracy.

Clicker training is operant conditioning, which is consequential learning. A voluntary behavior, such as Helen’s pecking at the target, has a consequence—in this case, a tasty reward.

Negative consequences are also part of operant conditioning. Think of a child touching a hot stove,

a voluntary behavior rooted in curiosity that results in negative reinforcement.

Conversely, positive consequences encourage the operator, whether animal or person, to offer behaviors in order to reap another reward.

We are ready for Helen’s next exercise. She eyes the new targets: three colored pieces of cardboard: one triangular, one square, and one round. The goal is to have her discriminate among them and recognize their differences. Here is where my patience, and Helen’s, are put to work.

She experiments with a tentative peck at the round target, but the reward will

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to be a bit of a thief. She My dog Chelsea seems ter-surf, but she will grab doesn’t take food or coun t, per from the wastebaske a pencil from my desk, pa notepad. Even though she or her favorite, a Post-it it took it, she doesn’t chew wants me to see that she ething? much. Is this a sign of som

– Sydney in Vero Beach Chelsea’s preference for these work-related items is a big clue. Does she lie under your desk and then jump up excitedly if you get up from the computer? What happens when you sit back down at your desk? I am guessing she heaves a big, bored sigh. The items she steals are not things she necessarily desires; they are devised to get your attention. Even if you turn from your work to reprimand her, this is engagement, so she feels as if these little acts of larceny are worth it. For your own health and hers, I recommend getting up every 15 minutes and playing with her, taking her out, or getting some treats and running through basic commands. She wants to be your companion and friend, which means spending quality time with her. Frequent work interruptions just for fun will likely keep her nose out of your business.

the about being the alpha in I have been reading a lot roost. g doesn’t try to rule the household, so that my do tly en em it, but most are veh A few trainers are all for be harsh with my German opposed. I don’t want to boss? my dog look at me like I’m shepherd, but shouldn’t about that?

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This seems to be a hot-button issue that gets an overreaction from many trainers. Some of the old methods for becoming alpha are indeed outdated and potentially abusive, such as pinning your dog on his back and looking him in the eye.

Dogs already have the built-in desire to follow us, so there is no need for such an obvious dominance move. That being said, you are correct in assuming that establishing a boss-employee relationship is advised, especially with a German shepherd. This breed definitely needs a job, so look at ways you can encourage good behavior through tasks such as waiting politely while you put his food bowl down and staying put when you open the door to take him for a walk. Be the benevolent boss who is loved and respected rather than the one who is feared.

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come only when she pecks the square target. Helen pecks again, more forcefully this time, as if I have forgotten to click. I ignore her, and she walks around the targets. She eyes the square target closely, so I click and treat her. This is a successive approximation; just showing interest is rewarded. Then we will work toward accuracy, which takes only a few more tries.

To make sure she isn’t just guessing, I remove the square target. She pecks at the round one, but is ignored. I replace the square target, which she pecks vigorously. When I remove the square target again, she waits until I replace the correct target.

Helen seems to enjoy this work and is fully engaged.

So much for “bird brain.”

Some of the most sophisticated dog behaviors have been accomplished through clicker training.

One incredible trick demon-

strated at the seminar involved a springer spaniel named Sophie taking a letter out of her trainer’s hand, jumping up onto a plastic mailbox, clawing open the door, and tucking the letter inside. As if that weren’t enough, the dog then nosed the box closed and flipped the flag up.

The trainer said this feat was all done with successive approximations.

The first had the dog show interest in the proffered letter and get a click and a treat. The trainer would then frustrate Sophie a little by withholding the click until she gently put her mouth on the letter.

Click and treat. Then, the dog learned to hold the letter and jump up onto the mailbox for the click and treat. It took three months to build up to the chain of behaviors that resulted in a trick that made us all very envious.

Your own dog’s behavior can be shaped through

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clicker training. Conditioning must come first, as the dog needs to understand that the clicker sound predicts a treat. To start with any clicker regimen, simply click and give a treat. That’s it; the dog does not need to do anything to get this reward. Do this about five

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times and put the clicker away until later. Repeat just the conditioning for at least three more brief sessions spread over two days.

Next, think of a behavior you would like to see from your dog. The highfive trick is popular with grandchildren and easy to

accomplish. Sit in front of your dog with your clicker and treats ready. Your dog should be very engaged from his prior conditioning. Click and treat once, then hold your hand up to the dog, palm toward him.

He will likely sniff at that hand. Click and treat again.

Then, move your hand around, palm facing him, until he lifts a paw, even a fraction. Just shifting his weight so that one paw is only lightly touching should get a click and treat. Now lift your palm again to face your dog and move it in a circle, at about his chest height. Click and treat any paw movement.

On the next attempt, wait for more paw movement. Dogs are very good at amplifying their behavior when they want something that is being withheld.

Soon, he will be lifting his paw in earnest. Allow him to touch your hand, and then give him the jackpot.

Click and treat, but not just one; give several to get your point across. Touching your hand with his paw is a breakthrough, so mark that. Add the wave to your dog’s trick bag by simply keeping your open palm just out of reach. He will paw the air and appear to be waving at you.

Whether you want to accomplish a chain of behaviors, a simple trick, or just a sit and stay, the clicker allows for a bit of human error. The click sound announces your approval and the treat and praise to follow, even if you are a little late with the goodies. Allow your dog to show what he can do by using his brain to intuit your desires. That skill is rewarding for both of you. ❀

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Time Well Spent ANGELA ST. MARY BRINGS JOY TO OTHERS—AND HERSELF—BY VOLUNTEERING

BY TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH

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his is Angela St. Mary’s favorite time

of year. For this whirlwind of volunteering energy, the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas is a time of handing out holiday meals, having her grandchildren join her in delivering gifts to low-income seniors, and “seeing parents’ faces light up when they see the gifts our generous community has provided.”

Most of her work these days is with The Salvation Army, but she has also been active in the service of homeless people and seniors through various avenues. And she does it all with infectious joy and enthusiasm.

The native of Winter Park, a suburb of Orlando, has lived in Vero Beach for 25 years. She and her

The period from Thanksgiving to Christmas is Angela St. Mary’s favorite time of year.

husband, Paul, have three grown children and three

organizing, and helping to

organization has become

grandchildren.

distribute nonperishable

special to her. She also

foodstuffs to those seeking

enjoys the camaraderie

volunteers who are inspir-

assistance.

of the food pantry crew,

ing. She has watched

describing the relationship

people who are “barely

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“The Salvation Army

group,” she says.

It’s not just her fellow

is in the food pantry. For

shows the love of Christ

as that of a family. “It’s

scraping by” bring food

two six-hour days per

to everyone who walks

a real mixture of people,

to others. “In a time when

week, every week, she

through the door,” she

and we don’t always agree,

there seems to be so much

can be found unloading,

says. That is why this

but it’s a very close-knit

division,” she says, “I see

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“In a time when there seems to be so much division, I see nothing here but love and unity.”

– ANGELA ST. MARY

nothing here but love and

moved by the lady’s apology

befriends. What is her

ill brother who would be

unity.”

and apprehensive about

motivation for going the

homeless if he were not in a

the gift. Not to worry—the

extra mile to reach out to

hospital,” she explains. “I

pantry, Angela enjoys help-

gentleman to whom she

people who are struggling

think I see them as substi-

ing out with The Salvation

had given it overheard what

to get by? “I have a mentally

tutes for him.” `

Army’s Angel Tree, which

was going on and returned

provides Christmas gifts

the gift graciously.

In addition to the food

for needy children and

The incident brought

seniors. Of course, volun-

some tense moments, but it

teer work is not always a

was a touching experience

bed of roses; people are not

for Angela and, she points

always at their best, espe-

out, a wonderful opportu-

cially when they are going

nity for her grandchildren.

through difficult times.

“You want to talk about

Last Christmastime,

showing the love of Christ

Angela had two of her

and learning things they

grandchildren, aged 12

wouldn’t learn in school!”

and 9, with her to deliver

she exclaims.

Angel Tree presents. One

She has not yet served as

elderly lady informed the

a bell-ringer, but she hopes

trio rather rudely that the

to find time to do so this

gift they were bringing

year, because she sees those

cheerfully to her door was

funds in action. “I get to

not the one she had asked

witness the money put into

for, and she sent them

those kettles supplying the

away, gift still in hand.

needs of our neighbors.”

Angela knew they were not

In fact, Angela encourages

supposed to give the gift

everyone to spend some

to anyone other than its

time volunteering with the

designated recipient, but

organizations they support

she did not know what else

financially, so that they can

to do.

see firsthand where their

She had just given the gift to someone else when

money is going.

Angela is especially

the lady returned and

fond of working with

apologized, explaining

elderly folks. She also has

that she had recently been

a soft spot in her heart for

diagnosed with cancer and

the homeless people she

was not herself. Angela was

encounters and sometimes

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After a lawsuit in 1950, use of the BMW name and the blue-and-white roundel mostly ceased, with a red-and-white EMW roundel used in its place.

Cold War Coupe FROM THE COLLECTION OF RACHELLE AND HENRY GRADY IN STUART: THE 1954 EMW 327/3

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hat looks like a BMW and is made in a BMW factory but isn’t a BMW? You’re looking at it—an EMW, short for Eisenacher Motorenwerk.

The small town of Eisenach, situated nearly dead center in Germany, is rarely mentioned when discussing early automobile production. But Heinrich Ehrhardt’s Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach (Vehicle Factory Eisenach) began making cars there in 1898. The first was the Wartburg, named for a large medieval castle that sits on a hill overlooking the town.

In 1928, BMW bought the factory, seeing it as a quick and cost-effective way to expand into automobile manufacturing. Prior to that, the Munich-based company had made

aircraft engines, motorcycles, farm equipment, railway brakes, and household items such as wooden furniture and kitchen cabinets.

Between 1929 and 1941, BMW produced a number of successful cars at the Eisenach plant. The boxy 3/20 was the first to be designed entirely by BMW’s team. Midsize cars followed, as did roadsters and grand tourers with numerical designations that ranged erratically from 303 to 335. Among them was the elegant 327, a two-door, four-passenger luxury touring car with a sporty, streamlined design. It debuted in 1937 and ended its run in 1941, when civilian car production was shut down across Germany for the war. BMW would never make another 327—but others would!

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The design features BMW’s signature kidney grille, complemented by sweeping side vents. EMW roundels appear on the hood, hubcaps, and trunk.

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“Trafficator” turn signals flip up aft of the doors.

The 327’s 1,971-cubic-centimeter engine produces 55 horsepower and a top speed of 78 mph.

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This car, nicknamed “Emma” by its owners, is the only known EMW 327/3 in North America.

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World War II decimated Germany’s automobile industry. During the conflict, factories became prime bombing targets, and after hostilities ceased, the factory remnants were picked over by the Allies in reparation.

In the Soviet Occupation Zone, soon to become East Germany, literally everything was taken, from casting equipment to light switches.

One of the rare exceptions, however, was BMW’s Eisenach factory.

Although 60 percent of the buildings and 35 percent of the equipment was damaged, workers presented the Soviet governing official, Marshal Zhukov, with one surviving prewar BMW 321.

He gave the workers a week to build another five, and when they pulled it off, Zhukov decided that a resurrected factory would be more valuable than carting all its pieces off to Moscow.

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CLASSIC CARS Over the next five years, the factory produced 9,000 BMW 321s using the prewar design, dies, and tooling.

It also built at least that many BMW R35 motorcycles. But here’s the thing: the iconic BMW badge continued to be put on them. When BMW executives in West Germany objected, their pleas were dismissed by the governor of Thuringia, Eisenach’s state, as “an unlawful claim of the imperialist warmongering monopolists from Munich!”

In 1950, BMW finally got a legal ruling that blocked Eisenach-built vehicles from being branded as BMWs, although ones sold behind the Iron Curtain continued using the BMW badge. The factory was renamed Eisenacher Motorenwerk (EMW) soon after it was transferred to the East German government in 1952. That same year, a newly designed red-and-white EMW badge went on the reintroduced 327— mostly. An unknown number of cars still got the BMW badge.

The first model, which was a convertible, was designated as 327/2.

A sport coupe, the 327/3, followed in 1954 and ’55. The beautifully restored EMW 327/3 you see here is No. 144 of only 152 made; it’s the only one known to exist in North America and one of fewer than 10 in the world.

Where’s the gas cap? That’s it in the middle of the spare tire cover, decorated with an EMW roundel.

Between 1955 and 1991, the Eisenach factory shifted to making a new breed of Wartburgs, with over 1.5 million built before Germany reunified.

In 1991, Opel built a new plant on the site, where it still makes cars today.

Most of the old factory buildings have

been demolished, but in 2005, the town converted one of them into the Automobile Welt Eisenach museum.

Cars from the factory’s 93-year history are on display, including a 1955 blueand-black twin of Rachelle and Henry Grady’s remarkable EMW 327/3. `

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The top of the small back seat folds forward to reveal the trunk. That’s the only way to access it, since there’s no trunk lid on the rear deck of the car.

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The Best of Both Worlds AN ECLECTIC CHEF FINDS HIS NICHE IN VERO BEACH

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huck Arnold calls himself “a big city chef who doesn’t want to live in a big city.” And that’s why he’s so happy in Vero Beach.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the restaurant where he is the chef—Fire and Wine—has been rated one of Yelp’s Top 100 for the entire state of Florida, based on the vast numbers of five-star ratings and enthusiastic reviews from satisfied customers. Ironically, it was a customer who first brought the accolade to Arnold’s attention. “There are a lot of restaurants in Florida,” says Arnold wryly, noting that this is a state in which tourism is important and dining is big business; thus, he is understandably proud to have made the list.

However, that’s not the only reason he loves Vero Beach.

“You get a lot of real foodies here.” As a chef who loves to bring creativity and international flair to his cuisine, he appreciates that. Yet at the same time, “you don’t have traffic and crime problems” like you would in a major city. So as a chef in Vero Beach, Arnold has the opportunity and freedom to cook for sophisticated palates, yet he does not have to deal with the hassles of big-city life. It’s the best of both worlds.

The flair that Arnold brings to his cuisine is not surprising in view of his training. After a stint in culinary school in Asheville, North Carolina, he worked under two old-school French chefs who could be described as temperamental artists. Arnold laughs as he recalls their intense personas: “I got beat up by those guys, but that’s how you learn.” He even expanded his linguistic skills under their tutelage, since only French was spoken in the kitchen. “I learned kitchen French, at least,” if not the rest of the language.

The experience certainly gave Arnold an in-depth knowledge of classic French techniques. From there, he expanded his culinary horizons to include Spanish and Italian influences, running a Mediterranean restaurant in California.

When he came to Florida, he decided to learn about upscale Southern cuisine as well. All of those influences inform the menu at Fire and Wine, and a summer tapas menu allows Arnold to continually be creative.

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Chef Chuck Arnold serves upscale food with creativity and an international flair.

A distinctive feature he has introduced is the gourmet TV dinner. Some meals, especially ones with a Southern influence, are served on stainless steel trays. The idea was sparked by a sense of nostalgia. Arnold loved TV dinners as a child and found it exciting to see the entrée and the side dishes in their small, cozy compartments. “Now, I use the tray to do upscale food.” From his point of view, it’s the best of both worlds—as is a chef’s life in Vero Beach.

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Frisée Salad with Gorgonzola, Marinated Figs, and Mustard Vinaigrette SERVES Arnold describes this dish as the kind of salad you would find in a French bistro.

heads frisée le uce cut into bite-size pieces

Marinated Figs

Mustard Vinaigre e

fresh figs sliced in half

Marinated Figs

cups port

cup toasted pecans

star anise

cup crumbled Gorgonzola

tsp cinnamon small onion peeled and diced

Mustard Vinaigre e 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

cup salad oil

1/2 cup whole-grain mustard

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tbsp sherry vinaigre e

Salt and pepper to taste

Place a medium saucepan over medium heat Add the figs port star anise cinnamon and onion Reduce until almost all of the port has evaporated Set aside

tbsp honey

For the presentation of the salad

In a medium bowl whisk the mustards sherry vinaigre e and honey Slowly whisk in the salad oil and olive oil Season with salt and pepper to taste

Place the frisée in a large bowl and toss with enough of the Mustard Vinaigre e to coat Place the le uce in the center of the plates Top with the figs pecans and Gorgonzola

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Filet Mignon with Vidalia Onion Puree, Shiitake Mushroom Butter, and Fried Brussels Sprouts SERVES 8 “I love all these flavors,” says Arnold, noting that the mushrooms and the caramelized onion are highly complementary.

2 pounds filet mignon loin

Shiitake Mushroom Butter Sauce

Extra virgin olive oil

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Vidalia Onion Puree

Salt and pepper to taste

Vidalia Onion Puree 4 large Vidalia onions, peeled and diced 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. butter Salt and pepper to taste Place a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the olive oil, then the butter. Add the onions and sauté until caramelized, stirring the bottom brown bits up as you go. Season with salt and pepper, then remove to a food processor. Keep warm until ready for use.

Shiitake Mushroom Butter Sauce 12 shiitake mushroom caps 2 tbsp. olive oil 8 oz. butter (room temperature) 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the mushrooms and sauté until soft.

Season with salt and pepper, then remove to a sheet pan. Chill 30 minutes.

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Fried Brussels Sprouts 10 Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced 3 cups vegetable oil for frying Salt and pepper to taste Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully drop the sliced Brussels sprouts into the hot oil and fry until crispy, approximately 30–40 seconds. Remove to a sheet tray lined with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a large sauté pan, preferably cast iron, over high heat and add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Lightly oil the filet loin on all sides, then season with salt and pepper. Place the filet in the hot pan and sear on all sides for 1–2 minutes. Place in the oven and cook 10–12 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board. Allow the meat to rest 2–3 minutes. Slice into 8 equal 4-oz. portions.

Spread the Vidalia Onion Puree onto the plates and place each filet on top. Spoon the Shiitake Mushroom Butter Sauce over top. Serve with the Fried Brussels Sprouts alongside.

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Citrus Panna Cotta SERVES 10 “Panna cotta” is Italian for “cooked cream,” and that’s just what this is. The citrus provides added flair. Arnold notes that this dessert “can be garnished a lot of different ways, but it’s still easy to make.”

2 cups milk 2 cups cream

Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, cream, sugar, and citrus zests and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 25 minutes.

1 cup sugar

Soak the gelatin in cold water 2–3 minutes, until soft. Squeeze the water off the gelatin and then place in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until the gelatin melts into liquid.

Zests of 2 limes, 2 lemons, and 1 orange

Whisk gelatin liquid into the cream mixture.

5 sheets fresh gelatin 1 orange, peeled and diced (for garnish)

Ladle into ramekins and chill 3 hours or until set.

For presentation, serve chilled, garnished with the orange and toasted coconut. `

Toasted coconut (for garnish)

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Cathy Curley has transitioned to a tropical theme for the holidays including the family’s newest wheels a pink Moke which will be their ride in the Christmas parade

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TREASURED CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS OLD AND NEW HELP MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT FOR THE CURLEY FAMILY

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While a pink flamingo bobs in the pool, the dining room is decorated with crystal to accent the bright Florida colors already prevalent in the home.

t’s a few weeks before Christmas, and all through the Curley house decorations sparkle, wreaths welcome, and music fills the air. Bruce Springsteen once again assures us that “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” vintage ornaments found in a Greenwich Village antique store years ago fill an oversize clamshell on the coffee table, and in the pool a flamingo float adorned with a wreath goes with the flow.

It’s no secret that Cathy Curley loves this time of year as she, her husband, Mike, and their two sons make merry by celebrating family traditions and adding new ones to the mix.

Trimming the tree together tops the list, followed by savoring boiled custard made from her grandmother’s recipe. Then there’s munching on Kringles Christmas morning, a much-anticipated treat passed on by her aunt; attending Christmas Eve mass; and after dinner reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, a nod to her grandfather’s fondness for the poem.

Recent additions to the tradition list include Cathy and her sons shopping for gifts to donate to Angel Tree and Toys for Tots, supporting Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child by filling a shoebox with school supplies and toys for children in need, and the boys taking part in the annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade along Ocean Drive.

Add to that the delight Cathy finds in hosting cocktail parties held outside on the patio instead of inside by the fireplace, and the joy of strolling along the beach instead of wading through thigh-high snowdrifts—the thought of which brings back memories of what the last month of the year was like before the family moved to Vero Beach five years ago.

“We lived in Connecticut in a twostory traditional Christmas house with these huge, gorgeous trees, and when the snow fell it was all so magical,” Cathy enthuses, recalling the Norman Rockwell-like scene.

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sure I could never get excited about Christmas in Florida, especially the first year, when we were decorating the tree and there I was, dressed in shorts and sweating. It was so hot. But we’ve gotten used to it and have embraced our new lifestyle.”

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Dale Sorensen Real Estate, has claimed as her signature style. It’s vibrant, fun, and it suits her.

The passion for pink actually started when the Curleys purchased a house that was—you guessed it—pink.

If anybody asked if they were going to paint it another color, the answer was a definite “No!” Mike was all for

the pink, and Cathy couldn’t have been happier. It turned out pink even got the stamp of approval from the younger set.

“Here’s a funny story,” says Cathy, smiling as she begins to tell the tale.

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The newest needlepoint ornament on the tree is a replica of the family’s new pink Moke.

boys said to his friends, ‘Oh, there’s something embarrassing I need to tell you—my house is pink.’ I just held my breath. Luckily, one of the other boys responded, ‘That’s cool—I like pink!’”

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Christmas issues were the very best, as page after page was filled with festive scenes, decorating ideas, tips for entertaining, and mouth-watering recipes. They sparked her youthful imagination.

“I used to dream of living by the sea one day, and now here I am doing a coastal Christmas,” Cathy

says happily. “I love putting shells on the tree and using lots of color. I add pink to almost everything, including Christmas ornaments. I’m a big needlepointer, and each year I make our boys a new ornament. I also make some to give as presents.

“We all have needlepoint stockings we treasure. My grandmother made

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we treasure. My grandmother made mine in 1980, and after she passed away, my mother made my husband a matching one. Then my grandfather remarried, and his new wife made exquisite ones for the boys!”

It’s no secret that Cathy, whose first career was in event planning, enjoys entertaining family and friends, especially during the holidays.

“I’m famous for going all out,” she says with a sparkle in her eye. “I still love real invitations with calligraphy, real dishes and silverware that have to be washed, and at the end of the evening I like to give everyone a party favor like a decorative cookie wrapped in cellophane and tied with a pink bow to take home.

“And since I’m such an ornament lover, I usually host a mimosa-coffeebreakfast bites ornament exchange party for my friends. It’s a lot of fun because the ornaments keep moving from person to person,” she says, referring to what is known as a Chinese gift exchange or Yankee swap.

Cathy is also a self-described “Christmas card fanatic,” going to great lengths to capture the perfect family photo and come up with a clever tag line, which she admits is usually pretty puny.

“I’ve done a picture of us golfing in Scotland with the words ‘Hope your Christmas is up to par.’ One year we hung bulbs and tinsel from palm tree branches, took a photo, and added ‘Deck the Palms.’ And during COVID we had a photo of all of us on the couch, dressed in our pajamas, with the words ‘Home Alone,’” she says with a feigned grimace.

This year’s card will undoubtedly feature the four Curleys merrily riding in their latest addition—a bright pink Moke, a “golf cart-esque” electric vehicle sporting a wreath that prompts smiles from those who see them passing by on their way to the beach.

And, just like that, a new tradition has been added as Cathy, Mike, and their two boys celebrate the season and wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

Holiday traditions now include parties by the pool instead of the fireplace.

Russell Orlando, Brennan Kahler, David Teneralli, and Ken Cooper enjoy drinks at the Curley holiday party.

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Boiled Custard SERVES 8 This recipe is a favorite family Christmas tradition.

8 egg yolks 8 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 4 cups whole milk 1 tsp. vanilla Fill a double boiler with water to about 1 1/2 inches from the top and bring to a rolling boil.

Stir egg yolks to break them up.

In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and salt. Stir in the yolks and mix well.

Add the milk to the double boiler pot and heat until scalding but not boiling, stirring constantly for about 6 minutes.

Remove the pot from the double boiler and stir in the egg-sugar mixture. Return pot to double boiler and stir constantly for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes or until the mixture coats the spoon. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool.

Mix in the vanilla.

If slightly overcooked, which is easy to do, the custard will benefit from some whisking. Let cool to near room temperature, whisking periodically.

Strain to remove any egg whites that slipped through when the yolks were being separated, then refrigerate. The custard will thicken as it cools.

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Present Perfect UNCOMMON GIFTS ABOUND AT ONE-OF-A-KIND LOCAL SHOPS

BY RENÁE TESAURO

Thoughtful gift-giving sometimes requires considerable creativity or even a bit of serendipity as we browse in the hopes of happening across the right gift for that special someone. Don’t despair; these one-of-a-kind Vero Beach shops prove there’s no place like home for unique gifts with local flair.

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THE MUSEUM STORE AT VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART While you’re visiting the exquisite galleries and sculpture parks at Vero Beach Museum of Art, stop by The Museum Store for a little artistic retail therapy.

“The Museum Store offers more than just a shopping experience,” says Sophie Bentham-Wood, VBMA’s director of marketing and communications. “It is about providing unique items inspired by our art collection and the exhibitions we have on view.”

In tandem with the exhibition “Changing Nature: A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog,” which runs through December 31, The Museum Store offers a selection of gifts, many of them eco-friendly, such as housewares, hostess gifts, art books, and a debut collection of Solo Perche and K. Carroll vegan leather bags. For the younger crowd, set your sights on traditional children’s toys such as holiday-themed puzzles, plush animals, and arts-and-crafts sets.

Proceeds from Museum Store purchases support VBMA’s educational programs. For the art lovers on your list, consider a museum membership for as little as $50. They’ll receive a 10 percent discount at The Museum Store in addition to free admission and news about exhibitions, classes, and programs all year round.

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VERO BEACH BOOK CENTER You don’t have to read between the lines to discover that the Vero Beach Book Center is more than a bookstore. The two-story, 11,400-square-foot retailer, which has served loyal customers and visitors since 1975, houses Vero’s only specialty toy store as well as a wide array of bestsellers, puzzles, calendars, stationery, and distinctive gifts.

“We are a grandparent’s go-to place for nice, high-quality toys,” says Linda Leonard, the Book Center’s co-owner and chief toy buyer. “We zero in on toys that have both play and educational value,” she notes, citing the abundance of wooden items, construction sets, and STEM toys over mass-market playthings.

Occupying the Book Center’s entire second floor, children’s books, toys, and games are organized by age and reading level to help shoppers with their selections.

Downstairs, expect to find a plethora of fiction and nonfiction titles (some signed by visiting authors), cookbooks, travel books, art books and supplies, local guides, Bibles, daily devotionals, religious-themed gifts, journals, scented soaps, and hand creams.

Still puzzled over a gift? Don’t overlook the variety of puzzles and sudoku, trivia, and crossword books. “There is a large community of puzzle-doers here who want to keep their minds sharp,” remarks Leonard.

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MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN’S GIFT & BOOK SHOP A trip to McKee Botanical Garden and its 18 acres of native and tropical plants, celebrated water lilies, and restored architectural treasures wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the garden’s Gift & Book Shop. In December, the experience is especially wondrous, as the garden is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland during the Magic of McKee Festival of Lights.

This season, the gift shop is offering a collection of handblown glass garden items to coincide with the 2023 “Garden of Glass Exhibition by Jason Gamrath,” which will feature massive glass flowers and plants, standing from 6 to 14 feet tall. “The gift shop collection will include solar garden stakes, glass bells and flowers, small blown-glass flamingos, and air plant holders in four distinct colors,” says gift shop manager Michele Carvell.

Striving to offer made-in-America products, the gift shop also sells garden flags and mailbox covers, a variety of handmade soaps and lotions, and McKee baseball caps and shirts.

Books paired with plush animals from the popular Turtle Tracks series are favorites among children, while pampered pooches will give a “paws up” to the Dirty Doggie Bar made from shea butter and olive oil.

Is there a nature lover on your gift list? How about a McKee membership? Every purchase at the Gift & Book shop helps support McKee Botanical Garden, and members receive a 10 percent discount.

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INDIAN RIVER CITRUS MUSEUM GIFT SHOP Help promote and preserve Vero’s heritage with a citrus-themed gift from the Indian River Citrus Museum Gift Shop. Housed within the Heritage Center in historic downtown Vero Beach, the citrus museum features historical photographs, artifacts, and displays that chronicle the rise of the Indian River Citrus District’s world-renowned citrus industry.

The gift shop offers an array of treasures, most of which are sourced from the 210-mile Indian River Citrus District and crafted by local womenowned businesses. Alongside the museum’s memorabilia, you’ll find original and vintage crate labels, stickers, grapefruit- and orange-scented candles and soaps, cheese boards, salad tongs, hats, mugs, jewelry, artwork by local artists, books by local authors, and teas blended exclusively for the museum.

When you visit, don’t miss the exquisite hand-painted oyster shell necklaces, jewelry dishes, napkin rings, and ornaments. The shells, harvested directly from the Indian River Lagoon, are adorned with an exclusive orange pattern by local artist Leslie McKenzie of Salt Marsh Salvage Co., whose grandmother Millie Bunnell led the effort to save the Heritage Center from impending demolition and had it placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

“It’s a little spot and it gets a lot of attention,” says the museum’s executive director, Heather Stapleton. “We call it our micro and mighty museum.”

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Add some British flair under your tree with goodies or gift certificates from Sealantro British Café & Market. Choose from an array of authentic British baked goods and grocery items, including scones, biscuits, chocolates, teas, pies, and Queen Victoria’s favorite sponge cake. Better yet, treat your favorite Anglophile to an impromptu afternoon tea-to-go or a gift certificate for a full catered tea, complete with an assortment of dainty finger sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, and jam.

Do you fancy the idea of instilling the basics of dining etiquette into your children or grandchildren? Consider a gift certificate for Table Manners 101, a one-and-a-half-hour interactive class taught

by Sealantro’s co-owner, Jayne Withers Clifford, a native Briton. Clifford, a dining etiquette consultant well-versed in international dining customs, also conducts modern formal dining sessions for adults seeking to polish up their own table manners when traveling afar.

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SEASIDE NEEDLEPOINT Is there a stitcher on your holiday list? Look no further than Seaside Needlepoint, a well-known destination for the Treasure Coast needlepoint community. The comfortable, inviting store, owned by Linda Conner and Carol Kramer, has a large inventory of canvases, fibers, and accessories for stitchers of all levels; classes for beginners or those needing a refresher; and a monthly stitch club.

Examples of finished needlepoint projects are displayed thoughtfully throughout the studio, providing plenty of inspiration. Popular holiday items include needlepoint stockings, ornaments, and Christmas card boxes. Stitchers can also create custom-finished frames, stools, pillows, eyeglass cases, clutches, belts, trays, and doorstops or self-finished jewelry boxes, passport holders, and luggage tags from a wide selection of canvases.

“Many things can be monogrammed or personalized with college or club logos, sports icons, zip codes, and Vero-centric themes,” says Conner. “Whether it’s a holiday stocking or a jewelry box, our customers produce unique pieces, which become treasured family heirlooms.”

With such an array of canvases and items, your best bet is to purchase a gift card, advises Kramer, allowing the lucky recipient to select a project of his or her choice. ❀

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Anna Bond’s designs go far beyond stationery, adorning bags, jewelry, serveware, umbrellas, and much more.

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A Love Letter to Style A MODERN EYE AND A NOD TO THE PAST MAKE THEIR MARKS ON RIFLE PAPER COMPANY

BY AMY ROBINSON

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o be a tastemaker today means to influence what is fashionable and set the standard for excellence in one’s field. Anna Bond surely wears that label with grace. Beginning with wedding invitations and then note cards and greeting cards, Bond has made the written word stylish again with designs that offer a glimpse into a time when our communications were more thoughtful and elegant. Bond’s designs do not dwell in the past. Instead, they bring an updated look to a classic medium of expression.

Bond’s training is in graphic arts. Her preference was to be more illustrative, and she realized that stationery would be a good creative vehicle for her designs. “I have always loved stationery. I had a friend who moved back to Japan and we kept up as pen pals,” she says. “I still have her letters on this gorgeous Japanese paper.”

To start Rifle Paper Company in 2009 amid a recession was a leap of faith, but Bond and her husband, Nathan, were undaunted. “We lived in my motherin-law’s garage apartment and worked from there,” she recalls. “I thought that my illustrations could add something to wedding invitations that go beyond the usual letter pressing. I put some of the invitations I designed online, and the response was immediate. The website launched in November of 2009, and we hired our first employee three months later.”

Using the online space to showcase items with roots in the past seemed just right for Rifle Paper Company. Bond laughs when she thinks about those early, chaotic years. “We saw Rifle’s potential, but we had no idea what we were doing, so we just rolled along and figured it out on the way.”

The appeal of Rifle’s fun and flirty designs are cross-generational. Bond receives feedback from moms and daughters who love the brand, and grandmothers who love the more whimsical looks for their grandchildren. “My own grandmother is an inspiration,” she says. “She had great style and a spicy flair, and was always having travel adventures. Her house was full of antiques and finds from her trips.” Stylized maps of glamorous cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Cairo adorn a wallpaper line called City Maps, a nod to her grandmother’s wanderlust.

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Bond finds inspiration for her whimsical designs in many places, such as art, nature, and even mementos from her grandmother’s travels.

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The line’s greeting cards are a glimpse into how Bond’s process takes hold. One of her birthday cards features an ostrich wearing a party hat, speeding ahead with a present balanced on his extended foot. Another has a colorful winged dragon holding a birthday cake, breathing fire onto the candles.

“Before Rifle took off, I had thought about illustrating children’s books, so I want the animals in my designs to resemble characters that might have a backstory,” she muses. “Sometimes the inspiration is simple, like I imagine it would be fun to draw a unicorn, and the design starts there.” An octopus, a mermaid, a birthday cake-chomping shark, and a sweet sloth all find a home in her designs.

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Bond achieves exquisite color and detail with gouache paint, an opaque watercolor.

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This Rifle tote bag overflows with other colorful Rifle items: wallet, key chain, pen, umbrella, silk scarf, phone cover, notebook, and “clipfolio.”

Rifle Paper Company’s cheerful stationery and other products are available locally at Noteworthy by Design.

wrap, tote bags, umbrellas, and more in lush and colorful patterns that suggest a lightness of spirit.

Rifle Paper Company is expanding to a sustainable line of furniture. Bond partnered with Chicago-based Cloth & Company, which employs in-line digital printing with traditional handcrafting techniques to produce made-to-order furniture. Founder Meganne Wecker thought Bond’s designs worked with classic silhouettes of appropriate size, so first-time homebuyers and renters could enjoy her settees, dining chairs, and easy chairs in more compact spaces.

In the new work-at-home environment, Bond’s desk chair is currently the best-selling item. “Anna’s unique artistic creations can be translated so beautifully into print and pattern,” says Wecker. “Her designs have a broad reach in the market, which is exactly what we look for in our collaborations.”

Cloth & Company fulfilled Bond’s wish list for a successful collaboration.

“As we talked internally about furniture, we wanted to make our pieces easily accessible to our customers,” says Bond. “Many tend to shop online,

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“It’s always summer here, and there are flowers all year. There is happiness and joy to that.”

– ANNA BOND

Rifl e’s Garden Party design works for the chair at the desk as well as the stationery and notebooks in the desk

The large o oman in Garden Party Blue complements the se ee in the Aviary print

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Still only in their 30s, Anna and Nathan Bond were just young newlyweds when they founded Rifle Paper Company.

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The transition from stationery to wallpaper and upholstery is a natural one.

and we didn’t want them to wait months for it.” She wanted to celebrate her playful prints and patterns on furniture that could be customized. “We found a linen blend that is durable,” she adds. Pieces are made individually and delivered within six weeks.

Inspiration for Bond’s designs comes from her two favorite places in Florida: Winter Park, where her flagship studio resides, and Vero Beach. “I grew up in New Jersey, so Florida took a minute to grow on me, but now I love it,” she declares. “Winter Park was one of the places I really connected with. The lakes, the brick streets, and a bit of old Florida. Vero Beach has a lot of that Florida charm, too.”

Color influences are everywhere,

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and Bond keeps her eye out for anything that could inspire a new design.

“It’s always summer here, and there are flowers all year. There is happiness and joy to that.” She and Nathan are renovating a home in Windsor, where some of her favorite prints will make their mark. “When I mention Vero Beach to anyone, people have a great reaction.”

To achieve her signature look, Bond uses gouache paint, an opaque watercolor. “I was browsing at an art supply store and was drawn to its rich, nostalgic quality,” she recalls. “It changed the way I paint. I can get very fine detail. Some of the greeting cards are painted in actual size.”

Once the painted design is complete, her product creative team starts work on a computer, experimenting with the design on different products, changing the scale and background color. “When I know a design is clicking, I can feel it. That’s my ‘aha’ moment.”

Bond finds inspiration in everyday beauty and special places. “Whether it is a piece of folk art I like or a painting in a museum, I will take photos of just a corner—one detail, like a flower, and then come back to

that later,” she explains.

She runs new ideas by Nathan, who comes from a creative background.

“He knows the brand so well,” she says. “Nathan knows whether something is Rifle or not, probably from being around it so much. If I show him a new design, he can see if it works or if something is a little off with it.”

New concepts to showcase Bond’s talents are always percolating. While florals, animals, and travel themes are the staples, the brand launches new designs twice a year. “We have some new peel-and-stick wallpaper designs, and a new fabric collection,” she says.

“If a print is working, it can live on different things, like a recipe box.”

The catalyst for Rifle Paper Company began with Bond’s appreciation of the written word. Digital communications, convenient as they are, cannot replace a handwritten note. “We get so much junk mail now that when a personal letter or card arrives, we react positively,” she says. “It is even more special now. Texting someone is easy, but cards have an elevated sense of thoughtfulness—a means for self-expression.”

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The open floor plan was a huge plus for the buyers of this two-story barrier island home, but the pandemic threw a wrench into the design process.

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Making House Calls INTERIOR DESIGNERS GET CREATIVE TO MAKE A RENOVATION DEADLINE IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE COVID LOCKDOWN

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o you remember where you were and what you were doing on Friday, March 13, 2020? Shelly Craft does. As director of design for Spectrum Interior Design, she was in her office working on the renovation of a two-story barrier island residence. The project was just beginning to take shape, and with an October deadline, timing was going to be tight.

That’s when she heard the news: In response to the coronavirus pandemic, a state of emergency had been declared. Lockdown orders had been issued.

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“Everything shut down,” Craft recalls, shaking her head. “We had given the clients a fabric and furniture concept, so they had been in the office for a touch and feel, and we were just starting to work on the hardscape and trying to get prices. There was a lot of research we had to do because of availability issues.”

As Spectrum owner Susan Schuyler Smith notes, “All of our employees went home and did their jobs from there. Like most everyone, we thought it would be for a week, maybe two.”

It wasn’t. During that time, Craft would come into the office, cull

through the firm’s extensive design library, pull items, and reach out to suppliers.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time and have great working relationships with our subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers. We were able to get hold of them and make everything work. It was a real team effort,” Craft smiles.

While she makes it sound oh, so easy, it wasn’t. With strict safety protocols in place, routine ways of doing business needed to be replaced with creative flexibility. For example, an order would be sent, the supplier

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The lanai opens to a relaxing area around the pool and gorgeous water views

“It’s a statement ” says Shelly Cra of the chandelier that illuminates the living room a -pound Hammerton piece called “Element ”

The sleek staircase leads to a second floor customized for the clients’ lifestyle complete with coffee bar and Pilates studio

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One wall in the kitchen is created with 24-by-36 inch marble panels, which were scarce and difficult to procure at the height of the pandemic.

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would fill it and then put everything in a carton and leave it outside the office door.

A Spectrum employee would pick the carton up, bring it to the office, and check to make sure the order was complete. Then everything would be thoroughly wiped down before being delivered to the client’s residence.

It wasn’t seamless. There were a few glitches along the way, as Craft is quick to point out.

“We received a carton with all of the 24-by-36-inch marble panels for the kitchen walls, but some of them had stripes and some didn’t, so they wouldn’t lay out right. We worked

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with our distributors, and a guy from Miami drove up with the last 15 pieces of marble in the country, and we laid out a design that worked.

“Another thing: Throughout construction, COVID took a toll on the workers. If one of the plumbing crew got sick, they all got sick. It became a juggling act, but everyone pulled together to make it work.

“It really showed me how very important the relationships we have with suppliers are, and our team’s determination to keep our deadline.

We didn’t miss a beat.”

While everyone at Spectrum was hard at work, so were the clients, who

had fallen in love with the riverfront residence the minute they walked in the front door. The location and the open floor plan with just enough cozy spaces were exactly what they had been looking for.

It wasn’t perfect, though. The decor was dark, dreary, and downright depressing. There was also the need to create areas that fit their lifestyle: A second-floor coffee bar for him and a Pilates studio for her were high on the list. Gallons of paint took care of the dark and dreary, while design modifications led to the bar and studio.

Also on the list was the clients’ desire to replace outdated lighting,

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All of the lighting for the home comes from Hammerton, an artisan-crafted lighting company based in Salt Lake City.

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During the design process, clients are asked to do homework that includes providing pictures of where they see themselves living.

A portrait of John Lennon hangs prominently in the office. It’s made of computer keys spelling out the lyrics to “Hey, Jude.”

“The clients considered lighting fixtures to be works of art.”

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both inside and out. To keep a consistent flow, they opted to select everything from Hammerton, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer of American artisan-crafted lighting.

They chose well.

“The clients considered lighting fixtures to be works of art; they called it ‘picking out the jewelry of the house,’” Craft explains. “The chandelier in the living room is called “Element,” and it’s so heavy, 600 pounds, we had to put it on a lift to install it. Because of all the glass, you can see it from the pool and riverside, especially at night. It’s a statement.”

The same can be said about the contemporary art the clients are drawn to. The oversize portrait of John Lennon in the office is a perfect example.

No ordinary likeness, this, as the artist used computer keys that spell out the lyrics to the Beatles’ “Hey, Jude” to create the image. It’s one of the clients’ favorite finds, and on occasion it prompts spontaneous humming.

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showed them everything and made suggestions; they were part of the decisions. It’s their home, not ours,” says Smith.

“When we first met at what we call ‘concept meetings,’ we gave them a couple of homework assignments. We asked them to give us 10 pictures of things they liked or didn’t like. Then we asked them to give us a couple of pictures of where they saw themselves living. A picture is worth a thousand words.”

Craft nods in agreement. “There’s a lot of psychology involved. You need to listen to what makes people happy; they may not be aware of it, but there’s usually a common thread. With a little investment on their part, we have the information we need to establish a budget and begin to design. We select all the fabrics and make up full, blown-up boards. Once we all agree we’re there, we start working on the tile, countertops, and cabinetry.”

That’s where Spectrum and the clients were on that Friday in March two years ago. Today they are cele-

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Many areas in the formerly dark and dreary home are brightened and modernized with fresh paint and new, creative lighting fixtures.

brating what Craft calls “a fun house.”

“It’s truly theirs,” she says. “In the morning he comes out of the master bedroom and makes his coffee, sits down on the sofa, and looks out to the river. Later in the day they both enjoy sunsets from the same spot.

“She has her Pilates studio, and they have wonderful lighting fixtures and art. It’s everything they envisioned.”

“Because of the pandemic, we didn’t settle,” Craft says. “We kept looking until we found the perfect pieces. If they weren’t available, we had them custom made. Everybody does their part to make the client happy so that in the end, when they walk in the door, all they need to do is bring their toothbrush. Everything’s already there and they see their dream come true.” `

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Culinary students are taught the importance of every aspect of the restaurant business, which gives them marketable skills in the workplace.

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Hope Is on the Menu CULINARY STUDENTS AT HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE GET A TASTE OF FUTURE SUCCESS

BY ANN TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MARTINE

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here’s nothing like the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies.

On a recent Thursday afternoon, that’s what fills the air in the Hibiscus Village Career Center, where a handful of teens cluster around the kitchen counter, eager to sample their latest culinary creations. Since early September they have been learning the fine points of menu planning, food handling, dietary requirements, ordering, budgeting, cooking, and presentation, thanks to Executive Chef Leanne Kelleher.

Yes, that Chef Leanne Kelleher, owner of The Tides restaurant on Cardinal Drive, who over the years has hosted wine-pairing fundraisers to support Hibiscus Children’s Center, a nonprofit that provides a safe shelter for abused and abandoned young people aged 12 to 17.

Hibiscus had received a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 to launch its Career Pathways to Independence Program, and when the culinary component was created, Kelleher didn’t hesitate to spearhead CULINARY (Cooking Up Life Skills, Intellect, and Nutrition for Ambitious & Resilient Youth). She not only designed the course of study, she compiled a list of equipment needed to upgrade the kitchen in the Career Center, which also houses the graphic design component of the program.

It’s here that teens learn marketable skills that will help them transition successfully into adulthood and give them a leg up when seeking employment. Talk about a win-win.

So, how did someone known for her culinary prowess go about designing a curriculum that would educate and inspire teenagers? With a smile, Kelleher says, “I read a lot of books and talked to people in the education wing at the college [IRSC]. Then I asked myself—what did I want the outcome for these kids to be?”

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Structuring a program was one thing; being able to engage the young people another.

“When they look at you, they’re thinking, ‘What do you know about my life? You don’t care about me.’ You have to break through that. The kids need to relate to you and what they’ll be doing,” Kelleher points out.

“I let each kid choose an entrée or a dessert they want to do. We’ve had some who wanted to do cheese-

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cakes, make ice cream, sushi rolls—all kinds of things. I do the research and bring in the ingredients. Once we get started, they begin to encourage each other. There’s a camaraderie that’s organic, which is an awesome thing to see.

“I tell them that education is power. Skills plus positive energy and responsibility equal success. That’s what I feel every day, and I wanted them to feel it,” Kelleher enthuses.

“I also tell them all you need to do is commit to me that you’re going to work hard. Nothing comes easy. You just can’t buy it, you have to do it, so just show up and participate.”

And those who do show up and participate in the weekly program inspire others. “Edward” (the students have selected pseudonyms for the sake of privacy) is a perfect example. Not only did he attend every session, the quick learner became a paid intern at

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Each week, Kelleher asks the students to choose an entrée or dessert they would like to learn to make.

The Tides and accompanies Kelleher to the Career Center on Thursday afternoons.

“Edward translates for me; he bridges the gap between the kids in the class and me. He’s still in high school and makes good money,” she points out. “The kids see him and they think, ‘Hey, if he can make it, maybe I can too.’”

Career Pathways to Independence Program Director Frank Avilla has seen the impact a successful peer can make.

“Edward was one of the first kids we saw who had true [culinary]

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies MAKES 5 DOZEN COOKIES

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 4 oz. (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (or other creamy nut butter) 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp. milk, half-and-half, oat milk, or nut milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract Nonstick spray or vegetable oil for cookie sheet (optional) 5 dozen (one 11-ounce package) Hershey’s Kisses, foil removed Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture, combining thoroughly. If the dough is very soft, refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray, oil or line a cookie sheet with nonstick liner and set aside. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.

Roll cookies in sugar and place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake until very light brown and puffed, 6–8 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and lightly press a chocolate Kiss into center of each cookie, allowing it to crack slightly. Return to oven until light golden brown, 2–3 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

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“I’ve had a lot of support and really feel blessed. I’m never too busy to remember where I came from.”

– CHEF LEANNE KELLEHER

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potential. I remember his house parent at the time telling us he was very helpful in the kitchen and he loved to cook, so we put him in the first group and he succeeded. Chef Leanne hired him and he comes with her—he’s a temporary role model.”

Avilla has every reason to be proud of Edward, as he’s the one who identifies the teens he feels will do well in the culinary program. It’s not always easy, considering what they’ve been through before arriving at Hibiscus Village.

“The kids come here through the Department of Children and Families.

Some of them have been in the foster care system for years, so this isn’t their first stop. Their lives are messy.

They’re in survival mode, doing the best they can.

“That’s why we’re fortunate to have Chef Leanne so committed to the culinary program. The goal is to give the kids she works with a sense of competence, so they can succeed in any job. We want to empower them to be as close to ready as they can be when they turn 18 and leave here.”

For 15-year-old “Rayneise,” being selected for the class meant an opportunity to learn new things. “I was excited and motivated knowing that most kids don’t get the chance to meet or work with someone like Chef Leanne. She had us to The Tides, where we walked through the kitchen, saw all the equipment and what was being cooked for dinner. I’m so grateful for everything she does for us—she’ll even take time aside and talk to you about things other than cooking.”

And that begs the question: Why does a successful, award-winning chef take time out of her jam-packed schedule to work with the teens? The answer comes straight from her heart: “I just wanted to pay back, give them

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Frank Avilla, Career Pathways to Independence Program director, understands the importance of giving Hibiscus Village youth a path to success through its culinary program.

the tools like discipline, responsibility, things they need to get through life.

I’ve had a lot of support and really feel blessed. I’m never too busy to remember where I came from.”

Avilla sums up the impact Kelleher and the culinary program have made, saying, “When you see a kid’s light bulb go on, it’s the most beautiful thing in the world.”

For 17-year-old “Robb,” the light bulb moment made a dramatic dif-

ference. “It’s a rare experience to be doing what we’re doing,” he explains.

“I like learning new things, and once you get a taste for it, it piques your interest and you want to know more.

It’s kind of like a thirst—you long for it. Being chosen to participate in the class gives me an advantage I can use to better myself as a person, and as I grow older I’ll be able to pass down the things I learned to others. It gives me hope for the future.” `

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Holiday GIFT GUIDE

Are you looking for Christmas or Hanukkah gifts that will surprise and delight your family and friends? Or perhaps you want to splurge on a treat for yourself as we enter the new year.

Art, entertainment, accessories, decor, gift certificates, and more are available locally and are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face this holiday season!

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Bubble vases in small, medium, and large, $90–$100 HAZEL HOUSE Old Dixie Hwy - - hazelhousevero com

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Season subscription to Distinguished Lecturer Series, $200 or $400

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Rock City Gardens gift card to use in the garden center or toward a landscape project or creative workshop, any dollar amount

Collectible glass trees and snowmen, starting at $90

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Stackable necklaces in 14to 18-karat yellow or white gold in many different styles, $700–$5,000 6TH AVENUE JEWELERS 2040 Treasure Coast Plaza 772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com

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New Discovery by Gustavo Novoa, acrylic on board, 9 x 12 inches, price upon request FINDLAY GALLERIES 165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach | 561-655-2090 | findlaygalleries.com

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Multicolor box, $560

DECOR ENVY 1858 Old Dixie Hwy | 772-492-6518 | shopdecorenvy.com

Nineteenth-century English bamboo octagonal table, $625 TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS 3201 Cardinal Drive 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com

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Stocking stuffers, starting at $39 SUNSHINE FURNITURE U S Hwy - - sunshinefurniturecasual com

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The Night Sky Milky Way globe chandelier by Terracotta Lighting, $1,097.80 THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS S Harbor City Blvd Melbourne - - thehouseoflights com

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n March 19, 2022, Megan Naomi Root and Craig William Mason were wed at Community Church of Vero Beach.

Both the bride and groom are Vero Beach natives and 2009 graduates of Vero Beach High School.

The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth and Dr. Rick Root of Vero Beach. After earning her B.A. degree in political science from the University of South Carolina, she obtained her Juris Doctor at the University of Alabama School of Law. She works as an attorney with Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered in Vero Beach.

The groom is the son of Catharine Field Mason and Timothy Mason of Vero Beach. He holds a B.A. degree in hospitality management from Florida State University and is employed in sales.

In honor of the Hawaiian heritage of the groom’s family, a Hawaiian singer performed during cocktail hour.

Also, since the bride has been a Zumba instructor for 13 years, she and her class performed a choreographed Zumba dance for everyone’s entertainment.

As the guests prepared for the sparkler send-off, the newlyweds shared a private final dance, a “very sweet and special” moment.

Naturally, a Hawaiian honeymoon awaited them; the couple spent 10 days in Maui and the Big Island, whale-watching, snorkeling with manta rays, and hiking in Volcanoes National Park.

The Masons reside in Vero Beach. `

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WEDDINGS

The wedding party: Stephanie Weaver, Chad Mason (obscured), Rachel Congleton, Ted McCord, the groom, the bride, Dillon Lowery, Erica Arsenault, Justin Kerlikowske, and Camilla Cannon

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The bride shares a tender moment with niece and flower girl Jane.

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EAST COAST SERIES REGATTA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION The fall 2022 season got off to a stellar start for the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County at the first Florida East Coast Series rega a on a Martin County stretch of the Indian River Lagoon. With a 10-knot breeze out of the north creating ideal conditions, local sailors dominated in both the high school 420 and elementary/middle school Opti Class races. Skipper Ashton Evers and crew James Collins took first place in the 420 Class, with first-time skipper Edee Steinkamp and crew Caspar Quam coming in third. In the Opti Class Gold Fleet, Alex Delamarter brought home first place and Andrew Getzels a close second. In the Silver Fleet, Nick LaRochelle took first, with Mia Lloyd sailing into third place.

Caspar, Edee, James, and Ashton race in the 420 Class; their two-person dinghies are nearly 14 feet long.

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The Top Gun team of Paddles by the Sea, with its plane marked “Lt. Turtle,” prepares to take fi rst place.

RECYCLE DERBY COASTAL CONNECTIONS Nine teams and several hundred spectators turned out at Walking Tree Brewery for Coastal Connections’ second annual Recycle Derby, a soapbox-derby-type event to raise both environmental awareness and funding for the nonprofit’s work protecting sea turtle habitats.

Heedless of the rain, participants raced their human-propelled vehicles, which they had built from 75 percent-recyclable materials and upcycled parts, through the obstacle course. “Lt. Turtle” of the Top Gun team crossed the finish line first, though the “airplane” was a li le bit worse for wear.

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Team Yaba Daba, representing American Icon Brewery, rides its Flintstones concept into second place.

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The VBHS Green Team’s “Kennedy Race Center” launches its Recycle Rocket.

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OUT RUN HUNGER TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK Hundreds of runners and walkers converged on Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce for Treasure Coast Food Bank’s second annual Out Run Hunger 5K in September, one of several TCFB events for Hunger Action Month. Top finishers received recognition plaques, and all participants received finisher medals and T-shirts. Hunger Action Month is an annual, nationwide campaign to increase awareness of hunger and encourage everyone to get involved in helping our neighbors who are struggling.

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KICKOFF PARTY ALZHEIMER & PARKINSON ASSOCIATION Nearly three months before the nineteenth annual Walk to Remember, the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County held its Kickoff Party to get preparations and fundraising efforts underway. The lively and festive event was well a ended, with sponsors, team captains, and Walk to Remember commi ee members, including hardworking commi ee chair Eileen O’Donnell, on hand. The venue was the Regency Park ballroom, where Chef Derrick Henry and his team put on a lavish buffet spread. A dozen beautiful gi baskets were raffled off. Stay tuned for photos and details of the November walk itself.

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STUFF THE BUS SCHOOL DISTRICT OF IRC At the beginning of this academic year, the School District of Indian River County benefited from the Stuff the Bus event spearheaded by the Doherty Enterprises-owned Vero Beach Applebee’s restaurant. Lots of school supplies and a check for $1,305 were donated for local schools.

SDIRC and local Applebee’s staff gather for the Stuff the Bus event.

Fun backpacks are always a hit with li le ones.

Jackie Rosario and David Moore join Dylan on the bus.

Members of the Charlo e Players of Port Charlo e, Florida, perform a stage reading of The Glass Menagerie.

THEATRE FESTIVAL VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD Tennessee Williams fans came from far and wide for the Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s inaugural Theatre Festival, “10 by Tenn,” which took place throughout the month of September. The guild’s presentation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof garnered critical acclaim with its outstanding cast of local actors. Troupes from sister community theaters in other parts of Florida performed The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Summer and Smoke. The Stella Contest was a huge hit, as was the lobby exhibit from the Tennessee Williams Museum in Key West, which featured a lecture by the museum’s curator. The celebration wrapped up with “Booze & Blues at Moon Lake Casino,” complete with a jazz band, blues singers, a Cajun food truck, and bourbon tastings. ❀

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The Gift of Art GALLERIES & MUSEUMS BRING JOY TO THE WORLD

FALL EXHIBITION THROUGH DECEMBER 31 The fall exhibition is happening at The Galleries at First Pres, with works by local artists Valerie Cecire, Grace Cormier, and Theresa Kelso. Cecire is a contemporary landscape painter, printmaker, and abstract artist. Creating her paintings in both plein air and the studio, she evokes emotions and impressions derived from nature and shaped by her introspective inspiration. Cormier creates a versatile array of mixed-media pieces also inspired by nature: paintings, sculptures, textile art, and jewelry. Kelso, who took up her artistic pursuits only after retiring from her career as a clinical psychologist, sees art as a new way to express herself and experiment creatively.

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Pink Clouds by Valerie Cecire, oil on aluminum, 20 x 24 inches

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THROUGH JANUARY 27, 2023 As part of its fifteenth anniversary season, Gallery 14 is proud to present “Start to Finish: The Works of Frank Spino & Carol Staub.”

Spino enjoyed a successful career as a sign and billboard painter and branding expert, and then, with advances in technology, turned to computer graphic design. He then embarked on his watercolor career, which has brought his amazing talent to new audiences.

Staub began painting in 2001 after having worked as a silversmith and jewelry designer.

Adept in mixed media, she has been featured in numerous publications and won many awards. Receptions will take place during the December and January First Friday Gallery Strolls.

Algebra by Carol Staub, acrylic on Yupo, 20 x 26 inches

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Calamondins & Glass Gigantic by Frank Spino, watercolor, 30 x 42 inches

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‘PRIMITIVE WORLDS’ THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2023 Findlay Galleries presents the exhibition “Primitive Worlds,” with paintings by modern primitive and naïf artists Camille Bombois, Orville Bulman, Henri Maïk, Ljubomir Milinkov, Gustavo Novoa, and Annette Ollivary. Bathed in exuberant color, these works present whimsical environments in which people and wild animals coexist peacefully. Visit Findlay Galleries in person or enjoy the virtual viewing rooms online.

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Ongoing Events

THROUGH DECEMBER 9 ‘TINY TREASURES’ The Vero Beach Art Club presents an exhibition titled “Tiny Treasures,” with artwork available for purchase.

VERO BEACH ART CLUB GALLERY & MARKETPLACE 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org THROUGH DECEMBER 31 ‘INSPIRATIONS NEAR AND FAR’ Richard Oversmith and E.J. Paprocki are the featured artists in J.M. Stringer Gallery’s exhibition “Inspirations Near and Far.” Oversmith creates impressionistic landscapes that are inspired by both his travels and the natural beauty of his surroundings in western North Carolina.

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since childhood. His works hang in more than 1,000 public, private, and corporate collections in at least a dozen countries.

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 3465 Ocean Drive 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com THROUGH DECEMBER 31 ‘CHANGING NATURE’ In its Holmes and Titelman Galleries, Vero Beach Museum of Art presents “Changing Nature: A New Vision, Photographs by James Balog.” The exhibition comprises four sections: “Survivors,” “Transformation,” “Combustion,” and “Extraction.”

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THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2023 ‘ALL MIXED UP’ Art at the Emerson presents “All Mixed Up,” an exhibition of mixed-media art.

ART AT THE EMERSON GALLERY The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 772-778-5880 artattheemerson.com THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2023 ‘PICASSO, MATISSE, & FRIENDS’ The Stark Gallery at Vero Beach Museum of Art is currently home to “Picasso, Matisse, & Friends: Drawings from a Private Collection.”

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

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

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

BIG ART NOW This gallery offers large contemporary paintings by more than a dozen Florida-based artists. Featured genres include abstraction, Expressionism, Impressionism, and naive painting.

1791 Old Dixie Hwy. 561-440-4260 bigartnow.co 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 150 years in the art business.

Renowned globally for its distinguished roster of exciting contemporary and abstract artists, the gallery continues to specialize in

nineteenth- and twentiethcentury Impressionism, European Modernism, l’Ecole de Rouen, l’Ecole de Paris and twentieth-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 to The Galleries at First Pres, a venue displaying the work of local artists in various media.

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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

Works are also viewable on the gallery’s website.

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.

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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

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

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

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

1245 Main St., Sebastian 772-321-9333 sebastianriverartclub.com VERO BEACH ART CLUB The Art Club is an independent nonprofit organization serving 450 members and the art community through education,

exhibitions, social events, and monthly meetings with special programs and guest artists. In addition to its presence at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Art Club holds activities at its Annex, which also houses the Jeanette Beach Gallery, named in honor of the club’s founder.

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

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

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

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A Flurry of Activity COMMUNITY EVENTS BRING US TOGETHER IN THIS FESTIVE MONTH

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DECEMBER 2

‘DREAMING AWAKE’ RECEPTION Big Art Now launches “Dreaming Awake,” a monthlong exhibition featuring recent paintings by Claudia Rivadeneira, with an artist reception. 6–8 p.m.

‘START TO FINISH’ Gallery 14 will hold the first of two receptions for its two-month exhibition “Start to Finish: The Works of Frank Spino & Carol Staub.” 5–8 p.m.

BID TO BEAT HUNGER Treasure Coast Food Bank will hold an online holiday auction featuring an array of exciting gifts. All proceeds support TCFB’s programs benefiting local residents in need. 8 a.m. Friday, December 2 until noon Monday, December 12

GALLERY 14

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

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1791 Old Dixie Hwy 561-440-4260 bigartnow.co/

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DECEMBER 3 Saturday

CLARA WILLIAMS TRUNK SHOW Veranda welcomes jewelry designer Clara Williams for the first day of a two-day trunk show.

December 1–2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

5K CELEBRATION Girls on the Run will end its season with a celebratory 5K. 7:45 a.m. Girls on the Run Festival, 8:30 a.m. 5K; $25–$30

VERANDA

3325 Ocean Drive 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com

GIRLS ON THE RUN

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR. Riverside Theatre for Kids presents an hour-long musical adaptation of the popular holiday TV special, performed by a cast of young people. December 2–3; Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 6:30 p.m.; $10 RIVERSIDE THEATRE

3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com WINTERGREEN NIGHT LIGHTS For six evenings, the ELC will adorn its campus with lights and offer music, crafts, and optional canoe trips through the mangrove tunnels for an additional $10 fee. December 1–3 and 8–10; 5:30–8:30 p.m.; $10 admission VERO BEACH MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2022

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ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

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

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‘STAR OF WONDER’ Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College re-creates the skies over Judea at the time of the birth of Christ and explores the mysterious light followed by the Magi. December 2, 3, 9, and 10; Fridays 7–8 p.m., Saturdays 2:30–3:30 p.m.; $5 HALLSTROM PLANETARIUM

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

at Westside Church 3361 Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce girlsontherun.org HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Indian River Clay invites you to drop by its Holiday Open House and browse the artworks created by its member potters.

One piece of pottery will also be raffled off, with raffle ticket proceeds going toward Indian River Clay’s capital campaign.

10 a.m.–1 p.m., free to attend INDIAN RIVER CLAY

1239 16th St. 772-202-8598 indianriverclay.org

CHRISTMAS PARADE The annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade will once again feature floats representing local organizations and businesses.

It will run up Ocean Drive from Flamevine Lane to Live Oak Road. Parking is available at Riverside Park, with shuttle service to the parade route.

6 p.m., free SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH

at Ocean Drive sunriserotaryverobeach.org

CHARITY FUNDRAISER For the Love of Paws invites you to enjoy food, drinks, live and silent auctions, and the nearly 400 collector cars at the American Muscle Car Museum.

This event is an opportunity to help For the Love of Paws provide peace of mind to seniors who can no longer care for their pets. 5–9 p.m., $100–$250 FOR THE LOVE OF PAWS

at American Muscle Car Museum 3500 Sarno Road, Melbourne 772-539-2417 pawspetsanctuary.org CANDLELIGHT BALL Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, and dancing to the sounds of an 11-piece band, the Jordan Thomas Odyssey, will all be part of the experience at Hibiscus Children’s Center’s fundraiser. 6 p.m., $250 HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER

WINE TASTING Alimentari will hold a wine tasting event featuring several selections. Please call for a reservation. 2–5 p.m., $25 ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET

6220 Hwy. A1A 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com

at Oak Harbor Club 4755 S. Harbor Drive 772-299-6011, ext. 313 hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

FLAMINGO JAM Jake Owen will welcome fellow country artists Tracy Lawrence, Travis Denning, and Randy Owen (lead singer of the band Alabama) for a fundraiser

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benefiting the Jake Owen Foundation. Gates open at 6 p.m., ticket prices vary JAKE OWEN FOUNDATION

at Corporate Air Hangar 3450-B Airport West Drive jakeowenfoundation.org

DECEMBER 4 Sunday

WINTER CONCERT The Vero Beach Choral Society presents its Winter Concert.

4 p.m., suggested donation $10 VERO BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY

at First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd. verobeachchoralsociety.org

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Trimmings invites you to browse holiday decor, gifts, and stocking stuffers at its annual Holiday Open House. 1–4 p.m.

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS

3201 Cardinal Drive 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com

HOLIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM Vero Beach Museum of Art will host an afternoon of fun, food trucks, docent-led tours, a variety of performances, and children’s art hunts and artmaking activities. 1–4 p.m., free VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

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

‘ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS BALL’ The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department presents the “Enchanted Christmas Ball,” to be performed by Leisure Square’s Aerial Antics Youth Circus. The students, aged 3 to 19, will show off their acrobatic and dance skills in a program with an original script written by local teen Ilyana Reed. 2 and 6 p.m., $7–$8 CITY OF VERO BEACH

at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 772-770-3775 covb.org

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PIAS PARTY The Pelican Island Audubon Society extends a community invitation to its Volunteer & Member Appreciation Party.

Richard and Juanita Baker will be recognized for their leadership and promotion of environmental education for adults and students. The evening will include a cash bar and appetizers from Wild Thyme Catering.

6–8 p.m., $30 PELICAN ISLAND AUDUBON SOCIETY

‘HOME COURT ADVANTAGE’ Crossover Mission will hold its eighth annual gala, titled “Home Court Advantage.” The event will include a cocktail hour, a get-together with some of Crossover’s student athletes, a three-course dinner with speeches and demonstrations, and dancing. Holiday attire is requested; black tie is optional.

6 p.m., $175 CROSSOVER MISSION

at Oak Harbor Club 4755 S. Harbor Drive 772-257-5400 crossovermission.com

DECEMBER 8 Thursday

JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Veranda presents the latest jewelry designs from Shy Creation. December 8–9, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

VERANDA

TEA CEREMONY CLASS Morikami Museum offers regular classes in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, which changes with the seasons.

Registration is required.

Sundays, December 4 and 18 or Thursdays, December 8 and 15; 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; $60

DECEMBER 9

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

DECEMBER 7 Wednesday

HOLIDAY HAPPENING Artist Barbara Krupp invites everyone to stop in for food, beverages, a small gift, and a look at her latest paintings.

December 7–9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY

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

THROUGH DECEMBER 9 SANTA FOR SENIORS There’s still time to purchase a gift for an elderly person in need. See SRA’s website for gift ideas and drop-off sites.

SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION

694 14th St. 772-569-0760, ext. 119 seniorresourceassociation.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 15

at the Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave. 772-567-3520 pelicanislandaudubon.org

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS

Ongoing Events

3325 Ocean Drive 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com

Friday

CHRISTMAS BANQUET The Women’s Refuge will welcome writer, director, and author Alex Kendrick for its twenty-fifth anniversary Christmas Banquet. 5:30 p.m., $150

HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES The Military Moms provide mailing kits for sending care packages to deployed troops.

Kits can be picked up at many locations around town; see the website for the list.

MILITARY MOMS PRAYER GROUP

at various locations 772-473-0288 militarymomsprayergroup.com

THROUGH DECEMBER 24 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN The Salvation Army needs volunteers to cover bell-ringing shifts at various locations throughout Indian River County.

THE SALVATION ARMY

at various locations 772-978-0265 registertoring.com

WOMEN’S REFUGE

at Corporate Air Hangar 3450B Airport West Drive 772-770-4424 womensrefugevb.org FUR BALL HALO No-Kill Rescue will celebrate its sixteenth anniversary with the annual Fur Ball, a masquerade ball featuring a four-course menu, open bar, live and silent auctions, and lots of entertainment. 7 p.m., $250 HALO NO-KILL RESCUE

at Cobalt 3500 Ocean Drive 772-589-7297 halorescuefl.org

LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE For two weekends, the Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents a stage reading of Love, Loss & What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book of the same name. December 9–18; Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.; $20 VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD

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

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DECEMBER 13

HOLIDAY WITH THE CHIMPS Save the Chimps sanctuary will welcome guests for guided tours and special holiday merchandise, including Christmas tree ornaments painted by the chimps. Visitors will not have direct contact with the chimps.

Advance registration is required.

9–11:30 a.m.; $60 adults, $40 children 12–16, free for children under 12

Saturday

SAVE THE CHIMPS

16891 Carole Noon Lane, Fort Pierce 772-429-0403 savethechimps.org

DECEMBER 19

JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Veranda will hold a two-day trunk show featuring the latest looks from Elizabeth Locke.

December 13–14, 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Guests of all ages will enjoy thousands of colorful LED lights and many holiday displays and activities during the annual Magic of McKee Festival of Lights. December 15–17, 20–23, and 28–30; 6–8 p.m.; regular admission fees apply

VERANDA

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

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DECEMBER 17

Tuesday

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Saturday

DECEMBER 11 Sunday

Monday

JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Veranda highlights the newest pieces from Roberto Coin.

December 19–20, 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

VERANDA

DECEMBER 28 Wednesday

SWAN LAKE The historic Sunrise Theatre welcomes the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine to perform Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.

7:30 p.m., $45–$55 SUNRISE THEATRE

117 S. 2nd. St., Fort Pierce 772-461-4775 sunrisetheatre.com

CELEBRATION OF GIVING At their annual Celebration of Giving luncheon, members of the Vero Beach Christian Business Association will be joined by representatives from the various nonprofits they support. Each guest is asked to bring a teen gift or gift card for Little Birthday Angels.

VERO BEACH CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

CHRISTMAS CONCERT The various musical ensembles of Community Church of Vero Beach will perform “Joy to the World: A Christmas Celebration.” 7 p.m., suggested donation $10 COMMUNITY CHURCH OF VERO BEACH

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

DECEMBER 12 Monday

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at Southern Social 1932 14th Ave. 772-299-4889 vbcba.org

DECEMBER 18 Sunday

VERANDA

OPERATION HOPE

FREE MONOGRAMMING Noteworthy by Design will add a complimentary monogram to stationery purchased during this one-day event.

NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

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JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Veranda presents new jewelry designs from The Mazza Company. December 15–16, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

3325 Ocean Drive 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com

1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org

DECEMBER 29 Thursday

ROCK CITY GARDENS

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION All are invited to a joyful event at Operation Hope. With support from members of Orchid Island Club as well as many businesses in the community, gifts will be distributed to local children of families that struggle financially.

An orchestra will be on hand to fill the air with Christmas music.

‘INSPIRED WORKS’ The Vero Beach Art Club launches the latest exhibition of creations by its members, titled “Inspired Works.” Artworks will be available for purchase.

December 15–January 27, 2023

6100 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 772-231-0085

GARDEN OF LIGHTS Rock City Gardens will be decked out with lights during the Garden of Lights Christmas Stroll. December 17–18, 6–9 p.m., $12–$15

12285 County Road 512, Fellsmere 772-571-0003 operationhopefl.org HANDEL’S MESSIAH Treasure Coast Chorale presents its annual performance of Handel’s timeless Messiah.

4 p.m.; free, donations requested TREASURE COAST CHORALE

at First Baptist Church 2206 16th Ave. 919-915-3043 treasurecoastchorale.org

NUTCRACKER ON THE INDIAN RIVER Ballet Vero Beach presents its signature Nutcracker on the Indian River. The Accessible/ Family Friendly Series version will take place Thursday, followed by the Main Stage Series version Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. December 29–31; Thursday–Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m.; $10–$75 BALLET VERO BEACH

at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 772-905-2651 balletverobeach.org

JANUARY 3, 2023 Tuesday

MAN OF LA MANCHA Riverside Theatre presents Man of La Mancha, with music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and book by Dale Wasserman.

January 3–22, times vary, $40 and up RIVERSIDE THEATRE

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

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DOWNTOWN FRIDAY Main Street Vero Beach holds a community street party with live music street vendors and food trucks December – p m free

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PLAYTIME IN THE PARK Riverside Theatre presents its outdoor theater and dance program intended particularly for children aged to but fun for the whole family December theater and December dance a m free RIVERSIDE THEATRE

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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 December and January – p m MAIN STREET VERO BEACH

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VARIOUS SUNDAYS ART IN THE PARK The members of Vero Beach Art Club gather on periodic Sundays to display their works All are invited to browse December and a m – p m VERO BEACH ART CLUB

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AUTOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS

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L’ELISIR D’AMORE Vero Beach Opera presents its original production of L’Elisir d’Amore an opera buffa in two acts English supertitles will be provided p m –

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J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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AUTOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS INC. 772-234-1555 autobahnco.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES AR HOMES/BEACHLAND HOMES CORP. 772-492-4018 arhomes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

CROOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING

RCL DEVELOPMENT

COOPER & CO.

772-234-0140 rcldev.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

772-231-9889 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

REILLY CONSTRUCTION

772-562-2883, 772-288-3999 deepsix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

772-794-9799 building2last.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC.

VERO MILLWORK INC.

772-231-2771 kempsshoesalon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

M. MAISON

HBS GLASS

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT

772-567-9154 thehillgroup.biz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

FASHION & ACCESSORIES BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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772-492-6400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

KEMP’S SHOE SALON AND BOUTIQUE

COUNTY SERVICES

THE HILL GROUP

G. MATHEOS VERO BEACH

772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 47

772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

DEEP SIX DIVE & WATERSPORTS

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

PALM BEACH SANDALS 772-226-5998 palmbeachsandals.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

PREPPY PALMS 772-492-3770 shoppreppypalms.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

SASSY BOUTIQUE 772-234-3998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

LYRA HOME 772-257-4777 lyrahome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

PAGE 2 DESIGN 772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ROTH INTERIORS GRIDLEY + GRAVES

772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 188

SUNSHINE FURNITURE 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

VERNON SCOTT MENSWEAR

COASTAL COMFORTS

772-231-3733 vernonscott32963.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

VERO BEACH OUTLETS

CONSIGNMENT GALLERY

GIFTS, STATIONERY, & KEEPSAKES

772-770-6097 verobeachoutlets.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

COASTAL COMFORTS

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

FLOORING DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING 772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 47

FLORIDA FLOOR FASHIONS 772-589-4994 floridafloorfashions.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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DECOR ENVY 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS 772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

FANTASTIC FINDS

VINTAGE VERO 772-501-2369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

HAZEL HOUSE 772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 20

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

772-794-7574 fantastic-finds.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

HAZEL HOUSE

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS

FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES BAER’S FURNITURE 321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

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772-231-0085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF

VERANDA

772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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VERO MILLWORK INC.

VB HOME

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

772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

JEWELRY

BARKER AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

BAER’S FURNITURE

6TH AVENUE JEWELERS

321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

CERAMIC MATRIX

BELLE COSE

772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

COASTAL COMFORTS

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 20

COASTAL INTERIORS

LEIGH JEWELERS

772-492-6881 coastal.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 31, 69, 119

DAWN WALLACE DESIGNS INC.

M. MAISON

772-999-2691 dawnwallacedesigns.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

DECOR ENVY

PROVIDENT JEWELRY

772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

561-833-7755 providentjewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF

ROYAL PALM JEWEL

772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

772-766-3165 royalpalmjewel.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

JENNIFER ELMORE INTERIOR DESIGN

VERANDA

772-569-5522 elmoreinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

772-562-2103 barkerac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

BERNER PAVERS LLC 772-258-6227 bernerpavers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 772-562-7303 californiaclosets.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

FLORIDA SHUTTERS 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS & HOME ACCENTS 800-541-3048 thehouseoflights.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM

LEAH MULLER INTERIORS 772-234-6411 leahmullerinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN

LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES ROCK CITY GARDENS 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com . . . . . . 182

MEDICAL SERVICES: DENTISTRY

772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

PAGE 2 DESIGN

MEEKS PLUMBING

772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DELLA PORTA COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY

772-569-2285 meeksplumbing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

ROTH INTERIORS

NEW ENGLAND GRANITE & TILE

772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 188

772-217-2721 newenglandgranite.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

SPECTRUM INTERIOR DESIGN

OODLES OF WALLPAPER

772-234-4427 spectrumvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

772-213-3923 oodlesofwallpaper.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC. 772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

772-567-1025 drdellaporta.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

VERO ELITE DENTISTRY 772-617-2869 veroelitedentistry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

MEDICAL SERVICES: DERMATOLOGY ICONIC DERMATOLOGY AND COSMETIC SURGERY 772-758-1310 iconicderm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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SELECT SKIN MD 772-567-1164 selectskinmd.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

MEDICAL SERVICES: EYE CARE NEW VISION EYE CENTER 772-257-8700 newvisioneyecenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL 772-567-4311 ccirh.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

MEDICAL SERVICES: MEDICAL SPA ALIGN MEDICAL AESTHETICS 858-264-8539 alignmedicalaesthetics.com . . . . . . . . . . . 94

MEDICAL SERVICES: MENTAL HEALTH

772-778-4750 whitegloveusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

MUSICWORKS

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BREVARD ZOO 321-254-9453 brevardzoo.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-388-3331 hsvb.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN 772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

RIVERSIDE THEATRE

800-595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

RIVERSIDE THEATRE 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

VERO BEACH OPERA 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

PHARMACY COREY’S PHARMACY 772-231-6931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

REAL ESTATE ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-231-6509 alexmacwilliam.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY

MEDICAL SERVICES: SURGERY

TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH

772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY

772-257-8224 tcchinc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

BETHANY BURT

203-861-2654 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . 89

ROSATO PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER 772-562-5859 rosatoplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK

772-766-4926

MELINDA PAMPALLONA

772-489-3034 stophunger.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

772-696-0819

UNITED WAY FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

bhhsfloridarealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

AT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY BOBBIE HOLT AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

MEDICAL SERVICES: WHOLE HEALTH CARE

772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

RAYMOND DUONG, MD

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

772-770-3859 verobeachbodysculpting.com . . . . . . . . . 96

772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

CATHY CURLEY AT DALE SORENSEN REAL ESTATE

772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 105

772-559-1359 cathycurleyrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

VERO BEACH OPERA

CHARLOTTE TERRY GROUP OF ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE

772-257-8224 tcchinc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 877-345-9342 wholefamilyhealthcenter.org . . . . . . . . . . 94

MOVING, STORAGE, & SHIPPING

DECEMBER 2022

PERFORMANCE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & MEDIA

772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

LINUS ABRAMS MD, PLLC

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE

WHITE GLOVE MOVING, STORAGE & DELIVERY

772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE FOUNDATION

COASTAL VAN LINES

772-202-8570 vnatc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

772-569-6683 coastalvanlines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

772-538-9093 discoveringverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 45

772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com . . . . . . . . 71, back cover

CHRISTINE R. MCLAUGHLIN AT SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE 772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

877-345-9342 wholefamilyhealthcenter.org . . . . . . . . . . 94

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JOHN’S ISLAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . 11, 79

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

TILE & STONE

REGENCY PARK

CERAMIC MATRIX

772-742-2475 regencyparkverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 91

772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

THE MOORINGS REALTY SALES CO.

MACATA STONE

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

SHUTTERS & AWNINGS

772-778-3210 macatastone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

FLORIDA SHUTTERS INC. 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

NEW ENGLAND GRANITE & TILE

772-222-5215 onesothebysrealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SHERRY BROWN AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-633-1472 verobeachislandrealtor.com . . . . . . . . . . . 77

WINDSOR 772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ROTH INTERIORS 772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 188

772-217-2721 newenglandgranite.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

SPORTS & ACTIVITIES VERO BEACH CLAY SHOOTING SPORTS 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com . . . . . . . . . . 74

WINE & SPIRITS ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ❀

Contributing Advertising Agencies THE AD AGENCY

SQUARED STUDIOS

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

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

ADAMS MEDIA GROUP Carrie Adams 772-492-6570, adamsmediagroup.com Marketing, public relations and website design

NICOLACE MARKETING

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

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