Portfolio julyaug2015 issue

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Volume 5 Issue 4

Because life is just better by the sea‌

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Riverfront 3-story custom built 3BR/2.5BA, flexible space, dock. St. Sebastian river views from all rooms.

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Pristine 4BR/4.5BA home. 1st floor master. Large open kitchen/family room with island. Wonderful pool/spa with an in-pool dining area. Beach access.

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. e n i h s n u s e h t n i Live Swim in the sea.

Drink the wild air. 1 2 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 20

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Live in the Sunshine Swim in the Sea Surfing at Sixty...Yes, You Can! I Went Skydiving...

Drink the Wild Air Swim Like a Dolphin!

Fly Like a Superhero!

Friends are the Sunshine of Life

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columns life. well captured.

37 Do You Love Photography? life. well loved.

48 Wedding Planning: It’s a Love Affair it’s a boater’s life

50 The Evolution of Bonefish Hippies it’s a dog’s life

52 Big Dog Ranch Rescue 53 Summer…And The Living Is Easy!

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Editor’s Note Ocean Drive Shopping District Playful Agenda Eat, Shop, Play Directory Find what you’re looking for and more!

66 Lucky Stars Horoscope

departments life. is a beach.

24 Love the Sun? Trust the Bum.

Friends Forever

life. well lived.

26 Surf’s Up for Bethany Hamilton 28 Fired Up! life. local.

30 Luxury Beach Service Comes to Costa d’Este life. well fed.

34 Chelsea’s Turns Over a New Leaf with Bright, Young Entrepreneurs 36 Fishy Business life. artistic.

38 Anita Prentice Paints the Town life. styled.

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The Story of Franny Flinn Summer Essentials Fifty Shades of Hobie Gather Around…It’s Summertime The Blossoming of a New Business

You know she’ll grow up soon enough. But for now, you give her a chance to play and make new friends in one of the happiest places on earth – John’s Island. At Adventure Island Camp, we’ve planned magical activities and lots of fun, so the only thing she has to do is decide whether to be a dolphin or a mermaid.

It’s your lifetime. Spend it wisely.

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Splash into Summer!

Wake up your inner child again! It’s time to relax and PLAY! Unplug from your day-to-day routines and live a little! Enjoy this beautiful paradise we call home. This issue, we are diving into summer! We live in one of the most amazing places in Florida. People visit Vero Beach to soak up the sunshine, play in the surf, go fishing, paddling, or just chill out at the beach. Try something new this summer. What are you waiting for? We are so fortunate to be able to walk right off the beach and go snorkeling or diving to the many underwater reefs we have offshore. This summer, why not wake up early and watch a sunrise? And, have you checked out one of our amazing sunsets? Wow! I wish it could be summertime forever. Don’t forget to grab your sunblock when you head outdoors (we love Sun Bum!) You’ll love reading about Anita Prentice; she’s determined to paint the town! We also loved exploring areas with her that we had never been before. Summertime is a great time to eat outdoors.

Grab some gourmet to go from Chelsea’s Market, or fresh shrimp, fish, or a local favorite is the crab dip from Rhonda’s Seafood, now open on Royal Palm. It’s exciting to see new businesses opening all the time!

At Portfolio, we love being on or near the water. There is something about the sound of the ebb and flow rhythm of the waves, or how staring out into a blank horizon clears your mind.

Being near or around water always seems to make me feel relaxed, healthy and invigorated. Luckily, we are surrounded by beautiful water. I hope we take care of it and preserve it. Early morning “board” meetings are the BEST (wink, wink)!

See you at the beach!

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Hello, Summer! There’s something about living on the coast that connects you with an intimate relationship with water no matter what age you are. Whether you prefer to splash in a pool, or jump the waves, it’s time to live like the locals! Dive on in, babes!

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Photos by Jill Douglas Shot on location at John’s Island Beach Club Models: Local Vero kids and moms Beach attire provided by Lily Pad and Vernon Scott Resort Wear

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Surfing at Sixty...Yes, You Can! I am a very happy, healthy, active sixty-one year old, full-time pediatrician. I love yoga, surfing my Magic nine-foot Walden Wahine surfboard, here in Vero Beach, and also in our home in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.

I started surfing at the age of forty-four, as I didn’t want to just sit on the beach while our kids surfed! My husband, Chuck Evans, is the Assistant Principal at Oslo Middle School. We married on March 29, 2007, and have a wonderful blended family who truly love one another. Our kids surf and travel with us as often as they can. Our son, Christopher O’Toole, lives in Miami, our daughter, Melissa, and her husband, Tarik, live in Jacksonville, and our son, Connor, lives in St. Petersburg. We are all about family. This summer, my brother and one of his daughters, will join us in our rustic cabins in the rainforest of Costa Rica for surfing, yoga, and Pura Vida!

I still love the practice of pediatrics and work with wonderful partners, Genevieve Mallon and Jessica D’Elia at Island Pediatrics. We are affiliated with Nemours Children’s Hospital. Every day I spend with my patients’ brings me great joy! I just performed in Dancing With Vero’s Stars for Healthy Start Coalition where we raised over $329,000 for the moms and babies of Indian River County. I was supported by my family, staff, and friends! I dressed in early 60’s East Coast Swing outfits to support Team Susie, which raised over $30,000! Life is very, very good!

Dr. Susie O’Toole, Age 61 Pediatrician by Day Surfer & Yogi for Play

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I went skydiving...

I jumped from a plane at 13,500 feet. Check mark added to my summer bucket list. The reservation was confirmed the night before, and the excitement was like that of a kid anticipating Christmas!

Waking up the next morning, I felt completely calm, with no expectations of fear or nervousness, just an adrenaline rush of anticipation! I arrived at Skydiving Sebastian simply happy. After signing my life away, I met my tandem buddy, Tim. The man whom I would put my life in his hands, literally, as he controlled my parachute. He rigged me up in straps that he would later connect to himself, and briefed me on a few simple things to remember.

Twelve of us boarded the small aircraft and lined the floor in two orderly lines. I sat toward the back of the plane with my tandem buddy now firmly attached to my back, and my cameraman, Craig, seated in a V-formation in front of me.

At what point do I get nervous? We’d be jumping in less than 5 minutes! Within a matter of seconds, I was on the edge of the doorway of the plane staring at the Earth below. Remembering my directions, I did exactly as instructed. This was it!

My arms spread open wide. I was completely aware of the beauty surrounding me. I was surrounded by the color blue.

Instantly, everything slowed down and we began to gently float through the sky. Calm, quiet, joy engulfed me.

A reminder of the cannonball position landing was spoken into my ear and with the most gentle steps, my feet touched the ground. Pure happiness.

I went skydiving! I jumped from a plane! It was a life-changing experience, and I could do it again and again.

Skydive Sebastian May 14, 2015 Jill Douglas

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Drink the wild air.

Skydive Sebastian is located at the Sebastian airport. Visitors come from all over to drink the wild sea air and live like they are dyin’!

While you’re there, visit the Zoo Bar for great food freshly prepared by Chef Jacob, along with cold drinks and live music! It’s a local favorite! Visit www.skydiveseb.com today or call (772) 388-5672, located at 400 Airport Drive, West, in Sebastian.

Photos by Skydive Sebastian

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Flyboard Sebastian offers thirty-minute rentals that come with free instruction and an experienced operator. It’s great fun, easy to learn and safe to fly! Most people are flying the board up and out of the water within 5-10 minutes, leaving lots of time to play around for your first flight. By the second flight, you will be porpoising around like a dolphin in and out of the water! Book your flight today! Call (772) 205-0899 or visit www.flyboardsebastian.com.

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Life is a celebration. Lois is a “local” visitor from South Florida that stays at Costa d’Este Beach Resort frequently. She enjoys waking up early and bringing her dog, Cooper, with her to enjoy an early morning sunrise. On this particular morning, Lois just happened to be celebrating her birthday! Happiest of birthdays to you, Lois!

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Whether you’re a pro surfer or a bona fide beach bum, chances are, you’re not one to sit out a hot, sunny day. But in a world where one in five of us will get skin cancer due to sun exposure, you can’t afford to be as lazy about sun protection as you are about getting out of that beach chair.

When you live and love in the sun, you need the protection trusted by the premier sun bums of our time: surfers, lifeguards, swimmers—the guys (and girls) who are out there every day braving waves and UV rays.

That’s where Sun Bum comes in—a sun care collection specifically formulated for people who have banned “indoors” from their vocabulary.

Sun Bum® Beach Formula Hair Care Collection If you’re like us, you love to live and play in the sun, but sometimes the combination of hitting the salty waves and being outdoors can make for some knotty, not-so-nice strands. Designed to protect and perfect, and maybe even fake that magical beachy surf hair, Sun Bum® has created a new line of Beach Formula Hair Care products infused with a blend of beneficial botanicals.

Each product helps to provide UV protection and is infused with Coconut Oil, Banana Leaf pulp and peel, Quinoa Protein, and Sesame Seed Oil. Oh, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, each product smells like an endless summer featuring Sun Bum’s signature Coconut, Vanilla, and Banana blended fragrance. www.trustthebum.com

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Surf’s Up for Bethany Hamilton She’s Diving into the Next Chapter of Life as a New Mom

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t has been 12 years since news was released of a thirteen-year-old girl who lost her left arm to a fourteen-foot tiger shark on the island of Kauai. Since that day, Bethany Hamilton’s story of hope and resilience has spread worldwide as inspiration to anyone looking to overcome their trials.

The life-changing event was immortalized in the 2011 film “Soul Surfer,” and will continue with Bethany’s upcoming biographical documentary, “Surfs Like A Girl.” At the time of writing this, Bethany and her husband, married August 2013, welcomed a little baby boy into their family.

Bethany partnered with Buckle for a meet-and-greet in The Mall at Millenia in Orlando. The crowd had the opportunity to hear the Soul Surfer’s amazing story and a few lucky Cobian Sandal customers got to meet her one-on-one. Cobian Sandals are Bethany’s new line, which 26

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directs a portion of its profits to the shark attack survivor non-profit, “Friends of Bethany.”

When asked why sharing her experience is so important to her, Bethany is quoted saying, “I’ve found that in my life I’ve been able to overcome so much through my passions- my passion to surf and my faith in God, which are the two things I’m most passionate about. So I’m encouraging girls to chase after their passions so they can overcome, too.”

Bethany has a huge fan base, especially among young women.

Having just turned twenty-five, the surfer role model dives into the next chapter of her life as a mother, and we wish her all the luck in the world.

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Fired Up! Hot Summer Days are Here at Last.

Remember to Hydrate!

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ummer is here! Days are longer and hotter. Vacations are on the horizon. You may notice yourself becoming more energetic and having a little more pep in your step. You may feel more sociable, joyous, lively, open, and active during the summer months.

According to Chinese medicine, the vibrancy of summer is due to a peak in Yang energy, and the expression of the Fire Element through the heart organ.

When the Fire element expresses itself in a person, they will be great communicators, alert, charismatic, and enjoy intimacy and a connection with others. Fire types have high energy, even when it’s hot outside. If you are predominantly a Fire type, you should remember to appreciate these characteristics that come naturally to you and make the most of your heart energy. Others who are not constitutional Fire types can still benefit from the increased Yang energy of summer. Use the extra Yang energy to awaken earlier in the morning, when the sun rises, and go to bed when it gets dark. Enjoy the longer days. Be active, but do not over-exercise. When you exercise, stay hydrated and watch for signs of facial flushing and excessive sweating. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Electrolytes and oils are lost through sweat, and their loss can cause weakness and even serious life-threatening conditions if not replaced by fluids and a proper diet. During the summer, consume foods that can cool summer heat. Examples of foods that keep you cool are salads, sprouts, cucumbers, watermelon, apples, coconut water, and chrysanthemum and chamomile tea.

Make sure to avoid heavy fried foods that can cause sluggishness. Also, certain spices can bring interior body heat to the surface. Use these foods sporadically in the summer: red and green hot peppers, fresh ginger, and horseradish.

In Chinese Medicine, the five elements keep each other in balance.

From this philosophy, the Water Element keeps the Fire Element in balance.

Since summer can bring out exaggerated elements of the Fire personality, being near water during the summer can be a grounding experience.

In addition to the above, acupuncture can help keep us in good balance during the summer season. Select acupuncture points help to maintain balanced energy in the heart and its complementary organ, kidney.

Plan a visit to our office to explore how we can help you feel your best!

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Luxury Beach Service Comes to Costa d’Este Come to stay or just play for the day!

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n 1987, Steven Boucher was hired as the pool manager at the Newport Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. It was soon after that he and his brothers, Jim, Michael, and Perry saw an opportunity to start a business working in an atmosphere that they had loved growing up.

All four brothers were raised in Miami, and spent almost every weekend at the beach and sneaking onto pool decks when they could. It was through Steven’s position that they saw a niche that they could grow into a business.

They decided they would offer local hotels fantastic service for their guests on their pool and beach. They knew that the way to get into these hotels would be to service their guests to a level that made them feel special, regardless of the hotel they were staying at.

Over the past twenty-eight years, we have grown from this one property in Sunny Isles to sixty properties in metropolitan Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Vero Beach, Virginia Beach (VA) and San Diego (CA). Our properties include notable hotels such as, The Ritz-Carlton, W, Delano and Del Coronado, just to name a few.

In addition, we operate municipal beach concession contracts for Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Fort Lauderdale, Virginia Beach (VA) and Chicago (IL). We also offer watersports, including WaveRunner rentals, parasailing, and group team-building events. We coordinate beach activities for groups as few as ten and up to as many as one-thousand.

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arranged in a precise manner to give it a feeling of tranquility and relaxation.

Employees are trained to answer the guests every whim. The pool and beach areas are kept clean throughout the day. In essence we ensure that a guest’s stay at the pool and/or beach is as good as it can possibly be.

In March of 2014, we started beach services at Costa d’Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach. We offer lounges, umbrellas, cabanas, beach beds, and floating lounge areas to the hotel guests and to the public. Each lounge comes with a two-inch cushion, and each bed comes with a four-inch cushion to make it the most comfortable beach experience. Gone are the days of the uncomfortable steamer or fold-out beach chairs. Richie, our manager, ensures that everyone (guest or local) feels as though they are at a five-star resort. The hotel also offers food and beverage services. It is the perfect way to spend a relaxing day at the beach!

If you want a little more activity during your beach stay, we have recently begun offering watersports rentals. These include stand-up paddleboards, single and tandem kayaks, a four-person sea cycle, snorkeling equipment, boogie boards, and skim boards. Richie leads sunrise paddleboard and kayak tours daily.

We are very excited to have expanded into the City of Vero Beach, and we look forward to offering hotel guests and locals our superior brand of service for many years to come!

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Where Friends and Family Meet for a Great Meal Chelsea’s Turns Over a New Leaf with Bright, Young Entrepreneurs

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orking in the food industry is nothing new to these young men. For generations, the Bordoli family has been deeply rooted in Northern Italy, with a long family history of preparing great, authentic Italian cuisine. The entire family has grown up in Vero Beach, graduating from Vero Beach High School, and returning here after college. Christian, who is the middle brother out of five, will mostly handle the day-to-day operations of running Chelsea’s. He is also an adventurer at heart. He loves traveling and eating great food.

His siblings have always talked about operating an Italian deli with light fare to compliment his parents’ fine dining establishment, Trattoria Dario, on South Beach. Having worked with his family since he was old enough to do so, he takes great pride in making sure to provide the absolute best customer service possible, in addition to serving the freshest, healthiest-tasting food. Meals should be savored, and enjoyed while sitting around the table with great friends, great wine, and great food! Expect the same greatness that Chelsea’s has built its reputation on and that you have known from the previous owner, David Busch. “I am excited to watch Chelsea’s move into a new era with such a bright and talented young man as Christian. With their family having great roots in the culinary industry, I know Chelsea’s will continue to be one of the greatest places for friends and family to meet for a great dining experience.”

Christian hopes to bring breakfast to Chelsea’s along with introducing a few new menu items as well. They also plan to extend their hours to Sundays. It’s the perfect place to stop and grab all that you need to take to the beach or on your boat for a day of fun outdoors. Chelsea’s offers so many choices from gourmet sandwiches to ready-made salads, desserts, drinks, and so much more! Stop by and say “hello.” It’s business as usual for Chelsea’s Market on Cardinal.

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Fishy Business Rhonda’s Seafood is Now Open on Royal Palm

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ommercial fishing was a way of life for Rhonda, who recently opened Rhonda’s Seafood on Royal Palm. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Thompson, originated from Ohio, and were commercial fishermen in Port Salerno since 1963. Rhonda’s grandma once said that “sunshine made us come to Florida. We came to get away from those snowballs up there.” Having grown up with four brothers, Rhonda’s parents had plenty of help when it came to fishing. She grew up surrounded by fish and lobster. At the early age of seven years-old, Rhonda’s family lived in Stuart, where she often helped her mom clean and scale fish. She also helped her dad with fishing! To this day, Rhonda is very knowledgeable about seafood, and getting the freshest fish available from the local fishing market and her suppliers. She often makes a daily run to Port Salerno where her family owns a fish market and local restaurant.

Over the years, Rhonda lived in the Panhandle where her family owned and operated Carabelle Seafood, an oyster and shrimp house. She has also lived in Louisiana, where they also had a fish house.

Upon meeting Rhonda, you’ll at once realize she can cook, clean and answer pretty much any question about any seafood. Rhonda started out with a produce stand on Highway 60 in Vero Beach, and continued that for over eight years. Then, on Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market on Ocean Drive, and in season, at the original Village Shoppes. Now, you can find her most days at her new store, Rhonda’s Seafood Market located on Royal Palm.

Rhonda offers only the freshest seafood for her customers. She takes great pride in her product—she’ll even steam your shrimp for you if you ask her nicely! While you wait, sample her homemade Mahi smoked fish dip.

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produce from nearby farms. She also stocks locally made chips and salsa.

Did I mention pie? If you love homemade pies, Rhonda has a sweet side too!

She specializes in making over twenty-three different varieties of pie!

Her favorite sellers are key lime (of course!), coconut crème, chocolate mousse, and peanut butter. The pineapple orange pie is so refreshing and perfect on a hot summer day!

Stop in and say “hello” to Rhonda and her daughter. Grab some fresh fish, shrimp, produce or even pie. They’ll take care of all your seafood needs!

Rhonda’s Seafood 29 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 4 Vero Beach (772) 473-6388 Store hours: Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturdays 10-5, Closed Sundays www.rhondasproduce.com

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Anita Prentice

She’s Painting the Town!

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y first mosaic was a six-foot long Sailfish mount. People would always bring me things, wonderful crazy things, and this fish was one of them. They found it in a dumpster outside of a closed restaurant, and brought it to me, broken and messed up. I wanted to cover the fish with more than just paint. That’s how I became a mosaic artist. I started with gluing mirror to this fish— you don’t have bad luck breaking the mirror if you do it on purpose! In fact, the next piece was a Snook, also mosaic with mirror, but I needed the black line that runs from tip to tip on a Snook. I called a stained glass artist for the black glass, and this was my intro into stained glass. I use the glass like paint... little strokes of color. Stained glass or church glass comes in so many colors and blends of colors. I love saturated color. What is “too much?” I also wanted to use color in the grout. Since I am self- taught, I tried many different ways to color the grout but it always seemed dull. Then, one day I realized I should let the grout dry. It needed to get “thirsty” again so as to accept the paint. It’s really a wax on wax off. I paint the areas whatever color I want.

Once I have grouted the piece, I truly think of my work as a painted mosaic. Nature inspires me.

I know that sounds all odd, but it’s true. I love to research wildlife and the land around us. I am a history buff and I am inspired by the people that made it happen. Since I studied music and theater, music is very visual to me. The way a song writer turns a certain phrase can open up many images in my head. I am looking forward to doing some abstract in glass, and another that uses these images in my head from music, in an upcoming show.

I study certain songs while I work. Sometimes, being a singer keeps my hands free. Awhile back, I was in a show with fellow artist, Ginny Piech Street, at the Greyhound Bus Station in Clarksdale, MS, Home of the Blues. The show was in conjunction with the Delta Blues Museum. That was a show I always wanted to do! So I guess life inspires me, so many elements, so much beauty. I am so thankful to be doing this art form. Speaking of history, this is a very old art form and it has made a comeback.

Plus I don’t have a Plan B! This is the ABC’s down to the XYZ. And YES! I do intend to paint the town!

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The Story of Franny Flinn As Cute as the Clothes She Makes

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ummer is upon us and as the heat index soars, it’s nice to find cute and stylish outfits for our little beach babes that are also cool and comfortable too! If you love to support products made in the U.S.A., you’ll really love that these adorable clothes are handmade right here in Vero Beach! So whether you live here year-round or just vacation here, make sure your little ones take home a few of Franny Flinn’s handmade cuteness to wherever you call home.

Shortly after her granddaughter, Charlie, was born in 2009, Franny made up her mind that she was going to make her a dress. Franny never had a daughter of her own, so she was not about to let the opportunity pass her by.

Without telling anyone what she was up to, she dusted off her old sewing machine and created the “flip” dress. After it was made, it didn’t take long for the trend-setting style to catch on. It seemed like overnight Franny had orders from people everywhere; she knew that her fun little “project” for her granddaughter was turning into a thriving and demanding business. Cute, comfy kids clothes for boys and girls from age six months and up was her specialty. All handmade in Vero Beach. The line currently includes tunics, tunic dresses, shorts for boys, as well as reversible dresses and reversible overalls. They are all made from 100% cotton fabrics and are machine washable.

Franny draws from her own casual, yet sophisticated style, and translates it into everyday children’s fashions.

Franny and her husband, Rusty, have lived in Vero Beach for generations. They have three adult sons: Rusty, Ryan and Stevie, and two beautiful grandchildren, Charlie and Cash. With the help of her sons Stevie, who has a degree in Fashion Design, and Rusty, who works in Finance, they have joined forces to make what is sure to be the next big name in children’s fashion.

How did you get the name Franny Flinn? My maiden name is Flinn, so it just kind of fit.

Did living by the sea inspire you at all in your designs, especially the first design of the flip dress? Absolutely! It’s all about light, cool, and comfy clothing. My designs are simple, yet fashionable children’s clothing. They are so easy to put on and easy to take off!

What makes your clothes different? Every piece of Franny Flinn clothing is handmade by me. Every stitch.

The line is not mass-produced in some factory in some other country. Each design is created and stitched by hand…mine.

I love making clothes for my granddaughter and grandson— they inspire me.

Where can we find Franny Flinn clothes? Locally, you can shop at Lily Pad or the boutique at Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. Of course, we have a website as well so you can order them online too!

Visit www.frannyflinn.com for more information.

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1. Look stylish and protect those locks with this navy beach hat in the Marrakesh pattern by Vera Bradley. Our favorite Vero Bradley summer patterns: Marrakesh and Rio. Available at The Beach Shop, 3328 Ocean Drive, (772) 231-6228 2. For paddling calm days at sea or most days on the Indian River Lagoon, make sure you add some coastal couture with these custom designed for Vero Bradley, limited edition stand-up paddleboards

by Dragonfly Boatworks. Made in Vero Beach. www.dragonflyboatworks.com, (772) 567-8835 3. For paddling ease, make sure you have the proper fin for your SUP. It’s perfect for paddling the lagoon! Get yours at Paddleboard House in Melbourne, or check out www.bonefishhippies.com.

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4. Grab your favorite cold 12-pack. Insert directly into the Case Coolie! 10 hours of cold refreshment and it fits perfectly on your SUP! Cheers to summer! www.casecooolie.com 5. What’s in your Vera Bradley beach bag(s)? A towel, flip flops, and a small bag for wet bathing suits.

6. Suit up for summer in this adorable Flounce bikini by Shoshanna and we adore this Emmarentia swimwear

by Tory Burch. To get your “sassy” suits, stop by Sassy’s Boutique, 3375 Ocean Drive, (772) 234-3998 7. Natalie’s Strawberry Lemonade is a MUST for those hot summer days! NOW available at Publix, along with your Natalie’s Orange Juice and Grapefruit Juice. Pick up yours today! www.oijc.com 8. Don’t monkey around! Protect your skin from harmful UVA rays with Sun Bum sun products. We love their entire line from shampoos to after sun care—we know you will too! Trust the Bum. www.trustthebum.com 9. It’s a Sunnylife! Fun under the sun—ukuleles, pineapple candles, retro beach sounds, big beach balls and beach towels! Guaranteed to put you in a sunshine state-of-mind! Now available at Lily Pad, 3121 Ocean Drive, (772) 231-7405 www.lilypadverobeach.com

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Gather Around It’s Summertime

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onderful things happen when we gather around the table. Summertime is the perfect time to eat dinner outside. It’s a time for families to sit together without rushing around to school activities. No tablets, no phones, no computers allowed—just good conversation between great friends and family.

Did you know that Snow’s fabricates hand-crafted custom made tables? With all the rage of farm tables, Snow’s can make yours one-of-a-kind. Whether it is a big farm-style or a small delicate table, some of the best memories are made gathered around a table. Summer is a time for BBQ’s and outdoor fun. Your outdoor living space can be just as important as your indoor space. Living in sunny Vero Beach gives us the opportunity to gather outside almost everyday.

At Snow’s Custom Cabinetry, we can construct tables of many varieties We can also make traditional tables with four turned posts for legs. Trestle tables with a weathered, rustic feel, with or without a plank top, are no problem for us to make either! We can also color match paint to accommodate your decor. Call me. I will be happy to sit down with you and go over your design ideas, as well as what will fit your space.

Time to go set the table.

By Rosie Lewis, Design Consultant Craig Long, Owner 4009 U.S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach (772) 794-4430 Email: snowscustomcabinetry@gmail.com www.snowscustomcabinetry.com

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A Drive to Help Others Leads to the Blossoming of a New Business

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n order to be happy and succeed, you have to have faith in yourself and never stop doing what you believe in,” Beverly McCormick was often told as a child. True to her mother’s guidance, she has done just that. Recently hatched Lifestyle Concierge of Vero Beach is the culmination of her many years of professional experience caring for others, and her personal journey as a single mother and breast cancer survivor.

Beverly relocated to Vero Beach from South Carolina in 1989 along with her young son Daniel.

As a single mother, and in an attempt to provide every opportunity to her child, she often found herself needing to be in three places at once.

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Vero Eye Center where she worked for over twenty years. “What I really loved about my job was the personal connections I made with our patients.

Most of these remarkable people required surgery planning or referral, but many had other issues to contend with as well. I would begin with counseling and scheduling the patient to ensure they received the best of care and then was often asked to help them out in a variety of other ways as well,” Beverly explains. “They became like family to me. I was honored when they asked me for help,” she continues. Her experience exposed the need for someone trustworthy and caring in the community to assist people with everyday tasks.

In 2013, Beverly began her battle with breast cancer. She reports receiving the best possible treatment and recovered fully. The ordeal made her acutely aware of how precious each day is.

Her conviction to follow her mother’s advice, to always do what she believes in, fueled her decision to start a business dedicated to helping others.

Operating with the highest integrity and complete discretion, Lifestyle Concierge of Vero Beach is a full service concierge company.

Services offered include: property management, home care, personal assistant services, travel planning, special event planning, pet care services and much more. Lifestyle Concierge of Vero Beach aspires to help people manage their lives and live more fully while enjoying the lifestyle Vero Beach has to offer.

“Life is too short not to enjoy every sunrise and to make the most of every day. It is my hope that I can take some of the burden away and help my clients (my friends) do just that,” Beverly concludes.

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We operate with the highest integrity and the utmost discretion. To find out how we can help you simplify your life, contact us today.

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Wedding Planning It’s a Love Affair

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As a little girl, I would run into the grocery store and go straight to the magazines, specifically bridal magazines. I loved seeing the dreamy bouquets and the gorgeous wedding details.

That’s when I developed my passion for weddings. Fast forward to present day, and I am living my dream as a successful wedding planner and florist. My name is Lara Andrews, and I own Lara’s Theme Event and Floral Planning. I feel so blessed to be located in such a gorgeous area with so much to offer our clients. I am so grateful to work with my husband, best friend and business partner, Richard Andrews.

“We both have a love for weddings and our motto is “Make it Pretty.”

At Lara’s Theme Event and Floral Planning, we do everything from full wedding planning to making beautiful bouquets and arrangements, including officiating the ceremony. In many ways, we are a one-stop shop. This makes it stress-free for the bride, groom and their parents.

We specialize in custom flowers for each bride, from lush organic flowers for centerpieces to bouquets with a modern twist. We are blessed to have an exclusive planning studio located at 1416 Old Dixie Highway, just north of Christie’s Fitness. It has many props, glassware and rental items to ensure your day is as perfect as you have always imagined. We work by appointment only. We are often in meetings with photographers, and other wedding vendors to plan the exclusive weddings we style.

My husband and I pride ourselves in creating dream weddings whether it is an Italian Tuscan Garden look or a crystal fairytale ballroom dream.

We believe each wedding should be unique in its design and elements.

We are always looking to create a one-of- a-kind wedding for our clients.

We specialize in working with many brides for destination weddings at the local hotels, our exclusive, private clubs and estates. Every wedding we do brings us so much joy, especially when we observe our brides’ faces light up when they see their flowers on their wedding day! We love helping each bride make their wedding dream become a reality.

Our latest venture is Magnolia Acres. Magnolia Acres is an outdoor wedding venue located west of Vero Beach. The property sits on 10 acres of old Florida which features a beautiful carriage house and a pond, along with an island that is perfect for bridal ceremonies. Magnolia Acres is the perfect backdrop for any event, large or small.

We hope you enjoy the beautiful pictures taken of our work and feel free to contact us to start planning for a Lara’s Theme Wedding. For more information, visit www.larasthemes.com, and www.magnolia-acres.com.

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The Evolution of Bonefish Hippies While paddling the shallow flats of the Turks and Caicos Islands with a fly rod in hand, bonefishing guide, Bibo Jayne, quickly realized the limitations of the standard surfboard fin typically sold for paddleboards. Chasing after bonefish on a SUP (standup paddleboard) meant cutting across shallow, grassy flats, dragging his board over sandbars and pushing into rocky creeks, and this became almost impossible with the stock fin that came with his board. With his knowledge of boat and surfboard design, Bibo engineered a dynamic flatwater fin that fits on any paddleboard with a standard longboard fin box, allowing the paddler access to anywhere. The aluminum V-shaped fin design offers 3-5 times more surface area than a regular fin, allowing the board to maintain stability while keeping it level when hitting bumps. Bibo often loads a fleet of paddleboards onto airboats for extremely remote bonefishing and never has to remove the fin to

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stack, haul or store his boards. After three years of testing his design in their fishing charter business, Bibo and his wife, Marian, recently launched Bonefish Hippies, an online store where they not only sell these 4x4 SUP fins, but also a stripping mat used for fly fishing, designed especially for paddleboards. Bonefish Hippies SUP fin is priced the same as entry level paddles and comes in several sizes and colors, upgrading your paddleboard’s looks, as well as performance.

By Marian Jayne Bibo and Marian live between Melbourne Beach and Turks and Caicos Islands, where they own and operate a fishing charter service. Visit www.bonefishhippies.com and www.beyondtheblue.com to find out more.

You can also pick up your SUP fin at Paddleboard House in Melbourne.

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t was sweltering outside, a steamy 98 degrees. The summer sun was unrelenting. Inside the shelter, there was no relief. No air conditioning, and not even one fan. It was a cheerless place; too many dogs crammed into one hot cage. All these innocent dogs were facing death today. On this particular day, there was a small black dog that caught their eye- one who was curled up in a ball in the back, lying in her own feces. It was a sight almost too hard to bear. Big Dog Ranch Rescue selected that dog and nineteen others to take back to the ranch in Wellington.

When they told the shelter workers they wanted that small black dog, the workers said that she was sick and scheduled to be euthanized later that day. There was no way Big Dog Ranch Rescue was leaving that sad, sick, black dog behind. They took her, knowing the cost to treat her could be thousands of dollars. Big Dog Ranch Rescue, President , Lauree Simmons, says, “We took a chance that her life was worth saving.”

This is nothing new at Big Dog Ranch. “BDRR“ is the largest no-kill animal shelter in the southeast, and ninety percent of their dogs come from local shelters; the rest are owner surrenders. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is located in Wellington, Florida, and sits on twenty-eight acres. Upon arrival, dogs are promised a safe life. Most get adopted out and find homes within six months, but for some it can take much longer. Their adoptable dogs range from purebreds to mutts, in all shapes and sizes. “We will always take the sick dogs that need care no matter what the cost. It’s what separates us and makes us different from other animal shelters,” said Simmons.

Saving dogs is what Big Dog Ranch Rescue does. As you can probably guess, it costs a lot of money to run a facility like this. “We are constantly in need of donations. We ask, because every dollar we get, goes to saving an innocent life,” says Emily Pantelides, a board member at BDRR. “Even a simple five dollars can be the difference between a dog getting their medicine or not.”

Each year, Big Dog Ranch Rescue holds three major fundraising events.

A winter social, a private golf tournament (where they pair pro golfers with amateur players), and a March luncheon at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach named Wine, Women and Shoes. Each of these events bring in enough money to save little black dogs like Maple. Who, by the way, not only now has a name, but also has a wonderful home. Maple was sick because she had two dead puppies inside her. Maple was one of the lucky ones. Other dogs are not so lucky. With your help, Big Dog Ranch Rescue hopes that one day they can save them all.

To learn more about Big Dog Ranch Rescue or to get involved and volunteer, just head to their website at: www.bdrr.org

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ummer is a fun and carefree time of year but for our pets certain issues can quickly arise that should be addressed as soon as possible. High heat and humid conditions predispose our pets to the influx of pests. Thirst, dehydration and heatstroke are also a concern for pets that spend any amount of time outdoors.

Fleas can be a source of aggravation for both owners and pets. Prevention is the key to control, and includes, both inside the house or kennel, and outside in the yard. There are several monthly canine and feline flea preventatives prescribed specifically from your veterinarian that are highly effective in the prevention of flea infestation.

Currently, there are flea products that can be treated both, orally or topically. Treating the environment is just as important in preventing flea outbreaks and are best controlled by talking to your local pest control company.

Summertime showers also bring the arrival of mosquitoes. Mosquitos are the carriers of heart worms, and unfortunately, are a year-round problem, especially, in the southeast. Prevention of heartworms are a must. It is much easier and safer for our pets to stay on a heartworm preventative versus treating the actual disease. If infected, the heartworm treatment can be quite difficult on the patient, and if left untreated, can result in heart disease. Several heartworm products are on the market and finding the appropriate product for your pet is best discussed with your veterinarian. Annual heartworm checks are recommended to ensure your pets stay healthy. Ticks are a little more difficult to control, as not all types of ticks respond to the same product. They can transmit blood diseases too. Fortunately, a vaccine exists which protects against Lyme’s Disease. Diligent examination and appropriate use of a tick preventative recommended by your veterinarian helps minimize the problem.

During recreation, our pets need shelter from the sun and heat just as we do. If shade and water are not made available, heat stroke and dehydration can occur. Pets will experience rapid panting, lethargy, rapid heart rate, dry skin and elevated body temperature. When thirsty, pets will often seek any nearby water source. When enjoying the river or beach, this may mean drinking brackish or salt water which can result in disastrous stomach disorders. If any of the above occur, seek immediate veterinary care.

Not all pets swim. Make sure you invest in a proper lifejacket for your pet.

Take care to ensure the safety and health of your pets as they play with you outdoors. Warm weather activities are so much more fun when shared with our pets!

Charles B. Johnson, DVM is owner and director of Indian River Animal Hospital, Inc. He and Marjorie J. Williams DVM, MS, DACVP are available Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:30pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:30pm.

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July 1 Sports/Aquatics Camp Leisure Square is a full-day summer program where kids can play their favorite sports all at one camp.

A variety of sports and recreational activities for youth ages 6-12 including volleyball, tennis, kickball, football and basketball. Leisure Square, 3705 16th Street, Vero Beach.

For more information, visit www.covb.org or call (772) 770-6500.

Summer Adventure Camp 2015 Pelican Island Audubon Society.

Give your child a summer of outdoor adventure, exploration and skill building. Our goal at A Florida Outdoor Center is to help each camper connect with nature, respect and appreciate their role in conservation of the environment and provide activities that increase independence and self-esteem. Programs run from 9am-3pm. Locations are: Riverview Park in Sebastian (North) and The Audubon House on Oslo Road (South).

Summer Art Camp Vero Beach Museum of Art offers eight one-week art sessions with over 45 classes taught by professional artists and area art educators offering a creative environment for budding artists of all levels to explore new ideas, develop skills, and build self-esteem through art. For more info, contact Ellyn Giordano, (772) 231-0707 x116, or e-mail: egiordano@verobeachmuseum.org.

Aerial Antics Circus Camp Ages 6-12. Attendance to all 9 weeks of the Aerial Antics Circus Camp is strongly recommended in order to gain the full benefits of this camp.

This camp trains boys and girls to perform in the Aerial Antics Youth Circus in August. Instruction areas include gymnastics, dance, tumbling and circus aerial (trapeze, rings, hoop, etc.) For more information, visit www.covb.org or call (772) 770-6500.

July 1-10 Vero Beach International Music Festival featuring four public concerts from faculty and students of the Mike Block String Camp.

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All of events are FREE. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. More details at www.VeroBeachInternational MusicFestival.com.

July 3 First Friday Gallery Stroll 5-8pm. Take a stroll down 14th Avenue Art District to attend various artists’ receptions and see new exhibits. 14th Avenue between 21st to 19th Streets, Vero Beach.

For more info, contact: Debbie Avery, (772) 494-6306.

Stars & Stripes Skate Night 7pm to 6am. Skate all night at the Skate Factory, Vero Beach. $17.60 pp. Not a night owl? Skate from 7pm-11pm for only $8. Skate rental $3.

Skate Factory, 485 SW 27th Avenue, Vero Beach.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

July 4 43rd Annual 4th of July Parade 8:30am. Join the Lion’s Club of Sebastian and the City of Sebastian in the 43rd Annual 4th of July Parade beginning at the Sebastian Community Center and the Sebastian Masonic Lodge at 1805 Jackson Street proceeding East on Davis Street and South of Indian River Drive to Riverview Park.

Sebastian’s Fourth of July Freedom Festival 8am at Riverside Park and end with fireworks over the Indian River Lagoon at sunset. Opening ceremonies will be at 8 a.m. near the flagpole with an invocation, flag raising and “The Star-Spangled Banner.” A parade will begin at 8:30am near the Sebastian Community Center and will head along Indian River Drive to the park. There will be festivities in the park. Live entertainment, food, craft booths, vendors, etc. This is a fun-filled family event!

The City of Vero Beach presents “Family Fun & Fireworks Spectacular” 4-9:30pm. Riverside Park. Food vendors provided by the Buggy Bunch. There will be bounce houses, beer, wine, food and the Fireman’s

Express Children’s Train. Live music by “Southern Exposure.” Fireworks display beginning at 9pm. Simulcast radio broadcast on 93.7 FM The Breeze. Bring your chairs and blankets.

Personal fireworks, alcoholic beverages and dogs are not permitted in the park. For information, call (772) 567-2144.

Stars Over St. Lucie 4th of July Celebrations at Ft. Pierce City Marina 6-10pm. Contact City of Ft. Pierce for more details.

July 6 James Prosek: Ocean Fishes Ongoing exhibit at Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. www.verobeachmuseum.org The Great Treasure Hunt All Day Event. The Great Treasure Hunt is a summer contest on Christian FM. Starting on July 6th, listen to Christian FM as to clues on where to find hidden keys throughout our community. If you find a key, you will win real Spanish Treasure worth hundreds of dollars. One key will unlock the grand prize treasure chest which includes real Spanish Treasure along with other prizes valued at over $4000. Join us in a celebration of the 300th year anniversary of the sinking of the 1715 fleet on the Treasure Coast. More information can be found at www.christianfm.com.

July 11 Veterans Outreach Golf Tournament Sandridge Golf Club, 5300 73rd Street, Vero Beach. Contact: Pat Geyer, (772) 205-1995. The event includes 18 holes of golf, cart, awards, and lunch immediately following for only $50 per golfer! Registration begins at 7am with a Shotgun start at 8am; scramble format. For more info on Veterans Council of Indian River County, call (772) 410-5820 or visit www.VeteransCouncilIRC.org.

July 16 Day Trippin: Dali & Da Vinci & Florida Orange Groves Winery Travel to see Dali & Da Vinci, along with a stop at the Florida Orange Groves Winery, to St. Petersburg Day trippin’. Cost: $90 pp—includes bus transportation, museum admission, winery tour and tasting. For more information or to make a reservation, call Day Trippin’ with Patti & Vicky at (772) 569-8372.

July 18 Christmas in July 4p-8p, Enjoying Christmas festivities in July to support Shop with a Cop, which is when we take needy children from our area and go Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart in December.

We will have games, food, activities, entertainment by DJ Shh-op, silent auction and raffles and best of all...

Santa Clause is coming for vacation!!!

We will also have a Christmas tree decorating contest. Anyone who wants to participate can contact with Sebastian Police Department and/or the IRC Sheriff’s Office. All proceeds go to a great cause. Riverview Park, 600 US Highway 1, Sebastian.

For more info, contact: Officer Ashley Penn or Deputy Roberta Barker, (772) 978-6248.

July 28 1715 Fleet Children’s Program 11am. Children will learn about the 1715 Fleet disaster and do arts and crafts. North Indian River County Library, Sebastian. For more infor, call (772) 770-5060 ext. 5 or visit www.1715fleetsociety.com.

July 29 1715 Fleet Program 1-5pm. Join Capt. Bonnie Schubert as she discusses metal detecting and diving. There will be crafts and snacks.

Sam & Seajay Milner talk about musical treasure. For more info, call (772) 770-5060 ext. 5 or visit www.1715fleetsociety.com.

July 30 1715 Historical Bus Tour with Margaret Weller 9am-4pm. Sit back and relax on a cool bus and listen to guide, Margaret Weller, widow of Bob “Frogfoot” Weller, treasure diver and author as you get a guided tour of the 1715 wreck sites. Stops: Wreck sites, McLarty Treasure Museum, Mel Fisher Treasure Museum. Lunch stop at Capt. Hiram’s on your own. Cost is $55pp. For more information, call (772) 770-5060 ext. 5 or visit www.1715fleetsociety.com.

July 31 1715 Time Capsule Burial The Fleet Society has recently purchased a Time Capsule which is to be buried at a soon-to-be-announced location on July 31, 2015. The capsule is to be re-opened one hundred years from now on July 31, 2115. For more information, call (772) 770-5060 ext. 5, or visit www.1715fleetsociety.com. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

1715 Fleet Commemoration Day 10am-5pm. A full day of festivities commemorating the wreck of the 1715 Fleet. For more detailed information, call (772) 770-5060 ext. 5 or visit www.1715fleetsociety.com.

August 3 Wacky World of Water VBS 8:30am-12pm, Come dive into Gods word with the Wacky World of Water!

Each day campers will have fun and take an engaging look at water with Bible lessons that teach eternal truths, plus great games, crafts and much more. Kids will learn from stories throughout Scripture that include water-from creation, to the flood, to Jesus’ walking on water and calming the storm…and they might even get a little wet along the way. Cost: $20, First United Methodist Church, 1750 20th Street, Vero Beach. Contact Jennifer Reavis, (772) 562-1900, ext. 46, for more information.

August 7 First Friday Gallery Stroll 5pm-8pm. Take a stroll down 14th Avenue Art District to attend various artists’ receptions and see

new exhibits. 14th Avenue between 21st to 19th Streets, Vero Beach.

For more info, contact: Debbie Avery, (772) 494-6306.

August 8 ABC Kid & Parent Back to School Expo Free Admission for the ABC Back to School Expo at the Melbourne Square Mall. There will be lots of giveaways, entertainment, food, clowns, face painting, raffles and children activities.

Fun for the entire family. Shop the tax free weekend. Vendors and sponsor opportunities available. Melbourne Square Mall, 1700 New Haven Ave., Melbourne. For more info, contact Maria Dean (772) 480-9844.

Sunset Saturday Night 6:30-9:30pm. Come out and listen to The Wiley Nash Band, in front of Humiston Park. Plenty of food and drink. Fun for the whole family.

The concert series benefits local charities. Please contact Karen Dodson for more information (772) 532-7983 or karenlynndodson@bellsouth.net.

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Things To Do About Kayaks (772) 589-3469 www.aboutkayaks.net

Epic Sessions Skimboarding SUP & Surfing School Chris Ellison (772) 360-7166 www.epic-sessions.com

Adventure Kayaking and Canoe (772) 569-5757 www.paddlefla.com

Florida Cracker Airboat Rides (772) 563-0001 www.floridacrackerairboatride.com

A Florida Outdoor Center (Kayaking, stand-up paddle tours, eco tours, summer camps) (772) 202-0220 www.afloc.org

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute U.S. 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 465-7156 www.fau.edu/hboi

AMC Indian River 24 6200 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (888) AMC4Fun www.AMCtheatres.com/indianriver

Incentive Fishing Charters (321) 676-1948 www.incentivecharters.com

Beach Horseback Riding Frederick Douglas Memorial Park (772) 519-0237 or (772) 489-4FUN

Inlet Marina - Sebastian Inlet State Park 9502 S. Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 724-5424 www.sebastianinlet.com

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

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

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

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

Captain Christy’s (772) 633-0987 www.captchristylenz.com Create at Studio MA 835 17th Street #106 Vero Beach, FL (772) 538-1989 www.createatstudioma.com Custom Yacht Charters (772) 321-2435 www.customyachtcharters.net Deep Six Dive & Watersports 416 21st Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2883 www.deepsix.com Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive Wabassso Island, FL (772) 589-5050 www.DiscoverELC.org

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McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-0601 McLarty Treasure Museum 13180 N. Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 589-2147 Mel Fisher Treasure Museum U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-9875 www.melfisher.com Middleton’s Fish Camp & ECO TOURS 21704 73rd Manor Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 258-0150 www.middletonsfishcamp.com Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks 1175 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1286 www.orchidislandbikesand kayaks.com Paint on the Vine 1904 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-3005 www.paintonthevine.com

Pattern Setter Charters (772) 589-0008 www.sebastianfishingguides.com Sail Moonraker Sailboat Charters Captain Bruce Jackson Vero Beach City Marina (772) 696-2941 Shark Bait Aquatics (561) 248-5695 Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Drive W. Sebastian, FL (800) 399-5867 www.skydivesebastian.com

Vero Beach Yoga and Barre 29 Royal Palm Pointe Suite 2 Vero Beach, FL (772) 643-1039 VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com Vero Tackle & Marina (772) 234-9585 www.verotackle.com

Spark of Divine 1789 Old Dixie Hwy. Vero Beach, FL (772) 257-6499 www.sparkofdivine.com SUP Eco Adventures, llc 750 Old Florida Trail Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 507-6058 www.SupEcoAdventures.com Surf Vero Surf & SUP lessons (772) 559-8079 www.surfvero.com The Back Country (772) 567-6665 www.verobackcountry.com The Yoga Pagoda 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 202-0394 www.yogapagodavero.com Tropical Kayak Tours (772) 778-3044 www.tropicalkayaktours.com UDT Seal Museum 3300 N. Hwy. A1A Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 595-5845 www.NavySEALmuseum.com Vero Beach Adventure Cruises (772) 794-9477 www.verobeachcruises.com Vero Beach City Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL Phone (772) 231-2819 Voice Mail (772) 978-4960 marina@covb.org Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0707

horse play BG Polo & Equestrian 7700 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 999-3709 Carefree Ranch 7290 53rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 564-9222 www.carefreeranch.org Carousel Party Acres 15055 93rd Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-1463 www.carouselpartyacres.com Eddy’s Windermere Equestrian 7370 9th Street SW Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 567-8868 Florida Equestrian Foundation 9745 141 Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 538-3748 www.floridaequestrian foundation.org Gollnick Stables 555 58th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 562-4292 High Hopes Eventing (772) 538-3772 www.highhopeseventing.com

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Beach Warning Flags Banderas de Advertencia en la Playa

Water Closed to Public Agua Cerrada al Publico

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

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

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Indian River Riding Club 6250 37th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 473-3710 www.indianriverridingclub.org Just a Lil’ Bit 7150 37th Street Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 299-7855 or cell (772) 205-4206 Royal Equestrian Facility 12425 Indrio Road Fort Pierce, FL 34545 (772) 595-4426 www.royaleequestrianfacility.com Sawgrass Equestrian Farm 7355 69th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 321-7723 www.sawgrassfarm.com Shady Oaks Ranch, LLC 6555 Atlantic Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-2716 Southern Stables 2536 1st Street Vero Beach, FL 32962 (772) 567-6043 Special Equestrians 7280 53rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-7603

Peligro Bajo, Condiciones Calmas, Tenga Cuidado

Starwood Sporthorses 8530 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32969 (772) 559-0474 www.starwoodsporthorses.com

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Turtle Hollow Dressage 8500 65th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 (860) 608-4271 www.turtlehollowfarm.com

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

Two Bridges Equestrian 6750 84th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-1132 Vero Equine 8130 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 532-7720 Whispering Pines Equestrian Facility 6225 57th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 925-6064

art galleries Admiralty Gallery 3315 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3178 www.admiraltygallery.com Artists Guild Gallery 1974 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1234 Ditch 13 Gallery and Gifts 46 N. Broadway Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 918-8467 Flametree Clay Art Gallery 2041 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 202-2810 www.flametreeclay.com Gallery 14 1911 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-5525 Island Images/ Gallery Of Hope Contemporary Photographic Gallery and Education Center 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 101 Vero Beach, FL (772) 643-6994 www.galleryofhope.org J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 3465 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3900 www.JMStringergallery.com Active American and European master artists and 19th and early 20th Century American, British and Continental paintings.

Koman Fine Art 1922 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4500 www.komanfineart.com Meghan Candler Gallery Village Shops - 6270 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8811 www.meghancandlergallery.com Off Island Studio 3435 Aviation Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 480-5337 www.Offis.land Paint on the Vine 1904 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-3005 www.paintonthevine.com

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Palm House Gallery & Studio 3227A Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6816 Seaside Jewelry & Gallery 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1121 The Laughing Dog 2901 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-6711 (888) 9TOPDOG www.thelaughingdoggallery.com Tiger Lily Art Studios and Gallery 1903 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3443 www.tigerlilyvero.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your ocean!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

APPS attention sunseekers! Want to track your tan lines and get your best beach body this summer? There are apps for that!

When Summer rolls around in Vero Beach, the heat is on. Time for tan lines and the start of your quest for the perfect beach bod.

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Create your own profile with your tanning log, skin type, and photo progress.

And don’t forget to set the timer to ensure that each side gets an even golden brown.

This app has tanning down to a science.

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

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

Jaycee Beach Park 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0578 You will find lifeguards on duty for the swimmers, large picnic area, restrooms, showers, and a very popular boardwalk running adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. A short walk to casual beach style dining for sandwiches and ice cream.

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

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

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

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

Riverside Park & Tennis Courts 350 Dahlia Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4787 Located on the barrier island this park features tennis, racquetball, rentals, fitness trail, walking trail, and boat ramp. Pavilions are available for picnics and include running water and BBQ Grills. This popular family area is nestled 62

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among beautiful oaks which provide plenty of shade. You will also be within a short walk to Memorial Island, also a beautiful park itself and respectfully dedicated to all branches of the military.

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

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

Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. There are two museums within the park.

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

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

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

Tracking Station Beachfront Park 800 46th Place Vero Beach, FL The Tracking Station Beachfront Park features restrooms, showers, paved parking, boardwalk, beach access, playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, pavilions, and lifeguards. Open from 7:00 am until

sunset. You will also find interesting information on how this park earned its name.

Treasure Shores Beach Park 11300 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL This park is designated as the ADA Access Park for Indian River County.

This park features paved parking, restrooms, picnic tables and pavilions, and children’s playground.

Vero Beach Dog Park 3449 Indian River Drive East Vero Beach, FL 32963

fine dining Amalfi Grille 398 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 564-8218 Avanzare Ristorante 1932 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9789 www.avanzareverobeach.com Bijoux 1920 14th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5254 Bonefish Grill 2075 Indian River Blvd.

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

The Tides 3103 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-3966 Trattoria Dario 1555 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1818 The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 Vero Prime 901 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 266-7870 Wild Thyme Catering 1785 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-4126

on the go & casual dining 2 Go 3101 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL Blue Agave 1979 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-3484 Blue Star Bourbon Bar & Southern Kitchen 2227 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9057 Bobby’s Restaurant 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6996 Burp!

1901 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-2150 Casey’s Place 917 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4790 Chelsea’s on Cardinal 3201 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8300 chive 1785 Old Dixie Highway (772) 486-4126 Eight Royal Palm Pointe (772) 999-5452 Vero Beach, FL

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eat Citron Bistro Village Shops 6260 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6556 www.Citronbistorvb.com Crab-E-Bills 1540 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL (772) 388-2722 www.crabebills.com Dockside Grill 41 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6865 grind + grape 925 Bougainvillea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5536 heaton’s reef 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com Jaycee Park Seaside Grill 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1911 Johnny D’s Market & Bistro 1409 Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4181 Kountry Kitchen 1749 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-6733

Nino’s 1006 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9311 Orchid Island Brewery 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 321-1244 Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-1299 www.osceolabistro.com patisserie vero beach 1910 Old Dixie Hywy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-4122

Village Beach Market 4905 N. Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-8135 www.villagebeachmarket.com Walking Tree Brewery 3209 Dodger Road Vero Beach, FL (772) 528-5696

vero after five Blue Agave 1979 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-3484

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

Blue Star Bourbon Bar & Southern Kitchen 2227 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9057

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

Cork & Tapas 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5249

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

Filthy’s Fine Cocktails & Beer 1238 16th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-9512

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

grind + grape 925 Bougainvillea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5536 Havana Nights Piano Bar At Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel 5pm-closing 1601 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7211

La Tabla Local Food & Juicery 29 Royal Palm Pointe, Unit 1 Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 205-2772

The Cup At Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel 7 days a week, 7am-4pm 1601 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7211

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

The Pizza Garage 1802 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-8342

heaton’s reef 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com

Maria’s Organic Fountain 1880 37th Street, Suite 5 Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9812

THE fishack 1931 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0977 www.fishackvero.com

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

The Red Onion Eatery 3001 Ocean Drive 3727 10th Court Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4180

Orchid Island Brewery 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 321-1244

Marsh Landing Restaurant 44 N. Broadway Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-8622 Mr. Manatee’s 30 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-9151 Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar 1025 Beachland Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-6744 www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 555 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6070

STIX BILLIARD CLUB 939 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-0000 www.stixbilliardclub.com

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the grove bar 2115 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7274 The Kilted Mermaid 1937 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-5533 www.kiltedmermaid.com The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 www.costadeste.com/dining VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com VINZ WINING AND DINING 4885 Highway A1A (just south of the Village Beach Market) (772) 234-3341 Waldo’s 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 Walking Tree Brewery 3209 Dodger Road Vero Beach, FL (772) 528-5696 What-a-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1599

sweets & treats Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9256 Classy Cupcakes 712 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 533-0110 Cravings 3149 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0208 Faith, Hope & Chocolate 2101 Indian River Blvd., #108 Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1414 Frosting Cupcakes and Confections 2915 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2915

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Kilwin’s ChocolatesIce Cream 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 584-3281 Rio Coco Café Good Coffee. Great Cause.

3300 43rd Ave., Suite 3 Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5760 Slice of Paris 879 17th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-1145 Sweet Kiss Ice Cream 2101 Indian River Blvd., #107 Vero Beach, FL (772) 913-4582 Sweet Treats Boardwalk Café & Ice Cream 4079 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-9570

BUY Local 41st Street Farms Blueberries, in season in June Email: f_vanantwerp@bellsouth.net Abundant Blessings Farm Citrus, sheep/lamb, fresh eggs and seasonal produce 11975 10th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-0932 Abundantblessingsfarm@gmail.com Adair citrus acres Purveyors of locally grown citrus, limes, and peaches supplied to local restaurants. Ask for it at your favorite dining spot.

7055 33rd Street Vero Beach, FL Al’s Family Farms Citrus and produce 2001 Kings Highway (SR 713) Ft. Pierce, FL (800) 544-3366 www.AlsFamilyFarms.com Audrey’s Fresh eggs 4555 13th Street SW Vero Beach (772) 567-4749 Mon-Friday 8am-5:30pm Saturday 8am-3pm

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

Every Saturday from 8am-1pm

Aunt Zorada Farm Mark Smith, Farm fresh seasonal produce and heirloom tomatoes 7350 41st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 766-3250 Ft. Pierce and Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets

fellsmere farmers’ market Every Saturday, 9am-1pm 22 S. Orange Street, located in front of City Hall.

B&W Quality Growers Watercress and Arugula, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer.

17825 79th Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-0800 www.bwqualitygrowers.com

Ft. Pierce Downtown Farmers’ Market Melody Ln., next to Ft. Pierce Marina Every Saturday 8am-12pm

Cheese and Quacker Farm Duck, Kimberly & George Vecchio Vero Beach, FL (772) 571-1510

Kroegel Produce 11200 S. U.S. 1, Sebastian (772) 589-8718 www.kroegelproduce.us

ps Prime Meats & Gourmet Market 2190 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-5542

Nelson’s Family Farms 875 W. Midway Road Fort Pierce (772) 464-2100

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Compost Gardner 5815 Buchanan Drive Ft. Pierce Farmers’ Market Email: Adina@manuredepot.com www.manuredepot.com

Countryside Citrus Fresh citrus, October-May 6325 81st Street Vero Beach, FL (888) 550-5745 www.countrysidecitrus.com Crazy Hart Ranch Linda Hart Fresh eggs & pasturized poultry: chickens, Cornish hens, turkey 12416 91st Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 913-0036 Ft. Pierce & Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets www.crazyhartranch.com Florida Veggies & More 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 559-5641 www.flveggies.com All natural hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables. Fresh eggs.

Antibiotic-free/hormone free meats.

Gibbons Farms Certified Organics Seasonal produce & fruit, open yearly 1010 S. 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 979-4061 Goat Tales Fresh dairy and cheeses Vero Beach, FL (772) 696-1177 Hornbuckle Family Farms Strawberry U-Pick 6255 5th Street, SW Vero Beach, FL (772) 494-0714 Joey’s Seafood Shack 1800 U.S. 1 Vero Beach, FL (772) 918-8855 LaPorte Farms On-farm experience 7700 129th Street Sebastian, FL (772) 633-0813 Little Bee Apiary Local honey 6825 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5020 Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. Fresh local juice, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer Ft. Pierce, FL (800) FRESHHH www.oijc.com Organic Blueberries Judy Orcutt, In season-June jjorcutt@bellsouth.net

Osceola Organic Farm Kevin O’Dare, Baby lettuce & field greens, edible flowers, produce 6980 33rd Street (772) 567-1530 Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market www.osceolaorganicfarm.com Oyster Island Mushrooms Fresh mushrooms Vero Beach, FL (772) 388-2468 www.23shrooms.com Peterson’s Grove & Nursery Citrus, on–farm experience 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL Rhonda’s Seafood 29 Royal Palm Pointe, #4 Vero Beach, FL (772) 473-6388 Schacht Groves Fresh squeezed juice 6100 12th Street Vero Beach, FL Ocean Drive Farmer’s Market (800) 355-0055 www.schachtgroves.com Tall Pines Apiary Local honey (772) 559-9943 (ask for Pete) Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market White Rabbit Acres Non-Certified Organic Farm & CSA Full service on farm roadside stand and organic produce 7020 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-1248

florists Vero Beach Florist 3096 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-5418 Hutchinson’s Floral Artistry 2908 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4803

accommodations Captain Hiram’s 1580 US 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-4345 www.info@hirams.com Costa d’Este 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (877) 562-9919 Toll Free (772) 562-9919 Hotel Direct www.costadeste.com www.portfolio-verobeach.com

eat Tropical days and urban nights go hand in hand at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s newest Personal Luxury Resort®, located ocean-side with 94 deluxe guest rooms and suites, a destination restaurant and bar, sparkling pool, spa, and fitness center all within moments of the finest shopping, dining and entertainment in Vero Beach.

Prestige Hotel 1526 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5218 Sea Turtle Inn 835 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (877) 998-8785 Toll Free (772) 234-0788 Hotel Direct www.SeaTurtleInn.net SpringHill Suites

by Marriott 5115 Indian River Blvd.

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

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

South Beach Place 1705 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5366 The Caribbean Court 1601 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (800) 916-8592 Toll Free The Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 www.thedriftwood.com The Reef Ocean Resort 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1000 Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666 Vero Beach Inn & Suites 8797 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-8321

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churches & synagogues Calvary Chapel 941 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-8819 Central Assembly of God 6767 20th Street (Rte 60) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4505 Christ Church Vero Beach 925 14th Lane (Behind Outback Steakhouse) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-8670 Christ United Methodist by the Sea 3755 State Road A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1661 Church of God Twentieth Avenue 775 20th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2235 Community Church 1901 23rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9425 Cornerstone Christian Church 5950 12th Street Vero Beach, Florida (772) 567-0085 www.CornerstoneChristianVB.com First Baptist Church 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4341 First Christian Church 1927 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9110 First Church of Christ Science 1602 23rd Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-3656 First Church of God 1105 58th Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32966 772.562.2256 www.fcog.com First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9088

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First United Methodist 1750 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1900

United Church of Sebastian 1251 Sebastian Blvd.

Sebastian, FL (772) 388-0461

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

Unity of Vero Beach 950 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960 (772) 562-1133 www.unityofvero.org

Holy Cross Catholic Church 500 Iris Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0671 Lutheran Church of the Redeemer-LCMS 900 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-8193 Our Savior Lutheran Church-ELCA 1850 6th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-2253 St. Augustine Episcopal Church 475 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-3494 St. Helen’s Catholic Church 2085 Tallahassee Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5457 St. John of the Cross Catholic Church 7550 26th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-0057 St. Paul’s Church 664 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL 772.231.3552 www.StPaulsIRC.org Temple Beth Shalom 365 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-4700 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 3980 12th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 589-5112 Services begin at 10am each Sunday Trinity Episcopal Church 2365 Pine Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1146 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach 1590 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 778-5880

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

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

For more information and listing additions contact Penny Tranchilla at (321) 438-8733 or editor@portfolio-verobeach.com

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Happy Fourth of July! For the majority of July and August, we can feast on mostly easygoing aspects. Juggling work and pleasure will be the issue for everyone. During the summer, we should be able to relax and take some time off. The last few years have been very heightened, so it’s finally time for a downturn in the stress department. Make sure you hit the beach, and enjoy your summer!

ARIES: For much of this month, Aries will feel torn between career issues and family matters. Take time on the New Moon on July 15th to make some new beginnings in the area of home, family, and domestic matters. Another New Moon on August 14th brings happiness in the love department, including soaking up love from your children too! You should be smiling during the last two weeks of August.

TAURUS: Expect some drama in your personal life around July 15th. By the time we get to the Full Moon on July 31st, you should be getting a boost in your work life. You are the ultimate multi-tasker for much of July. You have been waiting for a long time to travel and meet interesting new people, and August is the time to get out. Especially around August 26th, you could be surrounded with an array of admirers.

GEMINI: If something has been bugging you, the Full Moon on July 1st will give you the chance to speak your mind and clear the air. July 25th has you in a bit of a feisty mood, so keep yourself grounded and safe. August brings rewards for things you have been working on for months. You should be delighted with events around August 6th.

CANCER: Everything is about personal relationships for Cancers this July. The two Full Moons of July could have you swept away in a new romance. Just make sure you’ve known this person for at least six months before making any big decisions. Money issues seem to be getting better, especially after August 11th.

LEO: July has some promising Full Moons that will highlight your relationship department. On July 15th, just make sure you are on the lookout for people who might be trying to take advantage of your good nature. August has you feeling luckier than you have felt in a long time. You couldn’t ask for a better combination of planets helping to make your dreams come true.

VIRGO: Try to avoid getting into a confrontation with a loved one around July 14th. You are such an action-oriented person that dealing with lazy people can make you nuts, so have patience. By the time we get to the second Full Moon on July 31st, you are simmering with new possibilities.

August 4th is a wonderful day for anything romantic. By the end of the month, you should be feeling pretty grateful.

LIBRA: You might be thinking of trying something new in July. Perhaps a new home, or a new job? You’ve been wanting to make changes. By the time we get to August, you should be off and running in a new direction. The New Moon on August 14th will put you in the spotlight. You will attract people. Take advantage of this time to solidify your new friendships and new pathways.

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SCORPIO: Between now and September 17th, when Saturn finally leaves your sign, you should be finishing up any loose ends. July is a month to complete any projects that have been occupying your mind for the last two years. It is time to really clear out the closets and let go of what no longer serves you. Early August is the perfect time to discuss anything that you’ve been putting off saying. By mid August, you are seen as an authority figure, so stick to your beliefs and people will back you.

SAGITTARIUS: You love intellectual conversations, and the Fourth of July holiday is an excellent party time with fascinating new friends. Around July 15th, you will be able to handle any difficult conversations that you need to have with a loved one. In August, you will be all about fun. Just be a little cautious around August 3rd, when you might find yourself irritated with an authority figure.

CAPRICORN: You are prone to keeping things for longer than you need to. During the month of July, but especially around the New Moon on July 15th, the planets are urging you to see everything in a new light. If you have too much clutter, you can’t see anything! Time to clear the decks and make way for the new. August brings good news around a personal issue that has been troubling you.

AQUARIUS: July has you feeling a little bit antsy. It’s as though you want to drastically change your home, or your appearance. Not a bad idea, as long as you thoroughly go over the possible consequences for your actions.

August is the month for adventure and romance. You should have a five star month, with the high point being around August 26th.

PISCES: You come from the world of water, and you will be “swimming” in your element in July, as the sky is full of positive water energy. July brings in new and interesting people. You have plenty of reasons to be grateful, especially when August rolls around. Your enthusiasm is contagious, especially around August 4th. If you need to convince someone to do something, try stating your case around that day. You will be hard to resist.

Remember it is only with a full Astrological reading (based on your birthdate, exact time, and place of birth) that Astrology can be truly accurate.

Written by Leslie McGuirk www.luckystarsastrology.com, www.lesliemcguirk.com www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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