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14 Teresa LoBianco; Gunnar Flinchum 15 Josiah David Nalzaro; Michael-Jamar Jean Francois 16 James “Robby” Staggs; David “Gonzo” Gonzales 17 The Carvajal Sisters 18 Cory Kouns; Josh Dobson 19 Richard Ducat 20 Lisa Addeo & Joe Caragol 21 The Killer Whale Band 22 The VLTRA Group, Inc. 23 Mike Block String Camp 8

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Cover Credits: Our beautiful cover shot was taken at the lovely Vero Beach home of Rosalie Hakker. The piano is a turn of the century 1926 Mason & Hamlin Baby Grand Piano that belonged to her father, Freddy Alonzo (see Memory Lane). Our cover girl, is Lila Legler, who takes piano lessons locally. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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24 Ferdinand A. Legido: AKA Freddie Alonso 25 Save the Date: City of Vero Beach Beautification Weekend

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28 Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation: More Than Tennis!

30 Music is Medicine 32 The Sound of Wellness support local

33 The Blue Poppy the dish

34 Chops Prime Meats & Gourmet Market Local Palette

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36 Creative Cartooning for Cake 38 Vero Revisited life. styled.

40 Text Less, Write More: Duly Noted 41 The Future’s So Bright 42 Snow’s Custom Cabinetry and Refinishing

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48 The Hunt is On… There’s a New Dog Bed in Town 49 ‘Tis the Season to Be Thankful!

and more! Come and discover why John’s Island is simply the right place to be.

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Life is a gift.

Every day and every minute we should be thankful, celebrating. Growing old may not be an option. Cancer and disease are consuming us and every day it seems, someone we know and love is affected. We have to LIVE now. Don’t wait for tomorrow as for some, it never arrives.

This issue we focused on music. Music soothes the soul. Music is a healer to some. Music is a gift. It poured out of these musicians like rain. It is beautiful.

Depending on the genre, just listening to it will relieve stress, soothe your pain or make you forget your troubles. I cannot imagine life without music. I was extremely impressed with the passion evoked from each of the musicians I met doing this issue. I hope that all of you will open up your heart, dust off the piano or guitar and be inspired to play...or just listen to music.

Our mission at Portfolio has always been to inspire you to live your life to the fullest... because life is simply better by the sea.

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Teresa LoBianco, also known as Terri Kay, is an American singer and songwriter. At the age of 8, Terri realized while attempting to impersonate one of her many influences, R&B singer, Toni Braxton, that she wanted to be a singer when she grew up. Terri’s mother and father encouraged her to keep singing and even challenged her to sing along to songs by artists such as Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige, who also became vocal idols to Terri. As she grew older, Terri’s parents always encouraged her to enter talent contests, but she was always too shy. Even going out to karaoke as a teen with her parents was nerve wrecking for Terri. Toward the end of high school in 2007, Terri found herself watching music videos available on YouTube and noticed in the “suggested videos” section there were regular, non-celebrities covering popular songs. After watching a few hundred, she mustered up enough courage to record and upload a cover herself, covering “One and a Million” by late R&B artist, Aaliyah. In 2009, Terri entered and won pop singer, Paula DeAnda’s, MySpace Karaoke Contest.

Originally, the prize was to meet and record with the artist, but she received a $2,500 check instead.

This was a very big deal to Terri, to be chosen out of nearly a million people and it was just the boost of confidence she needed. She soon joined a local rock cover band, NAKEDGE (pronounced Naked Edge) and became the lead singer amongst four very talented and experienced musicians, who loved and treated her like family. Starting off stiff as a board and glued to the microphone stand during public performances, rock was an unfamiliar genre to Terri. But thanks to the support of her band mates, family, friends, and the energy of rock music, she eventually broke out of her shy shell and became more than just a voice. She became an entertainer. Nowadays, Terri continues to find time to keep up with her YouTube channel, where she now has over 100 cover songs uploaded. As far as her music career goes, she’s still working on being discovered, and you can find her either collaborating with other local artists, recording originals, auditioning for televised talent shows, or at gigs around town. (www.youtube.com/reesescup908)

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“Music has always been a huge part of my life. I was 10 when I got my first guitar and instantly enjoyed singing, but I progressed slowly because I had other priorities. I started to write and record songs in high school.

Now, I am working to promote my original music and strengthen my vocals.”

Gunnar Flinchum

“Music is what feelings sound like.” ~ Unknown

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E Michael-jamar Jean Francois, 23 years old, has lived in Vero for 17 years. When he was 12 years old, he started singing with his church choir. Michael always would sing very softly and would never show his real voice until one day when he was about 14. Michael’s good friend told him that he had a great voice and that he should try for a solo part. So he mustered up all the confidence he had, tried out for a solo, and got it. Michael remembers the first day of practice; he froze and couldn’t remember a word of the song he was supposed to sing. He felt incredibily down but his friend, Robinson, told him that it was just the first step. And he was right. Michael has sung with admirable confidence ever since.

“Now it’s hard to get me stop singing. Whether I’m at home, work, or on a stage, I always sing with my heart first and my lungs second. And for me, that’s always how it should be.” ~ Michael-Jamar Jean Francois

Josiah David Nalzaro, a local 19-year-old, has an amazing passion for music. Josiah grew up in a musical home; his parents are professional singers and his siblings sing and play instruments all day.

When he was 6 years old, Josiah’s parents bought him a guitar and he’s been playing ever since. Taking lessons on and off, he struggled with the concept of theory, so he taught himself the patterns and played by ear.

When Josiah was 11 years old, he started writing songs and take singing more seriously, when he wrote a “love song” for a girl he had a crush on.

But the girls in his life weren’t the only things that inspired Josiah to write songs. His songs talk about life and finding hope when you’re in the deep end. He likes to sing from different points of view and put himself in someone else’s shoes, and write about how that person can find hope.

“I believe all the songs that I write are a way for God to speak to me and remind me of His love and mercy. I give all the songwriting credits to God, because without Him, my songs would just be words on a paper and not mean anything to anyone.” ~ Josiah David Nalzaro

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James “Robby” Staggs was introduced to playing music at the age of 14. After receiving his first guitar, Robby practiced for hours on a daily basis, teaching himself how to play along with popular artists he was into at the time. Time went by and Robby’s skills progressed, leading him to become involved with other musicians and music groups. When Robby began high school, he started taking music classes and eventually learned the fundamentals of drums and the piano. Robby’s music knowledge expanded and over time, he would be a part of several different bands. After playing various shows, benefits, and talent shows, Robby’s love for music grew even more. He knew that music would be a main aspect of his life, and would hopefully even be his career.

Robby received a full music scholarship for college and although he has his associate’s degree, he is constantly learning more about music and his playing abilities are consistently progressing. After playing with about six different bands, things finally fell into place when Robby found himself playing guitar in a group called East Harbor. East Harbor is a variety band that covers music of all genres, and they write their own music. Robby’s music path is going better than ever before, and he looks forward to seeing where it leads him.

R David “Gonzo” Gonzales started playing guitar and writing music when he was just 11.

At the time, he was heavily influenced by classic rock bands such as AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. As he got older, his musical tastes diversified and he began learning more instruments such as the piano, bass guitar, drums, and cello. When Gonzo moved to Florida in 2008, he formed a band named “Mattoid Droids,” a three-piece experimental band. This band became his main creative outlet; Gonzo wrote and produced four full albums for this band which you can find on Bandcamp. Florida would also be the place where Gonzo discovered jazz, which is distinct in his playing and songwriting.

Gonzo mainly plays the keyboard in East Harbor, and occasionally provides rhythm guitar and back-up vocals for the band as well. He also plays guitar for the Carvajal Sisters and performs solo gigs. Although guitar is his strongest instrument, he considers himself a musician first and foremost, not a guitarist. Music is David’s one true passion and form of expression. When he’s writing lyrics to a song, improvising on his guitar, or experimenting with new sounds on a keyboard, he feels spiritually and mentally invigorated. He hopes to make a living out of music, as a touring musician, songwriter, studio musician, or all of the above. Currently, he is pursuing a music major in college.

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The Carvajal Sisters, a sensational duo from Vero Beach, have been entertaining audiences locally for the past 10 years. Kacy plays acoustic guitar, piano and bass. After playing bass in the band “Mattoid Droids” with David Gonzales for about two years, she brings a chill vibe to the duo and has a darker, richer tone as an alto singer. Nancy is classically trained with a passion for performing. Nancy’s high energy and powerful, high range soprano voice rounds out the duo. Together, their different voices and vibes blend beautifully in harmony.

The Carvajal Sisters’ family and Colombian heritage has been a huge influence to them since their first exposure to Latin music. Their musically talented parents always encouraged them in their pursuits, as well as their beloved harmonica-playing grandfather, who passed last year.

Born and raised in Vero Beach, they have been involved in the performing arts throughout town for most of their lives. The sisters were both in choir in elementary school and throughout middle school, and were heavily involved at Riverside Theater. They attended Indian River Charter High School where they continued their involvement in the arts. Kacy was in jazz band for four years playing bass guitar and singing occasionally.

Nancy was also in jazz band, singing and playing drums. With the jazz bands they gigged throughout town, they gained a lot of experience performing that has helped them to this day. Both were recipients of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society Scholarship.

Today the sisters enjoy and perform a versatile range of musical genres, including jazz, classical, rock, funk, reggae, pop and folk acoustic. In January of this year, they started performing with a full band. With David “Gonzo” Gonzales on guitar, Brylon Terry and Nickolas Reed on drums, and Alex Campbell and Dylan Thomas playing bass, the band has seen a lot of success in continuing to bring fun and energetic music entertainment to the local community and elsewhere.

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“Where words fail, music speaks.” ~ Hans Christian Anderson

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“When you’re happy, you enjoy the music.

But when you’re sad, you understand the lyrics.” ~ Frank Ocean

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Cory Kouns is a 25-year-old musician and songwriter from Vero Beach. His first exposure to the art of music was in elementary school, and he continued his education throughout middle school where he learned the basics of music theory. Cory achieved his Associates in Arts with a focus in music, which led to a bachelor’s degree in psychology in order to understand music and the mind.

With opportunities that have led to many inspiring music projects over the years, Cory has become proficient in percussion, bass guitar, electric/ acoustic guitar, keyboard, music production, songwriting and singing. He has toured with energetic, technical metal bands such as “History of Monsters” and “Still at Heart.” But now, Cory is writing, recording, and performing with an American Indie-Progressive-Rock band called “East Harbor.”

R The first exposure a person has to music is perhaps the most important in their entire musical history.

This rings true for Josh Dobson as his first memories of music are back in his early childhood.

Josh’s father would send him mixed tapes, complete with classic rock such as Led Zeppelin and Journey.

This began his appreciation for technicality in music. These types of artists inspired Dobson to begin to learn the drums when he was 6 and soon after, the guitar when he was 7. Dobson never abandoned these early passions and continued through his teen years to learn and develop his own personal style. By dabbling in many genres such as, acoustic, rap, and electronic, Dobson also discovered a love for production. A large majority of his time was spent at the small studio setup in his bedroom. For hours at a time, he would work meticulously on a new project where every intricate detail of the music was examined and contemplated.

While some may find this process tiresome or overwhelming, Dobson found it intriguing and went on to become well versed in many music production programs such as “Abelton Live.”

Around this time, Dobson began playing music outside the comfort of his home studio; playing his guitar and singing for restaurants, clubs, and other establishments for small audiences. This evolved from playing a couple nights a month to a weekly paying job. He sings a variety of music, but presents every song with his own distinct sound. One can listen to his performances and guess at his musical past. It is light and acoustic from his 12 years of guitar playing, yet energetic and rhythmic inspired by his interest in rap and electronic. We can’t forget to mention the technicality behind every note played, no doubt influenced by his classic rock interest in his past. Dobson continues to entertain audiences with this original blend.

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Richard Ducat is a 26-year-old man of many talents from Vero Beach. Growing up, he spent a lot of time listening to music but didn’t get his start playing drums until he was 17.

In less than ten years, he was able to learn not only the technical knowledge of his instrument but also the industry that surrounds it.

Since then, Richard has toured as a drum tech and photographer with national acts such as “Falling in Reverse,” “I See Stars,” “D.R.U.G.S.,” and “Verse Emerge.”

He now plays with the local band “East Harbor.”

After getting his bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Fullsail University and working a handful of national tours, Richard now resides in Vero Beach with his beautiful wife and son where they have a website and graphic design company. Although not on the road, Richard still keeps close connections in the industry, working daily with Indy labels and companies such as Sumerian Records, BANDHAPPY and Vans Warped Tour.

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The Sound of Music With over 129 songs on iTunes, pianist/ singer/songwriter Lisa Addeo broke every record ever set at Radio City Music Hall playing alongside Liberace.

Her passion for music was obvious at an early age as she started playing piano at age 6 and began performing at age 9. Originally, she was classically trained and eventually embraced the freedom in jazz improvising, songwriting, arranging and producing. She has played piano in movies with Lauren Bacall and Dan Aykroyd. She has also been seen in TV’s ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Ellen’, and has performed for royalty, celebrities, international dignitaries and Fortune 200/500 corporations across the US and Europe.

Joe Caragol has performed with players from the Duke Ellington band and has played in gypsy jazz bands, rock bands in quartets, trios and duets.

For the last decade he has played in Vero Beach restaurants and nightspots.

Now 61, he grew up in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn. Caragol fell in love with the barrier island on his first visit to Vero in the late 1990s, invited by a musician friend living on the ocean.

Caragol designed his home – including the huge beamed guitar outlined on the ceiling, with the help of an architect.

He had dabbled in architecture and drawing at a technical high school in Brooklyn. But his real passion in those days was music, ever since hearing a cousin in Barcelona play Brazilian jazz on the guitar in the mid-1960s. Soon after, he put together a band.

Together, Lisa Addeo and Joe Caragol, have a dynamic mix of piano, guitar and vocals, delivering breathtaking interpretations of everything from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga. “It’s a delicate dance between two instruments that play more than one note. It’s very different than either one of us playing a duo with a sax or flute or bass player, who all play one note at a time, and the guitar or piano fills the rest. So with two chordal instruments, it takes a lot of good listening and good taste to pull it off so that both instruments project and shine and it doesn’t sound too busy,” Addeo says. Joe agrees and with deep mutual respect, the two eagerly dive into a discussion about great music to fulfill their vision for their duo. www.LisaMusic.com

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The Killer Whale Band: A Local Band that Makes a Big Splash Local professionals by day, alternative music band by night. The Killer Whale Band members are Dr. Lee Legler an orthodontist with Legler Orthodontics and the band’s drummer. Drew Dunlap, owner of Dunlap Construction is the band’s lead guitarist. Hailing from Ireland, Dr. Greg O’Corry-Crowe, the lead singer, is a marine biologist for Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Pilot, Chase Gutierrez, brings the rhythm as the bass guitarist. Finally, Dr. Pete Gutierrez is a guitarist and dentist for Gutierrez Dentistry.

Although the band members have known each other for years, their love of music is what brought this group together. Pete and Lee have been surfing and boating buddies for over 20 years, and often brought young Chase along. When Pete and Lee started playing music together, it was natural to ask now adult Chase to join the band.

Drew, Greg and Lee’s young children attend school together, so when talk of forming a band began, it was a no-brainer to bring in musical dads, Drew and Greg. Drew brings the energy with his guitar skills, sense of humor and interesting musical taste (he can rap!), and the band found a real entertainer in lead singer Greg. As an ode to Greg’s profession as a marine biologist, the band decided on the name Killer Whale. That, and it sounded cool.

The guys meet weekly to practice and try out new music to cover. Since they have “day jobs” they enjoy playing at parties and wherever they have fun. The band has played for groups from 20-200, and always has the audience dancing! www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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take the time to learn what is copyrightable and the process for obtaining a copyright. It will speak volumes to a record label if aspiring artists are familiar with the legal side of the music business and have already safeguarded their original works. When performing covers and making music videos using covers, I cannot stress enough how vital it is that an aspiring artist seek the appropriate licensing. More times than not, YouTube is taking down videos for infringement violations, which can damage an aspiring artists’ reputation and marketing package.

Q: What can an aspiring artist do to not make such a mistake?

A: Register with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). Industry groups like ASCAP and BMI are invaluable to aspiring artists, as so much can be learned through such memberships.

Q: How can an aspiring artist be successful in the music business?

A: There is no single rule that directly leads to success, but I have found that being commercially appealing to labels should never be underestimated.

As I mentioned earlier, marketability is so important, and, in tandem with that, commercial acceptability plays a huge part. The music industry is very cyclical - what was once out of style, comes back up in popularity a decade later. An aspiring artist should know where we are in that cycle and then start packaging himself or herself to hit that next wave of commercial appeal, which record labels are already developing.

Q: Is there one piece of advice that has not changed in the over fifteen years you have been in the entertainment industry?

A: Yes, don’t give up!

So…you think you want to be a Rock Star?

Portfolio Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down with one of Vero’s newest businesses: The VLTRA Group, Inc., a television production, talent management, and integrated marketing company. VLTRA’s President and CEO, Erik Di Somma, gave us his top 5 tips for conquering the music industry!

Q: What is one area that many aspiring artists fail to consider when trying to land a record deal?

A: Making oneself marketable. Marketability is the business component of the music industry that any aspiring artist must take into consideration when trying to land a record deal. It is not enough to simply be talented in today’s music industry, an aspiring artist must be able to clearly and concisely express to a record label how his or her image will sell and turn a profit. By engaging in business strategy development early in one’s career, an aspiring artist will be taken much more seriously than the competition, thus increasing the chances of getting signed.

Q: What is the #1 mistake up-and-coming artists consistently make?

A: Failing to copyright their work. So often I meet aspiring artists who cover popular songs, upload music videos to YouTube of either covers or original music, and then post such work across multiple social media platforms. It is very rarely that I find any of the legally required copyright or licensing documentation has ever been filed to safely engage in that type of marketing. In the case of original work, it is so important that aspiring artists 22

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President and CEO of The VLTRA Group, Erik Di Somma, was born and raised in Vero Beach. After attending Vero Beach High School, Erik went on to pursue a career in television across the country, most notably in New York and Atlanta. Erik served as head of marketing for The SUZANNE Show, hosted by Suzanne Somers, which was nominated for a daytime Emmy in 2012. Currently, Erik is producing VLTRA’s flagship production, Jetset, which is a modern day affluent lifestyle series focused on one-of-a-kind, dynamic experiences set in stunning locations with influential figures who live a lifestyle that even the elite wealthy have never before seen.

Carly Barnes, VLTRA’s newest hire, was also born and raised in Vero Beach. After attending St. Edwards School, Carly pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Literature with a minor in Arts Management from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Thereafter, she pursued a career in the music industry in New York City. Carly has accepted the Talent Agency Associate position with VLTRA where she will be assisting the company not only in talent management, but in music licensing for the various nationally distributed television series VLTRA produces.

VLTRA is the leading television production company specializing in niche television programming and audience engagement. VLTRA’s wholly owned affiliate Leveraging Entertainment, LLC, the premier television finance company headed up by VLTRA’s Chief Financial Officer Chris Delaney and Chief Operating Officer Amanda Bergeron, offers investment products in the television industry. VLTRA and Leveraging Entertainment serve as advisors and frequent equity partners in national television production projects in the talk, documentary, and reality programming formats. VLTRA is also a licensed talent agency in the State of Florida representing models, actors, musicians, and professional speakers.

For more information regarding VLTRA and Leveraging Entertainment, visit their websites at thevltragroup.com and leveragingentertainment.com. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Joy to the World

Photos by Jill Douglas

At the 6th Annual Mike Block String Camp, June 29th through July 10th in Vero Beach, Florida, a diverse array of students ranging from local Middle and High School students, to college professors and young professional musicians from around the globe, will all come together to learn new styles and expand their musical world. The world-class faculty (including multiple Grammy-Award Nominees) comes from a variety of backgrounds, including bluegrass, Celtic, Latin, jazz, rock, classical, world music, and singer-songwriters. During the program, faculty and students give public concerts as part of the Vero Beach International Music Festival.

Mike considers this one of his favorite parts of the camp, where the campers can share their joy and creativity with the whole community. MBSC also has a student exchange program with a folk camp in Galicia, Spain, called the San Simon Fiddle Camp.

Hailed by YO-YO MA as the “ideal musician of the 21st Century,” Mike Block is a pioneering multi-style cellist, composer, and educator living in Boston, acclaimed by The New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing.” While still studying at the Juilliard School, Mike joined Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, and shortly thereafter also joined Mark O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz Trio, which he played in for over three years.

Mike has also toured extensively with Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings and The Knights Orchestra. After becoming one of the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap in order to stand while playing, Mike was the first standing cellist to perform at Carnegie Hall, which the New York Times called “breathless…half dance, half dare.” In 2012, Mike was appointed Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music. In 2009, Block founded The Mike Block String Camp, which takes place in Vero Beach, Florida. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

“I love coming to Vero Beach. It’s really been the relationships with local teachers and families that have grown in the most meaningful way.

And Jill Douglas always helping introduce us is just one of the great examples of that! This camp creates a unique community of people with different backgrounds but shared values.”

Teachers provide instruction in multiple traditions, develop improvisational skills, and coach student bands in preparation for public performances. For more information, visit www.MikeBlockStringCamp.com or www.VeroBeachInternationalMusicFestival.com.

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ferdinand a. legido AKA Freddie Alonso

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y father, Freddie Alonso, was an elegant man. Every night he would put on his tuxedo and go to work. I thought everyone did that because for as long as I can remember, that was his “uniform” of sorts. As I got older I realized that this was not the norm. Most mothers stayed at home and fathers left for work in the morning. My mother and father were both entertainers, they came home in the morning! Most of us didn’t really pay much attention to what our fathers did when they went to work but since I spent a good deal of time backstage waiting for my parents to finish rehearsals, I knew firsthand. Unfortunately, I did not appreciate how special he was until much later on in life.

My father was an orchestra leader and played in all the top hotels in Miami Beach, Florida in the ‘40s and ‘50s such as the Lord Tarleton, the Ritz Plaza, and the Copacabana. We then moved to New York where he played the El Chico, the Lido, the Coral Reef Club and the Chateau Madrid. His crowning glory was the El Morocco in NYC for over 15 years and the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach when he moved back to Florida. I remember him telling me stories about the movie stars, celebrities and political figures that graced the dance floor, enjoying the Latin music for which he was so famous. My parents hung out with Lucy and Desi Arnaz (another Cuban-born musician), Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat along with his cute Chihuahua. The ‘50s were

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a special time for Mambos, Rhumbas, Cha-chas and Tangos, and Fred and his Latin band played them all to the delight of everyone who heard him.

Fred was classically trained. He played in Little Carnegie Hall as a child and attended Julliard. His mother’s dream was for him to become a concert pianist. But when his father died unexpectedly and the Great Depression hit, Fred went off as a teenager to play the speakeasies and earn a living. It wasn’t until my father and I moved to Vero in early 2000 that he went back to his love of classical music. We have a courtyard home, which is very characteristic of Spanish culture. Every day, Fred would practice classical music for three to four hours a day on his vintage Mason & Hamlin Baby Grand until he was in his ‘90s. Talk about the “sound of music”…it would fill the house and every inch of the courtyard. When we would have a dinner party, our guests would ask, “is Fred coming?” And of course, he was, and ready to play their favorite song from memory. Each year we would hold a fundraiser in our home called the Gift of Giving for the Benefit of the Homeless. Our guests would donate whatever they could afford and get to sit within an arm’s length of a magnificent pianist performing classical pieces just for them. Those were very special times.

When Fred began to fail in health, he still managed to play his piano every day. When the visiting nurse would come into his cottage, he would play a song named after her. There was Louise, Mary and Irene – and, of course, Rosalie. If there wasn’t a song named after the nurse, he would play “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.” Needless to say, Fred was very popular and to this day he is sorely missed. He brings to mind the lyrics of another famous song “but something touched me deep inside, the day the music died.” But the memories live on.

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mardy fish children’s foundation More Than Tennis!

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he Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, started by Mardy and his parents, Tom and Sally in 2007, is partnered with the Indian River County School District.

MFCF currently runs health and fitness afterschool programs in all 13 Indian River County School District elementary schools, as well as in a private and charter school. In addition, as of 2012, MFCF also offers programming at all four middle schools in the Middle School Club Tennis program. In all, the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation is touching the lives of more than 1200 students a year.

While tennis is the flagship program, MFCF also offers basketball, track, cheerleading and gardening clubs. In addition, MFCF plans to implement a before-school exercise class (BOKS) in five schools this fall, and will be offering BOKS to all Indian River County elementary schools.

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Drink Water, Eat Healthy, Exercise Daily, Brush & Floss and Make Friends. “The goal is to get kids moving and having fun, all the while teaching them healthy habits in an interactive way that makes them memorable”, said the Foundation’s Vice President, Tom Fish. “We want to make a difference in children’s lives.”

In addition to the programs, MFCF has special scholarship funds for students who qualify

for free or reduced-cost lunch at school. MFCF also offers special programs to the children of the Homeless Family Center, Harvest Outreach, and the IRC Extended Day program.

Mardy’s dream of helping disadvantaged kids in his hometown of Vero Beach is still supported by his lifelong friend, Jake Owen, who will donate a portion of the proceeds from his October 25th concert in Vero Beach to MFCF. Other local donors include the Indian River Medical Center, George E. Warren and The McLaughlin Family.

The Foundation’s main fundraising event is Mardy’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament, to be held on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015, at The CHILDREN’S Windsor Club. For details about the tournamentFOUNDATI please contact michelle@mffkids.org.

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Music is Medicine M

usic speaks a language that words often cannot express.

We’ve all had the experience where that one special song seems to convey everything our heart is feeling. From classical to pop, smooth jazz to classic rock, music can create ambiance, shift our current mood, and provide the backdrop for so many of life’s activities. Think of the relaxing tunes that help you unwind, or the lively, energetic tunes heard at sporting events to pump up the crowd, or the catchy, familiar tunes you blast to motivate your workout.

Aside from invoking feelings of joy, heartache, nostalgia, or energy, music also affects our physical bodies. Scientific research has validated music’s therapeutic ability to lower blood pressure, lower cortisol, reduce anxiety, enhance concentration, stabilize heart rate, improve recovery after

stroke and improve immune function. Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin’s life’s work is music research. “We’ve found compelling evidence that musical interventions can play a health care role in settings ranging from operating rooms to family clinics,” said Dr. Levitin. “But even more importantly, we were able to document the neurochemical mechanisms by which music has an effect in four domains: management of mood, stress, immunity and as an aid to social bonding.”

Ancient Chinese principles also espouse music as a healing art. The Chinese character for medicine is derived from the character for music.

In a recent interview, Gao Yuan, Composer for the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra, illuminated the therapeutic role of music in his culture. “Our ancestors believed that music had the power to harmonize a person’s soul in ways that medicine could not. In ancient China, one of music’s earliest purposes was for healing. During the time of the Great Yellow Emperor (2698-2598 B.C.E.), people discovered the relationship between the pentatonic scale, the five elements, and the health of the five internal and five sensory organs. During Confucius’ time, scholars used music’s calming properties to improve and strengthen people’s character and conduct.”

During an acupuncture treatment at our office, patients listen to relaxing music. Music transcends the Eastern and Western medical paradigms to enhance the restorative benefits of acupuncture and encourage the body to heal. Music is medicine…so turn on the tunes, and turn up your health!

Angela King, AP, DOM Sources: - The Neurochemistry of Music Mona Lisa Chanda, Daniel J. Levitin, Trends in Cognitive Sciences Volume 17, Issue 4, April 2013, pp 179–193 - www.shenyun.com

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leasurable music and sound have been shown in many scientific studies to have a positive impact on many parameters of human health. Not only can it clearly affect our moods, but pleasurable music has been shown to have a direct influence on the endocrine, nervous and immune systems. What is so exciting about the recent revelations on the power of sound healing is that we now know that all types of cells of the body, theoretically, can respond to sound waves, not just auditory cells. Some believe, since our DNA is both a transmitter and receiver of sorts to various forms of energy, that our very DNA can be affected by receiving electronic and bio-acoustic vibrations through music and various tonal frequencies.

An interesting way to try to illicit a favorable response in the body for wellness, anti-aging, and relaxation purposes, is by using music and binaural beats. Often referred to as “brainwave entrainment” this technology is easy for anyone to use; the only things required are a headset and binaural music.

While wearing a headset, two different tones are played into each ear and the brain interprets the difference as a single beat. This beat is then thought to “sync” the brain to a specific brainwave to illicit a desired response.

Pleasant music or nature sounds serve as the background delivery for these beats. People use this technology to increase relaxation, help with meditation, increase focus, decrease mild anxiety, support better immune function, lose weight and even turn back the clock through stimulation of the endocrine system.

We have incorporated this easy-to-use technology for those interested, in some of our treatments at The Anti-Aging Boutique. It can be easily worked into a facial LED light treatment, our signature massage, or our favorite way to use it is during our LED RejuvaBed sessions. We believe it may very well become mainstream in the future as people seek non-pharmaceutical ways to alleviate stress and enhance a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Dawn Lenfest, FAARM References: - Pauwels, EK. “Mozart, music and medicine.” PubMed. Med Princ Pract. 2014;23(5): 403-12. doi: 10.1159/000364873. Epub 2014 Jul 19.

- Le Scouarnec, RP. “Use of binaural beat tapes for treatment of anxiety: a pilot study of tape preference and outcomes.” PubMed. Altern Ther Health Med. 2001 Jan;7(1): 58-63.

- Lestard, Ndos R. “Direct effects of music in non-auditory cells in culture.” PubMed. Noise Health. 2013 Sep-Oct;15(66):307-14. doi: 10.4103/1463-1741.116568.

- Yamasaki, A. “The impact of music on metabolism.” PubMed. Nutrition.

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he Blue Poppy is a friendly place to stop and shop for a variety of gifts and “treat yourself ” luxuries. Having been open for just over a year, shop owner, and Vero Beach resident Debbie Barnes consistently has the store filled with new items ranging from adorable paper goods, beach inspired home decor, beautifully scented candles, artisan jewelry, and even a corner dedicated to children’s gifts.

Debbie moved to Vero with her husband Glen from Winter Park, Florida over twenty years ago when he decided to pursue a career in Indian River citrus. During the season, The Blue Poppy even offers the Barnes’ Family fruit for sale! It truly is a place for all sorts of things, and you’ll never know what she’ll be carrying next. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Debbie has a passion for supporting our local community. Debbie opened The Blue Poppy’s pop-up shop at the Keep Indian River Beautiful Marketplace this summer, which empowers the community to keep our town clean. The Blue Poppy also features jewelry and other fun products made by local residents.

Debbie’s love and passion for travel inspired many of the items that she carries at The Blue Poppy. You will notice this immediately once you enter the shop. Such items might include scarves from Portugal, Parisian inspired stationery, Charleston-made candles (we all love our Rewined candles), and Italian tip trays. But amongst these items you’ll find a vast representation of her love for Florida and Vero Beach. From hand stitched

pillows, Florida prints, artisan jewelry, and coffee mugs there is sure to be something that you’re looking for. Stop in today and “like” the store on Facebook to see The Blue Poppy’s latest goodies!

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Stop by, say hello and get the quality and service you have been missing.

With bigger smiles, better service along with choice prime meats and a gourmet market – this butcher shop is simply a cut above the rest! Chops Prime Meats offers top quality hormone and antibiotic-free, all natural products and the best prices in town.

Come home to the original butcher shop. Peter looks forward to serving all of his former customers, friends and families along with building new friendships while sharing his lifetime of family recipes! Don’t forget to let them help make your upcoming holidays easier. Stop by and check out the new shop and try some of the prepared meals. Chops Prime Meats is also vegetarian friendly.

Chops Prime Meats offers a full line of expertly aged Certified Black Angus grade beef, custom cut to order, along with the freshest poultry, pork, lamb and veal.

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• A variety of stuffed chicken breasts, pork chops and Cornish hens • Crown Pork Roast, Lamb Roast, Baby Back Ribs and dry aged “Certified Black Angus” Prime Rib Roasts • Gourmet beef, pork, lamb and veal roasts for all occasions!

• Hand pumped sausage • Homemade breads • Fresh mozzarella made daily • Produce • Desserts and more!

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Creative Cartooning for cake

rom the age of five, I knew that I wanted to be a cartoonist and work for Walt Disney when I grew up. Although the dream changed along the way, my passion for art grew steadily. As a child, I would paint with acrylics on small canvases, write short stories, and draw my own comics on lined paper. I’d try my hand at fashion design with the help of my pens and markers, or sew small decorative pieces from scraps found in my mother’s sewing kit. There were even instances in which I’d create board games for my mom and I to play that were cobbled together using cardboard and copious amounts of glue. Cut to the present, and everything I’ve done in my past has taken root as part of my current career. I paint realistic portraits digitally, I’m working on my own comics (both in webcomic and traditional paperback form), I’m an apparel designer and I create handmade crocheted crafts. I am also working as an independent game developer to build games from scratch.

My motivation to make things when I was a child is maintained today as a genuine curiosity of whether or not I can. The question of whether or not I can has given me the opportunity to try my hand at trades that I never

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would have considered previously, while simultaneously falling in love with them. Without that question however, I wouldn’t have the drive to push myself beyond each failure and treat it as yet another learning experience.

I’m continually growing as an artist and feel an overwhelming sense of fulfillment when I complete a project that previously felt impossible. The causal link between every moment in which I felt my worst is bound to a moment in which I stopped creating. I’m fortunate enough to be excited about my work because the artistic possibilities of what I might find myself making next feels endless. I believe the curiosity and love of creation I had as a little girl helps to fuel the projects still ahead of me. Regardless of the artistic field I’m working within at any given time, my genuine hope is that I never stop asking whether or not I can.

Shana-Lee Mowatt Illustrator of Art. Maker of Games. Eater of Cake. www.shaylei.com www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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RESTORING THE SPIRIT C E L E B R AT I N G H A I T I A N A R T

KINETIC SCULPTURE: the Poetics of Movement

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On view through February 1, 2015

On view through January 4, 2015

Carol Brown Goldberg, A Nostalgic Radical in Florence, 2010, acrylic on canvas with pulverized glass, 84 x 96 x 2 inches, Collection of the Artist

Daniel Orelus, Crocodiles, n.d., oil on fiberboard, 34 1/4 x 49 1/4 x 1 7/16 inches, Collection of the Figge Art Museum

Pedro S. De Movellan, (detail) Luminescence, 2002, mixed media, 90 inches tall with a maximum swing of 80 inches, On loan from a Private Collection, New York City

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collect old postcards. The odder, the better. I must have over 2,000 cards.

I make a living as a graphic designer. For over 30 years I worked in the Washington, D.C. area, spending most of my time working as Creative Director for several large advertising and public relations firms.

The work was extremely fast-paced and I knew I was only as good as my last successful campaign. It was a little like the hit TV show, Mad Men, without all the shenanigans! After tiring of big city life, my wife and I moved to quiet Vero to be closer to family, play a little golf, soak up some sun and take time to smell the roses.

Old postcards have always fascinated me. I’m often amused thinking about that flimsy little piece of paper traveling thousands of miles at times, and ending up at it’s intended destination. What are the odds of making that trip and arriving in one piece? The ‘journey’ has always intrigued me. It’s like finding a little treasure on the beach, maybe a sharks tooth, or a piece of a broken plate, or maybe even a gold coin. Where did they come from? What distance have they traveled?

I’ve been collecting postcards since 1975. I stumbled upon a big find at a rural antique store one day, and the obsession was born. Flea markets are another great source for cards. I try to seek out remote stores throughout my travels. There are still old towns in Florida where shop ownership hasn’t changed hands in generations. Therein lies the goldmine, the mother lode.

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Imagine all the history collecting dust in those small places. I look for cards that have a slightly quirky look or something out of the ordinary. Many of the cards from the ‘40s and ‘50s were hand painted and are rather unique.

I hope these images of old Vero bring back pleasant memories for the folks who grew up here. The ‘bigger than life’ murals I’ve created are simply my way of taking something old and making it new again.

John Ryan www.jryanworks.com www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Tis The Season The Arts make excellent gifts!

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These whimsical notecards will make your northern friends wish they were here basking in our Florida sunshine and drinking Natalie’s OJ! Stop by The Blue Poppy to get yours! You will be the envy of all your friends!

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These unique and vintage inspired notecards are so adorable. Wouldn’t you love to get one in the mail?

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POCKET THE DATE keeps you organized in 2015! A beautiful yet simple calendar for staying truly organized is designed by local resident Lyn Kennedy who likes being organized, so much so that when she couldn’t find a desk calendar with pockets to store her important monthly papers, she created one of her own!

What began as a binder and three-hole-punched pages with squares drawn for each month led to requests from friends (and even a few strangers) to create one for them.

Now, seven years later, Pocket The Date Calendar is popular across the United States, Canada and even adorns a few desks in Europe. Sold on-line, in stationery and specialty stores, it is a cult favorite with busy mothers, brides, and students.

This year’s fun chevron pattern in turquoise and orange will brighten any desk or workspace! Complete with spiral binding, a heavy cover, extra pages for notes and a sturdy elastic binding to keep papers in the pockets, it is the only agenda of its kind. We can’t wait for 2015 so we can start using ours!

To order or find a retailer visit www.pocketthedate.com or call (772) 234-6280.

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the future’s so bright Designer Katherine Way continues to expand line with new technology.

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his Florida-based designer’s line up of specially blended nylon and spandex ready-to-wear clothing now features a 50+ SPF rating to protect against the sun’s harmful rays. The Katherine Way Collection, headquartered in Jacksonville and made in Miami, began producing the line with the new sun protection technology with the Fall 2014 Collection.

“We recognized the need for a line of clothes for women aged 27 and over that is not only beautiful, comfortable to wear, and flatters a multitude of shapes and sizes, but that also protects,” explained the company President, Katherine Way. The line has also been expanded to include more resort style wear with five new dress styles and palazzo pants. The Spring 2015 Collection will include golf skirts and two lengths of shorts.

The Beach Shop in Vero Beach is also the company’s first “SHOP IN SHOP” test store to

Katherine Way Fashion Week November 13-21 The weeklong fashion event kicks off with a fashion show and luncheon at Osceola Bistro. Throughout the week, don’t miss out on a trunk show, try on event, jewelry design party, and an open house to preview the Spring 2015 lines. For more information, times, locations and ticket pricing visit www.KatherineWay.com or call The Beach Shop at (772) 231-4693.

exclusively carry many of these new items in the Miracle Mile location.

Celebrating her third year in business also means continued expansion, and the line is now carried at over 200+ boutiques across the country, including the Caribbean.

Serving the vero Beach area for over 50 years!

Two Locations to Serve You Ocean Drive 3328 Ocean Drive • (772) 231-6228 MiracLe MiLe 390 21st Street • (772) 562-4598 www.thebeachshop.net Preview of the Katherine Way 2015 Collection www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Custom cabinetry is as detailed and finely tuned as a musical instrument. When a client approaches

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me to discuss a new project, it’s up to me to help them put that concept together. It’s important that I understand what they are visualizing so we can work together to achieve only the finest.

This project was focused on creating a combined home office and theater. We incorporated proper storage for audio-visual components as well as file drawers and bookshelves. When the screen is down, the home theater will have an impressive, larger-than-life presentation, and the lighted shelving on either side will provide a perfect accent. When the screen is up, we are back to a beautiful, organized home office with plentiful book storage.

Undertaking a new assignment can be challenging but amazingly rewarding. Communication with our clients is always the number one priority here at Snows Custom Cabinetry. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Artistic, Custom Concrete Designs

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hen you think of “concrete” what comes to mind is not usually associated with words like ‘artistic’ and ‘beautiful’ but one visit to Coulter Designs and you will never see concrete the same way. The concrete is textured and designed to uniqueness of the customer, resulting in a exceptional product that even if replicated would produce a distinctive finish each time. One peek into the Coulter Designs showroom and you see this distinctiveness in every inch of this eclectic space. This is where concrete’s universal appeal is seen through the individualized designs and vast array of custom surfaces that it can cover, like their outstanding “concrete wood.”

Richard Coulter, owner and artisan, of Coulter Designs, emphasizes the importance of the customer’s viewpoint and input when creating each sample, “we want them to love it…” which he has found doesn’t take very long. The concrete is specially formulated and often includes mixed, natural materials incorporated into the design. “This isn’t your sidewalk concrete,” Richard often explains to customers while showing them many ways of testing the strength and durability of the concrete overlays. Simply put, Coulter Designs transforms the idea of concrete to be more than “industrial” but also beautiful and functional that lasts for years to come.

Richard’s recent creation for Joe Caragol, is a great example of the industrial and artistic character of his work. As if sliced from a boulder, this slab has been strategically stained to honor the beautiful oceanic bodies of the Florida coastline. Outlined in English Red, the state and surrounding territories have a subtle but vibrant appeal on the finished surface. The base, a natural driftwood reclaimed from the same blue waters on map provides an organic compliment to this concrete slab.

Stop in for yourself and be inspired. If you can dream it, we can do it, no matter where your heart calls home.

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aldo’s Secret Garden is no secret to Vero Beach.

The garden is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and its third year of being an event venue. Waldo Sexton broke ground on the land circa 1914 building his home, dairy barn and various other barns around the property.

The land possesses a rich tradition of entertaining and brings happiness to all who enter the property. The unique architecture is what attracts many brides to the garden - designed using driftwood, wrought iron, Pecky Cypress and hidden within a lush jungle of exotic trees and plants. Hildie Tripson and her daughter, Charlotte have been operating the Waldo’s Secret Garden wedding business since 2011. After a friend’s wedding on the property four years ago, Charlotte put Waldo’s Secret Garden online and the e-mails began to flood in.

“Brides and grooms often lose the option to choose their own vendors, and we know that it is an important part of their big day; so I believe that we sparked people’s attention by allowing them to bring in the vendors of their choice,” Charlotte said.

Waldo’s Secret Garden has become a one-stop shop for flowers and wedding invitations with Hildie as the in-house florist and Charlotte as the graphic designer. The whimsical secret garden has been featured in “The Knot,” Pottery Barn’s Wedding Blog “Have and Hold,” “Green Wedding Shoes,” and “100 Layer Cake!”

Nicole and Shawn

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Standup for the Cure Miami Event to Benefit Susan G. Komen After three successful years, Standup for the Cure, alongside its national sponsor, Ambry Genetics, and presenting sponsor, Riviera Paddlesurf announce Standup for the Cure Miami to benefit the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The event will be held as the second in a series of nationwide events aimed at expanding Standup for the Cure’s mission to raise money and awareness for early breast cancer detection, research, treatment and education.

The Standup for the Cure Event features instruction from top international paddleboard experts, including World Champion Zane Schweitzer, as well as melanoma and breast cancer screening, live music, and a health and fitness expo. Attendees will also enjoy a great festival with catered lunch by Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Happy Hour hosted by Kona Brewing Co. Ambry Genetics, Standup for the Cure’s national sponsor, is committed to providing high quality diagnostics and research to help those with inherited disorders, like hereditary cancer.

Saturday, November 08, 2014 9:00am to 3:00pm Yacht Club, Miami Beach, FL Standup Paddleboard Clinic led by World Champion Zane Schweitzer with a special SUP Clinic for breast cancer survivors

Online Registration is now open at www.crowdrise.com/StandupfortheCureMiami2014 For more information visit www.standup-for-the-cure.org Twitter at @StandUp4TheCure Facebook at www.facebook.com/StandupForTheCure

Events include Kid’s race, 5K expert and Fun “Pink Fleet” paddle, Industry Expo, Health Expo with free screenings for Breast Cancer and Melanoma, Live Music, Catered Lunch and Happy Hour with Kona Brewing SUP lessons and Demos as well as an Opportunity Drawing Raffle and Silent Auction

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ocal founders of WetMutt, Julia and Eddie Dunford, have a brand new concept in dog bedding. This is their story.

Eddie and Julia proudly own two labs and two German shorthairs. Their dogs are very active, always playing in the water, rolling in dirt and constantly shedding. They found themselves replacing smelly dog beds and kennel mats every couple of weeks. Every kennel mat they tried just never held up. An easy solution would be to remove the dog bed covers or place the kennel mat in the washing machine for laundering, but since their two children have allergies this was just not an option.

Eddie and Julia’s only option was to find a waterproof, odor resistant and easy-to-clean kennel mat. After years of searching the markets, they decided to make their own. They discovered an injection foam, similar to that in Crocs shoes, and began making their own coverless kennel mats.

Their new company, WetMutt, cut a proprietary deal under the “Kong” name and now the beds are sold in over 900 stores and are available online at www.petsmart.com.

The Kong mats fit into any standard size crate or wire kennel. The mat’s lightweight and shock-absorbent qualities make it perfect for traveling pets.

Another great use for the mats is for puppy potty training. Liquids and odors can’t absorb into the closed-cell material, making it easy to clean up any messes. On top of being a household pet product, the mats are making a big splash in the hunting retriever and sporting dog side of the pet industry.

The Dunford’s believe in giving back and donated beds to the Indian River Humane Society and many of the local veterinarians in town are also currently using them. WetMutt is now working with other pet industry leaders designing new concepts, which will hopefully make their way to shelves in the near future. Please look for the foam Kong Crate Mats at PetSmart. Visit them online at www.wetmuttdogproducts.com to check out their other products. WetMutt is proud to support local businesses.

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‘tis the season…

To Be Thankful!

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t is a wonderful time of year to enjoy family and friends, and to celebrate the season.

Holiday activities are fun for us, but we must remember that parties and loud noises may be frightening to our pets. Make special arrangements for your furry family members if they become anxious amidst the celebrations.

If we indulge in good food during the holiday season the worst we can expect is a little weight gain and maybe a reach for the antacids, but the same cannot always be said for our pets. Every year we see pets that have enjoyed a holiday dinner resulting in nausea or vomiting and dysentery, often requiring a thorough physical exam, blood work, x-rays and medication. The worst scenario is the pet that has had access to turkey, chicken or steak bones, etc. resulting in obstruction and/or intestinal perforation which requires surgery. Chocolate, another holiday temptation, is toxic to our pets. It is best just to refrain from offering our pets our delectable dinners or desserts.

We all enjoy the decorations of the season including tinsel on the Christmas tree, twinkling lights and hanging ornaments but these can also be hazards to our pets. Young pets love to chew on electrical cords, which can result in mouth burns or can chew on potentially toxic plants. Place cords and toxic plants out of reach of pets. Kittens like to climb Christmas trees, which can result in the tree falling down. Place and secure your tree in a way that our kittens can avoid this temptation. Avoid placing ornaments and tinsel on the bottom of the tree to keep them out of reach of our pets as they can be an irritant to the stomach or require surgery if our pets become obstructed.

As we prepare for the season, let’s remember to be thankful for all the blessings we have especially our family, friends and pets. If you are considering expanding your pet family as part of your holiday this year, you’ll want to match the pet with the personality of your family and your lifestyle. Resources for food, veterinary care, boarding and emergency situations should also be thoughtfully considered.

We at Indian River Animal Hospital wish you and your pets a happy, safe and wonderful holiday season!

Charles B. Johnson, DVM is owner and director of Indian River Animal Hospital, INC. Dr. Johnson 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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playful agenda November 1 Group Bicycle Ride. Each Saturday of the month. Choose between Keep Calm, Cycle On Ride or Fast Ride.

For Fast Ride – also hosted every Sunday. For more information visit www.VeroCyclingClub.org/pages/ ride-schedule.

Vero Equine Horse Expo. 9am to 5pm.

Horse, farm and personal wellbeing expo. Indian River Fair Grounds, 7955 81st St. For more information call (772) 532-7720 or email veroequine@bellsouth.net.

Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre.

7:30 and 9:30pm. Featuring Mark Klein and Ron Placone at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $16 and up. For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 1-2 Autumn in the Park. Starting at 9am on Saturday. Fine arts, crafts, plants, and more in Riverside Park, on Riverside Park Drive. For more information call (772) 770-4857.

November 1-16 The Bikinis. Presented by Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. For tickets, exact times and information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 7 Night Sounds Concert Series.

7 to 9pm. Featuring Plan B, playing classic and modern rock with an electric blues twist. Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach.

At the pavilions on Coconut Point.

Call (321) 984-4852 for more information or visit www.Florida StateParks.org/SebastianInlet.

November 8 Vero Beach Dog Park Grand Opening.

10am to 12pm. A grand opening ribbon cutting, with professional dog trainers giving demonstrations and exhibitions by the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. 3449 Indian River Drive East. For more information or to donate visit www.VeroDogPark.com.

November 9-15 Los Angeles Dodgers Adult Baseball Camp. Your opportunity to learn from Dodger legends. Hosted at Historic Dodgertown, 3901 26th St. For more information and to sign up visit www.HistoricDodgertown.com/ adult-baseball-camp or call 1-844-670-2735.

November 13 Chimps Kitchen. The 6th Annual Chef Food Tasting event at Cobalt at Vero Beach Hotel & Spa will benefit Save the Chimps. To learn more, check out page 55.

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November 13-21 Katherine Way Fashion Week.

The weeklong fashion event kicks off with a fashion show and luncheon at Osceola Bistro. Throughout the week, don’t miss out on a trunk show, try on event, jewelry design party, and an open house to preview the Spring 2015 lines. For more information, times, locations and ticket pricing visit www.KatherineWay.com or call The Beach Shop at (772) 231-4693.

November 14 Craft Fair. 7am to 1:30pm. Sebastian River Medical Center’s annual Craft Fair, proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit a local family in need during the holiday season. At SRMC, 13695 US Hwy 1, Sebastian. For more information call (772) 589-5969.

November 14-15 Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre.

7:30 and 9:30pm. Featuring Paul Lyons and Brian Thomas at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $16 and up. For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 16 Tri-ing to Save Our River.

7:30 to 9:30am. Captain Hiram’s 2nd Annual River Challenge Triathalon.

To learn more, check out page 53.

November 20 Friends’ Fall Luncheon. A luncheon and musical revue featuring acclaimed songs from the Lerner & Lowe shows such as Camelot at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets $150.

For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 20-23 St. Helen’s Harvest Festival.

Celebrating 50 years of yummy food, carnival games and fun rides! At Historic Dodgertown, 3901 26th St. For more information and times, call (866) 656-4900 or visit www.StHelenVB. WeConnect.com/Harvest-Festival.

November 21 Festival of Trees Preview Gala.

6:30pm. At Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $150 and junior tickets are $75 for those under 35. For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 22 34th Annual DECA Holiday Bazaar.

8am to 3:30pm. Featuring handcrafted items, accessories for the home and “green” products. IRSC Main Campus Gym, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce.

For more information call 1-866-792-4770.

Sunset Saturday Night Free Concert Series. 6:30 to 9:30pm. Hosted by the Oceanside Business Association, this free music festival is fun for the whole family. Join us at Humiston Park on Ocean Drive, with many food venues and beverage bars on-site.

November 22-23 Festival of Trees. 10am to 5pm.

This year’s theme, A Storybook Forest, will be reflected in the design of decorated trees, a gingerbread village and more. Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for children.

For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 23 Breakfast with Santa. 8:30 and 10:30am. Visit with Santa, entertainment and a full breakfast by Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Admission to the Festival of Trees included. Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for children. Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

November 27 Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28 Downtown Friday Night. 6 to 9pm.

Join for a White Christmas themed street party with vendor booths and live music in Historic Downtown Vero Beach, 14th Ave. at 21st Street.

December 5-6 Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre.

7:30 and 9:30pm. Featuring Kevin Lee and Carmen Morales at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $16 and up. For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

December 6 Art Trail. A tour of 10 artist home studios around Vero with the Vero Beach Art Club. Ticketed event.

For more information call (772) 231-0303 or email vbac@vbmuseum.org.

The Annual Christmas Parade.

5:30pm. The parade will stage on Cardinal Drive and will run form Flamevine to Live Oak on Ocean Drive.

For more information visit www.Vero BeachOBA.com or call (772) 532-7983.

The Band Perry. The nationally recognized country group plays with J.T. Hodges and Newton & Thomas at the Step Up America Heroes Appreciation Festival. At Historic Dodgertown, 3901 26th St. For tickets, call 1-800-514-3849 or visit www.HeroesFestivalASCF.org.

December 10 Vero Friends Benefit. 4:30pm.

The Vero Friends of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra celebrate 25 years with an evening concert and reception, featuring pianist Lindsay Garritson and cellist Ashley Garritson. Orchid Island Beach Club, 1 Indies Dr. Tickets $125. For more information call (772) 460-0850.

December 11-14 The Nutcraker: In Swingtime.

The holiday classic set to a swinging score by Duke Ellington. At Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. For more information, exact times and ticketing call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.Riverside Theatre.com.

December 12 & 14 Tidings of Joy. The Vero Beach Choral Society presents their annual holiday program, featuring the Space Coast Brass Ensemble. Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Ave. For more information call (772) 494-5011 or visit www.VeroBeachChoralSociety.org.

December 16 Happy Hanukkah!

December 20-22 Holidays at McKee. 6 to 8pm. Enjoy holiday lights and decorations, vintage street organ, Santa Claus and a model train display. McKee Botanical Garden, 350 US Hwy 1. Tickets $8-$12. Call (772) 794-0601 or visit www.McKee Garden.org for more information.

December 25 Merry Christmas!

December 26-27 Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre.

7:30 and 9:30pm. Featuring Frank Delpizzo and Roy Haber at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. Tickets are $16 and up. For more information call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

December 27-29 Nights of Lights. 6 to 7:30pm.

Extraordinary light displays decorate the garden. McKee Botanical Garden, 350 US Hwy 1. Tickets $8-$12.

Call (772) 794-0601 or visit www.McKee Garden.org for more information.

December 29-January 4 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.

Presented by Riverside Children’s Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr. For more information, exact times and ticketing call the box office at (772) 231-6990 or visit www.RiversideTheatre.com.

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Calling all Contestants!

Julianne Talley the 2014 Ms. Senior Florida Pageant winner

The search is on for contestants for the 2015 Ms. Senior Florida Pageant.

To enter, you need to be 60+ years of age to compete and express your lifestyle through evening gowns, talent, philosophy of life and interview with the judges. Judges will be looking for talent, inner beauty and an energetic and positive outlook on life.

The pageant will be held Saturday, March 7 at 7pm at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.

Pick up your application at Regency Park or call the pageant office at 772-564-9222.

910 Regency Square, Vero Beach, FL 32967 www.regencyparkverobeach.com/ msflpageant.htm

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eat shop play Things To Do About Kayaks (772) 589-3469 www.aboutkayaks.net Adventure Kayaking and Canoe (772) 569-5757 www.paddlefla.com A Florida Outdoor Center (Kayaking, stand-up paddle tours, eco tours, summer camps) (772) 202-0220 www.afloc.org AMC Indian River 24 6200 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (888) AMC4Fun www.AMCtheatres.com/indianriver Beach Horseback Riding Frederick Douglas Memorial Park (772) 519-0237 or (772) 489-4FUN Big Easy Fishing Charters (772) 664-4068 www.bigeasyfishingcharter.com Captain Bob’s Airboat Adventure Tours I95 West of S.R. 60 Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7849 www.captainbobsairboat adventuretours.com Captain Christy’s (772) 633-0987 www.captchristylenz.com Custom Yacht Charters (772) 321-2435 www.customyachtcharters.net Deep Six Dive and Watersports 416 21st Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2883 www.deepsix.com Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive Wabassso Island, FL (772) 589-5050 www.DiscoverELC.org Epic Sessions Skimboarding SUP & Surfing School Chris Ellison (772) 360-7166 www.epic-sessions.com 54

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Florida Cracker Airboat Rides (772) 563-0001 www.floridacrackerairboatride.com Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute U.S. 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 465-7156 www.fau.edu/hboi Incentive Fishing Charters (321) 676-1948 www.incentivecharters.com Inlet Marina - Sebastian Inlet State Park 9502 S. Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 724-5424 www.sebastianinlet.com Living Yoga 333 17th Street, Suite K Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-1099

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paddling with Kat Cruise SUP Adventures (772)532-1321 www.paddleandkruse.com Pattern Setter Charters (772) 589-0008 www.sebastianfishingguides.com

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

The Back Country (772) 567-6665 www.verobackcountry.com The Yoga Pagoda 2101 Indian River Blvd.

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

Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks 1175 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1286 www.orchidislandbikesand kayaks.com

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

(772) 589-8518

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

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

Mel Fisher Treasure Museum U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-9875 www.melfisher.com

Vero Tackle & Marina (772) 234-9585 www.verotackle.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 VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com

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

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eat shop play High Hopes Eventing (772) 538-3772 www.highhopeseventing.com Indian River Riding Club 6250 37th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 473-3710 www.indianriverridingclub.org 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 Starwood Sporthorses 8530 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32969 (772) 559-0474 www.starwoodsporthorses.com Turtle Hollow Dressage 8500 65th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 (860) 608-4271 www.turtlehollowfarm.com Two Bridges Equestrian 6750 84th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-1132 Vero Beach Polo Club (772) 778-2224 www.verobeachpolo.com

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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 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. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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

Lauren, age 10.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Canoe launch and observation tower are nearby.

Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 South State Road A1A Melbourne Beach, FL 6 miles north of Vero Beach (321) 984-4852 The premier salt water fishing spot on Florida’s east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jettys. Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. There are two museums within the park. The McLarty Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, and the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the areas fishing industry. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes. You will find the mile long hammock train,

waterfront pavilions and picnic areas full-facility campsites and a boat ramp.

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

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

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

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

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

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 ChopHouse 901 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-6206 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 Wild Thyme Catering 1785 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-4126

Bonefish Grill 2075 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 562-6956

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eat shop play on the go & casual dining 2 Go 3101 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL Blue Star Wine Bar 2227 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Bobby’s Restaurant 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6996 Brewgrrs Burgers & Brews 390 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5700 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 Citron Bistro Village Shops 6260 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6556 www.Citronbistorvb.com coco’s bistro in the surf club hotel 4700 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL 32963 (772) 234-2660 www.cocosvillagebistro.com Dockside Grill 41 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6865 Jaycee Park Seaside Grill 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1911 www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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

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

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

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

Lobster Shanty One Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1941 Maria’s Organic Fountain 1880 37th Street, Suite 5 Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9812 Marsh Landing Restaurant 44 N. Broadway Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-8622 The Red Onion Eatery 3001 Ocean Drive 3727 10th Court Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4180 Mr. Manatee’s 30 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-9151 Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar 1025 Beachland Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-6744 Nino’s 1006 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9311 Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-1299 www.osceolabistro.com patisserie vero beach 1910 Old Dixie Hywy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-4122 Penny Hill Beach Emporium 1840 Wabasso Beach Road Vero Beach, FL (772) 581-0700 Riverside Café 3301 Bridge Plaza Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-5550

The Cup At Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel 7 days a week, 7am-4pm 1601 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7211 The Pizza Garage 1802 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-8342 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 STIX BILLIARD CLUB 939 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-0000 www.stixbilliardclub.com The Blue Agave 1979 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-3484 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

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

The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 www.costadeste.com/dining

Village Beach Market 4905 N. Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-8135 www.villagebeachmarket.com

VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com

vero after five Blue Star Wine Bar 2227 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Cork & Tapas 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5249 Filthy’s Fine Cocktails & Beer 1238 16th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-9512 Havana Nights Piano Bar At Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel 5pm-closing 1601 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7211

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 What-a-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1599

sweets & treats Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9256 Cravings 3149 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0208 November-December 2014

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eat shop play Frosting Cupcakes and Confections 2915 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2915 Kilwin’s ChocolatesIce Cream 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 584-3281 Penny Poppins British Bakery and Tea Room 2060 6th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3288 Slice of Paris 879 17th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-1145 Sweet Treats Boardwalk Café & Ice Cream 4079 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-9570

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

Every Saturday from 8am-1pm fellsmere farmers’ market Every Saturday, 9am-1pm 22 S. Orange Street, located in front of City Hall.

Ft. Pierce Downtown Farmers’ Market Melody Ln., next to Ft. Pierce Marina Every Saturday 8am-12pm Kroegel Produce 11200 S. U.S. 1 Sebastian (772) 589-8718 www.kroegelproduce.us

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

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

17825 79th Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-0800 www.bwqualitygrowers.com Cheese and Quacker Farm Duck, Kimberly & George Vecchio Vero Beach, FL (772) 571-1510

Compost Gardner 5815 Buchanan Drive Ft. Pierce Farmers’ Market Email: Adina@manuredepot.com www.manuredepot.com 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 and fruit, open yearly 1010 S. 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 979-4061 Goat Tales Fresh dairy and cheeses Vero Beach, FL (772) 696-1177 LaPorte Farms On-farm experience 7700 129th Street Sebastian, FL (772) 633-0813 Little Bee Apiary Local honey 6825 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5020 Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. Fresh local juice, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer Ft. Pierce, FL (800) FRESHHH www.oijc.com

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

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

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

by Marriott 5115 Indian River Blvd.

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

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

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

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

Grace Baptist Church 1285 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4609 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 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 United Church of Sebastian 1251 Sebastian Blvd.

Sebastian, FL (772) 388-0461

Unity of Vero Beach 950 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960 (772) 562-1133 www.unityofvero.org 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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As we enter the holiday season, the celestial currents for November and December contain a combination of both cheerful and challenging aspects. Be prepared to take the good with the bad. Mark in your calendar the Full Moons on November 6th and December 6th. Everything is heightened during those dates. Remember, the heavens are in the mood for change and despite the ups and downs, your goal is to enjoy family and friends, and be of good cheer. Happy Holidays!

ARIES: You have needed a lucky break and you should have several on the work front in November...that is, if you have done all the preparation work, and paid your dues. In December, benevolent Jupiter is in your section of love, romance, creativity and children.

You won’t be bored and you certainly will feel more cheerful than you have in months.

TAURUS: That Full Moon on November 6th will be in your sign Taurus. It will draw attention to your relationship section. Something is brewing. Depending on how honest you have been about what you really want, it will either be a positive time or perhaps a time to bring something out into the open. Everything in December points to your personal life. Whatever holding pattern you have been in for the last two years is ending, and that is something to celebrate.

GEMINI: By the end of November, a bunch of planets will be positioned in Sagittarius, your opposite sign. This will bring some lighthearted fun. Just make sure you use caution and don’t go overboard. If single, there could be a new relationship. The Full Moon on December 6th is in your sign, and making nice aspects.

Whatever is working in your life will probably get even better. During mid-December things might get a bit tense with someone. Just stand your ground, and use your charm to calm any difficult situation.

CANCER: The month of November has a bunch of planets in Scorpio, another water sign like Cancer. Being the most emotional Zodiac sign, all Crabs need to guard against blowing situations out of proportion during this time. A New Moon in Capricorn, your opposite sign, occurs on December 21st. This is also when Saturn, the taskmaster, makes its presence known. Someone may be trying to make you take them more seriously. Trust your gut.

No one has better intuition than a Cancerian.

LEO: There are nice aspects for love during the month of November for all Leos. Venus, the planet of romance, will be in the fiery sign of Sagittarius starting November 16th. If you are happy with your current love, all is well. But if you are single, a new arrival may be appearing, so enjoy. December brings changes to the home front.

Leos love nice things. Have fun shopping but make sure you don’t go overboard.

VIRGO: Virgos are the perfectionists of the Zodiac and others tend to rely on them for advice. When the Full Moon in Taurus on November 6th shines its light, you will be called to figure out complicated situations and bring about perfect solutions. A New Moon in your fellow earth sign, Capricorn, on December 21st will demand that you make some serious changes to your home even though you are busy with the holiday season, try to clear out a few closets or the garage and realize there are a lot of thrift shops that could use what no longer serves you.

LIBRA: Cautious Saturn will make certain that any new business you are conducting in November should be carefully looked over by trusted advisors. The Full Moon on November 6th would be a great time to throw one of your elegantly prepared parties. In fact, the month of December continues this trend of party throwing and party going. Enjoy being the center of attention!

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SCORPIO: Mercury, the planet of communication, will be spending November 8th through the 27th in your sign. Your insights and intuition will be spot on. During the month of December, you will finally be saying goodbye to serious Saturn. For two and a half years you have felt his foot on your back, pushing you to work harder. On December 23rd this two-year cycle ends, and trust me, you will be delighted. You are finished with the constant tests.

SAGITTARIUS: You are feeling like something important is brewing and you can’t put your finger on why you feel this way. You are just sniffing out the fact that Saturn, the task master, plans to camp out in your sign for the next two years, starting on December 23rd. Don’t even try to anticipate what this might mean. Just know it is time to set new intentions and build a better framework for your life. This November and December will have you feeling as if you are about to enter a new school, for a two year program. It can be exciting and a bit daunting at the same time.

CAPRICORN: With Mars in your sign in November, you will be more assertive than usual. On November 6th, this lovely and passionate Full Moon will mean you should plan a special night with your partner, and if you don’t have a partner, realize you are under nice influences to magnetize someone special. The New Moon in your sign on December 21st will highlight your appearance, and how you present yourself to the world. Make sure you spend time doing nice things for yourself amidst all the holiday chaos.

AQUARIUS: Around November 9th through 12th, you will need to spend more one-on-one time with someone in your family.

Aquarians are always so busy taking care of others and seeing the big picture that they can forget about the importance of quiet time with loved ones. It is time to slow down because in December you are off to the races. Energetic Mars is in your sign, starting on December 4th, bringing a lot of passion and bold energy into your life. It is a prime time for expansive thinking on all fronts.

PISCES: The New Moon on November 22nd might put you into the hermit mode for at least a week. When we get to the Full Moon on December 6th, in lighthearted Gemini, you will be ready for a bright and festive holiday party. On December 10th, Venus sets off for serious Capricorn, and your section of the chart related to groups.

Your mission is to be the leader and delegate jobs to all the right people. You have never been afraid to help a good cause, but it is ok to make yourself a priority as well.

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

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