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Volume 5 Issue 5

Because life is just better by the sea‌

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Breast Cancer treatment in a Day.

After decades of treating women and men of South Florida for benign and malignant conditions of the breast, Dr. Robert A. Gardner, has spent the last 10 years bringing radiation therapy into the operating room.

He has traveled extensively to the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy to bring this innovative technology right here to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

SurRad is the treatment for breast cancer in one day utilizing the surgery and radiation therapy combined into a single, two-hour procedure performed in the safety of the operating room for the treatment of breast cancer…in just one day.

Intraoperative Radiation Therapy known as “IOERT” is now being offered by Dr. Robert Gardner at the Palm Beach Breast Institute.

Right here. Right NOW. Dr. Robert A. Gardner

For more information about this exciting new treatment and breakthrough technology that shortens breast radiation therapy from six weeks to possibly one day, call us at

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AT CAPT HIRAM’S RESORT...

RIVERFRONT RESTAURANT, BAR, MARINA & HOTEL IN SEBASTIAN FL Experience coastal Florida at our Riverfront beach resort. Capt Hiram's is a fun, relaxed waterfront beach resort located in Sebastian Florida. Our Key West style hotel is accompanied by our very own riverfront restaurant for the best in waterfront dining.

Afterwards, visit our Bahamian-style SandBar for cocktails on the beach, while you enjoy live local and national music acts. Of course, don’t forget to book a River King Cruise, or rent a kayak or paddle board at our Adventure Center. Our all inclusive resort located on the Indian River Lagoon has something for everyone.

For Reservations Call: 772-388-8588 or visit www.hirams.com

3121 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 (772) 231-7405 www.lilypadverobeach.com lilypadverobeach

THE FARMS Almost 5 acres of paradise for your family! A beautiful 3,400 sq. ft., 4BR/3BA CBS home with metal roof, granite, stainless steel appliances, custom walk in closets, cherry floors, and screened heated pool. Extra 2-car detached garage with workshop, loft and 1 bay fits RV or boat. For the kids, sport court (55x35) with lights and rebound net for hours of fun and a pond stocked with a variety of fish. This is truly an exceptional property.

MLS#150434 $685,000

THE SHORES

CENTRAL BEACH

THE SHORES

OCEAN OAKS WEST

Island-style home with 4BR, 4BA and 2 half baths. Luxury upgrades throughout with balconies off every 2nd floor room.

MLS#126207 $995,000

Elegant 3BR/3.5BA+office on lake.

Living room boasts high ceilings, magnificent chandelier and fireplace.

Covered porch overlooking pool.

MLS#155227 $990,000

Beautiful 4BR/4.5BA. 1st floor master suite. 2-car garage with room for golf cart. Wonderful pool/spa with an in-pool dining area. Beach access.

MLS#155514 $899,000

INDIAN RIVER CLUB

BAYTREE VILLAS

LEGEND LAKES

MARBRISA

Outstanding lake and golf views from this CBS 2BR/2BA+den overlooking the bridge and green at #8 Bridgewater. 1900 SF. Private pool.

MLS#160901 $449,000

Fully furnished, maintenance-free living in 2BR/2BA courtyard pool villa.

Gated community with pools, tennis courts and more. Granite kitchen.

MLS#153452 $420,000

Beautiful lake view! 4BR/2.5BA plus office. Over-sized family room, large kitchen with granite & work island.

Heated 15x30 salt water pool, hot tub.

MLS#160067 $410,000

Spacious, light and bright corner 3BR, 2BA villa. The extra large living room leads to a very spacious screened patio. Clubhouse and pool.

MLS#154084 $399,000

Exquisite 4BR/5BA lakefront home on cul-de-sac in gated enclave of estate homes. High ceilings, wet bar, large patio built-in grill, pool, gas heated spa.

MLS#160457 $1,100,000

EXC LU S I V E V ERO B E AC H A F F I LI AT E

“ T RU S T, I N T E G RI T Y, EXC ELLEN C E”

ORCHID ISLAND

THE SHORES

VILLAGE SPIRES

AMBERSAND BEACH

Newer construction. Lakefront 4BR/4.5BA plus office in gated community. Superior finishes throughout. Screened pool.

MLS#141528 $1,495,000

Ocean, River and City Views abound!

From the 10th floor of Vero’s only “high rise” condo you have it all.

3BR/3BA double unit. Turnkey.

MLS#153573 $1,495,000

Oceanfront home with riverfront dock! Two-story beach house. 4BR, 3BA. Fireplace. Expansive ocean views from your balcony.

MLS#145536 $1,395,000

ANTILLES

RIVERWIND

MARBRISA VILLAS

Perfect family home! Huge cook’s kitchen,1st floor master, 4BR with private baths plus loft. Lake view screened porch and over-sized yard.

MLS#160267 $529,000

1 of 3 Elizabeth Models! 4BR/4BA with guest cabana. Features include tray ceilings, exotic granite & French doors that lead to the courtyard pool.

MLS#153378 $499,000

Prime location in ocean to river community. Beautiful, bright, spacious 3BR/3BA villa. SW corner. Large private lot. Ocean+tennis clubs.

MLS#151843 $485,000

ISLAND CLUB

OLD ORCHID

TRILLIUM

OAK CHASE

2BR/2BA Turn Key. Quiet, corner lot.

Your own private oasis. Southern exposure. Well maintained. Move-in condition.

MLS#155519 $379,000

3BR/2BA with private pool in charming gated community less than a mile to beautiful sandy beach! Granite kitchen, private backyard, 2-car garage MLS#160641 $369,000

Impeccable 4BR/2.5BA/3-car garage.

Whole house entertainment center, plantation shutters, tile throughout, solar heated pool, electric heated spa.

MLS#160553 $349,000

Well built 3BR, 2BA, 2-car garage.

Fully tiled, high ceilings, private location at the end of a cul-de-sac.

Beautifully landscaped. Separate office.

MLS#160601 $269,500

Magnificent oceanfront condo.

3BR+study, 4BA. Turn key. Pristine condition. Amazing views and abundant luxury.

MLS#152102 $2,000,000

WYN COVE Relaxing tropical paradise, East of A1A. One lot from beach. Walk out your door to beach access. 3BR/3BA, numerous upgrades and attention to detail.

MLS#155615 $783,000

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contents September-October 2015

columns life. well captured.

42 Do You Love Photography? life. well loved.

44 Eminence Hair Design it’s a boater’s life

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46 Lines in the Lagoon Fishing Tournament it’s a dog’s life

LIFE IT’S

48 It’s Time for Yappy Hour 49 Travel Companions

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

62 Lucky Stars Horoscope

departments life. well lived.

BREAST FRIENDS:

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Life is One Long Celebration Reality Check Cancer Is Life Altering No Matter What the Diagnosis Think Positive…It Does Make a Difference!

Benali Products: Mom Tested. Family Approved.

S.T.A.R. Pilates Kombucha: The Immortal Health Elixir

Exclusively John’s Island

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29 Q Nails & Co. life. is a beach.

30 8th Annual Shore lb. Throw Down life. well fed.

32 Perfect Vodka: A Perfect Strategy! life. remembered.

34 The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday life. artistic.

36 Life Through a Lens life. styled.

38 Find Your Oasis 41 Get Organized!

Host of the 2015 U.S. Mid-Am Championship October 1-8

Life on John’s Island, a magnificent private paradise surrounded by miles of Intracoastal Waterway and pristine beaches. Embodying the island’s beauty and spirit, the 1,650± acre community offers three championship golf courses, 18 Har-tru tennis courts, professional squash, croquet, health & fitness center, spectacular Beach Club, and more. All treasured by families that live and play here.

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Oh, how I wish every day could be a vacation day.

Living the Vero Beach lifestyle can be that way if you take advantage of where you live. My family took our “first” major vacation this summer to an exotic island in the Caribbean. For the past few years, we had been enjoying all the pleasures of our resort town that we didn’t want to travel.

Vero Beach is truly paradise. We’ve got almost everything you could ever want to do here without ever packing your suitcase.

In this issue, we have discovered some amazing local eateries that we hope you will take the time to visit. They are off the beaten path, and are not fancy at all. However, what they lack in outward appearances they make up for in amazingly fresh, high quality food. They have a great laid back atmosphere, too!

It’s hard to believe that it has been one year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Talking about cancer is difficult, at least it has been for me. I never wanted anyone to feel sorry for me. Over this past year, I have met some amazing new friends, all because of getting cancer.

Cancer doesn’t always mean a death sentence. We hope that you will find inspiration and strength from the stories shared in our “Breast Friends” feature. Even in the most unusual circumstances there is greatness to be found. As women, and as a community, we should support each other, lift each other up and be kind, ALWAYS. Life is way too short. Please come out and support the community events being held in October for breast cancer awareness. Schedule those yearly exams.

Get checked. Know your body. Early detection will save your life. I know, it saved mine.

Take time to relax, and soak up some sunshine. Our crazy “season” will be here before you know it!

See you at the beach,

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Conveniently located off US 1 and just minutes from the beaches.

Some of our services and amenities include: 83 Non-smoking spacious studio suites with pull-out sofas In room refrigerator, wet bar, coffee maker, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board Large, well-lit desk with adjustable, ergonomic chair, and complimentary wireless high-speed internet access in all rooms Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast 24-Hour market place with a variety of food and sundry items Heated outdoor swimming pool and exercise room Business center with wireless/wired internet and 676 sq ft meeting room Free van service from 7AM – 10PM anywhere within 10 miles from the hotel Marriott Rewards points

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ENJOY

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LIFE IT’S

Let’s be adventurous darling! In this issue, we’ve discovered some amazing delicious “dives.” Our food adventure doesn’t require a passport either!

These local eateries are off the grid. Join us as we explore delicious food.

We think we have uncovered some hidden gems.

The Piper M500 is an intrinsic component of Piper Aircraft’s esteemed M-Class lineup. A descendant of the company’s flagship Meridian, the M500 is a single-engine turboprop that seats six. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A 500shp engine, sports a 260 ktas / 482 km/h max cruise speed, and has a max range of 1,000 nm / 1,852 km. The M500 is equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite and offers the most innovative and advanced safety features of any aircraft in its class.

Cover model: Olivia Assaf, with Lucci Styled and photographed by Jill Douglas Fashion accessories: Sassy Boutique

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Tea & Chi One of Downtown’s Best Kept Secrets

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ea and Chi, in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, has been a local institution since Randy and I opened our doors, August 1st, 2003. Both of us are marine biologists by training and worked in aquaculture for many years before we decided it was time for a lifestyle change. Tea and Chi was that change.

We offer some of the world’s finest loose leaf teas, tisanes and tea accessories. We import tea from all around the world and carry over 250 fine, plain and naturally flavored, black, oolong, green, white, rooibos, lapacho, yerba mate, fruit and herbal teas, as well as, everything you need to brew the perfect cup, or gallon, of tea.

We sell tea by the pot or by the ounce to our retail customers, and by the pound to our wholesale customers. We carry organic teas, single estate, rare teas, and a large assortment of expertly flavored teas and tisanes. We boast one of the largest selections of rooibos teas anywhere.

Each day we offer a small selection of house-made soups, a specialty plate or two and our signature pastries, to accompany your choice of hot or iced tea. Enjoy an afternoon with friends sharing a pot of tea and scones, a chai latte or some bubble teas.

Come investigate the many forms, smells and flavors or our current seasonal tea flavors, newest teapots and accessories.

For us tea is a way to better health, and a way to socialize with friends or to meet new people. Our little tea place is a spot to spend a quiet afternoon with a good book or to grab a refreshing, frozen, bubble tea. We turn to tea for the quiet moment, for the comfort of the taste and the aroma, for the little lift it gives us, for the health benefits, and for the companionship of it. We drink tea for the “chi:” the “vital energy” it provides. It’s not just a beverage; it’s our way of life.

By Maria Sparsis Maria and Randy Sparsis, Owners Tea & Chi 2044 14th Avenue Vero Beach (772) 563-0620 www.teaandchi.com 14

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~ Sir Arthur Pinero

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Zoo Bar Skydive Sebastian

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his hidden little gem within the Skydive Sebastian drop zone has been providing great food and a cool vibe at the Sebastian Airport for more than ten years. It’s relaxed, casual, multicultural crowd of skydivers, airplane lovers and spectators come from all over.

Chef Jacob Shalev will surprise your taste buds with his amazing menu selections! He offers a blackboard comprised of daily specials, all made with only the freshest ingredients and top quality products. Be prepared to be surprised by the grass fed burgers, the seared Ahi tuna, local fresh, homemade ravioli, Berkshire pork, wild caught salmon and New Zealand lamb to just name a few of Chef Jacob’s fare. There is a great selection of craft beers and also an Italian Expresso Bar too!

On the weekends, the locals frequent the Zoo Bar where you could find live music, farm table feasts and bar-b-ques.

In season, skydivers from around the world jump several times a day. Truly, one of the Treasure Coast’s hidden delicious dives!

Chef Jacob and his wife, Danielle, along with their three-year old daughter, Maya, reside in Sebastian. Originally from Israel, he has lived in New York prior to relocating to Sebastian. Along with a passion for cooking, he also has a passion for jumping out of planes! Chef Jacob visited Skydive Sebastian in the winter of 2006 and after one more season of New York winters as a snowbird, he decided to make Sebastian his new home. He has been working at the Zoo Bar since then.

Stop by and meet the man behind the meal. He’s passionate about food, having been influenced by American Bistros and yet, stays true to his heritage by combining Mediterranean cuisine.

Chef Jacob Shalev The Zoo Bar Deck & Tiki Bar at Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Dr W Sebastian, Florida Open daily, live music on weekends.

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Eva’s Polish Kitchen Celebrating Their 1st Anniversary

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elebrating one year, Eva’s Polish Kitchen is authentic polish cuisine straight from Poland! This little Polish deli and eatery is family owned and operated. Every item is homemade. Meals are prepared using only the freshest, healthiest ingredients.

You won’t find food from a can at Eva’s!

Cooking in Poland was always a family affair.

Everyone helped prepare the meal. At Eva’s Polish Kitchen, it’s operated in the same way. Step inside to the quaint deli and you’ll immediately feel like part of the family.

The most popular entrée is the Polish plate and the pirogues! Love soup? Eva tries to offer at least two homemade soups to choose from. Each day there is a daily special offered too! Be sure you save room for some homemade dessert! There are Polish grocery items for you to take home as well. Look for the arrival of smoked meats

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and Polish bar-b-que in the near future too!

Be sure and browse the freezer for a great selection of frozen soups and entrees.

Eva has future plans of offering traditional breakfast on the weekends.

Breakfast fare will include Polish ingredients as well as fresh pastries, and Eva’s famous Polish pancakes too! Many items are gluten-free. Whether you choose to dine in or take out, every dish is prepared fresh and wholesome.

If you need to feed a bigger crowd, catering is available too. Call ahead for salads and pastries and other take-out items.

Be sure and follow them on Facebook for new updates!

Eva’s Polish Kitchen 40 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach (772) 978-4200 www.evaspolishkitchen.com www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Taco Mobil Growing On the Go

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or over ten years now, Taco Mobil has been known for creating local, fresh authentic tacos and other Mexican dishes every Friday through Sunday in Fellsmere. What started out as just a part-time weekend food truck has now grown into three locations of Taco Mobil stores.

Locals from all over the Treasure Coast now can enjoy Taco Mobil in Sebastian on 510, and also at the newly opened store in Miracle Mile in Vero Beach.

Javier and his wife, Melina, are the owners of all three Taco Mobil locations. Javier, born in Mexico, has been here since he was four-years old. Before becoming an entrepreneur at Taco Mobil, Javier was the lead singer in a band. A friend of his inspired him to start his food truck business on the weekends. At first, Javier rejected his friend’s idea to do the food truck business.

“I was a lead singer in a band. No way was I going to sell tacos from a food truck,” Javier told his friend. After several months went by, Javier changed his “tune,” and the rest is history! He still enjoys songwriting and has his own studio in his home.

Stop by one of their three locations and enjoy authentic Mexican food!

Fellsmere 100 S. Orange Street (772) 413-8598 Friday-Sunday Sebastian 825 Sebastian Blvd, (772) 581-8775 Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm Vero Beach 692 21st St (772) 205-2668 Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm September-October 2015

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Cheese Cave Imported Cheese and So Much More

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e have been open about eight years. Michael is from Bergen County, New Jersey.

He extensive background in the culinary arts. We wanted to bring an authentic Italian market to Vero, as remembered from growing up in an Italian area of Northvale.

Cheeses from around the world cut and packed in our store. We are happy to cut you a small piece or a large wedge.

You can also have your cheese grated to order. We also carry spreads, tapenades, dried meats, olives, crackers, and pates to accompany your cheese. Mozzarella made fresh daily, Homemade Italian Sausage.

Try some of our made from scratch lasagna, eggplant parmesan, manicotti and more fully cooked just heat and serve.

Our giant meatballs are all hand rolled and dipped in our own marinara sauce, add a bag of gigantic fusilli pasta and a fresh baked French baguette for an easy delicious dinner. Mimi’s raviolis are always a favorite. We have a unique selection of olive oils and vinegars, the white balsamic 20

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is a must have. Our one of a kind sandwiches are made to order through the day. Made from the only the finest Italian meats and our roast beef is cooked in our kitchen and is always nice and rare. Cookies from Brooklyn NY bakery, Bindi Desserts from Italy tiramisu, ripeno (sorbet stuffed back into fruit shell), chocolate mousse, bomba tartufo (chocolate and vanilla gelato covered in dark chocolate). The marcona almonds with olive oil and sea salt and the maple picante pecans are fabulous and unique to Cheese Cave. We cater cheese trays, sandwich trays, meat trays, antipasto, lasagna, ziti and more.

We now carry Italian bakeware and espresso pots and espresso cups, along with Graters, zesters peelers, and cheese paper. Variety of specialty canned goods, risotto, and many other goodies.

Cheese Cave Owned & operated by Michael and Glendra 670 21st St in the Miracle Mile Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-3848 www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Sweet Ali Truffles Made the Old Fashioned Way

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weet Ali was born from a passion I had for cooking since I was little, and specifically for sweets. Between my mother and grandmothers kitchen, I learned the art of cooking and mixing ingredients to create exquisite plates.

In addition, in Ecuador, it is a tradition for weddings and big social events to put tables filled with sweets around the cake. This culture and influence was all around me while growing up.

My grandmothers would always like to elaborate in all types of traditional sweets that utilized local ingredients. Like minones, guava sweets, alfajores, truffles, and marzipans.

When moving from Ecuador to Miami, Florida, a place full of culture, colors, and every type of food you can imagine. I experimented with a culinary fusion inspired by my surrounding. All my friends from different countries would give me their traditional recipes, and that’s how I would start experimenting and merging together all these flavors to create spectacular sweets and plates. I would always bring my truffles to events we were invited too, or as gifts, and they would always tell me “put them in a box and start your own company”.

When we relocated to Vero Beach three years ago, I wanted to start something new, so I created my small company Sweet Ali, and started going to small expos and stopping by different restaurants around town, getting my name known. That’s how people started getting to know my flavors that would melt in your mouth, and they would say that is was one of the best truffles they had ever tried. Last year, I worked with large companies that opened my doors to a different type of clientele, by ordering boxes of truffles for their most prestigious clients.

In addition, all my sweets are elaborated with exquisite quality dough and love. Every truffle is made by hand, and wrapped in its own cover.

The clients favorite ones include the coconut, coffee and chocolate truffle, the alfajores of dulce and leche, or nutella, and the nutmeg truffles.

Between my role as a mother to my three children and husband, I have been able to make my passion come to life through my company.

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Breast Friends: Celebrating Life, Hoping for a Cure and Helping Others Heal It seems like just about every day someone you know gets a cancer diagnosis. Cancer not only affects the person diagnosed, but it also affects their family and friends. Having a great support system to rely on and having a positive attitude can make all the difference in getting through cancer treatment.

Cancer isn’t always a death sentence. Early detection is critical to saving lives.

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“Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors, and fight battles nobody knows about.”

– Unknown

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Life is One Long Celebration Especially After Cancer

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y story began in late 2013, just before my 50th birthday. A routine mammogram screening discovered that I had a complicated cyst in my right breast. Nothing in my left. My family physician, Dr. Kristen Kelly, recommended that I get a second opinion. She referred me to Dr. Robert Gardner, who had quite a reputation for being a boob man (wink, wink). Within days, he saw me at his office in West Palm Beach. From our initial consultation, I felt at ease. After a few months of needle aspirations and biopsies with benign results, new tumor cells started changing in their pathology. Every day I woke up worrying whether today would be the day that they turned into cancer. It consumed me. Waking up happy and positive is pretty easy for me. I’m a “glass is half full” kind of gal. For those of you who truly know me, you know that I LOVE LIFE! I made a decision to voluntarily remove both of my breasts BEFORE I got a cancer diagnosis. We scheduled surgery for the end of October of 2014. We were being proactive. However, life had a different plan for me.

On the morning of August 15th, 2014, in a car loaded with six of my gal pals headed to “mermaid camp” to celebrate my 50th birthday, I found out I had breast cancer in my left breast. This was a day when we were celebrating life, and now I was really worried about death. I had this gut feeling before Dr. G ever said the words out loud. It felt like time stood still.

I just needed to breathe. Your life fasts forward in your mind like a movie preview playing out scenes of a life with

you no longer in it. I was in shock.

Immediately, I called my husband who has always been my anchor; my lifeline.

I needed to hear his voice and I needed him to tell me it was all going to be okay.

I am so very thankful for all my “support bras” that surrounded me with love, laughter and words of encouragement.

After I got over the initial punch in the gut, I read, researched, and had major discussions with Dr. Gardner and his staff. I was ready to be aggressive.

My decision was an easy one for me-take them off. Everyone’s cancer treatment is different. This is a no-judgment zone.

Do what YOU feel is best for YOU. Do what is right for you. This is YOUR body.

Breast cancer doesn’t always mean a death sentence. Women are being proactive about their health. Know your body.

Get checked. Get a second opinion.

I ended up having two very different types of breast cancer on each side (the right one was discovered after surgery through final pathology). For the next five years, I will take a little white pill to help prevent reoccurrence. Early detection is critical. It could save your life. My wish is that no one should ever have to face something like this alone. Through this challenging and difficult time, I have made amazing new friendships, strengthened old ones, and I try to never take one second of this life for granted. Live your life to the fullest NOW. Don’t wait until you get a cancer diagnosis. Enjoy every minute that you have on this beautiful, amazing planet. I know I do.

By Penny Tranchilla Owner, Editor of Portfolio Magazine www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Be a Support Bra! Get your pink on and show your support!

October 3 8am-1pm Paddle in Pink Breast Cancer Paddle Out Capt. Hiram’s Resort Sebastian www.paddleinpink.org Making Strides of Indian River Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, October 17, 2015 9am Riverside Park, 350 Dahlia Lane Vero Beach www.indianriverflstrides@cancer.org Save the Date!

Susan G. Komen Stand Up for the Cure November 7 Standup Paddling in a Sea of Pink Miami Yacht Club Miami, Florida Benefitting the local Miami/Ft Lauderdale Affiliate of Susan G Komen www.standup-for-the-cure.org (Miami 2015)

Reality Check All Tumors are Not Cancerous

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ave you ever had a moment where your life flashes before your eyes; your hopes, dreams, and accomplishments, and in the blink of an eye before you can even process it all, your mind just goes blank?

I noticed my left breast was swollen and sore so I made an appointment with my gyno, and after a breast exam, the doctor said I needed to have an ultrasound and a mammogram. I felt shocked and confused. I had just turned 29 and I thought I had a good 15-20 years before I had to face the dreaded mammogram. I had to wait five days for an appointment to have those tests done. After an ultrasound and a mammogram of both breasts, I had to wait three more days for my doctor’s office to call with results. At this point, everyday started to feel like an eternity. I missed the call and heard an unsettling voicemail.

Feeling no sense of relief, a dear friend I confided in got me an appointment with another

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doctor who had treated her for breast cancer.

The staff at this office welcomed me with open arms and made me feel as at ease as anyone could be in this situation. While the doctor was performing the ultrasound on my left breast, he said he didn’t see anything of concern. It was the first time in over two weeks I felt like I actually took a deep breath. He then proceeded to check the right breast. That’s when he said, “we have a problem.” There was a large mass that he performed a core needle biopsy on that day.

Although I was in the hands of an incredible doctor and overwhelmed with the love and support of friends and family, I couldn’t see the rainbow after the storm anymore. The stress and anxiety of waiting had severely diminished my quality of life in just a few weeks. I was in a lot of pain from the biopsy, I wasn’t sleeping, I couldn’t eat, crying became involuntary, and I couldn’t feel the light in my smile.

As I was essentially planning for the end, I got “the call.” I have a tumor and need follow-up treatment, but it’s not cancer. In my mind, I wanted to do a cartwheel and then high-five the sky. I wish I could tell you that I immediately felt better, but I didn’t. The rollercoaster of emotions had taken me for one heck of a ride and when I finally got off I felt sick (and it’s 100% NORMAL to feel that way). Everyday gets a little better and I’m looking at a different bigger picture through a new frame of mind. My hope is to spread awareness to catch tumors before they turn into cancer and, for women of all ages, to be proactive about their health. Learn to understand your body and listen when it speaks to you. A very brave woman shared her story with me and it changed my life. I hope mine can do the same. May your fear make you braver than you ever thought possible and may you always know that you are not alone. This challenge has really taught me that no matter how I feel, I need to get up, dress up, show up, and never give up! #loveandlight #awareness

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Cancer Is Life Altering No Matter What the Diagnosis Don’t Let It Be What Life is All About

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hen I was invited to write about my story—I couldn’t think of where to start, what to share, how much to share, but I knew that I needed to say something.

“You have breast cancer.” That’s the news I heard on February 12, 2014, at 4:20pm, as I dropped my daughter and a group of her friends off for tennis lessons. Two weeks prior to that day, I had a routine mammogram that turned into a biopsy, which led to “THOSE” words. I will never forget that day. Fear was my first emotion. Then, anxiety raised its ugly head and hung around for awhile, and still shows up from time to time.

Then anger jumped on board, and that is the one emotion that had me lacing up my gloves for our fight. It was my motivator. Don’t get me wrong, I am not angry all the time, actually my humor came back quickly, which has carried me to this point, and is my best medicine. From the moment we found out my diagnosis, my husband, my daughter, my friends, and family have been there.

For me, it has been a “we” not always a “me.”

My cancer was treatable, but we would have to make some choices. As I sit here today, I feel fortunate that I had choices—many choices with good outcomes, but they are not easy choices.

After gathering information from physicians and more testing and procedures, we made the

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“Patient Navigator” system in place for people with cancer. I call my Patient Navigator with questions, for advice, to help get appointments, transfer medical records and more.

I never searched the internet for more details, I knew it would make me crazy! My doctor told me that over 90% of all breast cancer is cured, which gave me hope. I learned to tune out old breast cancer stories because new research and advances have been made in the last few years that have changed outcomes and treatments. Others were also stressed to learn about my cancer, and I had to be prepared to hear what they had to say.

In the weekends leading up to my 2nd surgery, I prepared food for my freezer. That kept me busy In every situation, there is something positive.

Cancer has provided me a great opportunity to slow down and learn more about myself.

Faced with my greatest challenge, I can still laugh and tackle what lies ahead.

It Does Make a Difference! our mammogram shows a suspicious mass.” Those words were more impactful than, “I have bad news. You have cancer.”

My life slowed down professionally and personally. Instead of days without enough time, I was in slow motion. Day after day, I was waiting for doctor’s appointments, further tests, second opinions, and test results.

I knew I would not be the patient who kept their cancer a secret. I knew people would learn I had cancer. I wanted them to talk to me and my family rather than shy away or be uncomfortable around me. I told our Chamber Board of Directors the day following my diagnosis and made a public announcement four days later.

You think you know something about cancer until you have it. It’s then that you realize how little you actually know. It’s like learning a new language. ER+, HER2-, adjuvant treatment,

decision to have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. It gave us the best odds to reduce a reoccurrence. We were fortunate to have met a wonderful breast specialist who had over thirty years of experience supporting women and men with a variety of breast conditions. We also met one amazing Hematologist/Oncologist who’s experience and honesty were turning points in my treatment choices. We appreciate every doctor that educated us along the way. They provided us with valuable information, and were caring and supportive about our decisions. Don’t get me wrong there were arguments and bad language mixed in! My support also came from survivors.

People, whose paths crossed mine through this crazy ride. These amazing people who had breast cancer, or other types of cancer, did not hesitate to share their personal stories. They gave us hope and honesty. As one survivor told me, “my life is not all about my cancer diagnosis, but it is definitely a part of my life”. I understand. That is our goal…

Oncotype scores, and what medical professional comes next and what they do.

Among the best information I received was that Indian River Medical Center has a

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Body Wash

Sugar scrub (hand and foot)

. d e t s e T m o M . d e v o r p p A Family Benali offers all natural alternatives to skincare.

Bath Tea Lip Balm

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e really would love our children and our children’s children, and their friends, to be able to grow up being able to use products that aren’t packed full of junk. If that means we can achieve that and make a little less profit so everyone is able to afford it—to afford quality pure ingredients—we’re going to do it.

If everyone cannot profit, and I’m not speaking financially, but health-wise, then for me, I feel like I am not really achieving my goals. Most people do not know what is in skincare, some people don’t really care because “out of sight out of mind,” but we’re trying to shed some light on those subjects so people can be more aware of what they are putting on their skin.

What sparked starting Benali was when I was pregnant with our son. I was looking for more natural alternatives for our family and had been using essential oils. We were already conscious about chemicals in skincare products but paying $10-$15 for soap that didn’t last long and that we were not crazy about was hard for us. So, we decided to start making our own. It turned out to

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children, but my passion overcame my fears, and here we are today! We wanted to take it a step further, to not only give back to our community, but to the communities that were really in need of something more. So, for every product sold, one dollar goes to our favorite charity: charity:water, for people around the world to get clean water, something many of us often take for granted .

Our soap making turned into a passion of making bath and skincare products like soap, lip balm, scrubs, and bath soaks, in addition to giving back to the community! We’re pretty excited about it.

be quite an investment to make it ourselves, with tools and equipment, as well as pure ingredients, and reading/learning material. By the time we had achieved making the soap perfectly, we realized something - the community did not have anyone to offer affordable bath products, and we wanted to change that. I had second thoughts about starting a business as a stay-at-home mom of two

Proprietors: Christina and Jordan Klingler Email: info@benaliproducts.com www.benaliproducts.com

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Pilates For Peace of Mind and Whole Body Wellness

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ilates is a system of exercises that begins with a focus on the abdomen, deep muscles of the spine, and working its way to the entire body. It lengthens and strengthens muscles, making them lean, strong and flexible. It helps to correct muscular imbalances (due to injuries, vocation and poor posture) by continuously reinforcing proper biomechanics and structural alignment. The fluid movements coupled with attention to breathing help to reduce stress and tension with the result of feeling refreshed and energized.

The total body workouts are for all ages and physical conditions regardless of one’s current fitness level. Modifications to exercises provide challenge for the newcomer, as well as the experienced fitness enthusiast. Sports injuries are lessened due to strengthening weaker, less used muscle, balancing musculature.

S.T.A.R. Pilates focuses on execution of movement and tailors sessions to the needs of the

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client. We offer private sessions and group classes.

We require a private session before joining the group class to familiarize each person with the exercises and the reformer (specialized Pilates equipment). We offer the first three sessions at twenty percent off. These sessions can be used as preparation for joining group classes.

Pilates for Pink is a free class at S.T.A.R. for those affected by breast cancer. It is an open level class. Participants work at their own level improving range of motion of arms, strengthening muscles and reducing discomfort.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, two Pilates certifications, and many hours of continuing education, Gini Murphy, founder of S.T.A.R. Pilates, has been empowering people to care for their bodies for over twenty years.

She began her Pilates career working in a physical therapy clinic after her own foot surgery, helping those pre and post-operative, and learning from the PT’s along the way.

S.T.A.R. Pilates happily enters into its fourth year of operation with an expansion of the facility. Joanne Duncanson, physical therapist, and Christine Purdy, MELT Method & Pilates instructor, will continue providing excellent service. Barbara Shugrue, owner of Precision Pilates, will join the team, bringing her expertise that will further enhance S.T.A.R. Pilates quality instruction. Come check out the new location at 690 21st Street, a few doors down from the Cheese Cave at Miracle Mile in Vero Beach.

S.T.A.R. Pilates Owner: Gini Murphy (772) 205-7969 www.starpilatesstudio.com

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Kombucha The Immortal Health Elixir

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riginally discovered in Northeast China, this rejuvenating drink is overflowing with bountiful healing properties. You may have heard about Kombucha on Dr. Oz, or seen it in bottles at the local Fresh Market, but what exactly is this alleged cure all? Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from black tea, sugar and a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, commonly known as SCOBY. SCOBY is the essential component that facilitates the fermentation process. Once this process is complete, the results yield a vinegary flavored drink rich in B vitamins, probiotics, enzymes and an array of beneficial acids. Kombucha can be made in various flavors at home and is also sold at most local health food stores. Due to its many health benefits, Kombucha has become classified as a functional food. Recent research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food 2014, says, It is shown that Kombucha aids in health preservation and recovery due to four main properties: detoxification, anti-oxidation, energizing potencies, and promotion of boosting immunity.

Here are five reasons why you should start incorporating this powerful elixir into your regimen: Aids Digestion. The probiotics and enzymes in Kombucha assist with proper digestion of foods and better nutrient absorption. Butyric acid is one of the acids present that improve the gut wall by maintaining a healthy pH balance in the stomach.

Boosts the Immune System. The probiotics promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract which strengthen the immune system.

The acetic acid, a bi-product of the fermentation, prevents the bad bacteria from flourishing, making Kombucha a natural antibiotic.

Detoxifying. High in vitamin C and powerful antioxidants, Kombucha has notable abilities to protect the cells from free radical damage and oxidative stress. This quality will help protect the body from inflammatory disease, immunodeficiency and prevent cancer. Research demonstrates

Kombucha has the capacity to cleanse the liver, not only improving liver disease, but also curing a hangover!

Joint Health. Kombucha is loaded with glucosamines, which increase synovial hyaluronic acid production. This supports the preservation of collagen and prevents arthritic pain. In the same way it supports joint collagen, it also supports collagen of the entire body and reduces the appearance of wrinkles on the skin.

Improve Energy. Kombucha contains minimal amounts of caffeine and B-vitamins, which can stimulate the body. The iron released from the black tea during fermentation helps boost blood hemoglobin, improve oxygen supply to tissues and create higher energy levels.

By Jessica Donnelly, A.P. Indian River Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine 1345 36th Street, Suite B Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 564-8383 www.indianriveracupuncture.com

With more than 30 years combined experience, our practitioners are the trusted local experts in natural healthcare.

We offer effective treatments with proven results for a variety of health concerns, from pain to emotional stress.

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Q Nails & Co. More Than Just A Nail Salon

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immigrated from Central Vietnam to Iowa, and then to Tennessee in 2004, where I lived for almost 11 years. I was the owner, operator and nail technician for Golden Nails and Q-Nails in Greeneville, Tennessee. After visiting Vero Beach to escape a cold winter in Tennessee, I moved here in April of 2015. I fell in love with the sunny skies, the warm climate, a quieter, slower lifestyle and friendly people.

After many years of experience in the beauty industry, the Sunshine State and town of Vero Beach has given me the wonderful opportunity to open Q-Nails & Co. What makes us different from other nails salons here in town? Q-Nails & Co. provides high-end beauty services in conjunction with quality customer service, higher standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and quality work, not quantity like the other salons.

To ensure the utmost sanitation practices, Q-Nails uses new disposable files and buffers for every client along with medical grade steri-dent to sterilize our metal tools. We exceed state board requirements. The salon is designed with the customer in mind. We have three sections to our salon to ensure each and every customer has privacy and can relax.

You can enjoy your relaxing pedicure in your own zone with calming music and a refeshing glass of wine. Manicures are in a separate area where the music is more contemporary. We also offer expert facials that make your skin look radiant with Dermalogica products. Andy is licensed and trained by Dermologica as an expert for over nine years. At Q-Nails, you can select from a variety of nail services like natural nails, acrylic enhencement by OPI, soak off Gel by OPI, non-soak off Gel by Light Elegance, and Shellac by CND. The salon is available for private parties too! Q-Nails & Co., helps you capture the tranquility of serenity, and it is dedicated to the enhancement of your natural beauty. You’ll get spa services without spa prices! What are you waiting for?

Call for appointments or stop by and see for yourself.

By David NGuyen 2190 45th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 567-5238 Q-Nails & Co.

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8th Annual Shore lb.

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he Shore lb. Throw-Down is a skimboarding contest, established in Vero Beach in 2008. This contest is the largest single-day skimboarding contest in the world, attracting contestants from as far away as San Paulo, Brazil; Se Simbra, Portugal; Laguna Beach, California; as well as from all over the state of Florida. All of the proceeds from the Shore lb. Throw-Down benefit the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association (VBLA.org).

Skimboarding is a water sport that takes place in the shore break (shore pound). It starts by running on the dry sand, dropping the board in the water and riding as far as you can. While on the board, the athlete tries to complete as many tricks as possible while riding the wave.

The tricks originated from a combination of sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. The origin of the sport can be traced back as far as the Polynesians, yet most of the history comes from Ocean Rescue Lifeguards in Laguna Beach, California. They originally used the first

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skimboards, which were flat pieces of plywood, to get across the long beach’s more quickly, responding to rescues and medicals.

The 8th Annual Shore lb. Throw-Down hosted by Shore lb. (a local Treasure Coast clothing company), Epic Sessions (Vero Beach Surf, Skim, and Paddleboard School), Skim City (World’s one-stop shop for skimboarding) and Mulligans Beach House and Grill, will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2015. The contest will kick-off directly in front of Mulligans at 1025 Beachland Boulevard, Vero Beach. Contestants can pre-register at www.shorelb.com.

Chris Ellison Epic Sessions Surf, Skim, and Paddle School (772) 360-7166 Epic-Sessions@hotmail.com

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A Perfect Strategy!

The strategies for creating a billion dollar brand right here in our backyard.

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ocal businessman Dennis Cunningham no stranger to the word “billion”.

His previous companies created more than two point one billion dollars in sales and he had more than 1,500 employees.

Now he’s on to the next big thing…vodka.

And, he’s got an amphitheater and an app as part of his Perfect strategy.

Q: Tell me about the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater.

When I bought Perfect Vodka my number one goal was to make sure everybody tried the smoothest vodka on earth! We took home a gold medal in 2014 International Craft Awards Competition in the ultra-premium spirits category for the smoothest and best tasting vodka.

With more than 500 thousand people enjoying Perfect Vodka at our Amphitheatre, in the fourth largest drinking market in the country, we know millions of people will now get to try healthier, better for you, great tasting vodka!

Q: What makes Perfect Vodka so different?

It’s GMO free. Meaning no genetically modified organisms are in our vodka. It’s gluten free and we only use quality ingredients. We’re based in Palm Beach Gardens, but our wheat comes from the Brie champagne fields in France and our water is distilled five times from Vosges Mountains which are known for their premier, high quality water. Perfect Vodka is the only known vodka to 32

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require a certificate of origin and quality with every bottle. When you start with the right product, with the best ingredients and a unique strategy, we think we have the next billion-dollar brand.

Q: So what’s the strategy to get to be a billion dollar brand?

By buying the naming rights to the largest amphitheater in the south (which just happens to be in our backyard) we are now associated with all the musical artists that come here and perform on tour. We are using the power of the Live Nation platform to introduce the world to Perfect Vodka.

We also own a mobile gifting app called Airtab.

If we have our way we will have two billion dollar brands! Airtab, to allow people to gift items virtually, and Perfect Vodka.

Q: Tell me more about Airtab.

It’s an app to allow people to “gift” items to other people from your phone. For example you can literally send someone a drink or send them, a nice dinner at say, Carmine’s Ocean Grille redeemable right from your phone. We are aggressively seeking to create a demand for our Airtab app. The way we are doing that is by kicking off the Celebrity Airtab Challenge. Our objective is to utilize more than 200 million of the celebrity twitter followers in an aggressive twitter campaign to help raise money and awareness for children’s charities by gifting items on Airtab.

We’ve already got poker superstar Jamie Gold signed on and dozens of other big named celebs that I can’t even tell you about yet!

Q: So what’s next?

We are creating a unique strategy to bring our brand to the public by bypassing the traditional methods used in the liquor industry.

Q: How do you feel about all the competition out there?

Nobody else has our strategies, our ingredients or our technologies! There is no competition in my mind.

Q: With all of this going on, when do you find the time to sleep?

I don’t sleep much! When you are building a billion dollar brand, you don’t sleep. My wife, Felicia, and I have a baby on the way, so I’m not sure I can count on more sleep anytime soon! www.PerfectVodka.com www.airtab.me

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The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday Today’s UDT-SEAL Museum was built on the hard work of yesterday.

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uietly fixed on a sleepy beach in Fort Pierce stands a resilient facility that has seen many storms. It humbly houses an extraordinary collaborative collection of historic artifacts many of us are too young to truly appreciate, and most of us most often take for granted. It’s hard to believe that just south of Seagrape-dappled sand dunes where picnickers enjoy endless summer days nearly year round, and just north of beaches that boast world-renowned surfing, exists a museum open to the public that offers an authentic glimpse into a world largely unknown or understood—that of the Navy SEALs. Conception of the SEAL Museum was first deliberated, and ultimately executed, by former members of the Navy Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) and Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Teams.

Men who served as part of the elite units tasked with clandestine, unconventional warfare, and special reconnaissance gathered artifacts and experiences to establish a lasting legacy built on the same extraordinary foundation of fortitude they devoted to their military careers.

They ardently transformed the inoperative Fort Pierce Treasure Museum and dedicated it a new facility to honor Navy SEALs. In 1985, doors

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opened as the official Navy UDT-SEAL Museum; in 2007, it was designated a National Museum by act of Congress. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum has continued to evolve and grow, in architecture and artifacts, but also in community events and outreach.

In spring of 2015, extensive renovations were completed, more than doubling the Museum’s size, with the addition of interactive exhibits and new installments. While so much of their work has remained fiercely guarded under a staunch shroud of concealment, the SEALs’ posture and

objective have become increasingly illuminated in recent years. Bestselling memoirs, blockbuster war movies, websites peddling “official” gear, and militaristic computer games have infiltrated mainstream media. We are a culture fascinated by untold war stories of the sculpted, steel-nerved, camouflage-clad, immovable maritime heroes.

Serving to satiate civilian curiosity, the Museum doesn’t disappoint delivering an authentic experience, emphasizing the danger, discipline, and decoration associated with Navy SEAL life.

The unique venue preserves and reveals covert tales by avenue of antiquity, and allows visitors a window into the world of these naval commandos.

In addition to enjoying the installations, guests can test their fitness on the outdoor ops course, as well as clamber around retired naval vessels and vehicles on Museum grounds.

This Veterans Day will mark the 30th Annual Muster and Music Festival Weekend. November 6-8 will see an anticipated record number of visitors engaging in live demonstrations, a 5K beach run, a Members-only complimentary luncheon, and a powerful memorial service commemorating the fallen. Food, fun, and festivities, as well as honor, history, and heritage will be served as part of a remarkable and memorable weekend.

For more information about the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, as well as a schedule of activities for The 30th Annual Muster, visit www.navysealmuseum.org.

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Join us for the 30th Annual Muster and Music Festival

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Experience up close the covert world of Naval Special Warfare.

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Life Through a Lens A passport into the illustrious mind behind these captivating photos.

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hotographers use their cameras as tools of exploration, passports to places we only dream of, and powerful creative outlets.

Dale Sorensen Jr., has certainly taken the photography world by storm with his magnificent pictures. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dale Jr. for this interview, and he is as humble as he is talented.

Dale Sorensen Jr., was born and raised in Vero Beach. He attended college at SMU and lived in Dallas for a short time before returning to Florida. His interest in photography had always been lingering in his mind, but he really started taking it seriously four years ago. His primary focus has been in landscape photography. Most of the images captured and places visited have required a good deal of effort and planning.

Dale Jr., is no stranger to early mornings, traveling long distances, and scouting multiple locations for the perfect photograph. “I find it most inspiring and rewarding when all of these factors come together and I can capture a moment and an image that I am pleased with,” said Dale Jr. A: Where’s your favorite place to take photographs?

DSJ: North Carolina has been by far my favorite place to take photos, mainly because it is a photographer’s paradise. Every time you turn the corner or drive down a country/mountain back road you stumble across another stream, valley, vista, river, or barn just to name a few.

A: How did you learn your craft?

DSJ: My good friend and architect, Greg Anderson, really shared with me his knowledge and expertise of the hobby, and told me from day 1 to practice, practice, practice…which I did as much as I possibly could.

Fortunately, I was able to practice a lot with him and study the various composition techniques and again, continue to practice them.

A: What is the most rewarding part for you?

DSJ: For me the entire process is a rewarding experience.

Dale Jr. hasn’t put a price tag on his photographs yet, but he has donated a few to charitable auctions. We are looking forward to what the future holds for Dale Sorensen Jr. Photography.

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ING, DAZZLING, TOE-TAPP APPING! FINGER-SN

PRESENTS PRESENTS

AFOR NEWWHOLE MUSICAL FOR THE THE WHOLE FAMILY FAMILY Featuring 10 Original Songs!

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You’re never too small to make a difference.

Music and Lyrics by

KEN CLIFTON Book by

KEN CLIFTON & DJ SALISBURY

Follow the adventures of Pansy the poodle and a young girl named Avery as they save the day by solving a mysterious theft at the glamorous Palace Hotel.

A Riverside Theatricals adaptation of the children’s book Pansy at the Palace: A Beverly Hills Mystery by Cynthia Bardes

SEPTEMBER 18-20

From a smoky 1920’s Speakeasy to the Bowery of the 1930’s, from a World War II USO to a 1950’s Manhattan supper club, Swinging on a Star perfectly weaves various settings and scenes with some of the most popular songs of a generation. The journey also showcases music from the “Road Movies” starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Songs include: “Road to Morocco,” “Going My Way,” “Moonlight Becomes You,” “Swinging on a Star,” and many more.

Music by Johnny Burke, James Van Heusen, various composers Lyrics by Johnny Burke Book by Michael Leeds

OCT 27 - NOV 15 DISTINGUISHED

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EDUCATION

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Shot on location at a private residence in Central Beach.

Dresses: Elan, Talulah’s Boutique Jewelry: A Bead Above, Royal Palm Point Hat: GT Rhodes, Ocean Drive Blue Linen Shirt: Vernon Scott Resort Wear Hair: Eminence Hair Design, Sebastian Make-up: Sarah Schmidt Models: Olivia Assaf, Leslie Chaplin and Tony Assaf Styling and Photography by Jill Douglas Opposite page: Swimsuits: DESPI Swimwear (DESPI Beachwear Pompano) Beach Cover-ups: Elan and DESPI Jewelry: A Bead Above, Royal Palm Point Hair: Eminence Hair Design, Sebastian Make-up: Sarah Schmidt Models: Olivia Assaf, Leslie Chaplin and Isiah Styling and Photography by Jill Douglas

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Model: Olivia Assaf Beach cover up: DESPI Beachwear, Pompano Hair: Eminence Hair Design, Sebastian Make-up: Sarah Schmidt Styling and Photography by Jill Douglas

Your Oasis

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Get Organized!

Real wood closets are now available at Snow’s Custom Cabinetry.

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n addition to the many custom cabinetry products we have showcased in the last several issues of Portfolio Magazine, we are proud to announce we have become a dealer for Real Closet, Inc., a manufacturer of high quality closet systems, delivered at reasonable prices. The components contain NO melamine or particle board. All shelves and partitions are solid plywood cores with maple lumber trim. All materials are environmentally friendly. Real Closet offers a wide variety of configurations to make it fit any closet.

We also have solutions for pantries and garages, as well. There are three great colors to choose from: java, spice, and traditional white.

Please visit our showroom at 4009 U.S. Highway 1, to see a sample display. Get organized this fall!

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

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Eminence Hair Design Where “A Cheerful Look Brings Joy to the Heart”

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onveniently located twenty minutes north of Vero Beach on CR512, Eminence Hair Design aims to enhance each guest from the inside out. By combining continued education and the highest level of professionalism, each licensed hair professional focuses on their guests’ hair needs as if they were royalty.

Whether men, women or children, Eminence Hair Design takes particular care and consideration for each masterpiece created in the salon.

From men and women’s hair design to rich Wella color to deep-tissue scalp treatments, Eminence Hair Design strives to meet the need. While each service is approached with artistry, innovation and passion; hair styling for bridal, prom or any other formal event is approached with a certain reverence to the craft. Ensuring that each guest feels like the King or Queen that they are, Eminence Hair Design puts their guest and their guests’ needs first. Airbrush make up applications only add to the regal experience.

As firm believers in their motto: “A Cheerful Look Brings Joy to the Heart,” owner Itzia Sherwood and her team enhance the people of the Treasure Coast from Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. While walk-in appointments are always welcome, pre-booked reservations are highly recommended. With always room for excellence, Eminence Hair Design encourages all licensed, eligible applicants to become a part of the ever-growing, professional team.

Originally from the city of Aventura, Itzia’s professional experience spans from styling Badgley Mishka’s models for the Neiman Marcus Fashion Show to styling some of the most elite weddings of North Miami Beach. With her 27 years experience, Itzia, along with her daughter, Krystine, have established an oasis for their cherished guests.

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Standing (l to r): Ritter Marchant, Barrett Rhymes, Tommy Hammond, Steven Croom Sitting (l to r): Quinn Hiaasen, Bryce Hauser, Michael Villafuerte

Founded by a Love for the Lagoon

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ines in the Lagoon was an idea that was created when a group of high school friends and I were talking about things we could do to help the Indian River Lagoon, when the idea of a fishing tournament arose. The lagoon is a waterway that we all love to spend time on, whether it’s fishing, wakeboarding, tubing, or water skiing.

Over the past several years, all of us had been watching the health of the lagoon decline. Seeing fish kills, algal blooms, and dolphins scarred with lesions made us realize that something had to be done before the waterway was completely destroyed.

Lines in the Lagoon is a non-profit fishing tournament run by myself, Steven Croom, Bryce Hauser, Michael Villafuerte, Barrett Rhymes, Tommy Hammond, and Ritter Marchant.

The first Lines in the Lagoon tournament was held in October of last year. Our wonderful participants and gracious sponsors helped make the event a huge success. More than 100 kids participated, and 22,000$ was raised for two organizations that are preforming research to benefit the lagoon.

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and St. Lucie counties. The 2nd annual tournament will be held this year on October 17th.

Our goal with the fishing tournament is not only to raise money, but more importantly, to raise awareness about what is happening to the lagoon. Many people today underestimate how their careless behavior will impact the environment.

They believe that throwing a soda can or plastic bag overboard won’t do any damage to the waterway. Unfortunately, too many people think this way.

The truth is, if enough people throw only one piece of trash overboard, then the collective effects of their actions can be damaging. Our last Indian River Lagoon cleanup showed us exactly what type of harm that these

items can cause. We found medical waste containers, diapers, deflated basketballs, automobile steering wheels, and much more garbage lying on beaches, and floating in the water.

We believe the most important step in repairing the Indian River Lagoon is to motivate and instill a sense of urgency in the young people of our area, especially those who don’t feel connected to the lagoon. The waterway affects everybody in our community in some way, but many people do not feel drawn to it. The Lines in the Lagoon tournament is intended to bring young people together and show them what an exotic and diverse place the lagoon can be.

By Quinn Hiaasen

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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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More and more restaurants are becoming pet friendly here on the Treasure Coast. Osceola Bistro was one of the very first dog-friendly restaurants in downtown Vero Beach!

Starting on September 24th, bring your well-behaved friendly pooch to Osceola Bistro on the last Thursday of the month for Yappy Hour outside on the patio! There will be food and beverage specials too!

Let’s get this “paw”ty started! Join us on October 29th for Yappy Hour, and plan to have a Howling Ghoul Time!

Dress in costume!

Check out www.bringfido.com for more pet friendly eateries!

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rying to decide whether to travel with your pet?

In cases of current illness or extreme motion sickness, it may be best to leave your pet with a trusted pet sitter or boarding facility.

Once you’ve made the decision to bring your pet along, no matter how you travel—by automobile, boat or airplane— ensure your pet has current identification such as microchipping, a color photo, a leash or harness, their own food, water and bowls, a sufficient supply of any current medications, and updated medical records from your veterinarian. Ensure your pet is current on vaccinations, especially rabies, or has specific vaccinations that may be needed, depending on the destination.

Assemble an emergency kit that includes such essentials as phone numbers (your veterinarian, poison control), an extra leash, a muzzle, gauze, non-stick bandages, hydrogen peroxide, and a digital thermometer.

If your pet is traveling across state lines or to a different country, a health certificate signed by a veterinarian is required.

When traveling overseas with your pet, you must follow the regulations of the United States as well as those of the country you are visiting. Contact the consulate or the embassy of the country being visited to ensure you are following the appropriate protocol.

With some countries, compliance may take up to six months. Therefore, timing and careful planning are crucial. Your veterinarian can help with appropriate forms and certificates.

If traveling by auto, especially in the mountains, ask your veterinarian for medication that may help with motion sickness. Bring the pet’s special blanket or toy and a well ventilated crate. Ensure you take breaks every 2 to 3 hours so your pet may exercise and have access to water. Locate emergency veterinary hospitals along your route just in case of an emergency.

Traveling by boat presents similar situations as by car with the added need for proper health documentation. Consider rugs to prevent slipping and ramps to allow pets easy access on and off the boat.

If traveling by plane, contact the airline to ensure you are complying with their specific regulations. When purchasing your airline ticket, make arrangements for your pet at the same time so there are no surprises.

Depending upon size, some pets may travel with the passenger while some must travel in an air-pressurized cargo space. Specific crates may be required and often can be provided by the airline for a fee. Some airlines require health certificates that must be issued by your veterinarian within 10 days prior to travel or a certificate of acclimation that is signed by the veterinarian.

With proper planning, both you and your pet can have a safe, fun trip.

Bon Voyage!

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

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Sept. 1st – Dec. 13th Illuminating the Deep Exhibit 10am-5pm. Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart (772) 225-1961. Open daily.

Kidz ArtShops 10-1pm. Get your kicks, blocks, and bricks. Free for household members & above. $2 per non-member child. Event located at Vero Beach Museum of Art.

September 8 4-H Dog Masters Club 6:30pm. The Indian River County 4-H Dog Masters Club is holding an informational orientation meeting for families that are interested in joining the Dog Masters Club. The orientation will be held at the Dogs for Life Training Center located at the northeast corner of 12th Street and 16th Avenue (1230 16th Avenue). To sign-up, call (772) 567-8969 or email dogsforlifevb@bellsouth.net.

Indian River Science Festival 10-3pm. Discover the amazing world around you and celebrate science on the Treasure Coast! The festival will be held at Museum Pointe Park, South Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce. www.linesinthelagoon.com

September 17 Brush and Brew 6-8pm. Paint a painting at Sailfish Brewery to take home and hang on the wall. Admission is $30 per person for Art Mundo members and $35 per person for non-members. Includes all supplies. Located at Sailfish Brewery, 407 N 2nd St, Fort Pierce. Check out www.artmundo.org, call (772) 466-1010, or email artmundo@artmundo.org.

September 19 Lagoon Cleanup 9-12pm. Whether it’s on land or on water, help clean up the Indian River Lagoon by picking up trash. For more info, visit www.linesinthelagoon.com.

Vero Beach Museum of Art Shadows of History: Photography of the Civil War exhibition opens.

September 24 Yappy Hour at Osceola Bistro 5-7pm. Bring your well-behaved canine companions and friends! Food and beverage specials. Osceola Bistro, 2045 13th Avenue, Downtown Vero.

(772) 569-1299.

Cultural Council’s Art of Networking 5-7pm. Osceola Bistro, 2045 13th Avenue, Downtown Vero Beach.

Join the fun. Meet new people. $5 for non-members. www.cultural-council.org for more details.

September 26 Free Admission Day at the Vero Beach Museum of Art The Vero Beach Museum of Art is open for free admission on Saturday, September 26. Open from 10-4:30pm.

Autumnal Yoga Celebration 9-11:30am. Vero Beach Museum of Art is hosting an autumnal yoga celebration. All ages and all levels are welcome. $20 per person.

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Sebastian Inlet State Park Night Sounds Concert Series 7-9pm. Featuring Vince Love and the Soul Cats performing blues and Motown under the moon and stars. The concert will take place at the pavilions on Coconut Point, located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. Free with regular park entry fees. Call (321) 984-4852 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/ sebastianinlet.

September 30 Chipotle Fundraiser 5-9pm. Make a dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Lines in the Lagoon. Just come into the 5855 20th Street Vero Beach Chipotle on Wednesday, September 30th. Bring the flyer on www.linesinthelagoon.com, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50 % of the proceeds will be donated to Lines in the Lagoon.

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October 3 2nd Annual Paddle in Pink 8am-1pm. Think Pink! Stand up for breast health education and early detection—the best weapons in the fight against breast cancer. Bring your SUP, canoe, kayak or just yourself to Capt.

Hiram’s Resort on the Sandbar for a day of celebration and support for breast cancer benefiting the Robert A. Gardner, M.D. Foundation, Inc. The day will start out with board demos, recreational paddles, a river clean-up and so much more.

Live music by East Harbor Band from 10am-1pm. Lots of prizes including a chance to win a limited edition, custom designed Vera Bradley Stand-Up Dragonfly Paddleboard.

For more information, to make a donation or purchase raffle tickets, visit www.paddleinpink.org, and Portfolio-Vero Beach on Facebook to keep up to date on the event.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 8am. Vero Beach. Register to walk and lead the way to a world without Alzheimers. www.act.alz.org/verobeach

Wine, Women & Shoes 5:30-9pm. Benefiting the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Gather all of your gal pals and come enjoy a ‘Girl’s Night Out’ event!

Attendees of this exciting event will enjoy wine tastings, wine raffles, and much more. Located at Bent Pine Golf Club. Tickets are on sale at www.winewomenandshoes.com/ verobeach.

October 5-10 Restaurant Week of Indian River County Dine out and enjoy great dinner specials at participating restaurants all week! Restaurant Week offers an extraordinary opportunity for restaurants to showcase their best creations, attract new local patrons, and delight regular diners during what may be a “slower” paced time of the year.

Visit www.restuarantweekirc.com or email info@restuarantweekirc.com for more information.

October 7 9th Annual Media Breakfast 8am-12pm. Join representatives from local print, radio, and electronic media outlets for the purpose of providing practical tips to nonprofit staff and volunteers about how best to publicize their charitable causes, special events and programs in our community. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge, 1350 26th Street, Vero Beach. To find out more, visit cultural-council.org.

October 10 7th Annual Beachside Half Marathon 6:45am. The 7th Annual Beachside Half Marathon benefits the Indian River County Healthy Coalition. Marathon will start at Riverside Park on the USATF certified 13.1 mile course. Participants may register at Runners Depot or online.

For more information call (772) 563-9118 or visit the website www.Beachside Marathon.org.

Turtle Tours 11-12pm. Located at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Kids ages 3-6. Free to household members and above, or $5 per non-member child. Coffee and snacks provided. Call (772) 231-0707 to register.

Sebastian Inlet State Park Night Sounds Concert Series 7-9pm. Featuring SIRSY, an Indie Pop Rock duo that The Boston Globe calls “Little band, big Sound,” under the moon and stars. The concert will take place at the pavilions on Coconut Point, located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. Free with regular park entry fees.

Call (321) 984-4852 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet.

Oct 16 4th Annual Wild Game Dinner 6pm-12am. This “men” only event hosted by the Peter W. Busch Family Foundation which includes an all you can eat & drink exotic game dinner.

Raffles and other prizes included in admission. Adams Ranch, 26003 Orange Avenue, Ft. Pierce. $100 per person.

For information and tickets, visit www.BAWILDGAMEDINNER.COM or visit Facebook BAWGD. October 17 Making Strides of Indian River Breast Cancer Walk 9am. Riverside Park, 350 Dahlia Lane, Vero Beach. For more details, visit www.indianriverflstrides@cancer.org.

Lines in the Lagoon Fishing Tournament 10am. The second annual Lines in the Lagoon tournament. Registration opens August 20th, 2015, and closes October 12, 2015. Visit the website www.linesinthelagoon.com for more information.

October 29 Yappy Hour Howl-o-Weenie Pawty at Osceola Bistro 5-7pm. Bring your well-behaved costumed canine companions for a “howling” ghoul time! Costume contest.

Prizes. Food and beverage specials.

Osceola Bistro, 2045 13th Avenue, Downtown Vero. (772) 569-1299.

October 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Celebrate the Arts Festival Riverside Park, Vero Beach. Come out and celebrate the arts with music, art and great food! This free community celebration of the arts is an all-day event with live music and performances.

Visit www.cultural-council.org or call (772) 770-4857 for more details.

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VERO BEACH DOG PARK BOWWOW BREWFEST

November 15, 2015, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cheers to all of the dogs and dog lovers in Vero Beach. This is an event that you and your dog don’t want to miss.

Free admission, beer samples, food vendors, lure course, Santa photo booth, live music, weiner dog race, dog talent show, and many other dog themed events. The park is located at 3449 Indian River Dr East, Vero Beach, FL 32963 on the northeast side of the Barber Bridge.

Visit our website for more information about the BowWow Brewfest www.verobeachdogpark.org

As much for people as it is for dogs The Vero Beach Dog Park is a Federal 501(c)3 charitable organization, Tax ID #46-4082134 registered with the State of FLReg # CH41320. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435 7352) WITHIN THE STATE.State registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Horseback Riding Frederick Douglas Memorial Park (772) 519-0237 or (772) 489-4FUN Big Easy Fishing Charters (772) 664-4068 www.bigeasyfishingcharter.com Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard Lake Wales, FL www.boktowergardens.org 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 Create at Studio MA 835 17th Street #106 Vero Beach, FL (772) 538-1989 www.createatstudioma.com Custom Yacht Charters (772) 321-2435 www.customyachtcharters.net Deep Six Dive & Watersports 416 21st Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2883 www.deepsix.com Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive Wabassso Island, FL (772) 589-5050 www.DiscoverELC.org

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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 Majestic Movie Theater 940 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0773 www.Cinemaworldonline.com/vero McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-0601 McLarty Treasure Museum 13180 N. Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 589-2147 Mel Fisher Treasure Museum U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-9875 www.melfisher.com Middleton’s Fish Camp & ECO TOURS 21704 73rd Manor Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 258-0150 www.middletonsfishcamp.com Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks 1175 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1286 www.orchidislandbikesand kayaks.com Paint on the Vine 1904 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-3005 www.paintonthevine.com

Pattern Setter Charters (772) 589-0008 www.sebastianfishingguides.com Sail Moonraker Sailboat Charters Captain Bruce Jackson Vero Beach City Marina (772) 696-2941 Shark Bait Aquatics (561) 248-5695 Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Drive W. Sebastian, FL (800) 399-5867 www.skydivesebastian.com Spark of Divine 1789 Old Dixie Hwy. Vero Beach, FL (772) 257-6499 www.sparkofdivine.com

Vero Beach Dog Park 3449 Indian River Drive East Vero Beach www.verobeachdogpark.org Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0707 Vero Beach Yoga and Barre 29 Royal Palm Pointe Suite 2 Vero Beach, FL (772) 643-1039 VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com Vero Tackle & Marina (772) 234-9585 www.verotackle.com

SUP Eco Adventures, llc 750 Old Florida Trail Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 507-6058 www.SupEcoAdventures.com Surf Vero Surf & SUP lessons (772) 559-8079 www.surfvero.com The Back Country (772) 567-6665 www.verobackcountry.com The Elliott Museum 825 NE Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL (772) 225-1961 www.elliottmuseum.org The Yoga Pagoda 2101 Indian River Blvd.

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

horse play BG Polo & Equestrian 7700 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 999-3709 Carefree Ranch 7290 53rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 564-9222 www.carefreeranch.org

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

Carousel Party Acres 15055 93rd Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-1463 www.carouselpartyacres.com

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

Eddy’s Windermere Equestrian 7370 9th Street SW Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 567-8868

Vero Beach Adventure Cruises (772) 794-9477 www.verobeachcruises.com

Florida Equestrian Foundation 9745 141 Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 538-3748 www.floridaequestrian foundation.org

Vero Beach City Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL Phone (772) 231-2819 Voice Mail (772) 978-4960 marina@covb.org

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To The Person Who Passes Through This Place You, that pass and raise your arm to me before you hurt me, look at me well.

I am the heat of your home in the cold winter nights.

I am the friendly shade that you find when walking under the August sun and my fruits are appetizing freshness that satisfy your thirst on the way.

I am the friendly beam of your house, the board of your table, the bed in which you rest, and the wood of your boat.

I am the handle to your hoe, the door of your dwelling, the wood of your cradle and of your own coffin.

I am the bread of goodness and the flower of beauty.

You, that pass, look at me well and do no harm. ~Veiga Simões, Arganil, May 1914 Tree Poem A very special thanks to MaryEllen Bosetti for sharing this beautiful poem with us.

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Beach Warning Flags Banderas de Advertencia en la Playa

Water Closed to Public Agua Cerrada al Publico

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

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

Low Hazard Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Peligro Bajo, Condiciones Calmas, Tenga Cuidado

Dangerous Marine Life Vida Marina Peligrosa

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

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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 Equine 8130 8th Street Vero Beach, FL 32968 (772) 532-7720 Whispering Pines Equestrian Facility 6225 57th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 925-6064

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

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

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

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 Signature Art Gallery of Vero 4344 U.S. Highway 1 Vero Beach (772) 562-4333 www.signatureartgalleryofvero.com The Laughing Dog 2901 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-6711 (888) 9TOPDOG www.thelaughingdoggallery.com Tiger Lily Art Studios and Gallery 1903 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3443 www.tigerlilyvero.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your ocean!

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

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

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

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

Respect the Wildlife: Remember to do the “Stingray Shuffle” when entering shallow water to warn any stingrays that you’re coming into their territory! It’s always a good idea to keep a small bottle of vinegar in your beach bag to quickly treat jellyfish stings. If snorkeling, be sure not to stand on or touch any reefs or wrecks. Respecting the wildlife helps ensure a successful beach day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riverside Park & Tennis Courts 350 Dahlia Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4787 Located on the barrier island this park features tennis, racquetball, rentals, fitness trail, walking trail, and boat ramp. Pavilions are available for picnics and include running water and BBQ Grills. This popular family area is nestled among beautiful oaks which provide plenty of shade. You will also be 58

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within a short walk to Memorial Island, also a beautiful park itself and respectfully dedicated to all branches of the military.

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

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

Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. There are two museums within the park. The McLarty Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, and the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the areas fishing industry. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes. You will find the mile long hammock train, waterfront pavilions and picnic areas full-facility campsites and a boat ramp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 Vero Prime 901 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 266-7870 Wild Thyme Catering 1785 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-4126

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

Polo Grill 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4665

Citron Bistro Village Shops 6260 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6556 www.Citronbistorvb.com

Pomodora Grill Trattoria 3095 Cardinal Drive #102 Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1123

Counter Culture 1901 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-2150

The Tides 3103 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-3966

Crab-E-Bills 1540 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL (772) 388-2722 www.crabebills.com

Trattoria Dario 1555 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1818

Dockside Grill 41 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6865 www.portfolio-verobeach.com

eat grind + grape 925 Bougainvillea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5536

patisserie vero beach 1910 Old Dixie Hywy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-4122

Eva’s Polish Kitchen 40 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-4200 www.evaspolishkitchen.com

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

heaton’s reef 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com Jaycee Park Seaside Grill 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1911 Johnny D’s Market & Bistro 1409 Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4181 Kountry Kitchen 1749 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-6733 La Tabla Local Food & Juicery 29 Royal Palm Pointe, Unit 1 Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 205-2772 Lemon Tree 3125 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0858 Marsh Landing Restaurant 44 N. Broadway Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-8622 Mr. Manatee’s 30 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-9151 Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar 1025 Beachland Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-6744 Nino’s 1006 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9311 Orchid Island Brewery 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 321-1244 Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-1299 www.osceolabistro.com

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Riverside Café 3301 Bridge Plaza Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-5550 Sake Sushi Bar & Grill 42 Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9798 South Beach Pizzeria 1621 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1110 www.southbeachvero.com Tea & Chi 2044 14th Avenue Pueblo Arcade 10 & 11 Vero Beach (772) 563-0, FL620 www.teaandchi.com 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 The Red Onion Eatery 3001 Ocean Drive 3727 10th Court Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4180 The Twisted Pickle Deli U.S. Highway 1 Vero Beach, FL (772) 228-8812 Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 555 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6070 Village Beach Market 4905 N. Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-8135 www.villagebeachmarket.com

Varietals and More Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese 54 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 217-2780 www.varietalsandmore.com Walking Tree Brewery 3209 Dodger Road Vero Beach, FL (772) 528-5696 Wood N Spoon 2015 9th Street SW (Oslo Road) Vero Beach (772) 217-3132 www.woodnspoon.biz ZOO BAR Deck & Tiki Bar at Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Dr W Sebastian, Florida

vero after five Blue Agave 1979 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-3484 Blue Star Bourbon Bar & Southern Kitchen 2227 14th Ave. Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9057 Cork Wine & Sake Bar 2101 Indian River Blvd., Suite 105 Vero Beach (772) 532-2288 www.corkvero.com Filthy’s Fine Cocktails & Beer 1238 16th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-9512 grind + grape 925 Bougainvillea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5536 Havana Nights Piano Bar At Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel 5pm-closing 1601 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7211 heaton’s reef 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5409 www.Ocean-Grill.com

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Orchid Island Brewery 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 321-1244 STIX BILLIARD CLUB 939 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-0000 www.stixbilliardclub.com the grove bar 2115 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7274 The Kilted Mermaid 1937 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-5533 www.kiltedmermaid.com The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 www.costadeste.com/dining VERO BOWL LANES & LOUNGE 929 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299-PINS (7467) www.verobowl.com VINZ WINING AND DINING 4885 Highway A1A (just south of the Village Beach Market) (772) 234-3341 Waldo’s 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 Walking Tree Brewery 3209 Dodger Road Vero Beach, FL (772) 528-5696 What-a-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1599

sweets & treats Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9256 Classy Cupcakes 712 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 533-0110 Cravings 3149 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0208

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Faith, Hope & Chocolate 2101 Indian River Blvd., #108 Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1414

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

Frosting Cupcakes and Confections 2915 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2915

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every Saturday from 8am-1pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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chops Prime Meats & Gourmet Market 2190 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 999-5542 Compost Gardner 5815 Buchanan Drive Ft. Pierce Farmers’ Market Email: Adina@manuredepot.com www.manuredepot.com Countryside Citrus Fresh citrus, October-May 6325 81st Street Vero Beach, FL (888) 550-5745 www.countrysidecitrus.com Crazy Hart Ranch Linda Hart Fresh eggs & pasturized poultry: chickens, Cornish hens, turkey 12416 91st Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 913-0036 Ft. Pierce & Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets www.crazyhartranch.com Florida Veggies & More 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 559-5641 www.flveggies.com All natural hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables. Fresh eggs.

Antibiotic-free/hormone free meats.

Gibbons Farms Certified Organics Seasonal produce & fruit, open yearly 1010 S. 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 979-4061 Goat Tales Fresh dairy and cheeses Vero Beach, FL (772) 696-1177 Hornbuckle Family Farms Strawberry U-Pick 6255 5th Street, SW Vero Beach, FL (772) 494-0714 Joey’s Seafood Shack 1800 U.S. 1 Vero Beach, FL (772) 918-8855 LaPorte Farms On-farm experience 7700 129th Street Sebastian, FL (772) 633-0813 Little Bee Apiary Local honey 6825 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5020

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

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

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eat 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.

Hampton Inn & Suites 611 20th Place Vero Beach (772) 774-4010 www.hamptoninnverobeach.com Prestige Hotel 1526 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5218 Sea Turtle Inn 835 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (877) 998-8785 Toll Free (772) 234-0788 Hotel Direct www.SeaTurtleInn.net SpringHill Suites

by Marriott 5115 Indian River Blvd.

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

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

The Reef Ocean Resort 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1000 Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5666 Vero Beach Inn & Suites 8797 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-8321

churches & synagogues Calvary Chapel 941 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-8819 Central Assembly of God 6767 20th Street (Rte 60) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4505 Christ Church Vero Beach 925 14th Lane (Behind Outback Steakhouse) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-8670 Christ United Methodist by the Sea 3755 State Road A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1661 Church of God Twentieth Avenue 775 20th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2235 Community Church 1901 23rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9425 Cornerstone Christian Church 5950 12th Street Vero Beach, Florida (772) 567-0085 www.CornerstoneChristianVB.com

South Beach Place 1705 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5366

First Baptist Church 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4341

The Caribbean Court 1601 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (800) 916-8592 Toll Free

First Christian Church 1927 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9110

The Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 www.thedriftwood.com

First Church of Christ Science 1602 23rd Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-3656

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First Church of God 1105 58th Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32966 772.562.2256 www.fcog.com

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Trinity Episcopal Church 2365 Pine Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1146

First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9088

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach 1590 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 778-5880

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

United Church of Sebastian 1251 Sebastian Blvd.

Sebastian, FL (772) 388-0461

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

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

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

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

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September is always a great month to refresh, renew and recharge. This September, we have Mercury retrograde from Sept 17th-Oct 9th, and this would be the most auspicious time for everyone to sit back and allow things to unfold.

The more you push, the harder this period will be. There are two eclipses in September. The New Moon eclipse is on the 13th and the Full Moon eclipse is on the 27th. Mark those days on your calendar, and realize that a few days before and a few days after might be a little more heightened.

The great news is that October looks very calm, so enjoy!

LIBRA: Figure out what you really want and move towards your goals after September 6th. There are uplifting aspects for your career mid-month, and especially on September 17th. The total Lunar Eclipse on September 27th, will bring partnership issues to the foreground. Libras are patiently fair, so just remember to keep your normal balanced state of mind. You will be very determined to finish a project around October 15th, and the good news is that you will be able to accomplish your goals quite easily. Overall, October has you very focused on work and making money. Just be cautious around October 22nd. You could get into an argument and if not careful, regret certain things that were said.

ARIES: September has you smiling. You are in a good mood, and ready to start new projects. On September 17th, Mercury will turn retrograde in your house of partnerships. This is a great time to review recent decisions with your partner, and make adjustments as necessary.

If single, the New Moon on October 12th brings opportunities. If already partnered up, you might decide to ask for something you really want and actually get it. The end of October indicates some happy outcomes regarding a financial project you have been working on.

SCORPIO: September 5th is a powerful time for all Scorpios to speak up. You will be doing yourself and others a lot of good if you share your thoughts. Celebrate after September 17th, as you will feel as if a ten-pound weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

October is your month, and your ruling planet, Pluto, is giving you a helping hand in the area of social activity. You might have to say goodbye to someone around October 10th. This is necessary so that there is space for someone new to show up. You have had a rough two years, and it is finally time to have some fun.

TAURUS: Mid-September you will need to be patient as there are lots of fiery planets stirring things up in your financial department.

Try not to overextend yourself. A total Lunar eclipse on September 27th occurs in your house of secrets. You may find that you need to share something that has been bothering you. October 8th brings a pleasant respite, and good feelings in the love department. The Full Moon on October 27th is in your sign, Taurus. You will probably feel quite energized, so make sure you get out of any boring routines.

GEMINI: Do not ignore anyone who wants you to meet someone new, especially mid-September. This person might end up being quite influential, and could help you start a new chapter of your life.

By October 12th, you could have a new business partner, or love interest. No matter what, new people are showing up in a big way for you this Fall. Around October 30th, there are some beautiful aspects for socializing, so think about having a party! Invite your friends and coworkers.

CANCER: Finally, your financial situation is looking positive as retrograde Venus goes direct on September 6th. Two eclipses will occur in September. The first is on the 13th, and the second is on the 27th. Mark those days on your calendar, as these dates are when you need to make some important decisions. Just make sure you trust your intuition. Once Mercury goes direct on October 9th, you can finally move forward on a domestic issue. Any lingering problems that you want to tie up will get resolved during the last week of October. You will feel a big sense of relief.

LEO: If you need any financial advice, try to get it around September 5th. Your personal relationships will demand your attention mid-September. Someone may be requiring your upbeat energy, so try to be there for those in need. The lunar eclipse on September 27th highlights foreign travel and spirituality.

If hopping on a plane to an exotic location is not possible, at least try to engage in a meditation or yoga practice. All of October is pretty spectacular for you, Leo, except for the time around October 10th. Someone might be wearing down your spirit. Try to be compassionate and realize not everyone is as blessed as you.

VIRGO: You deserve a drastic turnaround, on some project that you have been working on for months, and it should come around September 6th. Finally, you will be able to move forward. The Solar Eclipse on the 13th will bring the Sun and Moon together in your sign, bringing more positive energy for achieving your goals.

On October 8th, Venus, and the very emotional, Moon, will join forces in Virgo. There is a good chance you will be more emotional than usual. People are really appreciating you, and this good feeling continues for most of the month. The only tension, probably with a partner, might occur around October 23rd.

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SAGITTARIUS: There is a big surge of positive energy in your career section around the Solar Eclipse on September 13th.

If you have done the proper work, this is a spectacular time for you professionally. On September 27th, you may find your romantic life sparking up. There are passionate days coming your way.

October still has you focused on work, so just stay diligent. The Full Moon on October 27th brings more good fortune in the area of work. You may even get a raise, so be prepared to feel grateful.

CAPRICORN: You are one of the most hard-working signs of the Zodiac and you will find some well-deserved practical assistance in your career area around September 5th. But right after this high point, there is a testy aspect on September 9th. Be very careful with your words and try not to get into arguments with higher ups.

October 8th has you wanting to spend more time having fun, and it is important that you find that balance between work and play.

Remember, at the end of the day that quality time with loved ones is what matters most. Halloween should be fun! You are not one to normally dress up but this year you might just be in the mood.

AQUARIUS: You are such a humanitarian, always looking out for others, but early September indicates it is appropriate for you to start putting yourself first. Your personal finances might require attention around September 17th. Again, the key concept is to think of yourself first, then others. The total Lunar Eclipse on September 27th has you speaking your truths to people who need to hear it.

October 8th has you focusing on financial matters. The full moon on October 27th has you pulled in too many directions. You have a tendency to spread yourself too thin. Be aware of giving too much to others. Self care is the life lesson for September and October!

PISCES: On September 17th Mercury turns retrograde. For a couple of weeks things might not go as planned. There are two eclipses in September: the first is on the 13th and the second one is on the 27th. Mark those days on your calendar, also two days before and four days after. Things might be bumpy during these times, but at least you are prepared. People might comment on how dreamy you are around October 10th. Do not take it as a criticism. You are a visionary, and that should be celebrated. By the time we get to the Full Moon on October 27th, you will be showing people the practical results of your dreams and hard work.

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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