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cover home grown 10 Cultivating a Labor of Love Discover our farmer’s markets and locally grown fresh produce.

You’ll be glad you did!

14 Composting 101 Curious about composting, but don’t know where to start?

Here’s how.

15 The EGG-scellent Challenge Raising chickens is not difficult and they provide many garden benefits, especially the continuous supply of organic free range eggs!

16 Retro-Active Vero Beach’s iconic Diesel Power Plant is restored and ready for its next success.

departments the dish 18 Local Culinary Creations 22 Southern Red Velvet at Its Finest

life well lived 24 26 27 28

Eating Mindfully in the Age of Mindlessness An Insight to Breast Cancer Care Options Destination Tango!

Let the Good Times Row

haute home decor 32 Ocean Inspired 34 Style Your Space 35 The Art of Color

columns Weddings 30 Wedding Planning Tips

fish tales 43 Books or Snook 4 September-October 2012

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editor’s note t’s that time of year again. The lazy, dog days of summer are winding down. School has resumed and our late summer evenings begin to grow darker earlier. Fortunately, we don’t lose our summertime weather for many more months, which means fresh fruits and vegetables directly from our local farms will still be available for our tables. In this

issue, you will discover the earthy deliciousness that is grown right here in our area. We have found some amazing local farms where fresh veggies, farm-fresh eggs, and poultry can be purchased. In addition to our area’s farms, we are fortunate to have wonderful farmers’ markets where produce can be purchased directly from our local farmers on Fridays downtown, and every Saturday morning on

Ocean Drive and in downtown Ft. Pierce. If cooking isn’t your thing, we have highlighted a few of our local restaurants that prepare the freshest entrees using organic, local, and small farm goodness. I have met some amazing people who are cultivating beautiful gardens and who are donating their time to teach others how to do the same. As a mom, the issue of our nation’s children with unhealthy eating

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habits concerns me. Our local farmers have so inspired me that I hope to grow a small garden in our

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Included in this issue are some great tips for decorating your home from several of our local interior designers. You will love the fun items we’ve selected as “must haves” for your home. A new section called “It’s a Dog’s Life” showcases places for our four-legged friends, and our new “Nautical Names” page is where we have “caught” you out on the water! Be sure to email us a picture of your boat’s name so we can add it to this page in our upcoming issues! We would also love to hear how you chose your boat’s name!

As our slow summer days disappear and we get ready to embrace the busy months ahead, I hope that

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you will still carve out some time to relax and enjoy this beautiful paradise we all call home. Make sure

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Cultivating a Labor of Love home grown

Unless someone like you cares, a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. —Dr. Suess, The Lorax

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home grown Today, we are squeezed in every direction. We race through life to doctors’ appointments, meetings, errands, and kids’ activities.

We tend to grab food quickly without considering its nutritional value because it is fast, easy, and convenient. The status of our current health reflects these poor choices.

Obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes are just a few of the “common” ailments that daily threaten our health. Luckily, Indian River County has several local farming operations, from the small farmer like Osceola Organic Farms to the large expansive farm of B&W Quality Growers in Fellsmere. Discover our farmer’s markets and locally grown fresh produce. You’ll be glad you did!

Gardens are showing up everywhere! Plant a seed and see what takes root! You don’t even have to have a yard.

Gardens can be grown out of containers on a concrete patio. Gardening is a skill and hobby for some, but to the upcoming generation, if there isn’t an “App” that can be downloaded on a Smartphone, they are clueless.

Isn’t it time we go back to the basics of small farm operations and teach our children the lifelong skill of being self-sufficient? If our children don’t have these skills, how will their children learn them?

Community gardens, school gardens, and neighborhood gardeners, like the Shining Light and Heathcote Botanical Gardens, are growing crops for local food banks. Gardening brings people together and the perennial quest to grow things reveals an inherent human need to connect to the earth—it is our home after all! No matter how much we are governed by technology, we may always need to bond with our Mother Earth.

Osceola Organic Farms

Organic.

Meet Kevin O’Dare, local gardener extraordinaire.

He produces organic veggies and edible flowers on his USDA certified, organic ten-acre farm on the west side of town. He has been cultivating his love for organic gardening for the past 19 years and he has been certified organic for the past 16. Kevin is passionate about his love for gardening and is best known for his organic greens and tomatoes.

He believes sea water helps him grow the best, sweetest tomatoes possible and heads down to the beach early each morning to collect jugs of sea water for them. He personally delivers his product in addition to meeting with local chefs. This gives him true insight as to what his clients want. As a result, he has developed fond friendships and respect for all of them.

Kevin’s outlook is simple. He believes in growing only the best produce in the simplest way.

When speaking with him, his love for Mother Earth shines through and he hopes to inspire and cultivate a new generation of farmers.

You can find Kevin at the Oceanside Farmer’s Market every Saturday. Osceola Organic Farms opens the first of September and runs through May. For more information, please call Kevin at (772) 567-1530, 6980 33rd Street, Vero Beach, FL, www.osceolaorganicfarm.com. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Local.

CRAZY HART RANCH Linda Hart has a “heart” for poultry. She raises chickens and turkeys and is fully licensed with the USDA and Department of Agriculture. Her farm, Crazy Hart Ranch, produces pastured poultry that is free from antibiotics, hormones, and animal byproducts. Linda uses sustainable farming methods so that the environment is not polluted and the earth’s resources are not depleted. Her animals are raised humanely in a natural environment.

The end result is a product unmatched in quality and taste.

Linda’s farm is located in Fellsmere where she starts with chicks that are about three to eight weeks of age. She feeds them a specific high protein diet and they also get to roam her farm and eat bugs and grasses like nature intended. At three to four weeks of age, she produces a Cornish hen. At around six weeks, she can produce a chicken and at eight weeks, a roaster. Although each comes from the same species of bird, the specific breed is produced through different growing cycles.

Linda breeds and hatches her own turkeys in order to maintain consistent quality every year. She raises her young turkeys in a similar process to growing her chickens.

If you are looking for a fresh turkey for the upcoming holidays, be sure to reserve your bird early! Crazy Hart’s poultry can be found on the local menu at Chef Chris Bireley’s Osceola Bistro and occasionally at private clubs. Crazy Hart’s Cornish Game hens are a popular fare at The Moorings Club, where Executive Chef Michael Lander is a tremendous supporter of local farms.

Many of the chefs from our local restaurants and private clubs support our local farmers and local agribusinesses. You too can show your support by visiting the farmer’s markets, local farms, and by requesting locally grown products at your favorite grocers.

Your local support not only provides your family with healthier eating choices, it also supports our local economy.

Linda sells her poultry at the farmer’s markets here in Vero Beach and Ft. Pierce.

To contact Linda directly, please call (772) 913-0036, or check out her website at www.crazyhartranch.com.

Small farms.

SHINING LIGHT GARDEN Joel Bray is a shining example of cultivating a labor of love. He founded the Shining Light Garden, just west of 66th Avenue on 49th Street. Joel not only has a passion for the earth, but he has a passion for helping the homeless, the hungry, and the forgotten. His mission is feeding the hungry, one garden at a time. Every single plant harvested at the farm is donated to local food banks. This summer, Joel planted rows and rows of zinnias, sunflowers, and cosmos. He donated these fresh cut flowers to the VNA Hospice program where they were sure to brighten someone’s day! Shining Light Garden is seeking volunteers. There is something for everyone at the garden, even for those without a green thumb. Other ways to show your support are by sponsoring a fundraiser to help raise money to purchase seeds and equipment, direct donations, and to help spread the word throughout our community about the work done to feed nutritious and wholesome locally grown produce to those in need. You can also invite the folks from Shining Light to speak at your civic or religious organizations, or service clubs.

To find more information on these local farms and more, visit www.localharvest.org.

For a complete list of all our local farms and local agribusinesses, please check out our new Buy Local listing in our Eat Shop Play section.

For more information, please contact Joel Bray at (772) 539-3752, or Greg Vafiades at (772) 532-8777, www.shininglightgardenfoundation.com or find them on Facebook.

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Composting 101 C

ompost is the result of the decomposition of organic materials and long before people began making compost piles, it was happening organically. Everything that comes from the Earth goes back to the Earth, and this is the natural rule that has kept the Earth clean for as long as it has hosted life. Without the agents of decomposition, the Earth would be overrun with plant and animal waste. Imagine if every leaf that fell to the ground never changed, or every creature that perished, simply stayed where it fell? Through all the changes the Earth has experienced, everything that has come from it has returned to it.

Curious? What may sound like science fiction is nothing more than nature’s fascinating universe of creatures that makes up the work force of an everyday compost pile and in turn, makes the earth’s finest soil. The average homeowner can make compost happen in a backyard without understanding the science behind it. However, if you want to be the master organism in charge of the compost, and you have never made a compost before, it is important to know how your kitchen garbage and yard waste can become the finest soil a plant could want.

Some of the smallest organisms responsible for the decomposition of organic material are bacteria. What are they doing there? They are eating, reproducing, and dying at a furious rate.

They are also being eaten. Slightly more visible diners in the compost are fungi, mold, and yeasts. One organism that cannot be seen can be recognized by its signature odor. It is called Actinomycetes (Ak-tin-o-my-seats) which lends compost and soil that desirable, earthy fragrance.

There are also many insects in the compost café.

It is like a giant, “all you can eat,” 24/7 buffet!

So, we now know decomposition happens because organisms eat organic matter, but how do we know which organic materials to put into our compost? You can use kitchen vegetable garbage and old plant debris like dead leaves. Eventually, with the combination of dead leaves and kitchen garbage, the pile will develop a pleasant, earthy scent. Kitchen wastes are called nitrogen, (green wastes), whereas dead leaves are called carbon (brown wastes). For every bucket of nitrogen (green wastes), you will want to add 4 to 5 buckets of carbon (brown wastes).

In addition to kitchen vegetables, green wastes are manures, grass clippings, green hay, fresh seaweed, and green leaf clippings. Dead leaves are brown wastes and so are straw, tea bags, coffee grounds and coffee filters, fine cut wood mulches, sticks and twigs, sawdust, shredded newspaper, and torn cardboard. At first, you may need to mix or turn the nitrogen and carbon wastes in your compost pile. Once decomposition starts, and even if you add more wastes, as long as you add layers of greens and browns (nitrogen and carbons), your little cafeteria workers will mix and aerate your compost for you. If you place your compost in a shady location you will not have to water it very often, and if it is beneath a shade tree, you will get the benefit of fallen leaves for your compost as well.

In order to work properly, a compost pile needs a certain mass or density. The space for composting wastes should be at least 3 feet, by 3 feet, by 3 feet, before moving on to a new pile. As the pile breaks down, the volume of the compost will diminish by more than half. I have never met anyone who made too much compost. Every season, we all wish we had made more. The organisms we desire in our compost will come from the organic material we put into it. If there is enough mass, air, and moisture the organisms in it will begin eating, and in a few months your compost pile will begin to resemble the Earth’s finest soil.

Written by Adina Lehrman who is a St. Lucie County Master Gardener, founding Member of The Compost Gardener, author of the ManureDepot.com blog, and the author and presenter of A Year In The Organic Garden, a 9-class series at Heathcote Botanical Gardens. Adina coordinates the activities of the volunteers at Heathcote’s No Till Organic Garden where vegetables are grown year round and donated to the In The Image Of Christ food pantry for distribution to needy Fort Pierce residents. She is passionate about helping others take a more holistic approach to home agriculture, and offers a variety of consulting services for her clients’ gardens. Adina helps her clients take the guess work and difficulty out of organic gardening by offering a more natural and efficient approach to growing food. To this end, she is available for one-on-one consults in her clients’ gardens, offering garden construction or the delivery of garden amendments for gardeners who can’t do it themselves. She is also available for group classes in your garden. These garden parties offer small groups a way to share the cost while learning hands-on, how to construct an instant vegetable garden or compost pile, with the host getting the finished product. You can meet Adina most Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon at the Downtown Fort Pierce Farmer›s Market, or at Heathcote Botanical Gardens on those Saturdays classes are offered there. For more information call Adina at (772) 465-8464.

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the Egg-scellent Challenge

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aising chickens is not difficult and they provide many garden benefits, such as control of pests and some weeds. Of course, the major benefit is the continuous supply of organic free range eggs. Farm fresh eggs or store bought?

That is my question these days, among others.

As a mom, I strive to make healthier choices for my family. Recently, a friend gave me a dozen farm fresh eggs. I swear I made the best egg salad on the planet with them! Now I am hooked and I only want fresh eggs. Eggs from a local farmer can be bought for about $4.00 a dozen. Yes, the cost is a little bit higher than what you pay at your grocery store but these eggs are from cage-free birds that

spend their lives eating mostly grass and bugs (which is what they are supposed to be doing!).

They are happy and loved pets for the most part and are not stressed by living in overcrowded cages.

(Note: The USDA requires all farm fresh eggs to be labeled for pet consumption only, you will see this label at the farmers’ markets. None of our local farmers are USDA-certified for egg production— a long and lengthy process that is usually not worth the hassle for the small, local farmer.)

In Vero Beach, outside city limits, a household can have up to three hens as long as the home is not within a Home Owner’s Association neighborhood. In rural areas, as many chickens as wanted is permitted.

Egg-scellent Tips • Always

wash your hands after handling eggs = natural • Farm fresh tastes better • Eggs contain the highest protein known in any food and help to build muscle • Farm fresh contains more vitamins and LESS cholesterol • Fresh

Egg-stra Fun Facts • The

average hen lays about 250 eggs per year temperature of an egg when laid is about 105° • An egg white contains 57% of the protein in the egg, but consider eating the whole egg for all the wonderful health benefits • The chicken is one of the first domesticated animals appearing in China around 1400 B.C. • Eggs are good for your eyes! They contain lutein which helps prevent age-related cataracts and muscular degeneration • The

Check out these cool coops to keep your hens (and neighbors) happy!

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Diesel Power Plant, circa 1921

Photo by George Nelson glass slide collection, Archive Center, IRC Main Library

Retro-Active

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an abundance of vendors, or it could be utilized as an educational facility. The possibilities for this structure are endless. It could accommodate a Florida craft brewery, a symphony orchestra, or an extensive artists’ guild. In cities across America, the most successful and festive marketplaces are found in re-purposed National Historic Registered buildings and are also important beacons of each community, acting as powerful impetuses to link, and economically invigorate, adjacent historic districts and downtown areas.

Opportunity knocks. Time to make the Power Plant’s retro finally active!

Debra Atwell Historic Preservation Commission, City of Vero Beach

Photo by Christina A. Luboski

cross America, much-loved historic buildings house some of our most valued community spaces: marketplaces, educational facilities, bars, and restaurants. These lively places spread economic success and embrace each community’s special spirit and style by incorporating elements of generations past with today’s lifestyle. Historic landmarks like the Charleston and Cleveland marketplaces and Fanueil Hall in Boston all provide their respective communities with sound, vigorous commerce in a venue with broad appeal.

In Vero Beach, one of our most familiar, iconic downtown buildings, the circa 1921 Diesel Power Plant, is restored and ready for its next success. The commanding masonry landmark could house a bustling market with

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the dish

Baby Arugula Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Organic Chevre Crouton and Orange Poppyseed Dressing Baby Arugala Salad

Warm Chevre Crouton

Ingredients 1/4 cup Natalie’s Orchid Island Orange Juice 3/4 cup Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1 bag of B&W Quality Growers Baby Arugula 2 Heirloom Tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges (home grown) 1 Valencia orange, sectioned into slices (home grown)

Ingredients 1 Sourdough Baguette 2 oz. Organic Chevre Orange Blossom Honey Directions Slice the baguette on the bias 1/4” thick and toast lightly. Spread chevre on slices and warm in oven for 3 minutes. Drizzle with honey and serve.

Directions Whisk the first five ingredients together to make the dressing. Toss baby arugula with enough dressing to coat. Arrange arugula, orange slices and tomatoes on plate. Finish with warmed chevre crouton drizzled with orange blossom honey and enjoy!

Kitty Wagner, Executive Chef/Owner Blue Star Wine Bar

Florida’s Farmed Greens Greens Ingredients 4 oz. Osceola Farm greens, rinsed 1 Heirloom tomato, cut into wedges 2 oz. Black Swan Cheese, shaved 1/4 cup corn kernels, roasted 1 each Red Radish, shaved thin

Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 Tbsp. shallot, minced 1 Tbsp. Local Honey 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard 1 Orange, zest and juice 1 Lemon, zest and juice 1 Lime, zest and juice 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, thyme, parsley, chives), chopped 1 1/2 cups grapeseed oil Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions Combine all ingredients into a bowl except for the herbs and oil. Wisk to combine, and then slowly add the oil while whisking to create an emulsion.

Once all of the oil is added stir in the fresh herbs. Season to taste.

In another bowl add your local greens and season to taste. Add just enough of the dressing to lightly coat the greens then transfer to a plate. Garnish with the tomato, corn, and radish. Finally top with shaved cheese and serve.

All of the ingredients are produced here in Florida and more specifically the greens, tomatoes, and herbs will be coming from Osceola Organic Farms.

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Ocean Grill’s Beet Salad Featured Entrée

Yellow and red beets served over mixed greens from Osceola Organic Farm, with Goat cheese and pine nuts. Topped with Ocean Grill’s house made balsamic vinaigrette.

Timm McGraw, Executive Chef Ocean Grill

Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Mofongo and Baby Arugula Escabeche with Grilled Pineapple-Mango Salsa Grilled Mahi-Mahi

Baby Arugula Escabeche

Ingredients 2 lbs Mahi -Mahi Filets (skin off)

Ingredients 1/2 Red onion medium size 1/2 Red Pepper 1/2 Green Pepper 4 oz. of Baby Arugula 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar 1 teaspoon cilantro Salt & pepper

Directions Salt & pepper Mahi. Pan Sear.

Finish in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Yucca Mofongo Ingredients 1 1/2 pound yucca 2 cloves of garlic 3 oz. bacon Olive oil Salt & pepper Directions Bring yucca to boil in salted water with one smashed garlic clove until fork tender.

Remove yucca from water. When cool enough to handle, remove tough “thread” from center of yucca. Slice yucca into rounds about 1 inch thick.

Heat about ½ inch of oil in pan over medium heat. Carefully add yucca to oil being sure to not crowd the pan. Fry until golden and toasty on the outside remove from oil. Pan fry the bacon. Mash together olive oil with 2 garlic cloves enough to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

Thoroughly toss yucca and garlic paste together.

Using a mortar and pestle, and working in batches, mash yucca slowly adding chopped bacon and oil a tablespoon at a time until crushed and slightly moist but not WET. Press down on mixture so that it takes shape.

Salt and pepper.

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Directions Cut the onions and peppers in slices and soaked over the rice vinegar. Sauté the baby arugula with oil in a hot pan. Thoroughly toss the red onions, peppers with the baby arugula and cilantro.

Grilled Pineapple and Mango Salsa Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped peeled mango 1/2 cup grilled pineapple tidbits 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper 1/4 cup cucumber 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro 1/2 red onions, sliced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped Directions In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

All of the ingredients for this Mahi Entrée are from local purveyors. Our seafood comes fresh from New England Fish Market in Jensen Beach.

We purchase our produce from a local produce distributor, Ken Gregory, which supplies us with fresh produce from B&W Quality Farms in Fellsmere.

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Osceola Bistro Game Hen and Pesto Pasta

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Pesto Recipe

Crazy Heart Game Hen with Stuffing

Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ingredients 1 lb Italian spicy sausage 1 lb spinach (sautéed) 2 tablespoon garlic sliced 1 each Leek (small dice) 1 each fresh fennel (small dice) 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions Combine the basil (optional: blanch the basil for 5 seconds in boiling water and then place in ice bath, squeeze all moisture out to help keep the color), add garlic and pine nuts to food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth, then add the parmesan and pulse again. Season with salt and pepper.

If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. If storing for a few days add the remaining oil to the top of pesto, after putting in storage container.

Directions Place a sauté pan on medium to high heat.

Add the oil and Italian sausage, cook for 5 minutes.

Strain the extra oil/liquid and return to heat. Add the fennel, garlic and leek. Sauté for 4 minutes and add the spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool.

De-bone the game hen or buy a boneless game hen. Place the stuffing (1.5oz) in the thighs and center of the breast and roll up. Using butcher twine, tie the game hen to seal the stuffing. If you don’t have butcher twine, roll the game hen up in plastic wrap and let sit in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This helps hold its shape when cooking.

Now it’s time to put it all together. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Remove the plastic wrap from the game hen and season with salt and pepper. Place in hot pan and sear the game hen until lightly brown. Place the sauté pan with the game hen in the oven at 350 for 7 minutes. While that is in the oven, put your fresh angel hair pasta in boiling water. When pasta is done cooking (4 minutes), toss with pesto. The pesto should lightly coat the pasta. Place the pasta on a plate (optional over a small bed of Arugula). Remove the game hen from the oven and slice. Place the game hen over pasta and garnish with pesto, for color add diced bell peppers. Enjoy!

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Southern Red Velvet at Its Finest

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Love it, hate it, or just don’t get it. . .Red Velvet cake is here to stay! In fact, Red Velvet is one of the top-selling cupcakes at Frosting, known at our shop for its moist texture and unparalleled flavor. This popular cake commonly consists of buttermilk, flour, butter, cocoa, and red food coloring. Cream cheese frosting is the traditional Southern accompaniment to Red Velvet cake and butter cream is also a common pairing. Named after its bright red color, this Southern staple originated in the 1940s when foods were rationed during World War II and bakers resorted to using boiled or grated beets as a moistener in their recipes. This, accompanied by the chemical reaction between vinegar and cocoa powder, resulted in a deep, red-colored cake. Over the years, the look caught on and rather than the purple tones of beets, red food coloring replaced them for a truer red color. Eventually, the cake was made famous by the New York City Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and received a second wave of popularity after its appearance in the 1989 film, Steel Magnolias, where the cake was seen inside an armadillo-shaped Groom’s Cake. Red Velvet cake has been surging in popularity ever since.

For Red Velvet lovers out there: if the cake is done right, it tastes “like the holidays” or simply and perfectly put, “like home.” Recently, the cake’s concept has been altered to suit events or holidays, such as Green Velvet for St. Patrick’s Day or Pink Velvet for a baby shower, although traditionalists always prefer a red cake with a generous topping of cream cheese frosting. In addition to this combination, Frosting has a unique spin with its signature “Dirty Velvet” cupcake. Be sure to stop by Frosting to get hooked on the Red Velvet craze!

By Ashlee Wykoff Owner and Cake Artist Frosting Cupcakes & Confections Vero Beach’s Premier Bake Shop

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Welcome to the deliciously sweet & whimsical world of Frosting... where the smell of freshly baked cupcakes fills the air and buttercream reigns supreme!

“You know you want one!” ™

• Frosting features a self serve yogurt bar with 24 different toppings • Cupcakes baked fresh daily offering a variety of taste and flavors • 100% Kona Coffee Bar • Nostalgic Candies & Gifts

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Mindful Eating Tips • Be picky. Know where your food comes from. Buy organic whenever possible. Visit some of our amazing local organic farms for fresh, healthy options.

• Empower yourself with knowledge of what your (and your family’s) nutritional needs are. There are many online resources, to choose from— myplate.gov is a good place to start.

• Prepare your food. Take time to make 3 or 4 healthy meals you can enjoy throughout the week.

• Shop along the outside aisles of the store; this is where the fresh foods are housed.

• Don’t eat mindlessly. Pay attention to how much you are eating. Stop eating when you are full.

• Don’t buy fried foods or those that are high in fat, sugar, or sodium.

Simple, unprocessed foods are best.

• Allow your palate to adjust to a diet that is full of nourishing foods and void of processed, overly salty, sugary and fatty foods. You’ll soon find that everything has more flavor and that artificially enhanced foods taste like exactly that—fake.

Eating Mindfully in the Age of Mindlessness

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n integral part of any yoga practice is cultivating awareness, learning to “be present.” By shutting out the world around us, we draw our attention inward and focus on the present moment with our bodies and our minds. This takes our yoga practice to a deeper level, but the ability to let go of distractions and be focused only on the present moment takes time and patience to develop.

Being mindful, however, goes a step beyond being merely present. Where being present asks that we be in the moment, being mindful requires us to process the information we receive by being present and then move intelligently from that place. For regular practitioners of yoga the concept of being mindful is often first experienced on the mat, but it soon becomes a part of their overall approach to life. After all, isn’t it more pleasant and productive to live in the present and appreciate what’s around you, rather than

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go through life in a fog, dwelling on the past or worrying about the future?

Unfortunately, we live at a time when the opposite of mindfulness tends to prevail.

We are so accustomed to running through life at full speed we have little time to notice, or enjoy, what’s going on around us. Hectic schedules leave no time for being present, let alone acting mindfully. As a result, our minds and bodies become exhausted and are improperly nourished; thus, the spike in a variety of illnesses including anxiety disorders, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

The importance of maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet cannot be overstated. How you think, feel, and act are all directly affected by what you eat. Being mindful of the type, quantity, and quality of food you put into your body will positively impact your life.

Eating mindfully entails adopting a proac-

tive, enthusiastic and intelligent approach to food and eating habits. View food as fuel for your body, as well as pleasure. Take joy in the adventure of discovering new flavors and acquiring healthy recipes. Listen to your body and identify what it craves and what gives it energy. Give family members a chance to create their own healthy meals. It’s your body and your health; take charge of it by developing a mindful approach to eating and all you do.

Bethany Burt is the owner of FlexFitness, a personal training and yoga studio located on the barrier island at the corner of Ocean Drive and Flamevine. Flex offers a unique and comprehensive approach to wellness that integrates personal training, yoga, and healthy eating habits. Call (772)766-4609 or visit www.flexvero.com for more information. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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Celebrating 20 years in Vero Beach

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for breast cancer in the United States, over 225,000 women will be diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2012.

This equates to one in eight women to be diagnosed with breast cancer during their life times. Early detection, however, has led to better survival from this disease. Early detection methods consist of monthly self-exams, yearly exams by your physician, and routine mammograms. Early detection is your best chance for cure in breast cancer.

Since 1998, health plans that offer breast cancer care coverage have been required to also provide coverage for breast reconstruction and prostheses. And yet, only 33 percent of eligible women with breast cancer undergo breast reconstruction. Published research shows that nearly 70 percent of women with these plans are not informed of their health care options. In fact, recent studies by ASPS Member Surgeon Amy Alderman M.D., has determined that the two dominant reasons women do not undergo breast reconstruction is that they are not informed of their options nor are they referred to a plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction.

Reconstructive breast surgery has improved over the years and many patients elect to begin breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy. Breast reconstruction can also be done after the mastectomy has healed. This is called delayed breast reconstruction.

Patients that require aggressive chemotherapy and radiation therapy often opt for delayed reconstruction. Over time, some patients with breast reconstruction may experience changes in their reconstructed breast. These changes affect the appearance and softness of the reconstruction. If this happens, revision of a reconstructed breast may be necessary and often can be done as an outpatient procedure. It is important to know that these secondary procedures are also covered by the patient’s medical insurance.

The American Society of Plastic Surgery is a great reference for breast reconstruction options. Visit www.plasticsurgery.org for more information.

Ralph M. Rosato, M.D., FACS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Medicine Adjunct Faculty, Plastic Surgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Cleveland, Ohio

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life well lived In other words, Argentine Tango and Vero Beach become one…just like the couple dancing to the music.

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estination Tango’s goal is simple: to see Argentine Tango dancers from around the state converge in Vero Beach for a mix of sand, sun, art, dinner, dancing and then awaken to the smell of the sea wafting on the cool breeze in the morning.

Marianela Tobar and Chris Runge, who together teach Argentine Tango every Sunday evening at Swingsation’s 14th Avenue Dance Studio located in downtown Vero Beach, host the series of events.

On the fourth Saturday of each month, they will present instructors from South Florida, Columbia, and Buenos Aires with a series of Argentine Tango workshops followed by “La Milonga Para ti’,” a social tango dance that lasts until one o’clock in the morning.

So it is said again, “The dancers becoming as one, as the music of the bandoneón intertwines them into a graceful, smooth and romantic motion, lost in the shadows on the dance floor and in each other’s arms…”—all right here in Vero Beach!

The Cultural Council of Indian River County supports Destination Tango and all the Arts in Indian River County, 2041 14th Ave. Vero Beach FL, 32960. Please find us at www.cultural-council.org; on Facebook.com/CCIRC; (772) 770-4857. This ad is paid for by tourist dollars. Thanks Tourists!

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Let the Good Times Row Before your case of Olympic inspired fever wears off, consider trying this: an organized rowing club. Sebastian River High School’s Rowing Team and the Indian River Rowing Club offer adult organized rowing. Every Sunday morning, you can join other active adults at Canal 54 in Fellsmere. Not only will you build great abs and unclog your arteries, you will also have the opportunity to commune with Mother Nature

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in a peaceful and picturesque setting! A double bonus! So lather on the sunblock, grab a hat and sunglasses, and start stroking. Volunteer opportunities are always available too. (Triple bonus: After all that hard work, on your way home reward yourself with a great meal at Marsh Landing.)

What an easy way to create a perfect day!

Enjoy the tropical landscape, improve your

fitness, make new friends, and eat local. See you out on the water.

For more information about the high school team, junior rowing, or rowing in general, please visit www.sebastiancrew.org or email: srhscrew@gmail.com.

For additional information please visit: www.indianriverrowingclub.com.

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Every bride wants her wedding celebration to be special.

After all, this moment symbolizes a milestone for the beginning of a lifelong journey together. The event should be filled with personal reflections of each decision and every detail. Guests should also feel the excitement as the bride and groom’s stories unfold. The most cherished memories are the result of tiny, subtle details executed with precision.

Check out these stemless champagne glasses available at Elegance by the Sea, in The Village Shops.

Special thanks to the bride, Holly Puff and the groom, John Kennedy.

I recommend that each couple approaches that special day with serious thought and focus about “who they are”! This translates into the style and experience created for the ceremony and celebration. My role as a planner is to edit and guide all the options available to ensure that the couple’s taste is a genuine reflection of who they are and is implemented with passion and grace.

Wedding Tips 1. Think about where your photography will take place and consider spending a little more on the floral arrangements for these locations.

Suggestion: The cake table and the bridal table are key focal settings.

2. On a budget? Consider choosing a Friday for your ceremony; it will save thousands of dollars in your budget since venues and vendors are less pricey for a weekday commitment.

3. Entertainment can be diversified.

Several musicians as opposed to one high-cost band not only will save money but can provide a unique and personal evening for guests instead of the usual gala.

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4. The possibility of redesigning your flowers to be enjoyed at rehearsal, ceremony, and reception can be explored. This money-wise idea is often implemented but guests never realize the flowers are rearrangements.

Main florals are simply changed up with minimal modifications and addition of color to deliver a totally different artistic look.

5. Usually, an enormous concern is bar costs, but they can be lowered by serving only wine and beer.

The addition of a “signature” drink for guests offers a personal touch as well as enhances what might be considered a limited bar.

6. Planners are hired either for full service or for limited service. A good planner will save clients thousands of dollars by offering expertise in handling details and making excellent use of vendor relationships to acquire great pricing.

When planning an event as important as your wedding, entrust one person and place that person in charge to ensure the flow of the many aspects of your special day unfold with perfection.

An event planner can coordinate and orchestrate the occasion’s timeline, obtain and oversee vendors, and guarantee that the stressful components that may take away from the enjoyment of your celebration are avoided.

Written by Mally Paquette Wedding Planner and Event Specialist (772) 643-2742

Recommended Event Planners: MALLY PAQUETTE FE DOMENECH Puff/Kennedy wedding photos by Erika Masterson

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haute home decor Bamboo drink holders for the beach, $35.00 set of two.

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Ocean Inspired

Hand-made hooked pillow, priced at $59.95. Roundabout, 2905 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach, (772) 231-3323.

Fire up the fun! Social Light lighters are as decorative as the candles, fireplaces, and chimineas they light. Too attractive to hide away, Social Light lighters are an innovative luxury line of butane re-fillable/earth-friendly lighters. Sold at Veranda, 3325 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, (772) 234-3404.

Locally made Bombwatcher Fold-to-Flat surfboard chairs by www.bombwatcher.com, $750.00.

Handcrafted from white oak and western red cedar, these chairs are a throwback to the classic look of single fin longboards from the past.

A combination of surf art and functionality, they fold into the shape of a surfboard for easy transport, storage, or display. (Non-folding version also available, $475.00).

Hand painted on burlap fish panels, mounted on solid wood and adorned with tiny shell border, 35x15.

Snow’s Custom Furniture & Refinishing, visit our showroom at 4009 U.S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach, (772) 794-4430 or www.snowscustomfurniture.com.

Fencefish, hand painted and made in the USA from recycled picket fence, $35. M.maison, 3403 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, (772) 231-4300.

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Elegance By The Sea Interior Design Studio and Showroom features custom furniture, a large variety of colorful lamps, exquisite linens, seaside home accessories, beautiful gifts and more.

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StyleYour Space It’s your home…

How many times have you left someone’s home for the first time and said “Who was their decorator, and what were they thinking?”

Unfortunately, this is the norm. There is so much pedestrian, cookie cutter, matchy-matchy interior design work that is boring and uninspiring. The secret is to find a designer who has passion for their work, “taste” and the vision to see what YOU want. You either have an eye for color and shape or you don’t. It can’t be taught!

Your home represents YOU! It should reflect your lifestyle and the things that you love; things that inspire you. Selecting the right designer is like trying on the perfect shoe. It should be comfortable, durable and look great! When you find the right designer, all they want is to magnify your dream of having a beautiful home with things that you love. If you don’t believe a piece is beautiful AND useful, why have anything at all? Interview your designers carefully and make sure they don’t force their decisions on you. Ask to see at least one home they have done, especially if it is a large project. Try not to choose someone that is a friend or a relative to help you. Your home is not their home and you don’t want your home to look like theirs.

If you are a seasonal family, you need to decide if you want your Florida home to be an extension of your northern home or to have a tropical getaway feeling. The choice is yours and you should stick to it.

Let your home be stylish not fashionable. Chanel said, “Style lasts, fashion fades.” Be eclectic, buy furniture and objects that speak to you not because it matches something or fills a space. Let your home be filled with things that make you smile every time you look at it.

Be sure and join us next issue, where we’ll talk about the steps to begin your design project! John is the Design Consultant for Snow’s Custom Furniture and Refurnishing.

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The Art of Color H ave you wondered why someone would hire a designer? Or, when and at what times a designer should be hired? The appearance of the space we inhabit makes a difference in our homes and in our lives, so seeking expert experience and advice in interior design can make all the difference in the decorating process. Design and style choices are endless. The benefits of hiring a designer at any stage of your design project will ensure that color, style, and function are in perfect balance with you and your home. Billy Baldwin, Dean of Decorators, said, “Interior design is the art of arranging beautiful things, comfortably. No matter how taste may change, the basics of good decorating remain the same.” However, acquiring the right look requires some knowledge and the ability to combine certain materials, color, and form that work together in concert. Decorating freshens up a space and this can begin with color.

Color is light and energy. Scientists have found that changes occur in humans when exposed to certain colors. There are true benefits!

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Reds and oranges revive, energize, and stimulate.

Blues, greens, and violets calm and soothe.

Colors have a great effect on our lives, from what we wear to the colors we choose for our homes and surroundings. Through color, we express our moods and desires. Pantone Inc. is the global authority and provider of professional color

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standards and is world-renowned as the standard language for color communication. The 2012 Color of the Year is Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish-orange that provides the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. “Tangerine Tango is sophisticated, but at the same time, dramatic and seductive,” says Leatrice Eisemane, Executive Director for the Pantone Color Institute.

Interior spaces can be easily energized with Tangerine Tango by adding patterned home décor such as pillows, tabletop accessories, and throws.

Want to add a pop of color to a room? Paint a hallway, entry, or kitchen for an inexpensive burst of energy! “Listening to our clients while meeting at their homes is ideal. We can offer ‘fresh eyes.’

Sometimes the simplest thing like a paint color can totally transform a room or even an entire house,” says Vickie Lautenbach, owner of Elegance

By The Sea. Refresh your space. Decorate with color and make a difference where you live!

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Ahoy matey!

Ever wonder what’s in a boat name? We sure do! Check out these great boat names and transoms that we found on our local waterways. Our boat was named Penny-Lyss, a combo of my daughter’s nick name and mine (and also means when you own a boat you’re always penniless fixing it!) So, what’s your story?

Be sure and email us your boat pictures! Don’t forget to include the story behind your boat’s name, it could be featured in an upcoming issue.

Deadline is October 10th!

A special thanks to Captain Jack Broderick and his beloved little red “Miss Mary”!

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Yappy Birthday, Bogie!

A Native Texan, Bogie is 16 years young (or err…

112 in doggie years!)

Proud Owner: Monica Smiley

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it’s a dog’s life Let’s face it. Life is good in Vero Beach, even if you’re a dog.

We have dog parks: Dogs for Life-Off-Leash dog park located at 12th Street and 16th Avenue in Vero Beach (membership required).

Bob Summers Field located at 3451 Indian River Drive East as an “on or off-leash” dog exercise area.

Keen Terrace Dog Park at Keen Terrace and Wimbrow Drive, Sebastian.

We also have a really cool dog beach: Take your pooch to Walton Rocks Beach located at 6501 A1A in Fort Pierce, (772-462-1517).

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calendar of events September 7 - 8 7:30 and 9:30pm The Comedy Zone, Riverside’s monthly showcase of up-and coming comedians touring the comedy circuit.

This month’s comics are John Charles and Jody Kerns. Performances take place on the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.

Tickets $15 September 11 4pm and 7pm 2012 Commemorative Observance Ceremony for September 11th, sponsored by Indian River County Firefighters. Free event featuring the US Navy Band and guest speakers commemorating the 11th anniversary of the tragic event. Performance takes place on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre.

Comedians to be determined.

Performances take place on the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.

Tickets $15

September 21 - 22 7:30 and 9:30pm The Comedy Zone, Riverside’s monthly showcase of up-and coming comedians touring the comedy circuit.

This month’s comics are William Sloan and “The Tennessee Tramp,” AKA Janet Williams. Performances take place on the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.

Tickets $15

October 6 1pm - 5pm Riverside Theatre Open House, See how the magic happens. Tour the backstage area and shops of the largest regional theatre in the state.

Giveaways and light refreshments served. Tours start from the theatre’s Orchid Lobby.

Tickets FREE October 6 - 7 Autumn in the Park Crafts and Artwork, sponsored by the Treasure Coast Pilot Club, for more info contact Patti Pfeifer, 772-321-0269 or email: ppfeifer@comcast.net.

September 26 9:30 - 11:30am Media Breakfast, Vero Beach Elks Lodge (772) 770-4857 or www.cultural-council.org for more information.

October 5 - 6 7:30pm and 9:30pm The Comedy Zone, Riverside’s monthly showcase of up-and coming comedians touring the comedy circuit.

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September 15 - 16 1:30pm Riverside Children’s Theatre on the Go, Puss in Boots. The beloved fairy tale of everyone’s favorite boot wearing cat comes to life in this delightful

adaptation. Performance takes place in the Anne Morton Theatre at Riverside Children’s Theatre.

Tickets $8

THE TEAM LEADER WHO SAW A DISEASE STEAL HER MOTHER’S PAST AND IS DETERMINED NOT TO LET IT TAKE HER DAUGHTER’S FUTURE. BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT TO RECLAIM THE FUTURE. START A TEAM. JOIN A TEAM.

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October 11 Arts and Cultural Information Guide Kick Off Party, Costa d’Este, (772) 770-4857 or www.culturalcouncil.org for more information.

October 13 The 4th Annual 2012 Beachside Half-Marathon and 10K, sponsored

by Healthy Start of IRC. Proceeds raised support the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition and its five essential programs. Our mission “The mission of the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition is to establish a system that guarantees all women access to prenatal care and all infants access to services that promote normal growth and development.” Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, top male and female master, top three finishers in each of the 5 year age groups, (starting with 15-19 and ending with 75+) for both races. The 13.1 mile and 10K runs start near the pavilion in Riverside Park with breathtaking views of the inter-coastal and ocean while crossing our two main bridges to Orchid Island.

You will run through our coastal neighborhoods and our Oceanside retail area with incredible views of the beach and ocean, finishing at Riverside Park. FREE continental breakfast for all following the race.

October 19 - 20 7:30pm and 9:30pm The Comedy Zone, Riverside’s monthly showcase of up-and coming

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comedians touring the comedy circuit.

Comedians to be determined.

Performances take place on the Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre.

Tickets $15 October 20 - 28 6pm - 9:30pm Riverside Children’s Theatre Haunted House, RCT’s annual ghoulish event with scares and surprises in store for ages 5 and up. This year’s fun includes a Psycho Circus for older children and a Wacky Carnival for the younger ones. Scares take place in the Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse and the Anne Morton Theatre at Riverside Children’s Theatre.

Tickets $5 one trip/$8 two trips October 25 - November 11 Ain’t Misbehavin,’ music by Thomas “Fats” Waller, based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., Finger-snapping, toe-tapping, award-winning musical tribute to jazzman “Fats” Waller and the rich and swinging era of 1930s Harlem.

Experience high-society Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom in an evening of rowdy and humorous songs, including “Honeysuckle Rose,” “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love,” and many others.

Performances take place on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre.

October 25, 26, 27 at 8pm 27, 28, 31 at 2pm October 31 at 7:30pm Tickets $36 - $70 October 26 - 28 Edgar Allen Poe Academy, Riverside Children’s Theatre, explores some of the scariest stories from one of America’s greatest writers.

Performances take place in the Anne Morton Theatre at Riverside Children’s Theatre.

October, 26 and 27 at 7:30pm October 27 and 28 at 1:30pm Tickets $8 October 26 - 28 Treasure Coast Birding Festival and Juried Bird Art Show Bethel Creek House 772-770-4857 or www.cultural-council.org/-b-TreasureCoast-Birding-Festival-b-.html

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Eighteen long years of hard work and it was the day I was supposed to be excited about celebrating my accomplishments.

My family and friends had been arriving from all over the country for two days to commemorate my achievement of graduating from high school. The house was the typical graduation-day house, filled with tons of food, balloons, cheesy Dollar Store décor and presents. I was very excited to see everyone and to finally make high school a thing of the past, but in the back of my mind, while all of these graduation festivities were unveiling, all I could think about was going fishing.

For the past few weeks the snook bite had been incredible. I had memorized the Sebastian Inlet tide table for the upcoming month, and I stocked plenty of tackle and liter. I was obsessed. The Inlet had become my second home and I couldn’t have been happier.

And then, reality started to kick in; I was just hours from being a high school graduate and a flock of family and friends had arrived, ready to celebrate.

Throughout the day, however, my obsession haunted me and I didn’t think I would be able to get my inlet fix that night. Since my graduation ceremony started at five o’clock that evening, and the tide changed into an outgoing tide around eight o’clock, I knew finding a way to the inlet would not be easy, but I was determined to fish the tide change.

The graduation ceremony was a breeze. I remember thinking if I avoided the millions of pictures I was expected to take with family and friends, I would have

a better chance of getting to the inlet on time.

I managed to ditch the ceremony by 7:00, rush home before my family arrived, grab my rod, and head east to my favorite place on earth. Leaving my family stranded did not make me feel good, but I knew what I had to do; I needed to catch snook.

Not a minute past eight o’clock and I wasted no time to get down to business, launching bucktail jigs as far as I could into the current. Less than ten casts in and I already hooked up; man did it feel good! With my rod nearly doubled over and my reel screaming drag, after about five minutes of adrenaline packed action the beaut was in sight. I reeled the fish to the jetty, snapped a quick pic, and rushed home.

I somehow made it back to the house in time and thoroughly enjoyed my graduation party. My mom, however, had noticed my brief absence. She pulled me aside to ask where I had gone. I simply replied, “ I had business to take care of.” I am her son, and of course she knew exactly where I had been, mainly because I reeked of fish. She left the disappearance alone though and we I managed to have a stellar graduation party. Thanks to great friends, loving family, and hungry snook, my graduation party will always be one of the finest nights of my life.

Darren Brown, age 21 2009 SRHS alumni, Current Student at IRSC

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eat shop play Things To Do About Kayaks (772) 589-3469 www.aboutkayaks.net Adventure Kayaking and Canoe (772) 569-5757 www.paddlefla.com AMC Indian River 24 6200 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (888) AMC4Fun www.AMCtheatres.com/indianriver Ashwood grove Polo School (772) 794-7646 or (772) 713-1401 www.ashwoodgrovepolo.com Beach Horseback Riding Frederick Douglas Memorial Park (772) 468-010 or (772) 489-4FUN Big Easy Fishing Charters (772) 664-4068 www.bigeasyfishingcharter.com Captain Bob’s Airboat Adventure Tours I95 West of S.R. 60 Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7849 www.captainbobsairboat adventuretours.com Captain Christy’s (772) 633-0987 www.captchristylenz.com Custom Yacht Charters (772) 321-2435 www.customyachtcharters.net Deep Six Dive and Watersports 416 21st Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2883 www.deepsix.com

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Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive Wabassso Island, FL (772) 589-5050 www.DiscoverELC.org Epic Sessions Skimboarding SUP & Surfing School Chris Ellison (772) 360-7166 www.epic-sessions.com Florida Cracker Airboat Rides (772) 563-0001 www.floridacrackerairboatride.com Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute U.S. 1 North Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 465-7156 www.fau.edu/hboi Incentive Fishing Charters (321) 676-1948 www.incentivecharters.com Inlet Marina - Sebastian Inlet State Park 9502 S. Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 724-5424 www.sebastianinlet.com Living Yoga 333 17th Street, Suite K Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-1099 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

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

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

Vero Beach City Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

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

Pattern Setter Charters (772) 589-0008 www.sebastianfishingguides.com Shark Bait Aquatics (561) 248-5695 Premium concierge aquatics in partnership with Costa d’ Este.

Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Drive W. Sebastian, FL (800) 399-5867 www.skydivesebastian.com SUP Eco Adventures, llc 750 Old Florida Trail Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 507-6058 www.SupEcoAdventures.com The Back Country (772) 567-6665 www.verobackcountry.com The Yoga Pagoda 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL www.yogapagodavero.com (772) 202-0394 Call for more info and class schedule.

Tropical Kayak Tours (772) 778-3044 www.tropicalkayaktours.com UDT Seal Museum 3300 N. Hwy. A1A Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 595-5845 www.NavySEALmuseum.com

Vero Tackle & Marina (772) 234-9585 www.verotackle.com Wabasso Tackle Shop Offshore Fishing Charters 4720 85th Street Located at the corner of 510 and U.S. 1 at the bridge.

(772) 589-8518 Woody’s Rental 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL (772) 205-5550

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 7 am 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.

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

Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5790 This newly refurbished family friendly beach park is a great place to spend time with family in one of several pavilions. The delightful playground offers swings, slides and ample area for climbing and playing.

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

North County Aquatic Center 9450 95th Street Sebastian, FL The North County Aquatic Center has many options for your exercise and enjoyment. You will find 18 lanes at 25 yards for lap swimming, diving well with both 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, a competition pool with almost 1 million gallons of www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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 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.

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.

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.

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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, children’s playground, and lifeguard on duty from 9-5 daily.

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Seaside Jewelry & Gallery 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1121

Flametree Clay Art Gallery 2041 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 202-2810 www.flametreeclay.com

The Laughing Dog 2901 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-6711 (888) 9TOPDOG www.thelaughingdoggallery.com

Gallery 14 1911 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-5525 J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Active American and European master artists and 19th and early 20th Century American, British and Continental paintings.

3465 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3900 www.JMStringergallery.com

Tiger Lily Art Studios and Gallery 1903 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3443 www.tigerlilyvero.com

fine dining Avanzare Ristorante 1932 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9789 www.avanzareverobeach.com

Koman Fine Art 1922 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4500 www.komanfineart.com

Citrus Grillhouse 1050 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4114

Meghan Candler Gallery Village Shops - 6270 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8811 www.meghancandlergallery.com

Cobalt Restaurant 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 469-1060 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com

Palm House Gallery & Studio 3227A Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6816

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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 and 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.

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

apps for anglers Fishing apps for your smartphone are a great way to locate your favorite fishing spot, check the incoming or outgoing tides, hire a pro and even identify your catch! Below are two of our favorites for the IPhone and Android platforms.

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Fishhound

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Fishhound Mobile is the ultimate mobile application for anglers.

It’s the one application that gives you the functionality that typically requires two or three different apps.

Fishhound Mobile is everything an angler needs, no matter where they are.

Get the latest fishing reports, hotspots, marine forecast, tide and SST charts (including marine forecast and buoy data), current moon phase, and more. This is a fishing application providing fishing information and resources for real fishermen.

Price: FREE Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later Category: Sports Size: 3.8 MB

Price: FREE Requires Android 1.5 and up Category: Sports Size: 9.4 MB

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eat shop play MT’s Chop House 1555 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-2725 www.mtschophouse.com/vero Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5409 www.Ocean-Grill.com Polo Grill 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4665 Pomodora Grill Trattoria 3095 Cardinal Drive #102 Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1123 Tangos II 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5553 The Mandarin Asian Cuisine 398 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 257-5166 www.themandarinvero.com The Tides 3103 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-3966 The Wave 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100

on the go & casual dining Blue Star Wine Bar 925 Bougainvilla Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Bobby’s Restaurant 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6996 48 September-October 2012

Brewgrrs Burgers & Brews 390 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5700 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 CoCo’s Village Bistro 6260 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2660 www.cocosvillagebistro.com Hale’s Market 2207 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3591 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

Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-1299 www.osceolabistro.com

The Kilted Mermaid 1937 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-5533 www.kiltedmermaid.com

Red Onion 4069 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4180

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

Riverside Café 3301 Bridge Plaza Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-5550 South Beach Pizzeria 1621 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1110 www.southbeachpizzavero.com 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

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

Blue Star Wine Bar 925 Bougainvilla Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338

Lobster Shanty One Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1941

Joey’s 2075 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-9833

Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar 1025 Beachland Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-6744

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

Nino’s 1006 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9311

Waldo’s 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 What-a-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1599

sweets & treats Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9256 Cravings 3149 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0208 Frosting Cupcakes and Confections 2915 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2915 Kilwin’s ChocolatesIce Cream 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 584-3281 Rita’s Italian Ice 601 20th Place Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0100

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eat shop play Snow Balls 1355 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 559-1876 Sweet Treats Boardwalk Café & Ice Cream 4079 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-9570

Farmers’ Markets Ft. Pierce Downtown Farmers’ Market Melody Lane, next to the Ft. Pierce Marina Every Saturday 8am-12pm Friday Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Downtown Vero Beach 14th Avenue at 21st Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 11am-3pm Oceanside Farmers’ Market Corner of Ocean & Dahlia Every Saturday 8am-12pm

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 www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Adair Acres Research citrus, limes, peaches 7055 33rd Street Vero Beach, FL www.flaresearch.com Al’s Family Farms Citrus and produce 2001 Kings Highway (SR 713) Ft. Pierce, FL (800) 544-3366 www.AlsFamilyFarms.com Aunt Zorada Farm Mark Smith Farm fresh seasonal produce and heirloom tomatoes 7350 41st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 766-3250 Ft. Pierce and Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets B&W Quality Growers Watercress and Arugula, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer.

17825 79th Street Fellsmere, FL 32948 (772) 571-0800 www.bwqualitygrowers.com Compost Gardner 5815 Buchanan Drive Ft. Pierce, FL 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

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 Gibbons Farms Certified Organics Seasonal produce and fruit, open yearly 1010 S. 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 979-4061 Goat Tales Fresh dairy and cheeses Vero Beach, FL (772) 696-1177 LaPorte Farms On-farm experience 7700 129th Street Sebastian, FL (772) 633-0813 Little Bee Apiary Local honey 6825 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5020 Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. Fresh local juice, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer Ft. Pierce, FL (800) FRESHHH www.oijc.com Organic Blueberries Judy Orcutt In season-June jjorcutt@bellsouth.net Oyster Island Mushrooms Fresh mushrooms Vero Beach, FL (772) 388-2468 http://www.23shrooms.com/

Peterson’s Grove & Nursery Citrus, on–farm experience 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL Schacht Groves Fresh squeezed juice 6100 12th Street Vero Beach, FL Ocean Drive Farmer’s Market (800) 355-0055 www.schachtgroves.com Tall Pines Apiary Local honey (772) 559-9943 (ask for Pete) Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market White Rabbit Acres Non-Certified Organic Farm & CSA Full service on farm roadside stand and organic produce 7020 37th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-1248

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

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

by Marriott 5115 Indian River Blvd.

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

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

The Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 www.thedriftwood.com The Caribbean Court 1601 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (800) 916-8592 Toll Free www.hotels-for-everyone.com/ jump/518B Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (866) 602-8376 Reservations Toll Free (772) 231-5666 Hotel Direct www.verobeachhotelandspa.com

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 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 First Baptist Church 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4341 First Christian Church 1927 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9110 First Church of Christ Science 1602 23rd Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-3656 First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9088

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

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

Grace Baptist Church 1285 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4609 Holy Cross Catholic Church 500 Iris Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0671 Lutheran Church of the Redeemer-LCMS 900 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-8193 Our Savior Lutheran Church-ELCA 1850 6th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-2253 St. Augustine Episcopal Church 475 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-3494 St. Helen’s Catholic Church 2085 Tallahassee Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5457 St. John of the Cross Catholic Church 7550 26th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-0057 Temple Beth Shalom 365 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-4700 Trinity Episcopal Church 2365 Pine Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1146

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 Solantic Walk-In Urgent Care 1820 58th Ave, #110 Vero Beach, FL (772) 257-3200 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

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

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100 BEACHSIDE DR, #101—2,242 A/C SQ. FT. 3BR/3BA, French doors, stone terrace, private beach access. $925,000 (Furn. Avail.) Under Contract

698 GROVE PLACE—GOLF COTTAGE 3BR/3BA homesite with golf views. Lanai, summer $699,000 (Furn.

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70 BEACHSIDE DR, #202—2,236 A/C SQ. FT. 3BR/3BA Ocean Club. Southern exposure, stone terrace. Pristine. $995,000

920 ORCHID PT WAY—LAKEFRONT ESTATE Charming 3BR/Office/4.5BA. Views of lake & 3rd green. Infinity pool & spa. $1,525,000

908 ORCHID PT WAY—COURTYARD LIVING 3BR/Office/3.5BA includes 1BR/1BA cabana, summer kitchen, pool & spa. $1,665,000

912 ORCHID POINT WAY—GOLF ESTATE 3BR/Library/4.5BA w/high-end finishes, vistas of 3rd fairway. $1,690,000 (Furn. Avail.)

900 ORCHID PT WAY—COURTYARD ESTATE 3BR/4.5BA/2 Study includes separate 2BR/2BA guest cabana, corner homesite. $1,799,000

90 BEACHSIDE DR, #101—3,309 A/C SQ. FT. Pristine, updated 3BR/Library/3.5BA. Private beach access, stone terrace. $1,250,000

281 SEABREEZE COURT—GOLF ESTATE Exquisite, nearly new 4BR/Study/5.5BA. Estatesize homesite, picturesque views. $2,495,000

602 HERON PT COURT—GOLF ESTATE Zugelter 4BR/Study/4.5BA, sweeping golf vistas, UnderHome Contract high-end finishes. $2,995,000 New

90 BEACHSIDE DR, #202—3,309 A/C SQ. FT. Beautiful updated 3BR/Study/3.5BA w/majestic ocean views. Pristine. $1,700,000 (Furn. Avail.)

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Prices and features subject to change without notice. Offer void where prohibited by law. Broker cooperation welcomed.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Vero Beach 5115 Indian River Boulevard • Vero Beach, Fl 32967 • Phone: 772-978-9292 www.marriott.com/mlbvb