Picturesque Orchid Island Courtyard Home | 940 Orchid Point Way

Picturesque Courtyard Home with Separate Guest Cabana in Prestigious Orchid Island 9 4 0 O R C H I D P O I N T WAY, V E R O B E AC H | O F F E R E D AT $ 9 4 9,0 0 0

Nestled on the barrier island between the sparkling Atlantic to the east and the serene Indian River to the west, is this stunning Croom Construction built courtyard pool home with a sophisticated indoor | outdoor living design . Considered by many to be the true gem of the Treasure Coast, Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club is a member-owned Florida golf community featuring spectacular homes arranged along more than a mile of white sand beach or tucked around an Audubon-certified course designed by the legend, Arnold Palmer.

Pulling up to the home you will immediately notice the lush tropical landscaping and graceful WestIndies-inspired architecture. Playful bougainvillea frames the covered double door entry and leads to the tranquil courtyard. This single-story home includes 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, den/office, new spa filter and volume ceilings.

The sparkling pool and serene spa invite you to relax under the covered lanai or perhaps entertain family and friends utilizing the built-in grill. The main living areas of the home all open to this private piece of tropical paradise through french doors.

Enter the home through a set of French doors leading to the living room. Featuring crown molding, vaulted tray ceiling, a soothing neutral color palette and an additional set of French doors opening to the courtyard and pool, the living room is the perfect place to gather with friends and family.

Capturing the style and charm of the Florida lifestyle are the chic coastal furnishings curated by Hazel House. Colorful accents combine with playful nautical elements to create a spaces that strike the perfect balance between form and function. All furnishings are negotiable.

The main living area flows from the kitchen with eat-in area to the spacious family room with inviting gas fireplace flanked by custom built-ins.

The family room opens to a screened lanai through three sets of french doors. The lanai features wood paneled ceiling and overlooks the lushly landscaped private backyard.

Relax and enjoy sunny Florida days while sipping lemonade made from freshly picked lemons from your very own tree.

The open kitchen makes entertaining easy with double ovens, four burner Wolf gas cooktop, breakfast bar open to the family room and an abundance of cabinets and counter space.

A dining area next to the kitchen and family room opens to the courtyard for a tranquil backdrop while enjoying meals.

Off the main living area is an office/den with plantation shutters, rich hardwood floors, and french doors opening to the screened lanai and paver patio.

A powder room adjacent to the office/den is also convenient to guests in the family room.

The master bedroom suite is truly a luxurious retreat. French doors with plantation shutters and recessed sliding screens bring the serenity of the courtyard pool into the space.

A reading/sitting area extends the room and overlooks the lush backyard.

A split master bath design provides owners extra privacy and the freedom to get ready for the day with the luxury of more space than typically afforded in a standard bath. One side features a spacious walk-in closet, marble countertop vanity with cosmetic area, water closet, and jetted tub.

A large walk-in shower with two shower heads connects the split master bath. The other side of the master bath suite has its own marble countertop vanity and walk-in closet with custom built-in wood drawers and shelving.

A guest suite near the front of the home enjoys privacy and views of the courtyard through windows with folding plantation shutters.

An en-suite bath has a walk-in closet, wide vanity, water closet, and walk-in shower.

The separate guest cabana enjoys privacy from the main home. It features windows with folding plantation shutters, built-in shelving and drawers, a closet, and full bath with walk-in shower.

An added bonus, the guest cabana has a kitchenette with mini fridge and sink.

The home is bordered by beautiful nature preserve and serene intracoastal waterways.

CHARMING ORCHID ISLAND HOME OFFERS ‘ULTIMATE PRIVACY AND SECURITY’ 940 Orchid Point Way in Orchid Island: 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,066-square-foot home offered for $995,000 by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty broker associates Michael and Kimberly Thorpe: 772-532-0449

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Orchid Island home offers ‘ultimate privacy and security’

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Staff Writer

The owners of the charming 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath courtyard home at 940 Orchid Point Way fell in love with the lifestyle offered by Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club after visiting friends for a long weekend.

The couple had planned to look for a place to rent seasonally, but somehow, they returned home owning the house. Contemplating the past 13 years since their purchase, the owner says “we loved it more than we ever expected, and we have never looked back.”

“What we’re selling here is exclusivity. Ultimate privacy and serenity” says Michael Thorpe, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty broker associate, who is co-listing the house with Kimberly Thorpe.

But it’s more than the beautiful community and superb amenities, explains the owner. “We just love Orchid Island, but what made it for us are the people – they are outstanding.” Which is why the couple won’t

be leaving Orchid Island when they sell their current home. Instead, they will be transitioning to a larger home on the Indian River Lagoon, since they find they are spending the bulk of the year in Vero Beach these days.

Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on the community’s edge, the loca-

tion at 940 Orchid Point Way is optimal for indoor/outdoor living. The layout is oriented around a central courtyard with a sundeck, summer kitchen, spa and pool.

A sense of solitude pervades when

you pull into the lushly landscaped driveway. The two-car garage to the right and the golf cart garage to the left are covered with bougainvillea rife with greenery and the promise of glorious blooms of color.

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The open-air courtyard provides an extension of the house proper where guests can gather poolside under the breezeway to get out of the sun. The guest cabana extends the island lifestyle feel with a sleeping area, kitchenette, closet and full bath, which can be reached via an exterior door to serve as the pool bath.

The fluid, casual elegance carries on throughout the interior of the home from room to room. Clerestory windows, plantation shutters, crown molding and volume ceilings add to the tasteful construction, which was done by Croom Construction. The courtyard can be viewed and accessed from nearly every room in the house with doors making the outdoor living space more accessible.

“The unique quality of this home is that there are a lot of public and private spaces the way it sprawls,” says Michael Thorpe, pointing out the guest cabana, pool area, sitting area

in the living room and screened lanai.

“There are a lot of places for you, your guests and family to enjoy the serenity. Whether you’re trying to get out of the wind or into the sun, this is an estate home that just happens to be a courtyard home,” continues Thorpe.

“We loved that every room looks out to the pool area or out over the backyard,” shares the owner, noting that the flexibility of the rooms means that guests can enjoy their independence without being underfoot.

Inside the main house, the rooms are laid out along an L-shaped hall with several sets of doors opening into the formal living area beautifully staged by Hazel House – the furniture is negotiable.

Touches of blue, white and sand are used to invoke visions of the Indian River that lies just beyond the conservation area to the west and the Atlantic Ocean just over a mile to the east.

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REAL ESTATE A guest suite with a walk-in closet and private bath with a water closet is tucked away from the rest of the house.

Nearby, the laundry room and garage access allow for complete anonymity.

Toward the back of the house the dining area sits just off the kitchen,

which has an angled counter with ample seating and views of the family room where a fireplace flanked by built-ins add homey warmth. The screened lanai and brick-paver patio offer a place to sit and watch the sunset in complete privacy.

Just off the open-plan living area, the office and a powder room allow for even more guest space. With French doors opening onto the screened lanai, you can slip in and out to enjoy nature without a care.

The owner’s suite is privately lo-

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cated at the end of the hallway. The spacious room has a door leading out onto the pool and a sitting area overlooking the conservation area.

His and her bathrooms expand the room’s luxury with a shared shower that connects the separate private spaces, each with a sink, toilet and walk-in closet. Hers has a garden tub for some quality soaking time.

Orchid Island is all about the lifestyle, notes Kimberly Thorpe. “You can take your golf cart to all the amenities.

“The community is one of only four ocean-to-river, Audubon-sanc-

tioned golf communities on the barrier island.”

Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club is a private resort community located just north of Vero Beach with easy access to Vero’s Village by the Sea, downtown Vero, Sebastian and Melbourne Beach. The gracious community is ideally situated between two environmental havens: Pelican Island Wildlife Sanctuary and the Environmental Learning Center. And it’s just minutes from shopping and restaurants on Ocean Drive, Riverside Theatre and the Vero Beach Museum of Art. In addition to the 18-hole cham-

VITAL STATISTICS 940 ORCHID POINT WAY

Neighborhood: Orchid Island Year built: 2001 Construction: Concrete block Built by: Croom Construction Lot size: 194 feet by 79 feet Home size: 3,066 square feet Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 4 full baths and 1 half-bath Pool: Private, heated swimming pool and spa; resort style pool at beach club Additional features: Plantation shutters; gas stove; double oven; garden tub; office; gas fireplace; summer kitchen; guest cabana; screened lanai; two-car garage plus a golf cart garage Listing agency: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Listing agents: Broker Associates Michael and Kimberly Thorpe, 772-532-0449 Listing price: $995,000

pionship golf course, Orchid Island offers a wide variety of other amenities, including the Beach Clubhouse, Golf Clubhouse and Tennis/Fitness

Center. The beach club offers private beach access, dining, pool and cabanas. The tennis center includes eight Har-Tru courts. 

THE ORCHID ISLAND GOLF & BEACH CLUB CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Cover photo by Sailfish Films

The rich, diamond-patterned wood floor is just one of the features adding to the ambiance of the club.

A WISH LIST WITH AN “UPSCALE CASUAL” THEME COMES TRUE THE ORCHID ISLAND GOLF & BEACH CLUB CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RENOVATION OF THE GOLF CLUBHOUSE. WRITTEN BY MARY BETH VALLAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRIDLEY + GRAVES

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he Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club hits a quarter century milestone this year. In the run-up to the 25th anniversary, the club completed the latest in its ongoing efforts to upgrade, improve and enhance its facilities – the renovation of the golf clubhouse.

The dedicated committee in charge of the project realized that they had more than achieved their objectives when they heard the “Wows” and similar exclamations uttered at the club’s grand opening last November. And it’s easy to see why.

From the textured bluestone walkway leading to the arched mahogany and glass front entrance – through the lobby with its rich, diamond-patterned wood floor and the hint of vibrant colors that begin to set the rhythm for the revamped dining space – into the dining area that is both open yet compartmentalized and intimate in design – and finally through to the expanded veranda overlooking the sparkling lake that is home to migrating birds by day and lit by the moon by night, the clubhouse reached all the desired benchmarks for style, functionality, flexibility and comfort.

It took over two years to plan and the summer of 2014 to execute. At every step in the refurbishing process, the committee provided the Orchid membership with regular updates. “It was extremely important that our members knew what we were doing and why,” Committee Chairman John Crosby says. “We wanted complete transparency and

constantly sought feedback. We provided renderings prior to construction, and every three to four weeks during the summer we sent out photos of the progress.” He quips, “We said if a member comes back and is surprised, then we’ve failed.” Obviously they did not.

The committee members who pulled the project together under Crosby’s leadership included Orchid members Stephanie Hahn, Marilyn Palmer, Jim Herbison and Donna Thrailkill; General Manager Rob Tench and Food and Beverage Manager Pam Sanchez along with members of the design and construction teams.

The project had its roots in the club’s long-range plan.

The maxim of the board of governors and management is to maintain the finest, most up-to-date facilities for the benefit of current and future members, Crosby says. With this in mind, the committee looked both inward and outward to determine member preferences and current and trending themes among clubs throughout the nation.

Early in 2013, the board of governors hired The McMahon Group of St. Louis. “In working with this group, who are well-known club planners and consultants, we asked what is contemporary and what are other clubs doing?”

Crosby says. “Then with their help, we conducted focus groups to determine what our members wanted. Over 100 people participated in these groups and others completed written surveys. From this we were able to come up with a ‘wish list.’”

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Both dining areas offer tables, booths and banquettes.

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The outdoor area with two fire pits are extremely popular among members.

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he research established a theme, “upscale rchid Island Golf & Beach Club’s British West casual.” It also showed that members wanted Indies architectural and interior design style additional venues for casual dining – includwas one of the elements that attracted the ing outdoor dining, seating options from the traditional members to the community in the first place. So when tables and chairs to booths and banquettes, and a bar that it came to selecting colors, accessories and other details, would accommodate dining – all in an acoustically pleasthe committee retained the essence of the style but ant environment. refreshed and updated it. They replaced the sage green Susan Smith, an interior designer and focus group memwith vibrant green, geranium and brown shades. ber, proposed a solution to the noise problem: adding raffia Green fabric covers the booths. The wide brown and fabric inside the ceiling coffers. This addition, along with a white stripes on the banquettes give a smart new look, ceiling’s wood slatted acoustical system, provides superior as do the brown geometric designs in the accent pillows. sound absorption. The texture of the raffia and the rich The brown and green palette extends to the veranda’s ratmahogany, along with crown molding trim, offers furtan dining and lounge chairs. White grass cloth covers ther aesthetic details to the space. the walls throughout the dining and The acoustical ceiling design is also lobby areas. This not only offers texture used in the entry lobby. but also adds another acoustical buffer, In the design of the dining area, as does the fabric covering much of the Crosby says, the committee wantseating in the dining area. ed a feeling of openness. “And we “Varying the colors, textures and fabachieved this because when you rics in the seating and accessories as enter the space, the ceiling is viswell as lighting the dining areas with ible throughout, and you can see a number of different fixtures gives a through to the lake. Yet the space further sense of intimacy to the space,” is sectioned into two distinct dinSmith adds about the decor. ing areas. One is the more intimate The art in the dining area is unique fireplace room, with tables, booths to the Orchid community and is the and banquettes. In the evening we work of noted bird and wildlife phoadd tablecloths to give it a slightly tographer Wink Gaines. Orchid Island less casual feel.”

Golf & Beach Club is a certified Audu“The other area has similar seatbon Cooperative Sanctuary and home ing options, along with the bar. The to some 60 species of birds – includbar is longer and deeper to make it ing white pelicans, herons, egrets and comfortable and inviting for those spoonbills – and myriad species of who want to have lunch or dinner plants found in and around the Indian there. Then we added a four-foot River. Gaines spent considerable time The updated bar is longer and deeper than the divider to separate the bar from the previous one to accommodate diners. photographing the wildlife of Orchid. dining area. And we updated and The images, printed in various shapes soundproofed the kitchen located and sizes onto coated aluminum behind the bar,” he notes. sheets to allow maximum definition, impact a visitor’s Outside on the two-tiered veranda, the club accommoeye as no ordinary artwork can. dates 65 to 70 guests. Both covered and open-air seating As Smith put it, “We wanted art that spoke to the heart are on the first level. Below are tables and chairs for dinof the community.” ing and lounge chairs that surround two fire pits. Outside To further understand the heart of the community, lighting around the trees, along the border of the lake and one has to go back to the origins of Orchid Island Golf & the flagpole enhance the view. The culinary team designed Beach Club with its enduring spirit of neighborliness and a casual pre-dinner and snack menu for members gravitatfriendship that is deepened by a sense of responsibility to ing to the outdoor area and the fire pits. preserve the natural beauty that surrounds it.

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The art in the dining area is unique to Orchid and the work of noted wildlife photographer Wink Gaines.

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n the late 1880s, members of the Michaels family from West Virginia settled the 600 acres that now encompass Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club. They were the first to grow and export the famed Indian River grapefruit. By 1965 the handful of people who lived on the strip of fertile land bordered by the ocean and State Road 510 incorporated the Town of Orchid.

In 1986, the residents sold the town to the Deerfield Groves Corporation, which in turn sold the entire property to Robert Haines III, a developer from Avon, Connecticut.

He transformed the Town of Orchid into an ocean-to-river residential community called Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, built the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, the three-story West Indies-style Beach Club and four tennis courts. By 1990 he sold 10 home sites.

When the recession hit the nation and Florida’s real estate market plummeted, construction at Orchid and the rest of Indian River County stopped. But in 1994, Galen Weston of Canada, who developed Windsor just north of Orchid, bought the property. Immediately Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club began a climb that has yet to end.

In 2007, Torwest, Inc. turned control of the property owners association to the equity members of the Orchid

Island Golf &Beach Club. The Town of Orchid is the only municipality in Florida that is also a property owners association and a private equity club.

Today the close-knit community with 376 West Indies style homes also includes 66 low-rise oceanfront condominiums; the Arnold Palmer Championship Golf Course; an elegant Beach Club; 11,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness center; eight impeccably maintained Har-Tru clay courts; and, of course, the newly renovated golf clubhouse.

The Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary the week of March 9 starting with a reception in the Orchid Lobby of Riverside Theatre, so named because of the generosity of the residents who contributed $1 million to the theatre’s capital campaign fund.

Other events will include golf and tennis tournaments, a formal dinner dance and a casual Beatles-themed party, which will take place under a tent on the golf course.

So what’s on the horizon for the next five or 10 or maybe even 25 years? Well actually, plenty!

Ted Hutton, immediate past president of the club, puts it this way, “Show me a club that is not improving its facilities and its amenities every year, and I’ll show you a club that is in decline.” He continues, “It is critical that a club constantly upgrades, improves, refurnishes and assesses

An extended, covered patio allows for al fresco dining.

what it offers its current and future members. We have a master facilities plan where we look out over a period of at least five to 10 years and determine the priorities – all with input from the members.”

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his summer the golf course fairways are scheduled to be re-grassed and the bunkers refurbished. “We will seed the fairways with a new variety of Bermuda grass called ‘Celebration’ that many of the top clubs on the Treasure Coast use,” Hutton says. The drought-resistant Celebration requires less water and fertilizer to produce superior golf course turf. This is just one of the steps the club will be taking to host the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship September 29 to October 4 of 2018.

However, the planned renovation of the Beach Club is the most significant upgrade that the members can expect next. Proposals include adding a multi-purpose room, expanding the seaside lounge and adding a pool bar. Meetings with members to review plans are occurring now, Hutton says. “And next fall we will be able to lay out the costs and explain how we will finance the project. Work will be done in the summer of 2016 and 2017.”

Crosby explains why the club has near-universal acceptance of its improvements. “We pride ourselves on being a member-driven community with a high degree of intimacy. There has been very little dissent or dissatisfaction with any of our projects because we share the attitude that we want to be first class. We want to be ahead of the curve. The combination of the leadership’s willingness to follow this mantra and the members’ support of it is the essence of our club.” ` ARCHITECTURE Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners Brian Idle, President Bob Acree, Project Manager CONSTRUCTION Proctor Construction Company Mike Sturgis, Project Manager Gary Kaczenski, Project Superintendent INTERIOR DESIGN Spectrum Interior Design Susan Smith, President Shelly Craft, Project Manager Ellen DeMarrero

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Newly appointed Executive Chef Chris Sozio leads a team dedicated to bringing farm-fresh, locally harvested produce to the dining rooms at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club.

WRITTEN BY BARBARA REID PHOTOGRAPHY BY DENISE RITCHIE

A NEW CHEF BRINGS A NEW APPROACH TO DINING AT ORCHID ISLAND GOLF & BEACH CLUB.

BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL, SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY

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he terms "hand-crafted,” “freshly-harvested,” “farm to table,” “grass-fed” and “artisanal” are all buzz words rapidly becoming an ever-louder drum beat over the last few years. So it’s no surprise that many chefs have turned their focus to searching for fresh, local foods to serve in their restaurants.

Chris Sozio, the newly hired executive chef at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is no different. He and his team wholly subscribe to the philosophy: Buy fresh, buy local and support sustainability.

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club – a private, gated community offering luxury properties, breathtaking vistas and an Arnold Palmer Championship golf course – is nestled between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Orchid, located just eight miles north of Vero Beach.

Ranking in the top 20 in the Nation by Prevo Health Solutions for being one of America’s healthiest clubs for employees and members alike, the club is dedicated to continually upgrading its facilities and amenities to give members a private-island lifestyle that encourages both health and wellness.

Never more so than in the restaurants over which Chef Sozio presides.

Whether dining at the elegant Beach Club, enjoying more casual fare at the Pool Grille or relaxing after a game of golf in the newly-renovated Golf Club overlooking the fairways, all the restaurants are dedicated to serving dishes prepared from the healthiest ingredients, sourced and freshly harvested from local farms.

“We’re constantly reinvesting both in the club and the staff to bring it to new levels,” explains Robert Tench, the Club’s general manager. “We’re really excited to have Chef Sozio on board. He brings a lot to the table with his history and experience.”

Sozio hails from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. One of four boys, his father owned a deli and restaurant in Andalusia where it was all hands on deck growing up. “We did everything from washing pots to stocking shelves and making hoagies,” he says. In his

LOCALFLAVOR

Sausage, Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup Serves 6

Packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, this hearty soup is a satisfying way to serve nutritious kale.

2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup carrots, finely diced ¾ cup white onions, finely diced ½ cup celery, finely diced, reserving inner leaves ½ tablespoon minced garlic 12 ounces Italian sausage, casing removed ¾ cup tomatoes, finely diced 3 cups cannellini beans, pre-soaked overnight 6 cups chicken stock ½ tablespoon fresh thyme 1 bay leaf salt & black pepper to taste 2 bunches kale, washed, blanched and roughly chopped 1 bunch Italian parsley, washed and roughly chopped

senior year of high school, he started thinking about a career in cooking and was accepted into the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.

On graduating, one of his first jobs was at Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, a Caribbean haven founded by Laurance Rockefeller. It was there Sozio met Executive Chef John Farnsworth.

Regaled by Food & Wine Magazine as being “one of the greatest chefs of his generation,” Farnsworth became Sozio’s long-time mentor. “He taught me everything,” says Sozio, “from

Heat the oil in a large pot and sweat the carrots, onions, celery and garlic over low heat until translucent and tender. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon while stirring. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the beans, chicken stock, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a simmer until beans are tender, occasionally skimming the fat off the top. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Place one third of the soup into a blender and purée. (Only fill the blender up halfway, pulsing until smooth). Add puréed soup to the remaining soup in the pot. Put the kale and parsley into soup bowls, ladle in soup and garnish with torn celery leaves.

cooking from scratch to buying the best ingredients in season and showing me how to tap into the local farms for the freshest produce.”

Two years into his stint in the Caribbean, the Dole Corporation hired a culinary crew from Caneel Bay to set up two similar resorts in Hawaii and Sozio became part of Farnsworth’s team. “In Hawaii, we had a co-op farm where the locals grew fruits, herbs and vegetables for the hotels and kept some for their families so it was a win-win for everybody,” he says.

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Honey Mascarpone with Winter Berries and Almond Biscotti Serves 6

1 pint strawberries 1 pint blueberries 6 tablespoons sugar 24 ounces mascarpone (4 ounces per person) 6 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch cinnamon 1 pint raspberries 2 tablespoons fresh mint, cut into fine julienne 6 almond biscotti

Honey, mascarpone and fresh berries make for an irresistible combination of flavors. Paired with the crunch of almond biscotti, you have a dinner party winner.

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After three and one-half years, he joined Farnsworth at the Mayflower Inn in Connecticut, an upscale boutique hotel. And just three years later, he followed Farnsworth yet again, this time to John’s Island in Vero Beach. On learning of the job, Sozio, an avid boater and fisherman, looked at a map and says he really didn’t have to think twice before moving here. “Both the environment and working for Chef Farnsworth again felt right,” he notes.

When describing his culinary journey to date, he says, “In my opinion, chefs sometimes advance too quickly and don’t get the experience they need. I took my time before I got my first management position as a sous chef and I also spent many years as an executive sous chef. I think it’s essential to build a foundation where you learn different food styles and techniques. I also think it’s important for chefs to travel to learn about different cultures.”

Rinse strawberries, remove stems and quarter. Place in a mixing bowl.

Wash blueberries and add to bowl with the sugar. Mix in a folding motion and allow to sit for 30 minutes.

Put mascarpone into separate mixing bowl and mix the honey, vanilla and cinnamon in by hand. Do not over mix.

To serve, put mascarpone into 6 rocks glasses. Fold the raspberries and mint into the rest of the berries and spoon on top of mascarpone along with the natural juices from the berries. Top with almond biscotti and serve.

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The newly renovated Golf Club restaurant offers al fresco dining, fire pits and scenic views of the lake and fairways.

Feeling ready for a new challenge after 18 years at John’s Island, Sozio joined Orchid Island Club on October 1, 2014 as executive chef. He is privileged to oversee a team of seasoned professionals: newly hired Chef Michael Van Buskirk, previously from Cobalt, and 14-year veteran Wayan Sutriasa who Sozio says has invaluable knowledge of the club members and banqueting. Both embrace Chef Sozio’s passion for serving the freshest and most nutritious food. “All the staff are excited about the style of the new food program,” says Sozio.

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nd it would seem members and employees are taking note. Member Jeanne-Marie Vargo praised the recent changes. “Executive Chef Chris Sozio’s leadership skills were apparent immediately upon arrival at Orchid this past fall,” she says. “The newly formed team deserves every ounce of recognition for their incredible culinary skills.” She says they now see dishes inspired by the freshest of Florida fish, prime cuts of meat and locally grown produce.

Vardo continues, “This team has created an enhanced and winning

dining experience at Orchid. I think I can easily speak for all the club’s members when I say, ‘Thank you so much’ for all the hard work they perform. It really shows!” Vargo continues. Director of Tennis Jim Buck concurs, saying that employees are benefiting from the fresh selections offered too.

“The meals are healthy, nutritious and really good,” he says. As the club prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary this month, promoting optimum health and wellness would seem to be a winning formula all the way round.

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EQUITY CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021

EQUITY CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Members have full use of all golf, tennis, fitness, swimming, beach & social facilities of the Club. Members are required to pay cart fee or trail fee.

EQUITY CERTIFICATE - $125,000 (Non-Refundable) Annual Dues - $18,020* Capital Contribution - $2,200* Annual Food Minimum - $1,200* GENERAL INFORMATION

Membership includes husband, wife & children 26 and under living at home or attending school. Extended Family Members also have full access of the Club Facilities with no time limit on the use of them.

Members may invite guests to the Club; however, there is a four-time-limit an individual guest may be invited to play golf on an annual basis.

FEE SCHEDULE (Per Person)

Guest Green Fee (accompanied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. $90 (four-time-limit per individual guest)

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Cart Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……... $28 Trail Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. $1,475 Family Member (over 26 yrs) Green Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. $35 Club Rental (per set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …... $25 Practice Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … No charge, included in dues.

Guest Tennis Court Fee: All immediate & extended family Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. Complimentary Non-family guests accompanied or unaccompanied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … $10

*Pro-rated from membership activation date

Memberships are subject to approval, prices subject to change. Dues are subject to 7% sales tax.

Updated 09/2020

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Important Orchid Facts as of November 1, 2020

A barrier island community located between the wildlife-rich Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean, Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is widely acclaimed to be one of the most visually stunning and exceptional private equity clubs in Florida. A lush and verdant landscape, maintained to exacting standards, punctuates our 375 West Indies style homes including 66 low rise oceanfront condominiums. Our Arnold Palmer designed 18-hole championship golf course, tennis complex and fitness & wellness center certainly go a long way in distinguishing Orchid Island from other clubs.

However, it may be our casual elegance and collegial membership that make us unique among Vero Beach Private Club Communities. The Club is governed by a nine member Board of Governors since turnover in 2007. The Club also acquired Orchid Island Realty on July 1, 2016.

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Situated within a 600 acre community, ensuring privacy and pristine surroundings Limited to 375 Equity Club Memberships 3 Full Service Clubhouses  25,000 square ft. Beach Club with a Pool, Pool Bar, Dune Deck, Spa, and Multi-Purpose Room; Pool is surrounded by 27 privately owned Cabanas  17,000 square ft. Golf Clubhouse has a covered outside dining area and 2 Fire Pits.  11,000 square ft. Fitness, Wellness, & Tennis Center includes a Group Exercise Room, State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment, Pilates Studio, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, 8 Har-tru Tennis Courts, and 2 Pickleball Courts Approximately one mile of immaculate Private Beach 3 Dining Venues - Beach Club, Golf Club, Pool Grille Oceanfront Suite to accommodate Members & their guests and prospective members Variety of Activity Clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Bridge, Chorus, Garden Club, Gun Club, Mah Jongg, Canasta, Yacht Club and Orchid University Courses Designated as a "Distinguished Club Elite" by BoardRoom Magazine since 2013 Designated as being one of America’s Healthiest Clubs by Prevo Health Solutions since 2014 Received the Florida Communities of Excellence Award in Civic Volunteerism and Advocacy in 2014 Received the Platinum Club Award in 2018 Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary since 2005 Home prices range from $800,000 to $9+ million with an average price of $1.4 million Joining Fee: $125,000 (non-refundable) Annual Dues: $18,020 Club is financially sound, no debt, and a significant capital fund Committed to continuous reinvestment of the Club & Community Members own golf carts and use the carts for golf and as transportation throughout the Community Three secure, gated accesses into the Community with 24/7 Access Control Team Orchid Island Golf & Beach Community Association, Inc. ("CA") is a property owners’ association, which is in charge of maintaining the assets of the community, such as the roads and common areas as well as enforcing agreed upon architectural and landscaping requirements, and manages access control to the community. The CA is governed by a seven member Board of Directors elected by the property owners and consists of an Architectural Review Committee Community Association Fees: $8,000 Initiation Fee; $4,300 Annual Assessment The Town of Orchid encompasses our Residential Community and Club. It is a legal municipality of the State of Florida with all the powers thereof, such as taxation, zoning, etc., and is governed by a five member Town Council elected by the registered voters of the town Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club J. Robert Tench, CCM, General Manager, C.O.O. (772) 388-2350 rtench@orchidislandclub.com www.orchidislandgolfandbeachclub.com

Orchid Island Realty Anne Torline, Broker (772) 388-3888 anne@orchidislandrealty.com www.orchidislandrealty.com

Just a short distance away on Ocean Drive, there are upscale shops and restaurants. Vero Beach offers a year-round calendar of events, festivals, and other activities, as well as a lively cultural scene, including the Riverside Theatre for the performing arts and Vero Beach Museum of Art. A tropical climate, excellent community, few high rise buildings, no traffic, and gorgeous wide white sand beaches make the area unique. Large metropolitan cities such as Miami, Palm Beach, and Orlando are also an enjoyable distance away.

Picturesque Courtyard Home with Separate Guest Cabana in Prestigious Orchid Island 9 4 0 O R C H I D P O I N T WAY, V E R O B E AC H | O F F E R E D AT $ 9 4 9,0 0 0 For additional information or to schedule a private tour call:

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Client Full MLS #237366

940 Orchid Point Way, Vero Beach 32963 Status:

Active

Area:

14 (Beach North)

DOM:

7

CDOM:

7

Design:

1 Story

Type:

Detached Home

List Type:

Exclusive Right to Sell

Project:

ORCHID ISLAND

Ownership:

Single Family/Other

Lot Size:

194x79

Subdivision: Orchid Island

Waterfront:

No / No Waterfront

Acreage:

Governing Body:

Homeowners Assoc

Pool:

Construction:

Concrete Block

Building #:

To Be Constructed: No Fireplaces: Roof:

Tile

Bedrooms:

3

Room Type Living Room Bedroom Family Room Laundry Room:

Dimensions 23x16 14x12 21x16

$995,000

Pets:

Yes

Full Baths:

4

Room Type Dining Room Bedroom Den/Library/Office

Yes / Community, Free Form, Private, Spa, Unscreened

Year Built:

2001

View:

Garden

1 Floors:

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Half Baths:

1

Dimensions 13x10 14x13

Room Type Kitchen Bedroom Laundry

Dimensions 12x10 18x11

Inside Unit, Room, Utility Sink

Schools:

Indian River County Schools

Parking:

2 Car garage, Attached, Door Opener, Driveway

Apx Liv Ar SqFt:

3001-3500

Sq. Ft.:

Land:

Road paved

Ceiling Fans:

Remarks:

Croom constructed courtyard home features a sophisticated indoor/outdoor living design. Recent upgrades include newer washer/dryer, fridge & new spa pump. Open living area w/gas fireplace flanked by built-ins, kitchen w/Wolf gas cooktop, flows out to the screened lanai w/private yard. Courtyard pool & spa, built in BBQ & separate guest suite. 2 car garage & separate golf cart garage.

Directions:

North on A1A. Left onto Orchid Island Dr. Left onto Indies Dr. Right onto White Pelican Cir. Right onto Orchid Point Way. Arrive at 940 on the right.

Furnishings:

Furniture Negotiable

Stories:

3,066

Land:

Road paved

Lead Base Pnt Disc: No

1

Unit Floor:

1

Miscellaneous.: No Miscellaneous

Unit Description: Restrictions:

Exterior Alterations, Interview required, Lease ok Security: w/restrictions, Right of first refusal, Tenant approval required

Appliances:

Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Propane Tank Owned, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s), Washer, Water Heater Electric Front Door Faces: Faces East None

Community Info:

Windows & Doors: Door(s) French , Storm panels, Single hung Inside Features:

Gate Staffed

Window Treat.: Furnished

Built-in wall unit , Ceilings,vaulted/cathedral, Tub, jetted, Walk- in closet

Outside Features: Cabana, Patio, Patio screened Water:

City

Heat:

2 Central, Electric, Heat Coastal Construc Control Line: pump reverse

Cooling:

2 Central, 2 Unit, Ceiling fan, Electric

Legal:

ORCHID ISLAND PLAT 20 LOT 334 PBI 15-87

Natural Gas:

No

Sewer:

City

No

Tax ID#:

31391500017000000334.0

Tax Year:

2020

Tax Amount

Payable:

Quarterly

Min Rent Period: 3 Month

Mand Mthly Fee:

579.00

Capital Contributions:100.00

Mand Fee Inclu.:

Common area, Lawn irrigation, Other, Pest control (individual), Security, Trash removal

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$13,461

Zoning:

Residential

Exemptions:

No Exemptions

Freq Rent Period: 2x/year