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COMING UP! ARTS & THEATRE

For the romantics, Valentine tunes to swoon by

BY PAM HARBAUGH ing you can sip wine and get nice
Correspondent and snuggly with that special some-
one while enjoying the music. The
1 When it comes to romance, Community Church of Vero Beach is
Shakespeare really knew what located at 1901 23rd St., Vero Beach.
If you want to go to Friday’s concert
he was doing. Take, for instance, the at the church, you need reservations.
Call 772-469-2321.
opening of his rom/com “Twelfth

Night.” The first line of the entire

play is: “If music be the food of love,

play on.” Picking up that gauntlet, 2 On Sunday, the Space Coast
Symphony and Jazz Orches-
area musicians are serving up heap-

ing helpings of music that should tras will present “The Great Ameri-

set hearts a-flutter this Valentine’s can Song Book” with music from

Day. It starts with “Valentine: Songs Gershwin, Sinatra, Martin, Duke

About Love,” which begins 6:30 p.m. Ellington and more. The concert,
conducted by Aaron Collins, will
Friday, Feb. 12 at the Community feature acclaimed singer Jeff Shad-
ley. “I met him when I was conduct-
Church of Vero Beach. The program, ing the Tulsa Symphony,” Collins
said. “I had him come sing about
part of the church’s popular Com- eight years ago and the crowd really

munity Concert Series, will present

soprano Rachel Carter and pianist Valent ine: Songs About L ove

Andrew Galuska performing light

classical and jazz standards. In addi- loved him.” Shadley will perform be-
loved standards such as “You Make
tion, special surprise guests will per- Me Feel So Young,” “Come Fly with
Me,” “Girl from Ipanema” and “My
form, making this an unforgettable ida. Galuska, the church’s director of ited. Therefore, get there early, wear Funny Valentine.” Tickets cost $30.
music and fine arts, is a much-in-de- a mask and expect some social dis- The concert begins 3 p.m. Sunday,
evening. Carter, the church’s assis- mand, prize-winning organist who tancing. Admission is free. But here’s Feb. 14 at the Emerson Center, 1590
performs throughout the country. even better news: You can still enjoy
tant director of music, is an accom- Alas, the pandemic still troubles, so the concert online at CCOVB.org.
actual seating at the church is lim- That might be even nicer consider-
plished singer who has appeared in

many operas and frequently per-

forms at churches throughout Flor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 52

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 the event will include lunch pre-
pared by Tommy T’s Barbecue. The
27th Ave., Vero Beach. There will be menu starts at $7, with all proceeds
a 35 percent audience capacity in to the IRC 4-H Horsemasters. That
order to maintain social distancing. thrills Curl, who grew up on her fam-
Facemasks are required. Call 855- ily’s farm and, like her mother, Carol
252-7276 or visit SpaceCoastSym- Gollnick, has volunteered for the or-
phony.org. ganization for decades. Other funds,
which will be raised from raffles (one
3 Experience the wholesome ap- for a Yeti cooler) and from entry fees
peal of living close to the land into the class competitions, will go
to the club’s programs for its mem-
at the 50th Annual Open Valentine bers, who are ages 8 to 18 years. “We
tell everybody you don’t have to have
Horse Show, presented by the Indian a horse, you just have to have a love
for them,” Curl said. “There are so
River County 4-H Horsemasters this many opportunities in 4-H. I try to
give clinics to our kids every week.”
Sunday. The daylong family event will The club also sends their members to
horse camps around the state and to
include special “classes,” at which horse-judging contests throughout
the southeast. Curl’s own daughter
horse owners will present various and son-in-law, quarter horse as-
sociation champions Shannon and
aspects of their horses. It starts with Chris Holvin, will judge Sunday’s
show. “4-H promotes and encourages
showing the “Halter Class,” which is youth to become all around better
people,” Curl said. “It’s wholesome. It
like a beauty contest for the horse. is. Absolutely it is.” The Open Valen-
tine Horse show is free and open to
There will also be “Western Classes” the public. It starts 8:30 a.m. Sunday,
Feb. 14, rain or shine, at 6250 37th St.,
which feature the style of riding you Vero Beach. Call 772-473-4057 or vis-
it IRC4HHorsemasters.org. 
see in classic western films. “Trail

Classes” will put the horse through

obstacles and some of the “English

Classes” will include jumping. And

if you don’t have your own horse,

you can even enter the “Stick Horse

Class,” said Sandy Curl, one of the

leaders of the IRC 4-H Horsemasters.

“That’s the last class of the day,” she

said. “So if you don’t have a horse,

then make a stick horse, decorate it

and come on out and show it.” In ad-

dition to the special presentations,

KNEE WORK PROACTION:
CLEVELAND CLINIC BUILDS

ORTHOPEDIC TEAMS

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Knee work proaction: Cleveland Clinic builds orthopedic teams

BY KERRY FIRTH Dr. Vincent A. Fowble.
Correspondent
PHOTO: BRENDA AHERN
With people living longer and
staying more active in their later
years, more people’s knees are sim-
ply wearing out. Happily, knee re-
placement surgery is continually
improving and has become a highly
effective treatment for knee arthri-
tis. According to the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality,
more than 790,000 knee replace-
ments are now performed each year
in the United States.

Dr. Vincent A. Fowble, board cer-
tified orthopedic surgeon and sec-
tion head of the joint replacement
service line at Cleveland Clinic
Martin Health, said he and others
at Cleveland Clinic Florida are ad-
dressing the high demand for knee
replacements by “building groups
within the system including a
group operating out of Indian River
Hospital and one that will be open-
ing soon in Sebastian.

“Our goal is to have our team of
orthopedic specialists available in

every part of the Treasure Coast.” ing, the patient may elect to try a
“Most of the knee replacements hyaluronic acid injection, com-
monly known as a gel shot,” contin-
we do are the results of degenera- ued Dr. Fowble. “It can be given in
tive arthritis, which causes inflam- a single large dose or in a series of
mation and deterioration in the smaller shots given over the course
joints and damage to the articular of three to four weeks. While it
cartilage.” explained Dr. Fowble. won’t regrow cartilage, it works
“The first sign of trouble is knee by bathing the cartilage that’s left
pain or loss of mobility. Some peo- with lubrication, providing a more
ple have a high tolerance for pain optimal environment for its health.
but may notice that they have trou- Eventually, these treatments will
ble putting on socks or can’t walk probably lose their effectiveness
as far. My approach to treatment and joint replacement surgery will
options is threefold: Live with it, be the best option to relieving their
treat with non-operative things like pain and discomfort.”
injections or explore the operative
approach of knee replacement sur- Knee replacement surgery in-
gery. It’s their choice and all we can volves removing a small portion of
do as surgeons is to give them the the bone in the knee and covering
information to choose wisely.” it with a combination of metal and
plastic to form a new surface of the
Usually, the first approach is to joint.
treat the knee joint with cortico-
steroid injections that reduce the “The joint replacements them-
inflammation inside the joint. selves are pretty standardized,” ex-
You can get these injections right plained Dr. Fowble. “The parts that
in your doctor’s office, and while articulate and move against the
they won’t slow the progression plastic components are made out of
of arthritis, they will temporarily cobalt chromium.
relieve the pain. Typically, within
three or four days after the injec- “The plastic insert is a polyeth-
tion the steroid should kick in and ylene plastic material that gives it
start providing relief. The pain re- some wear resistance. The tibial
lief from the injection can last for base plate is made out of either co-
three to four months but should balt chromium or titanium. Most of
not be given more than four times advances have been in technique
a year. and the use of robotic surgery where
the machine makes decisions based
“If the corticosteroids stop work- on your MRI or CT scans and sets up

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cutting guides for the surgeons. “Most of the knee replacements we
“The biggest advancement is that do are the results of degenerative

patients are a lot smarter and par- arthritis, which causes
ticipate in the decision-making. inflammation and deterioration
They get prepared in the optimiza- in the joints and damage to the
tion process and a rapid recovery
protocol to get them back to their articular cartilage.”
lives.” explained Dr. Fowble.

When asked how long a knee re-
placement lasts, Dr. Fowble replied
that there’s a 95 percent chance it
lasts 15 to 20 years. “These are for-
eign parts installed in your body
and a lot of it will depend on what
the patient does after the replace-
ment,” he said.

“Just as the tires on your car will
wear the tread in direct proportion
to the amount of driving you do, the
same is true with a knee replace-
ment. A young person who is very
active and continues to run mara-
thons is going to wear out those
plastic bearings sooner that some-
one who is doing only low-impact
exercise. They may need more than
one knee replacement in their life-
time. When you’re talking about
the 75-and-over crowd, one knee
replacement might last a lifetime as
long as they don’t overexert them-
selves.”

So, when Is the best time to get a
knee replacement? “It’s a personal
choice,” he continued. “Do you hold
off and have a decreased quality of
life for the next five or 10 years, or
do you get it done earlier, take care
of yourself and hope it lasts for the
rest of your life? I always bring up
the consequences of choices to my
patient and allow them to decide
for themselves.

“If someone chooses to have it at
a younger age, it’s best to be moni-
tored by your doctor every three to
five years to see if there is any dam-
age to the bearing. A specialist can
see that part wearing down before
they are against the bone and it can
be corrected with a lesser surgery.
Since you aren’t doing the bony
work, you clean things up, pop the
plastic out and put a brand-new,
thicker tread on the tires, so to
speak.”

The best thing you can do after
knee surgery is to shift from high-
impact sports like tennis to low-im-
pact activities like swimming and
biking. “You want to keep the joints
moving and keep active yet don’t
be so active that you are breaking
them down faster.”

Dr. Vincent A. Fowble is a fellow-
ship trained in adult reconstruction
and joint replacement and special-
izes in total replacement of the hip
and knee, with more than 20 years
of experience in the field. You can
schedule an appointment at 844-
630-4968. 

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Vitamin D sales up; link to COVID protection unclear

BY ALLYSON CHIU
The Washington Post

Interest in vitamin D supplements
has spiked during the pandemic as
many people have sought ways to im-
prove their immune health. According
to Nielsen data from December, sales
for vitamin D supplements increased
41.5 percent year over year. But al-
though research suggests a possible
connection between vitamin D defi-
ciencies and severe cases of COVID-19,
experts say there is not yet sufficient
evidence to support taking supple-
ments to prevent or treat the disease
caused by the coronavirus.

“We don’t want to come to prema-
ture conclusions or kind of pin our
hopes on the wrong mechanism,” said
Hana Akselrod, an infectious-disease
physician at George Washington Uni-
versity. “On the research side, we want
to be as specific as possible about what
actually gets people better or protects
them from infection.”

Vitamin D deficiencies are “not
rare,” said Sabyasachi Sen, a profes-
sor of endocrinology and medicine at

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GWU. According to the National Insti- with diseases such as covid-19. The recommended daily allow- perts said. Certain foods, such as fatty
tutes of Health, groups that may not “Unless you take into account all ance of vitamin D for most adults is fish or fortified dairy products and ce-
be getting enough vitamin D include 600 international units (IU), or 800 reals, can be good sources of vitamin
older adults, people who are obese and those factors and separate all those IU for those 71 and older, according D, Manson said. Getting outside for 15
those with darker skin, such as Afri- out … it’s really hard to make any in- to the NIH Office of Dietary Supple- or 20 minutes a day could also be help-
can Americans and other minorities – ferences about what vitamin D is do- ments. People should not take more ful for vitamin D levels and overall
populations that have been dispropor- ing here,” she said. than 4,000 IU per day, which is consid- health, Akselrod added.
tionately affected by the coronavirus. ered the daily upper limit for vitamin
There is also no solid evidence that D. Going over that amount could lead “There are all of the positive conflu-
In addition to protecting bone vitamin D supplementation will lower to an increased chance of developing ences around nutrition and outdoor
health, vitamin D plays an important the risk of becoming infected or devel- side effects, including a higher level of exercise that aren’t just limited to the
role in the immune system, Sen said. oping a serious case of COVID-19. calcium in the blood, which may cause number of how many units of vitamin D
It is believed to enhance the function kidney stones, among other problems. you get every day,” Akselrod said. “And
of cells, such as T cells, that protect the Research into whether vitamin D on top of that, people absolutely need
body from pathogens and may help supplements may be beneficial for CO- Aside from supplements, people can to continue all the other safety precau-
modulate inflammatory responses if VID-19 patients has returned mixed improve their daily intake through tions ... because we’re in the most dan-
the body is under attack. Lower levels results. A small randomized clinical diet and regular outdoor activity, ex- gerous phase of the pandemic yet.” 
of vitamin D have also been associated study involving 76 patients hospital-
with an increased susceptibility to in- ized with COVID-19 in Spain reported
fection, he added. that early treatments of calcifediol,
an activated form of vitamin D that
“Now, what is unknown is whether is different from over-the-counter
it’s a cause and effect rather than an supplements, appeared to reduce the
association,” he said. And that’s the disease’s severity. But a double-blind
question researchers studying the ef- randomized controlled trial in Brazil
fects of vitamin D levels on COVID-19 with 240 participants, which has not
outcomes are aiming to answer. yet been peer-reviewed, found that a
single, large dose of vitamin D did not
Studies conducted in the United reduce the length of hospital stays or
States and other countries during the mortality rates among patients with
pandemic have found correlations severe COVID-19 infections compared
between vitamin D deficiencies and with the placebo group.
both coronavirus infections and more
severe symptoms requiring hospital- “There is some biologic plausibil-
ization. ity that there could be some benefit,”
Chida said. “It’s just that despite years
A study looking at the health records of research into the use of vitamin D in
of 489 people in Chicago found that pa- respiratory tract infections, there still
tients who had a vitamin D deficiency hasn’t really been a clear, slam-dunk
in the year before they were tested for answer that there’s benefit.”
COVID-19 were 77 percent more likely
to test positive than those with normal Chida and other experts, however,
levels, according to results published are hopeful that an answer may be
in September in JAMA Network Open. forthcoming. About 70 clinical trials
focused on vitamin D and COVID-19
Similarly, a peer-reviewed obser- have been registered in a database run
vational study in Italy looking back by the U.S. National Library of Medi-
at a small group of patients who were cine.
hospitalized with acute respiratory
failure due to COVID-19 found that 81 Manson said she recently launched
percent were vitamin D deficient. The a national trial that will evaluate
researchers noted that patients with whether high-dose vitamin D is ef-
severe deficiencies “had a significantly fective for reducing the severity of ill-
higher mortality risk.” ness in people newly diagnosed with
COVID-19 and whether it can prevent
“We do know that people who have infection in those individuals’ house-
lower blood levels of vitamin D tend hold members.
to have a higher risk of being infected
with covid and having severe covid David Meltzer, the lead author of the
illness,” said JoAnn Manson, chief of Chicago study, said he is also working
the Division of Preventive Medicine at on two trials in Chicago to see whether
Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a vitamin D supplementation can lower
professor at Harvard Medical School. the risk of COVID-19.
“But as we say in epidemiology, ‘Cor-
relation doesn’t prove causation.’ We “Whether taking more vitamin D,
don’t know for sure that the low vita- which presumably would raise levels
min D level is causing an increased in your blood, would necessarily lead
risk of COVID.” to a decrease in the risk of catching
covid, I think there are lots of good
People with vitamin D deficiency reasons to believe that that’s possible,”
are often dealing with other health said Meltzer, chief of the Section of
factors that could affect their chanc- Hospital Medicine at the University of
es of contracting the coronavirus Chicago. “But we don’t have the ran-
and falling seriously ill, said Nata- domized trials yet to prove it.”
sha Chida, an infectious-disease ex-
pert and assistant professor of med- In the meantime, experts encour-
icine at Johns Hopkins University. aged people who know they are vita-
Chida added that vitamin D levels min D deficient to continue treatment.
typically drop when people are sick For those who are considering start-
ing to take supplements, first talk to a
health-care provider.

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Study findings dishearteningAaron’s Hearing Care Center

As you reconnect with others, trust your hearing

for those who favor fried foodto an audiologist with 30+ years of experience

Aaron Liebman, Au. D. Hopefully, all of you are doing well as we BY LINDA SEARING
Doctor of Audiology take the necessary precautions to reduce The Washington Post
the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). We
Why wouldn’t you want to be fit are committed to keeping our patients, any Regularly eating fried foods – Consumption of fried foods has
with your hearing aid from the visitors to our offices and our staff healthy French fries, fried chicken and the also been linked to diabetes and
only audiologist-owned hearing and safe. like – ups your chance of having a high blood pressure.
aid office in Indian River At all times we’re careful to maintain clean- major cardiovascular problem, such
County? According to Aaron liness in our offices in Vero Beach. We take as a heart attack or stroke, by 28 To achieve a more heart-healthy
Liebman, Au.D., Doctor of extra steps and follow guidelines to further percent, according to new research. eating plan, health experts sug-
Audiology, “both Audiologists protect everyone. gest including a variety of fruits
and hearing aid salesmen Published in the journal Heart, and vegetables, whole grains and
are licensed by the state. But, We have instituted a deep cleaning policy the report also notes that the more low-fat dairy products, opting for
typically, the salesman has no and our staff disinfects all surfaces that are you eat, the greater your risk, with skinless poultry and fish and lean
formal education in hearing, touched throughout the day. We’re read- each additional weekly serving of cuts of other meats, and choosing
while the audiologist has gone ing up to date recommendations as they a half-cup of fried food increasing to bake, roast, grill, steam, poach or
to college and obtained a degree become available while discussing and im- that risk by 3 percent. broil rather than fry the foods you
in the field”. plementing best hygiene practices to ensure prepare. 
your safety. The research combines data from
What this means to you – 17 studies involving a half-million
as a patient – is that Liebman than I thought possible.” adults tracked for about a decade,
will not only fit you with “Aaron is a very caring man, and it compared cardiovascular
a hearing aid, he’ll use patient and works very hard to outcomes among those who ate the
alternative methods of testing do the best for your problems. most and least amounts of fried
for accuracy, so you receive I would highly recommend foods.
the proper instrument. He’ll him.” These are just three
provide all-around service and of the glowing testimonials Besides heart attack and stroke,
counseling so its full potential delivered by local people who heightened risk for heart failure and
will be clear. And, perhaps most are “graduates” of Liebman at coronary artery disease (by 37 per-
importantly, he’ll consider you Aaron’s Hearing Aid Center. cent and 22 percent, respectively)
as an individual…including was linked to fried food consump-
the affordability of the product Dr. Liebman moved to Florida tion, too.
he’ll be recommending. in 2001. He is originally from
This type of kid glove treatment Albany, N.Y. area where both he The health-related negatives of
may have contributed to a and his father were audiologists. fried food include generally higher
finding quoted on the AARP He has found the residents calories and fat, as well as extra salt
website that states ‘people fitted of Vero Beach and the rest and a tastiness that often leads peo-
for hearing aids by audiologists of Indian River County to be ple to eat multiple servings, which
are 13 times more likely to receptive and loyal once they contributes to weight problems.
be satisfied than people who are exposed to his caring and
made their purchase through a concern for them.
hearing aid salesman’. So, if the concept of having your
hearing aid fitted by someone
Dr. Liebman’s satisfied clients who offers more than 30+
have willingly put their praises years of experience, who offers
into print. no-fee consultations, who will
“Everything I needed to know return your phone calls, who
was talked about up front in a will supply free batteries for the
very professional way.” “Aaron life of your hearing instrument,
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Mold allergies cause a wide range of symptoms

BY FRED CICETTI Within a half-hour, I had to go to bed You can’t avoid mold spores com- alleviate allergy symptoms. How-
Columnist with what felt like the flu.] pletely. However, there are medica- ever, shots don’t work on all aller-
tions to help you deal with your al- gies or all people. The shots are only
Question: What is mold and why Reducing exposure to spores is the lergies. moderately effective against mold
does it make me sick? best way to avoid symptoms. Here are a l lerg y.
some ways to keep mold spores away: There are non-drowsy antihis-
There are many types of molds, tamines for itching, sneezing and Rinsing your nose with salt wa-
which are fungi that thrive where it  When doing yard work – especial- runny nose. And there are nasal ter can help with nasal symptoms
is damp and warm. They repro- ly raking leaves – wear a dust mask sprays for relief from congestion. brought on by a mold allergy. There
duce by spreading spores, are convenient saline nasal sprays
asexual reproductive bod- over your nose and Immunotherapy, also known as available at drug stores. 
ies. Spores are invisible mouth. Mold is allergy shots or vaccinations, can
to our eyes. They float abundant
through outdoor and where
indoor air. Molds leaves
that cause allergies or

include alternaria, aspergillus, clado- other vegetation are decomposing.
sporium and penicillium.  When the mold count is high, do

There also is “black mold,” which not drive with your car windows open.
is commonly believed to cause some Use the air-conditioning with the win-
serious health problems. The most dows closed.
abundant type of black mold is Stachy-
botrys chartarum (S. chartarum), also  When the nights are wet, sleep
known as Stachybotrys atra, but there with your windows closed. This is
is no solid scientific evidence this when the concentration of spores is
mold is more harmful to health than the highest.
other molds people are allergic to, ac-
cording to Medical News Today.  Reduce your outdoor time when
the weather is wet. The last thing you
If you are allergic to molds, your should do if you have an allergic reac-
immune system overreacts when you tion to molds is go out for a run or bike
inhale spores. Mold allergy symptoms ride on a damp day.
can include sinusitis, sneezing, runny
or stuffy nose, cough, postnasal drip,  Put a dehumidifier anywhere in
itchy and watery eyes. If you want to your home that is musty.
know if you are allergic to molds, see
an allergist who can test you for your  Air-conditioning in your home is
reaction to molds. a must if you have allergies. Clean the
A/C filters often.
[Personal note: I’m allergic to sever-
al molds. I learned this recently after  Ventilate bathrooms especially af-
seeing an allergist. One damp evening ter bathing or showering.
years ago, I had our whole-house fan
on. I sat in front of a window that was  Clean bathroom and basement
letting in a heavy stream of night air. wall surfaces regularly with a bleach
solution.

 Remove leaves and vegetation
from around the foundation of your
home. Clean gutters often.

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Stylists say awards season red carpet fashion has changed forever

BY EMILY ZEMLER nations arrived first on Christina Pacelli, stylist for star issues with international fittings and
The Telegraph Jan. 26, with the Gold- Laverne Cox, who co-stars in transportation, as well as restricted
en Globe nominations the Golden Globe-nominated availability to collections and cou-
Like most of the world, awards shows on Feb. 3).
will look remarkably different in 2021, film “Promising Young ture lines. “That’s the unfortu-
particularly on the red carpets. That There are con- Woman,” pointing to nate reality.”
is, if those red carpets exist at all. With cerns that the se- Erlanger adds that the de-
many of the big awards ceremonies lection of looks layed awards season may
delayed and the pandemic hitting Los may be smaller also play to stylists’ advan-
Angeles especially hard, planning to this year, partic- tage, with the January 2021
dress the potential nominees is an ever- ularly as brands couture shows offering po-
evolving challenge for celebrity stylists. like Elie Saab tential pieces that wouldn’t
skip Paris Haute have been available for earlier
“It is going to be very different,” says Couture Week ceremonies.
Micaela Erlanger, stylist for Golden and others, like While Erlanger anticipates
Globe nominees Vanessa Kirby, John former Cushnie
Boyega, Jared Leto and Anya Taylor-Joy. et Ochs designer the return of the traditional
“Across the board, no matter what field Carly Cushnie’s new custom gown for nominees, she
you are in, especially with the fashion label Cushnie, shut also predicts that the red carpet
industry, it has been really, really hard down completely. landscape will shift in favor of
to do. But I think that stylists, in par- more sustainable approaches,
ticular, are incredibly resourceful and “I am anticipating including celebrities re-wear-
creative, so rolling with the punches is that for the first half ing past looks.
something we are familiar with.” of the year at least, we
will be working with She points to Cate
Erlanger and her fellow stylists had a narrower set of Blanchett’s midnight blue Es-
been taking “temperature checks” fashion collections teban Cortazar gown, which
with fashion houses and brands as to dress our cli-
they awaited the belated nominations ents with,” notes the actress first donned at
(the Independent Spirit Awards nomi- Cannes in 2015 and re-

wore at last year’s Venice
Film Festival, as
an example of how

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the pandemic-era Oscars or Golden of COVID-19 cases in Southern Cali- potential of awards shows to be a plat-
Globes red carpets might look. fornia, but even if the ceremonies form for relevant political and social
aren’t virtual, they will be far leaner causes. Expect nominees to embrace
“It was amazing and also very in terms of their audience. In a typical more Black independent designers,
forward-thinking,” Erlanger says of year Pacelli styles about 25 looks for a like Christopher John Rogers and Ro-
Blanchett’s decision. “The idea of hav- nominated client, both for the awards meo Hunte, in the wake of Black Lives
ing to wear something new is an archaic themselves and for the surrounding Matter. There is likely to be an influx
rule. I also think we will see people look parties. of custom face masks too, intended
to vintage and look for new resources. It not just for a fashion statement but to
doesn’t just have to be new catwalk col- This year, she predicts that number encourage others to stay safe.
lections. We will see creativity in a new will be cut in half. The stylists also
form on the styling front.” now do their fittings and styling ses- “Just as fashion can be a way of levity
sions via Zoom or FaceTime, and rely and escapism, it can also be a moment
With many of the events going vir- on their clients to unbox gowns and of bringing people together and bring-
tual, including last year’s Emmys, the dress themselves. ing attention to issues and what’s go-
focus of an awards season look has ing on in the world,” says Gelwicks.
shifted to more interesting necklines Still, there have been some upsides “That’s equally exciting. When
or bigger jewelry, rather than the tra- for the stylists, including that the team you look at a red carpet or a mag-
ditional gown. For Andrew Gelwicks, has greater control over the images of azine you should be able to get a
who styles Golden Globe and SAG its client, setting up and sending out sense of what’s going on in the
nominated actress Catherine O’Hara, its own red carpet shoot for social me- world through the fashion.” 
it’s also encouraged his clients to wear dia and press outlets.
bolder pieces.
“We’ve been creating our own pho-
“People may be open to stepping toshoots,” says Pacelli, who set up
more outside of their boundaries fash- a produced shoot for Cox’s Kim Ka-
ion-wise than they may normally do if sas Emmys gown. “We didn’t know if
they’re going on a red carpet with 100 there would be a traditional red
photographers or doing a late night carpet this year, so we made
show with a big audience,” he says. our own. That sort of innova-
“They’re in the comfort of their home tion and pivot might be with us
doing a Zoom interview and that fa- for a while, and I’m going to be
miliarity allows for you to try some- applying it to more of my clients.
thing new.” We can capture amazing content
with or without having the red carpet
The Oscars, set for April 25, has photos.”
announced it will be held as an in-
person event despite a recent surge One thing that won’t change is the

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Will Amazon’s new boss finally make it a fashion powerhouse?

BY EMILY CRONIN zon Web Services division and a career
The Telegraph Amazonian.

Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos Bezos is stepping aside after 26 years
heralded the end of an era last week at the top to spend more time on his
when he announced plans to move to an other interests, including rolling back
executive chair role over the summer. climate change and space travel (an in-
terest he shares with fellow tech mogul
His successor in day-to-day opera- Elon Musk). That leaves Jassy holding
tions at the mega-etailer is Andy Jassy, the reins of a trillion-dollar business.
chief of the company’s lucrative Ama-
Reports suggest that Amazon couldn’t
be in more capable hands. Jassy, though

less widely known than Bezos, has awareness of or respect for fashion and
worked at Amazon since the week after what it takes to market it effectively.
he graduated from business school in
1997. He’s been described as “a shark” Amazon has been trying to crack the
– tech journalist Kara Swisher noted his fashion space for some time – efforts
“jolly guffaw that sometimes obscures that it’s stepped up to a noteworthy de-
his bottomless aggressiveness.” gree over the past year. In October, Ri-
hanna streamed her second Savage x
Most interestingly for the fashion Fenty lingerie fashion extravaganza ex-
team, Jassy happens to be married to clusively on Amazon Prime Video. View-
a clothing designer. Elana Jassy, his ers taken with the looks modeled by the
spouse of 23 years, graduated from the likes of Cara Delevingne, Bella Hadid
Philadelphia College of Textiles and and Lizzo could purchase their favorite
Science. After that, she went to work as pieces straightaway on Amazon.
a designer at Eddie Bauer, the Ameri-
can outdoor-clothing outfitter. Like Before that, Amazon Fashion
Amazon, Eddie Bauer is based in Se- launched a major awareness and cred-
attle; back in 1997, it may have seemed ibility drive by partnering with the
a more stable bet as an employer than British Fashion Council during London
Amazon, still described in press cover- Fashion Week in September. The plat-
age as “the Internet book retailer.” form created a digital shopfront featur-
ing 12 LFW designers, including De La
Oh, how times have changed. And Vali, Grenson and Preen Line, the more
while we would never make the mis- accessibly priced sister line to LFW
take of assuming that any person en- brand Preen by Thornton Bregazzi. At
joys complete overlap with his or her the time, Preen designer Justin Thorn-
spouse’s interests, aptitudes or career ton said, “it’s a good fit, and you have
priorities, Jassy’s proximity to someone to be progressive and take opportuni-
with a fashion background is intrigu- ties.” In the U.S., Amazon partnered
ing. It suggests that he might have more with the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s

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“A Common Thread” initiative to sup- my lead; they’re fun for five minutes thing; we all already have more than ing page reveals an interface that’s
port American designers. and then incredibly annoying). I’d ven- enough clothing, so motivating some- far glossier than that accessed in my
ture that any Amazon Prime member’s one to click “buy now” typically re- recent spatula search. Aesthetically
Bringing brands on-side comes on order history will be similarly long on quires a more sophisticated approach, it shares more with Net-a-porter.com
the heels of years of in-house brand de- strange yet logical items, short on “just one that plays to often unacknowledged than my usual Amazon homepage, but
velopment. Since 2017, Amazon has in- for you” purchases. ideas concerning the gap between how it is (pleasingly) more representative of
troduced more than 50 ranges, includ- we feel and how we wish to feel. its shoppers, featuring a racially, size
ing Truth & Fable for occasionwear, In fact, the only apparel I’ve ever and ability-diverse cohort of models.
Iris & Lilly for lingerie and loungewear, purchased from Amazon falls on the Amazon has sold billions in fashion
Meraki for casualwear and Amazon utilitarian end of the spectrum: chil- items globally, so although Amazon Jassy’s challenge (and the Amazon
Essentials for basics. dren’s socks, and those clever bike isn’t the first site most shoppers think Fashion team’s challenge), then, is to
shorts with a pocket for your phone – of when they think of shopping for retrain more of us to seek out the soft-
And the platform has partnered with you know, the kind you’d never catch fashion – yet – sales numbers still dwarf er side of his sprawling, world-eating
influencers, most recently Ellie Del- me dead in outside the house. those of high-street clothing retailers. marketplace. To feel the “Let’s go shop-
phine of @slipintostyle, to create the ping” itch and think, “Ooh, I can get
type of lookbook imagery that would Selling fashion is different from sell- Maybe I’ve been doing it wrong. A that on Prime.” And then brag about it.
look at home on Instagram. Not that any ing spatulas. It’s emotional, for one quick look at Amazon Fashion’s land-
influencer posts of late have approached He’s bound to have more pressing
the success of the platform’s greatest vi- matters to deal with first – like finding
ral hit, the Amazon coat of 2018. some way to sustain Amazon’s astro-
nomical growth. Over the past year of
The “make Amazon more fashiony” lockdowns, shop closures and a gen-
campaign is here and it’s real. Aided, eral reticence to return to stores even
arguably, by the fashion industry’s when they’ve reopened, we’ve all be-
straitened circumstances over the past come even more reliant on Amazon’s
year. It’s easy for brand execs and de- lightning-fast delivery services. The
signers to sniff at Amazon’s boxy in- platform reported record results for its
terface and strange adjacencies when Christmas quarter, topping $100 bil-
business is booming – harder when the lion for the first time, all thanks to the
whole sector is in a sustained nosedive. coronavirus pandemic.

Still, Jassy has his work cut out for And then there’s the small issue of
him. Scanning my Amazon order histo- antitrust investigations and calls for
ry, I see an assortment of purchases in- stricter taxation. Still, for the fashion
cluding school glue, wood floor cleaner, industry, one of those facts will be
a few replacement spatulas, profession- more important than the other. Mak-
al hair-styling scissors (still too scared ing money: always in fashion. 
to use those), toys, kazoos (don’t follow

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DINING COLUMN

‘Blue Star’ aligns: Kitty Wagner’s Brasserie is back in biz

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Rosemary Roasted Faroe Island
Staff Writer Rack of Lamb. Salmon.

Last week, local gourmands travel- Belgium Endive, Key Lime Pie.
ing down 14th Avenue experienced a Radicchio and
sense of déjà vu as scents reminiscent Star Wine Bar, Blue Star Bourbon Bar Arugula Salad.
of Blue Star Brasserie’s specialty dish- and Southern Kitchen. And finally
es wafted through the air. the last and returning iteration – the Kitty Wagner.
Blue Star Brasserie.
It turns out their minds weren’t PHOTOS BY BRENDA AHEARN
playing tricks on them – the stars With the coronavirus vaccine’s roll-
aligned, and Blue Star is back orbiting out still in its infancy, Wagner shared
in the Vero Beach restaurant scene – that they have spaced out the tables,
open for business. staff will be wearing masks, and
they’ve stepped up cleaning proto-
Last May, Blue Star Chef-Owner Kit- cols based on Health Department and
ty Wagner decided to shutter the res- Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
taurant in the wake of the pandemic, vention guidelines. As an added mea-
saying that the two-month, corona- sure to ensure the safety of customers,
virus-related shutdown had given her Blue Star employees are required to
time to realize she wanted to explore put their masks on before entering the
what else life had to offer. building and have their temperatures
checked upon arrival.
The pandemic stymied her plan to
go on a walkabout of sorts. Instead, “It was magical,” said Wagner of
she stayed in Vero Beach, toyed with opening night. “The kitchen was
other career interests and read every humming along. We had a great time
cookbook she owns, only to realize together. It was familiar and com-
that she was exactly where she wanted fortable.”
to be doing what she loved.
Blue Star Brasserie is open for dinner
When the building owner on 14th Tuesday through Saturday and Valen-
Avenue, where Blue Star last resided, tine’s Day. For reservations, call their
reached out to Wagner in December new number 772-226-5932. 
and asked to meet with her so they
could figure out how to get her back
in the kitchen, she knew it was meant
to be.

Refreshed from her hiatus, Wagner
promises that the only thing that has
changed is Blue Star’s phone number.
Most of the waitstaff has returned, so
familiar faces will be serving bistro-
style favorites in the same fine-din-
ing fashion.

As news filtered out about the res-
taurant’s re-opening, Wagner shared
that she’s already getting requests
for such old favorites as the Seared
Chinese 5-Spiced Duck Breast, the
Dijon and herb-crusted Anderson
Farm Lamb Rib Double Chop, and the
Seared Jumbo Diver Sea Scallops.

She says she’ll be taking her cues
from the market and will adjust based
on patron feedback. The menu won’t
change too much, but Wagner cau-
tions patrons to keep their eyes and
minds open to a few new additions.

Wagner has had an impressive
career as a chef. She first came to
Vero Beach to accept a position as a
sous chef at the Windsor Club. From
there, she spent some time as the
executive chef at the Boca Bay Pass
Club in Boca Grande before return-
ing to Vero Beach for, with the ex-
ception of The Undertow, what one
might call her blue phase – with first
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ARTIST GALLERIES

Hours are as noted and/or by appointment. Laughing Dog Gallery

BEACHSIDE GALLERIES 2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711
Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com
J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Contemporary American craftsmen, including the
Website: jmstringergallery.com Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
Working artists, antique paintings, furnishings, Annette Gekle, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland,
sculptures, object d’art, and private collections Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy
Rixom, Fran San Miguel, and Rita Ziegler
Koman Fine Art
2905 Cardinal Drive. Original artwork from the creator of Florida’s February Exhibit: Whimsy and Wings Assemblage Art Raw Space
772-231-4500 or 772-473-1646 ‘Protect Wild Dolphins’ license plate design. Artists/Owners: Jeff and Patti Hall 1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126
Instagram: komanfineart Exhibiting Artists: Amy Grabelski, Saskia Fuller, Website: artconceptalternative.org
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sat. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES Mike Roe and Donald Sherriff Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wed. to Fri.; 11 a.m.
Collection of living artists, from realism to ab- All are open during 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday Gallery Strolls to 2 p.m. Sat.
straction. Artists Guild Gallery Exhibit thru Feb. 26: The Grid Comes Full Circle II
Artist Bungalow 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234
Meghan Candler Gallery 1905 14th Avenue. 772-205-7631 Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com Flametree Clay Art Gallery
6160 Hwy. A-1-A at the Village Shops. 772-234-8811 artistbungalow.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. to Sat. 2041 14th Avenue. 772-202-2810
Website: meghancandlergallery.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Artist Owners: Merana Cadorette, Sue Dinenno, Website: flametreegallery.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Hours: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
Curated paintings and sculpture by more than February exhibit: Collaboration
40 contemporary artists. Resident Artists: Rae Marie Crisel, Keko Ekono-
mou, Heidi Hill, Kim Mayo, Marie “CoCo” Mar-
Ocean Drive Gallery tin, Judy Nye and Maria Sparsis
3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor.
772-579-7667 Gallery 14
Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com 1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525
Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Andrea Lazar, Gail Website: gallery14verobeach.com
Fayerweather, Cree Scudder and Sherrie Peter- Hours:10a.m.to5p.m.Tues.toFri.;10a.m.to4p.m.Sat.
mann. February Exhibit: Paper Goods, by collagist
Derek Gores
Palm House Gallery & Studio Partner Artists: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont,
3227 Ocean Drive (2nd floor). 772-231-6816 Beth-Anne Fairchild, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara
Website: palmhousegallery.com Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Po-
Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, lackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel.
Rick Kelly, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Jack
Staley, Barbara Tiffany and Emily Tremml. Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery
2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772- 643-6782
Steve Diossy Marine Art Gallery Website: mainstreetverobeach.org
3247 Ocean Drive. 772-205 2973 Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. to Fri.
Website: stevediossy.com February Artist: Cory Martin, Art from the Heart
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 11 a.m. to 8 Resident Artists: Barbara Sharp and Clair Brunetti
p.m. Sat. & Noon to 6 p.m. Sun.

Barbara Krupp Fine Art Studio/Gallery Vero Beach Art Club Annex & Gallery
1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345
4315 U.S. Highway 1. 440-574-4662 Website: verobeachartclub.org
Website: barbarakrupp.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
Resident Artist: Barbara Krupp, original acrylic Exhibit thru March 19: Homecoming Celebra-
paintings tion Gallery Exhibit and Gift Show.

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CALENDAR

ONGOING First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero 12 Sunrise Rotary’s Murder Mystery 14 Indian River County 4H Horsemasters
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Brewing, 6 p.m. at Vero Beach Out- 50th annual Open Valentine Horse
Check with organizations directly for up- lets, with beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverage Show 8:30 a.m. at the Indian River Riding Club,
dates/cancellations. Art in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Shows, 10 and a sit-down dinner catered by Counter Cul- 6250 37th Street.
a.m. to 4 p.m. at Humiston Park, Feb. 14 and 28, ture to benefit the Sunrise Rotary Foundation.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild: The John Cariani March 28 and April 11. Verobeachartclub.org $75; limited to 100 guests. 772-494-6306 14 Space Coast Symphony and Jazz Or-
comedy, “Almost, Maine” through Feb. 21. 772- chestras presents The Great American
562-8300 King of the Hill Tennis Tournaments, 6 p.m. 12 Community Concert Series pres- Song Book, featuring Jeff Shadley, 3 p.m. at the
Thursdays at the Boulevard Tennis Club thru ents Valentine: Songs About Love, Emerson Center. 772-778-5249
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Chul Hyun Ahn: Feb. 18. 772-492-3933 6:30 p.m. at Community Church of Vero
New Light through April 30; Poetry of Nature: Beach, featuring soprano Rachel Carter, pia- 15 Vero Beach Lecture Series presents
Hudson River School Landscapes from the New FEBRUARY nist Andrew Galuska, and special guests. Lim- DeCordova Sculpture Park and Mu-
York Historical Society thru May 2. Vbmuseum. ited in-person seating, or via online at ccovb. seum director, John B. Ravenal, on Outdoor Art
org 11 Valentines Champagne & Chocolate Tast- org. 772-469-2321 in a Changing Landscape, 4:30 p.m. at VBMA.
ing, 7 p.m. virtual event to benefit Schol- 772-231-0707 x 123
McKee Botanical Garden: Sean Kenney’s Na- arship Foundation of IRC, with champagne and 13 Love 5K Run/Walk, a movement of
ture Connects LEGO Bricks exhibition through chocolate truffles delivered prior to event. $150 Love to benefit Women’s Refuge of 15 Night of Hope to benefit The Source,
April 25. Mckeegarden.org per couple. 772-569-9869 or Sfindianriver.org Vero Beach, 7:30 a.m. at Riverside Park, with vir- 6 p.m. virtual event featuring a four-
tual 5K options through Feb. 21. 772-770-4424 course dinner prepared and delivered to attend-
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15 SCENES 10 EARACHE
16 RAVAGE 12 USER 16 Day of Hope Caregiver Conference
18 RUSSIA 13 SENSELESS presented by Alzheimer & Parkinson
20 GHETTO 14 BESIDES Association of IRC, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. online
22 DIGRESS 17 EROS event begins with welcome and overview, fol-
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REAL ESTATE

Spacious, luxury Sea Colony condo ‘lives like a house’

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Colony Dr., Unit 3C in Sea Colony, re-
Staff Writer calls Lucia, noting that coming over
the bridge reminded them of the
When Steven and Lucia Fischer time they spent in Martha’s Vineyard.
were ready to purchase a home in “There was something magical about
Florida, they were looking for “a place coming over the bridge – the water
to land” that was peaceful and un- on the river, the lush island and then
congested. Someplace with lots of the ocean – like you’re landing some-
“greenery and a lack of commotion,” where very special.”
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homes on the west side of A1A and you’ve got plenty of privacy. If you
12 condos in a single building on the want interesting people, there are
east side. plenty of interesting people. You can
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REAL ESTATE

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gate, it’s a short drive past tennis and listing agent Mary Frances Driscoll,
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elevator. foyer so guests can transition into the
condominium without accessing the
Noting architectural features and owner’s space unbidden.

Stepping through the set of double
doors, the ocean’s call is like a siren,
beckoning you to come closer. Head-
ing that way, you pass through the
formal dining room and breakfast
nook into the living room with a gas
fireplace at its center.

Noting the expansive view, Driscoll
says “this is the perfect level to view
the ocean.”

The condo’s open floor plan al-
lows for plenty of interaction with
guests enjoying the view as you work
in the elegantly appointed gourmet
kitchen. Granite countertops glisten
as the sun streams through the wall
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The balcony is spacious enough for
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the sun sets and the host grills the fish
caught that morning while surf fishing.

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The owner’s suite is located just off
the living room, allowing for access to
the oceanfront balcony. You can lie in
bed and watch the sun as it greets the
day with hues of fiery red and warm
yellow against the ever-changing
blues of the Atlantic Ocean. For those
mornings you don’t want to rise with
the sun, room darkening shades keep
the brightness at bay.

“I’ll miss waking up in the morning
and going out on that rail and saying,
‘Good morning Atlantic Ocean.’ It’s
almost like you’re on a cruise,” shares
Steven.

“It’s like seeing a painting every
day. Every hour of the day, it chang-
es. It’s quite remarkable. It’s differ-
ent now than it was this morning

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and yesterday,” agrees Lucia.
A walk-in closet opens off the short

hallway leading to the en suite bath-
room with a walk-in shower, jetted
tub, dual sinks, water closet and bi-
det offering the owners a luxurious
retreat.

The foyer is at the condominium’s
center and creates a proper split plan
with the guest wing off to the right.
Two guest suites are centered around
a family room and shared sunset bal-
cony. That way, guests can enjoy their
own private space without disturbing
the owners.

“At 2,832 square feet, this condo lives
like a house,” says Driscoll, pointing
out the high ceilings and infusion of
natural light that permeates the space.

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der room, storage and coat closets are
centrally located to all condominium
areas for convenience.

The Fischers fully enjoy the ameni-
ties at Sea Colony, from walking the
beach to working out in the fitness
center and then taking a dip in the
community pool.

“We fell in love with this community
because it’s so intimate. It’s great be-
cause you get to really meet and talk to
people,” says Lucia, noting the variety
of interesting people who live in Sea
Colony.

The oceanside clubhouse is a gather-

ing place for the residents. It’s designed available for cookouts, along with stor-
with discreet seating areas so several age lockers for residents to store their
groups can make use of the indoor beach paraphernalia.
space while others can rock along with
the ocean breeze or enjoy cocktails Sea Colony is one of the smallest of the
from one of the high-top tables outside north island neighborhoods. The guard-
on the balcony. gated community includes an ocean-
front clubhouse with a pool, spa, tennis
Also in the clubhouse is a one-bed- and pickleball courts, fitness center,
room guest suite with a pullout couch. guest suite and private beach access. It’s
The suite comfortably sleeps four and just a few minutes’ ride to Ocean Drive
is available to residents for a minimal shopping and dining, the Vero Museum
charge for overflow guests. A grill is of Art,and Riverside Theatre. 

VITAL STATISTICS
200 E. SEA COLONY DR., UNIT 3C

Neighborhood: Sea Colony
Year built: 2002

Construction: Concrete block, reinforced concrete, stucco
Architecture: British West Indies
Home size: 2,832 square feet
Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3 full baths and 1 half-bath
Pool: Saltwater swimming pool and spa
Additional features: Gourmet kitchen; wet bar; wine cooler; granite
countertops; marble flooring; gas fireplace; bidet; central vacuum; pri-
vate elevator; impact glass; hurricane armor screens; sunrise and sunset
balconies; summer kitchen and two-car, air-conditioned garage
Listing agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
Listing agent: Mary Frances Driscoll, 772-766-5942

Listing price: $1,675,000

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Redfin: Most home buyers in 2020 made offer sight unseen

BY MICHELE LERNER That share of buyers making offers percentage points from 25.5 percent some price ranges and locations sell
The Washington Post sight unseen is the highest since Red- in 2019. The ability of more people to within days.
fin began tracking the data in 2015. work remotely is driving much of the
When most of the country began The nearly two-thirds of buyers who interest in relocating. For example, in the Washington,
shutting down in March 2020 in an made an offer without visiting the D.C. metro area, homes sold in a me-
effort to slow the spread of the coro- property represents a jump above the Making an offer based on a virtual dian of nine days in December 2020,
navirus, real estate agents had to im- previous record of 45 percent in July tour may also be increasing because according to Bright MLS. For the full
mediately step up their virtual game. 2020 and 32 percent in 2019. of the fast pace of the housing mar- Redfin report, click here. Barrier Is-
ket. Buyers who don’t have the time land realtors report a similar phe-
Without the ability to accompa- Redfin’s chief economist, Daryl or ability to see a home in person nomenon, with houses selling quick-
ny prospective buyers on in-person Fairweather, says she anticipates the right away may be willing to make ly, sometimes even before they are
tours, agents created virtual tours, percentage of offers made based on an offer quickly because homes in officially on the market. 
conducted virtual open houses and a virtual visit will continue. She says
used tools such as FaceTime and she thinks the majority of house hunt-

Google Hangouts to walk around ers will make an offer sight unseen in
homes while chatting with clients. 2021 because of the comfort level with
The result: 63 percent of buyers in virtual tours and the number of buy-
2020 made an offer on a home they ers searching for a home out of town.
never saw in person, according to re-
search by Redfin, a real estate broker- In 2020, 27.8 percent of Redfin buy-
age firm. ers were looking to relocate, an all-
time high for the company and up 2.3



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Tips for incorporating aging-in-place elements into home

BY MICHELE LERNER when considering a stair lift: ers the ability to coordinate stair lifts in wood-look finishes, is waterproof
The Washington Post 1. Installation area: This will dic- with the rest of the home’s decor. and nonskid, and stands up to wear
and tear.
Aging in place has become more tate the size of the stair lift you can When considering other aging-in-
popular during the coronavirus pan- install. While safety is the top prior- place elements in a home, think dura- 2. Accessible appliances: Ovens at
demic, with some older adults ex- ity, stair lifts today are much more bility, safety and long-term function, countertop height and refrigerators
pressing reluctance to move into a compact than in the past. Reineberg wrote. He suggested the with French doors are more acces-
group setting. following upgrades that support ag- sible and easier to open and close.
2. Power options: There are sev- ing-in-place yet are design-friendly.
Adding safety features to your eral power options to make the stair 3. Lighted bathroom mirrors: This
home can make it easier to live there lift less noticeable, such as swivel and Six additional design-friendly op- type of bathroom mirror provides
longer, but homeowners often worry folding seats and folding footrests. tions for aging in place: dual purposes, including lighting and
that incorporating those features will the ability to angle the mirror.
be unattractive. 3. Finishes and colors: Upgraded 1. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floor-
upholstery and colors give homeown- ing: This monolithic material comes 4. Linear shower drains: With a lin-
We asked Tom Reineberg, direc- ear shower drain, there is less slope
tor of design at InSite Builders & Re- in the floor than in a typical shower
modeling in Bethesda, Md., for his drain system, which leads to more
suggestions about how to design and stability when standing. A bonus is
install aging-in-place components in the sleek, modern look this option
a home. presents.

Stair-lift options: For many older 5. Folding shower bench: A teak or
homeowners, eliminating the need wood folding bench in the shower,
for stairs is an impetus to move into especially one with a stainless-steel
a home with one-level living. But frame, offers a warmer finish to sit on
Reineberg said in an email that a stair than tile or stone, as well as creating a
lift can be fully functional and com- more luxurious appearance.
fortable while blending into the decor
of the home. 6. Exterior concrete ramp: The
look of an exterior, exposed aggregate
Reineberg said homeowners need concrete ramp can be both practical
to consider these three elements and attractive, especially when sur-
rounded by lush landscaping. 

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Jan. 29 to Feb. 4

The island real estate market swung into February with 16 sales last week, including three for
more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of a riverfront residence in Bethel Isle with a private dock and two
boat lifts. The home at 4605 Sunset Drive was placed on the market Oct. 1, 2020 with an asking
price of $2.565 million. The sale closed on Jan. 29 for $2.395 million.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Matilde Sorensen of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,196,000
$1,195,000 $1,016,100
ESTUARY THE 290 LAKEVIEW WAY 11/6/2020 $1,195,000 1/29/2021 $749,000
$627,500
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 1006 ISLA VERDE 10/21/2019 $1,299,000 $1,049,000 1/29/2021 $540,000
$440,000
VEROMAR 690 EUGENIA RD 11/17/2020 $789,000 $789,000 1/29/2021
$937,500
OCEAN CORP 905 JASMINE LN 1/6/2021 $627,000 $627,000 1/29/2021 $760,000
$675,000
VERO BEACH ESTATES 530 CYPRESS RD 11/16/2020 $625,000 $595,000 2/2/2021 $526,000
$420,000
SEA OAKS 1505 ORCHID DR 12/1/2020 $445,000 $445,000 1/29/2021 $290,000
$287,000
TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT $255,000
$230,000
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 801 N SWIM CLUB DR, #PHB 10/19/2020 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 1/29/2021
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 2/4/2021
BAYTREE COURTYARD VILLAS 601 N SWIM CLUB DR, #PH-A 12/21/2020 $765,000 $765,000 1/29/2021
POINTES 2/3/2021
SABAL REEF CONDO 8477 OAK LEAF LN, #1 12/2/2020 $750,000 $750,000 2/1/2021
WINDWARD CONDO 1/29/2021
SEA OAKS 1903 BAY RD, #107 11/5/2020 $610,000 $610,000 1/29/2021
STERLING BAY 2/1/2021
SEA OAKS 1150 REEF RD, #C13 1/23/2020 $435,000 $435,000 2/1/2021

1155 REEF RD, #B2 3/13/2019 $289,000 $289,000

1460 WINDING OAKS CIR W, #A102 6/11/2020 $329,000 $294,000

855 DAHLIA LN, #305 5/1/2020 $279,500 $269,500

1255 WINDING OAKS CIR, #608 5/26/2020 $250,000 $240,000

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Veromar, Address: 690 Eugenia Rd Subdivision: River Club at Carlton, Address: 1006 Isla Verde

Listing Date: 11/17/2020 Listing Date: 10/21/2019
Original Price: $789,000 Original Price: $1,299,000
Recent Price: $789,000 Recent Price: $1,049,000
Sold: 1/29/2021 Sold: 1/29/2021
Selling Price: $749,000 Selling Price: $1,016,100
Listing Agent: Michelle Clarke Listing Agent: Keith Gordon

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: ADDvantage Real Estate Service

Ben Faulkinham Debbie Bell

ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Subdivision: Estuary The, Address: 290 Lakeview Way Subdivision: River Club at Carlton, Address: 801 N Swim Club Dr, #PHB

Listing Date: 11/6/2020 Listing Date: 10/19/2020
Original Price: $1,195,000 Original Price: $1,075,000
Recent Price: $1,195,000 Recent Price: $1,075,000
Sold: 1/29/2021 Sold: 1/29/2021
Selling Price: $1,196,000 Selling Price: $937,500
Listing Agent: Kay Brown & Luke Webb Listing Agent: Karen Smith

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Kay Brown Debbie Bell

Premier Estate Properties Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Established 18 Years in Indian River County

(772) 562-2288 | www.kitchensvero.com
3920 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach FL 32960

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Ocean Corp, Address: 905 Jasmine Ln Subdivision: River Club at Carlton, Address: 601 N Swim Club Dr, #PH-A

Listing Date: 1/6/2021 Listing Date: 12/21/2020
Original Price: $627,000 Original Price: $765,000
Recent Price: $627,000 Recent Price: $765,000
Sold: 1/29/2021 Sold: 2/4/2021
Selling Price: $627,500 Selling Price: $760,000
Listing Agent: Rita Curry Listing Agent: Stuart Tilt

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Christine McLaughlin Susan Maitner

Shamrock Real Estate Corp Coldwell Banker Paradise

Subdivision: Pointes, Address: 1903 Bay Rd, #107 Subdivision: Baytree Courtyard Villas, Address: 8477 Oak Leaf Ln, #1

Listing Date: 11/5/2020 Listing Date: 12/2/2020
Original Price: $610,000 Original Price: $750,000
Recent Price: $610,000 Recent Price: $750,000
Sold: 2/3/2021 Sold: 1/29/2021
Selling Price: $526,000 Selling Price: $675,000
Listing Agent: Christine Hughes Listing Agent: Michelle Kantzler

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: The Keyes Company

Terri McConnell Michelle Kantzler

The Moorings Realty Sales Co. The Keyes Company