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Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / October 20, 2016 51

HEALTH

So far this year the FDA has ap- medical oncologists usually are in the drugs can at least temporarily dam- that we are changing the paradigm of
proved no fewer than a dozen new center of all of it,” Patterson says. “[Pa- age a patient’s bone marrow where the way we manage patients based on
chemotherapy treatment drugs and tients] usually get sent to us for that rea- infection-fighting white blood cells a lot of these newer therapeutics.”
nearly a quarter of the calendar year is son and then we decide: Do they need are made. With a potentially weak-
still to come. to see surgery or radiation or both.” ened immune system, cancer patients The full text of the Centers for Dis-
are especially at risk when exposed to ease Control and Prevention, the
But what may be even more impor- The Centers for Disease Control es- transmissible infections from other American Cancer Society, the National
tant, according to Patterson, is what’s timates this year about 650,000 cancer patients as well as medical staff mem- Cancer Institute and the North Ameri-
been done to make chemotherapy patients will receive chemotherapy bers. can Association of Central Cancer Reg-
more palatable to patients. in outpatient oncology clinics like the istries’ “Annual Report to the Nation
one at Scully-Welsh. But it warns those So, Patterson and his staff need to be on the Status of Cancer” can be viewed
“That’s not the area of medicine that patients are also at risk for developing hyper-vigilant. online at http://seer.cancer.gov/re-
really gets talked about a lot. It’s not an serious infections – Infections that can port_to_nation/.
area that gets published a lot, but I end lead to hospitalizations, disruptions Still, Patterson’s enthusiasm is pal-
up spending a lot of time talking to pa- in chemotherapy schedules and even pable. “I think it’s a very exciting time Dr. Stephen Patterson is with the
tients about this. It’s called supportive death. to be an oncologist in general,” he ex- Scully-Welsh Cancer Center in Vero
care drugs. claims, “The drugs we have are work- Beach at 998 35th Lane. The phone
That’s because many chemotherapy ing, and they are working better. I think number is 772-266-4810. 
Supportive care drugs help prevent
the nausea, vomiting and excessive
bowel movements brought on by cer-
tain chemo agent, explains Patterson.
They include allopurinol, rasburicase
and amifostine.

Energized by the topic, Patterson
continues saying, “Even though we
read how great our new drugs are to
treat cancer, the drugs that we have
to prevent and reduce side effects are
even better.”

“Even though we read
how great our new drugs

are to treat cancer, the
drugs that we have to
prevent and reduce side
effects are even better.”

– Dr. Patterson

Now, according to Patterson, “We’ve
probably had two or three different
generations of improving drugs to pre-
vent [chemotherapy] side effects. I’ll
give you an example: Just a few years
ago we commonly would admit pa-
tients for some chemotherapies be-
cause we knew the drugs were going
to cause nausea and vomiting. Now
those very same drugs we do in an
outpatient infusion center just like you
see here and it’s because we now have
the drugs that can prevent those side
effects.”

That explains, at least in part, why
the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center says, depending on the type
and stage of a patient’s cancer, their
first cancer appointment will likely be
with a medical oncologist, the doctors
who prescribe chemotherapy drugs.

Patients are sent to medical oncolo-
gists for other reasons, as well. “A lot
of times people get scheduled with a
medical oncologist when there may
be some vagueness about which direc-
tion their treatment should go because

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HEALTH

Oh baby! You bet IRMC
handled the hurricane

Dr. Clark Beckett. Dr. George Fyffe with Danielle, Ryleigh and Todd Prue.

BY TOM LLOYD Danielle’s husband, Todd, who
was busy putting up storm shutters
Staff Writer on the couple’s house, got a call from
his wife saying, “I’m not coming
As Hurricane Matthew ap- home. We’re going to have a baby.”
proached the Treasure Coast, most
of Vero Beach was in full shutdown Three days later, labor was in-
mode, but Indian River Medical Cen- duced and a little girl, Ryleigh Prue,
ter was still in the game, with medi- was born.
cal personnel prepping for life-sav-
ing surgery and babies about to be By the end of the weekend, Ryleigh
born. was joined by three more hurricane
babies at the Vero hospital’s mater-
Long-planned weddings, art nity ward.
shows, concerts and even the
19th Circuit Court had all come to Flashing back in time to Thurs-
screeching halts. But at the hospital, day night, Beckett began to form his
things were about to get interesting. team.

“Just before midnight [Thursday After examining the elderly pa-
night],” recalls Dr. Clark Beckett, of tient, Beckett says, “I walked back
Vero Vascular Surgery, “I was called over toward the operating room
by Dr. Stacie Griffis. She had a pa- and I see one of our surgical nurses
tient in the critical care unit. A very who works with me all the time, Gail
elderly man who, the day before, had Johnson, and a surgical tech who
fallen and in this fall he sustained a also works with me named Amber
pelvic fracture.” Ramlal. I just happened to get lucky.”

“I head over to the ICU,” Beckett “I told them, ‘We’ve got a case,’
continues, “and his right foot and leg and they were instantly ready to go. “
are ice cold.”
By 4:30 a.m. Friday the surgery is
The fall had caused a blood clot complete. The patient is safely in
and Beckett knew he needed to act the surgical intensive care recovery
fast. room and, according to Beckett, do-
ing very well.
“I’m realizing his leg can only last
a number of hours. If you don’t get So, while the rest of Vero was in
it in time, you lose nerve function, shutdown mode, 300 hospital staff
muscle dies and you lose an extrem- members and 163 patients (167
ity. It is a bona fide emergency.” counting the new arrivals) rode out
the storm while saving one life and
Indeed, a blood clot anywhere adding four new ones.
in the body can be fatal, and as the
barometric pressure began to drop “The hospital,” says Beckett, “is
outside, the surgical pressure was always ready for hurricanes. Obvi-
starting to rise inside IRMC. ously we have lots of plans for the
hospital staff, for administration
Meanwhile, one day earlier, OB/ and for the medical staff, so we’re
GYN Dr. George Fyffe at Partners always ready. Every physician, every
in Women’s Health had a visit from surgeon who’s on-call for the emer-
expectant mother Danielle Prue, gency room is in-house. By 6 a.m. on
whose life was about to change in Thursday, we were all supposed to
another way. be in-house until it all passed.”

“We saw Danielle in the office Dr. Clark Beckett is with Vero Vas-
Wednesday,” recalls Fyffe, “and we cular Surgery at 3770 7th Terrace,
thought she needed additional eval- Vero Beach. The phone number is
uation so we sent her to the hospital. 772-567-6602. Dr. George Fyffe is
We understood there was going to be with Partners In Women’s Health at
a hurricane so we decided to keep 1050 37th Place. The phone number
her in the hospital.” is 772-770-6116. 

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The thinking woman's guide to wearing velvet

BY VICTORIA MOSS polyester or viscose mixes tend to be can flatten the pile,”
The Telegraph hand - or machine-washable advises Anita Barr,
– always check the label group buying director
Is it ever possible to think about before buying so you know at Harvey Nichols. “If
what you’re committing you need to get rid of
velvet without acquiring the nasal to. If buying trousers – any creases, use a
loose, wide-leg versions
notes of Bobby Vinton and his 1963 are particularly flatter- steamer and nev-
ing – look for a hint of er an iron, and
hit ringing through one’s brain? elastane to stop them make sure to
bagging. steam from
Reader, it is not. If you can continue
“Always hang velvet the inside
through this piece without it embed- clothing, because folding out.”
Another
ding its catchy little ditty on repeat in trick is to use a clean,
new toothbrush to extricate any
your head for at least a half hour, you
stains before cleaning (brush in
are a harder woman than I. one direction). Velvet boots, if worn
away from downpours and carefully
The velvet trend has been bubbling brushed after wear, should be fairly
durable (Penelope Chilvers boots are
under for a few seasons, but now it has steamed at the factory to make the
pile extra bouncy). There are plenty
seriously hit its stride, and isn't going of velvet bags around, too – Prada’s
box clutches (see also, Zara) are the
anywhere. Victoria Beckham made ultimate – and in practical terms,
a smaller velvet bag is less likely to
delicately pretty crushed velvets in get damaged than a bigger day bag,
which may run the risk of balding if
glossy lilacs and sea-foam green the slung around too much. 

core of her spring summer 2017

collection, as part

of her bid to make

the fabric feel rel-

evant again. also co-opted velvet. Roberta Bentel-
er, founder of avenue32.com, is call-
This win- ing it “decadence for daywear” while
Natalie Kingham, buying director of
ter, if it moves, matchesfashion.com, advises that
“as a fabric it teams well with tweeds,
it comes in silks and denims – essentially it’s very
easy to wear and comfortable so it ap-
velvet. Lyst. peals for many different occasions.”

com, the e- The idea of a velvet tracksuit may
bring back uncomfortable memories
commerce of Noughties velour Juicy Couture
numbers. But these new incarnations
site that lists are far removed from that nightmare.
Chloé’s tracksuit jogging bottoms
more than are fast becoming a cult hit despite
the price – the French house has also
9,000 brands, produced matching sweatshirts. Both
work brilliantly dressed up or down.
has noted a 45 Zara has just released a very tempt-
ing russet hooded jumper (the perfect
percent increase way to jazz up your jeans – and it’s ma-
chine washable).
in stock from
Velvet sneakers are fast winging
last year, and their way up my wish list – again Zara
has a cute lace up pair, Boden has
currently of- very sweet skater style slip on pairs,
I’m also a great fan of Eytys navy lace-
fers 4,200 velvet ups which come with a flattering flat-
form sole – this will also help protect
piec- es. But where them from getting too ravaged.

to start with such a Other sportif items include bomb-
er jackets (a fun update on the velvet
plethora of choice? blazer), Frame has a lovely one, as
does Mango – in forest green. New-
Reassuring- ly for anyone comer brand Keji, has a scrumptious
waist-tied parka style jacket – owing
with an eye for a classic, many labels to the velvet pile being created from
flocking on a waterproof base will re-
have reimagined old favorites in vel-
pel light rain. Clever.
vet – offering an update, but not a Practicalities are of

complete upheaval. Chloé’s elegant course a keen consider-
ation when wearing vel-
scallop-edged ballet flats and block- vet. Expensive silk mixes
will be dry clean only, while
heeled courts now come in delicious

burgundy velvets, as do the ever-pop-

ular Susanna three-strap gold-stud-

ded ankle boots. Toga has reworked

its buckled ankle boots in black vel-

vet, while Aquazurra has turned its

Christy flat (the shoe that launched

a thousand imitation ghillie style

tie-up pointy flats) into very evening-

friendly velvet and embellished ver-

sions. They are one of Lyst’s most

searched-for items.

Posh sportswear – the fashion cate-

gor y that keeps on giving – has

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Non-traditional wedding dresses for anyone who wants to be a cliché-free bride

BY VICTORIA MOSS grown bridesmaids in creepy match-
The Telegraph ing dresses. And, crucially, I wasn’t
going near a bridal shop.
When I became engaged last year, I
knew what wasn’t going to happen. I My view of weddings has always
didn’t want a venue with those awful been that they’re inescapably naff,
conference-center chairs covered in and not something I particularly as-
some white muslin and a lilac organ- pired to. I’ve watched friends marry,
za bow; I had no interest in creating with varying degrees of bridezilla
a Pinterest mood board; there would rearing through. But I’d also seen
be no baskets of flip-flops, nor over- them let down by the supposed magi-
cal process they’d been willing to sign

up to: If you’re over a size 12, trying discussing any occasion featuring
on dress samples – while the sales as- table ornamentation.
sistant wrenches the two sides of the
dress together behind you so you can Shopping for a non-bridal wedding
try and imagine what it would look dress, however, did not come without
like if your hips weren’t getting in the its challenges. My mother asked me
way – is depressing. several times if I was sure I didn’t want
a wedding dress, before pleading that
Being directed by a bored jewel- “It would be pale, wouldn’t it?” Even
ler to the small corner of their ring though I fell in love with a black tulle
tray featuring the meek-looking dia- Simone Rocha dress, I felt a nagging
monds in your budget is unnecessar- obligation to choose something softer.
ily patronizing. Being quoted over
$1,000 for a regional hairdresser to But in a heady winter fashion sea-
come and blow-dry your hair? That’s son, it was tricky to find things that
just offensive. weren’t dark or in heavy damask ma-
terials. Plus, wearing a ready-to-wear
But you know what I learned? You gown runs the risk of a red-carpet ga-
don’t have to play their game. The zumping before your day. I tried on
traditional wedding market is an an Erdem dress that Kate Middleton
overpriced taste crisis. As that old was later photographed (everywhere)
sage Frank Underwood in “House of wearing. Thankfully I didn’t buy it,
Cards” says, “If you don’t like how the but it was quite chilling.
table is set, turn over the table.” I feel
this is particularly applicable when If you’re willing to spend $2,000 or
upwards, there are many gorgeous

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style Vero Beach 32963 / October 20, 2016 55

choices – the spring/summer collec- I tried it on and it was about 6 feet too as well as princess-ish (if you must) of its original owner – for $5,000 less
tions from Erdem, Giambattista Val- long, so I had it shortened. My shoes long embroidered dresses from $150 than its original price. She later sold it
li, Alexander McQueen, Roksanda, were pale-pink Prada Mary Janes to $1,000 on Net-A-Porter. back to the site. Now that’s a shrewd
Balenciaga and Oscar de la Renta all (which I wear now with everything); bridal move.
have exquisite gowns with a modern plus, my one bridal moment – a veil. Other system-beating ideas: Why
edge in white or cream. Net-A-Porter not try second-hand? At gillianmil- There are also, of course, sample
even has a dedicated wedding sec- She might also want more than lion.com, pre-worn dresses from all sales. Interesting fact: Most of these
tion for designers who include brid- one option on the day – Asos’ elegant the fancy bridal names are on sale for dresses are remnants from cancelled
al-appropriate dresses in their col- jumpsuit would make a great evening a fraction of the price. One friend got weddings. Whether to take on that
lections. look if you wanted to de-dress (very her dress – which had been only worn karma is something every woman
Solange Knowles). The dresses are for two hours at the evening reception must decide for herself. 
Ready-to-wear designer is much delivered in a posher box than usual,
better value and better crafted than and come in petite and curve sizes.
similarly priced bridal dresses, and
there’s no reason why a good seam- At a slightly higher price point, Self-
stress can’t alter it if you find you fall Portrait, the London-based brand
between sizes. And, obviously, there’s making occasionwear current with
the keener financial point: You’re its signature lace cut-out dresses, has
more likely to wear it again. also branched out into bridal. Design-
er Han Chong explains that, “I noticed
I wasn’t going to spend more than that there aren’t many brands offering
$2,500, which is, bizarrely, a waste- cool dresses that aren’t too over-the-
land price bracket with not a huge top. We want to take the stress out of
amount of options. In the end, I found bridal shopping to the point where
an empire-line gem by Giles, covered brides can skip bridal boutiques alto-
in a pinky-chestnut mushroom print, gether. My friends don’t want a typical
which fanned out dramatically. wedding and find it too stressful to
go gown shopping. They want a dress
Ready-to-wear offers brilliant al- that is fuss-free and versatile.”
ternatives and you don’t need to or-
der months in advance or go to mul- Also worth a look is Needle and
tiple fittings. Thread, which offers chic separates

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DINING REVIEW

Creative twists: Not all wicked, some are wicked good

BY TINA RONDEAU
Columnist

I am a traditionalist when it comes to and the most Maine lobster roll A selection of
the preparation of classic dishes. North Ha- guidelines. Maine oysters.
vens. They were
So when it comes to lobster rolls, I like served with a choice The lobster meat, for starters, was But the com-
cold lobster meat, with just a smidgen of mignonettes and a not served in a toasted hot dog roll, but bination, I reluc-
of mayonnaise, in a frankfurter roll spit very refreshing horseradish ice. was nestled in a pillowy roll very simi- tantly conceded,
on the top that has been lightly grilled lar to a steamed bao or Chinese dim was absolutely delicious.
on the sides. That’s the way they’ve The lobster stew, however, was quite sum bun. And the generous chunks of If you are visiting Southern
been doing it in Maine for three quar- unlike any lobster stew I had previously lobster were not cold but had been sau- Maine and looking for spectacular
ters of a century, and that’s the way I seen. A lobster stew made with coconut, téed in warm brown butter. This was fresh oysters, one of the shuckers at
want it today. green curry and large shitake mush- not what I had in mind as the perfect Eventide told us that at the height of the
rooms? I dipped my spoon in with some Maine lobster roll. summer season, they serve about 3,000
There are several restaurants along trepidation. I took one taste, then an- per day.
the Portland waterfront that prepare other, looked at my husband, and said, And while I still like lobster rolls the
lobster rolls in exactly that manner, but “This may be the best lobster stew ever!” way they are supposed to be made,
on a recent one-day visit, my husband He tried it and quickly agreed. some creative departures from tradi-
insisted on wandering a few blocks tion turn out to be incredibly flavorful.
inland to Eventide, a restaurant re- So following the oysters and stew, we Just don’t give me my lobster in a crois-
nowned for its oysters. decided to try Eventide’s lobster rolls. sant or hamburger bun.
Ms. Rondeau’s regular dining column
When we asked a passerby for direc- What was presented to us violated will resume next week. 
tions, however, my ears perked up. “Oh,
Eventide,” she said. “Best lobster rolls in
Portland!” Hmmm, maybe this was go-
ing to work out well after all.

We arrived at Eventide at the end of
the lunch hour, and found that even
at quarter of two, there was a half-
hour wait. As we stood to the side and
watched, a couple of shuckers behind
the front counter were busily operat-
ing on some of the 10 varieties of Maine
oysters on display.

When we were seated, my husband
decided to sample six types of Maine
oysters, and the server talked me into
trying a bowl of Maine lobster stew. To
accompany these, we ordered a couple
of glasses of a very nice Jacquère from
the small but well-thought-out wine list.

The oysters were fabulous, with my
husband rating the Pemaquids and
Norumbega oysters from the cold wa-
ters of the Damariscotta River just a
bit ahead of the Glidden Points, the
Winter Point selects, the Dodge Coves

Maine Lobster Stew.

Brown Butter Lobster Roll.

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WINE COLUMN

Decoding a wine list: Getting the best out of the shallow end

BY VICTORIA MOORE similar on the menu for you.
The Telegraph
Pick a wine style you know you
You should always buy the cheap- like
est bottle on the wine list in restau-
rants, according to food critic Jay This sounds obvious but in my ex-
Rayner. perience, most people will prefer a
bad version of a wine they like to a
"I refuse to be intimidated by a good version of a style they don't.
wine list,” Rayner said.
Avoid big names
"Wine lists are fraught with prob- They're almost always poor value.
lems but mostly because of the BS Instead, go for wines from areas that
spouted by wine connoisseurs. I do are less well known – the sort that
not hold to being intimidated by used to be called Vin de Pays and
anything in this life, and if a wine list are now referred to as IGP are par-
irritates you, just buy the cheapest ticularly good value.
on the list.” So instead of a Crozes Hermit-
age, you might find a syrah from
He added that expensive wines the Collines Rhodaniennes. Same
should only ever be purchased in grape, still from the wider Rhone
stores to be enjoyed at home. area, but much cheaper. Instead
of Sancerre, pick a sauvignon de
I think Rayner is being a little Touraine. Or instead of rioja, a
disingenuous here, but how do you tempranillo from Utiel Requena.
choose the best value wine for you I know, it's a mouthful, but you
when dining in a restaurant? don't have to say it, you can just
point.
Here are some tips.
Take your time Ask for help
Don't feel the need to rush when If you're in a restaurant that
presented with the wine list. Give has a sommelier, ask for help.
yourself the chance to take a look The sommelier will be de-
through the list in your own time lighted to have a chance to put
and make a decision. some of his knowledge and
love of the list to good use.
Start at the back
Wine expert Matthew Jukes rec- Be clear about your budget
ommends starting at the back of the No one minds diners
wine list: “Find a wine you'd like. choosing from the cheap end
Then browse through the rest of the of the list – that's why it's
list and see if you can beat it.” there.
Remember, your choice
Ask to taste can only be as good as the wine list.
If a wine is open, which is certain- If the bottle is a bad one – that's not
ly the case with those served by the your fault.
glass, then a half-decent waiter should
be pleased to give you a small sip. Avoid pinot grigio
Just ask yourself, “What's the worst Steer clear of pinot grigio. Wine
than can happen?” They might say snobs hate it, so often mark it up
no (never mind), or the wine might deliberately or pick expensive ver-
taste awful (thank goodness you sions to encourage diners to be more
didn't buy a whole bottle). adventurous. If you like crisp, dry
whites look for picpoul, vermentino
Tell them what you like or gavi instead. 
Let your waiter know what types of
wine you already know you enjoy so
they can see if they have something

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CALENDAR

ONGOING land Preservation Society and Environmental breakfast at First Presbyterian Church. 772- champagne and chocolates to benefit Big Broth-
Learning Center. Fri. at ELC plein air painting, 567-8900 x 117 ers Big Sisters and honor the Moonshot Mo-
Vero Beach Museum of Art – Landscape artist 5 p.m. art show reception and 6:45 p.m. Owl ment Alliance. $175. 772-466-8535 x 207
Bruce Marsh thru Jan. 2; David Drake: Potter and Prowl. Sat. guided morning tours of Sebastian 22 Dan K. Richardson and William L.
Poet thru Dec. 18; American Spirit: Selections from Inlet/Jungle Trail Florida Scrub Jays, West Vero Marine Golf Classic, 8:30 a.m. shot- 25 To November 13 - Riverside Theatre
the Manoogian Collection thru Jan. 8. 772-231-0707 wetlands birds and ELC campus, 5 p.m. Sun- gun start at Grand Harbor Golf Club to benefit presents Ring of Fire: The Music of
set Cocktail Cruise and 7:15 p.m. Blue Cypress Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County. Johnny Cash on the Stark Stage. 772-231-6990
Pumpkin Patch at Christ by the Sea, 9 a.m. to Lake lecture. Sun. 7 a.m. Fellsmere Stickmarsh 772-569-9869
6 p.m. daily thru Oct. 31, with special Festival walk. Some charges apply. 772-494-6306 28 Half-Haunted Halloween, a not-so-
Days Oct. 22 and 29. 772-231-1661 22 Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Pawrade spooky evening at Environmental
21-23 Rocktoberfest beer and & Pet Expo at Dogs for Life Dog Park, Learning Center, 4 to 7 p.m. with music, ‘nature
OCTOBER music festival at Indian Riv- with raffles, entertainment, exhibits, refresh- nightmares’ and more. Costumes optional,
er County Fairgrounds. 772-766-3083 ments and K-9 demos. 2 p.m. registration; 4 standard admission. 772-589-5050
20 Concerts in the Park, 5 p.m. at Vero p.m. Pawrade. Free. 772 -567-8969
Beach Museum of Art Concerts with 21-31 Haunted House: Terror on 28 Halloween Party and Magic Show, 7
Mark Green and the Rowdy Roosters. $10 & Main Street (ages 8 & up), 22 Runners Depot Frightening 4K, 6 p.m. p.m. at Vero Beach Book Center. Free;
$12. 772-231-0707 presented by GFWC Sebastian River Junior from South Beach Park to benefit In- costumes welcome. 772-569-2050
Woman’s Club, 7:30 Oct. 21 & 22 and Oct. 26 dian River Elite Track Club. 772-643-7010
21 Bring items to fill boxes for military thru 31. $8; $7 with a nonperishable item for 29 City of Vero Beach Rec. Dept. Hal-
members overseas and enjoy refresh- Ecumenical Food Pantry. Students Oct. 26, $4 22 Boots Bowties and Bluegrass, 5 p.m. loween Parade and Costume Contest,
ments at Holiday for Heroes, 5 to 8 p.m. at with ID. Free Trunk or Treat, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. at home of Dr. Jim and Helen Shafer, 9:30 a.m. lineup at Vero Beach Women’s Club;
Main Street Studios & Galleries. 772-643-6782 29 at Sebastian United Methodist Church, with a high country gala with music by Blue Cypress 10 a.m. parade along 14th Avenue to Vero
treats, games and food. 772-663-8107 Band, cocktails and food to benefit Senior Re- Beach Community Center for costume contest.
21-23 Indian River Birding Fes- source Association. $150. 772-569-0760 Free to participate; prizes for best costumes
tival hosted by Pelican Is- 22 (postponed from 10/8) United Way and float. 772-231-4787
Day of Caring at various locations 24 Chocolate, Champagne & Chefs, 6 p.m.
around the county begins with 8 a.m. welcome at Quail Valley River Club, with dinner, 29 Halloween Costume Show, 11 a.m. at Riv-
erview Park, hosted by City of Sebastian.

Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN 29 Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for
in October 13, 2016 Edition 7 BREAK 1 BASKET teens, featuring Sabrina “Fiyah Fly”
4 SIT 2 EARN Carpenter presented by Laura Riding Jackson
6 SAD 3 KNEAD Foundation, 1 p.m. at Environmental Learning
8 SURREPTITIOUS 4 SET Center. Free. 305-860-0940
9 DWELL 5 TOTALLY
11 TREK 6 SHORTAGE 29 Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park
13 LEASE 7 DESIRE Night Sounds concert series features
14 KITTY 10 EXTRA Remember When, 7 p.m. at park’s Coconut Point
15 PLAIN 12 EVALUATE pavilions. Standard park entry fee. 321-984-4852
16 BEND 14 KNEECAP
18 EXACT 15 PERUSE 29|30 Autumn in the Park jur-
21 UNACCOMPANIED 17 DEADLY ied arts and crafts festival
23 EYE 19 TRASH presented by Treasure Coast Pilot Club, 9 a.m.
24 PAN 20 BIAS to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. 772-569-4935
25 HASTY 22 MEN

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IMPECCABLE DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
SPLENDID ORCHID ISLAND ESTATE

121 Seaspray Lane in Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club: 4-bedroom, 6.5-bath, 6,620-square-foot home on one-
acre lot offered for $3,990,000 by Clark French and Cindy O’Dare of Premier Estate Properties: 772-713-5899

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Impeccable design highlights Orchid Island estate

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA
Staff Writer

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is As gorgeous as this courtyard para- a front-row seat to a launch from the with designer Scott Fritz, to create a
a one of the great residential jewels of dise is by day, it transforms into a glit- Kennedy Space Center. traditional-inspired showplace that
the barrier island, extending gracious- tering, magical space when the stars is, at once, highly functional and ab-
ly from the Atlantic Ocean to Indian come out, easily accommodating the The Mortons designed and built solutely stunning. Nan loved the cre-
River Lagoon, and Ken and Nan Mor- most sumptuous parties. On a clear, their house with extraordinary atten- ative challenge, and says, in choosing
ton’s breathtaking estate at 121 Sea- cool night, homeowners can choose to tion to detail from start to finish: Nan, the home’s unique design elements,
spray Lane exemplifies the beauty and relax in the hot tub with a glass of wine with her combination of whimsy and “Scott used what I have, what I love.”
quality of the community. and, when the schedule is right, enjoy artistry, flawless eye for color, and
organizational skills, collaborated What the Mortons love best are the
Visitors will find themselves com-
pletely captivated before they’ve even
set foot inside. A palm-lined drive
leads to the elegantly arched, gated
pavilion which, in the manner of a
luxury resort villa, offers entrance to
a garden courtyard – a beautifully-
landscaped outdoor environment
starring a serpentine, free-form pool/
spa. Charming twin cabana suites
flank the pavilion, with courtyard
access: enticing, private spaces for
extended family, children or guests.
One of these is especially parent-
friendly, offering washer-dryer and
changing table.

There is an abundance of room, as
well, for adults to enjoy the ambiance
of this exquisite outdoor entertain-
ment space, where guests can relax by
the pool, or dine alfresco on the veran-
da, served by a summer kitchen, con-
veniently located nearby, on a covered
porch. Here, the designated cook (of-
ten Ken) is close enough to participate
in the conversation, except, he says,
when everyone heads for the pool.
This well-appointed work space flows
into a seating area and includes grill,
roaster, deep fryer, sink and fridge.

The perfectly placed fire-pit invites
family and friends to gather round,
seated on deck lounges or perched on
stools in the pool. The Mortons say the
treat of choice for their grandchildren
is s’mores, the marshmallows toasted
to gooey perfection over the fire-pit.

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art and artistic influences of Japan,
where they lived and worked for years,
until the devastating, magnitude 7
earthquake of 1995 destroyed their
home in Kobe and almost killed Nan.
Her upbeat charm and enthusiasm
belie the back issues she still deals
with. Although the Mortons dearly
love their beautiful home, which they
have filled with a collection of Ori-
ental furniture and objet d’art, with
children grown and gone, they say it’s
time to downsize.

Entered from the French limestone
foyer, beneath stately, columned arch-
ways, the living room with its coffered
ceiling and elegant French limestone
floor, and the library, warmed by a
glowing hardwood floor, open, via
double glass doors, to a terrace over-
looking the award-winning 18-hole
Arnold Palmer golf course. When all
doors are flung open from the court-
yard, front room and rear patio, the
home can easily accommodate well
over 100 guests, says Nan.

Ken points out a clever living room
feature: a television concealed behind
a strategically positioned painting.
The library is anchored by a floor-to-
ceiling bookshelf wall, and shares a
common wall and double-sided fire-
place with the living room, its deep
red stone surround from a chalet in
the Burgundy region of France.

The Mortons’ home is positioned
so that the view, overlooking a shim-
mering lake and ribbon of wood-
land beyond, with the same grass
used for both home and golf course,
gives the feeling of an estate stretch-
ing across the water into the green
distance. White pelicans, says Nan,
can often be seen enjoying the lake’s
pleasant serenity.

The picturesque lake view also
serves as backdrop for the elegant,
bay-windowed formal dining room,
which offers access to the patio. To
facilitate convenient and gracious
entertaining, the dining room is
served by a sumptuous bar/butler’s
pantry featuring rich, glass-front
cabinetry, in which the Mortons dis-
play glass and dishware. Here, too,

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IntegrIty - ServIce - ProfeSSIonalISm - reSultS Nan says, is where male guests fre-
quently congregate.
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$3,895,000 (#167165) Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 Pool and private dock. Private guest suite. light. From space to space, Nan has
$599,900 (#161473) Diane DeFrancisci 772-538-1614 created a subtle build of color, from
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Neighborhood: Orchid Island
Golf and Beach Club
Lot size: .97 acre
Year built: 2009

Home size: 6,620 square feet
under air; 10,388 square feet

total living space
Construction: Concrete block;

frame with stucco
Architect:

Jackson Kirschner Architects
Builder: Croom Construction

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5 full, 3 half
Security: gate-staffed; hur-
ricane impact doors/windows;
exterior storm shutters
Additional features: laundry
room, electric water heater,
built-in BBQ, gas cook top, wine
cooler, stand-alone freezer,
microwave, wall ovens, built-in
back-up generator, landscape
sprinklers, handmade crewel
draperies, automatic window
shades (some furniture/décor

negotiable)
Listing agency:
Premier Estate Properties
Listing agents: Cindy O’Dare,
772-713-5899, and
Clark French, 772-321-0683
Listing price: $3,990,000

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The large, masterpiece kitchen is a The sunny breakfast nook is nes-
chef’s dream-come-true, pairing top- tled along corner window walls and
notch appliances with furniture-qual- features a convenient computer desk
ity cabinetry, which Nan designed for alcove which cleverly conceals, with-
maximum use of space, including a in its back wall, all that annoying
clever below-counter, corner cabinet wiring, out of the way but still totally
arrangement that provides ease of ac- accessible.
cess and far less wasted space than the
typical “lazy-Susan” style. With the beautiful green granite
counter extending along three walls,
The island, one of Nan’s favorite and the plethora of storage space,
creations, pairs a creamy half circle “laundry room” doesn’t exactly do
of marble on one side, with a wood, this versatile room justice. In addi-
checkerboard butcher block counter tion to the ubiquitous washer/dryer,
top containing a sink. So delighted was its cabinets store supplies of all kinds,
Nan with the hand-crafted, dark-and- with corner windows providing lots of
light wood cutting block counter that natural light. In Japan, Nan learned
she didn’t want to use it as a cutting the art of sorting laundry, and has
block: Instead, she has re-purposed designed this room to accommodate
the leftover checkerboard cut-out several sorting categories. Each family
from the sink for actual chopping. Re- member is responsible for sorting his
frigerated drawers provide convenient or her own stuff. If they don’t, she says,
access to salad making ingredients. they get to do their own wash. Off the
laundry room is the “Dog Bathroom,”
The U-shaped black soapstone coun- so named because of its whimsical
tertop/workspace houses sink, Wolf paw prints wallpaper.
6-burner gas cooktop, warming drawer
and two dishwashers. On the side ad- Opening to the terrace and golf
joining the family room, the deep red course view is the lavish master wing,
custom counter top, of heat-resistant its plentiful French windows welcom-
Pyrolave (glazed lava), ends in a gor- ing the soft tropical light. His and
geous curve of red and cream onyx. hers bathrooms provide luxurious
personal space: hers, in the palest of
To either side of the kitchen are the pink shades, features Japanese-influ-
breakfast nook and family room. The enced storage panels, delicately hand-
family room boasts a striking beamed painted by a local artist; a beautifully
ceiling, French doors to the courtyard, feminine, built-in dressing table with
and a full-wall media center with cus-
tom-designed display shelves. CONTINUED ON PAGE 71

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Oct. 7 to Oct. 13

The second week of October saw a half dozen barrier island homes sell for more than $1 million,
including four for over $2 million.
The top sale of the week was of a property in John’s Island. The home at 337 Island Creek Drive was
placed on the market Oct. 2, 2015, with an asking price of $3.65 million. The sale closed on Oct. 11 for
$3.25 million.
Both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction were 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
$2,274,500
$2,290,000
MARINER VILLAGE 141 MARINER BEACH LANE 1/14/2016 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 10/13/2016 $775,000
$865,000
WINDSOR 10145 SAINT AUGUSTINE AVENUE 8/31/2016 $2,295,000 $2,295,000 10/13/2016 $1,495,000
$1,850,000
SEA FOREST COURT 31 S CASEREA COURT 1/27/2016 $815,000 $815,000 10/11/2016
$2,875,000
RIVER CLUB 1109 BAYWOOD DRIVE 7/8/2016 $905,000 $905,000 10/11/2016

ESTUARY THE 120 WATERWAY LANE 3/10/2016 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 10/11/2016

WINDSOR 10565 WITTINGTON AVENUE, #A 6/3/2016 $1,775,000 $1,775,000 10/13/2016

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

CARLTON VERO CONDO 600 BEACHVIEW DRIVE, #PH-S 10/11/2016 $2,995,000 $2,995,000 10/11/2016

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Mariner Village, Address: 141 Mariner Beach Lane Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10145 Saint Augustine Avenue

Listing Date: 1/14/2016 Listing Date: 8/31/2016
Original Price: $2,650,000 Original Price: $2,295,000
Recent Price: $2,650,000 Recent Price: $2,295,000
Sold: 10/13/2016 Sold: 10/13/2016
Selling Price: $2,274,500 Selling Price: $2,290,000
Listing Agent: Beth Livers Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Windsor Properties

Cheryl P. Goff Laurin Marie Lott

Boca Executive Realty, LLC Windsor Properties

Subdivision: Estuary The, Address: 120 Waterway Lane Subdivision: Carlton Vero Condo, Address: 600 Beachview Drive, #PH-S

Listing Date: 3/10/2016 Listing Date: 10/11/2016
Original Price: $1,495,000 Original Price: $2,995,000
Recent Price: $1,495,000 Recent Price: $2,995,000
Sold: 10/11/2016 Sold: 10/11/2016
Selling Price: $1,495,000 Selling Price: $2,875,000
Listing Agent: Matilde G. Sorensen Listing Agent: Jane P Schwiering & Lucy Hendricks

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Matilde G Sorensen Jane P Schwiering & Lucy Hendricks

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Florida

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10565 Wittington Avenue, #A Subdivision: Sea Forest Court, Address: 31 S Caserea Court

Listing Date: 6/3/2016 Listing Date: 1/27/2016
Original Price: $1,775,000 Original Price: $815,000
Recent Price: $1,775,000 Recent Price: $815,000
Sold: 10/13/2016 Sold: 10/11/2016
Selling Price: $1,850,000 Selling Price: $775,000
Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley Listing Agent: Charlotte N Terry

Selling Agent: Windsor Properties Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Laurin Marie Lott Christine M. Hughes

Windsor Properties Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: River Club, Address: 1109 Baywood Drive Subdivision: South Passage, Address: 1007 Spyglass Lane, #1007

Listing Date: 7/8/2016 Listing Date: 4/4/2016
Original Price: $905,000 Original Price: $465,000
Recent Price: $905,000 Recent Price: $465,000
Sold: 10/11/2016 Sold: 9/30/2016
Selling Price: $865,000 Selling Price: $437,500
Listing Agent: Jill Arsenault Listing Agent: Erika L Ross

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Karen C Burke Erika L Ross

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

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make-up friendly lighting; a lavish, storage and a clever, faux floor-to-
Roman Jacuzzi tub beneath sunny ceiling replica of an oriental cabinet,
double windows; and a glass-front concealing the chimney.
shower featuring lovely, easy-to-clean,
miniature blue glass tile. A television, The spacious, three-car garage fea-
in a cabinet near the tub, is available tures an air conditioned “control cen-
should madam desire to spend some ter” room, where repairs on any of the
quality time soaking and unwinding. home’ various systems can be accom-
plished without having to enter the
His bathroom, in deeper, masculine living spaces. Also from the garage, a
tones, houses a water closet and glass staircase (permanent not pull-down)
shower. Its centerpiece is a handsome, leads to a storage area homeowners
furniture quality, dark wood sink/cab- will surely come to love: a long, per-
inet unit, with granite counter top and fectly shelved “attic” space for storage
plentiful storage above and below. of seasonal décor and anything else
a homeowner wishes to stash away.
A stunning ironwork door opens Through a door, at the end of this
into the wine room, which houses storage passage, is still more storage
wine racks and a 2-zone cooler. The

unique door was custom crafted by space, in a less finished but totally us-
framing a heavy, intricately wrought able area.
double-sided gate, turned by age to a
desirable verdigris, and painstakingly This private Orchid Island resort
balanced to open and close smoothly. community has as its crown jewel a
West Indies-inspired Beach Club and
The graceful, curving staircase also features an extensive tennis/fit-
leads to the second floor of the main ness center. A short drive south on A1A
house, a versatile space which of- is the charming Vero Beach village,
fers another bedroom suite, an art- with its restaurants, shops and parks
ist’s studio, kitchenette, and office, along and near Ocean Drive. Nearby,
and opens to a balcony with sweep- also on the island, are the well-known
ing fairway views. The studio has Riverside Theatre (Equity) and the
of course, excellent light pouring in Vero Beach Museum of Art, both locat-
from windows on two sides, as well ed in Riverside Park, a popular venue
as plentiful storage, and appealing, for festivals and events throughout the
grass-textured wall covering. The of- year and offering tennis, racquetball,
fice possesses a more masculine am- an event field, jogging trails and boat
biance, with cocoa-hued walls, desk, launch. 

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