05/17/2018 ISSUE 20

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 51

How to dress for a modern dinner party

BY CHARLIE GOWANS-EGLINTON Equally common, she says, are “men we all need.” And there’s no “come as diamond earrings and red lips – the
colonizing the kitchen and showing off you are” fashion on her watch, as Lon- hostess should set an example.”
The Telegraph with a spatula.” And, in my experience, sdale believes a dress code sets the tone
using every single pan, chopping board for the evening. Her “curated” guest list If you’re really not sure of the dress
Nobody has dinner parties any more, and utensil in said kitchen. are expected to look sharp; “improper code, there are a few safeguards that
apparently. Or at least, nobody calls dinner party attire is poor etiquette and will help if you get there and you’ve re-
them dinner parties. We have kitchen Even so, Taylor would always recom- may result in removal from the invita- ally misjudged it. As you’ll be seated at
suppers (no starters, one pot mains, mend dressing up, rather than down tion list,” she says. “I have a vintage red the dining (or kitchen) table for most
brownies for dessert); or serve sharing – her go-tos are a vintage dress and an Prada cocktail dress which I wear with of the evening, pay attention to your
plates in the garden, or just do “bits” up-do. And while she doesn’t set a dress nude Stuart Weitzman heels, sparkling outfit from the waist up. Layer a silk
from the deli. code for her own dinners, here’s a note camisole top under a jumper, and a
for any chaps on the guest list: “men in tailored jacket. If it’s a hummus din-
The problem with these unclassified ‘tycoon wear’ jeans with pressed shirts ner party, lose the jacket, and if it’s a
“gatherings” is that no one knows what make me squirm.” vol-au-vent party, lose the knit and
to wear any more. Do you wear a frock wear the cami under the blazer. Pack
and heels, only to find that you’re sitting Shoes can be tricky, since heels of- dangly earrings, a hairbrush and
in the kitchen eating crisps and hum- ten feel just plain wrong in someone’s some bobby pins in your bag – hair
mus, and David’s put the washing ma- home. For a stylish, carpet friendly shoe, down, no earrings for casual, twisted
chine on a three hour spin? Or do you try velvet smoking slippers, or this sea- chignon and earrings for formal.
wear jeans, because it’s 5 p.m. on Tues- son’s backless loafers (at the suggestion
day, only to be presented with home- of Lisa Armstrong, our fashion director). Finally, either bring two bottles of
made sourdough and whipped butter? If you can’t bear to wear flats, then make good wine (after a few glasses, no-
sure your heels are of the stacked vari- body will care what you’re wearing
“Dinner parties have changed in that ety. No one will thank you for a stiletto, anyway) or a bunch of white flowers
they are less stuffy and – hopefully – less even a little kitten one, which will pit and a box of chocolates. Since the host
about impressing,” says Fiona Leahy, laminate or parquet floor. is often a bit tipsy by the time they’re
event designer and creative director, supposed to be flambaying peaches,
who has planned dinners and parties There is, however, always the wor- bringing a dessert is a kindness – so
for everyone from Louis Vuitton and rying possibility that you’ll be asked to they’ll be more likely to overlook any
Dior to Damien Hirst. Though firmly take your shoes off inside. Avoid stock- dress code mishaps. The dinner party
against phones at the dinner table, ings, which will get grubby and ladder is dead – long live the dinner party. 
Leahy credits social media for reviving on uneven floorboards, and remember
interest in hosting dinner parties of all matching, non-novelty socks if you’re
sorts. “Group gatherings have become wearing boots. Otherwise, make sure
more normalized. A kitchen supper is your bare feet will withstand light scru-
less formal, but if you’re having a can- tiny – there’s no point going for a blow-
dlelit drama affair for 12 on a Friday dry if you’ve got cracked heels.
night, that’s an occasion to dress up.”
If the invitation wasn’t clear, consider Of course, you can always argue the
the night of the week – Thursdays, Fri- shoes point if you really can’t bear it
days and Saturdays suggest smarter (and think your friendship with the host
– the host, and their home. “If the host will survive it). Taylor is firmly in the
is super casual then you can take a cue shoes-on camp. “It’s not nursery school.
from that, but if they love to dress up, I Stockinged feet or socks say car keys in
wouldn’t show up in jeans. Think about a bowl.”
whose home you’re going to visit, and
what they would expect.” Tamsin Lonsdale, founder and cre-
ative director of The Supper Club,
Leahy’s dinner party look is “a credits modern changes to the dating
floor-length dress, usually in silk, or a landscape with revived interest in din-
jumpsuit. If I’m hosting, I like long and ner parties. “The proliferation of dating
barefoot, I like to look like a chatelaine. apps has left many bereft of the genuine,
I love a good apron too and sometimes warm, inclusive social interaction that
make my own.”

There are some benefits to the casu-
alization of the dinner party – namely,
less pressure on the host. My experi-
ence of hosting a proper “dinner party”
verged on scarring; I chose to mark my
birthday with nine friends and nine
Middle Eastern dishes that called for
ajwain seeds and baharat and moghra-
bieh. It was gone 5 p.m. by the time I’d
made it out of the supermarket; dinner
wasn’t at the table until 10, the sea bass
undressed, the hazelnuts burned, the
chicory still in the packet.

Sam Taylor, editor in chief of The Lady,
notes the “rise of ‘fake bake’ food – deli-
cious dishes bought at the designer deli
and then passed off as the host’s own.”

52 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Style Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

Good Lord ... How the A-list dressed the most controversial Met Gala theme ever

BY VICTORIA MOSS tar of the Most Revered Editrix in Cha- ing to look keen and hoping to be in- whichever royal cast off Ms. Markle
The Telegraph nel, Dame Anna Wintour. vited back next year. will borrow on May 19.

There’s red carpet hype and hyste- They start with their homage in the This year’s theme – officially, “Sun- Equally helpfully, the heavily styl-
ria and then there’s the Met Gala. Long days and hours before, posting pic- day Best– presented the opportunity ized television show “The Handmaid’s
touted as the Oscars of the fashion tures on social media of themselves to fulfill the ambitions of even the Tale” has made demure, Christian
world, the great and well-connected to posing at previous Met Galas. Some, most modest starlets’ aspirations of fundamentalist looks a trend. The
good stylists come to worship at the al- as a teaser to what they might possibly ego: how much like GOD, or at least nun garms on display are totally what
wear this time around, some just try- one of his chief servants here on Elisabeth Moss might rock to be sexu-

earth – can one look? ally abused by her patriarchal cap-
For anyone who may have been tak- tives. So chic!

en aback by the combination of fash- And for anyone who wants to read
ion and sacramental cloth in the Met’s more mystic reason into the choosing
exhibition- let us pause momentarily of this theme, now: a sharp eyed col-
and consider there cannot be a more league pointed out that Wintour’s ten-
fashion religion than Catholicism? All ure at Vogue started with a crystal em-
that bling! The complex haute couture bellished Lacroix crucifix top on the
level embroidery. The millinery! The cover. With rumors of her retirement
cloaks and cassocks – frankly even the circulating, is she signing off with the
most basic of habits has a bit of a swish (holy) mother of all takes, aligning her-
to it. Not to mention the accessories. self with the highest powers there can
The exhibition itself (which features be? It’s a thought.
over 40 pieces lent by the Vatican)
has a papal tiara containing 18,000 The greatest power in fashion is of
diamonds, which would surely dwarf course money. The party and its all
reaching media saturation is in aid of

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 53

Wintour passing the gilded collection – who says a bit part, side of the stage, Gaultier. Classic corset combo. She the extravaganza, see Netflix) coming
plate around the haves. She’s already unnamed angel can’t steal the show? later performed on stage, whipping at once, so heavy are their back cata-
raised in excess of $12.5 million for the off her habit, to reveal a vestal virgin logues with Sistine references.
museum in her over 20-year involve- The competition was strong though. look while singing a mash-up of Like
ment, tickets for the gala are $30,000, Rihanna, who co-chaired the bash, A Prayer (sure) and Hallelujah (with a There was one attendee who had no
tables at the dinner, $275,000. alongside Wintour, Amal Clooney and monk-garmed choir, obviously). need for concern over a sartorial faux
Donatella Versace, was the model for pas. The Archbishop of New York, Car-
The biggest recent offering has John Galliano’s reinterpretation of The Italians, namely Dolce & Gab- dinal Timothy Michael Dolan - spied
come from Wintour’s courting of the er, himself, as her outfit echoed the bana and Versace who dressed half the joking with George Clooney - arrived
billionaire, 28-year-old investor Wen- opening look of an incense wielding carpet between them, were treated to in full red and black regalia. Interest-
dy Yu, who has given the Met so much priest from his 2000 Dior Haute Cou- all their Christmases or indeed First ingly, the model Taylor Hill wore a
money that chief Andrew Bolton has ture show, “Freud or Fetish” (the origi- Mondays in May (for the Gala is al- very similar look by Diane von Furst-
had to assume the job title of Wendy nal of which is in the exhibition). The ways on that day – and is the title of the enberg. The Cardinal however, had a
Yu Curator in Charge. consensus across the modern taste 2016 documentary on the making of much bigger crucifix. 

In some ways, when Rihanna has al- barometer that is Instagram was that
ready done a giant 16-foot yellow silk she had variously “slayed” or “won” the
fur edged train (China: Through the night. I mean, she certainly knows how
Looking Glass, 2015), and Madonna has to clearly interpret a dress code. Just
bared her bum (in not very much Given- imagine what she could do for Ascot.
chy, 2016), one does wonder where the
Gala can go in terms of shock value. What to do, though, if you are ac-
Would Kim Kardashian dress as a nun? tually Madonna? Longtime fan of
No, she dressed as herself in a clingy Catholic appropriation, longtime
gold Versace number. Would anyone scandalous dresser? Once even de-
compromise their cosmetic house con- nounced by the Vatican itself (for her
tracts with a faux stigmata? Sadly, not. Like A Prayer video). Why bother to
shock when you’ve already nailed the
But I think anyone who missed out dress code by the simple virtue of be-
on the blue veiled Nativity lead in ing Madonna? She did what any self
primary school, can appreciate Katy respecting diva would do and teamed
Perry’s 6-foot feathered Versace wings up with her original dresser, Jean Paul

54 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

DINING REVIEW

First Bites: Rooster in the Garden in Fort Pierce

BY TINA RONDEAU Scallop Appetizer. grilled asparagus and mashed potato
Columnist and finished in a sherry demiglace.

A few months ago, considerable fan- Drink: The Rooster had a nice selec-
fare accompanied news that Chris Bire- tion of moderately priced wines, and also
ley, highly regarded chef-owner of Vero’s offers beer and cocktails.
Osceola Bistro, was launching two ad-
ditional upscale restaurants a half block Service: Under the watchful eye of
from the Sunrise Theater in downtown general manager Kate Shanaphy Main-
Fort Pierce. Last week, we paid a visit, got, a familiar face to Vero diners, service
and found only one of the two open – and was both attentive and knowledgeable.
more surprising, Bireley no longer in the
picture. Prices: Prices for starters range from
$6 to $13, with entrées running $18 to $34.
Headline news: The two restaurants
planned for the Galleria at the southeast Initial impressions: At this point, it is
corner of Second Street and Orange Ave- a bit hard to tell where this all is headed,
nue – Rooster in the Garden and the Bra- since the Braford Steakhouse is months
ford Steakhouse, both featuring Adams behind schedule and the Rooster in the
Ranch natural beef – remain on track, Garden is undergoing a transition in cu-
we were assured. But only Rooster in the
Garden is currently serving linary leadership. But the concept is
dinners, with the very at- good, and the food the night we were
tractive steak- there was very good. Hopefully be-
house
now tween now and next sea-
son, these two
Adams Ranch
Ribeye.

Rack of Lamb.

not scheduled to debut for another cou- Tuna au Poivre. panion picked another of the evening’s restaurants will become as big of a hit as
ple of months. specials, herb crusted Colorado rack of any of the shows at the Sunrise.
atop a bed of mashed potato and drizzled lamb ($28).
While Bireley helped in the late-March with a lemon beurre blanc sauce, were I welcome your comments, and encour-
launch of Rooster, which, like his Vero absolutely wonderful. My husband’s The 12-ounce ribeye was delicious age you to send feedback to me at tina@
restaurant, had a farm-to-table empha- chowder featured one very, very large but accompanied mostly by fingerling verobeach32963.com.
sis on food grown locally, he is out of the Pensacola oyster in a cream-based soup potatoes and a little braised kale from
venture, we were told, and new executive with carrots, celery, onion and diced po- the Birdie Hogan farm in Vero. The Kis- The reviewer dines anonymously at
chef Gregg DeAquair, a veteran of several tato. Our companion’s salad consisted of simmee River oyster mushrooms from restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
Vero kitchens, already is tweaking the what looked like cherry tomatoes (yes, Okeechobee, part of the reason I ordered 32963. 
menu (though the focus appears to re- cherry tomatoes apparently can be heir- this dish, were missing entirely.
main the same). looms) and cucumbers. Rooster
My husband’s nicely seasoned tuna
Look & Feel: Rooster in the Garden has For entrées, I ordered the Adams steak was perfectly prepared, as was our In the Garden
three eating areas – an indoor courtyard, Ranch ribeye ($34), my husband went for companion’s rack of lamb, served with
a dining room and an outdoor courtyard the tuna au poivre ($34) and our com- Hours:
– separated by large glass windows that Lunch from 11 am,
make the dining room bright and airy. Dinner from 5 pm
The restaurant has a smart casual feel –
cloth napkins, no tablecloths – and the Beverages: Full Bar
adjacent Braford Steakhouse has an even
more upscale look. Address:
100 S. 2nd Street, Fort Pierce
Food: Our party of three sampled
three appetizers and three entrees. Phone:
(772) 882-9786
For starters, I ordered one of the spe-
cials, pan seared sea scallops ($9), my
husband went for the soup of the day, an
oyster chowder ($7), and our companion
opted for the heirloom tomato and cu-
cumber salad ($12).

My two plump sea scallops, served

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 55

WINE COLUMN

So what if mega-rich Steven Mnuchin likes a $20 wine?

BY DAVE MCINTYRE
The Washington Post

I write in defense of Steven Second, rich people don’t have to but wine writer Jeb Dunnuck has, and iPad as well as the bottle of wine, so
Mnuchin. drink filthy expensive wine all the he gave it 91 points out of 100. work may have been involved.
time. The Arbalest does qualify as
The U.S. treasury secretary, worth “affordable,” given that the sweet spot “It offers a perfumed, gorgeous With work on the agenda, you
a reported $300 million and criticized for value tends to be between $15 and bouquet of plums, incense, spice and wouldn’t want an expensive wine that
for his expensive travel on the taxpay- $25. Buying up to get into that range hints of forest floor,” Dunnuck wrote. would distract attention and domi-
er’s dime and his wife’s Marie Antoi- is often rewarding, while the increase “Full-bodied, ripe and rounded, with nate the conversation. A delicious, un-
nette-like connection to the common in quality becomes more subtle as a sexy, opulent style, lots of mid-pal- pretentious bottle will fuel the conver-
people, was recently ridiculed by the you go above $25. (This is my opinion; ate depth and a great finish.” Who sation without commandeering it.
British tabloids for his taste in wine. others may slide that value window could object to that?
one way or the other.) Mnuchin may not have made
Mnuchin, dressed down in jeans Third, let’s remember the occasion. headlines with his taste in wine if
and a polo shirt — just like you and And Mnuchin is smart in choosing a Well, okay, we don’t really know what he hadn’t visited Kushner on a slow
me! — was snapped by a paparaz- 2015 Bordeaux. I have raved about this the occasion was, as neither the White news day. But despite the easy and
zo showing up at the home of Jared vintage, as has just about everyone. House nor the Treasury Department silly ridicule, we’ve learned one thing
Kushner, President Trump’s son-in- It offers exceptional value at all price has issued a statement clarifying why about our treasury secretary. Given
law and senior adviser, with a “cheap” ranges. I have not tasted the Arbalest, the two were meeting and drinking an appropriate occasion, he has a
bottle of wine. together. Mnuchin was carrying an nose for value. 

The Daily Mail got a shot of the label
as Mnuchin was greeted by Kushner,
who evidently saw the photographer
and had an “Oh what now?” expres-
sion as he greeted the treasury sec-
retary with a hug. The wine was the
2015 Arbalest, a red blend from Bor-
deaux that retails for about $20 to $23.

“A taste for budget booze! Steven
Mnuchin dresses down to visit Jared
Kushner and takes along a $22 bottle
of wine, despite being worth $300 mil-
lion!” the Daily Mail crowed. “It ap-
pears even Steven Mnuchin can’t say
no to a cheap bottle of wine,” it added.

U.S. news outlets picked up the story,
hyperventilating that Mnuchin wasn’t
bringing an expensive first growth or a
rare bottle of DRC Burgundy.

Let’s get a few things straight. First,
$22 is not “cheap” for a bottle of wine.
Not when the average price paid for
750 milliliters — the standard bottle
size — is about $9.

56 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

A Modern Diner with fresh local ingredients SUNSET MENU $17
Available Daily 4:30 - 5:30
A Roger Lord and Chuck Arnold Restaurant Zagat Rated $5 House Wine and Well Drinks
2013 - 2017 Choice of Tides’ House Salad,
The Best Food In South County! Wine Spectator Award Caesar Salad or BLT Iceberg Wedge
2002 – 2017
reservations strongly suggested ENTREES:
Pork T-Bone, Chicken, Scottish Salmon,
2950 9th St. S.W. #105 Open Tues.-Sun. 5pm-9pm
Vero Beach Steak Marsala, Fettuccini and Shrimp
772.794.7587 Reservations Highly Recommended

Proper Attire Appreciated
Open 7 Days

(772) 234-3966

3103 Cardinal Drive, Vero Beach, FL
tidesofvero.com

brunch - |-

[ br(eakfast) + (l)unch ] -
11:30 am - 3 pm
|-
--
+ /

costadeste.com
772.410.0100

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 57

Vero & Casual Dining

Market Hours: Mon-Sat • 10am - 9pm

Excellence
AwardWinner

Innovative Mediterranean Cuisine & Gourmet Market

Summer Special • Offered all night

Prix Fixe $16 Entrees
$5 Select Glasses of Wine

Includes Free Gelato, Any Flavor

Featuring Gluten-Free Pizza, Pasta and Entrees

Hours

BBiissttrrooLLuunncchh: :MMoonn. .--FFrri.i.111am -- 22ppmm •• BBiissttrro Dinner: Monn..--SSaat.t.55ppmm--99ppmm

772.234.4181 • 1409 S. A1A, Vero Beach • www.johnnydsvero.com

58 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

Vero & Casual Dining

ACveariltaifbiGcleaifttes

GRADUATION
PLATTERS
AVAILABLE

Salads, Pasta, Veal,
Chicken, Subs,

Housemade Desserts

Lunch and Dinner
Tues. - Fri. 11:30 - 9:00
Sat. & Sun. 4:00- 9:00

Closed Monday
Delivery by Chowcab.com

56 Royal Palm Pointe  772-567-4160

On The Beachside Now Offering
Gluten Free!

Pizza • Pasta
Desserts • Wraps

Celebrating 37 Years Serving Vero Beach! Nino’s Cafe: 1006 Easter Lily Ln

NINOSRESTAURANTS.COM Vero Beach • 772.231.9311 Live Music and Jazz
Hours: Sun-Thurs:11am-9pm
Check out our menu online Tues – Thurs, 6 pm - 9 pm
& follow us on Facebook Fri-Sat:11am-10pm Fri & Sat, 6 pm - 10 pm

PICK UP AVAILABLE ALL DAY $2 Off Martini Tuesdays

TAKE OUT DELIVERY AVAILABLE 5PM-CLOSE Lunch

Thai & Japanese Cuisine Mon - Sat 11:30am - 3 pm
Sushi
Dinner
Beer, Wine, Sake &
Full Liquor Bar Nightly 4:30 pm -10 pm

Dine in & Take Out

CHICKEN PARMEGIANA MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA BRUSCHETTA BURRATA 713 17th Street|(17th Shoppes Center)
Phone:770-0835|Fax:770-0831

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 59

Vero & Casual Dining

OPEN SUNDAYS  SEAN RYAN PUB
Open Table Reservations Available
WEDNESDAY Open For Lunch Starting at 11AM
MAINE LOBSTER NIGHT
Tuesday Trivia Night Live Music Every Daily Drink Specials
HAPPY HOUR 7-9 PM - 10% Off On Food Friday Night 7-10 PM and Daily Chef
4PM-6PM DAILY Prizes and Drinks Specials Creations

•••• Come join us
ALL U CAN EAT for the Happiest
Happy Hour in Town!
GIFT CERTIFICATES & TUES - FISH FRY
PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE THURS - TACOS Open: Tues. - Sun. 11AM -11PM
SUN - SHRIMP 2019 14th Ave  (772) 217-2183
Lunch & Dinner Open:
Tues.- Sat. 11:30am - Close•Sun. 4pm - Close seanryanpub.com

1931 Old Dixie • 772.770.0977

fishackverobeach.com • Like us on Facebook!

Japanese Steak House with EARLY BIRD DINNER MENU
Hibachi and superb Sushi. Mon-Fri 4:30-5:45

1335 US-1,Vero Beach Dine-In Only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Holidays Excluded.
772-492-3530 • vbtakara.com
SPECIAL APPETIZER MENU
STORE HOURS
Edamame $2.95
Lunch Shrimp Shumani 3.95
Mon.-Fri. 11 am - 2:30
Gyoza 3.95
Dinner Spring Roll 3.95
Mon.-Thurs. 4:30 - 10:00, Fri. 4:30 - 10:30 Golden Rangoon 3.95
Fried Calamari $4.95
Sat. 12:30 - 10:30, Sun. 12:30 - 10:00 Sashimi Guacamole $5.95
Tuna Tartaki $5.95
FREE FRIED SUSHI Tuna or salmon Roll $3.95
ROLL APPETIZER Seaweed or Kani Salad $3.95
White Tiger (Escolar) $4.95
With Any 2
Dining Room Entrees HIBACHI ENTRÉE MENU

$5 TAKARA DAILY DRINK SPECIALS: Served with soup, salad, fried rice, noodles and vegetables.
Maitai • Margarita • Mojito • Bahama
Mama • Long Island • Bloody Mary Chicken $13.95  New York Steak $16.95
SKY Cosmos Martini Special Scallop $17.95  Shrimp $16.95  Salmon $14.95

Any Choice of 2 Different Items Above $18.95

$5 CALL LIQUORS
Jack Daniels  Bacardi Superior
Captain Morgan  Absolute  Tito
Tanqueray  Bombay sapphire

ALL DAY BREAKFAST $5.00 Eva’s Real Home CookiAnvga&ilaWbBilneeeer
for Lunch & Dinner
2 EGGS • CHOICE OF HOMEFRIES, HASH BROWNS, OR GRITS.
BACON OR SAUSAGE, AND TOAST.

KOUNTRY2 HOMEMADE Polish Kitchen
KITCHENSOUPS DAILY
Fresh & Healthy Daily specials with specialty sides
...With Love
Authentic & Homemade Tuesday Vegetarian
Check Facebook for Our Daily Specials
Most Between $6.00 and $8.00 • 2 Homemade Soups Daily Traditional Polish dishes Wednesday Fish

Facebook.com/KountryKitchenVero Pierogis, Keilbasa, Stuffed Cabbage Thursday Pot Roast

Over 100 Items On Our Diner Style Menu. 5 Specials Everyday. 772-978-4200
Bottomless Coffee and Homemade Pies.
Shop at our Deli for imported items and meals to go.
We Accept Cash or Checks. ATM Inside. No Credit Cards. See more menu items at evaspolishkitchen.com

For Our Full Menu, Go To: urbanspoon.com Open Tues-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 12-8pm  40 43rd Ave Vero Beach 32968
Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 AM - 2 PM & Sunday 7 AM - 2:30 PM

1749 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, FL 32960 • (772) 567-6733

60 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

ST. EDWARD’S

Multi-sports star Jennings cherishes time at St. Ed’s

BY RON HOLUB
Correspondent

When senior Jackson Jennings PHOTO BY GORDON RADFORD Jennings branched out indeed. He PHOTO BY GORDON RADFORD
graduates next week, it will be one played football for three seasons, and
more example of a student-athlete a freshman I was 5-8, basketball for four. But baseball re- became a treasured
prospering after transitioning from 120 pounds. That was mained his favorite and it is on the opportunity to so-
a public school system to the private a little scary. As the agenda for college. lidify bonds with the
school setting offered at St. Ed’s. years went by I got big- other three seniors
ger and stronger. I had “Baseball is my true love. I’ve been on the team – Pay-
Despite not being overjoyed about to take my junior year a starter at shortstop, catcher or pitch- ton Cleveland, Lo-
the prospect at the time, in the final off because of some er on the varsity since my freshman gan Reimsnyder and
analysis he was thankful that his par- concussion issues. But year. I just tried to go along with the Edward Klinsport. In
ents made the right decision on his I felt that I could really flow the first two years, but as a junior basketball the same
behalf. make a difference on and senior I took on more of a leader- dynamic was shared
the team as a senior. ship role. with Andrew Ma-
“I was really shaky coming here for PHOTO BY ED DRONDOSKI cIntyre, Spencer Lin-
high school,” Jennings recalled. “I had “I always wanted “I’m going to see what I can do at denthal and Bran-
a lot of friends that I had grown up to see what I could do Florida Southern. I messed up my don Succes. Jennings said all of these
with at Beachland (Elementary) and in basketball. I played the game fre- shoulder playing football, and I will guys are now his brothers.
Gifford (Middle School). I had known quently, but I had never practiced or need surgery to fix my labrum. Recov- “But the best relationships were
those kids since I was 4 or 5 years old. been involved with any type of struc- ery will take about six weeks and then made on the baseball team. I have
So it was a really big change and one tured basketball until high school. I I can get back in the gym and start been playing baseball with Michael
that I was not too sure about. started in the JV program and made throwing. I should be ready to go in Mangieri, Will Miller and Aidan Tay-
my way up to the varsity. I didn’t nec- the fall. lor since I was a freshman and they
“But looking back on it, that was essarily have a good shot, but I was were in seventh grade. I’ve had the op-
the best decision that my parents ever athletic and quick. I could make plays “I may have to start on the JV and portunity to see them grow as players
made for me, as well as for who I am with my hands and feet. I felt that I work my way up. I believe that I’m and people. The last game was really
today.” was good enough.” good enough to the point that my bittersweet. Those guys are my closest
skills and talents can take me to the friends.”
Today this 17-year-old will soon next level – and be successful at it.” For the archives, the Pirates won
be turning the tassel on that mortar- that finale to finish 5-7 after starting
board and preparing to attend Florida Every sport turned into a rewarding out 0-5. For the season, Jennings hit
Southern College in Lakeland. How- experience for Jennings. .323 and slugged the only homer for
ever, shortly after enrolling at St. Ed’s, the team. His OPS was 1.133.
it dawned on Jennings that an attitude Football is nearly a constant slog The academic plan consists of a ma-
adjustment was needed. from spring to fall, and this final year jor in criminology and perhaps add-
ing a minor in sports management. He
“My freshman year was not great leaves for Lakeland confident that his
academically, so I knew that I had to education at St. Ed’s was high-quality
make some big changes. I really buck- preparation for the challenges ahead.
led down sophomore through senior But there was more to it than that.
years and started raising that GPA.” “Everything here is about making
connections and building friend-
Additionally, Jennings realized that ships. My experiences at St. Edward’s
he could branch out and try different have given me memories that will last
sports at his new school. Baseball had forever.” 
been his primary athletic interest up
to that point.

“I just wanted an opportunity to
play more sports. I wanted to see what
I was good at and where I could make
a contribution.

“When I started playing football as

E ERN and ASSOCIATES, LLC
“Experts in Learning, Behavior, and Mental Health”
Specializing in Psychological and Educational
Evaluations for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia • Autism
Spectrum Disorders • ADHD • Developmental Issues • Emotional/Behavioral/
Adjustment Issues • Gifted Evaluations • Homeschool Evaluations
• Evaluations for College Students Requiring Learning Accommodations

Now an approved provider for the Gardiner Scholarship Program/Step Up for Students

Also offering brief solution-focused counseling,
behavior support services, and in-house speech/language evaluations

Greg Ern, Ph.D., NCSP 1705 19th Place, Suite A-1
Owner/President Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed/Nationally Certified (772) 696-3927
School Psychologist & Educational Leader Like Us on Facebook

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 61

PETS

Bonz basks in the presence of lovely Lily Rose

Hi Dog Buddies! if I tripped over one, so don’t Lily Rose their names are carved onna
ask.” stone: Ahna, Lady Annie, Sam,
This week I met a liddle lady pooch,
Lily Rose Erickson, an, I must admit, “Got it,” I said. Emma, Capezio, Tyler, Tennille,
I hadda keep remindin’ myself I was
there in a Professional Capacity. Woof! “I’m 11 in ‘Human,’ although Tally an Laddy. Me an Mommy

Lily Rose is a Shetland Sheepdog, a I’m told I don’t look it. I’m also sit onna bench an Ponder. I
tidy Scottish breed, but she’s not the
usual white with red/gold color. She’s a 100 Percent Mommy’s Girl. know those other pooches had
mostly white, with a more rare blue
merle color, which is sorta a mixture of You see, Mommy’s had Shelties a wunnerful life with Mommy
blue-ish, black-ish an gray-ish patches.
REALLY pretty on Lily Rose, who was for years. Her previous Sheltie, an Daddy, like I’m havin.’
very delicate and ladylike.
Ahna, required a special wheel- “Even though I look great,
When the door opened, Lily Rose was
standing behind her Mom doin’ a liddle chair toward the end. She went to I’ve had some ISSUES. I hadda
barkin,’ but I couldn’t see her.
Dog Heaven on Christmas. Once have eMERgency SUR-jury in
“Good morning,” I said. “I’m Bonzo
the Columnist and this is my …” Mommy was feeling Up To It, she MELburn a coupla years ago.

In the middle of my intro, Lily Rose went on line to find another Shel- The nice human dokter took a
stepped out from behind her Mom and
looked up at me. Her face was white tie. couple of my parts out. I for-
’cept for a swoop of cocoa across her
left eye and some merle-y places on the “When she found a gorgeous get which ones. Daddy usta
other side. She had eye liner, too, and
her eyes were real miss-tear-eee-us and picksure of ME, from Sioux Falls, have a Secret Treat Drawer in
unusual.
South Du-KO-tuh, that was that. PHOTO: GORDON RADFORD his desk for me when Mom-
I went blank.
She tilted her head an smiled. I told Mom’s fren Janice flew out to my was away, but now I hafta
myself to Snap Out Of It! (She musta
thought I was a Total Doof). meet me an the breeder (an a have only special water an
“Um ... assistant! This is my assistant.
And you’re Miss Lily Rose, I presume.” liddle girl). I don’t remember the “Absolutely! You look very fit, too.” special food. Mommy drizzles honey on
“Well, of course, silly.” She trotted up
for the Wag-an-Sniff. “This is my Mom- liddle girl’s name, I was just a puppy, but “Well, I get lots of exercise. Me an top so it’s still yummy. An my daily sup-
my, Leigh, an my Daddy, Wayne. Wel-
come to our home. Would you like some she had snuggled me an played with me Mommy take two walks along Ocean plement tastes like baNAna. But I sure
water? A Greenie?”
“Thank you, no. I’m good. And ea- since I was born, and she was sad to say Drive up to the boardwalk each an every miss that Treat Drawer. I hafta get an-
ger to hear your story whenever you’re
ready.” I opened my notebook and put goodbye. She even wrote me ledders for day. Humans always stop to tell Mom- other SUR-jury soon, so wish me Good
on what I hoped was a Pleasant-Yet-
Businesslike Face. a long time. I’ll always remember that.” my how beautiful I am.” Luck, Mr. Bonzo.
Lily Rose arranged herself next to her
Mom and crossed her paws. “First off, “What was it like, comin’ here?” I in- “Indeed,” I thought to myself. Lily “You bet, Miss Lily Rose. I’ll call to
weill get this out of the way. Yes, I’m a
sheepdog, but I wouldn’t know a sheep quired. Rose licked her paw daintily. check up on you, too.”

“I was a pretty well-behaved puppy. “That’s also when I socialize with “That is so sweet,” she said.

I did do a lot of poking about, cuz I’m Gracie and my other pooch frens, ’spe- Heading home, I was thinking about,

natch-ully NOSE-y. I gulped my food at cially Bruno. He’s Hun-GARI-en. He’s a well, about Miss Lily Rose: that cute

first, an, I did have one teeny bad habit: Hunk!” liddle head tilt thing she does. An those

when my water bowl was getting empty, She sighed. eyes. Then I thought about Bruno. An

I’d alert Mommy by flipping it over with “Hungarian Goulash,” I thought to reminded myself that I’m a carefree,

my paw. I still occasionally do that, I’m myself. happy bachelor. But I still plan to call to

afraid. Oh, an the vacuum cleaner really “We have CHEM-us-tree. Except see how she’s doin.’

annoys me, so I bite it. I don’t care for when there’s a rabbit. Then I might as Till next time,

toys much. I’m more intrested in what well be invisible. Can you buh-LEAVE

the humans are doing. he’s more intrested in a rabbit than The Bonz

“As you can see, the ocean is smack ME?”

in my backyard. I often sit an watch it. “I REALLY, REALLY couldn’t!”

I don’t EVER ackshully go OUT there, “We do a great deal of travlin,’ which I Don’t Be Shy
though. The waves are wet an scary an I a-DOOR! The Hilton in Nashville is very
DISLIKE sandy paws. Ick! One of my fa- Pooch Frenly. Same with the Four Sea- We are always looking for pets with
vorite pastimes is lying under the piano, sons in Chicago, where there’s a lovely interesting stories.
when Mommy’s playin.’ I think it’s still a dog park. An there’s one Serious thing To set up an interview, email

puppy piano cuz Mommy calls it a baby me an Mommy do in Illinois. There’s a

gran. An I think its white color goes pet sem-uh-terry where Mommy goes [email protected].

nicely with my coat, don’t you?” to remember all her other Shelties. All

62 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

CALENDAR

ONGOING 19 Save the Chimps Member Day, limited 25 Main Street Vero Beach’s Downtown JUNE
guided tours of 150-acre chimpanzee Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. on
Vero Beach Museum of Art - Paul Outer- sanctuary for chimps rescued from research, 14th Avenue. Free. 772-643-6782 1|2 Riverside Theatre Summer Fun Com-
bridge: New Color Photographs from Mexico entertainment and pet purposes. $50 adults; edy Zone, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with
and California, 1948-1955 thru June 3. children $25. 772-429-0403 25|26 Riverside Theatre Boots Live on the Loop free entertainment and games at
& Brews at Howl at the 6:30 p.m. $12 to $18. 772-231-6990
Vero Beach Theatre Guild - presents the musi- 19 Crushin’ It at the Winery to benefit Moon, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Live on the
cal, “The Fantasticks” thru May 20. 772-562-8300 Little Birthday Angels, which provides Loop free country music at 6:30 p.m. $12 to 2 25th annual Blue Water Open Charity
birthdays to homeless children on the Treasure $22. 772-231-6990 Fishing Tournament presented by Sebas-
17|18 Riverside Theatre Educa- Coast, 6:30 p.m. at Summer Crush Winery, with tian Exchange Club to benefit local child abuse
tion’s Spring Dance Recital dinner, live music, auctions and more. $75. 800- 26 46th Annual Sebastian Inlet Sportfish- prevention charities and scholarships, lines in 6
performed by students of the RT Dance Conser- 325-6003 ing Association (SISA) Fishing Tourna- a.m., 5 p.m. final check-in at Capt. Hiram’s. 772-
vatory, 7 p.m. at Ann Morton Theatre @ RT Edu- ment, 4 to 5 p.m. weigh-in at Capt’N Butcher’s. 783-5822
cation Building. $10. 772-410-0476 20 2018 Sebastian Lionfish Fest Tourney 321-258-8808
Cook-off, 12 Noon to 4 p.m. at Capt. 2 Have Pianos, Will Duel, featuring Dr. Ray
MAY Hiram’s Resort, Making Delicious Dishes from 26 to Sept. 16 - Vero Beach Museum of Adams and Jacob Craig joined by students
Destructive Fishes, with educational booths, live Art - Insight Astronomy Photographer from Indian River County High Schools, doors
18 Hurricane Hangar Party hosted by entertainment and voting on winners of local of the Year exhibition. 772-231-0707 open at 5:15 p.m. before 6 p.m. concert at Unity
American Red Cross Florida Coast to chefs’ lionfish dishes to benefit Coastal Connec- Spiritual Care. $10 suggested donation. 772-
Heartland Chapter, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Vero tions’ mission to protect coastal habitats. $15. 27 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra 538-1181
Beach Airport, with exhibits, entertainment, si- Sebastianlionfishfest.com season finale 3 p.m. at Vero Beach
lent auction, children’s activities, food vendors High School PAC, with works by Kenneth Fuchs 3 Treasure Coast Chorale presents ‘On the
and, weather permitting, a visit from a ‘Hurri- 21 Fashion Unmasked, with fashion show and Shostakovich, highlighted by violinist Suli- Road Again’, 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
cane Hunter’ aircraft. Free. of designs by Sabre Mochachino, guest man Tekalli performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Suggested $10 donation. 772-231-3498
speaker Shotsi Lajoie, vocalist Dana Ashton, si- Concerto. 855-252-7276
18 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Com- lent auction and refreshments, 6 p.m. at Quail 7-10 Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival
merce Concerts in the Park presents Valley River Club to benefit New Horizons Men- 28 Memorial Day Observation, 9 a.m. features the Cinema Uncorked
Bobby Owen Band, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riverview tal Health. $50 advance; $70 at door. 772-778- at Veteran’s Memorial Island Sanc- Opening Nights Awards Bash, Vino Veritas Vint-
Park. Free. 772-589-5969 7217 tuary. ner Dinner, Hollywood + Wine Grand Tasting and
Dinners with Directors; all taking place at Beach-
18|19 Riverside Theatre Boots & 23 Nantucket-style Clambake, 6 p.m. 30 Mental Health Association presenta- side and Downtown venues as well as the Wow
Brews at Comedy Zone 7:30 poolside at Costa d’Este Resort & Spa tion on “Improving your whole health Wine Tasting Tent at Riverside Park. Portion of
p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Live on the Loop free coun- to benefit Special Olympics of Florida, with live one small step at a time” in recognition of May proceeds benefit Suncoast Mental Health Cen-
try music at 6:30 p.m. $12 to $18. 772-231-6990 entertainment, trunk show by Idalia Baudo, as Mental Health Month, 12 Noon at Garden ter. vbwff.com
great seafood and selected cocktails. $75. 786- Club of Vero Beach. Free but registration re-
281-2876. quired. 772-569-9788 8 Treasure Coast Wind Ensemble British In-
vasion concert, 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN Crossword Page 47 (A DOG’S LIFE) School PAC, with soloist Jacob Craig at piano.
in May 10, 2018 Edition 1 APP 2 AQUARIUS Free; donations appreciated.
3 RAISE 2 PALADINS
6 KEY 3 RATION 8|9 Riverside Theatre Summer Fun
8 UNLIT 4 INVAIN Howl at the Moon Experience,
9 VICTORY 5 EXCEED 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Live on the Loop
10 RADIOTIMES 6 KNOW free entertainment at 6:30 p.m. $12 to $22.
12 DOG 7 YOYO 772-231-6990
15 ULNA 11 SOW
17 WARY 13 GASOLINE 9 Tropical Night Luau to benefit Youth Guid-
18 SPA 14 WYCLIFFE ance Mentoring Academy, 7 p.m. at Grand
22 ESKIMOROLL 16 APE Harbor Golf Club, with tropical buffet, auctions
25 UNKEMPT 19 ASIMOV and dancing to Gypsy Lane band. $125. 772-
26 THIEF 20 BITTER 492-3933
27 OWE 21 JOSTLE
28 VERVE 23 OUZO
29 EWE 24 SKYE

Sudoku Page 46 Sudoku Page 47 Crossword Page 46

VERO BEACH 32963 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Advertising Vero Beach Services | If you would like your business to appear in our directory, please call 772-633-0753

This directory gives small business people eager to provide services to the beachside community an opportunity to make themselves known to island readers at an affordable cost. This is the
only service directory mailed each week during season to all 11,000+ homes on the Vero Beach barrier island. If you are interested in a listing in the Vero Beach 32963 Business Directory,

please contact marketing representative Kathleen Macglennon at
[email protected] or call 772-633-0753.

LOVELY RIOMAR BAY HOME DESIGNED
AS A BUILDER’S SHOWPIECE

750 Lake Drive in Riomar Bay: 6-bedroom, 7.5-bath, 6,880-square-foot, two-story riverfront home
with pool and dock offered for $3,850,000 by Matilde Sorensen, Broker-Owner,
Dale Sorensen Real Estate: 772-532-0010

64 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Lovely Riomar Bay home designed as builder’s showpiece

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

When Dick and Jinny McKernan purchased the
house at 750 Lake Drive in Riomar Bay, they want-
ed “a home that could accommodate our large
family with various gathering places and beauti-
ful views of our gardens.”

Dick notes, “We were attracted to the home by
the tailored elegance of the design: the high pecky
cypress ceilings, the marble floors and columns,
and the natural light throughout.”

The home was built by Chad Kelly of Kelly Con-
struction & Development as a personal residence
and to showcase the workmanship typical in
houses built by the local contractor.

“It was a very well-built, well-designed, well-
finished house,” shares Kelly. “We were building a
house to raise our family in, so it also had to be a kid-
friendly house. It was laid out for a large family but
also as a showpiece to present prospective clients.”

Kelly used top-quality materials, noting the
solid marble columns, marble fireplaces, custom
built-ins, copper gutters and cherry cabinets. “We
put our heart and soul into this house and made it
very special. You can walk into any room and see
something different each time. Almost like going
into the Ocean Grill. I see something different ev-
ery time I go. It’s not that they added something,

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 65

REAL ESTATE

it’s just that I didn’t see it.”
Exceptional finishes; custom mill-

work and cabinetry; exposed rafter
tails; and beamed, vaulted, tray and
coffered ceilings add depth to the
elegant interior designed by archi-
tect Gregory Anderson. The Mizner
Mediterranean-style house incorpo-
rates classic elements of the style, in-
cluding a tile roof, arched entryways,
a large entry room, columns and
curved windows.

“The architectural design of this
home is so impressive. Each room
was thoughtfully constructed with
the finest of finishes,” says Matilde
Sorensen, Broker-Owner, Dale So-
rensen Real Estate.

The driveway, which passes
through the front gates of the estate,
enters a courtyard cocooned by the
guesthouse, garage and main house.

The detached guesthouse includes
a bathroom, sitting room, kitchenette
and bedroom, providing visitors with
the ultimate private space. Mexican
shellstone floors and paving in the
guesthouse and on the exterior cov-
ered porches, lanais and pool deck tie
the separate living areas together.

At the entry of the main house, an
inlaid mosaic tile feature softens the
marble hall lined with solid marble
columns opening into the formal din-
ing and family rooms. A cross-beamed
cypress ceiling adds warmth to the
space, and the marble fireplace creates
a welcoming environment in the for-
mal guest area. Arched doorways lead
out onto the lanai, opening the room
up for entertaining large crowds.

The western wing is dedicated to
the master suite, which provides a
private retreat for the homeowners.
His and her closets, a water closet, bi-
det, dual sinks, vanity, walk-in show-
er with rain shower head and soak-
ing tub situated in front of a garden
window create a haven for the master
and mistress of the house. Dark wood
window casements and cabinets
complete the spa-like bathroom.

The master bedroom is a study in blue
serenity. Columns, wainscoting, a cof-
fered ceiling and peaceful sitting area

66 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Tour our beautiful new Ace 3 model! overlooking the pool add to the relaxing
atmosphere of the suite. The dark wood
TWO LAKEFRONT MOVE-IN READY HOMES! flooring and matching double doors are
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GRAND OPENING PRICES! a rich complement to the room.

LOCATED AT 4331 BASELINE DRIVE IN THE BOULEVARD VILLAGE A hallway runs the length of the
& TENNIS CLUB IN VERO BEACH eastern wing of the house. To the
north is the garage access and laun-
For more information or to schedule a tour, call Cathy at 772.342.0061 dry room. Along the hallway, window
seats and wooden pegs help keep ev-
772.342.0061 • GHOHOMES.COM eryone organized when they come
home from school or work.
Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Oral representation cannot be relied upon as correctly stated representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to this advertisement and to the documents required
by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. Images displayed may not be the actual property for sale, but may be model or other homes built of similar design. Looking toward the back of the
house, the subtle beauty of a corridor
of arches leads to the guest bedroom
– currently used as a cozy library –
and an en suite bath, a stairway to the
second-floor living area, a powder
room with freestanding stone sink,
a kitchen office with built-in desk, a
pantry, the kitchen, family room, of-
fice and pool bath.

An elegant, three-quarter turn mar-
ble staircase with brushed metal hand-
rail leads upstairs to the family living
area. Three bedrooms with en suite
bathrooms and a laundry room com-

VITAL STATISTICS
750 LAKE DRIVE

Neighborhood: Riomar Bay
Year built: 2006

Lot Size: 110’x244’
Home size: 6,880 sq. ft.

Construction:
Concrete block with stucco

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7 full baths,

1 half-bath
Additional features: Gated
community, guest house,
impact glass, two fireplaces,
spa bath, gourmet kitchen, ice
machine, wine cooler, wet bar,
summer kitchen, swimming
pool, hot tub, fenced yard, 3-car
garage, gated dock and boat lift

with Intracoastal access.
Listing agency:

Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Listing agent:

Matilde Sorensen,
Broker Owner, 772-532-0010

Listing price: $3,850,000

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 67

REAL ESTATE

CONTINUED ON PAGE 71

plete the second floor. Pecky cypress, vaulted, exposed beam ceiling. At
vaulted ceilings, wood flooring and a the back of the house, the office with
balcony overlooking the front court- a wet bar, built-in desk, hardwood
yard create a spacious environment. floor, grass cloth wall covering, and
pool bath are tucked away from the
The gourmet kitchen features dark rest of the house for those times when
cherry cabinetry with matching pan- serious work needs to be done.
eled appliances, a butcher-block is-
land with copper sink, Thermador French doors open onto the la-
oven with a gas cooktop and farmer’s nai from all communal areas of the
sink. Dark wood window casements house, extending the living areas
and a beamed ceiling add warm to the outdoor loggia. This transi-
touches to the ample space with a tional space between the home and
mosaic tile backsplash and copper the lushly landscaped backyard in-
light fixtures to balance the room. cludes a covered dining area with a
copper roof, summer kitchen, foun-
A two-sided, marble fireplace cre- tain, pool and hot tub.
ates a soft barrier between the eat-
in kitchen and family room with its CONTINUED ON PAGE 71

68 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: May 4 to May 10

The real estate market on the barrier island slowed a speck last week, but four of the 11 transactions
reported were for more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of a River Club residence on the intracoastal. The home at 1403 Old Winter
Beach Road was placed on the market Feb. 7, 2017, for $3.895 million. The price was subsequently lowered
to $3.47 million. The sale closed on May 4 for $3.285 million.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Jim Knapp of Alex MacWilliam, Inc. The purchaser was
represented by Christine McLaughlin of Shamrock Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,850,000
$1,950,000 $871,500
ORCHID ISLAND 599 HERON POINT COURT 2/21/2018 $990,000 $1,950,000 5/10/2018 $419,000
ORCHID ISLAND 411 INDIES DRIVE 8/1/2017 $525,000 $898,000 5/10/2018 $788,000
$795,000 $1,143,425
SMUGGLERS COVE 1485 SMUGGLERS COVE 1/2/2018 $1,195,000 $430,000 5/9/2018 $2,375,000
$2,925,000
ST CHRIS HARBOR 2280 SAINT CHRISTOPHER LANE 3/27/2018 $795,000 5/8/2018 $286,667
$165,000
VERO BEACH ESTATES 3000 EAGLE DRIVE 1/3/2018 $1,195,000 5/4/2018 $190,000
$430,000
WINDSOR 10570 FIFE AVENUE 12/28/2016 $2,495,000 5/4/2018

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

SOUTH PASSAGE 505 SPYGLASS LANE, #505 3/4/2018 $315,000 $315,000 5/7/2018
JOHN’S ISLAND 400 BEACH ROAD, #202 12/6/2016 $170,000 $170,000 5/4/2018
JOHN’S ISLAND 400 BEACH ROAD, #221 6/12/2017 $250,000 $200,000 5/4/2018
RIVER MEWS CONDO 2075 LAS RAMBLAS, #2075 5/25/2017 $515,000 $450,000 5/4/2018

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 69

REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 599 Heron Point Court Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 411 Indies Drive

Listing Date: 2/21/2018 Listing Date: 8/1/2017
Original Price: $1,950,000 Original Price: $990,000
Recent Price: $1,950,000 Recent Price: $898,000
Sold: 5/10/2018 Sold: 5/10/2018
Selling Price: $1,850,000 Selling Price: $871,500
Listing Agent: Bob Niederpruem Listing Agent: Scott Oberlink & Heidi Levy

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: Orchid Island Realty

Sally Woods Cheryl Goff

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. BEX Realty, LLC

Subdivision: Vero Beach Estates, Address: 3000 Eagle Drive Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10570 Fife Avenue

Listing Date: 1/3/2018 Listing Date: 12/28/2016
Original Price: $1,195,000 Original Price: $2,925,000
Recent Price: $1,195,000 Recent Price: $2,495,000
Sold: 5/4/2018 Sold: 5/4/2018
Selling Price: $1,143,425 Selling Price: $2,375,000
Listing Agent: Kay Brown Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley & Wendy Barin

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: Windsor Properties

Susan Rane Laurin Pohl

Keller Williams Realty Windsor Properties

SallyWoods
PROFESSIONALISM
I N T E G R I T Y ~ R E S U LT S

RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON CASTAWAY COVE THE SHORES

Elegant 3BR/3.5BA condo w/lake view, private elevator, Stunning 4BR/3BA home on corner lot across from the river Beautiful lakefront building lot in the picturesque gated
fireplace, underbuilding 2 car garage, gated community w/fireplace, screened patio/pool, walk to beach access enclave of estate homes, over ½ acre with a fabulous view
$599,000
$879,000 $310,000

Y our satisfaction is my highest goal, real estate is a lasting relationship.

direct 772.492.5333 | cell 772.538.1861 | [email protected] | www.sallywoods.com

70 Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: St Chris Harbor, Address: 2280 Saint Christopher Lane

Listing Date: 3/27/2018
Original Price: $795,000
Recent Price: $795,000
Sold: 5/8/2018
Selling Price: $788,000
Listing Agent: Jonathan Arsenault

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Daina Bertrand

The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Subdivision: River Mews Condo, Address: 2075 Las Ramblas, #2075

Listing Date: 5/25/2017
Original Price: $515,000
Recent Price: $450,000
Sold: 5/4/2018
Selling Price: $430,000
Listing Agent: Judy Hargarten

Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Erika Ross

The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

3BR/3BA POOL HOME - CASTAWAY COVE WAVE IV

Call for Appointment: (772) 453-2757 Completely Renovated 2017
Email: [email protected] Eat in Kitchen
Price reduced $25k for quick sale
Quartz Countertops
1st Floor Master Suite
Generous Closet Space
Wide Plank Oak Flooring

Fireplace
Dual Zone, High Efficiency A/C

Solar Heated Pool
Metal Roof
Corner Lot

3% Broker Cooperation
MLS number 201038

First Time Listed - $615,000

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 17, 2018 71

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 67 REAL ESTATE

“Stepping onto the lanai, you im- jaunt up the canal to reach the Indian “The location is convenient to Vero’s cul- just a short walk, bike or golf cart ride to
mediately take in the beautiful scen- River near the 17th Street Bridge. tural activities, the ocean and the many Quail Valley River Club, Riomar Coun-
ery. Not only does it create privacy but social clubs on the Island,” notes Dick. try Club, Riomar Beach access, the City
also a serene setting,” says Sorensen. The house is solidly built on pil- Marina, Riverside Park, Riverside The-
ings, according to Kelly. And the Riomar Bay is a gated, riverfront atre, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero
Gated access opens onto the dock McKernans added storm shutters on community conveniently located be- Beach Dog Park, and shopping and
with a boat lift on the other side of the the windows and steel storm curtains tween the bridges with easy access to dining on Ocean Drive. 
seawall and mangroves. It’s just a quick on the porches to increase security. beachside and mainland locations. It’s