01/13/2022 Issue 02

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COMING UP! ARTS & THEATRE

‘LECTURER SERIES’ AT RIVERSIDE OPENS WITH THERESA MAY

BY PAM HARBAUGH Spalding, Feb. 21; and Rana Foroohar, perament and romantic passions. So,
Correspondent March 7. The series is held at Riverside yes, there are a number of facets to this
Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero great man of music. Listen to some of
From the rarefied to the down home, Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit River- that at “The Many Faces of Beethoven,”
there are plenty of events to keep you sideTheatre.com. a multi-media musical event and con-
busy in the next few days. cert presented this Friday, Jan. 14 at
2 Ludwig von Beethoven spanned the First Presbyterian Church in Vero
classical and romantic. Although Beach. The event features pianist Les-
lie Amper, who has a long list of im-
he lost his hearing, he created glorious
CONTINUED ON PAGE 52
1 People who love to follow in- music. He was known for his fiery tem-
ternational politics will want to

plan ahead to attend Riverside The-

atre’s Distinguished Lecturer Series

on Monday, Jan. 17. That’s when it

comes back to life with an appearance

by none other than Theresa May, who

was the prime minister of the United

Kingdom from 2016 to 2019. May has

had a long and distinguished career in

politics. A member of Britain’s Conser-

vative Party, she will share with audi-

ences her unique insight on the cur-

rent crossroads of politics, technology

and business. You can only go to this

lecture if you purchase a season sub- second stage. The three other events
are included in the Distinguished Lec-
scription, which begins at $400 for the turer Series features: Peter Diamandis,
Feb. 7; Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert
mainstage attendance and $200 for a

simulcast attendance in the adjacent

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pressive credits, including recitals at Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. Call 484-
Carnegie Hall and performances with 885-7492 or visit Facebook.com/musi-
esteemed opera director Peter Sellars. cangelsusa.org.
She will perform Beethoven’s Sonata
Op. 31, No. 3. There will also be a dis- 3 Ballet Vero Beach will perform
cussion of Beethoven’s process and “Franco American” this week-
influence on others. The program also
includes contemporary music per- end at the Vero Beach High School
formed by “Tempo by Four,” a quartet
comprising four professional area mu- Performing Arts Center. This is the
sicians: David Borst, Gretchen Cover,
Edward Sheridan and Sally Shorrock. official opening of its new season
Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit Mu-
sic Angels Education Fund. “The Many and includes “Pavane,” “Ballade” and
Faces of Beethoven” begins 6:30 p.m.
at the First Presbyterian Church, 520 “An Afternoon in the Paddock.” Its

planned premiere of “West Side Story

Suite” has been postponed due to an

injury. Performances begin 7:30 p.m.

Friday. Jan. 14, and 2 p.m. and 7:30

p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 at Vero Beach

High School Performing Arts Center, visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
1707 16th St. The “Watch at Home” ac-
cess runs Jan. 21 to Feb. 6. Tickets are 5 Quick Hits: The Laura (Riding)
$10 to $75. Call 772-905-2651 or visit Jackson Foundation presents a
BalletVeroBeach.org.
Local Writers Showcase 1 p.m. to 3

p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 at 6155 College

4 Vero Beach Theatre Guild pres- Lane, Vero Beach. Call 772-569-6718
ents “Calendar Girls” through
or visit LauraRidingJackson.org. The

Jan. 23. The touching comedy centers Vero Beach Museum of Art Chamber

on a group of mature women who doff Music Series and the Atlantic Classi-

it all to help raise money for a local hos- cal Orchestra presents “Through the

pital. It performs 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Looking Glass” with strings and harp 3

through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Satur- p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 at the Vero Beach

days and Sundays at the Vero Beach Museum, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Tick-

Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Ave. Tick- ets are $35. Call 772-231-0707, ext. 136

ets are $15 to $30. Call 772-562-8300 or or visit VBMuseum.org. 

IMPROVED CARPAL TUNNEL
RELEASE SURGERY MEANS
A FASTER RECOVERY

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Improved carpal tunnel release surgery means a faster recovery

BY KERRY FIRTH Carpal tunnel is caused by pres- Dr. Joao Panattoni. carpal tunnel. Shaking your hand may
Correspondent sure on the median nerve which is the alleviate some of the pain temporari-
nerve that gives you feeling in your PHOTOS: KAILA JONES ly. Eventually you’ll feel the symptoms
Dr. Joao Panattoni, a board-certi- thumb and all the fingers except the during the day when you are doing
fied, fellowship-trained hand surgeon pinky. When it goes through the wrist gets squeezed and pinches your me- something where your wrist is bent
at Vero Orthopaedics, is excited about it passes through the carpal tunnel – dian nerve. like driving a car or reading a book.
the advancements at the practice’s a path that’s made of bone and liga- Over time the symptoms intensify,
new offices and operating rooms on ment. Symptoms start out slowly with a and your fingers will feel swollen, and
Indian River Boulevard that make it burning, numbness, tingling or pain you’ll experience shocks that come
possible to expedite a diagnosis of If the ligament in your wrist gets that is felt in your thumb and fingers, and go in your thumb and fingers.
carpal tunnel syndrome and simplify too stiff with swelling, the tunnel but not your pinky. The sensation may
surgery if it is needed. also travel up your arm. It often starts “Early detection is the key to the
at night because most people tend to cure,” Dr. Panattoni explained. “Ear-
“Carpal tunnel release procedures sleep with their wrists bent, which in- ly diagnosis and treatment prevents
can now be done endoscopically right creases pressure on each side of the the condition from getting worse.
in our new procedure room, under If you experience any of the symp-
local anesthesia, with cutting-edge toms, come in a get it evaluated. Just
instruments, eliminating the need to because you come in doesn’t mean
go to the hospital operating room,” we’ll suggest surgery, as we always try
Dr. Panattoni said. “The recovery is to treat it conservatively first with a
immediate and there aren’t even any splint or injection, but if you need sur-
stitches. We simply dress the small gery, the sooner the better. Once the
half-inch opening and send the pa- muscle is compromised and you start
tient home to go on with their lives. to lose muscle mass it’s too late for a
They don’t need therapy. There are no comprehensive cure. We can still per-
restrictions. And while we suggest be- form a release surgery and the hand
ing gentle with the hand for the first will ache less, but the numbness may
few days, the patient can’t alter the re- last forever.”
sults of the surgery even if they start
using it immediately.” That is why early ultrasound evalu-
ation is critical according to Dr. Pan-

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attoni. “Our advanced ultrasound In some cases, open surgery is nec- bilities of ultrasound-guided surgery of the Hand. Prior to joining Vero
machine allows for early diagnosis essary, and it involves a larger cut – up because when I feel the ligament re- Orthopaedics in 2018, Dr. Panattoni
by letting us see inside the nerve to to 2 inches from your wrist to your lease, I can double-check it on the trained residents at Saint Louis Uni-
check the size of the nerves. A diagno- palm – and is done in an operating camera and actually see the separa- versity School of Medicine for nearly
sis is much like putting together the room. tion of the ligament.” a decade in their orthopaedic resi-
pieces of a puzzle. We piece together dency program. He can be reached
the information we gather from the “When you do open surgery, you Dr. Joao Panattoni earned his med- at Vero Orthopaedics, 3955 Indian
physical exam, the patient history have to open a lot of structures like the ical degree and completed his intern- River Blvd., 772-569-2330 or you can
and the ultrasound, and we’ll know skin on the palm and the muscles and ship training from Faculty of Medi- schedule an appointment at veroor-
right away if the patient has carpal minor ligaments on top of the car- cine of Marilia in Brazil and spent tho.com.
tunnel or not. pal tunnel ligament that aren’t really several years of specialized fellowship
a factor for the nerve damage. This training in hand surgery and micro- Dr. Panattoni will be giving a free
“In most cases we don’t even have can lead to more complications and surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert community presentation Jan. 26 at
to do a nerve test because the ultra- sometimes the patient ends up with Institute for Hand and Microsurgery 6 p.m. in the new Vero Orthopeadics
sound machine lets us see inside the pain that can last for several months in Louisville, Kentucky. He is certi- offices where he’ll demonstrate ultra-
nerve. We’re able to have an immedi- after surgery and a long recovery,” Dr. fied by the American Board of Or- sound evaluation with audience par-
ate diagnosis so there is no need to Panattoni said. thopaedic Surgery and is a member ticipation. Call 772-569-2330 for res-
delay treatment.” of the American Society of Surgery ervations. 
“I much prefer the advanced capa-
The ultrasound machine also helps
with planning which procedure is
best for the patient. By looking at the
nerve from the inside, Dr. Panattoni
can tell if there is something unusual
or an anomaly that would cause the
patient to be better suited for an open
procedure vs. the more common en-
doscopic procedure. If the ultrasound
doesn’t offer everything he needs to
make the diagnosis, then a nerve test
will be implemented. It’s all about
putting the right pieces together to
get the correct diagnosis.

There are two main types of car-
pal tunnel release surgery – open and
endoscopic. In both cases the doctor
cuts the ligament around the carpal
tunnel to take the pressure off the
median nerve and relieve your symp-
toms. After the surgery, the ligament
comes back together but with more
room for the median nerve to pass
through.

Endoscopic release surgery is safer
for the patient as it’s done with local
anesthesia with ultrasound guidance
in the procedure room instead of un-
der anesthesia in a hospital operat-
ing room. The surgeon makes a small
half-inch opening in the wrist and
places a tiny camera in the opening to
guide them as they cut the ligament.

“It’s really a simple, in-and-out
procedure,” Dr. Panattoni assured.
“There is no need to complicate mat-
ters by going to the hospital and see-
ing three or four medical profession-
als. The process is simplified, and the
sterility is proven to be more efficient
and safer in the lab especially during
the age of COVID. There is very little
pain, no pre-op clearance, no fasting,
and the patient doesn’t even have to
undress and don a hospital gown.

“The best part is that there is no
problem waking from sedation with
that nauseous, uncomfortable feel-
ing because the patient remains fully
awake during the procedure. If the
patient wants to talk to me, I can ex-
plain what I’m doing, or if he wants
to put on headphones and jam to his
favorite music while looking out the
picture window, that works too.”

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Experts: Home remedies can be useful for some conditions

BY ANGELA HAUPT nontraditional approaches are not typ- time, we have applied science to figure seems to work.
The Washington Post ically regarded as mainstream, natural out how and why they work. For some, Peppermint. Peppermint has been
plant-based therapies have long been we have solid evidence; for others, we
Millions of Americans use what are dominant in many developing coun- don’t.” touted as a treatment for irritable bow-
known as home remedies, a descrip- tries and enjoyed heavy use historical- el syndrome (IBS) and other digestive
tion frequently used interchangeably ly, especially during earlier pandemics. Here are several popular home rem- problems, and some people apply it to
with “complementary” or “alternative” edies, and what the science says: the skin for headaches, muscle aches,
medicines to distinguish them from “Once upon a time, this is all there joint pain and itching. In aromather-
Western practices, which often rely on was,” Hopp says. “All you had to treat Ginger. It has been used for thou- apy, peppermint oil is promoted for
doctor visits and conventional drugs. your illness was whatever you had sands of years to treat or reduce the risk treating coughs and colds, reducing
around you. Nature was your medicine of a variety of ills and is a well-estab- pain, improving mental function and
Pandemic fears have made them cabinet. Some stuck, some didn’t. The lished anti-nausea agent, including for reducing stress according to NCCIH.
even more attractive. A recent survey ones that stuck did so for a reason. Over morning sickness and the side effects of Some research suggests that pepper-
conducted by the health technology chemotherapy. Even eating the cookies mint does help relieve IBS symptoms.
company DrFirst found that consum- Other evidence finds that, applied top-
ers are increasingly turning to at-home ically, it might help ease tension head-
treatments to avoid going to a hospital aches.
emergency room.
Olive Reid, 62, a semiretired aca-
“They are easy to get, many people demic administrator at the University
believe natural is safer, and they feel of Maryland, has used it for 25 years to
comfortable using them,” says D. Craig stop her migraines. With the onset of
Hopp, deputy director of the division an aura – sensory disturbances such
of extramural research at the National as light flashes that presage a migraine
Center for Complementary and Inte- – she douses the oil on a tissue and in-
grative Health (NCCIH), part of the hales it. Some research supports this. “I
National Institutes of Health. “They are feel the impact immediately,” she says.
very popular. People take these things “Within minutes, it’s gone.” But don’t
thinking they will work, and many of get it in your eyes. “It stings,” Reid says.
them do.”
Lavender oil. Lavender oil is popular
While home remedies and other in aroma therapy to treat anxiety, but

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research has been inconclusive, ac- others. (Curcumin, which gives tur- ered safe to take in the amounts typi- Finally, while experts agree that
cording to the NCCIH. Lavender taken meric its yellow color, is a major com- cally found in foods. many home remedies are valuable,
orally might help with anxiety and de- ponent of turmeric, and the activities they warn there are times when
pression, but studies are limited, the of turmeric are commonly attributed to Petroleum jelly or aloe for skin they shouldn’t replace conventional
NCCIH says. At least one study suggests curcumin.) The NCCIH says curcumin care. Petroleum jelly can keep skin care.
the odor of lavender repels insects. is difficult to study, because it is unsta- moist, and prevent diaper rash and
“Deer won’t eat it, so maybe there is ble, so its health effects remain uncer- chafing. Aloe vera also keeps skin soft “People gravitate toward home rem-
something about the scent,” Hopp says. tain. “We can’t find any clear evidence and supple, and may be used in treat- edies because they believe it’s better
that it has benefit,” Hopp says. “In this ing rashes, irritation and sunburn. than taking a pill,” Hopp says. “At the
Ice/Heat. With an acute injury – an case, the marketing is ahead of the sci- Buy an aloe vera plant and keep it in same time, you have to decide when
ankle sprain for example – use an ice ence.” the house for a fresh supply. Pluck off to seek a doctor’s advice. When you’re
pack before reaching for a nonsteroidal a leaf, make a small cut, and squeeze talking about nausea, and upset stom-
anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen. Cinnamon. This popular spice has out the gel. “I can’t point to any sci- ach, fine, have at the ginger. But I
Ice reduces swelling and inflammation been promoted as a diabetes treatment ence on aloe vera, but I put it on every wouldn’t urge someone to use cinna-
during the first 48 hours after an injury. to lower blood sugar. While there have burn I have,” Hopp says. mon and forgo the Metformin.” 
Use heat – a heating pad, hot bath or been numerous studies, they have been
hot tub – for chronic conditions to relax difficult to interpret because there are Do You Suffer from Neuropathy?
and loosen tissues, and stimulate blood many varieties of the spice, according Get Relief with No Surgery, Shots,
flow to the area. Never use heat on an to NCCIH. One 2019 review of 18 stud- or Addictive Medications!
acute injury; it will worsen the swelling. ies in diabetics found cinnamon re-
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Book of Home Remedies. “Honey is for other reasons, according to NCCIH.
great for a cough, cold or sore throat,”
Hopp says. Do not give honey to chil- Garlic. Garlic has been touted for
dren younger than 1 year old because having a positive impact on cardiovas-
of the risk of infant botulism. cular disease, specifically in lowering
low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad
Turmeric. Turmeric is a plant in the blood cholesterol. Although research
ginger family native to Southeast Asia results have been mixed, the NCCIH
and used in various dishes. It has been says that the most reliable data suggest
promoted for arthritis, digestive disor- taking garlic supplements may reduce
ders, respiratory infections, allergies, total cholesterol and LDL. It’s consid-
depression and liver disease, among

IRMC

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Why sci-fi types of medical implants will soon become reality

BY KENNETH R. ROSEN taken to microchip im-
The Washington Post plants, ultra-slim and flex-
ible digital tags that can,
For decades, doctors have embed- for example, control a pros-
ded pacemakers, cochlear implants thetic limb. Such technol-
and cardiac defibrillators into their ogy can also monitor the
patients’ bodies. More recently, movements of Parkinson’s
consumers have started tracking patients using accelerom-
their own heart rates and number eters to detect tremors,
of steps taken with watches, brace- which offers neurologists
lets, cellphones and other wearable a detailed assessment of a
devices. patient’s physical behavior
before they visit for their
Researchers and doctors are now next appointment, aiding
dreaming up more ways to merge in the selection of appro-
those technologies, to move con- priate doses of medicine.
sumer-driven monitors inside bod- Researchers at the Univer-
ies. sity of Illinois developed
electronic sensors that can
“We started to see this line blur be embedded into tempo-
with Fitbit,” said Amal Graafstra, rary skin tattoos to track
who produces magnet implants and and stimulate brain waves
other technology through a compa- to prevent seizures.
ny called Dangerous Things, which
he founded in 2013. “When you start This technology offers
looking into medical applications, the potential for screen-
there’s going to be a convergence, ing before an appointment
and I think that’s going to be inevi- without having to send a
table.” patient to a lab for testing.
It could also allow patients
In some ways, this is already hap-
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to always carry their medical records. daily to calibrate the device, which hand, are the most willing to take the “A lot of times, we can only try
“The analytical laboratories will also vibrates to warn patients of an risks and try implanted devices. Im- these technologies out in very severe
impending or actual hypoglycemia plantable tech could cause trouble in health conditions, but are there oth-
continue to do their job. But with the or hyperglycemia event. situations where an individual needs er creative ways that are ethical and
lab-on-chip general practitioners an MRI scan or airport security scan- safe so we can move into that direc-
and paramedics will have a tool at The implant, a small and thin ners, he said. tion?” Lim said. “We just need more
their disposal to carry out tests on white circular device, is externally lo- novel technologies. Yes, people don’t
the patient before going to the labo- cated on the patient’s shoulder where Lim said that brainstem implants want things in their body, but I will
ratory,” said Giuseppe Barillaro, an a quick tap of a cellphone can give for young children have been around say that what I’ve learned with deep
associate professor of electronics at instant readings. The FDA evaluated since the 1990s, and such technology brain stimulation, even hip replace-
the University of Pisa and the co-au- clinical study data from 125 diabetics is “very much integrated into our so- ment, is that it’s something that is
thor of a study on bioabsorbable ma- who used the device and found less ciety.” He noted that such implants scary at first but, generally speaking,
terials, which aid in healing and fully than 1 percent of users experienced a can complicate getting an MRI scan people do in my opinion adapt to it as
dissolve once the implant is no longer “serious adverse event.” or walking through an airport secu- they see the benefits of it.” 
needed. He said that the technology rity scanner.
is still maturing and the commercial Mirasol Panlilio, a spokesperson
availability for broad use is not avail- for the company, said that users have HARBOR PRIMARY CARE
able for all applications. expressed a desire to make the de-
vice removable, if only to allow them THET L. TUN M.D.
As healthcare costs continue to a “naked shower” with nothing at-
rise, hospital stays have often been tached to their body, something the Board Certified Internal Medicine
shortened and researchers are ex- company is pursuing in future ver-
ploring the potential for ambulatory sions of the implant. • Accepts Medicare and
monitoring. Most Major Insurance Plans
The tech has been slow to develop • Dr. Tun is an Active Member of
An example of this: A continu- as fewer volunteers are willing to sign the Medical Staff at Cleveland Clinic
ous glucose monitoring implant for up to clinical studies, unlike vac- Indian River Hospital since 2011
adults with diabetes that pairs with a cine pathways that draw hundreds of
mobile app. It was first approved by thousands willing to test preliminary 1300 36TH ST, STE 1G • VERO BEACH, FL 32960
the Food and Drug Administration doses, said Hubert H. Lim, a professor
in 2018. The system was created by who researches implantable medical Medical Arts Center West of Hospital Emergency Department
Eversense and is operational for 90 tech at the University of Minnesota’s
days. The company hopes to create Department of Biomedical Engineer- PLEASE CALL 772-562-3960 FOR APPOINTMENT
a sensor with 365 days of wearable ing.
time.
Until now, Lim said hobbyists seek-
For now, users still need to prick ing to “hack” their bodies, like install-
their fingers for blood samples twice ing a magnet or the key to a Tesla in a

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Facts on ‘white coat syndrome’ and other medical issues

BY FRED CICETTI The first number represents your like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. erly. Insulin is a hormone that helps
Columnist systolic pressure when the heart Choose lean beef, turkey breast, control the sugar in your blood. In-
beats. The second number represents sulin is made by the pancreas, a large
Question: What is white coat syn- the diastolic pressure when the heart fish or chicken with the skin removed organ behind the stomach.
drome? rests. If only one number is elevated, to lower the amount of fat and calo-
you still have high blood pressure ries in your meals. A small percentage of diabetics
If you suffer from white coat syn- with all of its dangers. have type 1 diabetes, which usually
drome, your blood pressure jumps as Have three servings of low-fat milk, occurs in people under age 30. Dia-
soon as a doctor or nurse approach- When you go to your doctor to have yogurt or cheese a day. Dairy prod- betics with this form of the disease
es you. If your doctor knows this, your blood pressure taken, there are a ucts are high in calcium and vitamin cannot produce insulin.
he or she may recommend a home few things you can do to get an accu- D and help keep your bones strong as
blood-pressure monitor or ambula- rate reading. First, don’t drink coffee you age. If you have trouble digest- About 90 percent of Americans
tory monitor that is worn around the or smoke cigarettes for a half hour be- ing or do not like dairy products, try with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
clock and takes your pressure every fore your pressure is taken. (What are reduced-lactose milk products, or It is most common in adults over age
half hour. you doing smoking anyway?) Empty calcium-fortified orange juice, soy- 40, and the risk of getting it increases
your bladder because a full tank can based beverages or tofu. You can with age. With this form of diabetes,
Blood pressure tends to spike when affect the reading. Sit quietly for five also talk to your healthcare provider the body does not always produce
you are excited by an emotion such as minutes before the test. about taking a calcium and vitamin enough insulin or does not use insu-
anger or fear. But high blood pressure D supplement. lin efficiently. Being overweight and
– known as hypertension – is very Q. How can I eat healthier? inactive increases the chances of de-
sneaky. It’s called the silent killer be- Keep nutrient-rich snacks like veloping type 2 diabetes.
cause it usually has no symptoms. To maintain a plan for healthy eat- dried apricots, whole-wheat crack-
ing, follow these tips from the Na- ers and peanut butter on hand. Limit Type 2 diabetes can be prevented
Doctors say you have high blood tional Institutes of Health: snacks like cake, candy, chips and in people who are at an increased risk
pressure if you have a reading of soda. or have pre-diabetes, a condition in
140/90 or higher. A blood pressure Eat breakfast every day. which glucose levels are higher than
reading of 120/80 or lower is con- Select high-fiber foods like whole Drink plenty of water. normal but not yet high enough for
sidered normal. Prehypertension is grain breads and cereals, beans, veg- a diagnosis of diabetes. People with
blood pressure between 120 and 139 etables and fruits. Q. What is the difference between pre-diabetes are more likely to devel-
for the top number, or between 80 They can help keep you regular and type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? op diabetes within 10 years and are
and 89 for the bottom number. lower your risk for chronic diseases also more likely to have a heart attack
If you have diabetes, your body or stroke. 
can’t produce insulin or use it prop-



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Cher: ‘You don’ t have to be naked to look great’

BY MELISSA TWIGG and far less shocking than they once discovered the ultra-cozy de-
The Telegraph were. But even today, they are rarely signs years ago when film-
worn by women over the age of 40. ing Down Under. “And I
In 1974, Cher arrived at the Met Gala Cher, of course, has never adhered to just got the Oh Yeah slides
in what is arguably the most famous fashion rules, and even after her 70th for my mom, who is 95
‘naked dress’ of all time: a sheer beaded birthday remained a fan of scandal- and fabulous,” she adds.
gown with white feathered sleeves and a ously sexy designs, wearing the same
matching skirt. She clearly wasn’t wear- shimmery, cut-out black jumpsuit to Her mother – re-
ing any underwear – something that was the 2017 Billboard Awards as she had tired singer-songwriter
shocking at the time. in 1992. Her age meant the second Georgia Holt – plays a
outing garnered even more newspa- central role in the video
“When I walked into the place – peo- per inches than the first. Cher has made with Ugg,
ple gasped,” she tells me. “Someone one that gives us a wonder-
asked, ‘How does it feel being naked?’ I “I still get away with a lot and wear fully voyeuristic glimpse into
said, ‘It feels great.’” clothes I wore years ago,” she says. the superstar’s largely private
“[Although] you don’t have to be na- home life. Filmed at her beachfront
A week later, Cher appeared on the ked to look great.” Malibu estate, it shows the singer
cover of Time in the same dress. “It cre- doing normal things (wearing Ugg
ated a lot of hubbub,” said Bob Mackie, Now, at 75, the singer, actress and boots and talking to her mother on
the designer, in an interview with Vogue. icon is still more likely to be photo- the phone) and Cher things (watch-
“In those days, Time reserved its covers graphed in something revealing than ing films in her elaborate home cin-
for world leaders or someone who in- in biscuit colored knitwear and sensible ema; questioning her cat about the
vented something important, like a vac- slacks. Which is why it comes as some- future and admiring the sunset from
cine. Then there was Cher on the cover thing of a surprise that she is the new a vast wicker throne).
in that incredible piece of clothing, and face (and foot) of Ugg. Yes, Ugg, maker
newsstands sold out of it almost imme- of those gloriously comfortable, some- In the clip, Cher seems entirely her-
diately. Some cities even banned it; it’s times maligned Australian suede and self, although in order to survive over
funny considering how some stars can sheepskin boots that were a celebrity five decades in show business, I sus-
barely keep their clothes on today.” favorite in the early 200s and which are pect you need a stage persona and an
now experiencing a fashion comeback. at-home persona – and a way of keep-
Naked dresses are far more prolific ing the two separate. That applies to
Cher is a fan, explaining that she first

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fashion too: while
Cher may rock a
sheer catsuit on
stage well into
her 70s, in

her Malibu
house, it’s com-
fort all the way.

“I don’t do any-
thing glamorous at
home,” she says.
“No makeup,
and sweats. I
have friends
that come over
and we work

out, watch old movies and everyone kept most of the pieces that she wore
cooks. I wear costumes on stage so I during those heady days when she
don’t need to wear them at home. You was making chart-topping hits and
can be stylish in jeans and a $20 T- fronting major films. “Save the things
shirt. Style isn’t about spending a ton you love,” she says. “One item, a belt,
of money.” a skirt can be the catalyst for a great
outfit. I’ve had things for 30 years that
That’s welcome news for those of I love and they still look great. When
us who are broke after Christmas – I put them together with something
or who are dreading a return to high new, it can be magic.”
heels and fitted dresses after two year
of elasticated waistbands and flat Again, this is very in line with the
shoes. Cher is, after all, the queen of modern era, and one thing that marks
OTT dressing, and if even she is still Cher out is her determination to move
championing Ugg boots and track- with the times. She is famous for be-
suits – well, then the dressed-down ing very vocal on Twitter, arguing
revolution of the 21st century has loudly with politicians she disagrees
certainly done its work. In fact, her with – most notably Trump during
best style advice is: “Don’t follow the his years as president. Over the last
trends and don’t wear anything you’re two years, one of her twin focuses has
not comfortable in.” been CherCares – a pandemic fund
that supports medical staff and peo-
It all sounds very Gen Z and empow- ple living with COVID to ensure they
ered, but Cher does of course still know have the supplies support they need.
how to get attention – and her daring The other is animal welfare, and she
approach to fashion has even got her in has worked hard to rehome abused el-
trouble over the years. She was the first ephants around Asia.
woman to show her belly button on
television, and after she divorced first As a result, fans of Cher have be-
husband and business partner Sonny come more and more used to seeing her
Bono, censors plagued her – a notably dressed down in jeans and shirt while
misogynistic move, given her outfits campaigning for animal rights – from
were no more revealing than they’d now on this look will no doubt always be
been while she was married. In 1989, accessorized with a pair of Ugg boots.
MTV even banned her video for “Turn Although the rhinestone-adorned,
Back Time” because she was wearing a sheer jumpsuit-wearing fashion icon is
fishnet thong bodysuit. lurking just below the surface

Times, thankfully, have changed. As evidenced by her answer when I
Although, when I ask if she has any re- ask what her fashion priorities are.“It
grets she says, “Yes, but I’m not telling depends on what I’m getting dressed
[you what they are]. Sometimes when for. Even though I don’t want to be un-
you are going to go for looks that are comfortable, sometimes you do have
amazing, you miss.” Notably, Cher has to sacrifice comfort for beauty.” 

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‘Bridgerton’ will make 2022 the year of Regencycore fashion

BY MELISSA TWIGG
The Telegraph

When the Collins Dictionary was
deliberating over which term to make
the word of 2021, they couldn’t decide
between ‘NFT’ and ‘Regencycore’. In
the end, non-fungible token won the
battle, but runner-up isn’t bad for
a word that means wanting to style
yourself like someone from the 19th
century.

Particularly since nobody actually
dressed this way at any point in 2021.
The term was coined last winter, thanks
to the huge success of Netflix’s “Bridger-
ton” series. An over-the-top take on the
classic period drama, this was a show
with more sparkle, more dresses, more
hats, more brooches - and far more sex
– than any BBC series to date.

Purists complained that the cos-
tumes were all wrong but viewers
adored it. Period dramas are never en-
tirely true to the era (if they were, no
actress would be allowed dyed blonde
hair or sparkling white teeth) but

“Bridgerton” made it quite clear that bleak winter one of early 2021 had us
realism was not the aim. Writer-cre- salivating over the idea of buttoning
ator Chris van Dusen said he wanted up a dazzling silk dress.
watching it to feel like reading a ro-
mance novel rather than a history book And people were buying them, even
– and in this respect he was certainly with nowhere to go. Fashion app Lyst
successful. Costume designer Ellen coined the term Regencycore and not-
Mirojnick, meanwhile, explained that ed that searches for corsets were up by
her starting point was real Regency 123 percent last winter, while empire
dress – hence Pride & Prejudice era line dresses increased by 93 percent in
empire waists and puffed cap sleeves – January and February. On Tiktok, the
but from that point, she went wild.

Speaking with Harper’s Bazaar,
Mirojnick said she was hoping to cre-
ate an entirely new look that combined
the aesthetic of the Regency era “with
a bit of a modern sensibility, make
it aspirational, intriguing, and with
somewhat of a layer that would actu-
ally be very imaginative.”

While many period dramas borrow
costumes from rental agencies or tele-
vision warehouses full of dresses used
in past productions, particularly when
it comes to the extras, Mirojnick and her
team of 230 made every outfit specifi-
cally for “Bridgerton.” That amounted
to more than 7,500 costumes, including
more than 100 for lead character Daph-
ne Bridgerton alone.

The result of this fashion free-for-
all is Regencycore, which essentially
means all things ornate, whether it is
related to fashion trends or interiors.
And it makes sense. If 2020’s sunny
spring lockdown had us dreaming of
pretty cottagecore smocks, then the

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released before Christmas,
Netflix partnered with Chanel
Métiers d’Art brands Maison
Michel, Goossens Paris and
Barrie, to sell their wares on its
shopping website.

Platforms such as Seek Shop,
meanwhile, make it even eas-
ier for fans of certain shows
to buy their favorite looks by
linking to all the shoppable
merchandise from each se-
ries – such as the Erdem corset
in “Bridgerton.” British labels
Simone Rocha and Shrimps
have both featured on the site
in relation to “Bridgerton”:
crystal earrings by the former
consistently sell out, as do the
padded and pearl headbands
by the latter.

Next up, though, are the red
velvet jackets, heeled shoes
and sleek waistcoats of the Re-
gency-era male, as season two
of the period drama turns its
gaze to the Bridgerton boys.
While the first series followed
Daphne and her marriage
to the Duke of Hastings, the
second will dramatize the ro-
mantic entanglements of her
brother Anthony. It is expect-
ed to premiere in March. 

hashtag Regencycore hit 11.5 million ing bandwagon. Clothes from Emily
views in a matter of weeks. A year on in Paris have had French fashionistas
and it’s been called the lead shopping up in arms (too revealing, too color-
term of 2021. And in 2022, it might be ful and too many berets) but demand
even bigger. for many of Emily’s most memorable
sartorial choices have grown expo-
That’s because it’s not just fashion. nentially, with searches for some of
Embroidery hoops and even the wis- the brands she wears up by over 200
teria decorating the show’s homes all percent since the show aired.
saw a spike in interest throughout the
year – searches on eBay for wisteria Chanel is one of them. The august
soared by 300 percent after the show French house may not have any official
aired, while garden centers and nurs- input into the show but because Em-
eries also saw a rise in requests for the ily was rarely seen without one of her
pretty scented climber throughout seemingly endless double C handbags
the summer. slung over her shoulder in the first sea-
son, visits to the Chanel website sky-
All in all, enforced lockdown isola- rocketed around its release. In prepara-
tion meant 2021 was the year fashion tion for the second season, which was
in particular finally got on the stream-

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WINE COLUMN

NEED WINE ADVICE? ASK YOUR LOCAL WINE SHOP

BY DAVE MCINTYRE
The Washington Post

Who do you trust for wine advice? Gilman’s View From the Cellar are zine. That was a crowded field I tried to bottles, the other fully stocked.
A friend or relative with whom you’ve good examples. British writer Jancis break into with Sidewalk.com, a short- Parker gave the first a 90-point rating
shared a few bottles? The Internet? An Robinson offers lots of free content and lived website by Microsoft.
app that claims to know the perfect reviews, as well as much more to sub- and it flew off the shelf. The distributor
wine for you based on whether you take scribers on her website. In this era of crowdsourcing, we have was sold out. The other wine scored in
milk in your coffee? the Internet. Wine blogs had their fling, the high 80s, and now nobody would buy
Newspaper wine reviewers, alas, and they provided a way for some writers it. Why would consumers rely on a point
When I caught the wine bug a few are now few, reflecting the changes to break into mainstream publications. score instead of trusting their own pal-
decades ago, there were a few reliable in the newspaper business over the Podcasts are riding a wave now – more ates, the manager asked.
guides. Robert Parker was entering his past few decades. Readers of a certain about them in a future column. Wine
heyday with the Wine Advocate, his age (mine) will remember when the apps and websites fill a niche, allowing It was a striking example of the power
self-published magazine chock-full Washington Post had Ben Giliberti and everyone to be a critic. a critic can wield. Some stores rely on
of copious, detailed reviews of wines. Michael Franz on alternating weeks, that power. I recall visiting another es-
A Parker score could make or break a while Paul Lukacs wrote for the Wash- CellarTracker is perhaps the best- tablishment sometime in the same era
wine – he became so influential, wine- ington Times, and Ann Berta contrib- known, used by collectors to manage and asking a manager to tell me about a
makers allegedly changed their wine uted monthly to Washingtonian maga- their own inventories, share tasting wine that looked interesting. “It’s good –
style to cater to his tastes. notes and discuss wines through an it got 90 points,” he said, barely looking
online forum. The flashy Vivino app up. That told me little about the wine and
Big, bold wines became derided as lets users photograph labels with their everything I needed to know about the
“Parkerized” by wine fiends disap- smartphones to enter a review and learn store: It was a reliable source of highly
proving of the style. I always thought about the wine, as well as what other us- rated vino at a competitive market price.
that was an unfair criticism. Parker’s ers thought of it. Beyond that, I was on my own.
tastes reflected the American palate,
and he emerged onto the scene in the We’ve been reading about and buying Next time you’re in a wine store, strike
mid-1980s, just as Americans were dis- more wine online while staying home up a conversation with someone on staff.
covering wine. The industry respond- during the pandemic. The growth in di- Gauge their knowledge of the wines:
ed to the market. rect-to-consumer wine sales is an excit- Have they tasted many of the wines on
ing development, offering smaller win- sale? Traveled to wine regions and met
Parker is now retired. The Robert eries direct access to consumers, while with winemakers?
Parker Wine Advocate, now owned by allowing wine lovers to purchase wines
Michelin, continues with a team of very unavailable through traditional distri- Remember that they are reading you,
capable reviewers. Wine Spectator, Wine bution channels. too, so point out a wine or two that you
Enthusiast and Wine & Spirits maga- enjoyed or didn’t, and explain why. De-
zines also continue to rate wines on an But we mustn’t forget another trust- scribe the type of foods you like to eat.
easy-to-understand (if controversial) worthy source of wine information: our Drop in details about your buying hab-
100-point scale. local independent retailers. its: Do you collect wine, or do you just
have a few bottles stashed in a closet for
Some reviewers have successfully When I was in my wine infancy, I had upcoming meals?
followed Parker’s model with their the temerity to walk into a store with a
own online subscription publications copy of Parker’s annual issue on bar- Your retailer just might recommend a
aimed at dedicated wine collectors. gain wines under my arm. The manager wine the critics have not yet discovered.
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PETS

Bonz meets lovely Lola, an oldie and very goodie

Hi Dog Buddies! No-Dogs-In-The-Dorm policy. So she put “Another liddle habit I still haven’t
my pickshur on The Line, hoping to find
This week I innerviewed Miss Lola me a loving Furever Famly. kicked: BEES.”
Meghji, a charming pit mixture who’s
Getting Up There. (Come to think of it, “Meanwhile, my future parents had “Bees?”
she’s MY age. Woof, time sure flies when both lost their pet pooches, Mom’s bull-
you’re not lookin’, doesn’t it?) dog Dexter, an Dad’s bee-gull Sarah, an “Yep. Every couple years I eat a
had agreed that, soon as they found a
We met at her Mom’s office, a Crispy place to live, they’d get a DOG together. bee.”
Biscuits place where pets less fortunate Mom loves Big Ol’ Square-headed Pooch-
come after they’re rescued from Dire es; Dad pru-furs liddle, princessy ones, “Why?”
Straits: the Hue-mane Suh-si-itty of Vero which created a duh-LLAMA.
Beach an Indian River County. Her Mom’s “I guess it’s a come-PUL-shun.
In Charge, but Miss Lola isn’t a snobnose “One day Mom was searching on line,
about it. Also, she’s deff, so I figured I’d saw my pick-shur an BOOM-chocka- Then my face swells up, I get itchy all
hafta talk VERY LOUD. locka, she KNEW. But, I was obviously
NOT a liddle princess. My future was in over an Mom gives me BENNA-drill.
The humans were wearin’ masks cuz- Dad’s hands.
za that vi-russ. My assistant has one with Then I avoid bees. Until I forget what
a dog on it, ’specially for my innerviews. “Since they had to agree on The Cho-
sen Pooch, Mom told Dad about me, happened, an I eat another one.”
Miss Lola’s Mom greeted us and an he agreed to meet me in the fur. No
showed us into her office, where Miss Strings. No Promises. Mom hadn’t met I shook my head. “So. How’d. You. Lola.
Lola approached for the wag-an-sniff, me either, so my current owner brought
then plopped down onna bright-colored me to Mom’s house, where we’d all meet. Get. Down. Here?”
blanket next to her Mom’s desk.
“Soon as she brought me in, my IN- “Mom’s an Dad’s jobs. We went
She’s a big grrrl (63 pounds), black with stinks took over. I zipped past Mom an
pretty brindle legs, white sox, anna boxy headed straight to Dad, sittin’ inna chair. from Ella-NOY to CAN-zuzz to
head turnin’ snowflake-dusty around I jumped into his lap an started giving
her eyes an muzzle. him lots of kisses an snuggles an, just like here. I love spending my Golden
that, I’d found my Furever Famly!”
“Thank you for coming,” she said inna Years in Flora-duh, relaxin’ in the
soft, precise voice. “This is my Mom, “What. A. great. Tail. Miss. Lola,” I
Kate. My Dad Tony’s at work. You pro- told her. “So. How’s. Your. Life. Been. sun. Most of me has slowed wa-
bly heard, I’m DEFF, but I’m excellent at Ever. Since?”
reading muzzles: I look right at you, but ay down, but my nose is sharp as ever! well, HOWL. An WHINE. I’m also
I’m not trying to invade your Personal “Wonderful! We have ad-VEN-churs!
Space. You don’t hafta speak Super Loud, Hiking! Camping! I’ve slowed down a lot When Mom comes home from work, I EX-purt at getting into basically any food
just not real fast.” (arthur-itis), but I usta be Very Fast! Once
we were hiking in the woods an saw this love sniffin’ all the cool shelter smells container. If there’s something duhlishus
“It. Is. A. Great. Pleasure, Miss. Lola,” herd of deer.”
I said, looking into her eyes an carefully on her. There’s a buncha liddle piglets on the table, look away for a nano second,
wrapping my mouth around each word. “Oh, boy!” I thought, pretty much
knowin’ what was comin’. an their Momma there now, an dog, do and it’s GONE. Oh, and COFFEE.”
“I.am.eager.to.hear.your.story.when-
ever.you’re.ready.” “WELL, bein’ a bulldog an all, I’ve THEY smell intresting! Sometimes we “Huh?”
always been Real Strong: I jerked my
I opened my notebook, an she began. leash outta Mom’s hand and took off af- foster kittens at home. I get along great “LOVE it! When Mom puts her coffee
“It was Sham-Pane Ella-NOY, Spring of ter those deer. An we all vanished into
’09. I was two anna haff. My first owner the woods. Mom and Dad Freaked Out, with all the animals we foster, ack-shul- down and isn’t payin’ attention, I slurp it
was a college grrrl who didn’t know how thinkin’ I’d get trampled by, like, a zillion
to take care of me. So her roommate took deer hoofs. ly. I’m hopin’ to become an am-BASS- right up.”
me. She was super nice but, when I was 6,
SHE transferred to another college with a They searched an hollered. Inna uh-door for my breed someday!” “All in all, Mr. Bonzo, I’m a Family Grrrl.
while, I came trotting back like ‘Hey,
Mom. Hey Dad, ’sup?’ “An. Admirable. Ambition! Any. Every day, home or here, I Sniff-Patrol the

Besties?” Perimeter to ensure all is well. I feel it’s my

“When I first joined the famly I met my duty as a member of my Furever Famly.”

new cat sibs, Jeeves an Miko. They like to Heading home, I was thinkin’ of sweet

lick my ears, which is cool an kinda tickly. Miss Lola’s intresting life, and the many

Then there’s Uncle Edward, a Scottish diverse pets she meets. An wonderin’ how

Terrier rescue from one of those dreadful she EVER developed a taste for coffee.

puppy mills. He’s not the crispiest cookie

in the jar but he’s totally OK. Till next time,

“Probly my Very BFF is my human The Bonz
liddle sis Nora. Right away when she was
born I decided she was My Person. When

she first learned to pull herself up, she Don’t Be Shy
grabbed my face and I started lickin her
nose, till Mom, for some reason, decided We are always looking for pets
it wasn’t the greatest idea. Now she’s 10 with interesting stories.
an we still love snugglin’.”
To set up an interview, email
“Any. Favrite. Foodstuffs?”

“I am possibly a liddle pushy when [email protected].

it’s mealtime. If my meal isn’t prompt, I,

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Tom was a lifelong Rotarian, and past President of The Rotary Club of Or-
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United Way of Indian River County, was a board member from 1999-2005, 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. and Thurs or by
and together with his wife, Charo, chaired the 2005-06 Annual Campaign for Website: verobeachartclub.org appointment.
the United Way, raising well over $2 million. Just this past year, Tom served Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Fri. Current Series: “Trees” and small paintings for
as a financial analyst in review of potential funded partners, as he refused to Exhibit through Jan. 17: Holiday Marketplace the holidays
let his cancer treatment keep him from working. Also, while recovering from and Florida Treasures Show
a bone marrow transplant in 2019, Tom was called to serve as Vice Chair on The Rowe Gallery
the board of the VNA. Current Board Chair, Bill Stengel, heralds Tom by GALLERIES ELSEWHERE 46 Royal Palm Pointe. 302-521-4175
writing, “His direct involvement will give Indian River County another ma- Website: therowegallery.com
terial boost to the quality of its healthcare for all.” Tom never let any excuse Barbara Krupp Fine Art Studio/Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. and Thurs.; 10
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for improving everything to which he dedicated his time.
Tom was one of the inaugural members of Quail Valley, where he was loved
by the members and staff alike. His passion was his family, serving his com-
munity, and playing chess.
Tom is survived by his wife, Charo Segura; his three children, Maria Se-
gura, Tom Segura and Jane Segura; his son-in-law, Jeff Petersen and his
daughter-in-law, Christina Segura; and his four grandchildren, Weston,
Greysen, Ellis, and Julian; and his brother, Steve Segura. Tom is preceded in
death by his siblings, Joseph Segura and Ann Segura Webb.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the Multiple Myelo-
ma Foundation online at https://themmrf.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/.

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Eleonora Wahlstrom McCabe

Eleonora Wahlstrom McCabe, a respected philanthropist who became a vocal advocate for the mentally ill, entered the loving arms of her savior on December 26, 2021. Fittingly called Kind Ellie
by her friends, she died at home, having finally succumbed to the effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare progressive disease.
Ellie was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 9, 1934, to Magnus and Agnes Wahlstrom. As an only child, she was adored by her parents who raised her with strong Christian values,
charitable inclinations and a commitment to working hard to achieve one’s goals. Ellie grew up watching her father, a Swedish immigrant, skillfully use his time, talent, and treasure to give back
to his community and adopted country.
Ellie joined the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County in 1969, which she credited for teaching her the art of volunteering. She invested countless hours as a champion for many Bridgeport
area nonprofits; including Salem Lutheran Church, Meals on Wheels, Bridgeport Hospital, the Discovery Museum, Rehabilitation Center of Eastern Fairfield County and the Bridgeport Symphony.
When her father passed in 1972, Ellie’s mother challenged her to carry on her father’s legacy through the family’s private foundation, The Wahlstrom Foundation, later renamed The Robert F. and
Eleonora W. McCabe Foundation. Ellie took over as president and devoted the rest of her life to being ever watchful for opportunities to make a difference.
Ellie became a full-time resident of Vero Beach, Florida in 1983 where she quickly became a fixture on the philanthropic and social scene. Known as much for her kindness and compassion as her
beauty and quick wit, she met the love of her life, Robert F. McCabe, on a blind date. Their whirlwind nine-month courtship ended in their marriage on December 1, 1984, but they continued to
treat every day as their next first date.
For 35 years Bob and Ellie traveled the world, enjoying a life filled with friends, family and philanthropy. In addition to their home in Vero Beach, they were blessed to spend 12 glorious summers in
Saratoga Springs, New York at their cherished estate, Tara by the Lake. Bob and Ellie were members of the John’s Island Club, Bent Pine Country Club, The Metropolitan Club, and, more recently,
Ellie joined Quail Valley River Club.
During her 40 years in Vero Beach, Ellie was widely recognized for her charitable giving, but she was admired even more for her ability to capture and focus the attention of community leaders and
philanthropists on opportunities to improve life in Indian River County.
In 1983, Ellie played a vital role in the capital campaign for what is now the Vero Beach Museum of Art. She was elected chairman of the museum in 1986 and soon after established the annual
Chairman’s Club dinner to expand the number of museum patrons. The strategy helped raise millions of dollars, allowing the museum to become the crown jewel of the Treasure Coast. Following
her board term, Ellie was made a Lifetime Trustee of the museum.
During her early days in Vero Beach, Ellie noticed newcomers enjoyed the amenities of the seaside town but remained painfully unaware of community needs beyond the barrier island. Never one to
pass up an opportunity, Ellie started the Donors Forum in 1992 as a mechanism to help seasonal residents become familiar with Indian River County beyond the five mile stretch of State Road A1A.
Through the Donors Forum, Ellie learned that most local funders only gave to programs and services, leaving nonprofit organizations with few resources for brick and mortar and capital expenses.
In 1999, she rallied fellow John’s Island Club members to join her in forming the John’s Island Foundation. Ellie became the Foundation’s first president, serving a three year-term from 1999-2002.
Ellie previously served on the Board of Directors of Saint Edward’s School, The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast and Indian River Impact 100, the offshoot of an educational initiative
she started called Women & Philanthropy. In 2008, Ellie was the first person to pledge a gift to launch the Indian River Community Foundation, also agreeing to incubate the fledgling organization
in her family foundation office.
In 1999, Ellie’s path was forever changed when her eldest son took his life after years of suffering from mental illness. Ellie would often say it was impossible to describe the grief that followed, but
she found some solace through her philanthropy. “While I couldn’t help my son, God gave me gifts I could use to help others in similar situations,” Ellie said. She became laser focused on learning
about mental health and grew into a committed spokesperson for changing outdated opinions and treatment.
On this new journey, Ellie convened people and resources to support better mental health treatment and services. In 2005, she helped launch the TurtleTrax fundraiser for the Mental Health
Association in Indian River County, which raised more than $1,000,000 over several years. She was also the initial funder of the organization’s Mental Health Walk-in Center, one of the first in the
country.
In 2004, Ellie invited local leaders to discuss the serious gaps in the continuum of mental health care in Indian River County. Sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with the Sheriff, Chiefs of Police, School
Superintendent, health care officials, United Way representatives and various elected officials, Ellie convinced the group to join her in forming the Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County.
The Collaborative continues to operate today, with the McCabe Connections Center as its flagship initiative.
In 2007, Ellie led the community in exploring the critical shortage of psychiatrists in Indian River County. In her groundbreaking style, Ellie used research coupled with authentic care and concern
to persuade local philanthropists, and the Dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine, to create the UF Center for Psychiatry and Addiction in Indian River County. For her part, Ellie
established the Robert F. and Eleonora W. McCabe Foundation Eminent Scholar Chair to ensure Indian River County would always have a world-renowned psychiatrist dedicated to improving the
community’s mental health services.
Ellie was often recognized for making the world a better place. In 1997 she was named Outstanding Individual Philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast
and in 1998 she was presented the Laurel Award for Philanthropic Leadership by the Cultural Council of Indian River County. Along with her husband Bob she was given the Dan K. Richardson
Humanitarian Award by the Gifford Youth Achievement Center and was named Samaritan of the Year by the Samaritan Center for Homeless Families. In 2009, she was presented the Statewide
Dependency Summit Judicial Circuit Award and the Circuit 19 DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health Collaborative Partnership Award. In 2013, the University of Florida made Ellie an Honorary
Alumna.
Ellie made the difficult decision to wind down her family foundation in 2017, signaling an end to her public leadership role. As part of the sunset, she established two charitable funds at the Indian
River Community Foundation, which she hoped would continue the legacy she began at her father’s knee.
In addition to her parents, Magnus and Agnes, Ellie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob, daughter Lois Hughes and son Roy Johnson. She is survived by her son Bruce Johnson
(Patti) of Exeter, New Hampshire; stepsons Barry (Rebecca) of Atlanta, Georgia and Brett (Laura) of The Woodlands, Texas; and daughter-in-law Aime, of Shelton, Connecticut. She also leaves
behind four grandchildren, Justin, Rebecca, Caitlin and Victoria; five step-grandchildren, Megan, Cormac, Cooper, Colin and Carson; a great grandson, Sidney; and her faithful four-legged
companion, Mollie, who brought her comfort and joy, particularly following her husband’s death.
The family extends its deepest gratitude to Melissa Blizman, who worked for Bob and Ellie for more than 30 years and Lenora Ritchie, who served for 17 years as Executive Director of the McCabe
Foundation. Both were trusted friends until the day she died.
Friends will be invited to celebrate Ellie’s remarkable life at a private reception. To receive an invitation, please send an email request to [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, Ellie requested memorial contributions be made to the Endowment for Better Mental Health at the Indian River Community Foundation, P.O. Box 643968, Vero Beach, Florida
32964 or the VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com

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DELIGHTFUL, REMODELED ‘COTTAGE’
AVAILABLE IN BETHEL BY THE SEA

515 Indian Lilac Road in Bethel by the Sea: 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,937-square-foot home offered
for $1,375,000 by Patti Martin with AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate: 772-205-5860

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Delightful, remodeled ‘cottage’ available in Bethel by the Sea

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

When Kenneth and Michele Cook at the front entry, a nod to the era of welcome. Wanting to make the most and goings of the neighborhood with
purchased the three-bedroom, two- when the home was built, shares Mi- of the island environment, the Cooks their canine pal, Chipper. The doggy
bath house at 515 Indian Lilac Road in chele – “the old Florida cottage feel.” created both front and rear patio areas. door lets him come and go at will,
Bethel by the Sea, they set out to cre- taking naps in the sun wherever he
ate their “forever” home in the little Today, the circle drive at the front of At the front door, a low, gated fence can find a warm spot.
cottage. the house creates an immediate sense allows them to watch the comings

The couple had a home in South
Hutchinson but were always drawn
to Vero Beach, often making forays
north to surf with their boys at Fort
Pierce and Sebastian Inlets.

“There is something about Central
Beach that is unique,” says Kenneth.
“It’s where Central Florida meets the
coast. If you didn’t know the ocean
was three blocks up the street, you’d
think you were in an oak forest.”

With his background as a mechani-
cal contractor, Kenneth knew his way
around a remodel and the couple opt-
ed to completely gut the home.

“When I got my real estate license,
they were my very first buyers,” says
AMAC realtor Patti Martin. “We
stayed in very close contact, so to see
the progress and the change was very
cool. They wanted to make sure ev-
erything was perfectly updated.”

“The house literally had Bobcats
(tractors) driving through it,” recalls
Kenneth, explaining that a bad cast
iron pipe in the floor dating back to
the ’60s made them rethink their orig-
inal plans of doing a “small remodel.”

“We cut the floors, did all new pip-
ing and water lines. We removed all
the drywall, electrical, air condition-
ing and the insulation. We took it
down to the walls,” explains Kenneth.
“Now, with both impact windows and
hurricane shutters, the home is like a
fortress,” adds Michele.

The only remaining non-structural
piece in the house is the built-in open
display shelf that forms the foyer wall

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Through a pocket door, a hallway the overall cozy, casual ambiance of
to the right of the front door leads to the home.
a bathroom, guest bedroom and the
owner’s suite, creating a private area The laundry room, pantry and ga-
for the main sleeping spaces in the rage access are just off the kitchen,
house with the great room at the cen- making it easy to bring groceries in
ter of the home to buffer noise from and clean up after dinner.
the kitchen.
A doorway opens into a sunken den
A granite-topped counter provides off the rear of the great room. It’s per-
extra seating and delineates the fect for quiet reading, a puzzle table
kitchen area from the living room. or as the grandchildren’s playroom.
With the dining room at the rear of
the space, it’s convenient and adds to “This is our favorite little room,”
says Kenneth, noting the contrast
of sitting a little bit lower gives you
a different perspective. “We sit here
in the mornings and have coffee and
watch the bunnies and the squirrels,”
he adds.

Tucked back here is the third bed-
room, which gives guests a bit of add-
ed privacy and the use of the den as
their own private sitting room.

Knowing that they would be spend-
ing as much time outside as possible,

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the Cooks created a private oasis in fenced-in area with canine grass.
the backyard reached through a pair The synthetic grass eliminates dirty
of glass doors that can be opened pawprints in the house and through
wide when entertaining. A fire pit is a special drainage system provides a
the central feature on the travertine healthier environment for Chipper.
patio with wooden fencing strategi-
cally placed for optimal privacy. The Cooks will miss the island life-
style they have embraced. “It’s been
One of the couple’s other favorite a beautiful home and we’ve loved it.
features is the canine area they cre- We built it for our forever house, but
ated for Chipper. we want to be closer to our grand-
children,” says Kenneth, listing all
Through another doggy door in the things they have enjoyed doing,
the laundry room, Chipper has ac- from bike riding in Riverside Park
cess to the canine yard, a separately

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to walks on the boardwalk at Jaycee VITAL STATISTICS is convenient to mainland shopping
Beach. 515 INDIAN LILAC ROAD and a short walk to the beach and the
Ocean Drive shopping district. Enjoy
“We like that small-town feel and Neighborhood: Bethel by the Sea • Year built: 1963 cultural offerings at Riverside The-
we have it here,” adds Michele. Construction: Block, concrete • Home size: 1,937 square feet atre or the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Riverside Park offers a tennis facility
“This is a great location,” says Mar- View: Garden • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2 and boat launch just south of the City
tin, noting the road doesn’t go all the Additional features: Renovated 2018 with electrical, plumbing, insula- Marina and an off-leash dog park, all
way through so it’s a very quiet street. tion, HVAC, Reme Halo air purifier, duct work, metal roof, impact win- just a bike ride away.
That, coupled with the fact that the dows with shutters, STEP system; crown molding; two-car garage; front
house was “done right,” she adds, “is An Open House is scheduled for Jan.
a win-win.” and rear patios 14 and Jan. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. if
Listing agency: Alex MacWilliam Real Estate the home hasn’t already gone under
Bethel by the Sea, a sleepy, bun- contract. 
galow neighborhood located just Listing agent: Patti Martin, 772-205-5860
north of the Merrill P. Barber Bridge, Listing price: $1,375,000

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Fixed mortgage rates jump to highest levels in 20 months

BY KATHY ORTON
The Washington Post

What a difference a year makes. One credit scores and large down payments. Thomas, Zillow’s vice president of capi- when it began tapering those purchas-
year ago last week, the 30-year fixed Because of the criteria, these rates are tal markets. “Most indicators continue es, it was purchasing $120 billion each
mortgage rate sank to its lowest level not available to every borrower. to point to inflationary pressures, with month.
in history. Last week, fixed mortgage tight labor markets and challenges in
rates followed long-term bond yields The 15-year fixed-rate average rose to addressing supply chain issues. Mar- The minutes went on to say that some
and rose to their highest levels in 20 2.43 percent with an average 0.6 point. ket participants are optimistic that officials are in favor of shrinking its bal-
months. It was 2.33 percent two weeks ago and the new COVID case surge will not be ance sheet of $8.76 trillion in bonds and
2.16 percent a year ago. The five-year as impactful to economic activity as mortgage-backed securities not long
According to the latest data released adjustable rate average held steady at prior waves, but still wary that poten- after it begins raising rates. While these
last Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30- 2.41 percent with an average 0.5 point. tial shutdowns could slow economic measures could tamp down inflation,
year fixed-rate average climbed to 3.22 It was 2.75 percent a year ago. growth.” they are likely to cause mortgage rates
percent with an average 0.7 point. (A to move higher.
point is a fee paid to a lender equal to 1 “With little economic data during When the Federal Reserve released
percent of the loan amount. It is in ad- a slow holiday week, markets seem to the minutes from its December meet- “With economic momentum gain-
dition to the interest rate.) It was 3.11 be pricing in continued economic re- ing last week, it sent ripples through ing, the Federal Reserve’s recently re-
percent two weeks ago and a record- covery, despite COVID cases spiking the financial markets. Stocks fell after leased minutes point to a faster pace of
low 2.65 percent a year ago. This is the due to the omicron variant,” said Paul the Fed signaled that it might be more balance sheet reduction in the months
highest the 30-year fixed average has assertive with pulling back on bond ahead,” said George Ratiu, manager
been since May 2020. purchases, hiking interest rates and of economic research at Realtor.com.
selling off its balance sheet in the next “This also indicates that rising mort-
Freddie Mac, the federally chartered several months. According to the min- gage rates are on the horizon.”
mortgage investor, aggregates rates utes, officials said high inflation and a
from around 80 lenders across the tight labor market could prompt them A bond market sell-off pushed long-
country to come up with weekly na- to raise the benchmark rate “sooner or term yields to their highest level in nine
tional averages. The survey is based on at a faster pace than participants had months. The yield on the 10-year Trea-
home purchase mortgages. Rates for re- earlier anticipated.” Although the Fed sury closed at 1.71 percent last Wednes-
finances may be different. It uses rates doesn’t set mortgage rates, its decisions day, after closing out the year at 1.52
for high-quality borrowers with strong can influence them. percent. Mortgage rates tend to follow
the same path as long-term bonds, al-
Central bank officials also approved though that has been less the case re-
a plan to end their monthly purchases cently.
of Treasurys and mortgage-backed
securities by March rather than June. “New Year’s optimism has money
Since the beginning of the pandem- flowing away from bonds and toward
ic, the Fed has been buying assets to riskier assets, pushing yields and mort-
prop up the economy. Until November, gage rates higher to start 2022,” said
Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at
Bankrate.com.

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Meanwhile, mortgage applications from two weeks earlier, according to housing market,” said Bob Broeksmit, volume to a forecasted record of $1.61
declined from three weeks ago. Be- MBA’s data. The purchase index was president and chief executive of MBA. trillion. The refinance market started
cause of the holidays, the Mortgage down 4 percent, and the refinance in- “Although applications to buy a home the year strongly before tapering off in
Bankers Association did not release its dex fell 2 percent. The refinance share slowed in the final two weeks of De- late spring, and MBA anticipates refi-
data last week. The market composite of mortgage activity accounted for 65.4 cember, strong housing demand and nance volume will total $2.32 trillion,
index – a measure of total loan appli- percent of applications. rising home sales and prices through- which is a decline from 2020 but still
cation volume – decreased 2.7 percent out the year pushed total purchase loan the third-highest annual total ever.” 
“2021 was a banner year for the

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Housing market isn’t in a bubble, but there are concerns

BY MARK ZANDI confidence than I did a year ago, and closure moratorium and forbearance charged as mortgage rates declined
The Washington Post if current trends continue for another on payments on government-backed to record lows. In no small part due to
year, I won’t be saying it at all. mortgages, which have forestalled the Federal Reserve’s efforts, the rate
House prices are sizzling. Not just distressed home sales, typically at big on a typical 30-year fixed-rate mort-
in swanky neighborhoods in the na- There are good reasons house pric- discounts that weigh on house prices. gage loan fell below 3 percent at the
tion’s big cities or in resort towns. Not es are up a lot. First, a shout-out to the There have been amazingly few fore- start of the pandemic and has been
just in the suburbs or exurbs. Not just federal government’s yeoman efforts closures during the pandemic. hovering near there ever since.
in inner cities or in rural areas. Just to shore up the housing market during
about everywhere. the pandemic. This includes a fore- House prices have also been super- For most of the economic expansion
before the pandemic, rates were closer
House prices were rising strongly to 4 percent. And in the housing bubble
before the pandemic, but since the they were about 6 percent. Since most
pandemic hit they’ve been on a tear. home buyers purchase as much home
The median existing house price – as their mortgage payment and in-
half of homes sold for more and half come will allow, lower mortgage rates
for less – has surged to more than quickly juice demand and house pric-
$350,000, about double what it was a es, particularly when there is a short-
decade ago. age of homes, as there is now.

Just in the past year, the price for This housing shortage had its be-
a typical home is up almost 20 per- ginnings in the bursting housing bub-
cent. And in about one-fourth of the ble and collapse in new home build-
nation’s 400-plus metropolitan areas, ing. Builders have slowly ramped up
prices have rocketed by more. Even in construction since then, but even
the mid-2000s just before that hous- now the number of new homes is not
ing bubble burst, fewer than one-fifth sufficient to meet demand.
of metropolitan areas had seen an-
nual prices increase as much. The vacancy rate for homes for sale
has never been lower and contin-
So, are we in another housing bub- ues to decline. The housing shortfall
ble? is especially acute for lower-priced
homes. More restrictive zoning since
No. Not yet. But I say this with less

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the financial crisis and much higher speculative with investors – particu- prices. Forecasting when rates will But the price declines won’t be
labor, lumber and other material costs larly buyers who purchase homes rise is an intrepid affair, but it stands broad-based. The stronger job mar-
have vexed the economics of build- looking to sell quickly for a profit – to reason they will rise as the pandem- ket will forestall foreclosures and dis-
ing homes at lower price points. The dominating the market. House flips ic recedes and the economy returns tressed sales, and the housing short-
chaos in global supply chains compli- – an arms-length sale within one year to full health, prompting the Federal age will put a proverbial floor under
cates home building even more. of the previous sale – have picked up Reserve to wind down its bond buying prices in many communities.
in recent months but are still not a se- and increase short-term rates.
Work-from-anywhere, set off by the rious concern. Of course, a much darker scenario
pandemic, has further powered hous- There will likely be some price de- could unfold, in which house prices
ing demand. Many apartment dwell- Much of the flipping is by investors clines in the most hyped-up parts continue to quickly appreciate, spec-
ers in the nation’s largest urban cen- purchasing older homes, particularly of the housing market. Second- and ulation intensifies, and a bubble in-
ters that were slammed hardest by the in less bubble-prone Northeast and vacation-home destinations and flates. This scenario doesn’t end well.
pandemic fled for the safety and big- Midwestern cities, renovating them, smaller and midsize cities that have House prices would experience a se-
ger spaces of the suburbs, exurbs and and then quickly selling. Moreover, enjoyed the biggest influx of work- vere comeuppance with widespread
smaller cities. Many bought homes unlike in the previous housing bub- from-anywhere households are most price declines.
and have been willing to pay much ble, today’s housing investors are at risk once companies require em-
higher prices that look like bargains mostly large well-established com- ployees to return to the office. We should know soon which sce-
compared with house prices in the city. panies that have longer-term invest- nario will unfold. 
ment horizons. They buy homes, fix
Take New York City, where well them up and then rent them to fami-
over half a million more people have lies who can’t afford to buy, but want
moved out than have moved in since the lifestyle offered in a single-family
the pandemic began. New Yorkers are home.
buying homes in places like Atlanta,
Austin, Orlando and Tampa. Simi- Nonetheless, it isn’t a stretch to think
lar numbers have left the Bay Area inherently over-optimistic flippers will
and Los Angeles for places like Boise, find it tough to pass up what looks like
Idaho; Boulder, Colo.; Las Vegas; and easy money, become more embold-
Tucson. ened and cause the overvalued hous-
ing market to cross to a bubble.
New Yorkers and Californians ac-
customed to outsize house prices They calculate that if they had pur-
have viewed much lower prices in chased a home in some of the nation’s
smaller communities as bargains, hottest housing markets a year ago,
even though they are paying much say Phoenix with a typical 20 percent
more than any previous buyer has. down payment, and sold it today, they
House prices in these communities would have reaped a near crypto-
have gone parabolic. like 150 percent return. Stock prices,
which have had their own amazing
Homebuying is also enjoying a de- run, are up only 30 percent over the
mographic tail wind with the bulk of same period. This financial arithme-
the large millennial generation now tic won’t work for very long, but it can
in their early 30s, an age when previ- work long enough to inflate a bubble.
ous generations have purchased first
homes. This would be especially discon-
certing if investors finance their pur-
For economic and social reasons, chases with more debt. Indeed, mort-
the millennials may take a bit lon- gage debt is increasing quickly. It is up
ger to become homeowners. They’ve at a near double-digit pace over the
been slower to strike out from their past year, the strongest growth since
parents’ homes and start families. during the previous housing bubble.
But single-family housing demand There are big differences between
will continue to get a boost from this now and then, since today’s lending is
cohort through at least mid-decade. mostly plain vanilla 30-year fixed rate
mortgages, where borrowers’ credit
House prices should be riding high, history, income and appraised hous-
but they have risen so far so fast that ing values are well documented. This
they are increasingly disconnected is in contrast to the last bubble when
from household incomes, apart- adjustable rate loans were made to
ment rents and construction costs. If borrowers with low credit scores –
prices consistently rise more quickly remember the ubiquitous subprime
than incomes, owning a home can two-year adjustable rate loan – and
become unaffordable. If prices get questionable, even fraudulent, bor-
too far ahead of rents, it makes more rower documentation.
financial sense to rent a home than
buy it. And if prices outstrip the cost Having said this, competition is
of constructing homes, builders have heating up in the mortgage market,
a strong incentive to put up more which in times past has driven lend-
homes. ers to ease their lending standards.

Based on these tried-and-true The script on house prices is still be-
measures of house-price valuation, ing written. The most graceful scenar-
homes nationwide appear overval- io is for prices to cool off, go more-or-
ued by as much as 15 percent, and in less sideways, and allow incomes, rents
much of the South and West they are and construction costs to catch up.
overvalued by more than 20 percent.
This seems likely if mortgage rates
But while the housing market is soon push modestly higher, weighing
overvalued, it’s not a bubble. That on housing demand and ultimately
would happen if the market turned

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Dec. 31 to Jan. 6

The first week of the new year saw a flurry of condo transactions on the barrier island, with just
one single-family home sale closing.
The top sale of the week was of a home with a golf course view in Riomar. The residence at 1921
Club Drive was placed on the market Oct. 22 for $2.675 million. The home sold on Jan. 4 for full
asking price.
The seller was represented by Beth Ann Rardin of Rardin Real Estate. The purchaser in the
transaction was represented Dan Downey and Anne Wallace of Berkshire Hathaway Florida.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$2,675,000

RIOMAR 1921 CLUB DR 10/22/2021 $2,675,000 $2,675,000 1/4/2022 $975,000
$650,000
TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT $600,000
$595,000
OCEAN TOWERS 2806 CARDINAL DR, #4 11/26/2021 $995,000 $995,000 1/4/2022 $450,000
SEA OAKS 8830 S SEA OAKS WAY, #208 10/14/2021 $650,000 $650,000 1/4/2022 $350,000
SEA OAKS 8880 N SEA OAKS WAY, #106 9/5/2021 $657,777 $617,777 1/4/2022 $349,000
RACQUET CLUB OF VERO 3939 OCEAN DR, #PH13 C 10/28/2021 $595,000 $595,000 1/5/2022
SEA OAKS 1300 PALMETTO CT, #109 10/1/2021 $475,000 $475,000 1/3/2022
VERO BEACH HOTEL AND CLUB 3500 OCEAN DR, #207 12/28/2020 $329,000 $379,900 1/3/2022
SILVER PALM VILLAS 4145 SILVER PALM DR, #12 10/20/2021 $349,000 $349,000 1/5/2022

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Racquet Club of Vero, Address: 3939 Ocean Dr, #PH13 C

Listing Date: 10/28/2021
Original Price: $595,000
Recent Price: $595,000
Sold: 1/5/2022
Selling Price: $595,000
Listing Agent: Jane Johnson

Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Nancy Hardy

Premier Estate Properties

Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 8830 S Sea Oaks Way, #208

Listing Date: 10/14/2021
Original Price: $650,000
Recent Price: $650,000
Sold: 1/4/2022
Selling Price: $650,000
Listing Agent: Susie Wilson

Selling Agent: Susie Wilson Real Estate PA

Susie Wilson

Susie Wilson Real Estate PA

Subdivision: Ocean Towers, Address: 2806 Cardinal Dr, #4

Listing Date: 11/26/2021
Original Price: $995,000
Recent Price: $995,000
Sold: 1/4/2022
Selling Price: $975,000
Listing Agent: Dan Downey & Anne Wallace

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Dan Downey & Anne Wallace

Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 1300 Palmetto Ct, #109

Listing Date: 10/1/2021
Original Price: $475,000
Recent Price: $475,000
Sold: 1/3/2022
Selling Price: $450,000
Listing Agent: Josh Waldrop

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Josh Waldrop

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Silver Palm Villas, Address: 4145 Silver Palm Dr, #12 Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 8880 N Sea Oaks Way, #106

Listing Date: 10/20/2021 Listing Date: 9/5/2021
Original Price: $349,000 Original Price: $657,777
Recent Price: $349,000 Recent Price: $617,777
Sold: 1/5/2022 Sold: 1/4/2022
Selling Price: $349,000 Selling Price: $600,000
Listing Agent: Angela Hunter Listing Agent: Susie Wilson

Selling Agent: RE/MAX Associated Realty Selling Agent: Susie Wilson Real Estate PA

Dan Downey Susie Wilson

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Susie Wilson Real Estate PA

Subdivision: Vero Beach Hotel and Club, Address: 3500 Ocean Dr, #207 Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 1315 Winding Oaks Cir. E, #907

Listing Date: 12/28/2020 Listing Date: 10/16/2021
Original Price: $329,000 Original Price: $350,000
Recent Price: $379,900 Recent Price: $350,000
Sold: 1/3/2022 Sold: 12/30/2021
Selling Price: $350,000 Selling Price: $350,000
Listing Agent: Sherry Brown Listing Agent: Susie Wilson

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Selling Agent: Susie Wilson Real Estate PA

Not Provided Josh Waldrop

Not Provided Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.



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