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COMING UP! ARTS & THEATRE

Entertainment options runneth over this week

BY PAM HARBAUGH
Correspondent

Concerts, art, fashion and theater pave
the path for a great next few days. So
grab your mask (doubled, please) and
head out.

1 Get your whole family out for
some fun this Saturday by paying

a visit to the McKee Botanical Garden.

There, the little ones can have a blast

at the Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects

Made with LEGO Bricks exhibition.

This award-winning and popular exhi-

bition uses LEGO bricks as a sculpture

medium to explore animal endanger-

ment and our relationship with nature.

There are narratives, intricate displays

and inspiration to be found in “Nature

Connects.” The sculptures are pretty

astounding. There are polar bears, sea

turtles, iguanas, butterflies and some

four-legged beasts as well. The exhi-

bition runs through April 25. But do

plan your visit for Saturday, March 6,

because that’s when the Space Coast

Symphony Orchestra’s woodwind

quintet will perform its family con- Major, op. 8-1. They were composed to
be enjoyed in a festive manner. As such,
cert “Once Upon an Orchestra.” The there is a “buoyancy, lightness of spirit”
to them. The concert will be presented
40-minute concert will bring to life the in the museum’s Holmes Great Hall.
Admission to the concert also includes
story of “The Lion and the Mouse.” The admission to the beautiful Hudson
River Valley School exhibition. Concert
orchestra’s music director, Maestro tickets are $35 for museum members
and $50 for non-members. Tickets are
Aaron Collins, will narrate it. Children $5 for students and children. You need
to pre-register because space is limit-
will receive a free copy of the “Once ed. Visit VBMuseum.org and click onto
“Programs & Events,” then scroll down
Upon an Orchestra” coloring book. to “Music.” The Vero Beach Museum of
Art is at 3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero
The concert is designed for preschool- Beach. The museum will be open 1
p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The concert be-
and kindergarten-aged children. It will gins at 3 p.m., so, if you plan to visit the
galleries, get there before the concert.
be presented twice, at 10 a.m. and 11 Call 772-231-0707.

a.m. Saturday. Admission to the McK-

ee is $15 general, $13 seniors 65 years

and older and children 13 to 17 years,

$10 for children 2 to 12 years. Children

under 2 years of age are admitted free.

Special rates of $8 for first respond-

ers and $10 military. You can buy your

tickets online at McKeeGarden.org.

The McKee Botanical Garden is at 350

U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Call 771-794-0601.

2 The Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s 3 In addition to the concert and ex-
chamber music series will pres- hibition, the Vero Beach Museum

ent more serious music designed for of Art will present “Art in Bloom Lun-

a more sophisticated ear 3 p.m. Sun- cheons” 11 a.m. and noon on Wednes-

day, March 7 at the Vero Beach Mu- day, March 10 and Thursday, March

seum of Art. The concert features two 11. The luncheons feature floral exhi-

works: Reger’s Serenade, op. 141 and bition viewing, a lecture presented by

Beethoven’s Serenade for string trio I D British floral designer Shane Connolly

and luncheon. You can also attend vir-

tually. For those not in the

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618-8428 or visit SantelmosDecor.com.

5 Now how about a few laughs. Cer-
tainly that is just what any doc-

tor would order at this point, don’t you

think? If that sounds like a prescription

you could use, then Vero Beach The-

Shane Connolly. atre Guild has just the thing – “A Shot in

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 the Dark.” This very funny farce opens

know when it comes to Connolly, he Thursday, March 10 and runs through
ranks high in the rarefied world of hor-
ticulture and has frequently worked for March 21. The whodunit send-up con-
very special occasions for the House of
Windsor. All table seatings will be done ally may pick up lunch from 9 a.m. to History Month. A special opening of cerns a parlor maid who has affairs
with strict observance of CDC safety 11 a.m. at Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. the exhibition is planned for 10:30 a.m.
guidelines. Those who attend virtu- Catering. Call 772-231-0707, ext. 111, or to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Artists with a dead chauffeur and her aristo-
visit VBMuseum.org. with works on view are Sylvia Baldeon,
Marta Estrems, Niurka Inurrieta, Pa- cratic boss. The New York Times calls
tricia Liguori, Paula Vibert and Robin
Woodward. San Telmo’s is at 900 Vil- it a “bubbling, saucy comedy.” Tickets
lage Square Dr., #2, Sebastian. Call 917-
are $15 to $30. The Vero Beach Theatre

4 San Telmo’s Décor at the Village Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave., Vero
Square will present a special art
Beach. Call 772-562-8300 or visit Vero-

exhibition to commemorate Women’s BeachTheatreGuild.com. 

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VERO PLASTIC SURGEON LEADS
GROUNDBREAKING CLINICAL STUDY P. 54

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Vero plastic surgeon leads groundbreaking clinical study

BY KERRY FIRTH Kelley Carroll, Max Poling, Dr. Alan Durkin, Nick Woltjen and Rosana Mumford. PHOTO: KAILA JONES volved in a study of this nature and
Correspondent we relied heavily on the expertise of
need here in Vero Beach to con- and worked directly with students the students at FSU to assist us ev-
Vero Beach plastic surgeon by Dr. duct a nationally qualified study,” at FSU to coordinate the data and ery step of the way.”
Alan Durkin, MD, has put our sea- said Dr. Durkin. “We adminis- get institutional review approval.
side town on the scientific map by tered the products at our med spa There are a ton of moving parts in- Dr. Durkin, who is vice chairman
conducting a randomized, double- of surgery at Cleveland Clinic In-
blind study of a medical product dian River Hospital and serves as a
known generically as derma filler. clinical assistant professor at Flor-
ida State, set out to define which
The results of the study, which derma filler delivered the most de-
was done in collaboration with sirable result and which was the
Florida State University Medical most cost effective.
School, were published last month
in the Journal of Cosmetic Derma- “Fillers react in different ways,”
tology, a peer-reviewed scientific Dr. Durkin explained. “The way
journal. that we stratify how fillers respond
is called rheology, or the study of
The $250,000 study compared the elasticity verses viscosity verses co-
longevity and patient satisfaction hesivity. Consider a piece of toasted
of two derma filler products: cal- bread. If I put drawn butter on it,
cium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), mar- it soaks in the holes and the bread
keted as Radiesse; and hyaluronic absorbs it. But if I put peanut but-
acid filler (V YC-20L), marketed as ter on it, it stays on the top. That
Juvederm Voluma. means that the peanut butter has
a higher rheology than butter. The
Dr. Durkin says it was the first term we use for that is G-prime, and
randomized clinical trial ever de- the higher the G-prime, the higher
signed, created, funded and exe- the cohesivity.”
cuted on the Treasure Coast.
“After I inject something with
“I don’t think that people real- more cohesivity into the human
ize that we have everything we

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face I tend to get more of a lift effect recruit, inject and track all the sub- ed that Radiesse supports better, od now exists in Vero Beach and we
than just a fill effect,” said Dr. Dur- jects.” more durable outcomes than an are proud to put Vero on the map for
kin, who has authored more than equal volume of Voluma, and shed plastic surgery and dermatology.”
30 peer-reviewed scientific papers, The physicians who reviewed the light on the fact that consumer ad-
according to his LinkedIn page. study felt both products performed vertising isn’t always based on sci- Dr. Alan Durkin is a diplomate of
“That’s a big deal in the aesthetic very well, with no significant dif- ence. Dr. Durkin said he will use the American Board of Plastic Sur-
world because most patients don’t ference. The patients, however, no- Radiesse as derma filler in his prac- gery and American Board of Sur-
want a balloon look, they want a ticed a difference, with Radiesse tice moving forward. gery. He is vice chairman of surgery
lifting effect. We wanted a study being rated higher. “With Radiesse at Cleveland Clinic Indian River
that compared products and scien- the patients looked elevated and “Now more than ever, consum- Hospital and on staff at Sebastian
tifically recorded their results.” chiseled. Voluma made their ers have to ask questions and stay River Medical Center. He special-
cheeks look more like a chipmunk,” informed about products. If the izes in cosmetic plastic surgery and
To initiate the study, Dr. Dur- Dr. Durkin said. “There was a sub- physician administering the facial reconstructive plastic surgery of the
kin contacted the manufactures of stantial difference in cost as well. filler doesn’t have the answers or face and breast. He can be reached
both products to see if they were Three ccs of Radiesse cost the pa- only has one option, go to another at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery and
interested in having a randomized tient $1,300, while the same dosage practice,” said Dr. Durkin. Med Spa in Vero Beach, 772-234-
clinical trial. The manufacturer of Voluma cost $2,500.” 3700. 
of Radiasse immediately agreed “I’m attempting to inform the
and volunteered to fund the cost The results of this study indicat- public through science. This meth-
of products with a $250,000 grant,
while the manufacturer of Voluma
did not respond. The study was in-
tended to have 20 subjects for each
product, but through attrition only
17 subjects saw it through all the
check points.

“First we had to find the volun-
teers who agreed to their results
measured,” Dr. Durkin said. “The
patient didn’t know which product
they got injected with and we took
high-definition photos at differ-
ent set points. We sent photos to
the patients on day 1, 7, 30, 90, 180
and 365, and asked them to rate
the change. I also sent all the pho-
tos at the different intervals to an
out-of-state colleague and asked
him to rate the changes. He was a
completely blinded plastic surgeon
and he rated them according to the
GAIS (Global Aesthetic Improve-
ment Score). I was only partially
blinded as I had to know which
product I was injecting just before
the injection as they are injected
differently.”

The doctors at the med spa sent
all the data to the college, where
they created a spreadsheet of the
results. The blinded plastic surgeon
created his own spread sheet and
sent it back to the college. After in-
terpreting all the data, Dr. Durkin
along with his colleagues, certified
physician assistants Maxwell Pol-
ing and Nick Woltjen, wrote a pa-
per based on their findings. It was
reviewed by four blinded board-
certified dermatologists/plastic
surgeons and then submitted to the
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology,
a peer-reviewed scientific platform
for plastic surgeons and dermatolo-
gists. It was submitted in June 2020
and published last month.

“No one has ever done a study like
this locally,” continued Dr. Durkin.
“We had to show we had the infra-
structure, write the prospectus, get
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portabil-
ity and Accountability Act) com-
pliance for everyone involved and

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For select group, aspirin may lower colorectal cancer risk

BY LINDA SEARING pirin dose at a younger age, generally tracked for about three decades. For stomach – as well as colorectal cancer.
The Washington Post in their 50s or 60s, and thus had taken the study, regular use was defined Some health experts believe the
aspirin regularly for five or more years as taking aspirin, either low-dose (81
Older adults who take aspirin regu- before turning 70. The researchers re- milligrams) or standard-dose (325 potential benefits stem from aspirin’s
larly may be reducing their chance ported that people who waited until mg), two or more times a week. Al- ability to fight inflammation. Aspirin
of developing colorectal cancer by 20 their 70s to start taking aspirin reaped though daily aspirin is often taken for also helps keep blood clots from form-
percent, according to research pub- no reduction in risk for colorectal can- possible cardiovascular benefits, re- ing, but it comes with risks, too. Regu-
lished in the journal JAMA Oncology. cer. search over the years also has linked lar use can irritate the gastrointesti-
the medication to benefits related to nal lining, cause stomach ulcers and
But there’s a catch, of sorts: The risk The findings came from pooled various cancers – including those af- lead to internal bleeding. Don’t start
reduction appeared to apply only to analysis of two large studies, involv- fecting the prostate, breast, lung and taking aspirin regularly without first
those who started taking a daily as- ing 94,540 participants who were conferring with your doctor. 

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Recreational substance use can
bring on early heart disease

BY ERIN BLAKEMORE amphetamine users were almost
three times as likely. Alcohol, cocaine
The Washington Post and cannabis use were associated
with early heart disease, as well.
Smoking, drinking and drug use
have long been linked to heart dis- The likelihood of an early stroke,
ease in older adults. heart attack or other cardiac event
rose dramatically for those who used
A new study suggests that recre- multiple substances. People who reg-
ational substance use can bring on ularly used four or more substances
heart attacks, strokes and other car- were nine times more likely to be af-
diac events in earlier life, too – and fected than those who didn’t.
those who have used four or more
substances are nine times as likely to Women who used substances were
experience early heart disease than more likely to get premature heart
those who don’t. disease than men, although their
cutoff age was later and they made up
The observational study, published less than 1 percent of the sample size.
in the journal Heart, looked at na-
tionwide Veterans Affairs health- Although the study controlled for
care data covering 1.2 million pa- factors such as gender, race, diabetes
tients who receive primary care from and hypertension, it didn’t incorpo-
the federal department. Researchers rate data about the dosage of sub-
focused on heart attack, stroke or an- stances used or how long the patients
gina in men 55 and under and women had used them.
65 and under.
Observational studies can show
About 135,000 of the veterans ex- correlations, but they don’t prove
perienced an early cardiac event, and cause and effect.
7,700 of those had an event before
they turned 40. “We are only young once, and we
should do everything in our power
The researchers found an associa- to maintain that state as long as we
tion between recreational use of legal can,” write a group of LSU Shreve-
and illicit substances and premature port researchers in a linked editorial.
heart disease. Tobacco users were al- They point to substance use’s links to
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Reclaim precious transition time with a ‘faux commute’

BY ANGELA HAUPT the office, some employees, such as ing exhausted and burned out, says
The Washington Post Giza, have realized that losing that Samantha Pieknik, a licensed clini-
time in the car – or on the bus, train cal psychologist in Phoenix. “We’ve
By 8 a.m. on the first Friday in or street – has had some drawbacks. lost that time to sit with ourselves
February, Chris Giza had biked 21 and shake everything off from the
miles with a few colleagues he met Jon Jachimowicz, an assistant day,” she says. “We’re working at
on a nearby oceanfront trail – be- professor of business administra- home and we’re sleeping at work,
fore each of them sat down at home, tion in the organizational behavior and it’s really confusing for our
miles apart, for a virtual meeting. unit at Harvard Business School, brains.”
If he hadn’t carved out time for says commuting provides “a tempo-
this “fake commute,” he says, he ral and spatial separation between A fake commute, however, can
wouldn’t have done anything but all the different roles we play.” It’s help you reclaim that precious
grab a cup of coffee before plopping a buffer that eases the transition transition time and reestablish the
down in front of his computer. from one identity to the next, a con- boundaries that have been blurred
sistent dose of in-between time to from working from home, some-
“It’s almost a no-brainer,” Giza, reflect and reset. thing that Giza has learned. He now
a pediatric neurologist in Los An- “commutes” about 100 miles per
geles, says about his morning bike- Before the pandemic, the average week. Before adopting the practice,
riding routine. “There’s all good commute was 38 minutes each way, “I didn’t have the usual time to clear
and not really any downside. It Jachimowicz’s research indicates. my head,” he says, which made it
helps you think better, it’s good for Not only have employees lost that difficult to be focused while he was
your mental health, it’s good for buffer, but they have also taken on in work mode or fully present when
your physical health and it’s good more work: about 48 extra minutes he was in home mode.
for your social health.” per day. They are also dealing with
more meetings and more commu- Of course, a fake commute
Of all the things work-from- nication that spills into off hours, doesn’t have to involve biking. You
home employees might miss about according to findings published by can walk, meditate, stretch or listen
pre-pandemic life, commuting the National Bureau of Economic to an audiobook – or go for a drive
wouldn’t seem to register high on Research in July. to enjoy some scenery while lis-
the attention meter. But nearly a tening to inspirational or self-help
year after being sent home from When we don’t psychologically tapes – though Jachimowicz notes
detach from work, we risk becom-

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the practice is a “luxury” and might Block out uninterrupted time Practice role-clarifying prospec- transition between our roles – but
not be possible for everyone, such on your calendar to help make it a tion. Commuting is an opportunity the onus is on us to actually stay in
as the parents of young children. priority. Some companies are em- to think about and plan for the role them, rather than letting our minds
bracing this idea: Microsoft, for ex- we’re transitioning into, such as drift back to other parts of the day.
Pieknik, who now offers tele- ample, recently announced that it shifting from supervisor to parent,
health services from her home was launching a “virtual commute” Jachimowicz says. Let work go at “It’s not just, ‘Great, all I need
rather than commuting 10 minutes feature that allows employees us- the end of the day by spending part to do is go for a walk after work,’”
to her private practice, has added ing its Teams software to schedule of your fake commute reflecting on Jachimowicz says. “How many of
a fake commute to her mornings: commute time at the beginning your upcoming role: what you want us, after we transition, continue
She drives out to get coffee. She and end of the day. In a news re- to make for dinner, which chores checking emails or texting? We’re
recommends the habit to others. “It lease, the company said it hopes to need to be done, what you’ll watch like, ‘Oh, this isn’t working at my
doesn’t have to be super elaborate,” help boost workers’ well-being by on TV. Similarly, on a Sunday night, job.’ Of course, it’s working! We’re
she says. “It’s just a matter of trick- encouraging them to take breaks to coax yourself out of weekend mode continuously activating our work
ing your brain into starting a new reflect and recharge. by making a list of what you’d like roles.”
routine.” to accomplish in the week ahead.
Leave home if you can. Debbie He suggests turning off your
Here are tips on how to incor- Plotnick, vice president for men- Get serious about disconnect- phone or silencing notifications in
porate a fake commute into your tal health and systems advocacy at ing. Fake commutes can help us the name of better physical, mental
work-from-home day: Mental Health America, believes and emotional health. 
that those who get the most out
Find the ritual that’s right for of fake commuting are the ones
you. There are many ways to reap who physically leave their home-
the benefits of a fake commute. turned-office.
Like so much else, the important
thing is choosing the method you’ll But that doesn’t mean you have to
stick to. go far: Doing yoga in the backyard
or jogging around the block would
Robin Gibson, a social work ad- suffice. Plotnick, who’s based in
ministrator in Oklahoma City, Colorado, likes to spend time in
started working from home on the nature surrounding her home.
March 16 and soon realized that it “I live in the mountains, and it’s
wasn’t a short-term situation. So, spectacular,” she says. “I go outside
she resumed her old commuting and just revel in how fabulous it is.”
routine: listening to news podcasts, Your time commuting doesn’t have
such as NPR’s “Up First” and the to be solitary, she adds: Use part of
New York Times’ “The Daily.” it to call a friend or family member,
which helps foster vital social con-
“It’s about an hour and a half of nections.
listening that I start when I get in
the shower,” she says. In the eve- Consider including your family.
ning, she decompresses by tidying Kids who are learning virtually are
up, listening to more podcasts and missing out on their own commute
writing down her plans for the next time, Plotnick says. That means
day. “I missed that time of getting they’ve lost opportunities to social-
myself right with the world,” she ize while walking, riding the school
says. “I sort of have my own little bus or having one-on-one conver-
commute in my head in order to sations with the parent dropping
take care of myself.” them off.

Be strategic about timing – and “It’s really hard for the young
strive for consistency. It’s best to folks who are feeling so isolated
engage in your chosen ritual when now,” she says, and a fake com-
you’re easing into and out of the mute can help. “So maybe there’s
workday, Jachimowicz says. He sug- a restful time the family can spend
gests workers establish fake com- together. Maybe it’s a little bit of a
mutes that last at least five to 10 family meditation or a family gen-
minutes each way and are repeated tle yoga practice.”
as many days of the workweek as
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Group exercise may be better for you than solo workouts

BY L. ALISON PHILLIPS AND JACOB MEYER ercise regularly, you start to perceive Even if you’ve already decided ex- to stick with it. Exercising with other
The Washington Post exercise as more positive, common, ercising is something you want to do people can supply that enjoyment,
desirable and doable. and intend to do, there are different even if the activity itself is difficult or
Group exercise is very popular: kinds of motivation that can deter- otherwise not something you love.
Nearly 40 percent of regular exercis- Psychology and exercise research- mine whether you are successful at Group exercise can turn working out
ers participate in group fitness classes. ers like us know that people are influ- beginning and maintaining exercise. into a fun social activity, which could
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the enced by those around them in a few Exercising with others can boost those lead to you continuing to do it.
American College of Sports Medicine different ways. Knowing other people motivations.
predicted that group fitness would be who lift weights or take a spin class Exercising with others can also sat-
one of the top three fitness industry influences your explicit and implicit The highest quality or type of mo- isfy some basic psychological needs.
trends in 2020 – for good reason. attitudes – your thoughts and feelings tivation is called intrinsic motivation Any kind of exercise can help someone
– about exercise. – you’re doing something because the feel in control of their choices, but the
Exercise has clear benefits for your behavior itself is enjoyable, satisfying social support from a group can rein-
health and well-being, and the side ef- It also molds what are called so- or both. If you enjoy exercise and not force a sense of autonomy. Similarly,
fects – think lowered blood pressure, cial norms – your perceptions about just the positive feelings you get after group exercise can increase feelings
improved glycemic control, better whether other people exercise and if you’ve worked out, you are more likely of mastery – thanks to growing com-
sleep – are overwhelmingly positive. you think you should. petence, for example, at spinning or
And exercising in groups may have step aerobics. And it will certainly in-
particularly beneficial effects. crease your connectedness with oth-
ers. People naturally choose to keep
If you’ve been considering joining up fulfilling behaviors in the long term
an online group class – or been en- and they promote mental health – a
couraged to by others – here are some win-win.
research-based reasons that might be
a great idea. In contrast, exercise feels less com-
pelling if your motivation is extrinsic
Other people influence your atti- – for instance, someone else is telling
tudes and emotional responses to ex- you to exercise, or you’re primarily do-
ercise. That is, they can affect how you ing it to lose weight. In this case, stick-
feel about exercising, which is critical ing to a fitness regimen becomes less
for determining whether you do it or likely and less rewarding.
not. If you get to know others who ex-

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Similarly, if the extrinsic factors go cise part of your daily routine.
away – maybe you lose weight or de- Group exercise appears to hold
cide you don’t care anymore about the
number on your scale – then the moti- some benefits that individual exercise
vation to exercise likely disappears as may not.
well.
Getting engaged in group exercise
Exercising with others can make the may also lead to a more consistent
whole process easier and more habit- and resilient exercise experience. Past
ual. Friends can be your cue as well as research has shown that people who
your reward for exercising. feel more connected in their exercise
class attend more sessions, arrive on
First, you look to other people to time, are less likely to drop out, are
learn how to do things, and it’s a hu- more resistant to disruption and are
man tendency to model your behavior more likely to have greater mental
after those you see around you. When benefits from the exercise.
you observe others breaking a sweat,
it can start to build your confidence Since quitting exercise programs is
in your own ability to exercise – psy- common and disruptions may easily
chologists call this belief in yourself throw people off their exercise rou-
“self-efficacy.” You may then tend to tine, getting involved with a group
model your behavior after others’, too. exercise class might be a particularly
This is important for starting a new ex- good way to head off these problems.
ercise routine, because how much you
believe in your own ability to take on When choosing an exercise group
that yoga class or try some new equip- to join, consider how similar the other
ment at the gym will predict whether participants are to you – think about
you give it a shot. age, gender, interests. You’re likely to
form a more cohesive group with peo-
Second, friends can remove some of ple you identify with, and these inter-
the barriers to exercising. A workout connected groups are more likely to
buddy can provide reminders and en- stick together and continue exercis-
couragement to exercise, hold you ac- ing.
countable and even help with tangible
logistics, like giving you a ride or send- So exercising with others can pro-
ing links for teleconferencing class op- vide all the elements needed for a suc-
portunities. cessful, enjoyable and active lifestyle.
Especially if you’re feeling isolated
And don’t discount the competitive by the pandemic and its effects, now
urge. A little friendly competition pro- could be the perfect time for you to
vided by your group can also boost the give remote group exercise a try. If the
intensity of your effort. weather works, maybe you can find a
yoga class that meets outdoors with
Habits are automatic behaviors that plenty of space between participants,
you don’t have to spend a lot of energy or a running club whose members
forcing yourself to do – they’re your de- stay masked.
fault, preferred behavior. You do them
consistently and frequently without Virtual classes may function as a
using up all your willpower. Exercise substitute for in-person group exer-
pals can help here, too. Habits need cise classes.
a cue to trigger the behavior, and a
friend regularly texting that she’ll see Yes, they may take a little more
you at the pool on your usual day to get motivation to find and access, or call
together could do the trick. for equipment you don’t already have
at home. But remote classes have ad-
Habits also require a reward to ditional potential benefits, includ-
maintain, and intrinsic motivation ing flexibility in schedule, diversity
that comes from exercising with oth- in activities and exercise types, and
ers can be the payoff that keeps exer- connecting with others who are
physically distant. 

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Latest collections suggest
Roaring ’20s are on horizon

BY HIKMAT MOHAMMED one, “The United States Vs. Billie Holi-
The Telegraph day.” In the third collaboration between
Mrs. Prada and Raf Simons, the duo re-
Milan Fashion Week is usually a visited classic Prada-isms: geometric
glamorous event showcasing the best of prints, sequins and button-down coats.
Italian fashion and fabulous street style.
This season, it’s taking place with a dig- Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas built
ital-only format, similar to the London the spaces which the models walked
shows that came to a close last week. through, from empty marble rooms to
ones lined in faux-fur, coordinating with
The schedule suggests that Italian the fuzzy coats clutched at the chest.
fashion houses are in high spirits with
many of the city’s biggest names, from Max Mara
Giorgio Armani and Prada to Dolce and
Gabbana and Fendi showing their latest
collections.

Here are the highlights from the au-
tumn/winter 2021 collections ...

Moschino

Over at Jeremy Scott’s Moschino, it’s Knotted head scarves, quilted gi-
a woman’s world. The designer traveled lets and jackets, checked skirts ... if you
back in time to 1939 to revisit George hadn’t already guessed, Ian Griffiths at
Cukor’s “The Women” with a star-stud- Max Mara was inspired by the Queen for
ded cast: Maye Musk, Dita Von Teese, his autumn/winter collection. Griffiths
Shalom Harlow, Amber Valletta and Mi- decided to draw on Her Majesty’s hum-
randa Kerr. Fixated on Old Hollywood, ble off-duty style. If in the last year you’ve
Scott presented impeccably propor- relocated to the countryside or taken up
tioned suit-skirts that cinched in at the an avid interest in nature, you will be
waist and shoulder-robing coats were pleased to know that your walking boots
amped up with cow prints. The evening aren’t going out of style just yet.
wear section paid tribute to fashion’s
masters: Thierry Mugler’s derrière cut- Fendi
out from 1995 and Yves Saint Laurent’s
bouffant-shaped opera coats.

Prada Kim Jones’ debut ready-to-wear col-
In a panel discussion after the Prada lection spoke as much to Fendi’s faith-
show, Miuccia Prada revealed that she ful 50-something clients as the Gen Z
has used lockdown to read literature young things who have fallen for its
and watch movies, as well as working on logo pieces in recent years. Many looks
evoked Elvira Hancock (played by Mi-
chelle Pfeiffer) from “Scarface,” while
the sleek shades of beige alluded to the
costumes in “Basic Instinct.”

Alberta Ferretti
It’s back to work and reality for Italian
fashion designer Alberta Ferretti, pre-

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era has been refined with slender suits
and velvet patchwork dresses, plus a
few pops of fuchsia in separates and an-
drogynous eveningwear.

Dolce and Gabbana

senting an audience-free collection on End Of The World”, and “The Matrix”. has relaxed her approach to design in Dolce and Gabbana really did try to
a foggy catwalk, hinting to early morn- The collection featured boxy tailoring lockdown and it has worked in her fa- have it every way. It looked back at its
ing commutes in the winter season. flooded with neon colors. The British- vor. Her classic boho dresses have been archived silhouettes, and then over-
born footwear specialist toyed with styled with an array of colorful knits, laid them, literally and metaphorically,
“During lockdown I embraced dress- new styles: space-biker boots, scuba printed wide-leg trousers and flat knee- with layers not just of irony but of lami-
ing in a relaxed manner. However, I sock sneakers and rubberized clogs. high boots. nates and varnishes more commonly
must admit, I would ponder over which used on cars. Wool was woven with cel-
wool and knitwear pieces I could match Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani lophane while luminescent filaments
with a classic tailored coat even if only normally used in industrial design
for a stroll with my dog,” Ferretti told The future is luxuriously utilitarian Giorgio Armani is looking to the ‘80s wound up on coats. Glittery as some of
the Telegraph. Ferretti subtly incorpo- according to Giorgio Armani’s autumn/ this season, for good reason - his Em- those boots with their elasticated tops
rated a few tropes of lockdown into the winter collection: maxi skirts and ha- porio Armani line was founded in this are, they still have more than a touch
show – ruffled collars peeking out from rem pants with slouchy blazers and flat decade, and celebrates its 40th anni- of the operating theatre about them,
under cashmere sweaters, oversized shoes. The sagacious designer knows versary this year. The vibrancy of the and that changes the whole mood of a
pieces of wool turned into cape coats that many people won’t switch off from spangled mini skirt. 
and there was the comforting warmth their current state of elasticated waist-
of shearling and suede. bands and cozy fabrics as soon as the
whistle is blown indicating freedom.
Ferretti’s eveningwear came just Armani is a realist; his idea of the new
in time for awards season: a gilded ‘Roaring ‘20s’ involves a more under-
dress covered in studs and sequins, a stated glamour.
strapless black mermaid number and
a delicate jellyfish dress that moved Tod’s
in slow-motion down the catwalk. “I
have missed attending events and spe-
cial occasions. More than ever before
the feeling of donning a gown makes
it that much more special today. Pre-
COVID, we took a lot for granted so the
opportunity to dress up is something to
celebrate. My hope is to see my clients
strutting in their platform boots and
hugging the bags from the show sooner
than you think,” she said.

Missoni

Angela Missoni’s autumn/winter col- Walter Chiapponi of Tod’s is a con-
lection makes the case for combining cise designer — one that doesn’t waste
the casual and the glamorous, whether fabrics or use filler looks to oomph up
that’s pairing sneakers with a shimmer- his collections. In his autumn/winter
ing net dress or sport shorts and a cardi- collection, he has taken a liking to the
gan with knee-high boots. These were leather duvet, transforming the nor-
luxe knits that will work for lockdown mal into something peculiarly styl-
and well as the ‘Roaring ’20s’ which are ish: cropped jackets, shift dresses and
predicted to be on the horizon. figure-hugging coats. Tulle dresses and
pussybow blouses are new elements
Salvatore Ferragamo to Chiapponi’s design vocabulary for
Last season Paul Andrew, creative Tod’s, incorporating these pieces with
director of Salvatore Ferragamo, had ease and sensibility into the collection.
“The Birds”, “Marnie”, and “Vertigo”
at the top of his watch list. This season Etro
he’s swapped genres, from thrillers to Like many designers Veronica Etro
‘90s sci-fi classics: “Gattaca”, “Until The

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Glam-tastic! The ’21 Golden Globes best dressed

The 78th Golden Globe Awards took coasts, the nominees dialed in from vari- who made an equally huge effort in For a stay-at-home affair, the stars
place on Sunday night. The ceremony ous locations around the world. sparkling gowns and slick suiting, mak- certainly didn’t disappoint. Here are
itself was markedly different than usual ing for a fabulous affair – even if they the best looks from the 2021 virtual
in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Presenters, including Margot Rob- were just in their lounge. Golden Globes. 
for the first time in history, the ceremony bie and Angela Basset, were invited to
was fully digital. present from one of two locations, both
complete with socially distanced red
This year’s was the Globes’ first with- carpets.
out its busy red carpet parade, but that
didn’t make it any less glamorous. While bespoke couture frocks and
statement gowns are commonplace on
While Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host- the red carpet, they also proved popu-
ed from separate locations on opposite lar with those tuning in from home,

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WINE COLUMN

Accent on healthy foods at ‘Sealantro British Cafe & Market’

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF when the state went into lockdown due Jayne Clifford.
Staff Writer to the coronavirus.
PHOTO BY BRENDA AHEARN
Jayne and Michael Clifford found the Fortunately, their menu of keto,
secret ingredient to outlasting COVID vegan, paleo and gluten-free prepared
by serving up healthy food at Sealantro meals and traditional British baked
British Cafe & Market, an updated ver- goods was just what the doctor ordered
sion of their popular eatery. The couple in the way of positive food choices.
has been cooking up a storm in Indian
River County since 2016 and, after three “During the pandemic, we tried to
years of running their cafe out of McKee do our part in educating people to eat
Botanical Garden, decided to set the ta- healthier. A healthy diet means a stron-
ble on 6th Avenue. ger immune system. A stronger im-
mune system means less susceptibility
After opening almost exactly a year to COVID,” says Jayne Clifford, co-own-
ago, their plans to offer seated meals at er and wine director with her husband,
the restaurant in addition to their grab Chef Michael Clifford.
n’ go offerings came to a screeching halt
“More people are taking an interest in
healthier options, especially post-COV-
ID. Everybody has become a bit more

DAILY conscious of their weight because it was Clifford, to prepare meals for her clients.
HAPPY so difficult to be grounded [during the Michael Clifford, a Vero Beach na-
HOUR pandemic lockdown],” Jayne said.
tive, started his career at Grand Harbor
OPEN-AIR OCEANFRONT DINING $$65 HDroausfte BWeInere The vision for Sealantro British Cafe & Beach Club as a dishwasher and then
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Dine at the Cabana Bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean that her health wasn’t what it should be Manatiki, Cobb’s Landing, and Aqua-
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 4 - 6 pm after traveling for 25 years in her role as rina Golf and Beach Club.
a travel magazine publisher.
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Her journey to a healthier lifestyle led board. Healthy food shouldn’t be bor-
daily Eadrinlynberird tuteascdoay swteedankensidgahyt patehlulrasndaigyht sburnudnachy her away from the publishing industry ing,” says Jayne, attributing their “ad-
Hhaopupry to train as a Pilates instructor and study venturous” healthier food options to
integrative nutrition and functional di- the palate she developed living in the
agnostic nutrition, which launched a Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean.
new chapter in her life.
With COVID in the rearview mirror,
Jayne coached people who trav- Jayne says they are ramping up the Brit-
eled frequently, wrote “Mile High & ish and Italian market offerings so that
Healthy,” a book about staying healthy customers can come in and grab dinner
on the road, and consulted for organi- to-go, dine-in or pick up favorite items
zations like NASA to help keep their to prepare dinner themselves.
traveling employees healthy.
Sealantro British Cafe & Market is open
When Jayne realized that her clients Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6
wanted to make healthier choices but p.m., Saturday until 4 p.m. and Mondays
didn’t want to cook themselves, she con- for grab n’ go only. 
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ARTIST GALLERIES

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Koman Fine Art Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Thurs. and Fri.
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Laughing Dog Gallery
2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711
Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
Contemporary American craftsmen, including
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glass.

Meghan Candler Gallery J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Website: flametreegallery.com
6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. Hours: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
772-234-8811 2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Gallery is closing its doors; last day is March 26
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Curated paintings and sculpture by more than Exhibit opening 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 6 Judy Nye and Maria Sparsis
40 contemporary artists. March Exhibit: Flora and Fauna
Working artists, antique paintings, furnish- Gallery 14
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Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Andrea Lazar, Gail Fay- 1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126 March Exhibit: Zoom In, by Susan Martin
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3247 Ocean Drive. 772-205 2973 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772-643-6782 Gallery Exhibit and Gift Show.
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345 paintings
All are open during 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Flametree Clay Art Gallery Website: verobeachartclub.org
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ONGOING First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown 4 Senior Resource Association and Silver Tones wind Family – flute, oboe, bassoon and clarinet
Vero Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. present, Spring is Here, a virtual concert at 7 – narrated by artistic director Aaron Collins. Free
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sleek and stylish brushed-stainless
range hood and recessed lighting.
Another striking stand-out is the
creamy quartzite-topped, triangu-
lar island with a sink and 3-stool
lunch counter with storage on ei-
ther side.

The kitchen also offers a sunny
breakfast area, beneath a bank of

plantation shuttered windows.
This bright space flows into an

equally appealing family room,
where light floods in from a picture
window wall with lovely views of
the surrounding landscape and a
white ceiling fan extends from the
12-foot tray ceiling. Together, the
kitchen, breakfast nook and family
room create one of the home’s sev-
eral well-designed gathering spac-
es, where food, fun and conversa-
tion can – and certainly will – flow
freely.

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This wing also invites you to imag-
ine the possibilities as you wander
through the den/library, a home of-
fice, full bath, walk-in closet, and a
large storage room that could easily
be transformed into a media center,
club room or whatever other use you
envision. The east wing also accesses
the 2-bay garage.

On the other side of the living room,
the west wing is home to the owner’s
suite; the laundry room; a cozy en
suite guest room; and a bright and
charming 2-room guest suite, with
kitchenette and separate entrance.

Secluded and very private, the

owner’s bedroom is a cool haven, its
tray ceiling and molding in white,
its walls a soft and airy pastel peri-
winkle, the floor a wide-plank wood
laminate. Spacious walk-in closets
assure maximum convenience and
organization, down to the last pair
of Jimmy Choos.

The owner’s bath is spa-inspired,
offering gleaming white cabinetry,
crown molding and cream-and-co-
coa countertops with partner vani-
ties, full wall mirrors and sleek steel-
tone fixtures. A glass shower and a

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handsome white jetted stand-alone overhung by tropical foliage
tub beneath a plantation shuttered Likewise, the Estuary is only a few
window bank complete this sophisti-
cated beauty. minutes’ drive from Vero’s charm-
ing seaside village with its boutiques,
The living room opens onto the restaurants, salons, pubs and enter-
screened veranda, which overlooks tainment, as well as Riverside Park,
the broad swath of precisely mani- home of Riverside Theatre (Equity),
cured lawn sloping down to the the Vero Beach Museum of Art, jog-
deep-water dock and boatlift. ging trails, tennis and pickleball
courts, boat launch and adjacent dog
As secluded as this magical retreat park. Upscale shopping, dining, art
seems, the Intracoastal waterway, galleries and entertainment also are
which leads to nearby ocean inlets, available just across the bridge on
is only a short boat ride away from Vero’s mainland. 
your dock, via a picturesque canal

VITAL STATISTICS
225 ESTUARY DRIVE

Neighborhood: The Estuary
Lot size: .34 acre

Home size: 4,258 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4

Pool: 48-by-12 saltwater swimming pool
Waterfront: Backs up to a deep-water, navigable canal that connects to

the Indian River Lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway
Additional features: Charming neighborhood, dock with boat lift,
beautifully landscaped grounds, screened veranda, pool courtyard with
hot tub, marble floors, tray and cathedral ceilings, chef’s kitchen, spa-

inspired owners’ bath
Listing agency: Premier Estate Properties
Listing agents: Kay Brown, 772-321-8626, and Luke Webb, 772-234-5116

Listing price: $2,190,000



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How your neighbors’ delinquent dues can derail your condo sale

BY MICHELE LERNER Koss says lenders are aware of the for a conventional loan, which often “I’ve even heard stories about con-
The Washington Post danger of an association that lacks requires a 10 percent or 20 percent dos denying elevator access to delin-
sufficient reserves and one with a down payment, Knull says. quent owners, although I also heard
When you buy a single-family high proportion of owners who don’t that this may not be legal,” Knull
house, your lender will base a loan pay on time. A high delinquency rate If you’re buying a condo from a sell- says. “If the delinquency concerns a
decision on your financial qualifi- could impact financing options for er who hasn’t kept up HOA payments, property that is being rented, some
cations and the market value of the buyers. you’re going to have a tough time get- condo regimes will instruct the ten-
property. Condo buyers face a third ting financing, Koss says. ant to make rental payments directly
level of scrutiny: the health of the “There is a Fannie Mae and Freddie to the association, in order for it to
condo association’s finances. Mac limited review option available “In some states, a condo associa- collect the condo fee before remitting
for condos that skips the delinquency tion can place a lien against a condo any balance to the owner.
“When you are buying into a con- rate,” Morgan Knull, an associate bro- property for unpaid dues, which can
do association you don’t own the ker with Re/Max Gateway, says. “But cause your mortgage to be declined “A financial judgment can be
specific unit’s land and structure, FHA loan project approvals [for con- or delayed until the lien is satisfied,” sought and obtained in court in order
you own a percent of the associa- do buildings] expire every two years Koss says. “You can avoid trouble to force wage garnishment and a lien
tion,” says Brian Koss, executive vice and must be renewed. FHA permits when financing a condo by research- can be filed against the property title.
president of Mortgage Network in no more than 15 percent of the units ing the condo’s finances, finding out The most drastic recourse is when a
Danvers, Mass. to be 60 days or more delinquent. If how many of its members are delin- condo board files a foreclosure action
a condo can’t get an FHA approval quent with dues and finding a trusted for delinquent condo fees, which is
“All of the costs, which only go up because of a high delinquency rate mortgage professional to help you permitted and sometimes occurs.”
over time, are allocated based on that often exacerbates the downward through the process.”
your percent of ownership. So, if the spiral of the financial health of a con- The bigger issue than your loan ap-
condo association struggles collect- dominium because existing owners Condo boards can discourage de- proval is that a high delinquency rate
ing dues on time, it should give you aren’t able to do FHA refinances and linquencies and collect on accounts raises the question of whether the
pause as a potential owner. Odds are prospective owners aren’t able to use with a variety of tools that depend condo association is being compe-
the association is running behind on FHA loans.” on the jurisdiction, such as denying tently managed, Knull says.
its bills and isn’t saving money to its access to amenities such as a pool or
reserves. That means when the boiler If you’re trying to buy into a build- parking. “A condo board has a fiduciary re-
goes or the roof leaks, the remaining ing that doesn’t qualify for an FHA sponsibility to its owners to maintain
members who do pay will be stuck approval, you’re limited to paying the financial health of the associa-
with the bill.” cash or requesting a “limited review” tion,” Knull says. “If a board permits
the percentage of delinquencies to
grow and remain uncollected, it is
failing to properly discharge its duty
to the condo association’s owners.
Encountering condo projects with
excessive delinquencies is a turnoff to
buyers, who see no upside to volun-
tarily incurring financial risk by pur-
chasing in a community that doesn’t
seem well managed or financially re-
sponsible.”

In other words, even if you’re able to
finance a condo purchase in a build-
ing with a high percentage of unpaid
dues, you may not want to buy it. The
risk is that you could be responsible
for larger assessments in the future
to pay for deferred maintenance. In
addition, it could be more difficult to
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Mortgage rates surge higher for second week in a row

BY KATHY ORTON home purchase mortgages, rates
The Washington Post for refinances may be higher. The
price adjustment for refinance
The days of mortgage rates below transactions that took effect in De-
3 percent are fast coming to a close. cember is adding to the cost. The
adjustment, which applies to all
According to the latest data re- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refi-
leased last Thursday by Freddie nances, is 0.5 percent of the loan
Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average amount. That works out to $1,500
climbed to 2.97 percent with an on a $300,000 loan.
average 0.6 point. (Points are fees
paid to a lender equal to 1 percent The 15-year fixed-rate average
of the loan amount and are in addi- rose to 2.34 percent with an aver-
tion to the interest rate.) It was 2.81 age 0.6 point. It was 2.21 percent
percent two weeks ago and 3.45 two weeks ago and 2.95 percent a
percent a year ago. The 30-year year ago. The five-year adjustable-
fixed average has risen 24 basis rate average spiked to 2.99 percent
points in the past two weeks. (A ba- with an average 0.1 point. It was
sis point is 0.01 percentage point.) 2.77 percent two weeks ago and
3.20 percent a year ago.
Freddie Mac, a federally char-
tered mortgage investor, aggre- “Mortgage rates pushed higher
gates rates from about 80 lenders this week, all but officially making
nationwide to come up with weekly the days of record-low rates a thing
national average mortgage rates. It of the past,” said Matthew Speak-
uses rates for high-quality borrow- man, a Zillow economist. “After
ers with strong credit scores and months of holding firm, even as
large down payments. Because Treasury yields steadily climbed,
of the criteria, these rates are not mortgage rates have finally re-
available to every borrower. lented in the past couple weeks,
keeping pace with yields that have
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turned their steady jog upward into Ohlbaum, a mortgage banker at tions to decline again two weeks ago. weather in Texas, weakened mort-
an all-out sprint.” Macoy Capital Partners in Bev- According to the latest data from the gage demand last week,” said Bob
erly Hills, Calif. “Although the in- Mortgage Bankers Association, the Broeksmit, MBA president and chief
It once was that long-term bond crease is small as a percentage, it is market composite index – a measure executive.
yields were the most reliable pre- more of a sign of what the market of total loan application volume –
dictor of where mortgage rates were is thinking. It is usually either fear decreased 11.4 percent from a week “The severe weather and power
headed. That has been less so lately. of future inflation or fear of un- earlier. The purchase index fell 8 outages affected many households
However, now that there seems to certainty. Right now, the market is percent from the previous week. The and lenders in Texas, causing a drop
be light at the end of the tunnel in experiencing both. The end of [the refinance index sank 11 percent but of more than 40 percent in both pur-
the coronavirus pandemic, they are first quarter] will be important as it was 50 percent higher than a year chase and refinance applications in
once again turning into a reliable in- will hopefully give everyone some ago. The refinance share of mortgage the state. Despite the overall decline
dicator. insight as to the trend. There should activity accounted for 68.5 percent of in activity, refinances and purchase
not be any major swings in rates for applications. applications both continued to out-
The yield on the 10-year Treasury the next weeks.” pace year-ago levels. The housing
rose to 1.42 percent during the day “A spike in mortgage rates to the market is off to a very strong start
last Wednesday – its highest level in Meanwhile, rising rates and severe highest level since last September, this year, but low inventory is holding
a year – before closing out the day weather caused mortgage applica- as well as disruptions from extreme back some prospective buyers.” 
at 1.38 percent. It started the month
at 1.09 percent, steadily rising over
the past few weeks in part because
investors are expecting inflation
to ramp up later this year when the
economy reopens, pent-up con-
sumer demand is unleashed, and
Washington approves a stimulus
plan.

“Honestly, mortgage rates were ar-
tificially low, under 3 percent, because

COVID-19 isn’t a normal economic
event,” said Logan Mohtashami, a
housing analyst at HousingWire.
“Yields have risen from 0.52 percent
last August to 1.38 percent Wednes-
day. Some economic data warrant
the 10-year over 2.42 percent, but CO-
VID-19 still has its grip on us for now.
A stock market correction is the one
thing that can rally bonds in a mean-
ingful way outside bonds being short-
term oversold.”

Bankrate.com, which puts out a
weekly mortgage rate trend index,
found that more than two-thirds of
the experts it surveyed predicted that
rates would go up in the coming week.

“The 10-year has been climbing
for the last two weeks,” said Mitch

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Feb. 19 to Feb. 25

The island real estate market finished February with another strong week with 18 transactions
recorded, including three sales for more than $1 million.
Our featured sale of the week was of an oceanfront home in Seagrove. The residence at 166 Ocean
Way was placed on the market Oct. 5 for $3.45 million. The asking price more recently was $3.399
million. The sale closed on Feb. 22 for $3.24 million.
The seller in the transaction was represented by Matilde Sorensen of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.
The purchaser was represented by Cheryl Gerstner of Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,550,000
$1,600,000 $1,050,000
VERO BEACH ESTATES 601 BANYAN RD 12/26/2020 $1,150,000 $1,600,000 2/19/2021 $970,000
RIOMAR 908 GREENWAY LN 9/9/2020 $997,000 $1,100,000 2/24/2021 $940,000
$1,100,000 $937,500
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 1307 CAPE POINTE CIR 8/17/2020 $995,000 $997,000 2/24/2021 $912,000
$925,000 $841,250
SHORES 110 ISLAND SANCTUARY 10/15/2020 $850,000 $1,025,000 2/19/2021
$915,000
ORCHID ISLAND 724 GROVE PL 12/17/2020 $995,000 2/19/2021 $660,000
$612,500
INDIAN TRAILS 920 RIVER TRL 11/9/2020 $925,000 2/19/2021

INDIAN TRAILS 500 SUNDANCE TRL 1/22/2021 $850,000 2/19/2021

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

PALM ISL PLANTATION 70 WHITE ORCHID WAY, #10 1/21/2021 $915,000 $915,000 2/25/2021
SEA OAKS 8795 W ORCHID ISLAND CIRCLE, #303 10/26/2020 $715,000 $699,000 2/22/2021
SEA OAKS 8865 W ORCHID ISLAND CIR, #206 5/20/2020 $635,000 $619,500 2/22/2021

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: River Club at Carlton, Address: 1307 Cape Pointe Cir

Listing Date: 8/17/2020
Original Price: $997,000
Recent Price: $997,000
Sold: 2/24/2021
Selling Price: $970,000
Listing Agent: Debbie Bell

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Kimberly Taylor

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Riomar, Address: 908 Greenway Ln

Listing Date: 9/9/2020
Original Price: $1,150,000
Recent Price: $1,100,000
Sold: 2/24/2021
Selling Price: $1,050,000
Listing Agent: Charlotte Terry

Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Anne Wallace & Dan Downey

Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Subdivision: Vero Beach Estates, Address: 601 Banyan Rd

Listing Date: 12/26/2020
Original Price: $1,600,000
Recent Price: $1,600,000
Sold: 2/19/2021
Selling Price: $1,550,000
Listing Agent: Sherrie Coleman

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Ashley Lombardo

Keller Williams Realty

Subdivision: Palm Isl Plantation, Address: 70 White Orchid Way, #10

Listing Date: 1/21/2021
Original Price: $915,000
Recent Price: $915,000
Sold: 2/25/2021
Selling Price: $915,000
Listing Agent: Steven Owen

Selling Agent: Palm Island Plantation Realty

Steven Owen

Palm Island Plantation Realty

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1060 Clipper Rd Subdivision: Indian Trails, Address: 920 River Trl

Listing Date: 10/6/2020 Listing Date: 11/9/2020
Original Price: $789,000 Original Price: $925,000
Recent Price: $699,000 Recent Price: $925,000
Sold: 2/22/2021 Sold: 2/19/2021
Selling Price: $668,000 Selling Price: $912,000
Listing Agent: Sven Frisell & Scott Reynolds Listing Agent: Mike Young &
Andonia Kleopoulos
Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Selling Agent:
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
Kevin Howard
Susan Windham
Keller Williams Realty
ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 724 Grove Pl Subdivision: Shores, Address: 110 Island Sanctuary

Listing Date: 12/17/2020 Listing Date: 10/15/2020
Original Price: $995,000 Original Price: $1,100,000
Recent Price: $995,000 Recent Price: $1,025,000
Sold: 2/19/2021 Sold: 2/19/2021
Selling Price: $937,500 Selling Price: $940,000
Listing Agent: Anne Torline & Heidi Levy Listing Agent: Debbie Bell

Selling Agent: Orchid Island Realty Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Joan Cook Stuart Tilt

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. One Sotheby’s Int’l Realty