01/18/2024 ISSUE 03

TIME TRAVELER SOLOVAY’S ‘DECADES’: AN ENLIGHTENING MULTI-MEDIA TREK

ARTS & THEATRE 54 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Paul Solovay brings a varied and illustrious background to his unique artwork, as featured in Journey Through the Decades: Photography and Time Capsules, on display at Gallery 14. The show, which runs through Jan. 26, also features A Lifetime of Exploration, paintings by acclaimed artist Barbara Krupp. Solovay earned a master’s degree from Brooklyn College, before heading into a three-decade career as a creative talent in the advertising field. He utilizes those talents in his artworks, combining a penchant for history with his photography and filmmaking skills. The show highlights ‘Time Capsules of the 20th Century,’ a series of mixed media installations, some with sound, which focus on the momentous events and people of each decade; those whose impacts were so great they would influence that decade and beyond. “People don’t often connect the dots,” he explains. “Prohibition led to the Mafia’s creation, World War I led to World War II, women’s rights and civil rights. Actions in the 1920s led to going to the moon in the ’60s, and also led to the bombing of London; a continuum of how events in one decade affects the next decade, and the next decade, and the whole century,” he says, noting that each decade tells a story. “All are mixed media, some are multi-media, having a collaged and montaged soundtrack giving you a look SOLOVAY’S ‘DECADES’: AN ENLIGHTENING MULTI-MEDIA TREK BY DEBBIE TIMMERMANN CORRESPONDENT

ARTS & THEATRE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 55 and sound of that decade in a very new and interesting way. I am always striving to create something new in an interesting way,” says Solovay. The Time Capsules project took two years to accomplish, each decade requiring copious research. Each also includes collages encased in plastic, what he calls the scourge of the 20th century, as a way to recycle it artistically. Beginning with the 1900s, Solovay highlights the introduction of flight by the Wright brothers. Depicted in ‘From Kite to Flight,’ the two brothers at Kitty Hawk are seen flying a kite, while their plane is viewed soaring above the clouds. The 1910s show the weaponization of flight, with depictions of the Red Baron flying above a cloud formation with a British plane below. There is also the Titanic and the Romanov family, the specter of Lenin behind them. The 1920s presents a couple entering a speakeasy during Prohibition and the organized crime it spurred, with gangsters such as Al Capone. On the financial side, a red line going down, down and off the canvas indiCONTINUED ON PAGE 56

ARTS & THEATRE 56 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ cates the stock market crash. Although many were still out of work in the 1930s, a rainbow indicates that the country was beginning to come out of the Great Depression. “We were looking for some joy in our life, so I put in ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ used as a metaphor, showing Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion and the Scarecrow going down the yellow brick road towards the Emerald City, alongside the skyscrapers being built in New York City. New York City was like the Emerald City in so many ways,” ref lects Solovay. The wars in the Pacific and European theaters were the major events in the 1940s, so Solovay chose as the background the camouflage worn by the marines. Photographs highlight the historic meetings between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, and later with Churchill, Harry Truman and Stalin, following the death of FDR. Battle scenes relate the state of the world, as silhouettes of swing dancers overlay the camouflage, reflective CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55

ARTS & THEATRE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 57 of the music of the era. A soundtrack plays the Andrews Sisters singing “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” interrupted by the voices of world leaders of the era. “Everyone was testing nuclear weapons in the atmosphere in the 1950s,” says Solovay. “We didn’t realize how dangerous that was. The protest movement against that started as a result, and as children we were told to hide under our desk.” The dichotomy of the era is presented with the “Howdy Doody Show” and “Father Knows Best” sharing space with nuclear mushroom clouds. And the same decade that brought us Rock ’n’ Roll and Elvis Presley, brought McCarthyism, the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, the Beat Generation, the start of the Civil Rights Movement, and the exodus to suburbia. For the 1960s, Solovay concentrated on three colors – black and white CONTINUED ON PAGE 58 Paul Solovay. PHOTOS BY JOSHUA KODIS

ARTS & THEATRE 58 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ to depict the height of the Civil Rights era, and red, for that decade’s violence and bloodshed. “And yet we had the Beatles and the moon mission. The whole decade starts off with JFK’s ‘Ask not what the country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.’ Vietnam, Twiggy and Martin Luther King shared the news with the two Kennedy assassinations,” says Solovay. The focus of the 1970s installation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 57

ARTS & THEATRE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 59 is an actual electric guitar, minus the strings, “because it was the day the music died,” says Solovay. The accompanied soundtrack, ‘American Pie,’ is backed by sheet music for that song, shrouded in black veil. The base of the guitar contains photos of musicians of the era and a clipping on the death of Elvis, while the four Beatles are, symbolically, placed separately along the neck. Nixon resigning, the chaotic withdrawal from Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers are also depicted. Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan face off in the 1980s, with the words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” atop a 3-D wall at the bottom. The attempt on Reagan’s life, the murder of John Lennon, and the assassination of Sadat, as well as the start of the computer age, with Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, are also featured. Circuit boards light up in the 1990s against a Fleetwood Mac soundtrack, as various luminaries from the period interrupt and talk over it. The era brought us the repeal of apartheid in South Africa and Nelson Mandela elected its president, the Oklahoma City bombing and the Columbine High School massacre. The show also pulls from Solovay’s career as a jingle writer, composer and lyricist, working with some of the best musicians around, to create what he calls ‘Music Portraiture,’ explaining, “Photographs of musicians never showed their music coming through.”

ARTS & THEATRE 60 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Yes, there will be frog legs. But don’t worry, you can also bite into some gator tail, if you’ve got the hankerin’. The 33rd Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival with all of Florida’s haute cuisine plus carnival rides, exhibitions, music and more runs through Sunday, Jan. 21, the Old School Complex, 22 S. Orange St., Fellsmere. But, yes, those more squeamish tastes can be satisfied as well with corn dogs, cheese steaks, pizza, turkey legs, burgers and more. If you just want the food, you can take advantage of the event’s cashonly drive-thru lane at 21 S. Cypress St. Rides are $1.25 per ticket and $20 for a 10-ticket bundle. The allyou-can-ride armbands are $20 for Thursday and Sunday and $25 for Friday and Saturday. The festival runs from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Free admission. For more information, visit FrogLegFestival.com. Live from Vero Beach presents the Lettermen 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. The group will take audiences back to the romantic time with hits like “The Way You Look Tonight,” “When I Fall in Love,” “Theme from a Summer Place,” “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” and much more. Tickets are $50 to $105 and are available at MusicWorksConcerts.com or by calling COMING UP! BY PAM HARBAUGH Correspondent 1 2 Finger-lickin’ foods and more at Frog Leg Fest

ARTS & THEATRE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 61 800-595-4849. Ballet Vero Beach presents “Choreographer’s Notebook: Camdam” this weekend. The program celebrates works by the company’s artistic director Adam Schnell and ballet master Camilo A. Rodriguez. On the program are Rodriguez’s neoclassical “Ritornello” and Schnell’s “Finch Concerto.” Also being performed will be their collaboration “Sonata for Violin and Piano.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. The accessible/family-friendly performance will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Tickets start at $10. Performances will be held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 18th St. The “Watch at Home” option runs Jan. 26 to Feb. 11. For more information, call 772- 269-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents “‘Til Death do us Part ... You First!” written and performed by Peter Fogel and directed by celebrated film actor Chazz Palminteri at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Tickets are $35. Later in the week, the VBTG will present the Larry Brown Quartet Jazz Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Tickets for that are $20 to $35. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave., Vero Beach. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeach TheatreGuild.com. The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will present sopranos Mary Anne Kruger and Amy Cofield in 3 4 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 62

ARTS & THEATRE 62 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ “Hollywood Loves Opera” on Sunday evening. The concert features works by Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, Mozart Wagner and more. “This concert ... is filled to the brim with the music of deep emotions,” says conductor Aaron T. Collins. “Prepared to be wowed.” Kruger has performed extensively in Germany. Cofield has performed around the world and was noted by the New York Times for her “lovely, rich tone.” The free concert begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. Although the concert is free, a $25 donation would be appreciated. For more information, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call 855-252-7276. The Emerson E-Series presents Jim Wilson speaking on “The Quest for Spanish Treasure: The 1715 Fleet’s Legacy” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. Wilson, a Vero Beach native, is expected to give an “enthralling lecture delving into the fleet’s historical significance, its tragic demise and the intricacies of effective treasure hunting techniques using metal detectors.” He’ll also give audience members some good insights into effective beach-combing. This is the first of a three-month-long E-Series lectures designed to educate and entertain. Admittance is free. The Emerson Center is at 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Although free, a $10 donation would be appreciated. For more information, call 772-778-5880 or visit TheEmersonCenter.com. The Vero Beach Film Festival will hold its annual White Party Saturday evening. The event is a fundraiser for the festival, which is scheduled to run in April. The White Party invites attendees to dress in white and meet for champagne, prizes for best tablescape, silent auction, dancing and a picnic dinner which you will supply. Tickets are $100. The event is “super secret,” so the location won’t be disclosed until later. For more information, visit VBFilmFest.org. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 61 6 7

SEEK AND DE-STRESS More young adults resolving to improve their mental health

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HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 65 in a comfortable environment can ease the way into handling an uncomfortable situation.” Stalnaker-Cauwenberghs noted that guidance is also given on improving physical health because physical health and mental health are entwined. Sleep is another defining factor in mental wellbeing, so getting enough sleep is crucial to recovery. Making resolutions is always easier than keeping resolutions, so making attainable goals is important. “Listen to what others are saying because there is some truth in what they are saying as long they love and care about you,” Stalnaker-Cauwenberghs advised. “If they are saying you’re up all night playing video games when in reality you are only up from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., that is still unhealthy. Instead of resolving to end the nightly gaming all at once, try reducing the time spent by an hour each month until you are not playing at all in the middle of the night and getting the sleep you need. “The same strategy applies to quitting a bad habit like smoking. If you take in small bites, you’ve got a better chance at being successful.” Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy services and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) for patients of all ages with mental health needs. The center has 12 beds for children and 34 for adults who require 24/7 inpatient treatment. The program also has intensive outpatient programs for children and adults who are experiencing mood disorders like depression or bipolar disorders. These patients come to the campus three days a week for three hours each day and engage in group therapy that teaches them how to change their thoughts. After an initial 12-week program, counselors formulate a step-down schedule, eventually reducing the therapist visits to as few as once a month. And since literally everyone would benefit from recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and crises, the CCIRH Behavioral Health Center offers free mental health first aid courses where attendees can learn how to recognize warning signs and how to get help for a person in a mental health crisis. More than 1200 Indian River County residents have already taken the eight-hour course to become certified. Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to learn more about mental health? Cecelia Stalnaker-Cauwenberghs received her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Saint Leo (Florida) University and has been with CCIRH Behavioral Health Center for two years. For more information on programs offered at the CCIRH Behavior Health Center, call 772-563-4666 or visit https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ florida/departments/neurological/ depts/behavioral-health-center.

HEALTH 66 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ If you suffer from GERD and think it will go away by itself, you’re doing yourself a disservice. According to the experts, that’s not going to happen. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a chronic medical condition that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus – the tube connecting the mouth and stomach. Manuel Domagtoy, nurse practitioner at Steward Health Care’s Steward Gastroenterology Associates, believes that lifestyle rather than genetics or other factors is the main reason so many people in the U.S. suffer from the disease. “Obesity increases abdominal pressure. And consuming alcohol and fried and spicy foods, particularly late at night, all aggravate the problem,” he said. (In 2023, 41.9 percent of adults in the U.S. were considered obese.) You can also avoid or lessen flareups if you: Eat smaller meals. Eat in a relaxed environment. Sit up straight while eating. Keep your head up when eating. Avoid physical activity after eating. Stop smoking. GERD is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population, both young and old. Domagtoy says that most adults who have it first showed signs in their childhood. Two common symptoms of GERD are heartburn and regurgitation. Many people experience both although it’s possible to suffer from one without the other. Heartburn is the most common symptom and can feel like a sharp, painful burning in the upper abdomen or middle of the chest, behind the breastbone. It can rise up from the lower tip of the breastbone toward your throat and may be worse when you eat, bend over or lie down. Regurgitation is the backflow of stomach contents through your esophagus and into your throat or mouth. This may cause you to taste food or stomach acid. Other symptoms may include: nausea difficulty or pain while swallowing recurring sour or bitter taste in the mouth chronic cough hoarseness sore throat chest pain, or tightness in your chest or upper abdomen that may wake you up in the middle of the night Although many people assume GERD is uncomfortable but not harmful, Domagtoy warns that if the disease is untreated, it can result in a potentially pre-cancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus. According to Mayo Clinic, if you have Barrett’s esophagus, the flat pink lining of the esophagus has become damaged by acid reflux, which causes the lining to thicken and become red. Between the esophagus and the stomach is a critically important valve, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Over time, the LES may begin to fail, leading to acid and chemical damage of the esophagus – GERD. In some people, GERD may trigger a change in the cells lining the lower esophagus, causing Barrett's esophagus, which is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. Although the risk is small, it’s important to have regular checkups with careful imaging and biopsies of the esophagus to check for precancerous cells (dysplasia). If precancerous cells are discovered, they can be treated to prevent esophageal cancer. When should you see a doctor? Domagtoy says people usually don’t look for medical treatment until they’ve exhausted everything else, such as over-the-counter remedies. But that isn’t the most beneficial course to take. Harvard Health, the newsletter of Harvard Medical School, says that by seeing your doctor early, the physical cause of GERD can be treated and more serious problems avoided. They suggest you check if you have symptoms such as: chest pain loss of appetite persistent vomiting problems swallowing or pain while swallowing The word on GERD: Treat this gastrointestinal disease early BY JACKIE HOLFELDER Correspondent

HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 67 signs of bleeding in the digestive tract, such as vomit that contains blood or looks like coffee grounds or stool that contains blood or looks black and tarry unexplained weight loss. Of the more than 8 million emergency room visits for chest pain each year, GERD accounts for over half the cases in which actual heart problems are ruled out. It is more common among older adults, obese persons, and pregnant women. Domagtoy says that a healthy diet and weight control can really help. “By taking greater interest in health and not ignoring their symptoms, people can improve. Choose to make better food choices – it’s largely in your control.” Manuel Domagtoy is a nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology and internal medicine at Steward Health Center’s Steward Gastroenterology Associates. He received his nurse practitioner degree from Florida Atlantic University’s Medical School. His practice is located at 3745 11th Circle, Suite 101, Vero Beach. The phone number 772-567-4825. “By taking greater interest in health and not ignoring their symptoms, people can improve. Choose to make better food choices – it’s largely in your control.” - Manuel Domagtoy, Nurse Practitioner Manuel Domagtoy, NP. PHOTOS BY JOSHUA KODIS

HEALTH 68 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ News that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently was hospitalized with a urinary tract infection has cast light on a common condition that can quickly turn life-threatening, especially among older patients. Austin, 70, developed the infection after prostate cancer surgery. The infection has cleared, the doctors said, and he is expected to make a full recovery. We spoke to experts about the causes, complications and treatments for UTIs and why it is important not to ignore symptoms. Bacteria that get into the urinary tract – kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra – and multiply can cause an infection, according to the experts. Over 400 million cases and 236,790 deaths from UTIs were estimated worldwide in 2019, according to one study published by Frontiers in Public Health in 2022. While both men and women get UTIs, women are 3.6 times more likely to get the infection, the study showed. UTIs are more common in women, partly because the urethra, which carries urine out of the body, is shorter “so bacteria from the outside world may be able to get into the bladder more easily,” said Petar Bajic, center director for men’s health at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute in Cleveland. UTIs in women are more common after menopause or in women who had their uterus and ovaries removed because the lack of estrogen in surrounding tissues can change the types of bacteria that may live in that area of the body, he said. UTIs are less common in men but typically are more complicated. “The urethra tube is much longer and it’s external,” said Marisa Clifton, the director of women’s health and an associate professor of urology for the Brady Urological Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “It’s much more difficult for bacteria to work all the way up to the bladder.” When men get them, there is usually a predisposing factor – the most common being benign prostate enlargement, Bajic said. This makes them more likely to retain urine, which is a risk factor for infections, experts said. Other factors in both men and women may be kidney stones, deposits that form in the kidneys that can get trapped, cause infection and sometimes block the flow of urine, which is a serious complication. The rate of infection increases with age and peaks at 35 for both sexes. The number of deaths from UTIs is low in the U.S., but it significantly increases from 65 to 75 years for both men and women, the study published by Frontiers in Public Health reported. Hospitalization can also lead to a urinary tract infection because patients could be exposed to antibioticresistant bacteria. Some patients are given antibiotics that can kill normal bacteria, which allows harmful bacteria to grow, experts said. UTIs should prompt a medical evaluation either by a primary care doctor or urgent care, or a urologist for recurring cases, Bajic said. “UTIs are never something you want to take lightly,” he said. What are the symptoms? The main symptoms of a UTI are painful urination, pain in the lower back or abdomen, new or worsening incontinence, and new or worsening frequency or urgency of urination, experts said. Some people have blood in their urine, which in older adults might be What’s a urinary tract infection, and why is it so worrisome? BY WASHINGTON POST STAFF

HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 69 a sign of cancer, said Christine Kistler, an associate professor of geriatrics at the University of Pittsburgh, who has conducted research on UTIs in older adults. Fever can indicate a more systemic infection. Some men report pus coming out of the penis. “Strong or foul-smelling urine is not a symptom although sometimes it is misdiagnosed as such,” Kistler said. How does a UTI become serious? A UTI becomes serious when it travels to the kidneys and the rest of the body, experts said. If the bacteria causing the infection are resistant to most antibiotics or if it comes from a blood infection known as urosepsis, a UTI can become very serious, said Marc Dall’Era, interim chair of urology at the University of California at Davis Health. “This can happen typically if there is some anatomic abnormality such as a kidney stone with some amount of urinary tract obstruction,” he said. Surgery or the insertion of a catheter can also lead to a more serious infection, Dall-Era said. If the infection progresses to urosepsis, it can become life-threatening, he said. Are UTIs more serious in older people? CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

HEALTH 70 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ UTIs are more serious in older people, experts said. In older adults, the bladder “can become colonized with bacteria due to changes in the anatomy and physiology over time,” Kistler said. Older adults also tend to have other health issues that could lead to UTIs, Dall’Era said. They tend to have a less robust immune response, experts said. An infection is more likely to spread and can cause sepsis, a more dangerous condition. Also, if they have had surgery or trauma, they will have a harder time fighting infections, said Mitchell R. Humphreys, chair of urology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. “Infections at the time of surgery can be more serious because the body is trying to heal up from surgery and if you get an infection, the body has to split its focus,” he said. UTIs are also serious for anybody who is immune compromised. “Those are people that might be on medications to suppress their immune systems, such as people with advanced cancers or people that have received transplants,” said Brent Hollenbeck, chair of urology at Massachusetts General Hospital. What are the complications of a UTI? UTIs can spread beyond the initial area of infection leading to other health conditions, experts said. UTIs can cause sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication. “If there’s a serious enough infection in the urinary tract, it can potentially lead to kidney failure. It can lead to failure of other organs systems,” Bajic said. “It can lead to death.” Particularly in older people, UTIs may also cause confusion or changes in mental status, Bajic said. UTIs have been linked to a risk of delirium and dementia. UTIs also affect quality of life for many people. “When people become sick, they are less likely to move around, and they may need rehab. They may not be able to do other things in life that they like to do,” Kistler said. “These are some things that we don’t always address that could become serious complications.” Why do UTIs often happen after a hospital stay? Many patients get urinary tract infections when they are hospitalized. “In healthcare settings, the percentage of patients diagnosed with healthcare associated UTIs is as high as 9.4 percent,” according to one worldwide study. Many have catheters and “having something put into your bladder from the outside is a big risk factor” for infections, Hollenbeck said. In hospitals, it is harder for patients to do timed toileting. Also, many patients suffer from constipation, “which, if you have stool in your rectum, it can allow bacteria to get up to the opening of the bladder,” Kistler said. Others are on medications that may slow the bladder down, so it doesn’t empty in a normal way, she said. “In the hospital, patients have some sort of illness, and their body reserve may be decreased,” Clifton said. What are the treatments for UTIs? Antibiotics are given to treat UTIs, and they should be taken as directed by your healthcare professional, experts said. If you have pain or discomfort, ask your doctor for medications, and hydrate with water or other fluids. UTIs “are generally extremely easy to treat with antibiotics since most antibiotics are concentrated in the urine,” said Robert Schooley, an infectious diseases specialist. “The key is early diagnosis and treatment – and then dealing with any structural problems that might have predisposed the patient to the infection in the first place.” Kistler cautioned, though, many people have bacteria in their bladder that are not harmful and that aren’t UTIs. “You have to be very careful about treating things that are not UTIs because then you might encourage the growth of bad bacteria,” she said. “A UTI needs to be diagnosed before being treated.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 69 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent hospitalization with a urinary tract infection cast light on a common condition that can quickly turn lifethreatening, especially among older patients.

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HEALTH 72 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ As a health reporter, I have to follow many studies so I can stay on top of the latest research. The best part of this self-education is reading some of the interesting stuff going on in academia. From time to time, I do a column on off-beat research. Here’s another ... Cuddling makes you happy The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University reports that older couples are more satisfied with their longterm relationships if they cuddle and pet. Men 40-70 and their female partners were studied. The couples had been together for an average of 25 years. The study included more than 1,000 couples from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Both women and men were happier if they had higher levels of sexual functioning and frequent sex. Women who had been with their partner for more than 15 years were more likely to be sexually satisfied. It was theorized that women become more satisfied over time because their expectations about sex change. (No information was provided about the effect of May-December hook-ups.) Seniors don’t drive as well as juniors An Australian study found that seniors tend to drive more dangerously than younger drivers. Researchers examined the driving habits of 266 drivers between the ages of 70 and 88. During 12- mile road tests, a professional instructor was in the front seat; an occupational therapist was in the back seat. Seventeen percent of the drivers made the instructor grab the steering wheel or apply the brake to avoid a serious error. The most common error was a failure to check the blind spots for cars beside them. Drivers between 85 to 89 were four times more likely to make a driving error than those 70 to 74 years old. There was no difference between the way men and women drove. There are more than 30 million drivers 65 or older. About 500 seniors are injured daily in car accidents. (Anyone who has driven in a Florida parking lot could have told the On cuddling, driving … and your pollution-fighting skin! BY FRED CICETTI Columnist

HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 73 researchers everything they needed to know.) Human skin fights pollution Danish researchers report that squalene oil, an antioxidant on human skin, reduces indoor ozone, which is a pollutant that irritates the eyes and mucous membranes. Humans shed their entire outer layer of skin every two to four weeks. Flakes of skin, which contain squalene, are a major component of dust. The researchers examined how squalene from dust in 500 bedrooms affected indoor air pollution. They found that squalene in settled dust reduced ozone levels by about 2 percent to 15 percent. Previous studies also revealed that squalene from human skin helped lower levels of ozone from the air in airplane cabins. More than half of the ozone removal measured in a simulated aircraft cabin was attributed to ozone reacting with skin, hair and clothing of passengers. (Hold onto those used Swiffers; they may be valuable someday.)

HEALTH 74 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ To understand how well you’re aging, try calculating your fitness age. Fitness age is a well-studied scientific concept that uses a few simple health measures to estimate whether your body is biologically older – or younger – than your chronological age. If you’re 50 based on calendar years, you conceivably could have a fitness age of anywhere from about 25 to as old as 75, studies show. It all depends on what shape you’re in. If your fitness age is higher than your chronological age, your chances of dying young from a host of diseases rise substantially, according to a burgeoning body of research. The good news is you can find your fitness age easily using an online tool. And if it exceeds your calendar age, you can start lowering it today by exercising right. Why you should calculate your fitness age To learn your fitness age, you’ll need to know your height in centimeters, weight in kilograms and resting heart rate, which you can easily determine using a smartwatch or 15 second pulse test. You’ll also need an honest estimate of how hard and often you exercise. Plug this information into an online calculator and you can see right away if you’re biologically older or younger than your birth years. The idea that we have a “fitness age,” distinct from our calendar years, first arose more than a decade ago, when studies began showing that aerobic fitness, or, more technically, VO2max, predicts longevity and health span as well as or better than more-widely used health markers, like blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and even smoking history. VO₂max refers to the maximum amount of oxygen your body can absorb and use during exercise, according to Healthline.com. It measures your aerobic fitness levels. Inspired by this research, scientists in Norway began directly measuring VO2max in thousands of Norwegians, aged between 20 and 90, while, at the same time, checking various markers of their general health, including body composition, blood pressure, heart rate and exercise habits, as well as eventual longevity. Collating this data, they discovered that some of these health markers correlated closely with VO2max and could be used to estimate aerobic capacity. They created an algorithm that would do just that, cross-checked VO2max and longevity, and, finally, developed a simple, online fitness age calculator. ‘More years living healthy’ Today, fitness age is still being studied as a predictor of disease, mortality risk and robust good health, said Ulrik Wisloff, the head of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway, and one of the original fitness age researchers. (He has a 1.2 percent stake in a European fitness app that uses the fitness age algorithm to provide health and training recommendations, but does not otherwise benefit financially from this research, he said.) Since 2019, studies using the calculator’s algorithm have shown that a relatively low fitness age is linked to substantially less long-term risk of heart attack, depression, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, brain shrinkage and dementia in middle-aged and older men and women. Just as important, if you develop a chronic disease, your symptoms are likely to progress more slowly if your fitness age is low. “You’ll have more years still living healthy than if you have a fitness age above your chronological age,” Wisloff said. “The fitness age calculator is a simple and accessible method to determine both internal and external factors impacting an individual’s aging process,” said Pamela Peeke, a physician, researcher and recently elected member of the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Board. In 2015, she was a co-author and participant in an unpublished study of Senior Olympians. The Senior Olympics are a biennial, elite competition for athletes over the age of 50. More than 4,000 of the athletes used the calculator to assess their fitness age for the study. At the time, their average chronological age was 68. But their average fitness age was 43 – 25 years younger. “As a triathlete competitor, I found my fitness age was, indeed, 25 years younger” than her then-chronological age, Peeke said. “Years later, still physically active, I continue to hold fast” to that quarter-century difference. How to calculate your fitness age and then lower it The current fitness age calculator is free and maintained by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. First posted in 2013, it’s been updated and simplified several times and used by about 80 million people around the globe, Wisloff, said. You can find the calculator here: https:// hvemereldst.no/en/ Do you wish your own fitness age were years or decades lower than your calendar age? It can be. Just make sure you’re moving often and sometimes vigorously, Wisloff said. Up-tempo exercise, the kind that increases your breathing and heart rate enough that you can barely carry on a conversation, strengthens your aerobic system over time and improves your VO2max, altering your fitness age. This type of exercise, though challenging, doesn’t need to be unpleasant, Wisloff said. It can, instead, be brief, informal and even fun. Here are a few easy ways to start turning back your fitness clock: If you like to walk, look for a hill and stride to the top as quickly as you can. Return to the base and summit another time or two. If you have access to a treadmill or stationary bike, try 4 x 4 intervals. Ride or run at a relatively taxing pace for 4 minutes, rest by walking or pedaling lightly for 4 minutes and repeat that sequence four times in total. Jump, lunge and bop though a short body weight workout once in a while. Exerting yourself vigorously for even a few minutes several times a week should soon improve your fitness age, Wisloff said. Of course, outside of science fiction, none of us actually can rewind time. A low fitness age doesn’t make us truly younger or guarantee extra decades of life. Multiple factors besides fitness affect how long and well we live, including our genetics, nutrition, income and good or regrettable fortune. Fitness age only gives us a glimpse into whether our bodies seem to be functioning better or worse than those of other people our same calendar age. But we can use that knowledge to inspire and maybe congratulate ourselves. “The fitness age calculator is a valuable eye opener to people who need a reality check and wake-up call” about possibly subpar fitness, Peeke said. “But it’s also a rewarding affirmation for people who’ve maintained a healthy lifestyle,” and have the dewy, youthful fitness age to show for it. BY GRETCHEN REYNOLDS The Washington Post How well are you aging? How to discover your ‘fitness’ age

HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 75 Physicians Who Dedicate Time to Listen and Heal, One Patient at a Time We are dedicated to continue to provide Small Town Values, Big City Expertise - Trust Your Orthopedic and Pain Management Care to Us. Same Day Appointments Available AND Dr. Wernicki Dr. Malone Dr. Robinson Dr. Smillie Worth Keville, PA-C 787 37th Street, Suite 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 772-978-7808 prosportsandeliterehab.com Good news – your dog might be good for your brain. Among adults 50 or older who live alone, those with a pet were found to have less decline in verbal memory and verbal fluency than those without one, according to research published in the journal JAMA Network Open based on data from 7,945 people in that age group. Pet ownership, however, did not have a comparable effect on study participants who lived with other people. Problems with verbal issues, such as those tested by the researchers – fluency, memory and cognition, meaning the ability to remember what you have heard and find the words to express yourself – can be early signs of cognitive decline. Having a pet, however, brings companionship into a person’s life and “is related to reduced loneliness,” the researchers wrote, describing loneliness as an important risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline. The United States has seen a rise in one-person households in recent years, reaching nearly 28 percent of all households in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Although the study’s findings suggest that pet ownership can help older people maintain a healthy brain, the researchers said more advanced studies – specifically randomized clinical trials – are needed to determine whether pet ownership slows the rate of cognitive decline in older adults who live alone. But, they added, because of the lack of effective therapy to reverse cognitive decline or treat dementia, identifying high-risk populations and risk factors is the key to promoting better care and healthier aging. PETS MAY LOWER YOUR DEMENTIA RISK BY LINDA SEARING The Washington Post Study says pet-owners over age 50 who lived alone had fewer verbal memory problems than those without a companion animal.

HEALTH 76 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Popular drugs used for weight loss do not appear to spark suicidal thoughts in patients, according to a preliminary review conducted by the Food and Drug Administration following reports of potential safety concerns. The finding last Thursday came barely a week after the agency said it was evaluating the need for regulatory action on the drugs – sold under brand names including Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound – because of possible side effects, including thoughts of suicide. The drugs are part of a class of medicine called glucagon-like peptides, named for the natural hormones they mimic and also known by the abbreviation GLP-1. The FDA said that it had conducted “detailed reviews of reports of suicidal thoughts or actions” from its system that collects accounts of patients having bad reactions to drugs. “We determined that the information in these reports did not demonstrate a clear relationship with the use of GLP-1” drugs, according to an agency statement. The FDA also reviewed data from clinical trials that found no link between the drugs and suicidal thoughts or actions. The FDA cautioned, however, that “we cannot definitively rule out that a small risk may exist.” The drugs have become cultural touchstones, popular with influencers but often short in supply – leading to a proliferation of knockoffs and sales from pharmacies making copies of the drugs. Doctors, pharmaceutical companies and regulators stress that the drugs are safe and, for most patients, do not pose a significant risk to mental health. The FDA’s findings came days after the release of a study conducted in part by the National Institute on Drug Abuse that reached a similar conclusion. Well-established side effects of the drugs include constipation, nausea and vomiting. Still, regulators have been monitoring their potential impact on mental health for months. The European Medicines Agency, the continent’s equivalent of the FDA, announced in July it was investigating reports of patients taking drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy and having suicidal thoughts. It said in December that while “no conclusion can be drawn” yet on whether the drugs cause such a condition, “there are several issues that still need to be clarified.” The European watchdog agency plans to hold another meeting on the topic in April. On Jan. 2, the FDA said it was investigating reports that the drugs were associated with thoughts of suicide, blockage of lung pathways and the hair-loss condition alopecia. The drugs included Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy, whose main ingredient is a compound known as semaglutide; Mounjaro and Zepbound, made with tirzepatide; and Saxenda and Victoza, made from liraglutide. The drugs spur the pancreas to produce a naturally occurring hormone FDA: No link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts BY DAVID OVALLE AND DANIEL GILBERT The Washington Post

HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 77 known as glucagon-like peptide 1, or GLP-1, that lowers blood sugar and signals to the brain a sensation of feeling full. In addition to activating the GLP-1 hormone, tirzepatide also targets another similar hormone known as GIP. The agency said it was “evaluating the need for regulatory action” based on reports from patients taking the drugs who said they had experienced health issues. FDA prescribing labels for Wegovy and Zepbound – approved to treat obesity – say suicidal behavior and ideation have been reported in clinical trials for other weight-management drugs. Yet Mounjaro and Ozempic, which contain the same active ingredients but are approved by the FDA for diabetes, don’t contain such warnings. “At this time, the FDA maintains that the benefits of these medications outweigh their risks when they are used according to the FDA approved labeling,” the agency said Monday, before releasing its preliminary finding. Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, said in a statement that its semaglutide and liraglutide products have been on the market for years and that it “stands behind the safety and efficacy” of them “when they are used as indicated.” Eli Lilly, maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound, said the “medicines continue to be monitored by the FDA and manufacturers for safety” even after clinical trials and agency approval. Experts caution that it is not unusual for drugs to appear in the FDA’s adverseeffects database, especially as more patients use them. Millions of patients take Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs. Days after the FDA announced it was investigating possible adverse effects of the drugs, the National Institute on Drug Abuse issued a news release detailing a major study that may have eased concerns about the risk of suicide. The study, published Jan. 5 in Nature Medicine, found no higher risk of suicidal thoughts among patients taking semaglutide for weight loss or diabetes. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Drug Abuse analyzed millions of electronic health records for more than 240,000 patients prescribed Wegovy or other weight-loss drugs over a six-month period. Patients on Wegovy had a 49 percent to 73 percent lower risk of suicidal thoughts compared with those taking other classes of weight-loss drugs. Some researchers not involved in the study urged caution about reading too much into the Nature Medicine study. Thomas J. Moore, a faculty associate at the Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, pointed out that a significant percentage of patients on semaglutide in the study had been taking potent psychiatric medications with known risks for suicidal ideation – and that use of such medications was even higher among subjects taking the other anti-obesity drugs, potentially muddying the picture. He added that he does not believe the records analyzed are comprehensive enough to reach conclusions about the risks of suicidal ideation. While research still suggests suicide and suicidal thoughts are rare, Moore said, he urged doctors to remain open-minded. “Physicians should investigate and not dismiss patient complaints” about psychiatric side effects, Moore said. Mental health is intertwined with the treatment of obesity. Patients may despair if they can’t shed enough pounds with drugs – or suffer a loss of identity if they lose too much weight too quickly. Some research shows patients who have undergone bariatric surgery are at a greater risk of suicidal thoughts. Doctors and patients have largely reported that the medications boost mental health for many patients who found success with the drugs after struggling with dieting. Jennifer Duncan, a clinical psychologist who works with obesity and diabetes patients at Cleveland Clinic, said her patients have not reported that the drugs imperil their mental health. “I’ve really seen these medications have a significant impact positively on patients that can get it,” Duncan said. “I think the most distress that I see in patients is frustration with their insurance companies not covering it, or that they’ve had to discontinue the medications because they’re too expensive.” The medications dull the “food noise” in the brain – obsessive thinking about food that wreaks havoc long-term on a patient’s psyche, Duncan said. “Patients will be like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I didn’t realize how much food controlled my life,’” she said. Hearing loss affects nearly half the people in the United States older than 65. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Better Hearing Institute, the statistics for screening are alarming. While 74 percent of adults have their eyes examined every two years and 63 percent will visit a dentist each year, only 23 percent of adults receive any form of hearing screening. Research by John Hopkins University has confirmed what many audiologists and physicians have long suspected: that there is an irrefutable link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. In fact, studies have shown that individuals with moderate hearing loss were three times more likely to develop dementia. “Losing one’s cognitive ability is the No. 1 fear of people of all ages,” said Dr. Aaron Liebman, board certified audiologist and owner of Aaron’s Hearing Care in Vero Beach. It’s now scientifically proven that the slow onset of hearing loss can have a significant impact on several key brain functions, including the memory. The proactive management of hearing loss may delay or slow down the progression of cognitive decline. The most common cause of hearing loss, according to MayoClinic.org, is sensorineural, which occurs when the inner ear, hearing nerves or hearing structures in the brain become damaged. In adults, the aging process is the most common cause of this type of damage and hearing loss. “First and foremost, my goal as an Audiologist is to perform a proper diagnostic hearing test so I can decide whether a patient needs to be referred to an ear, nose and throat physician for a medical evaluation, or if this is strictly a permanent hearing loss that needs help with hearing aids,” Dr. Liebman said. “That is what really differentiates me from a traditional hearing aid salesman. I’ve got a Doctorate in Audiology and my diagnosis is based on years of education, not a few months of hearing aid salesmanship. I will take the time to screen and assess all the data prior to making a recommendation for hearing aids. Even AARP says that you are more likely to be successful with a hearing aid fitting by seeing an audiologist than a hearing aid salesman”. “In the years just prior to computer digital and computer programmable hearing aids, differences between hearing aids made by different manufacturers were not significant,” said Liebman, discussing how hearing aid technology has advanced and how an audiologist works with patients to ensure they have the appropriate device for their needs, expectations and budget. “Research discovered that a digital processing chip could automatically evaluate more aspects of incoming sounds, speech and noise, and make decisions on how to adjust itself to decrease noise and increase speech clarity,” said Liebman. “This more sophisticated computer software has provided us with the ability to adjust the hearing aids to provide an acceptable sound quality for our patients.” “Most people are not aware when they need help. They’ll often blame it on other people mumbling, background noise, or say the TV or radio volume is too low,” said Liebman. “So they’re surprised when they get tested and realize what they can’t hear.” Florida requires licensed audiologists to have a doctorate in audiology requiring years of study concerning hearing, hearing rehabilitation, anatomy, and function of the hearing mechanism and hearing aid technology. Dr. Liebman utilizes a range of manufacturers and technologies and does not believe one manufacturer is “the best.” “If we determine that it is not the best for you, then we’ll change to a different style or manufacturer to determine which is best for you.” “Furthermore”, he adds, “in addition to providing the best technology possible, it is also vital that the “fitter” understands that technology, so the chosen hearing aid can benefit the patient at the highest level possible, in terms of comfort and sound quality.” If you are a candidate for hearing aids, you should get them fitted properly and wear them consistently to stimulate the brain. Early detection is the key. Aaron’s Hearing Care is located at 925 37th Place in Vero Beach. The phone number is (772) 562-5100. Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline Aaron Liebman, Au. D. Doctor of Audiology

78 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style The must-have accessory for most celebrities on the red carpet these days? It’s not diamonds, or designer clutch bags; it’s numbing spray. “So often we are spraying the client’s feet to numb them before they step onto the red carpet,” reveals Elizabeth Stewart, the esteemed stylist to Cate Blanchett, Julia Roberts and Jessica Chastain. “I use certain footpads too, just to help people last longer in uncomfortable heels.” This decidedly unglamorous behindthe-scenes fact has led Stewart to take action in the form of a new collaboration. Where usually she might work with Giorgio Armani or Givenchy to create custom outfits for her A-list clients, this month she has teamed up with Sole Bliss, the British-based shoe brand that specializes in podiatristapproved footwear. Lisa Kay, founder, admits she was surprised when the Hollywood-based Stewart got in touch. “Elizabeth can literally choose any shoe designer in the world to work with,” she acknowledges. “She has all of her client’s clothing custom-made. But she wanted to work with us – I was extremely flattered.” Stewart has designed two new shoe styles for the brand; a red carpet-intended glitter platform, and a sharper, lower patent pump. The aim of the partnership, Kay says, is to take the stigma out of the word “comfort” when used in relation to stylish shoes. Sole Bliss, launched in 2017, was founded to offer better shoes for women with foot conditions including bunions. There is technology at play in the form of a triple foam layer footbed, hidden stretch material panels, and wide toe boxes. But Kay also knows how to cut a supportive yet sleek shape around the foot, employing higher cuts and avoiding pressure on joints. She should know what hurts and what doesn’t – she herself has bunions, and developed the product for five years with podiatrists before taking it to market. The brand started with four specialist shoe styles in its collection, but now offers around 300 variations, also catering to a more general audience “of people who just want to be comfortable,” Kay says. “It doesn’t matter whether there is or isn’t anything the matter with their feet, as the technology is embedded and invisible.” Kay describes the stigma around bunions as “foot shaming” and hopes to normalize discussion around comfort. A blog post on the Sole Bliss website lists “50 celebrities with Bunions in 2024,” picturing some of the world’s most famous women’s feet – including Amal Clooney and Victoria Beckham. Kay’s ethos has attracted plenty of famous fans, with customers from Queen Camilla (she owns 13 pairs) to Drew Barrymore being pictured wearing Sole Bliss. Dame Helen Mirren (who is, incidentally, number one on the aforementioned list) is another loyal customer who said she was “in love with” the brand. Stewart, who started her career as a fashion reporter at Women’s The stylist who invented genuinely comfortable high heels BY CAROLINE LEAPER The Telegraph

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 79 Style Rosamund Pike was expected to wear Dior to the Golden Globes earlier this month, where she was nominated for playing the haywire aristocrat Elspeth Catton in “Saltburn.” That is not an unusual arrangement: Like many stars, Pike has a formal relationship with the brand, serving as a Dior ambassador since 2021. But she dressed on her own terms: in a black tea-length couture dress from Fall 2019, with an extravagant black veiled cocktail hat by milliner Philip Treacy. She looked kooky and original – two qualities that rarely describe celebrity style these days – and she was widely cited as the evening’s best-dressed attendee. “It was an opportunity to be herself,” says Leith Clark, a stylist and the founder of the indie fashion magazine Violet, who has known Pike for more than 15 years but just began advising the actor on her wardrobe. On the red carpet, working with someone who’s created such a memorable character and “who, as an artist, is completely amazing,” Clark says, “you feel like it’s a privilege to be able to be real.” Red-carpet dressing is a lucrative side hustle in Hollywood, where paychecks are ever-shrinking in the streaming age. Celebrities can supplement their income, and fashion brands get a recognizable face in their designs, normalizing an eccentric idea or offering a cool factor that no mere runway show or influencer campaign can deliver. The machinery has been well-oiled for more than two decades now, since Giorgio Armani began dressing celebrities in the 1990s. Megawatt stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, for example, gave warmth to Dior’s chilly experimentation under former creative director Raf Simons, and a sense of global girl power to Maria Grazia Chiuri’s feminist-minded New Look. There was Zendaya giving Gen Z fantasy to Valentino – and then to Louis Vuitton in April 2023, with Florence Pugh now pushing her own mix of politics and sexiness at Valentino. Stylists such as Law Roach and Mel Ottenberg made the red carpet as dramatic as the films themselves, with yanked-from-therunway extravaganzas. Celebrities can make fashion brands mean or stand for something, on a global scale. “Ten years ago, you knew exactly the brand names that were going to be on the red carpet: Armani Prive, Chanel, Marchesa, Dior,” says Marie Claire editor in chief Nikki Ogunnaike. Glamour, beauty and celebrity had, until very recent history, strict definitions. The results were often homogenous. But for many among this year’s crop of top actors, the goal isn’t necessarily a zillion-dollar deal with a big fashion brand. It’s to show that you’ve cultivated a sense of style, even a kind of connoisseurship of fashion’s creative forces. “An intellectual, visceral and even emotional expression of fashion is our Wear Daily in Paris 20 years ago, knows that she is putting her carefully honed reputation on the line by aligning her name with charged phrases like “orthopaedic” and “bunion-busting”. She admits that was part of the thrill. “There are always people who are willing to suffer in the name of fashion and beauty, but I work with plenty who won’t,” she says. “This is a great product. It has a funny [brand] name, which isn’t that glamorous, but I love that. I feel confident enough to be comfortable.” Before deciding to initiate a collaboration last summer, Stewart had already dressed her clients Viola Davis and Julia Roberts in other styles from the brand. She has styled these shoes up in outfits with Stella McCartney gowns and Chopard diamond earrings, and they look good. Unlike many stylists, who will insist on dressing their charges from headto-toe in one designer label (thus, arguably, removing all creativity from the process), Stewart has a genuine passion for the hunt and always strives to present her clients with the full range of what’s out there. She’ll trawl shops for a Kurt Geiger bag for Julia Roberts, or source deadstock material for Cate Blanchett to upcycle. She discovered Sole Bliss in a similar pursuit, on social media. “I work with so many high-end brands, but I love the reverse snobbism of this,” she says. “I like to take away all of the snobbery in celebrity fashion, the ‘I must wear this label’, and just focus on finding great things. I’m using these shoes in fittings filled with couture designer pieces, and I think that mix is interesting and cool.” Given that the price of the shoes is $299 and up, the style would also make an excellent purchase this spring for an upcoming wedding guest, or mother of the bride. “These shoes are really perfect for someone who is heading out for the evening or for a special day,” Stewart says. “You want that extra height and that pitch that can make your whole outfit look so much better. But you also want to be comfortable and to go as long as you can. It shouldn’t be a choice between the two.” When personal style meets the red carpet BY RACHEL TASHJIAN The Washington Post CONTINUED ON PAGE 80

80 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style foundation,” says Cristina Ehrlich, longtime stylist to Natasha Lyonne, who wore a white Schiaparelli couture paillette gown, with seemingly shrieking spaghetti straps. “She doesn’t want to stand out as just an actress on the red carpet in a dress. It’s a much deeper expression than that.” On the heels of a larger conversation about choosing personal style over the relentless social media-driven trend cycle – it’s more sustainable and ethical, a burgeoning class of social media style influencers argue – Hollywood actors and stylists are embracing the idea that you can show something of yourself when wearing a gown or a tuxedo. “It’s easy to play a role on the red carpet,” Clark says. “And to some degree, of course we do that. But it’s also an opportunity to express yourself in a personal way and an authentic way.” Think of Pike. Or Lyonne. Or Greta Lee in her swagged Loewe dress, and Hunter Schafer in her gauzy Prada. Colman Domingo in his elegant stand-up collar jacket and jewels. Matty Matheson in his oxblood double-breasted tuxedo. They took risks – something that doesn’t often pay off on the red carpet – and somehow, rather than looking ridiculous, they looked like people who made a choice about what they put on, instead of cogs in a fashion sausage factory. Matheson, who shows off his crisp sensibility on Instagram and is often cited in TikTok guides to men’s style, says he looks at old photos of actors such as Jack Nicholson and Paul Newman, and early images of the Beastie Boys, for inspiration. “It’s all about your references,” he says, though he also thinks carefully about how to play with the more limited palette of classic menswear. “I don’t want to do something loud that looks weird,” he says. “My hands are covered in tattoos and stuff!” Lyonne is an obsessive researcher and observer, whose team is there to “facilitate the language” the actor has with fashion, Ehrlich says. “It’s a mind-set and a commitment,” she adds. For Lyonne, fashion “is like a performance.” “It seems like all these people are interested in fashion as another outlet to have fun, or as part of their identity,” Ogunnaike says. “I think when it comes to red-carpet dressing in general, it’s so obvious when you see a celebrity who is uncomfortable, or they don’t like what they’re wearing, or they’re just wearing something as a face of a brand.” Keri Russell, for example, saw the white fringe-skirted Jil Sander dress when she was sitting front row at the brand’s runway show, and decided to wear it to the Globes. A TV star? Picking her own dress? In this age?! It makes the whole charade feel more organic. Not every famous person has such an instinctive relationship to fashion, but for some, having a deeper connection pays off. Much of the cast of “The Bear” – Matheson, Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri – have garnered much attention in the press and social media for their fashion choices. (White appeared in a Calvin Klein underwear ad last week that caused a nuclear meltdown across the Internet.) “We definitely talk about clothes,” Matheson says. “Everyone just likes fashion. It’s one of those things.” “A dress or clothes are only that unless you really feel it,” Clark says. “And [Pike] felt it.” Not that this is effortless: “For these actors – who are very, very serious – fashion is very important. It’s very, very competitive,” Ehrlich says. “Look at someone like Ayo, who’s brand-new to the game, who’s up on stage in Prada – you have to have a voice and presence to be able to command a brand like that this early in your career.” A slightly unorthodox fashion choice adds to our sense that this person is creative rather than merely professional, that they don’t conform to the dulling demands of stardom. Onstage, accepting her award for best female actor in a TV comedy for “The Bear,” Edebiri said, “I am an artist, and I’m very lucky to be an artist – and I know we all feel that way, and so I just really want to acknowledge that.” Her Prada dress, seemingly classic yet somehow seductively “off” with its long geometrical train, shows us what a more creative definition of glamour could be. Lyonne, who has spoken about the connection she feels between the surrealist themes of Schiaparelli and her own output, especially with the show “Russian Doll,” has forged a clear symbiosis between what she wears and what she creates. “She’s not a commercial expression,” Ehrlich says. “She’s one of those really rare and deep-thinking and mystical people who goes really deep and wants the answers behind everything.” For others, it’s a way to express themselves rather than hide – the habits of a new generation of stars who consider an interest in fashion to be as second nature as an interest in music or sports. Matheson has been working with a luxury Canadian menswear line, Harry Rosen, to create custom suits for the Globes and several upcoming red carpets. He’s got opera pumps, tiny bow ties and dinner jackets in his arsenal – the sort of stuff a reader of GQ might dream up. But this isn’t really new. “It recalls the ’90s and 2000s, when celebrities were celebrities with a capital ‘C,’ so they wore interesting clothes, they took risks on the red carpet,” Ogunnaike says. “They played the role of ‘celebrity’ really well, or the role of artist really well. And it feels like this new crop of celebrities that we’re seeing – a Hunter, an Ayo, a Rachel [Brosnahan] – they’re playing the ‘cool celebrity’ like that as well, and the fashion is only enhancing that.” Several social media accounts, such as NightOpening and GettyImagesFanClub, have emerged over the past five years to drum up nostalgia for that time, when celebrities were less polished and more comfortable picking out their own clothes. Somehow, these images seem more real, authentic. The Globes, of course, are just awards season’s opening salvo, and many of these performers are crafting a narrative arc of styles whose denouement is the Academy Awards on March 10. Perhaps these stars represent the next chapter of this fusion of artistry, fashion curiosity and celebrity. “Clothes are really amazing. They can make you just feel good,” Matheson says. “You can put clothes on, and it really gives you that energy.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 79

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 81 Style Black and white and red all over: The best of the Golden Globes The 2024 Award Season in on – and last week’s Golden Globes in Los Angeles brought out the stars and some red-hot looks (Margot Robbie was close enough with her “Barbie” pink dress). We saw straight-off-the-runway looks like Natasha Lyonne’s Schiaparelli sculptural dress from the Spring/Summer 2023 runway, and vintage looks from Rosamund Pike and Elle Fanning that made viewers swoon. The modern bride also seemed to be a theme on the Globes’ red carpet.

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PETS Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 85 Bonz discovers Hershey Pup is one happy camper This week’s Innerview-ee has the Most Crispy Biscuits job EVER! He gets to travel all over the country in His Own Rolling Doghouse an have ad-VENchurs pretty much Every Day! Hershey Pup Anderson is an Outgoing, gruh-GARRY-us, 4-anna-haff-yearold Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the perfect Doganality for his job as a Campground Host. (I know! I never heard of it either! But, Woof, is it Cool Kibbles!) I met Hershey Pup an his Mom-anDad at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, where there’s a campground. (I didn’t know that, either. I should get around more.) He trotted right up for the Wag-an-Sniff. His silky coat was white and chocolate brown, an he was wearin’ a snazzy yellow Camp Host vest. “WELL-come, Mr. Bonzo! Thank you so much for coming! This is my Mom, Jeanne, an my Dad, Erik. An this is my Rolling Doghouse! Humans call it a MODOR-home/ArrVee. Spiffy, right?” “The Spiffy-est!” I agreed. “You can call me Bonz.” Hershey Pup’s Mom-an-Dad and my assistant sat on camp chairs, an me an Hershey Pup sat on the grass beneath the ArrVee awning. I opened my notebook. “I can’t wait to hear all about your ad-VEN-churs!” “Well, Bonz,” Hershey Pup began, “we’ve been travelin’ since I was a year old, an I’ve been with Mom-an-Dad since I was a 10-week-old pupper, when they adopted me from an Amish family. They saw my irresistubble baby pickshur on line, an drove all the way from Long Island where they lived to Pencil-VANE-yuh to get me. My niece Lina (then 7) ackshully named me. (Lina an my Nephew Nielson are my human BFFs.)” “Cool Kibbles name!” I commented. “I agree,” he said. “The ride to my Furever Home made me a liddle, well, throw-uppy, but when we got home, I was my bouncy self. I usta get into what Mom-anDad called MISS-chuff, which I think means chewing-stuff-youshouldn’t. Like, I ate the remote, an demolished quite a few pillows. So I hadda go to Puppy Kindergarten.” “Well, puppies will be puppies!” I observed, remembering a few munched-on shoes from my youth. “So, tell me about your advenchurs.” “I’m ’spechully proud to say, after 3-anna-haff years travellin’, I’ve sniffed my way through all what Mom-an-Dad call ‘The Lower 48’ states, and 6 provinces (sorta like states, but inna diffrent country, Canada). AN, this is the Cool Kibble-est, 38 nah-shun-null Parks plus lotsa state an county parks. I’ve often run into the same pooch pals over the years.” “Woof, Hershey Pup, that’s PAWsome!” “Not to brag,” he said, “but I’m ackshully kinda famous among ArrVee campers. I have a big following on Facebook an Instagram an The WEB at HersheyPupAdventures, AN I have tons of human an pooch frens all over the country, like my Beagle pal Maggie in Arizona. Us fellow Cavaliers belong to a Crispy Biscuits Facebook group called Camping Cavaliers. Just last month, I played with my Cavalier friend, Dazzle, right here in Vero Beach. (I first met her in California!) Once atta campsite in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, a lady knocked on our door and said to Mom, ‘You don’t know me, but I’ve read all about Hershey Pup an I wonder if I could meet him in the fur?’ Now I have my own Paw-tograffs to hand out.” “Paw-tograffs? That is impressive, Hershey Pup,” I exclaimed. “So what was your very first ad-VEN-chur?” “Our Grand Ad-VEN-chur began when we loaded the AreVee onto a FERRY boat, an crossed a buncha water called Long Island Sound to another state, cuh-NEDDY-cut. SO Exciting! I stood on deck with the wind blowing my ears, pretending I was CAP-tain! “All the leaves in Cuh-NEDDY-cut had turned beautiful colors an fallen off the trees into piles, which I played in. An I found out that Cuh-NEDDY-cut’s State Flower is Mountain Laurel, an its State Bird is a Robin. Didja know every state has its own bird an flower?” I shook my head. “I didn’t either. Now, I’m writing a series of books for liddle kids about all the state flowers an birds. One’s already published!” “Woof, Hershey Pup, that’s Seriously Crispy Biscuits!” “I KNOW! The bird for the littlest state, Rhode EYE-land, is a Chiggen, called a Rhode EYE-land Red. I saw a bunch of ’em eatin’ seeds, bugs an worms. I was like Eeeeww, how do you guys DO it? I’m glad I’m not a chiggen! “An one time in Mon-TAN-uh, me an Dad we’re hikin’ an heard this rustle in the bushes an we got NER-vuss, thinkin’ it might be a BEAR. We kept walkin’, real careful, there was more rustlin’ an THEN we came around a bend an Guess What?” “I’m afraid to ask.” “It was this HUGE herd of Big Horn Sheep that’d stopped to rest. There musta been a ZILLION of ’em! Dad kep bein’ NER-vuss ’cuz they were, well, BIG! But I was brave! “Another time, in South duhCODA, we were hiking to the top of Black Elk Peek, which is long an high up. I got Totally Pooped Out an Dad hadda carry me all the way back down. Now he has a speshull doggie backpack, so he can carry me on his bike or when I get pooped hiking.” “Whaddya do On the Job?” “We greet new campers an explain all the rools for humans an pooches. We show ’em where things are, an are always there in case they need anything. I love makin’ new pooch an human frens. Everybody pats me an gives me Belly Rubs, speshully the liddle kids.” Heading home, I was imagining what it’d be like to travel like Hershey Pup. I loved hearing about his ad-VEN-churs. But I’m a devoted homebody. Far as I can remember, the longest trip I ever took was the trip here, to my Furever Home in Vero, from my breeder in Jupiter. I’m happiest bein’ in my own home with my gramma an grampa, an comfy chair, and evening dish of yoghurt. The Bonz Hi Dog Buddies! Don’t Be Shy We are always looking for pets with interesting stories. To set up an interview, email [email protected]. Hershey Pup PHOTO: JOSHUA KODIS

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CALENDAR 86 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 ONGOING Check with organizations directly for updates/cancelations. Riverside Theatre: “Jersey Boys” on the Stark Stage through Jan. 28; Fri. and Sat. Comedy Zone and Live in the Loop concerts. 772-231- 6990 or RiversideTheatre.com McKee Botanical Garden: A Tropical Flock: Aviation Avatars, on exhibit through April 28. McKeeGarden.org King of the Hill Tennis Tournaments to benefit Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy, 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Boulevard Tennis Club through Feb. 15. YouthGuidanceProgram.org First Friday Gallery Strolls, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Vero Beach Arts District. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge tours, Wed. mornings through April 24. Free; reservations required. 772-581-5557 JANUARY 18 Live from Vero Beach presents the Lettermen, 7 p.m. at the Emerson

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CALENDAR Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 87 Center. $50-$105. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 800-595-4849 18-21 Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival at the Old School Complex, 4 to 11 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. with great food, midway rides, vendors and live entertainment. Free admission. FrogLegFestival.com 19-21 Ballet Vero Beach presents Choreographer’s Notebook: Camdam,7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat., with hour-long Accessible/Family Friendly Series at 2 p.m. Sun., all at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org 19-21 Art by the Sea, featuring artworks by Vero Beach Art Club and Vero Beach Museum of Art members, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. at VBMA. VeroBeachArtClub.org 20 Conference on Transforming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Emerson Center hosted by Pelican Island Audubon Society. PelicanIslandAudubon.org 20 Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents “Til Death do us Part …You First!” written and performed by Peter Fogel, directed by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at VBTG. $35. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com 20 Super Secret White Party, 5 p.m. table decorating, 6 p.m. start at a location to be announced to benefit Vero Beach Film Festival, with guests dressed in white bringing picnic fare and decorative tablescapes. $100. VBFilmFest.org 20 Artists in our Midst Gala hosted by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Shalom, with an auction of works by local artists, wine and hors d’oeuvres, and live music, 7 p.m. in the temple’s social hall. 772 248-0291 20|21 Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m., to 4 p.m. Sun. along the waterfront at Riverview Park. Free. 21 Vero Beach Half Marathon and Sea Turtle 2-Miler, 6:45 a.m. and 7 a.m. race starts from Riverside Park. RunSignUp.com 21 Mah Jong Mania, 2:30 p.m. at and to benefit the Women’s Club of Vero Beach, with prizes and raffles. $50. VeroBeachWomensClub.org 21 Atlantic Classical Orchestra and Vero Beach Museum of Art Chamber Music Series 3 p.m. at VBMA, presents All-American Stars featuring ACO Brass Quintet. VBMuseum.org 21 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Hollywood Loves Opera, 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with Amy Cofield and Mary Anne Kruger performing operatic arias and duets featured in movies. Free; $25 donation appreciated. SpaceCoastSymphony.org 23 Emerson E-Series presents Jim Wilson on the Quest for Spanish Treasure: The 1715 Fleets Legacy, 7 p.m., at Emerson Center. Free. TheEmersonCenter.com 23-27 Vero Beach International Tennis Open at Grand Harbor Golf Club, featuring top-tier women tennis pros from 30+ countries competing daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Plus Opening Ceremonies 5:30 p.m. Tues; Fashion Show Dinner 5:30 p.m. Wed; Art Show & Wine Social 4 p.m. Thurs; ProAm 3 p.m. Thurs.; Kids’ Day 3 to 5 p.m. Fri; and Grand Dinner Dance 7 p.m. Sat. GrandHarbor. com or 772-778-9100. 24 Cultural Council of IRC hosts Cultural Connections, an insider’s reception at local cultural organizations, 4 p.m. at the Laura (Riding) Jackson Historic Home. $20. CulturalCouncil.org 25 Burns Night, hosted by the Scottish Society of the Treasure Coast, 5 p.m. at Pointe West Country Club, a full Scottish experience with dinner, the Vero Beach Pipes and Drums Band, and Highland Dancers. $65. 586-909-0509 or ScottishSocietyOfTheTreasureCoast.com. Eleanor Jones Lawes, 99, of Little Silver, NJ, passed away December 28th peacefully in her sleep at home after a day surrounded by family. She was fondly known as “Em” to friends and “MeMe” to her family. She grew up in Interlaken and Little Silver, NJ. In grammar school she met Donald E. Lawes Jr. who became the love of her life. They were happily and lovingly married for 59 years! Em was an avid sportswoman, particularly excelling at golf, winning the Ladies’ Club Championship at Rumson Country Club multiple times. Em enjoyed many arts and crafts, particularly painting after her children were grown. Many people were lucky enough to be recipients of her numerous painting projects. For over 30 years she wintered at Sea Oaks in Vero Beach where she enjoyed tennis, and played golf at Orchid Island Golf Club. Em enjoyed summers at Sea Bright Beach Club. Em lived a long and inspiring life. When people asked for her secret to longevity, she would always say, “just keep moving.” Em was a caring and generous person to all. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald E Lawes, Jr. in 2006; her parents, Helen and Albert Jones; two brothers, Arthur and Albert; and a special ffriend, Charles Walker (formerly of The Moorings, Vero Beach) in 2015. Em is survived by daughter Phyllis McNerney (Bob) of Harvard, MA, two sons, Donald E Lawes III (Darcy) of Oceanport, NJ, and William D Lawes (Ann) of Rumson, NJ, 8 grandchildren and their spouses, and 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss a very special person who had been a huge part of their lives. Internment Services were private and under the direction of Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank, NJ. A Celebration of Life will take place in the summer in NJ. Please contact Darcy Lawes, P.O. Box 363, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 for further information. Em Lawes

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ENVELOPED IN ELEGANCE Country manor house in The Shores ‘unlike anything else’ in area 131 Shores Dr. in The Shores: 5-bedroom, 5-bath, approximately 4,310-square-foot, home offered for $3,375,000, by Debbie Bell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty: 772-473-7255

REAL ESTATE 90 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ The stately, two-story European manor at 131 Shores Dr. in The Shores makes quite an impact with its ivy-covered walls and the custom iron gate made by a Texas artist. You might easily think you’ve taken a wrong turn and ended up in the English countryside. “A lot of people call it the Chalet,” shares Steven Lessack, who bought the home with his wife, Susan, several years ago. The couple moved to Vero Beach from the West Coast of Florida after looking “all the way up the East Coast,” recalls Susan. “When we came across the 60 bridge, we said, ‘This is it,’” adds Steven. If the elegant walled garden courtyard with a hidden park bench and front façade isn’t enough to pique your interest, you’ll be mesmerized once you’ve stepped through the doublearched entryway and solid mahogany front door. “When you walk in, it’s unlike anything else in the area,” says listing Realtor Debbie Bell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, of the solidly built home, noting it is full concrete block with poured concrete. Susan shares that concrete between the first and second floor ensures no sounds are audible when guests are tromping around upstairs. The mixture of arched and angular doorways is an elegant touch accentuated by the quality workmanship and attention to detail, showcasing the solid architecture and exquisite millwork from the double-cased archways to the crown molding and beamed ceilings. The welcoming foyer runs through the center of the house, and with only a guest suite and the primary suite occupying the western wing, you can enjoy complete privacy. You step up to enter the rooms on either side of this hallway, which creates separation between the sleeping areas and gathering spaces. Housed at the rear of the western wing, the primary suite overlooks the gardens through mahogany French doors. A dressing room with a vanity, walk-in closet and morning bar with sink and a mini fridge connects the bedroom and bath. The lavish bath includes a steam shower, soaking tub, dual sinks and a water closet. Access to the pool area from the bathroom lets you take a dip any time of the day or night. In the eastern wing, wide-plank, Spanish-hickory, engineered-wood Country manor house ‘unlike anything else’ in Vero BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Staff Writer

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 91 flooring and Honduran mahogany French doors add richness to the elegant living room and formal dining room. A trio of doors open onto the lanai, giving way to views of the heated saltwater pool with a lagoon finish, the English-style garden and the lake beyond. “The way the house is designed, you’ve got windows on both sides that bring the outside in along with lots and lots of natural light,” notes Bell of the layout, which is only one room wide throughout most of the house. The beautiful kitchen has everything you could ever need for meal preparation and entertaining, from the butler’s pantry with a wine cooler to the pot filler over the kitchen stove and the warming drawer conveniently placed in the island. A SubZero refrigerator and separate freezer provide plenty of space for food, and the generous island provides lots of room to spread out during prep. With two dishwashers, three disposals and four sinks, you’ll have CONTINUED ON PAGE 93

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 93 space for everyone to lend a hand. The laundry room and garage access are just around the corner, so cleaning up and bringing in supplies are also easy. An informal dining area separates the kitchen from the family room, creating a communal space where everyone can gather while meal preparations are carried out. Two sets of French doors open to the pool area, one directly to the stackedstone barbecue, making it easy to come and go when dining outdoors. The upper level of the two-story home is accessed via stairs near the front entry that open onto a landing with plenty of room to serve as a secondary living room, playroom or homework space. With three secondfloor guest suites, guests can enjoy some privacy with the bonus of a balcony overlooking the pool and lake. The balcony is great place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening, with views to the East and West to catch sunrise and sunset from your perch in the treetops. Outside, the walled backyard is a haven of peacefulness, with the sound of water trickling from the fountain adding to the serene setting. Lush vegetation ensures complete privacy while dining al fresco on the columned, covered patio. Curtains can be drawn across the elevated patio for privacy and to block the sun. And because there are shutters at either end of the space, you can enjoy the cross breeze or close them to keep wind and rain at bay. Several steps lead to the pool surrounded by brick pavers and an additional seating area beneath a pergola. An ivy-covered wall surrounds the outdoor fireplace, where you can sit year-round and enjoy the warmth of the fire. This serene setting is located just north of John’s Island and adjacent to the Historic Jungle Trail, which is a perfect place for running, walking and biking. The community’s private tennis and pickleball courts and public beach access provide additional opportunities for outdoor recreation. From The Shores it is just a short drive to The Village Shops, Ocean Drive for shopping and dining, Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre, and the Vero Beach Museum of Art to the south and the Environmental Learning Center and Sebastian Inlet to the north. You’re invited to stop by the Open House on Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. VITAL STATISTICS Neighborhood: The Shores • Year built: 2011 Lot Size: .5 acre • Home size: 4,310 sq. ft. Construction: Concrete block Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 5 Pool: Lagoon finish, heated, saltwater swimming pool View: Pool and lake Additional features: Guard-gated; mahogany doors; crown molding; volume ceilings; butler’s pantry; granite countertops; new appliances; linear slot diffusers; automatic closet lights; built-in brick barbecue; outdoor fireplace; impact doors and windows; air-conditioned, and two-car garage. Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Listing Agent: Realtor Debbie Bell, 772-473-7255 Listing Price: $3,375,000 131 SHORES DR. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 91

REAL ESTATE 94 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Soaring borrowing costs and plunging prices walloped the global commercial-property market last year. Now, more clarity around values and an urgent need to address looming debt maturities are expected to spark more deals. Sellers and buyers are finally seeing more opportunities to transact after uncertainty nearly froze the market for much of last year. The average number of bids per deal climbed 16 percent in November 2023 from the end of 2022, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. And the opportunity may be vast: The brokerage estimates that property owners with loans maturing through the end of 2025 will need as much as $570 billion in new equity given how sharply values have fallen. With central banks starting to signal that the rapid rate-hiking cycle is winding down, investors have gained more insight into borrowing costs. And several real estate deals – including the sale of roughly $33 billion in commercial-property debt from the failed Signature Bank – have also provided more transparency on values. The clarity is starting to spur some optimism in the beleaguered market. “We’re seeing more bids, and we’re seeing more tours,” Michael Gigliotti, a senior managing director at JLL, said in a phone interview. “You have maturing loans, you have dry capital, you have parties interested in investing in real estate.” The market still needs to see a longer period of stability with interest rates to fully unlock the capital that’s on the sidelines, according to JLL. And many owners may wait to transact until values stabilize even more or potentially start rising. But with more than $3 trillion of property around the world that has debt set to mature through 2025, many owners need to figure out what to do with certain properties and debt in the coming months, according to JLL. “The debt markets are stabilizing so there’s less yield to be made in debt, so there’s more people now looking at equity,” said Adam Spies, co-head of U.S. capital markets at Newmark Group Inc. “People feel that they’re not at the top anymore looking over a cliff, but perhaps at the bottom, looking up. Investors feel like it’s a good time to start making investments.” Other firms are seeing early signs that the commercial real estate market is starting to settle more. Real estate analytics company Green Street said its index of commercial property prices was flat in December from a month earlier. “The correction in real estate pricing that began two years ago appears to have run its course,” Peter Rothemund, co-head of strategic research at Green Street, said in a statement on Jan. 5. “Commercial real estate is now fairly priced versus yields on corporate bonds, and market pricing of listed” real estate investment trusts suggests something similar. There’s evidence that buyer interest is perking up for some Manhattan towers. An office building in ManBig commercial real estate investors see market bottom BY NATALIE WONG Bloomberg

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 95 hattan’s Tribeca neighborhood at 101 Franklin St., which is being marketed by Newmark as a potential residential conversion, has attracted dozens of tours and received more than a dozen bids, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named citing private details. The seller, Columbia Property Trust, is asking around $115 million for the property – more than 40 percent off the price it paid in 2019 – and is also offering potential financing for the deal, the people said. A representative for Columbia Property Trust declined to comment. DWS Group’s office tower in the Financial District, at 222 Broadway, is also being pitched as a conversion opportunity and has attracted many potential investors seeking to tour the building, one of the people said. A DWS representative declined to comment. Josh Rahmani, a co-founder of Empire Capital Holdings, has been actively bidding on and buying up New York offices over the past two years as he seeks to invest in commercial property on behalf of wealthy families. But now, more bidders are joining the fray, he said. “There was a vacant building I was bidding on, but the price went up beyond where we were willing to take it a month ago, so there’s more activity,” Rahmani said. “If you have a motivated seller and they have to sell now, the price is what the market can bear, which is still at great discounts.” The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate steady at its meeting in December while also signaling an end to the most aggressive tightening cycle in a generation. Property owners who don’t have to urgently sell may be inclined to hold onto assets if rates come down. But the refinancing shortfall – which ranges between $270 billion and $570 billion according to JLL – could spur some owners to put assets or loans up for sale, including distressed transactions in some cases. On the other side, potential buyers and investors are flush with funds. JLL said that there’s $402 billion of dry powder for commercial real estate, according to data as of October. “This reset in values will both challenge capital and catalyze liquidity,” Richard Bloxam, chief executive officer of capital markets at JLL, said in a statement. “There is absolutely uniform understanding that pricing has changed. Given the quantum of dry powder, there will be a considerable first-mover advantage for capital that can deploy quickly and mobilize around opportunities as market fundamentals improve.” Some buyers have deployed capital into major deals recently. In December, luxury retailer Prada S.p.A. and an entity tied to the Prada family purchased two buildings on New York’s Fifth Avenue for a total of $835 million, one of the largest property deals in the city last year. Well-known properties in California also found buyers. The University of California agreed to pay $700 million for a former Los Angeles shopping mall that had been redeveloped as offices for Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The university plans to convert it to a medical and engineering research park. The Aon Center in downtown L.A. sold for $147.8 million, about 45 percent less than its previous purchase price in 2014. The investment arm of property firm Kassin Sabbagh Realty purchased a 49 percent stake in a 34-story Manhattan office building at 1410 Broadway in Manhattan. The building, owned by L.H. Charney Associates, was previously leased to WeWork, but the coworking firm’s lease was terminated prior to its bankruptcy filing. Since then, more space has been leased, bringing the tower’s occupancy up to more than 90 percent. “Now that rates appear that they aren’t going to go up anymore, it’s giving buyers assurances that they won’t be in a worse situation six months from now in trying to close or get a loan,” said Albert Sultan, a broker at KSR. “There’s a handful of players that have returned to the market – not a ton – but that gives me optimism that things will return overall.” The U.S. could be a particularly interesting spot, according to JLL. Of the $3.1 trillion property assets with maturing debt through the end of 2025, more than three quarters of that are concentrated in the U.S., specifically in the residential and office sectors, the brokerage said. The U.S. is furthest along in its cycle, which could draw more attention from buyers hoping to catch the bottom of the price decline. That includes major players such as Morgan Stanley’s real estate investing platform, which is seeking out opportunities that arise from the turmoil in the industry. “Certainly, a lot of investors are interested in investing in real estate when they think they’re picking the bottom,” JLL’s Gigliotti said.

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 97 The benefit of a fixed-rate mortgage is that your interest rate stays consistent. But your monthly mortgage bill can still change – in fact, it generally fluctuates at least a little bit every year. Rising home values and insurance premiums have caused unusually dramatic increases for some homeowners in recent years. Here’s why and what you may be able to do about it if your payment has increased significantly. Mortgage payments change because of escrow Your mortgage payment gets broken down into multiple parts: There’s the money you pay into your principal, which pays off the debt you owe your lender and builds equity; there’s the interest; and there’s the escrow payment, the account used to cover your property taxes and your home insurance. The part of your fixed-rate mortgage payment that changes annually is your escrow. Each year, the financial institution that holds your mortgage estimates how much you’ll pay in property taxes and home insurance. If your home value has risen since the prior year, the cost of your taxes and insurance will also increase. Thus, the entity that holds your mortgage will hike up your escrow to ensure your monthly payment can cover those higher bills. (You’ll get a refund check if the estimate ends up being too high and there’s money left over in your escrow account after a year.) Why did my mortgage payment go up so much? The very thing that homeowners usually want – an increase in their home’s value – is most likely the culprit, though other factors may have also contributed. “Generally, home values have been going up across the country,” says Rob Cook, vice president of marketing at Discover Home Loans. “That does ultimately impact the tax liability that borrowers have.” An increase in home values doesn’t just impact the taxes you owe, says Joann Thomas-Vason, the mortgage lending manager at First Florida Credit Union. It also affects your insurance premiums. Home insurance premiums nationwide rose by nearly 9 percent in the first eight months of 2023, according to financial analytics company S&P Global, and 15 states saw monthly insurance payments increase by a double-digit percentage. In Florida, increases were even more dramatic, with insurance costs included in escrow payments doubling in some cases. According to a study from Policygenius, an online insurance marketplace, insurance costs have also escalated because of extreme weather. U.S. insurers paid out $99 billion in claims because of natural disasters in 2022; they appear to recoup those losses by charging higher premiums, the study says. It also cites inflation and supply-chain issues as reasons for higher premiums. Can I protest the increase? Your local tax authority will send you information well in advance of any changes in the taxes you’ll have to pay and will notify you about how they’re determining your home value. (You should expect an increase in home value if you do a renovation or make other significant improvements to your home.) “Homeowners should not discard that – that’s something you should look at and understand, ‘Okay, well, if my tax burden is going to go up, at some point my escrow requirements are going to go up,’” Cook says. If you disagree with the valuation of your home, each jurisdiction will have a process for you to appeal the estimate. What you can do about your rising mortgage payment BY RACHEL KURZIUS The Washington Post

REAL ESTATE 98 Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE BETHEL ISLE 4601 SUNSET DR 8/11/2023 $3,500,000 $3,195,000 1/8/2024 $3,000,000 RIVER RIDGE ESTATES 1346 RIVER RIDGE DR 7/10/2023 $1,600,000 $1,395,000 1/9/2024 $1,349,000 SEAGROVE 1780 SEAGROVE DR 10/30/2023 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 1/5/2024 $1,200,000 CASTAWAY COVE 1340 JONATHANS TRL 9/13/2023 $922,000 $922,000 1/5/2024 $825,000 VERO BEACH ESTATES 645 BANYAN RD 12/20/2023 $795,000 $795,000 1/5/2024 $732,000 ORCHID ISLAND 10 BEACHSIDE DR, #201 11/21/2023 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 1/8/2024 $3,100,000 ORCHID ISLAND 30 BEACHSIDE DR, #102 9/7/2023 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 1/8/2024 $2,700,000 SEA OAKS 8814 S SEA OAKS WAY, #304 12/8/2023 $2,177,777 $2,177,777 1/5/2024 $2,030,000 SOUTHWINDS 1225 W SOUTHWINDS BLVD, #1225 11/8/2023 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 1/8/2024 $1,050,000 SOUTH PASSAGE 901 SPYGLASS LN, #901 11/3/2023 $729,000 $729,000 1/5/2024 $740,000 TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Jan. 5 to Jan. 11 The first full week of the New Year saw the barrier island real estate market come to live with 10 transactions recorded last week, four of them for more than $2 million. The top sale of the week was of an oceanfront condo in the Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club. Unit 201 at 10 Beachside Drive was placed on the market Nov. 21 for $3.1 million. The property sold on Jan. 8 for full asking price. The seller in the transaction was represented by Heidi Levy and Anne Torline of Orchid Island Realty. The purchaser was represented by Kurt Gradel of Keller Williams Realty.

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / January 18, 2024 99 Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales. Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 9/7/2023 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 1/8/2024 $2,700,000 Heidi Levy & Anne Torline Orchid Island Realty Nancy Hardy Premier Estate Properties Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 30 Beachside Dr, #102 10/30/2023 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 1/5/2024 $1,200,000 Courtney & Barbara Dietrich Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Tripp Hernandez Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Subdivision: Seagrove, Address: 1780 Seagrove Dr 8/11/2023 $3,500,000 $3,195,000 1/8/2024 $3,000,000 Cindy O’Dare ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Louise Kennedy Proctor Kennedy Properties LLC Subdivision: Bethel Isle, Address: 4601 Sunset Dr 7/10/2023 $1,600,000 $1,395,000 1/9/2024 $1,349,000 Elizabeth Sorensen Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Billie Rutledge Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Subdivision: River Ridge Estates, Address: 1346 River Ridge Dr