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ACROSS 88 Judge again, 39 Caesar or Euclid ending The Washington Post
as a case 40 Thermo ender
1 Netanyahu’s spondulix 42 An elm is a good one YOU MAY ALREADY BE A WIENER By Merl Reagle
8 Hard takedown 90 River structure 43 You can’t tell if she’s coming
12 “Save me ___” 93 Neck part THE Art & Science
94 Mediterranean island: abbr. or going
(theater request) 95 Cornfield cry 44 Acquired kin of Cosmetic Surgery
17 Frat event 96 White House family, 45 Ascends
19 Weenie Award category? 46 Johnny Cash’s “Ring ___” SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
21 Rendezvous remark at 1841-45 47 Old airline • Minimal Incision Lift for the
98 One-man show about 48 Roman writer, Elder or
the Weenie Awards? Face, Body, Neck & Brow
23 Funf minus 2 Capote Younger • Breast Augmentations
24 Scant pants 99 Verdi opera 49 TV actor Burton
25 Rivera’s rivers 100 Lima resident 53 Try your granny again? & Reductions
26 Benevolent and 103 Cookie man 54 Lazy • Post Cancer Reconstructions
104 “___ ... I didn’t expect this!” 55 ’86 World Series champs • Chemical Peels • Botox
Protective one 57 Go ballistic • Laser Surgery • Tummy Tucks
28 Bone/muscle connectors (weeniest 58 It means “four” • Obagi Products • Liposculpture
31 It’s a little mixed up? acceptance speech?) 60 Recuperation • Skin Cancer Treatments
32 New Eng. state 109 The model for the 63 Hopeless
33 Stage award Weenie Awards 64 Crown
34 The mark ___ pro statuette? 68 Arab or Israeli
35 “... ___ the brave” 110 Wise men 69 Units named for physicist
38 Hunger reminder 111 Louella’s rival
39 Young Jetson 112 Throw out of balance Enrico
40 Ride in space 113 French newspaper 70 Much ___ ...
41 Munich’s river 72 Cat on ___ ...
43 Angry with DOWN 75 Get on board
44 Weeniest excuse to 76 Swindle
1 Star of film and bridge tables 78 Actress Thurman
leave the awards? 2 Big Sky capital 79 “Gross!”
50 Counter to the rules 3 Miss ___ of Dallas 80 Grad sch. exam
51 Backed (out of), as an 4 Dutch airline 81 Ramses was one
5 Pastoral parent 82 Drive back
obligation 6 Pastoral settings 85 Turner network
52 Dianetics name 7 912-year-old man of the 86 Phone-computer hookup
56 Punch varieties? 87 Long-time PLO VIP
57 Greek H Bible 89 George Lucas creatures
59 Newspaper covering 8 Plant afflictions 90 Wilson of Sanford and Son
9 Some tosses 91 Stir
the Weenie Awards? 10 Lana contemporary 92 Pre-pub. works
61 “Try ___ might ...” 11 Tiny metric measure 94 Olds model
62 On the subject of 12 Burning desire 95 Statistical diagram
64 ___ Moines 13 They may live behind bars 97 Attack with force
65 Alias, for one 14 Old music note 99 “Hmm ... not ___ idea!”
66 Actress Basinger 15 Equations class 100 Hurler Hershiser
67 Weenie Award that 16 The Hollow Men poet 101 Over-the-hill, GI-wise?
18 Honshu city 102 81 Down’s river
Cher always wins? 20 ___ out a living 105 Digital display,
70 Firth of Clyde town 22 Pore, for one
71 Bark barque? 23 Brit. military honor for short
73 German admiral 27 Sardine can opener 106 “Here’s the scoop” letters
74 Raised, old-style 29 “Yes?” 107 Smothers onstage
76 Talk show partner 30 Plexus preceder 108 CIGNA, e.g.
77 Won a Weenie Award? 32 Flower part
81 Healthiest time 33 Yale University nickname
83 Say hello to 36 Civil rights leader’s inits.
84 Say hello to 37 Storm center
85 57 Across follower 38 Hesitates
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Helping a teen heal after he doesn’t make the cut

BY CAROLYN HAX my city has sports
Washington Post leagues for adults who
liked the sport but
Hi there, Carolyn: So how do weren’t good enough
for the next level, or
you help a kid navigate getting just want to have fun.

cut, as a senior, from a club sports • This may be a “love
it or hate it” sugges-
team he’s been on for 10 years? tion, but when I was
cut, I became one of
He’s shy, and this was basically the team managers.
I still got to hang out
his only social venue as well. with my friends and
feel like I contributed
Obviously, this is a first-world problem, but to the team.

we’re trying to help him deal with the unpleasant • A senior is old
enough to get into coaching or refereeing young-
feelings appropriately and figure out ways to find er kids. It’s fun and very rewarding when any kid
gets better because of something I said.
a new activity – balancing his newness with the
• Maybe some down time for the next few
fact that he’ll be one of the older kids. Thanks. months before graduation would be welcome.

–Cut • Cut from the team = every theater student
ever. Budding actors fail to get cast all the time,
Cut: I was just talking with friends about how ents – but he wasn’t cut from what his sport taught it’s part of the craft. The ones who are really com-
high school is when most sports careers end, like him about himself, about hard work, about los- mitted take a few days to cry, then join the pit or-
it or not – usually a hard “not” – and how that can ing as an inevitable part of life and about working chestra, or the costume team, or the tech crew –
rattle kids who’ve invested years of hard work in around his shyness to be part of a team. however they are qualified to participate.
these dreams.
As for “ways to find a new activity” – how long • Is having something you devoted a decade of
One friend had far and away the best response has he had to process getting cut? You say he’s your life to come to an end, and feeling adrift be-
to set the tone and nudge a kid forward: “I’m so shy, but I don’t want to connect that automatical- cause of it, solely relegated to those of us in the
proud of you.” ly with other emotional fallout. See how he fares developed world? 
before you jump in to help.
Followed by how you watched him work so
hard for himself and the team, and you hope he By the way, almost all sports stories end with
feels good about doing everything he could to get getting cut, riding the bench, finishing the season
there. Even though he fell short, giving it all he out of the playoffs or getting eliminated in them,
had means there’s nothing to regret. etc. Big pyramid, small tip. Part of the deal.

He might not be ready to hear this yet – this is Readers’ thoughts:
more a listening time than a talking one for par- • A lot of colleges have intramural sports. And

‘ABSTRACTION’ EXHIBIT
PROVES A FITTING FINALE

FOR FOOSANER

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‘ABSTRACTION’ARTS&THEATRE EXHIBIT
PROVES A FITTING FINALE

Mags Hobbs. FOR FOOSANER PHOTOS BY BRENDA AHEARN

PHOTOS BY KAILA JONES

BY ELLEN FISCHER | COLUMNIST when the trustees were reminded of
a contractual agreement between
“Abstraction: Retrospective Mem- FIT and the Foosaner Foundation.
ories” is the final exhibition of the
Foosaner Art Museum in Melbourne That now defunct foundation,
before it closes permanently on June which had provided funding for the
30. The show features recent works by arts in Brevard County for 30 years,
two Brevard County abstract painters: made its final donation of $1 million
Rene Griffith and Steven Seinberg. to FIT not long after the school’s ac-
quisition of the museum.
The museum and its Renee Foo-
saner Education Center, both of Among the gift’s donor-imposed
which merged with Florida Institute restrictions was that the school man-
of Technology on July 1, 2011, were age the Foosaner’s art and education
abruptly “closed” by the techni- programs for a specified length of
cal school’s trustees not quite seven time. June 30 is the last day in the FIT
years later in 2018. The Foosaner’s financial year and is the eve of FIT’s
lease on life was extended, however, 10-year anniversary of its acquisition
of the museum.

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ter of visual cultural In Melbourne, as It was up to Milliken to choose an
well news clippings and exhibition an- artist to show along with Seinberg in
nouncement cards from the Ruth Funk the main gallery, and her pick, Rene
Center for Textile Art’s 14-year run. (rhymes with “beanie”) Griffith, a long-
That museum was abruptly shut down time resident of the area, was a good
by the FIT last year. one. Born in Panama’s Canal Zone to a
member of the U.S. Air Force and a Pan-
Says Milliken, “We have pictures of amanian, Griffith grew up in the then-
past directors and patrons. Pretty much town of Eau Gallie with her seven sib-
these highlight the artists, instructors, lings. In the mid-1990s she embarked
students, docents, volunteers, pretty on a 10-year sojourn to San Francisco,
much anyone and everyone we could.” where she developed her artistic talent.
When she returned to the Melbourne
The main attraction of the muse- area in 2006, she became known for her
um’s swan song is the exhibition of creative work in Polaroid photography
the mixed-media collage paintings
of Griffith and the oil on paper and CONTINUED ON PAGE 52
canvas paintings of Seinberg.

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY | CELEBRATING

The developer who now owns the planned by Funk to include works MORE THAN EVER
properties will take possession on from the Foosaner’s permanent col-
July 1. It is expected that the build- lection, along with works by Sein- Proudly celebrating 20 years of
ings will be razed soon thereafter. berg, says Milliken. American craft and our commitment to

The person overseeing the museum’s “Originally, when Carla was plan- American-made products.
final days is its current director, Ashley ning the exhibition, we weren’t, um,
Milliken, who graduated in 2018 from fully prepared to close. Obviously, 2910 CARDINAL DRIVE, VERO BEACH • 772-234-6711 • THELAUGHINGDOGGALLERY.COM
the University of North Carolina at we had to make some changes.”
Charlotte with a B.A. in art history. Mil-
liken has been with the museum since The day of my visit to the Foosaner,
May 2019, first as an education assis- Florida Today reported that FIT “is fi-
tant, and then as a full-time adminis- nalizing the transfer of the permanent
trative assistant. She was tapped to fill collections from the Foosaner Art Mu-
the director’s chair at the Foosaner last seum and the Funk Center for Textile
August, after Carla Funk stepped down Arts to the Appleton Museum of Art at
from her position as executive director the College of Central Florida in Ocala.”
and chief curator of university muse-
ums for FIT. Milliken says that when I arrived for
my visit a few minutes early, she was
On April 9 Milliken acted as my tour busy packing things up for the move.
guide for “Abstraction: Retrospective
Memories.” She is bright and upbeat, “Because we are in the process of
and beams as she speaks about the transferring the collection to the Apple-
exhibition, its art and its artists. ton Museum, we decided to do the ret-
rospective portion, instead of the per-
“The whole idea of the invitational manent collection one,” says Milliken.
was that we are honoring the 40-plus
years of Foosaner, the history of the The ‘retrospective memories’ in
Brevard art community being the the title of the current show may re-
heart of it,” says Milliken. fer to the Foosaner’s current mini-
retrospective of its 40 years as an in-
“We have the solemn, mysterious stitution. That exhibition includes a
work of Steve Seinberg that gets you display of art materials, sketchbooks
into a mood that’s happy, but also a and pottery in the museum’s central
little sad. And then you see Rene, and hallway, and a wall filled with photos
she represents that art is exploding, of artists, teachers, staff and students
art is never going to end, art is here, from the education center’s history.
and it will continue, even if the mu-
seum is not here.” The two little galleries to the west of
the hallway contain photos and print-
The exhibition had initially been ed memorabilia from the Foosaner’s
role as a collecting museum and cen-

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 Griffith was all for it, says Milliken,
and made a series of four works espe-
as well as collage and painting. cially for the show. Part of the artist’s
Milliken was first introduced to continuing “Inner Landscape” series,
the collage paintings are titled “Down
Griffith’s work in the Foosaner’s pen- Memory Lane,” ”Life Patterns,” “Love
ultimate exhibition, “Robot Love V,” is Blue” and “For the Love of Books.”
which ran from Jan. 15 through Feb-
ruary. As the clock ticked down to the Each painting treats Griffith’s expe-
opening of “Abstraction: Retrospective riences of love and loss. These include
Memories,” Millikin needed a second admiration for her late parents; her
artist to fill up the Foosaner’s spacious mother Sara’s skill at sewing; and her
main gallery, fast. father Louis’ love of reading. While
she represents all her siblings in the
Says Milliken, “I saw her work and series, one canvas, “Love is Blue,” me-
said, ‘Hey, I’m looking to do an ab- morializes the loss of her brothers,
stract contemporary show at the end, Billy, aged 13, to a drunk driver and,
would you like to be the second artist
that I get to show off and highlight?’”

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harmony of his pea-soup gray washes. a swarm of small square crosses; at
To see one of his paintings is to stand its top, a few of these disappear into
and take in the vibrations, allow the the surrounding haze.
warm fog to envelop you. To keep you
grounded to the here and now, how- Seinberg has said that water, the
ever, Seinberg’s drawn-on details are way it can seep into, crawl across or
syncopated rhythms atop a sea of white inundate the landscape, inspires his
noise or, more gratingly, the grind of a work. “Lagoon” could be a stain of
pointed stick dragged along a sidewalk. sunlight on an overcast sky, or a black-
water stream bleeding into the Indian
Seinberg’s 2021 diptych “Lagoon” River. It could be something else, too.
illustrates this. It features an envi- It depends on how you feel about it.
ronment of cool gray fog that parts
on the composition’s right side to re- No matter how you feel about the
veal a drippy, brownish-yellow stain. death of the Foosaner Art Museum,
That amber region is punctuated by see this final show. It is a brave elegy
for a Melbourne institution. 

in a separate incident, Jimbo, aged 19, by galleries scattered across the U.S.
to a hit-and-run driver. Seinberg has lived in Indialantic for
the past five or six years, Milliken says.
It would be hard to guess at these Prior to that he made North Carolina
elegant paintings’ personal content his home for some 15 years.
without the help of the wall labels
that provide Griffith’s interpretation Explains Milliken, “Rene’s works
of the collaged-on photos, vintage are more additive, and Steve’s are
ads and wallpaper scraps that she more subtractive.”
has embedded in the layered, white-
painted surfaces. To say the least. Seinberg’s sparse
compositions are Gregorian chants
Walking around the partial wall that compared to Griffith’s top 40, “wall of
bifurcates the gallery, we move from sound” sensibilities.
Griffith’s colorfully nostalgic oeuvre
to the philosophic naturalism of Sein- In the tradition of less is more, Sein-
berg’s paintings. The Brooklyn-born, berg’s art is composed of a few ele-
Georgia-educated artist is represented ments – fuzzy circles and ellipses,
crosses, lines – set atop the drone-like

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COMING UP! Symphonic fans can rejoice in ‘Bolero,’ ‘Rhapsody’

BY PAM HARBAUGH 25 years, will take the audience on a
Correspondent laugh-filled journey through women’s
issues including dating, weight, love,
1 Some of the best symphonic mu- menopause and, of course, men. She
sic of the 1920s takes center stage performed at Riverside’s Comedy Zone
in 2017. To take a peek, go to YouTube.
Sunday when the Space Coast Sym- com (it has “language,” so those who
are easily offended may not want to
phony Orchestra performs Maurice watch the video). Dingler is a former
rodeo clown, bullfighter and stunt per-
Ravel’s “Bolero” and George Gersh- son who likes to say that she wanted
“something riskier” so she switched to
win’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Both modern standup comedy. The two will do their
standup at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday,
pieces are one-movement orchestral concert is free for those 18 years and er School landscapes, which are cur- April 23 and Saturday, April 24. Tick-
younger or those with a student I.D. rently on display in “Poetry of Nature: ets are $20. If you arrive early, you can
pieces. “Bolero” has that steady, allur- Organizers recommend getting tickets Hudson River School Landscapes.” enjoy free outdoor music in the Loop.
online. Masks are mandatory. Tem- That exhibition has works culled from Featured cover bands are the Jacks
ing march evocative of staged dance perature checks will be taken. Seating the New York Historical Society and Band Friday, April 23 and the Beach-
will be limited. Please do not arrive from the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s land Band Saturday, April 24. Also,
performances. While “Rhapsody in more than 30 minutes before the con- own permanent collection. The Chil- both food and beverages are available
cert. The concert begins 3 p.m. Sunday, dren’s Art Festival runs 10 a.m. to 1 for purchase both outside in the Loop
Blue” begins with that sensational clar- April 25 at the Vero Beach High School p.m. Admission to the Children’s Art and inside before and during the com-
Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Festival is free. No registration is re- edy shows. The shows are recommend-
inet trill, it turns into a showcase work Call 855-252-7276 or visit SpaceCoast- quired. The Vero Beach Museum of Art ed for ages 18 and older. Face covering
Symphony.org. is at 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Call 772- required. Seating capacity limited. Riv-
for the piano to create a magnificent 231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org. erside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park
Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or
urban aesthetic. For Sunday’s concert, visit RiversideTheatre.com. 

SPCO music director and conductor

Aaron Collins brings pianist Jeffrey

Biegel to perform “Rhapsody in Blue”

with the orchestra. In addition to the

two works from the 1920s, the concert

also features Kenneth Fuchs’ contem- 2 The Vero Beach Museum of Art
will hold a Children’s Art Festi-
porary piece, “Spiritualist” with Biegel, 3 Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone
presents headliner Janet Wil-
who was the featured pianist on the val this Saturday, April 24. The event

2019 Grammy Award-winning record- is family friendly, and includes self- liams (aka “The Tennessee Tramp”)

ing by the London Symphony Orches- guided tours of the museum and take- and opening act Amy Dingler this

tra. Tickets to Sunday’s concert are $30 home art kits for young ones inspired weekend. Williams, who has been

in advance and $35 at the door. The by the paintings from the Hudson Riv- a standup comedian for more than

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Mental health help available 24/7 for COVID-related woes

BY KERRY FIRTH “We are all on this proverbial ham- activate the parasympathetic ner-
Correspondent ster wheel, working, socializing, exer- vous system, which sends a signal to
cising and living a very busy lifestyle. your brain to tell the anxious part that
Even if you were one of the lucky Dr. Jessica Olsen. The virus forced us to stop and slow you’re safe, counteracting the fight,
ones who didn’t get COVID, it doesn’t down,” explained Dr. Olsen. “Some of flight or freeze impulse of the sympa-
mean that your health hasn’t been af- PHOTOS: KAILA JONES us had never had idle time before and thetic nervous system. Deep breathing
fected by the pandemic. Dr. Jessica had to train ourselves to adapt.” can be done at your desk without being
Olsen, a psychiatrist with the Mental to isolate and avoid interaction, that noticed. You can also tense and relax
Health Association in Indian River choice was thrust upon us and many Aware of the need, the Mental muscles beginning at the head or toes
County, said there’s been a surge of people with underlying baseline anxi- Health Association never closed its and working your way up or down the
people seeking help for mental and ety or depression felt their symptoms doors during the pandemic, but many body. Before you are done you will be
emotional problems as they isolated intensify when their daily routines who needed help were hesitant to ven- more relaxed.
in place and now as they integrate were halted. ture out from their homes. Those pa-
back into society. tients could still get help via telehealth The most important thing to re-
and speak to a clinician or counselor to member is that it is OK to get help. The
“In the beginning of the pandemic work through their anxiety. Mental Health Association is open 24
life was put on hold and everyone just hours a day, seven days a week, and
did what was asked of them,” said Dr. “None of us are ‘normal,’” stressed you can walk in for a screening without
Olsen. “People watched the news and Dr. Olsen. “We are all somewhere on an appointment. Fees are charged on a
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quiet. But about six months into the all fluctuate where we are on that. We able and accessible to everyone.
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people feeling anxious and depressed. of the virus. Most of our patients still “We have a multidisciplinary team
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homes.” plained Dr. Olsen.
In addition, the pandemic proved to
be the perfect storm for those already The truth of the COVID-19 mental “We are a therapy-first model and
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TAKE HEART: MOST ARRHYTHMIAS ARE HARMLESS

BY FRED CICETTI heart’s electrical signals travel along regular beating of the ventricles. Ven- Bradyarrhythmias: Bradyarrhyth-
Columnist an extra pathway from the atria to the tricular tachycardia episodes that last mias are arrhythmias in which the
ventricles disrupting the heart’s tim- for more than just a few seconds can be heart rate is slower than normal. If the
Question: My father was diagnosed ing. WPW can make the ventricles beat dangerous. This condition can evolve heart rate is too slow, not enough blood
with SVT? Is that bad? very fast and can be life-threatening. into more dangerous arrhythmias. reaches the brain, and insufficient
blood can make you pass out. In adults,
SVT stands for supraventricular Ventricular arrhythmias: These ar- Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) hap- a heart rate slower than 60 beats per
rhythmias begin in the ventricles. They pens when disorganized electrical sig- minute is considered a bradyarrhyth-
tachycardia, an abnormally fast heart include ventricular tachycardia and nals make the ventricles quiver instead mia. Bradyarrhythmias can be caused
ventricular fibrillation. They usually of pump normally. If the ventricles by heart attack, an underactive thyroid
rhythm. It is not usually dangerous. are dangerous and need emergency don’t pump blood to the body, it will die gland, aging, a chemical imbalance or
treatment. within minutes. V-fib requires defibril- some medicines. 
SVT is one of many types of arrhyth- lation, an electric shock to the heart.
Ventricular tachycardia is a fast,
mia. An arrhythmia is a problem with

the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat.

Most arrhythmias are harmless.

Even serious arrhythmias can be treat-

ed successfully. Most people with ar-

rhythmias are able to live healthy lives.

Millions of Americans have arrhyth-

mias. They are common in older adults.

Arrhythmias are more common in

people who have a disease or condition

that weakens the heart.

There are four main arrhythmia cat-

egories: premature beats, supraventric-

ular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhyth-

mias, and bradyarrhythmias.

Premature beats: Premature beats

are the most common type of arrhyth-

mia and can occur in the atria or the ven-

tricles. They are usually harmless and

need no treatment. A premature heart-

beat is actually an extra beat between

two normal heartbeats. This arrhythmia

is commonly caused by too much caf-

feine, nicotine, stress or exercise.

Supraventricular arrhythmias: Su-

praventricular arrhythmias are rapid

heart rates known as tachycardias.

They begin in the atria or between

the atria and the ventricles. The types

of these arrhythmias are atrial fibril-

lation, atrial flutter, supraventricular

tachycardia and Wolff-Parkinson-

White Syndrome.

Atrial Fibrillation – also called AF or

AFib – is the most common type of dan-

gerous arrhythmia. It’s a very fast and

irregular contraction of the atria.

Because the atria are beating rapidly

and irregularly, blood does not flow

through them as quickly. This makes

the blood more likely to clot. If a clot is

pumped out of the heart, it can travel to

the brain causing a stroke. Infrequent

and brief episodes of atrial fibrillation

can be triggered by overindulgence in

alcohol, caffeine and food.

Atrial Flutter is a fast and regular

rhythm. Atrial flutter is much less com-

mon than atrial fibrillation but has

similar symptoms and complications.

Supraventricular tachycardia, as de-

scribed earlier, is an abnormally fast

heart rhythm. This type of arrhythmia

tends to occur in young people. It can

happen during vigorous exercise.

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW)

Syndrome is a condition in which the

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Aaron’s Hearing Care Center CIosmitmalolnerqguieesstoironCsOaVnIsDw-e1r9e?d

As you reconnect with others, trust your hearing
to an audiologist with 30+ years of experience

Aaron Liebman, Au. D. Hopefully, all of you are doing well as we BY ALLYSON CHIU you’re spreading droplets” that can
Doctor of Audiology take the necessary precautions to reduce infect others. Allergies, on the other
the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). We The Washington Post hand, are not contagious.
Why wouldn’t you want to be fit are committed to keeping our patients, any
with your hearing aid from the visitors to our offices and our staff healthy In ordinary springtimes, many There are key differences between
only audiologist-owned hearing and safe. allergy sufferers cope with bother- the virus and allergy symptoms that
aid office in Indian River At all times we’re careful to maintain clean- some, or even debilitating, symp- should help you determine what’s
County? According to Aaron liness in our offices in Vero Beach. We take toms such as itchy, red, watery eyes; causing you to feel unwell. One of
Liebman, Au.D., Doctor of extra steps and follow guidelines to further sneezing; a runny or stuffy nose, the symptoms doctors often look for
Audiology, “both Audiologists protect everyone. and sometimes, coughing, wheez- to identify covid is the presence of a
and hearing aid salesmen ing or feeling short of breath. But fever, typically a temperature above
are licensed by the state. But, We have instituted a deep cleaning policy during this pandemic, they are 100.4, says Jody Tversky, an assis-
typically, the salesman has no and our staff disinfects all surfaces that are also dealing with concerns about tant professor of medicine and for-
formal education in hearing, touched throughout the day. We’re read- whether their symptoms might be mer clinical director of the Division
while the audiologist has gone ing up to date recommendations as they due to COVID-19. of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
to college and obtained a degree become available while discussing and im- at Johns Hopkins University.
in the field”. plementing best hygiene practices to ensure As the beginning of this year’s
your safety. pollen season coincides with yet “It would be very unusual for
What this means to you – another troubling increase in new someone with nasal or sinus al-
as a patient – is that Liebman than I thought possible.” coronavirus infections, we’ve com- lergies to develop a fever,” Tversky
will not only fit you with “Aaron is a very caring man, piled answers to some of the most says. “That just really doesn’t hap-
a hearing aid, he’ll use patient and works very hard to commonly asked questions about pen on exposure to allergens.”
alternative methods of testing do the best for your problems. allergies, the coronavirus and vac-
for accuracy, so you receive I would highly recommend cines. Other symptoms more common-
the proper instrument. He’ll him.” These are just three ly associated with viral infections
provide all-around service and of the glowing testimonials How do I know if it’s allergies or include chills and body aches. It is
counseling so its full potential delivered by local people who COVID? also unlikely that common aller-
will be clear. And, perhaps most are “graduates” of Liebman at gies would cause you to suddenly
importantly, he’ll consider you Aaron’s Hearing Aid Center. “It can be confusing, and it’s im- lose your sense of smell and taste,
as an individual…including portant to differentiate,” Sally Joo another telltale sign of covid, says
the affordability of the product Dr. Liebman moved to Florida Bailey, an allergist at Allergy As- Ryan Steele, a board-certified al-
he’ll be recommending. in 2001. He is originally from sociates of Northern Virginia in lergist-immunologist and internist
This type of kid glove treatment Albany, N.Y. area where both he Arlington, told the Post last year. and assistant professor of clinical
may have contributed to a and his father were audiologists. “If it’s viral, every time you cough,
finding quoted on the AARP He has found the residents
website that states ‘people fitted of Vero Beach and the rest
for hearing aids by audiologists of Indian River County to be
are 13 times more likely to receptive and loyal once they
be satisfied than people who are exposed to his caring and
made their purchase through a concern for them.
hearing aid salesman’. So, if the concept of having your
hearing aid fitted by someone
Dr. Liebman’s satisfied clients who offers more than 30+
have willingly put their praises years of experience, who offers
into print. no-fee consultations, who will
“Everything I needed to know return your phone calls, who
was talked about up front in a will supply free batteries for the
very professional way.” “Aaron life of your hearing instrument,
has done more for my hearing and who will provide quarterly
clean up and adjustments
attractive to you, there’s only
one local audiologist to seek
out: Dr. Aaron Liebman,
owner of Aarons Hearing Care,
the ONLY AUDIOLOGIST
OWNED hearing aid office in
Indian River County.

For more information call
(772) 562-5100 in Vero Beach.

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medicine at Yale University. people with allergies is that they mend getting your asthma symp- nose, sneezing or itchy eyes aren’t
To help people figure out the likely can’t safely be vaccinated against toms under control before taking reasons to delay getting your vac-
the coronavirus, Parikh says. the vaccine. Acute or uncontrolled cine, Grayson says.
cause of their symptoms, the Amer- asthma could make an adverse al-
ican Academy of Allergy Asthma “Unless you’re allergic to an in- lergic reaction more severe. “If you have the opportunity to
and Immunology and the Asthma gredient in the vaccine itself, there’s get the vaccine, get the vaccine,” he
and Allergy Foundation of America no reason to avoid it,” says Parikh, “Generally speaking, we tell pa- says. “If it wasn’t a pandemic situa-
(AAFA) have created online charts a vaccine researcher who has been tients if they have asthma, to make tion, I would say then you have the
comparing allergies, COVID, the flu involved with trials at NYU Lan- sure their asthma is under control luxury of time.”
and the common cold. gone Health. She noted that people before they have any sort of thera-
with seasonal allergies also are not py, whether it’s a coronavirus vac- I get regular allergy shots. How
But rather than relying on symp- at increased risk for developing side cine or allergy shots or any other should I schedule my vaccine ap-
toms alone, experts recommend effects or having serious adverse re- sort of remedy,” Tversky says. As pointment?
assessing other factors, such as actions to the shots. noted above, experts advise try-
your history of allergies, the tim- ing to control any seasonal allergy Avoid getting your allergy shot
ing of the onset of your symptoms Allergic reactions to the coro- symptoms this spring. But a runny and the coronavirus vaccine on the
and whether you may have been ex- navirus vaccine are rare and out- same day. The American Academy
posed to the coronavirus. weighed by the benefit of protec-
tion, CDC finds. CONTINUED ON PAGE 60
“If you tell us, ‘I’ve never had al-
lergies before, but I went to a dinner If you have an allergic reaction
party last week and I found out that within four hours of receiving your
three people tested positive for co- shot, the CDC does not recommend
vid, and now I’m getting symptoms getting a second dose of the same
that I have not experienced – con- vaccine. If you have had allergic re-
gestion, stuffy nose, feeling a little actions to other vaccines or inject-
bit tired,’ that’s very different than able therapies in the past, the CDC
someone that tells you the same recommends talking to your doctor
sort of symptoms with no new ex- about whether you should get any of
posure, but in fact, a long history of the available coronavirus vaccines.
allergies,” Tversky says.
Another potential reaction to
When in doubt, get tested for CO- the vaccine is a red, itchy, swol-
VID, advises Mitchell H. Grayson, len or painful rash at the injection
chair of AAFA’s Medical Scientific site known as “COVID arm.” In this
Council. case, the CDC says you should still
get a second shot of that vaccine.
“That takes the COVID risk off The agency recommends telling
the table, because that’s going to be your vaccination provider about the
the most worrisome piece of this,” reaction, noting that the provider
Grayson says, adding you should may then suggest you get the sec-
“act as if it is COVID until you find ond shot in your other arm.
out otherwise” through your test re-
sults. Grayson and other experts say
they are generally not advising peo-
It also may be helpful to start pre- ple with a history of anaphylaxis or
ventive treatments for seasonal al- reactions to non-coronavirus vac-
lergies or asthma symptoms early, cines to skip the shots.
says Purvi Parikh, an allergist and
immunologist with the Allergy and “You should be observed, but
Asthma Network. you should still get the coronavirus
vaccine,” Grayson says. The small
“We recommend that every year, risk of some populations having
even when there’s no pandemic,” additional side effects “is far out-
Parikh says. It’s especially impor- weighed by the value of the vaccine
tant this year, she adds, because if itself,” Tversky adds.
at least “your allergy and asthma
are under control, it’s easier to navi- Approved vaccination sites have
gate what’s going on.” a recommended 30-minute waiting
period after the injection for people
Does having allergies increase with a history of reacting to vac-
my risk of contracting COVID? cines and are equipped to treat ana-
phylaxis, Steele says. Although the
There is no definitive scientific CDC has reported such events are
evidence that people with allergies uncommon, anyone at risk should
have a greater chance of becoming come prepared for the possibility of
infected and falling ill, experts say. a severe allergic reaction.

“The first thing to do is not pan- “If somebody does have a history
ic,” Tversky says. Instead, he rec- of anaphylaxis, they should bring
ommends continuing to practice their own EpiPen with them,” Steele
risk mitigation strategies such as says. “Just in case you do fall out-
masking. Wearing masks, he adds, side that window or it’s on the way
may serve “double duty on a high- home, you do have protection.”
pollen-count day. This may prevent
not only virus particles from being How should I prepare for my vac-
inhaled, but it may prevent pollen cination?
particles from being inhaled.”
People with nasal or sinus aller-
Should I be vaccinated against gies often also have asthma, and if
COVID if I have allergies? you’re among them, experts recom-

A common misconception among

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of Allergy Asthma and Immunology that help you fight COVID-19,” she much is absorbed into the body, people will still mount a response to
recommends separating the shots adds. “So ideally, it’s best if you Grayson says. the vaccine,” Grayson says.
by 48 hours. don’t need the steroid during that
time to be off of it, but sometimes Experts emphasize that you should Steele agrees. Though “you may
“The reason why is simply so it’s unavoidable.” not make the decision on your own not make as robust an immune re-
there’s no confusion about a reac- to abruptly stop taking prescribed sponse,” he says, “it’s still going to
tion,” says Grayson, who is a mem- Inhalers and nasal sprays also steroids. Even if your doctor can’t be better than the protection you
ber of the organization’s corona- contain steroids, but they usually pause or adjust the dosage of your would have if you’re not vaccinated.”
virus task force. “But there is no only have a small amount and not medication, “the likelihood is most
mechanistic reason to really space Where can I go for trusted infor-
them out at all.” mation?

Will my allergy medicine have an Always talk to your primary care
effect on my immune system’s re- provider or allergist if you have con-
sponse to the vaccine? cerns or questions. Experts also
recommend using online resources
Common over-the-counter al- provided by the CDC and trustwor-
lergy medicines such as inhalers, thy professional medical organiza-
nasal sprays and antihistamines tions.
should not have a significant impact
on your immune system’s ability to You should not try to self-med-
respond to the vaccine, experts say. icate, especially if you’re not sure
But if you’re taking regular high whether you have COVID, Parikh
doses of oral or injectable steroids, says. Any serious or abnormal
you should consult with your doctor breathing issues should be seen by a
before getting vaccinated. medical professional.

“Steroids suppress your immune If you have an allergy to ingredi-
system; that’s how they work,” ents in the coronavirus vaccines,
Parikh says. “Often you need to sup- it’s important that you don’t “write
press your immune system if you’re off getting the vaccine all together,”
having a flare up of allergies or asth- Steele says. “Now that we have mul-
ma or other conditions” such as au- tiple vaccines, even if someone has
toimmune diseases. an allergy to the component of one,
we can now have an alternative to
“But because of that effect of the give them, so it’s really important
steroid, it can also suppress things that they get evaluated by an aller-
you don’t want to suppress, like the gist and we can usually find a safe
formation of antibodies or T-cells vaccination strategy.” 

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13 percent of Americans 50 and older suffer osteoporosis

BY LINDA SEARING
The Washington Post

About 14.1 million Americans also affects more women than men In 2016, 1.8 million Medicare re- high in calcium and vitamin D, as
who are 50 and older (equivalent to (52 percent vs. 33 percent). Not ev- cipients suffered more than 2 mil- well as weight-bearing exercise
nearly 13 percent of that age group) eryone who has low bone density lion bone fractures due to osteo- (such as walking, dancing or stair
have osteoporosis, meaning their will develop osteoporosis, but the porosis, according to a National climbing). Sometimes medication,
bones have become weak and brit- condition does make bone break- Osteoporosis Foundation report. such as a bisphosphonate, can be
tle and more prone to break. age more likely and increases the prescribed to slow the rate of bone
risk for progression to osteoporosis. To keep bones strong, health ex- loss. 
A report from the Centers for Dis- perts generally recommend a diet
ease Control and Prevention finds
that far more women than men
have the bone-thinning condition
– about 20 percent of women in the
50-and-older age group, compared
with just 4 percent of men that age.

Osteoporosis becomes more
prevalent as people age, with nearly
27 percent of women and 6 percent
of men 65 and older having osteo-
porosis. In addition, the CDC notes
that even more older adults have
what is considered a precursor to
osteoporosis: low bone mass, also
called low bone density or osteope-
nia.

About 43 percent of adults 50 and
older (some 48 million people) have
low bone density. This condition

66 Vero Beach 32963 / April 22, 2021 Style Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

Surprisingly wearable (and wonderful) ideas from Gucci’s new show

BY LISA ARMSTRONG launching much of the conversation spectrum? Its latest recruit is Gerald Gucci’s have almond toes. Some
The Telegraph in popular culture. Gender fluidity? Stratford, the 71-year-old, Cotswold- went the extra mile with sparkly lat-
He tackled that in his first show for the based gardener who’s “heavy into big tice work. What’s not to like?
Gucci and Balenciaga are joining to- label in 2015. veg” and has just starred in a video
gether for the Florentine brand’s 100th campaign for Gucci’s “Off The Grid” The colored shirt and double breast-
anniversary. Pushing against preconceptions project – a collection of more envi- ed blazer
about what’s beautiful? Roger, almost ronmentally focused clothes.
Under the singular, sometimes to the point where conventional stan-
whimsical directorship of Alessandro dards of beauty are regarded by many Gucci plays kooky but acts strate-
Michele, Gucci has been one of the millennials as uninteresting or down- gically. Last year, at the beginning of
most powerful brands in the world, right irrelevant. the pandemic, the brand announced
it wouldn’t be rushing back to the old,
Casting models across the age frenetic, wasteful catwalk timetable
any time soon.

Unlike some of his previous shows,
this presentation, entitled Aria (the
allusion to a single voice composi-
tion is presumably meant to highlight
Gucci’s maverick position outside the
normal fashion fray), wasn’t overpow-
ered by weird styling or obfuscated by
dry ice effects.

It wasn’t technically a single voice,
either, because in a rare gesture, Gu-
cci joined with its luxury rival Balen-
ciaga on some of the pieces in this
show (these were the ones subtly
monogrammed in giant Balenciaga
typeface). Even this isn’t as zany as it
might appear – both labels are part of
the Kering group.

What really matters is that it was
packed with fabulous, relatable ideas
that might stem Gucci’s recent decline
in net revenues, which fell from $2.75 bil-
lion to $2.5 billion last year – a rare dip in
a stratospheric five-year growth spurt.

These are the best:
The kitten heel

This references the Tom Ford era at
Gucci, and is equally desirable today.
Both Ford and Michele’s models un-
buttoned their shirts to the waist. Not
mandatory.

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The velvet trouser suit
Cast your mind back to the heady Tom
Ford era of the mid 1990s, when Amber
Valetta and Madonna strutted their re-
spective stages in Tom Ford for Gucci’s
velvet trouser suits and slashed to the
waist satin blouses. Think big unapolo-
getic lapels, piping and jeweled colors.

The oat-milk colored loafer
For winter.

The Princess Diana Coat
Remember that huge shouldered
cobalt, peak-’80s coat she wore? This
one’s nicer.

The Op Art Bamboo bag
First designed in 1947, Gucci’s Bam-
boo bag has the kind of classic status
with which one meddles at one’s peril.
Michele has meddled, and it has paid off.
These too will be replicated everywhere.

The flat riding boots
These look good with skirts and
trousers. More to the point, they’re
comfortable.

The Flora print
Another gem from the archives in-
delibly associated with Princess Grace,
Michele splattered the Flora over
matchy-matchy skirts, jackets, boots
and bags. If you’ve got one of the loveli-
est floral prints in your back catalogue,
flaunt it. (A scarf, however, would be
sufficient unto the day). 

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8 secrets to replicating Victoria Beckham’s ageless chic ...

BY KRISSY TURNER ance which has made her one of the 1. She embraces palette which makes
The Telegraph most-loved fashion icons. bold color, in tai- her off-duty looks ap-
lored silhouettes pear more polished
The fashion designer and former From tailored separates to floaty than they might oth-
Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is one frocks, the designer regularly sports Who said suiting erwise.
celebrity we can rely on to never have outfit formulas that would work for was boring? We all
a style ‘off day’. Her outfits – even a woman of any age, and as she cel- know Victoria is 4. She goes for
throughout an uneventful lockdown ebrated her 47th birthday last week, a fan of tailoring, maximum im-
– are always colorful and interesting, it’s the perfect time to round them but her cherry red pact with her
yet sharp and classic, a perfect bal- up and see what style lessons we can number was a far accessories
learn from her ... cry from any typi-
cal corporate suit. While there’s
By pairing it with no denying
neutral accesso- black accesso-
ries, hers really pops. ries go with everything,
If it seems like too big often they can appear
of a statement for you, slightly harsh when
opt for a blue shirt or worn against lighter
a printed blouse, and colors like teal and
wear the suit as sepa- camel, particularly in
rates first to ease your- spring and summer.
self in. Victoria is a fan of bur-
gundy as an alterna-
Note the fit: mannish tive – she has a pair of
and oversized, yet sleek, V-cut pumps, ankle
so as to not swamp the fig-
ure. Look to a loose but sharp boots, knee-high and
cut to ensure yours looks mod- thigh high boots in the
ern, too.
versatile shade – and
2. She loves a youth- it works just as
ful, printed midi well, offering
dress an interesting
detail to all of
The most univer- her looks.
sally flattering dresses
stop around 2 inches 5. She
above the ankle, fit knows which
the top half nicely then cut of jeans
flare from the waist, suits her figure
and have a sleeve of A great pair of
some sort. They’re jeans is the corner-
modest, effortless stone of the modern
and classic, so it’s woman’s wardrobe,
no surprise that and Victoria proves
it’s the only style that once you’ve found
of day dress Victoria the right cut for you, you
appears to have in can make them work for
her wardrobe. Take any occasion.
style cues from her Remember how, a de-
and don’t shy away cade ago, she was wedded
from statement to her skinny jeans? These
prints. Color-coor- days she embraces a
dinate your acces- flattering, looser cut
sories for a pulled- wide leg, more akin to
together look. her favorite tailored
trouser shapes and
3. She nails off- it’s a switch that has
duty chic worked wonders for her
casual wardrobe.
Much like the
rest of us, Victoria 6. She does tonal
has been sporting dressing
sweatpants, loose-
fit denim, ribbed Whether you’re
vests and caps in your 20s or your
(nothing better 70s, opting for a
to hide outgrown tonal color pal-
roots with) all ette is an easy way to
lockdown long. look stylish and pulled-
together – let’s call it the
She sticks to a neutral

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ultimate styling trick to try. ing-from-home, then togeth- Style Inspiration
Victoria makes the case for bur- er with sparkly earrings and
strappy heels for summer oc-
gundy and fuchsia, but for spring, casions.
khaki and sage or poppy and blush
pink would look just as good. 8. She knows she doesn’t
You needn’t be restricted ‘do’ ballgowns
to floaty silhouettes like
hers: tailoring works too, For those not keen on
or action this point via frilly dresses or skirts
your accessories.
for Al fresco eve-
7. She will buy an ‘in- ning’s out – or, if
stant outfit’ you’d just like to
switch it up a bit
Victoria is a busy – look to Victoria
woman and, like any for inspiration,
of us, must have days as rarely does
when she hasn’t the she do a fancy
time to pull together frock by night.
a perfect outfit in the Instead, mono-
morning. On those chrome tailoring (a
days, she reaches sleeker alternative
for co-ords, like this to her brighter day-
powder blue printed
blouse and skirt set, time styles), silky
which offer the same jumpsuits and
dressing ease as tonal blouses paired
looks, but without the with wide-leg
fuss of working out trousers are
which piece works her go-to
with what. looks.
Add color
Cost-per-wear wise,
they’re brilliant: Wear or feminine touches by
them separately with ca- way of statement earrings,
sual pieces while work- bright accessories and sweet
kitten heels. 

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PETS

Bonzo says ahoy to arrgh-some Pirate the pug

Hi Dog Buddies! zeeze thing started last year, Daway said heaps of toys, my very PHOTOPBYirKaAItLeA .JONES
it might be time to get another dog. He own dishes, a special
This week I had a Pleasant Porch Yap wanted a Black Pug who wasn’t a puppy gate on the kitchen, an “Bummer!” I sympathized.
with a hansome liddle almost-2-year- or a Very Old dog. He called a buncha a nighttime crate they “But, I have tons of other pooch pals.
old poocheroo, a shiny, totally black pug rescue places, an kennels within a 100- call a Bunky, like pi- This neighborhood’s got more dogs than
whose Only Mission in Life is bein’ a Per- mile ray-dee-us, but the rescue places rates do. After dinner, doors. Molly, Logan an Tigger are my
fectly Perfect Companion. Which he IS. were all out of lap dogs cuz lotsa humans when Mom says ‘Pi- leash-walk besties.”
were lookin’ for liddle comfort pooch- rate! Bunky, Bunky!’ “I noticed how Super Shiny your coat
The companion part comes natural es. The breeders said they’d have what I know it’s time to go is. Who’s your stylist?”
cuzza his breed, but finding his Forever Daway was lookin’ for in 6-months-to-a- to sleep.” “Dog Kidz Spa. I get a mani-pedi anna
Famly, well, that took a lot longer than year. He had it narrowed down to three bath, then have a play date with the other
you’d think. breeders, and him an Mom were wait- “Cool Kibbles!” spa pooches. All-in-all, I feel Very Lucky
ing. Then one of ’em called an said, ‘I I exclaimed. “So, Dog. I have a grrreat Forever Famly. To-
His Official Pay-pers Name is Pirate of think I have The Dog for You.’ what’s your day tally worth the wait. Isn’t it Cool Kibbles
the Treasure Coast Terry, which his For- like?” the way things happen?”
ever Dad picked cuz he’d always wanted “Meanwhile, when I was 8 weeks old, Heading home, I had to agree with
a black pug named Pirate. my breeder sold me to a young famly “I’ve been ta- Pirate: It IS Totally Cool Kibbles the way
who had two toddlers (wobbly liddle hu- kin’ classes at Paw things happen that bring the right pooch
Me an my assistant walked along a real mans). WELL, I was all happy an playful Prints. Mr. Sean an the right forever famly together. I also
pretty path to Pirate’s comftubble porch. like puppies are. But, when I was about says I’m a very quick stoo-dent. I really agree with him about that Fetch Thing.
Pirate trotted confidently up for the 6 months old, the mother said, ‘I don’t nail that OB-stikkle course. This Satur-
Wag-an-Sniff, wearin’ a Crispy Biscuits need THREE toddlers,’ so she sold me day I’m graduating from Beyond Basics. The BonzTill next time,
blue-an-red harness. His tail was curled to another breeder. Before I could find Then I’ll probly take Canine Good Citi-
up on his caboose like a shiny chocolate- my Forever Famly, that breeder went to zen, so I can visit people in hospittles an Don’t Be Shy
covered donut. heaven alluva sudden. So I got sent back care homes an help ’em feel Much Better.
to my first breeder. My pooch parents, We are always looking for pets
“Ahoy! Welcome! Have a seat!” he said Shade an Stanley, were still there, plus “But,” he announced with great em- with interesting stories.
cheerfully. “So glad you could make it! I had six bran-new puppy brothers an phasis, “I DON’T DO TRICKS! I see no
I’m Pirate Terry. This is my mom, Linda, sisters. My dad played with me a lot cuz point. For instance, Fetch. Seriously? I To set up an interview, email
an my dad, David. I call him Daway.” my mom was busy with the puppies. An don’t have a Fetch bone in my body. I say, [email protected].
that’s when my breeder called Daway.” ‘YOU throw it. YOU get it.’ Pugs were bred
“Umm. Ahoy! It’s a pleasure, Pirate,” in China to be Com-PAN-yuns. I do like
I replied. “Are those pirates an ships on “So that was your uh-RID-juh-null sittin’ by the window watchin’ trucks. I
your harness?” breeder?” I asked, a liddle confused. really like trucks.

“Of course! Gotta look the part,” he “YES! I ree-lized it was one of those “Me an Daway have a sunrise roo-
said, glancing at my assistant, who was Meant-To-Be things. Mom an Daway TEEN. Daway takes me out to Do My
rooting about in The Satchel for a Tur- were getting a Pug of Stature. Not too old, Duty. Then, after breakfast he gets his
key-an-Sweet Puh-Tay-do Snack. On the not too puppyish. Not barky like (no of- cuppa coffee (ukky brown stuff, but hu-
prompting of Pirate’s Mom, my assistant fense) liddle pooches can be. An black mans really like it), an he sits in a lounge
said, “Sit!” like Daway wanted. An I was (finally) get- chair he calls ‘The Treasure Coast.’ We
ting my Forever Famly. pretend it’s a boat. I sit on his lap, he reads
After a quick glance at his Dad, Pi- his PAY-per an we sail on the Treasure
rate sat, then enjoyed his reward. “Dow “It was when we were drivin’ from Coast for a half hour. It’s a pirate thing.
I’b breaddy,” he said, then swallowed. my Gulf Coast kennel to my Treasure
“Should I start my story?” Coast forever home that Daway de- “An then (he pawsed) there’s Millie, a
cided what my Official PAY-pers name Golden Retriever from across the street.
“Absolutely!” I opened my notebook, would be: Pirate of the Treasure Coast! The most beautiful dog in the world. The
an Pirate hopped into his Dad’s lap. An, guess what?” Love of my Life!”

“Mom had other Pugs pre-me (but “What?” “So, how’s that going?” I had to ask.
not black; they were the regular Pug “Mom an Daway had a whole buncha “She might as well live across the
color, tan with black faces). When they Dog Stuff waitin’ for me. Two cozy beds, ocean. It’s totally un-re-KWY-ded,” he re-
went to the Rainbow Bridge, Mom said, plied gloomily.
‘NEVER AGAIN!’ cuz it made her heart
hurt so much. However, when that duh-

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DINING COLUMN

The Amalfi Grille: A farewell to one of Vero’s finest

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

Diners enjoyed their “last meal” at Bob Rose, proprietor of the tion to detail and built a rapport with ing love”; son Ryan “for all his efforts”;
the Amalfi Grille – one of Vero’s top Amalfi Grille. patrons, was found in “quality ingre- and Jonathan Kerstein “for helping me
restaurants known for its chops, fresh dients,” Rose said. “We used phenom- through the past three years. I could
seafood and oh-so-delicious desserts – PHOTO BY BRENDA AHEARN enal olive oil and European-blended not have done it without him.”
on April 3. butter. We used great ingredients,
the No. 1 selling item,” said Rose. And, and we made everything to order. We While Rose says he will miss his
Longtime customers, along with a of course, there was the favorite of didn’t even have a steam table.” favorite menu items – veal Milanese,
few recent transplants who had discov- many – the Rhode Island calamari. parmesan Fra Diavolo and the ba-
ered the elegant, yet intimate, dining Dinner at Amalfi Grille was meant nana cream pie mousse cake – what
establishment that has prided itself on Rose opened the Amalfi Grille on to be an experience, not just a meal. he will miss the most are the people.
creative Italian fare with a flair for more New Year’s Eve 2008 on Royal Palm
than 12 years, weren’t aware that Satur- Pointe. The restaurant quickly became And, of course, he couldn’t have had “I’ve met so many great people over
day night would be the last time they sat a local favorite for anyone looking for such a long run without the good peo- the years. They’ve been wonderful to
down for their favorite Amalfi dishes. innovative appetizers and delectable ple behind him, he added, thanking us and so supportive. There was a lot
desserts. When the Amalfi relocated to Pilar “for her support and never-end- of camaraderie with the staff.” 
But the following Tuesday morn- its most recent location on Miracle Mile
ing, owner Bob Rose said to wife Pilar, in November 2013, its popularity grew.
‘I think I’ve had enough. I don’t think
I want to do it anymore.’ The secret to his success, besides
being a proprietor who pays atten-
“It wasn’t one thing. It was a combi-
nation of time and everything that’s
been going on,” Rose told Vero Beach
32963, noting the difficulty getting
product, finding qualified staff and the
Amalfi Grille’s lack of outdoor seating
as just a few of the hurdles he faced dur-
ing the pandemic.

Rose, who also owns Baja’s Mexi-
can Restaurant in Connecticut, said
running both had just become too
much. He and Pilar decided it was
time to slow down a bit and enjoy life.

As the news trickled out and the
phone began to ring, Rose fielded
calls from longtime patrons saddened
by the decision.

The only thing the well-wishers
disagreed on was which menu item
would be missed the most.

“The veal chop was a staple, but the
hogfish piccata has by far always been

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ARTIST GALLERIES

Hours are as noted and/or by appointment. Barbara Krupp Fine Art Studio/Gallery

BEACHSIDE GALLERIES 4315 U.S. 1. 440-574-4662
Website: barbarakrupp.com
J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Resident Artist: Barbara Krupp, original acrylic
2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 paintings
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Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Artist Bungalow
April Exhibition: Summer Sojourns – at Home 1905 14th Avenue. 772-205-7631
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Working artists, antique paintings, furnishings, Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Thurs. and Fri.
sculptures, object d’art, and private collections April Exhibit: Lorrie Kelly, Abstract Acrylics
Artists/Owners: Jeff and Patti Hall
Koman Fine Art Exhibiting Artists: Amy Grabel, Keila Martin,
2905 Cardinal Drive. 772-231-4500 or Saskia Fuller, J.G. Textiles, Mike Roe, Donald
772-473-1646 Shirreff, and Randy Singleton
Instagram: komanfineart
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Artists Guild Gallery, 1974 14th Avenue.
Collection of living artists, from realism to ab- 772-299-1234
straction. Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. to Sat.
Laughing Dog Gallery Artist Owners: Merana Cadorette, Sue Dinenno,
2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711 Annette Gekle, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland,
Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Rixom, Fran San Miguel and Rita Ziegler
Contemporary American craftsmen, including
the Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery Gallery 14
glass 1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525
2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772- 643-6782 Website: gallery14verobeach.com
Meghan Candler Gallery Website: mainstreetverobeach.org Hours: 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Tues. to Fri.; 10 a.m. to
6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. to Fri. 4 p.m. Sat.
772-234-8811 April Guest Artist: Jodi DeRico April Exhibit: A Life in the Sun: Retro Acrylics by
Website: meghancandlergallery.com Resident Artists: Barbara Sharp and Clair Brunetti Melissa Mastrangelo
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Partner Artists: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont,
Curated paintings and sculpture by more than Beth-Anne Fairchild, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara
40 contemporary artists Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Po-
lackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel
Ocean Drive Gallery
3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. Palm House Gallery & Studio Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wed. to Fri.; 11 a.m. to Vero Beach Art Club Annex & Gallery
772-579-7667 3227 Ocean Drive (2nd floor). 772-231-6816 2 p.m. Sat. 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345
Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com Website: palmhousegallery.com April Exhibit: 3 Steps Forward – 2 Steps Back: Website: verobeachartclub.org
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wed. to Sat. Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Racial Justice Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Andrea Lazar, Gail Rick Kelly, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Jack
Fayerweather, Cree Scudder and Sherrie Peter- Staley, Barbara Tiffany and Emily Tremml GALLERIES ELSEWHERE
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES The Rowe Gallery
Steve Diossy Marine Art Gallery All are open during 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday Gallery Strolls 46 Royal Palm Pointe. 302-521-4175
3247 Ocean Drive. 772-205 2973 Website: therowegallery.com
Website: stevediossy.com Raw Space Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs., to 6 p.m. Fri.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 11 a.m. to 8 1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126 and Sat., 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sun.
p.m. Sat., and noon to 6 p.m. Sun. Website: artconceptalternative.org Resident Artist: Lori Rowe, contemporary im-
Artwork by the designer of Florida’s ‘Protect pressionism and realism
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CALENDAR

ONGOING Council of IRC., an indoor/outdoor evening with 2 Seasons of a Soul Concert and Art Exhibit, 8 The Mother of All Races 5K Run/Walk
Derby hat contest, dinner by Wild Thyme Cater- 2:30 p.m. Art Show and Auction followed begins/ends at Buggy Bunch Family
Check with organizations directly for up- ing and full open bar. $125. 772-410-5820 by 3 p.m. Concert at First Presbyterian Church, Center in Downtown Vero Beach, 7 a.m. free
dates/cancellations. to benefit Music Angels Education Fund. 484- Kid’s 100-meter Fun Run followed by 7:30
MAY 885-7492 a.m. 5K, to benefit the Buggy Bunch. run-
Vero Beach Theatre Guild: The musical “Sis- ningzone.com
ter Act,” through April 25. 772-562-8300 1 30th annual Pelican Cup Golf Tourna- 5 Cooking for Kids’ Sake, a 6 p.m. virtual
ment, 8 a.m. shotgun start at Sandridge Cinco de Mayo cooking class with Chef 7 to June 18 – Through the Eye of the Cam-
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Chul Hyun Ahn: Golf Club to benefit Sebastian River Area Cham- Leanne Kelleher of the Tides to benefit Tykes era annual juried exhibition at A. E. Back-
New Light thru April 30; Poetry of Nature: Hud- ber of Commerce. 772-569-5969 & Teens mental health services. $50 for zoom us Museum and Gallery. 772-465-0630
son River School Landscapes through May 2. event and recipes; $125 also includes box of in-
Vbmuseum.org 1|2 Indian River Marine Flea Market gredients (for 2). 772-210-0145 10 Fashion Bazaar to benefit New Hori-
and Seafood Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 zons of the Treasure Coast, 6 p.m. at
First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero p.m. at Indian River Fairgrounds. $7; children 12 7 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Quail Valley River Club, featuring an outdoor
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and under free. flnauticalfleamarket.com Concerts in the Park, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at fashion show, vendors, champagne and heavy
Riverview Park, features the Jack Band. Free. hors d’oeuvres. $75. 772-672-8333

APRIL

22 Earth Day Trouble in Paradise educa- W. GALEN WESTON
tional forum on Florida’s water sup-
ply at the Emerson Center in collaboration with O.C., C.V.O., OOnt., B.A., LL.D, DDIV
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, with 6:30
p.m. tree giveaway, 7 p.m. filming of “Saving Galen passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2021, at the age of 80, after
FL Springs,” and 7:45 p.m. panel discussion and a long illness faced with courage and dignity.
Q&A session. Free, but limited seating. Register Beloved husband to The Hon. Hilary Weston; dearest father to Galen G.
at 772-778-5880 (Alexandra) and Alannah (Alexander Cochrane); devoted grandfather to
Maia, Lola, Graydon, and Griffin. Survived by his siblings, Grainger, Nancy
22 Performance by the Vero Beach High Baron, Wendy Rebanks (Leslie), Gretchen Bauta (Humberto), Camilla Dalglish
School Concert and Jazz Bands, 7 p.m. (Peter), their families and his stepmother Margaret. Predeceased by his parents
at the VBHS Performing Arts Center. $5 sug- Garfield and Reta Weston, his brother Garry Weston, and his sisters Miriam
gested donation. Free livestream on VBHS PAC Burnett and Barbara Mitchell.
Facebook page. Born at Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK, on October 29, 1940, the youngest
of nine children, Galen studied business administration at Huron University
23-25 EAA (Experimental Aircraft College at the University of Western Ontario. In 1961 he launched his career
Assoc.) is offering rides by acquiring and expanding supermarkets and department stores in Ireland.
aboard a rare WWII heavy bomber, the Alumi- In 1972 he returned to Canada to take charge of Loblaw, a struggling chain of
num Overcast, a B-17 Flying Fortress. Flights grocery stores that George Weston Limited had controlled since 1947. Over
run hourly from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $409 to $475. more than four decades of hard work and team effort, Galen led the transformation of Loblaw from near-bankruptcy to what is now
800-359-6217 Canada’s leading retailer, including the creation of President’s Choice, the launch of PC Financial, and the acquisition of Shoppers
Drug Mart.
24 Chase your Tail 5K Run/Walk, 7:30 Concurrently, Galen brought his vision, imagination, and energy to creating Selfridges Group, a collection of iconic department
a.m. from Sebastian Community Cen- stores, through the acquisition of Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland, Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy in Canada, Selfridges in the UK,
ter to benefit HALO No-Kill Rescue Shelter, with and de Bijenkorf in the Netherlands.
pre- and post-race music and entertainment. He had a keen eye for real estate, creating Canada’s leading real estate investment trust, Choice Properties, as well as transforming
772-589-7297 the Oxford Street neighbourhood surrounding Selfridges’s London store.
Galen’s success in business was rooted in his values as a person. With a sense of duty to build upon the legacy of his father and
24 Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration, grandfather as entrepreneurs and community leaders, he believed strongly that business was about more than the bottom line. The
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park pleasure he took from getting to know individuals from all walks of life reflected his conviction that people are the foundation of
hosted by City of Sebastian’s Natural Resourc- any successful enterprise. And, with infectious optimism and insatiable curiosity, his greatest gift was his ability to inspire others to
es Board, with children’s activities and games, achieve more than they thought possible.
Sebastian River Art Club’s Lagoon Art Show & Amid his endless enthusiasm for business, Galen always made time for his other passions. Among them, a lifelong commitment
Sale, live entertainment, food and gift vendors. to philanthropy through the Weston Family Foundation, and the time spent with family and good friends who were so central to
his life.
24 Children’s Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 He will be sorely missed by Hilary. Through 55 years of a deeply loving marriage, they worked as a team in the expansion of the
p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art, luxury department stores and the development of Windsor, an acclaimed residential community in Florida. They were especially
with self-guided tours of the exhibits and the- proud of her five years of public service as Ontario’s 26th lieutenant governor. But nothing gave them more gratification than their
matic take-home art kits highlighting permanent two children, both of whom have risen so commendably to the challenges Galen passed on to them after his retirement in 2016.
and visiting exhibits. Verobeachmuseum.org The family would like to extend their thanks to Pavi Binning, to Dr. Zubina Mawji, Dr. Sandra Black and Dr. Dermot O’Flynn, to
nurses Patriz Lopez and Louise Gregoire, to caregiver Sultanah Khan and to Marianne Surmann. They also wish to recognize the
25 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra many other dedicated individuals who supported Galen at home.
presents Ravel’s Bolero, Fuchs’ Piano A celebration of Galen’s life will be held in Toronto at a later date.
Concerto “Spiritualist” and Gershwin’s Rhap- In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
sody in Blue with Grammy-winning pianist Jef-
frey Biegel, 3 p.m. at Vero Beach High School
PAC, performing film scores from six decades of
cinematic history. 855-252-7276 or SpaceCoast-
Symphony.org

30 Night at the Races, 6 p.m. at the Heri-
tage Center to benefit the Veterans

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12-23 Vero Beach Theatre Guild pres- Rogers, a graduate of IR Charter High School, set
ents Ron Hutchinson’s comedy to graduate in May from the University of Miami
“Moonlight and Magnolias.” 772-562-8300 Frost School of Music, accompanied by Jacob
Craig, director of music at First Presbyterian. $10
15 Alma Lee Loy Community Apprecia- donation suggested. 772-562-9088
tion Day at McKee Botanical Garden,
special $1 admission. Mckeegarden.org 31 Memorial Day Observation Ceremony, 9
a.m. at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary.
16 Spring Concert by First Presbyterian
Youth String Orchestra, 4 p.m. at First JUNE
Presbyterian to offset costs for the group to at-
tend the Aspen Music Festival in July. Concert also 4|5 Blue Water Open hosted by Sebas-
livestreamed on the church’s website. Donations tian Exchange Club Foundation to
appreciated. 772-562-9088 or firstpresvero.org benefit charities dedicated to child abuse preven-
tion, 5 p.m. Captain’s Party and 2 to 5 p.m. Tour-
23 Fan Favorites Part III presented by Space nament Weigh-in at Capt. Hiram’s. 772-300-2156
Coast Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. at
Vero Beach High School PAC, with Space Coast 19 16th annual Waterlily Celebration at McK-
Symphony Youth Orchestras performing alongside ee Botanical Garden. Mckeegarden.org
professional SCSO counterparts. 855-252-7276

30 Double Bass Recital, 3 p.m. at First Pres- 26 Burgers & Brews – An American Heri-
byterian Church, featuring Dezmond tage Celebration, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
in Downtown Vero Beach to benefit United
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in April 15, 2021 Edition 1 MARSHMALLOW 1 ALLEY
9 PELOTON 3 SATCHEL 30 Fathers Day Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3
10 GUEST 4 MUNICH p.m. at Vero Beach Elks Lodge to sup-
11 GLYPH 5 LAGER port veterans’ assistance programs and housing,
12 CURTAIN 6 OREGANO with rock & roll music, raffles, food and awards.
13 TUMBLE 7 SPIGOT Car registration $20 and $25. 772-299-6225
15 SPOONS 8 STUN
19 CENTRAL 14 MUNDANE JULY
21 OCCUR 16 PROBLEM
23 LEARN 17 SPRATS
24 VALIANT 18 SLIVER
25 MEASUREMENT 19 CALF
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VILLAGE SHORES HOME COMES WITH
GORGEOUS LANDSCAPING

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Village Shores home comes with gorgeous landscaping

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA possesses irresistible tropical charm. of the interior walls; wide, open pas- fireplace wall are broad, open en-
Staff Writer From its exceptional curb appeal to sages from room to room; multitude trances to the formal dining room on
its warm wood floors, terrific custom of windows; and lofty ceiling designs the left and the family room on the
Village Shores is a secluded en- kitchen and beautiful, resort-style all are brilliantly configured for max- right.
clave in the heart of one of the most pool and patio area, you’ll find it per- imum flow and natural light.
coveted communities on the eastern fect for carefree island living. The dining room features pale
seaboard – Indian River Shores. Here, The centerpiece of the large liv- green walls and a tall, 3-panel window
Immediately eye-catching within ing room is a magnificent example that reveals the lushly landscaped

at 910 Holoma Drive, a prime loca- the entrance portico are louvered of the home’s wonderful millwork: lawn with its abundant palms, flow-
tion with an exquisitely landscaped double mahogany doors, topped a fireplace within a white built-in ering bushes and fruit trees. Echoing
lot, you’ll discover your own private with a glass half-round transom. Step unit, soaring toward the ceiling and the exterior foliage and adding more
retreat. From this lovely home with through into the foyer, which features topped with beautiful crown mold- tropical flair, a chandelier with grace-
elegant hints of British West Indies an exquisite open-design chandelier. ing. Display shelves flank the mantle. ful metal leaves extends from a white
design, it is only a short walk along a Adding sophisticated tropical ambi- ceiling medallion.
pleasant path to the sparkling Atlan- Glowing wood plank floors extend ance is a T-bar double fan with tan,
tic. throughout the living spaces, ground- leaf-shaped blades. The family room is a gorgeous and
ing the home’s handsome white mill- inviting space, starring two full walls
This spacious, welcoming home work and soft pastel walls. The angles Angled out from either side of the of floor-to-ceiling white built-in cabi-

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netry (including a wet bar, ice maker hood; quartz countertops; built-in
and wine cooler), which are excep- ovens, dishwasher, disposal, micro-
tional examples of millwork artistry. wave and cabinet-front fridge. The
Perfectly punctuating this beauti- onyx-top island is home to a sink and
ful space is the tropical green of the a 4-stool lunch counter, illuminated
ceiling and the remaining wall space. by a pair of white open latticework
Recessed lighting supplements the pendant lights.
ambient light pouring through north-
exposure windows. In a lovely bay-style corner, look-
ing out on the screened-in pool/
The custom kitchen, open to the patio is a charming breakfast nook,
family room, is fabulous. With abso- elegant with a gold candle-light pen-
lutely unimpeded flow and the same dant, green ceiling and lemon chiffon
masterful white millwork, the family walls.
room cabinetry and delicious green
ceiling curve around a corner and The owner’s suite is cool and beau-
continue throughout the kitchen. tiful, with private bath and walk-in
closet. An adjacent guest bedroom
Even if your culinary repertoire is can easily serve as a sitting room, and
along the PB&J lines, you’ll be tempt- there is a second bathroom here as
ed to try something new in this chef’s well.
dream. Appliances include a 6-burn-
er gas cooktop with cabinet-enclosed On the opposite end of the home
are a pair of bright and charming

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Serving Families In Their Dream Home Quest guest rooms, and a third full bath. age and low grasses on the property,
Family and guests will gravitate to connecting with a broader neigh-
Troy Westover • C: (772) 453-1206 Andrew Westover • C: (772) 494-9113 borhood path to the nearby ocean.
[email protected] [email protected] the wonderful outdoor living area – Returning from the beach, take this
the spacious, screen-enclosed patio, lovely path back to the porch, where a
11360 Indian River Dr., Sebastian sparkling pool and spa – a very private sea blue door opens to the convenient
2.8 Acres with a marina grade dock! space within the lush green embrace cabana half-bath.
of its tropical landscaping. Here there
$2,850,000 is an abundance of room for lounging Listing agent Stacey Morabito
Future Dream Home Development, and alfresco dining, morning coffee, points out a very special aspect of the
Sebastian Riverfront. Beautiful Marina evening cocktails, partying, relaxing. Village Shores neighborhood: It has
Grade Dock. 12 slips, 8 Open, 4 its own private gated entrance to the
Covered, Electric, Water/Pump, Fire One of the home’s most magical exclusive Village Shops, a carefully
outdoor elements is a beautiful hid- curated collection of boutiques filled
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gifts and art, as well as the charming
Citron Bistro.

The neighborhood is also close to
Vero’s charming Village by the Sea
with its many shops, restaurants,
pubs and resorts, and to Riverside
Park with the city tennis center, an
exercise trail, Riverside Theater, the
Vero Beach Museum of Art and other
attractions. 

VITAL STATISTICS
910 HOLOMA DRIVE

Neighborhood: Village Shores
Year built: 1994

Construction: Frame/stucco
Lot size: 125 feet by 130 feet
Home size: 2,980 square feet

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms:
3 full baths, 1 half-bath
Additional features: South-
facing; private beach; wood
flooring; attic w/pull-down
stairs; crown molding; high
ceilings; ceiling fans; fireplace;
island kitchen; split plan; laun-
dry room; walk-in closets; gated
security; smoke alarm; tile roof;
2-bay garage; screen-enclosed,
heated pool w/hot tub
Listing agency:
Dale Sorenson Real Estate
Listing agent:
Stacey Morabito, 772-559-9364
Listing price: $1,650,000

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COVID-19 concerns cause mortgage rates to retreat

BY KATHY ORTON the 30-year fixed-rate average sank to national average mortgage rates. It cember is adding to the cost. The ad-
The Washington Post 3.04 percent with an average 0.7 point. uses rates for high-quality borrowers justment, which applies to all Fannie
(Points are fees paid to a lender equal with strong credit scores and large Mae and Freddie Mac refinances, is
For seven weeks in a row, mortgage to 1 percent of the loan amount and down payments. Because of the cri- 0.5 percent of the loan amount. That
rates steadily moved higher. Then are in addition to the interest rate.) It teria, these rates are not available to works out to $1,500 on a $300,000
they started pulling back two weeks was 3.13 percent two weeks ago and every borrower. loan.
ago. But despite last week’s decline, 3.31 percent a year ago.
experts don’t expect their downturn The survey is based on home pur- The 15-year fixed-rate average
to be long-lasting. Freddie Mac, the federally char- chase mortgages, which means rates dropped to 2.35 percent with an aver-
tered mortgage investor, aggregates for refinances may be higher. The age 0.7 point. It was 2.42 percent two
According to the latest data re- rates from around 80 lenders across price adjustment for refinance trans- weeks ago and 2.8 percent a year ago.
leased last Thursday by Freddie Mac, the country to come up with weekly actions that went into effect in De- The five-year adjustable rate average
fell to 2.8 percent with an average 0.4
point. It was 2.92 percent two weeks
ago and 3.34 percent a year ago.

“Rising COVID-19 cases across the
country and the pause on the John-
son & Johnson vaccine introduced
fresh uncertainty to the market and
placed renewed downward pres-
sure on rates, helping drive them to
their lowest level in a month,” Mat-
thew Speakman, a Zillow economist,
wrote in an email. “But despite [last]
week’s pullback, the outlook for rates
is likely still upward, barring any ad-
ditional setbacks for the nation’s re-
covery from the pandemic.”

Investors seemed less concerned
about two readings on inflation that
came out recently than the negative
news surrounding the pandemic.
Both the producer price index and
the consumer price index for March
showed upward price pressure begin-
ning to materialize, Speakman wrote.

“The muted reaction to [last]
week’s reports indicated that the
market views the price pressures as
transitory – that is, as a temporary
occurrence due to weak prices a year
ago – rather than a signal of runaway
price growth,” he wrote. “But while
the market offered a muted reaction

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to those reports, pandemic-related REAL ESTATE
developments continue to affect rate
movements.” lowest in over a year, as mortgage
rates continue to trend higher,” Joel
Mortgage rates are influenced a Kan, an MBA economist, said in a
great deal by the expectations of in- statement. “Many borrowers have
vestors. Good economic news can either already refinanced at lower
be bad for home loan rates because a rates or are unwilling – or unable – to
strong economy raises fears of infla- refinance at current rates. The third
tion. Investors do not like inflation straight week of declining purchase
because it causes fixed-income as- activity is a sign that rising home
sets like bonds to lose value. A sell-off prices and tight supply are constrain-
in bonds will cause prices to fall and ing home sales – especially in the low-
yields to rise. Higher yields tend to er price tiers. Purchase applications
lead to higher mortgage rates. were still above last year’s pandemic-
impacted low point but fell behind
Bankrate.com, which puts out a the level of activity seen the same
weekly mortgage rate trend index, week in 2019.” 
found more than half of the experts
it surveyed expect rates to remain
about the same in the coming week.

“About two months back, mortgage
rates started going up steeply as mort-
gage-backed securities’ prices started
dropping,” said Shashank Shekhar,
chief executive of Arcus Lending.
“By mid-[to]-late March, [MBS were]
oversold and hence we saw mortgage
rates improve since. It seems we have
reached a point where, for a few days,
MBS may just move in a tight range
and hence the mortgage rates will
remain mostly stable. For mortgage
professionals and borrowers expect-
ing to get back to mid-February level
mortgage rates, it seems obvious that
we are not going to see that anytime
soon.”

Meanwhile, with rates up nearly a
half-percentage point since January
despite recent declines, mortgage
applications continue to fall. Ac-
cording to the latest data from the
Mortgage Bankers Association, the
market composite index – a measure
of total loan application volume –
decreased 3.7 percent from a week
earlier. The purchase index slipped
1 percent from the previous week,
and the refinance index dropped 5
percent.

The refinance share of mortgage
activity accounted for 59.2 percent
of applications. Refinance activity
has decreased for nine of the past 10
weeks.

“Last week’s index level was the

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Decide early how to divide parent’s estate between siblings

BY ILYCE GLINK AND SAMUEL J. TAMKIN verberations can overtake logic and
The Washington Post reason.

Question: My mother is the sole own- We’re going to assume a few things:
er of a property, located in New York, Your mother owns the property with-
that she intends to pass down equally out a mortgage and whatever she
to her two children. One of us would owns in life beyond the New York
like to become the new owner of the residence will also be equally divid-
property and live in the residence. The ed between her two children. These
other would just like their half of the other assets might include stocks,
equity of the property and then would bonds, jewelry, vehicles, artwork, col-
walk away from the situation. lectibles and even other properties.
Maybe she even owns some bitcoin.
All parties involved get along, trust
the other and are open to whatever When she dies, we assume you
solution makes the most fiscal sense will both be named the executors of
for everyone. What are some options the estate. Once you have been given
we should be exploring? Any consid- power over the estate, you will have
erations we should be aware of as we to value all of the assets in the estate.
start this process? You’ll need to do this for the estate
tax return you’ll be filing, but it’s also
Any assistance would be greatly ap- helpful in figuring out how to divide
preciated! up the assets fairly.

Answer: It’s nice to have an op- Once you have a sense of how much
portunity to weigh in before deci- each asset is worth, you and your sib-
sions are made, someone dies, and ling can decide how to apportion the
feelings get hurt. Unfortunately, too assets. There are a number of ways
often there is little planning done in to divide the estate without literally
these decisions, and once someone dividing the house (as in the movie
has passed, often the emotional re- “War of the Roses”).

First, if the property is worth

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ment plan or an installment contract worst-case situation, where perhaps
to buy out the other sibling. But you’ll the sibling who gets the house dies
want something in writing. We’d sug- unexpectedly, without owning it en-
gest you talk to a real estate attorney tirely yet, but the sibling’s spouse or
to set up some documentation. partner and/or children want to stay
in the property. Make sure you cover
You have to be careful about how you all of your bases in the agreement
set this up. If you don’t do it correctly, and then both of you should sign that
you could end up in a situation where document.
the sibling receiving money might have
to pay taxes on that money. The idea is Having these conversations now
that each sibling would get one half of makes everything easier down the
the home or the equivalent money and line. And, if circumstances change
avoid paying taxes on the inheritance. by then, you’ll have a framework that
preserves the lines of trust and com-
The two of you should sit down and munication. Good luck. We hope your
discuss your options. Have a conver- mother lives a long and happy life. 
sation around what happens in the

$500,000 and all of your mother’s value of the property in cash.
other assets are worth $500,000, and If the sibling doesn’t have enough
neither of you cares who gets what,
then one person gets the house and cash on hand, a cash out refinance on
the other person gets everything else. the property should provide enough
liquidity. And if the sibling can’t
Let’s say that the house is your qualify for a large enough mortgage,
mother’s only asset and there’s noth- both siblings could own the property
ing else of value in the estate. If that’s as tenants in common, but this situa-
the case, then the sibling who wants tion can get complicated. Once both
to stay in the property can take the of the siblings own the property, the
value of the property, subtract the one living in the home will have to
cost of paying some sort of commis- make periodic payments to the other
sion to the mythical real estate agent, to buy that sibling out.
and pay the other sibling half of the
One sibling can establish a pay-

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: April 9 to April 15

The island real estate market turned in a solid showing last week with 16 transactions recorded,
including five sales for more than $1 million.
The top sale of the week was of a courtyard home in the heart of Windsor’s Village. The residence
at 3315 Fortnum Place was placed on the market May 26, 2020 for $3.05 million. The sale closed
on April 15 for $3 million.
The seller in the transaction was represented by Betsy Hanley and Wendy Barin of Windsor
Properties. The purchaser was represented by Laurin Pohl, also of Windsor Properties.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,750,000
$1,990,000 $1,595,000
MARBRISA 741 MARBRISA RIVER LN 11/19/2020 $1,990,000 4/12/2021 $1,200,000
$895,000
BETHEL ISLE 4801 SUNSET DR 3/26/2021 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 4/14/2021 $825,000
$820,000
BERMUDA BAY 131 LAUREL OAK LN 3/3/2021 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 4/9/2021 $779,000
$692,500
WOODHAVEN MANOR 736 GAYFEATHER LN 2/26/2021 $875,000 $875,000 4/12/2021
$1,975,000
SUMMERPLACE 1830 E CAYMAN RD 1/11/2021 $849,000 $849,000 4/12/2021 $875,000
$375,000
FLORALTON BEACH 715 LIVE OAK LN 2/1/2021 $895,000 $895,000 4/9/2021 $300,000
$270,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1045 BEAUMARIS WAY 2/3/2021 $799,000 $799,000 4/12/2021 $265,000
$250,000
SILVER SHORES 715 SHORE DR 10/27/2020 $849,000 $799,000 4/9/2021

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

WINDSOR 10895 SAVANNAH DR, #203 11/6/2020 $2,095,000 $2,095,000 4/14/2021
PALM ISL PLANTATION 110 ISLAND PLANTATION TER, #301 2/10/2021 $900,000 $900,000 4/15/2021
SEA OAKS 1380 WINDING OAKS CIR W, #603 1/15/2021 $385,000 $385,000 4/14/2021
RIVERWALK 4601 HIGHWAY A1A, #203 12/30/2020 $325,000 $325,000 4/9/2021
SEA WATCH CONDO 5300 HIGHWAY A1A, #204 8/8/2020 $295,000 $270,000 4/12/2021
ROBLES DEL MAR 5601 HIGHWAY A1A, #N300 3/10/2020 $310,000 $265,000 4/9/2021
PARK SHORES OF VERO BEACH 221 PARK SHORES CIR, #221D 2/11/2021 $270,000 $255,000 4/12/2021

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Bethel Isle, Address: 4801 Sunset Dr Subdivision: Marbrisa, Address: 741 Marbrisa River Ln

Listing Date: 3/26/2021 Listing Date: 11/19/2020
Original Price: $1,595,000 Original Price: $1,990,000
Recent Price: $1,595,000 Recent Price: $1,990,000
Sold: 4/14/2021 Sold: 4/12/2021
Selling Price: $1,595,000 Selling Price: $1,750,000
Listing Agent: Lange Sykes Listing Agent: Debbie Bell & Nancy Jones

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Lange Sykes Henry Kirkendall III

Premier Estate Properties Laurel Agency, Inc.

Subdivision: Bermuda Bay, Address: 131 Laurel Oak Ln Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10895 Savannah Dr, #203

Listing Date: 3/3/2021 Listing Date: 11/6/2020
Original Price: $1,200,000 Original Price: $2,095,000
Recent Price: $1,200,000 Recent Price: $2,095,000
Sold: 4/9/2021 Sold: 4/14/2021
Selling Price: $1,200,000 Selling Price: $1,975,000
Listing Agent: June Fitzgerald Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley & Laurin Pohl

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Windsor Properties

Kay Brown Laurin Pohl

Premier Estate Properties Windsor Properties

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Summerplace, Address: 1830 E Cayman Rd Subdivision: Woodhaven Manor, Address: 736 Gayfeather Ln

Listing Date: 1/11/2021 Listing Date: 2/26/2021
Original Price: $849,000 Original Price: $875,000
Recent Price: $849,000 Recent Price: $875,000
Sold: 4/12/2021 Sold: 4/12/2021
Selling Price: $825,000 Selling Price: $895,000
Listing Agent: Kathleen Pogany & Listing Agent: Cheryl Burge
Selling Agent: Scott Reynolds
Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida
ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Bob Niederpruem
Kathleen Pogany &
Scott Reynolds Premier Estate Properties

Compass Florida, LLC

Subdivision: Floralton Beach, Address: 715 Live Oak Ln Subdivision: Palm Isl Plantation, Address: 110 Island Plantation Ter, #301

Listing Date: 2/1/2021 Listing Date: 2/10/2021
Original Price: $895,000 Original Price: $900,000
Recent Price: $895,000 Recent Price: $900,000
Sold: 4/9/2021 Sold: 4/15/2021
Selling Price: $820,000 Selling Price: $875,000
Listing Agent: Christine McLaughlin Listing Agent: Sally Daley

Selling Agent: Shamrock Real Estate Corp Selling Agent: Daley & Company Real Estate

Michele Ritchie Kay Brown

Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Premier Estate Properties

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Home buyers in 2021 need more cash, face more competition

BY MICHELE LERNER contingent on an appraisal, a home a home, up from 21.2 percent during rose to 17.6 percent between Septem-
The Washington Post inspection or financing, according to between September 2019 and Febru- ber 2020 and February 2021 com-
a recent report by Redfin. ary 2020. pared with 6.1 percent during that
Home buyers this spring and sum- same period a year earlier. Inspection
mer continue to face heavy competi- From September 2020 through The share of successful offers by contingency waivers rose to 13.2 per-
tion for the limited number of homes February, 34.4 percent of buyers paid Redfin agents on behalf of their buy- cent from 7.3 percent, and financing
for sale despite some indications that more than the seller’s asking price for ers without an appraisal contingency contingency waivers increased to 13.2
more homeowners are getting ready percent compared with 10.1 percent.
to sell.
While the average percentage of
Realtor.com reports that while new down payment funds remained close
listings are still well below the num- to the same year-over-year at 15.9
ber of homes placed on the market percent between September 2020 and
in early 2020, the gap is beginning February 2021 compared with 15.3
to shrink. For the week ended March percent during that same period one
20, new listings were down 14 per- year ago, the amount of down pay-
cent compared with that same week ment rose due to the increase in home
in 2020, which is a smaller gap than sales prices, according to Redfin.
the 24 percent reported the previous
week. Still, Realtor.com reports that The median amount of down pay-
because homes are selling fast and ment was $40,987 during the past six
fewer homes are being listed for sale, months compared with $32,261 dur-
the total number of homes for sale ing the same period a year ago.
(including new listings and previ-
ously available homes) is 52 percent Down payment requirements can
lower than in 2020. be as low as 3 percent to 5 percent.
First-time buyers make an average
Competition between buyers in down payment of 7 percent, according
the past six months has led many to to the National Association of Realtors
offer more than the listing price and 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sell-
to waive the right to make their offer ers, while repeat buyers make an aver-
age down payment of 16 percent. 

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