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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 12 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022

COVID-19 CASES: Meritage looking
ANOTHER SLIGHT to build 100 new
RISE FOR COUNTY homes at Reserve

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer

george@stlucievoice.com BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer

COVID-19 cases continued a george@stlucievoice.com

slightly upward trend in St. Luc- Meritage Homes of Florida

ie County through early June, plans to transform the old golf

but the rate of increase declined practice facility at The Reserve

dramatically. into a new subdivision with 100

A total of 739 county resi- single-family houses.

dents were diagnosed with the The proposed Azalea subdivi-

virus during the two-week pe- sion would be built on a 31.78-

riod ending June 2, an increase acre site at 8563 S. Commerce

of nearly 27 percent, or 155 cas- Centre Drive, west of Interstate 95,

es compared to the two-week north of the Lakes at PGA Village,

period ending May 19, Florida east of the Sheraton PGA Vacation

Department of Health records Resort and south of the Barron

show. Real Estate office.

However, the rate of increase St. Lucie County commission-

had been far higher during pre- ers are scheduled to review the

vious two-week periods; roughly preliminary site plan for Azalea

71 percent on May 19, 59 percent on July 5 as well as related zon-

on May 5, 68 percent on April 21 WAVE OF ENTHUSIASM: Angelica Garcia Ramos, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy graduate, acknowledges family members ing and land use changes. The
and 85 percent on April 7, state county’s Planning and Zoning
in the audience prior to the start of commencement ceremonies May 26. More photos, Page B14. PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN

CONTINUED ON PAGE A7 Commission voted unanimous-

Port St. Lucie developing boardwalk through Hog Pen Slough ly on May 19 to recommend the
county commissioners approve
the requests.
The panel also recommended

BY CHARLES CALOIA | Correspondent tion Project. The cost and timing Zsoka, a project manager in the that county commissioners look

Eastern Port St. Lucie residents of the public access project have city Public Works Department. into a homeowner’s request to

will eventually be able to hike not yet been determined because The City Council voted unani- compel Meritage Homes to con-

along a boardwalk through the of “limited funding opportunities mously on May 9 to authorize city tribute to the maintenance of

wetlands in the environmentally available … at this time,” said Beth CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 CONTINUED ON PAGE A3

sensitive Hog Pen Slough near U.S.

1 and Village Green Drive.

NEW RV PARK PLANNED WITH RESORT-STYLE POOLSThe Hog Pen Slough is a 21-acre

tributary of Evans Creek near the

industrial area along Village Green BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer Jim and Carrie Chalmers of Cabo

Drive, bordering the MIDFLORIDA george@stlucievoice.com Rio LLC want to develop the Cabo

Credit Union Event Center. A Fort Pierce developer proposed Rio Recreational Vehicle Resort on

Port St. Lucie, which owns the building a recreational vehicle park a 25-acre parcel at Kings Highway/

land, plans to build two board- in northern St. Lucie County offering State Road 713 and Indrio Road, be-

walks and two shared-use paths a resort-style pool with Lazy River tween Interstate 95 and U.S. 1.

Hog Pen Slough. in Hog Pen Slough as part of the and Flow Rider features. CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
Village Green Corridor Revitaliza-

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HOG PEN SLOUGH nas Regional Restoration Project. west through Hog Pen Slough to U.S. 1, city foot-long shared-use paths will
The project highlights the slough’s records show. link the boardwalk to Village
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 status as one of the city’s primary Green Drive.
drainage systems along with the Another 730-foot-long boardwalk will ex-
administrators to begin negotiations with Blackwell Reservoir. tend from the main boardwalk northward The project includes electric
Marlin Engineering of Fort Lauderdale to to Village Green Drive, just west of Huffman lighting, benches, trash cans,
provide design and permitting services for The Hog Pen Slough hosts a va- Road. stormwater prevention, exotic veg-
the project. riety of tree species, but some are etation removal and mitigation, city
considered invasive and will be In addition, two 10-foot-wide, 1,100- records show.
Marlin Engineering was the top-ranked removed “to protect the effective-
firm with 843.75 points, under the city’s ness of the slough and conserve The permitting involves the U.S.
rating system, and Stantec Consulting, of the natural ecosystem [for wild- Army Corps of Engineers, South
Edmonton, Canada, was the second ranked life],” Zsoka said. Florida Water Management District,
firm with 791.7 points, city records show. Florida Department of Environ-
A further environmental assess- mental Protection, Florida Depart-
The city will determine construction costs ment will be made to search for ment of Transportation and Flori-
“during the design process,” Zsoka said. protected species, remove invasive da Fish and Wildlife Conservation
vegetation and survey soils. Commission.
The contractor has 180 days to complete In addition, the consultant will assist the
the design and permitting work, city records A door-to-door survey conducted by Mar- city in applying for grants.
show. The City Council approved a Master lin in late 2020 found more than 90 percent The grants include FDEP’s Recreation-
Plan formulated by Marlin Engineering in of residents questioned approved the idea of al Trails Program and FDOT’s Shared-Use
July 2021. building the boardwalk through the slough. Non-motorized Trail Program, city records
The proposed 12-foot-wide boardwalk will show. 
Improvements to Hog Pen Slough were extend 3,500 feet from Village Green Drive
first proposed in 2017 as part of the Savan-

MERITAGE HOMES the Planning and Zoning Commission. “It’s in that fight. They’re just trying to pass costs an assisted living facility and an apartment
not part of our community. We don’t need it. off onto a different developer.” complex, Sorrow said.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Please, I’m asking you: Get it off of our backs.”
Meritage Homes, a large national builder Last September, opposition by the
Commerce Centre Drive. But a land planner representing Meritage based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is working on 2,500-member PGA Village Property Own-
Pamela Hammer, of Charleston Way, said Homes, Dan Sorrow, of Cotleur & Hearing, several other projects on the Treasure Coast, ers Association prompted a Miami devel-
Jupiter, said his client had no obligation Sorrow said. A proposed townhouse subdivi- oper to withdraw plans to build a 324-unit
the original developer of The Reserve and to contribute toward the maintenance of sion near U.S. 1 in unincorporated St. Lucie apartment complex on 18 acres near the
PGA Village placed the costs of maintain- Commerce Centre Drive. County is being reviewed by county planners Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort and the old
ing Commerce Centre Drive’s median and golf practice facility.
landscaping on the PGA Village Property “We’re not touching that road,” Sorrow Among the other uses considered for the
Owners Association. said. “I understand a lot of things have hap- 31.78-acre site near the St. Lucie West Boule- The single-family houses proposed by
pened in the past with the HOA and some vard interchange on Interstate 95 were a rec- Meritage Homes would fit in well with
“We don’t need that road,” Hammer told of the other concerns, but we’ve got no dog reational vehicle park, a golf driving range,
CONTINUED ON PAGE A5

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MANATEES STILL DYING OF STARVATION AFTER RECORD 2021 DEATHS

BY CAROLYN SCHILLER | Correspondent discolors the water, further disrupting The feeding program was based at determine how many individuals came
the seagrass. FPL’s Cape Canaveral Clean Energy Cen- to the feeding site, how often they came
Emergency feedings may have saved ter in Brevard County, an ideal spot for to feed and when – and how much – they
some manatees from starving this winter Beginning in December and ending the manatees due to its warm waters. consumed. They will also look at behav-
after a record 1,100 deaths were recorded on March 31, an emergency feeding pro- ior patterns and changes throughout the
on Florida’s east coast in 2021, but scien- gram consisting of romaine, butter let- Ron Mezich, Florida Wildlife Con- winter and across a number of winters.
tists are not convinced that the contro- tuce and cabbage were hand-fed to the servation Commission Joint Unified
versial program should continue when manatees. The short-term program was Command Provisioning branch chief, Seagrass will not grow back overnight,
temperatures cool in December. aimed at stemming the unprecedented explained on a May 25 conference call so another emergency feeding program
loss of life. The program was conduct- with reporters that experts feel fairly will likely need to be implemented next
Despite the extraordinary measure ed and monitored by the U.S. Fish and confident that the vast majority of ani- winter. Restoring the Indian River La-
of hand-feeding manatees more than Wildlife Service and state wildlife con- mals that winter in the Indian River La- goon will be a process that will take years.
101 tons of produce – a diet reserved servation staff. goon know of the site and feel comfort-
for in-captivity animals – for nearly four able using it. “Feeding the manatees is a stop-gap
months, the health of manatees is not Although normally feeding wild man- measure, not a permanent solution.” Dr.
looking much better than 2021’s Unusual atees is forbidden by federal and state Mezich said the agency is not ruling Leesa Souto, Marine Resources Council
Mortality Event. laws, this past winter wildlife officials out using other locations next winter, and executive director.
decided to intervene with a first-time- will discuss this going forward. Now that
“The carnage from 2021 should re- ever feeding program. The goal was to the feeding program has ended, wildlife Mezich noted some positive signs
move any doubt that Florida’s waters are not only reduce the number of manatee experts are evaluating feeding program concerning seagrass growth, but urged
in crisis,” said Jaclyn Lopez, Florida Di- deaths, but also the number who needed data to determine the scope of next win- everyone not to read too much into it.
rector, Center for Biological Diversity. to be rescued. ter’s program – if one is conducted. He stressed scientists have no idea what
it means for the long term, as one large
Last year was a record-breaking year, Florida Power & Light, the state’s larg- Veterinarians are still analyzing nec- algae bloom could erase any progress.
and this year’s numbers remain dismal. est electric utility, donated $700,000 ropsy results to determine why the man-
through its charitable arm, NextEra En- atees did not survive the winter, as some Unchecked harmful nutrients in the
According to the Florida Wildlife Con- ergy Foundation, toward the feeding individuals even perished with the hand- Indian River Lagoon mainly due to leak-
servation Commission, preliminary data program. Over the next three years, grant fed produce still in their digestive tract. ing septic tanks, wastewater and storm-
show that between Dec. 1 and March 31, monies will also go to environmental Biologists are examining photographs water discharges, along with fertilizer
a total of 457 manatee deaths were ver- groups to support manatee rescue, reha- captured by cameras placed at the feed- runoff, have resulted in harmful algae
ified on the Atlantic coast – down from bilitation and habitat restoration. ing site, looking for specific manatees to blooms causing massive losses in sea-
582 during the same period the previous grass beds.
year. The leading cause of death in nec-
ropsied manatees: primary starvation. “The lagoon has basically become a
dead zone,” said Dr. Brian LaPointe, a re-
The cause is a man-made problem search professor at Florida Atlantic Uni-
occurring across Florida and in the In- versity’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic
dian River Lagoon, a 156-mile stretch Institute in Fort Pierce.
between mainland Florida and barrier
islands along the Atlantic coast. Home to “Unfortunately, there still remain hun-
hundreds of animal species, the brackish dreds of thousands of septic systems in
estuary is one of the most biodiverse eco- the central and northern Indian River
systems in the northern hemisphere. Lagoon, where we now are seeing recur-
ring harmful algal blooms, catastrophic
Wildlife officials note the deaths have seagrass die-off, fish kills and, sadly, the
been attributed in large measure to a de- ongoing manatee crisis.”
cline of the seagrass beds in the lagoon,
which is the manatees’ primary foraging In September, Gov. Ron DeSantis an-
area in the winter due to its warm wa- nounced $53 million for 13 projects to
ters. The state estimates 58 percent of the clean up the waters of the lagoon. Then
seagrasses in the northern part of the la- on May 2 came another $30 million in
goon has been lost due to repeated algae Florida’s 2022-2023 budget to expand
blooms over the last decade. manatee rescue and rehabilitation ef-
forts. The funds have also been ear-
Floating globs of algae block sunlight marked to provide habitat restoration in
needed for seagrass to flourish. As the highly concentrated manatee areas. 
algae dies off and decays, it clouds and

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MERITAGE HOMES course site,” Sorrow said. “Something is going “Security is going to be important to our “Today, the real estate market is not
to go there. It will be developed. The parcel is future residents,” Sorrow said. “Because we what it was even two and three years ago,”
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 for sale. We think this plan has the best op- do value security, we’ve got the FOB sys- Sorrow said.
portunity for compatibility’s sake.” tem, which allows our residents to come
those in the nearby Lakes at PGA Village, and go through the gated entry.” “It will be market driven and the com-
Sorrow said. Azalea will have a security gate operated parisons will be developed at time of sale.
by a homeowners association, Sorrow said. The price of the new homes will be de- They’re looking at those numbers, but I
“This low-density residential project is The HOA will also maintain the streets, lakes, termined by the market once they are com- don’t think anything firm has been estab-
a good use of the existing abandoned golf landscaping and common areas. pleted, Sorrow said. lished yet.” 

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TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX PROPOSED ON CASHMERE BOULEVARD

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer eight units each, a dog park, a tot lot, a FAR 2 initially proposed Site of planned townhouses.
george@stlucievoice.com gazebo, a walking path with benches, passive developing an apartment
recreation areas and landscape buffers. complex with 136 rent- PHOTO: LINDA KLOORFAIN
Fort Lauderdale-based developer FAR 2 al units in six three-sto-
LLC wants to build a 72-unit townhouse sub- The developer has asked the Port St. Lucie ry buildings, but ran into have a market value totaling $1,001,326, St.
division on a 9-acre site at the intersection of City Council to approve a land use change, neighborhood opposition, Lucie County property records show.
Cashmere Boulevard and Old Inlet Drive in rezoning and development order amend- city records show. Nearby
St. Lucie West. ment for the 9-acre tract to set the stage for homeowners objected to St. Lucie West Development
the proposed Cashmere Townhomes project. renting, the density and the of Regional Impact:
The wooded tract near Westgate K-8 building height.  4,614 acres
School is among the last privately held prop- But first the requests to allow residential  7,523 residences
erties in the 4,614-acre St. Lucie West Devel- development on the nine-acre site, instead In response, FAR 2 decid-  800 hotel rooms
opment of Regional Impact. of commercial uses, faced review Tuesday ed to build 72 townhouse  595 space recreational vehicle park
(June 7) by the city’s Planning and Zoning units in two-story buildings  1,293,088 square feet of office space
The conceptual site plan calls for 10 Board. that would be sold on a fee simple basis, city  2,125,287 square feet of commercial space
two-story townhouse buildings with six-to- records show.  2,499,528 square feet of industrial space
 5,000 student stations for post-secondary
NEED A RELIABLE ELECTRICIAN? The Port St. Lucie City Council had schools
previously approved a site plan for a  5,000-seat baseball stadium
Family Owned & Operated 107,922-square-foot office and retail proj-  3,218-seat movie theater. 
ect on the site in February 2007, but it was
never built. But FAR 2 officials decided a
townhouse project would fit better into the
neighborhood of single-family homes than a
commercial development.

The Cashmere Townhomes would also
generate much less traffic than the unbuilt
commercial project, city records show. The
St. Lucie West Services District will provide
water, sewer and drainage utilities.

The two lots making up the 9-acre site

Residential / Commercial / Service NEW RV PARK chaser of the 25-acre parcel from Jon-
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Partnership of Heathrow, Florida, county
“High Quality & Prompt Service records show.
is our Tradition” In addition to the water recreation fea-
tures, the site plan calls for a large club- The wooded parcel has a market value of
• SERVICE UPGRADES house, maintenance buildings, walking $1,119,485. It had been a citrus grove until
• NEW OUTLETS & CIRCUITS trails and 146 platted lots equipped with at least 1970, but has been taken over by
• ANNUAL HOME ELECTRICAL CHECKUP water, sewer and electrical connections, laurel oaks, cabbage palms, slash pine and
• CEILING FANS/LIGHT FIXTURES county records show. invasive species.
• GENERATOR/HOME SURGE PROTECTION
• LANDSCAPE LIGHTING A 2.64-acre lot will be carved out of the The lots in the proposed Cabo Rio RV
• RENOVATIONS property on Kings Highway for commercial Resort will vary in size to accommodate
development, county records show. market demand and emerging trends in
$50 OFF PORTABLEGENERATOR the industry, said Brian Nolan, of Lucido
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scheduling for discount. Exp. 7/7/22 plan faces review on June 16 by the county
Planning and Zoning Commission. Each RV pad will be set back from the
651 NW Enterprise Dr., Ste 111 Port St. Lucie 34986 side and rear property lines so trees can be
The P&Z board voted on May 19 to delay preserved as part of the landscape buffers
www.TraditionElectricInc.com reviewing the request to give the developer to provide privacy, Nolan said in a letter to
time to advertise the public hearing in a lo- the county.
772.281.2650Licensed & Insured lic# EC13003314 cal newspaper.
The resort-style pool will include a kid-
Ultimately, county commissioners have die pool, Lazy River and Flow Rider. A
final say over the rezoning and site plan. professional management company will
oversee the resort’s day-to-day operations,
It’s the second RV park proposed on including leasing lots to guests, Nolan said.
State Road 713 in northern St. Lucie Coun-
ty in the past year. The developer intends to limit the length-
of-stay to 180 days on both lot owners and
Dean Rosenbach and Friends I LLC of resort guests to promote turnover and pre-
North Palm Beach plan to build a gated vent permanent residency, Nolan said.
RV park with 80 lots, an office, a clubhouse
and a swimming pool on a 17-acre tract be- The proposed RV park is expected to
tween U.S. 1 and the Turnpike Feeder Road generate 543 vehicle trips per day, includ-
section of State Road 713, just south of the ing 39 during the evening rush hour and
Indian River County line. 31 during the morning rush hour, county
records show.
Other RV parks in St. Lucie County in-
clude the Motor Coach Resort in St. Lucie The Florida Department of Transporta-
West, the Port St. Lucie RV Resort and the tion will require the developer to construct
Treasure Coast RV Resort in Fort Pierce. a right-turn lane from Kings Highway
northbound into the proposed RV park. 
Cabo Rio LLC is the prospective pur-

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Industrial developer starts building massive project near I-95

BY GEORGE ANDREASSI | Staff Writer ing, which will be the largest building in venture in South Florida, Saltzer said. The tate and investment management, is over-
company is also working on projects in Or- seeing leasing for the project. The space
george@stlucievoice.com unincorporated St. Lucie County, and a lando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Lakeland. available for lease ranges from 50,000 to 1.1
million square feet.
An Atlanta-based industrial develop- 245,300-square-foot rear-load facility. “Our team is already fielding a number
of inquiries from prospective users who not The South Florida Logistics Center 95
er started construction on a 1.3-million- The buildings have been specially de- only need to be within close range of South will provide hundreds of good-paying jobs
Florida’s booming population, but can for local residents, said county Economic
square-foot project near Interstate 95 that signed for e-commerce and third-party also have better proximity further north to Development Council President Pete Tesch.
the ports in Jacksonville and Savannah,”
will feature the largest building in unincor- logistics users, said Maureen Saltzer of the said Zach Maxwell, Stonemont Financial “It’s gratifying to see that top-tier com-
Group’s managing principal and CEO. panies like Stonemont have discovered
porated St. Lucie County. Economic Development Council of St. Luc- our county’s ready workforce, great loca-
Jones, Lang, LaSalle Inc., a global profes- tion and outstanding quality of life,” Tesch
Stonemont Financial Group held a ie County, which helped guide the project sional services firm specializing in real es- said. 

groundbreaking ceremony for the South through the county’s development process.

Florida Logistics Center 95 on May 25 at the Stonemont Financial Group anticipates

103-acre construction site at 7805 Orange the buildings will be ready for occupancy

Ave., about a quarter mile west of the I-95 in early 2023, Saltzer said. Evans General

interchange. Contractors, of Atlanta, is managing the

The developer plans to construct a construction.

1.1-million-square-foot cross dock build- A Stonemont Financial Group subsidi-

ary, SFG SFLC 95 LLC, pur-

chased the 103-acre tract for

$10,330,000 on Oct. 26, 2021

from BHT of Maryland 0337

LLC, of Davie, Florida, coun-

ty property records show.

Stonemont owns and

manages a real estate port-

folio of primarily industrial

properties with a market

Groundbreaking ceremony May 25 at South Florida Logistics Center 95. value exceeding $4.5 billion.
It is the developer’s first

COVID CASES RISE SLIGHTLY vaccinated against COVID-19 during the
two-week period ending June 2. That was
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 two fewer than the week ending May 19,
or a 3 percent decline.
Health Department records show.
Approximately 14.6 percent of the Altogether, 214,058 county residents
have received COVID-19 vaccines, or
St. Lucie County residents tested for about 70 percent of those age five and
COVID-19 during the two-week period older.
ending June 2 were diagnosed with the
virus, records show. That represented a The St. Lucie County School District
35 percent increase compared to the two- reported 33 employees and 23 students
week period ending May 19. tested positive for the virus between May
20 and June 2.
Overall, a total of 77,580 cases of
COVID-19 have been reported in St. Lucie That brought the number of School
County since March 2020, or about 30.2 District cases to 4,790 involving 1,036
percent of the county’s population of employees and 3,754 students during the
322,154 residents, state Health Depart- academic year that started Aug. 10.
ment records show.
Treasure Coast High School had 363
The positivity rate of those tested was cases, St. Lucie West Centennial High
30.2 percent as of June 2. School had 349 cases and Palm Pointe
Educational Research School at Tradition
A total of 67 county residents were had 269 cases. 

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Remarkable rise of the ‘Estate Section’ on North Hutchinson Island

BY STEVEN M. THOMAS | Staff Writer of “fabulous mansions,” in the words of PHOTO: ROSS ROWLINSON 40,000 square feet for their own families.
Indian River County Property Appraiser O’Dare said the Estate Section is more
Known by several names over the years Wesley Davis. dreams, it has come into its own in just
– Kansas City Colony, the Cobra Zone and the past seven or eight years as a place popular today than ever.
now the Estate Section – a bucolic 1-mile Once a graveyard of developers’ where wealthy buyers have built or are “Richard and I have a legal pad full of
stretch just north of the St. Lucie Coun- today building custom homes as large as
ty line on North Hutchinson Island has names and details of buyers waiting to
been the site of an astonishing real estate get into the section,” she said. “It has the
transformation in recent years. sense of privacy, security and nature that
the real luxury buyer is looking for, and
The two most expensive homes ever that doesn’t exist in many places.”
sold on the island are both in the section
and there are least eight houses there “There is nothing else like it on the east
that would sell quickly for $30 million or coast of Florida,” Davis said.
more if they came on the market today,
according to Richard Boga, a Vero Beach- Indeed, with unspoiled natural beau-
based ONE Sotheby’s agent. ty all around, expansive lots as large as 6
acres, some stretching from the river to
And Boga is in a position to know. At ocean, a wide, accreting beach and what
their former brokerage, he, his partner now seems like a great location – midway
Cindy O’Dare and their former partner between Vero’s Village by the Sea and the
Clark French did more than 50 real estate lively Fort Pierce waterfront – the appeal
transactions in the section and French of the section is obvious.
was the pioneer and chief promoter of
the area until he left town several years So why did it lay fallow so long?
ago. The Florida land boom and bust, the
Great Depression, World War II, a FEMA
“We have sold just about every house decision not to provide flood insurance
down there, some of them multiple and a lot of bad timing are some of the
times,” said O’Dare. reasons.
The Estate Section was first plated as
Starting a mile south of The Moorings the Kansas City Colony in 1921, just two
community and extending to the St. Luc- years before Indian River County split off
ie County line, the 21-lot section has gone from St. Lucie County.
in a short period from being a windswept The original hand-drawn plat, which
stretch of sand dunes to a neighborhood was mentioned by ONE Sotheby’s broker

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associate Mike Thorpe and unearthed by Nicholson aside, the modern history market for a year and a half before selling auctioned off, renovated it and resold it
Davis, shows 26 ocean-to-river lots, all of the Estate Section began around 2006 for $11.4 million, much less than expect- for $10.25 million in 2019, a year before
150 feet wide, that comprised the Colo- with the construction of the home at 1920 ed for the beautifully designed, expertly the current boom market took hold.
ny – which was the Florida development S. Highway A1A, which was recently sold crafted, 15,000-square-foot house on a
dream of a group of businessmen from – for the fourth time – for $27 million, the 2.5-acre ocean-to-A1A lot. “We did OK on it, but it is worth much
Kansas. highest price ever paid for a house in In- more than that today,” Cooper said.
dian River County. The next phase in the section came
It never got off the ground. when Philadelphia billionaire Brook Despite all the developer disap-
There was no road to or through the Widely regarded as the finest home in Lenfest bought a group of lots south of pointments, each big new house and
section, according to the plat, and the the section, it was developed by Clark Round Island Park and built two grand high-profile deal added to the section’s
Florida land boom busted before homes French, who had moved his real estate spec houses, with plans to build four cache and made it more appealing to in-
were built. activities from Delray and Palm Beach to more. coming buyers.
The bust made raw, remote land nearly Vero a few years before.
worthless and helped usher in the Great The houses turned out great and cre- Another plus for independent minded
Depression, which slowed real estate de- “You got to give it to Clark,” said ated a lot of excitement in the local high- buyers is the lack of any deed restrictions.
velopment to a crawl. O’Dare. “He was the pioneer of that area. end real estate world, but Lenfest’s entre- “I don’t think there were any HOA restric-
Then came WWII, during which the When I joined his company, he was re- preneurial clock was running fast, too. tions when that was plated,” said Davis.
government took over a big chunk of the searching that area and buying up prop- “In fact, I know there weren’t. That was
Colony for underwater demolition train- erty. He thought it was beautiful land and The luxe, 20,000-square-foot homes before there were gated communities on
ing and beach landing practice, includ- a great buy,” compared to prices in Palm were listed for $17.9 each in 2011 but lin- the island. The only gated communities
ing but not confined to the area that now Beach. gered on the MLS for years before finally we had back then were pastures, and the
is Round Island Park. selling at auction for around $9 million only rule was if you opened the gate you
Interest remained low for decades af- French was the first to call it the Estate each in 2015. had to close it behind you!”
ter the war. In the 1960s and 1970s there Section, a name he may have borrowed
were sales here and there to investors from the Estate Section in Palm Beach New York developer Marianne Cas- The Estate section has now begun to
and a few people who built small beach that lays south of Worth Avenue. sarella also faced disappointment when fulfill the promise visionaries sensed
houses back in what was basically still a she built a 9,000-square-foot spec on the years ago as families move into the area
jungle. He developed 1920 as a spec home in northern-most lot of the Estate Section. not just to speculate but to put down
People subdivided some of the original partnership with an investor and two en- Started in 2016, completed in 2017 and roots and live their lives along an idyllic
150-foot-wide lots and combined others terprising builders, Vic Lombardi, owner listed for $9.9 million, her house didn’t stretch of barrier island where they have
into larger tracts. Many parcels were fore- of Waters Edge Development Company, sell until the end of 2019, when it went room to build any home they can imag-
closed on and ended up in bank portfoli- and Joe Foglia. for $6.9 million. ine and feel safe behind their own gates.
os over the years.
Subdivisions were planned and in “He spared no expense,” said Tom “Everyone who has done development These are the people who finally got
come cases platted but never built while Hoos, the architect who designed the down here has believed they were on the the timing right and have seen their
the dune grass continued to grow, and house along with his then partner Mark cusp of a big Palm Beach migration but properties increase dramatically in value
white-fringed waves deposited sand on Vigneault, modeling it in part on an ex- all of them have been a little early – in- in the past two years. There are 21 estate
the widening beaches. isting historical house. “All the windows cluding us,” said Ken Cooper, a health- homes or lots in the sections, 14 north of
“My earliest sale down there was in and doors were solid mahogany and we care company executive and real estate Round Island Park and seven south of the
1980 or 1981,” said Thorpe, who has done used Ludowici tile on the roof. We made developer who bought the “barcode la- park, with just a couple closely held lots
nine or 10 deals in the section over the the walls 16 inches thick to give the im- dy’s house” for $7.9 million when it was remaining. 
years. “I sold a 100-foot-wide strip to a pression of solid masonry. I still get com-
Canadian investor for $100,000. Some- pliments on it today.” ALL FLORIDA SECURITY
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in 2007 for $33 million but found no tak- sonally and financially secure.
ers. It was on and off the market several
times after that at ever-diminishing pric- O’Dare said the Palm Beach-inspired,
es before finally selling at auction for $7.9 French Mediterrean house that French
million in 2017. poured his heart into is “the most spec-
tacular home in all of Vero, as relevant
today as when it was built.”

“With its architecture and finishes, you
could drop it by the ocean in Palm Beach
today and it would look like it had been
there forever,” said Lombardi.

But French’s timing was off.
Completed in the trough of the 2008
real estate recession, the house sat on the

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ONCOLOGIST ALL IN ON PATIENT CARE AND ADVANCED THERAPIES

BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent million in patient grants over the past de- Dr. Raul Storey. was considered a death sentence,” Storey
cade, assisting 6,500 patients and families.” said. “It’s interesting how we lived the last 30
Dr. Raul Storey, an oncologist with Flor- PHOTO: KAILA JONES years thinking that tomorrow would be his
ida Cancer Specialists and Research Insti- “We are more than thrilled to have Dr. last day. With the proper treatment he’s still
tute, is passionate about helping people Storey on our board and most recently integral part of FCS culture. with us, and three decades later we have so
through a devastating diagnosis of cancer, appointed as vice chair,” Rasys said exu- “It’s in our DNA,” said Dr. Storey. “It’s many advances in oncology that a cancer
not only with his medical expertise, but in berantly. diagnosis doesn’t mean the end of life.
other meaningful ways. who we are. If you want to be part of our
“We welcome his support and enthusi- group, you have to be part of our founda- “Oncology has been one of the most
Now vice-chair of Florida Cancer Spe- asm. Not only is he greatly involved in sup- tion. It’s all about having the passion to impacted fields of medicine in regard to
cialists Foundation, founded in 2011 as a porting our fundraising events, but he is help our patients, and whatever we can do advances and new treatments,” Storey add-
502(c)3 as designated by the IRS, Storey is also working on his own Las Meninas proj- to make the experience of being treated for ed. “One of the most powerful things that’s
dedicated to the foundation’s mission of ect with healing arts and medicine, and we cancer a little better is our goal.” happened is personalized medicine in on-
providing non-medical financial assistance are getting close to rolling it out through cology. Through all the lessons we’ve gotten
to adults undergoing treatment in Florida to some of our FCS clinics.” Any Florida resident over 18 years old from genetic testing we can now treat can-
allow them to focus on fighting cancer. who is undergoing cancer treatment cers and tumors based on their unique ge-
Florida Cancer Specialists physicians and has a household income at or below netics and composition and identify medi-
“This is one of the things that has filled pay 100 percent of foundation staff sala- 200 percent of the poverty level and less cation that targets those genetic mutations
my soul the most during my career-treating ries and operational expenses so that every than $5,000 in liquid assets qualifies for a regardless of the origins of the cancer.
cancer,” Dr. Storey said. “I’ve been involved penny donated goes to directly into patient $2,000-per-year grant while actively receiv-
with Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation grants to pay essential non-medical living ing treatment. “Every cancer is completely different,
for the last decade and having the oppor- expenses of an adult battling cancer. All so it’s unreasonable to treat everyone the
tunity to walk by a patient’s side and help 240 Florida Cancer Specialists oncologists Dr. Storey has been with FCS in Vero same. Personalized medicine allows us to
them in a different fashion is very beautiful. in Florida’s FCS 100 locations are part of Beach since 2014 and is optimistic about tailor and treat patients in a unique way
Our foundation helps the patient pay their that commitment, which Storey said is an new therapies and changes in oncology that works specifically for them.”
essential non-medical bills, so it’s one less that are transforming the one-time death
thing to worry about during their treatment sentence into a treatable chronic disease. Dr. Storey likens personalized medicine
and they can focus on getting better.” for cancer to the way a urinary tract infec-
“My father was diagnosed with prostate tion (UTI) is now treated. If a UTI is detect-
Just hearing the word cancer is devastat- cancer 30 years ago and back then cancer ed during a urine test, the doctor will or-
ing. There are so many uncertainties when der a urine culture to identify what type of
going through cancer treatment, and add- bacteria is causing the infection and what
ing all the financial burdens makes it worse. specific antibiotic is sensitive to it. Imag-
ine exactly the same concept based on the
Patients struggle with the high cost of DNA of the tumor and the identification of
medical bills while still trying to support chemotherapy drugs.
their families. Some face eviction and car
repossession because they are too sick to Dr. Raul Storey aims to offer his patients
work or going to so many treatments they the most advanced and personalized care
can’t hold down a job and their income is possible. He served as Research Project Co-
drastically diminished. That’s when the ordinator for an oncology group in Houston
foundation steps in and helps patients pay at the beginning of his career, and during
their mortgage and utilities on time so they his residency and fellowship he gained ex-
can focus on healing. perience with the MD Anderson Cancer
Center and Bone Marrow Transplantation
“Although our name is Florida Cancer and Cellular Therapy Department. He can
Specialists Foundation, we provide finan- be reached at Florida Cancer Specialists
cial assistance to any qualified cancer pa- and Research Institute, 3730 7th Terrace,
tient in the state of Florida, not just those Vero Beach (772-567-2332), or in Sebastian
who are being treated within our group,” at 13060 U.S. 1 (772-589-0879).
said Lynn Rasys, executive director of the
foundation. Cancer patients can apply online for
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
“We receive patient referrals from other grants at https://fcsf.org/ 
organizations such as Moffitt Cancer Cen-
ter, Advent Health and North Florida Hos-
pital. We are proud to have paid out over $9

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON CANCER, OSTEOPOROSIS AND DRY MOUTH

THE HEALTHY SENIOR ease characterized by low bone mass and increase fracture risk. Q. Does getting older make your mouth
structural deterioration of bone tissue. This Osteoporosis is a major public health dry?
BY FRED CICETTI condition creates an increased risk of frac-
tures. threat for 44 million Americans; about 68 Most dry mouth is related to the medi-
Q.What causes most cancer deaths? percent of them are women. One out of ev- cations taken by older adults rather than to
Lung cancer is the leading cause of can- The chances are greater if you are a wom- ery two women and one in four men over the effects of aging. More than 400 medi-
cer death in men and women in the United an. Women have less bone tissue and lose 50 will have an osteoporosis-related frac- cines can affect the salivary glands. These
States. It occurs most often between the bone faster than men because of changes ture in their lifetime. include drugs for urinary incontinence, al-
ages of 55 and 65. There are two major types from menopause. Small, thin-boned wom- lergies, high blood pressure, depression, di-
of lung cancer – non-small cell lung cancer en are at greater risk. Caucasian and Asian A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the arrhea and Parkinson’s disease. Also, some
and small cell lung cancer. Each type of women are at highest risk. Age is a major best way to determine your bone health. over-the-counter medications often cause
lung cancer grows and spreads in different risk factor because bones become thinner BMD tests can identify osteoporosis, deter- dry mouth. Dry mouth can also be caused
ways, and each is treated differently. and weaker as you age. Heredity can also mine your risk for fractures, and measure by cancer treatments such as chemothera-
Non-small cell lung cancer is more com- your response to osteoporosis treatment. py and radiation, nerve damage in the head
mon than small cell lung cancer. Doctors or neck, the autoimmune disease Sjögren’s
treat patients with non-small cell lung can- syndrome, endocrine disorders, Alzhei-
cer in several ways. Surgery is a common mer’s disease, stroke, anxiety disorders and
treatment. Doctors may also use radiation depression.
therapy and chemotherapy.
Small cell lung cancer grows more quick- Sjögren’s syndrome can occur either by
ly and is more likely to spread to other or- itself or with another autoimmune disease
gans in the body. In order to reach cancer such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Sali-
cells throughout the body, doctors almost vary and tear glands are the major targets
always use chemotherapy. Treatment for of the syndrome. The result of the syn-
small cell lung cancer may also include ra- drome is a decrease in production of saliva
diation therapy aimed at tumors. and tears. The disorder can occur at any
age, but the average person with the disor-
Q. Who is at the highest risk of getting os- der at the Sjögren’s Syndrome Clinic of the
teoporosis? National Institute of Dental and Craniofa-
cial Research (NIDCR) is in his or her late
Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a dis- 50s. Women with the disorder outnumber
men nine to one. 

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Bariatric surgery can drastically boost patients’ quality of life

BY KERRY FIRTH | Correspondent years and are ready for a perma- continued. “This surgery is so
fined tuned that it’s turned into a
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital nent solution to their weight prob- science and the recovery time is
recently recruited Dr. Jacob Petrosky to minimal.
reboot the hospital’s bariatric program, lem.”
which had been dormant for a year and “The keys to good health af-
a half. Gastric bypass surgery has been ter the surgery include a daily
multi-vitamin with vitamin D
Dr. Petrosky said he chose the special- around since the 1960s. During and calcium, and sticking to a
ty of bariatric surgery because he saw an high-protein, low-carbohydrate
opportunity to have a powerful impact of the procedure, the surgeon cre- diet. The patient will stay on a
patients’ health, helping them multiple liquid diet for 10 days prior to
aspects of their lives. ates a pouch from the top of the surgery to shrink the liver and for
10 days after the surgery. During
While most of us think of bariatric sur- stomach about the size of an egg,
gery as a last-ditch effort to lose weight, that time, they can drink protein
the procedure has proven beneficial in brings the small intestine up and shakes and anything they can
the treatment and cure of weight-related pour into a water bottle.
conditions such as diabetes, high blood creates a new connection bypass-
pressure, joint pain and heart disease. “If someone has tried unsuc-
ing the stomach. Food can only go cessfully to lose weight through
Weight loss surgery is, in fact, the most diet and exercise, I encourage
effective treatment for diabetes. It helps into the pouch that holds about an them to reach out and schedule
people get off insulin because a lot of in- a consultation. There are a lot
sulin resistance and high blood sugar are ounce of food verses the stomach of myths surrounding bariatric
related to the excess weight. surgery and many patients aren’t
that held 3 pints of food. Food by- aware of the many ways weight loss
A Swedish study published in the New surgery is a game-changer that can
England Journal of Medicine conclud- passes most of your stomach and drastically improve their quality of
ed that bariatric surgery was associated life. Feel free to call Vicky, our office
with lower overall mortality than usual the first intestine and instead en- coordinator and certified bariatric
obesity care. In middle-aged patients nurse, and she’ll review your entire
with severe obesity, life expectancy was ters directly into the middle part health history. If you want more in-
approximately three years longer among formation, you can attend an orientation
patients who underwent surgery than of the intestine. The patient feels and we’ll check into your insurance ben-
among those who received other care. efits and help you navigate the require-
fuller quicker and eats less. While ments for insurance coverage.”
Typically, bariatric surgery is done only
after a patient has tried to lose weight the stomach is no longer storing Dr. Jacob Petrosky received his medical
through diet and exercise. Bariatric sur- degree from Kansas University Medical
gery could be an option if your body food, it still produces hormones Center School of Medicine and complet-
mass (BMI) is 40 or higher and you have ed his internship in general surgery from
no weight-related health conditions like for digestion. Mount Carmel Health in Columbus, Ohio.
high blood pressure, diabetes or high After completing his residency at Cleve-
cholesterol; or if your body mass index “Since the introduction of the land Clinic Foundation in Ohio he went
is 35 or higher and you have high blood on to complete a fellowship in Bariatric/
pressure, type 2 diabetes or pre-existing newer laparoscopic sleeve gas- MIS Surgery and Advanced Endoscopy
conditions like a heart attack. Because MIS at Geisinger Health System in Dan-
those patients have higher risk factors, trectomy, we do fewer gastric Dr. Jacob Petrosky. ville, Pennsylvania. His office is located in
the weight criteria is lowered. There is no the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospi-
age restriction for the procedure. bypass surgeries,” explained Dr. PHOTO: KAILA JONES tal Health and Wellness Center, 3450 11th
Court, Vero Beach. Call 772-770-0323 to
“The average age of our bariatric pa- Petrosky. “During the sleeve gas- schedule a consultation. 
tient is 65,” said Dr. Petrosky. “That’s in
part because Medicare approves the pro- trectomy we remove 75 percent to
cedure while some insurances do not.
These patients have thought about it for 85 percent of the stomach, creat-

ing a small banana-shaped pouch

for the sleeve. The type of surgery best for you will de-

“That remaining part of the stomach pend on your specific situation including

still functions like a regular stomach. your body mass index, eating habits, other

This allows the patients to feel fuller with health issues and previous surgeries.

smaller meals and reduces hunger hor- “I use robotic surgery whenever pos-

mones that their stomach generates. The sible because it is more precise,” Dr.

advantage to this procedure is that it is Petrosky said.

a lower risk of complications and no re- “Robotic surgery takes me from be-

routing of the intestines.” ing a two-handed surgeon to being a

Dr. Petrosky described the part of the four-handed surgeon.”

stomach that is removed to be about the In most cases, patients spend very lit-

size of a medium-sized Nerf ball. Since tle time in the hospital. Ninety percent of

the stomach compresses down when it’s sleeve surgery patients and 50 percent of

empty, he is able to extract it through a gastric bypass patients go home the next

small 1-inch incision. Some patients ask day; 90 percent of the gastric bypass pa-

him to take a photo of it when it’s re- tients will be home within two days.

moved, and he’ll fill it up with air to show “Staying active and walking are the two

them how big their stomach can expand. most important things a bariatric patient

He jokingly said that’s always a hit with can do to recover quickly and keep the

his patients. weight from coming back,” Dr. Petrosky

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THE GOOD AND BAD ABOUT OVER-THE-COUNTER HOME MEDICAL TESTS

BY TERESA CARR | The Washington Post Tests at left.) Some companies tout their cerned about privacy. tests are LDTs. Unsure? If the FDA has re-
products as “FDA registered,” but that And with your doctor’s viewed a test, that fact will probably be
At-home tests for detecting the corona- doesn’t mean the FDA has reviewed them. approval, you can use included in the company’s marketing ma-
virus have been in the news for the past a home fecal test to terials, says Kathy Talkington, director of
year. But these are only one of the many The most useful home medical tests screen for colon cancer health programs for the Pew Charitable
types of home medical tests, for which may be those that help people with chron- or a small blood sample Trusts, a nonprofit group.
users collect a “sample” – typically blood, ic conditions such as diabetes, congestive to screen for hepatitis C.
urine, saliva or mucus – and get immedi- heart failure and high blood pressure Shaky evidence: Certain top-selling
ate results or send it to a lab the test man- monitor their health, says Sterling Ran- Meanwhile, tests the tests are purported to identify food sensi-
ufacturer designates. sone, president of the American Acade- FDA hasn’t OK’d can tivities by checking a user’s blood sample
my of Family Physicians. Home checks of have several drawbacks, for IgG, an immune system antibody. But
These over-the-counter products have measures such as blood pressure can help according to experts, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma
been used to diagnose an illness or keep people manage some conditions at home, including: & Immunology advises against this be-
an eye on issues such as high blood glu- saving them a trip to the doctor. cause evidence linking IgG levels to food
cose. In recent years, however, thousands Lax regulation: The sensitivities and allergies is lacking. The
of new tests of all types have begun show- The FDA has also greenlighted a hand- FDA generally doesn’t FDA has also warned about home genetic
ing up on store shelves and on the In- ful of products for diagnosing issues such review what it considers tests that manufacturers claim will predict
ternet – many from companies such as as urinary tract infections and vaginal “wellness” tests. These how your body would respond to antide-
Everlywell, LetsGetChecked and myLab yeast infections. And the Centers for Dis- are used to measure cri- pressants, heart drugs and other medica-
Box. Some are straightforward, such as ease Control and Prevention recommends WASHINGTON POST PHOTO teria such as hormone tions.
those for the coronavirus, but others have that people consider using a rapid self-test levels, food sensitivities, general heart
squishier metrics such as “cell aging.” for the coronavirus before joining gather- health, blood levels of vitamins, stress and Results with little use: Home tests
ings with people outside their household. cell aging; they tend not to diagnose spe- for male, female and thyroid hormones
No matter their goal, most of these cific conditions. are popular. But knowing your hormone
products aren’t covered by insurance and If you have mild, straightforward symp- In addition, the agency typically does levels doesn’t necessarily pinpoint why
the cost can range from less than $10 toms, your doctor may be able to use not check “laboratory developed tests” you feel, say, unusually tired. Numerous
for strips to check urine for bacteria to home test results to treat you via phone (LDTs), which are developed and used by health issues, including anemia, depres-
$1,000-plus for certain genetic tests. or computer. “The combination of home a single lab. But the FDA has been paying sion, infections and sleep apnea, can all
testing and telemedicine has given us an- attention to LDTs and in a 2018 statement cause fatigue, Kullgren says.
Some experts say the tests are con- other way to take care of our patients,” identified potential problems such as
venient and their costs transparent. “In Ransone says. “I call it the house call of the claims not supported by evidence, erro- OTC genetic tests that screen for risk of
some ways this trend is positive because 21st century.” neous results and faked data. Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and other se-
it can give patients more options on when Some home testing companies such as rious conditions are particularly concern-
and how to get care,” says Jeffrey Kullgren, Also useful is an FDA-approved home Everlywell say on their website that their ing, says George Abraham, president of
an associate professor in the department test for HIV, key for people without access
of internal medicine at the University of to a health-care provider or who are con- CONTINUED ON PAGE A14
Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor.

But the quality of these home tests can
vary dramatically, and some may have
confusing results, lead to unnecessary fol-
low-up testing and treatments, and delay
needed care, he adds.

The Food and Drug Administration has
authorized the marketing of 100 or so cat-
egories of home medical tests. Some have
been reviewed by the FDA to make sure,
for instance, that they can accurately and
reliably measure what the manufacturer
claims the test measures.

Others may be exempt from review, in
some cases because the agency considers
them low risk. (To find the list of autho-
rized tests, go to FDA.gov, search for “in
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HOME MEDICAL TESTS unnecessary worry and anxiety,” he says. they work for, Kullgren says. They also lack how to identify what’s amiss than a single
In general, experts recommend con- the full scope of information about you home medical test can: “It’s like looking at
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A13 and your medical history. a photograph,” Ransone says. “If you are
sulting your doctor before using a home just looking at one pixel, it’s hard to un-
the American College of Physicians. They medical test. Some manufacturers make And factors such as your age and the derstand the whole picture.”
can’t tell you whether you will develop a healthcare professionals available to rec- medications you take can affect a home
disease or give advice other than to follow ommend tests, counsel users and even test’s results. Before you buy it is best to determine
existing health guidelines. “It just leads to prescribe medications. But they can have whether the test is authorized to be mar-
a vested interest in the testing company A doctor who is familiar with you will keted by the FDA. For tests you send out,
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check the label or description to make that could help you more effectively and tion date. Some tests are sensitive to tem- And keep in mind that no test is perfect.
sure the lab is “CAP accredited” or “CLIA quickly get to the bottom of what you are perature and humidity. Coronavirus tests that provide immediate
certified.” This means that the test meets experiencing,” Kullgren says. Plus, tests results are generally less sensitive than
quality standards, and that the lab under- your doctor orders are typically covered It’s also important to carefully follow those you send to a lab, and home tests for
goes regular inspections. by insurance; most of those you can buy instructions. Factors such as time of day, a urinary tract infection can’t detect less
yourself are not. food and drink consumed, and supple- common types of bacteria.
Ask your doctor if home testing is the ments you take can affect results. Many
best way to get the information you want. If you do use a home test, be sure to test providers have tutorials or trained Be sure to talk with your healthcare pro-
“There might be an alternative approach check storage directions and the expira- personnel to guide you. vider about results and next steps. 

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MORTGAGE RATES HOLD FIRM, RESISTING UPWARD PRESSURE

BY KATHY ORTON | The Washington Post “Expectations for how the Fed- ble when the Federal Reserve meets later Yellen, President Biden voiced
eral Reserve will attempt to tame infla- this month as the Fed tries to bring down his support of the Fed’s actions
Mortgage rates withstood forces – tion while avoiding a recession are being inflation. In May, the central bank raised to rein in inflation and pledged
namely inflation – pulling them higher priced into mortgage rates …,” said Paul its benchmark rate by a half-percentage to refrain from influencing in-
last week, but their resistance is not ex- Thomas, vice president of capital mar- point, its largest one-step boost since terest rate decisions. Powell
pected to last. kets at Zillow. 2000. Although the Fed does not set mort- and Fed officials continued to
gage rates, its actions influence them. emphasize their commitment
According to the latest data released “Despite low unemployment and on- Canada’s central bank hiked interest rates to taking action in upcoming
last Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year going inflationary pressures, markets are a half-percentage point this week. meetings to rein in prices and
fixed-rate average moved lower for the beginning to show concern over slowing achieve 2 percent inflation.”
third straight week, slipping to 5.09 per- economic growth as central banks tight- “Rising prices and interest rate hikes
cent with an average 0.8 point. (A point is en monetary policy. The result is soften- continue to be top-of-mind for inves- Inflation makes holding
a fee paid to a lender equal to 1 percent ing rates. Although the Fed has main- tors,” said Hannah Jones, an economic long-term bonds less attrac-
of the loan amount. It is in addition to tained their stance on [half percentage data analyst at Realtor.com. “After a tu- tive, because it erodes the value of future
the interest rate.) It was 5.1 percent two point] increases at the next few meetings multuous month characterized by wide- payments. Investors tend to sell Trea-
weeks ago and 2.99 percent a year ago. – which would put upward pressure on spread concern around inflation and the surys and mortgage-backed securities
mortgage rates – investors seem to be possibility of recession, the stock market when inflation is high, putting upward
Freddie Mac, the federally chartered betting that the economy could sputter, ended the month of May roughly where it pressure on mortgage rates.
mortgage investor, aggregates rates from and the Federal Reserve will have to slow started after a rally last week. In a meet- Because home loan rates tend to follow
about 80 lenders across the country to down rate hikes sooner than previously ing with Federal Reserve Chair [Jerome the same path as long-term bond yields,
come up with weekly national averages. anticipated.” H.] Powell and Treasury Secretary [Janet] when yields rise often, so do mortgage
The survey is based on home purchase rates. The yield on the 10-year Treasury
mortgages. Rates for refinances may be Inflation continues to put a strain on bounced back last week, closing at 2.94
different. It uses rates for high-quality the economy in the United States and percent last Wednesday. It reached a
borrowers with strong credit scores and abroad. Although inflation in the United four-year high of 3.12 percent on May 6
large down payments. Because of the cri- States eased slightly in April, it remains before sliding to 2.74 percent last Friday.
teria, these rates are not available to ev- at 40-year highs. Prices rose 8.3 percent Meanwhile, mortgage applications
ery borrower. in April, compared with prices a year pulled back again, falling to their low-
ago, down from an 8.5 percent increase est level since December 2018. The mar-
The 15-year fixed-rate average ticked up in March. Inflation in Europe hit a record ket composite index – a measure of total
to 4.32 percent with an average 0.8 point. 8.1 percent in May, up from 7.4 percent in loan application volume – decreased 2.3
It was 4.31 percent two weeks ago and 2.27 April, according to a preliminary estimate percent from a week earlier, according to
percent a year ago. The five-year adjust- by Eurostat that came out this week. Mortgage Bankers Association data. 
able rate average fell to 4.04 percent with
an average 0.3 point. It was 4.2 percent two Another interest rate hike is on the ta-
weeks ago and 2.64 percent a year ago.

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Spacious home in desirable Briarcliff boasts cook’s kitchen

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Columnist
stlvoicerealestate@gmail.com

The house at 9401 Briarcliff Trace, in the
Briarcliff section of PGA Village, is delightful
to approach, with its long drive and lovely
landscaping framing the house. The entry is
nestled under an archway, and when you go
inside, into the foyer, there is a flood of nat-
ural light that is warm and welcoming.

This is a home for entertaining friends and
family. Cooks will revel in the kitchen (12 feet
by 12 feet) with its honey-toned cabinets (and
lots of them), a walk-in pantry, granite coun-
tertops, stainless-steel appliances and a sub-
way tile backsplash. Adjacent to the kitchen
is the sunny family room, a generous 20-by-
23. The cook will enjoy chatting with guests
or putting the finishing touches on dinner.
There is a formal dining room (12-by-14), or
the family can dine in the breakfast nook over-
looking the patio. Sliders from the great room
make it easy for guests to move indoors and
out, enjoying a pretty evening and then com-
ing back inside for coffee and conversation.
There is also a den (10-by-12) that could easily
be a home office and a laundry room that ac-
tually has counter space and storage.

The primary bedroom suite starts with
the bedroom, a spacious 14-by-17. It over-
looks the yard and is a calm and tranquil
oasis and retreat. There are two walk-in

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FEATURES FOR 9401 BRIARCLIFF TRACE

Neighborhood: Briarcliff at PGA Village
Year built: 2006 • Construction: CBS

Square footage: 2,664 sq. ft. • Total square footage: 3,751 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3.5 • Flooring: tile
Security: manned gate, security patrol

Additional features: golf views, panel shutters, barrel tile roof,
covered lanai, screened patio

Community amenities: basketball, billiards, clubhouse, fitness
center, library, pickleball, playground, pool, tennis

Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie
Listing agent: Lisa Baetzold, 772-618-0026
Listing price: $627,500

custom closets, which brings out the clos- one 12-by-13; each has an ensuite bath and It is gardening on a manageable scale and adds grandkids in the playground. There are events
et envy in me, and a bathroom with granite there is an additional half-bath. a lot to the enjoyment of the outdoor space. and activities, and your hardest decision will
countertops, dual vessel sinks, a sit-down be choosing what you want to do.
vanity, seamless shower and separate tub. Outside, there is a covered lanai and This is PGA Village, so there are amenities
It’s a great place to get ready for a busy day screened porch with golf views. Container galore, both indoors and out. You can work Lisa Baetzold of Keller Williams Realty
or to wind down after a hectic one. There are plants provide bright pops of color that make out in the fitness center and then take a dip of Port St. Lucie said that the home, which
two additional bedrooms, one 11-by-13 and you smile, and it is nice that you can change it in the resort-style pool, stop at the library, play is the popular Madison model, is a great
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TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

Another strong fortnight of real estate sales in St. Lucie West and Tradition saw 54 transactions of
single-family residences and lots reported (some shown below).
The top recent sale was of the residence at 11423 SW Hillcrest Circle. Listed in April for $1,100,000, this
4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home sold for $970,000 on May 23.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Cesar Trujillo of Keller Williams Realty of Port St.
Lucie.

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TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
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PORT SAINT LUCIE 11423 SW HILLCREST CIRCLE 4/9/2022 $1,100,000 5/23/2022 $790,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11202 SW LUNATA WAY 5/19/2022 $789,000 5/24/2022 $710,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11240 SW WYNDHAM WAY 3/11/2022 $700,000 6/3/2022 $640,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 817 SW GRAND RESERVES BLVD 4/14/2022 $615,000 6/1/2022 $625,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 7349 MARSH TERRACE 4/26/2022 $599,900 5/31/2022 $599,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5544 NW CORDREY STREET 1/21/2022 $625,000 5/27/2022 $585,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11657 SW ROWENA STREET 4/3/2022 $600,000 5/25/2022 $555,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 9100 ONE PUTT PLACE 3/29/2022 $549,900 5/23/2022 $531,500
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11425 SW VISCONTI WAY 4/11/2022 $550,000 5/24/2022 $514,900
PORT SAINT LUCIE 11613 SW ROWENA STREET 2/15/2022 $514,990 5/27/2022 $500,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 647 SW LONG KEY COURT 3/2/2022 $500,000 5/26/2022 $495,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 6004 NW WINFIELD DRIVE 3/1/2022 $600,000 5/31/2022 $480,000
PORT SAINT LUCIE 5431 NW CRISTA STREET 4/27/2022 $480,000 5/31/2022

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT TRADITION AND ST. LUCIE WEST REAL ESTATE SALES

11202 SW Lunata Way, Port Saint Lucie 11240 SW Wyndham Way, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 5/19/2022 Listing Date: 3/11/2022
Original Price: $789,000 Original Price: $700,000
Sold: 5/24/2022 Sold: 6/3/2022
Selling Price: $790,000 Selling Price: $710,000
Listing Agent: Vincent Bajis Listing Agent: Cesar Trujillo

Selling Agent: Water Pointe Realty Group Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty of PSL

Ann Chauss Jason Coley

Coldwell Banker Realty Atlantic Shores Rlty Expertise

817 SW Grand Reserves Boulevard, Port Saint Lucie 7349 Marsh Terrace, Port Saint Lucie

Listing Date: 4/14/2022 Listing Date: 4/26/2022
Original Price: $615,000 Original Price: $599,900
Sold: 6/1/2022 Sold: 5/31/2022
Selling Price: $640,000 Selling Price: $625,000
Listing Agent: Benito Permuy Listing Agent: Valerie Juno

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Paradise Selling Agent: Lang Realty

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 ered lanai and screened patio with golf views.”
This is a home that checks so many box-
house in a terrific community.
“The Briarcliff subdivision is a desirable com- es. It is a great family home and a great place
to retire. It’s wonderful for entertaining and
munity within PGA Village,” she said. “A splen- it’s close to activities. You can have a full day
did cook’s kitchen, sunny family room and three and come home to your own private retreat.
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Common lease terms renters should know before signing

BY ROBERT PINNEGAR | The Washington Post event of damage to the home or unpaid Pet deposit/breed restrictions: A pet de- times and, except in the case of an emer-
rent. If these circumstances do not arise, the posit is a one-time fee that a resident pays gency, the property owner must give notice
Leases are legally binding contracts that deposit is likely to be refunded between 14 upfront to have a pet live in their home. of intent to enter depending on the lease
serve as the cornerstone of the relationship and 60 days post-move out, depending on This charge may be refundable depending agreement and applicable state and local
between the resident and property owner. the state in which you live. on whether the pet causes any damage. laws.
That’s why it’s important to fully read and Your rental home may also restrict certain
understand the terms of a lease, whether Grace period: This term denotes the pe- breeds of non-service animals – generally Utilities: If you see the term “utilities in-
you’re an experienced renter or preparing riod of time between your rent’s due date dogs – or impose restrictions on weight cluded,” this generally means that services
to lease for the first time. Not only is every and when the property owner can begin and number of pets. such as water, gas, electricity, sewage and/
lease different, but these agreements also charging a late fee. Some charges can be ac- or sanitation may be included with your
often include legal jargon that can be con- tivated the day after the due date, although Prorate: A prorated rent means that a rent so you only have to pay one bill. In
fusing at first glance. most grace periods vary between three and resident is paying according to the number some cases, other services – like Internet
five days depending on your lease, state of days they’ve occupied the home in a spe- and cable – may also be included, but it’s
Here are some common lease terms that mandates and local laws. cific time period rather than the full typical best to check with your property owner to
renters should know before signing on the monthly payment. This is often applied if the find out which utilities are covered.
dotted line. Please note that the content of Guest: A guest refers to an individual resident moves in or out mid-month, hence
this article is for general interest and infor- whose name is not on the lease and is not not needing to pay the full month’s rent. Sublet: A sublet or sublease is a contract
mation purposes only and is not intended responsible for paying rent but may visit oc- that allows a resident to lease their home
as legal or other professional advice. Any casionally. Leases should have a guest poli- Quiet enjoyment: This term refers to a or part of the home to another individual
questions regarding a leasing contract, in- cy that outlines rules such as what kinds of renter’s implied right to live in their home while their name is still on the lease. This
cluding the terminology of a leasing con- guests are allowed, how many are allowed, peacefully without being disturbed by the may occur when a resident has to move
tract, should be directed to local counsel. how many consecutive nights a person can property owner or ongoing outside distur- out early or has to live out of the home for
spend and the maximum number of resi- bances. This may include unannounced an extended period and needs someone to
Automatic renewal/notice to vacate: dents living in the space. visits by the property owner, ongoing con- cover the rent. Subletting is not always al-
Typically, renters must give a 60- or 90-day struction that has exceeded the expected lowed and should be discussed with your
notice that they will not be renewing their Lessor and lessee: A lessor refers to the completion date, consistently disruptive property manager.
lease, depending on the notice date written property owner or manager while a lessee is neighbors or other factors that disturb a
in the lease, and any applicable state or lo- the resident. resident’s enjoyment. Although lease terms may seem daunt-
cal laws. In the case of automatic renewal, if ing, informing yourself is the best way to
you don’t give notice, you may be automat- Month to month: A month-to-month Right of entry: A property owner has ensure that you’re agreeing to a living sit-
ically bound to your lease for another term lease is a one-month rental agreement that the right of reasonable entry to inspect the uation that will work for you. If you see a
or subject to a month-to-month agreement. automatically renews on a monthly basis home, make repairs or show the home to term you don’t understand, look it up, and
until ended by either the renter or the prop- a prospective renter, purchaser or contrac- don’t be afraid to ask your property owner
Deposit requirement: Deposits are sums erty owner. A notice to vacate normally still tor. Entry is generally limited to reasonable questions. 
of money that many rentals require in the applies despite the shorter lease term.



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How to map out your real estate strategy in today’s market

BY RORY S. COAKLEY | The Washington Post Because first impressions count, make paint the interior if rooms need a freshen- current rates and understand closing costs.
sure your home has curb appeal. The out- ing up. And ask for help from your real es- Be prepared to pay over asking price – get
You don’t have to be an avid follower of side of the house should look well-mani- tate agent if you need ideas in staging. This creative with financing such as cash and/or
the market to know that in the past sever- cured. The lawn, plants and any flower beds should be done sooner rather than later be- a bridge loan.
al years the price of homes has skyrocketed should be appealing to anyone driving by cause of supply-chain issues and the high
while the supply of properties for sale has for a quick look. demand for labor. Get preapproved for a loan with a trust-
diminished. Here are some tips for buyers ed lender. This communicates to sellers you
and sellers to help you map out your real Your home’s interior should look fresh Suggestions for home buyers are serious about buying a home. In addi-
estate strategy during this unprecedented and clutter-free. Go through your house and Before all else, plan in advance what you tion, it can even gain you access to earlier
time. clear out nonessentials. This will make your can truly afford. Do your homework. With showings ahead of other buyers who may
home’s interior look larger. Don’t forget to mortgage rates rising, be prepared. Look up not be preapproved.
What sellers can do
Even in a strong seller’s market, it is im- Be flexible. If necessary, co-sign with a part-
portant for homeowners interested in list- ner or friend. Another option is to consider
ing their homes to have an agent who can buying a multifamily unit and living in one
help with pricing, marketing, contract re- part of the house and renting out the rest.
view and negotiation. All real estate is lo-
cal. Some markets, or submarkets, may be Decide on your must-haves and your
stronger or weaker than others. A local real dealbreakers. Don’t let the housing ma-
estate professional will know your target nia trick you into buying a home with-
market and will give you up-to-date infor- out making sure it is in good condition.
mation on the market and the selling pric- Watch out for red flags such as overcom-
es of homes in your neighborhood. Getting pensation for a bad scent or a bad scent
through the nuances of multiple offers can overall; look for poor tiling, decaying
be stressful and confusing. Contracts can be windows, mold and water damage.
complex. An agent can help you sift through
the terms and conditions. Even if the market loosens up and more
Have a pre-inspection completed before houses are listed for sale, there will still be
you put your home on the market. This can plenty of competition this spring and sum-
save you headaches down the road if there mer with prices never seen before in many
are problems that would-be buyers would neighborhoods. Basic strategies should be
find objectionable. considered whether you are a buyer or a
seller. Adhering to the above steps, such as
insisting on a pre-inspection, can save buy-
ers and sellers time and money. 

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Forever in our hearts ...

MEMORIAL DAY 2022 The Memorial Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park
in Port St. Lucie brought our scores of community
members wishing to honor the memory of United States servicemen and servicewomen who
made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country. Clockwise from above left: Gold Star
Family members Mark and Karen Zook place a flower in honor of their son, Corporal Ian Zook;
Dr. Chauncelor Howell, the keynote speaker at the service who served in the Marine Corps for
20 years, presents a challenge coin to Jeremiah Allen, 9; John Southall conducts the Port St.
Lucie Community Band during the service; City of Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo
welcomes community members; and Merilee Speilberg Somners, of the Daughters of the
American Revolution Saint Lucie River Chapter, sets up flags. 

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WOW, AND HOW! STRINGER GALLERY’S ‘MASTERWORKS’

Left: “Portrait of a Lady,” by Fernand Toussaint. Center: “The New Arrival,” by Bernard Pothast. Right: “Near Completion,” by Edouard Verschaffelt. Below: “L’Ange au Violin,” by Marc Chagall.

BY MARY SCHENKEL | Staff Writer Yosemite,” says Stringer. “But this is a painting that’s of “The New Arrival,” a 24-inch by 30-inch oil painting
much more interest to people who live here because it’s a by Bernard Pothast, is a charming depiction of a mother
The J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art on Vero Beach’s low country painting, and yet you see that beautiful, pris- cradling the newest addition to the family, as her two
matic palette of the sky and it employs all the techniques toddlers look on.
Ocean Drive is home to an exceptional collection of art- that Bierstadt was known for.”
“It’s really just beautifully painted. He was Dutch by
works, as evidenced by its current exhibit, Masterworks: At 47 inches by 41 inches, the majestic “Portrait of a birth but for most of his career he lived in Belgium. He
Lady” is one of the show’s larger pieces, painted by the was highly respected and collected during his time,” says
ART Then and Now, which opened in celebrated Belgian artist Fernand Toussaint. Stringer. “Caesar and I have probably sold four others in
mid-March and will remain on display our whole career, because they’re very rare to find. But
“And we know her name is Yvette because that’s on the none rivaled or came close to this one. This one is really
REVIEW through June. back of the canvas. We sold this painting a good 25 years the ultimate.”
Many of the artworks are highlighted ago, and it’s come back. It’s one of the great masterpieces
for Fernand Toussaint,” says Stringer. On a smaller scale – in size only, not distinction – is
in the show’s catalog, but gallery co-owners John String- “Arabian Market,” a 9.5-inch by 13-inch oil by the famed
In 1929, he says, a famed Parisian art critic wrote that Italian painter Alberto Pasini.
er and Caesar Mistretta are always happy to provide the “Toussaint is the undisputed master at capturing the
grace and charm of women.” “This is a wonderful, rare find that came into the
history and providence for each piece. gallery. Pasini was an Italian artist, mid-19th century,
“And this painting kind of epitomizes that, because you and the single most sought-after work by Pasini are his
“The ‘Now’ refers to the work of John Phillip Osborne can see the beautiful, fluid motion of her arms, and hands, Orientalist paintings that he painted from North Africa,
the way the dress is done is so beautifully – elegance, ele- Constantinople, everywhere in that region,” Stringer
and John C. Traynor, two of our really top, top resumed gance, elegance. So, it’s a huge find. It’s a major work of art.”
explains.
artists. Dealers of antique paintings all will tell you we’re “And they rarely, rarely surface. This was from

just kind of walking through time with them. They’re local hands, brought here before World War II. This
painting, in my opinion, is one of the finest Pasinis to
two you can count on that will be highly collected in the surface in countless years. It is that rare. So, it’s a little
jewel for a collector.”
future,” says Stringer of the two American artists.
“Figures on a Beach,” a 14-inch by 19-inch oil on
The “Then” features antique works from a variety of panel by Andreas Achenbach, is representative of the
German landscape/seascape artist, which often under-
collectors, some of whom purchased from the gallery score the dangers of a roiling North Sea.

years ago and are now at a point where they may be “They either look like Dutch, Flemish or German
people sitting on the shore, watching what’s going on
looking to downsize. out there in the sea. It’s really very, very special.”

“And we’re happy to see them again. It’s kind of like Referencing “Cattle in Autumn,” a 28-inch by 36-
inch oil by landscape painter Sidney Richard “Percy”
seeing old friends,” says Stringer. In a way, he adds, Williams, Stringer comments that you’ll often see his
works at prominent shows in New York and Europe.
the exhibit is akin to the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s
“If they have a Percy Williams, they’re going to
Vero Collects: Hidden Treasures exhibit. “Because we bring it and they’re going to show it. He’s really such a
blue-chip artist. This one was in private hands here for
have great paintings that were collected by some of years. This painting used to be in the Orlando Museum
of Fine Art and was purchased over 25 years ago by our
our most discerning clients.” client when the museum needed funds,” says Stringer.

Among them is a rare antique painting by the “This is one of the finest Percy Williams that you’ll
ever see. It’s really exquisite.”
renowned Russian-French artist Marc Chagall: “L’ange
A quartet of works of women, each painted with
au Violon,” a 15.5-inch by 11-inch gouache.
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“It has a great provenance because this was done

in 1939. Chagall did this and gave it as a gift to a man

by the name of Bruno Walter. He was a composer,

violinist and conductor in Germany, and with the

rise of Hitler was able to get out and go to France. He

[Walter] became a French citizen in 1939, and this

was given as a gift to him by Chagall. So, it has a great

history,” says Stringer.

On its back, says Stringer, are labels of various deal-

ers, including that of the Kennedy Gallery in New York.

“And now it comes to us.”

Another outstanding painting is “Sunrise at the

Marsh,” by German-American artist Albert Bierstadt.

“Albert Bierstadt is one of the greats associated

with the Hudson School, and he went West and

painted all these great paintings of the Rockies and

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EXTREME DANCE COMPANY WILL FETE 15TH IN STYLE

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer is a combination program of tap, ballet you can tell if students are there for the second session is the summer intensive,
shelley@stlucievoice.com and jazz. Many of the older students are social aspect of dance or for the love of an advanced level program beginning
dance-career oriented. dance itself. “I can point out who will be June 27. The first camp is open to those
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Ex- serious,” she said. “They’re always on the 4-15, broken up by age. At the end of the
treme Dance Company of Port St. Lucie “I have a lot of passionate students,” sidelines, practicing.” week, there will be a showcase for par-
plans to put on a special show. On June 18, Pannozzo said. “They want that career ents. This is a camp, so there will also be
the dancers will perform in their Annual and they work through injuries and tears. After the dance showcase, there is arts and crafts and games. Full day hours
Dance Showcase at the Sunrise Theatre They feel free. I tell them to dance like no- barely time to pirouette before summer are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and half-days
and they have been rehearsing all year. body’s watching and they do.” camp begins. The first camp is a one- are from 9 a.m. to noon, with early drop-
week session beginning June 20 and the
“Fifteen years is a milestone,” said Pannozzo said that even at ages 7-10,
co-founder Lorraine Pannozzo. “It’s an
amazing, amazing show, a huge produc-
tion with staging, lights and props. It’s
very professional. Many of the dancers
have been on competition teams and
we’ve had winning choreography. There
is a lot of amazing talent.”

The school is run by Pannozzo and
her sister, Lisa Giannini, each of whom
has almost three decades of dance and
teaching experience, and attracts stu-
dents from ages 2 to 20. Among the dance
styles featured are ballet, tap, jazz, hip-
hop, Afro and musical theater, the latter
combining singing, acting and danc-
ing in one, Broadway-based discipline.
There are also classes in technique, em-
phasizing carriage and the proper use
of muscles in dance, lyric dance, which
combines ballet and jazz to express inner
emotions and voice instruction, with an
emphasis on breathing. For the 2-year-
olds (and can we just say, “Aww,”) there

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The Extreme Dance Company of Port St. Lucie’s com- exquisite detail, came from an estate The J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art.
petition team, left, will soon travel to compete for in Vero Beach, where they had been
another national championship. Jordan Pagan, 17, displayed together, as all are of compa- PHOTO: KAILA JONES
above, a senior student at Extreme Dance Company, rable size. The smallest is 16 inches by 12
hopes to have a professional dance career. inches and the largest is 21.5 inches by nature has to offer.” including a remarkable Greek Attic
14.25 inches. Osborne is also known for paintings Red-Figure Bell Krater.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF EXTREME DANCE COMPANY
Two, “Eavesdropping” by Louis De- based on the American Revolution, “You’d have to go to the Metropolitan
off and late pick-up available. vedeux and “A Stroll Thru the Borghese such as, “Reading of the Declaration of Museum, or the British Museum or may-
Looking ahead, Pannozzo noted that Garden” by Edouard Ducros, are by Independence,” an 8-inch by 12-inch oil be to Athens to find something as fine
French painters. “The Mistress of Vanity” on panel. as this. It’s from 370 BC, and it would
the school is already accepting fall reg- is by American artist Joseph Henry Bos- have been used for wine. Really, it’s such
istration for the season that begins Aug. ton, and “Dans le Jardin” is by Belgian Referencing Traynor, Stringer says, a rare, rare thing, and the condition is
15. Still, right now, she is focused on the artist Florent Willems. “Here you have one of John’s master- extraordinary,” says Stringer, noting that
showcase. ful still-lifes called ‘Sunflowers in Red it came from “one of America’s leading
Of “News from America,” by Royal Porcelain,’ a 40-inch by 30-inch oil on dealers of antiquity for countless years.”
“It’s great show,” she said. “It’s a tre- Academy artist George Henry Boughton, linen. I think the sunflowers are so beau-
mendous production.” whose historical works are at the Tate tiful, and because of what’s going on in The J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art
Gallery in London, Stringer says, “It’s Ukraine, it’s very special.” is located at 3465 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach.
Extreme Dance Company’s 15th Annu- shocking it’s even here.” For more information, visit jmstringer-
al Showcase will take place June 18 at the In addition to its remarkable collec- gallery.com or call 772-231-3900. 
Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. Second St., Fort He explains that the painting depicts tion of paintings, the gallery houses
Pierce. Call 772-461-4775 or visit sunriset- the days of the Irish potato famine. “As furniture, sculpture and antiquities,
heatre.com. The school is located at 660 the story goes, you see how hard the
NW Enterprise Dr., Port St. Lucie. Call 772- women have been toiling, digging, trying
871-1777 or visit mrspsdancepsl.com.  to find those potatoes.

And this gent is coming up to tell
them he’s gotten word that their rela-
tives made it to America safely. It’s a very
important work.”

A notable larger work by Osborne is
“Donegal Showers,” a 40-inch by 50-
inch oil on linen, which softly reflects
what Osborne describes as his “lifelong
study of the infinite effects of light that

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Coming Up! Dance Academy of Stuart pulls out all the steps at Lyric

BY PAM HARBAUGH | Correspondent cal, jazz, musical theatre, back to life in “Classic TV.” The storyline carnival activities, food, family fun (read:
tap, hip hop, modern, con- follows Kaileigh, who can’t access her bounce house), music with DJ C-Bo, a
1 The Dance Academy of Stuart is temporary and acro. The current streaming shows so she has to talent showcase and comedian Eddie
busy this weekend showcasing their Palm City Studio dancers resort to the television. She discovers Green. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 5
young dancers. First up is “A Midsummer perform 2:30 p.m. Sunday, the fun of classic sit-coms and the com- p.m. this Saturday, June 11 at the MID-
Night’s Dream.” That ballet tells the sto- June 12 and the Stuart Studio mercials. The program begins 7 p.m. Sat- FLORIDA Credit Union Event Center,
ry of romance among an enchanted for- dancers perform 6:30 p.m. Sunday, urday, June 18, also at the Lyric Theatre. 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Luc-
est filled with mischievous fairies putting June 12. Tickets are $33. Performances Tickets are $27. Call 772-286-7827 or visit ie. It is presented by Good Place Founda-
magic spells on humans, creating love tri- will be at the Lyric Theatre, 59 SW Flagler LyricTheatre.com. tion, author Laquisha Hammond and I’m
angles and even turning one poor soul into Ave., Stuart. Call 772-286-7827 or visit a Boss Vendors Expo. For more informa-
a mule. But not to worry, everything turns LyricTheatre.com. 3 The “Boss Up Fest” brings dozens tion, call 561-247-0098.
out OK. The ballet will be per- of area businesses together while
formed twice, with different 2 Preston Contemporary Dance at the same time creating a true festival 4 The Comedy Corner presents
classes of dancers, 6:30 brings all your favorite TV shows atmosphere. Setting the fun mood will be headliner stand-up comic Dave
p.m. Friday, June 10 Siegel and feature act Hennessy Wil-
and 6:30 p.m. Satur- liams III in performance Saturday eve-
day, June 11. Tick- ning. Siegel, who was a doorman at the
ets are $33. See the DC Improv, got his real first open mic
company’s charm- gig at New York City’s the Comic Strip.
ing youngest He has headlined at Caroline’s on Broad-
dancers in “An En- way and The Improv on Melrose. He has
chanted Cruise,” featured for big-name comics such as
with demonstrations David Alan Grier, Richard Lewis, Jon Lo-
in creative movement, vitz, Tim Meadows and Kevin Nealon,
tap, Broadway style and and appeared on Comedy Central three
more. Those performances times and on “America’s Got Talent” in
feature the Stuart dancers 11:30 a.m. 2016. The show begins 8 p.m. Saturday,
June 11, and the Palm City dancers 11:30 June 11 at the Sunrise Theatre, 117 S.
a.m. Sunday, June 12. Tickets are $30. The 2nd St., Fort Pierce. Tickets are $25 and
Dance Academy finishes its busy weekend $30 at the door. Call 772-461-4775 or visit
with “Cruise Around the World” on Sunday. SunriseTheatre.com.
That production features students in lyri-

GAMES ON!

The St. Lucie Mets and St. Lucie
County firefighters gave local Spe-
cial Olympics athletes a sensational
send-off to the USA Games June
5-12 in Orlando. Far right, Special
Olympics athletes get high-fives,
while Cory Davis, near right, proud-
ly holds up a ball signed by St. Lucie
Mets players. 

PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN

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5 The Missoula Children’s Theatre IRSC’S ‘CONTEMPORARY CABARET’
Summer Camp Performance of AIMS TO PLEASE A NEW AUDIENCE
“Rumplestiltskin” will be held 6 p.m. Fri-
day, June 17 at Sunrise Theatre. The pro- BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer len-Kearney, Raisa Asim, Billy Banks, Kyle Students in the IRSC vocal music program work
duction is a result of some hard but fun shelley@stlucievoice.com Duncan, Serenity Gonzalez, Nikki Hernan- on the choreography accompanying some of the
work by students of the summer children’s dez, Raven Lawrence, Alyssa Leo, Davion numbers for the Cabaret concert June 9-11.
theater program. The story follows the When Dale Rieth, head of the vocal Louissaint, Emiel McNish, Adanna Moore,
strange little gnome who spins straw into music program at Indian River State Col- Dasha Ortiz, Martha Ortiz and Amber PHOTO COURTESY OF IRSC VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM
gold for a price. If you can’t pay, then you lege, said that his Contemporary Cabaret Schichtel. They will perform solos, duos
have to guess his name. The heartwarming was family-friendly, he was so right. With and ensemble pieces, including a rousing as always, be a few teasers for the upcoming
story includes a jester, villagers, wizards, musical selections from “Moulin Rouge,” version of “America” from “West Side Story,” spring musical, Stephen Sondheim’s “Com-
a queen and king, knights and a band of “Moana,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Tick, Tick presented by the Ladies Ensemble. There pany.”
busy little bees. Tickets are $15. Call 772- … Boom,” “In the Heights,” “West Side Sto- will also be a medley from “Get on Your
461-4775 or visit SunriseTheatre.com. ry” and “Mean Girls,” the June 9-11 show is Feet,” including “The Rhythm is Gonna Get The students in all of the IRSC produc-
directed straight at the new generation of You” and “Turn the Beat Around.” tions have so much talent and work so hard.
6 Get up early Saturday to participate concert-goers. If you haven’t been to a concert or show
in “Operation Shell Shock” starting “What’s been easy is how the students there, this is the year.
at Fort Pierce City Hall and ending at Vero “The major reason (for the choices) is to have embraced this material,” Rieth said.
Beach City Hall. The event runs 4:30 a.m. encourage a new audience,” he said. “The “They’re very enthusiastic and no one has IRSC and the McAlpin Fine Arts Center
to 3 p.m. Organizers will provide meals, summer, when school is out, should be the to be convinced. There are ballads and fun are located at 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.
fall-out vehicles, water and other neces- time to do that.” songs. All parents will relate to the kids with For more information, call the Box Office
sities. The event shines a light on veteran this stuff.” at 1-800-220-9915 Monday through Friday
suicide caused primarily by PTSD. Partic- The choices are timely as well as timeless. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
ipants are invited to attach to their back A new movie of “In the Heights,” was recent- The upcoming season will see some
packs ribbons with the name of someone ly released and it is the work of Lin-Manu- changes in how the vocal music concerts
who lost the war to PTSD. The event is el Miranda, a theater superstar who wrote are presented. There will be a “Vocal Ex-
sponsored by #DoYouGiveARuck, a group “Hamilton.” “Tick, Tick … Boom” also had travaganza,” Nov. 17-19, featuring, for the
of military veterans and supporters ded- a movie release and is an early work of Jon- first time, the entire vocal program in one
icated to improving the lives of veterans. athan Larson, who wrote “Rent.” In fact, concert. The IRSC Chorale will present
There will be an after party and cere- “West Side Story,” a classic musical, has also Chapter 3 of “The Best of the IRSC Chorale,”
mony at Filthy’s Fine Cocktails & Beer, just had a new movie version released. as well as the third installment of “The IRSC
1238 16th St., Vero Beach. Fort Pierce Company’s Best of Show.” The two presen-
City Hall is at 100 N. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce. “I’m glad it’s being introduced to younger tations are combined into one, and both
Vero Beach City Hall is at 1053 20th Place, generations.” Rieth said of “West Side Sto- pull outstanding items from previous con-
Vero Beach. For more information, visit ry.” “They are becoming aware of it if they certs, both classical and popular. There will,
DoYouGiveARuck.com.  weren’t previously. The theme is timeless.”

The cabaret personnel include Liam Al-

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The play’s just part of the thing at TC Theatre’s youth summer camp

BY SHELLEY KOPPEL | Staff Writer and theater craft. In the afternoon, they’ll be experience level. They will stage two one-act “I’ve been involved in the theater for
shelley@stlucievoice.com rehearsing the plays we’re going to do.” plays the weekend of Aug. 5-7, and it will more than 40 years,” Knight said. “I mi-
involve all of the campers. We want them nored in theater at Fordham University at
There is a new camp in town and the The camp will run from July 11 to Aug. to learn everything. They will work behind- Lincoln Center. I’ve run theater programs
Treasure Coast Theatre has it. The still-new 5 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Campers can be the-scenes in the one they’re not in, helping at other theaters. I ran the Barn Camp for a
community theater is holding its first-ev- dropped off at 8:30 a.m. and be picked up at with props, makeup and costumes. Nine- few years and helped at the Pineapple Play-
er summer camp and the goal is to provide 4 p.m. The camp will be open to youngsters or 10-year-olds can work on costume and house. Jill teaches drama at Renaissance
campers with a total theater experience. entering fourth-10th grades or roughly ages makeup. I know that when I ran the Barn Charter School of St. Lucie and has experi-
9-10 to 15-16. Theatre camp, the majority of 10-to-12-year- ence directing adults and kids. We also have
“It is a fully immersive theater camp, 100 olds were great on moving sets and helping counselors who are teens and young adults.
percent theater,” said Treasure Coast The- “They’ll be split into two groups that are other kids. The more intricate things were We employ college freshmen or high school
atre’s co-founder Rosemary Knight. “In the age-related and experience-related,” Knight done by older kids. We’re giving 10-year-olds seniors. They’ll be leading theater games to
morning, they will learn about the theater: said. “The younger kids will be with Jill responsibility and they revel in it.” start and end the day.”
characterization, improv, movement, the- Cooke and the older with me. We’ll teach the
ater history, stage direction, superstitions same things, but they will be tailored to the During the first week of camp, kids will What, you may ask, is a theater game?
read the plays and toward the end of the “If we’re working on articulation. We
week, there will be auditions to cast them. might do tongue twisters,” Knight said.
“There is miming and for projection, yelling.
“The first week is to get the kids comfort- For characterization, they might mimic each
able with the plays,” Knight said. “They’re other. For improv, they might (pretend to)
children’s plays. The goal is to help the kids be a baseball. There’s body movement. Each
develop self-confidence, learn to work in game works on a different skill.”
groups, and develop a sense of self. My son If the kids happen to have a great time do-
was very shy and after he got involved in the ing it, well, it is camp.
theater, he developed lifelong friends and
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Total teamwork at Habitat’s ‘Women Build’ event

The St. Lucie Habitat for
Humanity Women Build Cele-
bration last Wednesday in Fort
Pierce consisted of 21 teams
that participated in fundrais-
ing and helping to build St.
Lucie Habitat homes under
construction. Bobbi Spencer,
right, accepts the Golden
Hammer Award for the Coast-
al FL REIA team which raised
$10,922. Above: Jamie Fowler,
Florida state Rep. Dana Trabul-
sy, DonnaLea Askman, Port
St. Lucie City Councilwoman
Stephanie Morgan, Melissa
Winstead and Amanda Cloth-
ier attended the event.

PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN

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‘THE BUS’ STOPS HERE FOR COASTAL WRESTLING EVENT

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent as “The American Dream” Dusty

“Woot! Woot!” Rhodes, Hulk Hogan and “Rowdy”

If you’re walking around St. Lucie Roddy Piper. The Bus watched wres-

West, make way for The Bus. tling on TV some. He enjoyed it, but

The Bus – Big Andy English – is on casually.

the Coastal Championship Wrestling About nine years ago The Bus was

roster. When the Magnolia Lakes driving near the now MIDFLORI-

man was recently driving on Cross- DA Event Center and saw signs for a

town Parkway he stopped at a light wrestling match. On a whim he went

and heard his signature wrestling to see live wrestling that evening.

cry, “Woot! Woot!” The Bus was enjoying getting up

“There’s a minivan next to me,” he close to the pro wrestlers, and it got

said. “I look down at this car, and all him thinking.

three (occupants) are looking up at “As I watched the show, I thought,

me giving me the airhorn gesture.” I’m twice the size of those guys,” he

Also recently, The Bus was at a St. said.

Lucie West grocery store. The Bus’ wrestler profile has him

“I heard, ‘Hey, Bus!,’” he said. “I at 6 foot, 6 inches and 303 pounds.

looked around at the cash register He had kept in shape all his life, so he

(and a guy) goes, ‘Woot! Woot!’” thought he could handle the rigors of

The Bus had to look down at the the ring. He found a wrestling man-

minivan because of how he got his ager that night.

wrestling school bus moniker and “I said, ‘I’m a little older than these

accoutrements. The Bus was in a guys, but I’d like to give it a try,’” he

bus. said. “I went down there and trained

“I drive for St. Lucie County with these guys and took right to

Schools,” he said. “I’ve been there for The Bus (Big Andy English, foreground) is a St. Lucie West resident on the roster of Coastal Championship Wrestling, it. All my years of playing sports

six years now.” an independent sports and entertainment promotional company. helped.”PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BUS/COASTAL CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

And, yes, when he’s on school The Bus said the training regimen

campuses The Bus runs into some so he’s hoping neighbors will come out to Some might even recall Ted Turner’s is difficult physically and mentally.

of his youngest fans, which is a thrill for support him. Planned matches and oth- World Championship Wrestling, which Professional wrestlers are fighters, yes,

both them and him. er details are at coastalchampionship for a few years rivaled WWE, then floun- but they’re also visual entertainers.

“I’m very kid-oriented,” he said. “My wrestlingfl.com. dered in the late 1990s. “It’s like being a live-action stuntman,”

music when I come out (at wrestling Dan Ackerman, founder and co-owner But there are lots of independent wres- The Bus said.

matches) is ‘The Wheels on the Bus.’” of Coastal Championship Wrestling, said tling promotion companies out there. During matches wrestlers are compet-

Which starts out nursery rhyme the sports entertainment company has Prowrestling.fandom.com’s wiki lists itors, but they also have to cooperate in

enough, but escalates into a hard rock been around for 18 years. about three dozen independent wrestling fast-moving, improved physical perfor-

version of the song. “All the kids fist- “Our best crowd so far has been 400, companies that operate primarily or ex- mances that can too easily go wrong if

bump me,” The Bus said. 450,” he said. “We’re still building it.” clusively in Florida. Ackerman said lots of they’re not careful.

Coastal Championship Wrestling’s Nowadays, when most people think wrestling fans love the approachable set- “We’re putting our lives in each other’s

second annual Patriot Games, dubbed of professional wrestling they summon ting of independent wrestling promoters hands,” said The Bus. “It’s very, very in-

Patriot Games 2, will be at the MIDFLOR- up the WWE, which used to stand for such as Coastal. tense training. You have to trust the guy

IDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center World Wrestling Entertainment. The “We have quite a loyal following,” he in the ring with your life.”

Place, on Saturday, June 25. The wrestling company now goes by the initials alone. said. The Bus said there are wrestlers with

action will slam the mat at 8 p.m. Tickets Older folks might think of WWE’s prede- That’s how The Bus became a wrestler. independent promoters who are aiming

range from $20 to $40 depending on seat- cessor, the World Wide Wrestling Feder- He grew up between Britain and the for the big time, and some make it. Oth-

ing and amenities. ation, which became the World Wres- U.S. at a time when televised wrestling ers, like him, just enjoy meeting the local

This is a hometown bout for The Bus, tling Federation. was big and peppered with names such fans. 

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Check out our BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent straightforward, so little surprise cul-
new menu. tures all over the world throughout
The inaugural Donut Dash 2-Miler is time have invented, reinvented and
Port St. Lucie coming to Tradition on Saturday, June again invented doughnuts. Lots of
18. cultures brought various predecessors
10350 SW Don R. Led Duke Drive to the modern doughnut to the early
“It’s a fun but timed event,” said race United States. They appeared in vari-
director Sue-Ellen Sanders. ous cookbooks through the 1800s. By
the mid-1800s handheld dough cutters
And, yes, it involves doughnuts. Dix- forming the familiar round shape with
ie Cream doughnuts. a hole showed up in catalogs.

“They are the best,” Sanders said. The alternate spelling, “Donut,”
Each runner will get two of the round cropped up in various places in the
treats that pack an average of 200 to 300 early 1900s and comes with numer-
calories. It takes about 2 miles for most ous claimed explanations. The most
to run off one. likely is it reduced the cost of signage
“When you register you’re asked if going from the eight letters in “dough-
you want your doughnuts at the end of nut” to five in “donut.” Automated
the race, or at the turnaround (halfway doughnut makers also showed up in
point),” explained the race director.
Runners who opt to eat their rewards the 1900s. Arguably the most
on the run will pay 20 seconds for each successful was the Krispy
doughnut. Some will probably Kreme Ring King Jr.,
pay for the doughnuts which came along
with a touch of stom- in the 1950s and
ach revolt, too. increased pro-
The run will duction to about
launch at Keiser 60 doughnuts
University’s Tra- an hour. The
dition campus, Smithsonian In-
9400 SW Dis- stitution has one.
covery Way. It’s The proceeds
an evening run from the Donut
with events going Dash 2-Miler will
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. benefit two groups of
Day-of signups will be
available only if there are students. One group is Keis-
remaining spots. “Our maxi- er University’s Port St. Lucie students.
mum amount is 350 (runners),” Sand- The run will add to a scholarship fund
ers said. for them. The other beneficiaries are
Online registration and information’s students at the PACE Center for Girls,
at runsignup.com/Race/FL/PortSt- which has a Fort Pierce campus. “The
Lucie/DonutDash2Miler. Or just go main chunk is going to PACE,” Sand-
to runsignup.com and search “Donut ers said. “It is an alternative school for
Dash 2-Miler.” There’s also a free, short girls in middle and high school who are
run for children younger than 6, the struggling and not succeeding well in
“munchkin run.” Registration is $25 for school.”
those 13 and younger, and $40 for oth-
ers. Registration includes all the usual Sanders is a member of the local
runners’ treats – T-shirts, finisher med- board of directors. PACE has campuses
als … and doughnuts. OK, doughnuts throughout Florida and one in Georgia.
aren’t usually in the race packets. But, The not-for-profit has 22 campuses in
the doughnut-themed runs are popu- all. “They teach the girls the way they
lar all over the world. need to be taught,” said Sanders. “A lot
“It’s a big tradition,” Sanders said. of the girls are really smart and really
Getting an authoritative history on do know how to work hard to achieve
the conjoining of doughnuts and or- something.”
ganized runs and races is difficult. But,
runners and doughnuts have a long- But often have challenges related to
standing love affair. Avid runners and emotional and mental health for vari-
triathletes frequently get out early, ear- ous reasons.
ly, early for individual and group train-
ing. Doughnut shops are common pre- “Brains aren’t the whole reason you
and post-run meeting places, because pass classes and pass tests,” Sanders
they’re open and have coffee. said. “Every day everybody comes to
Doughnuts themselves have an in- school with a backpack filled with the
teresting, diverse history. Basically, things going on in their lives.”
they’re sweetened fried dough. The
sweetening can be done during the Sanders said PACE has a proven track
mixing, or after the frying. But, pretty record helping youths succeed and get
positive starts in their adult lives. “Un-
fortunately, they have a waiting list,”
she added. 

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GET SUPER
SEND-OFF

School and parental pride PHOTOS: LINDA KLOORFAIN
were in abundance at
Fort Pierce Westwood
Academy’s commence-
ment ceremony on May
26. Near right above, Stu-
dent Government Pres-
ident Sabrina Bell and
Senior Class President
Lishonda Franklin speak
to their fellow graduates
one final time. Near right
below, Fort Pierce West-
wood Academy Principal
Joseph Lezeau challenges
the graduates as they
embark on the next
chapter of their lives. Far
right, the school’s chorus
ensemble opens the cer-
emonies by singing the
Pledge of Allegiance.

Statewide distinction as St. Lucie Public Schools third-graders’ FSA scores improve

The Department of Education released that showed improvement over last year’s teachers, support staff, and school leaders gaps they may have and meet grade-level
its third-grade English Language Arts results. SLPS improved 1 percent, moving this past year. “I applaud our teachers, ad- expectations as they enter school in Au-
FSA scores recently which reflected good from 47 percent to 48 percent. ministrators, staff and students on their gust.”
news for St. Lucie Public Schools as more hard work. We have a dedicated group of
third-graders passed the English Language Superintendent E. Wayne Gent attri- professionals, that despite the challenges Furthermore, research shows that kin-
Arts test as compared to last year. butes the improvement to the robust we faced due to the pandemic, continued dergarten through second grade are criti-
summer program that was offered to tar- to provide rigorous and engaging instruc- cal years for the development of students’
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) was one geted students along with the individual- tion to our students,” said Gent. foundational literacy skills. The third grad-
of only 11 school districts across the state ized support students received from their ers in this cohort have experienced only
Incoming Superintendent Dr. Jon one year, which was kindergarten, without
Prince added: “With the release of these disruptions due to COVID. The School Dis-
scores, the district has positive momen- trict’s strategy of providing extra support to
tum moving forward. It will be critical for K-2 students over the past three years con-
our students, who experienced learning tributed to their improvement.
loss due to COVID, to participate in our
Summer Learning Adventure Camp where Connect with the St. Lucie County School
they will have the opportunity to close any District at stlucieschools.org.  ­– CONTRIBUTED

John Carroll students ace national Spanish exams

Students from John Carroll High School tuguese. The exams were made possible at

in Fort Pierce were recently nationally recog- John Carroll via a generous donation from

nized for their performance on the 2022 Na- the Newnham family in support of Dr. Mary

tional Spanish Examinations, earning a total Yudin’s classroom. “I am so very grateful to

the Newnham family for their con-

tinued support of this valuable en-

richment opportunity for our John

Carroll students,” Dr. Yudin said.

Sophomore Leilany Gonzalez

earned a silver medal. Freshmen

Wyatt Friedberg, Diego Trybul and

Mayra Fajadro, and sophomores

Anali Nduku and Arielle Rosenberg

earned bronze medals. Freshmen

Matthew de la Paz, Andrew Neghe-

John Carroll High School students in Dr. Mary Yudin’s Spanish rbon, Evan Sierra and Ariadne Ro-
classes excelled on the 2022 National Spanish Examinations. driguez, sophomores Leila Gonza-

lez, Gabriela Herrera, Jacqueline

of one silver medal, five bronze medals and Milles, Melissa Thomas, Danielle Levesque

11 honorable mentions on the level two and and Cole Sintes, and junior Dawson Maehl

three exams. earned honorable mentions.

The National Spanish Examinations are

administered each year in grades six through Visit johncarrollhigh.com or call 772-464-

12 and are sponsored by the American As- 5200 for more information about John Car-

sociation of Teachers of Spanish and Por- roll High School.  ­– CONTRIBUTED

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Treasure Coast Hospice covering all the bases with ‘Step Up to the Plate’ benefit

BY PATRICK McCALLISTER | Correspondent Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and The Mets won’t be sporting
Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1991 to 2001.
Local celebs are hitting the Clover Park their usual orange and blue. “The
field on Saturday, June 18, to support Trea- Chad Durick, who was a Gulf Coast and
sure Coast Hospice. Kingsport Met, also will be at the Step Up Mets will be wearing specially de-
to the Plate Charity Softball Game. The Gulf
“It’s a full-day event,” said Agnes Palmer, Coast Mets are now the Florida Complex signed jerseys that’ll be auctioned
manager of philanthropic partnerships for League Mets.
the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation. “At off after the game,” said Palmer.
2 p.m., there’s a charity softball game.” Another pro athlete who will be on the
field calls St. Lucie his home county. Luther Oh, and “there are fireworks
The Step Up to the Plate Charity Softball Robinson, an unsigned free agent, played
Game includes people many know, and a for Westwood High in Fort Pierce before after the game as well,” Palmer
few they can get to know. going to the University of Miami. He has
played for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers and added.
Among the participants, according to San Diego Chargers.
Palmer, will be state Rep. Toby Overdorf, St. All this for $10 a ticket, which
Lucie County Commissioner Sean Mitchell Palmer said inspiration for the Step Up
and St. Lucie Fire District Chief Nate Spera. to the Plate Softball Game came from Trea- are available at treasurehealth.
sure Coast Hospice’s history.
In addition, “we’ve got representatives org/mets. Tickets bought online
from the Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee “This year is the 40th anniversary of
sheriffs’ offices,” said Palmer. Treasure Coast Hospice,” she said. “We help to support hospice’s chil-
were going through the archives and real-
And “former major league player Rusty ized we used to do an event with the Mets. dren’s and youth’s programs.
Meacham,” Palmer said. In honor of our 40th anniversary, we’re re-
viving the event.” “That’s our Little Treasures Pe-
Meacham was born in Stuart and played
for a decade in the major leagues. He played diatric Hospice Program, and our
for the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals,
St. Lucie Mets Mike Vasil, Drake Osborn and Carson Sey- Good Grief Children’s Bereave-
ment Program,” said Palmer.
mour display the jerseys that the team will wear for the “One of our teens in our bereave-

evening game during the Step Up to the Plate benefit for

Treasure Coast Hospice. PHOTO COURTESY OF TREASURE COAST HOSPICE

ment program, Good Grief, is go-

After the softball game, the St. Lucie ing to sing the national anthem.”

Mets will take the field against the Tampa

Bay Tarpons at 6:10 p.m. in Florida State Clover Park is located at 31 Piazza Dr., St.

League action. Lucie West. 

FUNDRAISING SIZZLES
AT FRIENDS IN PINK’S
CELEBRITY CHEF EVENT

Left: Chefs Bill Dean, Doug Poole, Andrew Syler, Peter Nied, April Milner, Jo Neeson, Michael Laflamme, Nina Kis, David Prather and Troy Pulley. Right: Winning chef Prather. A Celebrity Chef Fundraiser at Fujiyama
Restaurant in Stuart on May 24 served up
Left: Hien O’Grady and Deborah Fiske. Center: Chef Chef Jo Neeson. Right: Susan and Frank Digiacomo. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARYANN KETCHAM $15,384 in funds raised for Friends in Pink.

Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN Ten local business leaders offered their
in May 26, 2022 Edition 1 SLICE 1 LEASE hibachi cooking skills to a group of friends
4 REAMS 3 CAPITAL and supporters. They competed for “tips”
10 TRAIPSE 5 EAGER or donations toward their tip jar to be vot-
11 GORGE 6 MARTINI ed the Top Chef for collecting the most
12 CHEST 7 STICKLEBACK money for this event and Friends in Pink.
13 VERDICT 8 VERVE
14 LITTLE 9 GETTOGETHER The winning chef was Attorney David
16 TRYING 15 TERRAIN C. Prather, followed by Nina Kis of Bulls-
19 BARRAGE 17 RESOLVE eye Data Solutions and Jo Neesan of Tako
21 SLANT 18 FENCE Tiki. Other important players adding to
23 CHAIR 20 APRON the night’s success included:
24 COLLATE 22 AWARD
25 INANE Troy Pulley owner of Tako Tiki Restau-
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senting Kyle G’s Restaurants; Michael La-
Sudoku Page B14 Sudoku Page B15 Crossword Page B14 Crossword Page B15 (Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z) flamme, representing Shucker Restaurant;
Bill Dean, owner of In the Shade; April Mil-
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Syler of Sculpture Hospitality; and Peter
Nied of Aycock Funeral Homes. Each chef
contestant was responsible for selling 10
seats at their table. Over 100 friends were
able to watch their favorite chef in action,
cooking hibachi-style delicious dinners,
including the ever-popular flaming onion
volcano!

Friends in Pink is a local nonprofit orga-
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with financial hardships pay for medical
treatments and health insurance while un-
dergoing treatments for breast cancer. Re-
cipients must live in St. Lucie, Martin or In-
dian River counties. For more information,
visit https://www.friendsin.pink. 

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ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT PSL POLICE DEPARTMENT

A team of assessors from the Commis- to life, health, safety issues and best is Master Officer Jennifer DiMatteo-Ben- ceive accredited or reaccredited status.
sion for Florida Law Enforcement Ac- practices. nett. The assessment team, composed
creditation (CFA) will arrive July 12-13 to of assessors from similar agencies, will The Port St. Lucie Police Department’s
examine all aspects of the Port St. Lucie As part of the assessment, agency review written materials, interview indi-
Police Department’s policies and proce- members and the general public are invit- viduals, and visit offices and other areas accreditation is valid for a period of three
dures, management, operations, and sup- ed to offer comments to the assessment where compliance can be observed.
port services. The Port St. Lucie Police De- team. A copy of the standards manual is years. Verification by the team that the
partment has to comply with numerous available on the CFA website at flaccredi- Once the Commission’s assessors
standards in order to receive accredited tation.org under the standards tab. complete their review of the agency, they Port St. Lucie Police Department meets
status. Many of the standards are critical report to the full Commission, which
The accreditation program manager then determines if the agency is to re- the Commission’s standards is part of a
for the Port St. Lucie Police Department
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mation, which would be highly
12 Kit-Tea Party to benefit the Humane Reading John Le Carré’s thriller/ valuable to Russian intelligence,
Society of St. Lucie County. From and likewise, highly detrimental
12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Humane Society of St. spy novel “Agent Running in the to Britain and its allies’ interests.
Lucie County is hosting an afternoon Kit-Tea A sting operation is set up: hidden
at the Fort Pierce Woman’s Club, located at Field” is akin to having a private microphones, cameras, indistin-
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three-course serving of sandwiches, scones séance – in a wood-paneled, private mand post, etc. And who walks in?
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be available for adoption from the Humane – with William
Society of St. Lucie County. All proceeds from With the sudden, and totally un-
this event will benefit the homeless animals REVIEW Shakespeare and expected appearance of – sorry, not
of Port St. Lucie. The Humane Society of St. Winston Chur- to be revealed here – Le Carré shifts
Lucie County is a nonprofit organization ded- the story into a kind of hyper-drive.
icated to providing compassionate care and chill. Le Carré’s use of language is Events, careers, futures, even the
safe shelter for homeless animals and edu- present become filled with motion
cation to the community on responsible pet masterful and captivating, embody- and surprise, long-term objectives
ownership. Tickets can be purchased in ad- and short-term cunning and de-
vanced for $25 for the tea or coffee, and $40 ing the best of being British. And his ception. Nat is at the center driving
with unlimited mimosas included at https:// the action, and is graced with the
www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/ understanding and use of British assistance of his human rights law-
MTQ5MDg2. Sponsorships are also available, yer/wife Pru (Prudence). Even Nat’s
starting at $50 all the way to $1,000: https:// government institutions, particu- former employee Florence has a role
w w w.f l i p ca u s e . co m /s e c u re /c rowd f u n d i n g / in the denouement, which, as with
MTQ5MDg2. larly MI-5 and MI-6, and the use of so many of Le Carré’s books, would
normally leave the door wide open for
13 Yoga Mondays at Pierced Cider- inside spycraft, which Britain used a sequel.
works. 6:15 p.m., Pierced Cider- Sadly, with his passing, there will
works, 411 N 2nd St., Fort Pierce. Bring your to be so good at, gives rich, savory be no further sequels or other “Le
own mat if you have one. Sharing mats are Carré spy novels,” as no ghost writer
limited; first come, first served. This will be a layers to enhance his creative plot- could match his style, grace, depth and
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drawn characters. knowledge and authority the inside of
the spy business when it was really a
Le Carré is widely considered to spy business (“Humint”), and not the
business of “Sigint” (signals intelli-
be the “master” of the spy novel; gence, i.e., electronically generated
information).
this book is an excellent example Le Carré lived it, wrote it and gave it
to us in what most consider to be the
of how fitting that crown is on his very best in the spy novel genre. This
one, “Agent Running in the Field,” is a
head. Sadly, he passed away in 2020 the agents and assets in place, and wonderful read. Vive John Le Carré!
through Le Carré’s brilliant author-
after giving us 25 novels, and many ship, creates two huge cases which will Larry David Allman is a resident of
involve the highest levels of the British PGA Village Verano. His latest novel,
other writings. Ten of his books have government. “Downward Dog in Miami,” is avail-
able on Amazon. He can be reached at
been produced as theatrical films, and Of the agents Nat inherits at the allman.larry@gmail.com. 
Haven, young Florence not only shows
others as TV shows. He lived a remark- promise, but she has already penetrat-
ed a well-connected Russian oligarch’s
able life, and actually worked in both stately London mansion — this case
becomes of keen interest to the gov-
British intelligence services, running ernmental-powers-that-be because
the oligarch in question is directly
spies, consulting on policy, and serv- tied into President Vladimir Putin. A
covert op is quickly planned to involve
ing his country of birth, Britain. He every conceivable British government
agency, lots of chefs and cooks. At the
acquired Irish citizenship toward the last minute, the decision-maker kills
the op: too delicate. Florence quits the
end of his life, where he resided when service.

he passed away at 89. The second major case, which
occupies most of the latter half of the
“Agent Running in the Field” (pub- story, is Le Carré at his best. Through
assets, sources and methods – the
lished 2019) gives us the story of Nat, seasoned professional Nat’s bailiwick –
it is learned that a British government
a British spy who had had success- insider is reaching out to the Russians
for the purpose of offering inside,
ful postings in Moscow and various

other Eastern European cities. He is

“brought home” after some sort of un-

successful spy business and, not being

ready to retire, is given a backwater

job running the “Haven,” a lowest-lev-

el operation based in a tenement of

sorts in London having to do with

local Russian “assets,” i.e., Russians

who have turned on their country, are

cooperating with the British, and need

mild tending. It is considered a demo-

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Bonzo says Rider the therapy Sheepdog is a real trip!

Hi Dog Buddies! cousin, Carter, he’s 6. Come on in.” Rider. “Well, um, full disclosure, I was
“So happy to meet everyone,” I said, what Mom called The Puppy from H.E.
Rider Maniscalco is a GORE-juss old, like she’d been. My papers name is Double Hockey Sticks (but she used
Shetland Sheepdog, with a thick silky having re-grouped. “Great famly you Easy Rider of Swan Hollow, which I think shorter words).”
coat, anna looong regal nose. She’s also a have!” is pretty, but, of course, never ackshully
workin’ grrrl with her own business card. use it.” “Seriously? Are you woofin’ me?”
We all trouped inside and got set- “No woof! I chewed everything!
When we pulled up, Rider and two tled in the living room. As I opened my “It is pretty,” I agreed. “So, what was Mostly furniture. I was smart, but I
other pooches were in the front yard with notebook, my assistant handed out it like when you first met your Furever considered rules as mere annoyances
their mom and dad, barkin’ hello. One duh-lishus apple and yoghurt health Famly?” to be avoided at all costs. I’ve always
was a smaller Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie bars from the depths of The Satchel. loved humans and get along very well
for short, I learned), and the other was a with them, an they like me back. But
teensy, bouncy Yorkie. “First, tell me how you found your I was a total free spirit back then. I’d
Furever Famly,” I suggested to Rider. drive Amber nuts! I wanted to play,
“Welcome Mr. Bonzo and Mr. Bonz’s play, play All The Time. One time I
Assistant,” Rider said, trotting up, her “Ackshully,” she began, “Amber chewed all the hair on her tail totally
luxurious long coat flowing in the breeze. came first. We were all up in Pencil- off. She was, shall we saw, Majorly
I felt like should bow or salute or some- VANE-yuh at the time. Mom got the Peeved, for quite a while.”
thing. idea for what kinda pooch she wanted “Woof! What changed?”
from watchin’ ‘Lassie’ on TV, only she “Mom worked in hospittles and
“Yes, um, it’s, um, it’s a Very Great Plea- wanted a smaller pooch, so our breed, hospice places in Pencil-VANE-yuh
sure also for me,” I stuttered, reminding although NOT Collies, was purrfect. where she’d observed how much joy
myself that I was a sophisticated, sea- She got Amber at 8 weeks old, from a dog visitors brought to the patients.
soned reporter. breeder in New Jersey.” She ree-lized that, with my great
doganality, I might make a good
Following the traditional Wag-and- Amber, reclining comf-tubbly near- therapy dog. So, even though I was wild,
Sniffs, Rider made introductions. “Ev- by, lifted her head an said softly, “I to- she enrolled me in an 8-week Alliance of
eryone, this is Bonzo the Columnist. He’s tally love our Mom but otherwise, I am Therapy Dogs course. However, after one
doing a story on Me. But you all should NOT a people sorta pooch. Also, I am week, the teacher told Mom we should
take part. Mr. Bonzo, this is our Mom, quite old and prefer to relax an observe. quit cuz I didn’t listen, couldn’t do the
Barbara, an our Dad, Rich. This (she You understand of course, young man?” basic commands, wasn’t focused an was
indicated the smaller Sheltie) is our older ‘all over the place.’
sister Amber, she’s 13, an our goofy liddle “Of course, Miss Amber,” I responded
with respect.

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decided to get another Sheltie, so she re-
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“But Mom said, ‘NO!’ An we practiced She returned a Gucci bag to TJ Maxx. Where’s her refund?
at home. A lot! An I improved. Finally, not
only did we make it through, I was named When Olga Levy returns a Gucci bag to TJ Gucci bag back. But you assured me that you
Most Improved, aced the test, an was one Maxx, she expects a prompt refund. Instead, did, indeed, send the same Gucci bag back
of only 4 out of the class of 8 who graduat- the company stalls. What’s going on? to TJ Maxx as you received. So what went
ed! I’m also an AKC Canine Good Citizen. wrong? It looks as if when TJ Maxx didn’t
Me an Mom’ve been working together Q: I placed my order from TJ Maxx last refund the order, you filed a dispute with
since 2016.” year, and I paid via PayPal credit. I returned a PayPal. That dispute was ongoing when you
few purchases, including two clothing items contacted me. So when I reached out to TJ
“Woof, Miss Rider! Super Cool Kib- and a Gucci bag. They refunded me for the Maxx, it said it couldn’t refund you until you
bles!!” clothing items, but not the bag. dropped your dispute.

“Thanks! We started at the hospittle, After numerous attempts to get a refund Contesting your PayPal dispute is a lot like
then expanded to schools, ’specially exam for the bag, and several emails with the TJ filing a credit card chargeback (though not
week, cuzza the extra stress. We also Maxx customer service department, I turned exactly the same thing). If you had won, and
helped the Red Cross with their Blood to PayPal. But PayPal declined my case be- TJ Maxx had also returned your money, then
Drives. We went to West Point when all cause the item was “as described.” I never you would have gotten two refunds.
the cadets were lined up to give blood said the item wasn’t as described, I simply
(which offen makes humans wobbly, with asked for their help to retrieve a refund for You could have reached out to one of the
budderfly tummies). I’d go down the line an item I returned. Can you help? customer service executives at TJ Maxx. I list
and stop by each cadet, an he or she’d their names, numbers and email addresses
kneel down an pat me, relaxed an smiley, A: TJ Maxx should have refunded you for the purchase im- on my nonprofit consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. They
then stand back up straight an serious; mediately. So why didn’t it? might have helped you sort this out quickly.
then I’d go to the next cadet and on down I contacted TJ Maxx on your behalf. It checked your return
the line. It made ’em feel much better, not A review of the correspondence between you and TJ Maxx and verified that it was the correct Gucci bag. It also agreed
so ner-vuss. shows one of the problems. “We apologize for the delay in pro- to refund your purchase but said you had to drop your PayPal
cessing your return,” it said. “When items such as this are re- dispute first. Once you did, you received a refund of $1,162.
“When we first moved here, everything turned, we have to authenticate them. This does cause a delay
was closed cuzza that VIE-russ. We’ve in processing the refund.” Get help with any consumer problem by contacting
been working with Cleveland Clinic and Christopher Elliott at http://www.elliott.org/help. 
VNA now for about a year-anna-haff, in TJ Maxx is suggesting that you might have sent a different
Hospice House an nursing homes. Lotsa
times, I hang out with someone who’s ‘Impatient’ grandma wants more time with infant grandkids
havin’ what’s called an in-FEW-zhun: It
takes a long time, an I keep ’em comp- Dear Carolyn: I am the proud grandmother of two beautiful
nee. The doctors an nurses love me, an
give me lotsa pats. Whenever I’m workin’, I girls, 5 months old and 2 months old. They are the daughters of
wear my official ID tag, an my Lily Pulitzer
green-an-pink collar an leash, PLUS bun- two of my sons, the first for each. I am impatient for the quality
ny ears, Santa hat, valentine hat, flowery
visor or purple mohawk, which I wore for memories I have planned for. I have asked several times to have
Cancer Survivors Day last Friday.”
CAROLYN HAX the girls for a few hours
“Woof, Miss Rider, that is so impressive. or overnight, and the
What do you do when you’re off work?”
mothers always give me
“Right after work, me an Mom go to
Starbucks. She gets one of those fun- excuses, which I am sure seem valid to them, such as they are
ny-name bev-rudges an I get a PupCup.
Special free for pooches. It’s duh-LISH! breastfeeding, the babies don’t like bottles, they just got their

“Amber’s definitely my BFF! She doesn’t shots. We all live less than two miles apart. I really want to be
get around very well so she has a special
stroller. Me an Carter escort her on our patient, but it hurts when the excuses seem never-ending.
leash walks. Then she’s Queen of the
Neighborhood. She’s the best big sister. I have a room set up for the babies (never used). The crib
We also have a new Cock-a-poo neighbor,
Coconut; an another neighbor, Kiki, a remains empty, the baby bathtub dry, the swing idle and the
French bulldog.”
stroller folded. I have decided to return the room to its former
Heading home, I was thinking about
how many humans beautiful Miss Easy condition just to stop seeing how empty a room full of stuff can
Rider of Swan Hollow is helping just by
her gentle presence. Also, thinking … if I be. Am I wrong to feel restricted, or am I just impatient?
wasn’t a set-in-my-ways happy bachelor
… sigh. – Somebody Call Me Grandma, Please!

Also wondering whether grampa might Somebody Call Me Grandma, Please!: Planning for grand- the children, to build trust in you as a future host to their
consider a liddle trip to Starbucks. child visits is practical, generous, heartwarming.
children.
Till next time, I’m not sure where to file “planning for memories,”
though. Desperate, needy. Vaguely disturbing. Maybe most important, give them a little respect. Breast-
The Bonz
I realize this assessment might be grossly unfair, and feeding isn’t an “excuse” for saying no to an extended visit,
DON’T BE SHY! based on nothing more than poor wording on your part.
We are always looking for pets But you asked me why you’re getting shut out, and if you it’s a reason. These are small babies whose nutrition is
with interesting stories. To set are coming across to your daughters-in-law as you did to
me in your letter, then I don’t see the value of handing you a coming from Mom. If the mothers aren’t pumping – and
up an interview, email bromide.
bonzothecolumnist@gmail.com. why should they, if they neither have to nor choose to – then
What you want is to spend time with your grandbabies, so
here’s my best shot at getting you that time: Embrace spend- mother and baby are a package deal. Offer to watch the
ing time with their mothers.
babies in their homes while the mothers nap, take a bubble
In other words, back off. Not completely, of course – keep
offering your love. But do offer it in the form of help for them, bath or read more than one page of a book.
as opposed to emotional nourishment for you.
Once you get the balance right – of helping them with
The first step toward that is to have more reasonable
expectations. These are first-time moms you’re dealing with, their babies vs. demanding they offer up their babies to help
both apparently nursing their babies, and neither one is your
daughter. Give them a chance to know you, to see you with you – then you also get something else right that’s essential

to your cause. You align yourself as their advocate, someone

who supports, reinforces and even enables their choices as

mothers.  –­ THE WASHINGTON POST

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25 In the past 112 Nobelist Wiesel 67 Totter sauce?
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48 Muslim scholars 95 In favor of
DOWN 97 Some Scandinavians
(anagram of A MULE) 1 Incite 98 Psycho star
49 Sleep destination 2 Spaghetti western guy 99 Runaway hit
52 Respect 3 New York city 100 Lunch for Luigi
53 Mussolini, Il ___ 4 Accomplished 102 Some jackets
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55 Gift for an angler 6 Most bloodshot 104 Trudges
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58 Bitingly ironic 8 Nothing, to Nero 106 Prophets
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10 The nanny et al. 109 Breath mint, part 2
and it ___” (Walt Kelly) 11 “My good man” 110 The Time Machine race
60 Symbol of humble 12 Ripped 112 Fashion mag
13 Common verb 114 Ran into
beginnings 14 Co-star of The Loved One 116 Uniting words
62 Follower’s finish 15 Largest tributary of the 117 Source of oil

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66 Rollercoaster sensation 16 String ties
68 Padre’s sister 18 Marine Band leader
69 A conjunction 19 Urkel type
70 Weekly sports show, 20 Nursing skill, briefly
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Inside ___ 28 Rejections
72 The end 31 ___ avis
73 Certain pig 32 Like some bloomers
74 TV’s Father Sarducci 34 It means “height”
76 WWII battle site 35 Enters
77 Stick (out) 36 Salinger girl
78 Great liner, for short 37 The U.S., metaphorically
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82 As well 40 Check from the IRS?
83 Duck type 41 Source of bribe money
84 “The joke’s ___” 42 Source of comfort
86 Counteracting agents 44 Game show celeb
89 Cold-weather wear 45 Hosp. bracelets
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9742 AQJ 10 6 5 3
By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist Q2 10 7 4 3 A
763 Q5 AKJ984
Teri Garr said, “Directors would tell me, ‘We want you to play a character a little less 9854 A K J 10 72
complex than you are.’ Yeah, sure. What they mean is, ‘You’re playing a dummy.’”
SOUTH
In bridge, we have a dummy, and good players take more notice of it than others. In K8
particular on defense, use it to ascertain from where you might get the tricks that you KJ9865
need to defeat the contract. 10 2
Q63
In this example, how should East defend against four hearts? West leads the diamond
three: five, jack, 10. East cashes the diamond ace: two, six, queen. What next? Dealer: East; Vulnerable: Both

Note West’s lead: low from length in partner’s unsupported suit. The Bidding:

East can see three winners, but from where might a fourth come? SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
2 Hearts Pass 4 Hearts 1 Diamonds
Looking at the dummy, it should be clear that there won’t be any black-suit tricks for All Pass LEAD:
the defense. If South is missing the spade king or club queen, that finesse is working. 3 Diamonds
So, the defenders must collect two trump tricks. If West has king-doubleton of hearts,
everything will work. But what if he holds queen-doubleton? Then a trump promotion
will be required. East must lead a third diamond.

South will probably ruff on the board and play a trump. East wins that and leads another
diamond. West’s heart queen becomes the setting trick.

We were taught on our grandmothers’ knees not to concede a ruff-and-sluff. But it will
be right when the defenders have taken all possible side-suit tricks.

One more quick tip: When the dummy appears, count its points. Is that what you were
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