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zine that made its millions ped- identities and economic clout of their
dling luxury design. Back in 1992, own, they weren’t interested in shop-
chic simplicity was such a cultish ping where their parents had, and
grail that there was even a suc- Gap wasn’t doing enough to lure them
cessful series of books entitled back. Its “Gay and Proud” campaigns,
“Chic Simple.” launched in 2012 and featuring two
men embracing, failed to convince
After Sharon Stone turned Gen Z that it was anything other than
up at the 1996 Oscars in a Val- a tired dad-brand trying to get down
entino ball skirt and black Gap with the kids.
turtleneck, one might imag-
ine the only way was down. Uniqlo, the Japanese chain, is now
But Gap continued its ascent, doing what Gap used to, co-opting re-
steered by internal PRs who vered and respected designers such as
really knew their job and un- Jil Sander and JW Anderson, teaming
derstood that when you’re up with artists and muses such as Inès
selling clothes as reductive de la Fressange to create a halo of desir-
as a white shirt or black ability around its T-shirts and knitwear.
sweater, you’d better have As for its once-famous legging and
a good dream to weave workout wear, Gap has had its wings
around them. clipped by the far cultier Pangaia.

Through the Nineties All retail needs context, emotion
and talented teams to spark the alche-
creativity and investment in the my that turns basics into luxury es-
brand, to “we sold 30,000 pink capri sentials. Is selling direct to customers
pants last year so let’s do that again, a smart contemporary move rather
but this time with yellow stitching.” than the capitulation it appears? The
The entire business ‘strategy’ pivoted Fisher family – Don’s and Doris’s off-
toward discounting and the working spring – still owns much of the stock
culture was like something out of the and remains deeply involved. Perhaps
worst #MeToo handbook. the pandemic will prove, like Wood-
stock, to be the catalyst for something
Not all its wounds were self-inflict- great at Gap. But until confidence
ed. Any brand that defines a genera- and vision is restore across the brand,
tion as strongly as Gap is vulnerable don’t hold your breath. 
to backlash. I wore Gap. I dressed my
children in Gap. But as they developed

and early noughties, Gap worked with cult childrenswear collection.
top photographers, stylists such as So where did it go so depressingly
Marie-Amélie Sauvé (Nicolas Ghes-
quière’s right hand at Balenciaga) and wrong? Why, last Christmas, did I find
designers. Sharon Stone wore Gap to myself in the basement of a branch at the
the Oscars again in 1998 – this time, wrong end of Oxford Street, surrounded
a white shirt with a lilac Vera Wang by sale stickers and bedraggled looking
skirt. merchandise, most of it spattered with
tacky Gap logos and none emitting the
Emma Hill, who went on to lead kind of confidence and desirable “right-
Mulberry in its most successful years, ness” it had in its heyday?
designed Gap’s bags. Pierre Hardy
(now at Hermès) designed the foot- In retrospect, the rot set in 20 years
wear. Roland Mouret worked on a cap- ago when Gap experienced its first
sule collection. So did Isabel Marant. slump in sales. Drexler was ousted
Phoebe Philo, between jobs at Chloé and replaced as CEO by Paul Pressley,
and Céline, did a secret stint there. a former chairman of Disney, who in
Valentino’s talented design duo, Maria turn brought in the Boston Consul-
Grazia Chiuri (now at Dior) and Pier- tancy. “Bring on the bean counters,” a
paolo Piccilio, collaborated on a Gap former Gap insider who worked there
parka; Stella McCartney designed a for a decade says scathingly.

It completely stopped being about

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Wine critics: Consider a bottle’s environmental impact

BY DAVE MCINTYRE remain largely focused both be high-quality, but they have duce fuel use by tractors (including
The Washington Post on gobs of fruit, nu- different impacts,” he said. He noted spraying the vineyards less with her-
ances of oak and flavors that Michelin has started giving green bicides and pesticides), and switch to
How do you rate wine? Flavor, of of earth rather than the stars to restaurants that use organic solar or wind power. Avignonesi has
course. Value second, a personal as- condition of the Earth. ingredients. recently opted for bottles weighing
sessment based on quality and afford- 380 grams, down from 450 grams, as
ability – always relative and personal Point scores and star Wine critics, he said, should salute part of its effort, he added. 
to each consumer. When you’re in a ratings aside, he argues, wineries that use lighter bottles, re-
store choosing a wine, maybe you look “wine critics must assume
for producers, regions or importers responsibility and con-
you recognize. tribute to the preservation
of the environment.”
Max de Zarobe takes issue – not with
pretty labels, but with critics’ scores. I reached out to de
De Zarobe is chairman of the board Zarobe to explore his ar-
of Avignonesi Winery in Tuscany. Last gument. And I wanted
month, he published an open letter to to take issue with him
wine critics, urging us to pay as much on the role of the critic,
attention to how a wine is made as to for while I have for years
how it tastes. pointed out when wines I
recommend are sustain-
The context for de Zarobe’s plea was able, organic or biody-
climate change. “Winegrowers have namic, I don’t rate those
observed an impressive acceleration wines exclusively. My
in climatic disorders over the past de- goal is to point readers
cade,” he wrote. “Who hasn’t suffered to wines that offer both
from devastating fires, late frosts, high quality and value for
scorching summers or repeated hail- their price. The rest is ad-
storms? But we often forget that we ditional information that
are not just victims. Like any human may or may not influence
activity, viticulture has an impact on someone’s choice in wine.
nature. Unfortunately, the massive
use of industrial biocides in vineyards We spoke by video chat
seriously harms the environment and when it was late at night in
reduces the soils’ ability to sequester Tuscany. De Zarobe and
greenhouse gases.” his wife had just returned
from Rome after their
Many producers have adopted eco- first dinner at a favorite
friendly viticulture, obtaining sus- restaurant since the pan-
tainable, organic, biodynamic and demic began. He lamented that only a
now regenerative certifications. And handful of wines on the restaurant’s list
surveys show consumers in much of were organic. And then he addressed
the world favor companies that follow my objection to his argument before I
environmentally responsible prac- even had a chance to raise it.
tices. Wine critics, de Zarobe laments,
“The critics’ duty is to explain to
their audience that two wines may

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ONGOING thrilling Symphonic Dances, 3 p.m. at Commu-
nity Church of Vero Beach. 855-252-7276

Check with organizations directly for up- 23|24 Riverside Theatre for Kids Kenneth Earl Padgett, Sr.
dates/cancellations. presents “Puffs,” about a
‘Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ 772-231- Kenneth Earl Padgett, Sr., age 100, peacefully passed on Wednesday,
Vero Beach Museum of Art: VBMA Glass 6990 June 30th, 2021 of natural causes in the comfort of his Seagrove
Works, chosen from the permanent collection, home in Vero Beach, Florida. In a life filled with incredible
through Sept. 1; and A Tribute to Christo and 25 Vendor Fest and Back to School accomplishment in both business and in his personal life, Earl’s
Jeanne-Claude: Selections from the Tom Gold- Event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Indian presence and influence will be deeply missed by those who had the
en Collection through Sept. 5. Free admission River Mall, with backpack/school supply dona- distinct pleasure of his acquaintance.
to U.S. military personnel and their families tion drive in partnership with Salvation Army, Born on April 24th, 1921, in Panama City, Fl, he served honorably
through Sept. 6. 772-231-0707 United Way and Big Brothers/Big Sisters who in World War II as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. Most notably,
will distribute donations; Learning Alliance he flew the historic China-Burma-India route over the Himalayan
First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero arts/literacy activities and guided tours of mountains also known as “The Hump”. He was one the last of the
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the ‘Moonshot Literacy Lane’ featuring pages known living pilots that navigated this treacherous terrain. Earl
from “Waldo’s Mountain;” tumbling and gym- would go on to receive various medals for his distinguished service
Turtle Walks, 9 p.m. to midnight June & July, nastics demos, live music from noon to 3 p.m. to his country in WWII.
registration required: Coastal Connections, and 40+ vendors. After the war he would eventually come home to Panama City
coastal-connections.org; Archie Carr National where he met and married his lifelong partner and co-pilot
Wildlife Refuge, carrrefuge.org; Sea Turtle Con- 25 Inaugural River Raft Regatta – All Sarah Williams Padgett. His love for the ocean and of the natural
servancy, conserveturtles.org; Sebastian Inlet Hands on Deck Kickoff, 2 p.m. at Capt. beauty of Florida led to his long and storied career as a real estate
State Parks, floridastateparks.org Hiram’s with the United Against Poverty and developer. He was known as a visionary, developing many of the
Capt. Hiram’s teams squaring off to show how first subdivisions and Lodges on Panama City Beach, most notably
JULY it’s done in advance of the Sept. 18 main event. Woodlawn and the Holiday Lodge Fishing Resort.
772-564-9365 In 1973 Earl arrived in Vero Beach and immediately recognized
the need for a landmark hotel on Ocean Drive and thus developed
14-25 Vero Beach Theatre Guild 31 Gifford Youth Orchestra annual BBQ the Holiday Inn Oceanside. He went on to own most of the Vero
presents the Tony Award- Festival, 10 a.m. at Dr. M. L. King Jr. Beach ocean front hotels. His crowning real estate achievement was
winning play “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Park and Walking Trail (across from Gifford Seagrove, where he developed hundreds of lots spanning from the
Nest.” 772-562-8300 Middle School) Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River. There was not a day that went
by where you wouldn’t find Earl and Sarah admiring the beauty of
18 31Space Coast Symphony Orchestra pres- Back to School Family Fun Day, 11 the ocean from their Seagrove home. It must also be noted that Earl
ents Dance Party – Rachmaninoff’s a.m. to 1 p.m. at LaPorte Farms, with never lost his love of aviation. He managed to stay in the “left seat”
of his beloved Falcon well into his 80’s.
He is survived by his wife of 77 years Sarah Williams Padgett, his two
loving daughters Carolyn Hotham and Cathy Padgett; his grandsons
Frank Howard and Jeff Padgett, and four granddaughters; Lauren
Padgett, Ashley Cox, Catherine Crawford, and Sarah Zetz. He is
also survived by his nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his son Kenneth Earl Padgett, Jr.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home. Guests are invited to sign the
guestbook at strunkfuneralhome.com/obituary/kenneth-padgett.

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child finger printing, free bookbag giveaway (12 8 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra pres- SEPTEMBER 18 Inaugural River Raft Regatta: All
p.m.), vendors, pony rides and visits with nu- ents Summon the Heroes: Music of the Hands on Deck, 12 Noon at Captain
merous critters. Laportefarms.com Olympics, 3 p.m. at Vero Beach High School 10|11 Riverside Theatre Comedy Hiram’s to benefit United Against Poverty, with
PAC. 855-252-7276 Zone, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on 4-person teams competing in a water course in
AUGUST the Waxlax Stage. $20. Live on the Loop con- rafts built from 100 percent recyclable materi-
13 Grill Out Night, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. certs 5:30 to 9 p.m.; free but tickets required. als. 772-770-0740 x 204
4 Mental Health Association’s 63rd Birthday presented by Sebastian River Area 772-231-6990
Par-Tee, 5:30 p.m. at Big Shots Golf, with Chamber of Commerce, with local businesses 18 Pirates in the Park 2-Miler, 6:30 p.m.
2 hours of golf and appetizers in reserved party opening their doors to offer music, door prizes, 12 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Vero at Riverside Park, with best pirate cos-
room, cash bar, birthday cake and games. $50 nibbles and specials. 772-589-5969 Beach, 7:15 a.m. at Riverside Park to tume contest, free kids run and American Icon
individual golfers; $300 private tee-boxes for honor the 2,977 individuals lost on Sept. 11, Beer (21+) to benefit Vero Beach High School
teams of six. 772-569-9788 14 Art Unwrapped Summer Party, 5 p.m. 2001, including 343 FDNY firefighters and 63 Cross Country. Runvero.com
to 8 p.m. at the Vero Beach Museum law enforcement officers, to support Tunnel
5-7 City of Vero Beach Recreation Dept. of Art, with docent tours, art projects and a to Towers Foundation programs, which first re- 24|25 Riverside Theatre Comedy
presents the 47th annual Aerial film. $8 nonmembers; free for members and sponders and military personnel. Tunnel2tow- Zone, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on
Antics Youth Circus, 7 p.m. at Saint Edward’s children 17 and under. Vbmuseum.org ers.org the Waxlax Stage. $20. Live on the Loop con-
School, highlighting the gymnastics, dance and certs 5:30 to 9 p.m.; free but tickets required.
aerial feats of more than 250 students ages 3 to 21 Paddle Dash 2021, 8 a.m. from Alex 12 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra 772-231-6990
25. Adults $8; children and seniors $7. 772-567- MacWilliam Park, hosted by Paddles presents Remembering 9/11, a mov-
2144 or covb.org by the Sea to benefit Keep Indian River Beau- ing tribute to the victims and survivors of Sep- 26 Chimpathon 5K/10K to benefit Save
tiful, a paddle board/kayak race with beginner, tember 11, 3 p.m. at Community Church of the Chimps, 7 p.m. from St. Lucie
6|7 Riverside Dance Festival pre- intermediate and advanced race courses, plus a Vero Beach. 855-252-7276 County Fairgrounds, with recorded videos and
sented by Ballet Vero Beach and sprint race to show off your skills. Rentals avail- live streams of the chimps and the sanctu-
Riverside Theatre, features performances by able. 772-444-7871 17|18 Riverside Theatre Comedy ary screened taking the place of actual runs
the NYC company, konverjdans alongside BVB Zone, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on through the sanctuary (curtailed for COVID),
resident professional dancers, 7:30 p.m. on 27 End of Summer Luau 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Waxlax Stage. $20. Live on the Loop con- concluding with vendors, food and games. 772-
the Stark Stage. 772-905-2651 or balletvero- at Heaton’s Vero Beach and Cobalt certs 5:30 to 9 p.m.; free but tickets required. 429-0403 or savethechimps.org
beach.org. Restaurant, with light bites and entertainment. 772-231-6990
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9 RECLAIM 3 TEACAKE 6:30 p.m. on the Stark Stage. $10. 772-231-6990
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11 CIRCA 5 DUVET 1|2 Riverside Theatre Comedy Zone,
12 LATTICE 6 SOLDIER 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the Waxlax
13 ASHEN 7 GRACE Stage. $20. Live on the Loop concerts 5:30 to
15 STARE 8 REVEL 9 p.m.; free but tickets required. 772-231-6990
20 CUBICLE 14 SUBLIME
22 NICHE 16 TANKARD 2 Substance Awareness Center of IRC 5K
24 ALIBI 17 SCRAP Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m. from South Beach
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ELEGANT, PRIVATE AMBERSAND
HOME A TROPICAL TREASURE

11699 Hwy. A1A in Ambersand Beach: 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,902-square-foot,
two-story home offered for $1,249,500 by Janyne Kenworthy, Broker Associate
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty: 772-696-5110

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Elegant, private Ambersand home a tropical treasure

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Fleet ships went down in a hurricane, A portico at the entrance to the calls the “happy feel” of the home.
Staff Writer giving this stretch of the coast its ro- home provides protection from the From the moment you step through
mantic name. elements with enough space for a
The owner of the two-story home at cozy seating area where you can take the front door, it is apparent that this
11699 Hwy. A1A in Ambersand Beach Lush landscaping hides the spa- house was built for entertaining. An
found quite a treasure along this cious home from prying eyes and adds
beautiful and serene roadway not far to the peaceful tropical setting where intimate conversation area is at
from where the famed 1715 Treasure palm trees rustle in the ocean breeze the center of the home, where
as you go up the brick paved driveway. built-in niches provide the per-
fect backdrop for a freestanding
bar. At the rear of the room, a
recreation area allows for vari-

in the sunrise or watch storms ous amusements before stepping out
roll in off the Atlantic Ocean. onto the pool deck.

The etched-glass front door Two en suite guest bedrooms are
with sidelights hints at the located in opposing corners of the
fine finishes hidden inside,
including tray ceilings, crown
molding and granite coun-
tertops that add hints of elegance
throughout, enhancing what ONE
Sotheby’s International Realty bro-
ker associate Janyne Kenworthy

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first floor. That way, everyone has Upstairs, the communal living ar- water closet provide a spa-like set- at the top of the house. The covered
their own private space, and guests eas share an open space, allowing ting. A hidden treasure awaits near space is the perfect place to catch
don’t interfere with the owner’s dai- natural light to flow through. Guests the second-floor landing, where you shuttle launches, stargaze or watch
ly activities on the upper level of the can cozy up to the living room fire- can sneak up to the lookout tower the migratory birds that call the Peli-
house. place or sit outside on the rear balco-
ny as dinner preparations are under-
A laundry room and office finish way. An exterior staircase leads down
off the first floor, with garage access to the pool deck and lanai area.
reached via the office space, which
works perfectly if you want to work An L-shaped island countertop
from home and have business visitors with seating separates the kitchen
pop in through a private entrance ac- from the dining area, allowing for ef-

cessed through the two-car garage. ficient use of the space and a sense of
The family living area is reached inclusion.

by an exquisite spiral staircase near The owner’s suite is situated at the
the front door. Standing at the top of front of the house on the second floor,
the stairs looking down, you feel like providing peeks of the ocean from
you’re looking inside a nautilus shell the sunrise balcony.
– a nod to the surrounding ocean
environs. A luxurious bathroom with a jetted
tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks and a

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can Island National Wildlife Refuge uge, affording all the benefits of hav- of wildlife as it meanders through. other end of the deck, the backyard
home. ing a nature preserve in your own The only noises you’ll hear are birds has yet one more treasure to enjoy
backyard. calling to one another. – a small putting green where you
“It’s really a special little spot up can work on your game in private or
there,” says Kenworthy. As you lounge in the pool or soak in For those days when the owners challenge guests to a Hole-In-One
the hot tub, you can watch a myriad didn’t want to leave the house, they contest.
The property backs up to the ref- really upped their game. At one end
of the pool deck, there is a tiki hut The site makes it easy to immerse
where you can sit and take in Mother yourself in the larger natural world.
Nature in all her glory, while at the The refuge has 7 miles of hiking trails

VITAL STATISTICS
11699 HWY. A1A

Neighborhood: Ambersand Beach
Year built: 2007

Construction: Block, concrete, stucco
Lot size: 90 feet x 125 feet

Home size: 2,902 square feet
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3
Pool: Electric heat and hot tub
View: Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge
Additional features: Multi-level; island kitchen; gas cooktop; office;
recreation area; jetted tub; walk-in shower; central vacuum; fireplace;
laundry room; spiral staircase; sunrise and sunset balconies; outdoor
shower; propane tank; two-car garage; metal roof; observation tower;
putting green; and beach access.
Listing agency: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing agent: Janyne Kenworthy, 772-696-5110

Listing price: $1,249,500

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if you feel like exploring the Indian parks with lifeguards. This is a very little piece of heaven.” The immacu- restaurants are easily reached. And
River Lagoon side of the island. happy house,” says Kenworthy. lately kept home is “move-in ready.” it’s just a short, scenic trip down A1A
to Vero’s charming Village by the Sea
When you want to spend a day in “It’s fun. You feel like you’re in a little Ambersand Beach, McLarty Trea- with shopping, dining and cultural
the surf, there is beach access about resort area. If you’re looking for privacy sure Museum and the Sebastian Inlet activities the Vero Beach Museum of
200 feet south of the house, or you and tranquility and quality of life away are nearby when you want to get out Art and Riverside Theatre. 
can visit one of several nearby public from the crowds, this can be your own of the house. Sebastian’s riverside

HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU NEED FLOOD INSURANCE FOR YOUR HOME

BY MICHELE LERNER maps to assess flood risks. Those maps to protect themselves from damaging surance works – can you buy it from your
The Washington Post are maintained regionally and are not floods? Are there home improvements home insurance company or is it a sepa-
consistently updated. Today, multiple that can be made to reduce the risk? rate policy?
Buyers of waterfront homes typically tools exist to help homeowners and
build extra insurance costs into their buyers better understand flood risk. Dickson: “Continued innovation and Dickson: “Previously, the National
home-buying budget, but flooding can Those applications include high reso- investment in building practices and Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ad-
occur far from the water’s edge. In ad- lution, digitized maps and probabilis- construction materials afford consum- ministered by FEMA was the only
dition, researchers are noticing a trend tic models that simulate thousands of ers with many options to mitigate the source for flood insurance. That pro-
toward more intense or more frequent flood events. impacts of floods. The most basic tech- gram offered only a stand-alone, sepa-
floods in many locations because of cli- nique that is frequently the most effec- rate policy to insure against the risk of
mate change. “These tools allow us to better visu- tive consists of elevating. While expen- flooding. Today, multiple options exist –
alize and quantify flood exposure. In sive, sufficient elevation can operate as consumers can still purchase a separate
A study published in the Proceedings many instances, these tools are trans- complete mitigation. policy from the NFIP or explore several
of the National Academy of Sciences lated to a ‘flood score,’ which help con- options from the private market.”
found that more than one-third of the sumers understand risk relativity. In “Other less-involved technology in-
flood damage in the United States be- most situations, the best first step is to cludes wallboard made from plastic Question: What types of water damage
tween 1988 and 2017, which totaled have a conversation with an insurance rather than gypsum, smart vents that are covered by a regular home insurance
nearly $200 billion, was related to inten- agent and specifically ask about the allow water to flow through a structure policy and what types are not?
sifying rain and snow. tools available to better understand rather than push against it, and humid-
risk of flooding. Better mapping cou- ity sensors that can detect water levels Dickson: “Generally, inundation is
While maps created by the Federal pled with powerful computer simula- while the property is vacant. With prop- not covered by traditional homeown-
Emergency Management Agency are tions provides an opportunity to bet- er elevation, thoughtful site selection er’s insurance. This typically refers to
commonly referenced to determine ter understand exposure to all types of and flood-mindful materials, proper- where two or more properties or two
whether flood insurance is required for floods. ties can be built to better withstand and or more acres of land are inundated
a specific property, some homeowners recover from floods. by water. These events can result from
may want to consider getting insur- Question: What can homeowners do rainfall, storm surge, surface water,
ance coverage even if their home isn’t Question: Please explain how flood in- flash floods or snow melt. Conversely,
in a flood zone. We asked John Dick- many homeowner’s policies cover wa-
son, president and CEO of Aon Edge, a ter events that generally start inside the
private flood insurance provider, to ex- covered residence, including damage
plain how homeowners can determine from burst pipes or sewer backup.
the necessity of flood insurance. He re-
sponded to the following questions via “For coastal locations, the line be-
email. tween flood insurance and homeown-
er’s insurance becomes more compli-
Question: How do homeowners and cated due to the combination of wind
buyers evaluate their risk of a flood? Is and water damage resulting from tropi-
it just based on FEMA maps or are there cal cyclones. Flood insurance generally
other methods? does not cover wind-driven water but
does cover water pushed ashore over
Dickson: “Previously, homeowners the ground. It is also worth noting that
and buyers were basically limited to flood insurance typically covers mud-
using the FEMA flood insurance rate slide exposure while homeowners may
insure against landslides. 

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: June 25 to July 1

The last week of June saw the island real estate market end the month with a flurry of activity.
The 28 transactions that closed included 5 for more than $2 million.
Our featured transaction of the week was of a home on a quiet lane in Vero’s South Beach, The
residence at 1556 Smugglers Cove was placed on the market Feb. 24, 2020 for $2.995 million The
asking price more recently was $2.499 million. The sale closed at that price on June 29th.
The seller in the transaction was represented by Charlotte Terry of Alex MacWilliam, Inc. The
purchaser was represented by Lucy Hendricks and Jane Schwiering of Berkshire Hathaway Florida.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$2,150,000
$2,650,000 $2,130,000
RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 1327 RIVER CLUB DR 4/8/2021 $3,495,000 $2,385,000 6/30/2021 $1,520,000
ANCHOR THE MOORINGS 143 ANCHOR DR 12/1/2020 $1,789,000 $2,995,000 6/29/2021 $1,511,000
$1,575,000 $1,235,000
RIOMAR 1901 CLUB DR 10/28/2019 $1,400,000 $1,595,000 6/30/2021 $1,095,000
$1,095,000 $749,000
VERO BEACH ESTATES 795 BOUGAINVILLEA LN 4/9/2021 $749,000 $1,575,000 6/29/2021
$2,175,000
SEASIDE 2250 SEASIDE ST 4/6/2021 $1,400,000 6/30/2021 $1,650,000
$931,000
BETHEL BY THE SEA 400 LIVE OAK RD 5/21/2021 $1,095,000 6/29/2021

SEASONS 2106 INDIAN SUMMER LN 4/30/2021 $749,000 6/28/2021

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

CARLTON VERO CONDO 600 BEACHVIEW DR, #2N 4/19/2021 $2,300,000 $2,300,000 6/25/2021
BAYTREE OCEAN VILLAS 8388 CALAMANDREN WAY, #11 3/12/2021 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 6/25/2021
POINTES 1901 BAY RD #301 4/27/2021 $890,000 $890,000 6/30/2021

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: River Club at Carlton, Address: 1327 River Club Dr

Listing Date: 4/8/2021
Original Price: $2,650,000
Recent Price: $2,385,000
Sold: 6/30/2021
Selling Price: $2,150,000
Listing Agent: Debbie Bell

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Chris Butler

Villa Realty Associates Inc

Subdivision: Anchor The Moorings, Address: 143 Anchor Dr

Listing Date: 12/1/2020
Original Price: $3,495,000
Recent Price: $2,995,000
Sold: 6/29/2021
Selling Price: $2,130,000
Listing Agent: Mike Thorpe

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Ursula Zahn

Keller Williams Realty

Subdivision: Baytree Ocean Villas, Address: 8388 Calamandren Way, #11

Listing Date: 3/12/2021
Original Price: $1,695,000
Recent Price: $1,695,000
Sold: 6/25/2021
Selling Price: $1,650,000
Listing Agent: Kristin Dobson & Cindy O’Dare

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties

Not Provided

Not Provided

Subdivision: Carlton Vero Condo, Address: 600 Beachview Dr, #2N

Listing Date: 4/19/2021
Original Price: $2,300,000
Recent Price: $2,300,000
Sold: 6/25/2021
Selling Price: $2,175,000
Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Matilde Sorensen

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

66 Vero Beach 32963 / July 8, 2021 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Riomar, Address: 1901 Club Dr Subdivision: Seaside, Address: 2250 Seaside St

Listing Date: 10/28/2019 Listing Date: 4/6/2021
Original Price: $1,789,000 Original Price: $1,400,000
Recent Price: $1,595,000 Recent Price: $1,400,000
Sold: 6/30/2021 Sold: 6/30/2021
Selling Price: $1,520,000 Selling Price: $1,235,000
Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen Listing Agent: Erika Ross

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Matilde Sorensen Erika Ross

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Subdivision: Vero Beach Estates, Address: 795 Bougainvillea Ln Subdivision: Bethel By the Sea, Address: 400 Live Oak Rd

Listing Date: 4/9/2021 Listing Date: 5/21/2021
Original Price: $1,575,000 Original Price: $1,095,000
Recent Price: $1,575,000 Recent Price: $1,095,000
Sold: 6/29/2021 Sold: 6/29/2021
Selling Price: $1,511,000 Selling Price: $1,095,000
Listing Agent: Kathy Johnston Listing Agent: Lange Sykes

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

Erika Ross Not Provided

The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Not Provided

Subdivision: Seaquay Condo, Address: 4800 Highway A1A, #513

Listing Date: 4/19/2021
Original Price: $949,000
Recent Price: $949,000
Sold: 7/1/2021
Selling Price: $925,000
Listing Agent: Lori Davis

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Lori Davis

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Pointes, Address: 1901 Bay Rd #301

Listing Date: 4/27/2021
Original Price: $890,000
Recent Price: $890,000
Sold: 6/30/2021
Selling Price: $931,000
Listing Agent: Erika Ross

Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Judy Hargarten

The Moorings Realty Sales Co.



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