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nalist Esther Walker discovered when Trump’s values are anathema to most that dare not speak its name? the late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy as
she interviewed her and was lambast- liberals. Their antipathy can’t excuse Because the first lady is not the her style “everything,” seems to fol-
ed by haters of the former PM) in un- his wife. But the U.S. is a big, divided low more in Mrs. T’s studied footsteps.
emotional, dispassionate language is country. Mrs. T may not be as popu- only public figure to drag this high Meanwhile, Queen Letizia, Jane Fon-
offering her their tacit approval. lar as Mrs. O, but at around 51 percent, maintenance formula (part body-con, da, Amal Clooney and Blake Lively all
her approval ratings, which took a dip part voluminous, bold colors, spiky espouse denominations of conserva-
The writers at Fashionista.com after a disappearance from public heels, classic courts, splashes of ani- tive chic. Proof perhaps that you don’t
wouldn’t be the first fashion journal- view in May, are hardly catastrophic. mal print and unashamedly luxuri- have to uphold Republican values to
ists to dissociate themselves and their ous brands) onto a wider stage. The dress like a Republican first lady. 
publication from “undesirable” influ- The really confounding fact, for Duchess of Sussex, though she claims
ences. The readers’ traditional accep- many in fashion who loathe just about
tance that a higher power (the editor) everything her husband stands for,
is deciding what is and isn’t fit to be is that she’s selling clothes and influ-
featured is almost the entire point of a encing the way women dress. As one
style bible. If everyone’s allowed in, it’s anonymous designer, whose clothes
no longer any kind of useful arbiter. have been bought off the rack and worn
by the first lady, put it: “When Melania
But Mrs. Trump is the first well- Trump wears my designs, the uptake is
dressed (by most standards) woman phenomenal. I’ve never seen anything
to be excluded from the conven- like it, to be honest – not even with
tional fashion world’s conversation. Michelle Obama or Kate Middleton. If
True, there is a Trophy Wife, look- Mrs. Trump wasn’t part of such a toxic
at-my-body aspect at the heart of brand, she’d be a mighty fashion force.”
everything she wears that looks out
of kilter to many modern minded Michael Kors said as much when
women. And she has a plasticity to I broached him earlier this summer
her face that many, including yours about the first lady’s fondness for his
truly, find dispiriting. But if exuber- label. “You could say she’s opening
ant use of cosmetic surgery were women up to possibilities about how
outlawed on magazine covers, there to dress. She has a definite style. It’s
would only be about two candidates very groomed and put together.”
who qualified.
And it seems plenty of women
While magazines are now falling like it, deeming Mrs. Trump’s style
over themselves to think outside the a pleasing antidote to athleisure
normal thin/white boxes, they’re still and the deliberate ugliness of some
not ready to embrace a woman whose of fashion’s most recent successes,
husband is Donald Trump. I get it. such as Vetements and Balenciaga.

A commentator like me can write Coincidently, Vetements’ sales are
about a public figure’s sartorial tics in slowing. Fashion is slipping into one
the spirit of dispassionate observation of its periodic “conservative chic” mo-
(at least that’s the aim). When a maga- ments. Tailoring, sweeping hems, high
zine features someone on their cover it necklines and Republican Red are all
is a neon-edged display of admiration. over catwalks – and by extension, fash-
As racked.com points out, Michelle ion magazines – this autumn. With its
Obama fronted 12 major U.S. magazines heritage labels (Dolce & Gabbana, Gu-
during her time in the White House. Me- cci, Oscar de la Renta), Melania style is
lania Trump has yet to be on one. the antithesis of the edgy, grunge aes-
thetic of the past couple of years. Could
For many New York editors, this it be that this FLOTUS is the influence
lacuna has complex, knotty causes.

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DINING REVIEW

Trattoria Dario: Top-notch for food, wine and service

BY TINA RONDEAU Risotto Pescatore.
Columnist
PHOTOS BY GORDON RADFORD
In recent years, Trattoria Dario has
gained a well-deserved reputation for
consistently fine food – even while hav-
ing an unusually high turnover of ex-
ecutive chefs.

The latest to preside over this South
Beach bistro’s kitchen is Chet Perrotti,
who happily seems more comfortable
back preparing Italian cuisine than he
was across the street at a restaurant long
known for its French fare.

But while some restaurants are very
much a creature of their chef, the man
who keeps Trattoria Dario near the top
of the island’s food pyramid is its omni-
present proprietor, Dario Bordoli. This
restaurant is his baby.

On our most recent visit, the charm-
ing Bordoli was, as usual, at the front
door to greet us.

While we often dine out on the en-
closed seaside patio, we opted on this

Grilled Swordfish with Grilled Stuffed Figs.
Hericot verts, Risotto
and Indian River Citrus.

Cannoli.

occasion for a booth in the attractive red more of the distinctive pasta entrées, Dario’s Hours:
dining room. taste of saffron. also offers excellent Daily 4 pm to 10 pm
steaks, veal chops
No sooner had we placed our wine The swordfish, how- and ossobuco. And in Beverages: Full Bar
order when Tyler – one of the trattoria’s ever, drew raves – nice a nice bow to kitchen
great servers – brought us a basket of hot thick cuts, grilled just continuity, the tratto- Address:
bread out of the oven and a dish of olive right, and served with ria is still serving the piece de resistance of 1555 Ocean Drive,
oil and herbs. an Indian River citrus sauce along with its previous chef – cioppino.
haricot verts and creamy risotto. In its sixth year, this trattoria has be- Vero Beach
On this evening, I decided to have come a favorite of many island residents.
the risotto pescatore ($34). My husband For dessert, we shared the chef’s daily Chefs may come, and chefs may go – but Phone:
and our companion, however, heard creation – a tasty bread pudding. A great Bordoli insures that the dishes, the wines, 772-231-1818
that swordfish was the grilled local way to end the meal. the service all remain at a consistently
catch on the special summer menu (3 high level. The name on the door tells it
courses for $25), so both went for that On a visit a couple of weeks earlier, all. This is very much Dario’s trattoria.
option. All three of us started with the both my husband and I had the summer I welcome your comments, and en-
classic Caesar salad. special. courage you to send feedback to me at
[email protected].
My entrée consisted of saffron risotto I absolutely loved the shrimp pesto The reviewer dines anonymously at
with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels – wonderful shrimp served in a pesto restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
and calamari, in a light tomato sauce. The cream sauce over penne pasta – and my 32963. 
seafood was perfectly prepared – a deli- husband again enjoyed the grilled local
cious dish – and my only quibble would catch (which miraculously was some-
be that the risotto could have used a bit thing other than his beloved swordfish).

In addition to wonderful seafood and

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WINE COLUMN

How to tell if that dusty bottle of wine is still good

BY DAVE MCINTYRE
The Washington Post

It was a special bottle for a special oc- spent some considerable time forgotten between the cork and the wine. If it is But don’t sweat the details about stor-
casion – a dinner for my daughter, who’s in the back of a linen closet. large (more than the standard quar- ing your wine. Unless you are building
heading off to college in Canada. The ter inch or so), the wine has probably a collection as an investment, you don’t
wine was vintage 2000, her birth year. A Every time she finds it, she is reminded oxidized, evaporated or seeped out need expensive wine racks or tempera-
wine that old is always a risky pick, es- of her long-ago benefactor or lover and through the cork. I also look for signs ture controls. If you maintain a few cas-
pecially considering my less-than-ideal the good times they shared. But she’s of leakage, such as drips on the foil es of inventory, a wine refrigerator (sold
cellar conditions. And this wasn’t an reluctant to open it and drink the wine; capsule or the label. These suggest at houseware stores) is ideal. Alterna-
age-worthy red Bordeaux or a sturdy no occasion seems special enough, or the wine was stored improperly and tively, just keep your wine in the coolest
cabernet. It was a white, a California she doesn’t feel comfortable since, after exposed to heat. If none of those nega- part of your house.
chardonnay, but one with a pedigree: all, she doesn’t consider herself “expert” tive indicators are visible, the wine
Chateau Montelena, the Napa Valley enough about wine to appreciate it. may still be over the hill. There’s only And if you are worried that special
chard that won the famous Paris Tasting one way to find out. bottle you’ve been reluctant to open may
in 1976. These anecdotes invariably end with have turned to vinegar, what are you
the same question: “Is it still any good?” Wine collectors are a funny breed. waiting for? Gather some friends, share
I had a bottle of another, younger We take great pleasure in deferred grat- the story and drink the wine. It may in-
wine chilled just in case, but I needn’t That depends, I say, and ask to see ification as we watch our wines age for deed be as special as the memories.
have worried. The Montelena was gor- a photo of the bottle. The first and years before pronouncing them ready
geous. Its color was vibrant, a pale straw most important clues, of course, are to drink. Often we wait too long. But have a backup wine handy, just in
yellow that barely showed any age. the producer, region and vintage. But case. 
(White wines tend to turn dark with I also look for the ullage, the space
time.) It smelled of ginger and baked
apples, and tasted of ripe pears, toast-
ed hazelnuts and shaved coconut. Any
rough edges from youth had melded
seamlessly into a perfect blend of fruit
and oak, achieving a maturity that still
showed great potential, much like the
beautiful young woman who watched
the “over 50s” drink it.

The moral of the story: Don’t give
up on those old bottles of wine. Here’s
something I hear several times a year:
An acquaintance has a special bottle
of sentimental value, given to her years
ago by a favorite relative or wine-loving
friend. Or maybe she purchased it dur-
ing a romantic fling in Europe. The bot-
tle has followed her across the country,
maybe even around the world, as she
changed jobs and cities. It has been kept
under beds, on top of refrigerators and

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CALENDAR

ONGOING 1 Pro/Am Skimboarding Contest, 7 a.m. to 5 lowed by volunteers spanning the county to County Fairgrounds, with live music, homemade
p.m. at Mulligan’s Beach House to benefit Vero work on community improvement projects. barbecue, vendors, games and cook-off contest.
Vero Beach Museum of Art - Astronomy Pho- Beach Lifeguard Association. Register at shorelb.com 772-567-8900 x 117 $25; kids under 12 free.
tographer of the Year exhibition thru Sept. 16;
Post-War Impressions: Printmaking in the Unit- 2 Vero Beach Lifeguard Assoc. fundraisers: 11 Never Forget Tribute Program, Art Ex- 15 Yarn Lounge, free day focused on fiber
ed States after WWII thru Sept. 23; 150 Years of 7 a.m. Race to the Wreck, 4:30 p.m. Poker hibition and Art Contest Award Cer- crafters and indi-dyed yarns, 2 p.m. at
Painting & Sculpture from the Permanent Col- Pub Crawl to beachside bars, leaving from Wal- emony and Reception, 6 p.m. at Cox-Gifford Sea- Walking Tree Brewery.
lection thru Jan. 13. do’s Restaurant and returning for 6:30 p.m. zany winds Chapel. 772-562-2365
Barefoot Beach Ball, with live music and food, 15 Starry Night at GYAC, 6:30 p.m. at Gif-
AUGUST ending at sunset with a ‘black-tie’ conga line into 11-23 Vero Beach Theatre Guild ford Youth Achievement Center to
the ocean. No tickets; funds raised through spon- presents Yankee Tavern, a benefit its expansion fund, with 14 Bones BBQ
sorships, food and drink sales. 772-778-2832 9/11 conspiracy theory dramatic thriller direct- dinner and dancing under the stars to music by
ed by Jon Putzke. 772-562-8300 Ladies of Soul. $50. 772-794-1005
30 Alzheimer & Parkinson Assn. of Indian 5 Cambridge University American Stage Tour
River County Walk to Remember Kick- presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” 7 14 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Com- 15 Twilight 2-Mile, presented by Run Vero,
off Party, 4 p.m. at Regency Park, to get info and p.m. at Sebastian River High School PAC, hosted merce 25th annual Lifestyle & Media 6:30 p.m. from Beachland Elementary
sign up teams to support local programs and ser- by Laura Riding Jackson Foundation. Donations Auction, 6 p.m. at Pareidolia Brewing Company. through Vero Beach neighborhoods, with 7:10
vices. 772-563-0505 appreciated. 772-569-6718 $20; members $10. 772-589-5969 p.m. free kids run followed by ice cream sundae
bar and entertainment. 772-643-7010
31 Main Street Vero Beach’s Downtown 7|8 Riverside Theatre Comedy Zone 14|15 Riverside Theatre Howl at
Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. on 14th Experience, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., the Moon Experience – Glow 15 Friends of St. Sebastian River Cleanup,
Avenue. Free. 772-643-6782 with Live on the Loop free entertainment at 6:30 Party, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with free Live on the part of National River Cleanup and Ocean
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31 & September 1 - Riverside Theatre a.m. from south end of US 1 bridge straddling In-
Howl at the Moon Experience – Totally 8 Tunnel to Towers Vero Beach 3.43-Mile 15 National Estuaries Day Celebration, 9 dian River & Brevard County lines. 772-202-0501
Awesome 80’s Party, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Run & Walk,7:30 a.m. at Riverside Park to a.m. to Noon at Environmental Learning
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772-231-6990 of 9/11 first responders and to honor all first re- tivity, craft & informational booths and more. $5; and Tour from Heritage
sponders and military members. $3 children ages 2 to 11. 772-589-5050 Center, with VIP venue tour, bridal fashion show,
SEPTEMBER raffle and grooms lounge. 772-770-2263
8 United Way Day of Caring, 8 a.m. Kickoff 15 Inaugural First Responders Fall Cook-
Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church fol- off, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Indian River 16 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra features
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7 STRIDES 3 DYNASTY 19 Shoe Guy Reveal Kick-off Party in an-
10 JAUNT 4 DUTY ticipating of Wine Women & Shoes
11 LINCTUS 6 HINDER event to benefit Humane Society of VB & IRC,
12 STEER 8 DILATES 5:30 p.m. at Rosner Motorsports in Vero Beach.
14 MAJESTY 9 SCIENCE 772-388-3826
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16 PEACOCK 13 SPIRIT 21 Opioid Crisis Summit presented by Se-
20 CRAPS 14 MAPPING bastian Chamber of Commerce, 1 p.m.
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VERO BEACH 32963 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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This directory gives small business people eager
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in the Vero Beach 32963 Business Directory, please
contact marketing representative Kathleen Macglennon at
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LIFE’S A ‘BREEZE’ IN BEAUTIFUL
MOORINGS HOME NEAR OCEAN

1010 Treasure Lane in The Moorings: 3-bedroom, 2-bath and 2-half-bath, 2,700-square-foot home on
half-acre lot near the ocean offered for $975,000 by The Moorings Realty Sales Co.: 772-231-5131

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REAL ESTATE

Life’s a ‘breeze’ in beautiful Moorings home near ocean

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF ing, so people are remodeling exist-
Staff Writer ing homes.”

“This house is an example of what Ross makes this observation as
is going on in The Moorings at this she stands in a home that was origi-
point in time, and it’s happening nally built in 1970. “When the cur-
throughout the barrier island too,” rent owner purchased the home just
says Erika Ross, Realtor with The over a year ago, it had 8-foot ceilings
Moorings Realty Sales Co. “In that, throughout, your typical sectioned
you’ve got a finite amount of real es- rooms, and step downs. It was hard
tate. There’s no room for new build- for buyers to see the potential.”

On the plus side, the property is

located at 1010 Treasure Lane is in a the home. Stepping through the front
prime location, according to Ross. door is like stepping into a bucket of
“You’ve got beach access literally right sunshine.
behind the house and The Moorings
address all on a half-acre lot.” “The owner came in and basically
rebuilt the house down to the studs,”
The current owner saw beyond the Ross says. “She put in new electrical,
dark, choppy interior of the home and new plumbing, new A/C, removed
took on the challenge. “I’ve always walls and raised the ceiling wherever
liked doing this,” she said. “It’s some- she could; so now you’re walking into
thing I’m passionate about. I started this wonderful, great, natural light
when my husband was sick, it was an and open-floor plan. It’s as close to a
outlet for me, and then it just grew lock-it and leave situation as you can
from there.” get without being in a condo.”

The home, with a circular drive, is The open-entry foyer flows into
fronted by a courtyard surrounded by the formal living area with raised
a pony wall that creates a cozy alcove, ceilings and plush carpet. Traver-
adding dimensionality to the lines of

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tine tile, varying ceiling heights and
architectural columns set apart the
formal living and dining areas, giv-
ing the space a classic feel and add-
ing charming accents. The square
columns bring visually appealing
elements and transition you into the
room, creating a formal atmosphere.

“This wasn’t a renovation where
the goal was to flip the house as fast
as possible. A lot of thought was put
into this renovation, and it was done

to a level that you won’t find in a stan-
dard home,” says Ross.

The owner adds, “When I do some-
thing, I want to do it right. I want ev-
erything done so it will be a valuable
property to someone. It’s like a brand-
new house.”

The master suite is located at the
southern end of the house through a
set of dramatic double doors, a rather
fitting entry for the luxurious bath-
room and bedroom that lie behind
them. The spacious room offers pool
access through a set of sliders, mak-
ing the most of the sunny backyard.

At the front of the suite, the bath-

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room is a study in elegance, with quartz posite side of the house along with the ga-
countertops, porcelain flooring, his and her rage, laundry room, powder room, two guest
walk-in closets, a water closet, walk-in show- or child’s bedrooms and a shared bathroom.
er and dual sinks. The room is designed to
highlight the freestanding Roman tub posi- The owner opened up the kitchen and
tioned in the center of the room. added a generous quartz-topped island, giv-
ing guests a space to sit and chat and keep
The communal living areas lie on the op- the cook company while others relax in the

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family room in front of the fireplace converted to gas,” notes Ross.
or sit down in the nook overlooking The owner maximized space by
the pool.
placing the powder room in front of
Wainscoting lines one wall, cre- the laundry room. A pocket door clos-
ating a practical, yet elegant atmo- es the laundry off when guests are on
sphere, and stainless-steel appliances site.
and a gas range add a modern touch
to the chef’s kitchen. A pass-through Outside there’s plenty of space
provides easy access to the dining for children and pets to romp in the
room. At the rear of the house, the fenced backyard. There’s no need for
two sets of sliding-glass doors open little, wet feet to trek inside the house,
onto the patio to allow for indoor/out- not with the cabana bath located just
door entertaining. off the pool deck. And with the ocean
just steps away, the outdoor shower
“The mantle is original. It was re- with hot and cold running water gives
furbished, and the fireplace has been everyone a place to rinse off the salt

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and sand after spending the day on of A1A and one of them hasn’t even
the beach. hit the market yet.”

When the owner purchased this The Moorings Property Owners As-
house, she knew it was going to be a sociation offers private beach access
challenge; but she couldn’t pass up a and patrolled security. The area was
house in such close proximity to the initially designed as a boating com-
ocean. “You can hear the ocean all munity. The Moorings Yacht & Coun-
the time, and you get this beautiful try Club provides access to Pete Dye’s
breeze.” signature course, Jim Fazio’s Hawk’s
Nest championship course on the
Ross adds, “You’re buying a life- mainland, tennis, pickleball and cro-
style, not just a house. It’s a relaxed quet courts, a state-of-the-art fitness
family neighborhood. There are only center with pool and spa, a yacht club,
four houses for sale in this area, east

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as well as fine and casual dining. OLD RIOMAR 3+Den/3F 3H $1,975,000 CENTRAL BEACH 2/2.5 $1,295,000
The Moorings is a short drive to Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388
Karen Smith 772-559-1295 200953 Karen Smith 772-559-1295 201238
Vero’s Ocean Drive for shopping and
dining or to the Riverside Theatre
and the Vero Beach Museum of Art
for cultural outings. For families with
children, Saint Edward’s School con-
veniently abuts the community. 

SEAGROVE 5/5.5 $2,995,000
Karen Smith 772-559-1295
Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 201699

VITAL STATISTICS OLD RIOMAR 4/4.5 $895,000 SEAQUAY CONDO 2+Den/2 $649,900 RIVERWIND 3/3 $499,000
1010 TREASURE LANE Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Karen Smith 772-559-1295 Jane Johnson 772-559-3520
Karen Smith 772-559-1295 193859 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 199234 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 206202
Neighborhood: The Moorings
Year built: 1970 (whole-house NEW PRICING BAYOU 2/2 $449,500 OAK HARBOR Hamilton 3/2.5 $379,900
OLD ORCHID 3/3.5 $465,000 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Jane Johnson 772-559-3520
renovation in 2018) Michele Ritchie 772-532-7288 201383 Karen Smith 772-559-1295 205009 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 195655
Lot Size: 118 feet by 211 feet
Home size: 2,700 square feet NEW PRICING NEW LISTING OAK HARBOR Camden 2 /2 $165,000
COURTSIDE 3 /2 Half Acre $349,000 OAK HARBOR Mayfair 3/2.5 $329,000 Jane Johnson 772-559-3520
Construction: Joan Filosa 772-473-8796 207136 Jane Johnson 772-559-3520 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 195663
Concrete block with stucco Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 208122

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Listing price: $975,000

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Downsizing: Let go of the past for a less cluttered future

BY WENDY A. JORDAN it’s another overwhelming project to friend or professional is there to moti- The pool table was stacked high,” Weis
carry them out. vate and help. Cheryl Larson of Cheryl’s said. The two-car garage housed “ev-
Washington Post Organizing Concepts in Clarksburg, ery tool known to man.”
Most homeowners accumulate more Md., agrees. Especially if homeown-
If you had asked John Weis last year and more belongings, often not real- ers are paying a professional to help, Weis needed someone to take charge
whether he and his wife were going to izing how much – or even what – they they are likely to “take the project seri- and guide him. Enter Maria White,
move out of their Vienna, Va., house, have. They delay going through every- ously” and get the job done efficiently, whose Ashburn, Va., company, Enuff
“I’d have said absolutely not,” he says. thing until they have to, and then, un- she says. Libby Kinkead, Potomac Con- with the Stuff, provides personal or-
der pressure to get it done, might keep cierge co-owner, says that many new ganizing and moving help. Weis’ proj-
But Weis started thinking about the or toss too much instead of making fo- clients comment that they feel more ect was “multilayered,” she says, en-
fact that he’s 72 and that at some point, cused decisions. relaxed after a consultation. compassing a general purge of excess
the couple would want to switch to belongings; the temporary move to a
one-story living, and that they did not Some people get into the groove The hardest step is often the first small, storage-deficient apartment;
want to burden their kids with the big quickly – often with the help of or- one. For Weis, that meant beginning separate storage of possessions while
old house and sorting through all the ganizing consultants. Widower Bill to chip away at the mountain of stuff, the Weises lived in the apartment – in-
belongings they had amassed over the Blumberg, for example, plans to move including items handed down from cluding some things likely to be used
years. in the fall from his four-bedroom sub- relatives, things acquired by four sons during that time; and a second move to
urban home to a smaller, more urban when growing up, and curiosities har- the new house when construction was
These realizations pressed Weis into one that he is in the market to buy. vested during extensive travel. complete.
action. In December, he and his wife
bought a one-story, 1,762-square-foot With the support of Potomac Con- “I used to go around the world on White started the weeding-out pro-
house to be constructed in the sum- cierge, a Washington-area company business, and would pick up some of cess by tackling the old house’s stor-
mer at Trilogy at Lake Frederick, a 55- that offers personal assistant, declut- the weirdest stuff” to bring back as age areas – closets, basement, garage –
plus community near Winchester, Va. tering, organizing and move-manage- souvenirs, Weis said. The mountain where many things had sat unused for
ment services, he is rolling rapidly and of belongings also included furniture, a long time, and perhaps even forgot-
In mid-February, they moved to a pretty painlessly through the work of books, photos and office supplies. ten. Item by item, she helped Weis de-
small, two-bedroom rental apartment getting rid of much of the contents of “The basement was filled to the brim. cide what not to keep; what to do with
they are occupying while their new the suburban house. Potomac Con- those things; what “keepers” to place
home is built, and they began readying cierge is helping with disposing of, do- in storage when moving out; and what
the old house – a four-bedroom, 4,100 nating, selling or finding new homes to take to the apartment.
square-foot place with two stories, plus for what he is not keeping. “I’m not
full basement and garage – for sale. one to want to save a million things,” Before disposing of things, many
That meant contending with all the Blumberg says. “I have cleaned a lot of homeowners tell their children to take
belongings in it. stuff out. It is so liberating.” what they want. Kinkead says it’s wise
to “touch base with the kids” regarding
This transitional period – when But Blumberg is far from typical. their mementos from childhood and to
shifting from a large home to smaller “The average person is like a deer in be sensitive to their wishes. As for oth-
one; or moving from an old house to the headlights” when considering the er belongings in the house, get a deci-
a new one and wanting fresh furnish- prospect of sorting and dealing with sion from the kids early in the purging
ings; or managing the contents of a belongings, says Aida Middel, co-own- process regarding what they want to
home while it’s being remodeled – is er of Potomac Concierge. She advises have. This saves the expense of mov-
notoriously daunting. Every item in the homeowners to “divide and conquer. ing and perhaps storing items pending
house needs a decision – keep it with Take it step-by-step.” a decision.
you; keep it but store it; give it to fam-
ily or friends; or donate, sell or trash it. Middel and other home organiz- The key to successful transitioning
And once all the decisions are made, ers say the process works best when a

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of homes and belongings is planning. used color coding for Weis’ boxes: She for the new home can be ranked. Label If using a self-storage unit, “be stra-
Use a simple floor plan of the new put yellow stickers on boxes to go to the them by room, Middel says, adding, tegic,” White said. Set up shelving to
home, with dimensions noted, to de- apartment and blue ones on those to go “kitchen No. 1” to boxes that should be keep things organized. Put items that
termine what furniture will fit. to storage. Make the labeling specific the first to unpack in the new kitchen, are less needed in the back. Up front,
enough to be helpful. Identify contents and “kitchen No. 2” for boxes that con- place things more in demand, keep the
Label the contents of all boxes to as, for instance, pots and pans, rather tain less-used items that can be stored labels visible and don’t stack too many
be moved. To keep tabs on things and than simply “kitchen.” Boxes destined away. boxes atop one another. 
guide the moving company, White

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Aug. 17 to Aug. 23

The barrier island’s hot summer real estate market finally slowed last week, with five transactions
reported.
Our featured sale this week was of a home near South Beach. The residence at 925 Tulip Lane was
placed on the market June 25 for $749,000. The sale closed on Aug. 22 for 717,500.
The seller of the home was represented by Charlotte Terry and Karen Smith of Alex MacWilliam,
Inc. The purchaser was represented by Jane Schwiering and Lucy Hendricks of Berkshire
Hathaway Florida.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$969,900 $855,000
$525,000 $462,500
VERO BEACH 530 ACACIA ROAD 3/8/2018 $649,000 $899,000 8/20/2018 $550,000
$545,000 $515,000
VEROMAR 365 FIDDLEWOOD ROAD 3/9/2018 $515,000 $485,000 8/17/2018 $485,000
$470,000 $445,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1046 WINDING RIVER ROAD 1/19/2018 $599,000 8/17/2018
$157,500
SANDPOINTE 1626 W SANDPOINTE LANE 10/20/2017 $529,000 8/16/2018 $269,000

SEA OAKS 1800 N ORCHID ISLAND CIRCLE 5/16/2018 $515,000 8/15/2018

SEA OAKS 1605 REDBAY CIRCLE 5/29/2018 $470,000 8/10/2018

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

VISTA DEL MAR 5400 HIGHWAY A1A, #B12 6/6/2018 $165,000 $159,900 8/17/2018
SEA OAKS 1415 WINDING OAKS CIRCLE W, #A501 6/1/2018 $269,000 $269,000 8/14/2018

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Vero Beach, Address: 530 Acacia Road Subdivision: Veromar, Address: 365 Fiddlewood Road

Listing Date: 3/8/2018 Listing Date: 3/9/2018
Original Price: $969,900 Original Price: $525,000
Recent Price: $899,000 Recent Price: $485,000
Sold: 8/20/2018 Sold: 8/17/2018
Selling Price: $855,000 Selling Price: $462,500
Listing Agent: Michele Barone Listing Agent: Janyne Kenworthy

Selling Agent: Illustrated Properties LLC Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Chris Butler Mac Thompson

Villa Realty Associates Inc Seaside Realty of Vero Beach

Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1046 Winding River Road Subdivision: Vista Del Mar, Address: 5400 Highway A1A, #B12

Listing Date: 1/19/2018 Listing Date: 6/6/2018
Original Price: $649,000 Original Price: $165,000
Recent Price: $599,000 Recent Price: $159,900
Sold: 8/17/2018 Sold: 8/17/2018
Selling Price: $550,000 Selling Price: $157,500
Listing Agent: Sally Woods Listing Agent: Steven Zeuner

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

Kristin Casalino Donald Stadtler

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Lighthouse Realty

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Sandpointe, Address: 1626 W Sandpointe Lane Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 1800 N Orchid Island Circle

Listing Date: 10/20/2017 Listing Date: 5/16/2018
Original Price: $545,000 Original Price: $515,000
Recent Price: $529,000 Recent Price: $515,000
Sold: 8/16/2018 Sold: 8/15/2018
Selling Price: $515,000 Selling Price: $485,000
Listing Agent: Fredi Ash & Christine Barry Listing Agent: Fran Smyrk

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Not provided Fran Smyrk

Not provided Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1113 Sea Hunt Drive Subdivision: Village Spires Devel, Address: 3554 Ocean Drive, #801N

Listing Date: 11/30/2017 Listing Date: 7/16/2018
Original Price: $599,000 Original Price: $555,000
Recent Price: $559,999 Recent Price: $555,000
Sold: 8/13/2018 Sold: 8/10/2018
Selling Price: $542,500 Selling Price: $500,000
Listing Agent: Rita Curry Listing Agent: Jetriz Valiente & Kristi White

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty of VB

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