05/11/2023 ISSUE 19

‘RED’ ALERT! HEALTH Doctor expounds on psoriasis and its treatments 32963

52 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ People living in Florida are often exposed to plant and sea life that causes temporary skin rashes, but if you have a persistent rash without any clear trigger such as poison ivy or a jellyfish sting, it could be psoriasis. “Psoriasis presents itself as a red scaling rash,” said Dr. Kathryn Anderson, a dermatologist at Indian River Dermatology at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. “It’s one of the most common skin conditions, affecting 30 percent of the population in the US. It’s most commonly seen on elbows, knees, lower back and scalps, although certain types of psoriasis will appear on hands, feet and in the under folds of skin like the armpits and back of knees.” According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 80 percent to 90 percent of people who have psoriasis develop plaque psoriasis, which appears as patches of thick, raised skin called plaques with a dry, thin, silvery-white coating called scales. It’s common for the patches to itch but scratching only thickens the patch and worsens the condition. “Psoriasis is an interplay between genetics and the immune system,” Dr. Anderson explained. “It tends to be hereditary but not in every case. If one parent has psoriasis, a child has about a 20-to-25 percent chance of getting it. If both parents have it, the child will have a 65 percent risk of getting it. Unfortunately, once you have it, you’ll always have it, as it’s a chronic condi- ‘RED’ ALERT! Doctor expounds on psoriasis and its treatments BY KERRY FIRTH Correspondent tion. Outbreaks can last from weeks to years, and while they can be controlled, they can’t be cured. “Psoriasis usually presents itself between the ages of 55 and 65 but we do also see pediatric patients … who will have the condition.” There is usually a trigger that incites the immune system to start producing inflammation. That trigger can be an infection or something as simple as the weather, stress, drinking, smoking or taking medication. Flare-ups often occur due to stress or after getting a cut, scrape, scratch or bug bite. Different people have different triggers. That’s why it is important for people who have psoriasis to pay attention to what triggers their flare-ups and try to avoid the triggering circumstances. If you think you might have psoriasis, it’s wise to visit a dermatologist to have it diagnosed and treated. “In most cases, a trained dermatologist can diagnose psoriasis with just a visual exam,” Dr. Anderson said. “If the diagnosis is unclear, we can take a sample of skin and have a pathologist look at it under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis. This is a much better time to have psoriasis than 10 or 20 years ago because there are new biologic medications that have been approved within the past 5-to-10 years that are very effective at controlling the outbreaks. “If the rash is in a small area we’ll treat it with a topical treatment like gels, creams and liquids, both in steroid and non-steroid forms. If the rash covers more than 10 percent of the body or a smaller rash didn’t respond to topical treatment, then we’ll use internal treatments like pills or an injectable. New biologic medications target the specific immune molecule that creates inflammation in psoriasis with few side effects. There is also a treatment that uses UVB light.” Dermatologists use UVB phototherapy for psoriasis to suppress an overly active immune system, reduce inflammation, reduce the itch and Dr. Kathryn Anderson. PHOTO: JOSHUA KODIS

Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 53 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ BY KERRY FIRTH Correspondent CONTINUED ON PAGE 54 allow the skin to heal. It is generally prescribed for children, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people who have a weakened immune system or ongoing infection. The narrowband UVB phototherapy is used effectively on the scalp, ears, armpits, groin and buttocks. It is not recommended for anyone who has a medical condition or is taking a medication that makes them sensitive to UV light or anyone who has had skin cancer. There are some over-the-counter treatments that can be helpful in mild cases of psoriasis. “Over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams can help relieve the itch, as can psoriasis shampoos and lotions, “Dr. Anderson noted. “Many of these treatments will contain coal tar or salicylic acid, both with a track record of reducing swelling and relieving itching.” A pharmacist can assist you in choosing an OTC product. Buying medication online may be a bit riskier, so you should talk to your dermatologist to make sure that the product you are considering has been tested and is safe and effective to use. Psoriasis can lead to other health conditions if not treated. “Due to inflammation in the body, it can affect other areas,” Dr. Anderson said. “Psoriasis in the joints is called psoriatic arthritis. It causes pain and stiffness in the joints, which is often worse in the mornings. You can have psoriatic arthritis without a skin rash. About a third of the patients with skin psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis, but there are many cases of psoriatic arthritis without the skin rash. Inflammation in the body has also been linked to heart disease, obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.” Contrary to popular belief, psoriasis is not contagious. You can’t get it from touching, having sex with or swimming in a pool with a person who has psoriasis. Gaining control of psoriasis involves learning and avoiding what triggers flare-ups, sticking to a good psoriasis skin care routine, living a healthy lifestyle and using medication when necessary. After earning her medical degree at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Anderson completed her dermatology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. She is accepting new patients at her office at 1155 35th Lane, Suite 202 in Vero Beach. The office phone number is 772-770-6871. NEVER TOO OLD: PATIENTS 80 AND UP CAN BENEFIT FROM CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that, although surgery tends to be riskier for older patients, coronary artery bypass grafting can increase long-term survival for patients over 80. A major key to successful outcomes among this age group is accurately identifying those patients who meet certain criteria, according to Dr. Seiichi Noda, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Dr. Noda said that factors like BMI, weight, general health and how much ground the patient can cover in a six-minute walk are considered when deciding whether bypass surgery is a good idea for an older patient. “We also look at the patient’s support network and family involvement,” he added. Medicinenet.com reports that for anyone older than 75, physicians also review factors such as previous heart surgery, broader coronary artery disease, lung diseases (such as COPD), kidney problems and cirrhosis of the liver. Dr. Noda said that, in addition to careful screening, quality of care and improved technology also are part of successful outcomes. He goes on to explain that there are now two different ways to perform coronary bypass surgery: 1. Traditional: The patient is hooked up to a heart/lung machine which takes over the heart’s pumping and oxygenation functions while the heart is temporarily paralyzed and at

54 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 53 rest as surgery is performed. 2. Beating Heart: The surgeon stabilizes only the segment of the heart that requires the bypass, whereas the rest of the heart continues to function normally. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, “beating heart” or off-pump bypass is as successful as on-pump in the right individuals. “Advantages for patients include a lower risk of complications, shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery,” according to the University of Chicago Medicine. One statistic that hasn’t changed much in spite of improved technology and treatments: Compared with men, women continue to have a much higher risk of dying following coronary artery bypass surgery. That was the finding of a recent large study led by investigators at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Without adjusting for differences in age and other health factors that influence risk, female bypass patients had a 2.8 percent rate of death during or soon after surgery, compared with 1.7 percent for male patients, which is roughly 60 percent higher. Dr. Noda says there are several theories as to why this is, although none have been proven. “Women tend to present later,” he says. “Statistically speaking, they’re smaller in stature, which means they have a smaller volume of circulating blood [and] … there’s a greater chance they’ll need a transfusion.” That weighs against women because, according to the National Institute of Health National Library of Medicine, “RBC (red blood cell) transfusion is associated with a dosedependent increased risk of postoperative cardiac complications, serious infection, neurologic complications, renal failure, overall morbidity and in-hospital mortality.” Trying to find the right cardiothoracic surgeon is another challenge faced by older patients in need of bypass surgery, but HealthGrades reports there are seven things you can do to help ensure you make the right choice: • Get Referrals – check with your primary care doctor or whomever suggested you see a cardiothoracic surgeon. • Research the Surgeon’s Credentials – several websites can give you information about doctor’s credentials. • Consider the Surgeon’s Experience – choose a doctor who has frequently performed the type of surgery you’re having and has operated on patients your age. • Consider Gender – if you’re more comfortable sharing personal information with one gender over another, make that part of your decision. • Research Hospital Quality – several websites can give you information about the hospital’s level of care. • Evaluate Communication Style – make sure you’re comfortable with the doctor’s way of communication Dr. Seiichi Noda. PHOTO: JOSHUA KODIS

Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 55 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ and information-sharing style. • Read Patient Reviews – again, this information is available online. • Make Sure the Doctor Takes Your Insurance. Seiichi Noda, MD, is a boardcertified cardiothoracic surgeon. He completed his surgery residency as the Arthur Tracy Cabot Fellow at Brigham and Women’s, Boston, and was a research fellow in the Department of Surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He com - pleted his Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and his General Surgery residency and internship in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s, Harvard Medical School. He earned his Doc - tor of Medicine from the Univer - sity of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine in Chicago and his B.S. in Biochemistry from Indiana Univer - sity in Bloomington, Indiana. He is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Noda practices at Health First Cardiothoracic Surgery,1350 Hickory St., Suite 102, Melbourne, 321-434-3455. He is ac - cepting new patients. MORE THAN 1 IN 5 ADULTS IN U.S. LIVED WITH CHRONIC PAIN IN 2021 In addition to careful screening, quality of care and improved technology also are part of successful outcomes. About 52 million adults in the United States – more than 1 in 5 – were living with chronic pain in 2021, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That included 17 million who experienced chronic pain severe enough to substan - tially restrict their daily activi - ties, referred to as high-impact chronic pain. Health experts generally define chronic pain as pain affecting any part of the body and lasting for three months or more, some - times for years. Chronic pain may stem from an injury or infection or be related to an ongoing condition such as arthritis or cancer. It also can be caused by such psychological fac - tors as stress, anxiety or depres - sion; in these cases, it’s known as psychosomatic pain. The CDC report found that chronic pain, including the highimpact type, was more prevalent among women than men and among older adults, affecting about 30 percent of those 65 to 84. It also was more common among people with a disability and those with poor general health. Treatments for chronic pain vary greatly, but they usually start with trying to identify and treat the initial cause of the pain. After that, the focus turns to managing the pain itself and im - proving the person’s ability to function. This often involves a combination of medication, life - style changes, therapy and com - plementary health treatments such as acupuncture, meditation and massage. – THE WASHINGTON POST

56 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Loneliness presents a profound public health threat akin to smoking and obesity, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy warned in an advisory issued last week that aims to rally Americans to spend more time with each other in an increasingly divided and digital society. Murthy said half of U.S. adults experience loneliness, which has consequences for mental and physical health, including a greater risk of depression, anxiety – and, perhaps more surprisingly, heart disease, stroke and dementia. His advisory calls for a collective effort to “mend the social fabric of our nation,” including teaching children how to build healthy relationships; talking more to relatives, friends and co-workers; and spending less time online and on social media if it comes at the expense of in-person interactions. Time spent with friends declined 20 hours a month between 2003 and 2020, according to research cited in the advisory, while time spent alone increased by 24 hours a month in that period. These trends probably intensified during the coronavirus pandemic as Americans were sequestered at home, experts say. “What COVID did is really pour fuel on a fire that was already burning,” Murthy said in an interview. “I want the entire country to understand how profound a public health threat loneliness and isolation pose.” The risk of premature death posed by social disconnection is similar to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than obesity and physical inactivity, according to a review of research on social connection. And socially connected people live longer. Loneliness can lead to chronic stress, which in turn causes inflammation that damages tissues and blood vessels and is associated with chronic conditions, experts say. Isolation and frayed social connections could make it harder to maintain or develop healthy habits such as exercise and good nutrition. “This isn’t just people feeling good or bad about their social life,” Surgeon general: Loneliness poses major public health threat BY FENIT NIRAPPIL The Washington Post

Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 57 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ said Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University and lead science editor of the advisory. “It truly has an impact on our physical health.” The surgeon general serves as a chief advocate for public health, using the office as a bully pulpit to sound alarms about issues threatening American lives. Cigarette packaging bears surgeon general warnings, and C. Everett Koop, who became surgeon general during the administration of President Ronald Reagan, advocated for the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV, defying conservatives who insisted on promoting abstinence. Murthy said the federal government could fund research on loneliness to better understand the problem and identify the best interventions. He also urged different levels of government to prioritize social connection in policymaking, such as designing walkable communities that encourage residents to interact. Healthcare providers could screen patients for signs of loneliness, Murthy said, while insurers could pay for programs that help people cultivate healthy relationships as a form of preventive care. Recommendations from the loneliness advisory extend far beyond the confines of the doctor’s office and public health department, with technology companies, schools and workplaces urged to unite behind goals of increasing social engagement and reducing isolation. Murthy has advocated for treating loneliness as a public health issue for years and wrote a book about the issue published early in the pandemic. Now he’s sharing his own experiences with loneliness as he calls for a national movement to address it. Murthy largely neglected friendships when he served as surgeon general under President Barack Obama, he wrote in an opinion piece for the New York Times that previewed the advisory. He said he felt ashamed to reach out to old friends and suffered a loss of self-esteem and a sense of identity. In his second stint as surgeon general, Murthy said he spends time with his children without any devices in reach, visits his parents and sisters as often as he can and answers the phone when friends call, even just to ask if he can call them back. “There are days I slip and sometimes a week will go by and I realize I’m feeling more disconnected from family and friends because I didn’t invest in small moments,” Murthy said, adding his situation has improved. “I feel much more connected to them, and I feel like I’m a better surgeon general as a result.” Research shows loneliness and isolation are most prevalent in people who are in poor health, struggling financially or living alone. Strikingly, older adults have the highest rates of social isolation, but young adults are almost twice as likely to report feeling lonely as senior citizens do. The surgeon general’s advisory casts the digital revolution as a double-edged sword for social engagement. It has made it easier for people who feel like outcasts in their communities to find others like themselves around the world. But social media and the internet can also replace or degrade in-person socializing. “In many ways, technology is a really great thing. It connects you to long-lost friends, and you can see faces on your computer screen,” said Kerstin Gerst Emerson, a clinical associate professor at the University of Georgia who studies loneliness. “But it can have a negative side. It can disconnect you while you are with others, you are not present, you are on your phone. You can be in a room with family and friends, but you are not getting the social connections you want.” One 2017 study cited in the advisory showed that people who used social media more than two hours a day were twice as likely to experience increased feelings of social isolation compared with those who spent less than 30 minutes a day on social media. The report calls on technology companies to avoid algorithms that promote division and polarization, while developing features that encourage healthy dialogue. Regardless of how institutions respond, experts say individuals can help reshape society in a more collegial and connected direction. “Probably our most effective way to reduce loneliness is if we take more care of the people in our lives,” said Richard Weissbourd, a psychologist and senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education who has studied loneliness. “We have to have parents and schools and communities that put caring for people front and center again, and if they do that, we are going to have a society where people are less lonely but also people are more moral, more justiceminded and healthier.”

58 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ At a moment when substance-use disorders and overdoses are on the rise, new research offers hope for the addicted: People who exercised as part of their addiction treatment programs were substantially more likely to reduce their substance use than those who didn’t. The study, published in April in PLOS One, found that incorporating simple workouts such as jogging or weight training into treatment improved the likelihood of recovery from a variety of substance-use disorders, including to cocaine, opioids, cannabis and alcohol. “Exercise is fantastic medicine for those struggling to recover from their addiction,” said Jeremiah Weinstock, a psychology professor at St. Louis University, who studies addiction but was not involved with the new review. The findings build on other research, some with animals, showing that exercise changes our brains and thinking in ways that can reduce drug cravings and relapse and might even stave off addictions in the first place. The idea for the new study took root when Florence Piché, its lead author and a kinesiology doctoral student at the University of Montreal, began outside work as a therapist at a Canadian substance-use disorder clinic. A student of exercise, she suspected physical activity would aid in patients’ recovery but wished for scientific backing. She didn’t find as much as she’d hoped. Many previous scientific studies and reviews focused on exercise and tobacco, but not other drugs. So she and her colleagues decided to write their own, gathering past experiments comparing substance-use disorder treatments that included exercise to those that didn’t. They wound up with 43 studies involving 3,135 men and women who’d sought treatment for dependence to many different addictive substances. The programs’ exercise routines varied but most commonly involved easy jogging about three times a week, or comparable amounts of weight training, walking, yoga or cycling. The scientists then compared reCertain exercises, weight training may help addiction recovery BY GRETCHEN REYNOLDS The Washington Post

Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 59 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ sults, finding a decided advantage to exercise. In studies that quantified participants’ drug usage from start to end, people who exercised generally quit or reduced their use. Those who didn’t exercise typically didn’t reduce their drug usage as much. “In the same treatment programs, people did better if there was physical activity,” Piché said. The review didn’t explore the question of how exercise – which involves mostly physical, not mental, exertion – might influence people’s willpower and drug cravings. But it did find that, in many of the included studies, people who exercised were more fit and less depressed by the study’s end. But other recent research, looking more directly into what exercise does during recovery, has settled on a number of contributing effects. “Exercise has so many benefits for those overcoming an addiction,” Weinstock said. “There is the immediate bump in mood after one’s workout, and, over time, exercise reduces depression and anxiety, which often co-occur with addiction. Exercise also helps the brain heal from the many damaging effects substance use has on our brains.” In animal studies, for instance, heavy usage of drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine or alcohol weakens or kills brain cells and reduces neurogenesis, the process by which brains create new neurons. Exercise, on the other hand, increases neurogenesis, and bolsters the health of existing neurons. The effects can be especially striking in alcohol-use disorders and recovery. In a 2019 review, the authors concluded that “exercise is associated with brain health, alcohol is not, and the mechanisms by which exercise benefits the brain directly counteract the mechanisms by which alcohol damages it.” “There have been multiple recent studies suggesting exercise is helpful for treating alcohol use disorder,” said J. Leigh Leasure, a neuroscience professor at the University of Houston and the review’s senior author. But perhaps the most intriguing and consequential effects of exercise involve how it may change the brain’s reward system, which directs what we enjoy, want and seek out. Most substances of abuse wildly light up the reward system, and especially the production and uptake of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward processing. In effect, popular recreational drugs make us – and lab animals – feel great and desire more. But exercise can alter dopamine processing, potentially making exercise feel more pleasurable than drugs. In a telling 2018 rat study, when animals started running, they remodeled their dopamine system in ways that “could mediate exercise-induced attenuation of drug-seeking behavior,” the authors wrote. “Our research shows that exercise can manipulate the brain’s dopamine signaling, which we know is involved and is dysfunctional in people who are addicted,” said Panayotis Thanos, a senior research scientist at the University of Buffalo and senior author of the rat study. Exercise likewise seems to lessen relapses after animals have habituated to and then weaned from addictive drugs such as cocaine. But the ideal types and amounts of exercise to bolster addiction treatment remain uncertain, Thanos and other scientists said, although his lab is in the middle of experiments designed to start answering those questions. A more intractable concern is that people with substance-use disorders, even those seeking treatment, understandably may feel little motivation to exercise, Weinstock said. They might be feeling exhausted, defeated or overwhelmed. They also may have physical limitations. He and his colleagues have been experimenting with monetary payments during treatment if people exercise, he said, which may help people start and then stay with an exercise routine, but, even then, programs probably need to be tailored to each individual’s fitness and interests. Also, the physical activities studied in the new review and the related research involved were part of residential or wellsupervised outpatient programs. To find treatment options for substance use or mental health disorders, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357) or visit their site.

60 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Exercise after knee replacement: Why a modified workout may make sense When former Olympian Joan Benoit Samuelson ran the 2022 London Marathon last fall, she knew she was taking a risk. It would be her first 26.2-mile race since undergoing a partial right knee replacement in 2020, and many orthopedists warn that high-impact sports after knee replacement can hasten the breakdown of a new knee. She needn’t have worried. “The knee felt good, and it was definitely worth it,” says Samuelson, 65, who won the first Olympic women’s marathon in 1984 and has set several world and U.S. records during her long running career. “I wasn’t able to run at all before, the pain was excruciating. My surgeons knew that I would be running on the knee with the intention of running marathons.” Knee replacement, the most commonly performed joint replacement surgery, involves replacing damaged natural knee joints with artificial metal and plastic components. An estimated 634,000 Americans underwent knee replacement in 2019, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). In Samuelson’s case, she had the lateral – or outer – part of her right knee replaced. The downside for her and other athletes, even recreational ones, is that engaging in high-intensity sports after knee replacement can cause excessive wear and loosening of the new components, and may require more surgery. Knee replacement doesn’t mean quitting exercise – in fact, doctors encourage physical activity. But it might mean switching to something that involves less “pounding” or adapting your workouts in ways that lessen the impact. “Most orthopedic surgeons want you to be active but not abusive,” says Nicholas DiNubile, a Philadelphiaarea orthopedic surgeon and spokesman for the AAOS. “High-load repetitive impact is not ideal. A distance runner who is coming down hard on one leg at a time might have to consider a mind-set change.” In Samuelson’s case, more marathons could mean a total replacement. “It was said at the get-go that I probably would be a candidate for a total at some point,” she says. “I was willing to take that risk.” Younger patients join the fold Until recently, knee replacement was largely the province of elderly patients with osteoarthritis. But experts say more younger people are seeking replacements now. “It’s not uncommon to have patients under 50,” says Mohamad Halawi, associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. “Also, as techniques and materials improve, surgeons are more comfortable pushing the envelope for younger patients.” Mike Cook, 46, a heavy-equipment operator and mechanic who lives in Port Washington, N.Y., is one such patient. In April, he underwent a partial replacement on the inside of his left knee. Years of strenuous work had worn out much of the knee’s cartilage, and he had to give up mountain biking, his passion. Before the surgery, he says, “I couldn’t walk. I had intermittent sharp pains that were crippling.” Even though he still is recovering, “the pain is gone, and I’m 100 percent better than before,” he adds. “I have no regrets. None.” As for getting back on that mountain bike: “I can’t wait,” he says. Most people choose knee replacement when their pain becomes unbearable. “I tell patients: You are ready if your knee starts making your plans for you, or breaking plans for you, when you start giving up the things you love,” DiNubile says. Bernie McCabe, 54, of Haverford, Pa., underwent total knee replacement in both knees when he was 48 because of osteoarthritis and sportsrelated injuries. “I’d reached the point where I couldn’t do anything,” he says. Since his surgery, he still can’t run or play pickup basketball, but he plays tennis, hikes and walks 18 holes on the golf course. “I could never have done that before,” he says. “Getting this done was one of the greatest things in my life.” Eddie Frank, 71, a high-altitude trekker and founder of an adventure travel company, agrees. Hobbled by osteoarthritis, he underwent partial replacement of both knees in 2018. After recovering, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for the 54th time. “The surgeries gave me my life back,” he says. “I have no pain whatsoever. My knees will probably outlive me.” Recommended sports and exercise post-surgery Experts encourage knee replacement recipients to exercise, but they recommend activities such as cycling, brisk walking, swimming, doubles tennis (which involves less stress because two people on each side of the net share the effort), elliptical machine workouts, gentle downhill skiing and hiking, among others. Repeated pounding can take a toll on a new knee, which is why basketball and long-distance running post-surgery can be problematic. But surgeons recognize that many athletes will be reluctant to give up such sports. “For someone whose whole being is running or playing basketball, you have to have an educated conversation,” says Christopher Annunziata, an orthopedic surgeon and the head team physician for the Washington Commanders football team. “You have to explain the potential risks. It’s not something we would necessarily recommend, but we are not naive to the fact that some people will keep doing it.” Halawi agrees. “I usually advise them to use caution and moderation,” he says. “They feel amazing after surgery and want to resume what they were doing before. My goal as a surgeon is not to restrict them but advise them.” Jacqueline Hansen, 74, who won the women’s division in the 1973 Boston Marathon and, in 1975, became the first woman to break a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes in a marathon, had total knee replacement in both knees because of osteoarthritis, the first in July 2021, the second in February 2022. (There is no evidence to suggest running causes arthritis; in fact, research shows it actually may protect the knees.) Her doctor, too, told her to forgo high-impact workouts, and she listened. “My doctor said if I do not run or jump, there’s no reason these knees won’t last 20 years. If I do run, he will see me again in five to 10 years,” she says. Hansen had already stopped running several years before because of pain and swelling in her knees and had shifted to taking long walks or hikes. But “when those became too painful, and walking was only possible on a cane, and I was totally bowlegged, I had to face the inevitable and decide on surgery. I am so grateBY MARLENE CIMONS The Washington Post

Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 61 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ ful to walk again without pain that I am not missing the running.” Becoming just ‘partly bionic’ Those who have partial replacements such as Samuelson probably can keep running for a time, because the procedure removes only the affected knee parts but leaves some of the ligaments and natural shock absorbers intact. In a total replacement, however, the surgeon removes all three knee compartments – the medial, or inner side of the knee; the patellofemoral, or front of the knee; and the lateral, or outer side of the knee – and replaces them with parts made of metal and plastic. “The ability to run with a partial is different from having a total,” says Thomas Muzzonigro, a Butler, Pa., specialist in knee and hip replacement. “You’re running partly bionic and partly yourself.” Partial knee replacements remain far less common than full replacements. In 2019, there were only about 28,500 partial replacements, according to the AAOS. That’s partly because many patients don’t see a surgeon until the damage worsens, affecting the entire knee, or even both knees. In addition, says DiNubile, only certain patients are good candidates for partial replacements – specifically, they should be relatively young with “very specific wear patterns” and arthritis that affects only one knee compartment; they can’t be too knock-kneed or bowlegged, and they should be pretty lean. But for some people, partial replacement is the answer. Because it is less invasive than a complete replacement, “people tend to feel more normal,” says Annunziata, who no longer does knee replacements. “We have seen people with partial replacements get back to the higher level with no problems, but we don’t know how long they can keep doing that before the knee starts to break down.” Caution is important for those with partial replacements, because going from a partial replacement to a total one can be complicated. There often is existing scar tissue and debris from metal or plastic that has become worn, experts say. Samuelson’s right knee had been problematic for years, starting with a ski racing accident in high school. She broke her right leg, leaving it shorter than the left and causing a biomechanical imbalance in her stride. She won the 1984 Olympic marathon trials race only 17 days after arthroscopic surgery in the same knee, also on the lateral side. By her estimate, she has put about 150,000 miles on her knees. She knows she must be careful. She ran the London race on only about a third of her normal marathon training mileage (and still won her age group), and she is uncertain about whether there will be more marathons in her future. “I won’t say yes, and I won’t say no,” she says, adding that she still hopes to earn the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star medal, awarded to those who complete the six major marathons: New York, Boston, Tokyo, London, Berlin and Chicago. She has run all of them except Tokyo. “I don’t expect to be able to run marathons forever,” she says. “If I do have a total [knee replacement] at some point, I won’t consider any more marathons. But, with less mileage and cross-training, I’d like to think I can still do an occasional 5K or 10K, so I don’t have to stop running entirely.”

62 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style The new generation of pencil skirt is all about looking polished in a modern yet relaxed sort of way. Counterintuitively, the pencil skirt is not the unforgiving taskmaster of yore. Wearing a pencil in 2023 is all about getting the skirt – and proportions – that work for you. The myriad versions on the recent catwalks of Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent, Victoria Beckham, Miu Miu and Emilia Wickstead tended to be high-waisted, probably because, by chiseling the waist, they accentuate the hips of slender models. It’s a beautiful look, especially in a silk or jacquard – provided you get the other proportions right. Although they look narrow, they’re actually quite straight, which makes them easy to wear; plus there is often a matching top. With any high waist, you really need a cropped sweater to maximize the vertical line, or a shirt that stops around your skirt’s waistband because there’s not a lot of room for tucking in. Movement-wise, a high-waisted pencil skirt can also be quite restrictive, even if it has a slit, so you might want to reserve it for an evening when walking is not imperative. Then there are the pencil skirts that don’t come with slits. If the fabric is a soft, stretchy yarn then fine, you’ll be able to walk at a reasonable pace. If not, well, don’t say you weren’t warned. Personally I think life’s too short. The easiest style, if you’re self-conscious about your hips or thighs, has a nice long slit (but not too long, no one wants to flash more than they intended) that makes it easy to run, let alone walk, in. It also stops it looking too prim. Secondly, having back pockets well placed will give the backside an optical lift, as well as a proper waistband, borrowed from menswear, which means it will never look too Jessica Rabbity – making it a great piece for work. I tend to go one size up so they can rest slouchily below my waist: not so low as to be annoying, but not so high it felt restrictive. This is a good waistband spot for helping skirts to drape nicely over thighs and tummies. Thirdly, picking a color that is not black, but a good in-between, like a goes-with-anything mushroom shade, which also helps make it look less obviously dominatrixy. This is such an easy look for summer in the office. Christopher Kane partnered his pencil skirts with crisp embroidered shirts – a gorgeously understated day or night look. Mango’s dark denim pencil skirt does the same in a more youthful way, while the gold hardware on Ralph Lauren’s ribbed pencil makes it a super-simple dress-up piece. You don’t need painfully high heels. These slingbacks are a couple of inches high. You can wear this kind of pencil skirt with (good) vests, T-shirts or collared shirts and still look polished, in a very modern, relaxed way. BY LISA ARMSTRONG The Telegraph The secret to making the pencil skirt work for you

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 63 Style If you were asked to reel off a list of the world’s most desirable luxury brands, which are the first that come to mind? Chanel? Dior? Hermes? Unless you are in the know, Loro Piana might not make it onto your list. And yet it is one of the most influential names in the world right now. The Italian heritage label, which sets the standard for fine wool, cashmere and uber-rare vicuna (a South American relative of the llama which produces super-soft, very slow-growing hair), and boasts annual sales of over $1 billion, doesn’t stage lavish fashion shows in Milan. Nor does it have legions of A-list ambassadors. Loro Piana’s clients tend to wear its clothes behind closed doors (they are so rich that extremely luxurious cashmere is seen as standard day wear). There are fleeting paparazzi moments – Meghan Markle wore a maroon cashmere suit by Loro Piana for a visit to New York in 2021. Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman and Eddie Redmayne wear it. Inconveniently for the brand, Vladimir Putin is also a fan. He wore a $13,300 Loro Piana puffer coat for one of his interminable speeches about his invasion of Ukraine … Putin aside, Loro Piana isn’t demanding our attention in the same way as other luxury megabrands from the LVMH stable are, but its signature quiet luxury aesthetic couldn’t be more relevant. No flashy bling, no bright colors, just impeccably cut forever pieces, crafted from the finest materials. Its new “It bag” of the season, the “Bale,” is completely inconspicuous – almost anonymous when compared to its monogrammed rivals from the logo-maniacs at Louis Vuitton, Dior or Chanel. With all its collections, if you need to ask for the price, you probably can’t afford it. Evidently the brand’s relatively new CEO Damien Bertrand, appointed in late 2021, wants to raise brand awareness a little. To date, Loro Piana has limited its marketing efforts to equestrian competitions and sailing regattas – much loved hobbies of the super-rich. Recently, though, it took over Harrods’ windows, and seems intent on reaching a much broader audience. It follows in the footsteps of Dior, which transformed Harrods’ exterior into a gingerbread house at Christmas, and Louis Vuitton, which covered the building in polka dots to celebrate its new collaboration with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama earlier this year. This spotlight couldn’t come at a better time. “Succession,” the show which introduced the non-Davos world to the aspirational “stealth wealth” aesthetic, returned for a fourth and final season this month. Along with Brunello Cucinelli, Gabriela Hearst and The Row, Loro Piana has become synonymous with the look. Character Kendall Roy, played by Jeremy Strong, has one of the most interesting wardrobes on the show, and that’s largely thanks to Loro Piana’s $5,875 polo shirts and $625 baseball caps. According to GQ, Strong requested that Kendall wear a custom Loro Piana coat in the final series. While you’re not going to find anything close to the kind of quality at Loro Piana during a lunchtime browse in Zara, you may come across a well-cut pair of wool trousers a la Shiv Roy at Cos, which might take its style lead from the Loro Piana look. And if you want a cashmere roll-neck to wear with it, head to Uniqlo where the silhouettes are similarly unfussy and classic. The stealth-wealth look is all about investing in timeless wardrobe essentials, so the key to success when emulating this look on a budget is to ask yourself if you’ll still be wearing an item in a decade’s time. The ultimate stealth wealth move comes from Loro Piana itself though. It doesn’t just profit from ready-to-wear, it sells its fine fabrics to Savile Row tailors and luxury knitwear brands – a rare strategy for a fashion house, because it relies on sharing its prized textiles with potential rivals. But maybe that quiet confidence is justified; the company knows that wherever a luxury customer goes for their clothes, they’ll probably end up buying Loro Piana at some stage – whether they realize it or not. BY LISA ARMSTRONG The Telegraph The stealth luxury brand that’s influencing all our wardrobes

64 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style Some may be attempting to cancel the controversial designer but, when Anna Wintour calls, the celebs pay homage to his work. So many looks, so many questions. How hot (strictly in the meteorological sense, anything else would be disturbing) was Jared Leto who came dressed as Choupette, Lagerfeld’s beloved and ludicrously indulged cat? How cold was J-Lo in her Ralph Lauren bikini dress? (Even if she froze, it was worth it for the goddess abs which are sufficiently toned to make Michelangelo’s David reach for the Ozempic). And was that flower round her neck a camellia (a key Chanel emblem) or a Lauren-esque take on its blooms? Doesn’t matter because Rihanna – last to arrive but by no means least – turned up wearing hundreds of the things. Did Anne Hathaway pull off the designer coup of the night by wearing a tribute to Chanel, designed especially for her by Donatella Versace, who refashioned a version of Liz Hurley’s 1994 safety pin dress in tweed – another Chanel classic? Or does that accolade belong to Nicole Kidman who, unlike most of last Monday night’s guests in their borrowed or sponsored finery, dusted off a nude pink couture swirl that she’d worn in 2004 for a Chanel No5 ad directed by Baz Luhrmann? At $33million, it’s still one of the most expensive ads in the history of overblown budgets. That was not a cheap dress. So yes, kudos to Kidman whose dress was the ultimate in one-upmanship. But there were other stars of Chanel’s ad campaigns there too, including Kristen Stewart and Marion Cotillard, although the latter’s radical new pink pixie crop gave Florence Pugh’s shaved head and Jessica Chastain’s platinum dye-over a run for their money. That said, no one eclipses Margot BY LISA ARMSTRONG The Telegraph The Met Gala had all of Karl Lagerfeld’s signature motifs

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 65 Style Robbie, another Chanel model, who showcased one of the evening’s cleverest Karl/Chanel allusions (because it was relatively subtle): a scooped out column held together with leather and gold Chanel flap bag chains. (Fashion cognoscenti will know that it was Lagerfeld who, back in the early 1980s, wove leather into those famous gilt chains, a touch that made them at once more distinctive and comfortable). Despite the fact that every year the main aim of the game seems to be for each celebrity to become their own meme, there’s always an overarching concept which all guests, notionally at least, are meant to honor. This year’s theme (and that of the Metropolitan Museum’s Exhibition, which, lest we forget, is a prestigious fashion curation in its own right) is Karl Lagerfeld: A line of beauty. This was the green light for one and all to ransack Lagerfeld’s many personal style tics. Amber Valletta and Gisele Bündchen both came dressed as fans – the pleated lace variety that caught on big time in the 18th century, Lagerfeld’s favorite epoch, and became one of his personal favorite accessories. Bows, ribbons and gloves – three more flourishes in Lagerfeld’s personal style lexicon – abounded and at least 75 percent of guests chose his beloved monochrome. Lizzo knocked it out of the park with her veil of pearls, a Chanel classic, which managed to be both chic and theatrical. Shout out to Doja Cat who also came as Choupette and who, thanks to her dainty cat-nose prosthetics, achieved a completely different feline vibe to Leto’s. Serious question alert: Did any celebrities pass on this year’s ball because of Lagerfeld’s increasingly controversial reputation? As a designer who for years expressed views about the overweight and, for good measure, refugees that, even at the time, were seen as provocative, Lagerfeld has become a target for those who’d like, at the very least, to see his work framed in the context of some of his more controversial views. There are others, including the protesters outside the event, who want him banned altogether. We can probably assume they didn’t notice the attendance at Monday’s ball of John Galliano, who, if this were a competition, once expressed “ideas” that way overshot Lagerfeld’s for toxicity. The debate about artists and their unpalatable back stories is nothing new and will run and run. For now though, it’s game set and match to Anna Wintour, who remains a stalwart champion of Lagerfeld.

WINE COLUMN 66 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ It’s the question almost guaranteed to make wine producers clench: “How has it been for you, buying glass bottles?” I put it to Christine Laloue as we strolled round her family winery in Sancerre last month. “Difficult,” she said, her voice a little higher-pitched. “A challenge.” In the past three years the availability of glass bottles has become extremely tight, while their price has risen way more steeply than inflation. The effect of COVID shutdowns caused the first shockwave. The impact of the war in Ukraine has also been huge. It’s not just that furnaces at glassworks use huge amounts of energy; Ukraine is also home to four factories that had serviced Europe’s need for glass containers. At the more luxurious end of the problems this has caused is that winemakers can’t always get hold of the bottle shape and color associated with their brand. There are also plenty of stories about glass shortages delaying bottling, meaning wine takes up tank space in the winery and can’t be sold and shipped. Then there’s the cost. “The last pallet of glass bottles we bought was three times more expensive than the price we were paying a year earlier,” says Laloue. This was a distress purchase from a supplier more expensive than the one she usually uses, and she hopes bottle prices will stabilize later in the year. But the situation has forced some producers and importers to look beyond glass bottles altogether. Philip Cox, head of Romanian winery Cramele Reca,ș is trialing bottles made using recycled PET. Glass to PET might sound like a retro move in our anti-plastic era, but there are sustainability arguments in the latter’s favor. “During the production phase glass has about two and a half times more CO2 emissions than plastic,” Cox told trade magazine The Buyer. The carbon footprint for transport is also significantly higher for glass, because it is heavier. In addition to this, Cox is using PET recycled from plastics salvaged from the Danube – the plan is for his PET bottles to be 100 percent recycled material by the summer. For importer Lanchester Wines, the war in Ukraine prompted a more immediate change. With working furnaces prioritizing larger bottles, it switched the single-serve 187 ml size from glass to plastic. Meanwhile, it introduced a range of Spanish wines straight into cans. Yet other brands are choosing to shun glass for other reasons. The new canned-wine brands aimed at 20-somethings are appreciated by older millennials and younger Gen X-ers who like the compact size and smaller serve. There is growing interest in decent wine sold in bag-in-box form. Plus, wine bars and restaurants have been moving to kegs for green reasons. The question is, how much of a turning point might this be? No one is going to take more expensive wine, or wine that must be aged, out of glass, but is this the beginning of the end for the everyday glass wine bottle? For Mother’s Day, every Mom wants to lounge in a robe, be pampered, enjoy peace & quiet with a good dose of vitamin C. Package includes a luxurious 50-minute facial or soothing massage, and a 50-minute pedicure. Complimentary mimosa to all Moms who book an appointment during Mother's Day weekend. It's our way of saying thank you for all they do. C|Spa Vero at Costa d'Este Beach Resort invites you & your bestie for an afternoon of cocktails and pampering! Enjoy mini treatments from our therapists and vendors while you learn about treatments & product lines. Call to Book | 772.410.0101 BUBBLY WITH BUBBLY WITH YOUR BESTIE YOUR BESTIE Thursday, June 8th, 2023 Between 4:00 -7:00 pm Reserve Your Tickets Now! $70 per person costadeste.com/verobeach_spa/ BY VICTORIA MOORE The Telegraph You’ll soon be pouring everyday wine from anything but glass bottles

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PETS Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 71 This week’s innerview-ee is yet another first. There was the zebra; the piglet; the sugarglider; the bearded dragon; the duck; the wolf; an all the Super Crispy Biscuits poocheroos and Cool Catnip Fee-lines in between. This week, I was tryin’ to fill a vacancy after a last minute post-PONE-mutt, when I ran into a pooch pal, Basil. Basil had mentioned my column to a fren who’d mentioned it to his roommate, Richard Kodis, who said he’d love to be innerviewed if I was interested. Perfect timing! Basil knows I love swimmin’ an said Richard was a terrific swimmer, so we already had something in common. Then he added, “Ackshully, Bonz, one liddle thing. Richard is a, well, he’s a member of the Betta Splendens spee-shes. That’s, umm, you know, a FISH. Also known as the Siamese Fighting Fish …” “Wait. Wha-at …” I blurted, but Basil kept yappin’. “I KNOW you’re gonna love him. He’s a loner, but a Super Cool Loner. PLUS, He’s tri-lingual. An I bet you didn’t know Bettas are the national aquatic animal of TIEland (usta be si-AM).” “You’re correct. I didn’t know that. Richard sounds FASS-uh-natin’! But how’re we s’pose to, you know, TALK? I mean, do I hafta stick my face inna fish bowl?” “Ackshully, Bettas can breathe air for little bits of time. Plus, Richard can READ.” “Shut the doghouse door!” I exclaimed. “You’re gonna love him!” Basil repeated. In pruh-paring for this unusual innerview, I decided to pre-write a few questions on some flash cards. I didn’t know if it’d work, but I figured it couldn’t hurt, so we’d have OP-shuns. Richard’s Primary Human (PH), Josh, welcomed me an my assistant an led us to a sofa an low table, upon which was placed what Richard later described as a “jumbo-sized Margarita glass,” filled with clear water, white stones, plants anna chIKNEES tower thingy. I moved in as close as I could without nose-smudging the glass. Suddenly there was a beautiful whirl of dark blue anna swish of red, then from beneath the waving plants emerged this small magical creature. He was dazzling. He swam right up to my nose an softly bumped the glass with his tiny fish nose, then swished a red fin in what I’m positive was a wave. I held the “HELLO” card up to the bowl. Richard looked at it, swam to the surface, an poked his face out of the water. I heard a small, precise voice. “So happy for meeting you, Dog Bonzo. Most welcome, you are.” “Thank you so much, Richard,” I gulped, peering gingerly down into his earnest liddle face. “It’s my great pleasure.” “Say what you wishing to know and I providing my best responses. You asking, I be beneath. I nose out for answering. A special body part we have called labyrinth for out-of-water breathing.” Down he went. I pressed two cards against the glass. “How meet your human?” and “life experiences.” From there, the innerview was partly written questions, partly spoken, as we relaxed into a sorta rhythmic (bubbly) conversation. Here’s Richard’s fascinatin’ fish tail. Richard wasn’t born in The Wild, but in a human-made environment. His fish Mom an Dad constructed a Totally Cool Kibbles floating bubble nest for the eggs by ackshully blowin’ zillions of bubbles and stickin’ ’em together. His Mom laid the teeny-tiny eggs an put ’em in the nest, but some kept fallin’ out so his Mom an Dad hadda keep nosin’ ’em back in. Inna few days the babies (they’re called FRY for some reason) started swimmin’ around. Richard continued. “MY PH rescue me from pet store so apartment not feeling so empty. At store, I living in small, liddle cup. Very tight squeeze. Now am enjoying my own private abode. “My speeshees not what called CUDDly an uh-FECKshun-ut. However, I NEVER having desire to be fuh-ROW-shus with PH. When he put hand against my bowl, I swim over for greeting. He be providing X-cell-unt caring, an foodstuffs, an fresh spring water, an is never wishing to devour me with tartar sauce.” Richard explained that Siamese Fighting Fish don’t play well with each other, even their brothers an sisters. Never mind other spee-shees. An they offen fight with each other till one of ’em goes to Fish Heaven, for Lassie’s Sake. (Nemo’s Sake?) In FACT, Richard emphasized, “I being troo-ly what is call LONER. No Fren Circle. Even to point where, if seeing my own self as re-FLECK-shun in bowl, I am puffing fins all up so as to appear fuh-ROW-shus. I PREFER alone. I am hearing rumors of perhaps a tortoise to be moving in upon coming summer but I am deciding to destroy, oh, a thousand pardons, meaning to say to CROSS that bridge when arriving at it.” A subject change was definitely called for. “What about foodstuffs?” “My food is in form of pellets for best nourishmints. Red ones an green ones. I NOT prefer red ones, therefore insist my PH remove them. I having spuh-SI-fick meal hours an, should my PH not produce required repast at appointed hour, I swimming very rapidly in circular motion to alert him.” “How do you typically pass the time?” Richard poked his liddle face out of the water. “I be floating about mostly, napping a bit. Meditating on ocean things, listening to music my PH plays, particularly enjoying piece called ‘Sleep Walk’ which working quite well for floating and meditating. I also observing PH prepare foodstuffs an doing work, from my excellent vantage point atop glass cabinet containing old cameras. “I NOT enjoying when PH cleaning my bowl cuz I getting scooped into measuring cup which being small an boring. But my home being at all times exceeding clean, my PH being kind and always removing the red pellets, so all is good.” Heading home, I was shaking my head an smilin’ to myself, thinkin’ how endlessly new an fascinatin’ my adventures continue to be, as I meet yet another one of you amazing pets, week after week. I’m one lucky poocheroo. Till next time, Hi Dog Buddies! Bowled-over Bonz’s first fish chat goes swimmingly The Bonz Don’t Be Shy We are always looking for pets with interesting stories. To set up an interview, email [email protected]. Richard. PHOTO BY JOSHUA KODIS

72 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ ARTIST GALLERIES Except where noted, hours are by appointment or chance. BEACHSIDE GALLERIES J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Website: jmstringergallery.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. through Sat. Current Exhibit: Poetry of the Colorists: Deborah Cotrone, Leonard Mizerek and Jim Rodgers Working artists, antique paintings, furnishings, sculptures, object d’art and private collections Koman Fine Art 2905 Cardinal Drive. 772-231-4500 or 772-473-1646 Instagram: komanfineart Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Collection of living artists, from realism to abstraction Meghan Candler Gallery 6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. 772-234-8811 Website: meghancandlergallery.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Current Exhibit: Linda Arnold, New Painting Collection Curated works by 40+ contemporary artists, including the newest, Claire Kendrick Laughing Dog Gallery 2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711 Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Contemporary American craftsmen, including the Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass Palm House Gallery & Studio 3227 Ocean Drive (2nd floor). 772-231-6816 Website: palmhousegallery.com Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Rick Kelly, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Jack Staley, Barbara Tiffany and Emily Tremml Steve Diossy Marine Art Gallery 3247 Ocean Drive. 772-205 2973 Website: stevediossy.com Hours: Closed Mondays; check website for hours. Artwork by the designer of Florida’s ‘Protect Wild Dolphins’ license plates HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES All are open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. during First Friday Gallery Strolls Gallery 14 1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525 Website: gallery14verobeach.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Fri; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Current Exhibit: Moments in Time: Observations in Oil by Iris Beate Partner Artists: Edgardo Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Polackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel Artists Guild Gallery 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234 Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. to Fri. and first Sat. Artist Owners: Nick Binghieri, Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland, Chuck Haaland, Karen McFeaters, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel and Rita Ziegler Associate Artist: Johnson Hagood Gallery Veritas & Art Library 1420 20th Street, 323-547-1188 Website: thegalleryveritas.com Hours: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. Current Exhibit: Paintings by Suzanne Roff Resident artists: Xaque Gruber, Barry Shapiro, Jay Castle, Lisa Cave, Lu Mullan, Suzanne Roff, Haeley Kyong and Mary Gallatin Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772-643-6782 Website: mainstreetverobeach.org Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Current Exhibit: Linda Murphy, underwater manatee photographer Resident Artist: Clair Brunetti Raw Space 1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126 Website: artconceptalternative.org Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8, 11, 15, 18 and 22; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 14 and 21 Current Exhibit: Indian River Charter High School Visual Arts Dept. End of Year Art Show Vero Beach Art Club Gallery & Market Place 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345 Website: verobeachartclub.org Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Current Exhibit: Brush with Nature, by VBAC members and Next Gen by junior members GALLERIES ELSEWHERE Roy A. McLendon, Jr. HAAP Fine Art Studio 2059 Indian River Blvd. 772-584-6653 Website: roymcclendonjr.com Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri.; 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat. Resident Artist: Roy A. McLendon Jr. Ocean Drive Gallery 3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. 772-579-7667 Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wed. to Sat. Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Jill Kerwick, Andrea Lazar, and Gail Fayerweather

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CALENDAR Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 73 Check with organizations directly for updates/cancellations. Vero Beach Theatre Guild: “Murder on the Nile” through May 21. VeroBeachTheatreGuild. com or 772-562-8300 Riverside Theatre: Friday and Saturday Comedy Zone 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in Waxlax Theatre, and free Live in the Loop outdoor concerts, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com McKee Botanical Garden: Pirate & Fairy Celebrations, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays in May. McKeeGarden.org First Friday Gallery Strolls, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Vero Beach Arts District. 13 Take A Kid Fishing hosted by Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Barber Bridge fishing catwalk for ages 5 to 12, followed by lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Bait and rods provided & prizes awarded. Free; preregistration suggested. VeroKiwanis.com 13 Gifford Youth Orchestra Spring Benefit Concert, 1 p.m. at Gifford Community Center, with donations going toward a college scholarship for 2023 VBHS graduate, Tatiana Wallace, an 11-year GYO participant, who will perform. 772-213-3007 13|14 Vero Beach Seafood Festival has merged with Pirate Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. at Riverside Park, with food, live entertainment, arts & craft vendors, interactive pirate encampment, live mermaids and kids zone. Free. pottcevents.com 19 Sawbones vs Jawbones Charity Softball Tournament, pitting local physicians and attorneys against each other to benefit United Way of IRC at Holman Stadium at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, with Vero Beach Little League United Way Cup at 6 p.m. prior to main event. Free; $5 per vehicle donation encouraged. 772- 567-8900 20 A Taste of Black History: Freedom Day Festival at Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center celebrating the May 20, 1865 Emancipation in Florida, with 8 a.m. 4K walk from MLK Park, and 10 a.m. festival on museum grounds with food, music and vendors. 772-985-7573 20 to Sept. 3 – Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, a juried fine art exhibition of recent works by living local artists. VBMuseum.org or 772-231-0707 21 Vero Beach Triathlon, 7:15 a.m. at South Beach Park, with Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Aquabike, Sprint Triathlon Relay and Olympic Triathlon Relay options. VeroBeachTriathlon.com 22 WWII U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Unveiling Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary. 28 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents the Best of John Williams, with images on the big screen, followed by selected youth musicians from around Florida playing alongside their SCSO counterparts, 3 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC. SpaceCoastSymphony.org 29 Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Veterans Council of Indian River County, 9 a.m. on Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary. 30 to June 18–- Riverside Theatre presents the country western musical “Honky Tonk Angels” on the Stark Stage. 772- 231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com ONGOING MAY May 13 | Take A Kid Fishing hosted by Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast.

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CALENDAR 74 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 3 Vet Fest, a family day hosted by United Cajun Navy and Next Gen Vets of IRC at IRC Fairgrounds, featuring the Eli Young Band, Mark Chesnutt, and Thomas Cain, food trucks and inflatables, and celebrities from NBA, NFL and NASCAR. Gates open 9 a.m., music starts 1 p.m. $20, $15 veterans, $5 ages 10 and under; $100 VIP. ngvirc.org 3 IRC 4-H Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser, 6 p.m. at the Polish American Social Club, with $150 in fun money to spend on blackjack, craps, roulette and poker to benefit IRC 4-H youth. $75-$85. Eventbrite.com 7-11 Vero Beach Film Festival, featuring independent films from around the world and special events: Wed. Sur la Mer wine dinner; Thurs. Awards Ceremony and Black & White Gala; Fri. Grand Wine Tasting and Vero Visions; Sat. Vero Visions Dance and Hidden Cellar; Sun. Closing Ceremony and Filmmaker & Audience Mixer. VBFilmFest.org 14 Cultural Connections, hosted by the Cultural Council of IRC and Vero Beach Museum of Art, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at VBMA, with mini docent tours of the Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists exhibition, guest appearances by the artists, wine and appetizers. $20. Cultural-Council.org 17 Waterlily Celebration, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Botanical Garden, featuring one of the state’s largest collections, with potting demonstrations, plant sales, and Waterlily Photo Contest. General admission rates. McKeeGarden.org or 772-794-0601 17 Hurricane Preparedness Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IRC Fairgrounds, hosted by the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services. Free. 772-226-3900 24 Burgers and Brews Festival to benefit United Against Poverty, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverside Park, with slider tasting and Best Burger Competition (2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.), NAPA car show (2 p.m.-6 p.m.), live music, vendors, kids zone, food trucks (2 p.m.-7 p.m.) and apple pie eating contest (4 p.m.). $23.18 for five sliders and two brews/sodas; $44.52 brew tasting punch card; $108.55 VIP airconditioned lounge and complimentary cocktails. BurgersAndBrews.org 1 Wounded Waters Offshore War Fishing Tournament from Causeway Cove Marina in Ft. Pierce to benefit Wounded Waters, a nonprofit that helps veterans, first responders, retired/active military through saltwater therapy. Woundedwaters.org 10-15 Mike Block String Camp and Vero Beach International Music Festival at First Presbyterian Church, with public concerts featuring MBSC faculty 7:30 p.m. July 12 and July 14; and Culmination Concert 7:30 p.m. July 15 with faculty and students from MBSC and VB public schools, and adult musicians from around the Treasure Coast. Donations to MBSC Scholarship Fund appreciated. mikeblockstringcamp.com and verobeachinternationalmusicfestival.com 21 to August 6 – Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat,” VeroBeach TheatreGuild.com or 772-562-8300 3-5 49th annual Aerial Antics Youth Circus, 7 p.m. at St. Edward’s School, featuring children and teens performing acrobatics, gymnastics and dance routines. $8 adults; $7 seniors and children. 773-567-2144 Sudoku Page 38 Sudoku Page 39 Crossword Page 38 Solutions from Games Pages in May 4, 2023 Edition Crossword Page 39 (Sorry, Wrong Letter) Advertising Vero Beach Services | If you would like your business to appear in our directory, please call 772-633-0753 VERO BEACH 32963 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Our directory gives small business people eager to provide services to the community an opportunity to make themselves known to our readers at an affordable cost. This is the only business directory mailed each week. If you would like your business to appear in our directory, please call 772-633-0753 or email [email protected]. Althea Powell, Board Certified Pedorthist State Licensed • Custom Molded Orthotics • Custom Molded Shoes • Diabetic Shoes • Elevation 2686 U.S. HWY 1 • VERO BEACH, FL www.powellshoes.com • 772.562.9045 POWELL SHOES PEDORTHIC FACILITY Time to Clean Your Carpets/Furniture? Maxfield Carpet Cleaning • 772-538-0213 5300 N. A1A, Vero Beach • SINCE 1979 Three Reasons to Call Mitch Maxfield: QUALITY: My “2-step system” removes even tough ground-in dirt. All work guaranteed. SERVICE: I, personally, will clean your carpets and furniture. PRICE: Two (2) Rooms (any size)...$77, 6’ Sofa or 2 Chairs...$66 JUNE JULY AUGUST May 19 | Sawbones vs Jawbones Charity Softball Tournament. Oils • Edibles • Teas • Pain Topicals Skincare • Beverages & Non Alcoholic Spirits Gummies • Vape Cartridges Sleep Aids • Accessories (772) 226-7598 YOUR WELLNESS NOOK CBD & THC Products, Delta 8 & Delta 9 hempnookcbd.com hempnook hempnookvb 476 21st Street • Miracle Mile (next to Kelley’s Pub) Vero Beach, FL 32960

OCEAN OAKS WEST HOME SHAPED BY FAMED INTERIOR DESIGNER 2217 W. Ocean Oaks Circle in Ocean Oaks West: 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 5,083-square-foot, two-story home offered for $2,350,000 by Erika Ross, Realtor, Moorings Realty Sales Co.: 772-231-5131

REAL ESTATE 76 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ You get used to moving when you’re married to one of America’s most beloved interior design and lifestyle personalities – because there’s always another house she wants to tackle. So, when Kevin and Chris Madden decided they wanted to find a place in Florida, they visited some of Kevin’s former colleagues from Condé Nast Publications who were living in Southwinds at the Moorings. “We loved Vero Beach ever since,” says Kevin, noting their first Vero home was on Windward Way in the Moorings. As the Maddens began to spend more and more time in Vero Beach, and their sons got married and more and more family and friends visited, the couple decided they needed something larger with a pool to accommodate the steady flow of visitors. The Maddens found what they were looking for in the British West Indies-style home at 2217 W. Ocean Oaks Circle in Ocean Oaks West. The wide, brick paver driveway contrasts with the verdant green of the grass and shrubbery against the two-tone house. The white, upper level enhances the sky-blue first story, creating a dramatic contrast. “When we walked in, it had a wonderful feeling of space,” recalls Kevin. Chris Madden, who passed away at age 73 in 2022, was an interior designer and “early HGTV host who lent her name to furniture and housewares lines.‘ In the late 1990s, her book on women’s private sanctuaries touched a Proudly Serving the Treasure Coast for over 40 years 640 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL 32962 772-569-3874 [email protected] ISA Certified Arborist Hazardous Tree Removal Oak Tree Trimming Specialist Professional Mangrove Trimmers Fully Licensed and Insured BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Staff Writer Ocean Oaks West home shaped by famed interior designer Chris Madden

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 77 nerve,” according to the New York Times. Based on her many design books, Chris’ design philosophy stemmed from the belief that a home should be “a special place that offers a sense of sanctuary,” a feeling that she and Kevin spent 10 years lovingly creating in the Ocean Oaks West home. “MR Homes was the original developer of Ocean Oaks West,” says listing agent Erika Ross, a realtor with The Moorings Realty Sales Co., noting the quality millwork and details throughout the house. The real boon here, she adds, is that Kevin is willing to negotiate the purchase of some of the furnishings. Many of the pieces were designed by Chris throughout her distinguished career. “She loved to move things around,” chuckles Kevin. “We used to call her the ‘vodka decorator.’ On a Saturday night, she would say, ‘I think I want to move that.’ My back would be loosened up because of the vodka, so I would move things but feel it the next day.” The large, dark-wood front door of the Ocean Oaks West home opens into a foyer that leads into the great room and dining room. Columns define the hallway and Chris further defined the space with wallpaper, which she loved to work with, on the dining room wall. The 18-foot ceilings, the built-ins filled with books on either side of the gas fireplace, the trio of French doors letting sunlight filter through, and dark wood floors further delineate the conversation area in the great room. A powder room adjacent to this area is conveniently placed for guest access. At the end of the west wing, Chris used textured wallpaper in the vestibule outside the primary suite to create an area for special mementos. “She was a great friend of the author Toni Morrison, so she created this little corner with Toni’s books,” says Kevin of the collection of books on display. The house is designed so that a couple can live on the first level where the primary suite is located; but it’s a wonderful family home, too, because you’ve got three guest bedrooms upstairs, all with en-suite baths, notes Ross. The expansive primary suite opens onto the screened lanai overlooking the pool. With two walk-in closets, a water closet with a bidet, dual sinks, a shower and a jetted tub, there’s plenty of room for the two of you to get ready without bumping into one another. The family room, kitchen, laundry room and two-car garage are located CONTINUED ON PAGE 79

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 79 in the east wing, with easy access to the second-floor staircase for guests and to the screened lanai, so you can open the house up for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The cook’s kitchen has new, highend appliances, a built-in desk, an island with a prep sink, a pot filler over the cooktop and a breakfast bar. Upstairs, the staircase splits, a nice feature for added privacy when guests occupy the second-floor bedrooms. Going one way, you come to the space over the garage, where the Maddens converted a large bonus room into two functional spaces – an office area and an overflow bedroom for the grandchildren. Heading up the other side of the staircase, two of the three upstairs bedrooms share a southern-facing, open-air balcony with a rollout awning, ensuring you can use the space anytime. The Maddens enclosed the pool area so they could keep the doors open year-round. The heated pool, hot tub and summer kitchen were crucial when entertaining, whether it was their grandchildren or longtime friends. “With the southern exposure, you get the sun on the pool and still have covered areas for shade,” notes Ross. The trickle of water adds to the already serene setting. Kevin shares that Chris felt so strongly that women need a place to be alone in their homes she authored a book called, “A Room of Her Own: Women’s Personal Spaces.” To serve that end, she created meditation gardens outside each end of the pool VITAL STATISTICS Neighborhood: Ocean Oaks West Year built: 2008 Construction: Concrete block with stucco Lot size: 100 feet x 125 feet Home size: 5,083 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 full baths and 1 half-bath Pool: Heated swimming pool with hot tub View: Pool and garden Additional features: Gated; French doors; office; gas fireplace; hardwood floors; bar; wine cooler; first-floor primary; jetted tub; bidet; flex room; screened lanai; summer kitchen; balcony; two-car garage; and whole house generator. Listing agency: The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Listing agent: Erika Ross, 772-231-5131 Listing price: $2,350,000 2217 W OCEAN OAKS CIRCLE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 77

REAL ESTATE 80 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ We are 3rd generation Vero Beach Realtors and our families have called Vero Beach home for over 100+ years. Joseph O’Neill, Joseph Schlitt, and Chris Mickley have over 45 years of combined experience as full-time Realtors and have a comprehensive understanding of the local market. We have represented Buyers and Sellers in over 125 real estate transactions in 32963. If you are considering making a move, we can help. JOSEPH O’NEILL CHRIS MICKLEY JOSEPH SCHLITT CENTRAL BEACH l 535 HOLLY ROAD l CUSTOM RENOVATION 3001 OCEAN DRIVE VERO BEACH, FL 32963 772.231.9938 772.643.6824 enclosure, perfect for private contemplation. The backyard is lushly landscaped to ensure complete privacy, whether you’re in the pool or sitting in one of the small garden areas. “This as a great family home,” says Ross, noting the proximity to Saint Edward’s School, Moorings Yacht and Country Club and nearby private beach access. Ocean Oaks West is a small, gated community of only 20 homes on the river side of A1A with granted beach access through Ocean Oaks East. Just a mile south of the Moorings and close to Round Island Park, the neighborhood is close to shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor activities in both Vero Beach and Fort Pierce, with Vero’s famous Village by the Sea just 10 minutes away by car.

REAL ESTATE 82 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Q: My brother and I inherited several acres of commercial property from our parents. The land came with a poorly written lease. The lease was for 50 years with no escalation clause for the rent. The tenant pays the property taxes, but the rent we receive is a pittance. This property is in northern Virginia in an expensive area. In five years, this lease will be up for renewal. The rent will go up a bit, but well below the market rent for the property. Must we adhere to this lease? I had nothing to do with it originally and do not agree with it. This seems to me like my parents trying to rule us from the grave. A: Another unhappy heir. We get that you may be unhappy with the way your parents arranged their estate. We get that you don’t like the arrangement regarding your inheritance. We can also understand that you might not agree with something that was set in motion a long time ago, well before you inherited the land and perhaps before you were even born. But you may not get to decide this. Whoever originally owned the land (your parents, or perhaps even your grandparents) set in motion a plan whereby there would be income for 50 years. And they were well within their rights to do it this way. It was their land. Not yours. They could have sold it off and avoided giving you the land or the cash. We often get letters from readers insisting that their parents or relatives had no right to do something with a piece of real estate these readers have now inherited. Let’s be clear: If you own property, you can do as you wish with it while you own it within legal bounds. That includes leasing it for less than the going rate. For any length of time. Unless the owner has somehow granted a right to a child or relative to the home or land while they owned the home or land, the child or relative has no say to what the owner should do with the home or land. Now, let’s talk about the lease. Fifty years is a long time to lease property. It’s hard to imagine why your parents wanted to commit the property to such a long-term lease back in the ’70s. Anything can happen over a period of 50 years. You mentioned that the lease was poorly written, but you don’t say why you think it was. Your focus is on the below-market rate for rent. That rent might have been quite reasonable when the lease was signed. But belowmarket rent doesn’t mean the lease was poorly drafted. Maybe the rent was considered excellent for the time period. Maybe your parents couldn’t have imagined the kind of growth and development you’ve seen in the past 10 to 20 years. Sure, most leases allow for rent to be renegotiated, or adjusted for inflation or to market rates. Yours doesn’t. And so the lease is unfavorable for you. But you still own the land. Your tenants pay the expenses and you get a small amount of rent, but you don’t have to worry about any expenses relating to the land itself. (You just have to make sure the tenant is paying the property taxes in full and on time.) You mentioned that the lease is up for renewal in five years. Does the tenant have the right to renew the lease under the same terms or negotiated terms? What happens if you sell the land? Would that break the lease? Pull out the lease and sit down with a local real estate attorney to discuss the terms and what you want to do. Does the tenant wish to renew? Perhaps the tenant would like to get out of the lease also. If the tenant has an automatic 50- year renewal, do you have the right to renegotiate terms? Leases can be technical documents, and when a tenant fails to abide by the terms of the lease, the tenant can lose a right to renew or can be evicted by the landlord. Your real estate attorney can guide you on the next steps. It sends shivers up our spines when you say that it feels like your parents are controlling the land from the grave, but we see it differently. They made a decision many years ago for their own reasons that had nothing to do with you. You’re still benefiting financially, though not as much as you would like. Perhaps with some good counsel, you’ll be able to find a way to generate a more favorable return on the property. Heirs unhappy with lease pact attached to inherited property BY ILYCE GLINK AND SAMUEL J. TAMKIN Tribune

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 83 Rising interest rates have transformed the U.S. real estate market rapidly, sometimes in unexpected ways. Housing supply is constrained but there’s a glut of office space. Lingering fears of a recession are driving down prices in some areas, while demographic changes are keeping them elevated in others. Higher rates are pricing out first-time buyers, but those who can pay with cash are snapping up deals. Landlords are defaulting on debt, while homebuilders are seeing a surge in demand. It’s a confusing picture for anyone who’s looking to buy or invest. Yet market shifts can also present opportunities. Those who witnessed the realestate effects of the financial crisis will remember investors who bought distressed properties at the bottom and sold when prices recovered. Is that the right strategy now? Or should investors look to other property assets – or stay out of the market altogether? To answer those questions, we spoke with four experts about timely ideas for people who have spare cash of roughly $250,000 and are thinking about deploying it in the real estate market. The experts’ ideas ranged from residential properties to rental homes in the Sun Belt to mispriced REITs. We also asked the experts where they would make a personal splurge at a similar price point. Their responses included everything from New York City rentals to holiday homes on the California coast. The first response is from Bess Freedman, chief executive officer, Brown Harris Stevens, who says to buy a home. The idea: Investing your money in a home is a great way to build intergenerational wealth. It’s the single largest purchase most Americans make and, with the right planning, it can be an incredible asset. Unlike a stock portfolio, you can actually get tangible use out of your home. You can either live in it or rent it out and collect income while you wait for the asset to appreciate. The strategy: The current climate is challenging. COVID kicked off a real estate buying frenzy. The Fed lowered rates to zero and mortgage rates became incredibly low. Today, mortgage rates are higher and sellers are still holding onto aspirational pricing. But we are on the cusp of a sea change. High-priced homes aren’t moving. We are seeing buyers negotiate more and sellers meeting them to get deals done. Buyers with enough liquidity are making competitive offers in cash because they don’t want to deal with higher monthly mortgage payments. This is an opportunity market for buyers, you just have to do your research. I would encourage investors to consider the two “Ls” – light and location – instead of looking for a huge space,” Freedman told Bloomberg. “A better BY CHARLIE WELLS Bloomberg Experts’ timely ideas on where to invest in real estate now CONTINUED ON PAGE 86

REAL ESTATE 84 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 1458 RIVER CLUB DR 2/10/2023 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 5/1/2023 $2,800,000 MOORINGS 1986 WINDWARD WAY 12/10/2022 $2,950,000 $2,600,000 5/1/2023 $2,550,000 SHORES 120 TWIN ISLAND REACH 12/21/2022 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 5/1/2023 $2,400,000 INDIAN TRAILS 520 SUNDANCE TRL 2/15/2023 $2,150,000 $2,150,000 4/28/2023 $2,075,000 ORCHID ISLAND 805 PEMBROKE CT 12/12/2022 $2,300,000 $2,300,000 5/3/2023 $2,000,000 RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON 1207 ISLA VERDE SQ 3/3/2023 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 5/1/2023 $1,710,000 ORCHID ISLAND 551 WHITE PELICAN CIR 2/13/2023 $2,290,000 $1,990,000 4/28/2023 $1,700,000 SHORES 511 SHORES DR 2/20/2023 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 5/1/2023 $1,675,000 SEA OAKS 8795 E ORCHID ISLAND CIR 6/9/2022 $1,950,000 $1,700,000 5/1/2023 $1,560,000 INDIAN TRAILS 450 N ARROWHEAD TRL 2/22/2023 $1,550,000 $1,500,000 5/4/2023 $1,350,000 INDIAN BAY 1626 E CAMINO DEL RIO 12/27/2022 $1,350,000 $1,350,000 5/1/2023 $1,250,000 CASTAWAY COVE 1320 POITRAS DR 3/6/2023 $995,000 $995,000 4/28/2023 $1,050,000 SEASONS 2081 AUTUMN LN 2/1/2023 $1,049,000 $1,049,000 5/1/2023 $975,000 CASTAWAY COVE 1024 ORCHID OAK DR 2/21/2023 $975,000 $895,000 5/1/2023 $890,000 SOUTHWINDS 2250 SOUTHWINDS BLVD, #324 2/8/2023 $1,080,000 $1,080,000 4/28/2023 $1,000,000 SOUTH PASSAGE 809 SPYGLASS LN, #809 3/13/2023 $735,000 $735,000 5/1/2023 $717,500 SOUTH PASSAGE 1304 SPYGLASS LN, #1304 3/31/2023 $615,000 $615,000 4/28/2023 $615,000 SEA OAKS 1295 WINDING OAKS WAY E, #801 2/12/2023 $517,777 $517,777 5/1/2023 $517,777 PORPOISE BAY VILLAS 300 HARBOUR DR, #308-A 3/9/2023 $550,000 $550,000 4/28/2023 $550,000 OCEAN CLUB 4400 HIGHWAY A1A, #17 1/17/2023 $450,000 $424,000 5/1/2023 $395,000 TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: April 28 to May 4 The real estate market on the barrier island got off to a strong start in May with 25 transactions recorded last week, including six for more than $2 million. The top sale of the week was of a home in John’s Island. The property at 156 Island Creek Drive was placed on the market Feb. 24 for $5.475 million. The home sold on April 28 for the full asking price. Both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction were represented by Michael Merrill of Douglas Elliman Florida.

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 85 Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales. Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 2/8/2023 $1,080,000 $1,080,000 4/28/2023 $1,000,000 Daina Bertrand The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Erika Ross The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Subdivision: Southwinds, Address: 2250 Southwinds Blvd, #324 2/15/2023 $2,150,000 $2,150,000 4/28/2023 $2,075,000 John Stringer Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Matilde Sorensen Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Subdivision: Indian Trails, Address: 520 Sundance Trl 12/21/2022 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 5/1/2023 $2,400,000 Matilde Sorensen Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Matilde Sorensen Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Subdivision: Shores, Address: 120 Twin Island Reach 12/12/2022 $2,300,000 $2,300,000 5/3/2023 $2,000,000 Heidi Levy & Anne Torline Orchid Island Realty Troy Westover Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 805 Pembroke Ct POOL DECKS • DRIVEWAYS • WALKWAYS FIREPLACES • RETAINING WALLS STAIRS • ASTROTURF & MORE! 634 Old Dixie Hwy. SW Vero Beach, FL 32962 O: (772) 999-5136 C: (772) 563-8377 Licensed & Insured LIC #16674 INSTALLATIONS • CLEANINGS REFINISHING • REPAIRS Committed To Exceeding Expectations

REAL ESTATE 86 Vero Beach 32963 / May 11, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ location is likely going to bring better appreciation. Also, for those fortunate enough to have the resources, I see opportunities in stretching a little for that reach property. A lot of people right now are worried about inflation, their stock portfolios, and cutting costs. If you’re willing to take a risk now, I think you could have incredible upside. Listen to your circumstances, stick to that general 20 percent to 25 percent down payment guide if you’re using a mortgage and don’t be afraid to negotiate. Alternate idea: I would buy a studio or a small one-bedroom in New York City in a neighborhood I like. I already own a studio in the city and I have a renter there right now. I would invest again because it’s been so beneficial. And who knows? Maybe one of my kids will want that apartment later. What’s more, if I’m investing, I want to be in the location where I live, I don’t want to have to get on a plane to see the apartment or home. Real estate in New York will inevitably appreciate, and I definitely want another piece of the pie here. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 83

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