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much closer to the top where you’re Gallagher likened panic attacks pen and let yourself accept every- quicker pace. “If I can bear it, I just
going to go over and go into a pan- to a malfunctioning alarm. “These thing you’re feeling. As Carbonell keep moving and try to concentrate
ic attack,” said Ludmila De Faria, are normal symptoms to have if points out, you’re experiencing on what I need to get,” he said.
chair of the American Psychiatric you’re having to flee a bear or flee discomfort, not danger. You want
Association’s Committee on Wom- a fire,” she said, but sometimes to take actions that will help you Of course, it can be difficult to
en’s Mental Health. those reactions show up when they stay in place and give the panic a think clearly during a panic attack.
shouldn’t. chance to subside. “All of that adrenaline takes away
The good news is, once you can your ability to make very rational,
recognize a panic attack, you can Visit a medical professional: If For example, if you’re hyperven- well-thought decisions,” De Faria
manage the symptoms, De Faria you don’t have much experience tilating, you can try slow diaphrag- said. And developing the skills to
and other experts say. Here are the with panic attacks, the chances matic, or belly, breathing, Bufka mentally coach yourself through an
steps. that you’ll be able to diagnose one said. (While it may be helpful to attack can take time. The process is
yourself are low, the experts said. breathe into a paper bag, the bag similar, she said, to preparing for
Understand what is happening So, it’s a good idea to seek medical itself isn’t necessary.) a marathon: “You have to train for
to you: The Mayo Clinic defines a attention, particularly if you are many months and many sessions
panic attack “as a sudden episode experiencing intense panic symp- Trott, the Illinois resident at the without being in a panic state, so
of intense fear that triggers severe toms for the first time. grocery store, was able to stay in that when you are finally there, all
physical reactions when there is no place, as Carbonell recommends.
real danger or apparent cause.” “Depending on other risk factors He continued to shop – albeit at a CONTINUED ON PAGE 52
and that adrenaline discharge, all
Most first panic attacks occur be- of the effort that the heart is mak-
tween the ages of 18 and the early ing might not be good for that per-
30s, when people are often expe- son,” De Faria said. “It might have
riencing significant life changes, started as a panic attack, but you
positive or negative, said David don’t know.”
Carbonell, founder of the Anxiety
Treatment Center in Chicago. A visit to a doctor can be reassur-
ing. Trott said he knew he probably
Although some panic attacks can wasn’t having a heart attack at the
be triggered by identifiable stress- grocery store in February because
ors, for most people, the symp- he does get regular checkups and
toms come “out of nowhere,” said has normal blood pressure read-
Thea Gallagher, director of the ings.
outpatient clinic at the University
of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Coping with an attack: During a
Treatment and Study of Anxiety. panic attack, experts recommend
“And then it’s like, ‘What’s happen- reminding yourself that you aren’t
ing to me? I feel like I’m dying or go- in any danger. Carbonell suggested
ing crazy and I’m just sitting in my asking yourself, “What I’m experi-
house.’” encing now, is it danger or is it dis-
comfort?”
Common signs of a panic attack
can include racing thoughts, ac- You should also try to remember
companied by a rush of physical that the attack is going to end, re-
symptoms such as chest pain, heart gardless of what you do, Gallagher
palpitations, shortness of breath, said. Panic attacks typically peak at
sweating, dizziness and stomach about 10 minutes.
distress.
Try not to take any immediate
People often mistake panic symp- dramatic actions, such as fleeing
toms for heart attacks or think that the situation, experts said. Also,
they’re about to suffocate or faint, don’t avoid similar situations in
said Carbonell, author of “Panic At- the future; that will only reinforce
tacks Workbook: A Guided Program the belief that it’s “something re-
for Beating the Panic Trick.” But ally terrible and to be feared,” said
“really the only thing that’s wrong Lynn Bufka, a senior director at the
is that they’ve gotten tricked into American Psychological Associa-
preparing for a fight when there’s tion.
nothing to fight.”
Instead, let the panic attack hap-

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of your training kicks in and auto- pates quickly. techniques, medication is an op- you don’t have to take them for the
matically you perform.” For those with frequent and un- tion, De Faria said. There are safe, rest of your life, she said. “It’s just
nonaddictive medications, such as until things settle and you learn
Seeking help: If you’re finding it controlled panic attacks, who can’t serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and other ways to cope with all of that
hard to manage panic symptoms on handle them with psychological a n x iet y.”
your own, don’t wait to get psycho-
logical help, Bufka said. “We may Supporting someone through
call it panic. We may call it anxiety. a panic attack: If someone else is
Neither one are great places to sit in the person having the panic at-
for a long period of time, and it’s ap- tack, don’t invalidate their feelings
propriate to do something about it.” by telling them to “calm down” or
“just relax,” Bufka said. Instead,
One form of therapy that can help be responsive to their concerns
with panic attacks, Gallagher said, and remind them of the strategies
is interoceptive exposures. It in- they’ve been practicing.
volves working with a professional
to induce panic symptoms, so you Gallagher suggested talking to
can learn to recognize that the the person and trying to keep them
sensations don’t necessarily mean grounded in the present. But Car-
you’re in danger. “We really need bonell warned that it’s important
to rewire the brain to know this is a to avoid taking charge of the situa-
panic attack,” Gallagher explained. tion: “Be a source of support rather
than a rescue.”
Another effective psychologi-
cal technique is simply allowing Keep in mind that it’s not up to
or welcoming the sensations of the you or the person experiencing the
panic attack, instead of resisting attack to make it end, he said. If
them. someone is having a panic attack,
their goal should be to try to “feel
“Fear plus resistance to fear equal a little better” while waiting for the
suffering,” says Tara Brach, Ph.D., symptoms to subside.
a renowned Buddhist teacher and
emotional healer. On the other “Panic’s not a disease,” Carbonell
hand, if you face the panic squarely said. “Panic’s an overblown version
instead of pushing it away or run- of something very normal and ordi-
ning from it, and basically say, “OK, nary and essential to life – our ca-
fine. I welcome this feeling and al- pacity to feel fear. So, we don’t want
low it fully,” the panic often dissi- a cure for that.” 

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PETS

All’s ‘write’ in Bonzo’s world after meeting Pansy

Hi Dog Buddies! I was extremely adorable “AND, a few years
an, of course, caught her
This week I had a fascinating innerv- eye, as she did mine. She ago, right here at the
iew with an elluh-gunt liddle (very liddle) looked so pretty an kind.
lady – Pansy-the-Poodle Bardes, who is Then she hurried away. Riverside Theatre, they
a FAY-muss children’s author an literary Luckily, she didn’t forget
celebrity. Pansy is an almost-12-year-old, me. She had planned to created an original live
5-pound toy poodle with curly brown visit MOMA the next day
hair an a stylish Puppy Cut with fluffy but, instead, she called musical about ME – ‘Poo-
Dutch Bob ears. TRAY chic. the shop to hold me, went
shopping an bought lots dleful’ – with ackshull ac-
I gotta admit, I was a liddle nervous: of puppy stuff, then came
I fluffed my ruff, smoothed my ears an back, fetched me and tors an everything. One
made sure I had extra pencils. Cuzza poof! we flew back to
her bein’ FAY-muss an all, you might Florida an my grand new even played ME! Mommy
expect she’d be a Snobnose, but she to- life began!”
tally wasn’t. an me went to every per-
“That is a fabulous story!” I exclaimed.
Eschewing the usual Wag-an-Sniff, “But how did you become an author?” formance an greeted my
she trotted over to me, smiled, an in
a soft liddle voice, said, “Good after- “Mommy an I went everywhere to- fans after.”
noon, Mr. Bonzo. I can’t tell you how gether. I ’specially love the Peninsula Ho-
delighted I am to make your acquain- tel in Beverly Hills, where we stay every “Your life is So Exciting!”
tance. As fellow writers, I’m sure we fall. It’s quite far from here. You just go
have much in common. Let’s just relax, left till you get to that other ocean. I am I exclaimed. “How many
take a break, and have a lovely, infor- Very Popular with everybody there. The
mal conversation. I think you’ll find con-see-AIRGE is Crispy Biscuits, an I so Pansy. books have you written?”
my liddle anecdotes amusing. But first, much enjoy relaxing in the lounge while She laughed. “Seven so
may I introduce my Mommy, Cynthia. Antonio plays piano.” (She sighed) “I PHOTO BY KAILA JONES
My PaPAH, David, couldn’t be with us, still miss the rest-runts in Beverly Hills.
but sends his regards.” They’re so GLAMMER-us! Anyway, sev- far. Avery an I have solved
eral years ago, Mommy was crossing
I gulped an re-smoothed my ears. Wilshire Bully-vard an got hit by a car starring ME!” mysteries in Paris, Rome,
“The pleasure is mine,” I managed, then an badly hurt. She had an operation an
added, don’t ask me why, “I brought extra stayed in bed at the hotel for a Very Long “Pawsome!” New York, Venice, London an Africa. Our
pencils.” I immediately thought to my- Time, till she got better. I remained by her
self, ‘You brought extra pencils? Serious- side the Entire Time, of course.” “I suggested it could include an Impor- next mystery will be in Alaska.”
ly? You said THAT? You are a Total DOOF!’
“Oh, Woof, Miss Pansy. That’s terrible!” tant Life Lesson, like when us puppies go “What do you do when not writing?”
Pansy laughed a soft liddle laugh. “It WAS, but Mommy says it turned out
“Well, we writers can never have too to be making lemonade from lemons.” to school to learn Necessary Puppy Stuff. “Lounging in the sun is a particular
many pencils. Now, why don’t I tell you a “Making what?”
bit about myself.” “I know. It’s a human thing. Appar- Mommy liked that idea, so we worked favrite. On occasion, I enjoy chasing
ently, lemons taste ukky, but lemonade
Gratefully, I opened my notebook, an tastes yummy.” an worked an wrote ‘Pansy at the Palace’ anything Mommy or paPAH throw. I eat
she began: “Mommy was in Manhattan “Oh, OK.”
for dinner anna show. She was early, so “Anyway, Mommy had Lots of Time (a hotel just like the Peninsula). It also only chicken an kibble, an I sleep with
she decided to go window shopping. waitin’ to get better. She’s a Very Cre-
Well, she came to this fancy shop with ative Human an had an In-spur-RAY- starred my ackshull niece, Avery.” Mommy an paPAH on my special pil-
fancy puppies in the window, includ- shun: maybe we could write a miss-tree/
ing me. I was 3 anna half pounds then, ad-VEN-chur book for liddle humans “What’s it about?” low or my soft chenille blanket. I have
a tiny brown fluffball. Not to boast, but
“In the story, Avery lives at the hotel, an the most wonderful life!”

adopts me from a shelter, an I solve the I couldn’t buy-leave an hour had

miss-tree of the missing jewels an save passed!

the hotel from ruin!” Heading home, I was thinkin’ about

“That is Totally Coo Kibbles, Miss Pan- sweet, talented Miss Pansy an all her

sy. What’s the Important Life Lesson?” advenchurs. An how Cool Kibbles it

“It’s ‘No one is too small to make a dif- was hangin’ out with a pretty grrrl an

ference in the lives of many,’” Miss Pansy fellow writer. An remindin’ myself to

replied, flashing that sweet smile. “The Google MOMA.

book was Very Popular with Important

Book People. We had displays an book Till next time,

signings in NOOM-erous stores. The The Bonz
president of the first one, Berg-Dorf’s,
Really Loves Dogs, an really loved our

book, so he had a Major Book Launch. Don’t Be Shy
Extremely Exciting! We also had a Big
To-Do at Nee-man-Marcus; an author’s We are always looking for pets
night in London; an a really fun time in with interesting stories.
East Hampton, at a party where an actor
called Alex something (I buh-levee he is To set up an interview, email

bald), anyway, he was raising money for [email protected].

the East Hampton library.

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The end of power dressing: What to wear in a new work era

BY LISA ARMSTRONG
The Telegraph

Even if you’re in the throes of job
hunting and fretting about how best to
communicate your charm, efficiency
and resourcefulness, power dressing is
not the way to go. It was on its way out
long before the pandemic. Peak PD was
early 1990s – big hair, big shoulders,
faux Chanel jacket, or the real thing if
you could afford it, plus big heels. In
essence it was a version of male execu-
tive attire perched, for a laugh, on top
of a pair of three inch heels.

Some of these power accoutrements
are back on the virtual catwalk. Of
course they are. Last week Michael
Kors advised the 51 percent: “La-
dies, you’ve got to practice walking
in heels again.” Over at Burberry,
Riccardo Tisci also showed sky-
scrapers for the foot in his autumn
collection – and swore to me they
were comfortable. “No one will put up
with being uncomfortable anymore,”
he says. “But I think so many of us can’t
wait to dress up again.”

I’m with him there and I salute Kors fice. As for the Hugo Boss trouser suit –
for telling everyone to polish up their the big break from the past is its weight-
act – brave man because, predictably, less construction and a crease-proof
there has been a bit of a backlash to his recycled polyester fabrication.
heels edict.
The Fold, which majors in clothes
But there are many ways to look for women who work in relatively for-
polished, smart and, yes, powerful, mal environments, has noticed a big
if that’s the effect you’re after, with- shift in the way its customers want
out resorting to tired old tropes. The to dress after a year of flexi-working.
fact that some designers are using a One of the items they’ve jettisoned
quasi-Grace Jones template on their is The Apprentice Formula – those
catwalks was inevitable after a year tight, contoured knee-length dresses
of tracksuits, but also demonstrates that only work with heels. Now, says
how theatrical an exaggerated padded its founder Polly McMaster, “the work
shoulder, combined with bodycon dress has eased up. It’s still shaped,
and killer heels, looks in 2021, espe- but there’s much more stretch at the
cially to a younger generation who’ve waist and a sense of movement.”
never worn it before. I’m sure some
women will give it a whirl, more for The Fold isn’t the only one to re-
fun – a party look, a going-out staple – frame its dresses. After a glut of baggy
than their go-to work uniform. tents last year, we’re seeing more flat-
tering cuts. A lovely floaty cotton dress,
When it comes to transforming com- for instance, can switch moods de-
fortable, relaxed pieces into slick work- pending on accessories. Monochrome
wear, color is the big win – red and pink keeps it smart but not severe.
are proving hugely popular. They’re
mood boosting, flattering and, worn Never underestimate how effective-
head to toe, create impact. A jumpsuit ly chunky gold necklaces, bangles or
in brown might be a bit downbeat for
the office. In red, maybe with a cream or
navy checked blazer, it oozes panache.
Dressed up with patent sandals it goes
straight out to drinks. With boots it’s
ready for winter. With a chiffon blouse
it’s a youthful dinner outfit. A colorful
bag and matching or coordinating tote
will also lift everything – useful if you’re
planning on wearing denim to the of-

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statement earrings can turbocharge COVID claims fashion designer Alber Elbaz
a casual piece. These gobstopper
BY TAMARA ABRAHAM
drops are a good example The Telegraph
of how traditionally
“soft” romantic items The celebrated fashion designer and Beyonce were among early fans worked to realize his dream of ‘smart
are being refashioned Alber Elbaz has died at the age of 59. of the size-inclusive label, which spe- fashion that cares,’” Richemont’s
into something bold. cialized in figure-flattering dresses Rupert said. “His inclusive vision of
Demi-fine jewelry is Best known for his tenure at the helm and leggings crafted from a high- fashion made women feel beautiful
a wise investment – of Lanvin from 2001 to 2015, Elbaz was performance technical knit, as well and comfortable by blending tradi-
it tends not to date a beloved figure in the fashion indus- as distinctive pointed-toe trainers. tional craftsmanship with technolo-
quickly and can make try and this year launched a new label gy – highly innovative projects which
backed by Richemont, AZ Factory. “It was a great privilege watch- sought to redefine the industry.” 
a chain store outfit look ing Alber in his last endeavor as he
more high end. The designer died at a Paris hos-
pital last Saturday, WWD reports. A
Some of The Fold’s customers have Richemont spokesperson said the
told McMaster they can’t wait to get cause of death was COVID-19.
back into heels, but they’re not ready to
take on Kors’s recommended propor- In a statement confirming Elbaz’s
tions. “The one and a half inch with a death, Richemont founder and chair-
square toe is proving really popular,” man Johann Rupert said: “I have lost not
she says. “It’s that walk from the train only a colleague but a beloved friend.
station to the office shoe, because Alber had a richly deserved reputation
some of our customers have moved out as one of the industry’s brightest and
of cities and towns,” she says. most beloved figures. I was always tak-
en by his intelligence, sensitivity, gener-
The block heel is a winner – Manolo osity and unbridled creativity.
Blahnik has even introduced some to
his new collection, in juicy colors. Col- “He was a man of exceptional
or and detailing are ousting height. warmth and talent, and his singular
vision, sense of beauty and empathy
Everything I hear from readers, as we leave an indelible impression.”
contemplate (semi-) normal life, makes
me think power dressing isn’t what Elbaz was born in Casablanca, Mo-
anyone really desires. Most of us would rocco, to a Jewish family, and lived
rather look confident but also relaxed, in Israel from the age of 10. On leav-
even if we don’t always feel it. If busy ing home in 1985, he moved to New
was the old aspiration then balance is York to pursue a career in fashion,
what we’d all love more of in future. and worked under Geoffrey Beene
for seven years. Elbaz also worked for
We’ve changed in ways both big and Guy Laroche and Yves Saint Laurent.
small over the last year and we want
to reflect that externally. “Women tell It was his time at Lanvin for which he
us they’ve missed putting on their ar- is most famous. He infused the sleepy
mor – but they want it to be comfort- couture house with energy and joie de
able and look slightly different from vivre. His silky draped dresses were
before,” says McMaster. adored by the A-list, and his handbags
and fabric-covered pearl necklaces
Blazers are flying out the door were bestsellers across the globe.
again. Oversized styles are the fash-
ion set’s choice. The upside is they’re It was during his tenure that Lan-
comfortable, even when you’re sitting vin collaborated with H&M in 2010,
at a desk, but if you’re petite look for one of the chain’s most successful-
ones with some shape at the waist. ever designer partnerships, with
Consider a pattern, texture or color hundreds queuing outside stores on
to make it more special and worthy of the day it launched.
investment. Pop it over a fluid dress
and there’s your relaxed alternative His shock departure from the la-
suit. White jackets have always looked bel in 2015 was believed to be caused
stunning and luxurious, and new by disagreements with owner Shaw-
machine-washable tailored fabrics – Lan Wang and CEO Michèle Huiban
make them more practical. about how it was being run.

But don’t get hung up on the idea Elbaz recently returned to the
of a blazer. Even for something as fashion limelight with the launch of
stressful and formal as a job inter- AZ Factory, a move welcomed by his
view, a structured shirt with a bold, many fans, including Kristin Scott
modern haircut and great accesso- Thomas. She told him in January:
ries can be just as effective. “One of the ways to create the im-
pression that one is a beautiful per-
“We’re finding when we’re brave son is to be wearing something that
with our designs, customers respond,” makes you feel free and strong,” she
says McMaster. It’s a good approach to said in a live-streamed interview.
take with your own wardrobe, because “And those are the kind of dresses
finding a way of dressing that reflects that you make.”
what you want to project, rather than
turning you into a cookie-cutter ver- Celebrities including Hailey Bieber
sion of everyone else, is the best path to
confidence, and that’s far more potent
than power. 

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OSCARS: STYLISH STARS SPARKLE ON RED CARPET

Having been postponed by two months due to the pandemic, the 93rd
Academy Awards took place Sunday across multiple venues: the first venue was
at Union Station in Los Angeles, and the second at Dolby Theatre, where the
ceremony normally takes place.

A smaller London-based hub in the U.K. had also been created, with an en-
semble of presenters on hosting duties.

Organizers informed guests last month that Zoom participation (which as
been popular among previous awards ceremonies in light of the pandemic)
would be limited, and guests were encouraged to attend the intimate event if
possible. A dress code of ‘a fusion of the inspirational and aspirational’ was
set, and with guests attending in person, it meant that glamorous red carpet
looks were back on the cards.

As these pictures indicate, some of the star-studded looks were great – but
the Oscars were not quite as fabulous as pre-pandemic. Hopefully, next year. 

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ARTIST GALLERIES

Hours are as noted and/or by appointment. Artists Guild Gallery
1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234
BEACHSIDE GALLERIES Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. to Sat.
J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Artist Owners: Merana Cadorette, Sue Dinenno,
2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Annette Gekle, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland,
Website: jmstringergallery.com Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Rixom, Fran San Miguel and Rita Ziegler
April Exhibition: Summer Sojourns – at Home &
Abroad Artist Bungalow
Working artists, antique paintings, furnishings, 1905 14th Avenue. 772-205-7631
sculptures, object d’art and private collections artistbungalow.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Thurs. and Fri.
Koman Fine Art April Exhibit: Lorrie Kelly, Abstract Acrylics
2905 Cardinal Drive. 772-231-4500 or Artists/Owners: Jeff and Patti Hall
772-473-1646 Exhibiting Artists: Amy Grabel, Keila Martin,
Instagram: komanfineart Saskia Fuller, J.G. Textiles, Mike Roe, Donald
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Shirreff and Randy Singleton
Collection of living artists, from realism to ab-
straction Gallery 14
Laughing Dog Gallery 1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525
2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711 Website: gallery14verobeach.com
Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Ocean Drive Gallery
Contemporary American craftsmen, including
the Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art 3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. 772-579-7667
glass Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wed. to Sat.
Meghan Candler Gallery Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Andrea Lazar, Gail Fayerweather, Cree Scudder
6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. and Sherrie Petermann
772-234-8811
Website: meghancandlergallery.com The Rowe Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Tues. to Fri.; 10 a.m. to
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 4 p.m. Sat.
Curated paintings and sculpture by more than 46 Royal Palm Pointe. 302- April Exhibit: A Life in the Sun: Retro Acrylics by
40 contemporary artists 521-4175 Melissa Mastrangelo
Website: therowegallery. Partner Artists: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont,
Steve Diossy Marine Art Gallery com Beth-Anne Fairchild, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara
3247 Ocean Drive. 772-205 2973 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Po-
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p.m. Sat., and noon to 6 p.m. Sun. Resident Artist: Lori Rowe, Vero Beach Art Club Annex & Gallery
Artwork by the designer of Florida’s ‘Protect contemporary impression- 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345
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Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Sat.
Palm House Gallery & Studio
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Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Website: mainstreetverobeach.org Website: artconceptalternative.org Barbara Krupp Fine Art Studio/Gallery
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES netti Racial Justice paintings
All are open during 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday Gallery Strolls

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ONGOING APRIL Golf Club to benefit Sebastian River Area 5 Cooking for Kids’ Sake, a 6 p.m. virtual Cinco de
Chamber of Commerce. 772-569-5969 Mayo cooking class with Chef Leanne Kelleher
Check with organizations directly for updates/ 30 Night at the Races, 6 p.m. at the Heri- of the Tides to benefit Tykes & Teens mental health
cancellations. tage Center to benefit the Veterans 1|2 Indian River Marine Flea Market services. $50 for zoom event and recipes; $125 also
Council of IRC., an indoor/outdoor evening with and Seafood Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 includes box of ingredients (for 2). 772-210-0145
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Chul Hyun Ahn: Derby hat contest, dinner by Wild Thyme Cater- p.m. at Indian River Fairgrounds. $7; children
New Light thru April 30; Poetry of Nature: ing and full open bar. $125. 772-410-5820 12 and under free. flnauticalfleamarket.com 7 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Com-
Hudson River School Landscapes through May merce Concerts in the Park, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
2. Vbmuseum.org MAY 2 Seasons of a Soul Concert and Art Exhibit, at Riverview Park, features the Jack Band. Free.
2:30 p.m. Art Show and Auction followed
First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero 1 30th annual Pelican Cup Golf Tourna- by 3 p.m. Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 7 to June 18 Through the Eye of the Cam-
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ment, 8 a.m. shotgun start at Sandridge to benefit Music Angels Education Fund. 484- era annual juried exhibition at A.E. Backus
885-7492 Museum and Gallery. 772-465-0630

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SURF CLUB TOWNHOME OFFERS BEST
OF LUXURY ISLAND LIVING

4790 Hwy. A1A at Surf Club: 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,200-square-foot oceanfront townhome offered
for $3.2 million by Kay Brown, Broker Associate, Premier Estate Properties: 772-321-8626

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Surf Club townhome offers best of luxury island living

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

The Surf Club is an ocean jewel with a kitchenette, enabling guests, a views. Exceptional millwork, fine fin- inspired the elegantly appointed
awaiting a buyer who is looking for a parent or an older child to have a de- ishes and interesting ceiling details coastal interior.
place to settle into an elegant island gree of independence. add depth to the sea-blue palette and
lifestyle. The recently built luxury shellstone flooring. The ocean view To the right, a wooden staircase
oceanfront community was developed Across the courtyard, a pair of leads to the second-floor landing;
by Water’s Edge Estates, LLC and de- French doors open into a vestibule
signed by architect Gregory Anderson. that gives way to a hallway leading to
a front room with spectacular ocean
There are only 11, two-story, ocean-
front townhomes in the enclave, cre-
ating an intimate community that
features high-caliber materials and
craftsmanship in an enviable beach-
front location.

With the Atlantic Ocean in your
backyard, shopping across the street,
and waterfront parks just a beach
walk away from 4790 Hwy. A1A in
Surf Club, the property is an ocean
lover’s dream.

Traditional British West Indies ar-
chitectural features complement the
oceanic atmosphere. Exposed rafter
tails, smooth white stucco, herring-
bone railings, French doors, and tran-
som topped doors and windows al-
low for plenty of natural light and sea
breezes to flow through, adding to the
carefree vibe in this beachside home.

Outdoor living opportunities are
bountiful with an oceanfront terrace,
sunrise and sunset balconies, and
a private courtyard, which boasts
a heated splash pool and summer
kitchen. The townhome is accessed
through the courtyard, creating an
intimate space where you can relax
after a day on the beach or over drinks
as you oversee dinner on the grill.

A private staircase leads to a car-
riage house apartment above the two-
car garage. The apartment is separate-
ly keyed so that guests can come and
go even when you are not in residence.
The generous space offers a sleeping
area, private bath and balcony along

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and, to the left, a set of French doors doors. A tongue-and-groove-lined,
opens into what the owner uses as double-tray ceiling and fireplace are
a media/family room. This flexible cozy accents.
space can also function as a mother-
in-law suite with a private bath and The island kitchen is adjacent, cre-
separate entry that leads to the court- ating a casual living space equipped
yard; or the suite can serve as a library with Thermador appliances, custom
or office, depending on your needs. wood cabinetry, island breakfast bar
with seating, quartz countertops, and
Along the central corridor on the a beverage refrigerator in the open-
first floor, the powder room, under- concept area.
staircase closet and elevator are eas-
ily accessed before opening into a Outside, the stone patio abuts a
chic, great room at the rear of the generous green space extending to
house. The main living and dining the sea wall. Private, gated beach ac-
areas overlook the generous backyard cess means you are just steps away
and ocean through a wall of French from taking a dip in the ocean waves
as they roll into shore.

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Upstairs, reached via stairs or the
elevator, the second-floor landing
opens up the interior. The owner’s
luxurious suite offers incomparable
views. An inverted nickel-board ceil-
ing, engineered oak flooring and
walk-in closet complete the owner’s
retreat alongside the huge, elegant
bathroom featuring dual sinks, de-
signer fixtures, a water closet, soak-
ing tub and shower.

The owners can enjoy endless
ocean views from their private, cov-
ered balcony, whether watching the
sunrise over the blue-green waters of
the Atlantic Ocean in the morning or
people and seabirds as the day con-
tinues.

“There is nothing better than fall-
ing asleep with the sound of waves
outside one’s window,” says the own-
er. “Waking up to the sun rising is in-
comparable.”

He added remote-control, auto-
matic blinds throughout the town-
home so you can raise and lower the
blinds to watch the sunrise or hide
from the heat of the day.

The laundry room and elevator are
situated between the owner’s suite
and en suite guest bedroom, reached
through the upstairs loft, with pocket
doors separating the spaces and cre-
ating a private sitting area.

This versatile space can be used as
a bedroom, den, studio or playroom
for the grandchildren. A covered Ju-
liet balcony overlooks the pool and
courtyard from the guest suite, so ev-
eryone has access to outdoor seating
on the second floor.

Noting the abundance of phenom-
enal, direct ocean views, Kay Brown,

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Premier Estate Properties broker as-
sociate, says “it’s a pleasure to rep-
resent such a stunning oceanfront
property that offers the ability to have
a family gathering with a guesthouse
and possibility of four bedrooms or
three bedrooms and a library. It’s a
wonderful floorplan.”

The townhome’s convenient loca-
tion close to town is a real bonus, says
Brown, adding: “From the elevator
to the spectacular views and splash
pool, this is beautifully designed.”

The Surf Club sits on a 2.5-acre site
with 400 feet of direct Atlantic Ocean
frontage. The property is within
walking distance of a guarded pub-
lic beach, Jaycee Park, shopping, and
dining. Riverside Park, the Municipal
Marina, Vero Beach Dog Park, River-
side Theatre and Vero Beach Museum
of Art are a short drive away. 

VITAL STATISTICS
4790 HWY. A1A

Neighborhood: Surf Club
Year built: 2017
Construction:

Concrete block, steel
Home size: 3,200 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms:
4 full baths and 1 half-bath
Pool: Heated splash pool
View: Sweeping Atlantic Ocean
Additional features: Central
vacuum; Thermador appli-
ances; quartz counters; island
kitchen; fireplace; summer
kitchen; private courtyard;
elevator; second-floor laundry
room; sunrise and sunset balco-
nies; Juliet balcony; impact win-
dows and hurricane shutters;
granted beach access; detached
two-car garage; private court-
yard; detached carriage house
and private oceanfront patio.
Listing Agency:
Premier Estate Properties
Listing Agents:
Kay Brown, Broker Associate,
772-321-8626
Listing Price: $3,200,000

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Classic, ‘one-of-a-kind’ Royal Palm Place home on market

BY STEVEN M. THOMAS
Staff Writer

Good news for anyone looking for a decorative iron and ceramic pieces, charm and Annabel hit the brakes “The really blissful thing about liv-
house in Vero Beach who loves histor- and a stucco fireplace. The rooms are when she noticed it for the first time ing in this house is you can sit in the
ical architecture: A classic Mediter- large and bright, filled with sunlight while driving down Royal Palm Place backyard by the pool and feel like you
ranean Revival home on Royal Palm that floods in through numerous 20 years ago. are far away from everything when
Place just came on the market. large windows. you actually are three minutes from
“They were just putting the ‘For Sale’ Fresh Market and five minutes from
One of the original homes built in Though the home has been thor- sign in the yard as we drove by and we the beach,” Annabel says. “Basical-
the Royal Park subdivision adjacent oughly updated for modern life, it re- stopped to look. As soon as I stepped ly, you are no more than 10 minutes
to the Vero Beach Country Club in the tains its romantic “Roaring Twenties” inside, I knew it was our house.
1920s, the house has been lovingly
preserved by current owners Annabel
Robertson, executive director of the
VNA Foundation, and her husband
Benjamin Robertson.

Known as the Cleary House, after
prior longtime owners Gerald and
Mary Louise Cleary, who founded the
Patio Restaurant and operated it for
decades during its heyday, the 4-bed-
room, 2.5-bath, 2,350-square-foot
home comes with a swimming pool
and cabana – and sweeping views
across the Vero Beach Country Club
golf course.

Historical elements include origi-
nal heart pine flooring, arched en-
trances, a tongue and groove ceiling,

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a kind of paradise.
well-known architects who worked in
“I think it is neat that it was one of the style in Florida, designed a num-
the original houses built back in 1925 ber of buildings in and around Vero
when the Royal Park Development including the Royal Park Inn (now
Company built the country club and demolished), Farmers Bank, Theatre
the first 26 houses. This is one of the Plaza and Brazilian Court, which was
last of those homes.” called the Orange Apartments when
it was built in the mid-1920s.
Waldo Sexton, the famed Vero pio-
neer who built the Driftwood Resort, The Robertsons – who are relocat-
Ocean Grill and much else in the city, ing in Vero – raised their four children
was president of the development in the house at 850 Royal Palm Place,
company and is said to have planted and Regan thinks a young family with
with his own hands the now towering growing children may well end up pur-
palms that line the curving roadway chasing the property from them – a
in front of the Robertsons’ house. family that appreciates historic archi-
tecture and maybe country club life. 
“The home is truly a historical show-
piece,” says listing agent Mazie Regan,
a broker associate with Daley & Com-
pany Real Estate. “It’s full of character
and charm you cannot replicate nowa-
days. It’s a one-of-a-kind showstopper.
The current owners have been out-
standing stewards of the home and are
now seeking its next good stewards.”

Annabel grew up in South Florida,
where she fell in love with Addison
Mizner’s Med Revival and Spanish
Colonial Revival homes and she chose
Regan as her agent because of Regan’s
interest in historical architecture and
expertise in selling classic homes.

The Mediterranean Revival style –
which was popular in the 1920s and
’30s, originated in Florida and Cali-
fornia in the wake of the Pan Ameri-
can Exhibition in San Diego and the
opening of the Panama Canal – is
the most notable type of historical
architecture found in Vero Beach,
where it is expressed in a number of
handsome commercial buildings and
many beautiful homes.

A document in the archive center
in Vero’s main library states Mediter-
ranean Revival homes are charac-
terized by “flat or [low-pitched] hip
roofs; usually some form of parapet;
ceramic tile roof surfacing; stucco
facades; flat-roof entrance porches,
commonly with arched openings
supported by square columns; [tall]
casement and double-hung sash win-
dows; and ceramic tile decorations.”

Prominent examples of the style in
Vero Beach include the Farmers Bank
building, now Vero Furniture Mart,
the Theatre Plaza and the Pocahon-
tas Apartments, all on 14th Avenue
downtown. Brazilian Court at 1805
19th Place and the Royal Viking at 706
Royal Palm Boulevard are two other
apartment buildings in the Mediter-
ranean/Spanish Colonial Revival style
that are familiar to Vero residents.

Med Revival homes are scattered
through older parts of mainland Vero
Beach, with a heavy concentration in
the Osceola Park neighborhood, and
there are some great, almost palatial
examples on the island in Old Riomar.

Frederick Trimble, one of the most

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: April 16 to April 22

The island real estate market turned in another strong April performance with 18 transactions
recorded last week, including five sales for more than $1 million.
The top sale of the week was of a waterfront home in Riomar Bay II. The residence at 625 Lake
Drive Place was placed on the market Oct. 2, 2020 for $2.995 million. The asking price more
recently was $2.5 million. The sale closed on April 16 for $2,285,375.
The seller in the transaction was represented by R. J. Rennick of Rennick Real Estate. The
purchaser was represented by Luke Webb of Premier Estate Properties.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$2,040,000
$2,200,000 $1,385,000
FLORALTON BEACH 775 REEF RD 3/13/2021 $1,350,000 $2,200,000 4/19/2021 $1,365,000
INDIAN TRAILS 681 N TOMAHAWK TRL 2/24/2021 $1,750,000 $1,350,000 4/16/2021 $665,000
$699,900 $660,000
SHORES 111 SHORES DR 10/5/2020 $639,000 $1,485,000 4/21/2021 $536,000
$539,000
WABASSO ESTATES 3400 110TH PL 1/11/2021 $665,000 4/21/2021 $2,000,000
$750,000
ISLAND CLUB RIVERSIDE 1357 W ISLAND CLUB SQ 3/16/2021 $639,000 4/20/2021 $635,000
$606,050
VERO BEACH ESTATES 716 AZALEA LN 2/22/2021 $539,000 4/19/2021

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

OCEAN PARK 1010 EASTER LILY LN, #201 9/30/2020 $2,950,000 $2,295,000 4/20/2021
SOUTHWINDS 2205 N SOUTHWINDS BLVD, #207 2/22/2021 $750,000 $750,000 4/21/2021
SEA COVE 1700 OCEAN DR, #306 2/3/2021 $645,000 $645,000 4/16/2021
VILLAGE SPIRES DEVEL 3554 OCEAN DR, #303S 3/4/2021 $620,000 $620,000 4/19/2021

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Shores, Address: 111 Shores Dr

Listing Date: 10/5/2020
Original Price: $1,750,000
Recent Price: $1,485,000
Sold: 4/21/2021
Selling Price: $1,365,000
Listing Agent: Sam Robbins

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Kay Brown

Premier Estate Properties

Subdivision: Indian Trails, Address: 681 N Tomahawk Trl

Listing Date: 2/24/2021
Original Price: $1,350,000
Recent Price: $1,350,000
Sold: 4/16/2021
Selling Price: $1,385,000
Listing Agent: Christine Barry & Fredi Ash

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Sherry Brown

ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Subdivision: Ocean Park, Address: 1010 Easter Lily Ln, #201

Listing Date: 9/30/2020
Original Price: $2,950,000
Recent Price: $2,295,000
Sold: 4/20/2021
Selling Price: $2,000,000
Listing Agent: Mike Thorpe

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Erika Ross

The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Subdivision: Village Spires Devel, Address: 3554 Ocean Dr, #303S

Listing Date: 3/4/2021
Original Price: $620,000
Recent Price: $620,000
Sold: 4/19/2021
Selling Price: $606,050
Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Island Club Riverside, Address: 1357 W Island Club Sq Subdivision: Floralton Beach, Address: 775 Reef Rd

Listing Date: 3/16/2021 Listing Date: 3/13/2021
Original Price: $639,000 Original Price: $2,200,000
Recent Price: $639,000 Recent Price: $2,200,000
Sold: 4/20/2021 Sold: 4/19/2021
Selling Price: $660,000 Selling Price: $2,040,000
Listing Agent: Debbie Bell Listing Agent: Joseph Schlitt & Joseph O’Neill

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty

Fredi Ash Sandy Wiedman

ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Shore2Shore Realty LLC

Subdivision: Southwinds, Address: 2205 N Southwinds Blvd, #207 Subdivision: Sea Cove, Address: 1700 Ocean Dr, #306

Listing Date: 2/22/2021 Listing Date: 2/3/2021
Original Price: $750,000 Original Price: $645,000
Recent Price: $750,000 Recent Price: $645,000
Sold: 4/21/2021 Sold: 4/16/2021
Selling Price: $750,000 Selling Price: $635,000
Listing Agent: Nancy Freiheit Listing Agent: Susan Schirmer

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Paradise

Erika Ross Chris Butler

The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Villa Realty Associates Inc

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MOST BUYERS CAN STILL AFFORD
HOMES DESPITE RECORD PRICES

BY MICHELE LERNER percent in the New York City metro
The Washington Post area, but up just 1 percent in the D.C.
metro area in March compared with
The intertwined trends of spiking the same time last year.
home prices and few homes for sale
across the country continue to affect Analysis of first quarter 2021 num-
buyers, but a new report from AT- bers by ATTOM Data Solutions found
TOM Data Solutions found that me- that areas where the median priced
dian home prices were more afford- home is affordable to the average
able than historical averages in 52 local wage earner is shrinking but
percent of counties during the first remains barely the majority at 52
quarter of 2021. Rising wages and low percent. During the first quarter of
mortgages offset high home prices in 2020, homes were more affordable
those counties. than historic averages in 63 percent
of counties. Five years ago, during

Nationwide, the median listing the first quarter of 2016, homes were
price for a home rose to $370,000 in more affordable than the historic av-
March, according to the Monthly erage in 95 counties.
Housing Trends report for March
from Realtor.com, a 15.6 percent in- ATTOM calculates affordability
crease over March 2020 and a record by comparing the amount of income
price since Realtor.com began track- needed for monthly homeownership
ing listing prices in 2012. expenses including the mortgage pay-
ment, property taxes and homeown-
In addition, Realtor.com reported er’s insurance for the median-priced
that the number of homes on the home, assuming a 20 percent down
market in March was 52 percent low- payment. That income requirement is
er than in March 2020. While some compared with Bureau of Labor Statis-
housing markets are seeing more tics wage information. In addition, the
homes listed for sale as the spring “affordability” calculation assumes 28
market progresses, nationally there percent of the borrowers’ gross month-
are still 117,000 fewer homes listed for ly income is required for their housing
sale each month compared with the payment, which is the preference for
typical number of homes listed each lenders for a mortgage approval.
month in recent years.
The combination of low mortgage
Listing prices in the nation’s larg- rates and rising wages for those who
est metro areas rose by an average of were able to stay employed during
12.1 percent in March compared with the pandemic allowed homes to re-
March 2020, according to Realtor.com, main affordable in many locations,
but in some metro areas the average but rising mortgage rates could put
listing price grew at a much faster pace. more pressure on buyers in the com-
ing months. ATTOM reports that
Median listing prices were up 39.8 home prices rose more than wages in
percent in Austin, up 28.3 percent in nearly 90 percent of markets, another
Buffalo and up 24.8 percent in Los indication that affordability is likely
Angeles compared with March 2020. to weaken in the coming year. 
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