06/13/2019 ISSUE 24

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You’re IT! Humble shoulder bag suddenly back in style

BY KRISSY TURNER the stylish Rachel Green in the ’90s sit-
The Telegraph com “Friends.” Green often sported a
baguette-style handbag, often in a pat-
We’ve hit that point in the season ent leather, and the brands offering is
where our black crossbody bags are at a great price point of $360. Later this
too winter-y, but equally, it seems a tad summer, ByFar will launch a range of
premature for a straw tote. What we patent versions, including a blush pink
need is something lighter and brighter and forest green.
that ticks a trend box while easily up-
dating our outfits for the in-between Elsewhere on the high street, Zara
weather. and Mango are doing great versions in
neutrals and mock-croc for under $65.
Enter the humble shoulder bag, last
spotted circa 1999, and currently mak- It’s a wise investment
ing a timely reappearance. Given how regularly fashion trends
come full circle (bet you thought you’d
You’ll likely remember it last swing- seen the back of power shoulders and
ing off the arm of Paris Hilton, who fannypacks) it wouldn’t be considered
favored a multicolored Louis Vuitton a frivolous purchase if you did choose
minibag, and Sarah Jessica Parker, to invest in a designer version.
who sported an array of Fendi Ba- For those looking for a smart invest-
guette’s as character Carrie Bradshaw ment, or a much-loved second hand
in “Sex and the City.” While I’m not en- option, designer resale site Vestiaire
couraging those ostentatious rainbow Collective has hundreds of ’90s bags,
numbers now, those keen on the shape including those coveted options by
will be pleased to know that it’s under- Prada and Louis Vuitton. It’s worth
gone a chic makeover for the new sea- noting that most styles are on sale for
son, with a host of styles available at all their original recommended retail
price points in neutral colorways and prices, so rest assured that this sweet
interesting textures. style holds its value. 

Much like acid wash denim, tie-dye fit everything but the kitchen sink in
and slogan T-shirts, ’90s fashion has featured on the catwalks at Max Mara
made a resurgence for the summer and Celine, but were so oversized that
2019 season, and this is one of the more they could hardly be dubbed practical,
wearable trends that should make you either.
want to get in on the old school action.
Enter the sleek shoulder bag, which
Here’s why the shoulder bag should is big enough for the essentials while
be on your new season wish list ... still fitting snugly under your arm. It
isn’t weighty, but isn’t so small that
It’s easy to wear you’ll end up carrying your overflow
Bags have been getting a bit silly of belongings in your pockets.
late. Impossibly tiny ones made head-
lines at Paris Fashion Week back in It’ll add a modern touch to simple
February after designer Jacquemus looks
debuted a tiny two-inch handbag that
would fit little more than a piece of Ironic, yes, but this old staple could
gum in it. be just the very thing your summer
At the other end of the physical wardrobe is missing to make it feel
scale, slouchy leather totes that could current. If you’re keen on a statement
bag, opt for an animal print or a pas-
tel hue. Those in the market for a less
outre number should plump for a tex-
tured one to add interest: think satin
or mock-croc.

There’s a chic option to suit all price
points

Much like most trends, the shoulder
bag was first spotted on the catwalk,
with high-end It bag labels like Dior,
Louis Vuitton and Prada champion-
ing the teeny shape. Handily for those
of us without the budget to match,
contemporary brands and high street
stores have created their own itera-
tions.

ByFar, the coveted accessories la-
bel known for its mock-croc totes and
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style, naming its version ‘Rachel’ after

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Could Rihanna really become the next Coco Chanel?

BY FRANCESCA SHILLCOCK way (when department store buy-
The Telegraph ers traditionally place their orders)
and its arrival in stores. But it’s also
From Victoria Beckham to Kanye a savvy commercial move; not only
West, the tradition of recording art- will it bypass multi-brand retailers,
ists turning their hand to fashion de- meaning Fenty keeps a greater share
sign is a well-trodden path. It’s also of profits, but the frequent newness
one littered with failure – remem- will satisfy a consumer used to liv-
ber Lily Allen’s ‘Lucy in Disguise’ ing life at the pace of social media.
line? Or Robbie Williams’ ‘Farrell’? Many in the fashion industry con-
Thought not. sider this ‘direct-to-consumer’ strat-
egy to be the business model of the
But the launch of Rihanna’s new future.
Fenty fashion brand, which goes
on sale tomorrow, is significant for Rihanna comes with a strong
many reasons, not least because she track record, too. Her lucrative Fen-
is the first black woman to become ty x Puma sportswear partnership,
CEO and artistic director of an LVMH which launched in 2015, continues
company. While the singer may not to drive sales for the activewear
have had any technical training company, while Fenty Beauty, also
(we’ll get to that later) her latest ven- developed with luxury conglomer-
ture, two years in the making, looks ate LVMH in 2017, enjoyed sales of
poised for financial success in a way over $500 million in its first year
that no other musician-turned-fash- alone thanks to an inclu-
ion designer has shown at such an sive 40-shade
early stage. Combined with her ex-
isting fame and influence, it makes
for a heady combination that could
set her on a path to becoming this

generat ion’s foundation
answer to Coco range, Instagram-friendly
Chanel. packaging and a product range that
reflects the current trend for flaw-
For a start, Ri- less, radiant skin. Nor do sales show
hanna, like Cha- any sign of waning – on a recent
nel, understands Sunday lunchtime visit to Harvey
what women want Nichols’ beauty hall, I noticed that
to wear. As Chanel staff at the Fenty Beauty concession
liberated women were overwhelmed by young women
from their corsets by testing foundation, concealers and
draping them in soft highlighter hues on their hands and
textiles like jersey, a cheeks.
century later Rihan- And last year, Rihanna launched
na is filling a genuine Savage x Fenty, an accessibly priced
gap in the market with lingerie brand that caters to a truly
a collection of tailored diverse range of sizes. It’s already so
blazers, trousers and shirt-dresses popular that it has been regularly
that are unquestionably cool, yet name-checked as one of the new
also versatile, luxurious and created competitors currently serving to
with curves in mind. “I’m a curvy topple Victoria’s Secret.
girl, and if I can’t wear it myself, it’s But it is the backing of LVMH, the
not going to work,” she told press at French company that owns Louis
the brand’s launch event. It’s cloth- Vuitton, Christian Dior and Fendi,
ing that women – fans of her mu-
sic, or not – will likely want in their
wardrobes.

Rihanna is also unafraid to em-
brace a new business model. Fenty
product will be released in month-
ly ‘drops’, like highly successful
streetwear brands such as Supreme,
rather than in seasonal collections
twice a year as we see from most ma-
jor catwalk labels. Rihanna says that
this is because she is “too greedy” to
endure the six-month gap between
an item’s appearance on the run-

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while enjoying “no artistic limits” – a rector of a major fashion house. Yes,
rare opportunity for a designer, pro- she has shown herself to be a woman
fessionally trained or not. who enjoys wearing fashion on the
red carpet, but we all know that a
And that brings us to the criti- team of stylists and imagemakers
cism, which is fair, because Rihanna will get her ready behind the scenes.
has not spent upwards of four years
at art school followed by a series of Rihanna does have something
internships and junior level roles in critical though: an innate sense of
preparation for her role as artistic di- what today’s young women want,
and that’s rarer than many are pre-
pared to give her credit for. Major
brands spend millions on market re-
search trying to anticipate how the
Millennial and Gen-Z demograph-
ics will spend their money. With
71.8 million followers on Instagram
alone, Rihanna understands this
audience far more intimately than a
typical fashion executive.

“Rihanna’s business plans aren’t
just disruptive but democratic,” says
Hennelly. “In a fast-evolving market,
where many established brands are
struggling to maintain relevance,
Rihanna has succeeded because she
is relatable and she’s catering to a
consumer base that has been under-
served for far too long.”

As Chanel herself once said, “the
designers have forgotten that there
are women inside the dresses.” Per-
haps Rihanna will seek to rectify
this problem once and for all. 

that is the biggest vote of confidence heading,” she says.
in Rihanna. The group, which con- In turn, Rihanna can tap into
sistently turns a profit quarter after
quarter, has not launched a new mai- LVMH’s extensive experience and
son since Christian Lacroix in 1987, resources in manufacturing, mar-
instead acquiring existing brands keting and business management,
that show promise. LVMH Chairman
and CEO Bernard Arnault is effusive
about Rihanna’s leadership poten-
tial, though. “Through our partner-
ship at Fenty Beauty, I discovered a
true entrepreneur, a real CEO and
a terrific leader,” he said in a press
release. “She naturally finds her full
place within LVMH.”

Arnault is no fool. There are sig-
nificant commercial advantages in
harnessing Rihanna’s star power,
says Lorna Hennelly, Consultant Re-
search Analyst at Euromonitor. “For
LVMH, Fenty is intended to draw a
younger customer and broaden its
base, and delivering relevant, cut-
ting-edge fashion to Millennials and
Gen Z consumers definitely fits the
direction in which the industry is

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DINING NEWS

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”Chubs” Brie with Apple Wood Bacon, Brie Roast Turkey Gouda and Avocado Panini with Sweet Roasted Peppers. PHOTOS: KAILA JONES Our dining columnist,
and Cherry Apple Chutney on Kalamata Minis. Tina Rondeau, has been visiting

restaurants in Europe. Her
column will resume next week.

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Italian Cousin, allowing her to be home scious to-go containers. For $8.95 you time Sky” graces an exterior wall.
Columnist in the evenings. can pair soup or salad with quiche or a The reason for the limited hours, she
focaccia sandwich and fresh fruit cup.
All chef-owner Michele Hennessey At this point in her life, she’s ready Open Tuesday through Friday from 11 adds, is so that she has the flexibility
had to do was open the door a few weeks for a new venture. “This concept allows a.m. to 4 p.m., Hennessey has created a to offer a variety of experiences, from
ago, and folks followed their noses to me to make everything from scratch space where folks can stop by to pick up catering for large and small groups to
the Sun Market Sauce Company at 1910 daily but still be home most evenings,” a reasonably-priced to-go meal or dine take-out and delivery, and later cooking
Old Dixie Highway, the former location she notes. “We’re going slowly, adding in at the family style tables. classes, at-home parties and chef din-
of the Patisserie. one thing at a time. People want good ners, which she plans to add later this
food with fresh, recognizable, locally “There won’t be any WiFi here. I want summer.
Some might say it’s been a cup of sourced ingredients. people to talk to each other, to turn to
soup 30 years in the making for Hen- their neighbor and get to know them,” Dining themes will vary, featuring re-
nessey, who cut her teeth on the res- “I’ve always wanted a small shop she says. gional wines and perhaps a ’70s dinner
taurant business in New York City after where I can make the food I want to with steak Diane and tableside Caesar.
graduating from the Culinary Institute make and give people what they want, In addition to a change in the menu, “I want to keep it inexpensive for the
of America. She later opened the River even people with special dietary needs, Hennessey added her flair to the décor offseason crowd, so they have some-
Grill and Italian Cousin restaurants in including chemo and radiation patients, with a nod to her New England roots. where to go that’s lively and interactive.
Sebastian with chef-husband Gus and diabetics, people with gluten sensitivi- I wanted to create a place where people
was named Vero’s Top Chef in 2009. ties and food allergies,” she adds. The interior is warm with earthy can gather for good food and company.”
tones, brick accents and a drop ceiling
The couple retired the River Grill in For starters, the Sun Market Sauce to counter noise levels. On June 19, 20 and 21, Sun Market
2013, so Hennessey could devote more Company is serving up soups, salads, Sauce Company is holding an open
time to their son and help manage the sandwiches, quiche and delectable des- A covered outdoor seating area is house with daytime tastings and spe-
sert options in environmentally con- decorated with a concrete tree, and a cial evening events. 
Barbara Sharp mural called “Night-

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WINE COLUMN

Climate change is reshaping wine as we know it

BY DAVE MCINTYRE from grapes picked while frozen on the winemaker Matthieu Bordes has even change will challenge our very concep-
vine. “Now, maybe three a decade.” ripped out some merlot vines and re- tion of the wine. Later this month, the
The Washington Post planted with cabernet sauvignon. “I tend growers of the Bordeaux-Bordeaux Su-
For Bordeaux, climate change’s effects to go low on merlot in the blend, because perieur AOC, the council that sets the ap-
Some in the upper echelons of gov- are more subtle, but just as existential. it ripens unevenly,” he told me during a pellation’s rules, are expected to approve
ernment may still doubt human-caused tasting at Vinexpo in Bordeaux. a list of 20 additional grape varieties that
climate change, but there are few such “Bordeaux is preparing for the future, may be used in a wine labeled as Bor-
skeptics in the world’s vineyards. Wine but we are aware we need to act now,” With strong tannins and deep color, deaux.
growers around the world have been Allan Sichel, head of the Bordeaux Wine petit verdot used to be called “Dr. Wine”
seeing the effects of a warming globe Council, said during Vinexpo’s sympo- because it could heal a rough vintage. “Climate change is challenging the
for years. Now that we are feeling the sium on climate change. “Our objective But it requires more work in the vineyard very nature of our appellation system,”
effects with increasing instances of se- is to preserve the characteristics of Bor- than other varieties and can dominate said Bernard Farges, president of the
vere weather, like frequent wildfires and deaux – freshness, elegance, balance, a wine if it becomes more than a small AOC. “If our wine is defined by the blend
stronger hurricanes, vignerons are facing digestibility and aromatic complexity. To part of the blend. Today’s growers have of grapes, the style and typicity will
existential questions about their future achieve that, we may need to change ev- learned to ripen it more reliably, and be- change with the climate. Or is it defined
and the future of wine. erything we do.” cause it ripens later than merlot but soon- by a style and flavors? If the latter, you
er than the cabernets, need to change the blend to maintain
“Wine is a bellwether of climate At the very least, that means tinkering the wine’s identity in changing circum-
change,” says Elizabeth Wolkovich, an with the classic bordeaux blend of grape Perhaps most shocking to tradition- stances.” 
associate professor of forest and conser- varieties. In descending order of their alists, Bordeaux’s response to climate
vation sciences at the University of Brit- regional prominence, they are merlot,
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ON FAITH

Rather than hostility, consider promoting love and praise

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT to put their beliefs into practice? We “Gospel truth.” scored in the top fifth for hostility in a
Columnists are certainly no different today. The Yet the plain language of some of personality inventory were four times
fact that Christianity has splintered more likely to have died during the
The New Testament is composed of into 38,000 denominations worldwide the New Testament letters to strug- 30 years of the study than those who
27 books. In terms of sheer volume, speaks for itself. Christians still differ gling churches and their members has scored in the bottom fifth.
the weightiest section is the one de- in understanding how to live out the something to offer us even today in
voted to 21 letters written to early our search for helpful guides for faith- And of course, not only is hostility
Christians. The letters functioned as ful living. Much of the simple, frank destructive to us physically, but as the
encouragement, instruction, guid- advice which the letters contain is Letter to the Ephesians would have us
ance and warning. In other words, the clearly still relevant, as evidenced by understand, it is damaging to us spiri-
letters provided necessary commen- the fact that many of its phrases have tually, as well. How can we maintain
tary on belief’s application to every- been retained in our modern vernacu- a relationship with a God we claim is
day life. lar. the very source of love and life, after
all, when we are busy immersing our-
Isn’t it interesting that right from Consider, for example, the well- selves in loveless animosity and life-
the start, people of faith apparently known counsel from the Letter to the less bitterness.
had some difficulty sorting out how Ephesians, “Don’t let the sun go down
on your anger.” The wisdom of that ad- So this may be a good time for a self-
vice is being validated by medical sci- administered hostility test as a way to
ence in some pretty amazing ways. As diagnose our likelihood for physical
Rev. King Duncan has noted, psychia- and spiritual health risks. We could
trists at Duke University concluded ask ourselves … Who am I unwilling
after a 30-year study of the health and to forgive? What situation so angers
habits of over 2,000 people, that those me that I regularly rant and rave about
who have ongoing feelings of hostility it? Where do I feel I have been deeply
towards others have an increased risk wronged and deserve a long-awaited
of illness and early death. Those who apology? What unfairness really galls
me? If you can readily answer some of
these questions, perhaps you are host-
ing some damaging hostility. Maybe
you have let the sun go down on your
anger a few too many times.

If that is so, then the advice from
another of the biblical letters to the
little church of Philippi may offer an
alternative focus. It says, “Finally, be-
loved, whatever is true, whatever is
honorable, whatever is just, whatever
is pure, whatever is pleasing, what-
ever is commendable, if there is any
excellence and if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these
things.”

If you thought about those things,
focused on them, supported them,
and enhanced their prominence in
your life and your world, wouldn’t
your hostility quotient decline to saf-
er levels? 

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PETS

Bonz has fun with spunky sibs Riley and Seabass

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nice pooches, Riley an Sebastian Ben- fully – didn’t do any damage – an found PHOTOS: KAILA JONES those BIG dogs think they can scare me
son, who live by the ocean. Riley’s a MY present! I gently took it outta the bag cuz I look like a fluff muffin, but, if they
Golden Retriever, 82 pounds, beauti- an carried it around. I was So Proud of an orange Jack Rogers sandals?” get in my grill, I suh-prize ’em with my
ful face an real soft eyes, the kind that havin’ my Very Own Present. But I didn’t “Thanks for remindin’ me,” said Sea- Big Bark. I may be liddle an fluffy, but I’m
make humans wanna give her lotsa unwrap it cuz it wasn’t Christmas morn- FEARLESS!”
head pats an ear friffles. She just turned ing.” bass. “Yes, I had some chewing issues
14 last week. Sebastian’s a Shih Tzu. He’s back then. An remember the time YOU “Yes, you are,” said Riley. “I, on the
12. An he’s spunky. Definitely spunky. “I’ll take it from here, sis,” Seabass brought Mom that liddle present? Mom other paw, don’t walk as much as Sea-
A cool liddle dude. Also very cute. But said. “In 2007, when Mom was in At- thought it was a stick in your mouth, so bass cuzza hip issues. MY favrite thing’s
I’d never dream of callin’ him liddle. Or lanta on bizzness, our human sister, she pulled it out an it was a mouse tail. the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market.
cute. Out loud. Meredith, an Dad went to this auction With the mouse attached.” When Mom gets out her burlap bag, I
for chair-riddy, an they were auctioning start bouncin’ around. On the way, I al-
After polite Wag-and-Sniffs, Sebastian off a puppy: ME. You can imagine how “I thought she’d be pleased,” said Riley, ways stop for a liddle visit with my spe-
said, “Come’on in! Have a seat! I’m Se- Totally Adorable I was. Meredith was with a liddle pout. “Anyway, I peetooied cial human frens, Pete and Beemer. It’s a
bastian Benson. But just call me Seabass. like ‘Puh-LEEZE, Dad. Puh-LEEEEZE!’ it out an it ran away. An Mom recovered, tra-DISH-un. An I have lotsa frens at the
Everyone does. FYI, I wear the pants So Dad bid, but somebuddy else bid too. Lesson learned. To continue, Mr. market, too. I schmooze an Mom buys
around here.” (No surprise.) “This is my more. I was bummed an Meredith was Bonzo, Ginger went to Dog Heaven, so veg-tubbles an stuff. I’m getting’ Up
big sister, Riley, an our Mom, Michele. bummed. I’m not sure Dad was that it’s just us four.” There, not a puppy anymore, so I nudge
Dad’ll pop in soon. He’s Tom.” bummed. But the humans who won Mom when I’m tired. She lets me carry
me couldn’t keep me so Dad an Mer- “So what’s life like, down here in Flori- my leash all the way home. I stay close,
“Mr. Bonzo. A pleasure,” Riley said edith got me, Thank Lassie!” da, bein’ snowbirddogs an all?” an lead the way. Like this.”
sweetly.
“Woof! What a story!” I exclaimed. “Pawsome!” Seabass said. “We know Riley nudged her Mom, who got the
“Likewise,” I replied. “Anyway, when Dad an Meredith how to be puh-lite an quiet. That’s called leash. Riley picked it up daintily and
We got all settled in the living room an picked Mom up at the airport, there I bein’ ree-SPECK-ful of our neighbors. brought it over to show me. “Shee. I cad
I remarked about the nice view. was! A fait accompli!” MY most fav-rite thing is my daily early- cawee it all duh way hobe.” She plopped
“Yep,” said Seabass. “We spend lotsa “A, umm, a what?” I asked. morning walk with Dad along Ocean it into her nap mat, an plopped herself
time out on the balcony, sniffin’ all the “A done deal!” Drive. It’s in-VIG-uh-rating! So many in after it.
Cool Kibbles smells and catchin’ the “Oh, right.” innersting smells, an lotsa nice bushes.
breeze. So, should we give you some “I learned that from a French poodle Heading home, I was thinkin’ about
background?” pal. Anyway, we all got along fine right how some pooches, like Riley, have a
“I’m ready when you are.” away. Riley was always a good big sis. Up Special Gift for makin’ humans feel hap-
“We should mention,” Riley said soft- in St. Louis, I’d perch on the back of the py an comf-tubble, like things are gonna
ly, “we’re snowbirddogs. From St. Louis. sofa an look for squirrels in the yard. If be OK. And about spunky, fearless Sea-
We’re thinkin’ maybe we’ll stay. This is one appeared, I’d go all ‘SQUIRREL!!!!’ bass, an inspiration to liddle dogs every-
Seabass’ an my second summer here, an An shoot off that couch like a rocket.” where.
we love it.” Riley interrupted, with a liddle laugh.
“Word!” said Seabass. “This silly boy coulda run right out the The Bonz
“Mom an Dad got me in 2005,” Riley slider into the yard, but NO. He’d jump off
continued. “Dad had a Golden he loved the sofa, zoom through the famly room, Don’t Be Shy
so much. His name was Riley. He went to over my dog bed, through the breakfast
Dog Heaven so, when Dad an Mom were room, out the doggy door, through the We are always looking for pets with
ready for another pooch, to keep their garage and into to the yard. Of course, interesting stories.
pooch Ginger, a Cavalier King Charles, the squirrel was in, like, Chicago by then.
comp-ny, an to be Mom’s Support Dog, An remember when you were a puppy To set up an interview, email
they got ME. An named me Riley. an Mom’s fren was puppy-sittin’ you and [email protected].
“Once, at Christmastime, Mom had a you ate one of her ’spensive fancy pink

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ONGOING 15 15th annual Waterlily Celebration, (all years/models welcome; no registration fee), at the River House, with assorted wild game, ham-
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Botani- 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Riverside Theatre Loop burgers and hotdogs, and entertainment. Bring
Vero Beach Museum of Art - Astronomy cal Garden, with 80+ varieties of water lilies, with outdoor Doo-Wop concerts Fri. by Johnny side dish, salad or dessert to share, and your own
Photographer of the Year exhibition thru Sept. repotting demonstrations, sales, plant experts & the Blaze, and Sat. by Doo-Wop City, 50’s style choice of beverage. Free; donations appreciated.
29; AI Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: and results of waterlily photo contest. Standard food and drink specials. Inside, at Waxlax, 7:30
Gold, thru Dec. 15. 772-231-0707 admission. 772-794-0601 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Rock n’ Roll-themed Howl 22|23 Florida Fish and Wildlife’s
at the Moon. $12 to $22. 772-231-6990 Sebastian Lionfish Fest at
Turtle Walks at Sebastian Inlet State Park and 16 Space Coast Symphony presents Dis- Capt. Hiram’s to benefit Coastal Connections,
Archie Carr National Wildlife refuge, 9 p.m. to ney & Broadway, 3 p.m. at Community 22 Centennial Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with anglers competing to harvest the most,
1 a.m. through July 31. fsispturtlewalk.org or Church, including hits such as Funny Girl, Evita, at Indian River Fairgrounds hosted by smallest and largest fish, followed by Sunday’s
seaturtlewalks.org Chicago, Showboat, Fiddler on the Roof and Vietnam Veterans of IRC to support veterans’ Feast on the Beast Cook-off, 12 p.m. vendors/
Mamma Mia, plus Beauty and the Beast, Little assistance programs and housing, featuring cars music and 1 to 3:30 p.m. cook-off, with chefs
JUNE Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Lion King and from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Free ad- competing for tastiest dish. $13 to $50. sebas-
Pocahontas. 855-252-7276 mission. 772-299-6225 tianlionfishfest.com
15 Community Barbecue and Fish Fry,
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Martin Lu- 21|22 Riverside Theatre presents 22 Arts and Crafts Fair to benefit Bridges 28 Night of Nations themed Downtown
ther King Park in Gifford to benefit the Gifford Shrek, The Musical Jr., 11 Early Learning Center, a nonprofit child- Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. along
Youth Orchestra Scholarship Fund, with BBQ a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. care provider, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Emerson 14th Avenue with street vendors selling cloth-
ribs, chicken and fried fish sandwiches, Kona Sat. $10. 772-231-6990 Center, with local artists and food trucks donating ing and merchandise from different countries,
Ice, and music by DJ Mighty Mike Baisden. a percentage of sales. Free. 206-707-1553 dance/music from around the world and, inside
772-213-3007 21|22 Free Shake, Rattle & Rock the Heritage Center, a Taste of the World Food
n’ Roll Party and Classic 22 Paige Beast Feast to benefit Epilepsy Court. 772-299-1383
Cruise-In Car Show of classic and collectible cars Foundation of Florida, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
29 Ruck for our Veterans, 8 a.m. registra-
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN tion; 9 a.m. walk at Riverside Park, east
in June 6, 2019 Edition 1 PROBABILITY 2 RAMBLER of Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, to raise
9 RAMPS 3 BASIN funds for Iraq & Afghanistan Monument, with
10 LUGGAGE 4 BALLET participants marching with ruck sacks filled with
11 SILENCE 5 LEGIBLE 15 to 20 pounds of food.
12 BASIC 6 TEAMS
13 ORRERY 7 ARISTOCRACY 29 Burgers & Brews Festival to benefit
15 GEMINI 8 DESCRIPTION United Against Poverty, with Best Burg-
18 RURAL 14 RELEASE er in Indian River County competition among lo-
20 TRANSIT 16 INSPIRE cal restaurant chefs at 1 p.m. along 14th Avenue
22 CLIMATE 17 ATTEND ($25 to sample up to five sliders, two beverages
23 AMIGO 19 RAITA and one ‘People’s Choice’ vote) plus celebrity
24 HABERDASHER 21 AMASS dunk tank, 4:15 p.m. apple pie eating contest,
4:30 p.m. VBPD K-9 Demo, and live performanc-
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165 Sago Palm Road in John’s Island: 6-bedroom, 7.5-bath 8,872-square-foot riverfront home
with pool and guest house on a 2.09-acre lot offered for $8.4 million by
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Grand West Indies style evident in John’s Island estate

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA idence was built to have an impact and
Staff Writer it does, offering the utmost in privacy,
luxury, comfort and beauty – a retreat
The grand West Indies-style es- where you can escape the frantic,
tate on a peninsula-like property at frazzling world to renew and re-en-
165 Sago Palm Drive in John’s Island ergize in your own tropical paradise.
will take your breath away, time after The sunsets are yours; the denizens of
time, as you wander through its gor- the river – bottlenose dolphins, mana-
geous rooms and gaze out at the spar- tees, exotic birds – are your neighbors.
kling Indian River Lagoon.
The 6-bedroom, 7.5-bath,
This architecturally impressive res- 8,872-square-foot home is also abso-

lutely perfect for entertaining, inside ering; and dark wood French doors to
and/or out, so you can choose to es- the lanai, ideal for al fresco dining.
cape the world, or invite it in.
The gourmet kitchen features re-
Inside and out, the palest of peach cessed lighting; sleek and simple
walls and white trim enhance, and white cabinetry – some glass-front –
allow the eye to focus on, the archi- and white crown molding. The deep,
tecture and glorious river views. The rectangular sink, with a dishwasher
dark wood of the three garage doors on each side, sits in a sunny bay with
and the deep sea blue-green of the river view; the spacious island houses
shutters provide contrast. the Thermador 6-burner gas cook top
with griddle, double oven, microwave
Between the parking courtyard and and plenty of storage. All appliances,
the elevated entrance is a classically including the side-by-side Sub-Zero
landscaped garden courtyard with a fridge, are top-of-the-line. Coun-
fountain, one of several spaces ideal for tertops are polished gray and white
entertaining. A loggia edges this lovely marble.
space on three sides. From the portico,
you can gaze right through to the river. Off the kitchen, and also opening
A gated belvedere entrance at the north to the dining room, you’ll find a con-
wing opens to the long loggia, leading venient wet bar/butler’s pantry with
around to the main entrance. striking red marble countertop; soft
reddish walls; copper sink and Italian
Five coquina-columned archways mosaic splash; lots more glass front
stretching across the broad stone dish/ glassware storage; under-coun-
portico frame five arched double en- ter fridge, wine cooler and icemaker.
try doors of dramatic dark wood. The
portico ceiling is sea-blue stained The open kitchen flows into the
wood with white contrast, the first of large family room: on the north wall,
the home’s many beautiful, beamed between comfy window seats, is a
ceiling designs. Here, too, are the first white, custom-made piece accommo-
of the home’s elegant chandeliers. dating a wide-screen TV and open
display shelving against a sky-blue
The Jerusalem shellstone flooring background, with cabinets below;
continues inside, the expansive foyer and soaring white-beamed, tongue-
gallery reaching from the north wing in-groove ceiling.
to the south. Two marble steps lead
down into the magnificent living A lemony yellow breakfast room
room, radiant with light pouring in with west-facing window wall opens
through banks of glass doors on the to the lanai, west porch and garden,
east and west sides. inviting you to ease yourself into the
day with morning coffee (scones and
Two gorgeous crystal and candle- raspberry jam, perhaps?). A hallway
light chandeliers extend from the 20- from the kitchen provides more stor-
foot cathedral ceiling, which is a fine age and access to the well-equipped
example of the architectural art that laundry room.
informs this home, with dramatic,
dark wood cross beams and a pecky Off the living room to the south is
cypress, tongue-in-groove ceiling in a dramatic, pecky cypress paneled
a contrasting, lighter hue. The floors
here are a glowing wood, as are the five
tall, double French doors leading to the
lanai and spacious outdoor living area.

Columns flank the wide entry to
the formal dining room, with yet an-
other elegant beamed ceiling; hand-
some soft blue, wide-striped wall cov-

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“Gentleman’s Library” boasting a of luxury. The floor is glowing dark row of windows. The wall covering is a window and a variety of spray options,
handsome fireplace with stone-like wood with inlaid squares of pale tile; subtle, soft green palm leaf design; the including a rain forest head.
surround; exquisite millwork details; the vast Jacuzzi tub sits invitingly atop spacious Jack-and-Jill shower (open-
and French doors to patio and garden. stone stairs in a bump-out beneath a ing to both bathrooms) has a high Down the hallway is his bathroom,
a bit smaller but quite stylish. The
Completing the north wing are
three en suite guest bedrooms, each a
gem of design and style, with impec-
cable attention to detail and color,
and a few delightful pops of whimsy.

A garden breezeway leads to the ga-
rage, which houses a couple of classy
special features: a large, custom wine
“cellar” and, upstairs, an exercise
room – with sauna.

The south wing houses the ultimate
retreat within a retreat: the luxurious
master suite. Here you have every-
thing you’ll need to efficiently prepare
for your day, or to rest, relax and re-
charge in beautiful surroundings.

In the spacious master bedroom
the walls are lemon chiffon, the floors
a dark wood, the soaring ceiling pale
blue tongue-in-groove, with white
crown molding, dark wood beams
and a beautiful crystal and candle-
light chandelier. In the adjacent sit-
ting room, French doors open to the
emerald lawn and peaceful river.

Accessed from the bedroom are
her spacious dressing room, walk-in
custom closet and bathroom, another
architectural beauty and the epitome

VITAL STATISTICS
165 SAGO PALM ROAD

Neighborhood: John’s Island
Architect: Harry Howle
Year built: 1999
Construction:
Concrete block/stucco
Lot size: 2.09 acres

Home size: 8,872 gross. sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7.5
Additional features: Exercise
room; swimming pool; belvedere
entrance; top tier appliances;
8-foot doors; linear air diffusers;
ceiling fans; plantation shutters;
3-bay garage; 2-bedroom guest
cabana w/kitchenette; boat

dock; new roof 2018
Listing agency:

John’s Island Real Estate
Company, 772-231-0900
Listing price: $8,400,000

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nearby on the island is Riverside Park,
hallway ends in a light-filled office bana is a comfy charmer, with two home to the nationally known River-
with soaring ceiling, bay window and en suite bedrooms, sitting room and side Theatre (Equity) and the highly
access to the front loggia. kitchenette. respected Vero Beach Museum of Art,
as well as numerous events and festi-
The outdoor living spaces are Should you ever want to leave this vals throughout the year. 
no less elegant, with ample space tropical paradise, Vero’s charming is-
around the pool for relaxing and en- land village, with its wealth of restau-
tertaining. A large guest house/ca- rants, pubs, resorts, shops and bou-

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New subdivision prompts Summerplace traffic questions

BY DEBBIE CARSON be worth more. Even at just $300 per Magnolia or ended with a cul-de-sac. Boling said the county did not con-
square foot, a brand-new 5,100-square- The cul-de-sac option likely would duct a study of how the subdivision
Staff Writer foot house would theoretically be val- have meant the loss of a homesite. would affect local traffic because such
ued at more than $1.5 million, while a a study was not warranted for such a
Work has begun on a new six-home 3,400-square-foot single-story home “They opted for what code allows,” small project. Instead, he offered an-
subdivision on the west side of A1A could be worth $1,020,000. Boling said of the Sommers Develop- ecdotal evidence that existing sidero-
north of Route 510 that is expected to ment Group. ads off A1A, such as Coco Plum Lane,
alter traffic patterns in the quiet Sum- With that kind of potential value, the don’t carry much cut-through traffic. If
merplace neighborhood. lot price seems reasonable, but Som- “We along with Indian River County anything, Boling noted, Summerplace
mers is not sure who his buyer or buy- Community Development decided residents might use the Magnolia ex-
People living near the new subdivi- ers will be. He said he is fielding calls bringing Magnolia Lane through to tension to get to A1A faster. 
sion, tentatively called Sommers Place, from builders active in Indian River A1A was the best option and access for
fear cut-through traffic on an extend- County who are interested in acquir- all parties,” Beau Sommers said.
ed road will be a problem, but county ing all the finished lots, but he said
planners say that’s unlikely. lots also could be sold individually to
builders or owner/users. At the same
Sommers Development Group time, Sommers Development Group,
bought the triangular subdivision site a general contractor, could wind up
half a mile north of 510 last year, pay- building houses in the subdivision,
ing $350,000 for two acres of land. Af- Sommers said.
ter getting a preliminary site plan ap-
proved by the county, the company Sommers does not have an overall
began site work in late May, clearing theme or building style envisioned for
underbrush, grading and marking ma- the subdivision. Instead of a cohesive
ture trees for preservation. architectural style, he expects each
home will reflect the preferences and
Project manager Beau Sommers said style of its owner or builder.
the company expects to have subdivi-
sion infrastructure in place by fall with As the project gets underway, one of
six finished lots ready for construction. the first steps will be to extend Magno-
lia Lane, now a dead-end road, through
“September, we should be ready to the property and connect it to A1A.
roll,” he said. Three of the new homes will be on the
south side of the short Magnolia exten-
Lots will average about 8,500 square sion while the other three will be on
feet, slightly less than a quarter of an the north side.
acre, and be sold for approximately
$200,000 a lot. The lots will accom- Neighbors fear increased traffic
modate single-story homes up to 3,400 from drivers who opt to cut through on
square feet and two-story homes up Magnolia to bypass the A1A/Route 510
to 5,100 square feet, according to Stan intersection.
Boling, county director of community
development. By county code, single- “I’m on the front line of it,” resident
story homes can cover a maximum Julie Love, whose home is near the sub-
40 percent of the lot while two-story division site, told Vero Beach 32963.
homes can occupy 30 percent. She calls the decision to make Magno-
lia a through-road instead of leaving it
While oceanfront homes a stone’s a dead-end “most upsetting.”
throw away on the east side of A1A go
for millions, older for-sale houses on Boling said the developer had sev-
the streets adjacent to the new sub- eral options when laying out the subdi-
division are listed in a range between vision. They included extending Mag-
$385,000 and $532,000, with per- nolia to A1A or constructing a private
square-foot costs between about $210 road off A1A that either dead-ended at
and $290. New construction would

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: May 31 to June 6

The barrier island real estate market moved into June with a huge week, with 21 transactions
recorded including three for more than $1 million.
The top sale of the week was of a riverfront estate in Riomar Bay. The residence at 506 River Drive
was placed on the market April 18, 2018, for $5.495 million. It was more recently listed for $4.795
million. The sale closed on May 31 for $4.25 million.
The seller of the property was represented by Cindy O’Dare of Premier Estate Properties. The
purchaser was represented by Dan Downey and Anne Wallace of Berkshire Hathaway Florida.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,010,000
$1,395,000 $985,000
ST CHRIS HARBOR 2095 ISLAND DR 10/23/2018 $1,049,000 $1,195,000 5/31/2019 $735,000
BETHEL BY THE SEA 548 CONN WAY 12/24/2018 $800,000 $1,049,000 6/6/2019 $644,500
$679,000 $625,000
VEROMAR 545 EUGENIA RD 2/18/2019 $699,000 $750,000 5/31/2019 $570,000
$585,000 $525,000
MARBRISA 330 MARBRISA DR 3/17/2019 $775,000 $679,000 6/5/2019
$1,200,000
RIVERSIDE PARK 205 GREYTWIG RD 1/22/2019 $699,000 6/3/2019 $835,000
$795,000
BETHEL BY THE SEA 410 CONN WAY 4/17/2019 $585,000 5/31/2019

SILVER SHORES 703 SHORE DR 2/16/2018 $600,000 6/3/2019

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

VILLAGE BY THE SEA 1503 OCEAN DR, #3 1/31/2019 $1,450,000 $1,325,000 6/5/2019
SEA OAKS 8870 N SEA OAKS WAY, #310 2/20/2019 $885,000 $885,000 5/31/2019
GABLES OF VERO BEACH 2700 OCEAN DR, #501 4/17/2018 $895,000 $845,000 6/5/2019

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Bethel By the Sea, Address: 548 Conn Way Subdivision: St Chris Harbor, Address: 2095 Island Dr

Listing Date: 12/24/2018 Listing Date: 10/23/2018
Original Price: $1,049,000 Original Price: $1,395,000
Recent Price: $1,049,000 Recent Price: $1,195,000
Sold: 6/6/2019 Sold: 5/31/2019
Selling Price: $985,000 Selling Price: $1,010,000
Listing Agent: Eddie Branigan Listing Agent: Cindy O’Dare

Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties

Dan Downey & Anne Wallace Lori Davis

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Gables of Vero Beach, Address: 2700 Ocean Dr, #501 Subdivision: Village by the Sea, Address: 1503 Ocean Dr, #3

Listing Date: 4/17/2018 Listing Date: 1/31/2019
Original Price: $895,000 Original Price: $1,450,000
Recent Price: $845,000 Recent Price: $1,325,000
Sold: 6/5/2019 Sold: 6/5/2019
Selling Price: $795,000 Selling Price: $1,200,000
Listing Agent: Lucy Hendricks & Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen
Jane Schwiering
Selling Agent: Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Florida
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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Veromar, Address: 545 Eugenia Rd Subdivision: Baytree Oceanside, Address: 8444 Oceanside Dr, #D32

Listing Date: 2/18/2019 Listing Date: 10/5/2018
Original Price: $800,000 Original Price: $750,000
Recent Price: $750,000 Recent Price: $675,000
Sold: 5/31/2019 Sold: 6/6/2019
Selling Price: $735,000 Selling Price: $635,000
Listing Agent: Tripp Hernandez Listing Agent: Elizabeth Sorensen

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

Joanne Montgomery Susan Maitner

RE/MAX Associated Realty Coldwell Banker Paradise

Subdivision: Victoria Condo, Address: 5680 Highway A1A, #107 Subdivision: Porpoise Bay Villas, Address: 300 Harbour Dr, #302A

Listing Date: 3/13/2019 Listing Date: 5/30/2019
Original Price: $795,000 Original Price: $745,000
Recent Price: $795,000 Recent Price: $745,000
Sold: 6/5/2019 Sold: 5/31/2019
Selling Price: $750,000 Selling Price: $725,000
Listing Agent: Janice Jolly Listing Agent: Erika Ross

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

Don Frederick Judy Hargarten

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