06/27/2019 ISSUE 26

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 51

manage to time themselves perfectly The folksy cotton blouse A printed midi dress is a key piece Layers that can be added or sub-
with the morning and evening com- When dressing in humid condi- for summer and there’s no reason it tracted are essential when dressing
mute and leave you completely soaked. tions, choosing tops and blouses in can’t be worn even when the weather in unpredictable weather, so a light-
natural fabrics such as cotton and isn’t playing ball. Short-sleeved styles weight knit is certainly a useful piece
While last summer’s reign of unbro- linen will prove far more comfortable can be layered up with an ultra-thin to have in your arsenal. Opt for slim-
ken sunshine meant even the lightest (and far less sweaty) than man-made roll neck underneath for warmth fit styles over anything bulky as they
of wardrobe pieces could be enjoyed, fibers. Loose tunics and folksy blous- (the best come from Wolford and will be easier to seamlessly jigsaw
the current changeable weather situa- es have a summer-ready, bohemian Uniqlo), while floaty numbers can be into outfits and can be folded up and
tion has rendered many of this season’s appeal which can be built upon with worn over a pair of skinny or slim-fit, stashed in a handbag if necessary.
key pieces totally useless; crochet maxi a floaty midi skirt or smartened-up ankle-skimming jeans. Or try wear-
skirt anyone? Thought not. with tailored pants. ing wrap and button-down versions The wear-two-ways loafer
open, robe-style, over a camisole and While the weather is in flux, steer
There is a handful of savvy buys out Trans-climate trousers smart cigarette trousers. Then simply clear of shoes in canvas, suede, satin
there now which will ensure that, al- wear solo when the sun does decide to or velvet, all of which can be ruined at
though the weather might be a wash- shine. the mere hint of rain. White or pale-
out, your daily look needn’t be. colored styles are also best avoided
The layerable summer knit (for fear of mucky rain splatters) and
A chic raincoat open toes are only to be attempted by
those who don’t mind wet feet under
the desk.
A loafer in leather (be it animal or
vegan) is a clever and stylish choice,
being splash-proof yet summery in
tone thanks to a flash of exposed an-
kle. Arket’s sleek leather loafers come
with foldable heels which can be
worn up or folded down into a back-
less mule once it gets hotter. 

Though the thought of waterproof When it comes to trousers that will
outerwear might have you imagining traverse even the most dramatic of
nerdy windbreaker and unappealing weather swings, it doesn’t come any
rain ponchos, raincoats have upped more versatile than a pair of chinos.
their style-factor this season, meaning The original utility trouser, its light
there are plenty of chic options to be cotton-twill and classic silhouette
had. Breathable fabrics such as coated means it looks just as good with a
cotton mix will prevent overheating sweater and lace-ups as it does with
in warm temperatures, while hooded floaty blouse and slides. As well as
styles mean you can leave the brolly at being au courant, a cropped cut will
home. negate soggy, rain-soaked hems.

Model-turned-designer Alexa Chung A mighty-morphing midi dress
has collaborated with Barbour on a cap-
sule range of classic waxed jackets with
a fashion-forward twist; the smocked-
silhouette lace-front Pip jacket would
be the perfect shower-proof addition to
a relaxed weekend outfit. For something
a little smarter look to Boden’s cropped
Eden Parker in French Navy, which
comes with stylish contract stitch de-
tailing.

52 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Style Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

Don’t let your 4th of July outfit be as cheesy as your burger

The annual celebration of our independence is
only a week away. While the holiday doesn’t ex-

actly top our list of stylish occasions, it’s still a
chance to look cute and express your patrio-
tism at the same time, which is why you need

to start shopping now for a standout Fourth
of July outfit. We love a good themed look –
and July 4th is the perfect opportunity to cre-
ate an ultra-cute outfit that’s also festive. 

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 53

Why ‘milkmaid dressing’ is the look to channel this summer

BY KRISSY TURNER Other Stories. It, too, had a squared my summer look, I’ve been spotting with a balloon sleeve is a pretty alter-
The Telegraph neckline with puffed sleeves and a little details everywhere. native. I’m not normally a maxi skirt
button-down front. It’s made of linen fan (a bit too Boho for my taste), but
Typically, I take fashion inspiration and has a flattering fitted bodice – I For dresses, pinafore styles are tiered or belted button-through itera-
from (and dress vicariously through) feel almost Victorian when I wear it. lovely as a casual look, particularly in tions get my vote, and are ideal if you
women who are tons cooler than I’ll Since realizing that milkmaid 2.0 was chambray or linen. If you’re keen on a prefer not to show much skin in the
ever be. Zoë Kravitz, Rosie Hunting- shirt dress, a button-down tea dress heat.
ton-Whiteley and Alexa Chung are in
my top five for summer inspiration, Blouses tick the most milkmaid
but of late, an unlikely source has been boxes. A ¾-length puffed sleeve (flat-
on my radar: the humble milkmaid. tering and stylish) is best in a soft
Bear with me. fabric or they turn into a statement of
their own. Square necklines are very
This isn’t a period drama, so set flattering – low but not revealing –
aside thoughts of petticoats and frilly though a pie-crust or Victorian collar
headpieces. But if, like me, you’ve works too. Color-wise anything goes,
found yourself admiring a full-skirted but top style points for checks and
midi dress or a puff-sleeved or brode- neutral hues.
rie anglaise blouse in recent weeks,
then you’ve unwittingly ventured into The key to tackling this unlikely
milkmaid territory, too. trend is to only wear one piece at a
time, lest you enter into costume ter-
It all started with a fuchsia-checked ritory. Keep the rest of your look as au
Kitri dress. I mentioned it in this very courant as possible. I’ll pair my ging-
column, predicting it would sell out ham top with straight white jeans and
instantly (it did, and has since been chunky tan sandals for sunny days,
restocked) based on many factors: its and I’ll wear the green version of that
short sleeves, a nipped-in waist, flared Kitri dress with a tiny beaded bag and
skirt, pockets, classic print and – a new white strappy mules for a wedding
must-have detail – a squared neckline. in September, steering well clear of
plaited headbands – or livestock. 
Next came a gingham top from &

54 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

DINING REVIEW

Three-star Michelin restaurants: Not all are created equal

BY TINA RONDEAU clever presen-
tation and fan-
Columnist tastic service.
The first of my
In recent years, I have tried to sam- dining outings in Spain was to ABaC,
ple some of the world’s most highly- an attractive restaurant set within a
rated restaurants while on boutique hotel in the chic Sarria-sant
holiday overseas. Gervasi area on the outskirts of Bar-
celona. ABaC first came to foodies’
Last month, I had attention in 2004 when chef
an opportunity to try Jordi Cruz earned his
both of the three- first Michelin star at
star Michelin res- the age of 24. Last
taurants in Barce- year, he became
lona. How could this the first Catalan
not be an epic dining chef awarded
experience? a third star by
the Michelin in-
What it showed me, spectors.
however, was that all three- But ABaC was
star Michelin restaurants are by no not the first Bar-
means equal, and while celona restaurant
you can count on three to gain three stars.
stars commanding a That honor goes to La-
high price, they are not sarte, the Catalan outpost of
the guarantee of mem- renowned Basque chef Martin Ber-
orable dining. asategui. Lasarte was awarded a third
Michelin star in 2017, joining Berasat-
If it’s simply a great egui’s eponymous flagship restaurant
meal you are looking for, in his native Basque country, which
you might well be better has held a three-star rating since 2001.
off visiting a restaurant At ABaC, we were escorted to a lovely
with one or two fewer outside seating area for a drink, and
stars. then led into the kitchen for a tour
and appetizers. That’s where things
That’s because dining at got off to a rocky start. While
a three-star Michelin restau- the first appetizers were
rant is not just about masterful- indeed interesting, it
ly done food. Yes, you can was hard to appre-
pretty much count on ciate the creativ-
incredible combi- ity while juggling
nations of flavors, them standing in
textures, aromas, the kitchen. The
and colors, but process felt way
what renders the too rushed – as
dining experience though the restau-
at a three-star res- rant was in a hurry to
taurant magical – what get others inside.
turns the dishes into ed- We then were ushered into
ible art – is one of the very attractive dining
rooms, where over the next 4 hours we
sampled 13 dishes and 7 wines.

Tasting dishes
from ABaC.

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 55

Some of the dishes were excellent, DINING REVIEW
but when I asked my husband a couple
of days ago which of the courses he re- one person described it later as like a
membered, the only one that came im- “ballet” – may have been the best we’ve
mediately to mind was the first: ABaC’s encountered in a restaurant anywhere.
Bloody Mary on the rocks – a pale drink
from which the blood red of the tomato Both restaurants were expensive
had been drip filtered out of both the – about $300 a person for the tasting
drink and the frozen cube. You would menu combined with the wine pairing.
never have guessed it would taste like a
great Bloody Mary. Cute. So what to make of our Barcelona
dining experience?
But despite some innovative dishes
Had we just been picking one three-
and very creative plating, I cannot say star restaurant for our visit, we prob-
that I left ABaC wild impressed – and ably would have chosen ABaC – and
the biggest problem was the presenta- would have left mildly disappointed.
tion and table service by a very young Had we only dined at Lasarte, we still
staff that clearly needs more training.
would be talking about it (which we are
Our experience was very much the anyway).
opposite at Lasarte. Arriving with a
friend we had unexpectedly encoun- The bottom line is that three Mi-
chelin stars provides no guarantee
that you are going to leave thinking

tered in Barcelona (our reservation for Tasting dishes
two had been made weeks before), the from Lasarte.
veteran staff warmly welcomed this
unaccustomed surprise and quickly your money was well spent. It’s worth
rearranged a table for the three of us. trying to find out more about a restau-
rant than its number of stars – perhaps
In every way, the next three hours by reading the reviews of some experi-
exceeded expectations – the service, enced diners – before investing in what
the food and the wine. Not only were is certain to be a pricey visit.
the wines paired with the Lasarte tast-
ing menu a very good match, but our I welcome your comments, and en-
glasses remarkably were refilled until courage you to send feedback to me at
each succeeding wine was served. [email protected].

The finely choreographed service – The reviewer dines anonymously at
restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
32963. 

56 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

summertime at costa d'este...

sunday brunch live entertainment wednesday
steak night
a la carte brunch menu fridays | cabana bar | 5:30-8:30 pm
11:30 am - 3 pm saturdays | the wave | 7-10 pm a la carte
specialty steak menu
early-bird dinner DJ
thursday
sunday - thursday saturdays | cabana bar | 1-5 pm paella night
5 - 6 PM sundays | cabana bar | 2-5 pm
variety paella dishes
three courses happy hour
$22 per person mojito monday
1/2 off appetizers
$4 draft beer $8 flavored mojitos
$5 house wine

$6 house cocktails

4 - 6 pm daily

call 772.410.0100 for more information
www.costadeste.com 

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 57

Vero & Casual Dining

4th of July

CELEBRATION at Cabana Bar

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS | $12

Statue of Lemonade $2
Starstruck Colada SpFelcoiaatletrys

Firecracker

Join us at Cabana Bar
for 4th of July!

Live entertainment from 1-4 PM
Food & Beverage Specials All Day

Additional beverages & food available for purchase.
No reservations required. Call 772.410.0100 for more details. 

58 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

Vero & Casual Dining

BeOanTchhe side

Now Offering Gluten Free Pizza, Pasta, Desserts!
Introducing New Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust

772.231.9311

Check out our menu online
& follow us on Facebook

NINOSRESTAURANTS.COM

1006 Easter Lily Lane, Vero Beach
Hours: Sun-Thurs:11am-9 pm
Fri-Sat:11am-10 pm

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE ALL DAY

DELIVERY AVAILABLE 5PM-CLOSE

Established in 1981 Where the Locals Go for Pizza

COME
ENJOY
OUR NEW
PATIO!

LARGE PARTIES WELCOME

Follow Us HAPPY HOUR

LUNCH & DINNER OPEN: 4PM-6PM DAILY

Tues.-Sat. 11:30 AM- 9 PM WEDNESDAY
Closed Sundays & Mondays
MAINE•LO•B•STE•R NIGHT
1931 Old Dixie • 772.770.0977 ALL U CAN EAT

fishackverobeach.com • Like us on Facebook! TUES - FISH FRY
Gift Certificates & Private Parties Available THURS -

FRIED SHRIMP

Thai & Japanese Cuisine Live Music and Jazz
Sushi
Tues – Thurs, 6 pm - 9 pm
Beer, Wine, Sake & Fri & Sat, 6 pm - 10 pm
Full Liquor Bar
$2 Off Martini Tuesdays
Dine in & Take Out
Lunch

Mon - Sat 11:30am - 3 pm

Dinner

Nightly 4:30 pm -10 pm

713 17th Street|(17th Shoppes Center)
Phone:770-0835|Fax:770-0831

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 59

Vero & Casual Dining

Japanese Steak House with EARLY BIRD DINNER MENU HAPPY HOUR 1133 19TH PLACE, VERO BEACH FL | 772.934.4266
Hibachi and superb Sushi. Mon-Fri 4:30-5:45 EVERYDAY
WWW.AMERICANICONBREWERY.COM
1335 US-1,Vero Beach Dine-In Only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Holidays Excluded. $2 OFF DRINKS
772-492-3530 • vbtakara.com
SPECIAL APPETIZER MENU MONDAY-FRIDAY 3PM TO 6PM
STORE HOURS & EVERY NIGHT 10PM TO CLOSE
Edamame $2.95
Lunch Shrimp Shumani 3.95 H
Mon.-Fri. 11 am - 2:30
Gyoza 3.95 BURGER MONDAYS
Dinner Spring Roll 3.95
Mon.-Thurs. 4:30 - 10:00, Fri. 4:30 - 10:30 Golden Rangoon 3.95 $5 OFF THE ICON
Fried Calamari $4.95 AND BEYOND BURGERS
Sat. 12:30 - 10:30, Sun. 12:30 - 10:00 Sashimi Guacamole $5.95
Tuna Tartaki $5.95 5PM TO CLOSE
BIRTHDAY Tuna or salmon Roll $3.95
SPECIAL! Seaweed or Kani Salad $3.95 H
White Tiger (Escolar) $4.95
Come in on your Birthday TACO TUESDAYS
date and get your meal half HIBACHI ENTRÉE MENU
price! Limited time offer and $3 TACOS ALL DAY
Served with soup, salad, fried rice, noodles and vegetables.
Birthday ID required. H
Chicken $13.95  New York Steak $16.95
Scallop $17.95  Shrimp $16.95  Salmon $14.95 LADIES NIGHT
THURSDAY
Any Choice of 2 Different Items Above $18.95
1/2 OFF DRINKS
$5 CALL LIQUORS
Jack Daniels  Bacardi Superior 7PM TO CLOSE
Captain Morgan  Absolute  Tito
Tanqueray  Bombay sapphire H

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11AM TO 2PM

$.75 WINGS ALL DAY

10% OFF ENTIRE BILL MENTIONING THIS PUBLICATION (NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS OR PROMOTIONS)

ALL DAY BREAKFAST $5.25

2 EGGS • CHOICE OF HOMEFRIES, HASH BROWNS, OR GRITS.
BACON OR SAUSAGE, AND TOAST.

KOUNTRY2 HOMEMADE
KITCHENSOUPS DAILY

...With Love

Check Facebook for Our Daily Specials
Most Between $6.00 and $8.00 • 2 Homemade Soups Daily

Facebook.com/Kountry Kitchen with Love

Over 100 Items On Our Diner Style Menu. 5 Specials Everyday.
Bottomless Coffee and Homemade Pies.

We Accept Cash or Checks. ATM Inside. No Credit Cards.

For Our Full Menu, Go To: urbanspoon.com
Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 AM - 2 PM & Sunday 7 AM - 2:30 PM

1749 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, FL 32960 • (772) 567-6733

60 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

ON FAITH

Our bird’s-eye view should seek the good in everyone

tive and how you see the world, then to determine who we will become. tions. Perhaps we need an occasional
consider this … So who are you? Are you vulture- challenge to recognize that there is
more than one way to view our lives.
Dr. Eli Borden notes that two birds like in being able to quickly spot the There is more than one perspective
which fly over the same territories in struggling, agonized and troubled to take in nearly any circumstance.
the United States are the vulture and people and places in life? Have you And the perspective we choose will
the hummingbird. But though they come to expect nothing else but more
are neighbors, these birds have near-
BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT ly opposite ways of focusing their at-
Columnists tention. The vulture cruises the skies
looking for dead or dying animals,
How many times have you been while the hummingbird scans its
told that the perspective you choose environment for lovely and fragrant
to take in life makes a difference, at flowers. One has trained itself to see
least for your sense of satisfaction and to benefit from carnage. The
and your happiness? We’ve all heard other has evolved to seek out deli-
that assertion so many times that cate, blossoming new life and savor
perhaps we’ve begun to disregard or it. Amazingly enough, both birds are
doubt it. If you are one who is skepti- able to find what they are looking for
cal about the importance of perspec- in the very same place.

The analogy to human beings is
too obvious to ignore. How we fo-
cus our attention becomes what we
see most readily. We may even be-
gin to lose the ability to see beyond
our usual focus. Perhaps there is
far more in our environment than
we have learned to acknowledge
and appreciate. If so, then how we
choose to direct our attention helps

worry and woe? Have you come to have profound and lasting impact
think such misery is simply the way upon us.
of the world, and have you found
ways to live with all the misfortune Maybe that is why Jesus encour-
and ask for nothing more? Or are you aged his disciples to “consider the
a hummingbird? Do you mostly no- lilies.” Most of us could benefit from
tice the good around you and seek spending less time focusing on what
out the sweetness and pleasantness is passing away, and more time enjoy-
in your midst, finding it nourishes ing the display of goodness springing
you as nothing else will? forth in our midst all the time.

Truth is, we may not be purely one So if you had to name which bird
or the other sort of bird. But we may best typified your way of viewing the
recognize ourselves in their descrip- world, what would it be? How would
you describe your bird’s-eye view? 

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 61

PETS

Bonz has a Springer in his step after meeting Ella

Hi Dog Buddies! humans in assisted liv- “Daddy made me
ing places an humans
All I can say is Woof!” This week I in- who are in Hospice.” learn, but ah greatly dis-
nerviewed Ella Rosebud Kinkel, who’s
an English Springer Spaniel like me. “What’s that?” I asked. like bein’ in water. Louie
She was right there at the door, with “Well, the way ah un-
her Dad, to greet me an my assistant, derstand it, it’s when a hu- was the same. What ah
and trotted right over for the Wag-and- man is really, really sick an
Sniff. She was a knock-out: black an they’ll probly keep being do like is running around
white, silky coat, long, wavy black ears, sick, an their famly’s tryin’
anna a prance-y kinda walk that could to take the best care of ’em with mah pooch frens.
wow the crowd at Westminster. they can, which is some-
times hard to do an makes There’s Sophie, she’s a
“Good mornin,’ y’all. Come’on in. ’em worry. So the Hospice
Make yourselves comfy. This is my people help the sick hu- rescue, an her sister,
Daddy Steve. My Mama’s Kathy. She’s man be comf-tubble an
on an errand. Can ah offer you a bis- also help their families take ah can’t remember her
cuit? A bowl of water, perhaps?” good care of ’em, an know they’re not
alone. Sometimes they stay at home an name. Then, um, there’s
I like to think of myself as a suave sometimes they stay inna real nice place
dog-of-the-world, but my witty repar- called Hospice House. Anyway, Daddy Ella Casey, a Fox Terrier, an
tee suddenly went south. “Er, um, I’m wanted a therapy dog to go with him Murphy, a Golden Re-
good, thank you,” I said, grinning like when he visits Hospice House, an Scul- PHOTO: KAILA JONES triever. Ah usta chase liz-
a doof, as I nonchalantly picked my ly-Welsh, an Harbor Chase an the other
notebook up off the floor. special places. He did lotsa research an ards but I outgrew that.
decided English Springers had the right
“Ah’m just so excited that you want sorta disposition. Now I chase frogs.”
to innerview little ol’ me. Ah got mah “My litter mates all became show-
hay-uh styled at Groomingdale’s ’spe- dogs, but Daddy an Mama picked me dy an Mama brought me home. For “Do you wear, like, bandanas or
cially for you. Ah hope ah look OK.” to be a therapy pooch an, Mister Bon-
zo, it is a great honor. Ah had to get the first couple nights I was inna soft anything?”
“Oh, yes, ma’m, Miss Ella. You look specially trained an, ah’m proud to say,
great,” I managed. “Um, so, let’s begin ah got certified last fall. Me an Daddy crate, which ah totally demolished in “Not really. One time, a human we
with where you’re from, originally, an work with the VNA an the Cleveland
how you met your Forever mom an dad. Clinic. Ah have my own Cleveland about three days. (Puppy teeth, you were visiting said I looked like a boy.
Are you, by chance, a southern girl?” Clinic card, with mah PICK-shur. We
visit patients. Ah give them lotsa love know). So they got another one. I Can you buh-LEAVE it? So now I have
She laughed a soft little laugh. “Ah an soft liddle nose bumps, an some-
know I have a liddle drawl. Ah was times just lean against them. I’ve even didn’t like it ONE LITTLE BIT. Now I red, white an blue bows on my black
born in Lexington, Kentucky, almost stayed real close by when they were
three years ago. I’m still 2 till next getting ready to cross the Rainbow do. But just to sleep in. My secret wish harness and white and blue polka dot
week. Mah en-TIE-uh famly is full of Bridge. Daddy says ah’m a COM-fort.”
champions. Mah pooch Mama’s fancy I was moved, an remembered bein’ is to sleep with Daddy an Mama. bows on my blue harness.”
name is Bonita’s Radiant Colors. Mah a COM-fort for my own Mom. I wiped
Daddy’s from California. His name’s my eyes. Miss Ella was so much more “One time ah chewed one of Daddy’s “Any tricks?”
Dalin’s. He’s in Love With Disney. Ah than just a (very, very) pretty face.
have no idea why. They’re both cham- “What was it like with your new Mom flip-flops All Up. Ah was sternly told “Goodness, no. How silly. Ah am
pion showdogs. Mah fancy name’s Bo- an Dad at first?”
nita’s Ella Rosebud. Ah coulda been a “Ah was only 8 weeks old when Dad- NO, an ah Never Did It Again. Daddy very well-behaved, how-evah. For ex-
showdog, too.”
an Mama had a previous pooch, Louie, ample, Daddy can set a duh-licious
“Why aren’t you?”
“Well, see, mah Daddy works with who went to Dog Heaven when he was snack smack in front of me and ah will

15. Louie’s favorite toy was a stuffed sit an wait til he gives the go-ahead.”

parrot, which he Never Chewed. Now, I couldn’t buh-lieve how fast the

Daddy makes a parrot noise an throws time had gone by. Heading home, I was

it, an ah retrieve it. But ah NEVER thinking about Miss Ella’s extremely im-

Chew It. Ah also have a Very Big Pink portant job, helping humans in a way

Stuffed Pig. Ah’ll show you.” only a very special dog can. An thinkin’

Ella trotted off and returned with the how glad I am that we had swapped

Very Big Pink Stuffed Pig in her mouth. business cards. Now I have her number.

So big she kept tripping over it. I tried,

unsuccessfully, not to laugh. The Bonz
“Shee, id’s mah fay-brit.” She

dropped it at my feet. “Ah do sorta

chew it a liddle. But not all the way UP. Don’t Be Shy
But ah do believe in good dental high-
jean. Daddy brushes mah teeth daily We are always looking for pets with
at 8 p.m., with an uh-lectric tooth- interesting stories.
brush. That’s why they’re so white. It’ To set up an interview, email

important to have fresh breath, ’spe-

cially when I’m visitin’ folks.” [email protected].
“Well, they sure are white. Do you swim?”

62 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

CALENDAR

ONGOING 29 Patriotic Bubble Wrap Explosion Par-
ty, 11 a.m. at the Vero Beach Book
Vero Beach Museum of Art - Astronomy Center, with children’s crafts and simulating
Photographer of the Year exhibition thru Sept. ‘fireworks’ by stomping on bubble wrap. Free.
29; AI Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: 772-569-6650
Gold, thru Dec. 15. 772-231-0707
29 Ruck for our Veterans, 8 a.m. reg-
Turtle Walks at Sebastian Inlet State Park istration; 9 a.m. walk at Riverside
and Archie Carr National Wildlife refuge, 9 p.m. Park, east of Veterans Memorial Island
to 1 a.m. through July 31. fsispturtlewalk.org Sanctuary, to raise funds for Iraq & Afghani-
or seaturtlewalks.org stan Monument, with participants marching
with ruck sacks filled with 15 to 20 pounds
JUNE of food.

28 Night of Nations themed Downtown 29 Burgers & Brews Festival to benefit
Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. along United Against Poverty, with Best
14th Avenue with street vendors selling cloth- Burger in Indian River County competition
ing and merchandise from different countries, among local restaurant chefs at 1 p.m. along
dance/music from around the world and, in- 14th Avenue ($25 to sample up to five sliders,
side the Heritage Center, a Taste of the World two beverages and one ‘People’s Choice’ vote)
Food Court. 772-299-1383 plus celebrity dunk tank, 4:15 p.m. apple pie
eating contest, 4:30 p.m. VBPD K-9 Demo, and
live performances until 9 p.m. unitedagainst-
poverty.org

Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN 29 Space Coast Symphony Wind Orches-
in June 20, 2019 Edition 7 LAPPED 1 CASINO tra presents Sea to Shining Sea, a free
8 ANSWER 2 UPWITHTHELARK patriotic concert, 2 p.m. at Emerson Center
9 DISILLUSIONED 3 IDOL with rousing salutes to the U. S. Armed Forces,
10 BONHOMIE 4 SAMSNEAD and a piece by Omar Thomas to honor victims
12 IDEA 5 ASHOTINTHEARM of the June, 2015 terrorist attack on Mother
13 RUSH 6 SERENE Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C.
15 SEDATIVE 11 MISSOURI 855-252-7276
17 MEALSONWHEELS 14 UNEVEN
19 TERROR 16 VELVET
20 FIRMER 18 WIFE

Sudoku Page 40 Sudoku Page 41 Crossword Page 40 Crossword Page 41 (AUTO SUGGESTION) 29 Have Pianos will Duel concert, 6 p.m.
at Unity Spiritual Center presented by
Vero Vino Wine and Food Festival and featur-
ing gifted local students performing jazz and
American Standards. Free; $10 donation ap-
preciated. 772-538-1181

VERO BEACH 32963 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Time to Clean Your Carpets/Furniture?

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

Maxfield Carpet Cleaning • 772-538-0213
5300 N. A1A, Vero Beach • SINCE 1979

This directory gives small business people eager to provide
services to the beachside community an opportunity to

make themselves known to island readers at an affordable
cost. This is the only service directory mailed each week
during season to all 11,000+ homes on the Vero Beach
barrier island. If you are interested in a listing in the Vero
Beach 32963 Business Directory, please contact marketing

representative Kathleen Macglennon at
[email protected] or call 772-633-0753.

INDIAN BAY RIVERFRONT HOME
OCCUPIES OWN PRIVATE PENINSULA

1411 East Camino Del Rio in Indian Bay: 3-bedroom, 4-bath, 2,891-square-foot pool home
on nearly an acre of riverfront land offered for $2,350,000 by Alex MacWilliam agents
Joey Beasock and Cheryl Gerstner: 772-539-2100

64 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Indian Bay riverfront home occupies own private peninsula

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA
Staff Writer

The beautiful three-bedroom, which is an absolute chef’s delight. charming breakfast nook looks out through double doors, is large and
four-bath, 2,891-square-foot home at There are two islands, black/white, upon the front entrance garden. full of light, with three-pane picture
1411 E. Camino del Rio sits on its own polished granite countertops, a deep windows on two sides. You need only
meticulously landscaped peninsula, double sink, trash compactor, dish- This section of the home also ac- lift your head ever-so-slightly off the
fronted on three sides by the storied washer, disposal and storage. commodates a full cabana bath, ac- pillow for a magnificent view of the
Indian River Lagoon. The 0.9-acre lot cessing the pool and lanai; a roomy river. Linger there for a second cup
is on a quiet cul de sac at the end of a The handsome cabinetry is custom pantry; and the laundry/utility room. of morning coffee and simply take in
sandy, oak-canopied lane that winds pecan, with user-friendly pull-outs the natural beauty that is yours.
through one of the island’s most se- galore – no stooping or kneeling re- The front of this expansive wing
cluded neighborhoods. quired. There’s recessed lighting and is home to the huge master suite/re- Past a pair of roomy walk-in closets
a clever, attractive cooktop vent that treat, with the cypress trim work that is the master bath, a luxurious haven,
Past a pair of square, lighted col- slides out of sight until needed. A defines this home’s unique person- creatively designed with Mexican tile
umns, the drive circles to the front ality. The master bedroom, entered
entrance, and curves to the garage
at the back of the lot, which is land-
scaped generously with oak, palms
and low tropical foliage.

Tall glass doors and expansive win-
dows allow a wealth of ambient light
to illuminate the interior, and present
spectacular, unimpeded views of the
sparkling river, lovely Florida sun-
sets, and a delightful variety of wild-
life, including bottlenose dolphins
and West Indian Manatees.

Step through the double French en-
try doors into the light and airy living
room. You’ll find no white millwork
here; instead, this home employs
honey brown, custom cypress mill-
work that plays perfectly against the
soaring ceilings, and warm Mexican
tile floors that extend throughout
most of the home.

Glass French doors make up one of
the living room walls, letting in a view
of the broad pool patio and slim river
finger that laps alongside the private
boathouse. Another wall houses a
handsome built-in unit with dis-
play shelving above cabinet storage,
flanking an extra-large TV alcove.

The living room transitions seam-
lessly into the dining space, then
into a big, beautiful, custom gourmet
kitchen – which the current owners
completely remodeled in 2015, and

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 65

REAL ESTATE

floor and the same reddish-colored
tile on the vanity tops, splash, shower
and the jetted tub surround. Com-
pleting the master suit is a bright cor-
ner office/den, the white walls and
ceiling dramatic against the cypress
molding and dark wood-look ceiling
fan. A wall-to-wall desk/computer
station/worktop/drawer unit adds
style and function.

On the other side of the home are a
pair of sizeable, corner en suite guest
bedrooms, also enjoying soft ambient
light and soothing water views.

A summer kitchen features a gas
grill with beautifully deigned tile-
work splash, and there’s a cozy spot
for al fresco fining beneath the lanai.

With such easy flow from the open

VITAL STATISTICS
1411 EAST CAMINO DEL RIO

Neighborhood: Indian Bay
Construction:

Concrete block/stucco
Year built: 1994
Lot size: 0.9 acres

Home size: 2,891 square feet
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 4
View: Water views on three sides
Additional features: Tile floor-
ing; custom cypress millwork;
kitchen remodeled 2015; re-
cessed and drop-down art light-
ing; 12-foot ceilings; jetted tub;
walk-in closets; 8-foot, solid
core interior doors; large office
w/custom built-ins; ceiling
fans; barrel tile roof; gas BBQ;
outdoor shower; Intracoastal
Waterway access; private boat-
house w/lift; heated pool, resur-
faced 2018; irrigation system;
stamped concrete drive/motor
court; 2-bay attached garage w/
major workbench/wall storage;
2 AC units, 1 new 2019; 2 water

heaters, 1 new 2019
Listing agency: Alex MacWilliam

Inc. Real Estate
Listing agents:
Cheryl Gerstner, 723-539-2100;
Joey Beasock, 772-538-8192
Listing price: $2,350,000

66 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

interior out to the lanai, lawn, gar- ad other bird species that inhabit the excellent dining opportunities. Near-
dens and pool, you’ll enjoy all sorts riverine ecosystem – what owners by are oak-shaded Riverside Park,
of entertaining and/or relaxing op- Ken and Pat Miller call “our nature home to the nationally renowned
portunities. You’ll want to spend as show, a private McKee.” Riverside Theatre (Equity); the highly
much time as possible enjoying the respected Vero Beach Museum of Art;
variety of wildlife – manatees, otters, The home is only minutes from Ve- and a variety of festivals throughout
dolphins, pelicans, herons and myri- ro’s charming island village with its the season. 
shops, pubs, boutiques, resorts and

PHASE TWO NOW SELLING • 18 NEW HOMESITES AND 3 NEW PLANS

ISTheLCaAmeliNa D-STYLE ESTATE HOMES
INCLUDING POOLS FROM THE HIGH $400S

Gated, natural gas community with parks and lush landscaping
surrounding Lake Sapphire - the beautiful lake the community
is named after and inspired by.
Lake Sapphire is located on 5th Street SW between 43rd Avenue
and 58th Avenue convenient to shopping and centrally located
to take advantage of everything Vero Beach has to offer!

4624 5TH ST SW, VERO BEACH • MON - SAT: 10AM - 5 PM • SUN: NOON - 5 PM

772.521.0954 • GHOHOMES.COM/LAKESAPPHIRE

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Oral representation cannot be relied upon as correctly stated representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to this advertisement and to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a
developer to a buyer or lessee. Images displayed may not be the actual property for sale, but may be model or other homes built of similar design.

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 67

REAL ESTATE

‘Great asset’: Downtown building getting $1.5M makeover

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA and he couldn’t find another suitable neighbor and a boon to the down- advantage of downtown activities.
Staff Writer beachside location that didn’t have town economy on several levels. He is Falls says the city is fortunate to
parking problems. currently hiring and expects to have
An 8,000-square-foot structure at 70 employees on board by the end of have “captured a business” such as
2205 14th Avenue is undergoing a $1.5 The mainland offered more viable 2020. He says salaries at the company this. He believes the infusion of so
million renovation that will result in options and Dichter liked the idea of range from $35,000 “to high six-fig- many employees will be a major eco-
a sleek, sophisticated office building preserving and reusing a building ures.” nomic benefit. “We’re excited.”
expected to house 70 business and fi- with historic value. Plus, the new lo-
nancial services workers who city of- cation comes with a 28-space parking Those employees, many of whom “It’s a great looking building and
ficials say will bolster the downtown lot. will be hired locally, will be eating there is plenty of parking” says City
economy. lunch at downtown restaurants, shop- Councilman Bob Brackett. “I’m ex-
Dichter purchased the property ping in downtown stores and taking cited about the move; it’ll be a great
Built in 1963 on the site of the old from the Graves family for $825,000 asset for downtown.” 
Hibiscus Building, the structure is in October 2018; enlisted Haydn Cur-
located on a quarter-acre lot across tis of Donadio and Associates Archi-
from Pocahontas Park, next door to tects, P.A. to design the project; and
the Old Indian River Courthouse. chose general contractor Bill Bryant
and Associates, LLC for the construc-
tion.

Bryant pulled a permit in January
and work got under way this spring.
Dichter said the job is progressing on
schedule and explained that “it will

PHOTOS BY KAILA JONES

City Manager Monty Falls says it has be built to LEED standards, and be
been occupied by many businesses and ADA compliant, of course.”
over the years, including a restaurant,
a computer business, an engineering LEED stands for Leadership in En-
firm and a café called Beach Bums. ergy and Environmental Design, a
program run by the U.S. Green Build-
Beginning this fall sometime, the ing Council that is the most widely
remodeled building, which has clean used green building rating system in
lines and an attractive mosaic tile the world.
façade on two sides, will be home to
Blue Dog Business Services, a com- Dichter and Bryant pointed out
pany that provides non-cash pay- state-of-the-art structural, environ-
ment processing support for 6,000 mental and safety features that are
customers. Clients range “from small being incorporated into the project,
mom-and-pop businesses to multi- including all LED bulbs; a new full-
location, multimillion-dollar com- building sprinkler system; a new mem-
panies,” according to Vero Beach en- brane roof; state-of-the-art cubicles;
trepreneur Ron Dichter, who founded new impact glass throughout; low flow
the company in 2010. toilets; water bottle fillers to avoid plas-
tic waste; and zero VOC paint.
Dichter is moving his business
from the TransOcean Office Center Dichter figures he will have about
on the island because his growing $2.3 million in the building, includ-
staff – currently 45 employees – are ing purchase of the property, “when
literally tripping over each other, it’s all said and done.”

He says Blue Dog will be a good

68 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: June 14 to June 20

The barrier island real estate market turned in a strong June week with 15 transactions recorded, including
four for more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of an estate in the Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club. The residence at 429
Indies Drive was placed on the market March 4 for $1.397 million. The sale closed on June 18 for $1.35
million.

Bob Niederpruem of Premier Estate Properties represented the seller in the transaction. The purchaser
was represented by Heidi Levy of Orchid Island Realty.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,320,000
$1,550,000 $1,150,000
MOORINGS 1135 BOWLINE DR 11/26/2018 $1,249,000 $1,395,000 6/17/2019 $1,100,000
SHORES 151 SHORES DR 12/31/2018 $1,395,000 $1,249,000 6/19/2019 $824,000
$850,000 $739,000
PEBBLE BAY ESTATES 4576 PEBBLE BAYS 7/18/2018 $789,000 $1,295,000 6/18/2019 $438,000
$475,000
ESTUARY THE 116 ESTUARY DR 3/13/2019 $850,000 6/17/2019 $825,000
$725,000
OCEAN CORP 725 PIRATE COVE LN 12/13/2018 $739,000 6/14/2019 $699,000
$575,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1165 BOUNTY BLVD 3/22/2019 $475,000 6/18/2019

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

SOMERSET BAY CONDO 9007 SOMERSET BAY LN, #402 10/20/2018 $999,000 $849,000 6/14/2019
SEA OAKS 8870 N SEA OAKS WAY, #305 11/19/2018 $790,000 $790,000 6/14/2019
BAYTREE COURTYARD VILLAS 8479 OAK LEAF LN, #6 3/14/2019 $749,000 $699,000 6/18/2019
VILLAGE SPIRES DEVEL 3554 OCEAN DR, #604S 7/2/2018 $675,000 $609,000 6/14/2019

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 69

REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Shores, Address: 151 Shores Dr Subdivision: Pebble Bay Estates, Address: 4576 Pebble Bay S

Listing Date: 12/31/2018 Listing Date: 7/18/2018
Original Price: $1,249,000 Original Price: $1,395,000
Recent Price: $1,249,000 Recent Price: $1,295,000
Sold: 6/19/2019 Sold: 6/18/2019
Selling Price: $1,150,000 Selling Price: $1,100,000
Listing Agent: Gail Rosenow & Cay Wiegner Listing Agent: Janyne Kenworthy

Selling Agent: Gail Rosenow Realty Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Karen Smith Candace Kennedy

Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Subdivision: Moorings, Address: 1135 Bowline Dr Subdivision: Ocean Corp, Address: 725 Pirate Cove Ln

Listing Date: 11/26/2018 Listing Date: 12/13/2018
Original Price: $1,550,000 Original Price: $789,000
Recent Price: $1,395,000 Recent Price: $739,000
Sold: 6/17/2019 Sold: 6/14/2019
Selling Price: $1,320,000 Selling Price: $739,000
Listing Agent: Kimberly & Mike Thorpe Listing Agent: Cheryl Burge

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

Fredi Ash Talle Genoni

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

SallyWoods
PROFESSIONALISM
I N T E G R I T Y ~ R E S U LT S

CASTAWAY COVE OAK HARBOR DIAMOND COURT VILLAGE

Beautiful 3BR/3BA home w/separate office, marble floors, Beautiful, spacious 2BR/3BA residence on St. James Island Beautiful 4BR/3BA great room floor plan, upgrades galore,
expansive covered patio w/heated (electric & solar) pool w/office & separate den, island kitchen, golf course views impact glass windows, 3 car garage, minutes to the beach

$799,000 $729,000 $419,000

Y our satisfaction is my highest goal, real estate is a lasting relationship.

direct 772.492.5333 | cell 772.538.1861 | [email protected] | www.sallywoods.com

70 Vero Beach 32963 / June 27, 2019 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™

REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Estuary The, Address: 116 Estuary Dr Subdivision: Baytree Courtyard Villas, Address: 8479 Oak Leaf Ln, #6

Listing Date: 3/13/2019 Listing Date: 3/14/2019
Original Price: $850,000 Original Price: $749,000
Recent Price: $850,000 Recent Price: $699,000
Sold: 6/17/2019 Sold: 6/18/2019
Selling Price: $824,000 Selling Price: $699,000
Listing Agent: Melissa Mittag Listing Agent: Patty Valdes

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Alex MacWilliam IV Patty Valdes

Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Subdivision: Village Spires Devel, Address: 3554 Ocean Dr, #604S Subdivision: Bethel Isle, Address: 4800 Bethel Creek Dr, #5S

Listing Date: 7/2/2018 Listing Date: 6/27/2018
Original Price: $675,000 Original Price: $525,000
Recent Price: $609,000 Recent Price: $500,000
Sold: 6/14/2019 Sold: 6/14/2019
Selling Price: $575,000 Selling Price: $466,800
Listing Agent: Beth Livers Listing Agent: Sam Robbins

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Debbie Bell Not Provided

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Not Provided

3923 DUNESIDE DRIVE
TARPON FLATS

N. HUTCHINSON ISLAND
$695,000

BUILT 2017

OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY
JUNE 30

1:00PM-3:00PM

REAL ESTATE TEAM
772.643.6824

COLDWELL BANKER