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INSIGHT GAMES & CO.

ACROSS 72 Cremona 2 Astaire classic, 71 Gobbled up The Washington Post
collectible with 73 Six-kid TV family
1 Make a good 74 Across 78 Shopping
impression 74 See 2 Down
75 Actor Ray 3 Bushy thicket complex: abbr.
5 Welcome items 76 B’fast beverages 4 Captain’s post 80 Cinque’s radical
9 Cricket stick 77 Talent for 5 Ore testings
12 Goya’s duchess 6 “You ___ special ’70s org.
16 Suitor euphemism 82 Biscayne Bay city
18 Country of 79 Doctors’ angel ...” 83 Texas topper
7 April woes 84 Ponder
Babylon’s documents 8 Area meas. 86 Chopper pioneer
ruins 81 Floral ring 9 Cheerful, in The
19 She had a 82 “O sole ___” Sikorsky
Tootsie role 83 House minder Jabberwocky 87 Having all
20 Calendar picture 85 Cherbourg 10 Electron-tube gas
21 Stress worry for 11 Bleachers feature your marbles
Mr. Tree? church 12 Tuner setting 88 Self-evaluations?
23 Lynch mob’s 89 Suspicious 13 Longest French 90 Cornmeal flapjack
mind-set 91 Out of sync,
24 Stockbroker’s remark from Mr. river
warning Tree? 14 Alternatives to as an engine
25 T-shirt options for 93 Bran source 92 Dry (off)
Mr. Tree? 94 Bright lights, big Bartletts 97 Babushka
28 Old Zealander city 15 Egypt life symbol 98 Sultan’s retreat
31 Bloody and 95 Bandleader 17 Gained back, 99 Quite ___ (truly
Typhoid Lindsey
32 Parade ruiner 96 Sean Lennon’s as a fortune shocking)
33 Summer drinks mom 19 Class cutters 100 “Semper Fidelis”
34 Library org. 97 Ark-riding son 22 Audience spy
35 It means “hand” 99 Aleutian island 26 Applied, as composer
36 Juan and 100 Guardian Angels 101 Permitted
Johnson founder Curtis decals 102 Car in a Bond
37 Samurai sash 102 War god 27 Part of AFL
38 Mrs. Tree’s 103 Mr. Tree’s 28 Roasting platform film, ___ Martin
bedtime refrain? favorite comment 29 Actress Gluck 103 Type of sax
44 Niçoise and uttered by TV 30 Salt, in chem. 104 Of the Church
others hosts? 35 The third in a
45 Medusa’s ’do 107 Fictional Yuri’s of Eng.
46 Swiss river love musical scale 105 Cinema’s Miss
47 Old ___ (Yale) 108 Words to Nanette 36 Holland sights
50 House hold? 109 Mr. and Mrs. 37 Gerald Ford’s Brodie
52 Did batik, e.g. Tree’s complaint 106 Doing
53 Apt initials of a to their pruner? birthplace 110 Inuit’s blade
once powerful 112 Polo’s trip, e.g. 39 A Linden 111 Julia, to Eric
Hughes 113 Word appearing 40 ___ cloud
54 Coughs up twice in a David Roberts
55 Yipping nipper Mamet title (amid suspicion)
58 Really, really like 114 “ ... ___ is in 41 Scottish river THE FAMILY TREE By Merl Reagle
60 Mr. Tree’s kid? Heaven” 42 Pilot cap’s
63 Intersection 115 Popular vodka,
maneuver familiarly turndown
65 Evening, in 116 Reagan memoir, 43 Shortage
Roma Where’s the Rest 48 Bra material
67 Old Curiosity ___? 49 “___ an arrow ... ”
Shop waif 117 Inc., in 51 Cosmetic change
68 Fitting Cambridge 53 Actress Celeste
beginning? 118 Basketballer 54 Type of chart
69 Mr. Tree’s Archibald
favorite type 119 Responsibility or crust
55 Of an insect
of humor? DOWN
1 Candy star Aulin stage
56 Useful
57 So-called expert
59 Separators of

boxers
61 Tidy up
62 Actress Fonda
64 Vintage car
66 Charades

instruction
70 Use pulleys on

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INSIGHT BACK PAGE

Finding a way to connect with a grandson

BY CAROLYN HAX Please try, for the child’s sake. Ask his parents what
Washington Post he enjoys doing, and invite suggestions for cultivat-
ing a relationship — without comparing him to the
Hi Carolyn, “easy” kids. Just say you’ve noticed that he’s more
solitary, which is an observation vs. a judgment, and
I must’ve hit the jackpot, as hope to get to know him better.

my first six grandkids are easy An easy fix is turning the TV off when grandkids
visit. A little tougher will be finding ways to peel off
to love and love me right back. with him one-on-one, but it’s possible with a little
preparation.
Not so with the seventh. When
You can … read to him, maybe, or have him read
his parents bring him over, he to you? Have him help you make lunch? Build a Lego
castle together? Can he show you videos he likes to
doesn’t even greet his grandfa- watch? Tell you why he likes certain TV shows?

ther or me. He makes a beeline for the TV and doesn’t I agree with you on forced affection, but that
doesn’t preclude finding ways to work together,
even acknowledge us. side-by-side, getting to know each other through
activities but entirely at his pace.
I’ve read your column for years and strive not to
You’re trying, to your significant credit. But the hard-
judge or criticize my family and to love uncondi- to-love kids need people like you most — the ones
who notice that their needs are different and have the
tionally. I’m also aware that some kids are reserved, time and access to learn and then meet those needs.
This is especially true if he has other things going on
some display affection, etc., and I respect that. In that neurologically, which is certainly possible here.

spirit, I’ve never told his parents to urge him to relate

to me/us. As a kid I hated being told, “Go give Aunt

Bertha a hug,” and never did that to my own kids.

Just the same, it hurts. Should I just back off and

accept that it is what it is?

– Grandparent

Dear 'Grandparent': Re: Grandchild: There’s absolutely no reason his Dear ‘Anonymous’:
I winced, and can’t be the only shy person who did. I can’t make suggestions to a person who hasn’t
I also sympathize. People who don’t connect eas- parents should allow him to make a beeline to the written to me, in this case the parents.
ily with others can be tough to have around, tweak- And if the grandparents challenge the parents,
ing some old, “Is it me?”-type insecurities. television without acknowledging his grandparents. then that opens the door to defensiveness, a big and
But still, doesn’t the idea that a child is hard to love — unnecessary obstacle. Better for the grandparents
which is what you’re actually saying when you describe I know bringing this up to the parents is thorny, but just to do what they can with their end of the rela-
the others as “easy to love” — prompt you at all to do tionship — in this case, turn off the TV and look for
the extra work, instead of just giving him up to TV? they are the first step here, rather than just telling the common ground. 

grandparents to make more of an effort.

– Anonymous

NATURE

Co-Existence

BY KEN GRUDENS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST
PHOTO BY PATTY RADFORD

These baby alligators reflect the peaceful co-existence of man and nature
in our amazing coastal community. A healthy population of American
Alligators live along the freshwater ditches and ponds that surround the
trails and boardwalks of the Lagoon Greenway located on Indian River
Boulevard. If left to themselves, these reptiles will not cause a problem for
visitors to the Greenway.

The Lagoon Greenway is a popular conservation area comprised of up-
land oak-palm hammocks adjoining a mangrove forest. There is plenty of
wildlife present along the trails; walkers, joggers, and bicyclists enjoying
this unique property trek past a mix of native reptiles, birds and mam-
mals that make the Greenway their hidden home. Even Bigfoot prints
have been reported on one trail in this 187-acre natural area.

While there has never been an actual Sasquatch sighting at the Greenway,
seeing a gator is almost a given, except on the coldest mornings when
they are staying warm, deep down in the mud. It is always a wonder to
see one of these powerful reptiles submerged in a nearby waterway or
sunning itself on a chilly afternoon. Everyone should take the opportu-
nity to see this prehistoric creature in its natural habitat, co-existing with
us in nature.



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HEALTH

Why ‘heart failure’ doesn’t always mean the end

BY TOM LLOYD mon reason patients are re-admitted
Staff Writer within 30 days of being discharged
from a hospital.
The term “heart failure” is pretty Dr. Richard Moore and nurse practitioner Pat Draper. PHOTOS: LEAH DUBOIS
grim. If your heart fails it’s all over, In 2014, Vero Beach’s then-67-year-
right? Game, set and match. old Jake Martin was one of those
550,000 newly diagnosed heart failure
Well, not necessarily. There are se- cases. Today, with the help of some im-
mantics (and doctors) involved. pressive technology, IRMC cardiologist
Dr. Richard Moore, nurse practitioner
Your dictionary might describe Pat Draper and the hospital’s “shared
heart failure as “the cessation of a care” program at the heart failure
heartbeat resulting in death,” but in clinic, Martin is still living active and
modern medical parlance, according active life here in Vero, a regular at his
to the Cleveland Clinic, “heart failure” local gym.
doesn’t actually mean that the heart
has stopped working altogether. That wasn’t always the case. In the
tall, lanky Martin’s own words, “When
Instead, the Ohio-based institution all this started happening I was down
says, heart failure means that the heart to about 150 pounds. I was falling all
is not pumping as well as it should and apart. I was getting weak. I couldn’t
that’s where programs like the Indian sleep.”
River Medical Center’s heart failure
management clinic come into play. His wife Pat Martin chimed in, say-
ing, “He was pretty bad and they were
However it’s defined, heart failure is quite worried about him.” So worried,
a major health problem. It currently af- in fact, that Draper referred the couple
flicts about 5.7 million Americans. An to an Orlando specialist, Dr. Nirav Ra-
additional 550,000 new cases are diag- bal, who recommended implanting a
nosed each year. It is the leading cause left ventricular assist device or LVAD
of initial hospitalizations for people 65 called the HeartMate II.
and older and it’s also the most com-

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Patient Jacob Martin with Pat Draper. HEALTH

Commonly called an artificial heart their heart health and formulate plans must be going right at IRMC’s heart
pump, the HeartMate II assists or takes which may involve diet changes, exer- failure management clinic and the 155
over the pumping functions of the left cise, medication or different high-tech or so patients it sees.
ventricle and can dramatically im- electronic devices that allow patients
prove the flow of oxygen-rich blood to set and meet their goals for a longer, According to Draper, “the national
throughout the whole body, improving more active life. re-admission rate for hospitals is 23
organ functions and increasing the re- percent, but once patients come to
cipient’s energy level so much they are Draper quickly adds, “If I may inter- [this] clinic, the re-admission rate is
able to resume normal activities. ject, there are so many things that can under one percent.”
make a huge difference for the patient
Now Martin is not only hitting the and their family. Heart failure is like Additionally, on April 13 of this year,
gym regularly he has also re-gained that stone that hits the surface of the Florida Blue named IRMC a “Blue Dis-
some 40 pounds. pond. It affects everything. ... If they tinction” center for cardiac care due to
don’t understand what they can do its “low rates of complications and re-
That’s not bad for a man with no in terms of managing their situation, admissions” in heart care.
pulse. then they’re behind the eight-ball to
begin with.” The IRMC heart failure manage-
Well, sort of no pulse. Moore explains ment clinic is directly across from the
that Martin’s HeartMate II pumps con- Billiards analogies aside, something hospital at 3650 10th Court. The phone
tinuously so there’s no perceivable number is 772-563-4415. 
pulse. It is, he explains, “not pulsatile.”

The distinction doesn’t seem to faze
Martin in the least. Maybe that’s be-
cause he’s being spared the ordeal of
driving up to and back from Orlando
for periodic checks on his HeartMate
II.

The long drives aren’t necessary be-
cause Draper can electronically trans-
mit the data from Martin’s pumping
device directly to the specialist’s office.

“It saves me that trip that kills a
whole day,” Martin says. “It’s so much
easier to come right here.”

Draper steps in to add, “It’s impor-
tant to know that we are one of only
three shared care sites in state.”

Meanwhile, Moore takes a some-
what broader view saying, “There’s
some fancy, sexy technology here, but
there’s also some good, old-fashioned,
multi-disciplinary care. We are learn-
ing that these patients cannot be taken
care of by one doctor, one nurse. These
folks need to be taken care of by a team
of individuals, which includes, in this
case, the heart failure clinic.”

Moore’s enthusiasm continues as
he adds, “I think that’s what is most
exciting about this because this is a
new paradigm to take care of patients.
I think what this clinic is achieving is
improvement in function and survival
of patients with a failing heart. That’s
really what we’re doing.”

Generally speaking, heart failure
clinics seek to educate patients about

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HEALTH

Restaurant portions equal
heaping helping of calories

BY TOM LLOYD
Staff Writer

A new study published in the Journal Betsy Root, registered, licensed dietitian & certified
of the American Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics verifies what many of us diabetes educator. PHOTOS: DENISE RITCHIE
think when we eat out: “Wow, that’s a
lot of food.” while eating out is difficult because
the combination of tempting options
Researchers analyzed the calorie and excessive portions often over-
content of popular meals served in whelm our self-control. Favorite meals
more than 120 local and chain restau- often contain three or even four times
rants in three U.S. cities – Boston, San the amount of calories a person needs,
Francisco and Little Rock – and found and although in theory we don’t have
that more than 90 percent were served to eat the whole lot, in practice, most of
at portion sizes that exceeded single- us don’t have enough willpower to stop
meal calorie recommendations and eating when we have had enough.”
even, in some cases, the amount of cal-
ories recommended for an entire day. Interestingly, there is a biological ex-
planation for this: the “cephalic phase
Betsy Root is a registered, licensed of digestion,” where the sight, smell,
dietitian and certified diabetes educa- thought or taste of food stimulates ap-
tor in Vero Beach. She says she is not at petite. (Cephalic means “of the head,”
all surprised by these findings: “Res- which helps make the point that our
taurants know that customers expect brains play a big role in overeating.)
portions that are in line with prices,
and that often means portions that are Study coauthor William Masters,
way bigger than what we need or what professor of food economics at Tufts,
is healthy.” suggests that restaurants should offer
diners the option of ordering meals in
Large fast-food chains, which are portion sizes that suit them. He says,
often criticized for offering unhealthy “Standard meals are sized for the hun-
and oversized food, were included in griest customers, so most people need
the study, and indeed served meals superhuman self-control to avoid over-
that were too big and too high in calo- eating. There is a gender dimension
ries. But they were not alone – a wide here that is really important: Women
range of cuisine types were included typically have a lower caloric require-
in the analysis: American, Chinese, ment than men, so on average need to
Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexi- eat less. Women, while dining out, typ-
can, Thai and Vietnamese. ically have to be more vigilant.”

The research was done by a team Knowing that “portion options” are
from Tufts University in Boston from not likely to be offered by most res-
2011-2014. The team used the USDA taurants, Vero’s Betsy Root suggests
food database values to calculate cal- another way to combat overeating in
ories, and bumped those counts up restaurants. “Request a to-go box when
against the USDA’s recommendations you order, and put half your meal in it
for daily and per-meal caloric intake. before you even start eating. Put it out
of sight, under your chair.” She says
The USDA’s recommendations are this can be especially helpful when
based on gender, age and level of phys- dining with friends, because we tend
ical activity. For example, a sedentary to overeat when we’re relaxed, talking,
man 61 or older should have around maybe enjoying a cocktail or a glass of
2,000 daily calories; if he is physically wine; in those circumstances we often
active, the number increases to 2,600. don’t realize how much we’re eating.
For a woman of the same age, the range
is 1,600 (sedentary) to 2,000 (physically
active).

The Tufts researchers found that 92
percent of the meals they analyzed ex-
ceeded the total number of calories rec-
ommended for a single meal; some even
exceeded total daily calorie recommen-
dations. The worst offenders? American,
Chinese and Italian meals, which aver-
aged a whopping 1,495 calories per meal.

Senior study author Susan Roberts,
Ph.D., says, “These findings make it
clear that making healthy choices

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HEALTH

Root also cautions about the high eye – are very high in fat, and you may One other piece of advice from Ms. slowly, you’re more likely to feel full
fat level in some restaurant meals. be served a pound rather than a more Root: Eat slowly. “When you eat fast, mid-way through your meal. Eating
“People may think that they’re eat- sensible portion of 5 or 6 ounces. There your brain doesn’t register that you’re fast is a hard habit to break, but if you
ing healthy if they just eat a big piece are meats lower in fat, like filet mignon full until you’re done eating, and by concentrate on it, it can be done.”
of meat, and skip the carbs. But some and sirloin, but portion control is still that time you may have eaten too
meat – like spareribs, prime rib and rib important.” much,” she says. “When you eat more Betsy Root can be reached at 772 562
6597. 

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ST. EDWARD’S

Bright future: Yale beckons for St. Ed’s Kishore Chundi

BY RON HOLUB
Correspondent

St. Ed’s senior Kishore Chundi just Kishore Chundi. PHOTO BY DENISE RITCHIE enth grade and moved up to the varsity choose between them. For basketball I
finished his high school athletic career in eighth grade. My first year on the var- have no shot in college, but I wouldn’t
as the No. 1 hurler on the baseball team so this is my sixth and final year here,” sity we started out 8-0 (finishing 18-6) mind playing intramurals to keep in
and a three-point shooting specialist Chundi said. “I came here because and had a lot of really great players. I was touch with the game. But I’m definitely
on the basketball team. my dad really liked the education that on the bench most of the time. In ninth going to try to walk-on the baseball
was provided as well as all of the other grade we lost a bunch of seniors and it team. I will try out and see. You never
Success in those roles required opportunities that are available. was sort of an average season (9-10). know.”
good decision-making, and he had
to make an even bigger one in recent “In seventh grade I got to play bas- “The next year was kind of depress- The mixture of academics and ath-
days when it came down to which col- ketball, a sport I never really played ing. We were 4-15 but my hitting im- letics has certainly benefitted this
lege he would attend. As it turned out, before. At another school I would proved because we were facing some young man. He took full advantage of
a slam dunk was virtually guaranteed. never have been able to do that, but pretty good pitching. Last year was the opportunity to explore a variety in-
There was no way he was going to here they have a no-cut policy. That definitely a step up (6-9) and most terests in his six years at St. Ed’s.
strike out on this one. encouraged me and I wanted to work of the guys came back this year. They
even harder. I was able to get much had improved a lot and we really be- However, one area could use some
“Definitely all three schools were better in basketball.” came a cohesive team.” fine tuning. He tested his finest Oxford
great choices and I was really fortu- accent when discussing the possibil-
nate and lucky to get into all of them,” His basketball stats won’t jump off The Pirates ended the 2016 season at ity going to school on the other side of
Chundi explained about the colle- the page, but through extra hard work 11-4. Chundi said, “This year has been a the pond. Objectively speaking it was
giate home run derby featuring slug- and practice, especially during the lot of fun. I knew on the mound that the pretty good, but the decision to stay in
gers Yale vs. Harvard vs. Oxford. summer, he was able to develop a reli- fielding behind me was going to be very the states was probably a wise one.
able long range shot. “I was never the good. The guys caught most of the balls
“But I think it came down to the quickest or fastest guy on the court,” he they could get their hands on. That’s “I know what I’m interested in aca-
American schools just because I liked said. “But that’s what I was able to con- comforting as a pitcher. I definitely demically right now and where that will
the concept of a broader education as tribute to the team.” went out on a high note athletically. take me,” he said. “After undergraduate
opposed to the more specialized fo- school I will probably go to law school.
cus that British universities have. The aspiring historian took over when “I love both sports and I could never Then we will see what happens.” 
the discussion switched to baseball.
“For me it came down to a lot of
small things. I chose Yale because I “I also started playing baseball in sev-
was accepted into the Directed Stud-
ies Program. For the first year you
read a lot of the foundational texts of
Western civilization covering philoso-
phy, politics, literature and history.

“That definitely fits into my inter-
ests. Further on I want to specialize
in a language. I’m thinking of possibly
studying French, or maybe Arabic, or
maybe even Urdu and Hindi. But I also
want to study history and philosophy.”

Chundi credits his time at St. Ed’s
for preparing him to take on such a
demanding curriculum at Yale. The
young man obviously hit the books
with gusto, but he also set aside some
time to enjoy playing two major sports
that he will be reluctant to let go.

“I came to St. Ed’s in seventh grade

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Secrets from the ‘Game Of Thrones’ costume director

BY ROSIE BOYDELL The secret item Daenerys wears If she had silly shoes on she’d lose all controversially seen last season when
The Telegraph Clapton – who has designed cos- her strength.” Sansa was raped by her new husband
tumes for the last five series of “Game Ramsey on her wedding night. “If they
For a TV show centered around of Thrones” – believes that the cos- Given there’s barely an episode of rip costumes off people we’ll have two
dragons, sword fights and the po- tumes have such resonance because “Thrones” that doesn’t involve liberal of those and, as one has been ripped,
litical machinations of the medi- they are so much part of the plot. “I amounts of blood, mud and/or snow, we’ll be stitching it back up while the
eval Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, love the fact that you can have a sub (sometimes, let’s be honest all three other one is being used and then it goes
it’s perhaps surprising that anyone story going on because the costume is at once), there are presumably some back and forth and we swap them in
cares about the clothes on Game of telling you so much that words aren’t challenges to keeping costumes pris- and out,” she says. “Poor Sansa gets her
Thrones. But such is the cult status saying at that moment,” she says, citing tine? Clapton says that while they do stuff ripped off all the time.”
of the series that even the costumes the fact that Daenerys always wears try to use blood they can wash out, due
have become fetishised. hidden trousers and boots under her to some of the delicate fabrics for a fight The most controversial costumes
dresses. “There’s always a fear in her scene there will be at least three dif- The explosive reaction to Sansa’s
Designer Manish Arora sent war- that she will have to leave so it gives her ferent versions of the outfit. What are brutal rape was proof of just how divi-
rior princesses walking down the cat- the freedom to always escape and run. more problematic are the scenes where sive “Game of Thrones” has become.
walk as the “Game of Thrones” theme clothes are violently ripped off – most A U.S. senator made headlines when
tune played last year and Madonna she came out to condemn the graphic
once called the show’s producers to scene, which didn’t appear in George
ask to borrow Daenerys’ dress for a R.R. Martin’s novels on which the TV
fancy dress party. “We couldn’t be- series is based. Clapton, too, has felt
lieve it was really her at first and as we the force of die-hard GOT fans - 8.1
weren’t filming, someone had to scut- million of whom now watch every epi-
tle around and find the dress,” Mi- sode. “The Unsullied costumes were
chele Clapton, the “Game of Thrones” the hardest to make. They were very
costume director, said of their star specific in the book about having a
enquiry. “When she sent it back, she spike on top of the helmet but it looked
included a sweet note saying, ‘My son too German First World War so we had
worships this dress more than I’ve to change it,” she remembers. “With a
ever known anyone worship some-
thing before.’ ” CONTINUED ON PAGE 60

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 59 them so they were restored to how they
used to be,” explains Clapton. Today,
book people have built up an image of everything is painstakingly logged and
how they think characters should look archived – but allowances are made for
and then I come along and don’t make the characters who are killed off. (Cur-
it like it is in their heads.” rently 61, for anyone keeping count.)
“When people die we sometimes give
Criticism of her costumes has come them little tokens from their costumes.
from other, more unexpected quar- At the end Drogo took his spare pair
ters, too. Anti-fur organization PETA of leather trousers with him.” (And,
got in touch when the series first before you ask, no – she wouldn’t be
launched to object over her use of fur drawn on whether Jon Snow’s costume
– a sentiment some of the cast agreed remained in tact.)
with. “Certain actors won’t wear it and
we’ll respect that and we’ll always try The cult surrounding the clothes is
to make it in fake fur instead but when so strong that a number go on exhibi-
you’re depicting the things that we tion each year when filming ends, and
are a lot of the time it doesn’t work,” in July Clapton is launching a jewelry
she says. As a result Clapton hunts out collection with London label Yunis
vintage fur from French markets (she and Eliza inspired by the pieces worn
insists that they would never commis- by Daenerys on screen. “People think
sion new fur) to complement the fab- the show is about sex, but it’s not; it’s
rics she sources from Florence or gets about strong individuals and women
woven in Ireland. like Daenerys in particular,” Clapton
concludes. “That’s why this show is so
What happens to a costume when a brilliant – rarely do you get the chance
character dies? to see those women represented on
screen; let alone the chance to dress
Initially, Clapton and her team had them.” Something tells us Madonna
no concept of how much attention the will be first in line for a Mother of Drag-
series would generate so costumes ons necklace. 
were ripped up and their fabrics re-
used. “We had to go back and un-dye

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The no-frills guide to wearing ruffles

BY LISA ARMSTRONG you’re addicted to white shirts, you
The Telegraph probably need to expand your reper-
toire. Besides, we’re at a crossroads,
Some people I know despise frills. frill-wise.
So much energy directed at a flounce.
A therapist would probably say it’s be- Miu Miu’s frill-yoked, checked
cause secretly they fear frills, and have blouses became one of the most lust-
kept a lid on it since discovering Céline. ed-after, and copied, pieces of 2015
among women who would normally
For frill-haters, they are a Disney- run a mile from froth and frills. Worn
fied interpretation of femininity. with frayed jeans, a frilled shirt can
They’re fussy. And when they’re not solve the ever-tricky smart-casual
being fussy they’re brash. You can dilemma. Miu Miu’s frills span from
imagine them going down big, in every shoulder to shoulder: tricky if you
sense, at a Republican ball. For frill- have a swimmer’s proportions. But
deniers, ruffle-free, pattern-free, often there are so many different variations
color-free clothing will always have the you can try.
moral high ground, as if this were Eng-
land, 1649. But I think the Puritans are A vertical frill or two down the
missing out. front of a shirt (think ’70s-crooner
style) turns it into something inter-
Frills are too handy a garnish to esting and fresh. Or what about a
dismiss. They’re also a classic. A frill one-shouldered, ruffled-strapped
in the right place can accentuate or top? Frills look best when they are
disguise. It can add an architectural crisp, possibly even starched (give
flourish so bold that no one would me cotton over silk) – and you will
dream of calling it frou-frou. The probably want to rearrange your jew-
right frill can actually set an other- elry around focal points and sweep
wise minimalist dress or blouse in your hair off your face. The pay-off
a delightful oxymoronic frame. If sure is pretty. And you can always say
it’s ironic. 

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DINING REVIEW

Cajun Cove on Royal Palm Pointe: Geaux for it!

BY TINA RONDEAU Grilled Rib Eye. good. But on our Saturday night visit, Chicken Creole.
there was to be no sharing. We each
Columnist PHOTOS BY LEAH DUBOIS enjoyed a fresh beignet – hot and sug- Cajun Paella.
ared – served with berries in a vanilla
Can a very good Cajun restaurant Chicken Louisiana. sauce. Oh, my! Louisiana. Give Cajun Cove a try.
make it in Vero Beach? I welcome your comments, and en-
But on our return visit a couple of With entrées ranging from the low
That was the question we were ask- nights later, all three of our entrées $20s to the mid-$40s, dinner for two courage you to send feedback to me at
ing last week after two visits to Cajun won top marks. I had the shrimp and with a couple of glasses of beer or wine [email protected].
Cove, a smart casual restaurant fea- andouille sausage jambalaya ($22), is likely to run $80 to $100 before tax
turing tasty renditions of the type of our companion went for the chicken and tip. It should be noted, however, The reviewer dines anonymously at
cuisine popular in New Orleans. Louisiana ($33), and my husband that the portions are huge, and you restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
again had the fish of the day – in this can share one entrée for a split meal 32963. 
The eatery on Royal Palm Point case dolphin ($32). charge of $9. Cajun Cove also has be-
– with colorful New Orleans street gun offering a limited choice of sum- Cajun Cove
scenes on the red walls – is attractive The chicken Louisiana was a light- mer dinner specials for $20 – though
and spacious. The host is gracious. ly blackened chicken, blended with you need to dine before 6. Hours: Daily, 7 am to 10 pm
The servers are excellent. But on both andouille sausage and tasso ham, Adult Beverages: Full Bar
a weeknight and a Saturday night vis- and sautéed with fresh peppers and So where are the diners? Goodness
it, the Cajun Cove was in serious need mushrooms in a slightly spicy cream knows, this is an area with a lot of fine Address:
of more diners. sauce. It was then freshly tossed with Italian restaurants. But this is also a 89 Royal Palm Pointe,
pasta. Delicious. fine restaurant, and it’s nice having
That’s too bad, because the food – the tastes of New Orleans in Vero. Vero Beach
from the first bite of the warm broccoli My jambalaya was a perfectly pre- Geaux for it, as they would say in the Phone: (772) 617-6359
and cheese corn bread to the last bite pared rendition of this New Orleans
of a luscious house-made dessert – was dish, and my husband said his black-
good. A bit spicy, but really good. ened dolphin was prepared perfectly.

For starters on these most recent For dessert on our midweek visit, we
visits, we tried the oysters Rockefeller shared an order of New Orleans bread
– a half-dozen beauties topped with pudding with bourbon sauce. Sinfully
spinach and cheese and perfectly
grilled in the classic manner – and
also sampled the split pea and tasso
ham soup, as well as the white bean,
kale and andouille sausage soup. Both
soups were excellent, lighter than ex-
pected and extremely flavorful.

We also on both occasions had the
side salads – including a side wedge –
included with entrées.

Other Cajun Cove appetizers we
have enjoyed included the fried green
tomatoes served fresh and hot on a
bed of creamy grits; the lightly dust-
ed and perfectly fried Cajun cala-
mari served with a marinara dip; and
mushrooms stuffed with crab cake
and topped with a pepper jack cheese.
All very tasty.

For entrées on our midweek visit,
I ordered the Cajun bayou bouilla-
baisse ($36), my husband decided to
have the fish of the day, on this eve-
ning red fish ($32), and our compan-
ion went for the Cajun paella ($40).

The red fish, pan sautéed in a little
lemon butter and garlic sauce, was
very nice, served with asparagus
spears. The paella was also a very in-
teresting Cajun take on this dish. It
was loaded with crawfish, shrimp,
calamari and clams – as well as pieces
of tasso ham and chicken.

The Cajun bouillabaisse, however,
worked less well. While there were am-
ple clams, mussels, shell-on shrimp
and crawfish, the bouillabaisse was
served in a bread bowl that absorbed
all of the sauce, leaving an overload of
potatoes and large chunks of tomato.
It seemed more like a thick stew.

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WINE COLUMN

The mystery of wine is part of its magic

BY VICTORIA MOORE the entire country that they should nounceable name there, or just to It’s a place better known to para-
be embarrassed if they couldn’t find drink with total lack of discrimina- gliders and Tour de France enthu-
The Telegraph their way around a wine list. tion anything that is white and cold siasts than to wine drinkers, so this
and cheap, and not care about know- was the only wine from the area
For quite a long time after I first set A subject that is highly complex, ing anything at all. I’d ever tried, and until I searched,
out as a wine writer, I was often intro- wine became a social stumbling I didn’t know that the department
duced as a person who “demystified block out of all proportion to its im- There are plenty of places in wine takes its name from a young volcano
wine.” I think it was meant to be a portance – and judging by the num- where magic still thrives; show me a on whose slopes the Romans built a
good thing. These days I don’t see it ber of people who still apologize, sommelier who doesn’t get excited temple to Mercury.
as a compliment. shamefaced, for their lack of wine about a “by the glass” list featuring
nous, to some extent it still is. trousseau and malagousia and some- With wine, the more you know,
“Yes,” said Hallgarten Druitt & No- thing made in a hole in the ground in the more there always is to know.
vum wine finder Steve Daniel when I When are we going to get over this? Georgia. We need more of this, and The more you find out, the more the
chatted to him a couple of weeks ago, It doesn’t matter how much you know. won’t get it unless we stop being em- mystery deepens. I remember swel-
“I’ve spent most of my career trying No one feels that a lack of knowledge barrassed about lack of knowledge. tering outside a winery in Naoussa as
to demystify wine for people. Now of the English canon from Chaucer a Greek Orthodox priest blessed the
I’m trying to remystify it. onwards ought to disqualify them “With wine, the more you know, grape harvest, using a bunch of herbs
from joining a book club. So why ap- the more there always is to know” to cast holy water over the vineyard
“There is a sense of magic in the ply this standard to wine? workers. There was so much I didn’t
unknown, but for some reason we’ve One of the pernicious effects of the know – and there still is.
been hell-bent on removing it from Please, let’s forget about demys- Dark Ages of demystification was to
wine. Why?” tification, and knowing what we’re put appellations, especially French It is probably fair to say my sense of
doing, because it’s taking all the ones, in the stocks and throw rotten wonder at the beauty of this nebbio-
Quite right. Mystery is not a chal- fun away. Either it makes the act of fruit at them: “Too complicated. Old- lo-like red grape, which once helped
lenging concept in most areas of life. choosing and drinking wine into fashioned. Just label every wine by make wines from this region the
Where would we be without the rid- work – a great task that most don’t grape variety.” Yet it’s only the possi- most feted in the Ottoman Empire,
dle of the Sphinx, The Mysteries of have the bandwidth to deal with – or bility of information that enables ex- increased in direct proportion to the
Udolpho and the hunt for the Higgs it persuades those who sell us wine ploration. Otherwise how do you know number of glasses consumed over a
boson (which the rest of us got excit- into a reductive approach that, at its what’s different from what? Or that big lunch.
ed about without having the first clue worst, diminishes it to the status of a there might be something else there?
what a Higgs boson is)? factory-made, grape-based alcoholic But I felt it again as I sipped a xi-
beverage, which is a pity. I recently looked up one of my fa- nomavro (from a different winery in
There is a sense of magic in the vorite inexpensive pinot noirs. It’s a Greece) at home recently. It tasted all
unknown, but for some reason we’ve It’s not necessary to understand light, sappy, savory pinot, perfect for the better for it. As the rock star Mari-
been hell-bent on removing it from the label to appreciate the liquid be- drinking slightly chilled in the sum- lyn Manson said: “Don’t ever empty
wine. Why? I suspect it stems from hind it. It’s perfectly fine to pick up mer, from the Cave Saint Verny coop- the bucket of mystery.” Especially not if
a sense of inadequacy. Somehow, shards of information here, magpie erative in the Puy de Dôme region in you’re pouring it into a wine glass. 
many decades ago, a small coterie out a wine you love with an unpro- the Auvergne.
of wine bores managed to persuade

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Vero & Casual Dining

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Vero & Casual Dining

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

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32960

Open for Mother’s Day Brunch
12pm - 4pm

Reservations Suggested

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CALENDAR

ONGOING 7 Space Coast Symphony conducted by Ruth Johann Wackenhut
Aaron Collins presents Pops Bouquet: A
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Oscar Bluemner: Tribute to Mothers, with popular favorites by 2FR7luo,tr2hi0d1aJo6, h.paanssnedWaawcakyenpheuact,ef9u3ll,yoWf eOdnrcehsiddayI,sAlapnrdil,
Selection from the Vera Bluemnar Kouba Col- Anderson, Sousa, Rodgers, Brahms, Mozart, hfAwGoeaaursnbnlhadettuhseiv,serbFeoalcofonorTfdrihpd,PeoathhrWtiaeoltaaeVldcaeektselreepocnGhrhBieeaueto,atarrcPCgyhee,onirmRnnpusoo1ysrv9slae9vetda5lilon. Wnfiraow,amcshkheeerCnehoasnruhadtel,
lection thru May 22, John Baeder’s American John Williams, Ellington, Gershwin, and pianist tFRhrueetinhrcMhhaerdedsiaiedvneialntCcuear,asTtllyegeirfmetsfoiodorern,arcicneh,BTiteyecremtculiurfefdeaa, niBndaCyd.oersaigl nG,arbelfelescatneddtihnecirreCaotiuonntroyf
Roadside thru May 15 and Nature Illuminated: Marius Tesch performing Liszt’s Piano Concerto Ruth was a scrabble lover, dog lover, storyteller, and life of the party
Landscapes and Still Lifes by Heade and his Con- No. 1, 2 p.m. at Vero Beach High School Perform- She was a member of the Orchid Island Club.
temporaries thru June 5. 772-231-0707 ing Arts Center. 855-252-7276 RaS((MJnuiocdrnahvr)saik,evr)vAod,ersTnsRhrilg.enersyWcehlauaHatd-cTagekwhrehoaknnerihsnrdeuscdntha(,Siu(JlMhdegnahranentrnenyire.oW)Jn,a)ang,cirLskaaenWundrhacecuhnktielWLdnrahaeTucnoktueTWrna, hanLruyidsata(LTRWohoCaogcarekssrceeiWnnohaM(urAtdaaS)sr,hionsinopg)npil,
WRuatchkewnahsutp. receded in death by her beloved husband George Russell
MAY 10 34th annual Ocean Grill Night, 5 p.m. PMCCIVnihaNteltsudisAaerbinuccuaHhaorlgCofoChsfhflp,eoiPilCnwcdAtehheerrroF1isosoF5mtduo2Snu0eAcm9ndpi.adeortnaairtotxiiianosialtn,,co,1o1f11n61S0t00rp02i0eb3eu253c3tt6hihrot,dhn4Ls1SSa6mttnrreeLea,eeyinttV,bcVeeVoreloemnrroBoaAdBevBeaeeceatnhoacuc,htehFh,,,LeFSFLeI3nLc23od923nia692dn069,F06RF,l0oiitvrohoesrerrt,
to 10 p.m., with proceeds from din- Services will be private.
5 Habitat for Humanity Women Build, 7:30 ners benefitting The Arc of Indian River County ACrreramnagteomrye,nVtesroaBreeacuhn.der the direction Strunk Funeral Home and
a.m. at Waterside Subdivision. No experi- for individuals impacted by special needs such A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
ence necessary. 772-562-9860 x 226 as Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and
other developmental and traumatic brain dis-
5 Concerts in the Park Cinco de Mayo featur- abilities. For reservations of 5 or more call 772-
ing Don Soledad, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vero 231-5409
Beach Museum of Art. $10 & $12. Full cash bar
and food concessions available. 772-231-0707 12-22 Vero Beach Theatre Guild
presents the comedy, The
Nerd. 772-562-8300

6|7 Summer Nights Comedy Zone 13 Sebastian Chamber’s free Concerts in
Experience, with comedians Kier the Park series, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
and Carmen Vallone on Waxlax Stage at River- Riverview Park in Sebastian, featuring Soul Jam.
side Theatre, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $16 -$18. BYO chair.
Summertime games and free music at Live in the
Loop. 772-231-6990 14 Inaugural Sebastian Lionfish Fest at
Capt. Hiram’s, with sunrise to 4 p.m.
7 Fairy and Pirate Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lionfish Derby fishing tournament and 5 p.m.
at McKee Botanical Garden; dress in cos- cookoff, with attendees tasting and voting on
tume for magical fairy and pirate-themed ac- dishes prepared by local restaurants. Cookoff
tivities and entertainment. Standard admission. tickets $15. 877-650-6251
772-794-0601
14 Dancing with Vero’s Stars, 6 p.m. at
7 Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m. at Hu- Riverside Theatre, features 10 Vero
mane Society of Vero Beach and Indian “Stars” and their professional partners dancing
River County. Free; donations of pet food for to raise funds to benefit the Indian River County
Humane Society’s Pet Food Bank appreciated. Healthy Start Coalition. 772-563-9118

VERO BEACH 32963 SERVICE DIRECTORY

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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
Service Directory, please contact marketing representative Kathleen Macglennon at
[email protected] or call 772-633-0753.

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Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN 15 Minds Over Mats (& Mimosas), A
in April 28, 2016 Edition 7 DIRE 2 IDEAL Mindfulness Event hosted by Sebastian
4 SEIZE 3 EMPEROR Yoga and Capt. Hiram’s Resort to benefit Sun-
8 HOMESPUN 4 SYNOD coast Mental Health Center, 6:30 a.m. sunrise
9 LURE 5 ILLICIT yoga and 9:45 a.m. paddleboard class, plus retail
10 HAIL 6 ENROL and holistic vendors, mimosas and a discounted
11 RIDICULE 7 MORALE Sunday brunch at Hiram’s. 772-291-3210
12 CELLAR 13 LUTYENS
14 DETECT 14 DRESDEN 15 LLS Conquistadores Sprint Triathlon,
16 OBSTACLE 15 CHARGE USAT sanctioned, to benefit the Leu-
19 TRAP 17 BLAST kemia & Lymphoma Society, with 0.5km Ocean
20 SAVE 18 CABLE Swim, 20km Bike Ride and 5km Run. Race be-
21 BADINAGE 19 TENET gins 7:30 a.m. from Jaycee Beach; no race day
22 TASTE registration.
23 NOTE
17-19 Vero Beach High School Per-
Sudoku Page 52 Sudoku Page 53 Crossword Page 52 Crossword Page 53 (GET-WHALE CARD) forming Arts Dept. presents
a Color Guard & Jazz Spectacular Tues, Reflec-
tions Spring Chorus Concert Wed., and 15th an-
nual Vero Pops Concert Thurs., all 7 p.m. at VBHS
PAC. $6-$12. 772-564-5537

20 Sebastian Chamber’s free Concerts in the
Park series, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at River-
view Park in Sebastian, featuring Relayer. BYO chair.

20|21 Summer Nights Comedy
Zone Experience with co-
medians Frank Del Pizzo and Keith Lenart on
Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre, 7:30 p.m. and
9:30 p.m. $16 -$18. Summertime games and
free music at Live in the Loop. 772-231-6990

21 Boating Safety Course offered by the
Vero Beach Power Squadron, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. at the Power Squadron Building. Gradu-
ate with Florida Safe Boating ID card for insur-
ance purposes, and also meet requirements for
operations license for those born after Jan. 1,
1988. $35. 772-532-6893

21 RT Star’s Birthday Party, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Riverside Children’s Theatre
campus, with performances and hands on activi-
ties. Free. 772-231-6990

21 Night Sounds Concert Series features
Lee Hunter and Joey Kerr, 6 p.m. at Se-
bastian Inlet State Park Coconut Point pavilions.
Standard park admission. (321)984-4852

22 Spring Concert by Atlantic Children’s
Chorale and Atlantic Youth Chorus,
auditioned choral ensembles of students in the
2nd through 12th grades, 4 p.m. at Community
Church. Donations appreciated. 772-469-2320

22 Treasure Coast Chorale presents God
Bless America: A Salute to Our Na-
tion & American Music, 7 p.m. at First Baptist
Church. Donations appreciated.772-567-4341

28 To Sept. 11 - Vero Beach Museum of Art
presents Bruce Marsh. 772-231-0707

30 Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by
Veterans Council of Indian River Coun-
ty, 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary,
with music by Vero Beach High School Band and
Master’s Academy Fife and Drum Corps, wreath
laying ceremony, and keynote speaker Lt. Gen.
William Welser, USAF, Ret. 772-633-6298

A MAGNIFICENT ESTATE IN THE HEART
OF PRESTIGIOUS OLD RIOMAR

856 Riomar Drive, Old Riomar: 5-bedroom, 6-full bath, 5,195-square-foot home on 100’ X 175’ lot
offered for $1,898,000 by Cindy O’Dare and Clark French of Premier Estate Properties,
Christie’s International Real Estate: 772-234-5093/772-234-5056

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REAL ESTATE

A magnificent estate in the heart of Old Riomar

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA
Staff Writer

Riomar Drive is the signature street French doors which lead to the large lounge area for poolside relaxing, great deal of flexibility. The flow from
of prestigious Old Riomar, Vero’s old- terrace and free-form, heated pool, perhaps with an appropriately tropi- space to space is enhanced by plenty
est beachside neighborhood, harking offering endless, indoor-outdoor en- cal beverage, all surrounded by ver- of windows; liberal use of arches for
back to the elegant days of Old Flori- tertainment possibilities. dant lawns and landscaping, which both indoor and outdoor entryways
da. Here, at 856 Riomar Drive, amidst provide complete privacy. and windows; high, crown-molded
ancient oaks and lush tropical flora, The terrace includes a covered din- ceilings; and numerous ceiling fans.
sits a stunning, 5,195-square-foot es- ing space with wood ceiling, sum- Spacious and full of natural light, The floors are of pale, rich Satur-
tate built in the traditional style and, mer kitchen with built-in BBQ, and the home’s creative layout allows for a
clearly, built to impress.

A broad, brick-paved drive leads
to the 3-bay garage, the arched front
entryway with its pair of dark wood
French doors, and the eye-catching,
second-floor arched Juliet balcony
directly above.

A visitor steps across the threshold
into a truly breathtaking, soaring,
24-foot rotunda-style foyer, featuring
beautiful white woodwork and an el-
egant chandelier. To the right, a mag-
nificent sweeping staircase curves
up to the second-floor balcony and
bedroom suites.

From the foyer, the eye is drawn to
the main living/dining space, featur-
ing a marble-faced gas fireplace, and

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nia marble, glowing hardwood, and ed kitchen feature, above the cooktop
plush carpeting in the bedrooms. counter, is a long, low window of-
fering a view of the foliage walkway
Off the living room is the laundry along the west side.
room and access to the 3-bay garage.
Through column-framed antique
Classic columns frame the wide wooden barn doors is another unex-
arched entry into the gourmet kitch- pected space - a media room - with
en, which flows into a bright, win- theater seating, huge pull-down
dow-walled family/breakfast room screen, architectural niche, recessed
with double-door access to the pool lighting, tray ceiling with fan and
terrace. The full cabana bath also lets chandelier.
onto the terrace.
In the downstairs east wing, along
The chef’s kitchen features Kitchen a glowing, arched marble hallway, is
Aid appliances and includes granite the pleasantly secluded master suite.
countertops/breakfast bar and island Its creamy white walls and carpeting
pantry with rinse sink, as well as re- enhance the high tray ceilings, and
cessed lighting and ample, rich wood a row of windows at almost ceiling
cabinetry. A delightful and unexpect-

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height allows soft, ambient light in while with balcony overlooking the entrance
maintaining privacy. Bay windows on drive and wooded neighborhood. Off the
the southeast sides provide additional landing are three additional bedroom
light and a lovely view, and a French door suites, each with full bath, and its own bal-
opens to the pool terrace. cony, with the same northern view.

The master suite includes two walk-in Old Riomar is home to the historic pri-
closets and a spacious bath that is pure vate Riomar Country Club, and the private
luxury. The Jacuzzi garden tub with co- Quail Valley River Club is nearby, as well.
coa-toned marble surround has its own Dog owners will find the neighborhood, as
Plantation-shuttered, arched window well as virtually the entire beach commu-
and is flanked on either side by his/hers nity, dog friendly.
sinks with plenty of counter space and
storage cabinetry. Along the opposite wall Although the neighborhood is quiet and
are two separate water closets on either private, homeowners are only about a block
side of an absolutely decadent, extra-large from the beach, basically right next door
walk-in double shower with three rain- to Vero’s charming seaside village, where
forest shower heads - pure indulgence! a variety of shops and restaurants beckon.
Also nearby, in the beautiful Riverside Park
The master wing also includes a guest complex, are the nationally recognized
suite with full bath, walk-in closet and Museum of Art and Riverside Theatre (pro-
private balcony. fessional equity). Many activities take place
in the Park throughout the year, including
On the second-floor landing, one has an the Under the Oaks Arts juried art show,
exceptional view of the magnificent foyer the Annual Garden Fest and numerous
below. To the left is a cozy sitting area per- other events. The Vero Beach Marina and
fect for a game or snack table. Here, too, is a the Vero Beach Dog Park, a boat ramp, ten-
smallish, inconspicuous square door in the nis courts and a jogging trail are also part
wall, opening to extra storage/crawl space of the Riverside Park milieu. Boaters and
or, if there are kids or grandkids in the fam- golfers will find an abundance of choices in
ily, perhaps a perfect, super-secret hiding and around Vero as well. 
place. To the right is a larger sitting room,

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VITAL STATISTICS
856 RIOMAR DRIVE

Neighborhood: Old Riomar • Year built: 2007
Lot size: 100’ X 175”

Home Size: 5,195’ under air
Construction: 2-story, concrete block

Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 6 full
Additional features: Security system; smoke detector; heated pool;
vaulted, cathedral ceilings; central vacuum; 3-bay/3-car garage; irrigation
sprinkler; walk-in closets; covered porch; summer kitchen; marble floors

Listing agency: Premier Estate Properties
Listing agents: Cindy O’Dare, 772-713-5899 &

Clark French, 772-321-0683
Listing price: $1,898,000

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: April 21 to April 27

The last full week of April saw continued brisk real estate activity on the barrier island, with 12 properties sold
including one for $5 million

The top sale of the week was of an oceanfront property in Bermuda Bay. The home at 240 Bermuda Bay Lane was
placed on the market June 3, 2014 for $6 million. The price was subsequently reduced to $5.5 million. The sale
closed for $5 million on April 21.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Matilde Sorensen and Sam Robbins of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.
The purchaser was represented by Karen Smith of Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$484,000
$509,900 $622,000
SEAGROVE 326 EGRET LANE 9/25/2015 $675,000 $509,900 4/26/2016 $385,051
OCEAN CORP 906 JASMINE LANE 09/28/15 $449,900 $675,000 4/26/2016 $650,000
$719,000 $385,000
CASTAWAY COVE 950 WINDING RIVER ROAD 10/30/2015 $399,000 $385,000 4/25/2016 $925,000
$1,075,000 $895,000
SEAGROVE 1760 PELICAN WAY 1/27/2016 $949,000 $689,000 4/25/2016
$850,000
OLD ORCHID 9695 W MAIDEN COURT 3/8/2016 $399,000 4/21/2016 $730,000
$550,000
ORCHID ISLAND 702 GROVE PLACE 8/22/2014 $1,000,000 4/21/2016

SEAGROVE 236 EGRET LANE 2/2/2016 $949,000 4/21/2016

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

COLONY CLUB 1508 OCEAN DRIVE, #102 5/20/2015 $935,000 $885,000 4/25/2016
SEA OAKS 8814 S SEA OAKS WAY, #301 01/28/16 $755,000 $755,000 4/25/2016
POINTES 1913 MOORINGLINE DRIVE, #F 3/11/2016 $575,000 $575,000 4/25/2016

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 702 Grove Place Subdivision: Seagrove, Address: 236 Egret Lane

Listing Date: 8/22/2014 Listing Date: 2/2/2016
Original Price: $1,075,000 Original Price: $949,000
Recent Price: $1,000,000 Recent Price: $949,000
Sold: 4/21/2016 Sold: 4/21/2016
Selling Price: $925,000 Selling Price: $895,000
Listing Agent: Bob Niederpruem Listing Agent: Karen Smith & Jane Johnson

Selling Agent: Orchid Island Realty, Inc. Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Bob Niederpruem Suzanne K. Leffew

Orchid Island Realty, Inc. Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Colony Club, Address: 1508 Ocean Drive, #102 Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 8814 S Sea Oaks Way, #301

Listing Date: 5/20/2015 Listing Date: 01/28/16
Original Price: $935,000 Original Price: $755,000
Recent Price: $885,000 Recent Price: $755,000
Sold: 4/25/2016 Sold: 4/25/2016
Selling Price: $850,000 Selling Price: $730,000
Listing Agent: Rita Curry & Kristin Casalino Listing Agent: Fran Smyrk

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Dan Downey & Anne Wallace Christine R McLaughlin

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Shamrock Real Estate Corp

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riverfront pool w/spa, 2 docks, access to Intracoastal landscaped, screened patio/pool, walk to beach access ocean. Deeded beach access in gated/guarded community

$1,190,000 $675,000 $449,000

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REAL ESTATE

Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Ocean Corp, Address: 906 Jasmine Lane

Listing Date: 09/28/15
Original Price: $675,000
Recent Price: $675,000
Sold: 4/26/2016
Selling Price: $622,000
Listing Agent: Gretchen Hanson

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Beth Livers

Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Subdivision: Seagrove, Address: 1760 Pelican Way

Listing Date: 1/27/2016
Original Price: $719,000
Recent Price: $689,000
Sold: 4/25/2016
Selling Price: $650,000
Listing Agent: Alex MacWilliam IV &
Buzz MacWilliam
Selling Agent:
Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Meg Norris

Cliff Norris Real Estate

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BEACHCOMBER LANE SEA FOREST BERMUDA CLUB BAYTREE VILLAS

Easy stroll to the beach. Picturesque ocean side Stately 3BR/3BA/den, impact glass, gated comm. Rarely available – detached villa.
3/2/pool on double lot (269’x115’). 3BR/3BA pool home. $610,000 (#167336) Over 2300 SF 3 bed, 4 bath home
$795,000 (#165888)
$775,000 (#170139) Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 w/private pool. Shade cabana.
Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027 $475,000 (#169650)
Barbara Parent 772-633-3027 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027
Tina Carone 772-538-2118

RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON ORCHID ISLAND ESTUARY

Direct intracoastal waterfront home w/dock. Choice location for this lakefront villa. Panoramic ocean view in elegant 3BR/3BA Beautiful ½ acre waterfront lot with
5 BR/5.5BA. Over 10,000 SF U/roof. 3 BD/4BA. Many custom upgrades. condo. Private elevator, FP, granite kitchen. dock. Cleared and ready to build.
Custom Built.
$3,895,000 (#167165) Terrific kitchen, pool. $998,000 (#162618) $995,000 (#164909)
Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 $1,090,000 (#167554) Judy Freni 772-532-4892 Roger Smith 772-473-0086
Jim Knapp 772-913-0395

OCEAN RIDGE BERMUDA BAY CACHE CAY RIVER CLUB

Gorgeous 4/4.5 pool home in gated commu- 3/3.5 CBS courtyard home Beautifully renovated 3/3 lake front home. Spacious 3BR/3BA carriage home. Soaring
nity. Master on each floor. A great family home! on a beautiful lake front lot. Spectacular wood flooring throughout. ceilings, upgrades galore, prime location.
Open plan w/almost 3,400 Sf living space. $659,000 (#162317) $599,000 (#165125)
$885,000 (#168221) Carolyn Lange 772-473-7982 Judy Freni 772-532-4892
Michele Ritchie 772-532-7288 $725,000 (#168219)
Roger Smith 772-473-0086

PEBBLE BAY ESTATES OAK HARBOR – St. James Island DUNMORE OAK HARBOR – St George’s Island

New look to this 3/3 CBS pool home. Rarely available lakefront pool home. 2BR + Build you dream home on this cul-de-sac lot. Delightful golf cottage 3rd hole.
Live in Indian River Shores rated as den, 2.5 BA. Fireplace, high ceilings. This property is truly one of a kind. Flexible 3BR/2BA or 2/2 + den.
Spacious kitchen. $295,000 (#167442) Enclosed sunroom, patio. Huge master.
the safest city in Florida. $474,900 (#165811) Alex MacWilliam IV 772-473-6972
$499,000 (#165538) Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 $264,900 (#163211)
Jim Knapp 772-913-0395
Roger Smith 772-473-0086

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