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with name-brand drops that are pre- available for this condition. Dur- United State and one with amazing Dr. O’Brien is a fellowship trained re-
servative free. The oral use of Ome- ing the surgery, the clouded natural results.” fractive surgeon who has performed
ga-3 found in fish oil and flaxseed oil lens of the eye is replaced with a new, more than 11,000 LASIK specific pro-
is also a recommended as treatment. clear lens called an intraocular lens Meanwhile, LASIK surgery treats cedures.
implant. The new lens has a prescrip- vision problems like nearsighted-
In addition, for people with poor tion power specifically measured and ness, farsightedness and astigma- Dr. O’Brien is board certified by the
tear production, special medications designed for each individual patient. tism by using a laser to permanently American Board of Ophthalmology,
can be prescribed to help the patient reshape the natural cornea, which a fellow of the American Academy of
produce more tears. And punctal “Cataract surgery is a miraculous adjusts how the eye focuses. Ophthalmology, fellow of the Ameri-
plugs are frequently used to plug the procedure for people who have ag- can College of surgeons, member of
drainage system where tears exit the ing changes that are inevitable,” ex- Nearsightedness can be fixed by the International Society of Refractive
eye, to help keep tears the patient plained Dr. O’Brien. “We all develop increasing the curve of the cornea Surgery, member of the American So-
produces in the eye. cataracts eventually, but whether while farsightedness can be fixed by ciety of Cataract and Refractive Sur-
it is visually significant will deter- flattening the cornea. Astigmatism geons, and member of the Castroviejo
Patients also can take a few proac- mine if it’s necessary to operate. The can be treated by smoothing out ir- Cornea Society. He can be reached for
tive steps on their own to ward off dry implants last a lifetime and are very regularities of the cornea. consultation at New Vision Eye Cen-
eyes. Direct blowing air from fans, air stable inside the eye. It’s actually the ter, 1055 37th Place, Vero Beach, 772-
conditioners, heaters and even hair most commonly done surgery in the Surprisingly, life-altering LASIK 257-8700. 
dryers away from your eyes. Wear surgery is an outpatient procedure
wraparound sunglasses or other pro- that typically takes 15 minutes or less.
tective eyewear. Take eye breaks and
blink a few times if you’re reading
or doing another task that requires
visual concentration. Position your
computer screen below eye level so
you won’t open your eyes as wide.
Stop smoking and use artificial tears
regularly.

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery,
is another common procedure per-
formed by Dr. O’Brien. As you age,
your eyelids stretch, and the muscles
supporting them weaken. As the eye-
lids drop, they can inhibit peripheral
vision and impact activities like read-
ing or playing sports. If your eyelids
are blocking your upper visual field,
your procedure may be classified as
medically necessary and covered by
insurance. Your doctor evaluates the
condition and health of your eyes
and then determines if the sagging
eyelids are affecting your eyesight.

“In order to qualify for insurance
coverage, your eyelids need to be low
enough to block your upper visual
field,” said Dr. O’Brien. “We quantify
this with photos and a formal field
test which involves measuring the
lids in their natural state and again
when they are taped up to a certain
height. If lifting the eyelid improves
the sight, then it will be covered by
most insurances.”

Eyelid surgery not only enhances
sight by removing excess skin and fat
that is obstructing your vision, but it
also has an aesthetic benefit. Patients
look refreshed and younger.

“The desired result is to look natu-
ral and expand your line of vision,”
explained Dr. O’Brien. “You don’t
want to overcompensate for normal
aging. The biggest concern during
eyelid surgery is that the eyes won’t
close completely. As a cornea special-
ist, I deal with people who have se-
vere dryness of their eyes as a result
of overly aggressive eyelid surgery.”

Cataracts are another common eye
problem among those 65 and older.
Cataracts cause the lens of your eyes
to become cloudy or blurry, and sur-
gery is the only treatment option

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Navigating the ‘chaotic’ world of mental health apps

BY ALLYSON CHIU “The barriers to developing and sell- an associate professor of psychological positive effect on keeping people more
The Washington Post ing or releasing mental health apps are science and informatics at the Univer- engaged in a meaningful way, Torous
very low, and currently the market is sity of California at Irvine. said. He noted that some apps can con-
A quick search for “anxiety,” “de- flooded,” Haim said. “It’s hard for con- nect paying users to a coach or thera-
pression” or “mental health” in Apple’s sumers, and in some cases clinicians, Research has shown that when apps pist.
App Store or on Google Play returns a to identify what’s evidence-based and are used by themselves without human
dizzying array of results. Offerings in- might work versus what does not in- support, they tend to have “consistent “The best evidence suggests that
clude games for stress relief, medita- clude an evidence base and may in but small effects,” Schueller said. “On you’re going to get the best results from
tion guides, mood trackers and tools some cases be harmful.” average, people get a little bit of a boost an app that you can stick with,” he said.
intended to tackle conditions such as in their mental health from using these “Just because you can stick your phone
post-traumatic stress disorder, obses- Still, Haim and other experts said if they’re used by themselves. If they’re in your pocket and it’s always with you
sive-compulsive disorder, schizophre- apps can be a helpful resource. “Hav- used in conjunction with a human doesn’t mean you’re going to want to
nia and more. But regardless of func- ing a game plan going into such a cha- supporter, we actually see benefits that open the darn app.”
tion, many of these apps tout variations otic marketplace is going to really help are as large as those seen in traditional
of the same promise: They’ll help you you make a better decision, a more face-to-face therapy.” With so many apps to choose from,
feel better. informed decision and just a faster de- experts suggest getting guidance from
cision,” said John Torous, director of Human interaction may also be a a trusted resource, such as a healthcare
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the digital psychiatry division at Beth solution to app engagement issues, provider. Jackman said she works with
mobile mental health apps have expe- Israel Deaconess Medical Center in which Torous called “the Achilles’ heel her clients to find apps, noting, “I never
rienced a “surge in growth,” respond- Boston. of digital health.” recommend anything that I would not
ing to an increased need for support personally use myself.”
as many have been impacted by the Apps should be viewed as a supple- A 2019 study of popular mental
psychological toll of 2020, said Adam ment to therapy, especially for people health apps published in the Journal Factors to evaluate include cred-
Haim, chief of the National Institute who have serious mental health disor- of Medical Internet Research ana- ibility, supporting scientific evidence,
of Mental Health’s Treatment and Pre- ders, said psychologist Charmain Jack- lyzed how often the apps were opened privacy and ease of use, which can be
ventive Intervention Research Branch. man, founder of InnoPsych in Mas- after download and found that rates a complex process for consumers to
In January, ahead of the pandemic, the sachusetts. “They’re not designed to dropped by more than 80 percent navigate on their own, Torous said.
American Psychological Association provide that level of care.” within the first 10 days. Typical measures such as star ratings
estimated that there were already up and number of downloads “really just
to 20,000 apps available for download. Even those seeking help with more Having a coach, who does not have tell you what’s popular,” he added. “But
mild conditions could benefit from hu- to be a licensed professional, to guide that has no correlation to ‘Is it going
man support, said Stephen Schueller, you through using the app while offer- to be helpful for you?’ So it’s certainly
ing encouragement appears to have a

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tricky for a consumer to make a deci- the One Mind PsyberGuide rating, ough research support and were built are in respect to your personal mental
sion.” Schueller said. But he emphasized that by qualified people. health data,” Torous said. “You could
“there’s not one app for everyone.” be telling the app that you’re suicidal,
Similarly, “cost does not necessarily “There’s no advertising, there’s no you could be telling the app about sex-
dictate quality,” Haim said. “Just because something has, like, gimmicks with it,” Torous said. ual fantasies, you could be telling very
a five on credibility does not mean, personal, intimate information.”
To help steer people toward appro- ‘That’s the app, I need to use it,’” he Though VA apps are largely focused
priate apps, Torous and a team of re- said. “There might be an app that’s a on service members and veterans, A 2019 paper, which Torous co-au-
searchers launched a searchable on- better fit for you that has, like, a four Schueller said some are still relevant thored, looked at three dozen smoking
line database (apps.digitalpsych.org), out of five on credibility.” to the general population. He recom- and depression apps and found that
which draws on an evaluation frame- mended Covid Coach, which was cre- nearly a third did not have a privacy
work that has been endorsed by the Take a hard look at the claims tout- ated by the VA’s National Center for policy. Of the apps that did, many did
American Psychiatric Association. The ed by mental health apps. “About 97 PTSD to help people cope during the not accurately disclose whether data
database has assessments on about percent of these products have no evi- pandemic. It includes tools for self- would be shared with a third party,
260 apps (Torous said he anticipates dence base behind them whatsoever,” care as well as mood trackers and such as Google or Facebook.
that will soon increase to 500) and can Schueller said. graphs that visualize a user’s progress
generate a shortlist based on the crite- over time. Experts pointed to the privacy policy
ria you select. App descriptions should mention for VA mobile apps as an example of
scientific support. Although studies of If no research into a particular app’s what consumers should look for. “It’s
“We let people pick what’s impor- individual apps aren’t always sound, efficacy has been done, Haim suggest- pretty easy to read,” Torous said. “It’s
tant to them,” he said, noting that you Torous said just seeing whether devel- ed looking to see whether the platform written in plain English. You can un-
should think about what features are opers have attempted to back up offer- uses treatment methods that have a derstand it.”
engaging to you. “We just say: ‘Here’s ings with science can be a good screen- solid evidence base, such as Internet-
what matches you and you make the ing metric. Schueller added that apps based cognitive behavioral therapy, or He added: “If the app doesn’t have a
judgment. You decide.’” should also be frequently updated, CBT. privacy policy, that’s a huge red flag to
which is a sign that “the development walk away.”
Another independent app evalua- team is invested and committed to this “You wouldn’t just take a pill without
tion website is One Mind PsyberGuide app and will continue to improve it.” thinking about what the pill is going Schueller said he often worries peo-
(onemindpsyberguide.org), Haim to do to your body,” he said. “Similar- ple give up after trying just one app and
said. The website reviews apps based It’s important to know who is behind ly, when downloading mental health having it not work for them. Instead, he
on criteria developed by experts and the development of an app, experts apps, it’s important to think about, recommended downloading two or
provides numerical ratings. Some of said. Is a reputable mental health orga- ‘What is the underlying evidence three and seeing which one works best.
the reviews also include feedback from nization involved? Was the app created base?’ and ‘How might this help me?’”
professionals, who discuss how to use with the help of well-established advis- “That’s a really good strategy, espe-
the app and its pros and cons, said ers? What are their credentials? Apps should have clearly stated data cially if these things are freely avail-
Schueller, the site’s executive director. privacy policies that can be viewed be- able and have a free preview,” he said.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Af- fore you sign up. Read them. Even when “Consumers should look into whether
Usually anything above a three out fairs, for instance, has released a suite apps do have privacy policies, often they can imagine themselves using
of five is considered a good score on of free apps that experts say have thor- “it’s pretty abysmal what your rights something like this.” 

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As you reconnect with others, trust your hearing
to an audiologist with 30+ years of experience

Hopefully, all of you are doing well as we BY TEREZIE TOLAR-PETERSON
take the necessary precautions to reduce The Washington Post
the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). We
Aaron Liebman, Au. D. are committed to keeping our patients, any It’s a common dieter’s lament: Basal metabolic rate is the mini-
Doctor of Audiology visitors to our offices and our staff healthy “Ugh, my metabolism is so slow, I’m mum amount of calories required
and safe. never going to lose any weight.” for basic functions at rest. Resting
Why wouldn’t you want to be fit At all times we’re careful to maintain clean- energy expenditure is the amount
with your hearing aid from the liness in our offices in Vero Beach. We take When people talk about a fast or of calories your body uses while
only audiologist-owned hearing extra steps and follow guidelines to further slow metabolism, what they’re re- resting or sleeping – about 60 per-
aid office in Indian River protect everyone. ally getting at is how many calories cent to 65 percent of your total en-
County? According to Aaron their body burns as they go about ergy expenditure. It doesn’t take
Liebman, Au.D., Doctor of We have instituted a deep cleaning policy their day. The idea is that someone into account the calories you’d need
Audiology, “both Audiologists and our staff disinfects all surfaces that are with a slow metabolism just won’t to power everything else you do –
and hearing aid salesmen touched throughout the day. We’re read- use up the same amount of energy moving around, or activity energy
are licensed by the state. But, ing up to date recommendations as they to do the same task as does some- expenditure (25 percent to 30 per-
typically, the salesman has no become available while discussing and im- one with a fast metabolism. cent), thinking, even digesting food
formal education in hearing, plementing best hygiene practices to ensure (5 percent to 10 percent). So your
while the audiologist has gone your safety. But does the speed of metabolism total energy expenditure combines
to college and obtained a degree really vary all that much from per- the two: your resting energy expen-
in the field”. than I thought possible.” son to person? I’m a nutrition schol- diture plus your energy expendi-
“Aaron is a very caring man, ar who focuses on the biological, tures for other activities.
What this means to you – patient and works very hard to environmental and socioeconomic
as a patient – is that Liebman do the best for your problems. factors that influence body com- Coming up with a number
will not only fit you with I would highly recommend position. This question is trickier The estimated daily caloric in-
a hearing aid, he’ll use him.” These are just three than it might first seem – and what- take needs for an adult woman of
alternative methods of testing of the glowing testimonials ever the current speed of your me- 126 pounds range from 1,600 to
for accuracy, so you receive delivered by local people who tabolism, there are things that will 2,400 calories per day. For a man of
the proper instrument. He’ll are “graduates” of Liebman at nudge it into lower or higher gears. 154 pounds, daily calorie needs can
provide all-around service and Aaron’s Hearing Aid Center. range from about 2,000 to 3,000 cal-
counseling so its full potential Your body’s energy needs ories per day. That’s about 13 calo-
will be clear. And, perhaps most Dr. Liebman moved to Florida Metabolism is a biological term ries per pound of body weight.
importantly, he’ll consider you in 2001. He is originally from that refers to all the chemical reac- In contrast, infants burn about
as an individual…including Albany, N.Y. area where both he tions needed to maintain life in an 50 calories per pound of weight per
the affordability of the product and his father were audiologists. organism. Your metabolism accom-
he’ll be recommending. He has found the residents plishes three main jobs: converting
This type of kid glove treatment of Vero Beach and the rest food into energy; breaking down
may have contributed to a of Indian River County to be food into its building blocks for pro-
finding quoted on the AARP receptive and loyal once they tein, lipid, nucleic acid and some
website that states ‘people fitted are exposed to his caring and carbohydrate; and eliminating ni-
for hearing aids by audiologists concern for them. trogen wastes.
are 13 times more likely to So, if the concept of having your If you’re agonizing over the speed
be satisfied than people who hearing aid fitted by someone of your metabolism, you’re probably
made their purchase through a who offers more than 30+ focused on how much energy you’re
hearing aid salesman’. years of experience, who offers getting from the foods you eat and
no-fee consultations, who will how much your body is using. The
Dr. Liebman’s satisfied clients return your phone calls, who energy value of a food is measured
have willingly put their praises will supply free batteries for the in calories.
into print. life of your hearing instrument, Your caloric needs can be divided
“Everything I needed to know and who will provide quarterly into two categories.
was talked about up front in a clean up and adjustments
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day. This requirement continuously used and carbon dioxide released Other medical conditions that This is also why basal metabolic
decreases as the child ages. So in- by the body. Your body relies on influence basal metabolic rate can rate decreases with age. As people
fants have the highest metabolism oxygen to perform all its jobs of me- include muscle wasting (atrophy), get older, they typically lose muscle
of all. This extra calorie require- tabolism. For every liter of oxygen prolonged starvation, low oxygen mass and gain fat tissue – which
ment is necessary for growth. you use, you use about 4.82 calo- levels in the body (hypoxia), mus- equates to a decrease in basal meta-
ries of energy from glycogen or fat. cular disorders, depression and dia- bolic rate of approximately 1 per-
So if two women of the same Respiratory indirect calorimetry is betes. cent to 2 percent per decade.
weight can have caloric needs that typically done at a doctor’s office,
vary by as much as 30 percent, does although small, portable, more af- Another important factor is body If you really want to give your me-
that mean the woman whose body fordable devices are increasingly composition. For example, an over- tabolism a jolt, the easiest way is
uses up more calories has a faster being brought to market. weight woman with a body compo- to bump up your muscle mass and
metabolism than the woman whose sition of 40 percent body fat and 75 activity level. By increasing muscle
body uses fewer calories? Not nec- Factors of metabolic rate pounds of muscle mass will burn mass, you’ll also increase the base
essarily. One woman might spend Metabolic rate and calorie re- fewer calories while resting than a number of calories needed to main-
more of her day physically active quirements vary from person to woman with 30 percent body fat and tain those muscles. Instead of com-
and thus need more energy to pow- person depending on factors such 110 pounds of muscle mass; muscle plaining about a slow metabolism,
er her walking commute and after- as genetics, gender, age, body com- tissue is more metabolically active you can try to turn it up to be at
work kickboxing class, for instance. position and amount of exercise you than fat tissue in the body. least a bit quicker. 
do.
Beyond those rough guideline Health status and certain medi-
ranges, there are many ways to es- cal conditions may also influence
timate resting and total energy ex- metabolism. For example, one reg-
penditure if you want to figure out ulator of metabolism is the thyroid
your body’s specific calorie needs. gland, located at the front of the
One common and easy method is to neck just below the Adam’s apple.
use predictive formulas such as the The more thyroxine a person’s thy-
Mifflin-St. Jeor or Harris-Benedict roid gland produces, the higher that
equations, which are based on your person’s basal metabolic rate will
age, height, weight and gender to be.
figure out how much energy your Having a fever can also affect a
body needs just to be alive. To cal- person’s basal metabolic rate. For
culate total energy expenditure, you each increase of 0.9 degrees Fahr-
also need to add the activity factor. enheit in a person’s internal body
temperature, their basal metabolic
Indirect calorimetry is another rate increases by approximately 7
way to estimate metabolic rate. En- percent.
ergy expenditure is calculated by
measuring the amount of oxygen

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What to expect after knee replacement surgery

BY FRED CICETTI bicycling on flat ground. After the cating you have an artificial knee just been substantial improvements in
Columnist wound is healed, you can swim. in case. technique and materials since then.

Question: I’m having a knee re- Don’t do anything that puts stress The following is a list of modifica- Some anatomy: The knee, which is
placed and I was wondering what it’s on the knee such as racquet sports, tions that can make your home easier the largest joint in the body, is made
going to be like when I get home after football, baseball, basketball, and to navigate during your recovery: up of the thighbone (femur), shin
the surgery. skiing. And don’t lift anything heavier bone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella).
than 40 pounds.  Create a complete living space on Surfaces of this joint are covered with
More than 9 out of 10 patients who one floor. cartilage, a smooth substance that
have a total knee replacement have Depending on the type of work – cushions the bones and enables them
positive results; they experience re- or play – you do, it could take 6 to 8  Remove all loose carpets and elec- to move easily. The lateral meniscus
duced pain and improved ability to weeks before you are back in action. tric cords. and medial meniscus are pads of car-
perform common activities. tilage that further cushion the joint,
If your left knee was replaced and  Rearrange furniture so you can acting as shock absorbers between
Within the first year after your op- you have an automatic transmission, maneuver with a walker or crutches. the bones.
eration, you should increase your en- you may be able to begin driving in a
durance gradually. One of the key pit- week. If your right knee was replaced,  Install a shower chair, gripping bar In addition, surfaces of the knee are
falls is trying to do too much too soon. you shouldn’t drive for 6 to 8 weeks. and toilet-seat riser in the bathroom. covered by a thin, smooth tissue liner
called the synovial membrane. This
You’ll be given physical therapy ex- Your new knee will probably not  Use assistive devices such as a membrane releases a special fluid
ercises for at least two months. These set off metal detectors. However, you long-handled shoehorn, a long-han- that lubricates the knee, reducing fric-
are designed to help you bend and should carry a medic alert card indi- dled sponge, and a grabbing tool or tion to nearly zero in a healthy knee.
extend your leg. In addition to your reacher to avoid bending over too far. Ligaments help to stabilize the knee.
prescribed exercises, you can walk as
much as you like. Stationary bicycles  A stable chair with a firm seat A knee replacement takes about
are recommended for muscle tone cushion for your early recovery (and a two hours. Your orthopedic surgeon
and flexibility. height of 18 to 20 inches), a firm back, will remove the damaged cartilage
two arms, and a footstool for intermit- and bone and then position the new
Other acceptable activities after tent leg elevation. metal and plastic joint surfaces to re-
knee surgery include dancing, golf store the alignment and function of
with spikeless shoes and a cart, and About 300,000 knee replacements your knee. 
are performed each year in the United
States. Most patients who undergo to-
tal knee replacement are between the
ages of 60 and 80. This surgery was
first performed in 1968. There have

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2021: The year of the hourglass – and other fashion predictions

BY EMILY CRONIN plan ahead by dream- got to admit that the mini looks fresh. prediction, it’s plumped for a calming
The Telegraph scrolling for the per- gray and yellow combo for 2021. Mean-
fect little black dress, A colorful future while, at Shutterstock, the biggest color
Get ready to embrace upbeat sequined gown, Every year the Pantone Color Institute trends for 2021 include ‘Set Sail Cham-
hues, cocktail dresses and base- declares which shade it thinks will dom- pagne’ and ‘Fortuna Gold’. Prosperity
ball hats. over-the-top jewel- inate the next 12 months. In 2020 that and celebration: Sounds a lot better than
ry or precariously hue was … blue. After that on-the-nose the blues. 
Crystal-ball gazing is an high heels. Just
unreliable pursuit at the make sure what-
best of times (did any psy-
chics predict the night- ever you spring
mare that was 2020? Exact- for is something
ly) – even more so in moments you are happy
with so little precedent. But fash- to break in at
ion has always been a field focused home before its big
on the future over the current mo- debut.
ment. Collections are designed
months before they land in shops. Return of the hour-
Fashion content in magazines is glass
produced weeks before it reaches
readers. Between Cardi B’s,
Megan Thee Stallion’s
Maybe that’s why Telegraph and J-Lo’s, the hottest
fashion editors have spent so singles of 2020 have
much time lately talking about all celebrated the
2021. And some consensus has body. Breaking free of
emerged in the form of general leggings and lounge-
themes. Sure, it’s hard to resist letting wear suggests a swing in the other
hopes for a sunnier tomorrow tint our
predictions … but who knows? At least
one of these might come true.

The ‘It’ accessory will be a baseball
hat

Every look in Celine designer Hedi direction, toward body-con dressing.
Slimane’s summer 2021 collection No wonder Net-A-Porter gave Skims,
incorporated a hat. The C-mono- Kim Kardashian West’s ‘solutionwear’
grammed or Celine-logoed baseball line, one of its splashiest launches of
caps were the big takeaway of the the year.
outdoor show, and with good reason:
What other item can you think of that Hemlines are going up
conceals bad hair, prevents sun dam- The latest indication that the mini-
age and broadcasts designer cred in skirt is back came from Virginie Vi-
one swoop? ard at Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2020-21
show in December.
You’re going to buy a cocktail dress While you might leave the shiny
There are only so many tracksuits footless tights to the models, you’ve
a person can take before she craves
something a little different. That
must be why society stylists are al-
ready fielding calls from clients plan-
ning ‘We’re Back!’ parties. It’s fine
– no, more than fine, healthy – to

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Who knew? Four style realizations we experienced in 2020

BY BETHAN HOLT, EMILY CRONIN and dissecting red carpet fashion
AND MELISSA TWIGG meant talking about the gowns Emma
The Telegraph Corrin wears in “The Crown.” In
summer we were dreaming of wear-
The year in fashion, from real people ing a black cotton sundress and eat-
as models, to “The Queen’s Gambit” ing ice cream in an Italian piazza, as
and small scale weddings. Daisy Edgar-Jones does in “Normal
People.” By November, we were eye-
Small can be wonderful when it ing up Nicole Kidman’s vintage velvet
comes to weddings coats, burgundy boots and pussy-bow
blouses in “The Undoing.”
The biggest weddings of the year
also happened to be among the tini- Netflix may soon be more powerful
est. This was by necessity – COVID than Vogue when it comes to influ-
restrictions wrecked plans for many a encing how we dress. I know I’m not
bride’s big day by limiting guest lists alone in having analyzed the often
to 50, then 25, then 10. questionable outfits on “Emily in Par-
is,” “The Duchess” and even “Selling
Some brides went even further. Sunset” with the same attention to de-
There were only 20 guests at Princess tail I once reserved for haute couture.
Beatrice’s marriage to Edoardo Mapel- “The Queen’s Gambit” had me rooting
li Mozzi. Lily Allen married David Har- through my wardrobe for wool mini-
bour in a Las Vegas ceremony in a neat dresses and knee-high boots.
off-the-shoulder Christian Dior mini-
dress. Their witnesses were Allen’s two Looking ahead, fashion shows,
daughters, and “Elvis,” their officiant. parties and red carpet events will, of
course, be back, but the lucrative re-
Meanwhile, non-famous brides also lationship between the streaming
discovered the stylish side of scaling services and luxury fashion brands is
back. In the process, they restored clearly only getting started. MT
something to weddings that had

been lost on the way to the altar in so Real people make great models, too
many mega-nuptials: the centrality of Fashion shoots were among the
love, commitment and family in any many activities canceled in the U.K.’s
marriage. And no doubt a few brides first COVID lockdown in late March.
found another upside. All those sav- Or not canceled, but reconceived,
ings from not having to feed and water with designers devising ways to pho-
250 guests can go a long way toward a tograph new collections that were less
dream dress. EC crew-intensive and closer to home.
For many, this entailed tapping
TV is the new catwalk friends, family members and influ-
This was the year costume design- encers for pavement photo shoots.
ers became the new celebrity stylists Emilia Wickstead enlisted eight en-
trepreneurs, including Emily Caron,

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founder of sourdough delivery service Told Me: A Guide to Living with Im- outfit means nothing if your hair is a
Good In Bread, to showcase her deli- peccable Grace and Style.” scraggly mess of split ends and unin-
cate floral print pieces. tentional gray streaks.
We laughed, but I still read it and
Gucci’s Alessandro Michele and years later have forgotten everything And while we all did our best to
Burberry designer Riccardo Tisci it taught me other than one rule, limp through April, May and June,
called on staffers. “I am so proud of which was bolded and italicized and by the time salons started reopening
this collection which not only reflects put right at the front of the book. A many of us had resorted to tying our
and celebrates the unique codes that good haircut, the author insisted, will locks in ponytails.
make the house, but also the diversity have more impact on the way you look
of talent that represents our Burberry than any piece of clothing. With the prospect of lockdowns,
community,” Tisci said of a shoot that a winter of fringes in our eyes, non-
included copy coordinator Tanisha I went on to become a fashion edi- blonde blondes and grown-out bobs is
wearing a checked trench on her own tor, so of course I believe in the trans- looking increasingly likely – until we
doorstep in East London. formative power of clothes, but 2020 fall, weeping with gratitude, into the
has shown this maxim to be true. arms of our hairdressers again. God
All these non-models were never- A beautifully put together designer bless them all. MT 
theless rather model-esque. So much
so that, along with adding interest
(so these are some of the people be-
hind the collections), this approach
impressed: My, what an awful lot of
attractive people there are out there!
It’s almost enough to make you feel for
career models. Almost. EC

We really love our hairdressers
When I was in my late teens, my
mother gave me a book for Christmas
called “Things I Wish My Mother Had

Why velvet jeans are the style investment to see you through 2021

BY LISA ARMSTRONG high boots, look good with any
The Telegraph amount of volume you sling on
your top half and, being velvet,
One of the hazards – and, won’t look boring even if you
it must be said, great joys – end up wearing them with the
with this job is that you get to plainest of white shirts. With
browse endlessly online and the right accessories, you can
call it work. Occasionally you quickly and effortlessly look
actually buy one of your own like a grown-up ready to face
recommendations. Or try to. the world again, instead of
I was tempted by velvet jeans someone clinging on to the de-
in forest green, popped them lusion that Le Smart Track Suit
in my basket and by the time is actually a thing. Walk away
I’d filled in my card details, from athleisure and instead
they’d sold out. embrace the perfect re-entry-
to-the-world piece.
So I got them in black.
Which, let’s be honest, is prob- Nor, I stress, do you have to be
ably all to the good in the long term. skinny to wear skinnies. Plenty
of curvy women look good in them, but
But what I want to know is who is it helps to have long legs (or wear them
buying these things?! Velvet jeans with heels). But velvet jeans can also be
haven’t featured on a catwalk since loose. A kick flare is my favorite – that
Adele was a teenager. They’re not ex- boot-cut balances out hips and thighs.
actly what everyone is talking about. If buying online, pay attention to
But they are what people have qui- the waist – is it high-, mid- or low-rise?
etly been buying – flared, slim or even I feel most comfortable in a pair that
skinny cut. And all of them are a teeny sits at the same level as my navel – it’s
bit stretchy. Obviously. flattering on the tummy and makes
tucking in shirts or sweaters easy. But
Stretchy velvet jeans do a lot of the it’s personal. It’s also a crucial factor in
grunt work of leggings and joggers, but how often you’ll end up wearing them.
with much more grace. They’re that It’s important that you love wearing
sweetest of spots: the utility item that your velvet jeans, be it with heels and
can scrub up for parties. A sequin T-shirt big hair, or a parka and beanie. If we
or lace blouse would probably be a grati- learnt anything about clothes in 2020
fying combination. it’s that style and comfort should never
be mutually exclusive. 
The beauty of narrow-cut legs is that
they tuck neatly into ankle- or knee-

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BEACHSIDE GALLERIES

J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art
2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900
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Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Satur-
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Laughing Dog Gallery Ocean Drive Gallery Gallery 14 Artists Guild Gallery
2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711 1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525
Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com 3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. Website: gallery14verobeach.com 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234
Contemporary American craftsmen, including the 772-579-7667 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com
Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass. Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com and to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sat-
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Andrea Lazar, Gail January Exhibit: Fabulous Foursome – works by urday.
Fayerweather, Cree Scudder and Sherrie Pe- Sandy Ford, Carol Staub, Mia Lindberg and Wal- Artist owners: Merana Cadorette, Sue Dinenno,
Meghan Candler Gallery termann. ford Campbell Annette Gekle, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland,
6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. Partner Artists: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy
772-234-8811 Exhibiting Artists: Al BiaLos, Saskia Fuller, Tim Beth-Anne Fairchild, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Rixom, Fran San Miguel and Rita Ziegler
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Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday menthal and Donald Sherriff wich and Dorothy Napp Schindel. Regular hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday
Curated paintings and sculpture by more than 40 through Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
contemporary artists. Flametree Clay Art Gallery Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery Jan. 11 to Feb. 26: The Grid Comes Full Circle II, an
2041 14th Avenue. 772-202-2810 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772- 643-6782 exhibition curated by Terry K. Hunter of works by
Palm House Gallery & Studio Website: flametreegallery.com Website: mainstreetverobeach.org his students over more than four decades.
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Website: palmhousegallery.com January exhibit: “Handiworks” New and Select- Resident Artists: Barbara Sharp and Clair Brunetti Vero Beach Art Club Annex & Gallery
Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, ed Ceramics of Sean Sexton 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345
Rick Kelly, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Jack Stal- Resident Artists: Rae Marie Crisel, Keko Ekono- Raw Space Website: verobeachartclub.org
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Judy Nye and Maria Sparsis Website: artconceptalternative.org Showcase of member artists’ works through Jan. 15
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES
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Gallery Strolls
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Boutique artisan gallery with a ‘tye-dye’ vibe. Resident Artist: Barbara Krupp, original acrylic
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CALENDAR

ONGOING 10 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Zone Foundation, with an added Battle of the 7 Atlantic Classical Orchestra and Vero Beach
presents Broadways to Hollywood, Bridges 2-Mile Challenge to benefit Coastal Con- Museum of Art Chamber Music Series
Check with organizations directly for up- music of the stage and screen, 3 p.m. at the Em- nections. 321-751-8890 present American Landscapes, featuring Amy
dates/cancelations. erson Center. 772-778-5249 Beach’s String Quartet and Dvořák’s American
25 Vero Beach Lecture Series presents Quartet, 3 p.m. at VBMA. 772-231-0707 x 136
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Chul Hyun Ahn: 15-17 Ballet Vero Beach presents historian Karen E. Quinn on Glorious
New Light thru April 30. Vbmuseum.org Chamber Music: Sweeping Marvels of the Land: The Hudson River School, 10-21 Vero Beach Theatre Guild
Dance, featuring three ballets choreographed 4:30 p.m. at VBMA. 772-231-0707 x 123 presents the delightful John
McKee Botanical Garden: Sean Kenney’s Na- by ballet master Camilo A. Rodriguez and an ex- Cariani comedy, “Almost, Maine.” 772-562-8300
ture Connects LEGO Bricks exhibition thru April panded version of “Around Midnight” by Yanis 29 Vero Beach Museum of Art Gala 2021:
25. Mckeegarden.org Pikieris, 7:30 p.m. Fri; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Viva Italia, featuring a performance by 11 The Rocket Man Show – an Elton John
plus Family Friendly Series performance 2 p.m. Michael Amante and Marissa Famiglietti, 6 p.m. tribute concert presented by Live from
First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero Sun. at VBHS PAC. Online archival film access performance, 7 p.m. dinner. Live & virtual op- Vero Beach, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center; doors
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22 thru Feb. 7 at balletverobeach.org 772- tions available. $550. 772-231-0707 open at 6 p.m. $30 to $85. MusicWorksConcerts.
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Art in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Shows, 16 Rail Trail 5K Run/Walk to benefit Ex- 14 Space Coast Symphony and Jazz Or-
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31, Feb. 14 & 28, March 28 and April 11. Vero- Grant program, 8 a.m. from Fellsmere Trailhead the Hope for Families Center, 6 p.m. at Song Book, featuring Jeff Shadley, 3 p.m. at the
beachartclub.org Preserve, taking participants across the I-95 Bent Pine Golf Club, with cocktails, auctions and Emerson Center. 772-778-5249
Central Railroad Corridor Greenway Pedestrian dinner. $250. 772-567-5537 X 334
JANUARY Overpass. 772-321-7468 15 Vero Beach Lecture Series presents DeCor-
4 Brothers Again – the Music of the Allman dova Sculpture Park and Museum director,
8 to March 7 - Right of Way: The Highway- 17 Atlantic Classical Orchestra and Vero Brothers, a 50th rock anniversary tribute John B. Ravenal, on Outdoor Art in a Changing Land-
men, exhibition at A. E. Backus Museum Beach Museum of Art Chamber Music concert presented by Live from Vero Beach, 7 scape, 4:30 p.m. at VBMA. 772-231-0707 x 123
and Gallery. 772-465-0630 Series present Game of Paris, with virtuoso vio- p.m. at the Emerson Center; doors open at 6
lin and cello pieces, 3 p.m. at VBMA. 772-231- p.m. $30 to $85. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 18 Vero Beach Museum of Art Concerts in
9 Coastal Cleanup, 9 a.m., at Oslo Riverfront 0707 x 136 800-595-4849. the Park, featuring Mike Telesmanick, 5
Conservation Area hosted by Coastal Con- p.m. in Sculpture Garden. $10/$12. 772-231-0707
nections. 23 to May 2 - Vero Beach Museum of Art 4-18 26th annual King of the Hill Ten-
presents Poetry of Nature: Hudson nis Tournament to benefit Youth 18 Classic Albums Live performs the Ea-
9|10 Arts & Crafts Expo and Winter River School Landscapes from the New York His- Guidance Mentoring Academy, 6 p.m. Thursdays gles’ Greatest Hits, presented by Live
Home & Remodel Show, 10 torical Society. 772-231-0707 at the Boulevard Tennis Club, with 2020 finalists from Vero Beach, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center;
a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. & 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. at competing. Shortened format features 40’s Divi- doors open at 6 p.m. $30 to $85. MusicWorks-
Indian River County Fairgrounds. Free admission 24 Inaugural Vero Beach Half Marathon sion Feb. 4; 50’s Division Feb. 11; and Open Divi- Concerts.com or 800-595-4849.
& parking. & Sea Turtle 2-Miler, 6:45 a.m. and sion Feb. 18. 772492-3933
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PETS

Bonzo’s in heaven yappin’ with delightful Devon

Hi Dog Buddies! mans usta call us mixtures Sweet, doncha think? But, truth be told,
I prefer her toy bone.
I hope you all had a Crispy Dog Bis- ‘Mutts’. Now we’re called ‘De-
cuits Christmas with your Forever Fam- “I can’t wait to jump in the Jeep an go
lies, an helped ’em welcome in a Bran signer Dogs’. Isn’t that huh-LAR- places with Daddy. It’s just Me an Dad-
New Year. At Last. dy an the wind blowing my ears. I feel
RY-us? Anyway, Teddybear Gol- so FREEE. We go to the car wash an the
My first innerview of 2021 (or 14,147 dry cleaners, an the humans give me
in Dog), was with a sweet, pretty, femi- dendoodles are a hi-bread mix TREATS, even. I also love our neighbors
nun Goldendoodle named Devon James an Karla. They totally love me,
Arndt, who had sent me a Woof-Mail of a Poodle anna English Cream too. They take me for walks an some-
wishing me Merry Christmas and say- times dog-sit me.
ing she’s frens with my last interviewee, Golden Retriever. Not to brag, but
Superman Clarke. Devon’s 5. She has “Then there’s RABBITS!” she continued.
very long legs, very short, curly, snowy we’re super popular cuz we’re not “Rabbits?”
white hair, amazing eyes, an fluffy ears. “Yes. In the yard. They’re SO-O FASS-
only beautiful, but also gentle, af- uh-nading. When me anna rabbit spot
Umm … so … anyway, when me an each other, we instantly freeze. Like
my assistant rang the bell, her Mom fectionate an get along with pretty STAT-chews. I get into my Retriev-
opened the door an Devon stood at the er Crouch, tummy to the ground. I
top of the stairs smilin’ an waggin’. much everyone.” stealthily scooch closer an closer, like 6
feet, then we stare at each other. Soon
“Hi! You must be Mr. Bonzo. DO “My breeder was in a whole ’no- as I start to take one more step, POW!
come up. I LOVE your column. You’re That rabbit takes off like a rocket and
even handsomer in the fur than in your ther state, Al-uh-BAMA, so Daddy disappears.”
pickshur! I’m Devon Arndt and these “Any favrite foodstuffs?”
are my parents: my Mommy, Arlene, an watched the puppies online. He “YES! ANY-thing an EVERY-thing.
my Daddy, Bob. Have a seat. Can I get But I get regular ol’ kibbles and healthy
you anything? Water? A Greenie?” was gonna pick one from the litter snacks. It’s boring, but I know it’s BEST.
Anyhow, the sweet potato snacks an
Reminding myself that I was a Per- right before mine, but he didn’t get chiggen crisps are pretty good. An I
fectly Happy Bachelor (an On The NEVER eat ANYthing until Mommy or
Clock), I replied suavely, “Um … I … er. in the Waiting-For-A-Puppy line Daddy says it’s OK.”
No thank you. I’m good. It’s a real plea- Woof! did that hour ever go by fast.
sure.” soon enough. So he hadda wait for Heading home I was thinking about
Devon’s pretty face an sparkly eyes an
After the Wag-an-Sniff, Devon trotted MY litter. He was at the top of the long legs an fluffy ears. Then I snapped
over to bestow some welcoming nose out of it and started thinkin’ about my
bumps on my assistant and poke about list and from my litter of four grrrls evening bowl of yoghurt.
a bit in The Satchel. “Well, just get com-
fy an tell me what all you wanna know.” an four boys, he picked me as soon PHOTO: KAILA JONES Devon The Bonz
as he saw me on video. (Even as a
I opened my notebook an gripped pupper, I’m pretty much an Alpha, Don’t Be Shy
my pencil. “How you got your Forever
Famly; what your life’s like; your favrite so I was puttin’ my Best Paw For- We are always looking for pets with
food, toys, frens, like that.” interesting stories.
ward.) Woof, I’m glad Daddy was full. But I mostly root around for my
“OK. Well, Mommy an Daddy had To set up an interview, email
already decided they wanted a ‘Teddy- too late for that other litter!” favrite toy bone. I usually carry it with [email protected].
bear Goldendoodle’ …”
“It was meant to be!” I said. me but I peetooied it out to be polite
“I’ve heard of a Goldendoodle,” I in-
nerupted, “but what’s the teddybear “No Woof! I got the BEST Mommy an when you arrived. (Daddy says I look
part?”
Daddy. PLUS, my human Sissy Suzanne like I have a SEE-gar in my mouth,
“I’m a mixture.” She laughed. “Hu-
is my Sorta Mommy. That’s cuz she rode which I would NEVER do.) I love pla-

with Mommy an Daddy to pick me up yin’ outside, an runnin’ around on the

in Alabama. I was a liddle 9-week-old beach with those liddle birds. But NOT

fluffmuffin, an she cuddled me the in the ackshull water. I totally don’t like

whole way back. the pool, either. I gotta have my paws

“The breeder suggested I stay inna touchin’ the ground, you know?

crate for a while to get use to every- “I have lotsa human frens. Everybody

thing. So Mommy an Daddy got me in Central Beach knows me. They all call

one. WELL, I didn’t like that stoo-pid hellooo to me, even before they call to

crate one liddle bit! I was determined to Mommy and Daddy. Isn’t that funny?

NOT stay in it! So I had a FIT. I cried an My neighbor Casey is my Bestie. I think.

whined and barked so much Mommy We’re sorta frenemies. Then there’s Dai-

an Daddy got rid of it. Then an there, I sy, Lexi an, of course, Superman. When

decided I was gonna be the Best Buh- we’re up in Charleston for Christmas,

haved, Smartest, Frenliest, Lovingest I hang out with Pinot an his humans,

Pooch EVER.” Chandler an my other sissy, Sherry. My

“Great decision! Whaddya do for other Bestie is Butter, a Lab. She lives

fun?” with Suzanne an Otis in Fort Pierce. She

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BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA great room itself, as with the entire
Staff Writer home, is a magnificent work of ar-
chitectural art – the use of interior
There are some rare moments angles is masterful, and the work-
when all you can do is stop in your manship and artistry of the millwork
tracks and say “Oh, Wow!” Stepping upon walls and ceilings is some of the
into the foyer of the oceanfront es- finest to be found.
tate at 141 Ocean Beach Trail is one of
those moments. Beneath a splendid, coffered ceil-
ing, the dramatic, light-filled great
Walking through imposing ma- room soars to two stories, as does
hogany double doors into the foyer, its astounding centerpiece, a curved
pale creamy gold marble floors glow- bow window, three panes high and
ing underfoot, the view past a high, five across, offering a view that takes
broad columned archway into the in the east lanai, a deck as large as
great room, then beyond, is simply you’ll find in many luxury resorts,
stunning. a beautiful pool, a lawn stretching
to the broad green dune, the sandy
Grounded by a gas fireplace, the

shoreline and azure ocean. All in one built-in bookshelf and storage unit.
glance. Breathtaking. Dark wood chair rail and wainscoting
ground the gold-hued grass clothe
From the foyer, a graceful open wallcovering; one of the home’s sev-
stairway with dark wood steps and eral elegant chandeliers extends from
handrail and white balusters, winds the dark wood coffered ceiling; and
upward. From the second-floor land- a 3-window bay looks out upon the
ing and along the bridge connecting beautifully landscaped front lawn
the two bedroom wings, the open and circular drive.
railing allows a splendid view down
into the living room. Right, off the foyer, is a charming
powder room. To the left is the formal
To the front of the home, adjacent dining room, which features another
to the entry loggia, is a handsome, gorgeous tray ceiling, with three lev-
formal library with rich hardwood els of crown molding and an elegant
flooring and an elegant full-wall,

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chandelier. A bay window reveals the door living space creates opportuni-
entry lanai and front lawn. Next to ties for entertaining on a grand scale.
the dining room is the elevator.
This outdoor space houses a full
Across the foyer, a stylish, granite- summer kitchen, outdoor shower and
top wet bar with custom glass-front a large fire pit where you will want to
cabinetry, ice maker, sink, glass tile pull up a seat and spend hours shar-
splash and fridge leads into the kitch- ing food, drink and conversation with
en and family room. friends and family. Most of this large
space is under roof and pergola so,
Within a roomy curved bay looking with a flagstone wall and mature veg-
out upon the large lanai, is a spacious etation to the north, is well-protected
breakfast area. Beyond is the bright from most inclement weather.
and airy family room: a long bank
of pocket sliders disappears entirely The chef’s kitchen includes warm
and a second expansive lanai/out- custom cabinetry; gold/cream gran-

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ite countertops, double cabinet-front trolled wine room, spacious enough
Sub-Zero fridges with four freezer for a few hundred bottles of your fa-
drawers below, two Kitchen Aid dish- vorite vino, and made with special
washers, a professional Thermador drywall and paint, to maintain and
6-burner gas cooktop, Thermador endure the moisture and tempera-
double convection ovens – and a ture your fine collection requires.
high-tech Miele espresso machine
your friends will absolutely envy. A hallway leads to the downstairs
laundry room then to a large media
The island includes a second sink
and a second dishwasher and is il-
luminated by a lovely candle-bulb
chandelier extending from a grass
cloth ceiling inset with double crown
molding.

This terrific kitchen also sports a
big pantry and a temperature-con-

VITAL STATISTICS
141 OCEAN BEACH TRAIL

Neighborhood: Ocean Colony
Year built: 2008 • Construction: concrete block, stucco

Home size: 7,386 square feet
Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 6 full baths, 1 half-bath
Additional features: 4-bay garage; heated pool; summer kitchen; fire pit;

impact glass; fenced yard; private beach access
Listing agency: Premier Estate Properties

Listing agent: Kay Brown, 866-220-7912, and Luke Webb, 772-234-5116
Listing price: $6,795,000

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in closet, can easily serve as an addi-
tional bedroom. second 2-bay garage. Both are fully
air conditioned and have – wait for it
Continue down a couple of stairs – gorgeous marble floors.
and you’re in a 2-bay garage; a small
hallway lets into a workshop, then The second-floor north wing hous-
down a couple more stairs into the es the vast and glorious owner’s suite;
a vestibule with wet bar; two cus-
tomized wardrobe rooms; a laundry

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room; office; and elevator. Across the could possibly desire in a luxurious, From there, enter the inner sanctum, as the owners treasured their family
bridge to the south are two en suite spacious, private sanctuary. the spacious bedroom, with its own and friends and entertained often.
guest or children’s bedrooms, one broad terrace to the east and south. This home was a blessing to all who
with its own private sunrise deck. Double doors lead to a charming On the east side, pocket sliders open visited.”
lounge with a long bow window re- to a 23-foot by 22-foot ocean deck.
The owner’s suite is everything you vealing that spectacular ocean view. Feel the sea breeze. Let your blood This private, seaside paradise is lo-
pressure drop. Sip morning coffee cated near many services and ameni-
or unwind with an evening cocktail.
Doze, dream, read, text. ties. Vero’s charming seaside village
with its boutiques, restaurants, gal-
To enjoy a glorious Florida sunrise, leries and pubs, as well as Riverside
you don’t even have to lift your head Theatre (Equity) and the Vero Beach
off the pillow. Just open your eyes. It Museum of Art, are only minutes
doesn’t get any better than that. south on A1A. 

The stellar owner’s bath is a gold
and marble beauty, with crystal
chandelier, two vanities, two W/Cs;
jetted soaking tub; and glass walk-in
double shower – with an ocean view.

As grand as this incredible ocean
retreat is, it is also a warm fam-
ily home, filled over the years with
children and grandchildren, joy and
laughter. It has seen, says listing
agent Kay Brown, “many fun times

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Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near record lows

BY KATHY ORTON are headed. But lately, because of the on a steady decline. Three times last two percentage points. At the start
Federal Reserve’s intervention, the month and 16 times last year, they of 2000, the 30-year average was 8.15
The Washington Post mortgage market is more influenced have fallen to historic lows. Since percent.
by the central bank’s bond-buying the start of 2020, the 30-year rate has
After tumbling to historic lows program, which has put downward fallen more than a percentage point, “The modest trend downward was
throughout the month, the 30-year pressure on rates. Earlier this month, going from 3.72 percent in January to a fitting conclusion to a year that has
fixed mortgage rate rebounded the Fed reaffirmed its commitment 2.66 percent last week. seen mortgage rates plunge to lev-
slightly heading into the new year. to purchasing at least $120 billion of els that seemed unfathomable a few
bonds each month. For some context on how remark- years ago,” Speakman said. “But as
According to the latest data re- ably low rates are, since November a new year is set to begin, some no-
leased last Thursday by Freddie Mac, Even with last week’s modest gain, 2018, when it was 4.94 percent, the 30- table upward risks to mortgage rates
the 30-year fixed-rate average ticked mortgage rates closed out the year year fixed rate has fallen more than loom.” 
up to 2.67 percent with an average 0.7
point. (Points are fees paid to a lender
equal to 1 percent of the loan amount
and are in addition to the interest
rate.) It was 2.66 percent two weeks
ago and 3.72 percent a year ago.

Freddie Mac, the federally char-
tered mortgage investor, aggregates
rates from around 80 lenders across
the country to come up with weekly
national average mortgage rates. It
uses rates for high-quality borrowers
with strong credit scores and large
down payments. These rates are not
available to every borrower.

Because the survey is based on
home purchase mortgages, rates for
refinances may be different. This is
especially true since the price adjust-
ment for refinance transactions went
into effect earlier this month. The
adjustment is 0.5 percent of the loan
amount (e.g., it is $1,500 on a $300,000
loan) and applies to all Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac refinances.

The 15-year fixed-rate average
slipped to a record low, sinking to 2.17
percent with an average 0.7 point. It
was 2.19 percent two weeks ago and
3.16 percent a year ago. The five-year
adjustable rate average also dropped,
falling to 2.71 percent with an aver-
age 0.4 point. It was 2.79 percent two
weeks ago and 3.46 percent a year ago.

“A normally sleepy holiday week
was chock full of political headlines,
but the bond market and mortgage
rates took the news in stride,” said
Matthew Speakman, a Zillow econo-
mist. “The confirmation of a trade
deal between the European Union
and the United Kingdom as well as
the long-awaited passage of a new
round of fiscal stimulus in the U.S.
were both met with modest move-
ments in bond yields, helping mort-
gage rates stay put at their all-time
lowest levels.”

The yield on the 10-year Treasury
has been stuck between 0.9 and 0.97
percent this month and has hov-
ered around 0.95 percent since mid-
December. It slid to 0.93 percent last
Wednesday.

The movement of long-term bond
yields typically would be the lead-
ing indicator of where mortgage rates

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Does the home sale exclusion
rule apply to your situation?

BY ILYCE GLINK AND SAMUEL J. TAMKIN paying closing costs, commissions
The Washington Post and expenses. Without a profit, you
won’t have any taxes to pay.
Question: We’re a French family
moving back to France next year. I read The IRS would tell you that the
that a married homeowner who has cost (or basis) for your home is what
lived in his principal residence for two you paid for the home plus any clos-
of the past five years is entitled to ex- ing costs you had at the time of your
clude from federal income taxes up to purchase. Once you purchased your
$500,000 in profits. home, your basis would increase if
you improved the home or had other

We bought the house less than two expenses that the IRS allows toward
years ago. What happens in this case? the basis of your home. You can get
On a separate note, we were relieved to more information on determining the
find out that we won’t have to pay for basis of your home from Publication
the Foreign Investment in Real Prop- 523, Selling Your Home on IRS.gov.
erty Tax Act (FIRPTA). It was very con-
fusing. We purchased our multiunit Closing costs on your sale that re-
building in 2018 for $740,000 and we duce what you’d pay in taxes include
will be selling it next year for around the cost of closing, title insurance,
$760,000. survey expenses, transfer taxes, re-
cording fees, attorney’s fees, etc. Your
Answer: We hate to burst your basis is also increased by your closing
bubble, but the home sale exclusion costs when you sell your home.
rule will likely not apply to you in any
event. If you purchased your home for If we assume that you would have
$740,000 and sell it for $760,000, you’ll a profit on the sale of the home, the
likely have no profit on the sale after IRS has a home sale exclusion that
allows an individual to exclude from
any federal income tax up to $250,000

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As you stated, if you are married, you
get to exclude up to $500,000 in profit ing the country without paying taxes about it on the IRS website under Ex-
from federal income taxes. The rule they owe. In a residential transaction, ceptions from FIRPTA withholding.
requires you to have resided in the every seller must tell his or her buyer
home for two of the past five years, that the seller is not subject to income When the sales price is $300,000 or
and the home must have been your tax withholding by the IRS. less and the buyer will use the home
primary residence. as their principal residence, the buyer
The FIRPTA law places a burden is exempt from the withholding re-
In some situations, the IRS will on a buyer of residential real estate to quirements.
allow a partial exclusion when the make sure the tax is collected. So, if a
homeowner fails to meet the two- buyer is purchasing a home, the buyer If the seller does not or refuses to deliv-
year test when the failure is because must get an affidavit, under penalty er the affidavit, the buyer must withhold
of divorce, death, work-related relo- of perjury, from the seller stating that 15 percent of the sales price and then
cation or a health-related move. For the seller is not a foreign person along follow the IRS instructions for the with-
more details on the partial exclusion, with the name of the seller, the U.S. holding and the payment of the withheld
we refer you again to the IRS Publica- taxpayer identification number and money to the IRS. The seller would then
tion 523. home address for the seller. For more have to apply to the IRS to get a return of
information on FIRPTA, you can read all or a portion of the funds depending
You might fall into the work-related on any taxes owed by the seller. 
provision that might have given you
a partial exemption. The job reloca-
tion must be for a new job at least 50
miles farther from the home than the
old job location. If you were to qualify
for this partial exclusion, you’d have
to compute the amount of time that
you lived in the home and you might
then be entitled to a reduced exclu-
sion amount.

Let’s say you lived in the home for
one year and you otherwise qualify
for the exclusion. Given this example,
you lived for half of the required years
in the home and you might be en-
titled to exclude from federal income
taxes up to $125,000 in profit on the
sale of your home if you’re single and
$250,000 if you are married. (You’ll
need to go over each and every re-
quirement in Publication 523 on the
IRS website to make sure you qualify.)

As you are not a U.S. citizen, and
you are going back to France, you
might have a more unique situation.
We can’t go into the details here, but
foreign residents leaving the United
States have certain responsibilities
and requirements that would deter-
mine your eligibility for the home
sale exclusion.

While it’s unlikely that you will
have any profit on the sale of your
home, you mentioned FIRPTA – the
Foreign Investment in Real Property
Tax Act. This act was passed by Con-
gress to prevent foreigners from leav-

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Dec. 25 to Dec. 31

The barrier island real estate market ended 2020 on a strong note with 16 transactions recorded, including
three for more than $4 million each.

The top sale of the week was of a completely renovated riverfront home with unsurpassed views in Riomar
Bay. The residence at 502 River Drive was placed on the market April 23 for $4.875 million. The asking
price subsequently was raised to $5.6 million. The sale closed on Dec. 28 for $5.25 million.

Both the seller and the purchaser in the transaction were represented by Matilde Sorensen of Dale
Sorensen Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$4,550,000
$4,825,000 $4,200,000
JOHN’S ISLAND 220 COCONUT PALM ROAD 7/30/2019 $5,900,000 $4,825,000 12/30/2020 $3,325,000
FLORALTON BEACH 890 REEF RD 3/6/2018 $3,995,000 $4,200,000 12/28/2020 $1,500,000
$3,995,000 $622,000
WINDSOR 10720 SAVANNAH DR 1/3/2019 $625,000 $3,495,000 12/31/2020 $615,775
$619,000 $535,000
RIOMAR 995 PAINTED BUNTING LN 11/20/2019 $825,000 $3,995,000 12/30/2020
$1,050,000
SEASONS 9270 SPRING TIME DR 10/27/2020 $625,000 12/28/2020 $628,000
$498,000
ISLAND CLUB RIVERSIDE 1388 W ISLAND CLUB SQ 6/12/2020 $619,000 12/28/2020

ORCHID ISLAND 939 ORCHID POINT WAY 7/13/2020 $742,500 12/29/2020

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

SOUTHWINDS 1250 W SOUTHWINDS BLVD, #213 4/24/2020 $1,245,000 $1,245,000 12/28/2020
GABLES OF VERO BEACH 2700 OCEAN DR, #206 7/2/2020 $725,000 $695,000 12/29/2020
SOUTHWINDS 2250 SOUTHWINDS BLVD, #123 3/19/2018 $699,000 $549,000 12/30/2020

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10720 Savannah Dr Subdivision: Riomar, Address: 995 Painted Bunting Ln

Listing Date: 1/3/2019 Listing Date: 11/20/2019
Original Price: $3,995,000 Original Price: $3,995,000
Recent Price: $3,495,000 Recent Price: $3,995,000
Sold: 12/31/2020 Sold: 12/30/2020
Selling Price: $3,325,000 Selling Price: $1,500,000
Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley & Laurin Pohl Listing Agent: Charlotte Terry

Selling Agent: Windsor Properties Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

Debbie Cleveland & Cindy O’Dare
Wendy Barin
Premier Estate Properties
Debbie Cleveland, Broker

Subdivision: John’s Island, Address: 220 Coconut Palm Road Subdivision: Floralton Beach, Address: 890 Reef Rd

Listing Date: 7/30/2019 Listing Date: 3/6/2018
Original Price: $4,825,000 Original Price: $5,900,000
Recent Price: $4,825,000 Recent Price: $4,200,000
Sold: 12/30/2020 Sold: 12/28/2020
Selling Price: $4,550,000 Selling Price: $4,200,000
Listing Agent: John’s Island Real Estate Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: John’s Island Real Estate Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

John’s Island Real Estate Stephanie Wilber

John’s Island Real Estate Keller Williams Realty

Subdivision: Southwinds, Address: 2250 Southwinds Blvd, #123

Listing Date: 3/19/2018
Original Price: $699,000
Recent Price: $549,000
Sold: 12/30/2020
Selling Price: $498,000
Listing Agent: Judy Hargarten

Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Judy Hargarten

The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Subdivision: Vero Beach Hotel and Club, Address: 3500 Ocean Dr, #106

Listing Date: 3/30/2020 while turning your dreams into reality.
Original Price: $495,000
Recent Price: $475,000 to detail and professionalism.
Sold: 12/28/2020
Selling Price: $440,000 Bill Schabot | [email protected]
Listing Agent: Sherry Brown 1845 Wilbur Avenue Suite B | Vero Beach, FL 32960 | www.seasidevero.com

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty 772.234.5262 | Cell: 772.559.6540 | Fax: 772.770.2474 | CGC 060940

Sherry Brown

ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Island Club Riverside, Address: 1388 W Island Club Sq Subdivision: Seasons, Address: 9270 Spring Time Dr

Listing Date: 6/12/2020 Listing Date: 10/27/2020
Original Price: $619,000 Original Price: $625,000
Recent Price: $619,000 Recent Price: $625,000
Sold: 12/28/2020 Sold: 12/28/2020
Selling Price: $615,775 Selling Price: $622,000
Listing Agent: Debbie Bell Listing Agent: Claire Higgins

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

Joan Cook Melissa Mittag

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Gables of Vero Beach, Address: 2700 Ocean Dr, #206 Subdivision: Southwinds, Address: 1250 W Southwinds Blvd, #213

Listing Date: 7/2/2020 Listing Date: 4/24/2020
Original Price: $725,000 Original Price: $1,245,000
Recent Price: $695,000 Recent Price: $1,245,000
Sold: 12/29/2020 Sold: 12/28/2020
Selling Price: $628,000 Selling Price: $1,050,000
Listing Agent: Claudia Pascal Listing Agent: Kay Brown & Luke Webb

Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties

Kristin Dobson Terri McConnell

Premier Estate Properties The Moorings Realty Sales Co.