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Freddie Lee Woolfork, longtime public relations director for Gifford Youth Achievement Center and a towering figure in the Gifford community, died March 11 after battling an illness. He was 74 years old.Those close to Woolfork said they will remember him for his resilience, patience, understanding and spirituality. His influence and impact will be feltthroughout Gifford and Indian River County for generations to come, community leaders said.“He dealt with so many children. Without him, where would those children be?” said Tony Brown, president of the Indian River County NAACP chapter. “He helped make Gifford a better place.”“Today, we lost a superhero,” said retired Indian River County sheriff’s deputy Teddy Floyd on the day of Woolfork’s death. “This is one of the saddest days of my life. It will be hard to fill his shoes.”After losing more than $200 million since taking over Indian River Hospital in 2019, Cleveland Clinic saw a dramatic improvement in its bottom line in 2025, ending the year with $28.7 million in losses as compared to $49 million in 2024.Even more impressive, the hospital’s dayto-day operating loss dropped from $29 million in 2024 to $6.8 million last year, an improvement of 76 percent, or $22.2 million, in one year. The $6.8 million operating deficit is part of last year’s overall $28.7 million loss.Hospital Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Rothman said the overall loss figure includes depreciation for capital improvements made to the Vero campus facilities, such as the $7 million spent on revamping the Labor and Delivery Unit and millions invested in the first steps of overhauling the Emergency Department, which goes full steam ahead this year. It also includes the cost of major equipment purchases, re-plumbing and rewiring some hospital buildings, and a cosmetic re-do of employee break areas to improve the work environment and reduce burnout. When it leased the hospital buildings from the Indian River County Hospital District, Cleveland Clinic agreed to make much-needed major physical improvements to the hospiThings are heating up at the Vero Beach Airport – literally – as crowds of passengers wait in the Florida sun to board more than 400 flights leaving the airport this month, now that two additional commercial carriers have joined Breeze Airlines in offering service into and out of Vero Beach.Commercial air traffic has exploded at the airport because flights from Vero to destinations in the Northeast have proved wildly popular with island snowbirds, but the added air traffic creates a matching demand for airport parking – which is in short supply.City Council members took a step toward improving the situation when they voted last week to lease airport property to a private parking lot developer, instead of constructing and operating paid parking lots themselves.Breeze Airlines, which began offering service to Vero Beach in February 2023, added Raleigh, N.C., last year for a total of eight destinations, and increased its service this month to 220 flights. JetBlue joined the lineup last December and has 124 flights completed or scheduled in March. American Airlines became the small airport’s third carrier last month, offering 62 flights in March.Rapid growth has airport personnel scrambling to keep up on multiple fronts and the three free parking lots filled to capacity on most days. Complicating matters, By Nick Samuel | Staff WriterINSIDETo advertise call: 772-559-4187For circulation or where to pick up your issue call: 772-226-7925NEWSHEALTHREAL ESTATE1-5612ARTSGAMESCALENDARB1B11B14© 2026 Vero Beach 32963 Media LLC. All rights reserved.March 19, 2026 | Volume 13, Issue 12 | Newsstand Price: $1.00 | For breaking news visit VeroNews.comYOUR LOCAL NEWS SOURCE FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY‘RECONSTRUCTED’ PAINTINGS DISPLAYSANCHEZ’S SKILLSArts & Theatre, P. B2AGING SKIN IS PRONE TO AILMENTS OTHER THAN WRINKLESYour Health, Page 8Council: Private operator to run airport parkingCONTINUED ON PAGE 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3Freddie Woolfork, iconic ‘superhero’ CONTINUED ON PAGE 2By Jon Pine | Staff WriterBy Lisa Zahner | Staff [email protected]: JOSHUA KODISPHOTO: AMY SAVILLE

“His love for GYAC and the people of Gifford truly had no limits,” GYAC executive director Angelia Perry said in a statement. “While he will be deeply missed by all who knew and worked alongside him, his legacy will remain a lasting part of GYAC. He can never be replaced, and he will never be forgotten.”Woolfork, born on Dec. 21, 1951, was a Gifford native who attended both Gifford Elementary School and Gifford High School during segregation. When Indian River County’s public schools integrated in 1969, Woolfork, along with dozens of other Gifford students, enrolled at Vero Beach High School.When Woolfork graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1970, he headed off to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee. There, while earning his degree, he played the baritone horn as part of the internationally recognized Marching 100 Band, using skills he developed as a member of the Gifford High School Tigers Marching Band.“He was a proud Rattler,” Brown said of Woolfork’s loyalty to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.After graduating from FAMU in 1974, Woolfork moved back to Vero Beach, where he worked at Piper Aircraft from 1974 to 1991. After that, he was employed at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for six years.Woolfork’s focus then turned to education and civil rights advocacy. He joined Gifford Youth Achievement Center – an afterschool center on 43rd Avenue that serves hundreds of children – as its first employee in 1997, one year before its grand opening. “I’ve known Freddie since I was a child. He never met a stranger. He communicated with everybody,” said Dr. Deborah Taylor-Long, board chairwoman for GYAC. “He wanted to make sure Gifford residents weren’t treated as second-class citizens.”Woolfork, who many described as an icon as well as a community servant, worked to make sure GYAC – which provides academic tutoring along with employability training – became a neighborhood pillar, offering resources and refuge to children. Known to many as “Mr. GYAC,” Woolfork received the key to the city of Vero Beach in 2017 for his civic work. That same year, he was honored with a proclamation issued by the county commission and Vero Beach city council that recognized his longtime service at the center. “It was joyful, enlightening and felt good,” Woolfork told Vero News at the time. “I’m still floating. It feels good to know the county and city recognize good work. But we’ve got a lot more work to do.”“From the very beginning, he helped lay the foundation for the work we do today,” GYAC said in a statement. “His dedication, generosity of spirit, and unwavering belief in 2 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | LOCAL NEWS www.veronews.comCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1FREDDIE WOOLFORKour mission helped shape this organization into what it is today.”GYAC was created to boost a shockingly low, 25-percent graduation rate for Black students in Indian River County prior to its founding. Since then, the organization has helped increase that rate dramatically. In 2025, 94 percent of Black seniors graduated with their classes, according to school district officials.While Woolfork was immensely proud of what he often called the “miracle on 43rd Avenue,” his community betterment work extended beyond GYAC.As a member of the Gifford Progressive Civic League, Woolfork helped organize the Gifford Neighborhood Plan to improve parks, sidewalks, streets, lighting and stormwater drains in the community. He also served on the board of directors forthe Indian River County Chamber of Commerce for six years, relaying Gifford issues to the chamber, said Penny Chandler, former chamber president. “He had a real gift for explaining issues in the community,” Chandler said. Bill Penney, Florida Market President of Marine, a division of ELGA Credit Union, said he knew Woolfork for 40 years. Penney said Woolfork was a local treasure who had an immeasurable impact on young people and helped bridge the gap between white and Black communities. “During our visits to GYAC, he always pointed out the kids did vegetables before dessert, meaning schoolwork before play,” Penney said. “He was an incredible fundraiser. I watched him in the room with significant local philanthropists. He would talk about the kids at GYAC and the philanthropists wrote checks – big checks.”Woolfork often spoke of the power of listening to God, said his cousin Eric Seymour, a retired educator and former assistant superintendent for the School District of Indian River County. “He talked about how forging relationships could move a mountain,” Seymour said. “He had so much information to share that would benefit anyone who had time to listen.”“His faith and spirit compelled him to be the person he was,” Perry said. “He always brought balance to situations. He would see both sides and articulate a solution that worked for everybody in any given situation.”Indian River County Commissioner Joe Flescher, who knew Woolfork for nearly 30 years, said he will miss his friend.“The mark of a man is measured by the legacy he builds for the future. That statement is relevant to Woolfork,” Flescher said. Woolfork leaves behind his wife of nearly 47 years, Debra Faye Gaither-Woolfork, daughters Shannon Woolfork-Chambers and Shasta Woolfork, son Derrick Lamar Woolfork, and several grandchildren. A wake for Woolfork will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church, 4250 38th Ave. in Gifford, according to family members. Woolfork’s funeral will be held at noon Saturday, March 21, at the same church where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. tal in lieu of paying rent and those expenses drag on its bottom line. “Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital continued investing in 2025 to make the hospital the safest place to receive care and increase access for patients, upgrading its imaging center with advanced technologies like 3D mammography with Artificial Intelligence capabilities, high-resolution 3-Tesla MRIs, and cutting-edge CT scanners,” Rothman said. “State-of-the-art heart ultrasounds and new cardiac catheterization suites were also added.”Meanwhile, Rothman keeps a close eye on his operating bottom line, which has been trending positive for more than a year. Rather than instituting austerity measures and cutting staff, Rothman remained confident he could grow the hospital out of the financial hole that existed when he took over in 2024. As part of his turnaround strategy, Rothman aggressively recruited out-of-town cardiologists, urologists, oncologists and surgeons, selling them on the lifestyle Vero Beach has to offer. At the same time, Rothman courted beloved local physicians to rejoin the Cleveland Clinic team – including some who had departed rather publicly after the 2019 takeover, unhappy with abrupt changes and the new corporate leadership. Better access to high-quality specialists and surgeons in Vero Beach enabled the hospital to bring in more patients, thereby increasing volume, market share and revenues, without making any major cuts. “Since Cleveland Clinic acquired Indian River Medical Center in 2019, the number of physicians and advanced practitioners employed by Cleveland Clinic in Indian River County has grown by 170 percent,” Rothman said. “We have added 120 new physicians and over 100 advanced practice providers. “Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is now the largest employer in the county with more than 2,600 caregivers – an increase of over 30 percent since 2019.”In 2025, the hospital handled more than half a million patient visits and delivered 850 babies – a 10 percent increase in deliveries over 2024. “The Scully-Welsh Cancer Center ... added four new hematologists-oncologists, increasing access to cancer specialists,” Rothman said. “The Welsh heart team grew to more than 20 physicians and advanced practitioners specializing in cardiac care.”So far in 2026, the influx of physicians continues. In February, Cleveland Clinic acquired the Orthopedic Center of Vero Beach with three surgeons and an impressive book of business, bringing the number of orthopedic surgeons in-house to 15.“The orthopedics department expanded to complement our strong community partnerships with local orthopedic specialists who choose Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital for their patients,” Rothman said. One of the financial challenges Cleveland Clinic faces in Indian River County is a high number of Medicare patients. More than CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1HOSPITAL’S FINANCES

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | LOCAL NEWS March 19, 2026 370 percent of the hospital’s patients are on Medicare, and the hospital loses money on every one of those patients because Medicare reimbursements cover only a fraction of the cost of on-site hospital care.In response, Dr. Rothman has expanded Cleveland Clinic’s Hospital Care At Home program, which allows patients to go home faster after an illness or surgery but still be monitored 24 hours a day, online and in person, by skilled medical staff located in Vero Beach. Research has shown that shorter stays benefit patients in a wide range of ways – and they are good for the hospital’s bottom line.“Healthcare costs continue to increase across the country,” Rothman said. “We have asked our teams to continue to find innovative opportunities to reduce the cost of care while maintaining high quality and patient safety.”The Behavioral Health Center across the street from the main hospital took this challenge seriously. In 2025 the Center moved from a $4 million operating loss to break even for its in-patient and outpatient services. Rothman also banked on the hypothesis that patient outcomes and satisfaction scores would organically improve with more specialist and surgical options, shorter wait times and shorter hospitalizations. In turn, improved outcomes and increased patient satisfaction can reasonably be expected to attract new patients and more revenue.So far, this bold approach has seemed to work. “In 2025, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital earned recognition as one of Florida’s top hospitals for quality and patient safety from Forbes and was ranked in the top 10 percent of hospitals in Florida by US News,” Rothman said. “The Welsh Heart Center received a Society of Thoracic Surgery 3-star designation, the highest possible score for heart surgery, such as coronary artery bypass graft.”Rothman said it was important to begin the financial and operational turnaround last year because Vero Beach needs Cleveland Clinic to be successful for the long haul. “Everything we’ve accomplished over the past year reflects a singular focus – making Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital the safest place for patients to receive care while expanding access to the advanced services our community needs,” Rothman said. “From growing our physician team to investing in critical facilities like the Emergency Department, we’re building for the future while never losing sight of the patients and families who rely on us every day.” The hospital also receives public support. Local taxpayers will contribute $7.1 million to Cleveland Clinic’s Vero operations this fiscal year, via the Indian River County Hospital District.Because it receives public money, Hospital District Trustee Paul Westcott has pressed for greater transparency in hospital finances and for the district to take a greater oversight role. Upon hearing of the financial progress made in 2025, Westcott said he’s pleased to see Cleveland Clinic bettering hospital finances while continuing to make major capital investments that benefit the whole community. “I’m really encouraged by the work that the leadership has been doing at the hospital these past couple of years, and this year appears to be the tipping point. Dr. Rothman seems to be finding the sweet spots in getting the hospital into the black real soon,” Westcott said. When the financial numbers post for Indian River in 2026, Rothman said locals should be prepared to see the hospital’s on-paper overall losses – which include capital depreciation and investments – to be larger than the $28.7 million posted for 2025, because hehas two expensive projects underway.“We recognize the demand for Cleveland Clinic quality and safety of care required an upgrade of our Emergency Department, and in early 2026 we kicked off an $18 million renovation, with the first phase to be completed in the summer of 2026 and the second phase by early 2027,” Rothman said. To make Cleveland Clinic Indian River more energy efficient and more resilient to hurricanes and tropical storms, “we started a $90 million investment to enhance the central [power] plant at the hospital,” Rothman said. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation also plans to construct a workforce housing community this year on 14 acres of donated land on U.S. 1 between The Antilles and Grand Harbor, expanding the hospital’s footprint in the county. as Vero News reported last fall, some people aren’t abiding by the “honor system” three-hour parking limit at the short-term parking lot adjacent to the terminal.Faced with sudden congestion, city council members have been poring over plans to create paid parking at the airport. On March 10, the council voted to lease out all the parking areas to a private developer and operator. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member John Carroll voting no.The plan is to create up to 500 paid parking spaces, with the operator leasing the site and paying the city 25 percent of parking revenues. The project includes 100 unpaid parking spaces for people working at the airport and 30 spaces reserved for those waiting to pick up passengers on incoming flights.Revenues to the city could potentially be around $422,000 per year, according to Brandon Dambeck, operations manager for the airport. That estimate includes the lease amount of approximately $100,000 along with the city’s share of parking fees, assuming the lots will be 70 percent full on average, with customers paying an average of $10 per day to park, he said.An operator would have to spend approximately $1.46 million to construct the paid lots. Construction of the employee and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1AIRPORT PARKING

short-term waiting lots would be covered by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.The city would design the project, Dambeck said, and lease payments would be waived during the six-month construction period, while the leaseholder builds the lots, he said.The operator would be responsible for security, insurance, upkeep and maintenance of the lots, Dambeck said.“This approach creates a single cohesive parking system with improved traffic flow and better lighting and walkways,” Dambeck said. Leasing the property to a private developer and operator would require no additional airport staffing and save time that would otherwise be required for a legally mandated competitive bidding process if the city built the lots, Dambeck said.Councilman Carroll, however, questioned the wisdom of turning over the parking operations to a private entity and forfeiting the opportunity to keep all the revenue for the airport. “That’s a lot of money to give away,” Carroll said. “That’s bothersome to me. Parking is a cash cow. Every businessman knows that.”Gary Goldberg, president of Diversified 4 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | LOCAL NEWS www.veronews.comCONTINUED FROM PAGE 3AIRPORT PARKING Aviation and a principal owner of Diversified Real Estate Development of Deerfield Beach, asked the council to consider pausing the project to consider additional options. Goldberg oversaw the $14 million construction of two new hangars at the airport and is building a $34 million hotel nearby, he said.“I believe this calls for a more holistic approach to include possible upgrades to the terminal,” Goldberg said, adding that he had made an unsolicited proposal for an option that would keep parking operations in the city’s hands, but that no one had responded to him about it.“I ask you to step back and look at it,” he said.Former county commissioner and businessman Tim Zorc agreed and said the council should also address the fact that the terminal doesn’t have enough room for all the people awaiting flights, who instead have to wait outside for their planes to board. “It’s a complicated process, but if you don’t address some of these things you may regret it,” Zorc said.Steve Kovaleski of Envision Parking Partners VC, LLC, said his company would bid to become the parking lessee and arrange funding for construction and operation. But when Carroll pressed him, Kovaleski admitted that his LLC had only recently been formed and that he had no prior experience running a paid parking operation.Kovaleski said he has partnered with SafeParc, a parking management company based in Florida and Ohio. His proposal is for an automated parking lot with no attendants. Customers’ license plates would be read by cameras, and they could either get a bill by mail or pay at an onsite kiosk with an app or credit card.“We don’t want to operate a parking lot,” said Mayor John Cotugno. “But we also don’t want to leave money on the table. The council will have to offer its input when evaluating those who are interested in leasing the property.”Councilman Aaron Vos said he was opposed to the city taking on all the risk of building the lots only to see airlines cease operation in Vero Beach, reducing the demand for parking.In other airport news, the city Planning and Zoning Board approved site plans for a 2,800-square-foot rental car building on six acres at 2590 Airport North Dr., near the airport terminal.Besides the main building, there will be 2,296 square feet of detail bays, parking space, and a vacuum and fueling area on the site.Site developer Coppola Partners LLC declined to provide any further details.When the rental facility is completed, the project will free up 30 spaces in the airport’s short-term parking lot along with space inside the terminal now occupied by Avis Rent a Car and Budget Car Rental. 

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6 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | YOUR HEALTH www.veronews.comWhat once belonged to science fiction is now reshaping modern surgery. Augmented reality is no longer just a futuristic concept. It’s a powerful tool that surgeons are using in the operating room to improve outcomes in total shoulder replacement procedures.NextAR is an augmented reality-based navigation platform that enhances traditional shoulder replacement surgery by providing real-time visual guidance through AR overlays and tracking tools. The system aligns a surgeon’s preoperative plan with what is happening inside the operating room, allowing for greater precision throughout the procedure.“Traditional shoulder replacement surgery was based on a surgeon, like myself, taking a plain radiograph in the office or using a standard X-ray to determine that a patient had advanced shoulder arthritis and was a good candidate for surgery because their arm didn’t move well and they were in constant pain,” said Dr. Carl DiLella, an orthopedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. “The shoulder replacement was then positioned based on the X-ray and the surgeon’s experience.”“The NextAR system goes beyond simple X-rays,” he explained. “Patients undergo a CT scan, which the system uses to build a three-dimensional model of the shoulder. Surgeons use that model to plan the optimal implant size, orientation, and placement tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy.”There are 16 different implant sizes, along with multiple options for both the humeral and glenoid (socket) components. Using the planning software, surgeons can map every possible implant onto the patient’s CT scan. On one screen, the humeral side is planned, allowing the surgeon to choose stem size, metal components and polyethylene. Another screen focuses on the glenoid side, where the surgeon selects the baseplate, screw sizes and screw orientation. A third screen brings everything together, using predictive modeling to show how the shoulder will move and what the expected outcome of the surgery will be.“I do all of that planning at my desktop prior to surgery,” Dr. DiLella said.Once finalized, the surgical plan is uploaded onto a thumb drive and transferred to a computer in the operating room. During the procedure, surgeons wear smart glasses and view a monitor that overlays the preoperative plan directly onto the surgical field. This allows them to see detailed guidance in real time without looking away from the patient.Infrared-based trackers are attached to the patient’s scapula and to handheld surgical instruments. These trackers feed real-time data into the system, ensuring the augmented reality overlays align precisely with the patient’s anatomy and the surgeon’s tools. The system continuously provides feedback on instrument orientation, bone preparation, and implant placement relative to the plan, allowing surgeons to execute each step with far greater precision than with experience and visual estimation alone.“The system takes all the CT scan imaging we’ve done and uploads it live into the operating room,” Dr. DiLella said. “It allows me to take the entire plan and execute it in the patient’s shoulder by showing me exactly where to place the pin in the socket, where Augmented reality enhances shoulder replacement surgeryBy Kerry Firth | Correspondent *Not in combination with any other offers, insurance, or discount plans. Offer good for new patients only. Cleaning included in the absence of periodontal disease.Codes included with this special are as follows D1110 D0150 D0330 D0431 D0210.Cleaning not done the same day. Please call the office for questions.

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | YOUR HEALTH March 19, 2026 7to put the screws, and how to recreate the plan in real time using camera tracking.”Studies show that augmented reality guidance systems like NextAR can significantly improve the accuracy of implant positioning, particularly for challenging components such as the shoulder socket. Traditional shoulder replacement surgery can result in alignment deviations of 10 to 11 degrees, but AR-guided placement can reduce that margin to fractions of a degree (approximately 0.6 degrees).“It’s really all about accuracy,” he continued. “The more accurately the implant is aligned, the better the joint function will be. Improved mobility also translates to longer-lasting implants. When positioned properly, these implants are expected to last 15 to 20 years.”Dr. DiLella performed Florida’s first NextAR-assisted shoulder replacement surgery in 2020. At that time, CT scans were sent to a team of engineers in Switzerland, where the company was originally based. The engineers processed the images and returned a surgical plan, which the surgeon could then modify and resend, a process that often took weeks.Today, the system has evolved into a standalone planner. Surgeons can upload CT images directly to their own computers and make immediate adjustments. With the latest version of the technology, Dr. Delilia can now have a patient undergo a CT scan, complete surgical planning, and perform the operation within 48 hours.“NextAR is the only augmented reality system that allows surgeons to make intraoperative changes,” he said. “Sometimes, despite all the planning, something doesn’t add up once you’re in the operating room. The freedom to adjust screw placement is one of the system’s biggest advantages. The tracker shows me not only where the screw is going, but also how long it should be. It takes the guesswork out of the process.”NextAR is part of a broader shift toward computer-assisted, patient-specific surgical planning in orthopedics. Unlike robotic systems, it uses augmented reality and tracking technology rather than large robotic arms or complex consoles. Surgeons retain full control of the procedure while benefiting from continuous, data-rich guidance.As augmented reality continues to move from concept to clinical standard, technologies like NextAR are redefining what precision looks like in orthopedic surgery and bringing surgeons closer than ever to a perfectly planned and executed operation.Carl P. DiLella, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital specializing in shoulder and knee reconstruction. His former practice, Orthopaedic Center of Vero Beach, recently became part of Cleveland Clinic. Dr. DiLella is a board-certified sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon having completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. DiLella sees patients for consultation at 1285 36th Street, Suite 100, Vero Beach. For appointments, call 772-778-2009. Carl P. DiLella, DO. PHOTO: JOSHUA KODIS

8 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | YOUR HEALTH www.veronews.comAlthough the first sight of wrinkles is the biggest fear most people have about aging skin, healthy skin is more than just surface deep. It reflects your overall health.Dr. S. Darrell Lee, a Mayo Clinic-educated plastic surgeon who owns Lee Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, says, “Biologically, skin is an organ that simply wears down over time. By the time you’re 65, the skin has lost about 20 percent of its thickness, making it more fragile and less effective as a barrier.“While issues can range from a minor annoyance like dry skin to more serious concerns like skin cancer, the vast majority of seniors deal with significant changes to their skin’s health and appearance.”Harvard Health Publishing states that as we grow older, our skin also becomes thinner and more delicate, making it more vulnerable to damage.“Several biological shifts are happening simultaneously as we age,” explains Dr. Lee, “making skin issues ‘the norm’ for seniors.” He says they include: Reduced oil production: Sebaceous glands produce less oil, leading to chronic dryness. Loss of elasticity: Collagen and elastin production drop, causing the skin to sag and tear more easily. Thinning of the “fat pad”: The subcutaneous fat layer thins out, bringing less cushioning and less insulation (which is why many seniors feel cold easily). Slower cell turnover: It takes longer for the skin to heal from even a tiny scratch.Older people tend to take more medications. Because the skin is your body’s largest organ and is highly vascular (full of blood vessels), it’s often the first place to “leak” the news that your internal chemistry has changed.“Medication-induced skin changes can range from a slight glow to significant irritation.”Dr. Lee offers a breakdown of the most common ways medications mess with your “wrapper.” Photosensitivity (the “sun magnet” effect). Some medications react to UV light, causing severe sunburn in minutes, not hours. Common culprits include antibiotics (like Doxycycline), certain blood pressure meds (Hydrochlorothiazide), and retinoids. Results include rashes, “hot” skin, or blistering even on a cloudy day. Thinning and easy bruising. Particularly common in those on long-term medical treatments. Common culprits include corticosteroids (like Prednisone) and blood thinners (like Warfarin or aspirin). Skin becomes “paper-like.” Even a minor bump can cause a large purple bruise. Chronic dryness and itching (pruritus). Some drugs strip the skin of its natural lipid barrier or interfere with oil Aging skin is prone to many ailments other than wrinklesBy Jackie Holfelder | Correspondent

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | YOUR HEALTH March 19, 2026 9production. Common culprits include statins (cholesterol meds), diuretics (water pills), and Isotretinoin (Accutane). Results include flaky, tight or “crepey” skin that itches constantly, especially at night. Pigmentation changes. Some medications change the color of your skin or cause “stains” from inside out. Common culprits include certain antimalarials, chemotherapy drugs, and even some heart medications (like Amiodarone). The result is blue-gray tinting, dark patches (melasma), or darkening of existing scars.Mayo Clinic says that by age 70, nearly everyone experiences dry, itchy skin – the most frequent skin complaint in older adults.Dr. Lee says these are among the most common causes of itching:1. Environmental and external triggers like low humidity. Cold winter air or dry desert climates suck moisture right out of your skin. Artificial heat like central heating, space heaters, and wood-burning stoves significantly drop indoor humidity levels. Long hot showers feel great, but they act like a solvent, melting away natural oils your skin needs to stay hydrated. Frequent swimming in chlorinated pools can chemically strip the skin’s surface.2. Lifestyle habits and irritants. Harsh deodorant or antibacterial soaps are often too alkaline for your skin’s natural pH, “over-cleaning” it into a state of dryness. Synthetic scents in lotions or laundry detergents are common “contact allergens” that cause itching. If your job requires frequent hand-washing (like healthcare or food service), your skin never has a chance to rebuild its barrier. Deficiencies in Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Iron or Zinc can manifest as chronic dry, flaky skin.3. Biological and medical factors. As we age, oil (sebum) production drops significantly. By age 65, most people have naturally drier skin. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis are frequent conditions, but even a mild case of contact dermatitis from a new watch or ring can cause localized itching.4. Systemic Issues: Chronic itching can be a “smoke signal” for internal issues like thyroid disease (both overactive and underactive). Diabetes or high blood sugar can cause dehydration and poor circulation, leading to itchy legs and feet. If your kidneys and liver aren’t filtering waste properly, toxins can build up in the bloodstream and cause intense, “unscratchable” itching.Dr. Lee explains that dermatitis, keratoses, cherry angiomas, and skin tags are very common as we age. “Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation. Essentially, it’s your immune system overreacting to a trigger. “There are three types of dermatitis: atopic dermatitis (or eczema), contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.“Keratoses refers to an overgrowth of keratin (the protein in your skin). There are two main types: seborrheic keratoses (which are benign), and actinic keratoses, which are pre-cancerous.“Keratosis Pilaris are the small, harmless bumps resembling chicken skin that are caused by a buildup of keratin that plugs the hair follicle.“Cherry angiomas are bright red, circular spots made up of clusters of tiny blood vessels (capillaries) near the surface of the skin.” The basics of skin cancer remain the same, but it actually behaves differently as we age. Dr. Lee says, “For seniors, the disease is often more aggressive and harder to spot due to ‘background’ skin aging. Treatment requires a much more tailored approach.“In young people, a new spot is easy to see because their skin is usually clear. In seniors, symptoms are often masked by existing ‘wisdom spots,’ hiding among seborrheic keratoses, age spots or cherry angiomas.“For older adults, a symptom is often a texture change – a spot that feels like sandpaper or that won’t heal, rather than just a dark mole. Seniors are statistically more likely to have tumors that ‘ulcerate’ (break open or bleed), often a sign of a more aggressive growth.”He adds, “For older adults, the cause is usually decades of daily sun exposure, leading to basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, which pop up on ‘weathered’ areas like scalp, ears, and tops of hands.“In younger adults, skin cancer (especially melanoma) is often linked to intense, blistering sunburns or tanning bed use.“Skin cancer isn’t just more common in seniors; it’s often more dangerous due to biological changes, like thinning skin, stiffening skin tissue, and declining immunity.”Regardless of your age, the A-B-C-D-E Rule still applies when you’re checking for skin cancer: Asymmetry (lopsided shapes) Border (ragged edges) Color (multiple shades)CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

10 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | YOUR HEALTH www.veronews.com Diameter (larger than a pencil eraser) Evolving (Most Important for Seniors: Any spot that is changing, itching or bleeding).Like many other areas of medicine, new tools have evolved to aid in treatment. Dr. Lee says newer IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) systems are used specifically to target red hemoglobin in cherry angiomas.“CO2 shines in 2026 when used to treat pre-cancerous actinic keratoses. It uses two wavelengths at once, one to clear the visible rough patch and the second to stimulate deep collagen to help the body ‘push out’ damaged, pre-cancerous cells that haven’t surfaced yet.”Dr. S. Darrell Lee graduated from New York Medical College, where he also completed his internship and general surgery residency and earned his board certification in general surgery. He completed a fellowship in plastic surgery at Mayo Clinic and obtained board certification in plastic surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Lee Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa is located at 220 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. For more information, call 772-291-5572. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9Dr. S Darrell Lee. PHOTO PROVIDEDSpending time with a difficult person can impact your mood in the moment. But over time, these challenging social interactions might also have a detrimental effect on your physical health, possibly making you age faster, new research suggests.The study, which was funded by the National Institute on Aging and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looked at the health impacts of “hasslers” – people the researchers defined as those “who create problems or make life more difficult.”While positive relationships have long been linked to healthier, longer lives, hasslers seem to have the opposite effect, increasing chronic stress and elevating epigenetic biomarkers associated with aging. The study also found that some people are more likely to report knowing hasslers, including women and those in poorer health.We asked experts to explain the phenomenon – and share what you can do to prevent these types of relationships from chipping away at your health.How social ties affect agingHaving a strong social network is known to offer protective benefits as you age, including lowering risk of cognitive impairment and mortality. Friendships may even help slow aging on a cellular level, some research has shown. “But not all social ties are supportive,” said Byungkyu Lee, an assistant professor of sociology at New York University and lead author of the study.For example, some friendships might be ambivalent, meaning they cause problems or create stress but also provide positive things, like support and companionship, said Brea Perry, associate director at the Irsay Institute for Sociomedical Sciences Research, professor of sociology at Indiana University at Bloomington and co-author of the study. Others are “pretty much exclusively stressful.”Those less-positive relationships “may function as chronic stressors, so having those people around you actually makes your life really challenging,” Lee said. To understand how negative relationships might affect biological aging – how quickly your cells are aging, which doesn’t always align with a person’s chronological age – Lee and his colleagues collected data from more than WHY DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE MIGHT MAKE YOU AGE FASTERBy Kathleen Felton | The Washington Post

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | YOUR HEALTH March 19, 2026 112,000 individuals in a health survey conducted in Indiana.Participants answered questions about their social relationships during the previous six months. They then answered follow-up questions, including how often that person hassled them, caused problems or generally made their lives more difficult. Participants were also asked to self-rate their overall health.They also gave saliva samples, which researchers analyzed for DNA changes that signify biological aging, allowing them to compare the aging rates of those who had hasslers in their networks and those who did not.Researchers found that for every additional hassler that study participants regularly interacted with, their pace of aging increased by 1.5 percent. In other words, instead of aging one biological year per calendar year, a person with at least one extra hassler would age around 1.015 years during the same time. “Even small effects in terms of biological aging can accumulate,” Perry said, which can contribute to earlier onset of chronic disease, she added.These effects were especially pronounced for participants who reported having two or more hasslers in their orbit.Why some people are more hassler-proneThe study authors found that certain groups were more likely to report hasslers in their networks. Women typically had more hasslers than men, a result that is “not completely shocking,” said Debra Umberson, a sociology professor and director of the Center on Aging and Population Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, who wasn’t involved in the study. “It adds to what we know about men and women’s relationships,” she said.Existing literature suggests that men and women may experience relationships differently. For example, “women tend to be disproportionately affected both positively and negatively by things that are happening in relationships and by their relationship with other people,” Perry said. “So it wasn’t that surprising to us that women might have more people who cause problems in their lives, in part because they are probably more likely to perceive the problems that others are having and to feel them and to sort of take those on as stress,” Perry explained.People in poorer health were also more likely to have hasslers, as were study participants who’d had adverse childhood experiences. If a person has health challenges, it’s possible they may feel hassled by those around them regulating their health, Perry theorized. “They may need caregiving, for example, and so those kinds of relationships can become sort of one-sided and difficult to negotiate,” she said.Individuals who experienced a difficult childhood “tend to be more vulnerable to chronic stressors and to negative life events, and so they may be more vulnerable to hassling,” Perry said.Any relationship can feature periods of frustration. Still, some types of social connections may be more hassler-prone: “We found that a lot of these hasslers are family members,” Perry said. “Those are people who are embedded in your life in ways that are difficult to escape or difficult to kind of renegotiate.” Among families, parents and children were more likely to be hasslers than partners or spouses.With non-kin relationships, people reported that co-workers, roommates and, to a lesser extent, neighbors were more likely to be hasslers than their friends. Like family members, these groups often involve obligation and navigating shared spaces, the study authors noted.How to protect your health against hasslersThe obvious advice, Lee said, is to consider relationships carefully, avoiding hasslers whenever possible and cutting ties if you feel like someone is adding lots of negativity and stress to your life, although that can be a difficult decision.In reality, though, extracting yourself from every hassler relationship is probably not realistic. You may feel obligated to maintain certain ones, such as those with family members, Lee said. Other connections might add some positives to your life in addition to a degree of hassle. (“That’s the definition of relationships, they have hassle, right? I mean, you can get support and love from them, but they all come with hassles,” Umberson said.)When you’re around a hassler, limiting the amount of time you spend with that person or considering therapy to improve difficult aspects of the relationship might be worthwhile, Perry said. “I think for me, boundary setting is important. As soon as you recognize that someone who is a hassler has these negative biological consequences for you, set limits on the effort you’re putting into that relationship.” 

12 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | REAL ESTATE www.veronews.comIf you’re seeking a pristine, move-inready home, this is a must see.In Waterway Village’s lovely Magnolia Court neighborhood, along a winding street lined with rows of majestic royal palms, the impeccably maintained home at 5151 Jasper Street radiates welcome and comes with thoughtful upgrades.At the top of a wide, paver driveway, surrounded by tropical landscaping, this appealing, like-new residence boasts graceful roof lines, handsome stone facade and arched, recessed main entry.Inside, a flow of pale, sand-hued, diagonally laid tile flooring that flows throughout the central living spaces and primary suite grounds the pale, natural palette. The high ceilings, 8-foot doors and white trim create a happy aura of space and light.Upon entering, you’ll discover a handy coat closet to the left; to the right is a flexible 16-foot by 12-foot den/office/library space, which is filled with natural light via a pair of wide plantation-shuttered windows.Along the home’s west side, the kitchen/dining room/living room space stretches to wide glass sliders that open onto the screened lanai and let in a peaceful view of green backyard and preserve buffer.The versatile lanai includes a leaf-blade ceiling fan/light. With ample space for seating, dining and a grill, the outdoor room expands the home’s entertaining space when opened to the living room.The open kitchen is a sleek and handsome chef’s dream, with gleaming white, shelf-top cabinetry finished with crown molding and simple black pulls. Gleaming stainless-steel appliances include side-byside, water-in-door fridge, range, builtin microwave, disposal and dishwasher. A long stretch of mottled cream/black/brown granite countertop contains a deep, single-basin sink below a wide, plantation-shuttered window that provides a pleasant neighborhood view and plenty of crisp natural light.There is a pantry and, just across the open hall, another tall storage closet. The extended island provides additional drawer and cabinet storage as well as a lunch bar.Adjacent to the kitchen is the laundry room, which opens into the two-car garage.In pale and restful earth hues, the primary suite is a peaceful haven with a view of the preserve. A ceiling fan/light stirs the air, and a walk-in closet provides a wealth of storage space.Community: Magnolia Court at Waterway VillageYear built: 2021 • Construction: CBS, shingle roofHome size: 1,978 sq.ft. • Lot size: .29-acreBedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2 Additional features: 2-car garage; preserve view; central a/c; mature landscaping; paver driveway; all impact glass; split bedroom, open floor plan; plantation shutters; office/den/library; high ceilings; 8-foot doors; recessed LED lighting; glass sliders; screened lanai; room for a pool; abundant storage; ceiling fans; pantry; granite countertops/full splash; extended island/lunch counter; stainless-steel appliances; laundry room; walk-in closet; irrigation sprinkler; HOA fee of $325/month, paid quarterly, includes common areas, grounds maintenance, recreation facilities (pickleball, bocce); reserve fundListing agents:Shannon O’Leary, 772-205-4412, and T.P. Kennedy, 772-473-2521Listing agency: AMAC Alex MacWilliam, Inc.Listing price: $498,000FEATURES FOR 5151 JASPER SQUAREWilling and able? Waterway Village home is move-in ready!By Samantha Rohlfing Baita | Staff [email protected]

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | REAL ESTATE March 19, 2026 13The primary bathroom continues the gentle colors of the bedroom, stylishly accented with chic, dark bronze fixtures. You’ll find a long, white, two-basin vanity, with soft sand-hued quartz countertop; a simple, full-wall mirror; loo; and glass, zero-entry walk-in shower. There is also a linen closet.Both guest bedrooms are carpeted, and each has a closet, ceiling fan/light, and pleasant neighborhood view. They share a full bathroom, in the same soft colors as the primary, with a single basin, sand-colored quartz-top vanity, loo, and tub/shower.Waterway Village is just 15 minutes away from Vero’s downtown restaurant, art gallery and pub district, and it is a mere 20 minutes to the city’s famous island village, with fine and casual dining, beach shops and elite boutiques, live theater, an outstanding fine art museum, resorts, country clubs, parks, marinas and miles of clean, uncrowded Atlantic Ocean beaches with lifeguards stationed at popular swimming spots. 

14 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | REAL ESTATE www.veronews.comMAINLAND REAL ESTATE SALES: MARCH 9 THROUGH MARCH 13TOP SALES OF THE WEEKA solid week for mainland real estate transactions saw 43 single-family residences and lots change hands (some shown below).The top sale of the week was in Vero Beach, where the 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home at 19 Starfish Dr. – listed last September for $3,600,000 – sold for $2,975,000 on March 11.Representing both the seller and the buyer in the transaction was agent Vanessa Bynum of One Sotheby’s International Realty.SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTSORIGINAL SELLINGTOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD PRICEVERO BEACH 19 STARFISH DR 9/8/2025 $3,600,000 3/11/2026 $2,975,000 VERO BEACH 25 PARK AVE 1/16/2025 $2,000,000 3/13/2026 $1,745,000 VERO BEACH 5985 CLUBHOUSE DR 11/27/2025 $1,180,000 3/12/2026 $1,050,000 VERO BEACH 1850 PASEO DEL LAGO LN 1/27/2026 $1,250,000 3/12/2026 $1,010,000 VERO BEACH 3025 GOLFVIEW DR 1/10/2026 $1,200,000 3/13/2026 $860,000 VERO BEACH 4824 OVERTON CIR 1/14/2026 $835,000 3/13/2026 $815,000 SEBASTIAN 103 BLUE HERON WAY 12/23/2025 $775,000 3/12/2026 $775,000 SEBASTIAN 1519 EAGLES CIR 11/18/2025 $775,000 3/9/2026 $755,000 VERO BEACH 3068 BERKLEY SQUARE WAY 9/22/2025 $635,000 3/9/2026 $615,000 VERO BEACH 1080 BUCKHEAD DR SW 11/5/2025 $599,000 3/13/2026 $599,000 VERO BEACH 628 TANGELO CIR SW 11/18/2025 $550,000 3/12/2026 $540,000 VERO BEACH 3760 8TH LN 7/16/2025 $534,900 3/11/2026 $505,000 VERO BEACH 385 11TH SQ SW 9/27/2025 $549,000 3/11/2026 $495,000 VERO BEACH 5235 ELEUTHRA CIR 12/17/2025 $499,000 3/11/2026 $479,000 Stats were pulled 3/14/26 9:35 AM

MusicWorks Concerts presents “Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Emerson Center. Next week, MusicWorks Concerts presents “FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey,” featuring “American Idol” finalist Rudy Cardenas, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets start CLASSIC ROCK HITS CENTER STAGE IN EMERSON TRIBUTES CONTINUED ON PAGE B8Coming Up!AUGMENTED REALITYAIDS SHOULDER SURGERYAGING SKIN IS PRONE 12 6 8 TO MANY AILMENTSHOUSE OF THE WEEK:WATERWAY VILLAGEBy Pam Harbaugh | CorrespondentCREATIVE RAZZLE-DAZZLEARTIST SANCHEZ CUTS HIS OWN PATH WITH ‘RECONSTRUCTED PAINTINGS’ PAGE B2 1

B2 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | ARTS & THEATRE www.veronews.comArtist Sanchez cuts his own path with ‘Reconstructed Paintings’Step into the creative realm of Timothy J. Sanchez, who has merged collage and painting into a smorgasbord of colorful, inventive visuals in an exhibit he titles Reconstructed Paintings. He created the new works, on display at the Center for Spiritual Care through April 30, by integrating aspects from unfinished projects into fresh, new creations.“Sometimes when a work of mine remains unfinished, I’ll set it aside. I never throw an unfinished piece away because almost always there are successful passages and areas I like,” says Sanchez.“If I’m working on paper I might tear those passages out. If it’s on canvas, I’ll use my scissors and cut them out. Suddenly I have this collection of good-looking scraps, and it just makes sense to reconfigure them as a new piece. They won’t all work, of course, but when they do it’s wonderful. The result is a reconstructed painting,” he explains.“The exhibit is primarily collage, where many are conceptual because my thought process is as important as the structural development. I’m essentially a non-objective artist, so my process starts with thoughts rather than objects. If my work has any images at all, BY JOAN B. REID | CORRESPONDENT

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | ARTS & THEATRE March 19, 2026 B3they’re generated from the materials I’m using.”For this show, Sanchez assembled paintings and drawings with the intention of deconstructing and reordering them into new pieces. At face value, the process may sound simplistic, but it is as challenging as paintings by famous artists, such as John Singer Sargent.“Sargent made it seem so effortless. But he had to build up to his surface using many academic tools. His last layers of paint, the ones we usually focus on, are the most fluid. Though the results of my work are totally different, I try, similarly, to build them on a solid structure so it will have the underpinnings to support the flourishes on the surface,” says Sanchez.Some of his new works, with their swaths of vibrant painted layers combined with the fusion of the collage pieces, create drama and tension.CONTINUED ON PAGE B4Timothy J. Sanchez. PHOTOS: JOSHUA KODIS

B4 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | ARTS & THEATRE www.veronews.comFor example, his painting Floral Interference uses layers and scratches to suggest a gauze-like veil. Beneath it is the hint of flowers struggling to blossom, all surrounded by flourishing life in the perimeter. Its interpretation, of course, is in the eye of the beholder.“I want my art to make the audience think, to be able to be contemplative. I want viewers to be able to read into these just the way they want to read into them. I don’t want to tell people what they’re seeing, I want to see what they’re seeing. I am very comfortable with that,” says Sanchez.“Robert Rauschenberg is another American artist whose work I found admirable. But almost every artist I’ve looked at seriously has influenced or inspired me, especially in creating these dichotomies between energy and then CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3CONTINUED ON PAGE B6

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B6 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | ARTS & THEATRE www.veronews.comarresting it.”The works will certainly arrest the viewers’ sense of sight by leading them to ponder how the unrelated parts from prior compositions could have been melded together to create these new visually dazzling pieces.His Polychrome Study achieves it with an explosion of colors and forms that blend into a cohesive abstract that demands the viewer’s attention, and only an extended viewing will reveal its secrets.Sanchez, who has resided in Vero Beach for nearly 25 years, earned his Master of Fine Arts from Long Island University, where he studied under a number of noted colorists. His undergraduate work was done at SUNY Buffalo, where he had daily access to the Albright-Knox Museum. The museum has one of the earliest and best collections of contemporary American art, which influenced him then and now.“Really, all my teachers have influenced me. In graduate school, Robert Yasuda was especially supportive. He was showing at the Betty Parsons Gallery, so he was coming from an echelon all his students aspired to. Stan Brodsky was a pillar of strength and encouraged me to experiment with color and light. He was represented by the June Kelly Gallery in Soho for more than 40 years.”In Vero Beach, Sanchez says the subtropical sunlight and ocean coastline gives him enormous energy and inspiration. The beauty and elegance here also suit his sensibility, and he appreciates that objects and structures are well cared for.“Vero seems to smack of all that. There aren’t many towns this size that CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | ARTS & THEATRE March 19, 2026 B7have founded their own art museum and professional theater and then consistently, over decades, kept them alive and growing. The Vero Beach Museum of Art’s holdings get better as the years go on,” says Sanchez.Likewise, he asserts that the Center for Spiritual Care has become a powerhouse in the local art community, with exhibitions that demonstrate with monthlong exhibits how an artist’s intent comes to fruition.In his leisure time, Sanchez enjoys entertaining other artists with dinners that generate lively discussions and friendships. As with any good collage, the various artistic approaches of guests at his soirees are fertile grounds for innovative ideas and thoughts.“The best leisure time I have is spent in conversations with other people, mostly artists. I never know what’s going to generate an artistic process through them. It may be something someone says, or an action, or just the feel of the whole thing.”Sanchez also approves of the aesthetic graciousness of Vero Beach, which has established the town as a hub for artistic expression.“If the Impressionists had known about Florida they would have come here instead of to the south of France,” he says seriously, albeit with a smile.The exhibit can be viewed at the Center for Spiritual Care by appointment or on weekends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 772-567-1233 or visit CenterSpiritualCare.org. 

B8 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | ARTS & THEATRE www.veronews.comat $51. Visit MusicWorksConcerts.com or call 772-777-9321.Vero Beach Theatre Guild Blackbox presents the comedy “Beyond Therapy,” running from Thursday, March 19, through Saturday, March 28. Tickets are $35. The Guild will also host Soviet-born comedian Yakov Smirnoff at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, to benefit the theater’s programs. Tickets for his show are $50. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com or call 772-562-8300.Ballet Vero Beach presents “Composer’s Notebook: David Homan,” featuring “Firebird,” “Ori” and “Ribbons,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20-21, with an accessible and family-friendly performance of “Firebird” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Performances take place at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Tickets start at $10. Call 772-269-1065 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org.Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge will mark its 123rd Anniversary Celebration this weekend. A kickoff event with “President Theodore Roosevelt” begins at 5 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Tiki Bar & Grill, 1130 Indian River Dr., Sebastian. The main celebration takes place at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. A Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise departs 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, from Capt. Hiram’s Adventure Center, 1606 Indian River Dr. Cruise tickets are $60. Call 772-202-0697 or visit FirstRefuge.org.Walk for Love of Paws begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, on the Sebastian Rail Trail from the North County Pool parking lot. The charity walk includes a pet costume contest, live music, raffle and vendors to benefit the For the Love of Paws Pet Food Pantry. Registration is $20. Visit PawsPetSanctuary.com for details.Vero Beach Concours in the Oaks antique car show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Riverside Park, Vero Beach. Hosted by the Indian River Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, the show will feature antique, classic, prestige, foreign and hot rod vehicles. Admission is free. VisitIndianRiverAACA.com.The Women’s Club of Vero Beach hosts its Mad Hatters Tea Party 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at 1534 21st St. The event includes a hat contest, silent auction and refreshments to raise funds for the historic building’s rehabilitation fund and youth programs. Tickets are $100. For details, call 772-205-2259 or visitVeroBeachWomensClub.org.The We Care Foundation presents “A Night in Monte Carlo” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Pointe West Country Club, 7500 14th Lane, Vero Beach. The event includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, $5,000 in gaming chips, DJ and entertainment to benefit free medical services for uninsured residents. Tickets are $150. Visit WeCareOfIRC.org for information. 57832CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 6 4

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Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | GAMES March 19, 2026 B11Think first, play second, win thirdBy Phillip Alder - Bridge ColumnistToday’s cliche is: “Look before you leap.” It is often written that more contracts are lost by the wrong play at trick one than at any other single trick. There is an excellent way to cut down your errors at trick one: work out your plan of campaign before you play from the dummy.In today’s deal, West led the diamond king against five clubs (king from ace-king and king-queen at the five-level and higher). How should South have tried to win 11 tricks?South opened with a strong, artificial and forcing two clubs. North’s two diamonds was a negative response. After two natural bids, South momentarily wondered about passing out three no-trump, a contract that surely would have lost the first six tricks.South ruffed the diamond king with the club two, then sat back to consider the problem — too late! Eventually, he cashed the club ace, hoping to drop a singleton eight. Then he led the spade king. However, West signaled with his seven to show an even number, so East had no inclination to hold up his ace. When South had to lose two heart tricks, he was down one.If South had paused before playing from the dummy at trick one, he might have noticed dummy’s great club cards. He should have ruffed high at trick one and led the spade king. Let’s assume it is won by East, and he switches to a heart. South wins with his ace and leads a low trump toward dummy. Eventually, he gets into the dummy with a club and discards his heart losers on the spade winners.Dealer: South; Vulnerable: East-WestNORTHQ J 10 87 6 48 7 4 37 6WEST9 7 4 2J 9 8 5A K Q 25 SOUTHKA K 3 2— A K Q J 10 9 3 2EASTA 6 5 3Q 10J 10 9 6 58 4The Bidding:OPENING LEAD:K DiamondsSOUTH WEST NORTH EAST2 Clubs Pass 2 Diamonds Pass3 Clubs Pass 3 NT Pass4 Clubs Pass 5 Clubs All Pass

B12 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | GAMES www.veronews.comHow to do Sudoku:Fill in the grid so the numbers one throughnine appear just oncein every column, rowand three-by-three square. The TelegraphSOLUTIONS TO PREVIOUS ISSUE (March 12th) ON PAGE B11ACROSS 5 Severn e.g. (5) 8 Emitting flashes (8) 9 Rap (5)10 Hated (8)11 Sounds from a donkey (5)14 Request (3)16 Worker in a financial institution (6)17 Set alight (6)18 Beat (3)20 Grown-up (5)24 Throwing out (8)25 Veracity (5)26 Short curved sword (8)27 Silly (5)DOWN 1 Normal (5) 2 Secret store (5) 3 Margin; women’s garment (5) 4 Heavenly messengers (6) 6 Unaware (8) 7 Puts into code (8)12 Small orange (8)13 Bony framework (8)14 Painting (3)15 Relatives (3)19 Contemptible (6)21 Rascal (5)22 ”L” as a Roman numeral (5)23 Greek marketplace (5)The Telegraph

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B14 March 19, 2026 VeroNews/Sebastian River News | CALENDAR www.veronews.comONGOINGCheck with organizations directly for updates/cancellations. Indian River Firefighters’ Fair at the IRC Fairgrounds through March 22. FireFightersFair.orgMcKee Botanical Garden: Florigami in the Garden, origami-inspired metal sculptures, through May 24. McKeeGarden.orgVero Beach Museum of Art: American Made: Painting and Sculpture by American Artists, thru Aug. 16; Construction: From Abstraction to Architecture, through June 21. Free admission second Saturdays. VBMuseum.orgRiverside Theatre: “Jesus Christ Superstar” on the Stark Stage through March 22; Free Live in the Loop concerts Thurs./Fri./Sat. evenings; on Waxlax Stage Comedy Zone Fri./Sat.; alternating SAK Comedy Lab and Howl at the Moon Thursdays. RiversideTheatre.com or 772-231-6990MARCH19 MusicWorks Concerts presents Commotion: A tribute to the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-932119-28 Vero Beach Theatre Guild Blackbox presents “Beyond Therapy.” VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.20|21 Ballet Vero Beach presents Composer’s Notebook: David Homan, 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org20-22 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 123rd Anniversary Celebration, with Meet & Greets with President Theodore Roosevelt throughout the weekend, including activities and exhibits at PINWR Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sat. 5:30 p.m. Sunset Wine & Cheese cruise to Pelican Island. FirstRefuge.org21 Walk for Love of Paws, 9 a.m. on the Sebastian Rail Trail (from N. County Pool parking lot), with pet costume contest, live music, raffle and vendors to benefit For the Love of Paws Pet Food Pantry, which provides pet food to food pantries and senior centers. $20 registration. PawsPetSanctuary.com21 Vero Beach Concours in the Oaks, Vero’s oldest and largest antique car show, hosted by IR Region Antique Automobile Club of America, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park, featuring antique, classic, prestige, foreign and hot rods/restomods. Free; rain or shine.IndianRiverAACA.com21 IRC St. Baldrick’s hosts Brave the Shave, noon to 4 p.m. at Capt. Hiram’s, with individuals shaving their heads and/or beards (or Get a Trim) to raise funds for childhood cancer research. StBaldricks.org21 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, 2 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach, with hat contest, silent auction and tasty treats to benefit the historic building’s rehabilitation fund, the Boys & Girls Club and the Gifford Youth Orchestra. $100; $500/table of 6. VeroBeachWomensClub.org21 A Night in Monte Carlo, 5:30 p.m. at the Pointe West County Club, with open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, $5,000 in gaming chips, DJ, photo booth and caricature artists to benefit the We Care Foundation, providing free medical services to low-income, uninsured residents. $150. WeCareOfIRC.org21 MusicWorks Concerts presents FJ: A tribute to Foreigner and Journey, featuring American Idol Rudy Cardenas, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-932122 Ballet Vero Beach presents an Accessible Family-Friendly performance of Firebird, 2 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org22 “Laugh your Yak-Off” with Soviet-born comedian Yakov Smirnof, 2 p.m. at and to benefit the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. $50. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com22 Chamber Concert featuring violinists Henry Hutchinson and Matt Stott, violist Viera Borisova, cellist Ana Ruth Bermudez, pianist Marcos Flores, and guitarist Miguel Bonachea, 3 p.m. at Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church. $30 adults; $10 youth. cbtsumc.org or 772-231-166122 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel: A full scale concert with limited theatrical elements, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org23 International Lecture Series presents Ashley Rose Young, PhD, historian and Smithsonian research associate, Savoring history: Stories from the American table, 4:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art. VBMuseum.org24 E-Series lecture presents Florida Master Naturalist Dennis Mayo on Pollinators in Florida: Nature’s Essential Workers, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $10 suggested donation. TheEmersonCenter.com24 Indian River Symphonic Assoc. presents the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor JoAnn Falletta and violinist Simone Porter, 7:30 p.m. at Community Church of Vero Beach. IRSymphonic.org24 to April 12 – Riverside Theatre presents “Almost Maine,” tales of love, longing and a touch of magic, on the Waxlax Stage. RiversideTheatre.com25 Blue Ribbon Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center, 11 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Club.HCC4Kids.org.Myra (Lu) Lancaster Sisson, age 81 of Braselton, Georgia, formerly Sebastian, FL, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 30, 1944, to the late John Lee Lancaster Jr. and Dorothy Bulman Lancaster of Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Dee Sisson. She is survived by her devoted children, Mark Sisson, Philip Sisson, and Angela S. Zavadil (Craig Zavadil), and her two adoring granddaughters, Emily and Libby Zavadil. Myra was a devoted wife, mother, and Christian whose faith guided her throughout her life. Her faith inspired her musically, as she often played the organ for her church growing up. Myra was an avid reader, especially of mystery novels. She was a loyal fan of the Atlanta Braves, occasionally spotted at home games. She got her higher education from the University of North Alabama where she was an active member of the Gamma Theta Upsilon, Zeta Nu chapter. Myra was very creative, often displaying her love through crocheting, creating ample handmade treasures for her loved ones. She also loved to play card games and was an active bridge player in her Florida communities of Sebastian and New Port Richey. Her greatest joy was her family. She deeply loved her three children and was the most supportive grandmother, encouraging Libby in her love of music and passing down her passion for literature to Emily. As Scripture says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Myra’s steadfast love for God has guided her home and she is now at peace reunited with Dee and her loving Father. She will be remembered for her strong faith, sharp witty humor, and the steady love she gave so freely. Please send condolences to [email protected]. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfunerlhome.org, 706-654-0966.Myra (Lu) Lancaster ancaster sisson

Serving mainland Indian River County VeroNews/Sebastian River News | CALENDAR March 19, 2026 B1525 Larry Brown Jazz Quintet performance to benefit Music Angels Education Fund, 7 p.m. at Majestic Theatre 11. $45; students and children free. MusicAngelsUSA.org or 484-885-749225 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents landmark works by Brahms, Shostakovich and Schubert, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, featuring pianist Wu Han, violinist Benjamin Beilman and cellist David Finckel. ChamberMusicSociety.org26 MusicWorks Concerts presents Beatles vs Stones, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-932128 Laura Riding Jackson Foundation presents Poetry and Barbeque: In a Southerly Light … Revisited, 3 p.m. at the Richardson Center, featuring the original event poets from 15 years ago, Silvia Curbelo, Michael Hettich and Sean Sexton, preceded by LRJF writing group poets and followed by BBQ on the patio overlooking the LRJF home. $60. LRJF.org or 772-569-671829 Vero Beach Opera stages “The Impresario, A Comedy by Mozart, ‘presents’ Cavalleria Rusticana, A Tragedy by Mascagni,” a fully staged production with Brevard Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachOpera.org30 Distinguished Lecturer Series presents Kevin O’Leary, “Mr. Wonderful,” 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. 772-231-6990 or RiversideLecturerSeries.comAPRIL2 MusicWorks Concerts presents Good Vibrations: A celebration of the Beach Boys, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-93214 Tipsy Turtle Run and Festival to benefit Coastal Connections, with 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Vendor Village and kids activities, 8 a.m. 2-Mile Race, 9 a.m. Kids Hatchling Beach Dash, 9 a.m. Kids Easter Eco Egg Hunt.Coastal-Connections.org9 Duplicate and Party Bridge Tournament at Quail Valley River Club to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs, 11 a.m. luncheon and 12:15 p.m. play. Master point and prizes awarded. bgcirc.org9 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala, 5 p.m. at Save the Chimps, a tented catered dinner overlooking the islands that rescued chimpanzees call home. $350. SaveTheChimps.org9 Courtside Cabaret, an evening of music, storytelling and cabaret-style performances to benefit the Gifford Academy for the Performing Arts, 5:30 p.m. at the Boulevard Padel and Tennis Club. $30. 772-213-30779 The Senior Resource Association’s Silver Tones choir presents Stars, Stripes and Song, 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church McAfee Hall. Free; donations appreciated. 772-569-0760 ext. 239 or SeniorResourceAssociation.org9 Atlantic Classical Orchestra Masterworks Series 1V presents Themes & Variations, featuring Karen Schubert performing Mozart’s Concerto No. 4 in Eb major for Horn, 7 p.m. at Community Church of VB. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com9-12 Vero Beach Film Festival, featuring four days of independent films, vintner dinners, wine tastings, and awards. VBFilmFest.org10|11 Ballet Vero Beach presents Allusions and Allegories, 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org11 Children’s Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, with children’s art projects, student music and dance performances, art hunts and docent-led tours of exhibits. Free.11 Treasure Coast Craft Spirits Festival, 2 to 6 p.m. on Airport Drive to showcase 30+ Florida craft distilleries and brands, plus an outdoor cigar lounge to benefit Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise charitable projects.TreasureCoastSpiritsFestival.com11 Patriots Awards and Graduation Ceremony, a military-themed celebration and fundraiser to benefit Dogs for Life, with dinner, live music and auction, 5:30 p.m. at Pointe West Country Club. $150. DogsForLifeVB.org11 Deeply Rooted: The Next Generation hosted by Vero Heritage, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center featuring young adults from IRC pioneer families who remain rooted in the community, with dinner, panel discussion and auctions. $150. VeroHeritage.org11 Sunset Saturdays Free Concert Series, presented by VB Chamber of Commerce and GHO Homes, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Humiston Park. BYO chairs.12 Ballet Vero Beach presents an Accessible Family-Friendly performance of The Sleeping Princess, 2 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org13 International Lecture Series presents Regina Palm, PhD, senior curator at the Norton Museum of Art, American made: Highlights from the DeMell Jacobsen collection, 4:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art. VBMuseum.orgSudoku Page B8 Sudoku Page B9 Crossword Page B8Solutions from Games Pages in March 12th, 2026 EditionCrossword Page B9 (The Big Burnout)BUSINESS DIRECTORYADVERTISING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BUSINESSESOur directory gives small business people eager to provide services to the community an opportunity to make themselves known to our readers at an affordable cost. This is the only business directory mailed each week. If you would like your business to appear in our directory, please call 772-633-0753. This is also where we publish Fictitious Name or “Doing Business As” notices, Public Notices and Employment ads. To place one, please email [email protected].