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“Depressed patients, they That shortcoming is one major reason why sci- “Depressed patients, they don’t seek pleasure.
don’t seek pleasure. That’s entists have shifted from neurochemicals to neu- That’s a hallmark of depression. Enjoyable experi-
a hallmark of depression. rocircuits – the networks of cells that are activated ences don’t register anymore,” he said.
Enjoyable experiences every time we think, feel or move – to unravel the
don’t register anymore.” mysteries of depression. Tonegawa even found the curative sweet spot
with his depressed mice: two light treatments a day
Susumu Tonegawa, director of the Center At MIT, where he directs the Center for Neural on five consecutive days. While the same procedure
for Neural Genetic Circuits, Massachusetts Circuit Genetics, Tonegawa was ready. cannot be performed on humans because of the in-
Institute of Technology. vasiveness of fiber optics, Tonegawa says it is merely
Because he had trained as a molecular biologist, an “engineering problem.” In the not-too-distant fu-
“In my body, in my gut – he already had a leg up on traditional neuroscien- ture, he foresees a fast-acting treatment, with fewer
like a heavy weight in my tists. Because he was used to crossing disciplines of the side effects of current medications.
stomach, all the time. The – in 1987 he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or
feeling would come over Medicine for lifting the veil on antibody diversity – “People are working on this,” he said. “Others are
me, and I felt helpless. he already had the creativity necessary for discov- using nanotechnology to try and activate the cells
It took away my life. ... It eries. And because he continues to battle his own from outside the brain. It’s difficult, but I think this
brought me to my knees.” depression since the suicide of his teenage son will be overcome.”
more than four years ago, he understands better
Jerrie Spencer on her years of depression. than most the importance of his potential break- On the other side of the Charles River from
through. Tonegawa, a 44-year-old physician-scientist named
ences don't register anymore.” Susumu Tonegawa, Paolo Cassano is also working on depression on the
director of the Center for Neural Genetic Circuits, Psychiatrist Paolo Cassano cellular level. His work, the first clinical trial of its
Massachusetts Institute of Technology kind, could similarly revolutionize patient treat-
Cassano takes ment – not in a few years, but right now.
The need has never been more acute. Depression measurements
is already the leading cause of disability on the plan- of Jerrie Spencer’s Like Tonegawa, Cassano came to psychiatric re-
et, affecting 350 million people of all ages, according head to identify search in a roundabout fashion, through an infec-
to the World Health Organization. Despite its preva- the brain regions tious disease fellowship early in the AIDS epidem-
lence, the disorder is extremely difficult to study be- to be targeted ic. He became especially interested in patients’
cause it is so variable – which is why genetic research with light emotional suffering, a major reason why he turned
has so often failed. One psychiatrist likens it to look- therapy. to neuropsychopharmacology, ultimately focusing
ing for the genetic risk factors for fever. on treatment-resistant depression.
“My interests are very narrow now,” he admits. “I
Medication and psychotherapy remain the first- can’t enjoy many things.” One theory of depression is that it is a metabolic
line treatments for major depression, though they disorder, an underfunctioning of the cellular pro-
help less than 40 percent of patients achieve remis- It was perhaps inevitable that Tonegawa’s re- cess by which complex molecules are broken down
sion of their symptoms. The state of the art in psy- search in memory would lead him to this current to produce the energy needed to maintain life.
chopharmacology remains the selective serotonin work. Over the past four years, he and his lab have Some research has found that a depressed brain’s
reuptake inhibitors, drugs such as Paxil, Prozac and shown that the physical traces of memories are not metabolism appears to be out of whack, storing
Zoloft, which were first patented nearly 50 years ago. stored in the synapses, or connections, between energy instead of using it.
cells, as previously thought, but in discrete circuits
These SSRIs target the neurochemicals that car- of cells, called memory engrams. How to unlock that became Cassano’s mission. He
ry information between neurons in the brain, but knew that near-infrared light – closest on the spec-
no one knows exactly how or why they work, and Tonegawa then upended the common belief that trum to visible light – had been successfully tested
because the medications can’t lock in on specific the loss of long-term memory, which can result from on the brains of stroke patients and had helped to re-
neurons or regions of gray matter, they are more a brain injury or disease such as Alzheimer’s, is not store function. At low levels, working in a similar way,
blunt instrument than precision tool. necessarily the result of damaged memory cells but it had been approved by the Food and Drug Adminis-
of a damaged memory-retrieval system. tration for certain kinds of pain relief.

The first step was to identify and label happy- From his lab at the Massachusetts General Hospi-
memory cells with the light-sensitive gene, then to tal, Cassano wondered: Could an infrared “jolt” also
stress those male mice with close confinement un- restore normal function within the brain of some-
til they exhibited symptoms of depression – which one suffering from depression?
meant, for instance, a lack of interest in sugar wa-
ter. When reactivation of the positive memory neu- His underlying hypothesis was that in depression,
rons lessened the depression, Tonegawa wondered “deeper areas are overly firing,” especially the emo-
whether simply re-exposing those males to females tion-driving amygdala, which overwhelm more su-
to create new happy experiences would lift their de- perficial areas in the front of the brain that normally
pression. It did not, which didn’t surprise him at all. help control or inhibit that excessive activity.

Cassano’s idea was to target those sluggish neu-
rons close to the surface where mitochondria, the
power sources of cells, could convert the near-in-
frared light into chemical energy. More chemical
energy would mean more neuronal growth and
repair, and more and better-functioning neurons
in the prefrontal cortex would mean better control
over the hyperactive amygdala.

If the hypothesis is correct, then Jerrie Spencer’s
prefrontal cortex has spent much of the past 52
years struggling to handle her amygdala’s negativity.

Single and self-employed, Spencer has long suf-
fered through bouts of crying, social isolation and
an inability to be fully engaged in her work as a
real estate agent. She has tried psychotherapy and
group therapy, self-help books and long baths, fish
oil and exercise. She took an antidepressant for a
month but couldn’t tolerate the side effects of fa-
tigue and mental fuzziness. Depression wasn’t just
something psychological. It was physical.

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“In my body, in my gut – like a heavy weight in my Tonegawa holds a picture of his younger son. centrate the light beams. They would penetrate her
stomach, all the time,” she said. “The feeling would scalp, skull and about a half-inch of brain tissue.
come over me, and I felt helpless. It took away my life. used both medically and cosmetically for various
. . . It brought me to my knees.” ailments and conditions, including mouth ulcers in Spencer donned what looked like swim goggles to
cancer patients and age-related wrinkles. protect her eyes. Cassano plugged in the device, set
She also admits she felt ashamed because the de- an egg timer for 20 minutes and left the room. The
pression was something she couldn’t control. There Its use on the brain is still relatively new, however. timer went with him. There would be no talking dur-
were times when she might feel better for a few weeks Animal studies and human trials for stroke, Parkin- ing the session, no music, just Spencer lying still.
or months, but they never lasted. Finally, in late spring, son’s and traumatic brain injury have proved the pro-
she sat down in front of her computer, went to Craig- cedure to be safe but of limited efficacy. After just the first 20-minute session in June, she
slist, and typed the word “depression” into the search was convinced she was getting the real thing.
engine for the Boston area where she lives. Up popped Before beginning, Spencer had questions: What
pictures of Depression-era glass and furniture for could she expect? Would it hurt? She would experi- “Afterward, everything was really vivid visually,”
sale. But nestled between two of them was this simple ence no pain, Cassano replied, just a sensation of she recounted recently. “I wasn’t sure if I was imag-
question: “Are you feeling down, blue, in the dumps?” heat on her head. She might have a slight headache ining it. Then I went outside, and everything was
afterward, but even that was unlikely. bright and crisp. I stood there looking around, and I
It linked to information about Cassano’s clinical trial thought, this is great.”
at Massachusetts General, posted by one of his research Each visit was much the same. As Spencer lay on
assistants, who creatively also used the Boston transit her back on an examination table, Cassano used a The biggest difference, though, was that heavy
system, Facebook and Twitter to try to spread the word. tape measure to locate an area either on the front weight in her stomach. It was gone.
left or right side of her head where the near-infrared
From the people who responded, 22 were chosen, light device, about the size and shape of a TV remote, “I kept waiting for it that evening and the next
including Spencer. All were between the ages of 18 would be placed. He then marked the spot, using day,” Spencer said. “I was really surprised.”
and 65 and had been diagnosed with major depres- pewter-colored eyeliner, where he wanted to con-
sion. A third were women. Of course, she still had no idea whether she was
getting the real or the placebo treatment. “I said to
Over a period of about 18 months, ending last Au- Doctor Cassano, ‘If I’m not being treated, someone
gust, they all took part in research structured so that should follow me around with a clipboard.’”
half were randomly assigned by a computer to the
light treatment and half to a placebo treatment. Nei- Cassano tracked the data throughout the trial.
ther they nor Cassano would know who was in which Three of the 21 subjects were excluded from his final
group – all critical elements of a gold-standard clini- analysis because they hadn’t undergone the full se-
cal trial. All but four participants finished the study, ries of treatments. Of the remaining 18, nine received
receiving twice-weekly treatments for eight weeks. the real therapy, nine the placebo.

Spencer’s sessions took place in a sparsely fur- Though near-infrared light for major depression
nished room a few doors down from Cassano’s of- had been tested only in a much smaller single-treat-
fice. She had done her own research online and dis- ment trial, animal studies have shown it to have sev-
covered that near-infrared light therapy has been eral beneficial biological effects. It increases connec-
tions in between neurons as well as stimulates the
formation of new ones. It also decreases inflamma-
tion in the brain, which lessens cell damage.

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Michael Hamblin, a principal investigator at Massa- Indeed, Cassano thinks light therapy could pro- gust, Cassano found his preliminary analysis had
chusetts General’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, vide a groundbreaking new tool for depression held up. Sadness, anxiety, lethargy, agitation – the
says he is “totally convinced” by Cassano’s approach. treatment – one that is affordable, without side ef- results showed that all were dramatically reduced in
“Anything that is worn out, gotten old, you can stimulate fects and more immediate than medication. He jok- the treatment group.
tissue repair, improve function with light.The brain seems ingly refers to it as a “tanning bed for the brain.”
to respond well to near-infrared light. . . . It’s like shining That group included Jerrie Spencer. And several
a flashlight on someone, so why not treat patients?” When the identities of the treatment groups were months later, the weight in her stomach still hasn’t
finally revealed at the conclusion of the trial in Au- returned. 

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Dear Jeb Bush: Help America stop Donald Trump

Dear Jeb Bush, are high enough that (to switch met- pretty unlikely. And anyway, there is serious error in his approach. Psychol-
I’ve read that you are resting, getting aphors) one just has to overlook the just too much saviorism out and about ogists tell us that it’s not the students
some exercise and writing thank-you failings of the prodigal son. Right now, these days. It’s past time for us all to fig- who think that smartness is innate
notes. I can understand that. But you the stakes are that high. ure out how to do things together again who do best but those who think that
are a public servant, and there is an epic – through shared efforts, works under- smartness is the result of hard work.
battle raging for your country’s soul. Trump does not respect constitution- taken collaboratively, humble acts of
This is just to say you remind me of alism. He traffics in falsehood, includ- democratic partnership. None of us can Bridging our partisan divides won’t
Achilles. Forgive me. I’m a classicist. ing about his own business success. He meet the economic, social and security come from any of us “being better”
Those ancient myths haunt my memory. has tolerated white supremacists as al- challenges we face in our own person. and expecting that somehow in our
In the Trojan War, lion-hearted Achil- lies. Few of us would want our children person we can resolve the rancor. We
les was the greatest fighter. But he got to watch him on TV, where he has the In his State of the Union address in have to do the work of actually build-
in a tangle with boastful, authoritarian, power to shape the nation’s soul. January, President Obama expressed as ing conversations that put people on
loutish Agamemnon, who stole his bat- one of the few regrets of his presidency different sides of the question in the
tle prize. In Homer’s tale of the Trojan War, that “the rancor and suspicion between same room, not just when we get to the
In the face of the theft, Achilles retired Patroclus cannot, it turns out, fight the parties has gotten worse instead of moment of a decision but before then,
from the field and refused to fight, sulk- alone. He dies, and Achilles goes raging better.” He continued: “I have no doubt when there aren’t things at stake.
ing in his tent by the ships. In his ab- back to battle, single-handedly achiev- a president with the gifts of Lincoln or
sence, the Greeks began to fall back be- ing victory for the Greeks. But that isn’t Roosevelt might have better bridged the That we need this kind of hard, con-
fore the Trojan onslaught. Achilles chose going to happen this time. divide, and I guarantee I’ll keep trying to versation-building work is not just true
to send his protégé, Patroclus, to assist be better so long as I hold this office.” in politics but in other sectors, too. Let
his side. Brave Patroclus turned the tide If the Republican Party breaks, and me offer universities as an example. I
of battle back again, but then was killed. needs another candidate, I suppose Here I think the President revealed a think it’s long past time for universities
Florida and Ohio are the next battle- people might turn to you, but it seems to figure out how to make spaces for
grounds for breaking Donald Trump’s progressive and conservative streams
momentum. Marco Rubio needs your of discourse to flow together.
help in your home state, regardless of
whether that is as a prospective nomi- Bridging the divide will come only
nee for the Republican Party or simply from all of us doing the work of col-
as part of the resistance to Trump. laborating, going at problems as part-
There are probably many people ners, not riding in like solipsistic epic
saying this to you in private. Perhaps it heroes. (For that matter, the Senate’s
doesn’t help to have someone say it in approach to the Supreme Court va-
public. But I have no other way to com- cancy is also an example of this short-
municate with you. sighted solipsism.)
Besides, part of what is so frustrating
to so many people these days is quiet, In your case, the epic teamwork that
backroom conversations. In this let- still awaits you is the job of stopping
ter, I am one voter speaking to another, Trump. Rubio can’t do that by himself.
urging you to help your friend turn the John Kasich can’t do that by himself.
tide. I am doing it in public, forthrightly, Even Ted Cruz probably can’t do that by
because I consider Trump a formidable himself. March 15 is the next big battle.
threat to our equally shared liberties. Can you help turn the tide in Florida?
Protégés are not always grateful, I
recognize, but sometimes the stakes Truly, we, the people, need you.
Yours sincerely,
Danielle Allen

Danielle Allen is a political theorist at Harvard University and
a contributing columnist for The Washingtgon Post.

HEART ATTACK VS. CARDIAC ARREST, PART IV tional Heart, Lung and Blood Institute concluded that AEDs in homes
are effective and safe.
If a person suddenly collapses and is unconscious, not breathing,
with no heartbeat, what should you do? Some people, however, express concerns about home AEDs, such as:
 People may delay calling for help during an emergency
TREATMENT FOR SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST  They may not be properly maintained
Emergency (911 · Hands-Only CPR · Defibrillation)  People will not know or forget where in the house to find the AED
If you are considering a home-use AED, ask your physician to help
Call 911 immediately. A person having sudden cardiac arrest you decide if having an AED in your home will be beneficial for you and
(SCA) needs to be treated with a defibrillator right away. Until help your loved ones.
arrives, you or another bystander should start “Hands-Only” cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (Watch a 2-minute video at www. Treatment in a Hospital
RedCross.org to learn Hands-Only CPR.)
Your medical team will closely watch your heart; they may give
A defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the chest you medicines to try to reduce the risk of another SCA. They will also
that restores a normal rhythm to a heart that’s stopped beating. Po- try to find out what caused your SCA.
lice, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders are
trained and equipped to use defibrillators. Defibrillation needs to be If you’re diagnosed with coronary heart disease, you may undergo
done within minutes of sudden cardiac arrest. When SCA lasts more percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary an-
than eight minutes, survival is rare. gioplasty, or coronary artery bypass grafting. These procedures help
restore blood flow through narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Often, people who have SCA get a device called an implantable
AEDs are portable defibrillators that can be used by untrained cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). This small device is surgically placed
bystanders. Found in many public places, such as airports, on air- under the skin in your chest or abdomen. An ICD uses electric pulses
planes, in schools, shopping malls, golf courses, hotels and busi- or shocks to help control dangerous arrhythmias.
nesses, AEDs are programmed to give an electric shock if a danger-
ous arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) is detected. The devices can Here’s a quick recap of this four-part series:
tell if someone has simply fainted and will not administer a shock to  The heart has a “plumbing” system that maintains blood flow
someone who isn’t having SCA. and an “electrical” system that sustains the rhythm of your heartbeat.
 Know the signs and symptoms of heart attack.
Home-Use AEDs  First and foremost – call 911. 
Your comments and suggestions for future topics are always wel-
Eighty (80) percent of SCAs occur in home settings. More and come. Email us at [email protected].
more people are purchasing AEDs for home use. A study by the Na-
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If you enter the theater of this novel, tem. He pursues grand designs for rad- AUTHOR DANA SPIOTTA can’t find in real life. This isn’t phone
get set to weather some disorientation ical political protest, but Jelly, who is sex so much as phone love.
as soon as the lights dim. Dana Spiotta’s slowly recovering her eyesight after an ited, highlighted version of real life in
“Innocents and Others” seems, at first, illness, would rather leave these wired which she saw herself in a soft, flatter- Fans of Spiotta’s previous novel,
full of weird tricks, jump-cuts and pre- felonies behind. “Jelly’s vivid and de- ing glow.” Years later, she begins calling “Stone Arabia” (2011), which was a
tentious posings – and it is – but stay tailed daydreams were almost as good filmmaking executives anonymously National Book Critics Circle Award fi-
in your seat and pay attention. Soon as real life,” Spiotta writes, “like an ed- and drawing them into long-distance nalist, will recognize the author’s con-
enough, all her literary chicanery comes relationships – not for money or extor- fident disregard of continuity.
into focus, creating a brilliant split- tion, just for the sense of intimacy she
screen view of women working within “Innocents and Others” develops a
and without the world of Hollywood. plot, but only erratically. Among chap-
ters of conventional narration, Spiotta
This is a story about filmmakers and presents the transcript of an eight-
the illusions they shape in the service hour interview. There are lists, descrip-
of some version of truth. Appropriately tions of editing sessions, a filmogra-
enough, the novel opens with a con- phy, online essays. Whatever the novel
vincing lie: Meadow Mori, now known needs, it confidently shifts to embrace.
to the world as an avant-garde docu- Any summary is bound to lay a heavy
mentarian, recalls her teenage affair hand on this jumbled structure, the
with Orson Welles in the final months way peculiar characters and strange
of his life. “He did not want anyone to events are introduced only to be iden-
know about us,” Meadow writes on the tified and tied together in surprising
Women & Film website, “because he ways much later. I wouldn’t blame you
felt it would be misunderstood.” for assuming the book contains more
reels of weirdness than you’re willing
It doesn’t hurt that Meadow shares to sit through. But, honestly, while the
the last name of Welles’s third and fi- novel’s form is promiscuous, its moral
nal wife. But online commenters – you dimensions feel vast. Once Spiotta has
know how they can be – append their her disparate storylines in motion,
snarky judgments, picking at inconsis- they resonate with each other in ways
tencies in Meadow’s life story, calling you can’t stop thinking about.
out omissions and disclosing features
of her actual biography. It’s an im- For instance, long before there’s any
mensely clever illusion, dismantling connection between Jelly and Meadow,
one story while suggesting another, Spiotta implies that both of them are ma-
tossing off details that don’t seem rel- nipulating different elements of percep-
evant – yet. Welles would be proud. tion: Jelly uses her disembodied voice on
the phone to reimagine her body and
Before we can understand that tragic, influence a man’s emotions; Meadow
but apparently fictional bit of Holly- manages images flickering in the dark to
wood lore, Spiotta draws us back to the shape moments of history. Each woman,
moment when Meadow meets her best so different in stature and prestige, is at-
friend, Carrie Wexler (the nod to Haskell tempting to control her own world while
Wexler is just one of the novel’s innu- remaining essentially invisible. And each
merable allusions to cinematic history). will ultimately find that a limiting and
disenchanting endeavor.
As teenagers in Los Angeles, Mead-
ow and Carrie start mimicking their The story’s real heart, though, is the
favorite auteurs with Super 8 camer- tenacious relationship between Mead-
as, talking about everyone from Alice ow and Carrie, the serious documen-
Guy-Blaché to Kubrick. Meadow films tarian and the Hollywood hitmaker.
hours of train tracks; Carrie prefers Working in the tight space of this rela-
slapstick. They bond over “reenact- tively slim novel, Spiotta explores the
ments of silent films lost or destroyed.” remarkable species of sisterhood that
Their after-school project sounds like survives jealousy and disappointment
a migraine in celluloid: “They double- and even years of neglect. The tension
exposed the film and made slow-mov- between artistic purity and commer-
ing ghosts of themselves. They used a cial popularity may tax their affection,
filter to render everything pale laven- but nothing can blot out their shared
der. There was a feeling that something history, their abiding devotion, the
good could be happening.” That feel- great wonder that is a true friend.
ing came to me, too – eventually – as
these chapters provide an illuminating Toward the end, Meadow considers
vision of creative geniuses developing how to create a “glimpse of the sub-
their craft almost entirely on their own. lime.” Considering the limits of her
medium, she asks herself, “Can an im-
Without any explanation from Spi- age convey something unnamable, im-
otta, the story of these precocious possible, invisible?”
filmmakers is spliced between scenes
of an ever slippier character. Jelly, as The quiet miracle of this novel is
she’s sometimes known, works at a call that it does just that. 
center, and in her spare time she’s part
of a cadre of phone hackers “united in INNOCENTS AND OTHERS
the high of subverting Ma Bell.” Her
boyfriend, who is blind, can whistle By Dana Spiotta,
perfectly pitched tones that unlock the
international telecommunications sys- Scribner, 278 pp. $25.

Review by Ron Charles,

The Washington Post

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Ethan Michaeli’s sweeping book, “The Defend- uted his political success to the paper in Barbara man fresh from the University of Chicago. Doing so
er: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed Allen’s documentary “Paper Trail.” discloses Michaeli’s personal investment in the pa-
America,” is a forceful reminder that long before per while also illuminating the Defender’s attempts
Facebook and Twitter, the black media was a power- Michaeli also offers an unusual perspective on the to recover the alliances that African Americans and
ful force in exposing injustices in the black commu- civil rights movement, shifting the narrative from Jews had developed during the civil rights era. Mi-
nity and shaping discussions about social justice. the South to the North. He maps Defender reporters’ chaeli makes a point to note that Defender editors
participation in and coverage of Martin Luther King kept him on the Nation of Islam beat despite the
Founded in 1905 by Robert S. Abbott, the De- Jr.’s protest march in Cicero, a Chicago suburb, in paper’s failed efforts to bridge the differences be-
fender was the largest and best-selling black news- 1966. Michaeli also discusses the work of the paper’s tween Abraham Foxman, the former executive di-
paper in the first three decades of the 20th century. longtime publisher, Robert Sengstacke, to call atten- rector of the Anti-Defamation League, and Nation
(Though its voice remains strong, the paper’s sales tion to the Chicago police force’s brutality against of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.
have declined, and in 2003 it went from a daily to African Americans and in some cases the deaths of
a weekly, as it was in the early 20th century.) Fa- unarmed black men and women in the 1970s. Interestingly, Michaeli’s employment is repre-
mously, the Defender encouraged more than 1 sentative of a long history of white people work-
million African Americans living in the South to As a former editor and reporter for the Defender, ing for the newspaper. Relative to other papers,
migrate to cities such as Chicago, Philadelphia and Michaeli functions as both biographer and actor in the Defender was a pioneer in its employment of
New York between 1915 and 1925. his story. In one chapter, for example, he recounts an interracial staff. In the 1920s, with few skilled
his time at the paper in the ’90s as a young Jewish African American printers and stereotypists in
Yet despite the paper’s storied past, few works – Chicago, the paper was forced to rely on a largely
notwithstanding James McGrath Norris’s excellent white printing operation. By World War II, a thriv-
book “Eye on the Struggle,” about Defender jour- ing black press had proved that a critical mass of
nalist Ethel Payne – have given it the sustained at- African Americans could produce a newspaper.
tention it deserves. This is surprising, as many his- Still, the Defender chose Ben Burns to serve as its
torians of African American life acknowledge the first white national editor from 1941 to 1945.
Defender’s critical role in the struggle against ra-
cial injustice in the United States. Michaeli’s work Despite the book’s sweep, there are oversights.
helps to correct this oversight. Michaeli writes relatively little about other news-
papers or how the Defender fit within the overall
What makes the book so significant is that Mi- structure of the black press. Perhaps most impor-
chaeli not only details the history of the paper but tant, Michaeli largely neglects to include the voices
also demonstrates its role in shaping the local and of everyday African Americans who made the pa-
national political landscapes. The Defender may be per the voice of black America. Throughout the
best known for wielding the pen as a sword against 20th century, the Defender hosted lively discus-
racial injustice, but Michaeli shows how it also fos- sions in its letters to the editor.
tered electoral conditions in which political figures
such as Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy gained Michaeli places himself at the conclusion of his
power. Recognizing the newspaper’s influence, presi- story, indicating that his five-year tenure at the pa-
dential candidates courted the Defender and gar- per inspired in him a higher state of consciousness
nered its endorsements, which almost guaranteed about racism. His personal revelation suggests that
the black electorate’s support at the polls. the Defender’s power in transforming America’s trou-
bled history of race is its greatest legacy. 
One powerful example: Barack Obama’s ascen-
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and then the nation. Michaeli argues that the De- Black Newspaper Changed America
fender, in some sense, is responsible for Obama’s
meteoric rise to the presidency. The paper exten- By Ethan Michaeli,
sively covered him beginning with his first failed
candidacy for Congress in 2000 and ultimately Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 633 pp. $32.
endorsed him in his winning bid for the Senate in
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INSIGHT TRAVEL

What’s new and trendy in wonderful old Richmond

BY ERICA JACKSON
The Washington Post

From the stately mansions on Monu- Richmond has a genteel side that’s Jefferson Hotel, a 121-year-old chestnut Quick Hotel
ment Avenue to the ramshackle row- been carefully refined over the centu- where alligators once frolicked in the
houses of historic Jackson Ward, Rich- ries. You can catch a glimpse during the fountain. While the grand dame of the
mond is a city of contrasts – populated envy-inducing holiday home tours of city’s hotel scene is still going strong, the
by everyone from tattooed creatives to the city’s historic Fan district or at the recently opened Quirk Hotel has stolen
fresh-faced families to old-moneyed French bistro Can Can, where decked- the old girl’s spotlight. Situated on bus-
blue bloods who can trace their local out ladies of leisure meet for mimosa- tling Broad Street, the 60,000-square-
lineage back centuries. And lately there’s fueled lunches. foot hotel is in the heart of the city’s
another group joining the mix: curious burgeoning gallery district, with “Top
visitors drawn to the city’s emerging sta- Until recently, most well-heeled visi- Chef” star Mike Isabella’s Graffiato right
tus as a trendy Southern capital. tors to Richmond would consider stay- across the street (and plenty more res-
ing at only one address: the five-star
Today’s tourists aren’t just trudging
through Civil War battlefields and dusty
museums trumpeting the city’s past as
the capital of the Confederacy. Instead,
they’re more likely to embark on a tour
of Richmond’s craft breweries, kayak
the James River’s rapids and sample
fare from a flourishing food scene. Rich-
mond will never shake off its past, but
the constant pull between old and new
– and high and low – is part of its inher-
ent charm. Navigating the highs and
lows is easy enough, and mixing and
matching is encouraged.

Like any Southern city worth its salt,

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INSIGHT TRAVEL

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Maymont Japanese Garden

taurants nearby). Filled with paintings, James Beard Award for his inspired take Richmond has always been a bit classic cocktails and three-for-$20 ap-
photography and sculptures by con- on down-home Southern favorites. rough around the edges – and proudly petizer specials. If you’re in town on a
temporary Virginia artists, the space re- so. It’s no surprise, then, that the often- Tuesday, you’re in luck: Church Hill’s
flects its humble beginnings as a funky On a similarly quiet street a couple of elegant city is also a haven for penny- German-influenced Metzger Bar &
little gallery, and in fact, the painstak- miles away, the speakeasy-style Rogue pinching travelers who don’t want to Butchery has $1 local oysters all night,
ingly restored building – which used to Gentlemen has drawn diners out of sacrifice style. which you can wash down with a glass
be a department store– might be con- their comfort zone with $15 cocktails of Austrian wine and a bowl of potato
sidered a work of art in itself. Besides the and inspired Southern fare from chef A few blocks away, Perly’s Delicates- soup with speck and black truffle.
75 design-driven guest rooms, Quirk has Will Longoria. Try the tobacco-smoked sen is the perfect place to belly up to
a coffee shop, a chef-driven restaurant duck breast with duck liver mousse and the bar for a cheap cup of coffee and a Carytown, made up of nine blocks
and a rooftop bar slated to open in the whiskey caramel, or go all out with the fresh bagel trucked in from New York, of locally owned establishments, is the
spring that will offer panoramic views of tasting menu (minimum three courses). plus any number of fairly priced Jew- nexus of a budget-friendly Richmond
the city. Situated in the working-class Oregon ish specialties –the matzo ball soup is itinerary. The neighborhood has vintage
Hill neighborhood, this jewel box of a a game-changer. Around the corner, shops galore, coffee shops and the be-
The surrounding neighborhoods are restaurant boasts a delightfully eccen- Saison Market is a good bet for cheap loved Chop Suey used bookstore (com-
easily walkable. Jackson Ward, once tric menu. eats from 9 a.m. to midnight. Start the plete with a friendly shop cat). Come
called the Harlem of the South, is a morning with a “nitro” coffee and an nightfall, you can catch a flick for $1.99
historically African American neigh- When it comes time to walk off all Alton Brown-approved chicken biscuit at the historic Byrd Theatre, where they
borhood that’s now home to diverse those calories, Richmond is replete with (get it Nashville-style hot with sausage still play the MightyWurlitzer pipe organ
eateries ranging from soul food and highbrow pursuits that often come at a gravy on top), or stop by later in the day before screenings on Saturday nights.
Korean to a GWAR fan bar (it’s owned low cost. Take the Virginia Museum of to grab a bottle of craft beer or wine The strip even boasts a craft brewery,
by one of the locally based members Fine Arts, which got an ultramodern, and a toma cheese plate to enjoy on Garden Grove Brewing, but visitors will
of the outlandish thrash-metal band). $150 million renovation in 2010. Visi- the petite patio. have to hop in the car to find some of
And downtown is culture central, with tors can browse the museum’s 33,000- the city’s bigger beer destinations. Har-
galleries, theaters and the National, a plus works of art spanning thousands By taking advantage of specials dywood Park Craft Brewery hosts con-
rock club on Broad Street that books of years – from ancient Roman artifacts throughout the week, even the thriftiest certs and food truck rallies throughout
big-name acts. to paintings by Picasso and Jackson Pol- diners can eat (and drink) well in Rich- the week, and Legend Brewery offers
lock. Admission is free, as are walk-in mond if they know where to look. Case a view of the city skyline — the perfect
A car is necessary to get to surround- highlights tours and Friday Art & Wine in point: the Jefferson Hotel’s swanky place to watch the sun set on your Rich-
ing neighborhoods that are worth a tours. Lemaire restaurant, where from 4 to 7 mond adventure. 
visit, including Church Hill. One of p.m. every day, bar guests can enjoy $5
the city’s oldest communities, com- If the weather’s nice, Maymont, a
plete with gaslights and cobblestones, sprawling 19th-century estate, is a
Church Hill has recently transformed popular destination for city dwellers.
into one of Richmond’s hippest, too. Admission is free and includes access
When it comes to food, it’s arguably to lovingly manicured Japanese and
the buzziest place to grab a bite, with Italian gardens, an arboretum, and a
the Roosevelt being one of the most nature center with a kid-friendly pet-
sought-after tables in town. Chef Lee ting zoo. Donations are suggested to
Gregory has been nominated for a tour the mansion, a well-preserved ex-
ample of opulent Gilded Age design.

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INSIGHT ST. EDWARD'S

St. Ed's baseball team goes 7-0 keeping up winning start

BY RON HOLUB St. Edward's Nathan Cote gets a base hit. PHOTOS BY DENISE RITCHIE two horses as starters, you really can’t
have too many good arms. Ryan Mot-
Correspondent Pitcher Kishore Chundi. to proved that point when he tossed
a no-hitter in a 6-1, darkness-short-
Last Thursday St. Ed’s varsity base- three hits, three runs and three RBIs ened win vs. Pahokee on March 1.
ball team defeated Fort Pierce West- to the cause. The winning run scored
wood for the second time in five days in the eighth inning when Jackson Tyler Peters and Tommy Nelson
to enter spring break with a 7-0 re- Jennings singled, stole two bases, and will likely get most of the innings out
cord and surpass the total number of was driven in by Ed Baucom. of the bullpen. Peters throws from an
wins from a year ago when the Pirates arm slot that tends to baffle hitters
finished 6-9. “They are excellent starters and in tight, late-game situations. In per-
provide good senior leadership,” Pe- haps the most significant adjustment
St. Ed’s jumped out to a 6-0 lead ters said of Chundi and Simpson. of the season, a new catcher will be
after two innings and held off the “They have been in the trenches and tasked with handling the pitching
Panthers for a 9-6 victory. Pitchers know how to pitch. I can start them staff.
Kishore Chundi and Scott Simp- and get as many pitches as I can for
son combined on a five-hitter with four or five innings before I call upon “We are really working hard with
14 strikeouts. Third baseman Ryan Ryan Motto, Tyler Peters or Tommy Jackson Jennings,” Peters said. “This
Motto had a key two-run double and Nelson to finish. They have all done is his first year behind the plate and
Simpson had three RBIs to pace the an excellent job for us, so I’ve got as long as he holds up back there we
attack. some solid pitching behind Kishore are going to be doing really well.
and Scotty.”
Head coach Jim Peters has good “Overall the defense is really solid.
reason to be pleased so far after While a typical high school sched- They know where to be and how to
finding out what a difference a year ule allows for a team to thrive with take their cut off throws. And I’ve got
makes. a pretty solid outfield this year. Des-
mond Haigler came in this year, and
“We brought back most of the same for a first-year player he’s really fast
starting unit from last year and we’re and he can run down fly balls. He’s
pretty solid,” Peters said. “We look given us a more depth in the corner
pretty good and we are getting up outfield positions, and we were able
to speed. We didn’t have to do much to move (1B/OF) Tommy Nelson over
about changing our position players to center.
because we knew where everybody
should be.” “Our offense is coming along. Hit-
ting is usually the last thing that
That means a seasoned defense comes into play. It’s not just about
– essentially intact from a year ago getting hits. We are working on put-
– will take the field behind a formi- ting the ball in play and hitting with
dable one-two punch on the mound runners on base. The guys are learn-
featuring starters Chundi and Simp- ing about the importance of mov-
son. Chundi was a three-point spe- ing base runners over. We are always
cialist with the basketball team, and working on that part of the game.”
when the hoops season finally ended
he fired a two-hitter in his first out- Co-captain Chundi explained how
ing on Feb. 25. The right hander also the lineup is designed to produce
fanned 13 and had four hits in a 14-4 runs, telling us, “I lead off with Tyler
win over Palm Beach Lakes. (Peters) batting second. I’m not really
a power hitter, I just try to slap the
Simpson took the hill two days ball around. Same thing with Tyler al-
later and struck out 15 in a 9-8 extra though he gets some solid base hits.
inning squeaker in the first meeting Scotty (Simpson) bats third and he’s
with Westwood. He also contributed our RBI man. Certainly Ryan Motto
and Tommy Nelson are also RBI guys
and power hitters.

“We also have guys like (DH) Sam
Prado, a lefty bat this year. He has a
very nice swing taking the ball the
other way. Desmond (Haigler) is one
of the best bunters and base runners
we have ever seen. My little brother
(1B/OF Anand Chundi) will be a pow-
er hitter in time, but we have to wait
for him to develop.”

One thing that has developed so far
in 2016 is an undefeated team. Eleven
more games are scheduled starting
next Wednesday. The Pirates are play-
ing an independent schedule that
concludes April 16 with a 1 p.m. game
at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter vs.
Community Christian Academy. 

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INSIGHT GAMES BRIDGE

NORTH

WHY WAS THAT SO DIFFICULT? J

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist Q 10 7 5 3

When one is writing up bridge deals, one can get so involved in a particular theme that Q52
one can miss an alternative line of play or defense that is either worthwhile or better.
K J 10 3
For example, in this deal from a world team championship, South played in two spades
after making (by partnership agreement) a game-invitational jump guaranteeing at least WEST EAST
a six-card suit. 9872
K84 43
West started the defense with his two top diamonds and, being an observant fellow AKJ73
who saw his partner’s high-low, led the diamond jack. East ruffed, but what did he do A AJ962
next, and has anything else struck you?
64
When one defender gives his partner a ruff, the card he leads sends a suit-preference
signal to tell partner which suit to return after ruffing. Here, the diamond jack was West’s Q872
highest remaining diamond, so he was asking for a heart shift. If East had obeyed and
led a low heart, the contract would have failed. South could have ruffed, but he would SOUTH
have run out of trumps before the clubs were established. He would have won only six
spades and one club. (East erred by leading a trump.) A K Q 10 6 5

Did you notice that West had an easier defense? At trick three, he could have cashed —
the club ace, then led the diamond three. If East had ruffed and returned a club for West
to ruff, later East would have scored the club queen for down one. 10 9 8

However, this defense would have been fatal if declarer had 6-2-3-2 shape with king- 9654
queen-10-sixth of spades and ace-doubleton of hearts. Yes, that was unlikely, but
West’s original defense was right because it accommodated both layouts. Dealer: West; Vulnerable: North-South

The Bidding:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
2 Spades 1 Diamonds 1 Hearts Pass
Pass Pass Pass LEAD:
A Diamonds

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SOLUTIONS TO PREVIOUS ISSUE (MARCH 3) ON PAGE 88
INSIGHT GAMES & CO.

The Telegraph ACROSS DOWN
1 Dandy (4) 1 Glimpse (4)
4 Expensive (4) 3 Powerless (6)
8 Prophet (4) 4 Exhausts (6)
9 Equipment (9) 5 Charm (6)
11 Sheen (6) 6 Evidence (9)
13 Meagre (7) 7 Liberate (4)
15 Discharges (6) 10 Dreamlike (7)
16 Quake (6) 12 Cry (4)
18 Expire (6) 13 Religious (9)
20 Attraction (6) 14 Flexible (7)
22 Altogether (7) 17 Ceremony (4)
23 Keep (6) 19 Distinction (6)
25 Bruise (9) 20 Cloak (6)
26 Pretence (4) 21 Vacant (6)
27 Compulsion (4) 23 Ploy (4)
28 Jerk (4) 24 Shortly (4)

How to do Sudoku:

Fill in the grid so the
numbers one through
nine appear just once
in every column, row
and three-by-three
square.

The Telegraph

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INSIGHT GAMES & CO.

ACROSS 71 Some hotel DOWN hood The Washington Post
accommodations: 1 Least 51 Roomy rides
8 ___ 8 abbr. 2 Captains the 52 Renaissance A LITTLE SHUTEYE By Merl Reagle
14 Crowning joke?
20 Like weasel 73 Fleming et al. clouds rascal
74 Highway divider 3 Rita Hayworth’s 53 Fearsome fleet
words 76 Newark’s airport 54 Van ___, Calif.
21 Smash-and-grab real name, 55 Mardi Gras
code Margarita ___
type 77 Fools 4 Inquisitive one groups
22 Evolving gene 79 Hide workers 5 High-beam 57 Literary Lurie
81 Drops from the alternatives 59 Tampa players
form 6 “Loco-Motion” 60 Sir’s counterpart
23 Perennial game- sky singer, Little ___ 62 Weight unit
83 Where pairs 7 Leone and 63 RR station
show host Mendes
25 Fab one made up a full 8 Hegira posting, briefly
26 Disburdens house 9 You’ll get a 67 Country singer
27 Shenanigan 84 ___ sabe charge out of it
28 Climbs, as poles 85 Pinball game 10 Pantheon Morgan
30 Circular courses ender honorees 70 Weak
31 Penal 86 With “rhino,” a 11 Sundance Film 72 Low wetlands
nose job Festival state 75 From scratch
confinement 89 Kipling tale and 12 Puts on eBay 77 “Strike up the
32 Venice’s Bridge Shirley Temple again
film 13 Previously, band!”
of ___ 94 In what way previously 78 Tax-deferred acct.
34 Arias, fancily 96 “___ she blows!” 14 Thumb-thing on 80 Diner basketful
36 Forklift part 97 Blabbermouth’s a dictionary 82 Evita composer’s
37 Brunch time opposite 15 Jackie’s White
38 Sweet nothings, 98 Flip comment? House designer initials
99 Rock group, 16 Enjoy a disc- 85 Crucial conflict in
nutritionists say Motley ___ ophile’s game?
42 ___ a baby’s 100 Rosemary and 17 Family name on the Doctor Who
thyme The Dick Van universe
skin 102 Indy 500 winner Dyke Show 86 Steals
45 Says, in teentalk Tom 18 Burstyn and 87 Included for free
46 Customary: abbr. 105 Dict. offering Corby 88 Gloating victor’s
47 Egyptian-Syrian 106 Shakespeare 19 A Pee Wee remark
contemporary 24 Makes it? 89 From what place
union, 1958-61: George who 29 Morning-after 90 Breadwinner
abbr. wrote The Old eyes, perhaps 91 Executed a
48 It sometimes Wives’ Tale 32 Bridge-playing touchdown
blows 107 Temper, as metal actor 92 Consumer
49 ___ Methuselah 109 Hot toddy advice 33 News anchor’s advocates, ___
52 Rip in a book? from Elmer transition Raiders
56 Name of the Fudd? 35 “When ___, do as 93 City near
Froot Loops 112 Woolly ...” Chernobyl
toucan mammoth’s 39 Cousin of 911 95 Three-hanky film
58 Maharis’s Route period 40 Waffle 96 Massenet opera
66 co-star 113 Spring 41 Hindu goddess of 99 Fragrant wood
60 Visible celebration creation and 101 Palm tree starch
impression 114 Poker ploy destruction 103 Traveler’s need
61 Hurricane’s force 115 Product IDs: 43 Tom Batiuk comic 104 Prefix with septic
62 Gay author? abbr. strip or tank
64 One of Luke’s 116 Sink holes? 44 Spied, to Tweety 106 Word in “Light
teachers 117 “Ambition should Bird My Fire”
65 West Point’s be made of ___ 48 Elude radar, 108 French article
team stuff” (Julius perhaps 110 Author Follett
66 Highlighter-pen Caesar) 49 “___ that, 111 Dewy
feature brother!”
68 Kong peeled her 50 Arctic coat with a
69 “There oughta
be ___”
70 In a faint
over one’s
dreamboat,
perhaps

The Telegraph

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INSIGHT BACK PAGE

Snippy husband says wife should not mind his irritation

BY CAROLYN HAX be a better way” entreaty, then maybe he’ll be willing
Washington Post to take a look at his actions.

Dear Carolyn, It’s also possible that you can implement a strategy
or even a code – when he’s this way, he says to you out-
When my husband is in a bad right that it’s one of those times, and then you both
default to a prepared bad-mood ritual: He goes for a
mood, he becomes very short and long walk, or you leave him alone for 30 minutes to de-
compress, or ____.
snippy to me. He sometimes spe-
Having a set role to play can take a lot of pressure off
cifically tells me that he’s not annoyed at me, just gen- both of you, ideally feeding you fewer opportunities to
take things personally.
erally, so it’s clear that there’s nothing I can really do.
If he’s being a weenie to you regularly and refuses
Regardless, it makes me feel upset and uncomfortable even to tweak his behavior, then going into this in
depth with a therapist, might help you figure out where
and continues to affect me for some time after I talk and how to draw the line for your own health.

to him. It feels personal even though it’s not. I need to

work on my own reactions here, right? Because I can’t

change his? How do I do that?

– Upset

Re: Snippy husband: My husband was like this, too,

Dear 'Upset': but he would also shout at me and then get confused
It doesn’t sound as if you’ve gotten all the way to
the I-can’t-change-him-I-can-only-change-me wall. as to why I was taking it personally. So we came to the
Have you said to him, for example, that intellectually
you know it’s not about you when he’s snippy to you, agreement that he could shout as much as he wanted
but it still affects you emotionally? Have you said to
him – assuming you believe this – that you get that so long as the first thing was, “I’M NOT SHOUTING
his snippiness isn’t about you, but you think that you
deserve a better effort on his part to manage his bad AT YOU OR UPSET WITH YOU. I JUST NEED TO GET
moods?
Taking moods out on other people occasionally THIS OUT.”
is inevitable, but if it’s just his way of being in a bad
mood and happens regularly, then that’s pretty ado- Now I feel better, he feels better and it doesn’t end
lescent behavior. If you pose this to him not as a mat-
ter of your sensitivity, but instead as a “There’s got to in tears and a fight. It usually ends in ice cream and

a few episodes of our favorite TV show. It also reduces

the time he spends upset because he was able to just

get it all out.

– Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,
Hard to argue with success, thanks. 



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HEALTH

Zika reality: Doc says virus outbreak here unlikely

BY TOM LLOYD
Staff Writer

For the past two months it's been Dr. Aisha Thomas-St. Cyr is an infectious disease expert at the Sebastian River Medical Center. PHOTOS: LEAH DUBOIS
nearly impossible to turn on a televi-
sion without getting bombarded by
dire reports about the Zika virus now
afflicting South and Central Ameri-
ca.

Television loves a mystery virus.
Dr. Aisha Thomas-St. Cyr, an in-
fectious disease expert at the Se-
bastian River Medical Center, jokes
that apparently “we all want to panic
and face a zombie apocalypse,” but
quickly adds that in her opinion, the
Zika virus isn't it.
2014's Ebola virus came much clos-
er to that mark.
The World Health Organization
says that in 2014, 70 percent of all re-
ported Ebola cases were fatal. That
amounted to 11,326 deaths, accord-
ing to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
So far, the Zika virus has been far
less deadly, and Dr. Thomas-St. Cyr
says a major outbreak in Indian River
County is unlikely, in any case.

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HEALTH

Estimates are that in Brazil, the mans and are poorly adapted to hu-
supposed epicenter of the current man environments.” In this hemi-
Zika virus outbreak, up to a 1.5 mil- sphere, it seems a different species of
lion people may have been infected mosquitoes, better adapted to urban
but as of Feb. 11, the Washington Post living, may be spreading the virus
reported only three Brazilian adults more effectively to humans, but the
had died as a result of those infec- death rate remains statistically insig-
tions. nificant.

That's an infinitesimally small How the virus made it all the way
number in the world of infectious across the breadth of the African con-
diseases. tinent (roughly 4,000 miles) and then
across the Atlantic ocean (another
In fact, most infectious disease 1,800 miles where the continents are
experts agree with Thomas-St. Cyr closest) to Central and South Ameri-
when she points out that only 1-in-5

Dr. Aisha Thomas-St. Cyr says a major Zika virus outbreak in Indian River County is unlikely.

people infected with the Zika virus ca is unknown.
will even show any symptoms of an Thomas-St. Cyr says there’s no vac-
infection, much less die from one.
cine available – nor is there likely to
Further deflating the hysteria bal- be in the near future – but common
loon, Thomas-St. Cyr points out that sense and avoiding mosquito bites
while many questions about Zika do in the areas of active transmission
need to be answered, it's not actually make an outbreak here unlikely.
a mystery virus.
“It's a vector-borne disease,” ex-
“It's an old virus,” she says, “It's plains the doctor with a lilting Ca-
been around since the 1940s.” ribbean accent, “You need to have
the mosquito. You need to have an
First discovered in the Zika Forest infected person. You need that mos-
near Lake Victoria in Uganda during quito to bite that infected person and
post-war research into Yellow Fever, then transmit (the virus) to someone
the virus has been relatively benign else.”
in East Africa.
That, Thomas-St. Cyr concludes,
As Public Radio International re- is unlikely here at this point. “You
ports, “The mosquitoes that most should be cautious, obviously, but I'm
often carry Zika in Uganda prefer
to prey on monkeys rather than hu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

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HEALTH

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 69 that the infected fetus would develop until proven innocent.” remains as benign as it has so far, the
abnormally. Of the 10 to 12 Zika cases in preg- added risk doesn’t seem too daunt-
not seeing a widespread pandemic of ing.
local transmission occurring. That's However, there is no hard scien- nant women reported in the U.S. so
not what I'm predicting.” tific proof at this point to support the far this year, every one appears to The CDC finally put “boots on the
theory of in-utero transmission and have been contracted while traveling ground” in Brazil for the first time last
Early reports that the virus can microcephaly. abroad. week to collect more data and conduct
cause microcephaly or abnormally more tests to unravel the mystery of
small head size in newborn infants For instance, it has also been re- That raises another area of con- just how dangerous the Zika virus is,
has raised heightened concerns for ported that it is exposure to chemi- cern: Even if Indian County residents but it's unlikely any definitive results
pregnant women, and Thomas-St. cals used to eradicate mosquitoes are at low risk of contracting the will announced soon.
Cyr advises pregnant women to be that causes microcephaly in infants, disease here, anyone who travels to
especially cautious. not the Zika virus itself. South America – to attend the 2016 Dr. Aisha Thomas-St. Cyr is an in-
Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, fectious disease specialist with Se-
The fear is that a woman who con- Nevertheless, Dr. Bruce Aylward, for instance – clearly will face a high- bastian ID Care at 7955 Bay Street in
tracts the infection from a mosqui- leader of the World Health Organiza- er risk of being bitten by a Zika-bear- Sebastian, next to the hospital. The
to bite or in some other way might tion’s Zika response unit says “at this ing mosquito. As long as the disease phone number is 772-388-9155. 
transmit it to her unborn child, and time the virus is considered guilty

The ‘eyes’ have it: Retinal
surgery sees major advances

BY TOM LLOYD
Staff Writer

Dr. Robert Reinauer. PHOTOS: DENISE RITCHIE

BY TOM LLOYD mediate medical attention.”
Staff Writer The retina is the light-sensitive layer

Does the mere thought of someone of tissue in the eye. It sends signals
making an incision into one of your through the optic nerve to the brain.
eyeballs instantly make you uncom- When the retina detaches or is lifted or
fortably squeamish? pulled away from its normal position,
it's a serious problem.
Dr. Robert Reinauer of Vero Beach's
New Visions Eye Center says you're far Symptoms of a detached retina, ac-
from alone. “Everybody,” he admits, cording to the National Eye Institute
“feels that way.” at the National Institutes of Health,
“include a sudden or gradual increase
Nonetheless, people suffering from in either the number of floaters, which
retinal detachments, macular holes or are little 'cobwebs' or specks that float
macular puckers face a simple choice: about in your field of vision and/or light
Seek help or lose their sight. flashes in the eye."

The Mayo Clinic puts it bluntly. “Ret- Another symptom is the appearance
inal detachment,” says the Rochester, of a “curtain over the field of vision.”
Minn., institution, “is an emergency
situation . . . you should always seek im- Aging often causes the retina to thin.
That thinning according to the Mayo

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HEALTH

“I've had many patients,” ist says, “Patients can pretty much go as six weeks after the operation and thing is that it's so small and so delicate
Reinauer recalls, back to their normal activities day one were often admitted to hospitals for and you have such a small area you're
or day two.” recovery. Now it's an outpatient proce- working in, you really can't trust a ro-
“who've told me they dure at New Visions. bot to make the moves that we do.”
had a surgeon five years Perhaps surprisingly, those “normal
ago – or even yesterday activities” can include driving. “I've had many patients,” Reinauer As if steady hands, an encyclopedic
– tell them if they had recalls, “who've told me they had a knowledge of the most current surgi-
this surgery they would Reinauer claims many of his surgi- surgeon five years ago – or even yester- cal techniques along with six years of
have to be face down (for cal patients “can drive the next day be- day – tell them if they had this surgery post-graduate training and a residency
weeks).' I tell them that cause they always have the other eye . . they would have to be face down (for at Detroit's famed Kresge Eye Institute
. I have patients that drive themselves weeks).' I tell them that with the tech- weren't enough, Reinauer also boasts
with the techniques I to the post-op appointments and drive niques I use, we don't need to do face an especially rare trait for any special-
use, we don't need to do home and the next day drive to their down.” ist. Availability.
yoga classes.”
face down.” Precision is the key, and yet, interest- “I'm always available,” the soft-spo-
That's a borderline shocking revela- ingly, there are no robotics involved. ken Reinauer says. “I've seen patients
tion because in previous incarnations on Friday nights; I've seen patients on
of this type of surgery, patients needed Reinauer flatly states, “It's too deli-
to be positioned face-down for as long cate to let a robot do. I think the big CONTINUED ON PAGE 72

Clinic, can lead to pressure on and the
eventual collapse or tearing of the ret-
ina.

In rudimentary laymen's terms, fluid
inside the vitreous (the jelly-like sub-
stance in the eye) finds its way through
that tear and collects underneath the
retina, peeling it away from the un-
derlying tissues. Those tissues contain
layers of tiny blood vessels and if that
blood supply is lost, the entire vision
process simply stops working.

Forever.
“The more birthdays you have,” ex-
plains Reinauer, “the more likely you
are to have this (detached retina).”
Suddenly the thought of having an
incision made in your eye to deal with
a detached retina may not seem so out-
landish.
In fact, when Reinauer starts talking
about the latest “micro-surgical” tech-
niques he uses to treat retinal detach-
ments, macular holes, diabetic vitreous
hemorrhages and other conditions, the
procedures sound (almost) inviting.
“The first thing we do,” explains
Reinauer, “is make sure the patient is
relaxed. Then I do one injection. It's
called a retrobulbar injection and then
they don't feel anything,” for the rest of
the procedure.
During that procedure, known as
a vitrectomy, Reinauer makes a tiny
incision in the white of the eye which,
he says, “is less than a millimeter,” or
about 1/25th of an inch. An inert gas is
then injected to help re-position and
re-attach the retina in its proper posi-
tion. Better still, Reinauer continues, in
most cases he doesn't even need to use
sutures.
Best of all, this 37-year-old special-

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“The first thing we do,” explains Reinauer, “is make
sure the patient is relaxed. Then I do one injection. It's
called a retrobulbar injection and then they don't feel

anything,” for the rest of the procedure.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 71 has his vision now so I'm happy with
that. It's a blessing.”
Sunday mornings. I saw one gentle-
man on Christmas Eve and operated Dr. Robert Reinauer is with New Vi-
on him Christmas Day. For me it was sions Eye Center at 1055 37th Place in
the best Christmas gift ever. That guy Vero. The phone is 772-257-8700. 

Dr Robert Reinauer examines patient Bill Rilling.



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Avant garde designers lead the way at Paris Fashion Week

BY VICTORIA MOSS tual, but he's certainly not playing the The show, set to the sounds of Yama- lenging the perception of fashion. At
The Washington Post fool. moto's recorded guitar strumming, Loewe, the 30-year-old Northern Irish
felt poetic. designer Jonathan Anderson produced
Japanese designer Junya Watanabe Yohji Yamamoto, another vanguard accomplished work, which was both
has presented his latest collection of the Japan-via-Paris elite avant At Undercover, designer Jun Taka- challenging and charming at the same
themed the "hyper construction dress" garde, has also showed a collection in hashi featured mature models in his time – cat-faced clutch bags hung from
at Paris Fashion Week. Paris that was a beautiful rendering of colorfully mismatched patchwork col- model's necks, speckled gold leather
his signature play on proportion and lection which took its surreal cue from corset tops felt like armor, but hand-
The invitation offered anyone with silhouette. Shoulders were exagger- German collage artist Matthieu Bourel. kerchief hem dresses, sculpted jackets
fluent German and a degree in mathe- ated and sloped off the arm, allowing and a soft autumnal palette offered
matics an insight into the mechanics of for a languid proposition of tailoring. But it is not merely these experi- something quite tempting.
the collection (a pull out sheet of figura- enced conceptualists who are chal-
tive geometry instruction, in German). The keenest provocateur of the week
Pieces were fashioned from synthetic came via Vêtements, the ex-Maison
polyurethane bonded with nylon – a Martin Margiela design collective led
fabric more usually found as an interior by Demna Gvaslia, who presents his
car lining. first collection as creative director of
Balenciaga.
But for all the foam head wear and
spherical-shaped-tops there were Opinion divides over whether this is
also perfectly crafted, box-pleated A the coolest thing in fashion right now,
line midi skirts, ballet pumps fash- or a somewhat mocking appropriation
ioned from hexagonal pieces of leather of the emperor's new clothes.
stitched neatly together and one hand-
bag – a very serviceable tote. There is a The concept is egalitarian, Gvasila
distinct considered art to what Wata- is creating clothes that people already
nabe creates, but he is also a commer- wear. A logical ethos, yet not when
cial veteran stocked in Selfridges and said clothes work out at over $400 for a
net-a-porter.com, his work may appeal sweatshirt, and $880 for jeans. This is
to the conscientious fashion intellec- effectively an affectation of streetwear
for the very rich. 

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Rihanna with Manolo Blahnik is as flashy as you'd expect

BY OLIVIA LIDBURY they'll form a key part of her onstage drey Hepburn could do it – you have
The Telegraph and in-video fashion persona. to have extraordinary grace.”

Rihanna might be a well-known She's certainly excited about the Presumably the global audience Ri-
style chameleon – mixing up her looks range hitting stores. “The day I see hanna attracts to the shoe brand can't
with each video that emerges – but one a woman in the street wearing my hurt, either. As Puma has discovered
thing she's stayed remarkably faith- shoes ... I am sorry for that woman from working with the singer, once
ful on is her love for Manolo Blahnik because I’m going to literally run af- billed as the most marketable celeb-
shoes. She has the $680 Chaos sandal ter her, shouting, ‘Stop! Selfie! Who rity, a simple Instagram post from
in six different colours, enabling her are you? Where did you get them?’ Rihanna can be as impactful as that
to match her Manolos to any of her I’m going to have a moment!” she told famous moment Carrie Bradshaw first
varied outfits. Vogue. mentioned that she bought her first
Manolos.
So perhaps it shouldn't come as a For Blahnik – Anna Wintour's per-
surprise that she's now working with sonal shoe-maker and a man who's There's no doubt about it: These
the man himself on a range of shoes built a reputation for beautiful, elegant shoes will sell. 
which will hit stores globally on May 5. shoes – it's perhaps more of an unex-
The pair have cooked up six different pected collaboration. So what's pro-
styles, all of which are based around moted the shoe guru to work with the
embellished denim. singer?

Rihanna unveils the shoes in this Perhaps it's as simple as the fact
month's Vogue, which includes her she knows how to walk seductively in
being photographed wearing the pre- heels. “Rihanna! So beautiful," he once
sumably-ironically-called "9 to 5" boot told Vogue. “The way she moves is so
– a thigh high denim stiletto that is set regal – like Queen Nefertiti or Grace
to retail for $3,500. Kelly. Women have this gift of move-
ment. The way they walk – the body –
Inspired by the singer's hand tattoos it changes completely in a high-heeled
it's fair to say the shoes scream Rihan- shoe. It’s a theatrical movement. It’s
na – and you can more than imagine harder in flats. Brigitte Bardot, Au-

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No manager required? Team Dior
score a winner at Paris Fashion Week

BY LISA ARMSTRONG perceptions of Dior. Instead of being a
The Telegraph ladies-who-lunch label, it acquired an
avant-garde veneer, stocked, inter alia,
Dior is currently missing a creative in Dover Street Market, the London-
director, but you wouldn’t necessarily based department store (with outposts
know it. The venue for the autumn/ in New York and Tokyo), whose approv-
winter 2016 show – in the opulently al is viewed, in the fashion world, as the
oppressive 17th century courtyard golden ticket.
of the Louvre – was as lavish as ever.
Inside the temporary structure, a se- That wasn’t Simons’ only legacy.
ries of mirrors and arches created a He revisited Christian Dior’s archives,
hermetic bubble that was part Frieze dusting off the Bar Jacket (first seen in
contemporary art fair, part futuristic 1947’s New Look), revived Dior’s off the
airport – the twin jet engines of the shoulder necklines and plunged into
modern power-brand. the floral prints.

Raf Simons, Dior’s most recent cre- All these elements were in this new
ative director, left last autumn, after collection. Sprigged flowers and deli-
failing to reach an agreement on his cate fauna were printed and embroi-
new contract. In the three years he dered onto high-waisted, slashed
was there, Simons, a keen collector of narrow skirts and fold-neck dresses.
contemporary art, did much to foster Jackets were patterned or scrupu-
the label’s artistic links. Since fashion lously plain, sometimes reworked as
is almost touchingly in awe of all art, coats. The off-the shoulder silhouett-
this immediately changed external ed played out repeatedly: on dresses,
jackets and coats, sometimes layered

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over zippered blousons or floral shirts, Simons' ideas are repeated, the better erywhere). There was even a genuine- times, Dior’s management must be
for a double-neckline effect. they look, their kinks ironed out. ly useful innovation: sunglasses cases tempted to carry on indefinitely in this
with straps that can be slung across vein, given how hard it seems to be to fill
The results were mostly sleek and The accessories were good too: an the body. the top slot here.
striking and it was instructive to see elegant lace-up, mid-height scooped-
how Dior’s codes – the peplum jack- out ankle boot and tiny embroidered Clearly Dior’s (uncredited) design However, if Dior is to flourish in the
ets, sloping necklines and swing coats bags with wide, bandolier straps bang team is commendably competent at long term, it needs to appoint a design-
–can be endlessly reworked to look ex- on trend (a thick contrasting strap holding the fort (they did it before, fol- er and soon. As Gucci’s current revival
travagant and jeweled or monochro- may be all that’s required to update lowing John Galliano's dismissal) and demonstrates, a singular vision still
matically minimalist. In fact, the more your bag net winter: this trend is ev- working to an agreed blueprint. Some- trumps consensus. 

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On the Paris runway, golden corsets that actually look comfortable to wear

BY ROBIN GIVHAN In short, the corsets looked good at tube-like fabric belt. He brightened
The Washington Post Loewe. up shirts with a multi-colored rhine-
stone Loewe logo that looked a bit like
The corset as belt, as precious embel- The fall collection, designed by Jon- the sporty imprint of a basketball. He
lishment, as armor was marched down athan Anderson, was filled with sleek turned cat-head sculptures into neck-
the runway at Loewe. These fashion but fluid lines. They were a welcome laces – kitsch transformed into a bit of
flourishes did not look painful or re- relief from an aesthetic movement this precious jewelry. He made a glorified
stricting. The models looked as though season that has the body either drown- fisherman’s net into a golden skirt. And
they were breathing quite easily. There ing in over-sized frocks and trussed up he offered up travel duffels dripping in
even appeared to be room for them to in other garments. tweed fringe.
eat a cookie or two.
Anderson extended shirts into It was a sophisticated and chic col-
dresses and wrapped the waists in a lection, even amid Anderson’s fabric
experiments and personal, eccentric
flourishes.

But the focal point of it was the waist.
It was highlighted with molded cor-
sets than dipped low in the back. They
weren’t shown on bare skin, but atop
knits or body-conscious tops.

There was basic black, of course.
But there were also versions shaped
from leather and hand-painted in
gold leaf.

An item that once called to mind dis-
comfort and constraints, re-imagined
as an expression of indulgence and
protection. If clothing can be armor,
better that it be gold than tin. 

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Can you wear a hoodie and not look like a teenager?

BY ALICE NEWBOLD
The Telegraph

There has been much talk surround- tions and let your hoodie go incognito The roomy jersey material up top will look down to your toes by wearing with
ing a certain Titanic hoodie of late. The underneath jackets and trousers of the also contrast to the figure-hugging sil- jeans and box-fresh trainers.
sweater in question features the faces same hue. Minimal branding is also ad- houette below and highlight the waist
of Leo and Kate (as Jack and Rose) em- vised – see how Vetements’ Champion- area. Be wary of wearing the hood up
blazoned across it, and forms part of inspired motif just peeps out from be- Call us cynical, but it takes a certain
Vetements’ cult sportswear collection. hind her jacket lapels? Choose a complementing jacket confidence to rock a hood up. If you are
To chime with this season’s sports purposefully aiming for a "street" vibe,
The fash pack is currently viewing Try tucking in luxe look, shrug a bomber jacket over by all means, go ahead. After all, Vete-
Vetements’ tongue-in-cheek work as Treat the jumper as you would a fine the top of hoodies. Linda Tol’s beige ments styled its sweaters with the hoods
gospel, and so Leo and Kate have found knit and tuck into skirts. That way, bold hoodie is the perfect canvas for her up and plenty of ‘tude on the SS16 run-
themselves making unlikely appearanc- motifs won’t take over your entire torso. black satin jacket to sit against. Take the way. 
es at the AW16 shows. But can a woman
really wear the sporty staple and not
look a little like her teenage son? The
street style set have given it their best
sartorial efforts.

Before donning your own hooded jer-
sey, we advise reading the following tips
…

Sync the color with the rest of your
outfit

It’s barely noticeable that Pernille
Teisbaek is wearing a full Vetements
tracksuit, as it blends neatly into her tai-
lored jacket. Choose navy or black op-

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DINING REVIEW

Polo Grill: Like dining at your own private club

BY TINA RONDEAU Kelly Scallops. Fresh Local Pompano.
Columnist
PHOTOS BY PHIL SUNKEL
Among the few constants in life are
the glowing reports we receive from Pork Osso Buco.
diners at the Polo Grill, which for the
past half dozen years has been serv-
ing dependably good meals nightly
in Portales de Vero at the south end of
Ocean Drive.

With its dark paneling, leather chairs
and booths, and its martini-and-red-
meat ambience, a number of beach-
side residents have come to view Polo
as their dining “club” – and proprietor
John Marx goes out of his way to make
regulars feel more like “members”
than simply guests.

In the most recent remodeling, there
is an even more “clubby” dining area
– the “green room” – where the bar off
the main dining room used to be. This
now is a very attractive space that can
comfortably accommodate an addi-

Polo Lump Crab Cakes.

tional three dozen or so diners. husband and our companion opted for shrimp, sautéed with tomato, garlic going to have a fine evening. With ex-
Unlike many Vero restaurants, bleu wedge salads. The latter were par- and herbed scampi butter. cellent servers, John Marx has proven
ticularly nice, consisting of a wedge of he has a good feel for what many beach-
Polo is a place where table conversa- iceberg lettuce, chunks of Danish bleu At dessert time, diners are offered a side diners want, and this comfortable,
tion doesn’t require shouting. And cheese, crisp bacon, and topped with a complimentary scoop of mango sor- clubby restaurant is certainly one you
for many diners, the comfort level ex- creamy bleu dressing. bet or mocha chip ice cream. Votes can rely on.
tends to the food – where bistro favor- were split between the two Haagen-
ites like meatloaf and calves liver with For entrees on this visit, we decid- Dazs flavors. I welcome your comments, and en-
bacon are available as well as very ed it was a night for seafood. On our courage you to send feedback to me at
good (and a bit pricey) seafood and previous visit, we had enjoyed a per- Dinner for two with appetizers and a [email protected].
veal chops. fectly grilled veal chop and fork-ten- modest bottle of wine should run about
der lamb osso bucco (Polo also offers $120 before taxes and tip. The reviewer dines anonymously at
Last week, three of us stopped by for pork osso buco). restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
dinner. As usual, the restaurant was I also would be remiss were I to fail 32963. 
packed when we arrived at 7:45, which This time, I chose the Kelly scal- to mention the Polo Grill’s "Dinner at
was the earliest reservation available. lops ($38.95), my husband opted for Five," where those willing to come at 5 Polo Grill
the pan-roasted pompano ($39.95), p.m. or 5:15 (I never cease to be amazed
Marx ushered us to a nice booth in and our companion chose the shrimp at how many dine at this hour) can or- Hours: Monday through
the main dining room, and on the table scampi ($35.95). der from a menu that includes seven Saturday, 5 pm to close
we found a list of red and white wines entrees for $18.95 and four entrees for Adult Beverages: Full bar
being offered for $35 (up $5 from last My large sea scallops were per- $21.95.
year – who says there’s no inflation in fectly cooked and served in a lemon Address:
the economy?). We quickly ordered a herb butter sauce. They couldn’t have These extremely popular dinners 2855 Ocean Drive,
nice bottle of chardonnay. been fresher. My husband’s pom- also include the choice of the Caesar
pano was also served in a lemon but- or bleu wedge salad, and ice cream Vero Beach
On this particular evening, we decid- ter sauce. Even though the pompano for dessert. House wines are avail- Phone: 772-231-4090
ed to forego appetizers, and go straight had been seared on both sides, it was able with the “Dinner at Five” menu
to salads, which are included with en- still moist inside – not the easiest for $5.95 per glass, and house cock-
trees. I chose a Caesar salad – crispy thing to accomplish. Our companion tails for $6.95.
romaine hearts, garlic croutons and was equally enthusiastic about her
shaved parmesan cheese – while my It’s always great to visit a restaurant
where you can feel confident you are

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WINE COLUMN

Bored with chardonnay? Say hello to Chablis

BY DAVE MCINTYRE to shrug when offered a chardonnay. cru, considered the finest in the re- nay, since the grape
Send me your Rieslings, your grüners, gion. In other words, Chablis is a wine itself has a pretty neu-
The Washington Post your sauvignon blancs yearning to geek’s heaven. tral flavor profile,”
pour freely. Chardonnay is a “wine- says Kathryn Morgan,
Back in the late 1980s, after my in- maker’s wine,” in that it grows well I favor Chablis over more famous a master sommelier
terest in wine ignited during a day enough anywhere in the world and white Burgundies to the south for who consults on res-
in Napa, I splurged on a $40 tasting tastes like whatever barrel or tech- three reasons: Chablis is affordable taurant wine lists and
sponsored by wineries of another nique the winemaker throws at it. All compared with Meursault and Pulig- who recently visited the Chablis re-
California county and held at a hotel too often, the results are disastrous. ny-Montrachet; winemakers in Cha- gion. “Chardonnay tends to taste like
in what is now called the District’s blis are more judicious in their use of where it comes from and what you do
West End. Yet when I taste a really good one, new oak barrels, preferring to let the to it.
I sense the thrill that makes char- grapes and soil show in the wine; and
It seemed like an ideal chance to donnay America’s favorite wine. And there is just enough complexity in “For those of us who like a sense of
explore and learn about wine, and chardonnay has changed since I first the appellations (from Petit Chablis place in our wines, Chablis is the ulti-
indeed it shaped my preferences to became bored with it. through Chablis, to Premier Cru and mate expression,” Morgan says.
this day. I swirled, sniffed and sipped Grand Cru vineyard designations) to
my way around the room, listening to Winemakers have shunned that keep a wine geek fascinated. Chalk it up to that Kimmeridgian
other tasters and quizzing winemak- buttery style (popcorn in younger soil or to winemaking style, but Cha-
ers, hoping to learn not just how to wines, turning to butterscotch with “I always find it interesting when blis should warm the heart of any
appreciate wine but also how to talk age) in favor of crisper, more acidic people say they don’t like chardon- chardonnay skeptic. 
about it. wines, with less new oak and even
less reliance on malolactic fermenta-
The chardonnays stand out in my tion, which turns crisp malo acid into
memory. One after another, they re- buttery lactic flavors.
minded me of buttered popcorn,
which has never been my favorite More often than not, my chardon-
snack. These wines were heavy and nay wake-up call comes from Cha-
rich, certainly not refreshing. At each blis, the region at the northern end of
table, I asked the winemaker how he France’s Burgundy that once gave its
or she would pair the wine with food. name to basic white-wine plonk.
Almost everyone answered, “Chicken
in a cream sauce.” Ancient sea beds known as Kim-
meridgian soil give the wine pro-
My “takeaway” from that tasting, nounced minerality. (To wine lovers,
to use popular government parlance, “Kimmeridgian soil” is one of the
was that chardonnay is boring. sexiest phrases ever.) Chablis, where
vines have been grown at least since
That was also the time of the ABC the Roman era, is also one of the first
movement, when wine fiends wanted regions in the world to define “cli-
“anything but chardonnay,” prefer- mats” – individual vineyard plots
ring crisper whites such as sauvignon with their own terroir based on their
blanc. To be honest, ABC (which also aspect to the sun, the degree of their
meant “anything but cabernet” or slope or where the ridges and swales
“anything but California”) was just fall.
another rebellion by the oenoscenti
against anything popular in favor of One can revel in the subtle differ-
the outré. Think orange wines today. ences among wines from the 47 vine-
yards labeled as grand cru or premier
But I fell for it. To this day, I tend

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PETS

Bonzo meets energetic young Cocker Spaniel

Hi Dog Buddies! “So, now I can add too, bein’ a spaniel an all.
that to my Kennel
This week I yapped with Tess Pato- Name.” “Oooo, and I’m doin’
ta, a charming, young English Cocker
Spaniel – blue roan, curly black ears. “What’s your Ken- a special class called
She lives with her Mom, Joan, in Sea nel Name?”
Oaks. I’ve been there a bunch of times Agility Training. It’s Way
and I can tell you, it’s one of the most “Don’t laugh, OK?
dog friendly places ever. Lots of side- I mean, nobody calls Fun! There’s this big field
walks with handy trees and bushes. me it. It’s just on my
They even have a special annual party Important Papers. It’s with places where we’re
for Sea Oaks pooches, a party called Windover Whitfield’s
the Sea Oaks Dog Walk, and Tess’s Temptress, CGC.” ‘spose to do different
Mom is one of the humans in charge.
Tess was so eager to tell me about it, “Woof!” I said. stuff. I’m really good at
she couldn’t stop wiggling, didn’t even “That’s fancy! But
pause for the Wag-and-Sniff. Tess suits you. So it, ‘specially the tunnel,
what’s up with the
“I’m So Excited, Mr. Bonzo! I mean, Dog Walk?”” and the up-and-down
even though I’m only 13 months old,
my Mommy says I’m responsible “Mommy says it’s dog walk. It scares some
enough to help her with the Dog Walk! a fundraiser, and she
I’m gonna be her Right Hand Pooch! explained that means humans donate pupsters, but not me.
And I have a scoop for you!” money for a Good Cause, to Help Less
Fortunate Pooches.” Mommy says I hafta
I thought I should interrupt before
she toppled over from excitement. “I I knew that ‘cuz I covered the Dog learn to do it In Order
can’t wait to hear your news, Miss Tess. Walk last year. The humans donate to
Maybe we can go sit down?” the Humane Society and the pooches before we can compete.
help, too. They share their kibbles with
“Oh, right. Com’on!” She raced to their fellow pooches at the shelter. Last Tess. PHOTO BY DENISE RITCHIE She says ‘We’ll Know
the living room. When we got settled, I year they collected this big mountain When We’re Ready.’ I’m
said, “OK. I’m ready! What’s up?” of dog food.
show judges Frown On It. pretty fast, but that getting-it-in-order
“Last night, at my class, I akshully “Tell me about how you and your
passed my Canine Good Citizen test! Mom found each other.” “Mommy decided, since she was part, I’m not so good at. I have this
Isn’t that pawsome? It’s not easy, either.
All us puppies hafta learn good man- “Well, my Mommy is a Nut For Span- going up to visit her human son, she’d special trick. Wanna see?”
ners. And be Polite To Others – dogs iels. I’m her sixth! I’m a New Jersey girl.
and humans. I have a real certificate, I came from the same breeder as her stop and take a look. So, there I was, “Sure!”
too. Mommy’ll show you. It has some last one, Samantha, who went to Dog
drool spots, but it’s Official! Mommy Heaven when she was 94 in dog years. me and my overbite, just 8 months old. She stood up on the couch, then
says it’s an American Kennel Club pro-
gram to teach us pooches good man- “When Mommy was ready, she sent I had this white star on my head, see?” shot into the air and sailed across the
ners, and it Promotes Responsible Dog word out that she wanted an older
Ownership: that means our humans dog, like 4 or 5. Absolutely not a pup- She tilted her head. Yep, there it was. coffee table to the couch on the other
have to learn stuff, too.” py! Well, the breeder didn’t have an
older dog, but she called Mommy any- “I guess Mommy forgot about that side, right next to me. Before I could
“As it should be,” I observed. way, and said she had a puppy with a
champion bloodline, but she couldn’t ‘older dog’ thing. And she doesn’t give even say Cool Dog Biscuits! she flew
show it ‘cuz it had an Overbite.
a woof about my overbite. (I call it my back across.
For some reason, us English Cockers
aren’t s’pose to have that, ‘cuz the dog Lucky Overbite). Anyway, she brought “How’ja do that?” I asked.

me home with her. I totally love it. It “Dunno. I just can! Takes lots of en-

gets real cold in New Jersey. Here, I take ergy! I’m sleepy now.” And she flopped

walks every day, and meet tons of oth- down in a heap on her Mom’s lap, and

er pooches. My Besties are Ava, she’s a fell asleep.

Husky-German Shepherd; there’s Pol-

ly, an All-American. Her whole name’s Till next time,

Polly Ester Muttly; Sadie, she’s a puppy The Bonz
mill rescue Bijon; And Winnie, she’s
same as me.

“Whaddya do for fun?” I asked. Don’t Be Shy
“When Mommy dog-sits Ava, we
play with my toys. I have a whole
basketful. My favorite’s my squeaky We are always looking for pets with
mallard. After Ava goes home, I root interesting stories.
around in the basket to be sure she To set up an interview, email
didn’t accidentally borrow one. Mom- [email protected].
my says I’ll learn to swim someday,

Experiencing the process of aging is a Divine Animal Hospital receives abun- molecule that helps provide energy for Your pet is very comfortable while the laser
blessed opportunity but certainly does not dant joy from being able to bring your pet cellular function. The added energy is used interacts with tissues at the cellular level,
come without its challenges. full circle as pain free as possible. to encourage healing. Quality of life is and metabolic activity increases within the
imperative and pain most definitely lessens cell, improving the transport of nutrients
The doctors and staff of our facility see We are finding the application of Photo- the quality. across the cell membrane. This initiates
this process up close and personal every biomodulation (Class IV Laser) to stimulate the increased production of cellular energy
single day. We celebrated with you as cells a very rewarding modality. We use Laser energy increases circulation, draw- that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects.
you brought a new furry family member our laser procedure to treat hip dysplasia, ing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the
home, you and your pet through all of the arthritis, wound healing, osteoarthritis damaged area. This reduces inflammation, We highly recommend this treatment for
growing changes, and held your hand and pain, knees and on and on. swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. all pets. We invite you to visit our facility
helped you say good-bye to a very loving The treatment does not require sedation and experience this for yourself through
and dignified family member. Laser light stimulates cells to increase or restraint, does not have side effects. your pet’s testimonial.
production of adenosine triphosphate, a

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In our busy lives, time is more valuable than money

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT
Columnists

When we were in school, we were significance to us: money. And then exciting and extravagant activities. the Default Mode Network (DMN) of
told that the rate of technologi- when we are not spending our time Of course, securing greater earn- our brains kicks into high gear, in-
cal advance was so rapid, and the at work making money, we spend the cubating our earlier ideas and even-
labor-saving devices planned for remainder of our time spending the ings and then enjoying greater re- tually resulting in greater creativity
production would be so efficient money we’ve made. Apparently we wards in the form of purchases isn’t and greater joy, claims author Law-
and effective, that the chances were Americans spend over three times as really a bad thing. We should enjoy ton Ursrey.
very good we’d only work 24-hour many hours per year shopping as Eu- the fruits of our labor. But, as Muller
workweeks as adults. We’d be wal- ropeans do. We’re busy accumulat- points out, if we labor only for money We wonder if other “unproductive”
lowing in oodles and oodles of lei- ing stuff and pursuing the good life and what it can buy, we’re probably ventures such as prayer, meditation,
sure time in all the years ahead. But as we see it temptingly portrayed in missing out on the possibility of accu- reflection, dreaming, hoping and
that seemingly utopian vision never the media every day. mulating a lot of other things that our imagining might also yield surpris-
materialized for us, or for very many time could have helped us acquire, ing results.
others. What happened? Even our leisure time is more like- but our money cannot.
ly than before to involve spending Maybe spending more time on
According to various research- money. No more lounging around When we are not busy being pro- these options won’t yield immediate
ers, the proportion of our lives spent the house during our days off from ductive and industrious, for example, tangible rewards, but they just might
working only declined slightly in the work: grilling, reading, picnick- we have the opportunity to indulge be the means by which we develop
last half of the twentieth century. ing or gardening. Instead, a great ourselves with some rest and relax- a far richer interior life – more pa-
And in some occupations, the aver- vacation is typically thought to be ation. And far from being a useless tient, more thoughtful, more loving,
age workweek has actually extended one that involves expensive travel waste of our time, such rest actually more faithful. And when you get right
considerably to 50 or even 60 hours to distant places or engagement in changes our brain function in some down to it, those things may be the
per week or more. Most of us aren’t astonishing ways. When we are idle, real essentials. 
idle. We’re productive. We’re diligent.
We’re committed. And we’re tired.

According to author Wayne Muller
in his book, “Sabbath,” we Americans
have come to value money more than
time, and so we spend our time in
pursuit of the commodity of greatest

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Lou Holtz, coach, ESPN analyst and benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center. $25 advance; geon shooting, guided photography lesson/hike,
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UPGRADED CONDO EXEMPLIFIES
GRACIOUS WEST INDIES ARCHITECTURE

104 Island Plantation Terrace, Unit 202, in Palm Island Plantation: 3-bedroom, 3-bath,
3,103-square-foot luxury condominium offered for $950,000 by Mary Frances Driscoll of

Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty: 772-766-5942

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Upgraded condo exemplifies West Indies architecture

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA two-story condominiums, on some of
Staff Writer Florida’s most desirable real estate.

For British West Indies style and The condominium at 104 Island
ambiance, Palm Island Plantation is Plantation Terrace #202 charms
in a class by itself. Located in Indian visitors with its open floor plan,
River Shores, between the azure wa- lavishly large windows, verandas,
ters of the Atlantic and the beautiful porches and balconies, all of which
Indian River estuary, this prestigious invite the lush, tropical landscap-
community offers estate, carriage ing indoors. The island ambiance
and town homes along with luxurious is enhanced by the plantation shut-
ters featured throughout, among the

homeowner’s extensive upgrades by showcase the elegant white crown
well known interior designer Leah molding used throughout the home.
Muller, which make this a beauti- The open foyer impresses with a pri-
fully appointed standout. vate elevator, Italian porcelain floor-
ing and beautifully textured, grass
With 3,100 square feet under air, cloth wall treatment.
this lovely 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo
is more spacious than many stand- The light, bright living area features
alone home. The soft wall colors custom wall-unit shelving, and slid-

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ing glass doors opening onto a long,
covered balcony. Recessed lighting
and a custom ceiling fan enhance the
home’s easy, breezy feel.

Wainscoting and ceiling molding,
an alcove perfect for a sideboard or
breakfront, and a graceful wrought
iron chandelier highlight the dining
room.

The large, delightful balcony area
– with built-in BBQ, summer kitchen
and garden hose hook-up – is certain
to become a homeowner favorite,
overlooking the tropical landscape,
softly lighted in the evening hours,
and proffering soft ocean breezes.
The balcony can be accessed from the
living area and the master suite, as
well as though the dining room’s dou-
ble French doors, creating a seamless,
inside-outside flow-through perfect
for entertaining.

“This is a really well-designed
space,” says owner Martha Moore. “It
is user-friendly, great for entertaining.

VITAL STATISTICS
104 ISLAND PLANTATION

TERRACE, UNIT 202

Subdivision:
Palm Island Plantation

Year Built: 2007
Architectural style:
British West Indies
Home Size: 3,103 square feet

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Additional features: Sound
system wiring; private elevator;
built-in BBQ; summer kitchen;
wet bar with wine cooler; gour-
met kitchen; private balconies
for all 3 bedrooms; office w/cus-
tom built-in desk system; break-
fast nook w/balcony; extensive
millwork; outstanding commu-
nity with beach and river access
and many other amenities
Listing agency: Treasure Coast
Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing agent: Mary Frances
Driscoll, 772-766-5942
Listing price: $950,000

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A room Moore especially enjoys is
the “office,” for which she installed
a highly efficient and elegant built-
in desk/bookcase system, in a rich,
dark wood. There is a decorator fan,
and the wall covering is a unique
and stylish cork. This room, too, has

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its own balcony. The space, she said, its own air-conditioned 2-car garage
could also multi-task as an extra and ample storage area under the
guest room. building, accessed via each home’s
private elevator, with a special, in-
Other features of this wonder- dividual key code. All windows are
ful home include: metal roof; a cozy high-impact and code-compliant,
breakfast nook, with wainscoting and Moore has also installed high-
and its own chandelier, opening to tech, see-through hurricane shut-
the covered balcony; and a laundry ters, operated with the flip of a
room, equipped with a Maytag wash- switch. She emphasizes the excel-
er and dryer, and a built-in vacuum lence and professionalism of the
system. Moore says she has also used community’s security and property
this area as a butler’s pantry when maintenance, and says maintenance
she entertains. projects are done on the same day,

Each condo in the community has

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impact windows and doors, Hardy siding. Steps from the beach and restaurants.
Flood Zone X. No HOA. MLS 164985. Priced below appraisal, asking $998,000.

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“so you don’t have so many trucks very well-equipped fitness center
coming in and out.” and a large, beautiful pool. River-
front dockage may be available for
“I like the location. I bike a lot and, purchase, through the Palm Island
in 10 minutes, I can access Jungle Plantation Association. The commu-
Trail. A group of us ride every morn- nity is pet-friendly.
ing.” (One of the oldest, most beloved
and still rural roadways on the island, Moore also has convenient access
Jungle Trail invites leisurely biking or to the beach. “With the gate code,
walking, along the Indian River.) A I can walk there faster than I can
lovely community pool is only a few drive.” There, on the east side of A1A,
steps from the condo’s front door. is the beautiful, easily accessible
oceanfront Palm Island Beach Club,
Moore calls her neighborhood a which provides luxurious relaxation
very friendly one, with frequent ac- and entertaining opportunities right
tivities and “meet-and-greets.” The on the ocean, with a heated pool and
community clubhouse includes a

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elegant community gathering cen- Theatre, a professional equity the-
ter. Beach cabanas may be available ater, and the nationally lauded Vero
for purchase. Museum of Art.

Residents of Palm Island Plantation Riverside Park and the Vero Dog Park
have easy access to dining and shop- are popular destinations, and oppor-
ping opportunities, including the tunities for fishing, boating and other
Village Shops in Indian River Shores, water sports abound.
and, a bit farther south, myriad shops
along Vero’s Ocean Drive, as well as A short drive north on A1A is the
a wealth of casual and fine dining popular Wabasso Disney Resort, and
choices. With a quaint village vibe, halfway across the lagoon just off the
the community nevertheless boasts Wabasso Bridge is the acclaimed En-
a lively cultural scene, including the vironmental Learning Center, a must-
island’s widely renowned Riverside see for residents and visitors, young
and old alike. 

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Mortgage rates move higher on positive economic news

highest level in a month, boosting the latest data from the Mortgage Bank-
30-year mortgage (two) basis points ers Association.
this week to 3.64 percent. Despite
this welcome breather, Fed officials The market composite index – a
have been highlighting the downside measure of total loan application vol-
risks to the economic outlook, and ume – fell 4.8 percent from the previ-
the market expects the Fed to refrain ous week. The refinance index tum-
from any further short-term rate in- bled 7 percent, while the purchase
creases for now.” index dropped 1 percent.

Meanwhile, mortgage applica- The refinance share of mortgage
tions were down, according to the activity accounted for 58.6 percent of
all applications. 

BY KATHY ORTON (Points are fees paid to a lender equal
Washington Post to 1 percent of the loan amount.) It
was 3.62 percent a week ago and 3.75
Encouraging economic data percent a year ago.
pushed mortgage rates higher for the
first time in more than two months The 15-year fixed-rate average
last week. crept up to 2.94 percent with an av-
erage 0.5 point but remained below 3
Investors were buoyed by news percent for the fourth week in a row. It
of increased consumer spending, was 2.93 percent a week ago and 3.03
higher construction spending and percent a year ago.
an improving manufacturing sec-
tor. With demand for bonds wan- The five-year adjustable-rate aver-
ing, yields on the 10-year Treasury age climbed to 2.84 percent with an
rose. Because home loan rates tend average 0.5 point. It was 2.79 percent a
to follow the movement of long- week ago and 2.96 percent a year ago.
term bonds, mortgage rates also
moved higher. “The market turbulence that
kicked off the year subsided at the
According to the latest data re- end of February, providing at least
leased Thursday by the Federal Home a temporary break in the flight
Loan Mortgage Corp., the 30-year to quality,” Sean Becketti, Fred-
fixed-rate average ticked up to 3.64 die Mac chief economist, said in a
percent with an average 0.5 point. statement.

“Treasury yields approached their

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Lenders not providing closing papers is a real(ty) problem

BY KENNETH R. HARNEY
Washington Post

When you’re buying a house, don’t
you want an experienced set of eyes
checking out the closing papers for
errors and potential overcharges?

Of course. But under the new fed-
eral real estate settlement proce-
dures that took effect late last year,
an unexpected problem is taking
shape: Many lenders and title com-
panies are refusing to provide cop-
ies of the final closing documents
to real estate agents represent-
ing home buyers. That, in turn, is
threatening to jeopardize one of the
traditional services agents perform
for their clients: scrutinizing clos-
ing statements for inaccuracies that
could cost them money or delay the
settlement unnecessarily.

Yet in a recent internal survey of
members across the country, the
National Association of Realtors
found that 54.5 percent of agents
reported they had experienced dif-
ficulties obtaining the Closing Dis-
closure form used under the new

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federal rules and that half of these about sharing a copy with the buy- with them because of their own fed- privacy rules, but it allows agents
agents detected errors when they fi- ers’ realty agent. eral privacy concerns. Some lend- to counsel their clients and report
nally reviewed them. The errors in- ers also prohibit title and settlement transactional data to the local mul-
cluded incorrect fee charges, com- Lenders also cite federal consum- agents from sharing the Closing Dis- tiple listing service.
mission splits, taxes and failure to er privacy regulations that they feel closure with realty agents.
include seller concessions to the constrain them from providing a Bottom line for you: Be aware of
purchasers. Closing Disclosure to a realty agent So where is this all headed? Some this issue and discuss it with your
because the document contains title agents have begun using work- agent and the title company you
In some cases, when Closing Dis- “non-public” personal information. around solutions that provide realty choose. Alternatively, short-circuit
closures had to be changed and Although title, escrow and settle- agents the information they need, the whole controversy by handing
reissued – triggering a mandatory ment agencies typically are local, including a customizable “settle- over a copy of the final settlement
ment statement” from the American disclosure to your agent as soon as
We’ve had some situations Land Title Association that itemizes you receive it from the lender. Ask for
where this caused the termination all the fees and charges that the buy- a thorough walk-through of the clos-
ers and sellers must pay during the ing items and their accuracy.
settlement process. It includes no
personal information that violates Get the most out of that extra pair
of eyes. 

(of entire deals) because the delay

wasn’t acceptable

three-day waiting period for the frequently the lender is located hun-
purchasers and delaying the settle- dreds or thousands of miles away
ment – sellers have balked and even and may not be adequately informed
canceled sales. Eric Post, principal about local real estate tax practices,
broker at BHGRE Realty Partners in transfer fees and other charges.
Portland, Ore., told me, “We’ve had
some situations where this caused As a result, lenders’ Closing Dis-
the termination” of entire deals be- closures now commonly contain er-
cause the delay “wasn’t acceptable” rors; Galloway says “the lion’s share”
to the sellers. of them have one or more mistakes.

Dan Galloway, an agent with Red- Emily Vaile, regional manager
fin in the Washington area, said that for BHGRE David Winans & Associ-
under the previous system, agents ates in Dallas, agrees. “Errors are
routinely received a copy of the happening all the time,” she said in
HUD-1 closing form, which sum- an interview. “Maybe half” of Clos-
marized the costs and credits for ing Disclosures contain them, she
both the sellers and buyers in one estimates – some minor and cleri-
document. Typically the HUD-1 was cal, some consequential. If there’s
prepared and delivered by the settle- something that’s inconsistent with
ment or title agent or attorney clos- the sales contract in the Closing Dis-
ing the transaction. closure, “it may be obvious to the
agent,” she said, but be totally missed
Now lenders are solely respon- by the buyers, whose heads are spin-
sible for preparing and delivering ning with all the last-minute details
the Closing Disclosure, the replace- of getting ready to move.
ment for the HUD-1, directly to the
buyers. Lenders are often reluctant When realty agents can’t obtain
to deliver it to any party not ex- their clients’ Closing Disclosure from
pressly designated in the govern- the lender, they often turn to the title
ment’s rules. The rules are silent or settlement agent. But title agents
also may not be willing to share it

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Feb. 25 to March 2

The final week of February saw 14 real estate transactions close on the barrier island, including
two for more than $1 million.

Our top sale this week was of a riverfront home in Seagrove West. The property at 375 Riverway
Court was placed on the market Nov. 1, 2015 for $1.5 million. The home was sold on Feb. 29th for
$1.425 million.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Jonathan Arsenault of Treasure Coast Sothebys.
The purchaser was represented by Kristin Casalino of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$432,500
$479,000 $435,000
OCEAN CORP 912 PIRATE COVE LANE 11/24/2015 $406,500 $479,000 3/1/2016 $575,000
TOWN & BEACH ESTATES 836 IRIS LANE 12/10/2015 $600,000 $406,500 2/29/2016 $495,000
$529,000 $1,350,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1090 ANDARELLA WAY 10/19/2015 $1,450,000 $600,000 2/26/2016 $885,000
$925,000 $815,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1100 ADMIRALS WALK 10/19/2015 $825,000 $529,000 2/26/2016
$580,000
PALM ISL PLANTATION 381 PALM ISLAND LANE 11/3/2015 $1,450,000 2/26/2016 $372,000
$510,000
SEA COLONY 6 W SEA COLONY DRIVE 6/12/2015 $925,000 2/26/2016

MARBRISA 340 S MONTEREY DRIVE 1/5/2016 $825,000 2/25/2016

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

SPINNAKER POINT 1860 BAY ROAD, #204# 1/15/2016 $629,000 $629,000 3/1/2016
SEA COVE 1616 OCEAN DRIVE, #103 11/23/2015 $389,000 $379,000 3/1/2016
SEA OAKS 8865 W ORCHID ISLAND CIRCLE, #201 6/11/2015 $525,000 $525,000 2/29/2016