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WINE COLUMN

Here’s how you can tell if a wine is vegan

BY DAVE MCINTRYE the wine’s texture by softening rough et Fence wineries in California. Crowe Vegan skeptics ask about “MOG,”
tannins. says customers often ask if her wines winemaker’s slang for “matter other
The Washington Post are vegan, so she needs to explain the than grapes.” As in, insects and other
If you’re an old-school cook and winemaking process to consumers things on the grapes at harvest. Vint-
The wine was a Vietti Barolo Cas- have made consommé, you prob- who believe the use of animal prod- ners try to sort these out before crush,
tiglione 2012, from Italy’s Piemonte ably started with a rich stock that you ucts is more widespread than it actu- of course, but if you’ve ever found a bug
region. Barolo is one of Italy’s top red clarified with a raft of egg whites and ally is. in your organic salad mix that has been
wines, and I was anticipating some ground meat. These coagulants at- washed three times before you buy it in
beautiful juice. But my attention was tract all the impurities in the stock, If you’re concerned about the use of the store, you know how difficult that
drawn to a conspicuous symbol on the which you then skim off, leaving the animal products in wine production, can be.
bottom right of the back label: It said clear broth. you could also favor wineries who list
Vegan, with the capital V stylized as the ingredients on their labels. Just rely on time, bentonite and fil-
leaves of a sunflower, inside a circle sug- Fining works the same way, using tration, and don’t ask, don’t tell. 
gestive of the sun. proteins such as albumin from egg For example, the Bonny Doon 2017
whites, casein from milk, or isinglass Vin Gris de Cigare label lists the grape
Wait a minute, you might ask: Isn’t from, well, fish guts. Way back in the blend as ingredients, then adds, “tar-
wine just fermented grape juice? How day, ox blood was used. Bentonite – a taric acid, enzyme, and sulfur diox-
could it not be vegan, a description clay, and therefore vegan – can also ide. In the winemaking process, the
that rules out animal products? The be used. The fining agent and what- following were utilized: yeast, yeast
answer is complicated. It touches on ever it extracts from the wine fall out nutrients, and bentonite.”
how wine is made, and perhaps as im- of solution, so they aren’t in the bottle
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ST. EDWARD’S

As college lacrosse beckons, Houk credits St. Ed’s

BY RON HOLUB
Correspondent

When Alex Houk transferred to St. Kris and Bill Houk with son Alex and daughter Abby. PHOTOS DENISE RITCHIE
Ed’s as part of a mass exodus of la-
crosse players from Vero Beach High Alex Houk signing with
School, it was anything but a typical Jacksonville University.
way to finish his final two years of
high school. Nevertheless, with gradu- managing the substitution box. however I can get on the field. They had PHOTO BY
ation now in the rear-view mirror, it is “Even though I couldn’t play, I was able a really good team this year, we have a ANGIE HERMAN
apparent that everything worked out good recruiting class coming in, and a
in the best way imaginable. to keep up my skills by working out with great coaching staff. It’s also a great city.” great and the administration was sup-
the team in practice,” Houk told us. “I’ve portive. We had a great set-up and a
Exhibit No. 1 is that he will play D-1 always had great stick skills and aware- So Houk will work his way confidently good thing going.
lacrosse at Jacksonville University. The ness when I was on the field. I was pri- onto the lacrosse team at Jacksonville
official signing took place in November, marily a face-off guy at VBHS, but when in much the same way he did after the “But it was even more exciting to come
and that in essence capped off his career I transferred I realized that I could take awkward change midway through high here and graduate. I loved my classes, the
as a high school lacrosse player. He suit- those skills and translate them into be- school. While his lacrosse fortunes ben- teachers, the kids. It was just a different
ed up for the Pirates as a junior but was coming more of an offensive player. Last efitted immensely from that upheaval, type of environment, one that was more
ineligible to play as a senior. summer when I played for the Dukes (a he came to appreciate another equally focused on you as a person.
high-powered travel team out of Phila- significant upgrade.
“I was a junior in my last year at VBHS delphia) I was an offensive midfielder. “I took some economics and govern-
and I was actually supposed to graduate “What really surprised me when I ment courses and I think I want to be
in 2017,” Houk explained. “I re-classed “So I kind of shifted my role. At Jack- got here was the academic side of the a lawyer. I will study business at Jack-
(repeated junior year) when I came to sonville I’m not quite sure what I will be school. The lacrosse aspect was great sonville and hopefully go to law school
St. Ed’s. I was just trying to come in (to a doing. I’m kind of a jack-of-all-trades. too. We were building the team to be after that.” 
new setting).” I’m going to see wherever I can fit in and a state contender. The coaches were

As it turned out, the timing couldn’t
have been much better for an aspiring
college lacrosse player. The VBHS trans-
fers blended so exquisitely with the exist-
ing core that the newly structured team
was able to win district championships
in 2017 and 2018 under head coach Doug
Bailey. The melding of talent accelerated
Bailey’s goal of elevating the varsity pro-
gram to state prominence.

Houk described his one season in a
Pirate uniform as the best of his entire
life. The VBHS group seemed to thrive,
as did the entire St. Ed’s lacrosse pro-
gram. It was a classic win-win for all in-
volved. Houk also mentioned that Bailey
coached up his game to where it needed
to be for college. There was, however, a
much earlier lacrosse influence associ-
ated with St. Ed’s.

“Ironically, I actually started playing
here, probably in the first grade,” Houk
said. “My cousins played here and one
was an All-American lacrosse player in
college. They got me involved early and
I fell in love with the game immediately.
All around it was just a lot of fun, both the
physical aspect and the IQ aspect.

“At the end of my freshman year I start-
ed going up north to summer recruiting
tournaments. At that point I realized
I had some potential to play at the next
level, especially if the game could take
me to the college that I wanted to go to.”

Houk was the MVP on offense for St.
Ed’s in 2017. His 29 goals and 30 assists
combined for a team-high 59 points. He
specialized in face-offs to the tune of a 68
percent success rate. He was first-team
All-District, All-Area and All-Region. He
shunned the idea of sitting idly by as a
senior, even doing a little coaching by

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ON FAITH

Learn to discard the baggage that’s weighing you down

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT loon would take them. Then with the fact be weighing us down and need to we? Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish
Columnists passing hours their ocean-skimming be jettisoned if we hope to carry on. the essential from the non-essential.
craft dropped closer and closer to the
Jules Verne once wrote an intrigu- waves. Desperate to lighten the load, Long ago the writer of the Biblical Are you carrying anything that you
ing novel called “The Mysterious Is- the soldiers began to eliminate their Book of Hebrews wrote: “Let us throw might be better off letting go? It could be
land” that tells of five soldiers who heaviest items. First they tossed shoes, off everything that hinders and the sin something that you’ve accumulated at
escaped from a prison camp during overcoats and weapons overboard to that so easily entangles.” (Heb 12:1) At levels far beyond any usefulness to you.
the Civil War by hijacking a hot air allow the balloon to rise slightly. But first reading we might readily assent It could be heavy old convictions that
balloon. Their initial euphoria must before long they needed to lighten the to that suggestion. Yes, let’s throw off no longer uplift you. It could be dreams
have been great. Up, up and away! load again, so all their food was tossed hindrances and cast off the entangle- that have failed to nourish and sustain
But soon some difficulties arose. As to the waves. Eventually, in a desper- ment of sin. Let’s not let ourselves be you. It could be patterns and practices
the balloon drifted out over the ocean ate effort to stay airborne, the soldiers encumbered by insignificant matters, that at some point seemed vital, but
and the shoreline receded into the dis- made loops of the ropes that held the by temptations, by heavy or ponderous now prove harder and harder to justify.
tance, the passengers grew more and basket, and hanging from the loops, or pointless or seductive snares. We’d Sometimes we’re floating through life
more concerned about where the bal- they cut away the basket that had been like to think we’d know enough not to with more than we know what to do
carrying them. Finally, a gentle breeze be weighed down by all that. But do with and more than is truly beneficial
blew them toward an unknown is- to our well-being. Sometimes we are be-
land, and the men abandoned the bal- ing weighed down by the very things we
loon entirely. The reluctant aviators hoped would save us.
jumped into the sea, relinquishing
their refuge in the balloon, in order to In what and in whom do you place
swim to safety onshore. your greatest hopes? If you find you
are working harder and harder to stay
One of the interesting lessons to afloat in life, perhaps it’s time to light-
ponder from Verne’s tale is the recog- en your load and rely less upon what
nition that the very things in which we you’ve accumulated for your own wel-
expect to take refuge may be the things fare and protection. Maybe it’s time to
we ultimately need to abandon. The rely a bit more fully upon the surpris-
things we have collected with the hope ing graciousness of God that comes to
they will protect and sustain us may in our rescue when we’re ready to let go
of our own schemes and plans. 

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PETS

CowaBonzo! Hittin’ the beach for Dog Surf Classic

Hi Dog Buddies! W’s for Wave. Is the surfer in control pooches could stay standing on their His stiffest competition, it looked like
all the way in? And S is for Sports(dog) boards. “How do they DO that? Do from where I sat, was Lily Voight, who
I am MEGA-STOKED! This week manship. This applies to both dog an they have, like, Velcro on their paws?” had nailed first in the Tandem, and
I had a Total Blast, an added to my human.” Bonnie, second in Tandem. Both la-
Bucket List. Cooper’s a very happy rescue. He dies were lookin’ strong in their solo
“Dog, Waldo, that took a lotta told me he’d been homeless, then practice runs. Waldo had better watch
Remember that laid-back surfer thought!” lived at Big Dog Ranch, before finding his caboose, I was thinkin.’
pooch Waldo Leverette, a Tibetan Ter- his Forever Home with his Dad Jim.
rier I innerviewed a few years back? “You bet your biscuits! I’m in Pro “We’re Waldo’s cheerleaders,” said
He’s Way Cool Kibbles: rocks dark sun- Solo an I’m seein’ serious hot-paws The Tandem Paddle Board competi- Little Bit, a perky Maltese. “We try to
nies, a flower lei an a neon green ball competition out there, so I’m gonna tors and their human partners were get to all his competitions.”
cap with custom ear holes. Gotta dog- go grab some practice. Later, dude!” on the water practicing: Big Wave
house fulla trophies. Bonnie Gelman, The rest of the Solo field – some ex-
An off he went. Woof, did I ever perienced and some gremmies – Rip-
I didn’t get to see him ackshully surf a Catahoula Dalmatian mix; Rikon tide Leach, a Golden Retriever; Utah
back then, but he said he’d woof-mail PHOTO: GORDON RADFORD Willoughby, a Shepherd mix; Lilly An- Broadbent; Minx Calhoun, a Lab; first-
me when there was a com-puh-TISH- derson, a little terrier; newbee Cole timer Bella Kepfer, a small but fearless
en nearby. Well, he finally did! So, last wanna get Out There, but, alas, I was Watkins, a spunky black dashchund Yorkie; an Bodhi Geer, a brown-an-
week, me an my assistant went down On The Clock. So I opened my note- mix rescue; Lily Voigt, a pretty yellow white mix. Earlier Minx had told me
to Pepper Park Beach at, like, 8 a.m. book and innerduced myself around, Lab; an another Lab Mix, Samuel. she an her Dad Bob had organized the
(for Lassie’s Sake), to see the East tryin’ to look as cool as possible. The whole event, and that most of the com-
Coast Dog Surfing Association’s first- surfer pooches all had their posses They all had their own style of stick- petitors were ‘Second Family’ or rescue
ever St. Lucie Dog Surf Classic: “Surf helpin’ em get ready. There were a lot- ing the board, nose up or tucked, paws pooches, which I thought was Majorly
Paws: Hang 20.” It was a fundraiser for ta non-surfer pooches too, hangin’ out forward or back, straight or crouch- Awesome Dog Biscuits, don’t you?
the St. Lucie County Humane Society. on beach towels just watchin.’ Missy ing, whatever it took to ride in, look-
Plummer was one of the latter, a pretty ing good, avoiding leaping or falling In the end, girls ruled. Lily Voight
When we got there, there was al- Lab mix. (soggy-dogging) into the drink before took her second First Place trophy,
ready a line of pooches signin’ in, and reaching shore. and Waldo settled for second.
a bunch more on the beach practic- “I like coming to the beach, getting a
ing.’ liddle sand on my paws. All this is so-o Waldo’s Solo Pro field was larger and “I’ve been surfing for 2 anna half
exciting. Getting wet, not so much. It more intense cuz, once their human years,” Lily said, executing a graceful
“Yo, Doood!” makes me feel all yukky.” She lowered partners got the surfers positioned, nose-to-tail shakeout. “That Waldo re-
It was Waldo! Lookin’ Majorly Surf her voice. “Some of us have a liddle the poocheroos were on their own. ally keeps me on my toes, fer sure. I to-
Dog in those sunnies, flower lei, ball- pool going. Wanna get in? It’s only two And these dogs were bringin’ their ‘A’ tally love the com-puh-TISH-en! Can’t
cap an matching life-vest. Cool as a Small Dog Milk Bones.” game. wait for the next one.”
bowl of water with extra ice cubes.
“Good to see ya, Dawg!” I said. “Tempting, but I’m on the job, so-o With Waldo’s champion reputation, Waldo was drooped out, but phil-
“Back atcha, Bonzerooni! Great …” everybody was lookin’ to beat him. osophical. “A little Humble never
you could make it!” He squinted at hurt. Can’t be too cocky. Anyway,”
the glassy water. “It’s a liddle flat out Cooper Monuszko, a frenly brindle he grinned, “next time that trophy is
there, but it should pick up. I’m totally Catahoula mix, was amazed the surf MINE.”
stoked about this big turn-out! Didja
know me an my Dad Mike wrote the The Bonz
com-puh-TISH-en rules?”
“No Woof!” Don’t Be Shy
“There’s a bunch. We call the Judg-
ing Guidelines PAWS. Clever, right? P We are always looking for pets with
stands for Poise (or Attitude), like, is interesting stories.
the surfdog happy? A is for Awareness,
is the surfdog facing forward? Does To set up an interview, email
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JUNE 30 Burgers and Brews Festival to benefit presents The Dixie Swim 20 Star Party at the Vero Beach Museum
United Against Poverty, 1 to 9 p.m. in Club, a comedy about lasting friendships, direct- of Art, 7 to 10 p.m., a celestial cele-
28 Children’s Mental Health Forum host- Historic Downtown Vero Beach, with Best Burg- ed by Art Pingree. 772-562-8300 bration for the whole family, with tours of the
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er, Tykes and Teens; Maj. Eric Flowers Sheriff’s Music Festival Concerts at of the heavens thanks to Treasure Coast As-
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TRANQUIL WEST INDIES LIFESTYLE
AWAITS IN RIOMAR BAY HOME

502 Bay Drive in Riomar Bay: 2-story, 6-bedoom, 6-full-bath, 2 half-bath, 5,400-square-foot riverfront
home offered for $4,295,000 by Kay Brown of Premier Estate Properties: 772-321-8626

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Tranquil West Indies
lifestyle awaits in
Riomar Bay home

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA foyer “gallery” that leads to the vast marble splash. Premium appliances washer and gas drier. Entrance to the
Staff Writer 28-foot by 29-foot great room with a include a Thermador professional 3-bay garage is just past the laundry
soaring, coffered ceiling. 6-burner gas cooktop, warming draw- room.
The gorgeous riverfront estate at er and two professional convection
502 Bay Drive in the coveted Riomar There is a dramatic fireplace with ovens; a Sub-Zero side-by-side fridge/ From the kitchen, a generous din-
Bay neighborhood bespeaks West In- stone mantle and surround, and freezer and undercounter wine cool- ing area merges seamlessly into the
dies in its every aspect, from the lofty, a handsome bank of dark wood- er; a Bosch dishwasher; and, in the family room, with myriad seating
light-filled interior to the breezy bal- framed, transom-topped windows adjacent laundry room, heavy-duty possibilities, a flat screen TV and the
conies and lush outdoor living spac- and doors that provide elegant con- room’s focal point, a 4-window wall
es. The soul of the West Indies in the trast to the pale walls and Travertine
heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast. marble floors.

Picture this: a tranquil, utterly pri- From here, one enters another sig-
vate retreat beneath an azure sky, nificant space that houses kitchen,
nestled waterside amidst verdant dining and family areas, all config-
tropical foliage and swaying coco- ured for maximum flow, making it a
nut palms; a sparkling infinity pool, favorite family gathering place. This
soft tropical breezes and panoramic space also offers access to the gor-
views of the natural treasure that is geous gazebo and pool area.
the Indian River Lagoon.
The kitchen is big and beautiful,
The home offers a warm welcome, with plentiful storage in custom cher-
with a creamy facade, handsome ce- ry cabinetry and a huge L-shaped is-
dar shake roof, gleaming copper gut- land lighted by a sleek, 3-pendant
ters and a broad walkway to the im- chandelier that offers additional stor-
pressive entry porch. age and plenty of snack bar seating.

Transom-topped mahogany dou- Other “wow” factors include white
ble doors with sidelights lead to a quartz countertops and a stone stove-
top hood with stunning basket-weave

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looking west to the pool deck and
river, offering fabulous sunset views.

Beyond this gathering hub is the
2-bedroom south wing and access
to the second floor. Both first-floor
bedrooms have double folding-door
closets and full baths. The bedroom
on the west side enjoys a pleasant bay
window wide enough to accommo-
date a window seat bookworms will
love, a couple of comfy armchairs, or
even a desk.

North off the foyer gallery is the
first-floor master suite, with a show-
stopping walk-in closet that has spe-
cially built shoe shelves even Imelda
Marcos would swoon over. It’s cen-
tered with a storage “island,” and
large enough to hold a small party.
Really. It even has its own window.

The master bath is a soothing
dream in peaches-and-cream, with
a long double-sink vanity, wall-to-
wall mirror and plentiful storage. A
soaking tub is situated beneath a trio
of large white plantation-shuttered
windows and a spacious glass show-
er comes equipped with rainforest
shower head.

The mood-setting centerpiece of

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the master bedroom is a romantic hideaway in the house. You will not the hallway, past the stairway to the property, overlooking the shimmer-
corner fireplace with beautiful carved need to do more than lift your head first floor, is a “secret” passageway, ing infinity pool and the river, is the
stone mantle, summoning thoughts off the pillow to enjoy a wide view of leading to a large hidden “under-the- 2-level guest house – another breezy
of flickering firelight, music, a glass of the sparkling river where dolphins eaves” attic room. With two sky- retreat where you’ll feel as if you’re in
wine and perhaps, a midnight dip in play, and handsome boats pass, lights, a flat screen wall TV, built-in Barbados. Just add rum. The ground
the pool. The charming bay window cruising the Intracoastal waterway. shelving across the far wall and space floor houses cabana, bar, full bath
configuration in the west guest bed- Ease yourself into the day with a cup for table, chairs and comfy seating, it and grill, and opens to the coconut
room is repeated here, with the same of coffee on the private balcony, as constitutes a space kids and grand- palm-shaded pool deck.
glorious view, and there is a private the river comes alive. kids of all ages will want to call dibs
door exiting to the pool deck. on. This cool “bonus room” can also Up the stone exterior staircase is
A flex room is accessed from the be reached via a stairway in the ga- a large versatile room which can be
Ascend the staircase to the second master bath as well as the upstairs rage. employed for sleeping or lounging
floor to find the home’s second mas- hallway. It can be used as a den, of- with an icy beverage and enjoying
ter suite, perhaps the most blissful fice or extra bedroom. Further along Located on the north side of the the soft island breezes and the river

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view. There is also a full bath and This splendid estate is only mo-
wrap-around balcony. The west and ments from Vero’s quaint beach vil-
south sides of both levels have wide lage with its many boutiques, pubs,
banks of glass-and-mahogany fold- restaurants and resorts and just a few
ing doors. An emerald strip of grass blocks from Riverside Park, home to
and low foliage leads to the seawall numerous events and festivals, the
and the private dock, which offers renowned Riverside Theatre (Equity)
water, electricity and a 10,000-pound and the nationally recognized Vero
capacity boat lift. Beach Museum of Art. Also nearby
are Quail Valley country club, the
Across the pool from the guest Vero Beach Yacht Club, the city ma-
house is a large gazebo with plenty rina, a municipal tennis center and a
of room for seating and a stylish two- 5-acre riverside dog park. 
sided fireplace.

VITAL STATISTICS
502 BAY DRIVE

Neighborhood: Riomar Bay
Year built: 2002

Construction: Concrete block
Lot size: 140’ X 143’

Home size: 5,400 square feet under air
Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 6 full baths, 2 half-baths
Architect/builder: Bill Hayes/Paul Parent
Additional features: 3-bay garage, seawall, 140-foot waterfront, dock,
heated swimming pool, guest cabana, solid mahogany exterior doors,
soaring ceilings, ceiling fans, 3 central air systems in main house with a
separate system in guest house, Vantage integrated lighting and sound
system, Kohler propane whole-house generator, impact resistant win-

dows/storm shutters
Listing agency: Premier Estate Properties
Listing agent: Kay Brown, 772-321-8626

Listing price: $4,295,000

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4 questions to ask before buying a rental property

BY ROB STEPHENS love and visit frequently, but also the property and offer tools to make in- lot of negotiating and compromising to
Washington Post property also can be an excellent teracting with your renters and man- be done. That, however, hasn’t stopped
source of income between visits. The aging your property easier. If you’d millions of people from turning their
For those looking to purchase a sec- income from travelers renting your rather not do it yourself, a property short-term vacation homes into incred-
ond home, renting out to vacationers property often will cover a significant management company can help with ible long-term investments.
is a great way to afford an additional portion (if not all) of your ownership finding renters, handling logistics
property. And for a growing number What are the laws governing short-
of travelers, renting a private home costs, while you reap the benefits of and maintaining the property be- term rentals in my community?
offers more choices, comfort and pri- long-term appreciation. tween guests.
vacy than hotels and often costs less. The rapid rise in short-term rentals
Of course, your rental generates Keep in mind that, unlike stocks, real has caused some communities and
There’s no question that the vaca- income only when it’s occupied. estate is not a liquid investment. Buying homeowner associations to restrict or
tion rental business is booming. In Popular websites such as Airbnb and and selling a home takes time and in- even ban them. Many communities
the United States alone, revenue in HomeAway connect guests to your volves transaction costs. There is often a prohibit owners from renting out their
this market is approaching $18 bil- homes for fewer than 30 days. If you’re
lion, with a projected annual growth not in an HOA community, you’ll prob-
rate of 6.6 percent. ably have more leeway, but some cities
and states also are starting to impose
While there are plenty of opportu- regulations on vacation rentals.
nities in the vacation rental business,
there also are plenty of questions It’s the owner’s responsibility to
about how to succeed. If you’re think- learn about short-term rental laws,
ing about investing in a vacation and failure to comply with those
rental property, here are the top four regulations may result in fines and
questions to ask before you purchase: other penalties. While researching
local regulations can be challenging,
Is a vacation rental a smart invest- a call to your HOA property manage-
ment? ment company, a visit to your city hall
website, and conversations with local
Buying a vacation rental home friends and neighbors who use their
can be an attractive investment op- home as a vacation rental can provide
tion. Not only will you have a place clarity. There also are technology
to call home in a location you already

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platforms that track changing regula- owner, you are responsible for collect- This is where a lodging-tax-compli- The right tool will offer a full range
tions and fees. Do your research and ing any local lodging taxes required ance automation tool can be invalu- of solutions, including determining
ask experts in the short-term rental in your area. State and local lodging able. The right lodging-tax software the vacation rental taxes and report-
space about these types of questions. taxes can vary widely and change can manage the complexities of your ing requirements, as well as calculat-
with little notice. Understandably, it tax and business requirements in ing and filing returns on a monthly or
Which taxes and fees am I required can be confusing (and risky) to try to your specific location – so you can quarterly basis.
to collect from guests? keep up with them on your own. focus on managing your property.
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As a short-term rental property

Vero as you’ve imagined it.

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: June 15 to June 21

The real estate market on the barrier island had another banner week, with 23 transactions reported, including 3 for
more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of an oceanfront estate in North Shore Club. The home at 9050 Rocky Point Drive was
placed on the market Feb. 19 with an asking price of $6.945 million. The closed June 18 for $6.4 million.

The seller of the property was represented by Luke Webb and Kay Brown of Premier Estate Properties. The purchaser
was represented by Dan Downey of Berkshire Hathaway Florida.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$790,000
$795,000 $883,000
BRIGGS TIERNEY 2915 EAGLE DRIVE 5/10/2018 $925,000 $795,000 6/20/2018 $680,000
OCEAN OAKS WEST 2265 W OCEAN OAKS CIRCLE 1/23/2018 $699,000 $925,000 6/20/2018 $440,000
$465,000 $500,000
SMUGGLERS COVE 1545 SMUGGLERS COVE 4/6/2018 $625,000 $699,000 6/20/2018 $529,000
$539,000 $577,500
CASTAWAY COVE 1350 ALMIRANTA LANE 3/27/2018 $695,000 $465,000 6/20/2018
$359,000
MARBRISA 120 S MONTEREY DRIVE 3/22/2018 $587,000 6/19/2018 $250,000
$279,900
RIVER OAKS ESTATES 535 HONEYSUCKLE LANE 5/18/2018 $539,000 6/19/2018

VERO BEACH ESTATES 780 BOUGAINVILLEA LANE 11/28/2017 $599,900 6/19/2018

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

HARBOR INN 2140 SPYGLASS LANE, #316 5/8/2018 $369,000 6/20/2018
SEA OAKS 1315 WINDING OAKS CIRCLE, #906 5/9/2018 $260,000 6/20/2018
SEA OAKS 1440 WINDING OAKS CIRCLE W, #A201 4/20/2018 $279,900 6/20/2018

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 407 Indies Drive Subdivision: Ambersand Beach, Address: 12825 Highway A1A

Listing Date: 3/29/2018 Listing Date: 3/20/2018
Original Price: $699,500 Original Price: $1,125,000
Recent Price: $699,500 Recent Price: $997,000
Sold: 6/15/2018 Sold: 6/15/2018
Selling Price: $690,000 Selling Price: $947,500
Listing Agent: Sally Weld Lurie Listing Agent: Janyne F Kenworthy

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

Beth E Binkley Not Provided

Real Estate Results Not Provided

Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1001 Indian Mound Trail Subdivision: Anchor The Moorings, Address: 235 Binnacle Point

Listing Date: 2/7/2018 Listing Date: 12/4/2017
Original Price: $1,685,000 Original Price: $1,749,000
Recent Price: $1,549,000 Recent Price: $1,649,000
Sold: 6/15/2018 Sold: 6/15/2018
Selling Price: $1,285,000 Selling Price: $1,425,000
Listing Agent: Matilde G Sorensen Listing Agent: Terri McConnell

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Andrew C Kennedy Erika L Ross

Collier Crawford, LLC The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Briggs Tierney, Address: 2915 Eagle Drive Subdivision: Smugglers Cove, Address: 1545 Smugglers Cove

Listing Date: 5/10/2018 Listing Date: 4/6/2018
Original Price: $795,000 Original Price: $699,000
Recent Price: $795,000 Recent Price: $699,000
Sold: 6/20/2018 Sold: 6/20/2018
Selling Price: $790,000 Selling Price: $680,000
Listing Agent: Kim Small & Ron Small Listing Agent: Kimberly & Mike Thorpe
Selling Agent:
Keller Williams Realty of VB Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Troy P Westover Sherry Brown

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

Bermuda Bay Subdivision: Marbrisa, Address: 120 S Monterey Drive
141 Laurel Oak Lane
$925,000 Listing Date: 3/22/2018
Enjoy this 3 bed/ 3.5 bath + den beauti- Original Price: $625,000
O: 772.538.1111 ful courtyard home boasting over 3,000 Recent Price: $587,000
E: [email protected] sqft overlooking lake and gardens. Liv- Sold: 6/19/2018
ing room with fireplace, formal dining Selling Price: $500,000
W: RardinRealEstate.com room, kitchen with breakfast nook, fami- Listing Agent: Sally K Daley
ly room, office/den and master bedroom
w/ walk-in closet and guest house. Selling Agent: Daley & Company Real Estate

Beth Ann Rardin Sally K Daley
Broker
Daley & Company Real Estate

Call 772.263.2505

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Who should I charge for lodging where in between, the local and state Short-term rentals can offer much ment and transaction you make.
taxes? lodging and occupancy taxes must be greater income potential, but liability Is a vacation rental property the
remitted to remain compliant. Many can add up quickly if these taxes are
If you purchase a vacation property real estate investors overlook the fact not collected and remitted on time. right move for you? If you secure the
with an eye toward short-term rent- that lodging or occupancy taxes need When you enter the short-term rental right guidance, ask the right ques-
als, the short answer is anyone who to be paid to rent the home in compli- market, lodging tax collection will tions and perform your due diligence
rents from you. Whether your prop- ance with city and state tax agencies. need to be a part of every rental agree- in the area, it just might be a smart
erty is in California, Maine or any- and rewarding investment. 