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After dark: A little glitz is always How to find the perfect summer work bag
helpful for looking like a hedonist
even if you only intend to share a pa- BY ISABEL SPEARMAN
ella. Simply add a gold sandal to your The Telegraph
flowing cotton garb and brush some
sand through your hair. One day last week I wasted 30 min-
utes of my morning digging in the
Don’t forget: Your sustainable cre- back of my wardrobe, trying to find
dentials, Araks swimsuits are creat- a handbag that wasn’t black or navy.
ed from abandoned fishing nets and My trusty tan hold all felt a bit too
nylon waste salvaged from oceans heavy with my summer dress, and I
and landfill. Also: they’re gorgeous knew somewhere (in the aftermath
and a very flattering cut. of a recent house move) there would
be something more suitable. After in-
Do pick up: Nip down to Port haling a worrying amount of dust, I
Soller for lunch (head to Kingfisher pulled out a vintage Anya Hindmarch
for excellent fresh caught fare) and tote in white leather, perfect for a day
browse its very well stocked bou- of meetings.
tiques – more wafty cotton and styl-
ish crockery. Having worked for a luxury hand-
bag designer for nearly eight years,
Saint-Tropez, France I take my handbags for granted. But
this year I feel tempted to invest in a
The vibe: It’s not much changed few new summer staples. I am per-
from the Eighties, but there is some- sonally trying to downsize rather
thing quite comforting about that. than carrying around the kitchen
The yachts might have got a little sink – not just to save my back, but
bigger, the bling, blingier … but then also as my summer workwear is quite
who doesn’t want to spot Joan Col- feminine and a large carryall doesn’t
lins from across the crudities at Le always work. After a serious edit, I
Club 55? However, if you can’t get a can now fit everything I need into a
table at Pampelonne’s oldest Dame, medium-sized handbag, which gen-
then the next door joint, Cap 21 of- erally looks more elegant.
fers a very good vantage point for
spotting who is being offloaded onto Don’t baulk at white: it’s an easy
the jetty. neutral in the summer, and, as long
as you don’t drag it along the floor
Style here is reassuringly classic of a train carriage too often, it looks
– if you can face the Saturday mar- really sharp and modern. It’s prob-
ket you will find a swarm of Breton ably worth buying a white bag at a
tops, Hurlingham types in hotly col- high-street price so you can con-
ored chino shorts and espadrilles sider buying another box-fresh one
surrounding you. Just embrace the next summer.
stripes, but maybe try an Hermes/
Accessorize scarf around one’s head A tangerine or zesty lemon bag is
for a Jackie O touch. A strategic drop very tempting. Yes, it will clash with
of glamour is every woman’s weapon most of your wardrobe, but that isn’t
of choice on this coast. always a bad thing, even for someone
who loves matching as much as I do.
Carry on: A children’s sized suit-
case makes a very good vanity: don’t While I’m not usually a fan of pas-
forget to add in at least one change tels, I love the idea of a pink bag,
of clothes in case of suitcase delivery which would look chic with navy or
emergencies. soften a trouser suit. Be wary of any-
thing too bubblegum in shade and
Well beached: A Louis Vuitton go as pale as you can bear. If pink is
monogrammed tote is the towel a step too far for you, then opt for a
bag choice of most; but given that soft nude. Snakeskin print is another
you are in the land of peak-basket, brilliant neutral for the summer that
something simple and local will eas- will break up an all-black outfit, but
ily suffice. Do add a giant pair of bug also look lovely with block colors. The
sunglasses though for a “isn’t that high street has perfected good qual-
what’s her name?” mystique. Sunny ity faux snakeskin with a reasonable
printed kaftans or crisp white cotton price tag.
frocks (see Sienna) are far classier
than the sheer beaded ponchos fa- Off duty, I am permanently shop-
vored by the Surrey-on-sea regulars. ping for holidays (mostly wishful
thinking) and have a serious weak-
After dark: Something bright and ness for wicker or raffia accessories.
cheerful to set off your tan (faux or Alas, most are not really office ap-
otherwise). propriate – but if you stick to darker
colors, rather than natural tan, and
Don’t forget: Croissants crumbs smarter styles with clasps, you might
are not an ideal look if you’re trying just pass them off as workwear. 
to style out a café au lait in Senequier.

Do pick up: Hamam (striped,
obvs) beach towels, now with extra
fun pompoms – from the market and
everywhere. Very helpful for throw-
ing over everything. 

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DINING REVIEW

Amalfi Grille: A great four-course culinary bargain

BY TINA RONDEAU ads. I went for the mixed green salad, Shrimp Gorgonzola.
Columnist and chose a light white balsamic
dressing. My husband opted for the PHOTOS BY GORDON RADFORD
Of all the summer dining deals being Caesar salad with anchovies, which
advertised these days, nothing tops the he pronounced a good version of the
four courses for $24 special being of- classic Caesar.
fered at the Amalfi Grille.
For entrées, the choices got
While we have on a number of oc- tough. There were chicken and
casions cheerfully spent a few dollars fresh local fish options, and
more than that savoring some of the cre- I was sorely tempted by the
ative dishes offered by the Amalfi, $24 a sausage lasagna. But I finally
head is all you need to lay out to enjoy a settled on the shrimp gorgon-
great four-course culinary experience at zola. My husband flirted for a
this excellent restaurant. time with the beef Welling-
ton, but ultimately ordered
On our visit last week, we waved off the veal and mushrooms.
several of the evening’s specials – which
as usual, sounded mighty tempting – My shrimp gorgonzola con-
and told our excellent server Dana we sisted of beautiful large Gulf
intended to see how happy we could be shrimp, sautéed with wild mush-
sticking to the special menu. rooms, sun-dried tomatoes and
spinach, and tossed with cavatappi
No problem, she said. pasta in a gorgonzola cream sauce.
So for appetizers, I started with the Yummy.
fried mozzarella while my husband or-
dered the other choice available, the My husband’s slices of veal scalop-
spinach and mushroom ravioli. pini were sautéed with extra virgin olive
The mozzarella cheese had been oil, white wine, butter and mushrooms,

Beef Wellington. Veal and
Mushrooms.

panko breaded, and flash fried to crispy topped with a light cream reduction and above the $24-a-person prix fixe price Hours:
golden perfection, it tasted terrific when served over penne. He loved the dish. for the special menu. Dinner nightly from
dipped into a homemade marinara
sauce. The spinach, mushroom and Finally, it came time for dessert – But it’s your choice. You are getting a 5 p.m. to closing
ricotta cheese ravioli, however, was which is always a highlight of the eve- full four-course dinner – the same cali-
positively sublime, and was served with ning at Amalfi, where the pastries are ber of food that you would get if order- Beverages: Full Bar
a wonderful gorgonzola cream sauce. A nothing short of amazing. ing a la carte from the menu – and your
great start to the meal. meal deal is not being bundled with a Address:
I ordered the coconut-infused white bottle of so-so wine. 398 21st Street,
The second course was a choice of sal- cake layered with coconut mousse and
finished with fresh coconut, and my Will we order from the 4 for $24 menu Vero Beach
Lemon husband tucked into a large slice of fresh on our next visit? That depends on how
Sponge Cake. lemon sponge cake layered with a fresh tempted we are by that night’s specials. Phone:
(772) 564-8218
blueberry mousse and finished But on this visit, we went home feel-
with whipped cream. The ing happy and well fed after enjoying a
desserts totally lived up bargain evening at the Amalfi Grille.
to expectations.
Depending on I welcome your comments, and en-
what you choose to courage you to send feedback to me at
drink, the total tab [email protected].
for two can obvi-
ously climb a fair bit The reviewer dines anonymously at
restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
32963. 

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WINE COLUMN

For American wine lovers, caveat emptor. Or caveat rosé

BY DAVE MCINTYRE wines being sold. They found that 22 about 40 cents per liter, while its French ture and economy has long made it
The Washington Post percent of the establishments they sur- counterpart goes for more than twice susceptible to fraud. In 2010, a French
veyed were selling Spanish wine that that. Restaurants could be especially wine broker was convicted of passing
Lovers of French wine are suddenly was either fraudulently or misleadingly vulnerable, with by-the-glass pro- off merlot and syrah as more expensive
seeing red. labeled as French, according to Le Pa- grams. Tourists enjoying their pichet pinot noir for E&J Gallo’s Red Bicyclette
risien, which broke the story. of rosé along the boardwalk in Nice or brand. A defense given in court: Ameri-
Earlier this year, they feared they St. Tropez might never suspect they can consumers didn’t complain.
wouldn’t have enough of their beloved It is unclear whether any of the fraud- weren’t drinking local.
rosé to get them through the sum- ulent wine was exported, though inves- This year, according to the Telegraph
mer, because Americans are buying it tigators think some bottles likely came Here’s how this could happen: That of London, ordinary table wine was
all. Now it seems much of the vaunted to the United States. giant sucking sound over the past few passed off as Chateauneuf-du-Pape,
French pink they’ve been consum- years was U.S. consumers discovering and a Bordeaux chateau was caught
ing the past two years has in fact been Some wines were falsely noted as they love rosé and buying and drink- adding sugar to its 2016 wine. The win-
cheap Spanish rosado. “Vin de France,” a generic table wine ing as much as they could. Demand ery said it was an accident.
designation, while some were labeled soared, and the rosé market boomed,
France’s consumer fraud author- as coming from a prestigious IGP (pro- with many more labels appearing on There are two lessons for American
ity confirmed last week that over the tected geographic designation, a new U.S. shelves, and earlier in the year than consumers from this story, and no, one
past two years, unscrupulous wine nomenclature for appellation). Oth- ever before. of them is not that the French can’t be
merchants have passed off as many as ers portrayed French-looking chateau trusted. First, read the label, especially
70,000 hectoliters – the equivalent of 10 or even the fleur-de-lis, the national Prices rose, and shippers tried to send the small print, and know the label-
million bottles – of cheap Spanish wine symbol, on their labels with tiny print as much as they could to take advan- ing laws. Second, if you care about the
as more-expensive French rosé. revealing the wine’s Spanish or “Euro- tage. It takes three or four years for new quality and authenticity of the wine
pean” origin. Often these wines were vineyards to be planted and produce you buy, pay attention to importers who
French consumer fraud investigators marketed in the section with French ro- wine, so we tend to get lesser wines to deal with family-owned wineries.
said they became aware of the “French- sés and priced accordingly. fill in the gap in the inexpensive range
ification” of Spanish wine in late 2015, that has been created by the inflation. Be willing to pay a dollar or two more
then began canvassing stores and res- The potential profits are enormous. for wine that genuinely expresses its
taurants to verify the authenticity of Spanish rosé sells on the bulk market at Wine’s importance to France’s cul- terroir like the bottles shown above. 

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ON FAITH

Gift of wisdom: It’s right to admit when we’re wrong

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT This particular priest, it turned ton then asked Miller concern for an enemy’s misfortune
Columnists out, was no friend to the Colonial why in the world he as Miller and Washington? It’s hard
cause. And because Miller was sym- would have walked not to exult in our enemy’s downfall.
The legend goes that Rev. Peter pathetic to the revolutionaries, the 60 miles to try to But what if we could acknowledge
Miller was the pastor of a small Bap- priest called for Miller and many save the life of an en- that on a number of points our ad-
tist church in Ephrata, Pennsylva- others to be hanged in the town emy. Miller’s answer versary may, in fact, be right? Maybe
nia, during the Revolutionary War. square for treason against the King gives us pause. He our humility could end an ongoing
Rev. Miller was much loved by all the of England. said he had come to dispute, or begin a friendship, or
people of Ephrata, except for the local plead for this man’s even save a life.
priest of the Church of England who But near the end of the war the life because on con-
was scornful of Miller and opposed situation changed, and the priest sideration, on sev- Perhaps we aren’t right about ev-
Miller on every possible issue. was himself arrested for treason and eral points of their erything, after all. And, as people of
sentenced to die by the Colonial gov- disagreement, the faith, our uncertainty could some-
ernment for conspiring with British priest may have been right! times be as faithful and loving as our
troops. certainty; and admitting our fallibil-
The story goes that when Wash- ity may be the beginning of the great-
Rev. Miller’s response to this turn ington heard this explanation, he est wisdom of all. 
of events was remarkable. As soon as decided to spare the priest’s life.
he received the news, he walked 60 Obviously, Washington admired the
miles to Gen. George Washington’s gritty determination of Rev. Miller
encampment. There he pleaded pas- to be an advocate for someone with
sionately for Washington to intervene whom he had never really seen eye
and pardon the priest. Assuming to eye.
Miller was the priest’s friend, George
Washington shook his head and told He apparently appreciated Mill-
Miller regretfully that he could not er’s humility and his honesty. He
agree to spare his friend’s life. seemed to agree that we may often
be as indebted to our enemies, for
Rev. Miller then told Washington what they teach us, as to our friends.
that the priest was not, in fact, his
friend. Actually, the man was his very We wonder, could we be as gener-
worst enemy. An amazed Washing- ous with our compassion and our

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CALENDAR

ONGOING on this Island Jr., Fri. 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 27|28 Riverside Theatre Comedy 2-4 City of Vero Beach Recreation Dept.
1:30 and 5:30 p.m. on the Stark Stage. 772- Zone Experience – Vegas presents the 44th annual Aerial
Vero Beach Museum of Art - Insight Astron- 231-6990 Nights, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Live on the Antics Youth Circus featuring 250+ performers
omy Photographer of the Year exhibition thru Loop free entertainment at 6:30 p.m. and Ve- ages 3 to 25 demonstrating their gymnastics,
Sept. 16; Post-War Impressions: Printmaking in 20|21 Riverside Theatre Howl at gas-style casino games to benefit Riverside The- dance and aerial skills, 7 p.m. at Saint Edward’s
the United States after WWII thru Sept. 23; 150 the Moon Experience – atre for Kids scholarships for classes and camps. School. $7 & $8 772-567-2144
Years of Painting & Sculpture from the Perma- Vegas Nights, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., with Live 772-231-6990
nent Collection thru Jan. 13. on the Loop free entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 3|4 Ballet Vero Beach presents CORE
and Vegas-style casino games to benefit Riv- 28 Be Our Guest – family-friendly party Dance, 8 p.m. at Riverside The-
Vero Beach Theatre Guild - The Dixie Swim erside Theatre for Kids scholarships for classes and indoor screening of Beauty and atre, with performances from the Atlanta-based
Club thru July 22. and camps. 772-231-6990 the Beast at the Heritage Center, 1:30 p.m. par- troupe using dance to ‘illuminate, educate and
ty with story time and children’s book swap; 3 question.’ $10 to $75. 772-905-2651
McKee Botanical Garden cooking classes: July 21 Christmas in July to benefit Shop with p.m. movie. Free. 772-770-2263
21 Healthy Cooking for Children; July 28 Gluten a Cop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sebastian’s 3|4 Riverside Theatre Howl at the
Free Deliciousness; Aug. 4 Cooking for Diabetes; Riverview Park to raise funds for Christmastime 28|29 Tour de Turtles Kick-Off Moon Experience, 7:30 p.m. &
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tertainment, food, games, activities and a visit er Island Center in Melbourne Beach to benefit ment at 6:30 p.m. 772-231-6990
JULY from Santa 772-589-7212 Sea Turtle Conservancy, with hors d’oeuvres,
refreshments, live music and silent auction. 4 RT Star’s Back to School Party, in partner-
20 Star Party at the Vero Beach Museum 27 Charity Golf Tournament at Bent Pine $20/$35. Live loggerhead release, 7:30 a.m. ship with Education Foundation of IRC, 10
of Art, 7 to 10 p.m., a celestial cele- Golf Club hosted by Smoke Inn Cigars Sun. from BIC to track as part of Tour de Turtles a.m. to 2 p.m. campus-wide performances for
bration for the whole family, with tours of the and Drew Estate to benefit Hibiscus Children’s ‘race.’ Conserveturtles.org and by kids and interactive displays to get chil-
Astronomy Photography exhibit, star-themed Center, 1:15 p.m. shotgun start. $125. 772- dren ready for school. Free. 772-231-6990
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for non-members. 772-231-0707 ents iRascals Broadway, 2 p.m. & 7 sale to benefit Next Generation Vet- erside Theatre featuring dance students and
p.m. on the Stark Stage. 772-231-6990 erans of the Veterans Council of IRC and Cultural professional instructors as well as members of
20|21 Riverside Theatre Educa- Council of IRC: weeklong exhibition in downtown Atlanta-based CORE Dance. Free. 772-231-
tion Div. presents Once 27 Main Street Vero Beach’s Downtown galleries, followed by auction/reception 5:30 6990
Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. on 14th p.m. Aug. 8 at Heritage Center. 772-770-4857
Avenue. Free. 772-643-6782 10 Mango Madness-themed Grill Out
Crossword Page 37 (INITIAL REACTION) Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m. hosted by Se-
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN bastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, with
in July 12, 2018 Edition 1 HOARSE 2 HANDLED Sebastian businesses offering up refreshments
4 SHOO 2 ARMED and summer sales.
8 ANIMAL 3 SOLD
9 SORROW 5 HARMFUL 10|11 Riverside Theatre Com-
10 BLADE 6 ODOUR edy Zone Experience –
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13 ADDS 12 OFFERED p.m., with Live on the Loop free entertainment
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NEW CUSTOM-BUILT RIVER CLUB HOME
MAKES THE MOST OF WATER VIEWS

1331 River Club Drive at River Club: 3-bedroom, 3-full and 1-half bath, 4,090-square-foot,
water-view home offered for $2,250,000 by Matilde Sorensen,
Broker-Owner, Dale Sorensen Real Estate: 772-532-0010

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REAL ESTATE

Custom-built River Club home makes most of water views

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF expansive roofline and add architec- welcome spot to greet guests before could easily be used for an au pair,
Staff Writer tural interest. they step into the foyer that opens as a nursery or as a room for in-home
into the formal living area. A series of nursing care. The dressing room pro-
The residence at 1331 River Club “This brand-new home has a won- glass doors at the back of the house vides a common area outside his and
Drive is a study in elegance. Set back derful floorplan with magnificent provide an unobstructed view of her walk-in closets, creating an inti-
from the road on a pie-shaped lot, the details throughout,” says Matilde So-
house is sited for optimal privacy. A rensen, Broker-Owner, Dale Sorensen
long drive leads up to the entrance Real Estate. “The owners put a con-
and reveals a front façade with a trio siderable amount of thought and care
of dormer windows situated between into the construction and design of
double chimneys that break up the the home.”

The wide front veranda provides a

the Indian River Lagoon upon entry, mate space for the master and mis-
while high coffered ceilings allow for tress to catch up on plans as they get
plenty of light. A marble-faced fire- ready to head out for whatever the day
place, dark maple floors and built-ins holds in store.
soften the room.
The master bathroom is well-ap-
The architectural lines and distinc- pointed with dual water closets and
tive design of the custom-built home vanities, a walk-in shower and jet-
are clear, with extensive millwork ted tub. “On this side of the house,
and designer tiles throughout. you have three walls between you
and your guests,” says the owner
The northern wing houses an office about the level of privacy in the mas-
with built-ins, a large window and an ter suite, adding. “The Anderson
attractive tray ceiling. Further down windows and upgraded subflooring
the hall, the master suite is self-con- make the house much more energy
tained for complete privacy. efficient and more comfortable on
your feet. They also dramatically ne-
“The master suite is a dream, with gate outside noise.”
a luxurious en suite bath and an un-
believably large walk-in closet,” says The home’s southern wing includes
Sorensen. the dining room, which is located off
the gourmet kitchen. “It has a beau-
The bedroom opens onto the lanai
and includes a workout room that

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REAL ESTATE

tiful kitchen with an exceptionally
large, marble-topped island and spa-
cious living areas,” says Sorensen.
“The dark wood floors are beautifully
combined with creamy walls and
white trim. And, all the French doors
and windows let an abundance of
light into the home, so it’s bright and
airy.”

Also adjacent to the kitchen is the
morning room, where transom win-
dows and a hip ceiling help create a
cozy spot to watch birds and boats
float by on the lagoon and bikers and
walkers enjoying the Historic Jungle
Trail. “With 300 feet of stunning riv-
erfront views, a large covered lanai
complete with summer kitchen, and
room on the property for a guest
house, this is the perfect home for en-
tertaining,” says Sorensen.

A landscaped berm between the Jun-
gle Trail and the property create a buf-
fer between the lagoon and the house
in times of rising water levels. There’s
also an offshore island to provide a
windbreak, points out the owner.

Along the long hall running from
the kitchen to the garage, a powder
room, pantry and generous laundry
room are convenient to kitchen activ-
ity. Two en suite guest rooms with a
private entrance finish off this wing
of the house.

“I love walking through the front
door and looking right through to the
river. It’s just so open with so many
windows,” says the owner.

And the view out the front is just as
lovely, with a landscaped common
area across the street. “You can sit on

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the bench and look at the lake,” the with full kitchens; two pools, two
owner says. fitness centers and tennis courts.
The riverside clubhouse offers suites
River Club encompasses 120 acres members can reserve for guests. The
of preserves with a 14-acre lake nes- guard-gated community has easy ac-
tled among oak hammocks. Situated cess to a public beach to the east and
among the natural environs, mem- the Historic Jungle Trail to the west. 
bers have access to two clubhouses

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VITAL STATISTICS
1331 RIVER CLUB DRIVE

Neighborhood: River Club • Year built: 2017
Lot Size: 311’x296’ • Home size: 4,090 square feet

Construction: Concrete block
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3 full baths, 1 half-bath

Waterfront: Wide river views
Additional features: Gated community, impact glass, shutters, gas
fireplace, spa bath, gourmet kitchen, ice machine, wine cooler, summer
kitchen, bidet, jetted tub, LED lighting, Kohler fixtures, Andersen win-
dows, Ashley Norton hardware, Thermador appliances and 2-car garage.

Listing agency: Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Listing agent: Matilde Sorensen, Broker Owner, 772-532-0010

Listing price: $2,250,000

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‘Premier Estate’ team ranked 9th in Florida in 2017

BY STEVEN M. THOMAS list recognizes sales achieved in 2017.
Staff Writer The three team members – Cindy

The O’Dare, Boga & French team O’Dare, Richard Boga and Clark French
at Premier Estate Properties made it – sold more than $145 million in land
onto the prestigious Real Trends 1000 and luxury home property in 2017.
list again this year, for the fourth time
in the past six years, coming in at No. They achieved the feat despite be-
177 nationwide and ranking as the ing in one of the smaller markets that
ninth most successful real estate team appears on the Real Trends list, com-
in Florida in sales volume. The 2018 peting with agents in huge markets
like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New
York and Los Angeles. They topped

Clark French, Cindy O’Dare and Richard Boga of Premier Estate Properties.

the sales of many real estate “stars” ther the buyer or the seller, and par-
in those larger markets, including ticipated in 22 oceanfront sales.
the Steve Gold Team featured on Mil-
lion Dollar Listings New York, which “We are consistently the ocean-
sold $11 million less than the Premier front sales leader,” says O’Dare.
team.
The team’s biggest sale in 2017 was
The Premier team had 36 transac- the property at No. 10 Ocean Lane in
tion sides last year, representing ei- Indian River Shores, where a 6-bed-
room, 8.5-bath, 13,500-square-foot

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home on a 2.6-acre oceanfront lot that went for close to $20 million, but Premier Estate Properties agents to stay that way through 2019, though
listed by the trio sold for $9 million. O’Dare says properties listed between only list and sell homes valued at $1 prices seem to have temporarily pla-
$1 million and $3 million are the part- million or more, so the team has a teaued after a period of strong growth.
Since joining Premier 10 years ago, ners’ “bread and butter.” sharp focus on the luxury market.
when the company opened its Vero of- All three team members believe the Boga says the partnership has more
fice, the team has listed and sold many “Twenty-six of our 36 transaction $1-million-and-up market on the is- than $80 million in sales closed or
of the most high-profile properties on sides last year involved homes that sold land is “very healthy” and expect it pending so far this year and O’Dare says
the barrier island, including one home for less than $3 million,” says Boga.
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SEAGROVE 5/5.5 $2,995,000 OLD RIOMAR 3+Den/3F 3H $1,975,000 NEW LISTING OLD RIOMAR 3/3 $1,395,000
Karen Smith 772-559-1295 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 VERO ISLES Riverfront 3+Den/3.5 $1,549,000 Carolyn Lange 772-473-7982
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GRANDHARBORHarborPointe 3/3F2H $1,150,000 NEW LISTING SEAGROVE 4/3 $849,000 SEAQUAY CONDO 2+Den/2 $675,000
Stacey Clawson 772-559-7984 GRAND HARBOR Riverpointe 4 /3 $1,100,000 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Karen Smith 772-559-1295
Diane De Francisci 772-538-1614 201384 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027 207197 Karen Smith 772-559-1295 201806 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 199234

GRAND HARBOR Harbor Village 3 /2.5 $619,000 NEW LISTING RIVERWIND 3/3 $499,000 OAK HARBOR Hamilton 3/2.5 $379,900
Diane De Francisci 772-538-1614 INDIAN RIVER FARMS 4+Den/3 $499,000 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 206202 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 195655
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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: July 6 to July 12

The hot summer real estate market on the barrier island took a breather last week, with just 3 transactions
reported including 1 for more than $1 million.
The top sale of the week was of a home in Windsor. The property at 3130 Pond Lane was listed on Jan. 23
for $1.995 million. The sale closed on July 12 for $1.925 million.
The seller of the property was represented by Betsy Hanley and Laurin Pohl of Windsor Properties. The
purchaser was also represented by Pohl.
The transactions listed below and on the following page include several from the previous week.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,925,000
$420,000
WINDSOR 3130 POND LANE 1/23/2018 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 7/12/2018
$405,000
SUMMERPLACE 1990 W SHELL LANE 4/9/2018 $499,999 $499,999 6/29/2018 $650,000
$210,000
TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT $315,000
$350,000
SOUTH COVE CONDO 1480 OCEAN DRIVE, #3C 3/2/2018 $450,000 $399,000 7/6/2018

SOUTHWINDS 1250 W SOUTHWINDS BOULEVARD, #117 11/30/2017 $739,000 $689,000 7/6/2018

VERA CRUZ CONDO 5151 HIGHWAY A1A, #516 5/16/2018 $205,000 $215,000 7/5/2018

PARK SHORES 109 PARK SHORES CIRCLE W, #31 4/6/2018 $350,000 $350,000 6/29/2018

CALEDON SHORES CONDO 4600 HIGHWAY A1A, #503 8/28/2017 $425,000 $400,000 6/29/2018

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: South Cove Condo, Address: 1480 Ocean Drive, #3C Subdivision: Southwinds, Address: 1250 W Southwinds Boulevard, #117

Listing Date: 3/2/2018 Listing Date: 11/30/2017
Original Price: $450,000 Original Price: $739,000
Recent Price: $399,000 Recent Price: $689,000
Sold: 7/6/2018 Sold: 7/6/2018
Selling Price: $405,000 Selling Price: $650,000
Listing Agent: Beth Ann Rardin Listing Agent: Terri McConnell

Selling Agent: Rardin Real Estate LLC Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Karl Dietrich Erika Ross

Alex MacWilliam, Inc. The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Subdivision: Vera Cruz Condo, Address: 5151 Highway A1A, #516 Subdivision: Summerplace, Address: 1990 W Shell Lane

Listing Date: 5/16/2018 Listing Date: 4/9/2018
Original Price: $205,000 Original Price: $499,999
Recent Price: $215,000 Recent Price: $499,999
Sold: 7/5/2018 Sold: 6/29/2018
Selling Price: $210,000 Selling Price: $420,000
Listing Agent: Michele Ritchie Listing Agent: Mike Sexton

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

Michelle Kantzler Janet Lawrence

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. North Beach Realty, Inc.

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“we have been very busy and have not amenities and friendly people – that
slowed down going into summer. We most attracted them. Vero Beach is our
have a number of new buyers flying into best selling tool.”
town to look at property this month.”
Carmen D’Angelo, one of three co-
“At this point, I believe our mar- owners of Premier Estate Properties,
ket is well-balanced,” says French. along with brothers Joseph and Ge-
“Buyers continue to seek value and rard Liguori, says the O’Dare, Boga
sellers are recognizing this and pric- & French team has been key to his
ing homes firmly ‘in the market’ for company’s success in Vero Beach.
quicker sell-through times.” “Oh gosh, yes. They have been real
leaders.”
French and O’Dare teamed up in
2005. Boga joined the group as an He attributes their big sales num-
assistant in 2009, moving up to ju- bers to a great work ethic and excep-
nior partner in 2012. He became a tional market knowledge.
full partner in 2017, at the same time
that French broadened his horizons, “Clark and Cindy are probably the
becoming a strategic advisor to Con- most knowledgeable brokers I have
cierge Auctions, the leading luxury ever known as far as product knowl-
property auction company in the U.S. edge goes. Product knowledge is so
important – knowing who the sellers
His affiliation with Concierge has and buyers are, along with the history
led to tens of millions in sales for the of homes, even if they are not for sale.
team and also brought many new buy-
ers to town, who did not know Vero “If you are talking direct ocean-
prior to participating in auctions here. front properties down in the estate
Charmed by the town, some have end- section, or direct oceanfront in John’s
ed up buying non-auction homes here Island or in mid-beach, they know
and spreading the word to friends and the property inside out – how old it
family about Vero’s virtues. is, how many square feet, who built
it, when and for how much it has sold
“Our buyers nowadays mainly range in the past, everything. It is like they
from their late 40s to their late 50s,” have computers in their heads!”
O’Dare says. “They consistently say it
is the quality of life here – the beautiful O’Dare says new partner Boga
seaside setting, low traffic, low densi- brings a suite of skills that have added
ty, fine dining and shopping, cultural value to the team, including a youth-
ful appreciation of technology, ever

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more important in real estate sales, clients,” adds French. “They know agents working in six offices in Boca ray says the firm requires multiple
and an outstanding ability to gather we are going to be absolutely profes- Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauder- sources of information to verify sales
and analyze market data and make it sional and they stay loyal to us for de- dale, Palm Beach and Vero. it tabulates in composing its list of
meaningful to both buyers and sell- cades. We have several clients who we the 1,000 most successful agents and
ers is ways that facilitate sales. have done eight or more deals with.” Real Trends, which was founded teams, including third-party verifica-
in 1987, has put out its widely re- tion of sales and in some cases tax re-
“Our success ultimately comes Founded in 1993, Premier Estate spected top realtor list for the past 13 turns and other documents. 
down to our relationships with our Properties has approximately 60 years. Company president Steve Mur-