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HUGE NEW SUBDIVISION 7 12DERMATOLOGY DUO BALLET TO PERFORM B2
EYED NEAR VERO AIRPORT ALL ABOUT SAVING LIVES ‘SLEEPING PRINCESS’

Flood insurance Cleveland Clinic
premiums headed adds physicians
higher for ‘equity’ to hospital staff

By Lisa Zahner | Staff Writer By Michelle Genz | Staff Writer
[email protected] [email protected]

A new Biden Administration Dan Inman inspects a new home. PHOTO: BRENDA AHEARN Even as Cleveland Clinic Indi-
plan to make flood insurance rates an River Hospital has coped with
promote “equity in action” could NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION BOOM PUTS COVID-19, its leadership has con-
drastically increase premiums for PRESSURE ON BUILDING DEPARTMENT tinued to look beyond the pandem-
luxury residences in coastal areas ic, bringing dozens of new doctors
like Vero’s barrier island. By Ray McNulty | Staff Writer jor home remodeling and addi- tors may begin such projects. to town to expand its healthcare
[email protected] tions to existing homes. But Community Develop- offerings.
Based upon a national study
of flood premiums, claims and The sizzling-hot, local real es- The increased demand during ment Director Phil Matson said Since the world-renowned
property values as they relate to tate market has put a strain on the ongoing boom, in fact, has the surge in new-home con- health system took over Indian Riv-
flood zones and risk of damage, the county’s Building Division, caused delays in the county’s struction hasn’t hurt the quality er Medical Center in January 2019,
the Federal Emergency Manage- where the staff has been over- processing of those applications, of Building Division inspections it has added close to 200 physicians
ment Agency (FEMA) last week whelmed by permit applications which must be obtained before of ongoing and completed work. to its staff, bringing the total num-
released the objectives of its Risk for new-home construction, ma- licensed builders and contrac- ber of physicians practicing at the
Rating 2.0 plan. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 hospital to 423. Of those, 157 are
employed by Cleveland Clinic Indi-
“The modernized pricing meth- an River, an increase of around 65
odology corrects the current sys- since the health system took over,
tem’s unintentional inequities in a hospital spokesman said. That in-
which many policyholders with crease factors in both resignations
lower-value homes are paying and new hires, he said.
more than they should and policy-
holders with higher-value homes The remaining doctors have
are paying less than they should,” privileges and work at the hospital
the FEMA press release states. taking care of patients but are in
private practice.
“As a result, nearly a quarter of
the NFIP’s current policyholders While all eyes were on COVID
counts, PPE shortages, inten-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 sive-care beds and caregiver burn-
out, the Vero hospital diligently
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NEWS 1-7 ARTS B1 New stormwater fees could
equate to 12 percent tax hike
HEALTH 8 GAMES B9 HOMEBOUND
By Lisa Zahner | Staff Writer SENIORS NOW
PETS 14 CALENDAR B12 [email protected] GETTING THEIR
VACCINATIONS
REAL ESTATE 15 The Vero Beach City Council moved forward this
week with the next step of imposing a stormwater util- Story, Page 4
To advertise call: 772-559-4187 ity tax on residents, businesses and nonprofits – with-
For circulation or where to pick up out the support of the mayor.
your issue call: 772-226-7925
The City Council voted 3 to 1 Tuesday to support the
city staff’s push for a dedicated fund billed separately PHOTO: BRENDA AHEARN Lynnette Essig, VNA nurse,
on the tax rolls to pay for stormwater projects intend- organizes her materials as
she loads up to deliver vac-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 cines to homebound seniors.

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BUILDING DIVISION and record information in- can be like turning a ship. It doesn’t happen the local building boom at the
stantly, and the process takes as quickly as you’d like. start of the 2000s.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 less time,” he added. “We’re
able to do quality inspections, “Another challenge is what’s happening in According to the county’s
He said he’s not worried about inspec- even with a heavy load. the construction industry: There’s such de- Community Development
tors – even those hired on a temporary basis mand right now – particularly for inspectors Reports, new-home construc-
to handle the growing workload – rushing “We couldn’t do that in the – that even the temporary agencies are hav- tion permit applications rose
through inspections to keep up with a heavy ’90s.” ing trouble getting the people they need.” steadily through the first five
workload and get on to the next job. years of the millennium – 2001
The Building Division cur- Matson said there has been a “spate of (1,361), 2002 (1,484), 2003
“That’s one of the least of my concerns,” rently has about 40 employees, retirements” in the industry and, because (2,050), 2004 (3,168) and 2005
Matson said. “Our inspectors, whether including 33 who are perma- the construction trades “are not as popular (3,426) – before slipping to
they’re full-time or temporary, are all li- nent, full-time workers. The with the younger generations,” there aren’t 2,813 in 2006 and 1,104 in 2007.
censed by the state. So, their professional other seven are temporary enough professionals to replace those who
futures are on the line with each inspection. employees, hired from one of are leaving. Many of those homes were
three private agencies with never built and application
“If they cut corners or took a shortcut and which the county has annual In addition to processing a steady stream numbers plummeted during
some tragedy happened, they know they’d contracts. of permits for new-home construction, the the Great Recession, bottom-
have to answer for it,” he added. “They’re Building Division also continues to receive ing out at 249 in 2009 and
not going to risk that. Matson said the division applications for knockdowns and rebuilds, wallowing in the 300s for the
adds and drops supplemental remodels and expansions, as well as new next three years.
“Actually, I hear more of the opposite from employees, depending on its workload. swimming pools, porch enclosures, fencing Matson said the new-home market began
them: ‘I just can’t pass it ...’ for whatever the and other improvements. to rebound noticeably in 2015, when the
reason is.” “Most people don’t know this, but the Building Division received 809 application
Building Division is an enterprise fund, Matson said the county received applica- permits, followed by 914 in 2016, 979 in 2017
When there are complaints from new- which means it must be self-sustaining and tions for about 750 “rebuilds or significant and 1,229 in 2018.
home buyers about faulty work at their can spend only what it takes in,” Matson remodels” in the past 12 months, compared During the current boom, much of the
homes, County Building Official Scott said. “It doesn’t get general-fund revenue to 1,000-plus applications for new-home new-home growth has shifted from the
McAdam said, they’re usually about the from the county. construction permits. south end of the county to the central sec-
builder, not the inspector. Nevertheless, tion of the urban services area, which in-
complaints about improper or insufficient “That’s why we try not to hire full-time Not only are more people purchasing new cludes Waterway Village, Arabella Reserve,
inspections are addressed. people during building booms – because homes, but some are buying and remodel- Harmony Reserve, Huntington Place,
when there’s a bust, you’ve got to lay them ing existing homes. Others, who already own Fieldstone Ranch, The Antilles and, more
“Is there a chance our inspector missed off,” he continued. “That’s also why there homes here, are taking advantage of low in- recently, Lost Tree Preserve.
something?” McAdam said. “Yes, but not has been a delay in processing permit appli- terest rates or using COVID-related stimulus “We’ve definitely seen an uptick in the
often. And if we get a complaint, we will cations. We need to collect the permit fees, checks for structural expansion or other im- number of single-family building permits
investigate. But nobody is skimping on in- so we have the money we need to hire the provements. issued the past couple of years, but where
spections or taking shortcuts, especially supplemental employees. we’re at now is only one-third of what it
with the technology we have at our disposal Matson said newcomers to the county was during the boom of 2004 and 2005,”
these days. “So, there’s a gap in time,” he added. “I’d might be surprised to learn that the num- Matson said. “And where we’re at now is
like to think we can catch up quickly, once ber of new-home construction permits in triple what it was during the recession.
“We have iPads, so we can take photos we bring in the temporary employees, but it the past year is not as high as it was during “This reflects the uneven nature of
boom-and-bust growth in Florida,” he
added. “The numbers may go up and
down, but we ultimately arrive at the 1.6 to
1.9 percent of annual growth projected by
the University of Florida’s Bureau of Eco-
nomics and Business Research.”
The county has a population of about
160,000 at present, a number BEBR proj-
ects will increase to 170,000 in 2025;
180,200 in 2030; 188,200 in 2035; 195,000 in
2040; and 200,900 in 2045. The U.S. Census
reported that the county’s population was:
59,896 in 1980; 90,208 in 1990; 112,947 in
2000; and 138,028 in 2010. 

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CLEVELAND CLINIC culty with recruitment and retention.” al Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Tousimis get in touch with all those doctors.
The hospital has increased staffing in en- served as associate director of education at Rosencrance said the phone and appoint-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Weill Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospi-
docrinology, and soon will add staff in rheu- tal for close to a decade prior to her post at ment problems that plagued hospital-owned
continued work begun the previous year to matology as well as bariatric and foregut Georgetown. practices last year have improved – but not
make good on its pre-pandemic commit- surgery. enough. Those problems started after the
ment to expand services and staff. She is also a past president of the Amer- hospital’s outpatient services – including all
Among the newly employed physicians, ican Medical Women’s Association, and has the doctors’ practices – switched to the new
“One of our commitments when we came several are assuming key leadership roles. served as personal physician to the Dalai medical records software, Epic. Cleveland
was to expand our medical staff to provide Lama on his visits to D.C. Clinic Indian River now routes appoint-
physician specialties that heretofore had Dr. Mariano Brizzio, who replaced Cary ment-related calls through a central call cen-
not been available to our residents of Indian Stowe as head of the Welsh Heart Center, is a In Vero, Tousimis will take over from Dr. ter. Beginning this week, that center is add-
River County or to the Treasure Coast,” said native of Venezuela and graduate of the Uni- David Peter, the hospital’s chief medical offi- ing another 20 operators, Rosencrance said.
hospital president Dr. Greg Rosencrance in versity of Buenos Aires. He came to the U.S. cer, who has been leading the cancer center
an interview last week. for a fellowship in advanced cardiothoracic since the departure of Dr. James Grichnik in “The metrics are not where we want them
surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He then joined December. Grichnik, a dermatologist who to be yet, but they are improving,” he said.
In 2020 alone, as COVID raged on, Cleve- the faculty of Columbia University, and was joined Indian River in 2016, is now at the
land Clinic Indian River managed to add 109 an attending cardiac surgeon at Valley-Co- University of South Florida. In addition, a team of 27 experts from
physicians. That includes 11 physicians with lumbia Heart Center in New Jersey prior to Cleveland Clinic’s main campus came to
Primary Care of the Treasure Coast, one of moving to Vero. In addition to Tousimis, who will contin- Vero to study ways of improving outpatient
the county’s largest primary care practices. ue to practice, the Welsh Cancer Center has workflow with the change to Epic.
The group was acquired by the hospital in The heart center has also added a second added Dr. Brian Burkey, head and neck on-
December. doctor in electrophysiology, Dr. Fahad Ali, cologist who arrived last month from Cleve- “We’re bringing some resources to bear on
who will join Dr. Brett Faulknier in that spe- land Clinic Ohio. He now serves as the inau- these issues,” Rosencrance said.
The 109 doctors who joined the staff in cialty. Interventional cardiologists have also gural chair of the Vero hospital’s department
the past year are on top of another 82 add- been added, including Dr. Mistyann-Blue of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. “Our goals are to remove barriers to access
ed in 2019. That figure included 40 Cleve- Miller and Dr. Carlos Gonzalez. And Dr. Na- to care and to our physicians, and to really
land-based radiologists who review medical zar Sharac has joined the hospital with board Burkey, who went to medical school at the make it easy to use our system,” Rosencrance
images remotely. certification in nuclear cardiology and echo- University of Virginia and completed a resi- said. “We realize that lately it’s been anything
cardiology. dency at the University of Michigan, will also but that. But that’s where we’re headed, and
“One of the first issues we faced was our serve as Institute Chair of Surgical Specialties that’s what we’re going to do.”
radiology group here had struggles with In addition, Cleveland Clinic Indian River for the Cleveland Clinic Florida region.
night-time coverage, so we added teleradiol- has hired a new director for the Scully Welsh Rosencrance foresees patients in the near
ogy,” Rosencrance said. Cancer Center. Dr. Eleni Tousimis, a nation- “Not to compete with the private ENTs future being able to book their own appoint-
ally known breast surgical oncologist, is ex- – he sees highly complex head and neck ments through MyChart, Epic’s online pa-
The teleradiologists also work with the pected to assume her post in August. cancers and operates on them,” said Rosen- tient portal. Usage of MyChart has increased
hospital’s stroke program, which has added crance. “We’re doing head and neck proce- from Cleveland Clinic patients booking
two neurosurgeons. Tousimis has been director of the Orisman dures here on patients that don’t have to COVID-19 vaccines through the portal.
Breast Health Center at Georgetown Univer- leave this area to go to Tampa or to South
The hospital has also bolstered its anes- sity Hospital. The Washington, D.C. native Florida to get their care.” “Once we go live (with another facet of the
thesia department, acquiring a practice that and graduate of Mount Holyoke College and software) they will be able to schedule their
Rosencrance said had had “significant diffi- Albany Medical College trained at Memori- And then there is the issue of how patients own appointments and to look at sched-
ules,” he said. 

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VNA NURSES NOW VISITING
HOMEBOUND SENIORS TO
GIVE COVID VACCINATIONS

By Michelle Genz | Staff Writer lead on the project. Her organization had Community Coaches depart from the VNA with nurses on their way to deliver vaccines to homebound seniors.
[email protected] its own list of homebound clients who avail
themselves of Senior Resource programs age who are physically unable to leave their healthcare agencies to provide vaccines to
In the frantic first weeks of COVID-19 such as meal delivery, housekeeping ser- homes. their homebound as well, Deigl said.
vaccine availability, a subset of Vero’s se- vices and even companionship.
niors were spared the frustration of trying Deigl said the program has been allotted “We have people making suggestions,
to book appointments via jammed phone The Community Coach, a door-to-door enough doses for nearly 500 people to get private citizens just coming forward saying,
lines and crashed websites. They had no service run by Senior Resource, has already both shots. ‘I know somebody’ or ‘I’ve got a patient’”
hope of getting a shot because they couldn’t given rides to more than 700 people who who needs the program’s help, Knipper said.
leave their homes. had trouble finding transportation to vac- Each day, organizers pull 10 names and
cination sites. The new program, though, plot their addresses by ZIP code on a map Ultimately the goal of the outreach ex-
Last week, homebound residents in Indi- is limited to those who are suffering from to find the most direct route to reach them tends beyond covid vaccinations, Knipper
an River County finally went to the front of medical conditions that make it impossible all. Timing is important to keep the thawed said. “We also want to work with the health
the line. to leave home. vaccine from spoiling. department to really understand the home-
bound needs in our county through this
Through a collaboration of local agen- Those residents were isolated even be- “Our Community Coach drivers are vaccine program.”
cies, those incapable of getting to a vaccine fore COVID-19, more so with the virus cir- transporting [VNA nurses who give the
clinic can now get a house call from a VNA culating. But that didn’t make them safe: shots]. They know the streets and roads,” All it takes to get on the homebound
nurse, happy to give them the shot in the Nearly all require outside helpers in the said Deigl. vaccine master list is a phone call to a ded-
comfort of their home at no cost. home on a frequent, even daily, basis. icated line at the VNA – 772-978-5524. In-
To extend outreach beyond those home- terested people can also send an email to
The house-call solution to getting the At the VNA, Pat Knipper, a registered bound people who call the VNA to arrange a IRCovidvaccinesforhomebound@vnatc.
homebound vaccinated is the result of nurse who is the agency’s health, education vaccination, the program is reaching out to com. 
collaboration between the county’s Health and wellness coordinator, said 150 people faith-based organizations and other home
Department, the VNA of the Treasure Coast, had signed up for in-home vaccinations
and the Senior Resource Association and its by the start of this week. “More people are
Community Coach bus system. coming forward every day for consider-
ation as word gets out,” she said. The list
“It takes a community to help a com- includes not only seniors but people of any
munity,” said Senior Resource CEO Karen
Deigl, who credits the VNA for taking the



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FLOOD INSURANCE munity resilience, reduce disaster related flood risk will make rates more aligned with as four times what they currently pay over
suffering, and ensure fairness. Risk Rating reality and collect premiums needed to sus- the next few years when FEMA announces
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 2.0 is equity in action,“ Mayorkas said. tain the program.” its ‘Risk Rating 2.0,’” the Forbes story said.

will see a decrease in their premiums under David Collins, vice president of opera- So, what should homeowners expect at Referencing analysis by the nonprofit
the new pricing structure.” tions for the Tom Collins Insurance Agency renewal time, or when buying a home? Fleet Street Foundation research group, the
in Vero Beach, has been closely following article cites predictions of significant rate in-
“We are putting equity at the forefront of the issue. “FEMA’s National Flood Insurance It’s unclear right now because FEMA creases for pricey properties in flood-prone
our work at DHS and making reforms to help Program (NFIP) reported being $20 billion hasn’t set the new rates yet. They will be areas. The rate changes Forbes cited amount
our nation confront the pressing challenges in debt in late 2020,” Collins said on Mon- phased in, for new policies beginning in Oc- to the end of what insurance insiders refer to
caused by climate change,” said Homeland day. “It seems apparent that historical FEMA tober, and for renewals in April 2022. as the “beachside bailouts.”
Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. flood modeling methodology was not ad-
equately matched with premium formula- “Based on the limited information we “FEMA’s cheap flood insurance encour-
“Risk Rating 2.0 advances those goals by tion, and reforms were needed. have, new rates will be a function of some aged development and created a lucrative
fixing longstanding inequities in flood in- combination of individual property risk housing boom for realtors and contractors
surance pricing and creating a system that “Flood risk can vary widely from home characteristics such as historical flood fre- in often-flooded states such as Florida. Poli-
is better equipped for the reality of frequent to home within any given neighborhood or quency, distance to water, storm surge po- cies were renewed multiple times even after
flooding caused by climate change. These flood zone. The expectation is that a more tential, and the home’s elevation, among homes were damaged or destroyed. About
updates will improve individual and com- sophisticated approach of contemplating others,” Collins said. one-third of Americans now live in coastal
areas,” the Forbes article states.
“Many of our private markets have al-
ready successfully implemented some The U.S. News story published March 13
version of this individualized property ap- also cited the Fleet Street analysis of the new
proach. Otherwise, we’re standing by for rate methodology. “Nationally, First Street
more specific information from FEMA and found about 4.2 million properties facing
the NFIP regarding actual rate changes and major flood risk, and those properties would
what to expect for our coastal homeowners.” need to pay about four and a half times more
than the NFIP charges to cover that risk. About
Forbes magazine and US. News and one in four of those properties are in Florida.
World Report both published stories about
what the plan might mean, Forbes’ putting ”Because of new federal caps, massive
a headline on its March 18 story that read, rate hikes will not all come in one year, but
“FEMA’S Upcoming Changes Could Cause industry analysts say homeowners may
Flood Insurance To Soar At The Shore.” face years of consecutive increases to bring
the cost in line with projected risk ... Ulti-
“The Federal Emergency Management mately, it may also impact property values
Agency (FEMA) has been preparing to drop and not in a good way,” the U.S. News arti-
a seismic climate-change bomb. Flood in- cle states. 
surance premiums for millions of at-risk
homes and businesses could surge as much

STORMWATER UTILITY TAX council to weigh all the city’s priorities along
with stormwater.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Vero Beach is not under the gun to meet
ed to clean up the lagoon instead of lumping state requirements for reducing stormwa-
those expenses into the general property tax ter runoff of unwanted nutrients into the
fund. lagoon, as it has already met the year 2025
requirements and has a good start toward
Mayor Robbie Brackett, who has been meeting the year 2030 requirements.
against this new form of revenue in a pan-
Vero has done this by funding stormwa-
NEWS ANALYSIS ter projects through property taxes, so it
appears that system is not utterly broken.
demic economy, voted against the fund. There is no evidence of an imminent Vero
“The way I see it, this would mean an 11 or Beach stormwater crisis to justify a new,
12 percent tax increase at a time when busi- dedicated tax of $1 million or more per year.
nesses are still struggling and we can’t do
that,” Brackett said on Monday, a day ahead Brackett has challenged the staff to come
of the council vote putting the public on no- up with innovative ways to pay for storm-
tice that the city intends to assess a new tax. water improvements and at least one major
project is in the works to divert stormwater
The vote on the amount of the tax will be from the main relief canal and sell it to John’s
separate, after a new city council member Island as irrigation water – turning a prob-
comes on board to fill a vacant seat. lem into a commodity. That is the kind of
approach needed going forward, especially
The new stormwater tax, which would be during a pandemic, Brackett said.
appear on this fall’s tax bills, would be levied
on houses, condos and businesses, as well The new stormwater utility fees would be
as churches, nonprofits and government based upon the impervious area of property
buildings that are exempt from ad valorem – that covered by buildings, patios and paved
property taxes based upon value. driveways and parking lots. The idea is that
every square foot that’s not grass or gravel or
Councilman Rey Neville has said repeat- another porous surface causes rainwater to
edly that he thinks a stormwater fee is a run off somewhere else, into swales and po-
“much more equitable way” to pay for the tentially into the Indian River Lagoon.
installation of swales and culverts and for
street sweeping than via property taxes. Consultants will establish the size of an
Equivalent Residential Unit or ERU based
But Brackett said he would prefer the upon the average impervious area of the
city council be accountable for all the ex- city’s single-family homes as determined by
penditures in the millage rate because that a massive surveying and mapping project
is much more transparent, and it forces the now underway. 

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Huge new subdivision would add hundreds of homes near airport

By Steven M. Thomas | Staff Writer ter O’Malley, an avid golfer, bought the who has been doing projects in the state and around what he calls the “golden trian-
[email protected] property in the early 1970s, changing the since the 1970s. He is very down to earth gle” of Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater.
name to Dodger Pines Country Club. in conversation, not at all a big-time cor-
A massive subdivision that was planned porate type, but he clearly operates on a He says he took an interest in Vero
but never started on the property known Some 30 years later, in 2002, the Dodg- substantial scale. Beach because it is such “a pretty, pristine
as Dodger Pines just west of the Vero Beach ers sold the land for $6.7 million. Two town, not swallowed up in a concrete jun-
airport is showing new signs of life. years later, as the housing boom heated Besides his land here, he owns large gle. It is well organized, picturesque, not
up, the land was resold for a whopping tracts elsewhere in the state, including over-crowded and yet has all the ameni-
If approved and built as planned, Heri- $17 million to Southstar Development, 1,100 acres on the outskirts of Sarasota he ties.
tage Reserve would be the biggest subdi- which got the property rezoned for a mas- bought for $8 million in 2014, a year after
vision in Vero Beach, increasing the num- ter-planned community, designed and he paid $6 million for Dodger Pines. “My family and I make a living out of
ber of homes in the city by more than 10 engineered a large subdivision and got its land development and construction and
percent and substantially bolstering the preliminary plat approved in 2006. Orsi says his projects are mostly concen- we think this is a good opportunity to do
tax base. trated in Pasco and Pinellas counties, in something.” 
The housing downturn hit before work
As of 2019, the city had 7,357 houses and got underway, though, and Southstar’s
apartments, according to Location Inc., a plans ground to halt. A 2009 letter from
division of CoreLogic. The new subdivi- an investment bank informed the city that
sion would add 830 new homes to that to- Southstar was no longer involved with the
tal, according to the developer and a pre- property and the land lay fallow, with wild
liminary plat provided to the Vero Beach hogs rooting along overgrown fairways,
Regional Airport. until Orsi came along in 2013 and paid
the recessionary price of $6 million for the
Residents of Heritage Reserve would be sprawling tract.
close to the hospital, the downtown and
Miracle Mile. They would also be close to In 2015, he presented his own plan to
the airport, but not in a flight path and not the city that was turned down because
“in the high noise area,” according to for- McGarry wanted larger setbacks to pro-
mer Vero planning director, Tim McGarry, vide more of a buffer around the property,
in a 2018 interview. more access roads in and out and more in-
ternal connectivity.
No formal application for development
has been submitted to the city, but project Instead of submitting a modified plan,
developer New Port Richey-based Sun- Orsi let the land lay for another six years
field Homes has had its pre-application as property values increased, until the cur-
sit-down with city officials and last month rent push to get the project going.
held a public meeting to get input from
neighboring residents, according to cur- “The long delay was because we were
rent Vero Beach Planning Director Jason too busy with other projects to start on
Jeffries. this,” Orsi told Vero News last week. “Now
that the market has become more and
“I like the plan because it prevents more vibrant, we want to move ahead.
sprawl,” says Jeffries. “Most new residen-
tial development is out in unincorporated “The city had some concerns with our
county. Any time you develop closer to the design back then and we’ve made the
city core, instead of further away, there is changes they requested.”
more of a benefit.”
Orsi says the subdivision will include
Sunfield Homes owner and general a large section of duplexes “that live like
manager Michael Orsi thinks buyers will single-family homes, with front and back
pay a premium for the close-in location, yards and two-car garages. They will be
despite the proximity of the airfield. designed for a lock and leave lifestyle,
with the landscaping, exteriors and roofs
He has hired a traffic engineer and envi- looked after. It is a nice product that has
ronmental engineer to review the revised been successful in Florida.”
project before submitting it to the city. If
there are no hitches in the permitting pro- Single-family homes will include
cess and the housing market stays strong, 2,000-square-foot, 2-bath, 2-bedroom-
he expects to begin sitework next year. plus-den houses with 2-car garages, along
with a number of larger, 2,500-square-foot
“We will be widening the east/west road homes with 3-car garages. Pricing has not
(26th Street) at no cost to the city,” Orsi been determined. Access into the subdi-
says. vision will be from 26th Street and 58th
Avenue.
When a prior developer’s similar subdi-
vision was approved in 2006, county traffic “We want to build a more excellent
engineers expected the developer to con- community, and leave a positive legacy,”
tribute to widening 26th and help pay for says Orsi.
intersection improvements as far away as
58th Avenue and State Route 60, to reduce “The density will be very low and there
traffic congestion. will be a lot of walkways and large ponds
and trails around the ponds, lots of inter-
The property, which is bounded by 43rd nal connectivity for pedestrians to walk
Avenue to the east and 58th Avenue to the or jog without interfering with traffic.
west, extending north from 26th Street, We will put pumps in the pond to create
has an interesting history. fountains that are attractive and aerate
the water.”
In the 1960s, much of the tract was the
Safari Pines Country Club, which had an Orsi is a homegrown Florida developer
18-hole golf course. Dodgers executive Pe-

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Anti-inflammatory diets can help you avoid some diseases

By Sally Wadyka Researchers are increasingly recogniz-
The Washington Post ing that chronic inflammation is an un-
derlying cause of many health problems,
There are many ways a healthy diet including diabetes, cancer, dementia and
can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. It is thought to be to blame
life-threatening diseases, but one of the for more than half of deaths worldwide.
most beneficial is by controlling chronic
inflammation – where the immune system Chronic inflammation is long lasting,
is in a constant heightened state of alert. insidious, dangerous. And you may not
Although that may sound like a good thing, even know you have it.
when your immune system is in overdrive,
it releases compounds that, if continually This exacerbated immune system re-
present even at low levels, can eventually sponse is one consequence of growing
damage healthy tissues in the body. older. “As we age, our ability to control in-
flammatory responses goes down, leaving

us with gradual, accumulative inflamma- Though you can’t erase the years, lifestyle
tion,” says Simin Nikbin Meydani, lead factors play a big role in helping to control
scientist on the Nutritional Immunology inflammaging – and that means there is
Team at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nu- much that you can do to counteract and
trition Research Center on Aging at Tufts slow it down. Eating plenty of foods that
University. suppress low-grade inflammation – and
cutting back on the foods that promote
This process has even been given a it – is one of the most effective steps you
name: inflammaging. can take.

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“Eat a wide variety of healthy foods,

First, though, it’s important to note not especially fruits and vegetables, and ic – boosts compounds that inhibit the
all inflammation is harmful. Acute in- you’ll get all the components that have inflammatory cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme,
flammation is the way that the body initi- the same one that is blocked when you
ates healing. “It’s a strong defense mech- anti-inflammatory properties.” pop some ibuprofen.
anism that’s triggered when the immune
system activates to fight off a bacterial or – Simin Nikbin Meydani “Eat a wide variety of healthy foods, es-
viral infection,” says Frank Hu, chair of the pecially fruits and vegetables, and you’ll
Department of Nutrition at the Harvard Many of the foods that are prevalent in oxidants, such as beta carotene, vitamin get all the components that have anti-in-
T.H. Chan School of Public Health. a typical American diet are the ones that C and vitamin E, as well as unique plant flammatory properties,” Meydani says.
fuel unhealthy levels of inflammation. compounds called flavonoids (also found “We know that when you have high levels
The damaged or infected area of the “Red meat, processed meat, saturated and in tea and coffee). Whole grains are rich of these anti-inflammatory foods in your
body releases proteins called cytokines trans fats, added sugars, fried foods, and in folate and minerals such as selenium. diet, you can significantly reduce levels
and other compounds that make blood refined carbohydrates all directly trigger And extra-virgin olive oil – as well as of inflammation in the blood and tissues
vessels more permeable. This draws white pro-inflammatory responses,” Hu says. some spices, such as ginger and turmer- throughout your body.”
blood cells called leukocytes to the area
and allows them to enter the tissues so In a recent study published in the Jour- Just as important, cut back on pro-in-
that they can destroy the threat. Without nal of the American College of Cardiology, flammatory foods. There’s often a syner-
this response, infections would linger, and Hu and other researchers at Harvard T.H. gistic effect between a poor diet and other
wounds would fester. Chan School of Public Health followed lifestyle factors that affect inflammation,
more than 200,000 men and women for up creating a vicious cycle. 
The key distinction is, while acute to 32 years. “We found that the people who
inflammation subsides pretty quickly, ate a diet containing the most pro-inflam-
chronic inflammation sticks around long matory foods had a 46 percent increased
past the point of helpfulness. risk of heart disease,” Hu says.

“If acute inflammation is like a fire, The study design also helped the re-
chronic inflammation is more like smol- searchers identify foods that had the great-
dering smoke,” Hu says. est anti-inflammatory potential. “Certain
foods stood out, including green leafy
Diseases that may seem to have little vegetables, dark yellow vegetables, fatty
in common – such as Type 2 diabetes, ar- fish, extra-virgin olive oil, whole fruits [es-
thritis, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s pecially berries, pears and apples], whole
and even COVID-19 – are all caused, or grains, coffee and tea,” Hu says.
worsened, by high levels of chronic in-
f la mmat ion. Levels of C-reactive protein (a sign of
systemic inflammation) were significantly
“When inflammation is consistently el- lower in the group that ate more of these
evated, it contributes to cellular damage, foods. “Reducing blood levels of inflam-
causing injury to a variety of tissues and matory markers helps reduce future risk of
organs,” says Chris D’Adamo, director of disease,” Hu says.
research at the Center for Integrative Med-
icine at the University of Maryland School Another recent study found that eating
of Medicine. 1 to 2 ounces of walnuts a day reduced in-
flammation markers in the blood. In part,
This process plays a role in cancer cells that may be because walnuts are high in
developing and multiplying out of control, omega-3 fatty acids. “Most people have
in the creation of the beta amyloid plaques way too much omega-6 in their diets rela-
that lead to Alzheimer’s, and in the build- tive to omega-3,” D’Adamo says. “We need
up of plaque in the arteries that causes both, but too much omega-6 contributes to
heart disease. “And any disease that ends chronic inflammation.”
in ‘–itis’ – such as arthritis, colitis, diver-
ticulitis – is a disease of inflammation,” You’ll end up with unhealthy levels of
D’Adamo says. omega-6 if you consume too much grain-
fed meat and fried or processed foods, and
Inflammation also contributes to the not enough omega-3 rich ones, such as
development – and ­severity – of respira- fish, walnuts and flaxseed.
tory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis
and COVID-19, the ailment caused by the Adding foods that reduce inflammation
coronavirus. to your diet is a great start, but experts cau-
tion against focusing on just a few specif-
“The cytokine storm [where inflamma- ic ones. “If you aim for an overall healthy
tory compounds destroy healthy tissues] dietary pattern that’s mostly plant-based,
that results in more severe COVID symp- you will get anti-inflammatory benefits,”
toms and increases risk of death is one re- Kris-Etherton says.
sult of out-of-control inflammation,” Mey-
dani says. Numerous studies have shown that fol-
lowing a Mediterranean-style diet – plen-
A recent study, published in Nature ty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains
Medicine, measured levels of four in- and olive oil, along with some fish – can
flammatory cytokines in more than 1,400 lower inflammatory markers and reduce
patients hospitalized with COVID-19. the risk of inflammation-related condi-
People with the highest levels were most tions, such as heart disease and cancer.
likely to suffer severe symptoms or die of
the disease. Anti-inflammatory foods work their
magic because they contain compounds
“Several lifestyle factors – including that inhibit the release of cytokines. Col-
sleep, stress and physical activity – strong- orful fruits and vegetables contain anti-
ly influence inflammation levels,” says
Penny Kris-Etherton, a professor of nutri-
tional sciences at Pennsylvania State Uni-
versity. But emerging research indicates
that diet can have the most profound effect
– positive or negative.

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GOOD OZONE, BAD OZONE ... WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

By Fred Cicetti who work and play outdoors are at higher tive children and adults, and people with children, should limit prolonged outdoor
Columnist risk than indoor types. respiratory disease, such as asthma, should exertion.”
limit prolonged outdoor exertion.”
Question: I don’t get it. Is ozone a good Ozone can make you cough, suffer from An AQI value of 201 to 300 is “Very Un-
thing or a bad thing? throat irritation and experience an uncom- An AQI value of 151 to 200 is “Unhealthy.” healthy.” The statement is: “Active children
fortable sensation in your chest. People who The statement is: “Active children and and adults, and people with respiratory
Ozone, a gas, is a form of oxygen. It is cre- experience high ozone levels may discover adults, and people with respiratory disease, disease, such as asthma, should avoid all
ated when an electric spark or ultraviolet that their initial symptoms disappear after such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially
light passes through air, or when pollutants a while. But, ozone continues to cause lung outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.” 
react chemically with sunlight. damage even when there are no symptoms.

Beneficial ozone is in the upper atmo- Studies done in the U.S. reported that
sphere, 10 to 30 miles above the surface of ozone with concentrated ambient fine par-
the Earth. It protects us from the sun’s ultra- ticles causes a significant increase in blood
violet rays. Too much of these rays may in- pressure. The studies also found that in-
crease the risk of skin cancer, cataracts and creased levels of ambient sulfate and ozone
problems with our immune systems. Part of may increase the risk of heart arrhythmia in
the good ozone layer has been destroyed by older people. Seniors with respiratory prob-
man-made chemicals. lems should check the news and highway
signs for reports of high ozone levels.
Detrimental ozone is at ground level and
is the main component of smog. This bad The Air Quality Index (AQI) reports levels
ozone is horrible for your respiratory sys- of ozone and other common pollutants in
tem. Ozone may aggravate chronic lung dis- the air. The higher the AQI value, the greater
eases such as emphysema and bronchitis, the health concern.
and reduce the immune system’s ability to
fight off bacterial infections in the respira- An AQI value of 0 to 50 is “Good.” This
tory system. Seniors and children are espe- range has no cautionary statement.
cially vulnerable to ozone pollution. Those
with asthma and nasal inflammations An AQI value of 51 to 100 is “Moderate.”
seem to be more sensitive to pollutants. The cautionary statement is: “Unusually
sensitive people should consider limiting
Active children are at highest risk from prolonged outdoor exertion.”
ozone exposure because they spend a lot
of time playing outdoors. Obviously, adults An AQI value of 101 to 150 is “Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups.” The statement is: “Ac-

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Dermatology duo: ‘Saving people’s lives is ultimate goal’

By Kerry Firth Dr. Anand grew up in Chicago while Drs. Anand and
Correspondent Dr. Divya moved to Vero Beach at a Divya Haryani.
young age with family and attended St.
The partnership of Drs. Anand and Edward’s lower and upper schools. He PHOTO: KAILA JONES
Divya Haryani was a lifetime in the mak- attended Northwestern University and
ing. Their fathers went to medical school completed his training at the world-re-
together and their families were friends nowned Cook County Hospital in Chi-
in Chicago. They had a long-distance re- cago. She was educated in Florida, at-
lationship for seven years while attend- tending the University of Central Florida
ing different medical schools and eventu- College of Medicine and completing her
ally got married. Now, they work together residency in dermatology at the Univer-
here in their own private dermatology sity of South Florida.
practice.

While she finished her residency in board-certified dermatologists, the stars
Tampa, he worked at Tampa’s James A. aligned, and they moved to Vero Beach to
Haley Veterans’ Hospital and was on fac- set up their practice and raise a family.
ulty at USF. Finally, when both had com-
pleted their medical training and were “I wanted to move back to Vero Beach
to serve the community I grew up in,”

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“Our focus is really

on prevention minimizing the cosmetic impact of Aaron’s Hearing Care Center
the treatment.
and removal of As you reconnect with others, trust your hearing
Skin cancer is removed one layer at a to an audiologist with 30+ years of experience
skin cancer.” time, with the minimal number of mar-
gins. After each specimen is removed, it Aaron Liebman, Au. D. Hopefully, all of you are doing well as we
– Dr. Divya Haryani is examined under a microscope by the Doctor of Audiology take the necessary precautions to reduce
same surgeon who removed it, to deter- the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). We
said Dr. Divya. “Of course, being close to mine whether cancer cells remain in the Wwithhyywoouurldhne’atryinoug want to be fit are committed to keeping our patients, any
the family was also a factor. We wanted to skin. It’s processed in a way that gives the aid from the visitors to our offices and our staff healthy
bring the education we had from North- surgeon a 360-degree margin so he or only audiologist-owned hearing and safe.
western, Moffitt and all the places we’ve she can see every aspect of what’s been aid office in Indian River At all times we’re careful to maintain clean-
been, back here to Vero Beach.” removed and what remains. County? According to Aaron liness in our offices in Vero Beach. We take
Liebman, Au.D., Doctor of extra steps and follow guidelines to further
“We also felt that we could make a “Mohs surgery is very different than Audiology, “both Audiologists protect everyone.
bigger impact in a smaller town,” added a traditional incision. It’s the gold stan- and hearing aid salesmen
Dr. Anand. “We pride ourselves on being dard of treatment and nothing else will are licensed by the state. But, We have instituted a deep cleaning policy
cutting edge and keeping current with give you the same success rate,” said Dr. typically, the salesman has no and our staff disinfects all surfaces that are
all the latest research and procedures to Anand, “Not all dermatologists are cer- formal education in hearing, touched throughout the day. We’re read-
treat skin cancers.” tified to perform Mohs surgery or have while the audiologist has gone ing up to date recommendations as they
the lab equipment to read the results. to college and obtained a degree become available while discussing and im-
“The skin is the largest organ in the The key question to ask your doctor is in the field”. plementing best hygiene practices to ensure
body and it really reflects what’s going on if the same person who is cutting the What this means to you – your safety.
internally,” continued Dr. Divya. “A lot of specimen is the same person reading the as a patient – is that Liebman
systemic diseases show up on your skin slides. That one question will eliminate will not only fit you with than I thought possible.”
and the information from your insides any doubt.” a hearing aid, he’ll use “Aaron is a very caring man,
also shows up on your skin. Your mental alternative methods of testing patient and works very hard to
health is also affected when something is Yearly screening by your board-certi- for accuracy, so you receive do the best for your problems.
going on with your skin. Helping people fied dermatologist is so important in Dr. the proper instrument. He’ll I would highly recommend
feel good and more confident was one of Anand’s opinion that he is working with provide all-around service and him.” These are just three
the main reasons I went into dermatol- the Visiting Nurse Association to set up counseling so its full potential of the glowing testimonials
ogy. Of course, saving people’s lives by free, quarterly skin cancer screenings, will be clear. And, perhaps most delivered by local people who
diagnosing and treating melanoma is the and cancer awareness talks within the importantly, he’ll consider you are “graduates” of Liebman at
ultimate goal.” community. He’s also on the VNA board. as an individual…including Aaron’s Hearing Aid Center.
“We can look for the most dangerous the affordability of the product
“Our focus is really on prevention and types and evaluate it. We need to let peo- he’ll be recommending. Dr. Liebman moved to Florida
removal of skin cancer,” explained Dr. ple know that skin cancer is preventable This type of kid glove treatment in 2001. He is originally from
Divya. “Florida is No. 2 in the nation for and that there are treatments to prevent may have contributed to a Albany, N.Y. area where both he
occurrences of skin cancer, with 1 in 5 pre-cancer from developing into full finding quoted on the AARP and his father were audiologists.
chances of developing some type of the blown skin cancer.” website that states ‘people fitted He has found the residents
disease. There are three types of skin for hearing aids by audiologists of Vero Beach and the rest
cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous The husband-and-wife team are also are 13 times more likely to of Indian River County to be
cell carcinoma and melanoma.” involved in the Sun Protection Outreach be satisfied than people who receptive and loyal once they
Teaching (SPOTS) program which al- made their purchase through a are exposed to his caring and
According to the doctors, your first line lowed them to visit elementary schools hearing aid salesman’. concern for them.
of defense is to stay out of direct sunlight. in the Tampa/Orlando areas so that they Dr. Liebman’s satisfied clients So, if the concept of having your
If you notice any spots that have changed could teach the dangers of sun exposure have willingly put their praises hearing aid fitted by someone
size, shape or color, you should get it ex- to children at an early age. into print. who offers more than 30+
amined by a board-certified dermatolo- “Everything I needed to know years of experience, who offers
gist. Suspicious lesions are biopsied and The pandemic curtailed their school was talked about up front in a no-fee consultations, who will
examined by a pathologist to see if cancer visits in Vero last year, but they intend to very professional way.” “Aaron return your phone calls, who
is detected. start up again soon. “If we can educate has done more for my hearing will supply free batteries for the
children early to wear their sunscreen life of your hearing instrument,
Melanoma is the most serious type of whenever they go outside, they won’t and who will provide quarterly
skin cancer and can be deadly if not de- make the same mistakes we did putting clean up and adjustments
tected and treated early. The warning on baby oil and soaking in the sun,” ex- attractive to you, there’s only
signs to look for are called the ABCDE’s of plained Dr. Divya. “We hope to start up one local audiologist to seek
melanoma. this program in Vero soon since COVID out: Dr. Aaron Liebman,
is diminishing.” owner of Aarons Hearing Care,
A is for Asymmetry: One half the mole the ONLY AUDIOLOGIST
does not match the other half. Dr. Anand had planned to help the OWNED hearing aid office in
community in an additional way when Indian River County.
B is for Border irregularity: The edges he was chosen to be in Vero’s ‘Dancing
are ragged, notched or blurred. with the Stars’ benefit for Healthy Start For more information call
Coalition. “Unfortunately, it was post- (772) 562-5100 in Vero Beach.
C is for Color that varies from one area poned due to COVID in 2020 and can-
to another. celed this year,” he said. “But maybe I’ll
still be invited to perform in 2021. It’s all
D is for Diameter: Melanomas are usu- for a good cause.”
ally greater than 6mm or about the size of
a pencil eraser when diagnosed, but they The Haryanis say their patients are
can be smaller. treated like family. They’re both board
certified and trained in all facets of der-
E is for Evolving: A mole or skin lesion matology including medical dermatology,
that looks different from the rest or is cosmetic surgery, facial rejuvenation and
changing in size, shape or color. skin cancer surgery. Their office is located
at 8745 N. U.S. 1 in Sebastian just north of
Both doctors are board certified in county road 510. To schedule an appoint-
Mohs micrographic surgery, an advanced ment, call 772-217-5362. 
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Bonzo goes loco for Coco, a charming China doll

Hi Dog Buddies! ready to fly ‘em to the You-ny-ded States. shun Ang-ZI-utty. I PHOTOC: KoAIcLoA J.ONES
They let me hitch a ride. We all hadda have stay awake an alert
Woof! You pooches have So Many in- passports an health cer-TIFFUH-cuts.” all day to make sure Mommy have
tresting stories, an I’m so FOR-chu-nut Mommy an Daddy our nightly beauty routine.
to get to hear ’em an share ’em. Like, this Coco showed me her passport, red with don’t leave without She removes her makeup, then she gently
week I innerviewed Coco Franzone, who’s gold letters, all in Chinese. Cool Kibbles. me. Then I sleep wipes my eyes and face. Then she brush-
from CHI-nah. Coco looks like a tiny Teddy right between ‘em es her teeth an my teeth. I have my own
Bear. Soon as I saw her, I remembered an- “Then, on Jan. 28, 2020, 8-pound me an all night. My doc- liddle finger toothbrush. Dental hygiene
other pooch from CHI-na, George Beaver, about 30 greyhounds flew from Beijing tor has me ta- is So Im-POR-tent. Then we go to bed an
who looked just like her. Maybe a liddle to New York. We knew we were lucky, but kin’ a teensy pill watch TV.”
bigger. Wait till you hear about all her ad- didn’t ree-lize HOW lucky till later: We’d thingy, so I can
VEN-chures! made it out of CHI-nah just before that be calm enuf to All the way home, I was picksurin’ Co-
duh-ZEES started making humans sick an not freak out co’s big, wide grin an her wonderful, happy
Coco came right up for the Wag-an-Sniff, everybody hadda stay HOME and all the when Mommy outlook, even after all she’d been through.
then headed directly for my assistant, who Greyhound Rescue flights stopped. We an Daddy go It reminded me how important it is to live
was all, “Oooooo, she’s a-DOR-ubble,” like were the last plane out.” for a coupla in the moment like she does, and not be
humans do. Coco definitely IS a-dor-ubble. hours. It’s a process. all Dismal Dog Biscuits about past stuff,
Also ex-ZOO-buh-rent an full of life. An she “Un-buh-LEAVE-ubble!” I managed. or hide under the bed worryin’ about the
has the biggest, happiest smile I’ve ever “The greyhounds were so frenly. It was “I’ve only been here a year, an al- future.
seen; fluffy, curly red hair, big dark eyes, a Really Long Trip, an we mostly dozed an ready I’ve made lots of pawsome pooch
and her ears an kinda blond topknot looks talked about what our Forever Families pals: at the dog park there’s Pipa, a Mal- Till next time,
like three fluffy tennis balls. might be like. Finally we made it to the tese; BoBo, a Yorkiepoo; an Remi, a liddle
Greyhound Rescue place in Florida with something-or-other. Here at home, I leash- The Bonz
“HI! I’m Coc! This is my Mommy an a funny name: Lotsa-HATCH-eeee. Isn’t walk with Sherlock, a Wheaton, and Cody,
Daddy, Ro an John! Is that your notebook that weird?” a Sheltie. Don’t Be Shy
where you’re gonna write about ME? I hope “Very!”
there’s lotsa PAY-juz cuz I gotta Cool Kib- “Here’s the Pawsome Part,” Coco con- “I’m still learning about toys. I didn’t We are always looking for pets
bles story.” tinued. “My Forever Mommy an Daddy even know what they were till I got here. with interesting stories.
had just moved to Vero an recently lost AN, I’ve discovered Squirrels! I leash chase
“A pleasure. Yep, I’ve got plenty of pay- their Yorkiepoo, Lily, an decided ‘No ‘em, but haven’t caught one yet. Which, to To set up an interview, email
juz. An pencils.” More Dogs.’ Mommy’s fren knew that, tell the truth, is OK with me. One morning [email protected].
but she called anyway, told Mommy an early, me an Mommy were alone in the
Coco snuggled on the chair next to my Daddy about me an sent my pick-shur. I neighborhood dog park. Alluva sudden,
assistant an began. guess they really liked Rod Stewart cuz Mommy stops an stares at something out-
they drove down to meet me. Cuzza how side the fence. It was this big, dark, shad-
“I started out with a breeder in CHI-nah. much the paperwork an the flight were, owy thing. Looked like a huge cat to me. I
(That’s as far from here as you can get, be- I cost $500. Even though I was expensive zoomed right up to the fence to let it know
fore you hafta start coming back around.) an looked like a crazed dandelion, I gave it bedder not mess with US. Well, before I
Well, I didn’t have the right purebred look. them my Best Gigantic Smile and they could give it What-For, Mommy grabbed
I looked sorta like a crazed red dandy-lion, paid for me an took me home. Now they me an ran home. She Googled an found out
with googly eyes anna blond topknot that say they hit the pooch jackpot.” it was a Bob Cat. An also found out they like
stood straight up in lotsa directions (Mom “That’s Exceedingly Crispy Dog Biscuits! to snack on Liddle Dogs.”
says I looked like Rod Stewart), so I was What’s life like these days?
DOOMED. Headed for the meat market.” “I’m Very Happy. I love humans an fel- “Oh, Coco, you’d have been that Bobcat’s
low pets. An playin! An Cottage Cheese! My Breakfast!”
“OH, Woof! Coco, that’s HOR-ubble!!” first night, Mommy an Daddy put me in a
“I KNOW! But, Thank Lassie, there are comfy crate. I was Not Happy. They let me “Poo,” she said. “I don’t care WHAT his
humans in CHI-nah who help pooches like out an I leaped (I’m a great leaper) up on name is. He hasn’t met ME yet!”
me, an they rescued me. As it happened, their bed. That’s where I always sleep now.
another group of humans called Elite I do have what humans call sep-er-RAY- I quickly changed the subject. “You’re so
Greyhound Rescue had just saved a whole put together. Who’s your groomer.”
buncha greyhounds who were headed for
the same place I was, an they were gettin’ “Bernadette! She’s grreat. An me an

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last two years, it is a turn-key residence, beckon in pastel sky and sunshine hues. The nice deep, two-section sink sits just ple room for seating, eating and circulating.
boasting unobstructed golf-course and The glass-top coffee table and side pieces below another large double window, add-
neighborhood views. are in warm rattan, as are the base of the
oval, glass-top dining table and its four
This open and light-filled split-plan fan-back chairs, with cream colored, pad-
residence is highly versatile – you can eas- ded seats.
ily picture it as a starter home, a relaxing,
low-maintenance residence for retirees, Open to the great room and the long,
a bright, cozy, carefree apartment for a screened porch beyond, the remodeled
single person, or simply as a great invest- kitchen features white, solid wood cabi-
ment. netry with plenty of storage; cream and
brown mottled polished granite counter-
Step through your front door into the tops; narrow, horizontal mosaic tile splash
entry hallway, with a long, shuttered clos- above all counters, with creamy walls
et, and a pale gold marble floor which

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The veranda itself will likely become ev-
eryone’s room-of-choice, not only for en-
tertaining but for casual meals, morning
coffee, evening cocktails, reading, catnap-
ping and just enjoying the tropical breezes.

The furniture here includes an alluring,
mossy green sofa with tropical leaf throw
pillows and little side table; a café table
with two chairs; and a sleek black porta-
ble bar with white swivel stool sporting a
padded lilac seat and back. Carriage lights
provide illumination.

With the same dimensions and walls of
delicate blue, the two en-suite bedrooms
flank the central living space have gener-
ous walk-in closets, ceiling fan lights, and

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5040 HARMONY CIRCLE, #306

Neighborhood:
Grand Harbor Island

Year built: 1988
Construction: CBS
Home size: 1,368 square feet

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Additional features: Tile roof;
central heat and air; assigned
carport space; covered,
screened porch with lake and
golf course view; gate with
security guard, security lights,
smoke detector; elevator to
third floor; stainless steel kitch-
en appliances; marble floors;
ceiling fans; community pool,
spa, trails and paths; HOA fee
includes upkeep of common
areas, insurance, grounds and
structure maintenance
Listing agency:
Alex MacWilliam Real Estate
Listing agents:
Diane DeFrancisci,
772-538-1614, and
Karl Dietrich, 772-538-3453
Listing price: $255,000

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MAINLAND REAL ESTATE SALES: MARCH 29 THROUGH APRIL 2

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

An unbelievable week of real estate sales on the mainland saw 96 (!) transactions of single-family
residences and lots reported (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was in Sebastian, where the 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom waterfront
home at 13835 N Indian River Dr. – first listed in January for $2,000,000 – sold for $1,712,500 on
March 31.
Representing both the seller and the buyer in the transaction was broker/owner Matilde So-
rensen of Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$1,712,500
SEBASTIAN 13835 N INDIAN RIVER DR 1/19/2021 $2,000,000 3/31/2021 $1,450,000
VERO BEACH 7175 57TH ST 12/16/2020 $1,599,000 3/31/2021 $909,866
VERO BEACH 2348 GRAND HARBOR RESERVE SQ 6/27/2019 $825,000 3/29/2021 $715,000
VERO BEACH 4860 OGELTHORPE LN 2/8/2021 $715,000 3/30/2021 $699,000
SEBASTIAN 5480 95TH ST 2/22/2021 $699,500 3/31/2021 $635,624
VERO BEACH 840 SAINT ANNES LN 7/22/2020 $623,049 3/30/2021 $465,000
VERO BEACH 6298 ARCADIA 2/5/2021 $479,000 3/29/2021 $460,000
VERO BEACH 2032 BRIDGEPOINTE CIR UNIT#116 8/19/2020 $380,000 3/30/2021 $445,000
SEBASTIAN 6031 RIVER RUN DR UNIT#6031 1/20/2021 $449,000 4/1/2021 $435,000
VERO BEACH 5075 PENDELTON SQ 6/15/2020 $449,000 3/31/2021 $428,000
VERO BEACH 7137 EAST VILLAGE SQ 12/10/2020 $420,165 3/31/2021 $427,000
VERO BEACH 783 HAMPTON WOODS LN SW 12/10/2020 $435,000 4/1/2021 $420,098
VERO BEACH 2562 SAINT LUCIA CIR 11/6/2020 $411,098 3/30/2021 $420,000
VERO BEACH 700 ROYAL PALM PL 1/21/2021 $410,000 3/30/2021 $397,000
VERO BEACH 713 FORTUNELLA CIR SW 11/9/2020 $399,900 3/31/2021 $395,000
VERO BEACH 2560 SAINT LUCIA CIR 11/6/2020 $395,928 3/30/2021 $392,800
VERO BEACH 5590 49TH AVE 2/3/2021 $400,000 3/30/2021 $389,500
SEBASTIAN 1526 STONECROP ST 3/2/2021 $389,500 3/31/2021 $381,228
VERO BEACH 2543 SAINT LUCIA CIR 7/21/2020 $375,533 3/30/2021 $375,000
VERO BEACH 102 PRESTWICK CIR 2/10/2021 $389,000 3/31/2021 $375,000
VERO BEACH 5220 W HARBOR VILLAGE DR #104 3/2/2020 $499,500 4/1/2021 $370,000
VERO BEACH 6385 MONSERRAT DR 11/23/2019 $359,880 3/29/2021 $370,000
VERO BEACH 6112 GRAYSEN SQ 12/29/2020 $395,000 3/31/2021 $368,900
VERO BEACH 3615 WILD BANYAN WAY 4/19/2020 $389,900 3/31/2021 $360,000
VERO BEACH 1271 VINTAGE DR 2/19/2021 $359,999 3/31/2021 $360,000
VERO BEACH 1753 BERKSHIRE CIR SW 1/21/2021 $369,000 3/30/2021 $357,000
SEBASTIAN 866 DEMPSEY AVE 1/20/2021 $357,000 3/30/2021 $349,000
VERO BEACH 144 40TH CT 2/12/2021 $349,000 4/1/2021 $341,000
VERO BEACH 5786 W 1ST SQ SW 1/24/2021 $315,000 3/30/2021

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY REAL ESTATE SALES.

7175 57th St, Vero Beach 2348 Grand Harbor Reserve Sq, Vero Beach

Listing Date: 12/16/2020 Listing Date: 6/27/2019
Original Price: $1,599,000 Original Price: $825,000
Sold: 3/31/2021 Sold: 3/29/2021
Selling Price: $1,450,000 Selling Price: $909,866
Listing Agent: Debbie Bell Listing Agent: Mike Thorpe

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Ken Bradley Janet Meyer

Florida HomeTown Realty Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Florida

4860 Ogelthorpe Ln, Vero Beach 5480 95th St, Sebastian

Listing Date: 2/8/2021 Listing Date: 2/22/2021
Original Price: $715,000 Original Price: $699,500
Sold: 3/30/2021 Sold: 3/31/2021
Selling Price: $715,000 Selling Price: $699,000
Listing Agent: Jonathan Sawyer Listing Agent: Deborah Palestrini

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: The Lafferty Group RE & Cnsltg

Cheryl Goff Beth Binkley

RE/MAX Crown Realty Real Estate Results

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 bursting with friendly neighbors, activities houses, and two practice ranges. There is bocce courts; card room; and an aerobic
and amenities: There’s a private golf club also a wealth of walking and biking trails; studio – not to mention a deluxe, ocean-
wide, green, golf-course views. In each featuring two championship 18-hole Pete numerous holiday events; resort dining; front clubhouse with dining on the barrier
room, a bank of windows allows as much Dye and Joe Lee-designed courses, club- a state-of-the-art fitness center; tennis; island.
ambient light as you wish, while vertical
blinds provide as much low light and pri- Grand Harbor is convenient to main-
vacy as you require. Both rooms access land shopping, including a Publix, and
the screened porch through double glass the nearby hospital/medical complex; and
doors, which also have vertical blinds. it’ll take you only minutes to access Vero’s
charming beachside village with its many
The bathrooms feature sleek white fine shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants
cabinetry, double sinks, wall-to-wall mir- and resorts, as well as Riverside Park, home
rors, water closets, recessed lighting and to Riverside Theatre (Equity), the Vero
creamy countertops. One has a large glass Beach Museum of Art, boat launch, tennis
walk-in shower, the other a tub/shower. courts, jogging trail and dog park. 

Now resident-owned, Grand Harbor is



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DERMATOLOGISTS MAKE

12 16 14BIGIMPACTINSMALLTOWN
HARMONY CIRCLE CONDO BONZO: LOCO FOR COCO,
WITH GOLF COURSEVIEWS A CHARMING CHINA DOLL

Coming Up ‘SLEEPING PRINCESS’ AIMS TO
AWAKEN KIDS’ PASSION FOR BALLET PAGEB2
‘EAGLES’ SHOW
TAKES FLIGHT AT
THE EMERSON

By Pam Harbaugh | Correspondent

There is music for every taste this
weekend. From classical, to blue-
grass, to rock and more, you’ll have
something to applaud.

1 The downbeat begins
Thursday at the Emerson
Center when Classic Albums Live
performs “The Eagles’ Greatest
Hits.” The concert, presented by
Live! from Vero Beach, will bring
out the best of that mellow sound
of California Roots Rock. It is a
performance of this iconic 1976
album, which went on to win the
American Music Award for Fa-
vorite Pop/Rock album. Songs
include iconic tunes like “Take It
Easy,” “Desperado,” “One of These
Nights” and “Best of My Love.” The
only problem is that once you hear
a Classic Albums Live concert, you
are going to want more. The music
is solid and performed by profes-
sional studio musicians and solo-
ists who are simply great at per-
fecting the sound of the original.
The concert begins 7 p.m. Thurs-
day, April 8 at the Emerson Center,
1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Doors
open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 to
$80. Wear a mask. Practice social
distancing. No intermission. Call
800-595-4849 or visit MusicWorks
Concerts.com.

2 Say thank you to technolo-
gy. Not only has it kept you
engaged this past year, but it also
is bringing into your own home a
chance to enjoy a free recital on Sat-
urday by world-renowned violinist
Midori. She will be accompanied
by pianist Ivea Jokubaviciute. After,
there will be a question-and-an-

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‘Sleeping Princess’ aims to awaken kids’ passion for ballet

BY MARY SCHENKEL | STAFF WRITER PHOTOS: KAILA JONES AND STEPHANIE LABAFF tion Network, and “it just snapped a lot of
things into focus for me.”
Ballet Vero Beach will conclude its Children from Sebastian Elementary School learn some moves from Katherine Eppink and Anders Southerland.
2020-21 season with the debut of “The He befriended Debbie Arseneaux, an
Sleeping Princess,” an abridged but no educational consultant and teaching art-
less impressive version of the beloved ist with the Learning Alliance, who has
classical ballet “The Sleeping Beauty,” a background in theater and arts educa-
April 16-18 at the Vero Beach High School tion, and they began contemplating ways
Performing Arts Center. to expand the matinee program, which
has separate offerings for first-, third- and
Adam Schnell, BVB founder and artis- fourth-graders, and introduce ballet in
tic director, says he has always wanted the classroom.
Ballet Vero Beach to perform a version of
it, but adds, “The struggle with us is al- Ballet Vero Beach is investing in three
ways, what does it mean in terms of our separate hour-long, one-act ballets over the
overall mission?” next three to five seasons, and the Learning
Alliance is developing an arts integration
The difficulty, he explains, is in finding a curriculum, which applies art to an aca-
ballet that will entertain their most ardent demic subject to help with areas such as
fans, the ones who, under normal circum- memory, retention and cognition.
stances, can travel to attend performances
anywhere, as well as those residents who Deciding to build from first grade
are still getting used to having a profession- on up, Schnell explains, “If we get the
al ballet in their community. first-graders this year, by the time they’re
third-graders, we should have the third-
Additionally, Ballet Vero Beach has al- grade matinee ready, and they can actu-
ways sought approaches to engage the ally go through the entire program.”
youngest members of our communi-
ty. One way has been through their free Schnell needed to condense
Student Matinee Series, offered to all lo- Tchaikovsky’s longest ballet (nearly four
cal students. Additionally, BVB became hours with intermission), keeping portions
involved with the Learning Alliance of the classical choreography that he need-
through the Moonshot Community Ac- ed, and interwove it all together.

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cast, he says “The Sleeping Princess” is that vocabulary work and being able to
their second largest production next to apply that to other texts. It’s using an arts
“Nutcracker on the Indian River.” There subject to buoy and strengthen learning
are 15 dancers in the performance – their in an academic subject.”
three BVB resident dancers plus a dozen
from their sister company, Dimensions Next, Arseneaux and Liz Remington,
Dance Theatre of Miami. Learning Alliance co-founder and direc-
tor of professional development, began
They also chose to modify some aspects training BVB dancers on how to deliver
of the story, such as the ‘gift of beauty,’ en- the curriculum in a way that would make
visioning her as a sleeping princess rather sense to the children.
than a sleeping beauty.
They have developed a four-component
“So, we didn’t want to put in some pre- curriculum for first-graders and classroom
conceived notion of beauty and that prin- teachers: a pre-workshop; the read-aloud;
cesses have to be gorgeous. We’re trying the performance itself, which for now will
to be equitable and inclusive; we want the be delivered as a video; and a post-perfor-
kids to see themselves reflected in the sto- mance workshop, either virtual or in class,
ry,” Schnell says. to reinforce what has been learned.

“One reason I love the story and land- The offer was made to all elementary
ed on it so quickly is in the classical bal- school principals, and to date they have
let there is so much of what we call ballet held virtual sessions at Pelican Island
mime,” says Schnell, explaining that it is and Rosewood elementary schools, and
replete with gestures such as putting your in-person sessions at Sebastian, Fells-
hands over your heart to express love, or mere and Glendale elementary schools,
pointing to yourself to say ‘I,’ which they for the entire first-grade levels of each
felt would better help the children retain school. Additionally, shortened versions
what they’ve learned. of this season’s BVB stage performances
were provided for the third- and fourth-
“So I thought, this the perfect ballet to grade levels, with lessons plans that could
start with for that type of curriculum. And be tied into them.
then doubling back to our most ardent fans,
it provides really, really meaty classical Schnell says that as their longtime
dancing, so it’s something that anyone can costume designer, Travis Halsey, passed
come and enjoy.” away last spring, they recruited some of
his friends and colleagues from around
There is also plenty of spectacle, with the world to each contribute a costume
beautiful costumes and scenery, making design to the production as a wearable
it “the perfect marriage of what I’m always tribute to him.
trying to do, which is to serve all constituen-
cies of our mission.” “You know us; there’s always more than
meets the eye. It’s never just a pretty ballet.”
There are already versions of the story
put out by major ballet companies, includ- Live performances of “The Sleeping Prin-
ing the New York City Ballet, so they mined cess” will take place April 16-18 at the Vero
a little bit from that text for the current it- Beach High School PAC, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2
eration of the student workshops. Eventu- p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and conclud-
ally, they hope to have their own texts for ing with a family-friendly performance at 2
all of the ballets. p.m. Sunday for families with pre-school-
aged children. A watch-at-home version
“One of the things that’s really important will be available for viewing from April 23
is having the kids experience a read-aloud of through May 9.
whatever book we’re using,” says Schnell.
For more information, visit balletver-
“It’s just one other part of the curric- obeach.org. 
ulum and the experience that helps kids
get excited about reading, with retaining

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 music. By the way, Cassel is a U.S. Nation-
al Scottish Fiddle Champion and Block is
swer session with Midori. The concert is a Grammy Award-winning cellist/sing-
being presented by Midori’s foundation, er/composer from Yo-Yo Ma’s famed Silk
Partners in Performance, in collaboration Road Ensemble. In fact, Ma called Block
with the Melbourne Chamber Music Soci- “the ideal musician of the 21st century.”
ety, one of only three organizations chosen Block, who graduated from the Juilliard
by Midori’s foundation for collaboration. School, is an associate professor at the
The MCMS is run by dedicated profession- Berklee College of Music. So, yes, there
als, including Vero Beach residents CPA Ann will be some gravitas to this blue grass.
Witte and jazz/classical pianist Paul Tardif, The concert begins 7:30 p.m. Friday, April
both retired university professors. The on- 9 in McAfee Hall, which is on the campus
line Midori concert begins 2 p.m. Saturday, of First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal
April 10. It is free, but you do have to register Palm Blvd. Admission is free, but a $20
for it ahead of time. Go to MelbourneCham- donation would be a splendid thing to
berMusicSociety.org or call 321-213-5100. do. Proceeds will benefit the Mike Block
Strings Camp Scholarship Fund. Seating
3 Bluegrass and folk music take cen- is limited to 120 guests. Masks and social
ter stage Friday at the First Presby- distancing required. The concert will also
terian Church in Vero Beach. That concert be streamed at FirstPresVero.org and on
features internationally acclaimed musi- the church’s Facebook page. Fore more
cians Mike Block and Hanneke Cassel information, call 772-562-9088. 
performing folk, classical and original

Congratulations VBHS Scholars!

VBHS celebrates the academic accomplishments of our amazing students. You are the best of the best. Congratulations on your commitment to your academic and future success.
Valedictorian: Mackenzie Cooley Salutatorian: Mychaela Mathews TOP 10 Seniors: Robert Olmstead, Samuel Metz, Tessa Johnson, Samuel Buckley, Lewis Murphy, Eliza Bruce, Rachel Talley,
Adina Birnholz, Andrew Miller

UNWEIGHTED 4.0 SCHOLARS

Seniors: Mary Bennett, Adina Birnholz, Zane Boozer, Eliza Bruce, Christopher Cole, MacKenzie Cooley, Kaylie Elwell, Vanessa Foster, Abigail Hinton, Tessa Johnson, Haylee Jones, Preston
Keen, Emily Knappman, Yiyao Liu, Terra Macnevin, Samuel Metz, Andrew Miller, Allie Mitchell, Justin Ogonoski, Robert Olmstead, Mariana Perez, Sarah Rendell, Rachel Talley
Juniors: Andrew Baudo, Katherine Bounassi, Taylor Bussey, Ethan Campbell, Nicholas Campione, Robert Craig, Ivy Ercoli, Leah Fisher, Dylan Goldfarb, Miguel Hernandez, Rebekah Higdon,
Hamad Hussain, Sydney Jenkins, Michael Kalai, Carly Lenhardt, Kathan Patel, Leah Perez, Alex Richardson, David Schwartz, Owen Stanton, Amelia Weber, Ava Wilke
Sophomores: Elizabeth Arden, Sydney Braun, Elizabeth Burgener, Leon Dalgleish, Katherine Dalton, Elizabeth De Schouwer, Sarah Duffany, Katherine Earnest, Camden Elwell, Kerrigan
Gilmore, Zachary Hessler, Danielle Himmel, Alexander Johnson, Edward Johnson, Isabelle Leatherman, Victoria Lloyd, Addison Malik, Kara Malone, Marie Mazzarella, Rebecca McCain,
Thomas Miller, James Murphy, Mia Murray, Chloe Offutt, Elijah Roberts, Elaina Simon, Paige Smith, Ethan Stokes, Benjamin Tran
Freshmen: Alaa Abdelhameed, Dante Amato, Gail Bariteau, Lauren Baumgardner, David Benjamin, Andrew Bickel, Nathaniel Birnholz, Kamila Branka, Aidan Brown, Elizabeth Carmina-
ti, Olga Chernykh, Delaney Chung, Samara Coakley, Rowan Collings, Owen Collins, Zadie Diniz, An Doan, Liliana Elliott, Rachel Sae Estillore, Rygel Ann Estillore, Silas Ferrell, Jonathan
Figueroa, Luke Franco, Grace Gailliard, Pascual Garcia Morales, Joshua Gavarrete, Lily Gunter, Ryan Hall, Jala Haylett, Henry Hazell, Remi Heyer, Keirra Holycross, Abigail Hunt, Danie
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lina, Jessah Moore, Dorothy Mysiuk, Dayna Patten, Eli Perez, Seth Pietsch, Adamaris Ramirez, Hudson Roberds, Leeora Sanchez, Amanda Schuhmacher, Ava Sesack, Shyauna Shelly, Andrew
Simmens, Shyla Smith, Xander Stephens, Kylie Stickle, Veronica Szelag, Andrew Turkaj, Jeremiah Vasquez, Alyssa Villalpando, Marcos Viloria, Mark Wallace, Logan Wells, Rowen Wilke,
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Rileigh Kucera David Vazquez Mateo Malave-Medina William Faircloth James Sapp Faith Esquivel Kayla Osowski
Emily Adams Alexander Lamber Matthew Villafuerte Zachary Mansell Payton Ferrell Parkyr Saylor Rachel Sae Estillore Cayla Pappadouplos
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NORTH

ACCURATE SIGNALING CAN BE BEAUTIFUL AQ2

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist 4

Michelangelo said, “A beautiful thing never gives so much pain as does failing to hear Q654
and see it.”
KQ763
We could amend that for bridge players: A beautiful bid or play never gives so much
pain as does partner’s failing to see it or to interpret it correctly. WEST EAST
94
There is something beautiful about accurate signaling between defenders that results 753 K 10 7 6 3
in the defeat of a contract. In today’s deal, for example, how did East-West card to 10 8 3 2
take four tricks against four spades? QJ985263 A8

After West opened with a weak two-bid, and North made a takeout double, East’s AK7
jump to four hearts looked automatic with so many hearts. However, from his point of
view, four spades was probably laydown, and so he might have even passed! Here, 5
though, South was always bidding four spades. SOUTH

West led the diamond ace. East would usually have made an attitude signal to show K J 10 8 6
or deny the queen, but that card was sitting in the dummy. Now, therefore, East
would have normally given a count signal by playing the eight (second-highest from A
four). But East was nervous that his partner would think that he had started with a
doubleton and try to give him a ruff at trick three. So East played his two. J9

Then, when West cashed the diamond king, East dropped the three as a suit- J 10 9 4 2
preference signal for clubs. (With the heart ace, East would have played his 10 on the
second round.) Dealer: West; Vulnerable: Both

West, getting the message, shifted to his singleton club. Finally, East, knowing his The Bidding:
partner couldn’t have the heart ace (he would have opened one heart, not two),
returned his second club for West to ruff. SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING
4 Spades 2 Hearts Dbl. 4 Hearts
Pass Pass Pass LEAD:
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SOLUTIONS TO PREVIOUS ISSUE (APRIL 1) ON PAGE B12

ACROSS DOWN
1 Hostel (3) 1 Thoughts (5)
3 Deity (3) 2 Ordinary (7)
5 A herb (5) 3 Kit (4)
8 Additional (5) 4 Medic (6)
9 Muddle (7) 5 Propensity (8)
10 Painful (4) 6 Juvenile (5)
11 Moderately (8) 7 Put into office(7)
13 Wage (6) 12 Creased (8)
14 Repeated (6) 13 Roads (7)
17 Of late (8) 15 Result (7)
19 Prevent (4) 16 Shut (6)
22 Makes possible (7) 18 Move slowly (5)
23 Snap (5) 20 Conceited (5)
24 Firm (5) 21 Twirl (4)
25 Noisy disturbance (3)
The Telegraph 26 Finish (3)

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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ACROSS 95 Electron-stripping result 45 Tibetan climber The Washington Post
1 Berle pearl 96 Budget rival 47 Indispensable items
4 Alone 97 All ___ up 48 “The Twist,” for one SOMETHING IN A WEATHER VEIN By Merl Reagle
8 Cry of triumph 99 Juilliard’s loc. 49 Polish targets
12 Brit. bestowal 100 Bad time for Dracula 50 “Tiger in your tank” company
15 Home of home 103 John who played Gomez 51 Smells awful
54 Not pro
loans: abbr. Addams 57 Compass pt.
18 Gardner in The Bible, 1966 105 Minus middlemen 59 Blackmore heroine
19 Still not old enough to get a 107 Fine-tune anew 60 Popular brand of kitchen
110 Conk out
special hello from 112 Sometimes lucky plant sponge
Willard Scott? 116 Raison d’etre for an ocean (or, a tailless cat?)
22 College game sound 62 In full bellow
23 Laid-back approach to office platform 65 Undies fabric
management? 117 Home remedy for smelly 66 Nigerian hot spot, 1967-70
25 Cold forecast 67 Disposable outgo
26 Talus chain dogs? 68 Arrived, in Arles
27 Type of humidity: abbr. 122 Destiny 69 Three-dimensional
28 Audience member 123 Spanking? 70 Testifier Hill
30 One of Nancy Reagan’s 124 High-speed French train 71 Abdul and Zahn
1980s designers 125 Light, to Luis 72 Receipts receptacle
33 Private journal 126 “Parked it” 73 Hole-punching tool
36 1944 meeting site, 127 Wicked Witch’s home 78 Tornado aftermath
Dumbarton ___ 128 Men on base?: abbr. 79 Rome fountain
37 From ___ (completely) 129 Soak (up) 80 ___ Minh
40 Reset setting 81 (None of the above)
41 Cotillion stars DOWN 82 “Good grief!”
42 Pellets 1 Ball, for one 83 Observed
44 Unconscious states 2 Bard’s river 84 Those people
46 Part of an upside-down 3 Rubberneck 86 Miracle-___
cake? 4 Fathered (plant food)
52 WWII Supreme Cmdr. 5 ___ many 87 Body study: abbr.
53 Deliver, as homework 91 Watermelon discard
55 They’re below Fs (just over the limit) 92 Microsoftware
56 Illiterate marks 6 Beetle Bailey’s 94 Under control
58 Remedy for an overly 98 Prefic meaning “science”
long forecast? Fuzz et al. 100 Risible
61 “Closing” opening? 7 Surprised sounds 101 The Vanna White Quintet
62 Sharp tools 8 Concerning 102 The Blue
63 Casserole candidate 9 Exerciser Danube, e.g.
64 H-bomb org. 10 Word with shut 103 Tie or track
65 Store hours word 104 Attempt
66 Out of lucre or trade 105 “My little cupcake”
67 What tourists go through 11 Napoleon’s field marshal 106 Noisy shoes
when their Caribbean 12 Dreaming Walter 108 Runs in sweats
vacations are over? 13 Sugar source 109 USC rival
73 Concert venue 14 Mrs. Hoggett in Babe 111 “Love comes ___
74 Young-___ 15 Mexican artist Kahlo the eye” (Yeats)
75 Love Story composer 16 The ˇ mark in Czech words 113 Former service members
76 Highest rating 17 W.C. Fields assent 114 Therefore
77 Wax antonym 20 Franc’s replacement 115 “Tell us if you’re coming,
78 Bat stat 21 Nicholas was one OK?”
79 Poetic addition to the 24 Shopping center 118 Toothed tool
forecast? 29 Intrusive 119 ___ de la cité
85 Infamous acid 31 Gird up one’s ___ 120 K-O inserts
86 Segovia’s forte 32 12 Angry Men star 121 As written
88 Riot-scene thief 34 Ghosts writer
89 Bit of a laugh 35 “___ your life depended on
90 Digital gift for a
forecaster? it”
93 Mann’s first 37 Choice of juice?
38 Commotion
39 Augury
41 Turned down
42 Deli sandwiches
43 Some degrees: abbr.

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ONGOING New Light thru April 30; Poetry of Nature: Hud- members discussing environmental issues and Carpet award ceremony, to support Youth Sail-
son River School Landscapes through May 2. solutions. Minimum $75 includes pontoon boat ing Foundation, ARC Oyster Mat project, Navy
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dates/cancelations. toon tours for up to 12 are $1,000. 772-589-5050 ing, and Lines in the Lagoon. $10 adults; $5 chil-
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Vero Beach Theatre Guild: The musical “Sis- 9 Mike Block & Hanneke Cassel Duo Concert,
ter Act,” through April 25. 772-562-8300 8 Classic Albums Live performs The Eagles 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, fea- 9-11 Keeping the Arts Live presents
Greatest Hits presented by Live from Vero turing folk, classical and original music present- “Made in the USA,” an art show
First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero Beach, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center; doors ed by the Vero Beach International Music Fes- and sale at the Indian River Shores Community
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. open at 6 p.m. $30 to $85. MusicWorksCon- tival. $20 donation appreciated to benefit the Center, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; noon
certs.com or 800-595-4849. Mike Block String Camp Scholarship Fund. to 3 p.m. Sun. with a portion of proceeds ben-
A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery: Top 60th efitting Veterans Council of IRC. 202-597-7058
Anniversary Invitational show through April 25. 8-10 Crusin for a Cause Virtual Event 9|10 Wheels & Keels at the Moor-
772-465-0630 to benefit the Environmental ings Yacht & Country Club, with 10 Tipsy Turtle 2-Mile Run/Walk and
Learning Center; options are 4 p.m. Thurs.; 10 5:30 p.m. Fri. Dinner and live auction ($145 pp), Beach Bash, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. from
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Chul Hyun Ahn: a.m. Fri. or 5:30 p.m. Sat. with ELC staff and followed Saturday by the Antique & Exotic Car & Sexton Plaza to kick off sea turtle nesting sea-
Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. Red son, with post-race ‘hatchling dash’ for children,
after-party beverages from Sailfish Brewing Co.
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN and Mulligan’s Beach House, auction items, and
in April 1, 2021 Edition 1 DONKEY 1 DETECT awards ceremony, to benefit Coastal Connec-
4 OWED 2 NEEDY tions’ environmental and sea turtle protection
9 TEE 3 ELASTIC efforts. runsignup.com
10 ARCHIVIST 5 WHIFF
11 CRYSTAL 6 DRIFTER 10 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra
12 FATAL 7 SCOLD presents Once Upon an Orchestra, 10
13 WRECK 8 STYLE a.m. and 11 a.m. at McKee Botanical Garden, a
15 HAIRY 14 RHUBARB 40-minute storytime for little ones featuring “A
20 THUMB 16 ACADEMY Cup of Friendship” paired with a SCSO saxophone
22 ELATION 17 STAGE quartet. Free with regular McKee admission.
24 GLADSTONE 18 DEVON
25 PEW 19 ANSWER
26 BENT 21 BASIN
27 OYSTER 23 INPUT

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pic, Olympic Relay and Olympic Aqua-
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