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to style can be a step toward reclaim- ing neckline.) A good handbag that’s boy boots, statement earrings and a I have friends with kids who insist
ing a little of that pre-child self. If too small for kid flotsam (consider it a bold lipstick, switching accessories to that their clothing be wipeable, wash-
not all the time, then at least when crossbody extension to your personal fit the context. “It’s working out little able or otherwise resistant to the dep-
it comes to the kid-free zone that is space). Smart, cool sneakers, the kind ways you can change up your outfit redations of tiny, mucky hands. This
the workplace. “I don’t want to say that will never see the inside of a gym. that don’t take any time,” she says. is my limit. You don’t have to shun
fashion is a form of self-care,” Clem- A blazer, for those times when you dry-clean-only fabrics, you just have
mie says. “But if I feel confident in the aren’t sure an outfit is quite complete to walk through the front door, strip
clothes I’m wearing, then my whole – it’ll tighten everything up. off and whip on homewear faster than
outlook for that day will generally be your 5-year-old can ask, “Is that a new
more positive.” In my personal universe of 20-sec- dress, Mommy?”
ond outfits, the answer is almost al-
The goal, then, should be to dress ways a dress. You can go either some- “It’s very important to have bound-
like ourselves – if a teensy bit better- thing silken or something boho. Both aries and to be ‘me’ during the
rested. That calls for organization. can dress up (metallic heels) or down day,”Freddie agrees. “My style is how
The biggest breakthrough I’ve made (those sneakers). I express myself. People put you in a
in the campaign against another day box before you even open your mouth.
in the uniform has had more to do Freddie, no stranger to zebra-print My style is my one shot to say, ‘I’m
with how I manage my wardrobe than pant suits, says the basics – a T-shirt not what you think I am.’ It’s a way to
what’s in it. tucked into high-waisted jeans – have control of the narrative without
haven’t failed her yet, no matter how speaking too much.”
I did that thing that experts always fast she has to get out the door. For
tell you to do, and which you (I) al- Clemmie, happiness comes from the I’m with Freddie. Minding what I
ways roll your (my) eyes at because it finishing touches. An olive-green wear isn’t something I manage all the
sounds like such a hassle. I took every- trench and a pair of gold-studded loaf- time, but when I do, it’s just for me,
thing out of my wardrobe and tried it ers smarten up any look. And Rachel not for the tiny humans around me.
all on. Optimistically sized dresses, swears by those white sneakers, cow- “There are so many aspects of preg-
too-long trousers and their ill-fitting nancy and being a mom where your
ilk went into boxes to deal with later identity shifts, and hanging on to
(let’s be realistic – much later). What those elements that you have is really
remains has more breathing room, important,” Clemmie says. I know I
making it easier for me to see what I take more pleasure in dressing up now
own, and enhancing the likelihood of than I did when getting ready in the
getting an outfit right the first time. morning was a more leisurely process.
Forget a glass slipper, an impractical
(Another takes-time-but-makes- silk dress has all the transformative
time habit worth adopting: setting power I need. Just make sure mine is
aside a few minutes on a Sunday to floral, not striped. 
style up three outfits to get you into
the week. When you find one you like,
take a mirror selfie and save it to an
‘Outfits I like’ album on your phone
– instant inoculation against nothing-
to-wear-itis.)

As for what to add to your newly spa-
cious wardrobe, it’s all about stocking
your rails with components you can
count on to look great together. You’re
going to want a pair of trousers that
feel like air and that you can kneel
down with the kids in, but that look
smart enough for the office.

Also on the list: a blouse with but-
tons that never gape. A fresh T-shirt or
two with something to them – either
silky or heavyweight or printed. (If
you can’t resist the stripes, try the &
Other Stories version with a contrast-

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PETS

Bonz says courageous Benji is one cool customer

Hi Dog Buddies! but I hadda chance it. Benji, the BFYrKiAsILbAeJeONMES aster.
“Most days there were a buncha big
This week I innerviewed Benji Rode. PHOTO
Best as he can guess, he’s a liddle poodle, Very Loud boats with lotsa seats. Hu-
maybe, an a liddle terrier, maybe. An a mans called ‘Captains’ drove ’em an told spotted me in the parkin’ lot, the river, an Capt. Bill threw
lotta spunk, for sure. stories about the marsh. All day long, heading back into the swamp. I turned to the Frisbee. Just before I thought it was
people’d come and take rides. I’d stay look at them. My in-stinks said they were gonna sail out over the water, BOOM!
We met at Benji’s house, along the river. hidden till they were gone, then scope Pooch Frenly. But I wasn’t sure. I contin- Benji leaped up and nabbed it. It was
Way Cool Kibbles. If I hadn’t been On The the place out for any food they’d left. I ued into the trees. pawsome!”
Clock, I woulda stayed an played all after- know humans aren’t s’pose to litter, but
noon. There was his place, anna coupla I’m glad they did.” “For weeks, Capt. Bill would leave me “My personal best is 25 air catches in
others, around a big grassy yard on the some of his san-witch, an I kept getting a row,” he said. “The other thing I love is
water. Several pooches ran up to greet us, “Woof, Benji! I can’t imagine how closer an closer till one day, I ree-lized I travelin’ inna car. Specially stayin’ in the
an there were wag-an-sniffs all ’round. you even MADE it.” wasn’t scared, an I took a piece out of his Marriott or the Hilton. I’ve been all over:
ackshul hand. The next time, the Dog New York, Tennessee, Georgia. Grandma
“Nice place you have here.” “A dog’s gotta do what a dog’s gotta Catcher was with Capt. Bill. I walked Ann even got me my own luggage for
“Thanks. We’re Lucky Dogs! So, this is do,” he replied, philosophically. “Any- right into the cage to get the food. An Christmas.
my Mom, Cindy, an my Dad, Capt. Bill, an way, as fate would have it, Capt. Bill poof! They got me. But, you know, Bonz, I
my human fren Thais; an my pooch pals: hadda boat called Gator Bait. One wasn’t scared at all. Soon as I got checked Heading home, I was thinkin’ about
Mia, Miss Bella, Chimi an Kobi.” afternoon, after all the riders and other out at the Pound (an had the No Puppies Benji’s amazing story. I mean, in all that
“I know your story’s an amazin’ story, captains had gone, Capt. Bill was loa- Procedure), Capt. Bill an Mom got to take time as a Swamp Dog, he coulda been
Benji. Are you ready to tell it?” din’ up, when he spotted me lyin’ under me home. An here I am. I’m So Happy! It’s munched by a gator; or smushed by a
“Ab-so-woofin’-lutely!” Benji jumped his van, tryin’ to keep cool. He squatted Pooch Paradise! truck on 60; or what if he didn’t like ham
into his Mom’s lap. “Ready?” down an said, ‘Come here, boy,’ real soft an cheese?
I opened my notebook. an nice. But I took off like he’d thrown a “Mom an Capt. Bill usta call me a
“I’m a liddle fuzzy about some of this. rock. Capt. Bill put half his san-witch in Swamp Dog, but now I’m a River Dog. An, Till next time,
I can’t remember a famly, or my litter. the grass, then drove off. When he was guess what? I’m Capt. Bill’s Official Gator
First I remember was being out in the gone, I grabbed it. It was WUNNER-ful. Bait Airboat Customer Relations Direc- The Bonz
boondocks near Road 60. There were Ham an cheese. I’ll never forget it.” tor an Tour Guide. Right up front next to
swamps anna lake an trees an stuff. I Capt Bill. An have my own life jacket; I Don’t Be Shy
was totally lost an scared. But I knew I Capt. Bill had told Mom about me an, love goin’ real fast, with the wind blowin’
hadda be cahm an use my in-stinks or even though they swore they’d Never Get my ears back!” We are always looking for pets
I’d be Toast: ’specially cuzza bobcats Another Dog after the Love of Their Life, with interesting stories.
and even more ’specially cuzza those Duke, had gone to Dog Heaven, they de- “Whaddya do on land?”
Seriously Creepy gators. All the swamp cided they wanted to adopt me.” “I am a Frisbee Master. I run, leap an To set up an interview, email
animals an birds were scared of ’em cuz catch that Frisbee before it or me even hit [email protected].
those ol’ gators’d just eat ’em, whenever “Happens all the time,” I commented. the ground. Watch!”
they wanted to. I mean, I’d hear a splash “Next day, when Capt. Bill was loadin’ Benji took off across the lawn toward
an a squawk an look around, an there’d up, the Dog Catcher showed up an asked
be nothing but a buncha feathers. I if Dad’d seen a pooch that fit my descrip-
coulda been total lunch. tion. He’d been tryin’ to catch me for two
“I hung out in the bushes near the lake, weeks, even set traps. Capt. Bill said yes.
to stay cool and safe. Well, sorta safe. An said he’d fed me. The Dog Catcher
“I spent a lotta time hunting for food- said, ‘Don’t, cuz I want him to eat the bait
stuffs. I even crossed that scary 60 road in my trap.’”
sometimes. I knew it was dangerous, cuz Next time Capt. Bill saw me, I was
I saw a lotta animals that hadn’t made it playin’ with a plastic Wal-Mart bag.
across. A few times a day, I went down to When he told Mom, she felt even sad-
the lake for water. I couldda got grabbed der and wanted me even more, so I’d
be happy an safe and not hafta play all
alone, with a plastic bag.
“One afternoon Mom an Capt. Bill

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ST. EDWARD’S

St. Ed’s entrepreneurs sure to be Big Shots one day

Will Sternberg. Jane Callaghan.

BY RON HOLUB Scott Mohr, Dr. William Mallon and Greg Zugrave during St. Edward’s School’s Entrepreneurship Class Event at “We were tasked to creatively ad-
dress issues like staffing, reservation
Columnist BigShots Golf facility. PHOTOS BY KAILA JONES management and advertising strate-
gies,” Mohr explained. “Last year we
“Our students are blessed to have odically whether the land was for sale.” I could do something like this.” were able to visit Vero Spin and I know
such leadership and mentorship right Dr. Mallon kept a keen eye on the So, to paraphrase an old adage, if it that was an immensely impactful ex-
here in Vero Beach,” Scott Mohr said as perience for our students.
his students at St. Edward’s were doing property next door to his office before will play in Peoria, why not Vero Beach?
a case study of one of the more fasci- he was finally able to make the pur- The 30-tee-box, two-tier driving range “I’m not sure what will happen in the
nating businesses to open around here chase. Ultimately, it would be nearly 15 is fully operational. If there is a wait for future with this BigShots relationship,
in recent years. years until his initial inspiration would a tee box, a putting course is available. but I would not be surprised if it leads to
finally go to the drawing board, and Upscale bar food is overseen by a chef. immediate summer jobs since the scale
“A pillar for our entrepreneurship then take root in reality. Gaming options add more entertain- of this operation requires a lot of energy
class has been to work on real-time ment to the mix. and effort. What a great opportunity for
challenges for real-life businesses. Ide- Starting from the premise that golf so many active students.”
ally we find a business that excites stu- courses were dying and there was a The launch has been successful,
dents, and we found a perfect partner movement for ways to regenerate in- judging by the crowds, especially on This process was designed to be mu-
with BigShots Golf.” terest in golf that were more time-and weekends. The extra parking at Ad- tually beneficial. The practicum part of
family-friendly, a vision began to come vanced Eye Care has come in handy. the course concluded when the St. Ed’s
You can’t help but notice the BigShots into focus. Nevertheless, some rough edges have students presented their ideas to the
Golf facility at 3456 U.S. 1 in Vero. It sits emerged. management at BigShots.
right next door to the Center for Ad- “I wanted to do a driving range, but
vanced Eye Care. The two businesses I also wanted to look at all sorts of op- Equipment breakdowns have im- Senior Kira Zudans said, “I have been
are connected by more than just adja- tions for family entertainment. Look- pacted everything from drivers to tele- pushed out of my comfort zone by learn-
cent parking lots. ing for resources that might be able to visions to computers. There is always ing new information about how busi-
assist me in doing that, I came across a cost of doing business, and things to nesses start, how they function, what
“It’s the culmination of a lifelong BigShots Golf on the Internet. The own- figure out. their issues are, and how to fix them.
dream of always being around golf er flew down from Peoria, Illinois, and This class has given me the opportunity
and having a driving range,” William said he thought it would work here. So I Six months into the venture is where to be involved in something that isn’t
Mallon, M.D., told us. “My dad and I said ‘OK, let’s do it.’ instructors Scott Mohr, Greg Zugrave just basic math, science or English.”
played golf when I was a kid and I have and the future entrepreneurs from St.
been around golf my whole life. When I “We went through the development, Ed’s stepped into the picture. The in- Junior Josh Canevari added: “Work-
moved down to Florida I started playing engineering and permitting processes, tent was to offer students a better un- ing with these companies helps us
golf year round and built my office right broke ground, and we were finished in derstanding of the challenges all busi- understand entrepreneurship better
next to a driving range. September of last year. And to think nesses confront, and to see if a similar than any textbook can. It allows us to
that this came about largely by chance, enterprising spark might be ignited by build the skills required to start and
“That driving range was destroyed by it’s just kind of a dream come true that whacking a few golf balls. run our own businesses. That is what I
the hurricanes of 2004. love about this opportunity.” 

“Over the years I would inquire peri-

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DINING REVIEW

14th Avenue: Tres taquerias for Cinco de Mayo

BY TINA RONDEAU ing at Taco Dive. No margaritas here
Columnist (they don’t serve mixed drinks), but they
recently added a white sangria that was
In the days leading up to last week- very tasty. The guacamole and salsa at
end’s celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I
got a hankering for tacos. Taco Dive were fresh – close to as good,
we thought, as at Blue Agave.
While Vero Beach has no place of-
fering Mexican fine dining, finding The tacos here, made with flour
tacos is no problem with three Tex- tortillas, were the most creative of
Mex restaurants strung out along
three blocks of 14th Avenue. the restaurants
we sampled.
So I decided last week to try ta- The two
cos at each of the three taquerias: we liked
Jake’s Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar, the
Blue Agave, and Taco Dive. Shrimp and Jalapeno Carne Asada Taco from Blue
Taco from Blue Agave. Agave with Yucca Fries.
On the first night (if you can
have 10 days of Christmas, why BLT Taco from Taco Dive. shrimp and jala- the most
not three nights of Cinco de Mayo?), peno taco – fresh at Taco Dive were
along with several friends I visited shrimp mixed with the BLT taco – slices of ap-
Jake’s Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar. pickled onion and plewood bacon on a bed
agave slaw, served of arugula, pimento
This restaurant – decorated in with very good black cheese and toma-
bright colors, with variety of cacti and beans and roasted veg-
southwestern-inspired art – occupies gies on the side. to, topped with
the space that once housed Avanzare. a fried egg –
On Cinco de Mayo eve, and the
Our group was generally unen- we wound up our taco test-
Taco Bella and Cajun Shrimp
thused about the specials they ordered Tacos from Taco from Taco Dive.
off the drink menu at Jake’s, and the Jake’s Tex Mex.
salsa and the guacamole were pretty taco bella, a marinated and sau- t é e d
much tasteless. portabello mushroom with arugula,
black bean corn salad and tomato on a
But a couple of the tacos – made layer of guacamole.
America-style with flour tortillas – were
quite good. I particularly liked the short By the time we completed our third
rib taco, which reminded me how much consecutive evening of tacos, we were
I always enjoyed the braised short rib la- ready for Cinco de Mayo to be over.
sagna at Avanzare. I miss Avanzare.
But Tex-Mex is fun from time to time.
The second night, we tried Blue Of the three taquerias, the narrow win-
Agave – a bustling cantina that seems ner of our 2019 Cinco de Mayo compe-
best known for its margaritas. Here, the tition – based on best guacamole, best
drinks were good, and we also enjoyed salsa and best tacos – was (drum roll
the salsa sampler – six different salsas please) ... Blue Agave.
ranging from mild to fiery hot served
along with fresh guacamole. I welcome your comments, and en-
courage you to send feedback to me at
The tacos at Blue Agave are made [email protected].
with corn tortillas, the way they are
in Mexico, and I particularly liked the The reviewer dines anonymously at
restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
32963. 

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WINE COLUMN

CHOOSE A WINE BOTTLE FOR THE STORY BEHIND IT

BY DAVE MCINTYRE at least since the invention of the bottle,
The Washington Post Weltman argues.

How do you choose a wine? Whether Syrian wine makers. Maria Bastasch, beverage director
it tastes good and how much it costs are for the Compass Rose Bar and Kitchen
the basic criteria of any wine purchase. in Washington, D.C., directly connect-
But beyond that, how do you whittle ed our wine choices with the world’s
down the choices? most intractable conflict.

How about a wine made by a refugee “If you have a chance to buy a wine
dreaming of restoring his country’s wine made in Syria using indigenous Syrian
traditions? You might help promote Mid- grapes made by actual Syrians, you make
dle East peace, or ease poverty in one of a connection with Syria and its people
the world’s poorest countries. that goes beyond war and the images on
the news,” she said. And that connection
More likely, you filter by where the may take us beyond the simple calcula-
wine is from – France, Italy, California? tion of price and taste that initiates our
That could be wine preference, political purchasing decisions.
preference or a reflection of what’s for
dinner tonight. So choose a wine with a story and a
cause. 
Do you favor heavy bottles, believing
the wine inside must be high quality? A conflict-ridden areas of his homeland
lot of people do, judging by the number across the border to his Dar Richi winery
of wineries using heavy glass. Perhaps a in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, and dreams
pretty label, a map, a critter or even some of someday reviving Syria’s wine tradi-
fanciful artwork of a mythical beast will tions?
catch your eye.
Or Cremisan wines, made in an an-
There is a saying in the wine industry: cient monastery near Jerusalem with
The label sells the first bottle, the wine grapes trucked across security check-
sells the second. Quality means nothing points from vineyards in Palestinian
if people won’t buy it, but marketing is territory? Or a Bolivian tannat, grown
ultimately superfluous if the wine is no in some of the highest vineyards of the
good. And marketing today is increas- world, whose profits will help lift some
ingly about the story behind the wine. of South America’s poorest farmers out
of poverty?
And it’s not just wine. We may pay a
little more for organic produce at the You won’t find those wines in the tra-
supermarket, believing it’s better for the ditional lists of the world’s top vino.
environment, or at a farmers market to
support a local farmer. Folger’s might Those pointed questions are posed
give us a buzz, but fair-trade coffee is bet- by Peter Weltman, a journalist turned
ter for the environment and the farmers evangelist wine importer, with his com-
who grow the beans. pany called Borderless Wine. Weltman
preaches a gospel of sorts, in which wine
So why not buy a wine made by Abdul- belongs to everyone and is not confined
lah Richi, a Syrian refugee who trucks by national borders or political disputes.
indigenous Syrian grapes grown in
Wine has been telling the world’s story

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ON FAITH

Become ‘weightier’ by helping shoulder burdens of others

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT up the weak and put them on their now? Is there anyone you know who and offer your courage, your sense of
Columnists shoulders. The little children, the seems unlikely to make it without a direction, your compassion or your
sick, the old, the wounded and the little help? Maybe this is your chance resources. When you do, you just may
We heard a story about a tribe of disabled were all lifted and carried. to shoulder a burden or two. Maybe discover that miraculously, you’ve
Native Americans who lived in Mis- Amazingly, the wading tribe made it this is your opportunity to step up helped yourself as well. 
sissippi in the early 1800s. Their safely across that perilous river that
camp was next to a very swift and day. No one was swept away. Not a
dangerous river. The current of this single life was lost to the recklessly
river was so strong that anyone who rushing waters. Why not? Because
happened to fall in or stumble in was the weight the walkers bore upon
quickly swept downstream. their shoulders actually helped them
to keep their footing on the treacher-
One spring, the relationship be- ous river bottom.
tween the tribe and neighboring
settlers grew strained and violence When we heard about the tribe’s
seemed imminent. Eventually set- manner of achieving a safe crossing,
tlers came with weapons, attacked we were reminded of the number
the tribe, and pushed it from its of times our faith’s stories teach us
camp. At this critical moment, about the necessity of putting other’s
tribe members of all ages grabbed concerns before our own. Of course,
the hand of another and stumbled on first hearing, that sort of instruc-
out hurriedly. With all other paths tion can sound a bit like advocating
blocked, the people of the tribe soon bleak self-sacrifice and dreary duty.
found themselves with their backs Especially as it seems our modern
against the river. Greatly outnum- culture tempts us at every turn to
bered, it appeared that their only “take care of number one” and urges
chance for escape was to cross the us to indulge our own wishes. Even
rushing water. They huddled togeth- selfish grasping and blind ambition
er on the banks for a moment or two, are scarcely noticed and rarely con-
offering one another encourage- demned. Self-promotion at all costs
ment, then forged ahead – straight seems not only defensible, but sen-
into the river. The strong had picked sible and prudent.

Yet, as the story of the wading tribe
shows, caring for others doesn’t in-
evitably mean diminished rewards
for ourselves. Paradoxically, when we
think a bit less, care a bit less, and en-
gage ourselves a bit less with our own
needs and concerns, we actually are
likely to find greater ultimate suc-
cess for ourselves. Why? Because by
shouldering some of the burdens of
others, we actually become “weighti-
er” individuals, more substantial and
stronger people who are able to tra-
verse those life currents that might
otherwise just sweep us away.

So who do you know that’s
struggling against life’s current just

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ONGOING 11 Ride of Silence, 8:30 a.m. from Riverside supervision required), registration begins 8:15 Beach Wine + Film Festival, with fashion show,
Park hosted by Vero Cycling, a 10-mile a.m., fishing 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Barber Bridge trailer preview screenings, store discounts,
Vero Beach Theatre Guild: The Savannah ride in solidarity with cyclists worldwide to raise fishing catwalk fishing followed by lunch, with beverages and catered hors d’oeuvres. 772-770-
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MAY 11 Take a Deep Dive into the Lagoon with 13 Jimmy Graves Foundation Charity Golf
the Moonshot Community Action 11 Dancing with Vero’s Stars, 6 p.m. at Tournament at Quail Valley Golf Club,
9 Riverside Theatre’s Dance Education Network, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Indian River Riverside Theatre, with 10 Vero ‘Stars’ with 7 to 8:20 a.m. breakfast and 8:30 a.m.
program’s Spring Repertory Dance County Main Library for a day of literacy, arts and paired with dance professionals competing shotgun start followed by lunch. $250. 772-
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BEAUTIFUL ‘BETHEL CREEK’ HOME
COMES WITH LARGE GUEST HOUSE

544 Live Oak Road in Bethel by the Sea: 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 4,792-square-foot home offered
for $1,850,000 by Matilde Sorensen, Broker-Owner, Dale Sorensen Real Estate: 772-532-0010

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Beautiful ‘Bethel Creek’ home comes with guest house

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF When you want to hang out with
Staff Writer friends and family, it’s just a few quick
steps across the pool deck for poolside
No matter who comes to visit at 544 coffee in the morning or a sociable
Live Oak Road in Bethel by the Sea, they glass of wine in the evening, but
will be able to find their happy place in privacy is available when you want it.
this three-bedroom, three-and-one-
half-bath house with a two-bedroom, The main house was built in 2018
two-bath detached guesthouse. where an earlier home once stood.
During construction, the owners lived
With separate entrances, you and in the guesthouse which was renovated
your guests get the best of both worlds: about 10 years ago. The contractor,

St. Clair Builders, was able to build coming off of Bethel Creek across the
the new house without disturbing the street to the north and the sound of
existing lush tropical foliage. waves hitting the shore nearby.

“We designed the whole house “This is a special, one-of-a-kind
around the beautiful oak tree and the home that offers a wonderful Florida
builder did an outstanding job tying lifestyle with an incredible guest
the two houses together to make house,” says Matilde Sorensen, broker-
them look like they belong together,” owner, Dale Sorensen Real Estate.
says the owner, who moved to Vero
Beach to be close to her parents, It was the large lot that first attracted
longtime John’s Island residents. the owners to the property. “When
this property came on the market, we
The mature live oak commands at- put in a bid that day,” the owner says.
tention from the center of the house, “We loved that it had the oak trees and
spreading its canopy over the entry- the existing landscaping.”
way in welcome. A circle drive of brick
pavers weaves its way up and around a The classic exterior design creates
wall of tropical flora, setting the stage a nice contrast with the clean
for the British West Indies-style home. contemporary feel inside, which
features a monochromatic color
Rafter tails, dark-wood accents and scheme of black and white. The
Bermuda shutters diffusing light from house is graced with ebony Corian
the transoms create an authentic island countertops, charcoal glass-faced
feel, not difficult with balmy breezes backsplashes, quartz countertops in

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varying designs and hues of gray, and
engineered hardwood flooring with
hints of steel gray.

“It is obvious how much thought
was put into each detail and finish,”
says Sorensen regarding the special
features throughout the house,
including unique lighting fixtures, tile
work, Sonos speakers, an appliance
caddy and blind corner pullout shelves.

Stepping through a pair of
impressive glass-paned entry doors
you find yourself in the living room,
which flows into the formal dining
room and the kitchen, with floor-to-
ceiling glass doors and windows to
let the sunshine in. Ceiling finishes
and room shapes create individual
spaces without closing rooms off.

The master suite is located on the
western side of the house with one set
of doors that close the suite off from
the rest of the world and a second set
that open onto the pool deck. The
sumptuous space includes a spa-like
bathroom with four shower heads,
a soaking tub, water closet, built-in
vanity and walk-in closet.

On the opposite side of the house,
two en suite bedrooms, a powder
room, dining room, wet bar, breakfast
nook, laundry room and access to the
garage are centered around the island
kitchen. High-end appliances ensure
hosting a house full of guests is as
much of a breeze as the one wafting
from the nearby Indian River Lagoon.

Leaving the main house and
walking a few steps across the
screened pool deck, you enter the
guest house. Guests can sleep in,
meet for a swim in the saltwater pool,
take a dip in the hot tub, lounge on
the private deck outside the screen
enclosure or belly up to the bar in the
summer kitchen for a family cookout.

The owners had the deck area
around the pool enlarged. “I wanted
a huge outdoor living area,” the owner
says. “You live outdoors so much of the
time here. I love that we’ve got so much
outdoor entertaining area because
people want to be outside. You can
have large parties here, even weddings.
You feel like you’re in a mini resort.”

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The two-bedroom, two-bath guest needed, private downtime. It’s perfect for one, big, happy family to reside. and help her if she needed.”
house is entirely self-sustaining, for extended visits with the in-laws, a “It’s an ideal property,” says the Bethel by the Sea – a sleepy
with a driveway accessed from Conn separate space for adult children and
Way, the street running parallel to their rambunctious little ones or as a owner, who had planned to have her neighborhood of mid-century
Live Oak Road. The fully-equipped private space for live-in help. mother move into the guesthouse bungalows and larger architectural
kitchen, living room and dining area at some point. “She could be houses located north of the Merrill
enable guests to enjoy some much- This property can function as two independent, but at the same time P. Barber Bridge – is convenient to
totally separate residences or as a place we could keep a daily watch on her mainland shopping and a short walk

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VITAL STATISTICS to the beach and the Ocean Drive Park offers a tennis facility and boat
544 LIVE OAK ROAD shopping district. Enjoy cultural launch just south of the neighborhood,
offerings at Riverside Theatre or the and the City Marina and an off-leash
Neighborhood: Bethel by the Sea • Year built: 2018 Vero Beach Museum of Art. Riverside dog park are a short bike ride away. 
Construction: Concrete block with stucco

Architecture: British West Indies • Lot size: 99 feet by 241 feet
Home size: 3,182 square feet (main), 1,610 square feet (guest)

Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 5 full baths and 1 half-bath
Pool: 35-foot-long saltwater swimming pool with electric heat
Additional features: Island kitchen; granite and quartz countertops;
wet bar; icemaker; wine cooler; soaking tub; engineered wood flooring;
impact glass; linear air condition vents; two-car garage; guest house; hot
tub; summer kitchen; screened lanai; wood burning fireplace; outdoor

shower and Icynene spray-foam insulation
Listing agency: Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Listing agent: Matilde Sorensen, 772-532-0010

Listing price: $1,850,000

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: April 25 to May 2

The final days of April saw the barrier island real estate market record one of its busiest weeks
ever, with 32 transactions including six for more than $1 million.
The top sale of the week was of a home across the street from the beach in Seagrove. The
residence at 255 Ocean Way was listed on Oct. 29 for $2.395 million. The sale closed on April 25
for the $2.275 million.
The seller of the property was represented by Cindy O’Dare and Richard Boga of Premier Estate
Properties. The purchaser was represented by Patty Valdes of Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,900,000
$2,750,000 $1,415,000
JOHN’S ISLAND 1 DOVE SHELL LN 7/17/2018 $1,585,000 $2,500,000 4/30/2019 $1,205,000
ORCHID ISLAND 341 WESTWIND CT 2/26/2019 $1,375,000 $1,585,000 5/1/2019 $1,100,000
$1,195,000 $1,075,000
PALM ISL PLANTATION 181 PALM ISLAND LN 7/11/2018 $1,299,000 $1,295,000 4/29/2019 $975,000
$990,000 $950,000
RIVERSIDE PARK 3917 INDIAN RIVER DR E 2/14/2019 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 4/30/2019
$985,000
SHORES 120 ISLAND SANCTUARY 10/1/2018 $1,149,000 4/30/2019 $718,300
$672,500
SEA COLONY 7 W SEA COLONY DR 2/27/2019 $990,000 4/26/2019

ISLAND CLUB RIVERSIDE 1245 W ISLAND CLUB SQ 1/8/2018 $1,049,000 5/1/2019

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

GALLEONS CONDO 1070 REEF RD, #306 1/14/2019 $1,150,000 $995,000 5/2/2019
SEA OAKS 8866 N SEA OAKS WAY, #207 3/14/2019 $729,000 $729,000 4/30/2019
SEA OAKS 8860 N SEA OAKS WAY, #105 11/2/2017 $700,000 $700,000 5/2/2019

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 341 Westwind Ct Subdivision: John’s Island, Address: 1 Dove Shell Ln

Listing Date: 2/26/2019 Listing Date: 7/17/2018
Original Price: $1,585,000 Original Price: $2,750,000
Recent Price: $1,585,000 Recent Price: $2,500,000
Sold: 5/1/2019 Sold: 4/30/2019
Selling Price: $1,415,000 Selling Price: $1,900,000
Listing Agent: Joan Cook Listing Agent: Terry Thompson

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Scott Oberlink Mary Pat Slater

Orchid Island Realty Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Riverside Park, Address: 3917 Indian River Dr E Subdivision: Palm Isl Plantation, Address: 181 Palm Island Ln

Listing Date: 2/14/2019 Listing Date: 7/11/2018
Original Price: $1,195,000 Original Price: $1,375,000
Recent Price: $1,195,000 Recent Price: $1,295,000
Sold: 4/30/2019 Sold: 4/29/2019
Selling Price: $1,100,000 Selling Price: $1,205,000
Listing Agent: Charlotte Terry & Karen Smith Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Beth Livers Joan Cook

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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