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CALENDAR

ONGOING 28 Space Coast Symphony JAZZ Orchestra 10 Tunnel to Towers Vero Beach, 7:30 a.m. park’s Coconut Point pavilions. Standard park
Big Band Bash, conducted by Patrick at Riverside Park, a 5K run/walk to hon- entry fee. 321-984-4852
Vero Beach Museum of Art – Out of this Hennessey, 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School or those lost on September 11, 2001, support first
World: The Art and Artists of NASA thru Sept. PAC, playing favorites from the 1920s to 1970s responders and military members and to benefit 17 To Jan. 2 - Vero Beach Museum of Art
25; Masters of Studio Glass thru Sept. 11; and including Herman, Basie, Mancini and Williams, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. presents landscape artist Bruce Marsh.
From Exhibition to Collection thru Sept. 4. 772- with vocalist Lisanne Lyons. $25; free to stu- 772-231-0707
231-0707 dents 18 and under. 855-252-7676 10 Boating Safety course offered by Vero
Beach Power Squadron, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 24 Celebrate the Arts Festival, 10 a.m.
AUGUST SEPTEMBER on navigation rules, boat handling, trailering and to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park hosted by
lifesaving equipment. $35. 772-532-6893 Cultural Council of Indian River County, with dis-
26|27 Vegas Nights Comedy 8 Breakfast roundtable discussion on pov- plays and demonstrations by nonprofits, artists,
Zone Experience with erty and hunger - Hidden in Plain Sight: 10 Shakespeare’s comedy, As You Like It, authors and more. Free. 772-770-4857
live entertainment inside and out, casino Lifting up Vulnerable Populations in IRC, 8 a.m. presented by the Laura Riding Jack-
games and Caribbean poker with prizes (ca- at United Way of IRC hosted by Treasure Coast son Foundation and performed by the cast of 24 Guest presentation by Becky Thomp-
sino proceeds benefit Riverside Children’s Food Bank. 772-489-3034 the Cambridge University American Stage Tour, son Murray, Kennedy Space Center
Theatre programming), and comedians Shaun 2 p.m. at Sebastian River High School PAC. $20 Deputy Chief of Electrical Division of Engineer-
Jones and Ryan Van Genderen on Waxlax 8 Shakespeare’s comedy, As You Like It, pre- donation appreciated. 772-659-6718 ing, on Women of NASA, 2 p.m. at Vero Beach
Stage at Riverside Theatre, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 sented by the Laura Riding Jackson Foun- Museum of Art. Free. 772-231-0707
p.m. $16 -$18. Free Live in the Loop with The dation and performed by the cast of the Cam- 16 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Com-
Beatle Guys Friday and Salsa Dance Night Sat- bridge University American Stage Tour, 7 p.m. at merce Media Auction, 6 p.m. at the 24 to December 18 - Vero Beach Museum
urday. 772-231-6990 Vero Beach High School PAC. $20 donation ap- Sebastian Chamber office, with bidding oppor- of Art presents David Drake: Potter and
preciated. 772-659-6718 tunities on marketing and advertising from local Poet. 772-231-0707
media and businesses. 772-589-5969
27 Inaugural ‘50s & ‘60s Sock Hop, 7 p.m. 9|10 Acting and Writing Work- OCTOBER
at Vero Beach Woman’s Club to ben- shops for 11 & 12 grade stu- 17 Jerry and The Dolls, 6 p.m. at Sebastian
efit VB Women’s Club and IRC Historical Society, dents taught by Cambridge American Stage Elks Lodge to benefit various Elk chari- 1 Lines in the Lagoon Tri-County Junior Fishing
with refreshments, dance music by DJ Brandon Tour instructors and performers presented by ties and scholarships. $10. 772-589-1516 Tournament, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Awards
of Swingsation’s 14th Ave. Dance Studio, cos- Laura Riding Jackson Foundation. Acting Fri. 1 Dinner 4 p.m. at Captain Hiram’s to benefit ORCA,
tume & trivia contests and door prizes. $25. p.m., Writing Sat. 9 a.m.at Sebastian River High 17 Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park Everglades Foundation and CCA Florida.
772-713-9095 or 772-778-3686 School. Free. 305-860-0940 Night Sounds concert series features
The Ladies of Soul and the LOS Band, 7 p.m. at 1|2 Dialogue: Racism, a two-day work-
shop examining racism through films
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN and discussion, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., 1 to 5 p.m.
in August 18, 2016 Edition 7 MARROW 1 BASKET Sun. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero
8 CRAVAT 2 WRAP Beach. $25 includes Sat. lunch. 772-778-5880
9 SKIP 3 TWINKLE
10 NONSENSE 4 SCENT 6-28 Think Pink Art Show at Gallery 14,
11 STROLLS 5 CATEGORY with a portion of proceeds from
13 ROUND 6 DAMSON sales and 100 percent of raffle proceeds benefitting
15 AMBER 12 OVERCAST Friends in Pink. Gala reception 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 dur-
17 CRAYONS 14 PROMISE ing Gallery Stroll. 772 785-8730 or 772 562-5525.
20 PROCLAIM 16 MARGIN
21 JUMP 18 NUMBER
22 SIESTA 19 CANAL
23 SPIKES 21 JOIN

Sudoku Page 50 Sudoku Page 51 Crossword Page 50 Crossword Page 51 (HOMOPHONE, JIGGEDY JIG) 8 United Way Day of Caring at various loca-
tions around the county begins with 8 a.m.
welcome breakfast at First Presbyterian Church.
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1984 Ocean Ridge Circle in Ocean Ridge: 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 3,455-square-foot home on .74-acre lot,
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See the light in this stunning luxury beach home

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA
Staff Writer

One of the most appealing luxury of double French doors and floor-to- focus and the soft white of the walls, magnificent artwork. There is, in fact,
beach homes you’ll ever find sits be- ceiling windows, which occupy much fans, ceilings, molding, cabinetry and a stunning blue-water view from al-
side the Atlantic at 1984 Ocean Ridge of the exterior wall space. the creamy stone floors do not distract most everywhere in the home, includ-
Circle, in the lovely, gated South but, rather, perfectly present nature’s ing the master suite’s water closet.
Beach subdivision of Ocean Ridge, on Inside and out, the blue ocean is the
the east side of A1A. Anyone looking
for a family home or a luxury seaside
retreat simply must see this bright,
tropically landscaped Nantucket-
style dwelling, boasting 110 feet of
very private ocean frontage.

Tall, graceful palms and tropical
foliage line the circular drive, and
the appealing roof design, soft gray
walls and crisp white trim provide a
warm welcome.

A breathtaking view of the spar-
kling Atlantic greets visitors imme-
diately upon stepping through the
double French doors into the open
entry area. Directly ahead is the din-
ing room, with its glass window-and-
double door wall offering both the sea
view and access to the pool, patio and
dune-side gazebo/deck.

The home has been ingeniously
designed to take full advantage of
its gorgeous location, utilizing every
possible opportunity to bring the
magnificent outdoors inside, with
a bright, open floor plan and banks

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Even the furniture and window laundry/utility room, with washer,
treatments, most of which come with dryer, wine cooler, sink and plenty of
the home, are predominantly white, counter space and storage. Here, too,
cream or natural wood. Together, all is access to the attached 2-car garage.
these carefully thought-out elements
allow so much light to pour in that The gourmet kitchen space flows
the homeowners will find little need seamlessly along the east glass wall,
to flip a switch until darkness falls. past a sunny breakfast nook and into
the spacious family room, anchored
From the foyer, double French on the north end by a striking gas
doors lead into the expansive kitch- fireplace with black stone surround,
en/family room and, here, too, a bank and white hearth and mantle, set into
of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors a white stone wall flanked by broad
bring tropical beauty inside. Above shelf units for books, TV and cabinet
the kitchen door, attesting to the storage below.
home’s relaxed ambiance, a wooden
whale sign proclaims, “Beach House: A terrific example of how cleverly
No Shoes Required.” the home is designed for maximum
exposure to its fabulous seaside loca-
Nice, big windows over the double tion: a mirror covers the entire west
sink allow even the designated clean- wall of the family room, effectively
up crew to enjoy an ocean view. The “doubling” the room’s size, and bring-
dove-gray, black stone-topped island ing the beach and sunlit ocean right
accommodates a breakfast bar and lots into the room, an effect that must be
of drawer and cabinet space, as well as seen to be fully appreciated.
convenient electrical outlets on both
ends. A trio of sleek green glass disc To the south, the foyer opens into
pendant lights illuminate the island. the lofty, two-story living room, its
striking vaulted ceiling enhancing
The black stone countertops and the sense of space. Bathed in am-
simple white cabinetry provide am- bient light flowing through three
ple storage and work space. Applianc- banks of glass window/door walls
es include a 6-burner Dacor gas range on the east, south and west, this
and hood, large side-by-side fridge/ welcoming room is furnished with
freezer, microwave and dishwasher. lavishly comfy, casually elegant
Just off the kitchen is the spacious pieces. French doors lead to the gar-

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den pergola on the oceanfront patio. floor, where the balcony gallery pro- and ocean vista, reminiscent of a to read, daydream or simply gaze at
The open flow between family vides impressive views of the living Bahamas cruise. This relaxing spot the sparkling sea. The other looks out
spaces below, and two well-placed encourages long, indulgent soaks, on the home’s pleasantly landscaped
room, kitchen, dining area and liv- horizontal windows frame the blue perhaps enhanced with a lovely glass entrance area and picturesque neigh-
ing room makes this home ideal for waters of the Atlantic. of wine and a good book. Additional borhood. The two bedrooms share a
entertaining. Access to the pool, pa- illumination is provided by recessed Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
tio, pergola and gazebo from all first- The luxurious master suite offers fixtures and disc pendants above
floor living spaces further expands exceptional, unimpeded ocean views the sinks. Here, too, is a glass-walled The property includes 110 ocean-
entertaining opportunities. through a window wall with two sets shower and separate water closet front feet. A sunrise patio extends the
of double doors opening to a balcony (with its own outdoor view). full length of the house. At the prop-
Also accessed from the foyer, of sufficient breadth to accommodate erty’s seawall, the charming gazebo
tucked away beyond a small hallway, chairs – a perfect private place to en- Also on the second level are two ad- houses a built-in hexagonal bench and
is an appealing office/den/library, joy the sunrise, the sound of the surf ditional bedrooms, each with its own table and extends into a small wooden
with built-in shelves and drawers, and the crisp, morning air. closet and vanity. One has a seagrass deck with additional seating. The ga-
dark wood plantation-shuttered win- carpet and a wide, comfortable win- zebo also has an electric outlet. On
dows, hardwood floor and bathroom Ocean views provide a tropical dow seat with ocean view, a fine place the back yard’s north side, a small gate
with shower. This versatile space can backdrop for the luxurious, light-
also serve as a fourth bedroom. filled master bath, accessed through VITAL STATISTICS
louvered doors. Here, a roomy soak- 1984 OCEAN RIDGE CIRCLE
A pair of striking black metal, open ing tub, positioned between corner
rectangle chandeliers hangs above windows, offers an unimpeded palm
the carpeted stairway to the second

Neighborhood: Ocean Ridge
Year built: 1988
Lot size: .74-acres

Home size: 3,455 sq. ft.
Construction: frame
Waterfront: 110 lineal feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Additional features: Sold with designer furnishings except per-
sonal art; open floor plan; French doors; crown molding; walk-in
closet in master suite; gourmet kitchen with six-burner gas stove;
heated pool; outdoor shower; tile roof; city water and sewer
Listing agency: Premiere Estate Properties
Listing agents: Clark French and Cindy O’Dare, 772-713-5899
Listing price: $2,698,000

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accesses a path down to the shore. aspects of his beach house, especially is right across A1A from St. Edwards village, with its myriad shops and
The magnificent home is listed by (no surprise) the “great location, it’s well School. And The Moorings Club is restaurants, as well as Riverside Park,
situated. It’s a great beach house, with a across the street. We’re members so offering numerous events “under the
Premier Estate Properties broker-as- nice pool – and the gazebo.” that’s very convenient. And this is a oaks” throughout the year and home
sociate Cindy O’Dare, who says of the great little subdivision.” to the nationally known Riverside
house, “It is one of the brightest, most Laboon also mentions the master Theatre (Equity), and the much laud-
light-filled homes I have ever listed.” suite with its amazing ocean view. From Ocean Ridge, it’s only a few ed Vero Beach Museum of Art. 
minutes north to Vero’s beachside
HomeownerTom Laboonloves many “For families with kids, the house

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: August 11 to August 17

Mid-August saw the barrier island real estate market take a breather, with only seven property transactions
recorded.

The top sale of the week was of a waterfront home in Indian Bay. The property at 1616 Indian Bay Drive
was placed on the market Oct. 20, 2015, with an asking price of $1.05 million. The price was subsequently
reduced to $925,000. The sale closed on Aug. 12 for $825,000.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Nial Ingerto & Bebe Grady of Dale Sorensen Real Estate.
The purchaser was represented by Ron Rennick of Rennick Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$421,250
$510,000
RIVER OAKS ESTATES 511 IRIS LANE 6/16/2016 $450,000 $450,000 8/17/2016 $430,000
$375,000
CASTAWAY COVE WAVE VI 1045 ANDARELLA WAY 3/3/2016 $590,000 $590,000 8/17/2016 $825,000
$450,000
ISLAND CLUB OF VERO 829 ISLAND CLUB SQUARE 6/21/2016 $469,000 $469,000 8/15/2016
$494,445
CASTAWAY COVE 1005 CLIPPER ROAD 2/17/2016 $410,000 $399,000 8/15/2016

INDIAN BAY 1616 INDIAN BAY DRIVE 10/20/2015 $1,050,000 $925,000 8/12/2016

OCEANRIDGE 1933 OCEAN RIDGE CIRCLE 7/6/2016 $529,900 $480,000 8/11/2016

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

BAYTREE OCEANSIDE 8444 OCEANSIDE DRIVE, #D11 4/19/2016 $525,000 $525,000 8/15/2016

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: River Oaks Estates, Address: 511 Iris Lane Subdivision: Castaway Cove Wave VI, Address: 1045 Andarella Way

Listing Date: 6/16/2016 Listing Date: 3/3/2016
Original Price: $450,000 Original Price: $590,000
Recent Price: $450,000 Recent Price: $590,000
Sold: 8/17/2016 Sold: 8/17/2016
Selling Price: $421,250 Selling Price: $510,000
Listing Agent: Bob Faller Listing Agent: Andrew Harper & Gina Grove

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Carolyn Lange Andrew Harper

Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Subdivision: Oceanridge, Address: 1933 Ocean Ridge Circle Subdivision: Baytree Oceanside, Address: 8444 Oceanside Drive, #D11

Listing Date: 7/6/2016 Listing Date: 4/19/2016
Original Price: $529,900 Original Price: $525,000
Recent Price: $480,000 Recent Price: $525,000
Sold: 8/11/2016 Sold: 8/15/2016
Selling Price: $450,000 Selling Price: $494,445
Listing Agent: Jeff Crawford Listing Agent: David Riley & Linda Riley

Selling Agent: Vero Realty LLC Selling Agent: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl

Becky Stirrat Dick Davis

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

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Congress moves to make condos easier to buy and sell

BY KENNETH R. HARNEY ed out that FHA once was the go-to sociation’s finances, reserves, insur- what she could have obtained if her
Washington Post source of condo financing for first- ance, budget and other items have building qualified for FHA financing.
time buyers, but since 2010 its role has been approved by the government.
Congressional Democrats and Re- shrunk drastically. The FHA helped  Allowing transfer fees. The leg-
publicans haven’t agreed on much finance 80,000 to 90,000 condo mort- The bill (H.R. 3700) aims at correct- islation directs the FHA to stop re-
lately, but they’re together on one is- gages a year during the previous de- ing a number of key problems by: jecting condo communities because
sue that affects condominium buyers cade and a half, but more recently they collect small transfer fees when
and sellers across the country: The production has dwindled to barely a  Ordering FHA to streamline units are sold. The funds collected
Federal Housing Administration has quarter of that volume. FHA condo the entire recertification process for are used to support association activ-
bungled its condo finance program. lending in the first three months of condo associations and make compli- ities – they benefit all residents. The
this year plunged by 8.6 percent from ance “substantially less burdensome.” FHA would now have to follow the
In a rare moment of bipartisanship the previous quarter, according to In- Condo experts predict this alone could lead of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
before heading home for the sum- side Mortgage Finance, a trade pub- convince significant numbers of as- both of which consider community-
mer, the Senate unanimously passed lication. In the final quarter of last sociations to return to the FHA fold, benefit transfer fees acceptable.
legislation that will require the FHA year, volume declined by 20.3 percent thereby opening up sales and purchas-
to lighten up on its condo financing from the third quarter. es to thousands more condo units.  ●Providing more flexibility on
regulations and make low-down- the amount of commercial space
payment FHA loans more available to The agency’s restrictions on condo  Reducing the minimum owner- permitted in condo developments.
the people they are supposed to serve: community eligibility for financing occupancy ratio from the current 50 Some urban condos are designed for
moderate-income buyers, many of became so onerous – requiring com- percent to 35 percent, unless the FHA mixed use – residential and commer-
them minorities and first-time pur- plicated re-certifications of entire can provide justification for a higher cial combined – because that’s what
chasers, who turn to condominiums developments every two years – that percentage. Seth Task, a realty agent makes economic sense in their loca-
as their most affordable option. The thousands of condo associations with Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer- tions. Under current rules, some of
vote in the Senate followed a 427-0 abandoned the program. According vices Professional Realty in Solon, these developments are ineligible be-
vote in the House earlier this session. to the Community Associations Insti- Ohio, says the 35 percent ratio would cause the FHA considers their com-
tute, fewer than 14,000 of the 152,000 allow “substantial” numbers of de- mercial component excessive. The
Passage of the legislation came condo associations in the United velopments that can’t quite meet the legislation directs the agency to be
after several years of complaints by States are now eligible for FHA loans. 50 percent test to get back into the more flexible and to take the local
housing, community association and Individual units are not eligible for FHA program. In an interview, he cit- market context into account.
other groups about the FHA’s overly FHA financing unless the entire as- ed the case of an elderly condo owner
strict requirements. Critics point- who recently listed her unit for sale Would these changes be sufficient
with him in a development whose to revive the FHA’s sagging condo
owner-occupancy ratio was 49 per- program?
cent. Ineligible for buyers using low-
down-payment FHA loans, she tried “We are cautiously optimistic,” said
unsuccessfully to sell and ultimately Dawn Bauman, senior vice president at
had to accept an offer $10,000 below the Community Associations Institute,
which represents nearly 34,000 condo
communities and management orga-
nizations. Rita Tayenaka, past presi-
dent of the Orange County (CA) Asso-
ciation of Realtors, told me the bill “is a
good thing but will not be the end-all”
in resolving the FHA’s condo woes.

Most analysts agree that the actual
effects would depend on two things:
how quickly the FHA puts its revised
procedures into the field, and wheth-
er thousands of condo associations
that have fled the program conclude,
“OK, they’ve cut the red tape; maybe
it’s time to jump back in.” 



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