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Why pearl necklaces are having a moment

BY BIBBY SOWRAY ly, even famously stating “a woman to your smartest get-up. Even your pearls in history. A gift from Richard
needs ropes and ropes of pearls.” To athleisure can benefit from a little Burton in, she commissioned Carti-
The Telegraph this day they remain a key feature of pearly magic. Freshen up a real er to re-design the necklace, setting
the brand, appearing in some form in pearl necklace by having it pro- it with more pearls, as well as dia-
What with the nation’s current every ready-to-wear and couture col- fessionally restrung – opt for a monds and rubies.
obsession with all things under-the- lection presented by current Creative shorter length that skims your
sea thanks to Blue Planet II, it seems Director Karl Lagerfeld collar bones – or if you’ve got a Trending again
somewhat apt that pearls are having tired faux version get crafty, de- The pearl is enjoying a resurgence
yet another moment in the fashion “Pearls are always appropriate,” construct it and sew individual thanks to designers including Gu-
spotlight. Jackie Kennedy said – and she was pearls onto shirts and sweaters, cci, Miu Miu and Ellery using them
so right for now. On the AW17 cat- or thread through the laces of to stud clothes and accessories for
The iridescent gem – which is offi- walks, aptly-named British brand your favorite shoes. AW17. Fashion editor Natasha Gold-
cially the oldest gemstone in the world Mother of Pearl dotted them along enberg is pictured wearing a delicate
– has long been a symbol of sophisti- the shoulder seams of oversized Tracing the trend pearl necklace at Paris Fashion Week
cation, favored by Hollywood roy- woolen outerwear, while Altuzarra Pearly Queen in October. 
alty and actual royalty alike; Audrey edged a dramatic grey cape with Coco Chanel was well known for her
Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy and Diana, them, as well as studding them up love of pearls, wearing strand upon
Princess of Wales all made the pearl knee-high boots and along velvet strand daily, bringing the pearl neck-
necklace a part of their signature alice bands to create a serene halo lace into the fashion mainstream. She
style. But they were late to the party; effect. Cult label Ellery used them was known to mix faux with cultured
the earliest evidence of pearls being sparingly but beautifully as buttons pearls, much to the dismay of pearl
worn as adornment in fact dates back on double-breasted blazers, neat purists.
to 520 BC and a Persian princess who pencil skirts and slit-hem trousers.
was laid to rest with her pearl jewelry As such, you’ll find them sprinkled Hollywood years
– the fragments of which are now on plentifully along the street, on ev- Pearls were favored by the sil-
display at the Louvre. erything from denim to hats. ver screen sirens of Hollywood’s
golden age, among them Elizabeth
In more recent history, pearls have If you’re lucky enough to have any Taylor, who owned the La Pereg-
come to represent polish and poise. real pearl jewelry, now is the time rina pearl, one of the most famous
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel made them to wear it with pride, and with any-
synonymous with her fashion house thing – from a plain tee and jeans
by wearing multiple strands constant-

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What to wear to every festive holiday occasion this season

BY CHARLIE GOWANS-EGLINTON quinned blouse will get you through
The Telegraph the season, but it’s sadly not so, as
you’ll find when you change into a gold
It was Heraclitus, the Greek philoso- lamé pleated skirt for cocktails with
pher, who said that we never step into your office desk-mates, and then find
the same river twice – the logic is, the yourself in your local hotspot sipping
river changes, and so do we. And while spirits while Susan recites her Christ-
I agree that it’s unlikely that Heraclitus mas gift list. Each stop on the Christ-
was talking about festive outfit plan- mas calendar comes with its own, very
ning, the logic still holds. You may specific, dress code.
think that a Fair Isle sweater or a se-
As a general rule, sparklier items

should be reserved for office parties ful in this weather, and stylish op-
and New Year’s Eve ones. In the run- tions abound, especially in velvet.
up to Christmas, though, you’ll no-
tice razzier items sneaking their way Thanks to two end of year work dos,
into your friends’ and colleagues’ manifold drinks parties, a New Year’s
wardrobes, so it’s worth seeking out Eve dinner party and a whole host of
a few inexpensive elevator accesso- Christmas occasions, this is my busiest
ries that will dress up your everyday time of year socially, despite not being
wear. religious. So whether or not you attend
midnight mass (or light the candles on
A black belt with a crystal buckle a menorah) it’s worth knowing how to
will dress up jeans or a shift dress navigate the labyrinthine dress codes
nicely. While there are plenty of great of the festive occasions ahead.
party shoes around, metallic ankle
boots offer more versatility – they Office party
won’t look overdressed at the bar, or The social interactions that take
underdressed at a party. In terms of place in the ladies’ loos in the run-
clothing, there are a few wear-any- up to an office Christmas party are
where solutions. A lightweight metal- enough to demand their own Atten-
lic knit can be worn under full skirts borough voice-over. Personally, I’d
or with denim. A smart pair of black avoid them altogether, and opt for
tuxedo trousers will fit most dress something non-crease and low-faff
codes, and can probably already be to wear, and a hairstyle that doesn’t
found in your wardrobe. Finally, a involve tonging. If you’re sequinally
party jacket will prove endlessly use- inclined, here is your moment. If

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you are going to go sparkly, stick to Friday or Saturday night, my go-to is a what’s underneath. are an obvious starting point: printed
the high street for two reasons: one, long-sleeved midi dress,” says fashion As this is also an opportunity to ones are a little less revealing of the
you’re unlikely to wear this again, bar journalist Laura Grabiner; “because body beneath, and silk always looks
to a New Year’s Eve party (which you it’s a bit more forgiving than a span- dress up, look for something on the more dressed up than cotton, or espe-
should do, as there will be an entirely gly sheath, plus a chic shearling coat smarter side: faux fur trims and cially flannel. A kimono-style jacket in
different guest list, so this advice goes to keep warm whilst not ruining the touches of embroidery will show quilted silk or velvet will offer a little
for both), and two, sequins have a ten- whole look.” you’ve made an effort. more structure.
dency to fall off, so after a few wears
your dress may look like the Christ- Midnight mass Christmas morning If you’re anything like my family,
mas tree after the cat’s been at it. Having polled the church-attend- While some families do get you’ll put on presents as you open
ing members of The Daily Telegraph glammed up for Christmas Day, for them anyway, so worry about look-
A below-the-knee silver sequin fashion team, the main criteria of many of us it goes against the grain, ing presentable, rather than perfect.
dress with long sleeves that would look dressing for midnight mass is a good especially if you’re celebrating in your Once you’ve layered on your new
great with a pair of brocade flat shoes. coat; as you’re unlikely to take it off own home. watch, cardigan, slippers, and a pa-
Sequins – especially the stretch kind – in the biting cold of a wooden pew, The trick here is not to look like per party hat, you’re likely to look a
aren’t necessarily the most flattering you needn’t worry too much about you’re wearing pajamas, while, erm, little peculiar anyway. Tweed flat
after a meal, but as the food is gener- wearing pajamas. Stylish pajamas caps became an annual Christmas
ally terrible at these things that may gift from my mother: as I never wore
not be much of a factor. If glitz seems them, she never remembered that
a little much in the context of your she’d already bought them, and so I
workplace, metallic fabrics will look spent consecutive Christmas morn-
suitably glam with less jingle, and ings looking like Madonna circa
are particularly flattering close to the her marriage to Guy Ritchie until I
face – try a metallic silk blouse with a worked up the heart to tell her.
smart pair of tuxedo trousers, or an A-
line skirt. Otherwise, a plainer dress Post-Christmas lunch
that you feel particularly good in can In polite society, there is a grace pe-
easily be elevated up to partywear riod directly after Christmas where,
without spending too much. should you run into an acquaintance
wearing a novelty sweater, you will
Hanukkah drinks both firmly ignore the reindeer in the
Running from Dec. 12-20, the Jewish room. Personally, though I’d skip Ru-
holidays offer, if anything, even more dolph altogether, and opt for a cash-
scope for wardrobe dilemmas, as in- mere sweater in a bright shade or in-
vitations range from come-as-you-are stead, which will continue to bring you
to cocktail attire. “If drinks fall on a joy through the gray months ahead. 

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DINING REVIEW

Avanzare: Some of the most interesting meals in Vero

BY TINA RONDEAU Green Herb Lamb Loin.
Columnist
PHOTOS BY GORDON RADFORD
Avanzare, our favorite Tuscan tratto- Crispy Pork Belly. Orange and Rosemary
ria in Vero’s old downtown, continues Panacotta. Sheepshead Rollatini
to produce some of the most innovative Crimson Beet Linguini with Scallop Mousse.
and delectable dishes found in this area. with Foie Gras Cream. Dinner for two, with a modest bottle
of wine, generally runs $90 to $100 be- Hours:
While a number of specials we have distinguishing feature of Avanzare ever fore tax and tip. Monday through Saturday
marveled at on previous occasions have since it opened.
established themselves as hard-to-resist For imagination in the kitchen – for 5-9 pm
favorites, we try on our visits to sam- I can also still remember the night we creating dishes that on any given night, Beverages: Full bar
ple the latest additions to a menu that first tasted another special, the short rib lead you to say “How did they do this?”–
changes frequently. lasagna, which has been a fixture on the Avanzare year after year has offered Address:
menu now for several years. The local some of the most interesting meals in 1932 14th Avenue,
So when we stopped by on a recent seafood Avanzare features is always ex- Vero. A visit will not go unrewarded.
Thursday, our attention was immedi- cellent. The seared sea scallops are out- Vero Beach
ately drawn to one of that evening’s spe- standing, and we have never gone wrong I welcome your comments, and en- Phone: (772) 978-9789
cial appetizers – crimson beet linguine. here ordering one of the veal dishes. courage you to send feedback to me at
“You’re making linguine now out of [email protected].
beets?” I asked.
The reviewer dines anonymously
“No, no,” replied proprietor and chef at restaurants at the expense of Vero
Roger Lenzi. “It’s a new technique with Beach 32963. 
the pasta. We roast beets, juice them,
reduce them down, and then cook the
linguine in the juice.”

Since the beet linguine was served
with a fois gras cream, mint, watercress,
pistachio crumble ($12), it cer-
tainly sounded worth a try. My
husband, however, stuck
with one of his favorite
Avanzare starters, the
dirty oysters ($12)

The gulf oysters,
topped with sour
cream, shallots and
caviar, were of course
good – but the beet
linguine turned out to
be sensational! Here’s
a new winner that I hope
will enjoy a long run.

Then for entrées, I was initially
a bit taken aback not to find the zuppa
di pesce on the menu. This savory soup
of sea scallops, mussels, clams, shrimp,
calamari and fresh fish in a light tomato
broth, tossed with linguini, is fabulous.

But I was intrigued by one of the eve-
ning’s special entrees, artichoke, leek
and truffle fettuccini ($18), so I decided
to try that. My husband opted for an-
other special, the Italian sausage and
roasted peppers ($18).

The fettuccini was served with a
very rich sauce of melted leeks, arti-
choke hearts, and truffled sheeps milk
pecorino. This was not only a superb
vegetarian dish, but a superb dish by
any standards.

My husband also raved about the rela-
tively thin Italian sausages, which were
stuffed with aged provolone and served
over roasted peppers and crispy garlic
potatoes (yum).

On previous visits, we have enjoyed all
of the house-made raviolis, which vary
from night to night, and have been a

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WINE COLUMN

Books for wine lovers on your gift list

BY DAVE MCINTYRE dition with “wineglass stems are there a vintage-dated, sin- Louis Larmat. Any
for a reason – use them!” gle-vineyard cham- map geek, or any champagne
The Washington Post pagne, was akin to fiend who has visited the area, will
Some of his rules try to set us at ease a soloist.” enjoy exploring Champagne’s famous
Wine writers attempt to reveal about our individual preferences. You vineyards through these maps. 
wine’s mysteries, strip away its pre- can drink rosé any time of year, he ad- Liem gives us
tensions, simplify its immense vari- vises. Some are obvious: “Make sure what we expect
ety. Of course, if we ever succeed, no to buy wines you want to drink your- from a compre-
one would need us anymore. self” (for a party). Mostly, there’s a lot hensive guide to
of good, practical advice. a famous wine
The latest to try is Jon Bonné, with region, including
“The New Wine Rules: A Genuinely The stuffier wine lovers on your gift producer profiles, artsy photo-
Helpful Guide to Everything You list will love “Champagne: The Essen- graphs and descriptions of the re-
Need to Know” (Ten Speed Press, tial Guide to the Wines, Producers gion’s geography and geology.
$15). This slim volume of practical and Terroirs of the Iconic Region,”
advice – each of the 89 new “rules” is by Peter Liem, one of the world’s fore- The handsome boxed set includes
just a few paragraphs – headlines this most experts on the world’s top bub- not just his book but also reproduc-
holiday season’s books for the wine bly (Ten Speed Press, $80). Liem has tions of seven maps of Champagne’s
lovers on your gift list. written a beautiful book, focusing subregions published in the 1940s by
on champagne not as a luxury tipple
Bonné is an authoritative voice. but as serious wine, expressive of the
He is a senior contributing editor for place where it is grown rather than
Punch, an online drinks publication, the lifestyle of the person drinking it.
a former wine editor of the San Fran-
cisco Chronicle, author of “The New The author has spent years explor-
California Wine” and the forthcom- ing the terroirs of the Champagne
ing “The New French Wine.” region, and he engagingly describes
the differences of the Montagne de
As you might suspect, the premise Reims and the Cote des Blancs as he
of “The New Wine Rules” is that the describes the importance of grower
old rules no longer apply. Bonné told champagnes, those made by indi-
me in an interview that he didn’t want vidual farmers. But he celebrates the
to write the traditional basic wine large maisons as well, as in this de-
book. “You can Google grape variet- scription of the various wines of Krug:
ies,” he said. “I wanted to write for
people who are already buying wine “[The] Grande Cuvee, which is made
and want to know enough about it to from a blend of up to two hundred
enjoy it, and maybe to hold their own wines from a dozen vintages, [was]
when they run up against someone a symphony orchestra, where many
who claims to know everything about different components come together
wine in an obnoxious way.” to create a harmonious and complete
whole. Krug’s vintage brut, which
Bonné flouts convention when he comes exclusively from wines harvest-
says “ignore ‘estate bottled’ ” on a wine ed in the same year, was equivalent
label. “What really matters is where to a quartet, or chamber music. Even
the grapes are grown, not where they narrower in scope, the Clos du Mesnil,
ferment,” he writes. Yet he upholds tra-

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ON FAITH

God With Us: Always cherish the reason for the season

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT times frivolous activities it engenders Jesus? Those and other questions elic- of the traditional story.
Columnists and forget its deeper meaning. But ited answers from the little ones that The children suggested that partici-
we think we’re generally on fairly safe included a surprising list of characters
This is the first week of Advent and ground. Although it’s true that even most of us would not identify as part pants in that first Christmas included
Christians everywhere are beginning the most devout among us and the Noah, Adam, fairies, and the Three
to make their preparations for the sea- most devoted Christmas revelers are Amigos.They claimed rattles and
son. A gift list needs to be made. Cards sometimes fuzzy about the specifics baby food were gifts offered the child.
must be selected and sent. Favorite of the story we treasure, the under- The Holy Family was said to have ar-
traditions are reviewed along with lying seriousness of what we claim rived in Bethlehem on horseback or
plans for repeating them. Special gath- as Christians somehow usually still on camels. Clearly, the way the chil-
erings are announced and festivities shines through. dren told the story was inaccurate in
are planned. It’s a busy and demanding its Biblical details. And yet, watching
time of year, yet all but a few who suf- This was never clearer than when their faces and hearing the wonder-
fer from seasonal crankiness are diving we were treated to a little video made ment in their young voices convinced
in and enjoying themselves nonethe- by the Portland Christian Center and us that they nevertheless understood
less. All the extra efforts we expend to their Hilltop Preschool and Kinder- the significance of the story. There
make Christmas preparations mean- garten. The video shows the young was an innocent awe reflected in their
ingful for ourselves and our loved ones children of the school as they thought- answers to questions they only dimly
just seem worth it, don’t they? In fact, fully respond to a series of questions grasped.
the preparations themselves seem to about the Christmas story… Who
heighten our appreciation for the sea- was Jesus’ mother? Who was Mary’s And maybe we have something
son and for what we are celebrating. husband? How did they get to Beth- in common with those children. As
When we make an extra visit, bake one lehem? How did the shepherds find Christmas rolls around year after year,
more batch of cookies, place that ad- the stable? Who else came to see baby we’ve come to recognize that our grasp
ditional phone call, or purchase that of the story may be limited, too. How
special gift for a child, we seem to have we can ever truly convey the wonder
honored the spirit of the holiday just a of what happened that night when a
little more fully. birth gave the world Immanuel, God
With Us? Our innocent awe may be the
In recent years it’s been increas- truest indication we have begun to un-
ingly common to see bumper stick- derstand the story. 
ers reminding us to “Remember the
reason for the season.” And that’s
good advice. It’s certainly possible to
get caught up in the commercialism
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Mary Kuhn Sweet Design from Temple University. Shortly after graduating from Temple, she
founded Stoner Landscaping, where she and her son worked together for four
Mary Kuhn Sweet, of John’s Island, FL, devoted wife years.
of Kenneth S. Sweet, Jr., died November 7, 2017 in In 1983, she married Kenneth S. Sweet, Jr., a 34-year union. She joined St. Mary’s
Gladwyne, PA. She was 79. Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry, volunteered on the annual Plant Sale
Born to Mary Coggeshall Kuhn and Wendel Speer and helped with the church’s gardens. She also served on the Board of the Arthur
Kuhn on 9/16/38 in Winettka, IL, she was raised in the Ashe Youth Tennis Center in Manayunk, PA.
neighborhood of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. When not on John’s Island, Mary and Ken maintained properties in Nantucket,
A highly-competitive racquets player, Mary won the MA, and Gladwyne, PA.
Middle States Girls Lawn Tennis Championships at She adored her grandchildren and loved to entertain and share her home with
Merion Cricket Club (MCC) in 1953, attaining the #5 national ranking. In family and friends. Another joy were her dogs – five Newfies, three yellow Labs
1968 she earned the #6 national ranking in squash. In addition to squash, she and the newest addition, Toby – a lovable, non-purebred rescue whom she often
won several paddle tennis championships, including MAPTA, Mixed MAPTA, described as “divine.”
the Pennsylvania States, as well as the numerous club titles at both MCC and Mary is survived by her husband, Kenneth S. Sweet, Jr.; daughter, Wendy Stoner-
the Nantucket Yacht Club. Lincoln; son, Michael Stoner; step-daughter, Liz-Sweet-Harvey; step-sons in-
Mary attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart in D.C., before moving to law, Scott Harvey and David Zieff; sister, Sarah K. Blow; brother, Wendel S.
Paris, FR, from 1950-1951, where she studied at L’Institut de l’Assomption. Kuhn, Jr., and her 11 beloved grandchildren.
She then attended the Madeira School in VA, graduating in 1955. She earned A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 21 at St. Mary’s Episcopal
a B.A. in History from Sarah Lawrence College, graduating in 1959. Church, Ardmore.
After college, she married Howard M. Stoner and settled in Radnor, PA, where
they raised her two children, Wendy and Michael. Mary was an accomplished The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St.
gardener, which led to earning an Associate of Science degree in Landscape Mary’s Episcopal Church in Ardmore.

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Old-world Mediterranean meets modern convenience

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

The two-story oceanfront estate lo-
cated at 3756 Ocean Dr. is situated at
the southern end of the popular Conn
Beach boardwalk. The traditional
Italian architecture blends seamlessly
in the six-bedroom, six full-bath and
two half-bath Mediterranean-style
home that overlooks 100 feet of san-
dy shoreline. From the low-pitched,
barrel-tile roof to the expansive out-
door living areas and arched windows
to the brick pavers and wrought-iron
balconies, the structure is at home in
its tropical environs.

“I love how this home is completely
enveloped by mature palms and oth-
er beautiful trees, yet has unobstruct-
ed views of the ocean from nearly ev-
ery room in the house,” says Matilde
Sorensen, Dale Sorensen Real Estate
broker-owner.

“This is a unique property within
walking distance to all our seaside
village has to offer. It also has more
linear feet on the ocean than most
other nearby homes. The seawall and

the fact that it is a recently built home add balance to the spectacular ocean
with all of the new specifications view.
have always made us feel protected,”
the owners said. “The interior of the home has clean
lines, spacious rooms and an abun-
The gated drive and detached three- dance of windows that makes every
car garage provide a buffer between room bright. The kitchen is simply
Ocean Drive and the house proper beautiful with all the features and
with breezeway access to the main high-end appliances even the most
house through a private entrance. discerning cook would want. It would
be a joy to wake up every morning
Stepping through the imposing and be able to watch the sunrise from
front doors into the grand entry, you the balcony or the loggia of this won-
are greeted with a light, livable ver- derful home,” says Sorensen.
sion of the traditional stygian and
ornate Mediterranean style. A large Elegant moldings and trim, de-
chandelier glistens in the sunlight signer details and soaring tray ceil-
above the two-story, formal living ings enhance the traditional archi-
area while the sweeping curved main tecture with subtle modern touches.
staircase and impressive gas fireplace The design features an open living

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area anchored by dark-wood floor- lone iridescence.
ing with natural seagrass rugs adding An air of convenient functionality
warmth.
pervades the ample living space flow-
The gourmet kitchen, dining and ing seamlessly into the family room.
family room are strategically placed A white mantel on the family room
on the northern side of the house fireplace and a dark stone surround
with easy access to the oceanfront tie the open space together. A hallway
pool through French doors. Enter- leading to the garage access houses
taining is a must with the wet bar and two large pantries, a powder room,
island kitchen. laundry facility, a desk nook, elevator
and recessed wall niches.
Distressed glass-fronted cabinets
add character to the white cabinets, Two bedrooms, a powder room,
with dark brown accents making and a den finish off the southern wing
the gourmet kitchen a showplace. of the main floor. Each bedroom has
Equipped with a gas range, custom an en-suite bath with the bathroom
wood cabinetry, granite counter- in the back bedroom serving as the
tops, Wolfe gas cooktop, wine cooler pool bath.
and Jenn-Air refrigerator, the room
is finished off with elegant, designer At the center of the house, an el-
touches. Stainless-steel accessories egant staircase winds its way up to
complement the appliances and co- the second-floor to the master suite
ordinate with the subway tile back- encompassing the north side of the
splash accented with the hint of aba- house. Double doors provide an extra
degree of privacy.

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LUXURY HAS A NEW ADDRESS FROM THE MID $400S A large foyer sets the tone for the
spacious master suite with expansive
windows, a tray ceiling, built-in stor-
age and a sitting area situated around
the fireplace. You can watch the sun-
rise from the bed or enjoy the ameni-
ties in the luxurious master bathroom
with the jetted tub, double sinks with
marble countertops, oversize shower,
dressing table and water closet, all
with elegantly appointed accents.

A passageway off the bathroom,
lined with linen closets and a walk-in
closet with built-ins, ends in a spare
room with an entrance from the
second-floor landing. This “found”
space is perfect for a nursery, exercise
room or office.

On the opposite side of the upper
level, two bedrooms with en-suite
baths and a second laundry room are
easily accessed via the landing. The
rear bedroom boasts a private balco-
ny and ocean view for guests needing
a bit of extra privacy and inspiration.

A second set of stairs leads down
to the central living area. At the half-
landing an additional flight of stairs

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Additional features: Gated,
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Listing agency:
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Broker-owner:
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Listing price: $ 5,475,000

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for the nanny, mother-in-law or teen
wanting their own space for from the es that lead to the gas-heated pool
rest of the household. and spa just steps from the beach.
The natural stone patio is ideal for
The bright blue waters of the Atlan- entertaining and family gatherings,
tic Ocean and a private beach beckon as it is plumbed for a summer kitchen
from the wrap-around, arched porch- and provides both covered and sunny

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Nov. 17 to Nov. 23

The barrier island real estate market was quiet Thanksgiving Week with only 5 transactions recorded, one
for more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of a riverfront home in Seagrove West. The residence at 235 Osprey Court was
placed on the market Feb. 9 with an asking price of $2 million. The sale closed on Nov. 20 for $1.81 million.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Matilde Sorensen of Dale Sorensen Real Estate, and the
purchaser was represented by Michael Kanehl of The Laurel Agency.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE

$385,000
MARBRISA 224 N CARMEL COURT 9/1/2017 $395,000 $395,000 11/20/2017
$1,810,000
SEAGROVE WEST 235 OSPREY COURT 2/9/2017 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 11/20/2017

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

GALLEONS CONDO 1060 REEF ROAD, #104 3/9/2017 $625,000 $625,000 11/21/2017 $590,000
OCEANGATE 11/17/2017 $610,000
HARBOR INN 5000 HIGHWAY A1A, #539 1/28/2016 $679,000 $649,000 11/17/2017 $330,000

2115 WINDWARD WAY, #304 8/15/2017 $349,000 $349,000

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Marbrisa, Address: 224 N Carmel Court Subdivision: Galleons Condo, Address: 1060 Reef Road, #104

Listing Date: 9/1/2017 Listing Date: 3/9/2017
Original Price: $395,000 Original Price: $625,000
Recent Price: $395,000 Recent Price: $625,000
Sold: 11/20/2017 Sold: 11/21/2017
Selling Price: $385,000 Selling Price: $590,000
Listing Agent: Dustin Haynes Listing Agent: Daina Bertrand

Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Paradise Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

David Reilly Not provided

The Land Corporation of Fl Not provided

Subdivision: Oceangate, Address: 5000 Highway A1A, #539 Subdivision: Harbor Inn, Address: 2115 Windward Way, #304

Listing Date: 1/28/2016 Listing Date: 8/15/2017
Original Price: $679,000 Original Price: $349,000
Recent Price: $649,000 Recent Price: $349,000
Sold: 11/17/2017 Sold: 11/17/2017
Selling Price: $610,000 Selling Price: $330,000
Listing Agent: Marina Verola Listing Agent: Erika Ross

Selling Agent: Billero & Billero Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Michelle Kantzler Erika Ross

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

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lounging areas in the fenced back- Vero’s seaside village. Ocean Drive
yard. Situated with a long view of the shopping and dining are a quick stroll
ocean, the house offers the best of away with the city marina, off-leash
outdoor living. dog park, Riverside Park, Vero Beach
Museum of Art, Riverside Theatre and
“This home offers excellent value the bridge to the mainland nearby. 
for its location and square footage.
We hope the new owners appreciate
the upgrades to the kitchen, bath-
rooms and flooring along with the
landscaping,” the owners add.

The estate is located in a command-
ing position in Veromar, a quiet spot
in the Central Beach area between
the boardwalk at Jaycee Beach and