01/11/2018 ISSUE 02

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HEALTH

Flu vaccine imperfect, but you should still give it a shot

BY TOM LLOYD get a “significantly milder case” than The Centers for Disease Control Dr. Aisha Thomas-St. Cyr.
Staff Writer those who don’t get the shot. says the “trivalent” vaccines avail-
able this year are aimed at the H3N2 PHOTOS BY DENISE RITCHIE
This year’s flu vaccine leaves a lot She repeats the common advice that or Hong Kong A virus, as well as what’s
to be desired, according to Sebastian vaccination is especially important for known as the Michigan A-H1A1 and
infectious disease specialist Dr. Aisha seniors, pregnant women and children. the B-Victoria lineage virus.
Thomas-St. Cyr and the New England
Journal of Medicine. “People over 65 are at higher risk, Quadrivalent vaccines for 2017-18 also
as are children under two,” she says. boost immunity to the B-Yamagata lin-
In a December 2017 article, the “Their immune systems are weaker.”
Journal reports “mounting concern”
over the effectiveness of the current Pausing briefly, she adds, “The people
vaccine against what’s expected to be who die [from influenza] tend not to be
the most common – and virulent – flu vaccinated. So how about we not die?”
strain this year, the H3N2 virus.
That’s not a flippant remark. CNN re-
That’s because the 2017-18 Ameri- ports that upwards of 36,000 Americans
can flu vaccine is the same as the vac- die each year from the flu and the many
cine used in Australia last year and complications it can bring, and St. Cyr
that vaccine, says the New England minces no words about what might
Journal, was only 10 percent effective happen if people fail to get vaccinated.
in preventing that H3N2 strain of flu.
“I will predict that we’ll have some
Despite such a scary statistic, St. pretty sick patients in the hospital with
Cyr is quick to insist that – regardless influenza,” St. Cyr says. “I’ll predict a
of what happened Down Under last pretty bad season, based on what hap-
year – everyone who hasn’t already pened in Australia. There will definite-
gotten a flu shot should get off their ly be more cases, more people hospi-
holiday haunches and get one now. talized and more deaths.”

Even if the shot doesn’t keep you On a somewhat brighter note, St,
from getting the flu, says St. Cyr, if Cyr does point out that current flu
you’ve had the vaccine, you’ll likely vaccines protect against and help con-
trol and reduce the symptoms of more
than just one strain of influenza.

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HEALTH

Is that carrying things a bit too inflammatory response syndrome.”
far? Not according to Sebastian River Or, put more simply, she says, “People
Medical Center. can get strokes and heart attacks and
things like that” all for the want of a
For the first time ever, SRMC has quick prick in the arm.
mandated that everyone who works
at the hospital who does not get vacci- While she hopes her predictions
nated must wear a mask while on duty don’t come true, she also hopes those
to help prevent spreading the various who haven’t yet gotten a flu shot will
flu viruses to others. get the “point” of her message as soon
as possible.
Though often confused with the
common cold, influenza is much Dr. Aisha Thomas-St. Cyr’s Sebas-
more serious. It can – and does – kill. tian ID Care offices are directly south of
Steward Health’s Sebastian River Medi-
As St. Cyr puts it, “Influenza tends cal Center at 7955 Bay Street, Suite 2.
to set off an inflammatory cascade, The phone number is 772-388-9155. 
a surge reaction which is systemic in

eage virus and, according to St. Cyr, the If, for example, you’re at a party
vaccine you’re likely to get at your local and, as St. Cyr puts it, “you see some-
Publix or Walgreen’s will probably be the body sniffling and sneezing across
quadrivalent one. If you have Medicare, the room, I would probably say ‘Hey,
these vaccines are free of charge. maybe I shouldn’t give them a hug or
a handshake this time.’ And I would
With the Treasure Coast’s busy so- also say to people who are sick, ‘please
cial season just gearing up, getting the rest up at home and don’t spread it.’”
flu vaccine ought to be at the top of
everyone’s “must do” list. And, since If you are “immune-suppressed,” St
flu viruses tend to spread most readily Cyr says you should consider wearing
through contact and proximity, more a surgical-type mask if you must go
than a little caution is in order this year. out in public areas.

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HEALTH

Healthy Start aims to reduce infant mortality locally

BY TOM LLOYD Megan McFall. or breastfeeding coaching, hospi-
Staff Writer tal bedside support and home nurse
PHOTOS BY DENISE RITCHIE visits after birth. In addition, they’re
Florida has a problem. It has dis- developing playgroups and other sup-
turbingly high rate of infant deaths, port groups for new mothers and their
consistently ranking above the na- babies.
tional average in that dismal statistic.
Last year, more than six out of every Promoting proper nutrition, con-
1,000 children born in the state died vincing expectant mothers to stop
before reaching their first birthday. alcohol and tobacco use, as well as
providing a supply of folic acid sup-
“Around two thirds of these infant plements, early prenatal care, and in-
deaths occur in the neonatal period home nursing visits after birth are all
which lasts from birth to the first 27 parts of the Healthy Start plan.
days of life,” according to statistic.
com. The folic acid is important: The
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Registered nurses Megan McFall says that 75 percent of women aged
and Kristen Crocker, the Indian River 15 to 44 do not consume the recom-
County Healthy Start Program, Mi- mended daily intake of that particu-
randa Hawker of the Florida Depart- lar B vitamin, and the lack of it can
ment of Health, and a host of other lead to major birth defects of the
organizations and individuals are try- brain and spine. The effects of folic
ing to improve those outcomes. acid deficiency tend to occur early in
pregnancy, so the sooner that is ad-
“Our main goal,” says McFall sim- dressed, the better for both mother
ply, “is to try to decrease infant mor- and child.
tality.”
Postnatal care is crucial, too: Mc-
In order to do that, according to Call points out that women who re-
McFall, the Healthy Start team and its ceive pre-natal care through the ob-
Babies & Beyond program offer free stetrics clinic, Partners in Women’s
prenatal education classes, lactation

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Health, “which does like 88 percent HEALTH host of local institutions have em-
of the deliveries within Indian River braced Healthy Start’s mission here,
County,” lose access to care once their Kristen Crocker with it is an expensive undertaking and the
baby is born. So, Healthy Start helps Megan McFall. state and county don’t budget enough
those women find postpartum prima- money to cover all the costs, so dona-
ry care providers. tions to help newborns live longer and
healthier lives are always welcome.
McFall calls that “trying to close
the loop,” helping women navigate After all, 27 days is far too short a
through a system that might include life for any child to have.
Treasure Coast Community Health,
the Indian River County Health De- For more information on Healthy
partment or various private primary Start as well as Babies & Beyond, go
care providers. online to irchealthystartcoalition.org
or visit the office at 1555 Indian River
The “knowledge gap” is another Blvd., Suite B-241. The phone number is
loop Crocker and McFall are looking 772-563-9118. 
to close and the Healthy Start coali-
tion’s free classes play an important
role in the effort.

One of the misconceptions they
seek to quash is a common one: Many
young mothers feel the best place for
their newborn to sleep is right by their
side. In the same bed.

The March of Dimes, however, em-
phatically rejects that.

“Don’t bed-share,” it insists. “Bed-
sharing may put your baby at risk for
sudden infant death syndrome (or
SIDS) and other dangers during sleep,
including suffocation. The safest
place for your baby to sleep is in his or
her own bassinet or crib placed close
to your bed.”

The American Academy of Pediat-
rics and the CDC both report that up-
wards of 3,700 infants die each year in
sleep-related incidents.

Crocket jumps in to add Healthy
Start/Babies & Beyond postpartum
nurse visits can really help with that.

One of the program’s primary as-
sets, she says, is registered nurse
Elaine Sanchez, who “will do a safety
assessment, as far as is there a safe
place [for the baby] to sleep. Does [the
mother] have everything she needs?”
If not, Sanchez will put that mother
back in touch with Healthy Start to
connect with available community
resources.

Babies & Beyond and Healthy Start
offer special prenatal services to ex-
pectant mothers with pre-existing
conditions.

All too often, McFall explains, these
women come in with what she calls
“a conglomerate of issues” including
chronic hypertension, obesity or dia-
betes, all of which can negatively af-
fect their babies’ chances of survival.
The organization has a range of strat-
egies to help.

Crocker also mentions a newer and
more social element of postnatal care:
playgroups.

“We’re now working on setting up
places in the community where new
moms can support each other and get
some evidence-based education” to
help make their lives and their babies’
lives better.

While the state, the county and a

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HEALTH

Why the U.S. cancer death rate has dropped again

BY LAURIE McGINLEY had continued.
The Washington Post But the report, released last Thurs-

The nation’s overall cancer death day, shows that Americans’ No. 2 kill-
rate declined 1.7 percent in 2015, the er remains a formidable, sometimes
latest indication of steady, long-term implacable, foe. An estimated 609,000
progress against the disease, accord- people are expected to die of the ail-
ing to a new report by the American ment this year, while 1.74 million will
Cancer Society. Over nearly a quarter- be diagnosed with it.
century, the mortality rate has fallen
26 percent, resulting in almost 2.4 Cancer Statistics 2018, the orga-
million fewer deaths than if peak rates nization’s annual look at incidence,
mortality and survival, tracks the
decades-long decline in mortality as

driven largely by falling death rates larger disparities in many states.
among four malignancies – lung, For younger people, “disparities
breast, prostate and colorectal can-
cer. Ahmedin Jemal, the group’s vice are huge,” Jemal said. “We have to im-
president for surveillance and health prove access to prevention, detection
services research, said the decreases and treatment.”
largely reflect reduced smoking and
advances in prevention, early detec- Cancer is the second leading cause
tion and treatment. of death, after heart disease, for both
men and women in the nation as a
Overall, the cancer death rate has whole. But it’s the leading killer in
dropped from 215.1 per 100,000 popu- many states and among Hispanic and
lation in 1991 to 158.6 per 100,000 in Asian Americans, the report noted.
2015. U.S. rates of cancer incidence
over the past decade were stable for The death rate dropped 39 percent
women and decreased by about 2 per- from 1989 to 2015 for female breast
cent annually for men. Still, the life- cancer and 52 percent from 1993 to
time probability of being diagnosed 2015 for prostate cancer. It also fell 52
with the disease is slightly higher for percent from 1970 to 2015 for colorec-
men than for women, with adult height tal cancer, the report said, although
accounting for about a third of the dif- since the mid-2000s that rate has ac-
ference. Studies have shown that taller tually increased slightly in individu-
people have a greater risk of cancer. als younger than 55.

The new report also found that the The data show that a swift increase
racial gap on cancer death rates is nar- of melanoma incidence appears to be
rowing: The 2015 mortality rate was 14 slowing, especially among younger
percent higher in blacks than whites, people, but that liver cancer is rising
compared with a peak of 33 percent in rapidly in women, partly due to hepa-
1993. But that trend masks significant titis C infections among baby boom-
disparities among age groups. Among ers, Jemal said.
people 65 and older, the death rate for
blacks was 7 percent higher than for Otis W. Brawley, chief medical of-
whites, a smaller disparity that likely ficer of the American Cancer Society,
reflects the effects of Medicare’s uni- said in a statement that the report un-
versal health-care access. Among derscores the importance of contin-
Americans younger than 65, the mor- ued efforts to discourage tobacco use.
tality rate was almost a third higher While the reduction in cigarette smok-
among blacks than whites – with even ing has pushed down mortality rates,
“tobacco remains by far the leading
cause of cancer deaths today, responsi-
ble for nearly 3 in 10 cancer deaths.” 

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10 style highlights to look out for in 2018

BY LISA ARMSTRONG, BETHAN HOLT, to comfortwear and the frilly Victori- Hermes, for instance. Jewelled, duch- sign Museum’s retrospective – an ex-
CHARLIE GOWANS-EGLINTON ana that have been the main options ess satin dresses à la The Crown at Er- hibition the couturier was working on
AND EMILY CRONIN on offer for the past year or so. dem. In the stores: Look out for pencil before his untimely death in Novem-
The Telegraph skirts, low pin heels and pastels, fash- ber. The other hot ticket is the V&A’s
Other houses flirted with relaxed ion’s new Holy Trinity of Ladylike. Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up,
From blue-blood muses to the well- interpretations of womanliness – which shares clothes and personal
dressed box sets we’ll be binging on, our fluid skirts and feminine knits at Culture Clash artefacts that were locked up for half
editors share their fashionable guide to a century after the Mexican artist’s
the year ahead ... The late Azzedine Alaia, the “king death in 1954. The exhibitions open
of cling” and “titan of tight”, built in May and June respectively, so you
The return of ladylike a legacy on clothes that celebrated can make a day of it – but expect to
When Off-White, a street-wear la- women’s bodies: everyone from Tina see many a flower-garlanded homage
bel best known for hoodies and T- Turner to Michelle Obama has worn and body-con nod well before then.
shirts swots up on Princess Diana his designs. Along the way, he also
style, you know fashion is caught in built a reputation as a character in his The red carpet goes black
the cross-hairs of two concurrent but own right, refusing interviews, celeb-
opposing ideas. On the one hand, the rity meetings, and even the fashion CONTINUED ON PAGE 58
luxury athleisure which many hous- week schedule. It’s certainly interest-
es are still plundering – cue more ing ground, to be covered in the De-
silky trackpants and alligator fanny
packs and sneakers – on the other,
Off White’s unexpected stab at some-
thing more classically feminine.
This was an irony-free, comprehen-
sive swerve through the Diana files,
from Shy Di and Dynasty Di to Thorpe
Park Di and Vengeful Di – and it sig-
nalled, if not a one-way ticket back to
lady-like, then at least an alternative

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 57 money out of twirling their sponsored Wild West teristics. It has decreed that flats and
frocks. And we doubt any of them will Expect school runs to look like sneakers are (still) the most modern
Actresses are vowing to swap their look actually plain come Sunday. Old West saloons as soon as deliver- way to conduct one’s daily business
usual spectacular, carefully strat- ies of the new season’s boots arrive. and so, displaying a different kind of
egized looks for somber black at this Meanwhile, Georgina Chapman, Western-inspired boots appeared in derring do, VB has teamed up with
Sunday’s Golden Globes. the soon-to-be ex-wife of Harvey Natacha Ramsay-Levi’s debut Chloe Reebok for the ultimate fashion hy-
Weinstein, who used to use his power collection and Clare Waight Keller’s brid. Coming later this year, if it’s half
“This is a moment of solidarity, not and, er, influence to get many A-listers first outing at Givenchy, as well as at as popular as her make-up collabora-
a fashion moment,” Eva Longoria told to wear her Marchesa label, is plan- Isabel Marant, Coach and (loosely) tion, stand-by for a sell out. Or rather,
the New York Times. “For years, we’ve ning a comeback at New York fashion Off-White. This trend divides the don’t. Run.
sold these awards shows as women, week. Will she do black? Daily Telegraph fashion team, but
with our gowns and colors and our since it kicked off with the striped Pantone purple
beautiful faces and our glamour. This Whatever, meaningful fashion state- black cowboy boots in Raf Simons’s
time the industry can’t expect us to go ments are set to reign. A white, green first runway show for Calvin Klein
up and twirl around.” and purple color scheme to mark 100 nearly a year ago, we say it’s got legs
years of votes for women at the Baf- – but do leave the ten-gallon hats to
Hmmm. We get Longoria’s drift, al- tas, perhaps? Done right, this could be the pros.
though the last time we looked, most fashion at its powerfully symbolic best.
of these women had made quite lot of

When Victoria met Reebok

Victoria Beckham used to be the “When I am an old woman I shall
woman who never appeared in pub- wear purple,” runs Jenny Joseph’s
lic wearing lower than a 4-inch heel. rallying cry for defying convention.
It was a comfort-snubbing gesture of But anyone looking to subvert the
mind-over-bunion, intended to stake dominant paradigm in 2018 will have
out her chief characteristic as one of to look elsewhere, as purple has been
plucky derring-do. Florence Nightin- named Pantone’s color of the year.
gale had her lamp, George Eliot her This is no apologetic shade of lav-
pen, Victoria Beckham her Christian ender or lilac – it’s a wallop of bright
Louboutin Pigalles. purple, named Ultra Violet. Early
adopters Gucci and Carolina Herrera
But fashion has a habit of slashing have already shown the shade on the
and burning through chief charac- catwalk for spring/summer, but you
should expect to see everything from
front doors to dresses turning vio-
let by autumn. A purple rinse never
looked so tempting.

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Original divas of style. There’s also “The Romanoffs,” dress of the year. Will she go full Hol- coming our way. Later this month,
Rihanna and Beyoncé may have Matthew Weiner’s first project since lywood in Vera Wang or Oscar de la you’ll be entranced/weirded out by
earned first-name status, but Cher trod Mad Men; an ITV remake of Vanity Renta? Or acquiesce to her new role Daniel Day-Lewis’s (rumored) final
the stage before they were twinkles in Fair; and “American Crime Story: The as a duchess with something made in film, “Phantom Thread,” which offers
their parents’ eyes – and she set the Assassination of Gianni Versace.” Star- Britain by Erdem? Ever since she chose a bewitching insight into the world of
costume bar high. Now, the original ring Penélope Cruz as Donatella and couture Ralph and Russo for her en- British couture in the Fifties with its
diva is back, with a scene stealing part Édgar Ramírez as Versace, it’s sure to gagement portraits, the money is on recreation of salon shows, fraught fit-
(and Dynasty blow-dry) as Amanda inspire a few late-night eBay purchases Markle amping up the glamour. After tings and the obsessive work habits of
Seyfried’s gatecrashing grandmother – not to mention Hallowe’en costumes. all, if you wear $75,000 worth of tulle Reynolds Woodcock, DDL’s Balencia-
in this year’s Mamma Mia 2. and crystals for a stroll in the garden, ga/Hardy Amies-inspired character.
She’s not alone in her career come- What will Meghan wear? your wedding gown limits are bound Saoirse Ronan’s laidback grunge look
back, though – Madonna and Kylie Come May 19, the aisle of St George’s to be off the scale. in “Lady Bird” offers excellent mil-
(note the lack of last names here, too) Chapel in Windsor will become the lennial spring wardrobe inspiration–
are both set to tour this year, with world’s most-watched catwalk as Cinema Style think vintage prom dresses and boy-
the latter also releasing a new album. Meghan Markle unveils the wedding There’s a slew of filmic style cues ish blazers. With Sandra Bullock, Cate
Though if she wants the number one Blanchett and Helena Bonham-Carter
slot, she’ll have to fight Celine Dion among its all-female line-up, “Ocean’s
for it. After personal tragedy, Dion im- 8” promises wardrobe delights galore,
mersed herself not only in her work, if the publicity shots of Blanchett in a
but the fashion world, enlisting the leopard-print coat are anything to go
help of a new stylist and courting the by. And how will Claire Foy segue from
press in over-the-top designer cat- The Crown’s regal glamour to Lisbeth
walk looks – so her upcoming album Salander’s Scandi punk in “The Girl in
will no doubt make a fashion state- the Spider’s Web”? We’ll have to wait
ment, too. The divas are back. until October to find out. 

Tune In
“I had everything I wanted: I had
you, I had your sister, I had Chanel and
Dior,” Oksana Godman, the matri-
arch of the Russian family at the heart
of “McMafia,” says in the series’ first
episode. It’s one of the first salvos in a
television season that promises plenty

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DINING REVIEW

Amalfi Grille: Winning combination of great food, service

BY TINA RONDEAU
Columnist

From innovative appetizers to the Finally, it came time for dessert. We Grilled Octopus. Zuppa di Pesce.
hands-down best desserts in Vero, no were anxious to see what Chef Dan,
restaurant does it better than the Amal- who invents the amazing pastries great bottle of wine, it can come to PHOTOS GORDON RADFORD
fi Grille. served at the Amalfi, was featuring considerably more.
this time. Lemoncello
You know a great culinary experience But the Amalfi Grille, currently Salmon.
awaits when you embark on an evening On this evening, it turned out to be a open seven nights a week, has put to-
at this white-tablecloth Italian restau- homemade fruit cake soaked with the gether that winning combination of Hours:
rant on Miracle Mile. brandies and cognacs, and topped with great food expertly prepared, fabulous Dinner nightly from
a warm English custard. One of Dan’s service and a proprietor who cares.
On our most recent visit, proprietor best creations yet, but alas, we are told 5 pm to closing
Bob Rose ushered us to a very nice table it will not be served again until the next When the evening starts great, and Beverages: Full bar
for five, and veteran server Dana quick- holiday season. Oh well, something to then just keeps getting better, it is dif-
ly took our drink order. look forward to. ficult to wish for more. Address:
398 21st Street,
In addition to some very expensive Dinner for two with a couple of I welcome your comments, and en-
(and very good) bottles of wine, Amalfi glasses of wine can run anywhere courage you to send feedback to me at Vero Beach
has an excellent selection of modestly from $100 to $180 before tip. With a [email protected]. Phone:
priced offerings. On this evening, two
members of our party – in a celebratory The reviewer dines anonymously at 772-564-8218
mood – started with a split of cham- restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
pagne, while rest of us began with Mer 32963. 
Soleil chardonnay.

For appetizers, we decided to order
three to share. Needless to say, one
had to be our favorite, the calamaretti
Amalfi ($14) – calamari very lightly
fried with cannelloni beans and cher-
ry peppers in a lemon and white wine
sauce. A bit on the spicy side, but won-
derful.

For the second, we had the grilled
Portuguese octopus ($16), a special we
hadn’t seen here before. The very tender
slices of octopus were served on mixed
greens, with a Sicilian marinara and
pistachio pesto dressing. An excellent
dish.

The third was broccoli di rabe ($12),
sautéed in garlic and extra virgin olive
oil, with a homemade sweet Italian sau-
sage thrown in to enhance the flavor.
Three winners for appetizers.

Next came salads. Two of us shared
an arugula salad ($9); two shared the
beet salad ($12), a beautiful combina-
tion of oven roasted gold and red beets
with arugula, tomatoes, almonds and
gorgonzola; and my husband enjoyed a
classic Caesar with anchovies.

Then for entrées, I went for one of my
favorites, a very flavorful zuppa di pesce
($36) in a fra diavola sauce; my husband
decided to try the limoncello salmon
special ($30); one of our companions
opted for the lemon sole picatta ($26);
another chose the pollo carciofo ($21),
chicken scaloppine with penne pasta;
and the third picked the ravioli arogosta
($26), lobster ravioli and sautéed shrimp
in a vodka cream sauce.

The sole and the salmon were both
beautiful pieces of fish, perfectly
cooked, and the limoncello imparted
an unusual, sweet citrus taste to the de-
licious salmon, leaving it bursting with
flavor.

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WINE COLUMN

Wine trends: Predictions and expectations for 2018

BY DAVE MCINTYRE favorite Cotes-du-Rhone you regularly ment, with less carbon footprint than merlot and perhaps carmenere, but it
buy as your house red at $12, wouldn’t a glass bottle, and easier to recycle or also produces some great sauvignon
The Washington Post you like to have a three-liter box of the dispose of. And they are casual, which blanc and carignan. Australia means
same wine at $30, or $7.50 per bottle? will fit in with the marketing of wine as shiraz, but Riesling and pinot noir
This is the time of year when wine We need to get over the stigma of box an everyday tipple, rather than a stuffy are also exciting. And South Africa is
writers, exhausted from writing holi- wine. It’s also great for parties, tail- drink for the elite. sending us some wonderful old-vine
day bottle and gift recommendations – gates, beach gatherings and other oc- chenin blanc and shiraz. I want to see
and from consuming copious amounts casions – as long as the wine is good. Unexpected wines: We know wine more of these.
of champagne during our research regions for certain wines. Argentina
– slump forward and peer into our na- Cans also have a convenience advan- for malbec, Oregon for pinot noir and As winemaking continues to improve
vels to predict trends for the coming tage. They’re great for picnics, beach or New Zealand for sauvignon blanc and around the world, we will see great val-
year. This is half prediction, half wish- park outings, or just when you want a pinot noir. But these three regions also ues emerge from unexpected places.
ful thinking. Here’s my take on what we little bit of wine but not a whole bottle. produce exceptional chardonnay. We Recent years have seen delicious, inex-
can expect in 2018: They’re also easier on the environ- know Chile for cabernet sauvignon, pensive wines from Bulgaria and Tur-
key. Look for more bargains from Mol-
Packaging: We can expect more wines dova and Armenia.
in kegs, boxes and cans rather than the
traditional bottles. Not that bottles will Natural wines: These unconven-
be tossed away, by any means. The al- tional, minimalist wines are becoming
ternatives are a small percentage of the increasingly mainstream; they are ar-
market, but that percentage will contin- guably as much political statement as
ue to grow as better wines become avail- viticulture, but they have escaped the
able in these formats. bohemian confines of Manhattan and
Los Angeles to permeate wine bars in
Kegs are ideal for restaurants and other major centers. We will see more
by-the-glass programs. They keep of them on retail shelves and restaurant
wine fresh, avoiding the “When was wine lists as distribution expands be-
this bottle opened?” problem. They are yond the big cities.
ideal for carafes or half carafes, or the
three-ounce taste instead of the six- Urban wineries: Wineries have
ounce glass. moved off the farm into the city. This
started perhaps in 2008 with City Win-
Wineries and restaurants have been ery in New York City, the brainchild of
dancing a delicate Kabuki around sup- music impresario Michael Dorf. Though
ply vs. demand, but as better wines be- City Winery featured barrels in its din-
come available in convenient formats, ing room, it was more a dining and con-
we should be seeing more wine in kegs. cert venue than a winery. The concept
Mid-level restaurants should be an ide- has since spread to Chicago, Atlanta,
al market for this format. Casual local Nashville and Boston.
restaurants or chains can offer better,
fresher by-the-glass options without The urban winery concept embod-
much additional cost, while offering a ies wine as experience. Wine is not an
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PETS

Bonz walks (and talks) feline with Tiggy and Punkin

Hi Dog Buddies! he pounced on me at every opportunity. dle of the night,
I’m pretty sure he took at least 4 of my
I can’t buh-lieve it’s been three and a 9 lives. Maybe 5. So Mom an Dad’s co- I’ll go galloping
half years since I innerviewed my first worker bee-SEECHED them to re-res-
cat. His name was Mr. Bugatti, an I was cue me. Thank Bastet, they did.” around the house,
Extremely Nervous to meet him. I re-
membered that my daddy, a wise old “Soggy Dog Biscuits!” I blurted sym- I don’t know why.
dog, once told me that facing a chal- pathetically. “How AWFUL!” (Soon
lenge builds CHARACTER. So I faced as I returned to the office, I Googled An my voice gets
it (nervously), an now that I’ve innerv- Bastet. She was an ancient Egyptian
iewed quite a few felines, I ree-lize he cat goddess.) all weird. Mom
was right. We’re all the same under the
fur anyway, right? “The soggiest,” Punkin agreed. says I sound like
“Mom an Dad already had a cat, Sneak-
So, this week, I had a fun yap-meow ers. We got along fine but, in 2012, after a demented pea-
with a coupla rescue cats, Tiggy an Pun- we had moved here, Sneakers went to
kin Carson, who live with their Mom an Cat Heaven. I was dismal, so Mom an cock. Scary.”
Dad, Debbie and Keith, an their liddle Dad went looking for another rescue
human sisters, Megan an Paige. cat for me.” “Whaddya

Tiggy’s about 7, with short, several- “o-KAY! o-KAY!” Tiggy piped up. “I’ll you guys do for
shades-of-dark hair. He’s Really Big, too. take it from here.”
He strolled right up for the feline version fun?” I inquired.
of the Wag-an-Sniff: the Haughty Sniff- “Go for it, Spokescat,” Punkin said.
an-Size Up. Punkin sized me up from the “OK, so, first, my full name is Itty Bitty “When Me-
security of his Mom’s arms. He’s a liddle Iggy Tiggy.”
Himalayan, long, fluffy fur, round eyes, “Are you woofin’ me right now?” gan was liddle,
Real Old (13 in human, so, about, I think, “’Fraid not. But I only get called that
something like, maybe 70ish in cat). An when Mom is PEEVED. I usta be her
he can scrunch his fluffy liddle face into “Anyway, when Mom an Dad were
a Piercing Gaze or a Big Grumpy Glare, lookin’ for a friend for Punkin, I was liv- Baby Pillow.
even though he’s not grumpy. in’ at the Humane Society. Me an some
other kittens were out front cuz of bein’ An we’d play Punkin and Tiggy. PHOTO BY DENISE RITCHIE
“I’m the Spokescat, Mr. Bonzo,” Tig- super cute, an Mom an Dad fell in love Pattypaw. That
gy said as we got situated in the living with me in about two seconds. After we
room. “Punkin’s a liddle more chill than spent time together in the Get-To-Know- was fun. I love playin’
me. Well, a LOT more. I, basically, rule Each-Other room, where Mom brushed
the house.” me with a special brush, I got adopted. (I with liddle kids. Now that Paige has drools. Me, when I’m watching the
still have that brush an I still love it.)
“He THINKS he rules the house,” said “Me an Punkin got innerduced started walkin,’ a lotta fun stuff that usta mockingbirds in that bush out front, I
Punkin. through the screen door at first, an we
practiced the Haughty-Sniff-an-Size Up. be on the floor is way up off the ground. chirp. I CHOOSE to chirp. I’m just not
“How did you fellas get here?” I asked. It didn’t take long before we got to know
“Mom an Dad were workin’ in Tampa each other. Now we’re Cool Catnip. We “Since we’re Total House Cats, we into purring.”
an a human who worked with ’em res- hang out on the sofa, stuff like that. But,
cued me from Dire Straits in 2006,” said occasionally, I do kinda Fall Outta My NEVER go Outside, but we spend lotsa Heading home, I was thinking about
Punkin, from a nearby, inconspicuous Tree, if you know what I mean.”
location. “But I hadda be re-rescued cuz “I think I do,” I said with a gulp. With time on the porch. I usta chase flies. the Cat Code, and feIt I could put my-
that human’s Resident Cat didn’t want several cat acquaintances, I am familiar
any other animal in HIS SPACE. EVER. with The Zoomies, a feline phenomenon Never caught one, though. I also chase self in Tiggy’s paws: being a columnist
He instantly disliked me with the burn- that can make us pooches a liddle edgy.
ing hot dislike of a thousand suns, and Tiggy continued. “Usually in the mid- squirrels through the screen. I usually an in the public eye a lot, I, too, have to

bump my nose cuz I forget they’re out- conduct myself with a certain amount

side an we’re inside, which is kinda em- of decorum. I can’t just scratch any ol’

barrassin,’ bein’ a cat an all. itch whenever I want. I can’t just go all

“Truth be told, Bonz, sometime it’s puppy when I’m out in public. But af-

exhausting, bein’a cat. All that purrin’ ter work I’m plain ol’ Bonzo. I couldn’t

an groomin.’ I don’t know whether you wait to get home and start munching

know this: us cats are ALWAYS s’pose on a Pupperoni, and maybe get a nice

to look like we know what we’re doing. tummy rub.

Paragraph 16B, Cat Code of Behavior, for

Garfield’s sake. Not like you pooches (no Till next time,

offense) who can go tumblin’ around, The Bonz
bumpin’ into stuff and lookin’ goofy all
day long and humans think you’re cute.

Us cats have a reputation to uphold. Don’t Be Shy
“I totally hear ya, Tig,” I said. “I never
We are always looking for pets
thought of it that way. It must be quite a with interesting stories.
burden.” To set up an interview, email

“You bet your Hairball Greenies it is!

Now Punkin, HE has that Aloof Cat Look.

And he’s a total Purr-Meister. Sounds [email protected].

like a motorboat. He purrs so much he

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CALENDAR

ONGOING 13 Murder Mystery Road Rally, 10 a.m. to 15 Tenth Anniversary Vero’s Top Chef drigues in three dances, including a world pre-
3 p.m. to benefit Treasure Coast Com- Challenge Qualifier, 6 p.m. at Bent mier set to music by local composer Paul Gay,
Vero Beach Museum of Art - Masters of munity Health – leave from TCCH parking lot and Pine Golf Club to benefit Hope for Family Center. 8 p.m. Fri. and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sat. at VBHS
American Photography thru Jan. 14. accumulate clues along a rally route to solve the 772-567-5537 x326 Performing Arts Center. 772-564-5537
baffling crime. $125. 772-571-1986
16 to February 4 - Riverside Theatre presents 19-21 30th annual Art by the Sea
Riverside Theatre - Million Dollar Quartet: Elvis 13 Environmental Learning Center Fund- The Mystery of Edwin Drood, an inter- - judged exhibition and sale
Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Per- raising Gala, 5 p.m. at Oak Harbor Club- active musical based on the unfinished novel by by Vero Beach Art Club and Vero Beach Muse-
kins, on Stark Stage thru Jan. 21. 772-231-6990 house celebrating 30th anniversary with cocktails, Charles Dickens on the Waxlax Stage. 772-231-6990 um of Art members, opening reception 5 to 8
dinner, auctions and dancing. discoverELC.org p.m. Fri., continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and
Vero Beach Theatre Guild – Lend Me a Tenor, 16 to February 20 - King of the Hill Tennis Tour- till 4 p.m. Sun. at VBMA. Free.
thru Jan. 21. 772-562-8300 13-20 Quail Valley Charity Cup nament to benefit Youth Guidance Men-
events – 1/13 5K Walk/Run, toring & Activities Program, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at The 20 Margo Donadio Memorial/Fire Girls 5K
JANUARY Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run, and Car Show, Craft Beer Moorings Yacht & Country Club. $8. 772-979-5582 Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m. at South Beach
& Dine Around; 1/15 Gourmet Wine & Guest Park to help provide mammograms for women
11 Emerson Center’s Humanities Series Chef Dinner; 1/17-20 Tennis Tournament; 1/18 18 Atlantic Classical Orchestra performs in need. 772-360-7009
presents rancher Sean Sexton on Local In-Home Wine Dinners; 1/19 & 20 Golf Tour- Bernstein Serenade and Beethoven
Legends: The Sexton Family, as part of the Trea- naments; 1/20 Grand Gala, all to benefit local Symphony No. 9 joined by Treasure Coast choirs 20 Bark in the Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
sure Coast History Festival, 7 p.m. at Emerson charities focusing on children and education. and Palm Beach Opera soloists, 7:30 p.m. at Riverside Park to benefit Humane Soci-
Center. Free. 772-778-5249 772-492-2020 Community Church. 772-460-0850 ety of Vero Beach and Indian River County - dog
parade, Frisbee dogs, Sherriff’s K-9’s, lure and
12 Sebastian River Area Chamber of Com- 14 Vero Beach Opera presents Madama 18-21 Fellsmere Frog Leg Festi- agility courses and vendors to benefit Humane
merce Concerts in the Park presents Butterfly, with international cast, or- val on grounds of Historic Society of VB & IRC. Free. 772-567-2044
Penny Creek Band, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riverview chestra and English supertitles, 3 p.m. at VBHS Schoolhouse, with great food, carnival rides,
Park. Free. 772-589-5969 PAC. $30 - $100. 772-564-5537 vendor booths and live entertainment, 4 to 11 20 ELC EcoTalks Speaker Series: Fascinat-
p.m. Thurs. & Fri.; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sat. and 11 ing World of Bats, 11 a.m. at Environ-
12 Live from Vero Beach presents jazz, 14 Seed to Sea: Secret Supper, 6 p.m. at a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. froglegfestival.com mental Learning Center. discoverELC.org
folk singers Livingston Taylor and Karla McKee Botanical Garden to benefit its
Bonoff, 7 p.m. at Emerson Center. 800-595-4849 Children’s Garden – secret multi-course, wine- 19|20 Conference on Transform- 20|21 Sebastian Riverfront Fine
paired dinner; location and chef a secret. $250. ing Landscapes for a Sus- Art and Music Festival, 10
12 Indian River Symphonic Association 772-794-0601 tainable Future hosted by Pelican Island Audu- a.m. to 5 p.m. along the waterfront by Riverview
presents the Royal Philharmonic Or- bon Society, 6 p.m. Fri. and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Park, with 100+ artists, craftsmen and musicians
chestra featuring, Pinchas Zukerman, conductor 15 International Lecture Series presents Sat. at Emerson Center. $25/$35. 772-567-3520 showcasing their talents. Sebastianartshow.com.
& soloist, performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto Robert Mankoff, I Only Read it for the
No. 5 in A Major, 7:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Com- Cartoons: An Insiders Cartoon History of The 19|20 Ballet Vero Beach presents 20 to June 3 - Vero Beach Museum of Art
munity Church. 772 778-1070 New Yorker, 4:30 p.m. at Vero Beach Museum of All Rodrigues, showcas- - Paul Outerbridge: New Color Photo-
Art. 772-231-0707 ing Ballet Master/Principal Dancer Camilo Ro- graphs from Mexico and California, 1948-1955.
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John’s Island custom riverfront home ideal for family life

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

When the owners of the Georgian- The wide-open vistas provided had if the house was further from the the multi-paned sash windows and
style home at 137 Island Creek Drive the perfect backdrop for the owner’s club. It was really lovely,” recalls the paired chimneys to the pediment-
in John’s Island found a beautiful lot children and their families to vaca- owner. adorned front entrance with flanking
nestled along the shore of the John’s tion. With three daughters and seven pilasters and decorative quoins at the
Island sound, they knew it was there grandchildren, they needed plenty of The one-owner home was custom corners of the building.
they wanted to build their dream space and wanted to be close enough built with formal areas that embrace
home. Between the privacy along the to the heart of the country club so its natural environs. The sense of A two-car garage on one side of the
river and the proximity to the club, their grandchildren could bike to the symmetry and proportion are accent- house and a single-car garage on the
this labor of love would be a place beach club and walk to the driving ed by classic decorative elements of other balance the structure. A per-
their family could gather for genera- range or golf club. Georgian architecture from the fen- gola complements the outbuilding
tions to come. estration of the windows and doors and twin chimneys draw one’s focus
“The kids could walk by themselves on the front façade; the hip roof; to the center of the main house. In-
The couple got tired of cold north- to take tennis lessons. It afforded the fanlight transom windows over side, architectural detailing abounds
ern winters decades ago, in the 1970s, them a freedom they wouldn’t have the paneled, mahogany front door; throughout the one-width home with
and searched for a vacation property
in the warmer climate of the south.
They looked at Fort Lauderdale and
Palm Beach before discovering and
falling in love with Vero Beach.

They were drawn to the small-town
feel and the absence of kind of high-
rise construction that has overtaken
many cities further south. “Vero has
grown and developed over the years,
but it has only improved. It’s been a
wonderful place for our family,” says
the owner.

The couple owned several places
in John’s Island before purchas-
ing the lot on Island Creek Drive to
build their dream home, which was
completed in 2000. With 135 feet of
bulk-headed river frontage along the
sound and unobstructed views of
the water, it was the perfect place for
Parent & Sons Construction to build
the home designed by architect John
Brenner.

“This is a fantastic home that was
thoughtfully designed by a lovely
couple who meticulously maintained
the residence,” says Matilde So-
rensen, broker-owner, Dale Sorensen
Real Estate. “It is perfectly positioned
with unspoiled views of the John’s Is-
land Sound.”

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transom windows, crown molding, located in the northern wing of the
custom millwork, wainscoting and house for optimal family gatherings.
travertine marble. The kitchen opens to the family room
with a fireplace and inverted hip ceil-
The foyer opens into the living ing. A breakfast nook, wet bar, and
room at the center of the house. Bay laundry room are all conveniently
windows soften the formality of the clustered around the gourmet kitch-
room offering breathtaking views en for easy access.
of the river beyond. A double-sided
fireplace adds warmth to both the The bedrooms are located on the
formal living area and dining room opposite side of the house with the
and French doors with pocket screen master bedroom holding a place of
doors open onto the back patio. prominence at the rear of the home.
The generous master suite features
The communal living areas are

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LUXURY HAS A NEW ADDRESS FROM THE MID $400S

Allow yourself to be inspired by the Bermuda and West Indies architectural style of large walk-in closets, his and her
GHO Homes’ newest floor plans and elevations featured in Lily’s Cay. baths and a private porch that opens
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model or other homes built of similar design. and the fireplace in the family room.
The owners spent a great deal of time
designing the beautiful overhangs
and covered area for entertaining so
they could make the most of the west-
ern exposure.

VITAL STATISTICS
137 ISLAND CREEK DRIVE

Neighborhood: John’s Island
Year built: 2000

Lot size: 135 x181 feet
Home size: 6,242 sq. ft.

Construction:
concrete block with stucco

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms:
5 full baths and 3 half-baths
Additional features: Gated
and guarded community, ice
machine, wet bar, storm shut-
ters, linear slot air conditioning,
central vacuum, two fireplaces,
gas-heated pool, spa and dock
with boat lift.
Listing agency:
Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Listing agent:
Matilde Sorensen,
Broker Owner, 772-532-0010
Listing price: $5,500,000

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“Even on the hottest days, we could plore the Intracoastal Waterway and
sit outside and have dinner at sunset provides a front-row seat for incredi-
without the sun being directly on us,” ble sunsets. “We had many wonderful
recalls the owner. times there. Fishing off the dock and
going to lunch at Capt. Hiram’s or the
Off to the side is a two-bedroom Yacht Club,” says the owner. “It’s been
guest cottage with a private bath- a wonderful place to entertain, raise a
room and half-bath for the pool. The family and have grandchildren.”
way the house was designed, the ca-
bana allows privacy for guests. “As the John’s Island is a private, member-
grandchildren got older, they loved owned, country club community
having the cabana all to themselves. situated between the Atlantic Ocean
It really was an incredibly well-de- and Indian River Lagoon with three
signed house for all stages of life, for miles of private beach access and
entertaining and family,” shares the nine miles of Intracoastal Waterway.
owner. Amenities include dining, golf, ten-
nis, squash, croquet, golf and beach
The river frontage complete with a clubs. 
private dock and lift is a gateway to ex-

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How home sellers can appeal to millennial buyers

BY DAVID CHARRON
Washington Post

Millennials make up more than 50 that they can focus their time on housing crash of 2007 and the subse- low interest rates have made owner-
percent of all first-time home buy- work, travel and political and social quent recession of 2008. When they ship more affordable with payments
ers and represent a growing segment engagement. entered the workforce, they faced a comparable to monthly rent in most
of the population. Despite lingering post-recession job market and their places. These factors and experiences
college debt, millennials hold a sig- The right home at an affordable salaries are just catching up. Today, continue to inform millennial pur-
nificant amount of buying power and price: Millennials came of age in the
many see the value of investing in a
home versus renting.

As products of the information age,
they are more committed than their
predecessors to the search process
and are eager to absorb information
from peers, reference sites and, of
course, local real estate professionals.
Their mobile lifestyle coupled with
their innate curiosity will likely result
in pursuing real estate transactions
more frequently than generations
before them, buying and selling at an
even higher rate.

Here are a few things sellers need
to know about millennial buyers and
what they look for in a home:

Move-in ready: Call it the Insta-
gram effect, but millennials are in
search of the “picture perfect” home.
They’ve grown up watching house
tours on HGTV, scrolling through In-
stagram photos of perfectly staged
homes and making Pinterest boards
of their dream home. And while the
DIY trend has its appeal, not everyone
has the time or resources to take on a
fixer-upper.

Busy with work and social activi-
ties, most millennials don’t have
time to tear down, remodel or re-
place. They are looking for a home
that is move-in ready – the ideal aes-
thetic, with little to no maintenance.
While some buyers may be willing
to take on deferred maintenance in
exchange for a price cut, millenni-
als are less likely to go for this. They
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chasing habits – they are looking for Some online photos misrepresent homes’ appearance
great value at an affordable price.
BY KENNETH R. HARNEY granite countertops, no premium lutely – thanks to a concept known
The generational difference: Each Washington Post kitchen appliances. In fact, the kitch- as virtual staging. You’re probably
generation of home buyers has its own en is swarming with flies because familiar with physical staging, where
unique set of values and priorities. Gen Try to picture this real estate sce- of old food left decomposing in the experts come in and de-clutter a
X-ers and baby boomers were more nario: Like 90 percent of shoppers sink. Get me out of here! house and replace or rearrange fur-
willing to overlook deferred mainte- searching for a home, you start on
nance issues in return for a better price. the Web, checking out listings and Could this happen to you? Abso- CONTINUED ON PAGE 78
A broken dishwasher? Probably not a locations. You find a house that ap-
deal-breaker for a baby boomer. They pears to be what you’re after, and you
would fix it, save to buy a new one, or tap into the photos section of the list-
negotiate appliance costs into the sale ing to see the interior shots.
of the home. In contrast, a millennial
might walk away from an otherwise Wow! The house is outstanding
great property to avoid the hassle of re- for the asking price. Everything ap-
pairing or buying new. pears to be in good physical condi-
tion, you’re impressed by upgrade
The social and cultural value of a extras such as crown molding in
property is another factor to consider some rooms, plus granite counters
when looking to attract millennial and premium appliances in the
buyers. While Gen X-ers and baby kitchen.
boomers tend to prefer the privacy of
the suburbs, millennials want to be in You call your real estate agent and
the middle of the action, with a bevy arrange a visit to the house. You both
of cultural, food and entertainment walk in and what you find is shock-
options all around. ing. The walls have serious cracks,
the carpets are stained and dirty.
Winning the millennial buyer: So There are no crown moldings, no
how can sellers catch the eye of mil-
lennials? Since millennials are look-
ing for move-in ready properties,
it’s critical to stay on top of regular
maintenance. Sellers should make
any necessary updates, such as ex-
changing old kitchen appliances for
stainless-steel appliances, replacing
carpet with hardwood floors or add-
ing outdoor living features – before
listing on the market. If sellers are
not able or willing to make updates,
they should consider lowering the
price of their home – according to
market values – to compete for mil-
lennial buyers.

As the millennial presence contin-
ues to grow – even in Florida markets
that seem a majority of older buyers
– sellers should work with their real
estate agent for guidance on how to
update and market their home to tap
into this new audience. Though dif-
ferent than the generations before
them, they hold significant buying
power and are eager to engage in the
home-buying process. 

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

The year-end holidays saw real estate activity on the barrier island remain relatively quiet, with 8 more transactions
reported, including two for over $1 million.

Our featured sale this week is of a waterfront home in The Moorings. The residence at 208 Spinnaker Drive in The
Anchor was placed on the market Oct. 11, 2017, with an asking price of $3.3 million. The price was subsequently
increased to $3.395 million. The sale closed on Dec. 27 for $3.395 million.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Cindy O’Dare and Clark French of Premier Estate Properties. The
purchaser was represented by Kay Brown, also of Premier Estate Properties.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$452,500
$469,000 $630,000
SEA OAKS 8701 PALM TREE LANE 12/15/2017 $469,000 12/29/2017 $800,000
$1,111,000
RIVER CLUB 916 COVE POINT PLACE 6/1/2017 $699,000 $699,000 12/29/2017
$665,000
RIVER RIDGE ESTATES 1340 RIVER RIDGE DRIVE 8/22/2017 $825,000 $825,000 12/29/2017 $218,000
$210,000
RIOMAR 735 PAINTED BUNTING LANE 12/2/2017 $1,095,000 $1,095,000 12/29/2017

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

SEA OAKS 8815 W ORCHID ISLAND CIRCLE, #405 11/17/2017 $675,000 $675,000 1/3/2018
SEA OAKS 1385 WINDING OAKS CIRCLE W, #707 7/1/2016 $240,000 $249,000 1/3/2018
STERLING BAY 855 DAHLIA LANE, #102 11/25/2017 $265,000 $265,000 12/29/2017

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: River Club, Address: 916 Cove Point Place Subdivision: River Ridge Estates, Address: 1340 River Ridge Drive

Listing Date: 6/1/2017 Listing Date: 8/22/2017
Original Price: $699,000 Original Price: $825,000
Recent Price: $699,000 Recent Price: $825,000
Sold: 12/29/2017 Sold: 12/29/2017
Selling Price: $630,000 Selling Price: $800,000
Listing Agent: Grier McFarland Listing Agent: Meg Hickey

Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty

Shane Reynolds Meg Hickey

Treasure Coast Sotheby’s Intl Keller Williams Realty

Subdivision: Riomar, Address: 735 Painted Bunting Lane Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 8815 W Orchid Island Circle, #405

Listing Date: 12/2/2017 Listing Date: 11/17/2017
Original Price: $1,095,000 Original Price: $675,000
Recent Price: $1,095,000 Recent Price: $675,000
Sold: 12/29/2017 Sold: 1/3/2018
Selling Price: $1,111,000 Selling Price: $665,000
Listing Agent: Kit Fields Listing Agent: Debbie Cleveland

Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Selling Agent: Debbie Cleveland, Broker

Kathleen Davila Helen Ederer

RE/MAX Crown Realty Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

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nishings to make it more readily sal- dirty, the walls have dents, scrapes “This is misleading the public,” an interview. His VirtuallyStaging-
able. That’s fine. and broken mini-blinds.” In addition, Nino said. “It’s bad for the industry Properties.com site prohibits altera-
there was partially eaten and rotting and bad for consumers.” tions of listing photographs in any
Virtual staging, by contrast, requires watermelon in the kitchen. way that differs from Bell’s physical
no physical furnishings, just software Real estate staging professionals staging activities, which primarily
and imagination. There’s no limit to In an interview, Nino said his cli- also are concerned by growing com- involve changes to furnishings and
the types of digital makeovers that are ent was outraged and blamed him plaints about digital misbehavior. decor.
possible. You don’t like the wallpaper? for bringing her to such a blatantly Jay Bell, co-owner of a company in
No problem. Get rid of it with a click. “People ask for this stuff all the
Want that sagging ceiling in the bed- misrepresented house. Nino’s blog Atlanta that offers both traditional time,” he said, “and we’d love the
room to disappear? Prefer high-end post attracted thousands of online staging and virtual staging, says that business.” But he says his company
ceramic floor tiles in the master bath visitors and comments from realty digital cover-ups of flaws in proper- refuses to digitally repair or renovate
instead of the linoleum that’s actually agents around the country, many of ties, including changing wall colors rooms depicted in photos submit-
there? Landscaping that looks more whom deplored the use of high-tech and installing make-believe molding, ted. Bell’s company also requires cli-
lush? Click, click, click – you’ve got it all. wizardry to make online listings look are all out of bounds ethically. ents to inform shoppers and visitors
much better than they really are.
But here’s the problem: At what point “It’s a slippery slope,” he said in
does virtual staging cross the line from
spiffing up the appearance of a house
to intentionally misrepresenting it
and misleading potential buyers? That
question has been percolating in the
real estate brokerage industry.

Greg Nino, a realty agent in Hous-
ton, ran into the issue painfully. A
client fell in love with a house listed
by another local agent, who included
16 interior photos on her website. But
when Nino and his client went to see
the house, it was immediately clear
that the 16 photos depicted rooms
that had been digitally rearranged,
repaired and enhanced.

“The house looks like hell,” Nino
said in a posting on the ActiveRain
real estate network. “The carpet is

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online that the interior photos have standards committee and senior vice property what it actually looks like?” and brokers to “present a true picture
been virtually staged. president and general counsel of the Equally important, Aydt said, are in their advertising, marketing and
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices there clear disclosures that photos other representations.”
Although the National Association Alliance in St. Louis, told me it’s all have been manipulated digitally?
of Realtors has not issued specific about “truthfulness.” Bottom line: Although most online
guidance to its 1.2 million members If not, he said, then it’s likely that photos have not been digitally al-
on virtual staging, Bruce Aydt, past Putting aside the changes to fur- they violate Article 12 of the Realtors’ tered, be aware that some may be. It
chairman of the group’s professional nishings, “is the representation of the code of ethics, which requires agents doesn’t hurt to ask before you visit. 