09/20/2018 ISSUE 38

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Carolina Herrera – clothes so sweet they’ll make your teeth ache

BY ROBIN GIVHAN – a high-volume chorus of happiness.
In mood, the collection is the equiva-
The Washington Post
lent of a smiley face. Message delivered,
When Carolina Herrera was at the but where’s the nuance? For a brand like
helm of her namesake brand, its sen- Carolina Herrera, which is rooted in ur-
sibility was akin to Manhattans and bane elegance and chicness, one hopes
negroni: grown-up, timeless, unsenti- for more subtlety; more finesse. These
mental but with just enough sweetness clothes call to mind the kind of woman
to elicit a throaty laugh. Herrera stepped who dots her “i” with a heart. And sorry,
down last season and handed the reins but never trust a woman (or a man) who
to Wes Gordon who showed his first col- uses a heart as punctuation; perpetual
lection during New York Fashion Week sunshine is only good in theory.
earlier this month. It was more of a rum
punch: a lot of unnecessary sweetness. There are a host of terrific ingredients
in the new Carolina Herrera: splendid
Which is not to say that Gordon’s craftsmanship, a keen eye for color, a
spring 2019 collection wasn’t pretty. It willingness to craft clothes that speak
was delightful, feminine and charm- to life in cities beyond the East Coast.
ing. It’s a decidedly younger, fizzier And Gordon takes
sensibility for the brand. But like a the signature crisp
freshman at their first big campus white shirt of the
party, the spring 2019 collection speaks brand’s namesake
of overindulgence, over doing it and and turns it into
taking things over the top. There are peasant dresses.
only so many flower prints and ruched He cuts it from
sleeves and flowing trains and jelly- white eyelet; he crops
bean colored appliqués that a woman’s it. He makes it into some-
wardrobe can handle before she begins thing new.
to look like she’s playing dress-up rath-
er than simply getting dressed. Tamp down the sweet-
ness, root the collection
As Gordon’s models walked through in something a bit more
the salons of the New York Historical solid than meringue.
Society, the joyfulness of the clothes Throw a splash of club
came on like a roar. Juxtaposed against soda into that highball.
their sober surroundings, the dull grey Women have plenty to
of the rainy urban landscape and the smile about. But it’s ex-
almost atonal soundtrack of city life, hausting keeping a smile
the clothes were a kaleidoscope of color on your face all the time. 

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DINING REVIEW

First Bites: American Grill & Bar in South Square

BY TINA RONDEAU Shrimp, Chicken and
Columnist Greek Tacos.

Ever notice how when a restau-
rant closes, other eateries that fol-
low in the same location frequent-
ly struggle?

Well, down in Vero’s South Square,
a new restaurant – the American
Grill & Bar – recently sprung up in
the cavernous space that in
recent times has
housed Blue
42, JR’s and
YNOT.

Pub Alfredo Pasta
with Chicken.

O w ner- Southern
chef Arturo, Shrimp.
an enterpris-
ing Sicilian, is pull-
ing out all stops to
make his effort the one
that succeeds.

Green Palermo Pizzette. can Grill
Tomatoes.
soft inside – were and Bar ob-
Veggie excellent.
Dumplings. viously hopes by
Then for main courses, it was
Thursday Taco night so I ordered the offering almost literally some-
tacos ($14); my husband decided to try
The pan-fried one of the many burgers on the menu, thing for everyone, it has found a for-
veggie dumplings, for in this case the French Farmer ($13);
example, come stuffed with one of our companions opted for the mula for success. We hope so too, but
edamame, and are served with an Palermo Pizzette ($12); and the other
Asian dipping sauce. And the Greek tacos opted for the pub alfredo pasta topped there’s work to be done – and we will
take this Mexican dish to a new level with by slices of chicken breast ($19).
a tasty lamb filling. check back in a few months to see how
Our visit with two companions this My tacos – one chicken, one shrimp,
Headline news: past Thursday got off to a good start, one Greek (lamb) – were all winners. it’s going.
Beyond serving an amazing variety of when we ordered three appetizers to My husband was less excited about his
dishes, Arturo hopes to lure custom- share: Southern Shrimp ($14), the Veg- burger, topped with goat cheese, cara- I welcome your comments, and en-
ers into the American Grill & Bar with an Dumplings ($9) and the Green To- melized onions and honey-lemon aioli, courage you to send feedback to me at
jazz brunches, nights featuring country matoes ($7). but loved the crispy sweet potato fries. [email protected].
music and rock, all manner of cocktails The large Florida coast shrimp were
(including several featuring the psyche- deep fried in a Cajun spiced tempura Our companions’ dishes – for one, a The reviewer dines anonymously at
delic spirit absinthe), and Hump Day batter, and were served with a lemon personal pizza with spicy Italian sau- restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
(Wednesday) camel burgers. sriracha aioli. Very nice. The dump- sage, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Par- 32963. 
lings were delicious, and the green migiano Reggiano and homemade
Look & Feel: Even though tomatoes – with a very crisp seasoned marinara; for the other, tagliatelle in
the American Grill & Bar
has closed off some of this breading and a creamy garlic Parmesan garlic
enormous restaurant’s sauce tossed with mushrooms,
space, it still has a rather and topped with chicken – both got Hours:
industrial feel. OK for a bar, high marks. Daily except Tuesday,
I guess, but not much ambi- Drink: The American Grill and
ance for dining. Bar has n endless variety of popular 2 pm to 1 am
and half crafted local beers, offers
Food: Much of the food, as Beverages: Full Bar
the name suggests, consists wines by the glass as well as the bottle,
of typical American bar and and has a selection of cocktails that it Address:
grill fare. But the most would be hard to top anywhere. 710 South U.S. 1,
interesting dishes
feature a fusion of Service: Service was attentive, and Vero Beach
international flavors. our server did a good job of guiding us
through the menu and the evening’s Phone:
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Burger.
Prices: Food for our party of four ran
about $25 per person; alcohol ran $18.

Initial impressions: The Ameri-

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WINE COLUMN

Taste-testing Walmart wines: Are they worth a try?

BY ELIN MCCOY for Walmart, though she de- It’s true that
clines to identify her sourc- many wines from indi-
Bloomberg es. Unlike most supermar- vidual producers offer more person-
ket brands, each Walmart ality at equally low prices: Chateau
Everybody loves a wine bargain. wine has attractive, indi- Ste. Michelle dry riesling sells for
Retail chains reflect the zeitgeist, so vidually designed labels $9; Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
they’re rushing to cash in by creat- with helpful informa- can be had for $10, as can Gabbiano
ing house brands to keep their costs tion for newbies on the Chianti Classico. The 2016 Mouton-
down and customers buying. The lat- back one. They don’t Cadet Blanc at $12 tastes like it could
est is U.S. giant Walmart Inc., which look like cheapies you cost nearly twice that. But even these
has been rolling out its new Wine- have to hide in the well-known labels aren’t found ev-
makers Selection collection in its fridge or pour into erywhere.
stores since May. a decanter if your
snob brother-in-law The biggest virtues of Walmart
My first reaction was a yawn. is coming for dinner. wines are value for money and one-
Walmart wines? Seriously, could they stop shopping with your groceries,
be any good? I was intrigued when The price range is higher which is nothing to sneer at. 
Nichole Simpson, the company’s se- than you might expect, too, as if
nior wine buyer, claimed that the Walmart is deliberately trying to go
chain’s $11 to $16 bottles “drink like upscale and is using wine to rein-
they cost $30 or $40.” force an image of quality for its gro-
cery section – and maybe, the entire
After sampling all 10 of them, I’d store.
say they don’t outkick their category
as much as that. But more than half After studying the big data Walmart
of them, from a bright, spicy French accrues on what its customers want
rosé to a savory Italian Chianti and buy, Simpson says: “I saw a gap
Riserva, are quite a bit better than I in the market.” Her 18-month pro-
expected. In fact, all display authen- cess, from concept to bottle, included
tic character of the region they’re months of tasting hundreds of wines
from, and they are – mostly – good to find winemakers to work with in
deals. various areas. These are not repur-
posed bulk wines, she says, but – in
In a telephone interview, Simp- today’s buzzword – highly curated
son explains that each of the wines regional selections.
is made by a family winery in Cali-
fornia, Italy or France specifically

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PETS

Bonz sings praises of Pointer siblings Jeff & Abby

Hi Dog Buddies! brother Colin pick my new name.” “We got it figured
“How’d they come up with Jeff?” I
This week I innerviewed a coupla sleek, out pretty quick,” Abby
snazzy German Short-haired Pointers, wondered.
Jeff an Abby Krieger. I was super happy to “Because they’d never heard of a dog said. “At first I did have
find out they weren’t gonna ackhully be
speakin’ German, cuz the only German I named Jeff.” a liddle problem with
know is “Blieb weg vom Brot!” (stay away “Cool Dog Biscuits!”
from the bread!) Don’t ask. Jeff continued. “I don’t remember what humans call house

They greeted me an my assistant at anything before I got to the Pointer Res- training. I’d never been
the door for the Wag-n-Sniffs. Jeff was cue place. I don’t think I’d been treated
taller an very Dog-About-Town. They bad or anything. It musta just been Un- outside. All I knew was
were both long-leggedy an had great foreseen Circumstances. Anyway, me
poss-chure. an Gidget got along great, but she was concrete and cages, but
lots older, an went to Dog Heaven at 13.
“Come on in, Mr. Bonzo. I’m Jeff Krieg- There I was, mopin’ around, missin’ I finally got used to the
er, I’m 7, this is my adopted sister Abby, Gidget, so Mom an Dad went online to
she’s probly 5. This is our Mom, Gillian. find me a Pointer Pooch Pal, like I’d been tickly feel of grass. An
Our Dad Jason’s at work.” for Gidget.”
Jeff helped me learn
“Great meeting you both! I gotta say, Abby spoke up. “I’ll tell this part.
you look like the models in those fancy Sometimes I wish I couldn’t remember where to Do My Doo-
dog bed ads.” my story either.” She sounded very seri-
ous. “I was what humans call a ‘breeder’ dy. Mom an Dad were Jeff and Abby.
“Ree-lee? That’s so sweet, Mr. Bonzo,” at a Dog Business in Georgia. I was a REAL happy about
Abby said, tossin’ her long, floppy, brown purebred so, as soon I could have pup- PHOTO BY DENISE RITCHIE
ears. pies, I did. Over an over. But I never got
to name ’em or cuddle ’em or teach ’em that.”
Jeff trotted over and sniffed my note- anything, cuz they got sold soon as they
book. “Thanks! We’re built strong an didn’t need Mommy Milk any more. “Fer sure,” Jeff
streamlined so we can run ’n hunt ’n Then, I guess the humans went outta
swim an not get pooped out.” He friffled business or something, cuz Mom an Dad said. “Pretty soon, her hunter in-stinks “Where do you sleep?”
the pages with his nose. “So you’re gonna saw a pickshure of me for sale on Craig-
write all about us in this? Cool Kibbles! slist at the low, low price of $65. Woof, kicked in. Now she chases lizards, rab- “We have our own beds. We also like
Oops. Sorry about the drool.” was I lucky. Mom an Dad bought me for
Jeff an I was SAVED.” bits, squirrels. She wants to play All The sleepin’ with Brody in his bunk bed. But
“No prob, Jeff. It always dries out be-
fore I get back to the office. So, how did “What was it like with your new famly Time.” it’s getting’ a liddle crowded since we’re
you all find each other?” at first?”
“On land only,” said Abby. big dogs now and he’s growin,’ too,”
“Well, Mom an Dad loved German Jeff an Abby looked at each other.
Shorthaired Pointers, an already had “Um,” Jeff said. “True. Me, I love swimimin.’ When I Abby said.
two they got from Florida Pointer Res-
cue. When one of ’em went to Dog Heav- “Well,” said Abby, “since I hadn’t see Brody getting’ his swimmin’ pants, I “Any pooch pals?”
en, the other one, Gidget, was real sad had any normal interaction with other
an droopy. So Mom an Dad decided to pooches, on a long-term basis, I wasn’t go Crazy Kibbles. I grab my favrite ball, “I have lots, but Abby prefers just us
get another rescue pointer for Gidget. what you’d call well socialized.”
An they picked ME! Dog, was I happy! At an we jump in the pool an play fetch: two hangin’ out.” Jeff lowered his voice
that time, my name was Bodie. Not a bad “To say the least,” Jeff laughed. “You
name. But, guess what! One of Mom an just wanted evrybody to know who was back-an- forth, back-an-forth, back-an- an said, behind his paw, “I love my liddle
Dad’s human sons was Brody, an even I boss. An it sure wasn’t me. But, hey, it
could see how confusin’ that was gon- worked out fine.” He turned to me. “I’m forth, back an …” sis to the moon, but I do have a girlfriend,
na be. So Mom an Dad let Brody an his an easy-going, laid back kinda pooch-
eroo, an she’s a take-charge, energetic “Bonzo gets the idea,” said Abby, then, Lucy, she’s a Vizsla. Don’t tell Abby.”
liddle gal.”
to me, “Jeff’s a total water dog. I mean Heading home, I was thinking about

TOTAL. Soon as we go out in the boat, he rescue pooches like Jeff an Abby, an all

leaps in and starts paddlin’ around. He the places where humans can find Wun-

likes to fish. Me, I don’t like to be WET. nerful Dogs in Need. I was also hopin’ all

It’s ickky.” the Carolina pooches who got lost in the

Jeff nosed my notebook. “Are you get- hurry-cane an floods get found again.

ting’ all this? Should we talk slower?” You an me are Lucky Dogs.

“You’re good, thanks,” I said. “Seems

like you two get lotsa exercise.” Till next time,

“Yep,” said Jeff. “Plain ol’ runnin’ The Bonz

around. An two 3- or 4-mile walks a day.”
Abby innerupted. “We always pick

our Walk Sides. I HAFTA be on Mom Don’t Be Shy
or Dad’s right, an Jeff HASTA be on the
left. Always. If us hunting dogs don’t get We are always looking for pets
enough exercise (I’m embarrassed to with interesting stories.
admit), we sometimes might, kinda tear

stuff up, cuzza all that unused energy. To set up an interview, email

It’s juh-NED-ic. But Mom an Dad make [email protected].

SURE we get enough.”

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ON FAITH

Our simplest good deeds will take us heavenward

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT justified. They even went on to claim lowed at a distance, watching. When chores. Then the rabbi headed back
Columnists something truly extraordinary about the rabbi reached the thickest part through the woods to his own house
their beloved rabbi. “Our rabbi,” they of the woods, he stopped to chop to prepare for the Sabbath.
There is an old Hasidic tale about said, “ascends to heaven every Friday down a stout tree. He split the wood,
a holy rabbi who lived in a tiny Rus- morning to talk to God.” The rabbi The stranger who watched this pro-
sian village. The villagers were very disappeared each Friday morning, bundled it with his rope, and hoisted cess was stunned by the humble ser-
proud of their rabbi and prone to you see, and the villagers had begun the load across his shoulders. The vice that was provided by this rabbi,
brag about him. One day a stranger to believe that ascension to heaven rabbi walked further into the woods week after week after week. He stayed
came to their village, and hearing the was the only explanation for his reg- with his heavy load until he came in that village in order to learn from
lavish praise about this local rabbi ular absences. to a small cottage of a very ill, old this wise and generous man. And in
offered a scornful reply. But the vil- woman. The rabbi took the firewood years to come, when he heard the vil-
lagers insisted that their praise was Well, this provoked the interest into her home, cooked her a meal lagers brag that their rabbi regularly
of the stranger. Of course such talk with food he had brought in his bas- ascended to heaven, you could hear
was simply nonsense. Not even Mo- ket, swept her floor and finished her him murmur, “or even higher.”
ses himself, who may have climbed
mountains for an interview with the We love to return to that story from
Almighty, ever actually ascended to time to time as a reminder to our-
heaven in his lifetime. And so the selves that any aspirations we may
stranger decided to debunk the fool- have for lofty goals should be tem-
ish legend of heavenly journeys. He pered with a good dose of humility.
would secretly observe the rabbi’s ev- The simplest, quietest and most un-
ery move on the next Friday morning, pretentious things we accomplish for
so as to determine his true weekly others may in fact draw us closer to
destination. God’s purposes and be more reflec-
tive of heaven-bound lives than are
The stranger hid behind the rab- our most notable achievements.
bi’s house before dawn, waiting
for him to emerge. Soon the rabbi We hope you are making regular
left his house and headed into the journeys of humble service, loving
woods, carrying an axe, a coil of kindness, simple faithfulness and
rope and a basket. The stranger fol- practical grace. Such travels will take
you heavenward – or even higher. 

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ONGOING Sculpture from the Permanent Collection thru 21 Opioid Crisis Summit presented by Se- Fri.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun.
Jan. 13. bastian Chamber of Commerce, 1 p.m. with historical reenactments, vendors and dis-
at Sebastian City Council Chambers, to increase plays, games, kid’s zone and live entertainment.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild: Yankee Tavern, a USPA 2018 National Parachuting Champion- awareness and connect the public with resourc- Verobeachpiratefest.com
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Vero Beach Museum of Art - Post-War Im- SEPTEMBER ticipants carrying packs filled with 15
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ter WWII thru Sept. 23; 150 Years of Painting & Riverside Park, 2 to 7 p.m. Veterans Memorial Island to raise funds for
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Patricia (Ix) Flaherty

Patricia (Ix) Flaherty, 84, of Spring Lake, N.J. and Vero Beach, Fla, passed away She was a fantastic person to chat with as she always told you the hard truth
peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Spring Lake, N.J. She was born in a very classy way. One of her passions was philanthropy and some of her
in New Haven, CT on July 5, 1934 and spent her childhood in Englewood favorite charities included Indian River Medical Center, Boys and Girls Club
Cliffs, NJ. Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Charles Ix and Florence Ix of Vero Beach, Surfers for Autism, American Cancer Society, Jersey Shore
and her beloved husband, Thomas J. Flaherty Jr. Medical Center and St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Ireland.
Patricia was raised in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. She lived in Manhattan, NY Patricia will always be remembered for her loving friendship and providing
with her husband Tom before residing for many years in Spring Lake, NJ for her family. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend
and then to Johns Island, Vero Beach, Fla. She is survived by her oldest son, and will be sorely missed.
Thomas J. Flaherty III of Vero Beach, Fla; and her son, Sean C. Flaherty Visitation will be on Friday, September 21st from 5 to 8 pm at the O’Brien
and daughter-in-law, Katie Flaherty and two grandsons, Liam and Shayne Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy, 35, Wall, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
of Spring Lake, NJ. celebrated at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. Catharine’s RC
Patricia attended Dwight Englewood School for Girls and graduated from Church, Spring Lake, NJ. Entombment will be at St. Catharine’s Cemetery,
Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Patricia worked for the NFL Sea Girt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the
Commissioner’s’ Office after college and was always highly regarded for her following: Jersey Shore University Medical Center in the name of Dr. Drew
knowledge of sports and sports trivia. Greeley at 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753 or Monmouth Medical Center
Patricia was well known for her world travels and amazing scope of knowledge. in the name of Dr. Sang Sim 300 Second Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740.

NORTH SHORE ESTATE OFFERS
RESORT-STYLE LUXURY

9060 Rocky Point Drive in The Estates of North Shore: 5-bedroom, 5-full, 2 half-bath,
6,238-square-foot, 2-story, furnished estate on .96-acre, oceanfront lot offered
for $6,495,000 by Luke Webb of Premier Estate Properties: 786-546-9603

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North Shore estate offers resort-style luxury

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA possessing, in equal parts, resort-level visual appeal, sloping gently up from vegetation, the home’s street face is
Staff Writer luxury, convenience and control. the street to the main residence, then grand, but not intimidating: a curv-
gradually down toward the sea. ing marble-paved drive and spacious
Not even the smallest detail was The lot’s significant but subtle el- courtyard, accessing the separate
left to chance in the lavish, design- evation (21 feet above sea level) adds Embraced by palms and coastline 2-story guest house, north-facing
er-furnished estate at 9060 Rocky 3-bay main garage, and impressive
Point Drive, in the exclusive 7-home, main entrance – broad mahogany
oceanfront enclave, The Estates of French doors with side lights beneath
North Shore: a secluded luxury hide- a covered, second-story balcony
away on Vero’s north barrier island. which mimics the main entry with
glass French doors and side windows.
Words and photographs will peak Carriage lights and 2-story columns
your interest, but you absolutely must add to the elegant sense of arrival.
see this 5-year-old oceanfront in per-
son: it was custom-designed for and The exterior palette is gentle yel-
with the hands-on owners, who worked low with creamy wood trim and moss
closely with builder and designer to green storm shutters. UV-protective
ensure every aspect was exactly what windows impart a subtle blue/green
they wanted, with emphasis on show- from the outside, but don’t affect the
casing favorite art pieces. The result beautiful, crystal clear views from
is a stunning standout with a relaxed inside.
flair and enormous artistic creativity,
Upon entering, you find your-

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self gazing, eye-level, at the Atlantic
horizon, a breathtaking vista seen
through the great room’s bank of
three glass French doors, which re-
veal lanai, pool deck, broad seagrape
and seagrass-supported dune, beach
and shimmering sea.

From the foyer and broad gallery
leading to north and south wings,
marble floors extend throughout the
home, and recessed illumination
supplements the natural lighting that
pours in from dawn to dusk. Every-
where, the wall colors are informed
by the surrounding environment – a
palette reflecting the ever-changing
shades of earth, sky, sea and tropical
vegetation.

Designer Page Franzel, who fur-
nished the entire home, says her job

was “easy” as the owners were “the
most creative clients I’ve ever worked
with, and knew what they wanted.”

The powder room off the foyer is
a fine example. The room, gorgeous
in sand tones, stars a unique van-
ity cabinet with mirror front beneath
intricate wood open-work design
and mottled blue-gray granitetop.
The sink itself is, simply, a work of
art. The white ceramic interior of the
metal vessel basin is adorned with
delicate silvery leaf outlines and the
drain wears a beautiful ceramic disc
encircled with tiny silver balls and
painted with a curling Japanese-style
wave in white and blue-green. From
this small focal point, the lady of the
house drew inspiration for many of
the colors used throughout the home.

Beneath a lofty, tongue-and-groove
tray ceiling, the great room encom-
passes gathering/dining space, and

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opens to the large lanai, which can with one of the two kitchen islands, cooler in the roomy butlers’ pantry. A tonishing 13 miles of wiring to handle
be closed securely at the touch of a and chairs on the family room side. cleverly designed, cabinet front pass- all the electronics.
button. It also holds a clever secret: through between pantry and kitchen
behind its north wall, currently a The kitchen was lovingly designed is party-perfect and, along with the A morning bar at the north end of
handsome, white wood feature wall by the lady of the house, herself a pantry door, can easily be closed off. the foyer gallery leads into the mas-
designed for displaying art, is – a fire- cook, and one who loves to enter- Obviously, this home is marvelously ter suite. This spacious wing includes
place – a thoughtful possibility for fu- tain. Inspired by this impeccably suited for all sorts of entertaining. a handsome office, with a pair of the
ture owners. designed and outfitted chef’s dream, most comfy, butter-soft leather easy
even those whose cooking skills ex- A hall behind the kitchen lead to chairs you’ve ever seen. There’s also a
From the great room, the kitchen tend only to PB&J’s will be tempted the first-floor guest suite, with walk- full-wall, built-in desk/storage unit.
and family room open to the lanai. The to explore the culinary world: The in closet and tub/shower. Also locat- The suite includes two walk-in clos-
two spaces are at once separated and high-end appliances include Wolf ed in this area are the laundry room, ets, “hers” with dresser, full-length
connected by a breakfast area: a long gas range and Sub-Zero fridge/freez- garage access, and the Smart Home mirror and (at last) enough shoe
table with booth seating back-to-back er, plus a second Sub-Zero and wine control system, which requires an as- shelves to give Emelda Marcos pause.



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A peaceful, relaxing retreat, the mas- bidet; the double quartz-top van-
ter bedroom opens onto its own lanai, ity extends along two corner walls,
and softly echoes the colors of sky, with wall-to-wall mirrors, gorgeous,
sand and sea. shaded sconces and dressing table
section. Next to the glass-front, cor-
The spacious all-white master bath ner shower, “floating” within a mar-
is another breathtaking must-see. ble surround, is a big, sumptuous,
There is a private water closet with

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curved white Jacuzzi tub. Think can- pair of en suite guest bedrooms with
dles, wine and an absorbing mystery walk-in closets and French door ac-
novel. cess to a full length covered balcony
and exquisite ocean vistas.
Stairs or elevator to the second floor
open into a charming loft, with cov- With its own garage and gated
ered sunset balcony, a space which street entrance, the roomy guest
can be employed to suit any owner’s house is a private haven. From a
imagination. This level also houses a
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VITAL STATISTICS
9060 ROCK POINT DRIVE

Neighborhood: The Estates of North Shore
Year built: 2013

Construction: Concrete block exterior and interior walls;
concrete 1st-/2nd-level floors; built on 130 pilings
Builder/architect/designer:
Coastmark/Atelier d’Architecture/Page 2 Design
Lot size: 412’ X 89’

Home size: 6,238 sq. ft. under air, including 2-level guest house
Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5 full baths, 2 half-baths
Additional features: Cutting-edge Smart House innovations, all systems

controlled from virtually anywhere; 16 hi-def, remote-access security
cameras; crown molding; $30,000 hardware package upgrade; full-house

generator; marble/carpet floors; volume, tongue-and-groove ceilings;
heated infinity pool; Trax over-dune walkway w/handheld shower; sum-
mer kitchen; grill; fire pit; impact resistant French windows/doors; storm
shutters; roof clips upgraded to stainless steel; 21-foot above-dune eleva-
tion; 3-bay main garage; single-bay guest house garage; elevator; linear

a/c delivery; unobtrusive baseboard outlets; zoned heating/cooling
Listing agency: Premier Estate Properties
Listing agents: Luke Webb, 786-546-9603
Listing price: $6,495,000

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Sept. 7 to Sept. 13

The barrier island real estate market slowed considerably last week with 7 transactions reported, including
one for more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of home in Bethel by the Sea. The residence at 318 Live Oak Road was placed
on the market with Jan. 19 an asking price of $1.595 million. The sale closed on Sept.12 for $1.4 million.

The seller of the home was represented in the transaction by Matilde Sorensen of Dale Sorensen Real
Estate. The purchaser was represented by Charlotte Terry of Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,400,000
$1,595,000 $565,000
BETHEL BY THE SEA 318 LIVE OAK ROAD 1/19/2018 $1,595,000 9/12/2018 $860,000
$860,000
BERMUDA CLUB 1192 GOVERNORS WAY 3/30/2018 $619,500 $595,000 9/10/2018 $481,000

CASTAWAY COVE 1040 ANDARELLA WAY 6/11/2018 $899,000 $899,000 9/10/2018 $460,000
$464,000
BERMUDA BAY 141 LAUREL OAK LANE 6/13/2018 $925,000 $925,000 9/7/2018

SMUGGLERS COVE 1530 SMUGGLERS COVE 1/4/2018 $539,000 $519,000 9/7/2018

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

VILLAGE SPIRES DEVEL 3554 OCEAN DRIVE, #501S 7/24/2018 $490,000 $490,000 9/7/2018
SEA OAKS 9/7/2018
8830 S SEA OAKS WAY S, #303 6/22/2018 $474,000 $474,000

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Bermuda Club, Address: 1192 Governors Way Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1040 Andarella Way

Listing Date: 3/30/2018 Listing Date: 6/11/2018
Original Price: $619,500 Original Price: $899,000
Recent Price: $595,000 Recent Price: $899,000
Sold: 9/10/2018 Sold: 9/10/2018
Selling Price: $565,000 Selling Price: $860,000
Listing Agent: Elizabeth Sorensen Listing Agent: Rita Curry

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

Deena Dick Kay Brown

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Premier Estate Properties

Subdivision: Bermuda Bay, Address: 141 Laurel Oak Lane Subdivision: Smugglers Cove, Address: 1530 Smugglers Cove

Listing Date: 6/13/2018 Listing Date: 1/4/2018
Original Price: $925,000 Original Price: $539,000
Recent Price: $925,000 Recent Price: $519,000
Sold: 9/7/2018 Sold: 9/7/2018
Selling Price: $860,000 Selling Price: $481,000
Listing Agent: Beth Ann Rardin Listing Agent: Debbie Bell

Selling Agent: Rardin Real Estate LLC Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Dan Downey Michelle Clarke

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Berkshire Hathaway Florida

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Village Spires Devel, Address: 3554 Ocean Drive, #501S Subdivision: Sea Oaks, Address: 8830 S Sea Oaks Way S, #303

Listing Date: 7/24/2018 Listing Date: 6/22/2018
Original Price: $490,000 Original Price: $474,000
Recent Price: $490,000 Recent Price: $474,000
Sold: 9/7/2018 Sold: 9/7/2018
Selling Price: $460,000 Selling Price: $464,000
Listing Agent: Ralph Harvey III Listing Agent: Joseph Kenney

Selling Agent: mlstosell.com Inc. Selling Agent: Coldwell Banker Paradise

Ralph Harvey III Joseph Kenney

mlstosell.com Inc. Coldwell Banker Paradise

Subdivision: Bethel By the Sea, Address: 606 Conn Way Subdivision: Summerplace, Address: 1951 W Pebble Path

Listing Date: 4/26/2018 Listing Date: 6/13/2018
Original Price: $479,900 Original Price: $449,000
Recent Price: $429,900 Recent Price: $449,000
Sold: 8/31/2018 Sold: 9/6/2018
Selling Price: $410,000 Selling Price: $400,000
Listing Agent: E.L. Billero Listing Agent: Janet Lawrence

Selling Agent: Billero & Billero Selling Agent: North Beach Realty, Inc.

E.L. Billero Janet Lawrence

Billero & Billero North Beach Realty, Inc.

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paved walk-way, the foyer features room open onto a porch with views of
storage closet, washer/dryer closet, the sunrise, main front facade and
garage access and stairway to the sec- ocean glimpses.
ond floor living quarters. Here are a
sunny and spacious living room, full This exceptional estate is virtually
kitchen and bedroom with closet and turn-key, a truly idyllic oceanfront
full bath. Both living room and bed- paradise, for a resort-at-home life-
style. 