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VERO ARTIST REVELS IN VERO FILM FEST MAKES
WATERCOLOR’S WONDERS SCENE-SATIONAL RETURN

MY TAKE Hospitalizations
of patients with
BY RAY MCNULTY Covid up sharply

Taking the politics out of
Vero’s Downtown Fridays

It’s not fair, really, that good Might a boutique hotel rise incorporating Big Blue? By Lisa Zahner | Staff Writer
people must be punished for [email protected]
the sometimes-thuggish behav- By Steven M. Thomas | Staff Writer hotel, marina, restaurant, retail detailed proposals to the Re-
ior tolerated by a small number [email protected] and recreation plan. quest for Information, or RFI, The number of people hospi-
of candidates for local public that the city put out several talized here with COVID-19 has
office and their cult-like fringe Good news for people who “I am personally very ex- months ago. increased 59 percent since July 1,
following. want to see Vero Beach upgrad- cited about the project,” says and 16 more Indian River County
ed with a world-class, mixed- Bob Miller, CEO and founder Miller, whose company residents have died with or from
But given the contentious and use redevelopment project on of Equity First Development, bought the adjacent Fairlane the virus in the past three weeks,
often-hostile tone of our political the riverfront where the old Big who submitted a proposal that Harbor mobile home com- according to data compiled from
discourse these days, the orga- Blue powerplant now sits idle. included the image above. munity in 2020 for $36 million Florida Department of Health
nizers of Main Street Vero Beach’s and who owns a home in Vero and Centers for Disease Control
popular Downtown Friday cele- Major developers are keenly Miller was one of four big reports.
brations saw no other choice. interested in the $120 million players who responded with CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
The CDC reports 25 new hos-
Starting next month, they’ll pitalizations over the past week,
no longer allow political candi- up slightly from recent weeks,
dates or groups to rent booths but the big jump occurred in the
at their events – a sad-but-nec- number of people still in the hos-
essary response to an alarming pital at press time.
increase in complaints about
antagonistic and confronta- Going into the Independence
tional conduct at the downtown Day holiday weekend, 17 people
gatherings. had been admitted to Cleveland
Clinic Indian River Hospital with
You’d think Vero Beach, where COVID-19, but on Monday, hos-
not too long ago we took great pital spokesperson Arlene Allen
pride in embracing the small- Mitchell said: “We have 27 pa-
town charm and neighborly feel tients in house with COVID, one
that made our community wor- is in critical care.”

CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Florida is still a hot spot for
COVID-19 transmission, with
INSIDE new infections rising 15.4 percent
statewide last week, but the num-
NEWS 1-5 ARTS B1
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HEALTH 6 GAMES B13

PETS B12 CALENDAR B16 Marine Bank’s Penney elected chairman of Florida Bankers Association

REAL ESTATE 11

To advertise call: 772-559-4187 By Steven M. Thomas | Staff Writer ington, D.C. frequently to lobby for regulations
For circulation or where to pick up [email protected] and legislation favorable to Florida banks.
your issue call: 772-226-7925
© 2022 Vero Beach 32963 Media LLC. All rights reserved. Vero Beach got another feather in its cap in “I will be back in Washington next week,” Pen-
last month when Marine Bank & Trust president ney told Vero News, adding that he will be lob-
and CEO Bill Penney was elected chairman of bying against proposed regulations that would
the Florida Bankers Association. require publicly-traded banks to somehow as-
sess and then report the climate impact of their
It is not a ceremonial position. customers’ businesses.
As chairman he will be the face and voice of
one of Florida’s oldest and most powerful trade Marine Bank is not publicly traded so the reg-
associations, traveling to Tallahassee and Wash-
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MY TAKE or opposing particular candidates, so it’s Gromis cited a particularly disturbing to be posted only at the booths and at
easier to not allow any of them.” incident that required police interven- “bump outs” adjacent to 14th Avenue.
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Gromis said the Downtown events – The rogue candidates didn’t care.
thy of its “Mayberry by the Sea” reputa- scheduled for the final Friday of each One Friday night, a group of people “This is not something we wanted to
tion, might be immune from the nasty month – attract as many as 75 booths dressed as pirates came out of a down- do, and not everybody is going to be hap-
political polarization that has infected so during the busier winter season and up town bar and stopped at the Democrats py about it,” Gromis said of banning the
much of America. to 65 during the slower summer months. of Indian River booth to harass members political booths from Downtown Friday.
About 15 of them are occupied by local of the club, attacking the party’s abor- “I’m sure we’re going to have some peo-
Apparently, we’re not. candidates and political groups. tion-rights position. ple say this is the wrong decision.
The political booth ban doesn’t take “But based on what has happened at
effect until after the Aug. 23 primary This year, along with a gubernatori- “There was a young girl standing there, our venue during this election season, I
elections, which means the bad actors al election that is expected to produce probably 10 or 11 years old, and they believe in my heart this is the right thing
have one last chance on July 29 to harass, strong turnouts across Florida, the local were screaming at her,” Gromis recalled. to do,” she added. “We’ve had several in-
demean and attempt to intimidate their ballot will include contested races for “They were merciless, and she was trau- cidents and too many people who broke
opponents and their opponents’ backers. County Commission, School Board, cir- matized. The police arrived and told the the rules, even after being warned.
“We wanted to give everyone two cuit judge and state representative. pirates to leave, which they did. But they “We had to do something.”
weeks’ notice,” Main Street Vero Beach came back later. Gromis doesn’t expect the Downtown
Executive Director Susan Gromis said Candidates and political groups, such Friday politicking to stop, though, espe-
of the decision made this month by the as the Republican Executive Commit- “Thankfully, it didn’t get violent, but cially with the likelihood of one School
non-profit organization’s board of direc- tee and Democrats of Indian River, each people were scared.” Board race – and the possibility of one
tors. pay Main Street Vero Beach $100 to have County Commission race – going to a No-
Gromis concedes that prohibiting all booths at the monthly events. On other occasions, the event has been vember runoff.
political booths is unfair to the candi- marred by the venomous verbal assaults, There’s also the governor’s race, which
dates and groups that have abided by the “We’ll lose that money, but it won’t have low-brow taunts and obnoxious behavior undoubtedly will spark fierce campaign-
rules and behave appropriately. But she a huge impact,” Gromis said. “Most of the of candidates’ supporters and political ing from local Republicans and Dem-
said the board didn’t want to put in jeop- feedback we’ve been getting recently is bullies who seem to view their opponents ocrats at public gatherings, including
ardy Main Street Vero Beach’s status with that Downtown Friday was becoming too as enemies. Downtown Friday.
the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-ex- political and less family friendly. People “Even before this happened, we had
empt, charitable and apolitical organiza- felt overwhelmed by the number of polit- Not satisfied with promoting their can- candidates who opted to not pay to have
tion. ical signs and shirts.” didates, these shameless dolts – donning a booth, then sent out their supporters,
“It’s not fair, but if we remove the rule campaign shirts, hats and buttons – can who were wearing their campaign shirts
breakers and allow the other candidates, That’s not the worst of it. be seen deliberately standing near their or holding their signs, walking around
it might give the appearance of favorit- Though there haven’t been any physi- opponents’ booths and trying to disrupt and sometimes standing near their op-
ism, even though we’re not in any way cal altercations at recent events, Gromis the representatives’ interactions with ponents’ booths,” Gromis said.
political,” Gromis said. “Someone could said more than a few attendees – espe- people who stop by. “We can’t monitor or restrict what peo-
challenge us and accuse us of supporting cially parents who bring their children ple wear, other than to prohibit profanity
– have expressed to organizers that they There also have been reports of these or the illusion of profanity,” she added,
were appalled by the in-your-face incivil- over-the-top supporters attempting to “so I expect they’ll still be out there.”
ity of some candidates’ overzealous sup- discourage people from approaching In the meantime, Gromis said she and
porters. their opponents’ booths. the board want to make the Downtown
Friday events more about celebrating our
“I know we’ve become very polarized, community and less about campaigning
but it’s shocking to hear how people talk for local elections.
to each other,” Gromis said. “Everything One possibility she mentioned was to
has become so adversarial.” introduce more activities for children.
“We want people to come out and have
It should come as no surprise, then, fun,” Gromis said. “That’s what Down-
that many of these people, including the town Friday is all about. It was never sup-
candidates they support, no longer re- posed to be about politics, but we were
spect the rules, believing their cause jus- in the political season and I wanted to
tifies their boorish actions. prove we could get through it without
bloodshed.
Gromis didn’t want to identify them, “Well, we did – but not without contro-
but she said two of the six remaining can- versy.” 
didates for School Board seats blatantly
disregarded the organizers’ rules prohib-
iting the posting of campaign signs along
14th Avenue – despite being told in ad-
vance to not do so.

“We didn’t want our venue blanketed
with campaign signs,” Gromis said, ex-
plaining that organizers allowed signs

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RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT vention or retail space. All include an en- in a manner to optimize schedule and re- site north of the bridge, a similar amount of
gineering caveat, noting that plans could duce capital costs.” land south of the bridge where the city sew-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 change if the massive structure turns out age plant will be winding down operations
to have unseen problems. The city put out the Request for In- in a few years, and the 4.3-acre “old post
Beach, added: “It would be a tremendous formation to keep the riverfront project office” site on the west side of Indian River
boost for the area. There is room on the “At least one of the developers had an moving forward ahead of a November ref- Boulevard, across from the sewer plant.
site to develop a large successful project engineer with them when we did the erendum in which voters will give thumbs
that would be the next big step for Vero walkthrough for the RFI,” said Vero Beach up or thumbs down to rezoning the city- The RFI proposals mostly focus on the
Beach.” planning and development director Jason owned site to allow mixed-use redevelop- powerplant site where the bulk of the
Jeffries, who has been shepherding the ment. mixed-use project will be located, but Eq-
Other developers agree. project through its many phases. “The en- uity First included plans for a boutique
“The site is in a great location and pres- gineer thought the building could be used “We wanted to keep things going and grocery store on part of the 4.3-acre par-
ents a unique opportunity” for a mas- but he isn’t going to put his seal on that make sure there is interest out there on cel. “I’d love to see a Trader Joe’s in that
ter-planned destination development, ac- without a closer look. the part of developers,” Jeffries told Vero spot,” Miller said.
cording to E2L Real Estate Solutions LLC, News. “It is a way of testing the market. If
a Maitland, Florida-based developer that “Most likely, if it is used, the back part they take the time to put detailed propos- The project for the acreage at the foot of
submitted a 26-page proposal. “Demand of the plant with the boilers would be als together that gives us more confidence the 17th Street Bridge was first proposed
trends appear positive overall for a des- torn down and just the great hall section that there is real interest.” in 2019. The city called in world-renowned
tination and entertainment project with saved.” architect and urban planner Andres Dua-
spaces anchored by hospitality, conven- “The city created a great RFI,” said Mill- ny, designer of Windsor on northern end
tion space and parks.” Several of the developers envision elec- er. “It is a smart way to take the tempera- of the barrier island, and conducted an
Clearpath, an Indiana-based develop- tric jitneys connecting the riverfront proj- ture and pulse of the development com- elaborate outreach to gather residents’
er whose principals have deep roots in ect to downtown Vero and the beachside munity and put not just your toe but your thoughts about how the site should be de-
finance, construction and development, shopping and dining district on the is- foot in the water.” veloped.
wrote in its proposal: “We believe the land, looking to integrate the new project
market and community will support [an with existing attractions and amenities to If voters approve the project this fall, the Duany created a plan based on his
iconic project] ... that balances the charm attain economic synergy. city will do further financial, engineering aesthetic and resident input in 2020 that
of the Florida village vibe with innovative and site-planning work to tighten up its included a hotel, marina, restaurants,
design and uses required to meet Vero All of them seem to love the size and parameters and then put out a more for- shops, housing, parks, recreational facili-
Beach’s changing needs.” openness of the site, which gives guys mal Request for Proposals, or RFP, getting ties and a sailing club, much of it housed
Most of the developers plan to incorpo- used to working in tight urban spaces down to brass tacks with the developers. in Old Florida vernacular architecture, but
rate the landmark, mid-century modern plenty of elbowroom for largescale con- with the cathedral-like powerplant rising
powerplant, which shut down in 2015, as struction. That process is likely to attract addi- above the new buildings.
part of the project. tional development companies that are
Equity First see it as the ultimate boat According to E2L Real Estate, “Site con- waiting on the sidelines for voter approval COVID-19 slowed progress and sowed
storage barn, while others want to use the straints would typically require certain before jumping in with both boots. doubts about the plan but when the pan-
main, “great hall” section for hotel, con- work to be done in phased order” to allow demic subsided, interest resurged and
space for construction traffic and material The city owns about 35 acres on three the city pushed forward, commissioning
stockpiles. Here though, “given that there corners at the intersection of 17th Street a feasibility study in 2021 and creating a
is ample space on the site ... it is likely that and Indian River Boulevard, at the base of
the work for all elements will be started the Alma Lee Loy Bridge. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

That includes 16 acres at the power plant

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RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT plan, visited the site and nodded their ny information along with design ideas. “I grew up in South Florida in the 1960s
heads. “I am very impressed with the City of when those cities were more like Vero and
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 I saw overdevelopment engulf that area,”
Jeffries made it clear to developers that Vero Beach and its leadership,” said Miller. Miller added. “We used to come up to Vero
master conceptual plan based on Duany’s proposals would have to closely adhere to “They took the time to do it right, keeping to fish and it always seemed like a sanctuary.
vision early this year. the masterplan, especially when it came what residents want always in the fore- And this project fits in with the character of
to the waterfront retail and restaurant front. They didn’t overdo it. They kept lots the city. It will maintain its look and feel for-
The feasibility study flashed green, con- section. “There is a little more flexibility in of green space along with improvements ever.”
cluding that, “The Plan is well conceived the front section, depending on the type and amenities that locals will use and that
and financially feasible.” Furthermore, it of hotel and what happens with the power will attract people from outside the area. Jeffries says he is encouraged by the
said, “The Plan is marketable and likely to plant building, but the waterfront area has strong developer interest.
attract experienced and well capitalized to be very close to our plan,” he said. “Many cities on the east coast of Flori-
developers.” da just want to pack as much as they can “I have worked for 26 years in govern-
Equity First, Clearpath, E2L Real Es- in by the water and pour a billion yards ment and seen some cities come up with
That turned out to be true. tate and Urgo Hotels and Resorts all of concrete, but Vero is much more sen- pie-in-the-sky plans that aren’t realistic. But
With the study and a masterplan in wrote detailed proposals that adhered, sitive. The city leaders have kept overde- the Vero has taken this step by step, careful-
hand, the city put out its RFI in late March. more or less, with the masterplan, and velopment in check and came up with just ly, and it has continued to move forward in
Developers read the study, studied the included detailed financial and compa- the right balance in this project between a positive way.”
amenities and open park space – even at
the expense of things that would generate Stay tuned for the referendum.
more revenue.” If voters say yes to the plan, work could
actually get underway in late 2023. 

COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS UP their slightly younger counterparts in the
50 to 64 age group. The five underlying
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 conditions that pose the most risk, when
combined with covid infection, are obe-
ber of Indian River County cases reported sity, hypertension, chronic lung disease,
to the Florida Department of Health held heart disease and metabolic conditions
steady at 456, only a single-digit fluctua- such as diabetes.
tion from the previous report.
While the 95 percent of local fully vac-
The number of cases reported here has cinated seniors, and the nearly 70 percent
remained flat since early June, but it’s of seniors who have opted for boosters,
tough to tell how accurately that number eagerly await the upgraded Omicron-tar-
really reflects the spread of COVID-19 geted vaccine formula due out this fall,
with the results of widely used at-home adults who have not yet been vaccinated
test kits not being reported to the health at all are expected to soon have a new op-
department. tion.

The CDC estimates that roughly 70 Last week the FDA approved a fourth
percent of people turning up positive vaccine formula, the Novavax two-shot
right now are infected with the highly regimen, produced by a Maryland-based
transmissible BA.5 Omicron sub-variant. company that was awarded $1.6 billion
This mutation has shown to be more wily in 2020 through Operation Warp Speed
in terms of evading immunity acquired to deliver 100 million vaccine doses pur-
via both vaccination and prior infection. chased by the federal government.

With senior citizens here relying upon Clinical trials showed the vaccine was
vaccinations and boosters, that means 90 percent effective in preventing serious
more older people with breakthrough in- COVID-19 illness requiring hospitaliza-
fections, and in the hospital, a situation tion.
not unlike the early days of the pandemic
prior to the availability of the Pfizer and According to Mitchell, Cleveland Clin-
Moderna vaccines. ic has no immediate plans to distribute
Novavax should it be recommended for
According to CDC data going back to use by the CDC. “We are not offering the
March 2020, patients in the 65 and older Novavax vaccine at this time. Most likely,
age group are nearly twice as likely to suf- it will be available at community phar-
fer a life-threatening case of COVID-19 as macies soon,” she said. 

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BILL PENNEY passionate about speaking out for our 5,000-square-foot operations center in ing previously as chair of the Indian River
industry. His knowledge and leadership Vero Beach and expanded into St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce, the Indian River
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 will make him a powerful advocate for County with a commercial and residen- Economic Development Council and the
bankers throughout Florida.” tial lending office in Port St. Lucie. United Way of Indian River County. He’s
ulations, if enacted, would not affect it, currently vice-chair of the Alzheimer &
but the Florida banking industry does Under Penney’s leadership, Marine Growth continued this month when Parkinson Association of Indian River
not think the rules make sense. Bank weathered the Great Recession and Marine debuted a full-service branch County.
housing downturn and has thrived in re- in a historic building in downtown Fort
He’ll also lobby for tax law reform to re- cent years, in good times and bad, with Pierce. “The past few years were challenging
quire large credit unions with assets over assets more than doubling in the past for our local communities,” said Penney.
$1 billion to pay taxes the same as banks two and a half years, from $287 million With the Fort Pierce branch, Marine “But our industry rose to the occasion to
do. on Jan. 1, 2020, to $593 million today. has five full-service branches, plus the find solutions. At Marine Bank, the con-
lending office, serving St. Lucie, Indian nection to our customers is stronger as a
Currently, all federal credit unions are In the summer of 2020, during the ear- River and Brevard counties. It is the only result and our team has an even greater
exempt from federal taxes, and bankers ly, scary days of the pandemic, Marine independent community bank head- commitment to helping businesses grow
believe that gives big credit unions an Bank rode to the community’s rescue, quartered in Vero Beach. and add jobs and helping people achieve
unfair business advantage. securing nearly $100 million in PPP loans the dream of home ownership.” 
for local businesses. Penney has a distinguished record of
Founded in 1888, the Florida Bankers local civic and business leadership, serv-
Association includes hundreds of small, While larger banks fumbled with the
medium and large banks that hold 98 emergency federal program’s new and
percent of all deposits in the state. ever-changing loan regulations, Pen-
ney and his associates pulled out all the
Penney said his new gig, which is a no- stops, shifting most employees to PPP
table honor, will take up 10 percent to 15 loan processing and working 16-hour
percent of his time, and that his board days to assist Vero businesses.
and his staff at Marine Bank have been
“very supportive” of him taking on the “In the end, we originated 1,245 loans
statewide leadership role. for $94 million that saved thousands of
local jobs,” Penney said.
“It puts us at the forefront of rule-mak-
ing and legislation and will result in re- That phenomenal performance un-
lationships that can be valuable to the der intense time pressure as businesses
bank and Vero Beach,” Penney said. across the country scrambled for a lim-
ited amount of money won Marine Bank
“Our Chairs take time out of their busy & Trust many new customers and earned
schedules to lead the fight for our indus- the bank an average of 2 percent of the
try in Washington and Tallahassee,” said loan amounts in origination fees.
FBA President and CEO Alex Sanchez.
“Bill is an experienced banker who is In 2021, the bank opened a new,

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Hospital adds expert in complex head/neck cancer surgery

By Kerry Firth | Correspondent surgical excision, patients are often left
with devastating functional and cosmetic
Any cancer diagnosis is a heavy blow, but defects. That is because many otolaryn-
head and neck cancer presents problems gologists (surgeons specializing in head
and complications that are especially fear- and neck surgery) can remove cancerous
some. Not only are there concerns about the tumors, but only a specialized few have the
removal of the cancer, but there is a whole training and ability to successfully recon-
other issue about the impact treatment will struct the affected area.
have on the patient’s appearance and ability
to swallow, speak and even breathe properly. And now Vero Beach has one of those
specialized few.
Since most cancerous tumors of the
head and neck cannot be treated without Up until this summer, head and neck
cancer patients in Vero had to travel to a

Dr. Ashley Mays.

PHOTO: JOSHUA KODIS

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“There is basically

no surgery that ity to taste will be directly proportionate When that occurs, there are methods to do stop shop. There is basically no surgery that
we can’t do here at to the amount of tissue taken from the another free flap procedure or some other we can’t do here at Cleveland Clinic Indian
Cleveland Clinic tongue. Patients undergo very in-depth kind of reconstruction. River Hospital.”
speech and swallowing therapy evalua-
Indian River tion and therapists assist them in achiev- Another piece of the puzzle is closing the Dr. Mays received her medical educa-
Hospital.” ing the best possible results. harvest site of the tissue. Depending on the tion at the Brody School of Medicine at East
area it’s taken from, the surgeon is usual- Carolina University in Greenville, North
– Dr. Ashley Mays In most cases the reconstruction sur- ly able to sew it back together. In situations Carolina, and completed her otolaryngol-
gery is done at the same time as the tumor where that is not feasible, the doctor may ogy residency at Wake Forest University, in
major academic center in Miami, Tampa or is removed. take a skin graft from a different part of the Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She com-
Gainesville to get high-quality reconstruc- body to patch the harvest area. pleted a two-year fellowship in Head and
tive surgery, but the recent addition of Dr. Free flap surgery patients will stay at Neck Surgical Oncology and Total Body
Ashley Mays to the oncology team at Cleve- least a week in the hospital to make sure “The head and neck are extraordinari- Microvascular Reconstruction at Universi-
land Clinic Indian River Hospital changes the transplant heals and survives. Up to ly complicated organs and we have to do ty of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in
that. Now, these patients can stay close to 2 percent of the time there will be some complex organ-specific reconstruction” Houston. Her office is located in the Scul-
home while undergoing the complex sur- kind of event with vascular issues during Dr. Mays said. “What differentiates our ly Welsh Cancer Center, 3555 10th Court,
gery and reconstruction process. their hospital stay, but since they are already hospital from others is that we now have Vero Beach. Call 772-770-6830 to schedule
hospitalized the physician can quickly ad- the ability and expertise to perform com- an appointment. 
“The critical piece that I bring to the de- dress the problem. Only 1 percent of patients plex reconstructive surgery in addition to
partment is my ability to perform microvas- will have failure of their reconstruction. high level ablative surgery making it a one-
cular flap surgery for facial reconstruction,”
Dr. Mays said “Microvascular flap surgery is WHY HEARING TESTS ARE IMPORTANT?
treating patients with a transplant. It’s really
not so different than a heart or lung trans- Aaron Liebman, Au. D. noticeable hearing loss should is what really differentiates me
plant, as we remove tissue from one part of have their hearing tested every from a traditional hearing aid
the body and place it in another part of the Doctor of Audiology three to five years. More frequent salesman. I have a Doctorate in
body. The difference is that it comes from hearing tests are recommended Audiology and my diagnosis is
the same person – the patient himself. We tend to take our hearing particularly to people over the based on years of education,
for granted, assuming it will age of 60. not a few months of hearing
“I transplant tissue from the lower leg, always be there for us, even aid salesmanship. I will take
thigh or arm and use that tissue along though hearing loss affects 1 out Regular hearing exams can the time to screen and assess
with their defined vasculature to recon- of 3 adults aged 65 and older. help an audiologist offer a all the data prior to making a
struct whatever defect there is in the head Hearing impairment develops treatment solution to those who recommendation for hearing
and neck. so gradually that many aren’t might otherwise experience the aids. Even AARP says that you
even aware of a problem until it debilitating social and emotional are more likely to be successful
“For example, if someone is missing a por- has advanced beyond an easily effects of living with a hearing with a hearing aid fitting by
tion of their jaw and tongue because of the treatable stage. This could be impairment. Cognitive decline seeing an audiologist than a
resection necessary to remove the tumor, I avoided if we treated our ears and social withdrawal are hearing aid salesman.”
can take a piece of bone and skin from their with the same care and attention eventual difficulties individuals
lower leg and use that to reconstruct the jaw. paid to our eyes; much like with untreated hearing loss can Florida requires licensed
We now have the technology that enables routine vision exams, regular possibly experience. audiologist to have a doctorate
me to virtually preplan the bony reconstruc- hearing exams are an excellent in audiology requiring years
tion surgery with my cuts so that when I go first line of defense. Early Dr. Liebman recommends having of study concerning hearing,
to the leg and harvest that donor bone, I can detection increases the odds of a hearing test whenever you feel hearing rehabilitation, anatomy,
make very precise cuts in the leg. Because of successful treatment. that you are experiencing more and function of the hearing
this, when it comes up to the head and I’m difficulty understanding. “Most mechanism and hearing aid
putting in plates and screws, it is a very close Some degree of hearing loss is people are not aware when they technology. Dr. Liebman utilizes
replica to how their natural jaw was.” natural as we age. Few adults need help. They’ll often blame a range of manufacturers and
give their hearing much thought it on other people mumbling, technologies and does not believe
Dr. Mays explained that the mapping pro- unless they are experiencing background noise, or say the TV one manufacturer is “the best”.
cess is done through an industry website a noticeable loss in hearing or radio volume is too low”, said
that creates a model she uses to match cuts ability. By then, their options Liebman. “So they’re surprised “If we determine that it is not the
at the donor site. for treatment may be more when they are tested and realize best for you, then we’ll change to
limited. The American Speech- what they can’t hear.” At least by a different style or manufacturer
“If I am going to take out 4 centimeters of Language-Hearing Association’s the age of 60 you should have a to determine which is best for
jaw on the left side, then I can preplan the (ASHA) guidelines state that hearing screening. If you have you.” “Furthermore”, he adds, “in
angles and cuts of that layered projection healthy adults aged 18-40 been told you have a hearing addition to providing the best
and mark those out on the tibia site. It’s all who are not experiencing any loss but you have not been fit technology possible, it is also vital
part of creating a near native anatomy and with hearing aids, then you that the “fitter” understands that
trying to create a functional piece of tissue. should be checked annually. In technology, so the chosen hearing
Preplanning the cuts and angles helps put addition, at age 65 you should aid can benefit the patient at the
things back together more smoothly. Not be checked annually. highest possible level possible,
only do we have an obligation to create a in terms of comfort and sound
very functional outcome, but we try to cre- “First and foremost, my goal as quality.” Dr. Liebman works with
ate as much aesthetic and pre-morbid re- an Audiologist is to perform a patients to ensure they have the
construction as possible.” proper diagnostic hearing test appropriate device for their needs,
so I can decide whether a patient expectations and budget.
The degree of functionality after recon- needs to be referred to an ear,
struction depends upon the extent and loca- nose and throat physician for Aaron’s Hearing Care is located
tion of the surgery. If, for example, someone a medical evaluation, or if this at 925 37th Place in the Citrus
is missing a larynx after throat reconstruc- is strictly a permanent hearing Medical Plaza of Vero Beach.
tion, they will not be able to regain speech loss that needs help with hearing Call (772)562-5100
but they will be able to swallow. If a tongue aids,” Dr.Liebman said. “That
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Coming up with the right questions to ask your doctor

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What is the primary use for cines with you to your first visit.
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Any suggestions on how to prepare for this this test? icine? • Insurance cards, names and phone
visit? How is the test done? How long do I need to take the numbers of your other doctors, and the
Is this test the only way to find out that in- medicine? phone number of the pharmacy you use.
Whether you’re talking to a family phy- formation? When will the medicine start • A list of assistive devices you use such
sician, a specialist or pharmacist, you What do I need to do to prepare for the working? as canes, walkers, scooters, glasses, hearing
need to know the right questions. My re- test? Can I stop taking my medi- aids, reachers, grab bars and stair lifts.
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Sleep joins the list of eight
key factors for heart health

By Linda Searing pressure and more.
The Washington Post Besides adding sleep, the AHA tweaked

Routinely getting a good night’s sleep some of the other factors on its list, which
has been added to the American Heart As- it dubbed “Life’s Essential 8.” For instance,
sociation’s list of key components of car- the topic of smoking was expanded to ac-
diovascular health, lengthening the list to count for exposure to secondhand smoke
eight factors the association believes can and vaping, and cholesterol monitoring was
lead to a longer, higher-quality life with- changed to tracking non-HDL cholesterol
out heart disease. rather than total cholesterol.

Heart disease is the leading cause of The AHA offers an online tool for people
death in the United States and has been for interested in checking their cardiovascular
the past century, according to the Centers health and risks they may face, based on the
for Disease Control and Prevention. Since organization’s new checklist. 
2010, the AHA had focused on seven points:
maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking,
being physically active, eating a healthy diet,
and keeping blood pressure, cholesterol and
blood sugar at acceptable levels.

Now, however, as indicated in its report
published in the journal Circulation, the
AHA believes that healthy sleep also should
be taken into account. The group’s suggest-
ed goal is seven to nine hours of sleep dai-
ly for adults, and more for children (eight
to 10 hours for 13- to 18-year-olds, nine to
12 hours for 6- to 12-year-olds and 10 to 16
hours for children 5 and younger).

Sleep has long been considered vital
to good health, both physically and psy-
chologically. Sleep gives the body a need-
ed break to heal and repair itself, setting
people up to function normally when they
awaken. But a lack of sleep (or poor-quality
sleep) puts a person at higher risk for such
conditions as diabetes, obesity, high blood

Tarpon Island Club

Condo enjoys peaceful location

1845 Tarpon Lane #G101 in Tarpon Island Club: 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,700-square-foot condo offered for $550,000
by Cheryl Gerstner of AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate: 772-539-2100

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Tarpon Island Club condo enjoys peaceful location

By Samantha Rohlfing Baita | Staff Writer the Indian River Lagoon to the many plea- detail. The white/neutral ceilings, walls less-steel LG appliances and deep double
[email protected] sures of Vero’s charming beachside village. and millwork; warm hardwood flooring; sink; and recessed LED and under-cabinet
subtle light fixtures; and the well-placed lighting. The floor is a light natural gray/
When transitioning from a spacious Despite its handy location close to windows and sliders together create an cream porcelain tile and beneath the dou-
beach residence to a more compact home stores, restaurants and services, you will easy sophistication and open, welcoming ble front window, is a perfectly fitted cof-
in Tarpon Island Club, the owner of 1845 find a pleasant feeling of privacy and qui- ambiance. fee bar/cabinet.
Tarpon Lane G101 sacrificed nothing of et as you cruise along Tarpon Island Club’s
the convenience and style enjoyed on the well-landscaped winding roads to your From the foyer, you have a wonderful On the dining room side, the kitchen
island, instead translating those qualities building. line-of-sight through the open and light- counter extends into a small, two-stool
into an immaculate, 1,700-square-foot filled heart of the home – living room, din- bar, which continues to the far wall as a
Take note that this is one of only a few

dwelling that will impress you at every turn. condos in the community that offer three ing room, kitchen – to a glass slider wall wet bar with dark wood cabinetry, white
The Tarpon Island Club community sits bedrooms – only corner units can accom- accessing the glass enclosed porch and the quartz countertop and ice maker.
modate the additional space. Notice, as green view beyond.
on the river in a highly desirable mainland well, that the first-floor location allows The kitchen is open to the dining area –
location – between the bridges – where your assigned covered carport to be per- Completely remodeled in 2017, the plenty of room for dining room table and
many buyers want to be. It is within walk- fectly placed right out the front door. kitchen, at the front of the home, is a chairs – and living room. It is all one won-
ing or biking distance of everything the sleek and sophisticated beauty, with white derfully open but well-defined space, ab-
Miracle Mile shopping and dining area has The condo’s well-designed layout offers quiet-close cabinets and pull-out shelv- solutely perfect for entertaining, with ad-
to offer, and only a 5-minute drive across excellent use of space down to the last ing; glowing quartz countertops; stain- ditional space to mingle on the tiled porch.

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The owner loved to cook and entertain Between the two bedrooms is a hallway cess to the porch. Here a new owner will The glass-enclosed, screened patio fea-
and found this special home a perfect with a stacked washer/dryer closet with enjoy some morning java or maybe share tures large, diagonal tile, pull down shades,
place to do just that. storage shelving; a roomy linen closet; the sunset with a shake-off-the-day adult and a storage closet. There is a pleasant
and a full bath with tub/shower and dou- beverage. view of robust lawn and hedge, imparting
There are two guest bedrooms, one, on ble granite-topped vanity. With two access a cozy feeling of privacy.
the west side, currently in use as a very doors, this bathroom can also serve as a Along the hallway to the primary bath-
den. It features a nice long closet and slid- powder room. room is a roomy, bi-fold closet across from AMAC Alex MacWilliam agent Cheryl
ers to the porch. The second guest bed- a big, custom walk-in closet. The owner’s Gerstner notes that there are often docks
room, in the northeast corner, has a full- On the opposite side of the house, oc- bathroom is a sleek sophisticate, all in available for rent in the community. She
wall, three-panel window that lets in lots cupying the entire south wing, is the cool white, with long double vanity featuring also emphasized that residents have ac-
of light. and private primary suite, with slider ac- white bowl basins, each with its own sim- cess to an on-site manager for quick re-
ple rectangular mirror, gray marble count- sponse to any problems, or questions. Ad-
FEATURES FOR 1845 TARPON LANE #G101 er and recessed lighting. A shower, bifold ditionally, because of all the updates, there
closet and w/c complete the space. are no “looming assessments.” 
Neighborhood: Tarpon Island Club
Year built: 1983, extensive remodeled since then
Construction: CBS; metal roof • Home size: 1,700 square feet

Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2
Additional features: New roof, A/C new in 2017; 1 story;
1-space covered, assigned carport with storage; ¾-inch hard-
wood/ceramic tile flooring; in-unit laundry; new fixtures; slid-
ing doors/windows; wet bat w/new cabinets, sink, ice maker;
split bedrooms; enclosed porch; some furniture available;
canal/garden view; one pet allowed, max. 20 lb.; community

pool, tennis, pickle ball and clubhouse
Listing agency: AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate

Listing agent: Cheryl Gerstner, 772-539-2100
Listing price: $550,000

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MAINLAND REAL ESTATE SALES: JULY 11 THROUGH JULY 15

TOP SALES OF THE WEEK

A modest week for mainland real estate sales saw 39 transactions of single-family residences and
lots reported (some shown below).
The top sale of the week was in Vero Beach, where the 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home at 5505
Camino Real Lane – listed in April for $1,485,000 – sold for $1,375,000 on July 14.
Representing the seller in the transaction was agent Diane De Francisci of Alex MacWilliam, Inc.
Representing the buyer was agent Martin Carder of Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

ORIGINAL SELLING
PRICE
TOWN ADDRESS LISTED ASKING PRICE SOLD
$1,375,000
VERO BEACH 5505 CAMINO REAL LN 4/10/2022 $1,485,000 7/14/2022 $1,300,000
VERO BEACH 3375 12TH ST 3/21/2022 $1,500,000 7/12/2022 $930,000
VERO BEACH 1234 RIVER REACH DR 5/2/2022 $949,000 7/15/2022 $730,000
VERO BEACH 460 WINGATE TER SW 5/27/2022 $769,000 7/14/2022 $700,000
VERO BEACH 3015 CALCUTTA DR 6/16/2022 $675,000 7/12/2022 $700,000
VERO BEACH 7131 33RD SQ 6/3/2022 $725,000 7/12/2022 $694,900
VERO BEACH 1357 SCARLET OAK CIR 5/25/2022 $749,900 7/14/2022 $665,000
VERO BEACH 5665 61ST PL 5/11/2022 $699,000 7/11/2022 $590,000
VERO BEACH 5715 RIVERBOAT CIR SW 4/22/2022 $595,000 7/15/2022 $550,000
VERO BEACH 4025 8TH PL 4/29/2022 $585,000 7/15/2022 $530,000
VERO BEACH 10465 STATE ROAD 60 2/27/2022 $479,000 7/14/2022 $525,000
VERO BEACH 4535 61ST TER 6/30/2022 $525,000 7/12/2022 $520,000
VERO BEACH 1782 BERKSHIRE CIR SW 6/2/2022 $520,000 7/11/2022 $515,000
VERO BEACH 6318 ASTOR PL 6/23/2022 $525,000 7/12/2022 $500,000
VERO BEACH 1605 BASELINE LN 6/5/2022 $479,900 7/11/2022 $456,000
SEBASTIAN 802 SALEM AVE 6/3/2022 $449,900 7/12/2022 $441,000
VERO BEACH 5002 CORSICA SQ 4/21/2022 $425,000 7/14/2022 $440,000
VERO BEACH 746 36TH AVE 6/18/2022 $425,000 7/15/2022 $437,500
VERO BEACH 4185 55TH ST 5/24/2022 $437,500 7/13/2022 $430,000
SEBASTIAN 410 WATERCREST ST 5/31/2022 $415,000 7/12/2022 $425,000
VERO BEACH 6585 36TH LN 6/10/2022 $425,000 7/15/2022 $425,000
VERO BEACH 1965 BRIDGEPOINTE CIR UNIT#83 4/25/2022 $425,000 7/15/2022 $385,000
SEBASTIAN 138 PORT ROYAL CT 5/18/2022 $414,900 7/14/2022 $375,000
VERO BEACH 1015 18TH PL SW 4/28/2022 $429,000 7/13/2022 $370,000
SEBASTIAN 121 S WIMBROW DR 5/12/2022 $369,000 7/11/2022 $370,000
VERO BEACH 925 19TH ST SW 4/18/2022 $399,000 7/11/2022 $350,000
SEBASTIAN 13369 N INDIAN RIVER DR 12/10/2021 $550,000 7/11/2022 $345,000
VERO BEACH 441 N TANGERINE SQ SW 4/15/2022 $359,000 7/11/2022

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOP RECENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY REAL ESTATE SALES.

3375 12th St, Vero Beach 1234 River Reach Dr, Vero Beach

Listing Date: 3/21/2022 Listing Date: 5/2/2022
Original Price: $1,500,000 Original Price: $949,000
Sold: 7/12/2022 Sold: 7/15/2022
Selling Price: $1,300,000 Selling Price: $930,000
Listing Agent: Ralph Wnuk Listing Agent: Jim Knapp

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

Ralph Wnuk Talle Genoni

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

460 Wingate Ter SW, Vero Beach 3015 Calcutta Dr, Vero Beach

Listing Date: 5/27/2022 Listing Date: 6/16/2022
Original Price: $769,000 Original Price: $675,000
Sold: 7/14/2022 Sold: 7/12/2022
Selling Price: $730,000 Selling Price: $700,000
Listing Agent: Sherri Sproch Listing Agent: Kimberly Keithahn

Selling Agent: RE/MAX Crown Realty Selling Agent: Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

NOT PROVIDED Kimberly Keithahn

NOT PROVIDED Alex MacWilliam, Inc.



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VERO HAS NEW EXPERT 6 B12 B6BONZOSAYSELVIS
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FOR GALLERY 14 STALWART PAGEB2
‘SCANDINAVIAN ROAD
TRIP’: BUCKLE UP FOR
THIS SYMPHONIC SHOW

By Pam Harbaugh | Correspondent

1 The Space Coast Sympho-
ny Orchestra will take you
on a virtual “Scandinavian Road
Trip” on Sunday afternoon at
the Community Church of Vero
Beach. The idea here, accord-
ing to the press release, is to let
you cool down during encoun-
ters with “fjords, trolls and Vi-
kings.” The concert begins with
Hans Christian Lumbye’s “Co-
penhagen Steam Railway Ga-
lop,” which “faithfully recreates
the sounds of a chugging train.”
There will also be a performance
of the overture to “Maskarade,”
a Danish opera by Carl Nielsen.
Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 2” was
composed to give hope to peo-
ple living with Russia oppres-
sion. Miami trombone teacher,
composer and arranger Thomas
McKee will perform “Trombone
Concerto” by Launy Grondahl.
McKee attended the University of
Miami’s prestigious Frost School
of Music where he was a teaching
assistant and a fellow at the Hen-
ry Mancini Institute Orchestra.
The concert begins 3 p.m. Sun-
day, July 24, at the Community
Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd
St. Tickets are $30 on the sym-
phony’s website and $35 at the
door. Those 18 years and younger
or with a college ID are admitted
free. The Space Coast Symphony
Orchestra performs under the
baton of conductor and artistic
director Aaron Collins. For more
information, visit SpaceCoast-
Symphony.org or call 855-252-
7276. And by the way, the Space
Coast Symphony is also looking
for host families for visiting mu-
sicians. If you are interested in

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Wonders of watercolor never cease for Gallery 14 stalwart

BY STEPHANIE LaBAFF | STAFF WRITER

Although many artists dream of having
a career in the arts from day one, the ma-
jority find they must put their talents aside
for a time to make a living in some other
fashion. Mary Ann Hall is one of those
people.

Although the arts were not part of ev-
eryday family life, Hall recalls sitting on
the back porch of her parents’ house as a
10-year-old, drawing from a kit that her
mother had purchased for her.

“I never knew of artists; I was never ex-
posed to the art world. Growing up in an
industrial town, the arts weren’t avail-
able,” she explains.

When Hall began taking watercolor les-
sons in high school, she was in a class with
18-year-olds who had already been taught
mechanical drawing, which hadn’t been
available in her earlier schools.

“Mechanical drawing was for guys.
Girls were supposed to take home [eco-
nomics]. I was behind the curve on that.
So I started to take a lot of watercolor les-
sons to try and catch up, because that was
the medium for interior design, which

is what I wanted to go into,” says Hall. one of our planes to test for radar,” she says.
“I got a scholarship to a college, but my They moved here permanently in 2004,

dad didn’t want to fill out the paperwork, which finally allowed her to do what she
because he believed that girls will get mar- loved – painting. After meeting other
ried, so why …” Vero artists, she was asked to become
one of the founding members of Gallery
Fortunately, Hall was able to talk him into 14, now in its 14th year. Of the original
letting her attend a two-year college and she eight, five remain, with three new addi-
went on from there. As her father wanted tions. The co-owners feel that eight is a
her to study computer science, something good working number.
she could make a living out of, she received
a degree in computer information science. “I jumped at it,” says Hall, who, with her
business background, brought a solid gift to
“My dad had four daughters and I think the table. “I didn’t realize at the time what
he wanted to make sure they didn’t come an opportunity they were giving me. It’s
back, I guess. My education was a long, long such a wonderful, welcoming group here.”
struggle.”
Now, Hall says, painting has become
Putting herself through school, Hall went all-consuming, in a good way.
on to earn a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in
business, doing so willingly. “I can tell you what happens if I don’t
paint. I actually feel like I am bubbling up
“You have to really want it to go that inside; it’s a release. I see a lot of things, and
route,” says Hall. people make suggestions of what to paint.
Ideas are all over. I’m active and I see things,
After a divorce, Hall again delayed her and I have lots and lots of ideas. Sometimes I
artwork in order to earn a reliable, steady actually make lists.”
income to support herself and her daughter.
She became a university professor at Ferris Through art shows in Stuart, Brevard and
State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, Fort Pierce, Hall is constantly expanding
and didn’t paint for 25 years. her exposure to sell her work.

“I told my kids to figure out what you Organizers of the Brevard Aquarium Art
want before you get married and have kids,” Walk, to promote an aquarium they hope to
she says. build at Upper Canaveral, selected three of
Hall’s paintings to be placed at public build-
Remarried, Hall and her husband were ings throughout that county.
offered buyouts, which they both took, and
retired early. As they were both pilots, they “I was with some heavy hitters up there,
were introduced to Vero Beach when they so I was pretty happy,” recalls Hall.
came to build a high-performance airplane
at Velocity in Sebastian. In 2011, she was greatly honored to be
chosen as an Easter Seal stamp artist. The
“Raytheon Missile Corporation bought

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Mary Ann Hall explains how she gets the different textures in her watercolors. PHOTOS: JOSHUA KODIS

competition is stiff, as all 50 states partic- “I started with a piece of watercolor paper
ipate. Barbara Landry, another Gallery 14 and went into the background and added
co-owner, has been a two-time winner. pieces of gauze,” Hall explains.

“It is very rare to have two winners in After setting the paper for a while, until
the same gallery,” says Hall, explaining deciding what to do with it, she eventu-
that thousands of entries are judged in ally determined that a bird would work,
Chicago, at the Easter Seals’ head office. with a moon, and a reflection, so that’s
what she painted.
“I work mainly in watercolor, which I
love. It’s my favorite; the transparency, the Another break from tradition is painting
fluidness of it. It can just sparkle.” watercolors on rice paper. Hall describes
it as a batik process where you start with
For the past two years, Hall has begun to
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3 trol it 100 percent,” she admits. Hall says she is quite happy with her new, prompts her to continually try something
‘Sunny Days’ is a good example of this contemporary work, though she continues new, such as using bright, bold colors.
lighter colors and put wax on it to save it. to paint traditional as well.
The next layer has another value and more technique. “It is an amazing world. I am always
wax. Four to seven wax layers keep bring- ‘Moonlight Serenade’ is more traditional, “I can see my evolution in style since I’ve looking and seeing; ideas are all over. My
ing up the darkness. been here; I know how the tools, how the paintings are full of pure color and show
working with the watercolor paper, to get paint, how everything works. I’ve learned the wonder of nature. I favor delicate wa-
“Then you take that waxed paper, the texture. and now I can explore. I’m always going tercolors for flowers, acrylics for abstracts
and you crinkle it all up to make all the to be learning, but I feel more comfortable and pastels for landscapes,” says Hall, who
cracks in the wax, and then add more “More and more I am doing more con- [trying new things],” says Hall. believes paintings should evoke an emo-
watercolor. Then you iron it all up to see temporary paintings,” says Hall. Although tion from the viewer. 
what you come up with. You can’t con- the paintings tend to be simple in subject, Her curious and adventuresome nature
she feels the technique makes them unique.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 ments. The art will be on display noon
to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
that, email [email protected]. and between church services on Sunday
mornings. Admission is free. For more in-
2 Environmental Learning Center formation, call 772-562-9088 or visit First-
invites you to come out to the Trea- PresVero.org.
sure Coast Waterway Cleanup, taking
place 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Saturday, July 4 Riverside Theatre for Kids presents
23 along the Wabasso Causeway Park. “Into the Woods Jr.,” performed by
Bring gloves and a bucket. To date, volun- students ages 8 to 12 years. This is an
teers have removed 95.5 tons of trash from edited version of the full show created
the waterways of the Treasure Coast. You by the late Stephen Sondheim, who first
can sign up by emailing Nancy@Discov- suggested creating kid-friendly abbrevi-
erELC.org. The Environmental Learning ated versions of Broadway musicals. The
show it at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 22; 1 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Tickets
are $10. Call 772-231-6990 or visit River-
sideTheatre.com. 

Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach.
And if you’re interested in that, you might
consider joining the Eco-Action Society.
The organization encourages its partic-
ipants to learn about environmental is-
sues and to adjust their behaviors to help
Mother Earth. Meetings will begin Meet-
ings will begin in September and then
take place on the third Thursday of each
month thereafter. The program will in-
clude guest speakers, field trips, projects,
workshops, documentary screenings and
more. Meetings will generally be free, but
organizers could impose a small fee for
field trips and other activities. To get in-
volved, email [email protected] or
call 772-589-5050.

3 The Galleries at First Pres presents
its “Summer Art Show.” It opens with
a reception 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July
24. The show features works of area artists
Bruno Paz, Pamela Schwartz and Huey
Zaplin. Paz, formerly known as Leonardo
Severo, was born in Cuba where he grad-
uated from the Escuela Provincial de Arte.
He’s been shown extensively in Cuba, New
York and Coral Gables. He works in oils,
acrylics, tempera and sculpts with papier
mâché. Schwartz is known for her abstract
acrylics paintings and her watercolor an-
imal portraits. She studied painting and
drawing at Humboldt State University in
California. Zaplin uses unconventional
tools for his unique style. The award-win-
ning artist is responsible for the mural
at the Pareidolia Brewery. The galleries
at housed throughout the campus at the
First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm
Blvd., Vero Beach. Admission to the re-
ception is free and includes light refresh-

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Vero Beach Film Festival returns in scene-sational style!

Charlotte Wagner, David Yakir and Elli Courtney. Heather Stapleton, Dave Guisto and Patti Lyons. Kathy Johnson, Deborah Dillon and Carolyn Toohey.

PHOTOS: STEPHANIE LABAFF AND BENJAMIN THACKER

By Stephanie LaBaff & Mary Schenkel | Staff Writers It was a glorious evening that featured party central. Sponsors and VIPs looking mentaries and comedy shorts to narra-
[email protected] wines, wines and more wines, to accom- for a quiet place to “chill” relaxed at the tive features and environmental shorts.
pany a gourmet surf and turf meal pre- Hidden Cellar lounge in one room of the
Movie buffs eagerly took their seats pared by Grand Harbor chefs that was as Vero Beach Woman’s Club, while anoth- On Thursday evening, local filmmak-
at the Vero Beach Film Festival, which gorgeous to look at as it was delicious to er room was used as a new film venue. ers were applauded at the Vero Beach
returned after a three-year hiatus. Or- eat. During and after dinner, supporters Theatre Guild during the Opening Night
ganizers introduced a revised iteration, were treated to a dueling pianos perfor- And on Friday, filmmakers were feted Screening of their Vero-centric films.
one which offered the same great diver- mance that had attendees up on their at a special luncheon at the Edgewood Submissions to this category were re-
sity of film genres, along with plenty of feet to sing and dance along. Eatery, which also served as a nightly af- quired to have been filmed on the Trea-
parties and enough great wines to ap- ter-hours gathering place for anyone not sure Coast or created by someone from
pease even the pickiest of connoisseurs. The film screenings were shown in ready to call it a night when films had the Treasure Coast.
a more concentrated six downtown lo- stopped rolling.
The four-day festival kicked off with cations this time around. The Heritage Twelve films were screened that
the elegant Par La Mer: An Evening by Center served as the festival hub and Film-wise, the festival offered some- evening, a mix that included a music
the Sea at the Grand Harbor Beach Club. thing for everyone’s taste, from docu- video, an animated short, an informa-

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JURY AWARDS tional video about feeding pelicans, to achieve academic and athletic excel- Vero Visions screenings, and on Satur-
Best Narrative Features: plus several fictional features and pub- lence has triggered a mental health cri- day, a Zoo Crew 1980s-themed Dance
lic service-style announcements. Also sis. Party followed the film “Worse to First:
“Coming Up for Air” screened that evening were four VB The True Story of Z100,” about a New
Best Documentary Feature: “Refuge” One Films submitted to the festival’s Film writer Roger Rapoport said that York City radio station in, you guessed
One-Minute Film contest. while mental health issues globally have it, the ’80s. On Friday night attendees
Best Dramatic Short: worsened, and the demand for services gathered for a Grand Tasting, where they
“Bombs Bursting in Air” Two special film presentations high- has skyrocketed, more people are recog- discussed their favorite films while sam-
lighted the efforts of local nonprofit or- nizing that it’s OK to talk about and seek pling a variety of noteworthy wines.
Best Comedy Short: ganizations. care. A mental health counselor told him
“Dragon Poets of Boston” the average person who knocks on their To close out the weekend, everyone
Best Documentary Short: Introducing “The Addict’s Wake,” door has been thinking about seeking gathered at the Majestic Theater on Sun-
about overdose deaths in a rural Indiana help for 10 years. day for the presentation of the Juried
“Eddy’s World” town, Jill Landes, a documentary film- and Audience Awards before heading
maker and VBFF board secretary, said, “I like to think that because of you, over to Hurricane Wings for an outdoor
AUDIENCE AWARDS “It’s set in Indiana, but it could be any just the fact that you’re here, that num- After Party.
Best Documentary Feature: “Refuge” community anywhere, including Vero ber will start to fall,” said Rapoport.
Beach.” “Thank you to the audience for show-
Best Comedy Short: “Bandwidth” Debra Engle, CEO of Sunshine Mental ing up. Thank you to the filmmakers
Best Narrative Feature: Afterward, Carrie Maynard-Lester, ex- Health Center, said they take a holistic who are here; without you we have no
“The Brink Of” ecutive director of the Substance Aware- approach with clients, treating the fami- festival. And thank you to the donors,”
ness Center of Indian River County, said ly along with the individual. said David Yakir, VBFF president.
Best Documentary Short: the film shares the beliefs of SAC, that
“Connecting the Dots” recovery is possible, and that prevention “It’s important for us to talk about it, Emcee Scott Tavlin had the honor of
Audience Award for works. breaking that stigma. It used to be 60 announcing the awards, screening a
percent of people that needed care did selection of the winning films after the
Best Dramatic Short: “Indelible” “Our hope with this film is that we can not look for it. And now they are.” presentations.
start more community conversations
STUDENT FILMS and more community support,” said Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Xaque Gruber took home the Vero Vi-
Best Student Dramatic Film: Maynard-Lester. Capt. Milo Thornton said the film por- sions Award for his film “THE,” about
trayed many of the same issues faced by the “most commonly used word in the
“Code Red” Locally, she said, from 2020 to 2021, students locally. English language,” struggling to deter-
Best Student Documentary Film: there was a 70 percent increase in over- mine ‘her’ place in the ever-changing
“Nature’s Secrets: Florida State Parks” dose calls to EMS, and overdose deaths “We’re available 24 hours a day, seven world of words.
grew from 32 in 2020 to 57 in 2021. days a week, and it’s free. So, if you know
someone is looking for help or needs “‘THE’ was such a pleasure to ‘make,”
“So, the problem is here and it’s im- help, please do not hesitate to call us,” said Gruber. “This festival is such a la-
pacting all of our systems. We all need said Thornton. bor of love. I thank my parents for in-
to be in this solution together,” she said. stilling in me a love for language, which
After sitting in theaters all day, attend- is what ‘THE’ is about; it’s about our
“Coming Up for Air” highlighted the ees stretched their legs at several special language.” 
difficulties of a mother’s efforts to take evening events at the Heritage Center.
care of her college-age son, whose drive
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Bonz says Elvis ain’t no hound dog … he’s a piglet!

vis, YOU are my very first pig man,” she said to me. “Wel-

Hi Dog Buddies! innerview-ee!” I told him. come to our barn.” Then she

My summer, so far, has been fulla “I all-MOS didn’t make it nodded her head and closed
suh-prizes. This week’s innerview-ee, for
example. My next pooch innerview-ee is into the ummmm …” Elvis her eyes for a morning nap.
not till next week, so I was askin’ around an
came across Elvis Lemley. began, then looked at Dusty. “This is BUDDY,” Elvis con-

Elvis is a liddle-bitty PIG-let, maybe 3 “World,” said Dusty. tinued, indicatin’ a bouncy little
pounds, an pretty much bran new, just
born June 18. But he’s a smart liddle muf- “Yes. World. GrannyRobin gold Korgi. “We play lots, ’cept,
fin, an it was Super Crispy Biscuits hearin’
his tail, an meetin’ some of his frens. rescued my pig mom, Fran- when I get ’cited an OINK, he

For the innerview, me an my assistant cesca, from the side of, of …” thinks I’m a squeaky toy an tries
drove down this looong, bumpy, dusty
road wa-ay out in the country, to a big barn “Oslo Road,” said Dusty. shakin’ me so GrannyRobin
with fences, lotsa grass anna pond.
“Right. Mom was PREG- makes him stop, cuz I am still
As we were gettin’ outta the car, a hansome
Mal-un-wah poocheroo came trottin’ up. nut. At GrannyRobin’s house fallin’ over time-to-time.”

“Hey there. I’m Dusty. You’re Mr. Bonzo me an my brother Taz got “Hi, Edwin,” Elvis addressed
the writer, am I right? My liddle buddy’s ex-
pectin’ you. Follow me.” borned. Taz stood up right PHOTO: JOSHUA KODIS Elvis a pile of white fluff sittin’ inna
away but I jus lay inna heap. comfy box onna table “This is
The barn was nice an cool. Open airy Mom musta thought I were Edwin, he’s a, um …”
rooms (inna barn they’re Stalls) lined both
sides, with horses in some of ’em. Dusty already gone to … um …” “RAH-butt,” said Dusty. Ed-
showed us to a comfy couch. As I was get-
tin’ my notebook out, a lady approached “Pig Heaven,” said Dusty. Joy,’ which has GRAIN (I dunno what that win looked up long enuf to say, “Humpff.”
carryin’ the tiny PIG-let, whom she placed
gently on the ground. “Yep. But GrannyRobin cuddled me an give is) AN some oats-an-hunny TREETS which “He’s a Grumble Bunny,” Dusty com-

Elvis kinda looked like he was standing on to me yummy milk from a … umm ... a …” Dusty says I will very much like. I get to try mented.
tip-toe, on his tiny liddle hoofs. He was non-
stop wiggly, which, I assumed, was how he “Goat.” ’em next week, when I’ll be MUCH older.” “I am also having cat frens, Frisco an
got his name. His cuteness factor was off the
charts, specially his snuffly liddle snoot, all “Right. Also rice SERI-ell like for HOO- “That’s exciting, Elvis!” I said. “Looks Tony. They being up in the raff-ters mostly.
shiny an flat at the end, snufflin’ non-stop.
mun pig-lets …” like you have lotsa frens out here.” An outside, in the big pen under those …
“Heh-WOE, Miffter Bodzo! I’m ELL-vus
Lemley. This is my GrannyRobin an THIS “Babies,” corrected Dusty. Snuggled in GrannyRobin’s arms, with those …”
is our BARN. We BOARD. We are here ev-
ery day. I play an nap an GrannyRobin does “Right. Babies. Soon, GrannyRobin puts Dusty trottin’ alongside, Elvis did a fine job “Trees,” said Dusty.
lotsa, ummm, lotsa …”
my mom an Taz out here with the udder with innerductions. “TREES, is the resta my pig famly. Gran-
Elvis turned to Dusty.
“Work.” Dusty said. pigs, but I too weak. I sleep wiss Granny- “This is GrannyRobin’s horse Topaz. He’s nyRobin says I’ll always be a house pig, but
“Yes! Work!” Elvis said in his oinky liddle
voice. “Dusty’s helpin’ me with speeching Robin, nuzzled up in her neck. I wakes up an Apple Loosely with lotsa spots an one I should also get to know fellow pigs, when
cuz I’m bran new an I don’t have all the
WURDS or the pro-NUNCE-ments yet.” for more milk every two, every two …” looks like a heart.” I’m bigger.”
“I’m SO happy to meet you all! Master El-
“Hours.” “Sup?” said Topaz, gazing down at us. GrannyRobin, Elvis under her arm, went

“Hours! Cuzza bein’ HUNG-gree. Then “A pleasure, Mr. Topaz,” I replied, looking to the end of the barn an returned with a

GrannyRobin says, ‘Soon you gotta sleep 6 up into his nose an feeling a tad, well, short. slice of wadermelon. “I LOVE WADERmel-

hours in the nite!’ She sounds like she re- “GrannyRobin’s other horse, Joey, is on!” Elvis exclaimed, an, sittin’ in Granny-

ally wans me to do that. I doesn’t wanna at still outside. An this is Tika, she’s an Apple Robin’s lap, he began munching method-

first cuz 6 took longer than 2, but I finely Loosely, too, she’s sorta like everybody’s ically, like it was his Job. It was hilarious.

does an she is very, very, umm …” horse Gramma cuz she’s very, very old.” Across one way, back the other, making

“Happy. Relieved. Proud,” Dusty sug- Tika looked like snowflakes had fallen soft snorty liddle noises, happily devour-

gested. all over her dark coat. ing the entire pink slice. When he came up

“I still love snugglin’ wiff GrannyRobin “Well, little one, you’re lookin’ perky,” for air, his liddle snoot was covered with

but I now sleep in my own big umm …” she said to Elvis. “Good morning, young wadermelon residoo an he was smilin’.

“Dog crate.” Heading home, I was smilin’, too, pich-

“YES! With GrannyRobin’s T-shirt anna DON’T BE SHY urin’ tiny liddle Elvis the rescue pig, safe,
BLANG-ut an two monkey stuffies which warm an happy, with a lovin’ Granny, a

are more big than me. GrannyRobin brings We are always looking for pets barn full of pals, two pooch besties an his
’em here every day for when I nap in my with interesting stories. very own Forever Home.
speshull, my speshull …”
To set up an interview, email The Bonz
“Stall,” prompted Dusty. [email protected].
“Yes. Stall. PLUS, GrannyRobin buy for

me some just-for-pig-lets food, ‘Squeals of

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NORTH

SOMETIMES COUNT IS MOST IMPORTANT AKJ532

By Phillip Alder - Bridge Columnist K2

Warren Buffett said, “Predicting rain doesn’t count. Building arks does.” 2

Predicting a bridge result doesn’t count. The number of tricks won does. 10 8 6 2

In this deal, for example, what is likely to happen after South opens four diamonds? WEST EAST
Q76
South has a textbook pre-empt, but it has the big drawback of carrying the auction past QJ653 984
three no-trump — not that North-South have any chance in that contract here. K7
AKQ A974
Now West has two choices: double and four hearts. Which do you prefer?
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Obviously, double hides the five-card major, but keeps more options open, including
four diamonds doubled. Four hearts shows the major, but the suit lacks a certain J543
robustness for introduction at the four-level.
SOUTH
I much prefer double. Then partner should bid with a long suit or, as here, pass with a
balanced hand. Now analyze both four diamonds and four hearts. 10

Against four diamonds, West will lead a club. There is a strong case for choosing the 10 8
queen, which asks partner to give a count signal. Here, East will show an even number,
surely four. So, West, after taking two club tricks, should shift to the heart queen. Then A Q J 10 9 8 6 3
the defenders take two clubs, two hearts and one diamond for down two, plus 500.
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The best defense against four hearts is costly for East-West. Assuming West is the
declarer, North might lead the spade ace, but does better to choose his singleton Dealer: South; Vulnerable: Both
diamond. South wins with his ace and shifts to his singleton. North takes three spade
tricks, on which South discards both of his clubs. Then it goes club ruff, diamond ruff, The Bidding:
club ruff for down four!
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST OPENING

4 Diamonds ?? LEAD:
Q Clubs

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SOLUTIONS TO PREVIOUS ISSUE (JULY 14) ON PAGE 12

The Telegraph ACROSS DOWN
1 Muscular, strapping (5) 2 Of a town (5)
4 Hospital carer (5) 3 In the neighbourhood(7)
10 Booth, cell (7) 5 Loosen bonds (5)
11 Armistice (5) 6 Compress (7)
12 Jury (5) 7 Room, compass (5)
13 Ineffective (7) 8 Taxonomic group (5)
15 Whip (4) 9 Repast (5)
17 Phonograph records(5) 14 Closed (4)
19 Below (5) 16 Donation to poor (4)
22 Pal (4) 18 Deeply felt (7)
25 Observer (7) 20 Major US city (3,4)
27 Timepiece (5) 21 Rapid; bird (5)
29 Higher in quality (5) 23 Pale-faced (5)
30 Coax tie (anag.) (7) 24 Swindle (5)
31 Catcalls (5) 26 Mistake (5)
32 Talent; art (5) 28 Test; legal hearing (5)

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ACROSS 108 Duvall film, The ___ The Washington Post62 Unconscious states
1 Grinders of a sort 110 Present to Henri? 63 Hangout
7 The simple life? 64 (None of the above)
14 Envelope fastener 111 Titusville find 66 Sch. test
19 Cop’s concern 112 Methane doesn’t have one 68 Sacred song
20 Composer-pianist 114 Blond hair, 71 Thin, watery mixture
23 With 115 Across, theme of for example 74 Gold ___
115 See 23 Across 75 Wheel options
this puzzle 122 Actor 77 Take to court
25 Team scream 123 Go back (on) 80 Krazy ___
26 Detail 124 Ferber et al. 82 Shakespeare or Shaw
27 Eschew excuses 125 Muscle connectors
28 Coronado quest 126 Was crazy about character
29 1969 Nobelist in literature 85 Four-run, for one
32 ___ shoestring DOWN 87 Publisher Condé-___
33 Form of deception 1 Vernon and others: abbr. 88 See 102 Across
35 Bus. alternative 2 Eureka’s cousin 89 Jeweler Lalique
36 Avalanche site 3 Moon craft 91 Civil War battle site
37 Madagascar primate 4 Smart guy 92 Start of an ode title, often
39 Particle 5 A Friends friend 93 Martin-Tomlin film
40 H.S. makeup test of a 6 Saccharine, e.g. 95 Turn on
7 Made in U.S.A. 97 Top
sort: abbr. 8 Fairy Queen described in 98 Don, in a way
41 Wrestling move 101 Stirred up
43 Norgay’s home Romeo and Juliet 103 Tiny fly
45 Greek goddess of 9 Longtime senator Hatch 104 Salad-bar grabbers
10 1980 Tony winner 105 Go biking
agriculture 11 Rattler attack 106 Florida’s Disney
48 Oscar’s street 12 Make Mickey move 107 Sister of Thalia
50 Cartoon bully 13 It can replace your mom 109 Note taker
52 Singer Morissette 14 Is too syrupy 113 Memorable line from Laugh-
56 Less seen 15 Brooklyn campus
58 Crete’s capital 16 Settle ___ In, “Marshall McLuhan,
61 Conceal anew what’re ya ___?”
62 Fail in the clutch (get even) 114 Sardine vessels
65 Road reading 17 Fearful 116 Mound stat
67 Actress 18 Dir. listings 117 Revolutionary Turner
69 Solemn promise 21 Start of a Casablanca song 118 He’s Larry, the Wolf Man
70 Frog-loving star 22 Gore’s girl 119 See 13 Down
72 Fix 24 Volunteering words 120 Eligibility factor
73 Pugilist 29 Low, as notes 121 Word in HMO names
76 Eth. neighbor 30 Model Macpherson
77 Comic pieces 31 Calculating individuals? HOGGING THE STAGE By Merl Reagle
78 Weakness cause 32 Like some accounts
79 Caught 34 Actor Herbert
81 As if it were scripted 38 Chews out
83 Series 39 A word for God
84 First name of the author that 40 Gourmet chef
42 Actor
Patricia Neal married 44 French director Besson
86 Loewe collaborator 46 Literary plantation
90 Old cigarette ad claim 47 A low-grade abbr.
94 Josh 49 Cat-tale teller Rita ___
96 Enthusiastic
Brown
thumbs-up 51 Ronald Reagan’s Illinois
97 Fluency course: abbr.
99 Said thrice, a carol birthplace
100 Fur-trade pioneer 53 Certain Japanese-American
102 Papal topic 54 “___ care!”
103 Roman tax form? 55 E-mails
104 Scopes ordeal, 1925 57 Madame Bovary
106 The middle of 59 Work units
60 ___ gold
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Vero Beach Museum of Art: Simple Pleasures: 30 Indian River Mall presents a Back to niors and children over 5. 772-567-2144 businesses opening their doors for a Sweet & Sun-
The Art of Doris Lee, through Sept. 18; Masters School and Indoor VendorFest, 10 ny Citrus themed evening. SebastianChamber.com
in Black & White, through Sept. 11. 772-231-0707 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free school physicals and 5|6 Ballet Vero Beach presents Chicago
wellness screenings by VNA, bike safety ac- Dance Crash, a troupe that fuses 13 Little Things Party, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Vero Beach Theatre Guild: The musical “Foot- tivities by IRCSO, Maximum Velocity Gymnas- Hip Hop and Contemporary dance, 7:30 p.m. at at Vero Beach Museum of Art, with gallery
loose,” through July 31. VeroBeachTheatre- tics demos, OneBlood blood drive, nonprof- Riverside Theatre. $10 to $75. Balletverobeach. activities, tiny art and big games. $8 nonmembers,
Guild.com or 772-562-8300 it booths and vendors. Donations of school org or 772-905-2651 free for museum members and children 17 and un-
supplies and backpacks will be distributed by der. Pre-registration recommended. VBMuseum.org
Riverside Theatre: Weekly Friday and Saturday Come- B&GC and IRCSO to students in need. 954-815- 6 Paddle Dash to benefit Keep Indian River
dy Zone and Live on the Loop concerts. 772-231-6990 3083 or IndianRiverMall.com Beautiful, 8 a.m. from Vero Tackle and Wa- 19 End of Summer Luau, 7 p.m. at Hea-
tersports, a paddle board and kayak race with ton’s Vero Beach, with light bites, a
First Friday Gallery Strolls in Downtown Vero 30 Back to School Family Fun Day, 11 beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. complimentary welcome cocktail and DJ (open
Beach Arts District, monthly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. at LaPorte Farms in $25 to $45. 772-453-6782 seating). Advance tickets required $50. Heatons-
Roseland, with children’s activities, games and VeroBeach.com
JULY bookbag giveaways starting at 1 p.m. LaPorte- 6 Riverside Dance Festival student perfor-
Farms.com mances, 2 p.m. on the Stark Main Stage, 21 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra pres-
22|23 Riverside Theatre for Kids with members of Chicago Dance Crash. Free; no ents the Sound of Music in Concert, 3
presents “Into the Woods AUGUST tickets required. Riversidetheatre.com p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC. Space-
Jr.,” performed by students ages 8 to 12, 5:30 CoastSymphony.org
p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sat. 772-231- 3 64th Birthday Par-Tee to benefit the Men- 7 SpaceCoastSymphonyOrchestrapresentschild
6990 or riversidetheatre.com tal Health Association, 5:30 p.m. at Big- prodigies Jacob Velazquez and Skylar Ray, 3 p.m. 25 Sangarita Challenge, 6 p.m. at the Her-
Shots Golf, with 2 hours of golf, unlimited appe- at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org itage Center hosted by the Exchange
24 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra tizers and soft drinks, cash bar, raffles and cake. Club of Vero Beach, with attendees tasting and
presents Scandinavian Road Trip fea- $55 per golfer or $330 for team of 6 in private 7 Folk & Americana Concert presented by voting on their favorite Sangria, Margarita and
tee-box. 772-569-9788 or MHAIRC.org. the First Presbyterian Youth String Or- small plate prepared by local restaurants. $35.
chestra, 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, and SangaritaChallenge.eventbrite.com

Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN 27 Vero Beach Community Complex
in July 14, 2022 Edition 1 YEAH 2 YEARINYEAROUT Kick-Off at the future site of the Jim-
3 GUNK 2 ADMIT my Graves Sports Stadium near VBHS, Noon to
6 LOP 4 UPSHOT 3 p.m. hosted by Education Foundation of IRC,
9 ADMINISTRATOR 5 KIRK with free hotdogs, hamburgers and drinks, a DJ,
10 INTERIOR 6 LETTUCE and visioning info about the complex.
12 QUIP 7 PARAPHERNALIA
13 TOR 8 UNTRUTH SEPTEMBER
15 YACHTS 11 ROD
18 DELETE 14 REFRAIN 7 Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s monthlong 10
1 HID 16 COMPETE X Tenn festival with 10 events by or about
21 ARMY 17 SIT Tennessee Williams, begins with a Welcome
22 TERRAPIN 20 DEVOUR Williams Wine Party on the patio, followed by
25 OVEREMOTIONAL 23 PANDA the film, Tennessee Williams’ South. VeroBeach
26 TIE 24 ZEST TheatreGuild.com or 772-562-8300.
27 TURF
28 SAGA

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