Vero Beach Magazine March 2022

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Where the Heart Is

M

y archetype of “home” is a two-story brick house with a big front porch and azaleas blooming by the front door. Inside it smells

like baking bread and a fire burning in the family room. This month’s home and garden theme has me nostalgic about all the places I’ve called home and excited to share this month’s features with you.

I think you’ll be touched and inspired by our story about The Arc’s newest group home. Local architect Clem Schaub donated his time and that of his firm to design a residence that merges beauty, function, and heart to meet the needs of local families for years to come.

We’ll also take you inside the stunning seaside residence that emerged when one couple’s vision met up with a talented Vero Beach trio, including an architect, a builder, and designer Rod Mickley.

At its simplest, you might say a home is anywhere with four walls. In another feature, Renáe Tesauro explores the custom of decorating those walls with beautiful paper and surprises us with a story you’ve probably never heard about George Washington. We’ll also give you a sneak peek at Vero Beach Museum of Art’s current exhibition, “Vero Collects.” Curator Anke Van Wagenberg asked Vero Beach residents to lend her the art from their walls, and the result is a stunning collection sourced entirely from local homes.

Beyond the walls, Patrick Merrell unpacks the design principles behind familiar features at our beloved McKee Botanical Garden and introduces us to renowned landscape architect David Sacks for a look into the garden’s future.

I don’t think they plan to bring back the monkeys anytime soon, but don’t worry. We’re taking you to Brevard Zoo to meet Mateo, one lucky spider monkey who landed at a welcoming new home.

Finally, for some people, home is a five-sided rubber mat 60 feet, 6 inches from the pitcher’s mound. Patrick Merrell takes us behind the scenes at fantasy baseball camp, where serious fans can live out their dreams of playing with the Dodgers.

We had a great time compiling this month’s issue. Let me know if you think we hit a home run!

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Spring Fling or Fever?

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don’t know about you, but the thought of spring just brightens my mood (as I sit here on one of the coldest days in January). All I

can think about are the warm ocean breezes, bright colors, and new beginnings. As my little girl says, “It puts a little spring in my step.” Flowers blooming and beautiful weather are only part of it. Spring break, spring fling, spring fever—we associate so many different things with spring!

When I was growing up, the season would start with the neighborhood spring fling. All the neighbors would gather to play games, listen to live music, and enjoy many different cuisines. I loved running around without a care in the world. And I am sure the adults loved it too!

Another one that always pops to the top of my mind is spring cleaning. Not literally, though.

When I think of spring cleaning I think “out with the old, in with the new.” New wardrobe, new decor for the home, and new flowers in the garden. First, I start by cleaning out my closet to make space for my new clothes. If you need any help looking for your new wardrobe, be sure to take a look in the calendar section for all the wonderful trunk shows happening this month.

Spring cleaning for me doesn’t stop there. Next, I go from room to room to see how I can refresh my home decor. I always find great ideas for that redecorating project in our featured homes. This issue is full of ideas to inspire you, too. And don’t forget to check out Under the Oaks this month for some beautiful new art. Vero Beach Magazine will be there too, so be sure to stop by our tent to say hi.

We can’t forget spring break! Will you head south for the warm weather, or will you head north or west for the mountains and snow? As for me, I love heading west to the mountains. I find a little bunny slope and enjoy myself on a nice slow stroll down the mountain. And yes, I do mean “little” and “slow”; the older I get the more cautious I am—or should I say wimpy? Then I head straight to the lodge for a nice hot toddy.

As I dream of all the wonderful things spring brings, I wonder, Vero Beach, what does spring mean to you?

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Features

On the Cover: A couple’s seaside sanctuary features colors from outdoors and artworks See the story on page 12 2 Photograph by Jessica Glynn

12 2 Nature & Nurture

A long-held vision blends with contemporary design ideas to create a seascape sanctuary for a New England couple

By Ann Taylor

132 A Tale of Two Gardens

McKee Botanical Garden continues to evolve from its origins as a roadside jungle attraction

By Patrick Merrell

140 A Monkey’s ...

Foster Dad?

A rescued spider monkey gets into the swing of things at his new Brevard Zoo home

By Chris Fasolino

14 6 Hidden Treasures Revealed

Selections from local collectors take center stage in Vero Beach Museum of Art’s latest exhibition

By Chris Fasolino

152 Paper Trail

Wallpaper has enjoyed a centuries-long history, and today the options are seemingly endless

By Renáe Tesauro

160 House Warming

The Arc of Indian River County offers adults with special needs a new kind of group home

By Mary Beth Vallar

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166 November Dreams

Vero Beach camp fulfills the fantasy of being a Los Angeles Dodger

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32 24 Wilde Side Mary McLeod Bethune will soon take her place in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall

By Evelyn Wilde Mayerson

32 New & Noteworthy Local merchants have all the spring bling we need

60 Previews Meet your March with music, merriment, and much more

96 Indian River Insights Local educators aim to equip little ones for kindergarten

By Jeffrey R. Pickering

102 Living Well Falls are common, but there are ways to stay on our feet as we grow older

By Renáe Tesauro

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176 Weddings Danielle Nicole Justus & David Michael Kelly

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180 The Scene A dedicated community makes smooth sailing for local nonprofits

194 Gallery Guide Local galleries are right on hue to welcome spring

200 Calendar Forward, March! This month brings a loaded lineup of events

210 Business Directory Thank you for supporting our local businesses

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Winner of numerous awards since its inception, starting with the Florida Magazine Association’s Best New Magazine Award in 1998, Vero Beach Magazine has made its greatest impact by providing meaningful information to readers about the needs of local nonprofit organizations, which no other local media outlet had done, inspiring philanthropy that now exceeds $400 million a year in Indian River County and prompting nonprofit coverage by many other media companies.

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This bronze statue of educator Mary McLeod Bethune with children stands in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C.

Monumental Change MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE WILL SOON TAKE HER PLACE IN THE CAPITOL’S NATIONAL STATUARY HALL

F

lorida’s image

launch pads to Mars located

the third, following South

is less singular

close to where Ponce de

Carolina and Mississippi,

than a kaleido-

Leon really landed—likely

to secede from the Union.

scope, more a collection

between Canaveral and

At the war’s onset Florida

of icons like scout badges

Melbourne—or a mouse in

was a sparsely settled,

pinned across a ribbon,

white gloves and yellow

subtropical wilderness,

dimpled chads that once

shoes.

dismissed by U.S. survey-

threatened an election,

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BY EVELYN WILDE MAYERSON

It’s hard to reconcile

ors as a “swampy morass.”

coconuts carved into pirate

this giddy assembly of

The 15-year-old state’s

heads, Cuban frogs taking

pictograms with Florida’s

population was a little over

over municipal buildings,

history, particularly its

140,000, of whom 60,000

sinkholes swallowing

participation in the Civil

were slaves.

whole car dealerships,

War as a slave state, the

retirees in flip-flops and

smallest and southernmost

rest of the Confederacy in

skateboarders in Speedos,

in the Confederacy, and

the plantation economy

Although stuck like the

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of Jefferson’s time, only

the swamps believed to

ment under the Armed

Floridians left their home-

a small elite, less than

carry yellow fever. They

Occupation Act of 1842 in

steads to join the Army of

four percent of the popu-

worked small farms from

exchange for homesteaders

the Confederacy, the high-

lation, owned slaves. The

“cain’t see to cain’t see,”

cultivating 5 acres and, if

est percentage of fighting

overwhelming majority

hacking away palmetto

called upon, bearing arms

men of any southern state.

of pioneer Floridians were

and hanging their smoke-

against the Seminoles.

Slave owners who could

yeoman farmers who kept

houses with the carcasses

Despite the overwhelming

claim 20 or more slaves

a gun at their front door, a

of quails and possums and

number of small farms,

were exempt from military

mosquito switch at their

feral razor-backed hogs

Florida’s legislature was

service, the reason ordi-

back door, the legs of their

they called “rooters,”

dominated by wealthy

nary Florida folk began

kitchen table in cans of

descendants of the swine

planters, many with hold-

to call the conflict “a rich

kerosene to keep away

brought 300 years earlier

ings the size of a future

man’s war but a poor

ants, a privy with two holes

by the Spanish.

Disney World.

man’s fight.”

and a bucket of lime, and a

Many of these farms

After delegates to

Despite its patriotic

barrel of pine pitch to burn

were homesteads granted

Florida’s assembly voted

ardor, Florida was consid-

against the miasmas of

by the federal govern-

62–7 for secession, 15,000

ered a liability. Both

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Gen. Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis agreed that Florida was of little strategic value and not worth defending. The state, however, had other value. The Confederacy wasted no time in stripping the peninsula of natural resources like lumber and turpentine. In addition, Florida became the Confederacy’s pantry, in one year supplying 25,000 head of cattle, 10,000 hogs, 100,000 barrels of fish, and foothills of fodder for the Confederacy’s 1.7 million horses and 800,000 mules.

What was sauce for the Confederacy was not necessarily so for Florida. When Gov. John Milton asked Richmond why Florida had not been given its allotment of armaments, he was told that he had not filled out the proper forms.

With Florida’s resources commandeered north, the Union mounted a successful blockade of the

The Olustee Battlefield Monument commemorates the only major Civil War battle fought in Florida.

peninsula despite the hun-

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dreds of civilian blockade

experienced shortages of

armament north, Florida

railroads and gun boats

runners able to hide from

vital necessities. Many

was further dismantled

were disabled while Lee

Union gunboats in the

scraped their smokehouse

with only 700 militia left to

advised the civilian popu-

state’s shallow inlets and

floors for salt, a commodity

guard 54,000 square miles

lation to fend for itself. The

bays. The Union’s strategy

so scarce settlers would

of territory. Cannons were

Confederacy had to fight

to interrupt Confederate

lug old sugar kettles to the

taken apart and carted off

the Union. Florida had to

trade was not unexpected.

beaches to boil down

to Georgia. Lenses were

fight the Confederacy.

Florida represented half

sea water.

removed from lighthouses.

of the Confederacy’s

On the orders of the

By the time of the Battle

Iron foundries, sawmills,

of Olustee, Florida’s only

coastline. Squeezed from

Confederate high com-

lumberyards, and naval

major Civil War engage-

all sides, Floridians soon

mand to draw all men and

stores were torched, and

ment, fought 50 miles

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with a staggering debt, but

infrared cameras hoping

also to etch it as indelibly

for a sighting of any man

as mildew veining a shaded

in a double-breasted

stucco wall. Although

gray tunic and a CSA belt

fought 157 years ago, traces

buckle.

of the conflict linger in

are after another kind of

like gator tail (soaked in

specter, one more scratch

milk and fried in peanut

and heat resistant. A recent

oil) and in the acrid smell

NBC newscast featured a

of cordite from yearly reen-

story titled “Stone Ghosts

actments at Olustee, where

of the South,” an examina-

hundreds of costumed

tion of the issues raised by

Confederates fire cannon

Confederate monuments

into Osceola National

across the South, includ-

Forest.

ing dozens in the state of

The overgrown battle-

Mary McLeod Bethune lived in this Washington, D.C. townhouse from 1943 to 1955. Today it is preserved as a historic site.

west of Jacksonville on an

Florida’s Governor Milton

expanse of piney flatland,

fled to his plantation near

the state was in shambles.

Marianna and committed

Newly freed slaves given

suicide. Weeks later, Union

little more than promises

troops marched into the

milled about in towns and

state capitol at Tallahas-

Union garrisons they had

see to receive Florida’s

never seen, unsure of what

formal surrender while

to do, where to go, where

the Confederate treasury,

to sleep, where to get food.

including $500,000 in

At the same time, anti-war

gold ingots, silver bricks

sentiment had increased

and double-eagle gold

the ranks of Confederate

coins was on its way south,

deserters and draft-

reportedly to be buried

evaders, sending thou-

somewhere in the hid-

sands of them, rootless

den recesses of Florida’s

and defeated, most of them

Everglades.

armed, to roam the state.

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Convinced that any

Some ghost hunters

figures of speech, in recipes

Florida. As in other states,

field is also the scene of a

certain monuments in

“Miss Tiny Tot” contest

Florida, such as Pensacola’s

as well as ghost hunters

50-foot obelisk with the

carrying EMF readers and

statue of Robert E. Lee or

“The past is never dead,” wrote William

among them might be

Faulkner, “it’s not even

coming to kidnap him and

past.” The Civil War was

sell him to the Yankees,

not only to leave Florida

Born to former slaves, Mary McLeod Bethune became a noted educator and philanthropist.

One of the nice features of having some mileage is the ability to watch change happen.

the monument to Stonewall Jackson in Jefferson

gown and a string of pearls.

Sculpted out of a larger

County, remain in situ.

piece of marble from the

Others, as elsewhere, have

Michelangelo Quarry

been relocated, like the

in Italy, the likeness of

Johnny Reb statue in Mar-

Bethune, the daughter of

ion County, removed from

former slaves and founder

the courthouse and taken

of Bethune-Cookman Uni-

to the Veteran’s Memorial

versity in Daytona Beach,

Park in Ocala.

joins four other statues

Florida’s most momen-

of African Americans in

tous exchange was not of

the national collection,

location but of the honored.

those of Frederick Dou-

The 100-year-old bronze

glass, Sojourner Truth,

sculpture of Confederate

Martin Luther King Jr.,

Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith,

and Rosa Parks. The statue

one of two statues repre-

of Bethune was created

senting the state of Florida,

by artist Nilda Comas,

has been removed from the

the first Hispanic master

National Statuary Hall just

sculptor to create a statue

off the rotunda of the U.S.

for the National Statuary

Capitol.

Hall State Collection.

In its place, on the

One of the nice features

official request of Gov. Ron

of having some mileage

DeSantis, stands a recently

is the ability to watch

installed 11-foot marble

change happen. Like the

figure of Mary McLeod

conviction that it is okay

Bethune, educator, public

to arbitrarily deprive

policy advisor to two pres-

others of their freedom,

idents and the only woman

now buried along with

of color at the founding

the Confederate treasury

conference of the United

somewhere in the Ever-

Nations, wearing a cap and

glades. `

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TAKE A NIGHT OFF FEBRUARY 1–APRIL 30 : IRLT AND CHELSEA’S GOURMET PARTNER FOR FUNDRAISER The Indian River Land Trust is pleased to partner with Chelsea’s Gourmet for its annual Stay at Home Fundraiser. This fun fundraiser invites you to help protect the lagoon, support a local business, and treat yourself or someone you love to a night off cooking. Enjoy dinner and dessert for two, including a bottle of wine from Chelsea’s.

Certificates are available for purchase online between February 1 and April 30 or by calling the Land Trust at 7 7 2-7 94-0 70 1.

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SHOP & SUPPORT MARCH 10 , 12 , 17, 19 & 2 6 J. McLaughlin will host a series of sip & shop events throughout March. Fifteen percent of sales during each event will go to the featured charity. Customers can shop in store or call by phone to place an order. The charities to be benefited are listed below.

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MARCH 17 INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST 10 a .m.–5 p.m.

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MARCH 19 YOUTH GUIDANCE MENTORING ACADEMY 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

MARCH 26 HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER Noon–5 p.m.

Give Yourself The Gift Of A Lift STYLE & RANGE MARCH 10 –11: ROBERTO COIN Designer Roberto Coin comes from Vicenza, the City of Gold, and his jewelry collection manifests this heritage. The handcrafted Italian designs radiate luxury, quality, and sophistication. Each unique piece includes Coin’s signature ruby, sending a message of good wishes to wearers.

MARCH 17–18: THE MAZZA CO. For two centuries the Mazza family has embraced the Italian jewelry-making tradition of hand-selected, hand-carved gemstones, pioneering 14-karat and 18-karat luxury fashion jewelry and statement pieces. Mazza is committed to contemporary design while holding fast to the tradition of the Italian masters.

MARCH 17–18: MANASTASH MERCANTILE Each particular piece of Manastash Mercantile’s accessories is handcrafted with authenticated Hermès scarves. Offering vast design and style selections of scarves, headbands, and scrunchies, Manastash creates a unique look for the individual who likes to stand out.

MARCH 2 4 –2 5 : MARCO BICEGO Marco Bicego takes an Old World approach to his contemporary jewelry collections. Following the techniques of traditional Italian goldsmiths, Bicego hand-engraves, hand-coils, and hand-places each piece. The exquisite craftsmanship embodies sophisticated design.

MARCH 31–APRIL 1: TEMPLE ST. CLAIR An award-winning jewelry designer with an artist’s eye and explorer’s heart, St. Clair fashions rare colored gems with distinctive gold work to illustrate universal narratives of the earth and cosmos. St. Clair is a storyteller at heart, and each artisan-crafted one-of-a-kind design is inspired by her love of history and world travel.

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BIRDS, BEES, & BUTTERFLIES, OH MY! MARCH 10 : NEW ART AT M. MAISON Local artist Wendy Douglas will show her new work March 10 at M. Maison from 2 to 6 p.m. The exhibit, portraying flowers and wild animals in a whimsical and fantastic way, will run through March 16. Douglas says, “This new collection is a fun and whimsical adventure into a nature-inspired, somewhat abstract body of work. I titled the overall series ‘The Crazies.’ Each piece has a hidden bird, bee, or butterfly hiding among the vines and flowers. Pure fun!”

M. MAISON

340 3 Ocean Drive 7 7 2-231-4 300 mmaisonvero.com

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The Visitor by Wendy Douglas, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

MARCH 10 –11: FOPE TRUNK SHOW AT LEIGH Leigh Jewelers will host a trunk show featuring FOPE, which translates to “Factory of Jewelry Precious Export.” Crafted in Italy since 1929, FOPE has remained true to its attention to detail, quality, and unmistakable elegance. Michael Stauber, the company’s vice president of sales for North America, will be on hand with the latest collections.

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RIVER VILLAGE AT GRAND HARBOR $1,375,000 3BR/3 BA Rare direct riverfront condo. Enjoy beautiful sunrises from your large covered balcony. Private 2 car garage and 10x12 storage area with AC.

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RIOMAR $2,345,000 3 BR/2 FULL BA/2 HALF BA Elegant 3 bedroom home with stunning golf course views in Riomar. This charming home has a wonderful flowing floor plan that’s bathed in natural light.

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PIONEERING PAINTER MARCH 11–13: ELISE GEARY JOINS UNDER THE OAKS Artist Elise Geary of Ocean Drive Gallery has ventured into new territory. For the first time, she will be exhibiting her paintings at Vero Beach Art Club’s Under the Oaks, a prestigious juried show that has been one of the highlights of the Vero Beach season for over 70 years. Merely being accepted to Under the Oaks’ roster of more than 20 0 artists from around the nation is quite an accomplishment; now, Geary is looking forward to meeting thousands of guests at her first outdoor weekend show. Under the Oaks runs March 11 through 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday. Admission is free.

OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY

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GEOMETRIC GLOW NEW FIXTURE AT THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS The House of Lights in Melbourne presents a lighting selection that is described as an “effortlessly deliberate” design. The Parallax LED fixture from WAC lighting will generate conversation as much as it illuminates the ambience in a variety of spaces.

Skylight by Elise Geary, oil on cradled panel, 20 x 20 inches

THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS

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ADVANTAGE, MISS KRUPP BARBARA KRUPP EXHIBITS AT GRAND HARBOR In conjunction with the recent Vero Beach International Tennis Open, which it was honored to host, Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club held an art show with a gala opening for the artists, friends, and guests. The exhibition was curated by Meredyth Hyatt Moses, an independent curator and former owner of Boston’s Clark Gallery. Local artist Barbara Krupp, whose current focus is on abstract paintings, was one of the five artists selected to display her works in the beautiful setting.

BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY

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NICE RING TO IT PERSONALIZED JEWELRY AT 6TH AVENUE Custom family-inspired rings made by 6th Avenue Jewelers are available now. Stop by the showroom for more information on creating a piece for your family members.

Meredyth Hyatt Moses and Barbara Krupp

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FUREVER LOVE PET PORTRAIT ARTIST AVAILABLE Painted in traditional oils, Elizabeth Prillaman pet portraits aim to reflect in a distinctive way the indescribable joy that pets offer. Perfect for those wishing to give a beautiful, personalized gift to an animal-adoring loved one, pet portraits provide a wonderful way to celebrate and commemorate man’s best friends.

NEW WALLPAPER COLLECTION AT SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS Sandra Morgan Interiors presents the new Empyrea Collection of wallpaper murals from Osborne & Little. The themes in this line are exotic and playful, whimsical and elegant. The designs create a fantasy world that offers a fun installation idea for an entry hall, dining room, or family room. Visit the design studio to view the various mural panels and be inspired for your next project.

SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS

6174 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 7 2-2 34-2 910 sandramorganinteriors.com

ELIZABETH PRILLAMAN CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS

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BRAND ON A MISSION NEW LINE AT PREPPY PALMS Preppy Palms introduces La Mer Luxe, a brand developed with a purpose. Focused on sea preservation and inspiring happiness, the line features iconic silhouettes in fresh, clean designs. In alignment with its principles, La Mer Luxe donates a portion of its profits to organizations that support ocean conservation. Stop by Preppy Palms to shop for a fabulous look and feel great about your purchase as well.

PREPPY PALMS

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SPRING THINGS LATEST LASER DEVICE AT ICONIC Iconic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery announces the addition of a new laser device that will be available this spring, the Fotona SP Dynamis laser, a system designed to elevate laser resurfacing efforts while also revolutionizing the world of fat sculpting, reduction, and skin tightening. Procedures are fast, safe, and effective on all areas of the body, with no downtime required.

ICONIC DERMATOLOGY

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SERENITY NOW NEW REALIST PAINTINGS AT MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY Meghan Candler Gallery is proud to present a superb new collection of original oil paintings by internationally known artist Frane Mlinar, who hails from Croatia. He is a master Realist working in a Contemporary style, and his subjects are wooden boats floating serenely on clear blue seas.

Stop by the gallery or view the collection online.

MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY

6160 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 7 2-2 34-8811 meghancandlergallery.com

Serenity by Frane Mlinar, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 inches

KEEP ON TRUCKING NEW HUMMER EV TRUCK AT LINUS Linus is pleased to announce that its inventory now includes the new, allelectric Hummer EV Edition 1 Truck. This electric super truck from General Motors features 1,0 0 0 horsepower and 11,50 0 pound-feet of torque. It goes from zero to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and has a range that exceeds 350 miles.

Stop by the dealership to take a test drive.

LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC

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Please come in to our new location at 3301 Ocean Drive to see all of our new inventory!

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C IS FOR COLOR VIBRANT NEW LINE AVAILABLE Designer’s Touch Flooring is pleased to carry a new line of colorful rugs created by Company C. Founded in 1994, Company C. is known for adding a modern, inviting touch to traditional patterns such as floral designs, plaids, damasks, paisleys, and more. Crafted from varied sources, including vintage fabric swatches, the designs are often inspired by travel. Pop by Designer’s Touch to check out these pleasantly colorful selections.

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NEW ART AT BELLE COSE Belle Cose presents Love by Stephen Wilson. Each 12-by-26-inch piece starts by deconstructing multiple luxury bags or boxes and collaging them together. The background is embroidered directly through the box and then mounted to the frame. Lettering is created using luxury silk scarves that are embroidered and mounted on the background. The piece is finished with butterflies that are embroidered to match the lettering. When a custom item is ordered, the scarves in stock will determine the final color variations, making each creation a unique work of art.

BELLE COSE

337 5 Ocean Drive 7 7 2-231-1558 bellecose.com

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WEAR, ENJOY, REPEAT M DONOHUE COLLECTION AT SASSY Sassy Boutique presents jewelry from the M Donohue Collection featuring timeless, effortless pieces meant to be worn and enjoyed often. You’ll find an array of accessories, such as the colorful earrings shown here, that will pair perfectly through spring and summer with your favorite dresses or white jeans and a cute top.

SASSY BOUTIQUE

3365 Ocean Drive 7 7 2-2 34-3998

SEEKING FORTUNES NYC BRAND TO SHOWCASE AT LOGGIA Loggia is excited to begin showcasing Lizzie Fortunato jewelry collections. Known for hand-crafted statement jewelry and “Fortune Finds,” the twin sister duo behind the brand sources inspiration and materials from their international travels, offering several collections each year. Designed to tell a story and to transport the wearer, the jewelry is designed and fabricated in New York City.

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH

290 0 Ocean Drive 7 7 2-2 31-2 90 1 loggiahomeandgarden.com

Owner of A Shade Better for 36 years www.elmoreinteriors.com 772.569.5522

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READY TO ’VETTE 2 0 0 0 C HEVROLET CORVETTE AT MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS This 20 0 0 Chevrolet Corvette was originally purchased by a collector and stored indoors. The car was driven less than 10 0 miles per year for the first 15 years of its life. Currently, with 6,50 0 miles on the odometer, this car looks like it did the day it was delivered. Built with nearly every option available, this ride offers a piece of Corvette history to drive and enjoy.

MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS

4910 42nd Place 7 7 2-252- 3590 motorcityclassiccars.com

MOVING ART NEW LOCATION FOR FLORIDA ART EXCHANGE Florida Art Exchange invites you to visit its new location in Miracle Mile. Stop by Monday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to explore the gallery’s collections. For additional information call or check out the website.

FLORIDA ART EXCHANGE

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A PENDANT FOR YOUR THOUGHTS NEW HINKLEY DESIGN LED Capstone presents the Agave pendant light by Hinkley. The natureinspired, eclectic design uniquely blends form and function with its hand-sculpted leafy layers. Inspired by the agave plant, the fountainlike silhouette captivates with a distinctive burnished gold finish. Visit the LED showroom to view these modern fixtures with a vintage feel.

LED CAPSTONE

40 0 5 U.S. Hwy. 1 7 7 2-2 0 5 -2 529 ledcapstone.com

NEW IS IN EXPANDED VIETRI INVENTORY AT MARKET Market is thrilled to have several new Vietri lines join its inventory, including Limone, Italian Bakewear, Campagna, and Lastra. Stop by to see these new favorites alongside the classics you already love. Products are also available to shop online.

MARKET

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DOUBLE FEATURE KANNER GROUP GROWING The Kanner Group is pleased to share that the company is doubling in size. This growth has prompted an expansion in office space. The team has now moved into the area next door, using both Suites 1 and 2 in the building.

KANNER GROUP AT RAYMOND JAMES

625 Beachland Blvd, Suites 1 and 2 7 7 2-2 0 5 -2 141 kannergroup.com

Financial Advisors Garrett Dean, Garrick Cashatt, and John Jennings; Operations Manager Emily Smith; Relationship Manager Keith Lambert; and President Mike Kanner

LIFE IN THE SHADE NEW LAMPSHADES AT JENNIFER ELMORE Jennifer Elmore Interior Design is carrying a new line of pleated lampshades. Available in a variety of sizes, this new look brings a lovely aesthetic into any space it decorates. Visit the shop to peruse these stylish lighting covers.

JENNIFER ELMORE INTERIOR DESIGN

110 5 2 2nd St. 7 7 2-5 69- 5 52 2 elmoreinteriors.com

Composition by Le Pho, oil on canvas, 28.7 5 x 19.69 inches

CULTIVATING THE COLLECTION NEW LE PHO WORK AT FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay Galleries has acquired an additional painting by Vietnamese French artist Le Pho (190 7–20 0 1); it has joined a collection that dates back to the 1960 s, when Wally Findlay himself developed an interest in the artist. Le’s sensitive, subtle paintings are a beautiful blend of Oriental artistry and Western Contemporary influences. He is best known for his elegantly rendered semi-Impressionist studies of flowers and figures, characterized by a particularly fluid transparency of color.

FINDLAY GALLERIES

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PLAYFUL PLATES FRESH DINNERWARE AT TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS New arrivals at Trimmings includes the latest Campagna dinnerware from Vietri. Inspired by the vitality of the Italian countryside, the line features a charming puppy chasing flowerpots on a fresh green-andblue background. The complete place setting and serving pieces are available in the shop or by special order.

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS

320 1 Cardinal Drive 7 7 2-213 -80 69 shoptrimmingsvb.com

REED ALL ABOUT IT SNOW CUSTOM CABINETRY CREATES BAR SPACE Snow’s latest custom cabinetry creation is a wet bar with beautiful reeded white-oak doors and drawer fronts. The floating shelves are also fashioned from white oak. Contact the Snow team to explore the options you’re imagining for your entertaining spaces.

SNOW CUSTOM CABINETRY

40 0 9 U.S. Hwy. 1 7 7 2-7 94-4 4 30 snowcabinetry.com

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ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE AVAILABLE AT NVEC Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. David J. O’Brien of New Vision Eye Center performs blepharoplasty and brow lifts for patients who want to look and see better. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Most patients experience an immediate improvement in the appearance of their eyes as well as their field of vision. To make an appointment with Dr. O’Brien to see if you are a candidate for eyelid surgery, contact the center.

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NEW THREADS CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY SALE AT HAZEL HOUSE Hazel House is excited to host its annual custom upholstery sale. During March the shop will be offering 20 percent off all custom pieces from its four upholstery lines: Taylor King, Highland House, CR Laine, and Rowe. Customize your dream sofa, sectional, accent chair, swivel chair, headboard, bench, ottoman, dining chairs, and more during this sale so you can enjoy them next season. Customize every detail from fabric selection to wood finish. The sale begins in March, allowing time for orders to be placed by the end of April and received in time to spruce up your home for next season.

HAZEL HOUSE

1882 Old Dixie Hwy. 7 7 2-213 -30 24 hazelhousevero.com

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MAKE A STATEMENT FRESH DESIGNS AT OCEAN DRIVE JEWELERS Pop into Ocean Drive Jewelers for the latest necklace designs

by Taso. These unique, handcrafted pieces make a statement and add that next level of fabulous to an ensemble. Visit the store to select one that speaks to you.

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CUSTOMIZABLE RUGS PRESENTED Modern Turkish Oushak rugs have arrived and are ready to infuse your Florida home with bright pastels and a tropical vibe. Each one is hand woven with 10 0 percent sheep wool and fashioned after antique Oushaks from western Turkey. Stop by the Mix Home showroom to see the new samplings of colors and patterns and let the boutique’s team help you select the perfect color and style to blend with your existing furnishings. Both standard and custom sizes are available.

NEW FIXTURE LINE NOW AVAILABLE European Kitchen & Bath presents new Pub House fixtures. The collection offers an elevated solution to a classic bar-pull style.

Choose between a fine diamond knurling or a smooth-textured bar, as well as an optional disc base, which are all offered in solid brass. Visit the showroom to complete your project.

MIX HOME BOUTIQUE

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EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH

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A HELPFUL RIDE J.I. FOUNDATION GIVES GRANT TO TCCH FOR VAN The John’s Island Foundation awarded Treasure Coast Community Health a $ 40 ,10 5 grant for a Sprinter class maintenance van outfitted with tool and equipment storage, a trailer hitch, and two utility carts. The van has a high interior and long wheelbase to accommodate equipment needs. TCCH has expanded to nine locations, including eight medical, three dental and one administrative over the last 10 years. To keep costs under control and still provide exceptional, affordable patient care, the ability to transport equipment and supplies is critical. The van will also carry supplies for community health fairs and outreach programs.

JOHN’S ISLAND FOUNDATION

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RELAX & REFRESH CALMING IV VITAMIN THERAPY AT ODPS Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, & Medspa is now offering intravenous therapy in the new relaxation lounge. The customizable IV vitamin therapies are designed to produce glowing skin, immunity boosts, and increased hydration. Call Ocean Drive to schedule your appointment.

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Welcome Melissa Walther, M.D. has joined Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital as a concierge medicine practitioner.

Dr. Walther, who is board certified in family medicine, earned her medical degree at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her residency at Providence Medical Center in Seattle.

The concierge program will serve a limited number of patients, allowing doctors to build relationships and focus on patients’ individual needs. Dr. Walther is looking forward to helping patients achieve their health goals.

Tykes & Teens, which provides high-quality, evidence-based mental health services and programs for children and adolescents, welcomes new CFO Jose Zirena. He holds an MBA from the University of West Georgia and has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of financial leadership roles. Upon learning that Tykes & Teens never sends a person away because of an inability to pay, he said, “Where do I sign?” When not working, Zirena enjoys playing chess, reading, and traveling with his family.

Tile Market & Design Center Vero Beach is pleased to welcome Ashley Chatfi ld to its team.

Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to Vero Beach in 20 0 3 in search of career opportunities and the beach. With a range of career experience, Chatfield prefers the construction and design industry, as it allows her creative side to align with her love of organization. She is excited to join the firm and appreciates the warm welcome from her teammates.

Congratulations Congratulations to Leah Muller of Leah Muller Interiors, who has been recognized by Kitchen & Bath Design News for her innovation and leadership in the design industry.

Muller is noted for recognizing and implementing effective and beneficial changes that aided her clients, company, and employees throughout the chaos and challenges of 20 20 and 20 21. Muller believes in identifying new ways to interact with clients and present updated concepts to help design projects come to fruition even when in-person meetings are not possible.

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Since 1982 the company has provided its services for a variety of home projects with “passion, experience, and diligence.” The Vero Millwork team looks forward to the next 40 years.

The members and partners of Rossway Swan are pleased to announce Chelsea Miller as partner. Having joined the firm in 20 14, she focuses her practice exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law. She is experienced in representing clients in a wide variety of issues, including dissolution of marriage actions, timesharing matters, postjudgment modification proceedings, paternity matters, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Miller graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology from the University of South Florida and earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. She is an active member of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar and was elected to serve on the section’s executive council in 20 19. She currently serves on numerous subcommittees of the section, and is the current chair of the Sponsorship Committee, co-chair of the Children’s Issues Committee, and vice chair of the Rules and Forms Committee. `

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MUSIC ANGELS CONCERT MARCH 4 The Music Angels Education Fund will hold a benefit concert featuring 12-year-old scholarship recipient Michael Boesche, a classical guitarist under the instruction of Miguel Bonachea. Students from the Indian River Charter High School Orchestra will also perform, as will the Larry Brown Trio. The Music Angels Education Fund provides financial support to Indian River County children needing assistance in pursuing their musical endeavors.

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MARCH 4 –2 8 The Center for Spiritual Care will host “Black, White and Red All Over,” an exhibition of Abstract works by local artist Janet Kipp Tribus. In addition to Tribus’s trademark sense of humor and wonder, these latest images convey “feelings of freedom, flexibility, even childlike boldness.”

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THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL MARCH 11 Sunrise Theatre welcomes musician and vocalist Mike DelGuidice with his band, Big Shot, for a celebration of the music of Billy Joel.

DelGuidice has worked with several original members of Joel’s band and with Joel himself. Big Shot is known for its high-energy, interactive stage performances of Joel’s many hits, such as “Piano Man,” “She’s Always a Woman,” and “Just the Way You Are.” SUNRISE THEATRE

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 8 p.m., $42 and up 772-461-4775 sunrisetheatre.com

UNDER THE OAKS MARCH 11–13 Now in its seventy-first year, Under the Oaks draws more than 200 artists from around the United States and beyond. The three-day juried art show is the Vero Beach Art Club’s largest fundraiser. An enormous variety of fine art and crafts of all kinds will be on display for guests to view as they stroll the shaded paths of Riverside Park. Many food vendors will also be on hand.

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; free admission 772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org

FIREFIGHTERS’ FAIR MARCH 11–2 0 It’s time for the Firefighters’ Indian River County Fair, a quintessentially local event now in its forty-second year. As always, visitors to the fair will enjoy rides, food, games, various competitions, and entertainment. The country band Shenandoah is slated to perform on the first weekend of the fair. Agriculture, livestock, crafts, and baked goods are just a few features of this family-friendly event.

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BREVARD SYMPHONY MARCH 13 The Indian River Symphonic Association presents the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Confessore and joined by acclaimed violinist Paul Huang. The program will include Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72; Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35; and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 10.

INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 7:30 p.m., $60 772-778-1070 irsymphonic.org

CAUSE FOR PAWS MARCH 14 The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County will hold its largest fundraiser of the year, Cause for Paws, in support of its work of sheltering homeless pets, facilitating pet adoptions, offering animal wellness clinics, saving sick and injured domestic and wild animals, and other animal advocacy efforts. The event will include cocktails, a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, an auction, and heartwarming success stories.

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ROCK THE BOAT MARCH 14 The Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, a nonprofit organization that provides free sailing instruction to nearly 200 local children, is preparing for its annual fundraising gala, Rock the Boat. A wonderful evening of outdoor fun is in store, with delectable cuisine, an open bar, a raffle and live auction, and a regatta.

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SEE HOW THEY RUN MARCH 16 –2 7 Pam Harbaugh will direct Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s staging of See How They Run, a “romp through an English vicarage” written in the 1940s by Phillip King. The humorous, actionpacked play has been a hit on the stages of both London and Broadway.

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SUCCESSFUL AGING LUNCHEON MARCH 17 Frances Mayes, best-selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and more than a dozen other books, will be the guest speaker at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County’s Successful Aging Luncheon. The popular annual event has previously welcomed author Gail Sheehy and actress-singer-dancer Rita Moreno.

ALZHEIMER & PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF IRC

at Vero Beach Museum of Art 3001 Riverside Park Drive Noon, $200 772-563-0505 alzpark.org

LOUDON WAINRIGHT III MARCH 17 MusicWorks presents songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor Loudon Wainright III to the stage of The Emerson Center. He has released 24 studio albums, four live albums, and six compilations, and has made numerous television and movie appearances.

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‘PROUD TINA’ MARCH 18 Twice postponed due to COVID, “Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner” is once again slated to take place at Sunrise Theatre.

The exciting performance includes a band with a brass section, backing vocalists, and dancers. Turner’s ample catalog of songs from her decades-long career will provide plenty of material for the setlist: “Proud Mary,” “The Best,” “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” are just a few of her hits. Tickets purchased for the show’s prior dates will be honored.

SUNRISE THEATRE

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GARDEN & ANTIQUE SHOW MARCH 18 –2 0 McKee Botanical Garden invites everyone to its third annual Garden & Antique Show and Sale. More than two dozen purveyors of antique and vintage furniture, garden accessories, statuary, and much more will gather from around the United States to display their wares in McKee’s beautiful garden setting.

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

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SCSO ROCKS MARCH 19 Rock and roll will merge with classical music as the Space Coast Symphony Jazz Orchestra partners with MusicWorks to present a concert featuring popular songs known for their brass, woodwind, string, and rhythm orchestrations. Selections will include tunes by Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, ABBA, and more.

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FRED WILSON MARCH 2 1 Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series presents “Fred Wilson: An Illuminating Artist for the Twenty-First Century,” featuring the artist himself. Wilson, who is known for challenging many of the assumptions and conventions of the art world, will discuss his major works, including the glasswork chandelier The Way the Moon Is in Love with the Dark from VBMA’s permanent collection.

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

3001 Riverside Park Drive 4:30 p.m.; simulcast seating $80 member/$95 nonmember 772-231-0707, ext. 136 vbmuseum.org

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CHRIS BOTTI MARCH 2 3 Sunrise Theatre is happy to welcome trumpeter and composer Chris Botti, after two pandemic-induced postponements. One of the United States’ best-selling instrumental artists, Botti is a Grammy Award winner who performs in a variety of genres. He has worked with Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, and others, and has appeared with illustrious symphony orchestras around the globe. Tickets from prior dates will be honored.

SUNRISE THEATRE

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RISING STARS OPERA MARCH 2 3–2 5 Vero Beach Opera is proud to present its three-day Rising Stars Opera Festival, sponsored by the Kleinschmidt Family Foundation. The semifinals will take place Wednesday and the finals on Thursday.

The much-anticipated Rising Stars Concert will wrap up the event on Friday.

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ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TALK MARCH 2 4 The Indian River State College Foundation’s Distinguished Lecture Series will host Florida water management expert Gary Ritter with a talk titled “Kissimmee-OkeechobeeEverglades Ecosystem Restoration in South Florida’s Growing Population.”

Currently serving as the administrator for the City of Okeechobee, Ritter spent 36 years with the South Florida Water Management District.

HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE MARCH 2 4 Peter Noone rocketed to fame in the early 1960s as the lead singer of Herman’s Hermits, the band that became known for such hits as “I’m Into Something Good”; “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter”; and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.” Though the Hermits disbanded in the 1970s, Noone has been bringing back memories for audiences as “Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone” since the ’80s.

MUSICWORKS

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at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Massey Campus 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 10 a.m.–noon, $35 772-462-7880 irscfoundation.org

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WALK FOR LIFE MARCH 26 Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County will hold its thirty-eighth annual Walk for Life, a fundraiser for its mission of helping women, families, and students facing unexpected pregnancies. Walkers will gather sponsors as they raise money in support of the center’s services, which include parenting classes; mom support and empowerment; fatherhood mentoring; college and career coaching; and providing baby, toddler, and maternity supplies.

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MONA LISA LECTURE MARCH 2 8 Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series welcomes its final presenter of the season, Joe Medeiros, whose topic is “The Unthinkable Theft f the Mona Lisa,” a subject on which he is a noted expert. Though completed in the early sixteenth century, the painting did not attain “household name” status until its shocking 1911 disappearance from the Louvre. Medeiros will discuss the fascinating details of the theft nd the 1913 recovery of the most famous painting in the world.

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MARCH 26 This year, the Environmental Learning Center’s annual fundraising gala will coincide with the unveiling of the Thomas R. Schidel Education & Event Pavilion, an event that has been several years in the making. The exciting occasion will be marked by an elegant evening of exquisite food, cocktails, music, dancing, and stage performances—all with the fi ing theme of “Restoration.”

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Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm • Over 200 of the finest artists in the country • Add to your collection of fine art • Food from your favorite local caterers • Voted #2 in nationally ranked fine art shows In Riverside Park 3001 Riverside Park Drive

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YALE WHIFFENPOOFS MARCH 2 9 At the invitation of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, the renowned Yale Whiffenpoofs will perform as guest artists. For over a century, generations of Whiffenpoofs, all undergraduate Yale students, have entertained audiences with their unique brand of a cappella harmonies combined with tongue-in-cheek humor. In an effort to reach the entire community, SCSO offers flexible ticket pricing.

SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 7 p.m.

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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON MARCH 31 Classic Albums Live will perform Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon as part of MusicWorks’ local concert series. The 1973 concept album includes the songs “Breathe,” “Money,” and “Us and Them”; it has sold 15 million copies in the United States alone.

MUSICWORKS

at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 7 p.m., $30–$80 800-595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com

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ISLAND GALA APRIL 2 Indian River Habitat for Humanity will celebrate 30 years of building strength, community, and hope with a tropical island-themed event featuring fine cuisine, Caribbean sounds such as steel drums, Hawaiian dancing, a fun “win-win” auction, and more. Guests are invited to don their favorite “island chic” attire.

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THE ZOMBIES APRIL 2 Sunrise Theatre welcomes The Zombies, featuring original members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone. The 1960s British band had hits in the United States with “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No,” and “Time of the Season.” Their “Life Is a Merry-Go-Round” Tour brings them back to the Sunrise for the first time since their long-awaited 2019 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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‘YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE’ APRIL 3 After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, Music Director Michael Carter and the choristers of the Treasure Coast Chorale are delighted to be planning the first of two concerts for 2022, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” They will once again be joined by accompanist Judy Carter on piano. All TCC performances are free, although donations are requested and appreciated.

TREASURE COAST CHORALE

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‘ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS’ APRIL 7 Created and directed by John Mueller, “One Night in Memphis” is a tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. The show re-creates the night of December 4, 1956, when the four legends jammed together at Sun Studios.

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EYES ON HIBISCUS APRIL 7 The theme of this year’s Hibiscus Children’s Center Blue Ribbon Luncheon & Fashion Show is “Eyes on Hibiscus.”

This annual signature event takes place during Child Abuse Prevention Month and directly supports the abused youth living at the Hibiscus Village, which strives to provide them with a strong foundation for a better future. The event will feature professional models displaying the latest fashions from local boutiques, a gourmet lunch, and a silent auction with something for everyone.

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‘ROMAN HOLIDAY’ APRIL 8 Pianist Joyce Yang will join the Brevard Symphony Orchestra for “Roman Holiday.” The program includes Roman Carnival Overture

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INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 7:30 p.m., $60 772-778-1070 irsymphonic.org

‘IT STARTS TONIGHT’ APRIL 8 Sunrise Theatre presents “Terry Fator: It Starts Tonight,” a show that will appeal to audience members of all ages. Fator is a ventriloquist, singer, comedian, and impressionist who can impersonate more than 100 celebrity voices. He attained national fame when he appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2007.

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‘STUDIO TO STAGE’ APRIL 8 –10 Ballet Vero Beach concludes its season with “Studio to Stage,” featuring Bournonville Suite, choreographed by August Bournonville, and Ecole de Ballet, Peter Anastos’s comedic look behind the scenes of ballet schools everywhere. The Accessible/Family Friendly version of the show, staged on the final day, will be shorter and geared toward children and differently abled audience members. Online archival fi m access to the performance will be available April 15–May 1.

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Childcare Resources’ campus includes a fully equipped playground and a garden area.

Preschool Pays Off LOCAL EDUCATORS AIM TO EQUIP LITTLE ONES FOR KINDERGARTEN

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BY JEFFREY R. PICKERING

t was a warm, humid morning in September 2016 when I felt the uncomfortable ache in my stomach that comes when any working parent says goodbye to a child on the first day of preschool.

My youngest, Grant, had just celebrated his third birthday and was enrolled in the morning program at Community Preschool.

For Grant’s first three years, my wife, Stephanie,

and I were fortunate to have the resources to hire private, in-home childcare.

Our own version of the fictional character Mary Poppins was a grandmother named Priscilla who raised her own children and those of several family members and friends on a table-grape farm in the heart of California’s great Central Valley.

“Nanny P,” as we affectionately called her, started working for us just four weeks after Grant’s birth

in Bakersfield, California, and stayed with us well into our first year after moving to Vero Beach. She cared for Grant and our two older children, Colin and Olivia, as if they were her own, and helped us give them all an incredibly healthy start to life.

The time came when Priscilla firmly observed in a conversation with Stephanie that “Grant is ready to go to school.” She added, “I’ll help you find

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the best place for him, and then it will be time for me to go back home. I’ve got a few camping trips I’d like to take this summer, and a hunting trip to Kansas in the fall that I don’t want to miss.”

Colin and Olivia were already enrolled in Saint Edward’s School, but their early education programs would not be available to Grant until he was a couple of years older. So, with Priscilla’s help, we visited several childcare centers and preschools before finally deciding to accept the invitation from Stephanie Squires, director of the Community Preschool, to enroll Grant there.

What Mrs. Squires and

the rest of her team of early educators promised us was that Grant’s experience at their school would prepare him for kindergarten. He would learn his colors and shapes; know his name, age, birthday, and phone number; say his ABC’s; and count in order from one to twenty and possibly beyond.

He would also learn to manage his emotions and socialize with other children, and most importantly, master the art of personal hygiene and toileting. These skills would all be necessary for him to eventually join his older siblings at Saint Edward’s, so we were very excited about the experience Grant would have.

I’ve often said that being

Childcare Resources accepts children from age 6 months to 5 years.

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Barbara Erege

Childcare Resources works to improve early childhood education throughout the county by offering substantial outreach programs to teachers and caregivers. Frequent workshops expose area educators to national experts free of charge, and two on-staff coaches are available to help teachers at any school implement the strategies they’ve learned. Additionally, the organization helps teachers continue their educations, thus enriching the pool of qualifi d local educators.

Barbara Erege, lead teacher in the VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) Education program at First Presbyterian Preschool, says, “Childcare Resources has been such a blessing for me.” She learned about the organization by attending workshops and then completed the Credentialing Program for Early Educators to earn her CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. In 2021 she completed her associate degree in early childhood education, and she is currently working on her bachelor’s. Erege credits the help she has received through the T.E.A.C.H. program (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps), which provides scholarship assistance to teachers at every level—from basic credentialing through a master’s degree—making it possible for her to continue her education.

“We all know getting an education is hard,” she says. “Childcare Resources and T.E.A.C.H. make the dream of education attainable.”

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“I’ve often said that being a parent is like walking around with your heart in someone else’s body.”

a parent is like walking around with your heart in someone else’s body.

Stephanie and I were grateful to have the resources to make getting Grant ready for kindergarten possible, but our decisions were still fraught with worry and anticipation. For too many families, however, the path can be much more challenging.

According to the Florida

Department of Education, in 2020 just 58 percent of Indian River County’s children were ready for kindergarten. While this statistic shows a significant improvement when compared to a decade earlier, there is still work to be done. Fortunately, early childhood educators and advocates in Indian River County are collaborating to ensure that all our children

have the same opportunity as my son did to arrive at kindergarten ready to learn.

Childcare Resources is one organization that is leading the way in this effort. For almost 30 years, it has provided high-quality early childhood education to economically challenged families in our community. In addition to serving children in its own school, the organization offers professional development programs to local early childhood educators free of charge.

Indian River Community Foundation is proud to support Childcare Resources with regular grants for programs that provide high-quality early education to families in

need and for programs that deliver professional development to educators throughout Indian River County. Childcare Resources also participates in the Community Foundation’s Endowment Partners Program, which helps to strengthen and sustain these important programs for generations to come.

To learn more about how you can support Childcare Resources by making a charitable contribution or a planned gift from your estate, visit www. childcareresourcesir.org.

Your generosity will help families and educators and, most importantly, help build a better future for our community’s most precious assets. ❀

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A 2020 expansion provided additional classroom space at Childcare Resources, which currently serves more than 100 children.

Fostering relationships is an important aspect of Childcare Resources’ mission.

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Step Up To Prevent Falls FALLS ARE COMMON, BUT THERE ARE WAYS TO STAY ON OUR FEET AS WE GROW OLDER

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ur homes are our havens, in the words of American style icon and Vero Beach resident Chris Madden. Unfortunately, they are also where most falls occur.

It was late morning on a steamy August day in Vero Beach, and Linda Gillespie had just returned home after playing a round of golf with her husband, Larry. While Larry was inside showering, Linda, an avid gardener, decided

to trim the ixora bushes on top of a 4-foot retaining wall at the end of her driveway. As she maneuvered deftly around the flowering shrubs, wielding her hand shears, she went to place her left foot on the top of the stone steps leading down to the driveway.

Misjudging the step’s location, she plummeted to the driveway below.

“I heard my arm break on the edge of the bottom step,” says Gillespie, who doesn’t remember much of

the incident, except that she felt nothing underfoot when she took that first step. Fortunately, the Gillespies’ dog, Alfie, watched the events unfold through a window and began barking frantically at his companion lying motionless in the driveway.

Alfie ran upstairs to Larry, who found Linda and immediately called 911.

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“Physical activity has been shown to significantly reduce the rate and risk of falls among healthy older adults.”

– DR. MICHAEL KHAZALPOUR

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and 12 months of rehabilitation. “It was a long road to recovery,” she admits, “but my rehab was aided by the fact that I had been exercising regularly. There is no way I could have accomplished what I did without working out; and that’s why I tell all my friends to stay fit.”

Michelle Jacobus was simply walking inside her Vero Beach home when the rubber tip of her sneaker got caught on the tile floor. Her fall resulted in a broken left ankle, surgery, and six weeks in a cast with non-weight-bearing movement limited to using a scooter. A year later, a second surgery was necessary to remove a pin that the ankle rejected from the first surgery. Jacobus still has residual nerve damage.

This past November, Jacobus fell again when she simply rose from her chair to go to bed. “My right ankle twisted, and I knew immediately that I had broken it,” she says, recalling the pain she felt when she broke her left ankle just two years earlier.

Following surgery to repair three fractures from her recent fall, Jaco-

bus spent Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and several more weeks confined at home with a cast and a scooter.

“It was extremely difficult to miss the holiday festivities again, especially after being housebound during the COVID pandemic,” says Jacobus, who faces several months of rehab. “Who knew that a fraction-of-a-second fall could do this much damage? My words of wisdom to my friends: ‘Don’t fall!’”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury and deaths from injury among Americans 65 and older. Each year, approximately 36 million falls are reported among older adults, resulting in an estimated three million emergency room visits, more than 950,000 hospitalizations, and 32,000 deaths. Those numbers are expected to rise as more than 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. The CDC estimates that by 2030 there will be seven fall deaths per hour among older adults.

Falling contributes to

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Michelle Jacobus twisted and broke her right ankle in November while getting out of a chair. In January, she was still using a scooter to get around her home.

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more than 95 percent of hip fractures–more than three-quarters of them among women. In fact, statistics show that you are more at risk of falling if you are over 65, female, have a history of falls, and possess a fear of falling.

The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of

Health, reports that 60 percent of falls occur where we spend most of our time–at home. This is particularly alarming in the wake of the COVID pandemic, as older Americans spend more time confined to their homes, where they are less likely to be physically active.

“Physical activity has

been shown to significantly reduce the rate and risk of falls among healthy older adults,” says Dr. Michael Khazalpour, an emergency medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He estimates that his emergency department sees at least 10 patients a day who have suffered injuries from falls.

“From a fitness perspective, there are multiple ways to help prevent falls,” says Khazalpour. “Among them are balance and strength training as well as conditioning exercises.

It takes dedication to do the exercises and put in the work; but if you do fall, the fitter you are, the sooner you will recover.”

Regular exercise improves strength, flexibility, and balance.

Weight-bearing exercise can help slow bone loss from osteoporosis. Yoga, tai chi, and qigong help improve strength and balance. If you are 65 or over with no limiting health conditions, the CDC recommends getting 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and at least two days a week of musclestrengthening activity.

Many falls, Khazalpour points out, occur in the middle of the night when people get up to go to the bathroom. “They might get dizzy or lightheaded from standing up too quickly, or trip on something lying on

the floor.”

He and other health care providers suggest sitting on the side of the bed for a moment before standing up, moving your feet and hands, and making sure you have something to hold on to when you stand.

To reduce your overall risk of falling, be proactive.

Talk with your health care provider about fall risks and prevention, and let him or her know immediately if you have fallen, are concerned about falling, or feel unsteady.

Review your medications and supplements with your health care provider, discussing potential side effects such as dizziness or sleepiness. Inquire about taking calcium and vitamin D supplements to improve bone, muscle, and nerve health.

Annual eye checkups and an up-to-date eyeglass prescription can also help keep you on your feet.

Speaking of feet, it can’t hurt to have them checked too. Discuss proper footwear with your doctor and ask whether seeing a podiatrist is advised.

Use a cane or walker if you need help feeling steady on your feet, especially on uneven surfaces.

If you often feel dizzy or lightheaded when standing up, ask your health care provider about postural hypotension, which may be linked to high blood pres-

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MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER

sure, diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, dehydration, and other conditions.

Stay hydrated. Experts suggest dividing your body weight in half to determine how many ounces of water you should consume each day. Also limit alcohol, a small amount of which can go a long way toward impairing your reflexes and balance. Research shows that hip fractures in older adults increase with alcohol consumption.

Even with all of these precautions in place, each

household needs a fall plan.

Is your phone always accessible in the event you need to call 911? Should you have a medical alert device?

If a loved one does fall, don’t attempt to move him or her, advises Khazalpour. “Call 911 and have emergency medical professionals transport the patient to the hospital.”

One in four Americans over the age of 65 will fall this year. You can avoid being one of them if you take some steps in the right direction. ❀

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Remove trip hazards such as shoes, books, electrical cords, and pet toys. Watch out for pets, too!

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Remove small throw rugs or use nonslip pads to keep them from sliding.

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Add grab bars in the bathroom. Use nonslip mats in the tub and shower.

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Have handrails and lights installed on staircases.

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Keep frequently used items in lower cabinets to avoid using step stools.

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Put night lights and light switches close to your bed.

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Keep a flashl ght by your bed in the event you lose power and need to get up.

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The Humvee dates back to the early ’80s, the result of a program to create a “jeep on steroids,” as soldiers described it.

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t’s fun to drive for the first five minutes.” That’s how Lt. Phil Huddy of the Vero Beach Police Department describes this High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, better known as the Humvee.

“It has specific functions,” Huddy says. “It’s not something that you can just hop in and drive around all the time.” Visibility is an issue—seeing what’s behind or to the side of the vehicle. Excessive noise is another, from

both the engine and air-conditioning.

“Trying to communicate inside that thing can be a pain in the neck,” he says.

The ride will remind you that you’re not in a family sedan, as will the seats, which can’t be adjusted. When encountering obstacles, Huddy says, “You can’t go straight on, you have to go at an angle.” On the other hand, he adds, “For as heavy as it is, it’s pretty agile.”

The VBPD acquired the vehicle in 2018 as part of the Department of

An adjustable platform is positioned directly below the top hatch and rotating turret.

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The turbocharged V-8 engine produces 190 horsepower, allowing for a maximum speed of 70 mph.

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The mount on the bumper, which rotates to the side for opening the cargo bay, can hold a spare tire.

Defense’s 1033 program, which transfers surplus military gear to local law enforcement. The equipment is free, and since the program’s inception in 1997, more than $5 billion worth of equipment has been doled out.

Among the most common giveaways are firearms, electrical wire, medical supplies, tools, night vision gear, and cold-weather clothing. The estimated value of the items varies widely, from $1.92 for 30 pairs of men’s drawers to a rotary wing aircraft worth $6.5 million.

The VBPD had specific reasons for wanting the Humvee: to deal with natural disasters and as protection during potentially violent situations. “Those instances, thank God, are few and far between,” Huddy says. Still, the vehicle has seen a bit of action—in 2019, when responding to a call during Hurricane Dorian, and last year, when an armed man had barricaded himself inside his house. “We brought our Humvee as cover for us. When the gentleman saw it, he came out,” Huddy says. “We built a better rapport with him after that.”

When this vehicle first arrived in Vero Beach, it was painted USMC Sand, with markings on the front that read “513 202 MI.” That indicates it was from the Army’s 513th Brigade, 202nd Battalion, Military Intelligence, which is headquartered at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

It likely never went overseas, given that the odometer has only 350 miles on it.

The only modification the VBPD made was to add a graphite-colored Rhino Linings exterior coating and some logos.

The Humvee officially began life on March 22, 1983, when the Pentagon awarded AM General a $1 billion contract to put a prototype into production.

The first model, the M998, was a “jackof-all-trades” workhorse that replaced several existing utility vehicles.

The M1114 debuted in 1996, answering the call for a vehicle with greater protective armor. One result of that

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change, however, was a considerable gain in curb weight—from 5,200 pounds to 9,800. Hand in hand with that added bulk, the new vehicle burned fuel twice as fast, getting only about 5 mpg instead of the previous 10 to 12.

The M1114 is similar in size to a large SUV, although it’s wider and twice as heavy. It has a 6.5-liter turbocharged V-8 diesel engine capable of generating 190 horsepower. The maximum highway speed is 70 mph, or 56 mph when fully loaded.

Since 1984, 281,000 Humvees of various designs have been manufactured, mostly for use by the U.S. Army, but also by the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy and more than 50 other countries.

Since it wasn’t designed for armored combat, the Humvee is being phased out of military use. Currently, the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program is underway to design a new family of vehicles to replace the Humvee. `

The interior design is strictly utilitarian. The air-conditioning, for example, is operated by a simple on/off oggle switch, located on the dash about a foot to the right of the steering wheel.

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Now You’re Walking!

OUR DOGS ARE ALWAYS TAKING CUES FROM OUR BODY LANGUAGE, SO CONTROLLING THEIR BEHAVIOR ON EXCURSIONS CAN BE EASIER THAN YOU THINK

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ig, brown eyes follow your every move. Breakfast is over, dishes are done, and now the dog silently wills you to pick up the leash and ask the question he has been waiting to hear for an hour.

“Want to go for a walk?”

All dogs have a walking style; a perambulating personality, if you will. Some of these styles are less than ideal, such as the dog who imagines himself knifing into a cold wind as he pulls a sled over acres of snow.

This adventurous pooch is not deterred by curbs, bicycles, garbage trucks, or other impediments in his quest to pull as hard as he can for as long as he can.

Other dogs prefer a leisurely pace bordering on a full stop while being passed easily by the slowest of crawling insects. These dogs have seemingly leaden legs that move only after long, studious sniffing sessions.

A few opinionated pooches will even go on a

sit-down strike, preferring to park in a puddle, amidst a pile of leaf litter, or on your neighbor’s new sod rather than take a single step forward. Passing cars slow while drivers tsk, tsk at our cruel practice of trying to get a little fresh air into the animal. It’s no wonder that even with all of the documented benefits of walking our dogs, many of us view this necessary act as a chore.

There are ways to take back control while still

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enjoying leashed walks with your dog. Don’t try for a complete overhaul of your current method or scour the internet looking for a magic technique. Instead, start with a new mindset.

Cast off the feeling that you are a victim of your dog’s whims and start the process of becoming the leader.

Remember that every dog, no matter how unruly, is seeking guidance. I don’t insist that the dog march next to me like a foot soldier during a casual walk, but I will teach a “Wait” command straightaway. A well-executed “Wait” motivates even dedicated pullers to backtrack toward me for a reward.

When teaching anything new, start in an area you control: the house. Begin by arming yourself with very good treats and have them at the ready in your

hand. Leash the dog and walk toward your front door, and then open it just a few inches. The dog will likely want to squeeze out in front of you, so just stop completely, say “Wait,” and when he turns to see what the delay is about, reach toward him with a treat and then draw it back to your knee. Imagine you are pulling a string attached to the end of the dog’s nose.

This is nearly irresistible body language, and your dog will circle back and gobble up the prize.

Bring this skill onto the driveway and then out onto the walk. Only you can judge how much pulling is too much, but if one arm starts to feel longer than the other, it’s time to regroup.

For slow or reluctant dogs that don’t seem interested in the outside

world, the goal is to get them moving, even at a snail’s pace; but pulling on the leash often has the opposite effect. These dogs may prefer the sofa to the soft grass, so your body language will have to be compelling to get their feet moving.

It always helps to imagine the situation from the dog’s point of view.

The leash can look like an impediment and feel like an anchor. The way we hold the leash is meaningful and will convey direction to the dog. Think of it as a line on the highway. Drape it low

A reluctant dog may need motivating body language cues from you.

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Showing you are the leader during walks will help your pooch walk next to you in a more controlled manner.

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– Bonnie in Vero Beach Winston gets a kick out of lunging at rolling wheels, so you will need to give him a less dangerous and more enjoyable task to do. It helps to reenact what makes him crazy, but with you in full control. Enlist a friend to walk a bicycle past your driveway. Have Winston out there on the driveway, but instead of holding the leash, tie it securely to a stout tree limb or post. Use the phrase “Leave it” as soon as he spies the bike, and then present a very good treat at his eye level. Your friend can then try riding the bike past your house, but make sure Winston is tied securely. Your goal is for him to eventually just glance at the bike and then check in with you for the goodies.

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Your sweet dog definitely enjoys the att ntion and is probably just trying to reciprocate. Her licking is akin to grooming; she thinks she is doing the person a good turn in exchange for being pett d. This is not to suggest that your friends need cleaning up, but the dog may be attracted to lotion, sunscreen, and salt as well. She may also be a little too excited to hold still, so she licks as an outlet for her energy. To lessen her licking, try this: Place her in your lap facing away from you. Now start a light massage with slow, small circles at her shoulder muscles and work back down the spine gently. Dogs like a soft ouch, and facing away from you should allow her to concentrate on her own pleasure. My bet is that her head will soon droop with relaxation and all licking will be forgott n for the moment.

so it extends out in front of the pooch, below his chin.

This will initiate following behavior, and before you know it, your dog is taking a walk. It helps with lowslung types to dangle a rope toy or long squeaky toy to further motivate forward motion. You may not get far with this dog on the first attempt, but your efforts will be rewarded.

Even the most diminutive of dogs has a sense of territory. Often this claim includes not just the property but the entire neighborhood. Moving targets such as bicycles, joggers, and other dogs on leash that dare to tread on the street are to be barked

at, chased, or otherwise intimidated. Taking this bossy dog to a new location like a park or shopping area gives him a wider view of the world. The ride in the car resets his expectations, and new sights and smells let him enjoy his surroundings.

Back at home, teach the “Watch” command, which asks for brief eye contact in exchange for a reward. Now, when he spies an interloper half a block away, pull out some meaty treats and wave one under his nose. Then, pull that treat up to your face, point to your nose, and cheerfully say “Watch!” The instant he glances up at you, say “Yes!”

and pop the treat into his mouth. The idea here is to change the dog’s mindset so that the sight of other people and dogs becomes a conduit to something good.

He won’t stop alerting you to the presence of other dogs and people, but with practice, he may briefly woof instead of erupting like a volcano, and then look up at you.

Our dogs are true geniuses at using their body language to motivate us to do their bidding—like flipping over for a belly rub or turning on the big eyes when we are having a snack. We can return the favor and use our body language to shape

their behavior. To a dog, anything moving is more interesting than something holding still, and the lower that moving object is in their field of vision, the better. If your posture is upright and stiff, it won’t invite them. Watch how your dog reacts to body language cues to see what gets him engaged.

Try to have fun with every training session, and relax your expectations. Enjoy these walks as a bonding exercise and incorporate the occasional “Come,” “Watch,” or “Wait” commands to stay connected. Your dog loves to learn and has only one favorite teacher: you. ❀

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Colors in the media room complement the eye-catching painting that serves as a focal point.

Surrounded by natural beauty, the home achieves a “modern but comfortable” balance.

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Wide views of the ocean can be seen from the central living area of the home, which opens to the outdoors with expansive sliding glass doors.

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magine that you spent the winter months at your condominium overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Instead of shoveling snow, you had sand between your toes.

Life was good. Then one day a For Sale sign popped up on a beachfront property just up the road, and your long-held dream of building a house from the ground up suddenly became a possibility.

That’s what happened to a New England couple who, years earlier, had fallen in love with the Vero Beach life-

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style and all it has to o er.

“Our vision was to construct a unique house that was modern but comfortable,” the husband explains.

“There would be lots of glass and open space utilizing natural materials of stone and wood. Another objective was to have the house blend as naturally as possible with the existing elevations and landscape.”

The property, bordered by nature preserves and the ocean, provided the desired surroundings as well as privacy. Realizing it was just what

they had been looking for, the couple contacted a broker, who put them in touch with builder Joe Foglia. After initial conversations, the owner of Foglia Custom Homes introduced them to architect Tom Hoos and interior designer Rod Mickley.

“I guess you could call me the ‘ringmaster,’” Foglia chuckles as he describes what became a team e ort that included landscape architect August Schwartz.

“I had met with the owners a couple of times and we had formed a

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A spiral staircase, designed to look like a sculpture, takes the owners to the observation tower, which provides gorgeous sunrise and sunset views of both the ocean and the lagoon.

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relationship,” Foglia continues. “Like so many projects, it started out as a smaller, ‘cottagey’ type home and went from there.”

Over the years, the couple had collected clippings of residential designs and custom features that appealed, tucking them into a folder for future reference. That future had now arrived.

Enter Hoos. “For me, residential architecture is really about making the client’s dreams come true. Sometimes it’s hard for them to express in words; that’s why the visual can be so helpful.

In this case, the owners had stacks of photos of homes they really liked.”

After meeting with the couple and going over the contents of the folder, Hoos sketched some preliminary designs, setting things in motion.

“The idea behind this house was to do a more transitional style that had a very modern feel but was also rooted in traditional elements,” says Hoos.

“As an architect I’ve always taken the approach of not having a signature style but interpreting and providing what the client wants and having the expertise to make it happen.”

“Because the owners already lived here, we pretty much did everything in person,” he adds. “They were very open to what we were doing; it was a very collaborative process.”

That process resulted in a twostory glass, wood, and stone residence that features an open living/dining/ kitchen area, a glass-enclosed elevator, and a spiral staircase that leads to an observation tower with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon—daily sunrises and sunsets guaranteed.

“The whole idea behind the spiral staircase was that it was a piece of sculpture,” Hoos explains. “You come in the entry, look up and see it curve upwards with a glass rail that has a

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In the kitchen, maintenance-free materials include oak-stained cabinets, Ceaser Stone countertops, and a natural stone floor. The pendant lights above the countertop resemble hanging pieces of sea glass.

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The home’s design takes full advantage of the views the property has to offer, even from the bathrooms.

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little LED light underneath. It’s really neat. We probably drew it 30 times before we got it right.”

There are many other things the team “got right,” including a twostory oak wall with gas replace and television, programmed as a work of art when not in use.

Overhead, a random series of circular pendants with miniature lights casts a warm glow. As Mickley notes, “They look like illuminated drops of rain and add interest and character to the high ceiling. The owners, who were very attuned to light xtures,

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just fell in love with them.”

They felt the same way about the trio of pendant lights illuminating the kitchen island, which at rst glance appear to be stacked slivers of sea glass. Nearby, oak-stained cabinets on either side of the Wolf gas stove add warmth to Caesar Stone countertops.

“Today clients are looking for maintenance-free materials, and the Caesar Stone doesn’t stain,” Hoos points out. “Also, the natural shell stone oor is just gorgeous with the wood; it brings a warmth while still feeling clean and modern.”

More clean and modern lines can be seen in the central living area, where furnishings combine aesthetics with function. The iconic Eames chair with ottoman, reminiscent of Bauhaus design, is a perfect example. Here, as throughout the house, performance fabrics and leather make for easy care, with fun accent fabrics adding happy pops of color.

When it came time to select paintings, the owners couldn’t resist a colorful painting by a Danish artist for the open metal frame stairway landing. Another eye-catching painting by

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The bathrooms have a seaside color palette; blues and greens reflect the hues of the ocean.

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The master suite, on the first floor of the home, is decorated with colors used in the stylized painting above the bed.

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the same artist commands one wall in the media room. Nearby, a bright red lamp prompts a smile.

In the rst- oor master suite, the stylized face of a woman, her features de ned by pinks, yellows, blue, and black, is centered above the king-size bed. The same colors are repeated in the designer pillows and vertical pattern of the oor-to-ceiling draperies that frame a view of palm trees, sea grapes, and bougainvilleas.

“The house is everything my wife and I envisioned and more. We couldn’t be more proud of the nished

product. The design is truly unique, the perfect blend of beauty and comfort, the views are breathtaking and never get old,” the husband enthuses.

“We have a tremendous level of gratitude and appreciation for Tom, Joe, and Rod, who are all professional, detail oriented, caring, and a pleasure to work with. We had dozens of meetings with them, having input from a design and construction viewpoint. It was really invaluable to have that level of involvement right from the start.”

For Mickley, that level of involvement made a di erence. “It was

really special because they didn’t micromanage. They knew what they wanted, gave me general parameters, I went with it and they responded positively.”

Hoos couldn’t agree more. “When the house was nished and we did sort of a nal walk through, the wife was so happy she literally had tears in her eyes.”

Foglia sums up his own feelings: “This has to be one of the most well-designed, cutting-edge, and well-appointed homes I’ve had the privilege of constructing.” `

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MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN CONTINUES TO EVOLVE FROM ITS ORIGINS AS A ROADSIDE JUNGLE ATTRACTION WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK MERRELL

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“The Greeting,” an oval space just inside the entryway, has been a central feature of the garden’s design since the very beginning.

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cKee Botanical Garden is a special place. It always has been. In 1931, when it was known as McKee Jungle Gardens, the on-site landscape architect, Winton Reinsmith, said: “Let nature’s spectacle dwarf the enormity of your burdens and give you peace.”

That sentiment captured the magic of the McKee experience then, and it still does today. The garden is an oasis of beauty— enchanting, verdant, and tranquil. It is also an elegant piece of landscape design.

The site has undergone many changes throughout its existence, including 25 years when it lay abandoned. But it has endured and evolved. During this past year, in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the garden’s resurrection, three areas have been targeted for revitalization. We’ll take a look at

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what’s being done there, but rst let’s step back and follow the twisting trail that has brought us to this moment.

It all began on January 1, 1932, when McKee Jungle Gardens o cially opened for business. Admission was 50 cents, payable at a fruit juice stand just off he parking lot.

Arthur McKee and Waldo Sexton created the attraction as a way to preserve the natural beauty of their 80-acre plot of tropical hammock. As McKee himself said, “There will come a time when there isn’t much of this left.”

The two men selected William Lyman Phillips to be the lead landscape architect. His impressive background included projects in Boston, Panama, and France, but it was his extensive Florida experience and tropical plant expertise that made him the perfect choice for the project.

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The design that Phillips came up with was asymmetrical and natural-feeling, embracing and enhancing the landscape that existed rather than molding it in a formal or partitioned manner. The real genius of his plan, however, was the area— known as “The Introduction”— that rst greeted visitors and that still serves as the anchor of the present-day design. Here’s how Phillips described his intent for that transitional passage into the garden: “You should give the visitor a brief resting spell, get him prepared for new sensations. I believe he should pass through a corridor of some sort, walled densely enough on both sides, and roofed densely enough to shut them in for a

few moments from what they have been seeing and what they are going to see.”

He then speci ed that the ground immediately inside be cleared to “make a circular lawn about 100–120 feet in diameter, get this in brilliant green Rye grass for the winter and have exotic palms and whatever attractive plants you like around the edges.” He continued, “As the visitor comes out from the corridor he will see the face of the jungle, brilliantly lighted in the afternoon or gloomily dark in the morning, across a bright pool of pure green. The e ect wants to be a bit breathtaking.”

The metal pergola was originally a wooden lath structure sandwiched between two plant houses offering orchids and other plants for sale.

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Blooming pink powder puffs, Calliandra emarginata, add an explosive burst of color along the Inner Banks Trail.

The nal piece of his entrance area would be the lush hammock itself. “I would go from a point on the far side of the lawn, opposite the corridor and in line with it, straight on into the jungle for several hundred feet with a cut narrowing as it recedes, a ording a deep mysterious view into the forest.”

He added, “You can keep the pond and add others if you like between it and the hammock—but keep them outside and o side your Greeting, as Reinsmith has labelled it on the plan.”

And there you have it: The Corridor, The Greeting, and the Main Jungle Trail—a distinctive and alluring combination that presents the perfect prelude to the wonders that await within.

As for the rest of the garden, Phillips wanted to create points of interest featuring “di erent sorts of growth”— dense palm groves, palmetto swales, single great oak trees, waterfalls, ponds, and grassy glades. “The principle of contrast should not be overlooked,” he stated. “Do not be afraid to get out from under the trees at times. The gloom of the forest will seem deeper if there are passages of sunlight. Furthermore,” he pointed out, “you must have a few sunny spots or you will be extremely restricted horticulturally.”

The sawdust-covered pathways led to several dramatic destinations as well: the Watery Maze, the Orchid Glade, a swath dubbed the Garden of the Gods, and a spectacular grove of royal palms, which was composed of hundreds of towering royal palms arranged in majestic rows. Exotic subtropical plants collected from around the world, most notably a huge

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assortment of water lilies and orchids, were mixed into the natural landscape and native ora throughout the garden.

After botanist Ludwig Diels of the Berlin Botanic Garden visited the site, he declared, “Twenty- ve thousand miles of travel would be necessary to see all of the rare plants I’ve just seen within these gardens in an hour.”

Of course, this being a Waldo Sexton production, there also needed to be crowd-pleasing attractions. That requirement was met by bringing in animals—at rst less exotic choices such as parrots, free-roaming peacocks and turkeys, otters, deer, and native frogs—but as time went on, visitors would see tethered monkeys clambering in the trees, Doc the dancing bear, Ole Mac the alligator, and the garden’s pair of celebrity chimpanzees, Napoleon and Josephine. At one point, there was also a petting zoo.

In 1940, the garden remained open during the summer for the rst time. To help “amateur jungle explorers” avoid the thriving swarms of mosquitoes, a screened-in “Jungle Cruiser” pulled by a tractor was made available. It turned out to be so popular that a second was quickly added.

Sexton’s fabulous Polynesian-style Hall of Giants was erected in 1941 to house the world’s largest one-piece mahogany table. The Spanish Kitchen was installed directly across a agstone patio from it. To help attract motorists, an enormous 2,000-year-old cypress stump was positioned next to the road, as was a fully intact whale skeleton. The site was equal parts roadside attraction and jungle garden.

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At its high point, McKee Jungle Gardens attracted a reported 100,000 visitors in a year, ranking it as one of the top tourist attractions in the state. But that popularity began to wane in the ’60s and ’70s as the Florida Turnpike, I-95, and Walt Disney World drew away potential visitors. A severe gasoline shortage in 1973 was a likely factor as well. Various money-making schemes were tried at the garden, both prior to and after those developments. In 1953, Wild Animal Compound Inc. began operating a base out of McKee, for supplying animals to zoos and circuses but also for displaying them in the garden. The company’s ever-changing inventory included Humboldt penguins, giant red kangaroos, anteaters, tapirs, cheetahs, lions, Canadian black bears, elephants, and large venomous snakes, to name just a few.

In 1954, after the garden’s entrance and gift shop were destroyed in a re, a Balinese entryway was erected about 20 yards to the north. Visitors would cross a bridge over the small pond that abutted the parking lot, then enter through the back of the Spanish Kitchen. Before continuing on into the garden, however, they needed to wend their way through the Hall of Giants, which had been reimagined as the Tropical Gift Shop and Museum of Oddities.

As a last-ditch e ort in 1974, a camping facility for mobile homes went in next to the garden. It was all for naught, though—McKee Jungle Gardens was no longer generating

Watery Maze

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Grove of Royal Palms

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Above: The current garden with the three revitalized areas highlighted: Red—Outer Banks Trail; Yellow—Live Oak Path; Orange—Folly Patio Right: The 1931 McKee Jungle Gardens plan, with several 1938 updates

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enough income to be viable. It closed its doors for good in 1976, and most of the land became home to a complex of condominiums.

Much has been written about the 25 years that would follow. Su ce it to say that, through the dogged determination of the Indian River Land Trust and local residents, 18 acres of the garden—the very heart of McKee Jungle Gardens—were saved from development. In 2001, a reimagined and renamed McKee Botanical Garden opened to the public.

As successful as the original design was, McKee the sequel is arguably even better. David Sacks, a Miami-based landscape architect with a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design—the same school from which William Lyman Phillips graduated—was chosen as the historic landscape mastermind behind the garden’s resurrection. Also vital to that e ort has been McKee’s director of horticulture and research, Andreas Daehnick.

The main goal, Sacks says, “was keeping the feel of the place as close as we could to what it would have been in the ’30s and ’40s, keeping the ambience, but at the same time allowing it to function in the way that botanical gardens do today, which is as cultural and educational institutions.”

He adds, “In physical terms, it was a matter of working through, ‘Okay, what kind of facilities do we think we need?

How do we t new buildings into the site without disrupting or destroying the landscape? What are the pieces of the landscape that are part of the historic design and therefore important to restore or preserve?’”

Landscape architect David Sacks gives a talk at McKee back in November.

Miami artist Xavier Cortada works away in his studio creating some of the nature-inspired tiles that will grace a set of five columns in the garden.

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Anne Linville, David Sacks, Mark Mistretta, and artist Robert Anderson are on hand for the unveiling of Anderson’s new “garden kaleidoscope.”

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Retaining the central core of the original design was essential: the corridor, the Greeting, and the Main Jungle Trail, along with the hammock on either side of it. In the case of the corridor, an arching metal pergola captured the essence of the original wooden lath structure. The lawn of The Greeting was recon gured as a perfect oval, with a crushed-shell pathway encircling it.

The two ponds just inside the garden, as well as the Stone Bridge and the two ponds just outside the entrance, needed to be resurrected. Lastly, both the Hall of Giants and the Spanish Kitchen would also be extensively restored.

Beyond those essential McKee elements, however, there was room for interpretation, and Sacks’s solution was lovely.

Two of the Jungle Gardens’ “greatest hits” were reimagined

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in new locations: The Royal Palm Grove was installed south of The Greeting, with the Watery Maze situated just east of that.

An entirely new system of interconnected waterways was put in south of the Main Jungle Trail. Gently owing rivulets, with the occasional small rocky weir to provide a bit of sound, added to the garden’s inviting and serene feel.

The resulting layout is seamless; one area leads e ortlessly to the next, with something new lurking around every bend. There are currently more than 2,000 species of native and exotic plants in the garden, with pathways meandering through them so that visitors are rarely aware of other trails or other people nearby. It helps make the space seem larger than it is.

The loss of land, from 80 to 18 acres, is often characterized

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as a drastic change, but the truth is that after World War II, the size of the garden was reduced to an area that wasn’t tremendously di erent from the footprint of today’s. It makes for a manageable walk, something that the 100,000 people who visited McKee this past year might agree with.

To help celebrate the garden’s twentieth anniversary, a revitalization has been underway for the last year, scheduled to be completed by the end of May. Three areas were targeted: the Outer Banks Trail and Live Oak Path at the back of the garden and the area known as the “Folly” just south of the Royal Palm Grove.

“David came down and we walked the garden with Andreas,” says Christine Hobart, McKee’s executive director.

“We identi ed those areas where you may just continue on the pathways—they’re not necessarily views or points of interest.” Sacks characterized her comments a little di erently in a recent speech: “Christine said they were boring.”

The most dramatic transformation will be in the Live Oak Path area. The trail’s route has been simpli ed, leading to the open Orchid Glade with the already-existing waterfall now serving as a striking backdrop.

“That waterfall was demolished in the original rebuilding of the garden,” Daehnick reveals. “The problem was that it didn’t keep in step with the timeline, which was the ’30s and ’40s. It was much more recent.” However, Daehnick hid the pieces, which were eventually reassembled and reinstalled.

“It makes for a really neat attraction back there,” he says. “It’s like a whole new section of the garden.”

At either end of the pathway to that waterfall, sculptural pieces by Miami artist Xavier Cortada are going in. Five columns covered in vibrant, nature-inspired tiles will support sculpted bowls containing blooming orchids and other plants. “I think this is very exciting,” Sacks says about Cortada’s art, “and is kind of a step up for McKee.” As for the Outer Banks Trail, Sacks says, “I’ve learned that a lot of times in landscape enhancements, the most important thing to do is to just get rid of stuff hat doesn’t look good. But we’re also planting a lot of things. And the palette we ended up with really takes inspiration from the original idea, which is, ‘Here is a native piece of Florida landscape which was thought to be beautiful and worth preserving.’” He adds, “The other piece of McKee horticulturally is what I call the ‘gee-whiz factor,’ all the weird and wonderful and unusual plants that come from all over.”

Finally, there’s the Folly, which will be transformed into a agstone patio with seating and one of artist Robert Anderson’s custom-made “garden kaleidoscopes” as the focal point.

Visitors can view a rotating, plant- lled bowl through kaleidoscopic tubes that are positioned at varying heights.

Of course, these changes are far from the last ones we’ll see at McKee Botanical Garden, since the quest to improve, rethink, and add elements is never ending.

“Things can change and evolve,” Daehnick says, “but they still always have that big picture in mind, even though it’s completely di erent than it ever was.” `

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Water lilies and the Stone Bridge have been a part of McKee since 1932.

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Despite his inauspicious beginnings, Mateo has found a safe and happy home in the spider monkey habitat at the Brevard Zoo.

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Foster Dad? A RESCUED SPIDER MONKEY GETS INTO THE SWING OF THINGS AT HIS NEW BREVARD ZOO HOME

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rescue from a smuggler. A long journey. A welcoming family. A surprise adoption.

This is the story of a monkey named Mateo and his new home at the Brevard Zoo. It is a story that most visitors would never guess. Picture yourself wandering through the zoo’s Rainforest Revealed habitat. You see tranquil sloths and colorful macaws; you hear the distinct sound of fulvous whistling ducks and glimpse the amboyant plumage of a scarlet ibis.

Then you spot the monkeys. They are playing together in a habitat that simulates their natural rainforest environment, thus gives them plenty of opportunities for climbing, leaping, and other monkey adventures. Trees, vines, and lianas, some real and some arti cial, allow the monkeys to show off their agility.

There are even “skybridges”—aerial pathways that connect di erent areas of the habitat and allow the residents to explore. They do look as though they are having fun, and, as you watch them interact with one another, no one seems to be left out or unwanted.

Although there is no way to tell who might be a newer addition to the troop, one of these monkeys is Mateo. His complete acceptance belies the trepidation he showed when he rst arrived. Looking back at his story, however, makes his present success all the more heartwarming. Author Katherine Applegate describes a good zoo as “a place where humans make amends.” That has truly been the case with Brevard Zoo and Mateo.

Mateo was about 6 months old when he was found by humans who wanted to help him. These people were not zookeepers, zoologists, or environmentalists; they were agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They found the monkey in a smuggler’s pickup truck. The driver was trying to cross the border between Texas and Mexico, and the monkey was cargo for the exotic pet trade.

Florida Institute of Technology associate professor Darby Proctor, who now works with Mateo at Brevard Zoo, points out that despite the monkey’s current well-being, his story is a cautionary tale. “We’re happy we helped this little guy, but we want to get out the message that wildlife tra cking is dangerous.”

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Sometimes, people who purchase exotic pets illegally have seen the animals as babies, and they are not considering how large, and how potentially dangerous, they can be as adults.

“These are wild animals,” Proctor cautions. Attempts to turn them into pets are harmful for animals and humans alike. Many smuggled animals do not even survive the journey.

The story of Mateo is one of serendipity; there were many dangers the little monkey managed to evade in order to make it to his new home at the zoo. Proctor o ers a poignant reminder: “Usually, these stories do not have such a happy ending.”

After the customs agents rescued the monkey, he was taken to the Dallas Zoo. There, he was quarantined to be sure he was not carrying any communicable diseases. But where would he go from there? A return to the wild was not an option. Because he had been taken away from his mother at such a young age, experts realized that he would have virtually no chance of survival on his own. Therefore, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums conducted a search for a new home as part of their Species Survival Plan.

That search led them to the Brevard Zoo, which already had a successful monkey troop of the same species.

Mateo is a black-handed spider monkey. Native to Central America, the species possesses a shaggy fur coat with a variety of black, charcoal, dark brown and chestnut brown hues.

Mateo has a streak of fur on his lower back that is of a lighter brown, reminiscent of the color of hazelnuts; it is his most distinguishing feature.

Like other monkey species, spider monkeys have a complex social structure that includes alpha males and alpha females. The black-handed spider monkey troop at Brevard Zoo included an alpha female named

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The spider monkey habitat blends into the treetops with vines and skybridges that connect the cognitive testing area to other playing and living spaces.

Shelley who was already a mother. The hope was that Shelley would prove to be a foster mom for Mateo, prompted perhaps by her maternal instincts.

However, the monkeys had some surprises in store.

Another advantage of Brevard Zoo as a home for Mateo is that there was a research team in place. The spider monkeys at Brevard are closely observed by Proctor and Kate Talbot, an assistant professor also at Florida Tech. In fact, the zoo has a spider monkey cognitive testing complex.

The tests are elective in that it is always up to the monkeys whether they participate. “We play what must seem like silly human games,” Proctor explains, but which provide information about monkey intelligence.

For example, will the monkeys work together in order to pull a string to get a food reward? Such observations give insight into their sense of cooperation and social structure.

Another cognitive test involves seeing how the monkeys respond to

what seems like inequity. One will be given a preferred treat, such as a grape, while another is given a less favored item, such as a cucumber slice.

Does the monkey with the cucumber get upset and throw it back? The responses to such tests are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that researchers hope to put together to form a picture of monkey intelligence.

Since skybridges connect the cognitive testing area to the rest of the monkey habitat, the tests are truly voluntary; the monkeys have the freedom to come and go at will. Meanwhile, researchers are able to observe them in ways that would be very di cult in the wild, where spider monkeys live high up in the rainforest canopy.

The observations have impressed Proctor, who previously worked on similar research with capuchin monkeys. “People think that capuchins are the smartest New World monkeys. I used to be lobbying for them, but now I’m on Team Spider Monkey,” she says with a laugh.

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Spider monkeys can be distinguished from one another by facial expressions, coloring, and tail positioning. Scientists at Brevard Zoo say Mateo is easily recognizable by the constant look of surprise on his face.

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Professors Kate Talbot and Darby Proctor of Florida Tech in Melbourne, both of whom have doctorates in cognitive sciences, study the spider monkeys at Brevard Zoo.

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With an ideal location found, the next step was transporting Mateo from Texas to Florida. Looking into airline options, the zoos found only a “No Monkeys Allowed” sign, so to speak.

Monkeys are considered potential carriers of COVID, so airlines were not allowing them aboard at all. However, Florida Tech has an aviation program, so Proctor contacted some of her colleagues. Thanks to them, Mateo got his own private ight in a Piper Seminole. It would be fascinating to know what the young spider monkey thought of his airplane ride, but alas, cognitive testing has not advanced that far. In any event, Mateo arrived safely at his new home.

But how would he adapt? At rst, Mateo was a very shy little monkey, especially when he was introduced to the troop. During his time in Dallas, he had been in quarantine, so he had probably not seen another monkey for half of his young life—since the time he was separated from his mother. “I don’t think he knew he was a monkey, or how to be a monkey,” Proctor says.

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the habitat, and he was uncomfortable being touched, even though touching and grooming are major aspects of social interaction for monkeys. “We thought he would want to get back with other monkeys, but boy were we wrong.”

Michelle Ferguson, the area supervisor at the zoo, concurs. “At rst, he didn’t look comfortable at all. He would just kind of watch the other monkeys.” Perhaps he was wondering what they were and whether they were a threat. Thankfully, the troop was very gentle with the newcomer; in fact, virtually all of the monkeys tried to hug him. Hugs can be an expression of a ection for monkeys, but they are also a way to learn about each other through scent, so this behavior indicated their curiosity about the new arrival.

However, the hoped-for adoption

by Shelley did not materialize. The alpha female was so protective of her own baby that, timid though Mateo was, she would not let him come near, nor did she reach out to foster him.

Although he was in the midst of a

potential new family, Mateo was still an orphan.

Then there was a surprise. Mateo was adopted—not by a female, but by the alpha male. The researchers were amazed. “As far as we know, this is totally unprecedented,” says Proctor. She has thus far found only two recorded cases of spider monkey adoption, and both were by a female (the same female, actually). Adoption by an alpha male was not only completely unexpected, it was also a bonus for Mateo, since alpha male spider monkeys are dominant even over alpha females.

The relationship between Mateo and his foster father, whose name is Shooter, unfolded gently. Shooter patiently overcame the newcomer’s shyness. Talbot says, “I remember Shooter reaching out his hand and waiting for Mateo to come to him. He was very kind to Mateo.”

What could have prompted this kindness? Curious, the researchers looked into Shooter’s background and learned that he, too, had been rescued from wildlife tra ckers. Years ago, he had been introduced to the troop at the zoo as a timid newcomer, just like Mateo. This suggests that his adoption of Mateo is an example of animal empathy. As a scientist, Proctor hastens to add, “Of course, we wish we had more evidence of that.”

The relationship is very a ectionate and tender. “Shooter will let Mateo climb all over him and cuddle with him in cooler weather,” Talbot says.

And if another young monkey is playing too roughly, Mateo does not need to worry—his foster father is there to step in and defend him. In fact, Shooter will intervene against his own biological o spring in favor of Mateo.

He is an amazing foster dad.

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observes that Mateo has developed a healthy enjoyment of food. “When he rst arrived, he wouldn’t eat anything but grapes. Now he eats a balanced diet.” His menu choices have led to a nickname: “We call him ‘Tater,’ because he loves potatoes.” As for his o cial name, that was chosen by a generous donor to Brevard Zoo, as donors are sometimes given the opportunity to name an animal.

Now a part of the family, Mateo seems thoroughly comfortable climbing, leaping, jumping, and playing with the others. “When I rst saw them playing,” recalls Ferguson, “I

thought, ‘This is it.’” Mateo was learning how to be a monkey.

His climbing skills are also impressive, because when he rst arrived, Mateo was reluctant to climb; having been taken away from his mother at a time in his life when he was still supposed to be clinging to her, his legs had not developed properly. Yet, along with his emotional comfort with the troop, he progressed physically and now climbs with all the agility to be expected in a species native to the rainforest canopy.

Today, watching the spider monkeys playing amongst the trees, vines,

and skybridges of their habitat, it is hard to tell which one is Mateo.

No longer is he frightened, confused, or unsure of what it means to be a monkey. Instead, he is leaping about happily with his new family and friends.

However, if you a spot a young monkey with a streak of light brown on his back, who seems to be very close to a large adult male ... well, you are probably looking at Mateo and his foster father. The surprise adoption has led to a very special bond. And because of it, Mateo has found a welcoming home. `

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Hidden Treasures Revealed SELECTIONS FROM LOCAL COLLECTORS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART’S LATEST EXHIBITION

BY CHRIS FASOLINO

Les Amoureaux au Trois Bouquets by Marc Chagall, oil on canvas, 21.5 x 28.7 5 inches

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coastal view of blue-green waters, painted by the great Impressionist Claude Monet.

Bouquets of owers against an abstract and vibrant blue background, by Marc Chagall. A slice-of-life scene that o ers insights into human nature, by Norman Rockwell. A touching mother-and-child scene by Mary Cassatt. An iridescent hummingbird hovering near an orchid, by Martin Johnson Heade.

What do all these very di erent works of art have in common?

They are all found in private collections within the Vero Beach community. And they are part of a special exhibition now on display at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. The exhibit features some 100 works of art and encompasses the three largest galleries of VBMA, running until May 15. Titled “Vero Collects,” it also has an apt subtitle: “Hidden Treasures Revealed.”

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with more than 40 di erent lenders to arrange this special opportunity to give the public a sneak peek into the often private world of art collecting. Some of the works featured have never before been on public display. Van Wagenberg says, “I’ve just been really impressed by the quality of collecting here in Vero.”

She was also impressed by the willingness of collectors to share some of their masterpieces with VBMA for the exhibit. “I’m grateful that everyone had enthusiasm and wanted to participate.” Because of their cooperation, the hidden treasures of the Vero Beach art world are indeed being revealed.

With artwork that spans a vast spectrum of styles, from Dutch Baroque to Contemporary, the exhibit has something for everyone’s taste. Arranging such a variety of works might seem like a challenge, though. How does one nd a sense of order in an unpredictable array of work? By embracing the surprises and making collecting itself the key theme.

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This concept was re ected by a distinguished guest speaker who addressed a VBMA audience in the days leading up to the exhibition’s opening. Desmond Shawe-Taylor, former surveyor of the queen’s pictures, led off 2022’s International Lecture Series by speaking about the origins of the Royal Collections in Great Britain. In an exclusive interview with Vero Beach Magazine, Shawe-Taylor shares some of his insights into the nature of collecting.

The Royal Collection, he explains, began with King Charles I during the 1600s. The king was a passionate art collector, and “this enthusiasm is clearly the prime mover of any collection and can be seen very clearly, not only in the works acquired but in their display. In the presentation of key private rooms, you see how a nal personal choice is made from the hundreds of works acquired.”

Swimmer by Alex Katz, oil on canvas, 36 x 51 inches, from the George and Marlen Higgs collection

Star Gazer II by Elizabeth Catlett, bronze, 15 x 36.5 x 11 inches, from the George and Marlen Higgs collection

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“I’m grateful that everyone had enthusiasm and wanted to participate.”

– ANKE VAN WAGENBERG

However, at last I taught him to call me by name very familiarly by N.C. Wyeth, oil on canvas, 2 4 x 26.2 5 inches, from the Joseph and Louise Huber collection

Along with the shared element of enthusiasm among collectors, Shawe-Taylor’s studies dovetail with the “Vero Collects” exhibit because of the interplay between private collections and public interest. He notes, “It is important to remember that Charles I’s collection was something of a public project.”

For example, the king acquired Italian masterpieces by Raphael which were used as the basis for English tapestries; this stimulated the textile arts in England, whereas previously most of the tapestries found in England’s castles had been imported from the Continent. Charles I also planned to establish an academy to foster the arts, although his “tragic fate”—execution at the behest of his enemies—prevented this project from coming to fruition. Nevertheless, his love for art had laid the foundation of the Royal Collection.

Along with personal enthusiasm, Shawe-Taylor notes that for any collector, there are numerous factors that come into play, “such as interior design and lifestyle—what are your rooms used for and how should they look—or artistic theory.” Thus, “there are so many things which are more course than player.” He adds, however, that “on the more personal side, collecting can be a form of dramatization—almost dressing-up—of yourself or a loved one.” Collections can reveal who people are and who they choose to be.

All these factors are undoubtedly re ected in the wide range of selections to be found in the “Vero Collects” exhibit. Van Wagenberg notes, “Some people have very focused collections. There is one of African American art, there is one that is mostly photography. Some are about Latin American artists. Some are about undiscovered artists.” Works from each of these private collections, and more, are featured in “Vero Collects.” Van Wagenberg adds,

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Roommates by Roy Lichtenstein, screen print, 57.88 x 4 5.5 inches, from the George and Marlen Higgs collection

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“The rewards of working with a great art collection are extraordinary.”

– DESMOND SHAWE-TAYLOR

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“One of my goals was to create a closer relationship between collectors and the museum. And I learned so much about why people collect.” Unconsciously echoing Shawe-Taylor, she concludes, “Everybody has enthusiasm and passion.”

Along with his insights into the history of collecting, Shawe-Taylor is able to o er a special perspective on what it is like to be surrounded by a great collection on a daily basis.

As surveyor of the queen’s pictures, he served as a curator for the Royal Collection, and he shares some of his thoughts regarding that extraordinary job description: “The rewards of working with a great art collection are extraordinary, not least the daily privilege of being able to stop and look at some magni cent painting with no object in view but to enjoy it. I certainly have favorites; some are masterpieces, others have something quirky which appeals.” And what are Her Majesty’s favorite paintings? “I can’t speak on behalf of the queen, but it is obvious that she has a special appreciation for Dutch painting from the Golden Age,” he says, adding wryly, “and not a bad collection either.”

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Rembrandt are part of “Vero Collects,” and Van Wagenberg is using an ingenious method to display them. The Rembrandts in the exhibit are etchings, and they are known for their ne detail. Thus, magnifying glasses will be provided as part of the display, allowing visitors to appreciate more fully the intricate nature of these works and the skill of the artist.

For the exhibit as a whole, Van Wagenberg’s strategy has been to “arrange it more or less chronologically, starting with the Old Masters, then the early Americans, then the European Impressionists, and then the present day.” The European Impressionist section includes Monet’s beautiful Cabane des Douaniers. With its maritime atmosphere and the peaceful yet vibrant colors of the blue-green waters, it seems a tting choice for a Vero Beach collection. And, as a masterpiece from one of the world’s most beloved artists, it certainly ts the theme of “Hidden Treasures.”

Indeed, the VBMA exhibition provides an intriguing glimpse into the world of art collecting—a world that is varied, wide, and wonderful. `

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Hummingbird Perched on the Orchid Plant by Martin Johnson Heade, oil on canvas, 20 x 15.2 5 inches

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Grass cloth wall coverings, such as this one from Colony, are popular local choices, as many Vero Beach residents favor colors and themes from nature.

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Paper Trail WALLPAPER HAS ENJOYED A CENTURIES-LONG HISTORY, AND TODAY THE OPTIONS ARE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS

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n his book Wall Paper: Its History, Manufacture and Decorative Importance, published by Joseph P. McHugh & Co. in 1891, W.R. Bradshaw recounts an episode at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate: “Some expensive wall paper had been imported to adorn the banquet hall in honor of the visit of Lafayette and some French noblemen to Washington. The paper had arrived, but the paperhangers failed to turn up. Mrs. Washington was in despair, but the gallant Lafayette consoled her by saying, ‘Madame, we are four able-bodied men who will soon make short work of hanging the paper for you,’ and without more ado he and his three companions set to work with a will. They were soon afterward joined by General Washington himself, who rendered e cient and vigorous aid. ’Twas thus the heroes covered themselves and the walls of Mount Vernon with glory.”

The year was 1784, and it must have been an unorthodox, but auspicious, start to Marquis de Lafayette’s 10-day visit to Mount Vernon. Imagine four French aristocrats and the father of our country rolling up their sleeves for the noble cause of interior design!

According to historical records, Gen. Washington opted for vivid paint and wallpaper throughout the rooms of Mount Vernon. The vibrant green wallpaper in the “New Room” was reportedly one of his favorites.

Wallpaper, at that time, had only recently made its way to the United States after gaining prominence in China, France, and Britain far earlier. Up until then, the early settlers contented themselves with paint. But if walls could talk, the conversation surrounding wallpaper would be centuries old.

The Chinese reportedly came up with the concept of applying rice paper to walls as early as 200 B.C. In the Middle Ages and in Renaissance Europe, the social elite hung large tapestries on their stone walls, not only to add color but for insulation from the cold. People of modest means, who couldn’t a ord expensive tapestries, decorated large sheets of paper using a woodblock printing technique and applied them to their walls.

In fteenth-century France, King Louis XI is reported to have ordered “grands rouleaux” for the castle at Plessis-les-Tours. Measuring 3.2 feet in length, the rouleaux (sheets) were pasted together and painted by hand.

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In 1515, “The Triumphal Arch”—one of the largest prints ever produced—was commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. Measuring 116 by 141 inches, the image was printed on 36 large sheets of paper from 195 separate wood blocks and was intended to be hung in palaces and city halls of the time.

When Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic Church disrupted the trade of tapestries, the English gentry and aristocracy also turned to wallpaper. The oldest known fragment from Britain is dated between 1550 and 1570.

As trade routes improved in the early eighteenth century, hand-painted Chinese wallpapers found their way to Europe, where Chinese textiles and ceramics became highly sought-after commodities. These expensive chinoiserie (French for “in the Chinese style”) wall coverings can still be seen in many grand homes and palaces throughout Europe.

By the mid-eighteenth century, Britain’s wallpaper manufacturers were taking the lead in Europe, serving Britain’s merchant class–the “nouveau riche” of the time–as well as exporting large quantities to the rest of the continent. The robust

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Designers at the Italian company Jannelli & Volpi were inspired by South American landscapes to create the JWall Paraiso line.

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Bright blues, such as this Holland & Sherry pattern that local designer Rod Mickley chose for a recent project, reflect the beauty of sea and sky.

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This mural design, part of Scalamandré’s Grand Tour collection, incorporates artifacts of ancient Rome.

business was disrupted, however, with the start of the Seven Years’ War in 1756, the subsequent Napoleonic Wars, and a tax on imports to France.

During the same period, the French manufacturer Jean-Baptiste Réveillon began producing luxurious wall coverings in silk and tapestry. His sky blue wall covering with eurs-de-lis adorned the Montgol er brothers’ rst hot air balloon in 1783.

Eventually, the French pioneered machines to produce longer colored lengths of wallpaper designs. In 1785, Frenchman Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf invented the rst machine for printing colored tints on sheets of wallpaper, and in 1799, Louis-Nicolas Robert patented a machine to generate continuous lengths of paper.

Toward the end of the eighteenth century, the French led the way in producing wallpapers depicting panoramic scenes and trompe l’oeil friezes, borders, and panels, which were widely popular among the elite classes throughout Europe and in North America (including the Washingtons’ home at Mount Vernon).

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A vibrant black-on-white print by Alan Campbell adds a sense of sophisticated whimsy to this bath in a John’s Island home.

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“Whether your home is 1,500 square feet or 15,000 square feet, wallpaper—like art— can completely transform it.”

– ELIZABETH PUSSER The aptly named Zebrawood pattern by Phillip Jeffries creates the appearance of alternating wood planks.

Rod Mickley set the tone in this soothing spa retreat with a grass cloth wall covering from Christopher Farr.

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One of those manufacturers, Zuber & Cie, remains today and is still highly revered. The company uses the same antique woodblocks, paint formulas, and time-honored processes as when it was founded more than two centuries ago.

Jean Zuber, who became the sole owner of the company in 1802, was awarded the French Legion of Honor by King Louis Philippe. Zuber’s panoramic Les Vues de d'Amérique du Nord (Views of North America) wallpaper hangs in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, where it was installed by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

Although wallpaper was imported into America around 1769, it wasn’t until the latter part of the eighteenth century, around 1789, that it was manufactured here— rst in Philadelphia and later in Boston and New York. Prior to 1835, wallpaper in the United States was made by hand in square sheets and pasted together.

As machine production techniques evolved, American rms began churning out colorful wallpaper by the roll. From 1840 to 1890, annual wallpaper production at American factories increased from 2 million to 400 million rolls.

By the early twentieth century, wallpaper had gained enormous popularity across the Western world, with manufacturers from Sears to Scalamandré selling designs ranging from toiles to tropicals. Buyers appreciated not only its decorative attributes, but also its durability and potential for masking aws in walls that couldn’t be hidden by paint.

Production techniques evolved, spawning the development of prepasted vinyl-coated wallpaper, peel-and-stick wallpaper, custom digital inkjet–printed wallpaper, and textile wallpapers that included silks, linens, grass cloths, strings, rattan, and actual impressed leaves.

Other market developments have included recyclable paper wallpaper, photo and metal wallpaper, acoustical wall coverings that reduce sound, wallpaper that blocks mobile phone and WiFi signals in the interest of privacy, and even wallpaper that can help keep a masonry wall from crumbling in an earthquake.

While some would say wallpaper has gone in and out of fashion, others would contend that history, along with wallpaper, repeats itself. Interior designers and

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home decorators widely acknowledge that wallpaper—and those who hang it—are in high demand these days. A robust real estate market, increased consumer spending on home renovation, and a wide range of wall covering products at multiple price points have helped spur a global industry that is expected to grow from $1.66 billion in 2020 to $2.2 billion in 2028.

“It’s been insanely busy,” says John Auger, a third-generation wallpaper hanger from Vero Beach. “I’m booked four months out.”

Auger, who is frequently called upon to install custom hand-painted wallpapers produced by Gracie and de Gournay, says it is not uncommon for some clients to spend ve or six gures papering a single room. The elegant chinoiserie wallpapers produced by these rms feature idyllic interpretations of orals, plants, animals, or pastoral scenes that are meticulously painted by Chinese artisans on panels. Each panel, measuring 3 by 10 feet, can take up to 100 hours to complete and might feature the work of a dozen artists.

“I measure the exact location of every doorway, window, and light switch,” says Auger. “I send a detailed drawing to the designer, who forwards it to the manufacturer, and they provide a design for us to approve. The panels are then created to ensure that the scene or pattern ts the speci c dimensions of the room.”

Producing the custom paper takes about four months, after which comes the detailed process of installing the panels. “It’s a big responsibility to work with wallpaper that may cost $40,000,” acknowledges Auger. “Hanging the custom panels requires using lining paper rst, so I’m actually papering the room twice.”

The stunning result is considered by many to be an impressive work of art.

Hand-painted wallpapers replicate centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship and adorn the walls of some of the most notable homes, luxury hotels, and high-end retailers in the world.

“I sometimes hear people say, ‘Wallpaper is making a comeback,’” says Elizabeth Pusser, owner of Oodles of Wallpaper, located in Vero Beach’s Village Shops.

“Actually, it’s never been dormant. It just wasn’t as accessible to the masses.”

In the past, she points out, wallpaper was available only through interior designers or in books at paint stores. Today, there is a variety of online sources as well as stores like Oodles, which has full-size samples, arranged by color and available for a small fee.

Here in Florida, both Auger and Pusser agree, grass cloths are especially popular. “People want to display their paintings on textured walls,” says Pusser.

Tropicals are also a favorite, she says, particularly among newcomers to the area.

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Blue-and-white patterns in all shades are favored for their calming qualities. This design from Sandberg Wallpaper comes from the “Ett Hem” collection, Swedish for “at home.”

A hemp vinyl wall covering in cobalt from Christopher Farr creates a comfortable background for a sitting room in a spacious John’s Island home.

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“Vibrant prints,” she adds, “are usually reserved for powder rooms, where people expect to nd a bit of whimsy.” As far as color, 90 percent of clients choose blue-and-white patterns, while seaglass is the shade of choice for most master bedrooms.

When choosing wallpaper, Pusser advises clients to have a color palette in mind.

“Clients come in with their phone and show me photos of their room or a particular chair,” she says. “Many nd inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest posts.”

Pusser also asks clients to assess their lifestyle before choosing a wallpaper. Do they have pets, grandchildren, or an art collection that may impact their choice of wall covering?

Wallpaper is not an impulsive buy, she points out. It’s an investment in your home that requires careful consideration. “Good-quality wallpaper generally starts at about $200 per double roll, and the average powder room requires at least six rolls. Add to that the installation fee, and it adds up,” she says.

Be sure to have accurate measurements before purchasing the paper. When choosing a professional to hang it, ask about his or her experience and get an estimate and time frame for completion, Pusser suggests.

“Whether your home is 1,500 square feet or 15,000 square feet, wallpaper–like art–can completely transform it.” `

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House Warming THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OFFERS ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A NEW KIND OF GROUP HOME

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or most parents, letting go of a child comes when he or she goes off to college or leaves home to marry. That is usually hard, but it’s something that parents learn to embrace as part of the normal course of life.

For parents of children with special needs, letting go is much more di cult and often bewildering. And what if a child has severe disabilities and will never be able to live without full care?

Parents of these children know the time will come when they will no longer be able to provide that necessary care and protection in their own homes. But their options are limited, the choices heartbreaking, and the idea—once unthinkable— of an institution or facility out of town becomes an all-too-real possibility.

This is the harsh dilemma faced by Indian River Country families like Antoinette and Tony Mancuso and Sally and Andy Rivero. Both couples have sons, now in their early 30s, who are severely disabled and have required maximum care since birth.

Now, with the opening of The Arc of Indian River County’s latest group home, their prayers and those of similar families have been answered. The nonpro t agency, with the help of local donors, a grant from the state, and the pro bono design work of Clemens Bruns Schaub Architect & Associates, has provided a home equipped for six severely handicapped individuals in Vero Beach. It is believed that this uniquely designed and crafted group home could be a prototype–and an inspiration–for other nonpro ts in the state and even the nation.

Thirty-two-year-old Adam Mancuso was born with multiple birth defects that left him cognitively disabled and unable to speak, although he is ambulatory. He attended the county’s Wabasso School, a special education center for children with severe disabilities, until he was 22. Then he attended The Arc’s day program.

His parents vowed, unrealistically they now agree, that they would care for Adam in their own home throughout his life. His father says, “We swore we would take care of Adam for life and never place him in another home. Now in our twilight years, our personal health has signi cantly declined, and it became increasingly more di cult to care for him. We realized the day was coming when we would not be able to provide the care he would require. For his own welfare,

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Architects Clem Schaub and Michael Ohler spearheaded the building effort.

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we had to consider his transition into a safer and more appropriate home setting. This was a very hard decision.

Finding a home that would provide the love, understanding, patience, and expertise to care for our special-needs son was not an easy task.”

No such home existed in Vero Beach when Mancuso began his search several years ago. So he visited some 25 group homes throughout the state.

Not only were these inadequate for Adam’s needs, but they were also forpro t operations that, in his opinion, provided no permanency. “What if the owners decided down the road that they had made enough money and closed the home?” he speculated.

The Riveros faced a similar situation. Their son Houston has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal,

nonambulatory, and unable to perform most everyday tasks such as eating, dressing, bathing, and taking medication by himself.

“Houston had been at home with us for his entire life, and we were fully aware that we needed a long-term plan and it needed to be set in place sooner rather than later,” Sally Rivero says.

“However, it was the most daunting and, frankly, heart-wrenching task to nd a placement and also sleep at night.”

The Riveros brie y considered adding an extension to their home especially for Houston. Then they searched in the state and beyond for an option that would accommodate his high-level needs and even took steps to become New York residents so Houston could qualify for services in

a campus-like facility in upstate New York. However, that scenario proved unfeasible.

Further, like the Mancusos, they wanted to continue to participate in their son’s life as much as possible, which could happen only if they all continued to live in Vero Beach. Houston, like Adam, has attended The Arc’s day program since leaving the Wabasso School. So, both sets of parents turned to the agency for help. For many years The Arc has operated ve group homes for its clients with mild to moderate disabilities.

Discussions started several years ago, Sally Rivero says. “The Arc of Indian River County saw our dilemma and began dreaming along with us. They knew the challenges well, because they were aware of other

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Some of the bedrooms in the home are already decorated for clients prepared to move in.

“The Arc of Indian River County saw our dilemma and began dreaming along with us.”

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clients in need of the same, often elusive, solution. We needed a custom-built house for six fragile adults who require 24/7 care.”

In 2019, The Arc’s leadership, under the guidance of its executive director, Heather Dales, agreed to embark on a fundraising campaign to provide a home to meet the needs of residents like Houston and Adam.

It was natural for Rivero to turn to her brother, architect Clem Schaub, for his help in designing such a home. She remembers, “As we began to describe our rather complicated design vision to my brother, who is Houston’s

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godfather, Clem stopped us before we could nish to say, ‘I’m in!’ His expertise and generous spirit are a constant gift. Being an award-winning residential architect, he understands the ow of a house and how spaces work.”

Schaub and his partners donated their time and talent, and indeed his entire staff participated in the project.

And it was a learning experience for all of them, Schaub admits.

There were no existing designs or models of private residences where all the residents have major disabilities, so Schaub prepared for the challenge by becoming educated about the needs

of the potential residents and also their caregivers. In addition, he completed a continuing education unit on designing for the disabled.

“Maybe it was a good thing that we were new at it, because we didn’t come at it with preconceptions. We thought of it just like designing for other clients: ‘What do they want and how do we give it to them?’”

Schaub’s team held an early workshop with Dales, who knows rsthand the needs of residents and their caregivers. “We tried to get at the root of what the staff has to deal with on a daily basis,” Schaub says.

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A great deal of study went into the circulation patterns and achieving ease of movement. Houston even came into the o ce to test drive areas marked off with tape.

The design team created spaces for privacy and some independence for the residents by providing vestibules, so hallways did not open directly into the bathrooms. And they added nooks for storing wheelchairs. “All these were nuances that we thought through to make it feel more like a home,” Schaub says.

The materials in the interior of the house were chosen for their durability but also to ensure they had the look and feel of a private home rather than an institution. Designer Christine Pokorney says, “The ooring, for example, looks like wood but it is a luxury vinyl plank, which is extremely durable and looks great. We really tried to add touches that were homelike.

That was our goal, to make the house feel residential, welcoming, and warm.

We were very sensitive to that.”

Schaub adds, “We love the kitchen island. The residents can pull up to it and sit and watch while someone is cooking, or even help out if they’re able. It allows for enjoying and participating in the process of preparing a meal just like in a family home.”

A covered outdoor area is included in the design so that family members can take their loved ones outside for a visit. A wheelchair-accessible swimming pool will likely be added to the house later.

“We designed for a pool adjacent to the outdoor room because we wanted to make the home a place where clients in The Arc system, and residents of the other group homes, could come and enjoy the day,” Schaub says.

The six-bedroom, ve-bath, 4,200-square-foot house is built on an acre lot close to downtown Vero Beach.

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Architect Michael Ohler says they planned the house to t in the neighborhood. “It works well on the site. It’s a beautiful setting, which is important for the caregivers who work there as well as the residents.”

Proctor Construction Company, which has a long history with The Arc, built the house in less than a year.

According to Dales, the $1.45 million project was made possible with private donations, including $600,000 from an anonymous benefactor, a $487,000 grant from the State of Florida, and contributions from the Indian River Community Foundation, John’s Island Foundation, Vertical Bridge Charitable Network, and the Holloway Family Foundation.

With this latest chapter in The Arc’s nearly 50-year history, the agency ful lls a promise to its most

vulnerable clients and their families by providing a continuum of care.

Dales says, “Six residents will live in the house today, but when you consider their families, and future residents and families, there is a ripple e ect. And what it means for the residents’ quality of life and for the families’ peace of mind to be able to have their loved ones right here in Vero Beach is immeasurable.”

The state inspectors who oversaw the disbursement of funds in accordance with the housing grant commented that they were impressed with the attention to detail. “Obviously, someone cared,” one inspector commented.

That is true. Mancuso says of the house that his son will call home, “It’s a house designed and built with love.” `

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t’s the rst week in November, and 119 men, three women, and 30 former Los Angeles Dodgers have come to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach to play baseball. This is the Ultimate Baseball Fantasy Camp, a weeklong event described as a chance to “live the thrill of playing spring training baseball with some of the game’s legends.”

The “campers” hail from all walks of life and all parts of the country, although many are from the Los Angeles area. Their ages cover a wide range, from 26 to 91, as do their baseball skills. Some have played in high school or adult leagues, occasionally college, while others have experienced the game only from the comfort of the stands or their sofas.

“The vast majority are just fans,” says Mark Stone, director of the camp. “It’s an opportunity to be with players they’ve idolized over the years. For others,” he adds, “they grew up envisioning the possibility of becoming a big-league ballplayer, and so now they’re getting the opportunity to walk out onto the eld that some of the Dodger greats have walked and played on.”

The cost for the camp is not cheap at $4,395, but that includes accommodations for six nights, all meals, two personalized team uniforms, and several souvenirs, one a baseball autographed by all of the coaches. A couple of lessexpensive packages are available for spectators, friends, and family.

The 30 assembled ex-Dodgers will serve as coaches for the week, among them nine players from the 1981 World Series-winning team: Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, Pedro Guerrero, Rick Monday, Jerry Reuss, Tom Niedenfuer, Ken Landreaux, Burt Hooton and Joe Ferguson. They’ll uno cially be celebrating that 40th anniversary throughout the week—telling stories, sharing their experiences, and looking for opportunities to needle their former teammates, an essential part of being a major leaguer. Monday, who spends half the year as a Dodgers announcer and the other half as a Vero Beach resident, will be the week’s emcee.

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Three campers on the Great Lakes team watch the action along with one of their coaches, Dennis Lewallyn.

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Rick Monday, the emcee for the week, goes over some rules with the campers.

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After a casual Sunday workout and a good night’s sleep for the campers, Monday addresses the troops in Holman Stadium rst thing Monday morning. His rich, relaxed voice makes every pronouncement sound like something important, even if it’s just introducing one of the trainers.

“If you have an ache or pain, go see Charlie Strasser,” Monday tells the campers, referring to the man who served as the Dodgers head athletic trainer for 30 years.

“Don’t worry,” Strasser yells from the dugout, “I saw it on ER, so I know how to do it.”

“This place has been called many things,” Monday points out. “Obviously, it’s now the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, but for us, throughout this process, it’s going to be Dodgertown—Historic Dodgertown—which was our home for so many years.” The Dodgers founded the facility in 1948 and used it for spring training until 2008, when they opted to relocate to Arizona. The facility was reimagined and renamed

by Major League Baseball in 2019.

“We encourage everyone to play,” Monday continues. “If you’re injured and cannot run, whoever made the last out will be the runner. It’s going to be a liberal strike zone, so if you can see it, you might want to hit it. There’s no stealing.

No metal bats. No intentional walks. And this is a no- ghting zone ... except for the coaches.”

“Also,” he says, “no player over the age of 70 can be thrown out at rst base on a hit to the out eld.” This rule gets an enthusiastic round of applause. “But I’d suggest that all of you over 70 make sure you have a driver’s license in your pocket.

We are going to check IDs at rst base.”

Monday concludes, “One thing that is mandatory is that everybody have fun this week!” Looking at the smiles in the crowd, it seems that’s already been accomplished.

Throughout the week, you’ll hear campers saying things like “I can’t believe I’m here” or “This is even better than I expected.” It’s just as enjoyable for the coaches—a chance to see old friends, make new ones, and to revisit a place that was

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a special part of their lives. As Brett Butler admits, “This is the rst time I’ve been back here since 1997, and I can tell you that when I walked across a eld, I teared up.”

The campers work out at di erent stations for the rest of Monday morning. The coaches are watching closely, because during the lunch break, they’ll huddle behind closed doors to draft players for the 10 teams. Each team is led by three coaches and will bear the name of a city related to the Dodgers organization: Brooklyn, Tulsa, Spokane, Ogden, or Rancho Cucamonga, for example. After lunch, the teams are announced and game No. 1 commences at 2 p.m.

There are always relatives among the campers—siblings, o spring, spouses, or grandchildren; and they’ll be drafted as a unit so they can play together. For two teams, their rosters will include a large family group.

Tulsa gets the nine-member Bentson clan, led by its

91-year-old patriarch, Walt Bentson. Walt has been attending fantasy camps since 1986 and still bats in the games. This afternoon, he’ll get his rst base hit of the week, prompting an opposing player who’s walking by to say, “That guy’s my hero.”

The other clan, the Days, will make up a good part of the Vero Beach squad. Their reason for being here is both deeply touching and tragic. In 2017, Tommy Day was among 60 people who lost their lives in the Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. Several of his children, all of whom survived, were with him. One of them, Kelsey, is playing on the Vero Beach team. She’s joined by her brother, Nolan, an in-law, Mark Lopez, and Garr Bywater, a family friend who encouraged them all to come to Vero Beach to remember Tommy and his love of baseball.

Tom Day Sr., Tommy’s father, is serving as an auxiliary

Teams are named for cities connected to the Dodgers organization. In this afternoon matchup, the Tulsa team bats against Rancho Cucamonga.

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Lauren Bentson, named as the standout catcher of the camp, entertains the crowd during the talent show on Wednesday night. coach for the team, and his wife, Diane, and several other members of the family have come to lend support as spectators. Those of the Days who are in uniform all wear No. 14, the number that Tommy wore as an amateur player.

“This is therapeutic,” Tom Sr. says about being at the camp. “Rick Monday has been suggesting for years that I come.” Monday met Tom Sr. through his work raising money for military veterans. Now they’re coaching together on the Vero Beach team, alongside Burt Hooton and Hector Berrios.

“I’m teaching these guys how to coach,” Tom Sr. jokes. It’s an emotional week for all of the Day clan, but one that’s also lled with many laughs as well as a lot of success on the eld.

The night’s festivities, held in an open-air tent, include the rst round of “Potato Head” awards. Each team will present a Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head toy to its best player in that day’s game. It’s a Dodger tradition that dates back to 1983, in honor of Paul Padilla, an assistant trainer who looked like the toy.

After each game, Padilla would put a Mr. Potato Head in the locker of the player who was a standout that day.

“We take a Sharpie and draw hair on the Potato Head,” Stone says of the awards. “But it’s an old man’s balding hair, where it’s along the sides and back but with nothing on top.

That’s what this guy Padilla looked like.” Among the winners is Walt Bentson, because how can you not give an award to the 91-year-old camp legend?

Tuesday’s schedule includes a morning and afternoon game, another round of awards after dinner, and then one of the camp’s highlights: the Kangaroo Kourt. This is another well-established tradition, to collect nes for dubious infractions committed by the players, both on the eld and o .

Jerry Reuss, at one time a Dodgers color commentator, reads the infractions one by one to the judge, who is played by Dale Torborg, a major league baseball trainer and professional wrestler. Torborg is dressed up as his wrestling character, the Demon, an imposing gure inspired by Gene Simmons’ Kiss persona. He sports a black, silver-studded leather suit, 4-inch-high platform shoes, and black-and-white face paint.

“We have an infraction, your honor,” Reuss tells the Demon. “A grievous infraction,” he adds for emphasis. “We had one player asking who’s on deck ... when his team was in the eld!” Mock gasps and groans ll the tent, followed by several cries to punish the o ender with a pile driver, a wrestling move that ends with an opponent being dropped head- rst into the mat.

“Does anybody want to raise their hand who did this?” the Demon calls out. “I see someone raising their hand,” he starts to say, but then dejectedly adds, “and it’s on our team.” The guilty party is ordered to pay $10, which is deposited onto the stage oor.

“Another infraction, your honor,” Reuss calls out. “There was a player—and I honest to God can’t believe this one—who in the fourth inning of a ballgame, with his pitcher on the mound, turned around, looked at his teammates and said, ‘Does he have a no-hitter going?’” Disbelieving cries from the crowd nearly drown out Reuss as he adds, “The next pitch—

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Camp director Mark Stone addresses the group at Holman Stadium.

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a base hit!” The Demon appropriately imposes a doubled ne of $20 for jinxing his own pitcher.

And so the nes continue, one for a camper sporting brown shoes while wearing a full Dodgers uniform, another for hitching a ride on a golf cart, and another for the unpardonable sin of putting a Yankees baseball into play. A sizable pile of cash quickly accumulates on the oor, made all the larger if a camper dares to plead his case.

The nice part is that all the money goes to charity, and one of the recipients is Tommy’s Angels, a nonpro t in honor of Tommy Day that donates money to children in need. Thousands of additional dollars will be added on the nal night, when signed coaches’ jerseys are o ered in a silent auction.

Wednesday morning is free time for the campers, and unfortunately, game No. 4 is rained out in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, some wives of the campers and coaches meet for a luncheon at the Ocean Grill, hosted by Susan Russell, wife of longtime Dodger Bill Russell. “It was lovely,” says Kim Thomason, wife of camper Bryan Thomason. “Susan brought us little gifts. It just felt so inclusive.”

The nighttime festivities revolve around a camp talent show, which consists mostly of singing acts, from rock and roll to an Irish tenor. The crowd, as it invariably does with everything that goes on in the camp, shows enthusiastic

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support for each and every performer, several times with a standing ovation.

Thursday is overcast but dry, so a third game is squeezed into the lineup—on top of the doubleheader that was already scheduled. Happy hour can’t come soon enough at the end of the day for many of the worn-out troops, especially for the Southern Californians, who are unused to the type of humid weather Vero Beach dishes out on this day. Some of those who aren’t lining up at the bar are in the trainers’ room being taped up or having ridiculously large bags of ice applied to their knees, elbows, shoulders, or other aching body parts.

The after-dinner festivities are blandly billed as “discussion,” but there’s a surprise in store—a visit from Dodger great Sandy Koufax. He’s been to several camps in the past, often just for the last day, but this time he’s come to help celebrate Jeff orborg’s eightieth birthday.

“The idea came from Dale Torborg,” camp director Stone says. “He wanted to present his dad with a jersey. We put No. 80 on it, for 80 years, and had all the coaches sign it.

Dale reached out to Sandy to see if he would come by to commemorate it with him. Jeff nd Sandy were on the same team together,” Stone says, “and Jeff aught Sandy’s perfect game in 1965. They have stayed in touch every year since.”

“We didn’t let anybody know he was coming,” Stone says.

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But when he showed up, “a few guys saw him and said, ‘Hey, Sandy’s here! Sandy’s here!’ The word spread and guys were running to get baseballs or other things to be autographed.

He was nice enough to sign some stu , but then we had to stop it because he was really here to give the presentation. It was supposed to be Je ’s day.”

“It was a special moment for us as a family,” Dale Torborg says. “Having him here was absolutely amazing. That was a huge, huge honor for my dad.”

Friday morning is another rainout, causing game No. 7, which will decide the camp champion, to be moved to the afternoon. Unfortunately, another storm front moves in several hours later, and the nal game has to be canceled.

On Friday night, the grand nale, it’s time to re ect on the week and also dole out the camp awards. Because of the rainout, two teams are named as co-winners: the Bentsons’ Tulsa team, with a perfect 6-0 record, and Ogden, with a 5-1 record.

Rick Monday o ers some nal thoughts and then brings Tom Day and his two grandchildren, Kelsey and Nolan, up on stage to thank them for coming. Monday tells a story from one of the Thursday games. “I told Tom, ‘You need to have an at bat.’ And yesterday, I nally convinced him,” Monday says. “Mickey Hatcher is pitching, so I went to Mickey and

said, ‘Look, Tom Day is going to lead off or us. The rst pitch, throw it behind him.’ He did, and Tom played right along with it and immediately charged the mound.”

The capper to that story is that on the very next pitch, Tom hit a line drive and beat the throw to rst. At 80-something years old, he looked better running down the line than many of the campers. While Kelsey and Nolan Day are still on stage, they discover they’ve made the all-star team. Later, Nolan would be named the camp’s Gold Glove winner.

As the awards continue, the Bentsons make several trips to the stage. Laura wins for outstanding catcher in the camp, Mark is chosen as the best right-handed pitcher, and the hitting champ is Matt Bentson. In addition, the Leadership Award goes to both Walt Bentson and Neil Adams, each of whom has attended at least 40 camps and has been instrumental in making the fantasy camp what it is.

Dave Wallace, a former player and coach, sums up the experience as well as anybody in his closing remarks.

“We’re all so lucky,” he says. “So lucky to share one another’s company, to share a passion we all love—and that’s Dodger baseball.” He then adds, referring to the campers, “You come up to us and say, ‘Boy, we have fun.’ What you need to understand is, this is so much fun for us!” `

A large open-air tent, set up on a lawn outside the dining hall, is the gathering spot every night to enjoy stories, presentations and one another’s company.

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Seventeen guests joined the couple for an intimate ceremony at Old Town Manor in Key West. The groom’s best friend officiated the wedding, which was followed by a cocktail hour. After that, the couple and their guests traveled by trolley to the reception, which was held at Conch Republic Seafood Company.

Danielle, who received her master’s degree in health care management from the University of Central Florida, works as a dental hygienist with Ocean Oaks Dental Group in Vero Beach. David has a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Embry-Riddle and a master’s degree in business operations management from the University of Arkansas. He is the director of operations at Aluma Tower.

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CANDLELIGHT BALL HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER More than 160 guests gathered at Bellewood Plantation in December for Hibiscus Children’s Center’s annual gala, the Candlelight Ball.

Lights twinkled in the outdoor venue as guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a delicious dinner from Wild Thyme Catering, and a warm address from Hibiscus CEO Matt arkley. Dancing filled out the evening as the Gypsy Lane Band played. The Hibiscus Children’s Village houses youngsters who have dealt with abuse and other challenges.

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GALLERY 14 “Visual Poetry,” a two-month Gallery 14 exhibition curated by collage artist Derek Gores, opened with a VIP reception December 7. The show featured the works of Joan Earnhart, Cliffton Chandler, Maslow, and Gores himself. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and sipped Prosecco, sauvignon blanc, and local craft eer as they perused the art and chatted with the artists.

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CELEBRATION OF GIVING VERO BEACH CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Eighteen local ministries benefited as the Vero Beach Christian Business Association held its latest Celebration of Giving luncheon, an annual event. VBCBA donated nearly $15,000, bringing its charitable total to $225,000 since 2004. Most of these funds come from the dues paid by VBCBA’s more than 100 members. The luncheon was held at Savor, and participants arrived bearing toys to be donated to the Feed the Lambs Enrichment Program.

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PTOLEMY MANN MARCH 3 Findlay Galleries is pleased to announce its exclusive representation of British contemporary abstract artist Ptolemy Mann and to celebrate the new partnership with an exhibition of her work. Mann, who established her own studio in 1997, creates architectural and chromatic textile works for private, public, and corporate clients using her signature hand-dyed and woven technique. She also creates large-scale acrylic and gouache paintings on Arches paper and canvas. “In complete contrast to the exquisite slowness of the woven artworks, these paintings are punches of spontaneous, emotional color,” Mann says.

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Gammel Dok Painting (Nordic Threshold) by Ptolemy Mann, acrylic on canvas, 59 x 47.2 5 inches

STOKED MARCH 3–2 5 Gallery 14 welcomes back two beloved Florida artists with the exhibition “Stoked: Cool Vibes by Melissa Mastrangelo and Horacio Lertora.” Both accomplished individual artists, these spouses are also known for their collaborations of “funky, colorful, Florida-themed work.” The current collection juxtaposes Mastrangelo’s realistic paintings with Lertora’s pop art style to create seemingly random couplings of subjects that actually possess a common thread. Viewers will enjoy the healthy dose of nostalgia inherent in many of the images on exhibit. Meet the artists at the reception during the First Friday Gallery Stroll March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Ongoing Events THROUGH MARCH 5

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HARMONY IN CONTRAST A few days remain to view J.M. Stringer Gallery’s “Harmony in Contrast: The Recent Paintings of E.J. Paprocki & Claudia Seymour.”

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 3 4 6 5 Ocean Drive 7 7 2-2 31-390 0 jmstringergallery.com THROUGH MARCH 16

Lucy With Bonbons by Melissa Mastrangelo and Horacio Lertora, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches Florida Orange Juice by Melissa Mastrangelo and Horacio Lertora, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

MASTERWORKS—THEN & NOW MARCH 10 – MAY 31 J.M. Stringer Gallery presents “Masterworks—Then & Now,” an exhibition of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century antique painters, plus recent works by John Phillip Osborne and John C. Traynor. In his 40 years of painting and teaching, Osborne has stayed true to his artistic point of view: a lifelong study of the infinite effects of light that nature has to offer and a desire to convey the mood and overall feeling of the moment. Traynor merges an Old World interpretation of subject matter with his own unique contemporary style. Among the earlier group of artists to be featured is Fernand Toussaint (187 3–1956), a celebrated Belgian painter of still lifes and figurative subjects. Opening receptions will take place March 10 through 12: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and both Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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JACK WRIGHT Findlay Galleries continues an exhibition of works by twentieth-century San Francisco Bay-area painter Jack Wright.

FINDLAY GALLERIES 16 5 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 5 61-6 5 5 -209 0 findlaygalleries.com THROUGH MARCH 31 WINTER EXHIBITION The Winter Exhibition at The Galleries at First Pres continues, featuring artists Anne Whitney, Cy Rochon and Pat Traver.

THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd.

7 7 2- 5 62- 90 88 firstpresvero.org THROUGH MAY 15 VERO COLLECTS Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates the penchant local residents have for collecting art with “Vero Collects: Hidden Treasures Revealed.”

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 30 0 1 Riverside Park Drive 7 7 2-2 31-07 07 vbmuseum.org

Haytime–Donegal by John Phillip Osborne, oil on linen, 4 0 x 60 inches

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ART AT THE EMERSON The Emerson Center’s art gallery features the work of local artists in six themed twomonth exhibitions per year.

1590 27t h Ave. 77 2-77 8-5 880 artattheemerson.com ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY Celebrating 30 -plus years of sharing art with Vero Beach, this cooperative fine art gallery features the work of artist-owners Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Chuck Haaland, Sherry Haaland, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran San Miguel, and Rita Ziegler. In addition to paintings in various media, the gallery’s 12 rooms present works of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, ceramics, and glass. Art classes, commissioned works, and private showings are also offered.

1974 14th Ave. 7 7 2-2 9 9-12 3 4 artistsguildgalleryofvero beach.com ART WORKS Art Works is a fine art gallery and art school founded by educators Betsy Nelson and Mary Partow. The gallery features works by artists from various parts of the U.S., particularly the East Coast, representing a range of styles.

Classes for all ages and skill levels, as well as art parties, team-building events, and children’s art clubs and camps are available.

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BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY The gallery and studio presents the work of international artist Barbara Krupp, whose several collections feature Abstract paintings in acrylic. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

4315 U.S. Hwy. 1 4 40 -574 -4 6 62 barbarakrupp.com

ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER The ELC’s Lagoon Room and Tidal Room are dedicated spaces for the exhibition of nature-related art in the form of paintings, photography, sculpture, and more.

255 Live Oak Drive 7 7 2-5 89-5 05 0 discoverelc.org FINDLAY GALLERIES Findlay Galleries is celebrating 150 years in the art business.

Renowned globally for its distinguished roster of exciting Contemporary and Abstract artists, the gallery continues to specialize in nineteenthand twentieth-century Impressionism, European Modernism, l’Ecole de Rouen, l’Ecole de Paris and twentiethcentury American art. Visit the galleries’ biweekly changing exhibitions on two spacious fl ors encompassing three centuries of art under one roof on Worth Avenue.

165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 5 61-6 5 5 -209 0 findlaygalleries.com THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES The campus of First Presbyterian Church is home to The Galleries at First Pres, a venue displaying the work of local artists in various media.

Installments are rotated on a quarterly basis, with three artists featured each season.

Indian River County artists are invited to apply to be part of the galleries’ ever-changing lineup.

Pillorgé, Deborah Morrell Polackwich, and Dorothy Napp Schindel. Other artists include Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Michael Robinson, Carol Staub, and sales associate-artist Jo Zaza along with monthly rotation exhibits by guests.

1911 14th Ave. 7 7 2- 5 62- 5 52 5 gallery14verobeach.com THE GALLERY AT WINDSOR Founded in 20 0 2, The Gallery at Windsor is an independent art space at the heart of the Windsor community. The gallery annually invites curators to respond to the space with museum-quality shows of contemporary art. The gallery has exhibited works by leading contemporary artists including Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Ed Ruscha, Bruce Weber, Peter Doig, Alex Katz, Per Kirkeby, Christopher Le Brun, Beatriz Milhazes, Gert and Uwe Tobias, Jasper Johns, Grayson Perry, Sir Michael Craig-Martin, and Rose Wylie.

3125 Windsor Blvd.

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J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART The gallery offers worldwide collections of original paintings, objets d’art, sculptures, and select antique furnishings.

3465 Ocean Drive 7 7 2-2 31-390 0 jmstringergallery.com THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY The gallery features a sophisticated collection from more than 350 contemporary American craftsmen. The Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art glass, along with ceramics, sculpture, furniture, and an extensive collection of fine art jewelry is represented in its friendly, 4,0 0 0 -square-foot showroom. The collection is also viewable on the website.

2910 Cardinal Drive 7 7 2-2 3 4 -67 11 thelaughingdoggallery.com MAIN STREET VERO BEACH STUDIOS AND GALLERY The studios and gallery showcase the handcrafted jewelry of Clair Brunetti, the Haitian oil drum lid art of Bernadette Flanagan, and the beach-related creations of Carmen Correa: poured

First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Blvd.

7 7 2- 5 62- 90 88 firstpresvero.org GALLERY 14 The gallery features a diverse array of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, collage, sculpture, ceramic, jewelry, pastel, and photography

by Gallery 14 owner-artists Edgardo Abello, Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George

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203 6 14th Ave. 7 7 2-6 4 3 -67 82 mainstreetverobeach.org MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY The gallery has a beautifully curated collection of paintings by select local, national, and international artists and represents more than 40 contemporary emerging and established artists working in Abstract, Impressionist, and Realistic styles. The gallery presents an uplifting, friendly and sophisticated environment that currently features new paintings from the studios of its New York, California, Atlanta, and Cape Cod artists.

Works are also viewable on the website.

6160 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 72-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY This studio and gallery features Contemporary Abstracts by Elise Geary, acrylic animal paintings by Andrea Lazar, and acrylic seascapes by Gail Fayerweather.

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PALM HOUSE STUDIO AND GALLERY The studio and gallery features original artwork by awardwinning artists Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, Rick Kelly, Kathy Kemp, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Lee Moore, Jack Staley, Emily Tremml, and Janet Kipp Tribus. Their work includes landscapes, marine scenes, Contemporary Realism, portraiture, narrative imagery, and original jewelry designs by Faith & Family. Commissions are welcomed. See the gallery’s website, Facebook, and Twitter to view current available artwork, works in

progress, teaching videos, and biographies of the artists. Open by chance or appointment.

3227 Ocean Drive, 2nd floor 7 7 2-2 31-6 816 RAW SPACE A vibrant, innovative, and alternative cultural venue located in the heart of downtown Vero Beach, Raw Space provides a platform that promotes a spectrum of artistic disciplines and events with a distinct focus on community engagement. Its program includes exhibits from local and international artists, workshops, lectures, black box theater, fi m screenings, music, dance, and anything that promotes “out of the box’’ ideas.

1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 30 5 -213 -9411 artconceptalternative.org THE ROWE GALLERY The Rowe Gallery features the work of artist Lori Rowe; it also serves as her studio.

Rowe is a self-taught artist who experiments with various methods of applying paint to canvas, such as brushwork, palette knife, and finger painting. Using bold strokes and vivid colors, she explores many facets of the human experience.

46 Royal Palm Pointe 30 2- 521-417 5 therowegallery.com SEBASTIAN RIVER ART CLUB The club offers art, web design, and photography classes, demonstrations, workshops, and art shows inside the clubhouse and at Riverview Park. The club’s exhibit space features works in an array of media: pottery, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and glass.

1245 Main St., Sebastian 7 7 2-321-9333 sebastianriverartclub.com

Ibis at the Shore by J.N. Lewis, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches at Meghan Candler Gallery

VERO BEACH ART CLUB The Art Club is an independent, nonprofit organization serving 4 50 members and the art community through education, exhibitions, social events, and monthly meetings with special programs and guest artists. In addition to its presence at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, the Art Club holds activities at its Annex, which also houses the Jeanette Beach Gallery, named in honor of the club’s founder.

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 7 2-2 31-03 03 1903 14th Ave. 7 7 2-217-334 5 verobeachartclub.org VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART The museum is the largest accredited art facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast, presenting changing international exhibitions from lenders and its permanent collection of more than 950 objects of American and international art. It features sculpture parks, five galleries, docent tours, art classes, public programs from lectures to film studies, jazz concerts, an annual children’s art festival, Museum Stories and Studios, Museum Babies, an interactive children’s Art Zone, and a museum

store. Admission fees apply.

Admission is free on the last Saturday of each month.

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 7 2-2 31-07 07 vbmuseum.org THE VINER SERIES FOR THE VISUAL ARTS AT COMMUNITY CHURCH The Viner Series was established in 20 20 to showcase the work of area artists, with a new artist featured every three months in the sanctuary narthex.

The series is named for Teryl Townsend Viner, who served Community Church as a deacon and as a member of the church’s board of music and fine arts.

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MARCH 3

launching “Stoked: Cool Vibes by Melissa Mastrangelo and Horacio Lertora.” 5–8 p.m.

Thursday

PTOLEMY MANN Findlay Galleries opens an exhibition of pieces by Ptolemy Mann, who creates both textile and painted works.

MARCH 2

Wednesday BARBECUE FUNDRAISER The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office will host its twenty-eighth annual barbecue benefiting Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, which helps children from troubled backgrounds face the future with a sense of direction and hope. 2–7 p.m.

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HARBOR BRANCH LECTURE In honor of FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute’s fiftieth anniversary, HBOI researchers Amy Wright and Shirley Pomponi present a lecture titled “Harbor Branch’s Biomedical Marine Research: Highlights, Past and Present.” 7 p.m., free VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MARCH 202 2

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560 0 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 7 72-242-240 0 fau.edu/hboi

FINDLAY GALLERIES

165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach 561-655-209 0 findlaygalleries.com ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Sunrise Theatre welcomes British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck. 7 p.m., $ 58.50 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

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1911 14th Ave. 7 72-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS The Indian River Symphonic Association welcomes the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, directed by Joshua Bell, who also serves as violin soloist.

7:30 p.m., $100 INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 77 2-77 8-1070 irsymphonic.org

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48 4-88 5-7492 musicangelsusa.org

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL Chill out during a nice winter First Friday Gallery Stroll. Take in a new and exciting variety of art, chat with the artists, and pop into a downtown restaurant or cafe. 5–8 p.m.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION Sunrise Theatre welcomes Masters of Illusion, seen by millions of viewers on The CW television network and now making a world tour. 8 p.m., $ 45.50 and up

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ART RECEPTION While you’re downtown for the Gallery Stroll, be sure to stop

by Gallery 14 for the reception

‘BLACK, WHITE AND RED ALL OVER’ The Center for Spiritual Care hosts “Black, White and Red All

MARCH 4

BROKEN ARROW This tribute to Neil Young features lead vocalist Joe Mass.

7 p.m., $ 30 –$70

MUSIC ANGELS CONCERT The Music Angels Education Fund will hold a benefit concert featuring 12-year-old scholarship recipient Michael Boesche, a classical guitarist under the instruction of Miguel Bonachea.

Students from the Indian River Charter High School Orchestra will also perform. 6:30 p.m., $ 35– $5 0

Along 14th Avenue downtown 7 72-6 43-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org

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MUSICWORKS

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Ongoing Events Over,” an exhibition of Abstract works by local artist Janet Kipp Tribus. Viewing by appointment.

March 4–2 8 CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL CARE

15 50 24 th St. 7 72-567-1233 centerforspiritualcare.org

‘REVOLUTIONARIES’ The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Revolutionaries,” featuring the works of Brahms, Marshall and Shostakovich. 3 p.m., prices vary SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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HOT CLUB OF SRQ The Treasure Coast Jazz Society welcomes Sarasota-based Hot Club of SRQ, which plays “gypsy jazz” influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Lunch 11:30 a.m., $20 ; concert 12:30 p.m., $ 40 –45

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Stéphane Denève will conduct the New World Symphony, featuring members of the St. Louis Symphony, in a performance of five selections.

7:30 p.m., $ 85

MARCH 5

TREASURE COAST JAZZ SOCIETY

at Vero Beach Yacht Club 2601 Rio Vista Blvd.

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INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 77 2-77 8-1070 irsymphonic.org

MARCH 7 Monday

CHICKS WITH HITS Sunrise Theatre welcomes Chicks with Hits, featuring country music stars Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss and Terri Clark.

8 p.m., $ 59.50 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 7 72 -461-47 7 5 sunrisetheatre.com

MARCH 6 Sunday

‘MASTER’S VOICE’ Vero Beach Museum of Art presents the third chamber concert of the season, featuring compositions from Mozart and Florence Price, performed by the Atlantic Classical Orchestra.

3 p.m.; $ 35 members/ACO subscribers, $ 50 nonmembers/ nonsubscribers, $ 5 students VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 , ext. 136 vbmuseum.org

BOOK BREAKFAST The Vero Beach chapter of the American Association of University Women presents Lekesha Weems discussing Woman Evolve by Sarah Jakes Roberts. 9–11 a.m., free AAUW VERO BEACH

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REACH OUT A new support group for caregivers, Reach Out, is meeting weekly at the Center for Spiritual Care.

Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.– 12:20 p.m.

STAY AT HOME FUNDRAISER The Indian River Land Trust has once again partnered with Chelsea’s on Cardinal for the Stay at Home Fundraiser, which invites supporters to enjoy a dinner and dessert for two, complete with a bottle of wine, from Chelsea’s.

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15 50 24 th St. 7 72-567-1233 centerforspiritualcare.org

Through March 16 JACK WRIGHT Findlay Galleries presents an exhibition of works by twentieth-century painter Jack Wright.

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Through March 27 BUYER & CELLAR Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents Buyer & Cellar, “an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs,” in its new Studio Theatre. This production contains adult themes and language. Sundays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27; 7:30 p.m.; $ 30

at Richardson Center IRSC Mueller Campus 6155 College Lane aauwverobeach.org

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Through May 1 ‘DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD: THE GREAT OUTDOORS’ This outdoor animatronic exhibit immerses visitors in the Age of Reptiles. Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.; regular admission fees apply MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

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Through May 15 ‘VERO COLLECTS’ Vero Beach Museum of Art celebrates the art collections of local residents with “Vero Collects: Hidden Treasures Revealed.”

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 vbmuseum.org

WINTER EXHIBITION The Winter Exhibition at The Galleries at First Pres continues, featuring artists Anne Whitney, Cy Rochon and Pat Traver.

THE GALLERIES AT FIRST PRES

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STORIES BY THE SEA Literacy Services of Indian River County is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with a cocktail reception and short storytelling festival. 5:30 –7:30 p.m., $20 0 LITERACY SERVICES OF IRC

at Sea Oaks Beach & Tennis Club 8850 Sea Oaks Way 7 72-7 78-222 3 literacyservicesirc.org

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the luncheon March 10, two special events will take place: dinner with Chezar at a private residence March 9 and a master class March 11. March 9–11; Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. and noon, Friday 10 a.m.; prices vary VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 vbmuseum.org

MARCH 10 Thursday

SENIOR EXPO The AAUW’s Senior Expo will highlight services and educational resources for seniors in our area. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., free AAUW VERO BEACH

at Intergenerational Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) aauwverobeach.org LIVE WELL! The Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department wraps up its “Live Well!” series with an informative discussion covering local parks, open spaces, and programs that help residents over 55 stay active.

Participants can attend in person or join in via Zoom. 2 p.m., free IRC PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

at Intergenerational Center 1590 9th St. SW (Oslo Road) 7 72-2 26-1780 ircgov.com ‘AN OCEAN TALE’ FAU Harbor Branch presents oceanographer and research professor Laurent Chérubin with the lecture “Zephyrus, Poseidon and Charybdis: An Ocean Tale.”

7 p.m., free FAU HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

560 0 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 7 72-242-240 0 fau.edu/hboi VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MARCH 202 2

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ART IN BLOOM Vero Beach Museum of Art welcomes flo al designer Ariella Chezar as the guest presenter for the annual Art in Bloom event. In addition to

SIP & SHOP J. McLaughlin will host a sip & shop benefiting VNA & Hopsice Foundation. Noon–5 p.m.

J. MCLAUGHLIN

6210 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 72-231-488 7 jmclaughlin.com

ARTIST AT M. MAISON Artist Wendy Douglas will be at M. Maison showing her new works, which portray fl wers and wild animals in a whimsical and fantastic way. 2–6 p.m.

M. MAISON

340 3 Ocean Drive 7 72-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com ANGELS DINNER The annual Angels Dinner is the signature fundraiser of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County. 6 p.m., $ 325 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF IRC

172 9 17t h Ave. 7 72-299-74 49 bgcirc.org

FOPE TRUNK SHOW Leigh Jewelers showcases the collections of Fope, crafted in

Italy since 1929. March 10 –11 LEIGH JEWELERS

3401 Ocean Drive 7 72-234 -8522 leighjewelers.com COIN TRUNK SHOW See the latest looks from Italian jewelry brand Roberto Coin.

March 10 –11

UNDER THE OAKS Under the Oaks is a three-day art and craft show that serves as the Vero Beach Art Club’s largest fundraiser. More than 20 0 artists and many food vendors will be on hand. March 11–13; Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; free admission VERO BEACH ART CLUB

3325 Ocean Drive 7 72-234-340 4

at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-03 03 verobeachartclub.org

ART OPENING Join J.M. Stringer Gallery for the opening of “Masterworks—Then and Now,” featuring works by nineteenth- and early twentiethcentury antique painters as well as recent works by John Phillip Osborne and John C. Traynor.

March 10 –12; Thursday 4–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

GEARY BOOTH AT UNDER THE OAKS Elise Geary of Ocean Drive Gallery will be exhibiting at Under the Oaks for the first time.

March 11–13 ; Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.; free admission

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J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART

3465 Ocean Drive 7 72-231-390 0 jmstringergallery.com

MARCH 11 Friday

SALUTE TO SERVICE The Palm Beach and Treasure Coast chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a ball in honor of military members, veterans, and their families.

6:30 p.m.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, SOUTH FLORIDA REGION

at The Breakers 1 South County Road, Palm Beach 561-531-2989 redcross.org

THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL Sunrise Theatre welcomes musician and vocalist Mike DelGuidice with his band, Big Shot, for a celebration of the music of Billy Joel. 8 p.m., $ 42 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 7 72 -461-47 7 5 sunrisetheatre.com

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-03 03 verobeachartclub.org FIREFIGHTERS’ FAIR All are invited to the Firefighters’ Indian River County Fair, with rides, food, games, 4-H competitions, and entertainment set to include country band Shenandoah. March 11–20 FIREFIGHTERS’ INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FAIR

at IRC Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave. 7 72 -572 -FAIR (3247 ) firefightersfair.org

MARCH 12 Saturday

SIP & SHOP J. McLaughlin will host a sip & shop benefiting Grand Harbor Community Outreach. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.

J. MCLAUGHLIN

6210 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 72-231-488 7 jmclaughlin.com

MARCH 13 Sunday

BREVARD SYMPHONY The Indian River Symphonic Association presents the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, conducted

by Christopher Confessore and joined by acclaimed violinist Paul Huang. 7:30 p.m., $ 60 INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 77 2-77 8-1070 irsymphonic.org

MARCH 14 Monday

ROCK THE BOAT The Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County is preparing for its annual fundraising gala, Rock the Boat. A wonderful evening of outdoor fun is in store, with delectable cuisine, an open bar, a raffle and live auction, and a regatta. 5 p.m., $2 25

are Susan Miiller, Glen Bottalico, Iris Peters, and Karen Green.

ART AT THE EMERSON

The Emerson Center 1590 27t h Ave. 7 72-538 -2338 artattheemerson.com

CAUSE FOR PAWS The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County will hold its largest fundraiser of the year, Cause for Paws. The event will include cocktails, dinner, and an auction. 6 p.m., $250 HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & IRC

at Oak Harbor Club 47 55 S. Harbor Drive 7 72-388-3331 hsvb.org

MARCH 16 Wednesday

MEET THE ARTISTS Art at the Emerson will hold a reception with the artists of its latest exhibition, “Another Day in Paradise,” which runs March 2 through May 3. The artists, who display their visions of paradise,

MARCH 18

SIP & SHOP J. McLaughlin will host a sip & shop benefiting Indian River Land Trust. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

‘PROUD TINA’ Twice postponed due to COVID, “Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner” is once again slated to take place at Sunrise Theatre. Tickets purchased for the show’s prior dates will be honored. 8 p.m., $ 38 and up

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LAKE OKEECHOBEE LECTURE Assistant research professor Jordon Beckler will deliver the talk “Getting to the (Muddy) Bottom of It: The Harmful Algal Bloom Assessment of Lake Okeechobee.” 7 p.m., free FAU HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

560 0 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 7 72-242-240 0 fau.edu/hboi

6210 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 72-231-488 7 jmclaughlin.com

SEE HOW THEY RUN Pam Harbaugh will direct Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s staging of See How They Run, a “romp through an English vicarage” written in the 1940 s by Phillip King. March 16–27; Tuesday– Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.; $ 30 VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD

20 20 San Juan Ave. 7 72-562-830 0 verobeachtheatreguild.com

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 , ext. 136 vbmuseum.org

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 7 72 -461-47 7 5 sunrisetheatre.com GARDEN & ANTIQUE SHOW McKee Botanical Garden invites everyone to its Garden & Antique Show and Sale.

March 18–20 ; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.; regular admission fees apply

at Vero Beach Museum of Art 30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-563-05 05 alzpark.org

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LOUDON WAINRIGHT III MusicWorks presents songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor Loudon Wainright III. 7 p.m., $ 35–$ 85

MARCH 19

MUSICWORKS

at The Emerson Center 800- 595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com MAZZA TRUNK SHOW See the latest jewelry designs from The Mazza Company and accessories from Manastash Mercantile. March 17–18 VERANDA

FILM STUDIES 5 Vero Beach Museum of Art presents the five-week Film Studies course “Eye of the Beholder: Passionate Connections to Art.” March 15–April 12, every Tuesday 1:30 or 7 p.m., $ 80 members, $96 nonmembers

Friday

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SUCCESSFUL AGING LUNCHEON Frances Mayes, best-selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and more than a dozen other books, will be the guest speaker at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County’s Successful Aging Luncheon. Noon, $20 0 ALZHEIMER & PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF IRC

YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION OF IRC

at Quail Valley River Club 2345 Hwy. A1A 7 72-492-3243 ysfirc.org

MARCH 17

3325 Ocean Drive 7 72-234-340 4 FASHION TRUNK SHOW Cooper & Co. presents a trunk show featuring Barbara Lohmann and Maison Common. March 17–19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

COOPER & CO.

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350 U.S. Hwy. 1 7 72-794-0 60 1 mckeegarden.org

Saturday

SIP & SHOP J. McLaughlin will host a sip & shop benefiting Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy. 1–4 p.m.

J. MCLAUGHLIN

6210 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 72-231-488 7 jmclaughlin.com

SCSO ROCKS Rock and roll will merge with classical music as the Space Coast Symphony Jazz Orchestra partners with MusicWorks to present a concert featuring popular songs known for their brass, woodwind, string, and rhythm orchestrations. 7 p.m., $ 30 –$9 5 MUSICWORKS

at The Emerson Center 1590 27t h Ave. 800- 595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com

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ASHA TRUNK SHOW The latest designs from Asha Jewelry will be on display at Market.

MARKET

3301 Ocean Drive 7 72-492-6361 marketverobeach.com

CHRIS BOTTI Sunrise Theatre is happy to welcome trumpeter and composer Chris Botti, after two pandemic-induced postponements. Tickets from prior dates will be honored.

7:30 p.m., $ 62 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

MARCH 21 Monday

FRED WILSON Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series presents “Fred Wilson: An Illuminating Artist for the Twenty-First Century.”

4:30 p.m.; simulcast seating $ 80 member/$95 nonmember

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 7 72 -461-47 7 5 sunrisetheatre.com

40 0 5 U.S. Hwy. 1 7 72-20 5-2529 ledcapstone.com

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LAGOON LECTURE Researcher Dennis Hanisak of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute presents “The Indian River Coastal Zone Study (197 3–1976): The Indian River Lagoon’s First Biodiversity Baseline.” 7 p.m., free FAU HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

560 0 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 7 72-242-240 0 fau.edu/hboi

at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Massey Campus 320 9 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 7 72-462-7880 irscfoundation.org

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 7 72-460 -08 51 atlanticclassicalorchestra.com

HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE Enjoy a blast from the past with Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, of “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” fame. 7 p.m., $ 45–$1 35 at The Emerson Center 1590 27t h Ave. 800- 595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com

VERO BEACH OPERA

at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 7 72-569- 69 93 verobeachopera.org

MARCH 24 Thursday

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TALK The Indian River State College Foundation’s Distinguished Lecture Series will host Florida water management expert

CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF IRC

at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-569-7939 carenetchampions.org

LARRY BROWN QUINTET The Treasure Coast Jazz Society welcomes the Larry Brown Quintet with music from the era of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. at Vero Beach Yacht Club 2601 Rio Vista Blvd.

Lunch 11:30 a.m., $20 ; concert 12:30 p.m., $ 40 –45 7 72-234-460 0 tcjazz.org

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RISING STARS OPERA Vero Beach Opera presents its Rising Stars Opera Festival: The semifinals will take place Wednesday and the finals on Thursday. The Rising Stars Concert will wrap up the event on Friday. March 23–25; Wednesday–Thursday 2–5 p.m., Friday 7 p.m.; $1 0 –$20

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30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 , ext. 136 vbmuseum.org

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MASTERWORKS III The Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s third Masterworks performance, “Strings Attached,” will spotlight the strings with works by Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and Walker. 7:30 p.m., $ 30 –$ 65

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ANNUAL SALE LED Capstone is holding its annual sale to clear out current lighting fixtures and fans to make room for new inventory. A raffle prize will be awarded on the final day of the sale. March 21–26

Gary Ritter with a talk titled “Kissimmee-OkeechobeeEverglades Ecosystem Restoration in South Florida’s Growing Population.” 10 a.m.– noon, $ 35

JIVE TALKIN’ Sunrise Theatre presents Bee Gees tribute band Jive Talkin.’

7:30 p.m., $ 38 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 7 72 -461-47 7 5 sunrisetheatre.com BICEGO TRUNK SHOW See the latest looks from jewelry designer Marco Bicego. March 24–2 5 VERANDA

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MARCH 26 Saturday

WALK FOR LIFE Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County will hold its thirty-eighth annual Walk for Life, a fundraiser for its mission

SIP & SHOP J. McLaughlin will host a sip & shop benefiti g Hibiscus Children’s Center. Noon–5 p.m.

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6210 Hwy. A1A Village Shops 7 72-231-488 7 jmclaughlin.com

‘MONA LISA’ IS MISSING Producer Justine Mestichelli Medeiros and writer-director Joe Medeiros will be on hand for a Q&A following the screening of their film “Mona Lisa” Is Missing.

2 p.m., free VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 vbmuseum.org

ELC GALA This year, the Environmental Learning Center’s annual fundraising gala, themed “Restoration,” will coincide with the unveiling of the Thomas R. Schidel Education & Event Pavilion. 7–10 p.m., $ 300 ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

255 Live Oak Drive 7 72-5 89-505 0 discoverelc.org

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ART IN THE PARK The Vero Beach Art Club hopes everyone will come out to Art in the Park, a recurring Sunday fine art & craft show. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

BRUNCH FOR BABIES Guests will enjoy brunch, mimosas, a fashion show, and an auction at Tykes & Teens’ Brunch for Babies. The organization provides mental health services to children and adolescents.

11:30 a.m., $100

Sunday

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

at Humiston Park 3000 Ocean Drive 7 72-231-03 03 verobeachartclub.org

Wednesday

Monday

MONA LISA LECTURE Vero Beach Museum of Art’s International Lecture Series presents Joe Medeiros, whose topic is “The Unthinkable Theft of the Mona Lisa,” a subject on which he is a noted expert.

4:30 p.m.; simulcast seating $ 80 member/$95 nonmember

SATELLITE LECTURE FAU Harbor Branch research professor Mike Twardowski will give a talk titled “The ONR [Office of Naval Research] CubeSat.” A CubeSat is a type of miniature satellite used for space research. 7 p.m., free

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

30 01 Riverside Park Drive 7 72-231-07 07 , ext. 136 vbmuseum.org

MARCH 29 Tuesday

FAU HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

560 0 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 7 72-242-240 0 fau.edu/hboi

MARCH 31 Thursday

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Classic Albums Live will perform Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon as part of MusicWorks’ local concert series. 7 p.m., $ 30 –$ 80 MUSICWORKS

YALE WHIFFENPOOFS At the invitation of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, the renowned Yale Whiffenpoofs will perform as guest artists.

In an effort to reach the entire community, SCSO offers flexible ticket pricing. 7 p.m.

at The Emerson Center 1590 27t h Ave. 800- 595-4849 musicworksconcerts.com

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at The Emerson Center 1590 27t h Ave. 855-252-7276 spacecoastsymphony.org

Friday FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL Enjoy a pleasant evening walk while checking out the art scene in downtown Vero Beach.

MAIN STREET VERO BEACH

Along 14th Avenue downtown 7 72-6 43-6782 mainstreetverobeach.org

TYKES & TEENS IRC

at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club 4985 Club Terrace 77 2-210 -0145 tykesandteens.org

MARCH 28

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‘FROM STAGE TO SCREEN’ Indian River State College Performing Arts presents two modern-day one-act morality plays in two formats, film and stage, performed by the same cast, who will then discuss the two versions with the audience.

Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.; $1 5 MCALPIN FINE ARTS CENTER

IRSC Massey Campus 320 9 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 7 72-462-47 50 irsc.edu

APRIL 2

Saturday ISLAND GALA Guests are invited to don their favorite “island chic” attire for Indian River Habitat for Humanity’s tropical islandthemed fundraiser. 6 p.m.

INDIAN RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

at Grand Harbor Beach Club 850 0 Hwy. A1A 7 72-562-9860 irhabitat.org

Blunstone. 8 p.m., $ 42.50 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 7 72 -461-47 7 5 sunrisetheatre.com

APRIL 3 Sunday

‘YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE’ Michael Carter and the Treasure Coast Chorale are planning the first of two concerts for 20 22, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

All TCC performances are free, although donations are requested and appreciated.

TREASURE COAST CHORALE

at First Baptist Church 220 6 16th Ave. 7 72-231-3498 treasurecoastchorale.org

APRIL 6

Wednesday HARBOR BRANCH LECTURE “Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute: Where We Are and What’s Next” will be delivered

by Jim Sullivan, the research facility’s executive director.

7 p.m., free FAU HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

560 0 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce 7 72-242-240 0 fau.edu/hboi

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PIRATE BALL Saint Edward’s School will hold its annual Pirate Ball in support of its students, faculty, and programs. This year’s event will have a James Bond theme.

6:30 –10 p.m..

SAINT EDWARD’S SCHOOL

TRUNK SHOW See the latest jewelry from New York City-based brand Temple St. Clair. March 31–April 1 VERANDA

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at Oak Harbor Club 47 55 S. Harbor Drive 7 72-231-4136 steds.org

THE ZOMBIES Sunrise Theatre welcomes The Zombies, featuring original members Rod Argent and Colin

EYES ON HIBISCUS The theme of this year’s Hibiscus Children’s Center Blue Ribbon Luncheon & Fashion Show is “Eyes on Hibiscus.” The event will feature professional models displaying the latest fashions

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HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER

at Oak Harbor Club 47 55 S. Harbor Drive 7 72-299-6011, ext. 313 hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

‘ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS’ Created and directed by John Mueller, “One Night in Memphis” is a tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. 7 p.m., $ 35–$ 80

‘IT STARTS TONIGHT’ Sunrise Theatre presents “Terry Fator: It Starts Tonight,” a show that will appeal to audience members of all ages. Fator is a ventriloquist, singer, comedian, and impressionist who can impersonate more than 10 0 celebrity voices. 8 p.m., $ 62.50 and up SUNRISE THEATRE

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IRSC Massey Campus 320 9 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 7 72-462-47 50 irsc.edu

APRIL 8 Friday

MAH-JONGG FUNDRAISER Join the Vero Beach Chapter of the AAUW for a day of mah-jongg, including lunch.

10 :30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., $ 60 AAUW VERO BEACH

at Bent Pine Golf Club 60 01 Clubhouse Drive aauwverobeach.org ‘ROMAN HOLIDAY’ Pianist Joyce Yang will join the Brevard Symphony Orchestra for the program “Roman Holiday.”

7:30 p.m., $ 60

‘STUDIO TO STAGE’ Ballet Vero Beach concludes its season with “Studio to Stage.”

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at VBHS Performing Arts Center 1707 16th St. 7 72-90 5-2651 balletverobeach.org

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APRIL 10 Sunday

ART IN THE PARK The Vero Beach Art Club hopes everyone will come out to Art in the Park, a recurring Sunday fine art & craft show. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

at Humiston Park 3000 Ocean Drive 7 72-231-03 03 verobeachartclub.org ❀

INDIAN RIVER SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION

at Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 77 2-77 8-1070 irsymphonic.org

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772-234-1700 wilmingtontrust.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

772-234-0445 moultonlayne.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ART GALLERIES & FINE ART ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY 772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

BARBARA KRUPP FINE ART STUDIO/GALLERY 440-574-4662 barbarakrupp.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

FINDLAY GALLERIES 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FLORIDA ART EXCHANGE 772-349-2632 Floridaartexchange.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

GALLERY 14 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MARCH 202 2

210

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

BEAUTY, HAIR, & SPA SERVICES SALON DEL MAR 772-234-1499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

ATTORNEYS GOULD COOKSEY FENNELL 772-231-1100 gouldcooksey.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ROSSWAY SWAN 772-231-4440 rosswayswan.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

BOATING & MARINE SERVICES DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

VERO MARINE CENTER 772-562-7922 veromarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICES LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC 772-562-1700 linuscadillac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS 772-252-3590 motorcityclassiccars.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

AVIATION SERVICES CORPORATE AIR 772-562-1199 corporate-air.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

BRIDAL & GIFT REGISTRIES BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 29, 40, 175

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . 38

M. MAISON

772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 14

BANKING, INVESTMENTS, & FINANCIAL PLANNING

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY

THE KANNER GROUP LLC AT RAYMOND JAMES

VERANDA

772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . 178

772-205-2141 kannergroup.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

772-234-3404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

KELLY ROGERS

CATERING & GOURMET MARKETS

HBS GLASS

WESTMARK CONSTRUCTION

ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET

772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

772-234-2978 westmarkconstructioncompany.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

THE HILL GROUP 772-567-9154 thehillgroup.biz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

COUNTY SERVICES

772-563-0646 elizabethkennedycatering.com . . . . . . . 197

HURYN CONSTRUCTION

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT

COMPUTERS & AUDIOVISUAL CONSULTING

RCL DEVELOPMENT

ELIZABETH D. KENNEDY & COMPANY INC.

772-234-4130 hurynconstruction.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

AUTOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS INC.

772-234-0140 rcldev.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

772-234-1555 autobahnco.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

REILLY CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES CROOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING 772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 89

772-794-9799 building2last.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC. 772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

VERO GLASS 772-567-3123 veroglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

VERO MILLWORK INC. 772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT SAINT EDWARD’S SCHOOL 772-492-2360 steds.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

FASHION & ACCESSORIES BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

COOPER & CO. 772-231-9889 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

G.T. RHODES MENSWEAR 772-231-6424 gtrhodes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MARCH 202 2

211

KEMP’S SHOE SALON AND BOUTIQUE

DECOR ENVY

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS

772-231-2771 kempsshoesalon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH

VB HOME

772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . 38

772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

M. MAISON

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS

VINTAGE VERO

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

772-501-2369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

MARKET

FANTASTIC FINDS

772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

772-794-7574 fantastic-finds.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

PREPPY PALMS

HAZEL HOUSE

772-492-3770 shoppreppypalms.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF

561-440-5441 theroyalpoincianaplaza.com . . . . . . . . . . 55

772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

SASSY BOUTIQUE

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY

772-234-3998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

VERNON SCOTT MENSWEAR 772-231-3733 vernonscott32963.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

VILLAGE SHOPS 772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 37

FLOORING DESIGNER’S TOUCH FLOORING 772-978-9111 designerstouchflooring.com . . . . . . . . . . . 89

FLORIDA FLOOR FASHIONS 772-589-4994 floridafloorfashions.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LYRA HOME

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

CONSIGNMENT GALLERY 772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

HAZEL HOUSE 772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 14

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . 38

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

MARKET 772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN

M. MAISON

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN & GIFTS

772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

MARKET

PAGE 2 DESIGN

COASTAL COMFORTS

COASTAL COMFORTS

772-257-4777 lyrahome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

212

772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

BAER’S FURNITURE

MARCH 202 2

LED CAPSTONE

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE

772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GIFTS, STATIONERY, & KEEPSAKES

772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

772-231-0085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

VERANDA 772-234-3404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

VILLAGE SHOPS 772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . 37

ROTH INTERIORS

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 191

ABCO GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA 561-440-5441 theroyalpoincianaplaza.com . . . . . . . . . . 55

SUNSHINE FURNITURE 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com . . . . . . . . . . 19

772-567-9098 abcogaragedoors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

BARKER AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 772-562-2103 barkerac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

VERO BEACH ROOFING INC.

SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS INC.

772-562-7303 californiaclosets.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

772-234-2910 sandramorganinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DAN’S FAN CITY

VERO GLASS

SPECTRUM INTERIOR DESIGN

772-569-8917 dansfancity.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

772-567-3123 veroglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

772-234-4427 spectrumvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

DECKMASTERS LLC

VERO MILLWORK INC.

772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH

ELIZABETH PRILLAMAN PET PORTRAITS IN OILS

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

804-404-5840 elizabethprillaman.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

BAER’S FURNITURE

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY build.com/ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

FLORIDA SHUTTERS 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS & HOME ACCENTS 800-541-3048 thehouseoflights.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

LED CAPSTONE 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

MEEKS PLUMBING 772-569-2285 meeksplumbing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

NEW ENGLAND GRANITE & MARBLE 772-217-2721 newenglandgranite.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

OODLES OF WALLPAPER 772-213-3923 oodlesofwallpaper.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ORC SERVICES INC. 772-589-8026 orc-services.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

R.E.B. ENTERPRISES LLC 772-633-0339 pavertech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

SNOW CUSTOM CABINETRY 772-794-4430 snowcabinetry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

COASTAL INTERIORS 772-492-6881 coastal.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DECOR ENVY 772-492-6518 shopdecorenvy.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

HAZEL HOUSE 772-213-3024 hazelhousevero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF 772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

JENNIFER ELMORE INTERIOR DESIGN 772-569-5522 elmoreinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

LEAH MULLER INTERIORS

772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

VB HOME 772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

JEWELRY 6TH AVENUE JEWELERS 772-217-8985 6thavenuejewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

BELLE COSE 772-231-1554 bellecose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . 14

LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 29, 40, 175

LOGGIA ON THE BEACH 772-231-2901 loggiahomeandgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . 38

M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

772-234-6411 leahmullerinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

OCEAN DRIVE JEWELERS

LYRA HOME

VERANDA

772-257-4777 lyrahome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

772-234-3404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MARKET 772-492-6361 marketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MELANIE BOCK STUDIOS

772-234-1225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES ROCK CITY GARDENS 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

772-713-9137 melaniebockstudios.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

MEDICAL SERVICES: DENTISTRY

PAGE 2 DESIGN

DELLA PORTA COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY

772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ROTH INTERIORS 772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 191

772-567-1025 drdellaporta.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE MARCH 202 2

213

VERO ELITE DENTISTRY

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN

772-617-2869 veroelitedentistry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

772-794-0601 mckeegarden.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

MEDICAL SERVICES: DERMATOLOGY

TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK

ICONIC DERMATOLOGY AND COSMETIC SURGERY 772-758-1310 iconicderm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

772-489-3034 stophunger.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

UNITED WAY FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com . . . . . . . . 34, back cover

CHRISTINE R. MCLAUGHLIN AT SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE

772-567-1164 selectskinmd.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

VERO BEACH ART CLUB

772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

772-257-8700 newvisioneyecenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL 772-567-4311 ccirh.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

772-231-0303 verobeachartclub.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART 772-231-0707 vbmuseum.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

VERO BEACH OPERA 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE FOUNDATION

772-202-8570 vnatc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

MEDICAL SERVICES: SURGERY OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . 103

ROSATO PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER 772-562-5859 rosatoplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MOVING, STORAGE, & SHIPPING COASTAL VAN LINES 772-569-6683 coastalvanlines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

PAK MAIL BEACHSIDE 772-231-0021 pakmailbeachside.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

WHITE GLOVE MOVING, STORAGE & DELIVERY 772-778-4750 whitegloveusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

214

CHARLOTTE TERRY GROUP OF ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE

772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

NEW VISION EYE CENTER

MARCH 202 2

772-559-1359 cathycurleyrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

SELECT SKIN MD

MEDICAL SERVICES: EYE CARE

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE

CATHY CURLEY AT DALE SORENSEN REAL ESTATE

772-388-3331 hsvb.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST 772-794-0701 irlt.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

PERFORMANCE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & MEDIA VERO BEACH OPERA 772-569-6993 verobeachopera.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD 772-562-8300 verobeachtheatreguild.com . . . . . . . . . . . 67

PHARMACY COREY’S PHARMACY 772-231-6931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

REAL ESTATE ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-231-6509 alexmacwilliam.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY 772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

CARDINAL OCEAN DEVELOPMENT LLC 772-321-9590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

DALEY AND COMPANY REAL ESTATE 772-231-9938 daleyandcompany.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

DIANE DEFRANCISCI 772-538-1614

BRENDA MONTGOMERY 772-532-4170

AT ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE grandharborproperties.com . . . . . . . . . . 183

JOHN’S ISLAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

THE MOORINGS REALTY SALES CO. 772-231-5131 themoorings.com . . . . . inside back cover

ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-222-5215 onesothebysrealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SHERRY BROWN AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-633-1472 verobeachislandrealtor.com . . . . . . . . . . 44

TARA LAYNE AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-321-4303 taralayne.onesothebysrealty.com . . . . . 25

WINDSOR 772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RESTAURANTS VERO PRIME 772-226-7870 veroprime.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

SELF-HELP

ROTH INTERIORS

M&M LIFE COACHING

772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . 191

mmontgomery425@gmail.com . . . . . . . 187

SUNSHINE FURNITURE 772-569-0460 sunshinefurniturecasual.com . . . . . . . . . . 19

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