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26 WILDE SIDE What goes on under the Big Top mirrors the trajectory of public thinking

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36 FACES

BILL HAYES

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins is headed to Vero Beach for ‘Adventures in Poetry’

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38 INDIAN RIVER INSIGHTS Giving to charity doesn’t have to be risky business

By Jeffrey R. Pickering

46 CLASSIC CARS The 1950s was an era of prosperity that changed the automotive landscape and ushered in a new wave of cars with power and personality

By Patrick Merrell

COASTAL LIFE

52 SPACES Sometimes, the ‘fifth wall’ can drive you up the wall; but you may have more ceiling options than you think

By Valerie Cruice

54 HOMEGROWN If you keep it simple, your October gardening won’t give you a fright

By Nickie Munroe

56 LIVING WELL Pilates is gaining traction among those seeking improved balance and flexibility, a stronger core, and more

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68 TRUE TAILS Whether dabbling, diving, or roosting in trees, the variety of ducks seen in Florida is a bird-watcher’s delight

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98 EYES ON OCTOBER See what local shops and nonprofits have in store

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THE DISH

Fall colors, Florida-style—the autumn art scene is looking bright!

Chef Rico Hosena brings his own creative flair to European cuisine

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122 OFF THE VINE Meerlust Estate’s Rubicon traveled from South Africa to London, where it graces the wine list of Sherlock Holmes’ favorite restaurant

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126 THE SCENE Local events prove that ‘variety is the spice of life’

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October occasions abound with local nonprofits

146 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Thank you for supporting our local businesses

152 DOUBLE TAKE Test your powers of perception

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The Sky’s the Limit M

y biggest wish for the month of October is that Mother Nature brings us some relief from the summer heat we’ve all been enduring. When she’s in a giving mood, she tends to give

in spades like she’s done with the weather this summer, or in my case, avocados. We—along with a multitude of larcenous squirrels—have been enjoying the fruit off our tree for years. We’re just hoping she’ll wave her magic wand over our young mango tree soon.

This little backyard bounty that my family has is just how Joel Bray started his garden. Shining Light Garden is now a nonprofit with an army of volunteers and 20 acres of land planted with vegetables, fruit, and flowers to brighten the days of our Indian River County neighbors in need.

You wouldn’t think a “cellar” would be a place to brighten your day, especially in Florida, but the Windsor Wine Cellar—which is above ground, by the way—is elegance personified. Strolling through the space containing 27,000 bottles of wine is like going on a tasting tour around the world.

What goes best with a great bottle of wine? An even better meal. Our cover story features Chef Rico Hosena of Grand Harbor Beach Club, who learned from some of the best chefs in the world while living in the Philippines. He shares some of his favorite recipes with us in The Dish.

From the cellar to the kitchen to the sky, some people like to see and experience the world from different vantage points. If you find yourself just north of Vero Beach on a clear day, look up!

Odds are, you may see some jumpers from Skydive Sebastian, where first-timers and seasoned pros are practicing their hop ‘n’ pops, improving their license status, and enjoying endless views of our gorgeous coastline.

Whether you choose to keep your feet solidly on the ground or dangling from a parachute in October, cool blue skies are my wish for you.

See you in November!

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It’s All Falling Together F ood and Wine … my love language. With season right around the

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turing food and wine. We may even be feeling a hint of cooler weather.

You know one thing that pairs well with cooler weather? Driving in your

convertible with the top down and the wind through your hair! This month Patrick Merrell is diving into the power and personality that emerged in the automobiles of the 1950s. Take a look at his Classic Cars article starting on page 46 and see which of these vigorous vehicles fits your personality.

Do a little detective work and explore the wines of South Africa, as Chris Fasolino delves into a delicious red wine that made its way in real life to the favorite London restaurant of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Don’t miss his column, Off the Vine (page 122), about this exquisite wine.

In Vero Beach, this is the time of year when things begin to ratchet up on our calendars. Those of you with little ones won’t want to miss The Buggy Bunch’s annual Pumpkin Patch, which will include lots of fun activities—and pumpkins—October 20–29 on the grounds of the Church of Christ on State Road 60, which happens to be right across the street from our office.

There’s more fun to be had at the Great Duck Derby, Treasure Coast Community Health’s annual fundraiser, which will take place October 22 at Capt. Hiram’s on the Indian River Lagoon.

It’s hard to select just a few events to mention, so I encourage you to take a good look at our Calendar on page 141 to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the October action. And, since we also like to include events in the first week or so of the following month so you can be prepared, you’ll want to know that Samaritan Center’s 31st annual Soup Bowl event is scheduled for November 2. The potters of Indian River Clay have been working hard to prepare a beautiful variety of bowls for this highly anticipated occasion.

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is ecstatic to be welcoming former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins to town November 2 for two events: a luncheon and an evening talk.

I hope you enjoy all that this month brings in our special community! And be sure to sign up for Vero Beach Insider, our weekly e-newsletter, at verobeachmagazine.com.

Wishing everyone a happy autumn,

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With a public more likely to be repelled by human and animal exploitation than in times past, the circus has changed its focus.

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his month, the “The Greatest Show on Earth” is returning, touring once again, in a reimagined, animal-free, sideshow-free show styled “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.” The word “circus” is no longer prominent in the branding.

In May 2017, after a run lasting more than a century, the final curtain fell on the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Uniondale, New York, home to the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse and the WWE’s Wrestlemania. The finale of

“The Greatest Show on Earth” was as bittersweet as a chunk of Scharffen Berger chocolate. Like a lot of folks, I am imprinted with the whistling steam calliope; the aroma of crushed grass, dung, and wood shavings; the midway sideshow with its bored and bearded lady looking down with disinterest; the Big Top itself, a brilliant, tented high noon created by glaring spotlights that swept figure eights over spangled ballet girls twirling from the ropes and an audience of 12,000 like a benediction, an immense carapace of canvas vaulted on

a forest of poles with clockwork precision by an army of roustabouts described by Vero Beach writer Terry Lyons in his book Circus.

The swan song of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, referred to in the industry as the “Big One” was not unexpected. Circuses and animal performances across the country have struggled with declining attendance.

While competition from video games and cell phone screens is held partly to blame, the final blow came from pressures brought by animal rights activists troubled by animals

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near the lush banks of the Alafia River, which earned its Calusa name, “River of Fire,” based on its burnt sienna–colored waters. Before long, Above: An assortment of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey acts wait behind the Big Gibsonton became Top for their turn to enter during a 1928 circus engagement. Below: Emmett Kelly known as a safe place for circus and carny folk bonded by the hardships hammered spikes up his of a nomadic life and by their nose; and Grady Stiles otherness.

Jr., the “Lobster Boy,” The town accommodated who belonged to a volaits distinctive population: It tile family of sideshow adapted its post office with a performers who shared special low counter for shortthe genetic condition of-stature circus members ectrodactyly. and equipped the beer hall While Gibsonton is still with custom-made chairs for home to acrobats and performers of extreme proride mechanics, most portions, such as 580-pound sideshow headliners are “Dainty Dotty” Jensen and gone. Their descendants 8-foot-tall Al Tomaini, who was remain, as do some of for many years the town’s chief their belongings, like of fire and police. Gibsonton collectible publicity stills even enacted special zoning that bring hundreds of laws that gave its inhabitants dollars on eBay, or the exhibit nature,”—or the word “monthe right to practice swordof items worn by the “Icelanstrosity,” used only decades swallowing, repair a dodgem dic Giant,” Jóhann Pétursson, ago in medical treatises. car, or stand off an Abyssinian in Gibsonton’s Showmen’s While the origins of tiger with a kitchen chair in Museum. deformed people serving as their front yards.

Their passing marked entertainment developed in Residents of Gibsonton the end of a 19th-century Europe centuries earlier, the nicknamed their town American phenomenon—the idea flourished in America, a “Gibtown” and “Freaktown, “freak show”—based on a fledgling nation with its more USA.” The best-known among long history of fascination malleable culture, a mobile them included conjoined with curiosities. The term is population of settlers steadily twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, now as obsolete as the shows pushing west, for whom the who operated a fruit stand; themselves, along with other circus was the only game in Melvin Burkhart, known as designations like the Latin town, and a climate of opporthe “Human Blockhead,” who lusus naturae—“sport of tunity for entrepreneurs like

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forced to perform or travel too far and too long in cramped conditions. Even after the sentimental sweethearts of the circus, the elephants, were removed from the show and retired, first to Ringling’s own facility in Polk City and later to a large conservation center in North Florida, ticket sales declined drastically.

Not far from Polk City on U.S. 41, just 20 minutes south of Tampa and conveniently close to the Big One’s former winter home in Sarasota, sits another circus retirement community, not for elephants, but for people. Except for an overscaled Walmart looming over a gasoline station and a tattoo parlor like a foothill, Gibsonton looks like any other small Florida town. Early on, it was a winter fishing destination for sideshow performers, who parked their trailers

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In his autobiography, Barnum referred to the atypical subjects he featured as “curiosities.”

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Barnum became notorious for hoaxes like the Feejee Mermaid, a creature with the head and body of a monkey grafted onto the tail of a fish, and Joice Heth, a woman Barnum presented as the 161-year-old nurse of George Washington.

The achievement that brought Barnum lasting fame was the establishment at the age of 60 of P.T. Barnum’s Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan and Circus, with its earliest attractions being Jumbo, an African elephant, and Charles Stratton, a boy with dwarfism whom Barnum dubbed “General Tom Thumb” and taught to sing, dance, and do

impressions.

Barnum’s mergers with Bailey in 1881 and then with the Ringling brothers in 1919 led to the circus that we knew until recently: a traveling city of nearly 1,500 employees and hundreds of animals making 100 stops a year for over 400 performances, disappearing without a trace except for an empty Coke bottle and some ticket stubs. The whole process of loading and unloading as many as 100 railroad cars followed 12 hours later in the next stand somewhere else.

The abrupt halt to the delirious energy produced by its sparkling performers orbiting each other with

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Phineas Taylor Barnum, the first showman to feature a three-ring traveling circus with human oddities as a major attraction.

In his autobiography, Barnum referred to the atypical subjects he featured as “curiosities,” a common Victorian term used both for birth anomalies and for assorted bric-a-brac, memorialized by Charles Dickens in his novel The Old Curiosity Shop. While Dickens enhanced his literary stature with his tale of card sharks, pickpockets, and other societal outcasts, such as the hunchbacked dwarf Quilp and the orphan Little Nell, Barnum engaged in his share of fiction as well.

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Charles Stra on, dubbed “General Tom Thumb” in childhood by P.T. Barnum, performed in the circus with his wife, Lavinia Warren Bump.

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As the winter home of the circus, Florida has seen some peculiar visitors.

the precision of the planets threatened to leave an endless sifting like that of the universe before it took on order. It felt empty. Yet if it’s true that everything contains the seeds of its own end, it was bound to

happen. Actually, the declining popularity of the circus had been happening for a while.

It was first noticed during the Great Depression, when most people scrambling just

to make a living had little spare cash for circus tickets.

It was also the time when something in the circus itself would come under attack.

It happened in 1932 when Dracula producer Todd Browning released another horror movie—a shocking, darkly shadowed film titled Freaks, which magnified on the big screen the underworld of sideshow anomalies: a dwarf married to an averagesize woman who confined him to a crib; an armless girl who lit cigarettes with her toes; and a trio of microcephalics. Some scenes ended up being cut, and the film was widely panned upon its initial release, but not before it

poked a tiny hole in a collective national conscience that was already struggling with in-your-face poverty.

In the 1940s, wartime restrictions, including a shortage of gasoline and setup personnel, affected circus audience and performance.

With military transport a top priority, locomotives were commandeered for the war effort, resulting in hours spent by circus trains stalled on sidings while troop and munition trains went through.

Aircraft assembly lines even requisitioned some of the little people, including eight workers hired by Henry Ford to work in tight spaces like the wings of a B-24.

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The Big Top dates back more than a century as the center of circus action.

The 1950s ushered in television, a new family entertainment that threatened to wipe out live performances of any sort. The decade also spawned something far reaching, the Civil Rights Movement, which heightened the public consciousness about unempowered minorities.

While the inclusion of a menagerie forced the end of the three-ring circus, the seeds of the beginning of its end were sewn by its freak show, the display of human oddities that were once an essential part of the American circus bill. It had to do with sensibility. After World War II, American tastes changed.

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of England’s Joseph Merrick, played on Broadway, most states had enacted laws against the display of human oddities. Federal antidiscrimination laws opened the doors for people with disabilities to pursue more conventional careers. What began de jure, a matter of the law, became de facto, a matter of attitude and of practice. It was not only against the law to market people with deformities, it became politically incorrect.

Advances in medicine also played a role; a better understanding of the medical conditions underlying unusual physical characteristics helped people realize that gawking at those born different was simply wrong.

Besides, many of those conditions became increasingly preventable and treatable.

Conjoined twins were being safely separated, toxic substances that led to birth

defects identified. Specific diagnoses removed the mystery. Schlitzie the “Pinhead” was not, as he had been touted, an atavistic specimen from an extinct race but a person born with microcephaly, a disability seen recently in newborns whose mothers have been infected with the Zika virus.

Today, except for a few holdouts, such as Coney Island’s Sideshows by the

Seashore, where you can see Serpentina the snake charmer and contortionist Leo the Human Gumby, and, in a weeklong class costing $1,500, learn the fundamentals of sword swallowing, fire eating, and other circus stunts yourself, sideshow acts have disappeared.

While the acts have disappeared, the precariousness of being has not. Carson McCullers, author of The Member of the Wedding, writes of 12-yearold protagonist Frankie attending a sideshow and standing before the half-man, half-woman as I had stood years ago before the “Gorilla Lady.” “… she was afraid of all the freaks,” McCullers writes, “for it seemed to her that they looked at her in a secret way … as if to say, ‘We know you. We are you.’”

McCullers seems to make the point that even without a raised platform and a sideshow barker to remind us who is who, each of us struggles to maintain a foothold, and, I would add, most of us without a balancing pole.

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memory actually sparked a poem where I have the ‘A’ holding the hand of the little ‘a’ as they wait to cross a street at night in Alphabet City. It doesn’t take much to get me started.”

A bit of background: Collins is senior distinguished fellow of the Winter Park Institute and a former distinguished professor at Lehman College of the City University of New York. He serves as a poetry consultant for Smithsonian Magazine and is a regular guest on National Public Radio.

LRJF Co-Vice President Carrie Adams, who teaches language arts at Vero Beach High School, can’t wait to hear what Collins has to say. She became involved with the foundation 10 years ago when asked to take part in its teen writing workshops.

“I jumped right in. The commitment has not only benefited my students, it’s impacted me professionally and personally,” Adams enthuses. “This organization continues to highlight and nurture the literary treasure right in our own backyard.”

With Collins adding his voice, this year’s anniversary celebration promises to be memorable. “I like to think of a poem as taking us somewhere, from Kansas to Oz, from a familiar place to an odd one,” he says. “To the left and right there is an amazing set of distractions that we usually can’t afford to follow, but the poet is willing to stop anywhere. Right now people are ready to be offended, but I’m always ready to be delighted!”

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hen Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation board members were brainstorming about ways to celebrate the nonprofit’s 30-year anniversary, a name that continually popped up was Billy Collins. Having learned that the two-time national poet laureate had helped select one of Jackson’s poems for the “Poetry in Motion” project on New York City’s subways, they saw it as a sign that one day he’d come to Vero Beach.

They called, Collins said yes, and on Thursday, November 2, the prolific poet will headline two events to benefit the foundation.

“We kicked off the year with Carl Hiaasen, and we can’t imagine a better way to wrap it up than with Collins, whose popularity has made him a living rock star,” says board member Susan McDaniel. “He’s the perfect person to honor Jackson, a poet and novelist who lived and worked in Florida for 48 years.”

These days Collins, author of 12 collections of poetry, is a man of few words as he pens what he calls “small poems,” miniature musings that never fail to prompt smiles and knowing nods. He writes about ordinary life, all in a few insightful lines sprinkled with humor, and he started young.

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iving money away to charity might be one of the “riskiest” things people can do with their hardearned money. Decisions are often made for social reasons or in response to an emotional appeal. In most cases, these transactions are void of the typical instruments that warrantee a product you buy or

that guarantee a contract for services or some other result that you pay for.

Despite the “risk,” according to Giving USA, last year Americans gave $499.33 billion to charity, $319 billion of which came from individual donors like you and me through outright contributions and planned gifts from estates. This

works out to an average annual donation of approximately $5,000 to charity from each American household, usually with no strings attached. And in Indian River County, the average amount is nearly double.

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Don’t get me wrong; I am not suggesting that people stop giving, or that they require a charity to go through a burdensome underwriting process before receiving a gift. Giving, at its heart, should be enjoyable.

Like many financial decisions, however, there are several factors to consider before donating that can help you to feel confident that your money will be spent wisely and make a meaningful difference.

The next time you consider making a donation of significance to your favorite local charity, ask yourself these questions about its overall financial health: Does the charity operate a profitable annual campaign?

Does it earn enough revenue to cover its annual operating expenses?

Does the charity have a financial reserve? Is there

sufficient cash set aside to cover an emergency or other unplanned expense?

Does the organization have a plan to sustain the annual contributions of individual donors like me? Does it have an endowment?

Let’s look at some examples of local charities that answer each of these questions effectively.

A Profitable Annual Campaign?

Vero Beach Rowing was founded in 2009 with a mission to promote and teach the sport of rowing to the community to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. It started from humble beginnings, with a few salvaged boats and a windy launching pad underneath the west side of the Alma Lee Loy

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Childcare Resources of Indian River supports children from low-income families with care and early education.

Bridge. Today, the organization owns a fleet of vessels and operates successful masters, juniors, and community rowing programs year-round from its new Toffey Rowing Center on the protected waters of the MacWilliam Park boat basin in Vero Beach.

Chris Ryan, Vero Beach Rowing’s longtime treasurer, points to an engaged board of directors, a high-energy coaching staff and community of rowers, and some impressive results in state, national, and international competitions as indicators of the organization’s success. However, he also credits the nonprofit’s commitment to starting a processdriven annual fundraising program with help from Indian River Community Foundation in 2020.

“The grant the Community Foundation awarded to provide us with online fundraising technology and coaching to plan and carry out an annual appeal was a big help,” Ryan says. “While almost half of our annual income is derived from member dues, the other half

comes as a result of the online appeals and other related solicitations that we plan and execute throughout the year.”

Raising money to support a community program in what is often perceived as an elite sport is not easy. Our community’s rowers, however, are no strangers to hard work, which is compelling more and more generous people to “stroke” a check on an annual basis.

A Financial Reserve?

Every day, more than 150 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years from low-income families arrive at Childcare Resources to receive highquality care and early education while their parents work or attend school. Over the years, these children grow socially and emotionally and learn the basic academic and life skills needed to be ready for kindergarten.

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Childcare Resources works through difficult financial years by planning for a future that includes rainy days that are made more stable by hardier reserves.

Louis Lawson’s planned gift is helping Vero Beach Opera be sustainable even after his death.

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Resources. Many benefit from additional coaching, and some go on to earn professional credentials that contribute to their ability to deliver the highest-quality care and learning opportunities to children throughout the community.

Last year, it cost approximately $2.5 million for Childcare Resources to carry out this important work. It was paid for almost entirely by donations from individual donors, except for two grants from Indian River County government and a few grants from local foundations. This year, when funding from the county and one of the foun-

dation grants were awarded for only half the cost of services to meet a documented need, the shortfall could have resulted in immediate layoffs and classroom closures.

“Thankfully, our board of directors and finance committee have worked hard to strengthen our balance sheet,” says Shannon Bowman, executive director.

“We were able to cover this shortfall for this coming year by taking money out of our financial reserves. It is not ideal, but it is necessary to meet the needs of our students and their families.”

With more than 50 percent of Indian River County

households living either in poverty or one paycheck away from it, and just half of the community’s preschoolers arriving ready for kindergarten, the need for quality childcare and early education is great. Thankfully, Childcare Resources planned for this rainy day.

A Plan for Financial Sustainability?

This year, Vero Beach Opera celebrates its 35th anniversary. It has been a labor of love under the volunteer leadership of its president, Joan OrtegaCowan, and artistic advisor, Román Ortega-Cowan, who,

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together with the financial support of a generous audience, deliver performances and programs that are unmatched by many much larger communities. The Ortega-Cowans are celebrating this occasion with the recent announcement of a 35th Anniversary Endowment Fund drive.

“As we look to the future, our board and several key donors have challenged us to be realistic about our long-term viability,” says Joan Ortega-Cowan. “Which is why we have partnered with Indian River Commu-

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Over the years, the organization has cultivated outright and planned gifts from the estates of longtime loyal patrons and volunteers like Louis Lawson, who passed away in 2019 and is honored as a member of VBO’s legacy society. Lawson believed that “the show must go on,” and his overture came in the form of a planned gift to a permanent endowment that will provide financial support to VBO in perpetuity.

Taking stock of a charity’s financial position is an

Román and Joan OrtegaCowan have created an endowment fund to help Vero Beach Opera grow the organization’s financial base.

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This elegant 1957 DeSoto Adventurer features prominent tailfins and a pair of jet-inspired exhaust ports.

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THE 1950s WAS AN ERA OF PROSPERITY THAT CHANGED THE AUTOMOTIVE LANDSCAPE AND USHERED IN A NEW WAVE OF CARS WITH POWER AND PERSONALITY

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he automobile has been with us for nearly 140 years, so picking one decade as the most significant in its history seems a difficult task. However, when you consider all that happened in the 1950s, the choice becomes clear.

World War II had a huge impact on car production, because, well, there was none for the civilian population. Carmakers were focused entirely on supplying the military.

The car-starved masses returned to showrooms after the war, but they were greeted mostly by warmed-over designs from before the war. It wasn’t until 1949 that the major automakers began introducing all-new cars.

That set the stage for the 1950s, an era of unparalleled change. The decade saw the emergence of car culture in America—a shift in thinking of automobiles as basic transportation to a way of life. Owning a car became an integral part of the American dream.

As suburban neighborhoods swelled in the ’50s, thanks to low housing costs and G.I. Bill benefits guaranteeing home loans, so too did the need for cars to get to work and to stores, and to ferry growing families around town and on vacations. Although station wagons had been around for decades, annual sales had never surpassed 1 percent. In 1957, by contrast, station wagons accounted for 14 percent of new car sales.

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The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air is an icon of its era. Shown here is a 1956 model, and to its right, its look-alike counterpart, a 1956 Chevy Nomad station wagon.

As American suburbs grew in popularity during the ’50s, so too did the market for station wagons. [Motor City Classic Cars]

This 1955 Ford Thunderbird, wearing Thunderbird blue paint, was the 314th one built. Jay Storch, owner of Delray Motorcars, has owned it for 36 years.

The Oldsmobile Rocket 88, considered by many to be the first muscle car, inspired a 1951 hit song: “Rocket 88.” Shown here is a 1950 fastback Club Sedan. [Orlando Auto Museum]

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As the decade progressed, drivers found more and more places to go to in their cars: drive-in restaurants, shopping malls, and drive-in theaters. Even more destinations opened up when the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, the largest public works project in U.S. history, was enacted in 1956.

The 1950s saw many engineering innovations and improvements, some of which grew out of technological advances made during wartime and the Space Race. Among the advances that found widespread use in cars were overhead

During the ’50s in the U.S., the Jaguar XK120 and 140 were popular choices for sports car racing. Shown here is a 1955 XK140 SE. [Rosner Motorsports]

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Porsche created the 356 Speedster specifically for the American market.

Shown here is a 1955 Pre-A model. [Lynda Bodin]

valve V-8 engines, automatic transmissions, power steering and windows, ball-joint suspension, seat belts, unibody construction, radial tires, power-assisted brakes, air-conditioning, and last but not least, AM/FM radios.

Design and styling changes came rapidly and regularly as well. Although the concept of “dynamic obsolescence” dates back to the ’20s, the strategy of making yearly design changes became standard procedure for carmakers during the ’50s.

It kept customers coming back before their old cars actually needed replacing.

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In the early ’50s, the U.S. car industry accounted for a remarkable 80 percent of global car production, with one in six American jobs directly or indirectly related to auto production. Such a situation would suggest there was plenty of business to go around. The reality was quite the opposite, however, as the Big Three—GM, Ford, and Chrysler—ramped up production and the frequency of changes. The 10 or so independents that had weathered the Depression and World War II couldn’t compete, and by decade’s end, they’d mostly fallen by the wayside.

A total of two Volkswagen Beetles were sold in the U.S. in 1949. That increased to 33,000 in 1955 and then 89,000 in 1959, when the legendary “Think Small” ad campaign was launched by Doyle Dane Bernbach. Sales of the VW Bus grew during the decade as well, from two in 1950 to more than 30,000 in 1959.

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This 1950 Mercury 8 looks dashing in its Mandarin Maroon paint. The third generation of the Mercury 8, produced from 1949–51, was prized by custom car makers in the 1950s. One such “lead sled,” the 1951 “Hirohata Merc,” is often cited as the most famous custom car of the classic era. [Gavin Ruotolo]

The pastel paint and tailfins on this 1959 Ford Fairlane exemplify the more flamboyant look of some cars in the late ’50s. Ford touted its 1959 cars as “the most beautifully proportioned cars in the world” after winning a gold medal at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Hmm, what do you think? [Motor City Classic Cars]

Dealerships played along by turning the launch of new models into an annual event, even papering over showroom windows to build suspense.

Stylistically, the ’50s is famous for its use of chrome, space-age styling, tailfins, and pastel colors. The decade also became known for its concept cars, innovative designs that pushed the envelope. The Chevy Corvette started life that way, and along with the Ford Thunderbird, went on to help define a new category: the Ameri-

can sports car. It was during the ’50s that NASCAR and sports car racing grew to be an established part of American life.

In the late ’50s, as the Big Three continued to churn out new models with bigger engines, bigger bodies, and bigger tailfins, European carmakers were able to fill a niche in the American market with their smaller and more elegant designs. As a result, in 1958, the United States imported more cars than it exported for the first time. Among the makes that began cross-

Detroit loves to steal ideas, but nobody was copying Studebaker’s 1950–51 bullet nose. [Gavin Ruotolo]

ing the Atlantic were Volkswagen, Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes, and Volvo.

The automobile has evolved a lot since Karl Benz first test drove his PatentMotorwagen in 1885, but he surely never envisioned the surge of innovations and events that took place in the 1950s. It’s even more certain he never imagined seeing something like a 1959 Ford Fairlane convertible in Sunset Coral paint cruising down the road with its radio blasting rock and roll music.

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hat exasperating overhead expanse: usually white, too low, too high, too blah.

The ceiling.

The word is thought to be derived from the Middle English term “celynge,” describing paneling over a structure’s unsightly innards, and is perhaps related to the Latin caelum meaning “heaven” or “sky.”

Since ancient times, the ceiling has evolved into a showstopping design element. Think Sistine Chapel, the magnificent frescoes painted

by Michelangelo from 1508 to 1512 depicting stories of Genesis. Or Grand Central Station, where one’s eyes travel upward and are met with 12 golden constellations in a teal sky, based on a 17th-century star atlas. In Barcelona, Antoni Gaudí’s dizzying vaulted ceiling in the 19th-century basilica Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) transports the visitor skyward with its organic dynamism.

Recreating the heavens in our own abodes ranges from a simple coat of light blue paint to an elaborate coffer with stenciled stars in between. But we also want to tell a story—of the house, of the room, of ourselves. Anything goes.

All it takes is paint, wallpaper, wood, or metal— and imagination.

“Ceilings to me are just as important as the floors,” says Page Franzel of Page 2 Design in Vero Beach. “Each one is so unique. It should tell a story of the house. Most people look at the floor first, then the furniture grabs their attention; but when the ceilings are done well, they will look up and now have the full story.”

Coffered, trayed, beamed, vaulted, octagonal, elliptical, acoustical, suspended, or exposed, David Lyons of Croom Construction Company has overseen the execution of all kinds of ceiling structures. “Ceilings are actually a pretty hot topic because there are so many ways to dress them up. What I hear most from architects and interior designers is the idea of adding texture

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This dining room designed by Sandra Morgan uses blue paint to highlight the coffered ceilings.

Leah Muller likes to create a contrasting ceiling, like this stained wood, in outdoor spaces.

to the space by accenting the ceiling with tongue-and-groove wood, ceiling beams, or with a coffer grid,” he says. Very often these treatments conceal air-conditioning vents and lighting.

“Beams add architectural interest to a ceiling, even if it’s a standard 8-foot height,” says Sandra Morgan, an interior designer based in Vero Beach and Greenwich, Connecticut. She likes to use a “cypress-look” wood in a crosshatch pattern. “It appears not as low,” she explains.

Leah Muller of Leah Muller Interiors in Vero Beach says that installing “naturally textured stained beams will create a beautifully coastal modern architectural aesthetic.”

Muller frequently enhances outdoor living spaces with wood: “We love to create a contrasting ceiling to spice up a loggia or pool deck area. Stained wood is one of our go-tos for these exterior entertainment areas.”

Morgan likes to overlay a sky blue ceiling with white wooden treillage for a gazebo effect. Trellis wallpaper can accomplish a similar result. For a wood look, she’ll use faux bois wallpaper for a more rustic feel.

She has combined wallpaper on the walls with trompe l’oeil painting on the ceiling, imparting dimension to the flat surface and verticality to the room. Metallic paper adds glamour and a different sense of light. “Ceilings elevate your perspective,” says Morgan.

Wallpaper is an easy solution for ceiling

drama. Says Muller, “Don’t let wallpaper scare you! Installing wallpaper on your ceiling has a subtly stunning effect on any room. A soft and natural paper can apply an elevated and cozy effect in any den or library.”

For a low ceiling, Morgan will saturate the surface with color, which, ironically, lifts it visually. “If you paint a low ceiling a dark color, it gives the illusion of disappearing; it floats away.” But many of her clients love one color in particular on their dining room ceilings: “I have painted my dining rooms with a tint of pink because it makes everyone’s skin glow. Women love it!”

Above: Sandra Morgan isn’t afraid to use wallpaper on ceilings, as seen in this trellis-style paper in a home in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Left: Coffered ceilings are used in this living area created by Croom Construction.

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Zinnia (far le ) and celosia plants (below) are great to use for temporary color in the summer when Florida gardens look bare. Begonia (le ) can thrive in shade all year.

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any of my friends live for October.

They get to play dress-up and enjoy things that have the delicious quartet of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. I help them figure out what to do with their landscapes in time for the first big event of fall.

Hanging pots of flowering and trailing plants can help outdoor spaces seem more private.

We plot outdoor living spaces, ornamental beds, and kitchen gardens. Big tasks and bulk plant purchases are completed as a team. By the time Halloween comes, we are free to enjoy masquerading.

An outdoor living space does not have to be a major investment; let your budget be your guide. Place a few chairs and a table onto an outdoor rug using an umbrella or other canopy for cover to create a sitting space. Play with lighting by adding a few strings of lights for a festive touch or candles for scent and ambience. A firepit is great for warmth, mood enhancement, and roasting marshmallows.

Inexpensive outdoor games like ladder golf, cornhole, and

giant Jenga can add excitement to any at-home gathering. Interesting pots with plants can add flair and flavor.

If you really want to outdo yourself, use hanging baskets or a trellis with trailing plants to create a sense of privacy.

Keep it all simple and easy to stow away in case there is a major weather event.

October in Florida is the perfect time for yard work.

The days are getting shorter and the mornings are remaining cooler. It is nice to sleep in and still be able to putter about in the garden. By now, most garden beds have some summer annuals that are exhausted. It is time to replace them with things that will thrive in winter. These

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Plant bulbs in the fall for springtime blooms, and get strawberries set up in medium-size pots for a January feast.

include snapdragons, petunias, violas, pansies, and geraniums if there is a lot of sun. In spaces with shade, try begonias, crossandra, and caladium.

This is also the time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. Agapanthus, crinum, and amaryllis are great no-fail choices that do well in a variety of lighting conditions.

Continue basic landscape surveillance and maintenance practices.

Start off all your fall gardening activities small. If you want fresh herbs for your gourmet dishes, it is time to plant parsley, cilantro, chives, garlic, dill, fennel, rosemary, and sage. You may also proudly serve your homegrown kale, collards, or lettuce during a

dinner party if you add them now to your kitchen garden.

If you like strawberries, October is the month to get them set up. I prefer to grow them in a mediumsize pot of very rich soil. Grow things you use, so taking care of your edible garden will become part of your daily routine.

No matter what you decide to do in your home landscape this October, keep it enjoyable by making realistic goals and involving others. If you need help, contact me or one of the Indian River County Master Gardener volunteers.

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The Power of Pilates A CENTURY-OLD PRACTICE IS GAINING TRACTION AMONG THOSE SEEKING LONGER AND LEANER MUSCLES, IMPROVED BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY, A STRONGER CORE, AND MORE

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artha Stewart claims to do it three times a week as part of her wellness routine. Tiger Woods reportedly does it to help his golf swing. Jamie Lee Curtis says it’s “the only exercise program that has changed my body and made me feel great.” Jennifer Aniston said in a recent interview, “If you have an excellent teacher and you understand the beauty of it, it’s like a moving meditation.” In a 2017 Instagram post,

Sylvester Stallone described it as “an amazing workout but definitely not for the faint of heart.” Even in comparison to all of his other athletic experiences, he exclaimed that this workout pushes a person to the limit and beyond.

Celebrities and countless others are extolling the virtues of Pilates, an exercise method developed in the early 1900s

by German gymnast, trainer, and fitness pioneer Joseph H. Pilates. Designed to stretch,

strengthen, and balance the body with specific exercises coupled with intentional breathing, Pilates has gained widespread popularity as a method not only for rehabilitation and sports training, but also as a complement to overall fitness.

After first finding a niche among injury-prone dancers, Pilates has, in recent decades, developed into a mainstream phenomenon among people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Pilates is geared toward building strength and gaining be er balance.

Classes are offered in a variety of formats: group mat classes, group Reformer classes, or private or semiprivate studio classes using machines such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, and Stability Chair.

The equipment can be intimidating, and correct form is crucial to avoid injury, say practitioners. That’s why most Pilates instructors offer a private introductory session before students join a group class. “How you move is more important than how much weight you lift or how many reps you can do,” says Gini Murphy, a certified Pilates instructor and owner of S.T.A.R. Pilates (“Strength Training and Reconditioning”) in the Miracle Mile plaza, as she discusses the difference between Pilates and traditional strength training. “You’ve got 50 minutes to work out with me,

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so let us work out as optimally as you can.”

The objective of lifting weights, Murphy points out, is to make microtears to build mass. “Unlike traditional strength training exercises, Pilates won’t bulk you up.

Rather, it will lengthen and strengthen, cultivating a longer, leaner look.”

Murphy offers up the following analogy to further illustrate her point. “Two people—a weightlifter and a Pilates instructor—go to a buffet table. The weightlifter uses a porcelain plate, and the Pilates instructor uses a plastic plate. Both put the same amount of food on their plates, and then both trip and fall. Whose plate is going to shatter? Both held the same load; but the pliable one will bounce, and the porcelain plate will shatter. It’s the same with the body. If rigid muscle hits the ground, versus one that moves with you when you hit the ground, it may lead to increased injury. Pilates creates strength and length. It’s gentler on an aging body.”

Murphy, who holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance, was introduced to Pilates in 1991 and immediately incorporated the method into her dance classes. After she became a certified Stott Pilates postrehabilitative instructor,

post-rehabilitative breast cancer exercise specialist, and Cardiolates teacher, Murphy’s journey led her to work at physical therapy centers, where she was exposed to sports rehabilitation, postoperative rehabilitation, and aiding aging populations.

Since opening S.T.A.R. Pilates 11 years ago with her husband, Murphy has worked with clients ranging from 20-somethings trying it out for the first time to devotees in their 70s, 80s, and 90s who value the increased strength, stability, and mobility Pilates offers when rehabilitating from injuries or joint replacement and managing musculoskeletal conditions. “I used to say the little white ball kept me in business,” quips Murphy, referring to golfrelated injuries. “Now, it’s the yellow pickleball that keeps me in business.”

“The beauty of Pilates is that you can adapt the equipment and exercises to benefit many types of clients—from athletes to those with hip, knee, and shoulder replacements,” observes Taunya Foerster, owner of Vero Beach Pilates on 14th Avenue. A certified Pilates instructor for 23 years as well as a certified Pilates instructor trainer, Foerster has a degree in exercise physiology as well as credentials in Pilates for rehabilitation and

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A Reformer class is led by Gini Murphy, owner of S.T.A.R. Pilates.

Pilates for golf.

She says 40 percent of her clients are men seeking to improve their golf games; they find that they can hit the ball straighter and farther because of the exercises.

Foerster also incorporates Pilates into her balance training sessions for people with Parkinson’s disease.

“Whether you have Parkinson’s or are just getting older, we all start to lose our balance and need core stability to help stop ourselves from falling.”

“One of the things I always say to people is Pilates gives you long, lean, strong, flexible muscles,” Foerster says. “You don’t have to stretch after Pilates. Many people who lift heavily are very inflexible.”

Foerster cites an example of a bodybuilder she once knew who had worked out with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Venice Beach. “He tried my Pilates class with a group of ladies, and he was struggling.

He had no idea how hard it was. It looks effortless, but it’s

much harder than it looks.”

A self-confessed gym rat and athlete for much of her life, Foerster says, “It’s all about consistency. I recommend Pilates two to three times a week, depending on what else you’re doing. You need to strengthen your core and build a baseline that you can maintain.” And, with over 500 exercises in the Pilates repertoire, she points out, the sessions never get boring.

Several studies point to the physical and mental health benefits of Pilates. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation found that participants who practiced Pilates for one hour three times a week for eight weeks had significantly greater improvement in balance, stability, and mobility scores than those who did yoga or nothing at all.

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Equipment used in Pilates is adapted to the fitness level of the client.

and upper-body muscular endurance. A 2018 review of eight Pilates studies revealed that participants reported a reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fatigue, along with an increase

in energy.

Is Pilates a stand-alone workout? That depends.

Physical activity guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that

adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic activity and two or more moderate- or high-intensity strength training sessions each week. Older adults should heed the same guidelines only to the extent that their physical abilities and conditions allow. In other words, Pilates can be a great complement to a wellrounded fitness regimen that incorporates cardiovascular and strength training. But for those with physical limitations, the low-impact therapeutic benefits of Pilates alone far outweigh abstaining from physical activity.

Eighty-one-year-old Joan Hutton of Vero Beach has

been practicing Pilates for 16 years and attends Murphy’s class once a week. Despite having scoliosis, a pacemaker, a heart valve problem, and a hip replacement, Hutton continues to lead an active vegan lifestyle. “At 40, I looked in the mirror and said, ‘If you don’t take care of your health, nobody else will.’ Without your health, you have nothing.”

A registered nurse and owner of a health care executive placement firm, Hutton credits her balance, coordination, and sense of stability to Pilates. “I love it!” she enthuses. “It’s a good way to start the day!”

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semiprivate Pilates classes with Foerster twice a week.

“It’s given me strength in my core and better posture,” says 75-year-old Judy, who serves as commodore of the Vero Beach Yacht Club and has practiced Pilates for more than 20 years. “I’m strong for being small, and I think it’s due to Pilates. Taunya also incorporates a lot of balance work, and that has helped my flexibility.”

Mary Sloan, 71, of Vero Beach started doing Pilates 15 years ago at her doctor’s recommendation to alleviate sciatica pain. Now, the former vice president of risk management for Carnival Corporation does a private and

a group class with Foerster every week. “Pilates has not only been good for stretching and strengthening my back, but it’s also helped my golf game. I can hit the ball better!”

All three women stress the importance of working with a qualified instructor who thoroughly understands exercise physiology, proper alignment, and the fitness method inspired by a forward-thinking man more than a century ago—a man with health issues of his own.

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to gymnastics, body building, and martial arts by his father, he dedicated his life to improving his health through fitness. In 1912, Pilates traveled to England, where he found work as a circus acrobat, professional boxer, and self-defense instructor for policemen.

When World War I broke out, Pilates and other German citizens were taken into custody as enemies and interned for the duration of the war.

At the British internment camps, Pilates led daily exercise routines that became the basis for Pilates mat work. He helped rehabilitate detainees suffering from diseases or injuries by creating resistance equipment from items available to him, such as bed springs and beer keg rings.

They were the precursors to current Pilates machines.

After the war, Pilates was repatriated to Germany, where he trained the Hamburg police in self-defense and collaborated with prominent figures in dance and fitness. When he was asked to train members of the German army, Pilates emigrated to

America in 1925. On the ship, he met his future wife, Clara.

A trained nurse, Clara worked alongside Pilates to establish a New York City studio that attracted many students from the dance and performing arts community for training and rehabilitation.

His students included well-known dancers George Balanchine, Martha Graham, and their protégés. Despite a penchant for cigars and parties, Pilates maintained his fit physique throughout his life. He died in 1967 from emphysema at the age of 83.

Clara Pilates continued to teach and manage their studio for 10 years following his death. Today, instructors like Murphy and Foerster carry on Pilates’ legacy of whole-body movement for fitness and rehabilitation.

Is Pilates for you? You won’t know until you try it. Check the credentials of instructors, visit local studios, consult your doctor, and take an introductory class. It may be a “stretch” from your current routine, but it also may keep you as pliable as that plastic plate!

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n this gothic and atmospheric novel reminiscent of Lizzy Borden and the dark yet childlike rhyme that accompanies her story, Riley Sager weaves a mystery that is impossible to put down.

In 1929, 17-year-old Lenora Hope was the only one left alive after a bloody massacre left her parents and sister dead at the family’s coastal Maine home, Hope’s End. Never convicted but relegated to a life under suspicion, hounded by humiliating taunts from local children, Lenora locks herself away in the dilapidated mansion.

Kit McDeere is a local girl whose past is haunted by a questionable death in which she was involved as a home health care provider. With few employment offers coming her way, she agrees to care for the aging Lenora—a job from which the previous nurse apparently disappeared in the middle of the night. Lenora is wheelchair bound, a series of strokes having left her mute and immobilized.

With dread and unease, Kit moves into the mansion and assumes her duties of feeding, washing, exercising, and trying to communicate with the crippled Leonora, only to discover that Lenora is not as crippled as she thought. She can tap her left hand, so, with the use of an old typewriter, Kit figures out how to help Lenora communicate. The first sentence is startling: “I want to tell you everything.”

In addition to the unnerving occurrences Kit begins to notice, there’s the question of what made the previous caregiver leave so abruptly?

As Hope’s End slowly crumbles into the sea, it will take its secrets with it, unless Kit manages to uncover what really happened on that bloody night in 1929.

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Whistling ducks can be seen, and heard, throughout the Vero Beach area.

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ird calls are one of nature’s most intriguing sounds. From raucous squawks to complex melodies to the unmistakable rapping of woodpeckers, birds of all kinds make our outdoor excursions a bit more interesting.

One bright fall morning, I heard a curious call that resembled several dog squeaky toys with different pitches working at once. The source was over my head,

unsurprisingly, so I scanned the large oak trees on my neighbor’s property, looking for a possible migrating bird I had not yet encountered. I was astonished to see two ducks on a large branch at least 40 feet up in the air.

Stan Howarter, a wildlife biologist at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, knows exactly what I saw.

“Those are whistling ducks,” he says. “We have two species in Florida: the black-bellied and

fulvous whistling ducks, also known as tree ducks.”

These are not the ponddwelling short and plump ducks we often think of, such as the common mallard species. Instead, this graceful pair was sleek and a bit racy with longer necks and smaller heads. “This is a very interesting group,” says Howarter.

“Even though we call them ducks, they are probably more related to geese. We see that in their life strategies, too. Like

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geese, a pair of these ducks will cooperate in raising the young instead of leaving it solely to the mother.”

The whistling ducks I spied in the tree are the blackbellied variety. Their upper bodies are solid chestnut and their heads are grayish with black eyes and burnt orange beaks. The wings have a white stripe pattern that is more visible in flight. “In many duck species, males are bright and showy and the female is camouflaged to help conceal them when nesting on the ground in vegetation,” explains Howarter. “Tree ducks, like geese, have the same plumage in both males and females.”

All ducks belong to the waterfowl family Anatidae, which includes geese and swans. This relationship may account for some similarities among certain duck species.

Ducks are ubiquitous, seen on every continent except Antarctica, and have evolved to specialize in surprising ways. Dabbling ducks prefer fresh water, skimming the surface with open beaks for aquatic insects or to investi-

gate floating vegetation. These opportunists will also forage on land, eating insects, seeds, and grasses.

Diving ducks tip up and swim straight down up to 10 feet to feed on plants and aquatic life. Their oversize webbed feet are located behind their center of gravity, which makes them bad at walking on land but very good in the water. There are sea ducks that live a large portion of their lives in the open ocean. “Sea ducks can live on the ocean and find food in low-salinity water, too, giving them dual hunting grounds,” notes Howarter. This group includes eiders, scoters, and some mergansers, along with the impressive long-tailed duck.

“The hardest thing about being a bird in a salt environment is getting the salt off of their feathers,” says Howarter.

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– Terrance in Vero Beach You probably already know that Mystic’s whiskers extend to the same width as his body. While the length of whiskers may vary, cats have the same number; four balanced, horizontal rows of three on each side, 24 in total. These sensitive appendages are deeply rooted and thicker than regular hairs, and the tips have tiny organs that help him judge the size of spaces he might want to fit into, along with the texture and distance to that space. It is rare to see a cat push its body into a space that requires the whiskers to bend in order for its body to fit. Keep that in mind when selecting a food bowl: Cats love to eat off a flat plate so that whiskers aren’t touching the sides of the bowl. No matter how long the cat’s whiskers get, and some big kitties boast 6-inch feelers, please don’t ever cut them. Much as our fingertips are used to discover the shape, size, and texture of things, a cat’s whiskers do this and more. We always knew cats were superior. Just ask them.

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– Ted in North Carolina Retrievers that are bred as companions for hunters are supposed to bring downed birds back intact. This requires bite inhibition, the conscious self-control of the strength of the bite. Most puppies learn this in the litter after play-biting too hard and getting some grief for that, especially if those puppy teeth are directed at Mom’s tail, but each dog has unique traits—even those in the same litter.

Two suggestions: Make sure you are holding the treat a bit lower than his eye level. If he has to reach up for it, he may think your offer could be retracted, so he comes up chomping like an alligator. When offering a treat, close your fist around it completely. Say, “gentle” or another word you choose, and hold your fist directly in front of his mouth and let him work on getting the prize, enduring the slobber without retreating until you feel lips and tongue only. Slowly open your hand and let him have the treat.

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Above: Northern shovelers stir up the bo om while foraging.

Below: As sea ducks, long-tailed ducks feed in salt water.

but some make it to Jacksonville, to the delight of bird watchers.

The surprising specialization of ducks is centered around their habitat preference and hunting methods. This is most evident at Merritt Island, which has freshwater marshes, lagoon habitats with mangroves, and mudflats with very shallow water. One mudflat specialist, the petite green-winged teal duck, will eat breeding insects, crustaceans, and seeds from pond plants.

The Northern shoveler has a specialized bill to target invertebrates stirred up from the bottom in fresh or brackish water, not unlike the roseate spoonbill’s feeding activity.

“Specialized ducks allow for less competition for food and habitat,” explains Howarter. “All the different

species of ducks have to do something a little bit different to carve out their particular niche, whether it is the bill shape and size that can target a certain food source, or a longer neck that enables food search farther underwater.”

“The size of the bird matters, too,” he adds. “Smaller ducks can forage in very shallow water.” The beautifully adorned hooded merganser is a diving duck with a specialized bill.

“They specialize in eating fish. Their bills are much more like a cormorant’s: long, thin, and serrated for catching fish underwater.”

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Like the whistling ducks, these behemoths are very strong fliers and prefer to roost and nest in trees or oversize nest boxes. You may see them as ornamental visitors to communities’ retention ponds or foraging in the grass for insects.

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omewhere in Vero Beach, a building with a nondescript facade conceals a wine cellar stocked with treasured vintages. For those invited to enter, it is a grand reveal.

You might think you are in a storage building at first; then, unexpectedly, a heavy door swings open to an elegant tasting room.

On one side is a dining table with chairs; on the other, leather easy chairs surround a marble coffee table, artfully strewn with stately books about vineyards and winemaking history. Maps

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of classic wine regions adorn the walls. Most impressive of all, a glass wall and doorway allow you to look through to the cellar itself, a vast space filled with towering wine racks.

When you look through that glass wall, you are looking at 27,000 bottles of great wine. Welcome to the Windsor Wine Cellar.

This is where the private collections of Windsor residents, along with the collection of the Windsor Wine Association, are stored. Climate and humidity are carefully controlled throughout the year. The space is not literally a cellar,

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since it is above ground; however, it is a place where great wine is stored and aged, so the traditional term of “cellar” is fitting.

The storage area itself exceeds 1,600 square feet; add in the tasting room, and the space totals more than 2,000 square feet. And while the current count of 27,000 bottles is certainly impressive, there is room to grow. The cellar has actually been designed to store 40,000 bottles of wine, with the potential to add 15,000 more (for a total of 55,000) if case stacking is used on floor space. This is an extraordinary place.

“I can meander here for hours,” says Jeff Zimmer, a founding member of the Windsor Wine Association. As he adds, “The collections are good,” the intonation in his voice imparts a distinct emphasis to the word “good,” with the single syllable conveying

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Above: A sitting area boasts a view of the wine cellar behind a wall of glass.

Below left: The cellar is designed to store up to 55,000 bottles of wine for Windsor residents. Below right: The tasting room is an area for the Windsor Wine Association to gather and learn more about their collections.

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enthusiasm and even reverence. Indeed, the cellar and its collections are emblematic of the culture of Windsor—the ruby in the crown, so to speak. “People appreciate the lifestyle, and wine is part of that,” he says.

This perspective is shared by Betsy Hanley, president and CEO of Torwest, the entity that owns Windsor, who likens the Wine Cellar to the Windsor Art Gallery as distinctive features that exemplify the culture. “The cellar is an unusual amenity,” Hanley says. The Weston family, who founded Windsor, established it, working with the international consulting firm WineTrend on its design and development. “We have a growing number of wine collectors at Windsor, so it’s been quite special to watch.”

She also appreciates that the Wine Association, which she calls “a club within the club” of Windsor, has “real wine aficionados and also people who want to learn about wine.”

Together, they make for “a very enthusiastic group.”

The bottles stored at the Windsor Wine Cellar span the world of wine, and part of the interest is the way they reveal the focus of each collector. “One person’s a big Barolo collector,” notes Zimmer. Barolo, known as “the wine of kings,” is from Piedmont in northern Italy, where fog-blanketed vineyards of Nebbiolo grapes produce wines of amazing depth and explosive spice.

Another collection features the celebrated Vega Sicilia Unico from the Spanish region Ribera del Duero. “In my opinion, this is the best Spanish wine,” declares Zimmer, and his opinion is shared by many in the world of viticulture.

Still other collections focus on vintage porto, the great fortified wine of Portugal. Rich and warming, port wine became so beloved in the British market that it is interwoven with English history and literature—making it a fitting choice indeed for Windsor.

What about the great wines of France? Some collections center on the beloved Hermitage wines of the northern Rhone. Other Francophile collectors focus on “gran cru” wines—a classification that literally means “great growth” and which is applied to the finest vineyards of Burgundy and the greatest chateaux of Bordeaux.

Two Windsor Wine Association members with a special connection to French wines are Bob King and Rob Long, both of whom are also members of another wine association: the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin in Burgundy. Dedicated to the celebration of the great Burgundian wines, the confrerie is both regal and whimsical, with its members being entitled to wear robes and headgear in the hues of burgundy and gold.

“There is good humor to it,” along with emphasis on in-depth knowledge of Burgundian wines and their renowned history, Long explains. To be a member of the confrerie, King adds, “you have to know your Burgundy, but you have to be good company, too.” And they appreciate the fact that the Windsor Wine Association seeks to manifest the same convivial atmosphere.

That atmosphere is on full display at the fascinating events held by the Windsor Wine Association—sometimes

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Server captain Alice Myburgh pours Jennifer Williams a glass of wine at the Windsor Wine Cellar.

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featuring special visitors who are celebrated names in the world of wine. Guests have included Marchese Piero Antinori, a Tuscan nobleman whose family has been involved in winemaking for over 600 years. (Records from the year 1385 show an ancestor joining the Vintner’s Guild of Florence).

Piero Antinori was himself a key figure in the development of the wines known as “Super Tuscans,” which proved to the international markets of the 20th and 21st centuries that Tuscany is still one of the greatest wine regions in the world.

Zimmer describes Antinori as a true gentleman, recalling his visit to Windsor thus: “As soon as he stood up, the room went silent. He was both elegant and eloquent.”

These distinguished guests are welcomed at dinners, with the guest talking about the wines that accompany each course and fielding questions from the Wine Association members. There is, of course, considerable preparation involved; Zimmer wryly says that each one is “like planning a wine wedding.”

To welcome the guests and accompany the great wines, the finest cuisine is essential. At an event with a guest from Zachys, the renowned wine auction house in New York, the menu featured prosciutto-wrapped pears, ricotta tortellini with black truffles, and braised black Angus beef cheek with dauphinoise potatoes and red wine au jus; and the meal was finished in European style with a selection of cheeses.

Even smaller-scale events are memorable.

At an afternoon wine tasting held recently in the tasting room area that adjoins the cellar, featured wines included a 2015 ChassagneMontrachet Premier Cru “Clos du Cailleret”—a spectacular white Burgundy, vibrant with floral, fruit, and spice notes. The selection may have

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reminded Windsor Wine Association members of the words of a 19th-century writer who quipped that whatever you paid for a good Montrachet, you did not pay too much.

The other treasures uncorked for the tasting were a 2009 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, which is a Bordeaux rich in notes of tobacco and espresso; a 2011 Clos des Papes Chateaneufdu-Pape, a fabled wine of the southern Rhone, with vibrant red and black fruit; and a 2012 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino, representing the classic robust elegance of Tuscan wines.

And perhaps best of all for Windsor Wine Association members, these fascinating wines were enjoyed in what is truly a room with a view.

Just beyond the glass wall was the vast cellar, with its thousands of bottles still waiting for the days, the years, the dinners, and the celebrations of the future.

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SKYDIVE SEBASTIAN DRAWS SEASONED PROS AND FIRST-TIME ADVENTURERS

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he air crackles with excitement in the airplane hangar where jumpers get ready. A beautifully painted Cessna Caravan idles on the runway, ready to take its passengers on the adventure of a lifetime, whether this is their first jump or their thousandth.

College student Jacee Proffer came to Skydive Sebastian from Texas with her friend Alyssa Keegan for her first jump. “We had just finished finals and wanted an adventure, and took this last-minute trip here, so why not jump out of the sky?”

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Proffer is being fitted with the harness that will secure her to the tandem pro she’ll jump with, which is how everyone gets started. “It was a little sobering to sign the release, but if it’s God’s will that this is how I go out, there’s no stopping it,” she adds with a mischievous smile. Despite this fatalistic statement, Proffer is ready and willing to try this. “I always like to do new, fun things,” she says. Her tandem instructor checks her gear one more time, and they head to the plane.

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Clockwise from left: Instructor Liam Wertheimer celebrates a successful jump by student Luis Ignacio “Nacho” Figallo; Instructor Denis Zhuravkov leads a group to the plane; Zhuravkov helps Bethany Shortmeyer gear up; Laurel Kurtz is tasked with packing parachutes.

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“My dad was a jumper and I had watched him go my whole life.”

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a young age, and he is no exception. “I had my first jump at 17. My dad was a jumper and I had watched him go my whole life.”

Despite his familiarity with skydiving, and the fact that his first jump was a tandem, Wertheimer was scared. “My second jump was on my 18th birthday— my first solo jump. I was nervous for months ahead of time,” he admits. “That day, I did two jumps and it was amazing.”

Wertheimer wears a gift from his father around his neck, a silver pin representing the pin that opens the container holding the parachute. “The pin holds the container closed until we are ready to open it,” he explains. “Then, we throw the little ball at the bottom of the container, which pulls the pin that opens the chute.” This is a two-step process: The ball controls the smaller pilot chute, which then rips out the full chute.

At just 23 years of age, Wertheimer has made more than 4,000 jumps. “You are never really an expert; we are always still learning,” he says. “I’m teaching canopy

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— LIAM WERTHEIMER

Above: Colorful parachutes dot the sky over Sebastian most days.

Left: Caidence Hill gets a high five from instructor Tyler Hudson before boarding the plane.

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Nacho Figallo climbs into a jump plane ahead of his training jump at Skydive Sebastian, where he is working on a license upgrade.

Parachuting Parlance SKYDIVING HAS A LANGUAGE ALL ITS OWN. THESE ARE TERMS YOU WILL HEAR AROUND THE DROP ZONE:

Blue Skies Much like “aloha,” a phrase used both for greetings and farewells; a friendly hail that wishes other skydivers a perfect day for jumping Container The backpack, or rig, that contains the parachute AAD (automatic activation device) a small computer system installed in a parachute that will deploy a lifesaving reserve parachute at low altitude if it senses that a main parachute hasn’t yet deployed Hop ‘n’ Pop A practiced low-altitude jump from about 3,500 feet, wherein the jumper pulls the chute quickly after stabilizing and lands within seconds Swooping Accelerating the rate of descent by making turns using the toggles, or handles, that control the canopy RW relative work, such as formation flying with other jumpers Drogue A smaller parachute that can be deployed for deceleration during fast descents Off-Landing Missing the drop zone, or DZ

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Kristin Aquino is all smiles while tandem jumping with instructor Tyler Hudson.

courses now.” Chutes have different builtin technologies than when he started in Clewiston. “I needed to take a step back and relearn.”

He started packing parachutes for money and spent most of it on jumps.

Now he likes to enter competitions using high-performance parachutes. “At ground level, there is a pond with buoys. We drag our feet through, with the goal being accuracy, distance, and speed between buoys,” he explains, “then there is a very small box we try to hit. It’s really fun.” Last year, Wertheimer was second place overall.

Proffer has returned from her first

jump, a little disheveled but wearing a triumphant grin. “It was very intense, but peaceful too,” she says. “I thought we were jumping last, and then my tandem instructor just let go and we were in the air.

When the chute opens, it’s smooth—you just glide around. It was really fun. I would do it again.”

The drop zone manager is Morgan Hahn, who has the responsibility of scheduling; overseeing day-to-day operations; and working with employees, contractors, and customers. “We have planes that hold from 15 to 22 or so,” she says. “We have the sky van, too, like in Operation Dumbo Drop when the

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big back door opens. It depends on the flow of business as to which airplane we use.”

Hahn explains that many jumpers are snowbirds; most places up North close for winter, which is when Skydive Sebastian is thriving. As we watch a few solo jumpers land, I tell her how surprised I am by the smoothness of the landings— just a touch of the feet to the ground and then a couple of walking steps forward to take the momentum. She nods. “Our more advanced jumpers are using Ram air canopies of various sizes, which are like the difference between driving a Corvette and a bus.”

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Above: Most skydivers record jumps with cameras attached to their helmets.

Right: Drop zone manager Morgan Hahn oversees day-to-day operations at the site.

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Top: Parachutists enjoy beautiful sunset views over the St. Sebastian River. Above and right: Caidence Hill celebrates her 18th birthday by jumping with instructor Christopher Oates, followed by a hug from her grandfather, John Shortmeyer.

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“You can do this a very long time.

It’s the life hack of adventure sports.”

— ANDREW HAHN

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Andrew Hahn runs the Zoo Bar at Skydive Sebastian, while his wife, Morgan, is the drop zone manager.

Hahn believes that jumpers need to learn the physics of steering the canopy— the open parachute—and how to execute a good landing. “The higher-performance chutes are rectangular, with brake lines, so when you pull those, it controls how much air is going through the chute, and that contributes to a smooth landing,” she says. “So, graduating from the bus to the Corvette is a matter of learning the physics of it.”

Hahn’s husband, Andrew, whom she

met while skydiving, owns the Zoo Bar adjacent to the Skydive Sebastian drop zone. He lends a practiced ear to jumpers both before and after their adventures, and, if prompted, offers a bit of advice.

“What surprises newbies is that it isn’t like a roller coaster because you leave the plane at the speed of the plane,” he says. “It’s terminal velocity. You are just floating, thinking, ‘Wow, I’m really flying.’”

Andrew Hahn is at D level. “I have the jumps for a D license but I need to fill out

the paperwork,” he laughs. He has done angle flying formations, changing pitch and creating a downward angle that moves the jumper forward and changes the speed. “You are carving in the sky,” he explains. When asked what he loves about skydiving, his answer is immediate: “The freedom. You are in a state of flow— time dilates.” He chose this sport because of the longevity. “You can do this a very long time. It’s the life hack of adventure sports.”

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THEIR FRUITS FOR JOEL BRAY AND HIS ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS, COMPASSION GROWS ON TREES

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Shining Light Garden, operated

by Joel Bray and hundreds of volunteers, currently covers 20 acres west of Vero Beach.

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Joel Bray is the founder of Shining Light Garden, which grows produce and flowers for those who need to be lifted up.

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Diane Titherington and Connie Derman are both longtime volunteers at the garden.

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t’s early on a Wednesday morning and Connie Derman is smiling as she tucks tiny broccoli seeds into soil-filled pots. Once sprouts appear, she will gently plant them in the ground. For the past 10 years the enthusiastic retiree has been volunteering at Shining Light Garden, literally digging in to help feed those who are homeless, hungry, and forgotten.

Derman isn’t alone. Year-round, she and others—young, old, and in between—give of their time and energy to weed, water, fertilize, and harvest vegetables and fruits growing throughout the garden’s 20 acres on 49th Street west of 66th Avenue. When picked, washed, and boxed, the produce will be distributed to local food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other assistance programs throughout Indian River County.

The not-for-profit organization is funded solely by donations, grants, and generous hearts, and it’s all thanks to a man named Joel Bray, who one day surveyed his backyard and decided it would be the perfect place to grow a few vegetables. A little lettuce and squash here, okra and sweet potatoes there; that was it—small and simple.

“I planted some seeds and had more food than I needed, so I took what was left over around to seniors I knew,” says Bray, as he recalls how the garden took root and began to flourish 15 years ago.

“I had 2 acres, then someone gave me a few more, and before I knew it there were 20.

“Volunteers are the backbone of the organization; they have huge hearts to help people in need.”

— GREG VAFIADES

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Opposite page: Clockwise from top left is volunteer Connie Derman; recently harvested sweet peppers; volunteer Diane Titherington; and recently picked okra.

her ears perked up and she found herself behind the wheel driving west.

“I went out to tell Joel I wanted to volunteer and asked what he wanted me to do.

Joel’s focus is growing food, so he had little time to focus on flowers. Then I showed up,” Titherington says, a smile in her voice.

“As time went on I did more and more, to the point that now Joel gives me the catalog for seeds and I pick things out. I’m at the garden three days a week. I usually get there around 8 o’clock and stay until I start getting hungry. There are some days when the weather is perfect and I find myself there until 3 or 4 in the afternoon.”

There are many stories about how Shining Light Garden has touched people’s lives,

I never would have imagined the garden would grow into what it is today. Our focus is strictly on growing and giving for God’s glory. It seems like every few years God wants us to add to the farm, like planting avocado and mango trees, and we started growing miracle fruit for cancer patients [it is thought to help with taste changes caused by chemotherapy]. He always finds a way for us to do what he wants done.”

Since Bray planted those first seeds, his deep faith and passion for farming have grown thousands of bushels of food to help feed the hungry, thanks to hundreds of volunteers who show up six days a week to tackle whatever tasks need to be done.

And there’s plenty to tackle.

While Bray takes care of the agricultural side of the operation, Greg Vafiades is community liaison, and he, like Bray, is grateful for the generous support the nonprofit has received. “People have just been great to us. Organizations have helped us buy farm equipment, seeds, plants, fuel, and other things we need to keep the garden growing. Volunteers are the backbone of 94

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Above and right: Volunteers are a huge piece of the success puzzle for Shining Light Garden during harvesting and planting seasons, no matter their ages.

the organization; they have huge hearts to help people in need.”

Diane Titherington is a perfect example.

After retiring from Rock City Gardens, she took time off to ponder where her personal path would take her. When she learned that the garden also grows flowers that brighten the lives of VNA Hospice House patients and nursing home residents,

and they often start with an awareness and desire to help others. When students at Sebastian River High School realized that some of their classmates were going hungry, and even homeless, they decided something needed to be done. Thanks to two mothers, the “Chum Bucket,” which refers to the school’s mascot, a shark, was founded eight years ago. Since then the

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Above: Rutabaga is a cooler-season vegetable for Florida and is easy to grow in the garden.

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God’s presence at the farm.

“The lifelong relationships that have formed from my time serving at the garden are truly a blessing. I have two wonderful ladies I see on my deliveries, Gertrude and Margaret; they have become a part of my life and I wouldn’t have my relationship with them without the Shining Light Garden.”

That’s music to Bray’s ears.

“What I realized a long time ago is that it’s more than a garden—it’s the impact you make in people’s lives that makes a difference. Just step out and watch what God will do in your life.

“The garden is my pulpit. When we had no tractors, one appeared; now we have six. God’s certainly given us the equipment to enlarge, and he just keeps sending the people he wants here,” says Bray.

“I believe God has plans to grow this garden bigger. My goal is 100 acres! I don’t want to limit God; the garden exists to glorify him. Basically, we depend on him and he has never let us down.”

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nonprofit, based at the high school, has provided hundreds of families of at-risk students with fresh produce from Shining Light Garden, along with personal care items.

Other lives have been touched due to a simple request. That’s what happened to Tim Calahan, director of food services at First United Methodist Church, when he received a phone call from Julianne Price, environmental administrator at the Florida Department of Health, six years ago.

“Julianne knew that individuals from our church have donated endless hours and resources to further the work God has blessed Joel Bray with, and she needed someone to deliver fresh vegetables to residents she had built housing for in Gifford through Every Dream Has a Price,” Calahan explains.

“I volunteered, and from the first moment I went to Shining Light Garden I felt blessed to be a small part of what Joel is doing there. His workforce is 100 percent volunteer, and you can feel

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The lifelong relationships that have formed from my time serving at the garden are truly a blessing. — TIM CALAHAN

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Diane Titherington tends to the garden where flowers are grown for filling vases given to VNA Hospice House patients and nursing home residents.

Below: Thousands of sweet potatoes are harvested and volunteers clear a picked-over garden.

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PARTNER CONTENT

Eyes on October See what local shops and nonprofits have in store

GIFT IT SOME THOUGHT OCTOBER 26: ’TIS THE TIME FOR SEASON ANNUAL SALE AT LOCAL SHOP Not to be missed—Trimmings will host its annual sneak peek of all its new finds for the upcoming season. This shopping opportunity will run for one day only and shoppers will find 20 percent off holiday merchandise.

TRIMMINGS HOME GARDEN AND GIFTS 3201 Cardinal Drive 772-213-8069 shoptrimmingsvb.com

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PULLING TOGETHER

CLEAN START

CVL SUPPORTS LOCAL VETS

NEW PRODUCTS AT SASSY

In late September, Coastal Van Lines sponsored the annual clay shooting event benefiting the Veterans Council of Indian River County.

Proceeds support programs that provide direct aid for veterans and veteran’s families in need.

Sassy Boutique is excited to carry Après Active Beauty. These premium, effortless skin care products are created to complement your active lifestyle. The brand uses safe, good-for-you ingredients found in nature, and its clean, feel-good, innovative formula will keep you fresh and fabulous all day.

COASTAL VAN LINES

SASSY BOUTIQUE

1622 91st Court | 772-569-6683 | coastalvanlines.com

3365 Ocean Drive | 772-234-3998

PICK UP & GO

TAKE THE PLUNGE

GMC PRESENTS UPDATES

COLD PLUNGE TUBS AVAILABLE

Starting this fall, GMC is adding a top-end off-road AT4X trim to the 2024 heavy-duty Sierra pickup. It will come with available traileringassistance technologies, including transparent trailer view for both goose neck and fifth-wheel trailering, trailer side blind zone alert, and adaptive cruise control with trailering. For more details contact Linus.

Cold-water therapy is the practice of using water that’s around 59 degrees Fahrenheit or less to treat health conditions or stimulate health benefits. Many people share about the rejuvenation they experience in less than five minutes a day. European Kitchen & Bath has a great inventory with many tub styles.

LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC

EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH

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4003 U.S. Hwy. 1 | 772-494-2694 | europeansink.com

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A FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM

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BLUE BEAUTY

APPEALING PROCEDURE

NEW RING AT PROVIDENT JEWELRY

NEW PROCEDURE AT MEDSPA

Provident Jewelry presents this stunning and vibrant blue topaz, sapphire, and diamond cocktail ring. This exquisite accessory is currently available, so visit the store to inquire (and acquire).

Ocean Drive has added a new MedSpa procedure. The PRX Derm Perfexion peel uses a specific patented combination of ingredients to tighten and rejuvenate new skin cells to improve hydration, elasticity, tone, vibrancy, and pigment issues. Call for additional details.

PROVIDENT JEWELRY

OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY

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5070 Hwy. A1A, Suite A–E | 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com

COLOR VISION

MONKEY SEE, MONKEY LIGHT UP

FRENCH ARTIST ON DISPLAY

NEW DESIGN PIECES AT FANTASTIC FINDS

Visit Findlay to experience the work of Jean Jules Cavaillès (1901–1977), a French artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings depicting landscapes, still life, and figures. He was associated with the group of painters known as La Realite Poetique and exhibited widely, including at the Salon des Indépendants.

Les Pétroliers à Lavera

by Jean Cavaillès, oil on paper laid on canvas, 30 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

This pair of fun table lamps is among the many unique and interesting items available at Fantastic Finds. The Andrea by Sadek metal monkey lamps have amber shades and marble bases and measure approximately 19 inches tall with 13-inch-wide shades.

FINDLAY GALLERIES

FANTASTIC FINDS

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Over 120’ of ocean frontage.

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New & Noteworthy FALL INTO SAVINGS

WELL, WELL, WELL

ANNIVERSARY SALE AT HOUSE OF LIGHTS

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Celebrate The House of Lights reaching 60 years in business and enjoy shopping an in-stock selection of beautiful designs at a 60 percent discount. Visit the showroom to see its refreshed Hudson Valley, Mitzi, Corbett, and Troy galleries and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to spruce up your home for the holidays!

With October being breast cancer awareness month, the team at Island Health Concierge encourages you to be aware of your body, particularly changes or new symptoms. Seek guidance from your trusted health care provider if anything does not feel as it should, and also to discuss overall healthy lifestyle approaches.

THE HOUSE OF LIGHTS

ISLAND HEALTH CONCIERGE MEDICINE

1034 South Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne | 800-541-3048 thehouseoflights.com

9301 Hwy. A1A, Suite 202 | 772-205-6361 islandhealthverobeach.com

STEP INSIDE & SHOP

A TIMELY GIFT

EXPANDED COLLECTION AT VERNON SCOTT

2024 DESIGNS NOW AVAILABLE AT LAUGHING DOG

Vernon Scott Resort Wear has been a go-to store in Vero Beach to shop Peter Millar merchandise for over 20 years. The staff is excited to now carry Peter Millar footwear in addition to its own Vernon Scott shoes.

The 2024 Linnea design poster calendar has arrived at The Laughing Dog Gallery. It includes a portfolio of twelve 11-by-14-inch posters, one for every month of the year, designed to be framed on the wall.

Celebrate each month with a new piece of art, or hang all of them together for a dramatic presentation. The calendar is also available in a smaller desk size, which offers an artistic (and practical!) gift idea.

VERNON SCOTT RESORT WEAR

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY

818 Beachland Blvd. | 772-231-3733 | vernonscott32963.com

2910 Cardinal Drive | 772-234-6711 | thelaughingdoggallery.com

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MEOWS & WOWS ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES MILESTONES

H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue is celebrating 17 years of rescue and over 20,000 lives saved. Your support equals possibility in quality care, emergency relief, education, spay/neuter programs, and a network of caring that provides miracles to thousands of pets each year. The H.A.L.O. team thanks you for being part of this work of love.

H.A.L.O. NO-KILL RESCUE 710 Jackson St., Sebastian | 772-589-7297 | halorescuefl.org

THE RESULTS ARE IN CONGRATULATIONS BHHS FLORIDA REALTY VERO BEACH

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices named the Vero Beach office as one of the top three offices in the Southern United States for the second quarter of 2023! The region covers 17 states, and offices are ranked based on their size. The Vero Beach office was awarded third place in total GCI in the South with 21 to 40 sales professionals.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY 3377 Ocean Drive | 772-231-1270 | bhhsfloridarealty.com

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New & Noteworthy HAVE A BALL NEW COLLECTION AVAILABLE

VB Home presents the new Farrow and Ball color collection. With freshly inspired and versatile color choices, you can choose paints that you’ll love for years to come.

VB HOME 615 Beachland Blvd. | 772-492-9348 | vbhome.us

HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONE AND WIND-BORNE DEBRIS

PRETTY AS A PAINTING PAINTING EXHIBITION NOW OPEN

ONE LIGHTS

(LOW-E, CLEAR, AND TURTLE)

ENCLOSED BLINDS PRIVACY GLASS GRILLES BETWEEN GLASS (GBG)

Vero Millwork, Inc. is Indian River County’s oldest locally owned and operated door, trim and accessories company. Come visit our showroom and

Fragrant Path by Isabelle Dayton, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches

sit down with one of our experts.

Renowned Vero Beach artist Isabelle Beuttell Dayton’s highly anticipated exhibit is now open to the public and runs through 2023.

An impressionist with an exquisite color sense, Dayton’s palette knife paintings capture the beauty of her Mediterranean travels in her fresh, contemporary style. Contact the gallery for more information and visit the website to see a virtual walk-through tour of the exhibition.

5150 42nd Place Vero Beach, FL 32967 772-569-7155 veromillwork.com

MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY 6160 Hwy. A1A | Village Shops | 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com

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STYLISH TOGETHER NEW COLLECTION AT PALM BEACH SANDALS

Palm Beach Sandals announces its recent collaboration with Pick Happy. Customers will find dress designs featuring classic, elegant, and timeless styles in beautiful handmade prints, carefully crafted of natural, high-quality cotton, linen, and silk fibers, providing lightweight comfort that is easy to care for.

PALM BEACH SANDALS 3309 Ocean Drive | 772-226-5998 | pbsandals.com

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Fall in Florida calls for happy and bright colors, and these beautiful new hand-woven Kayu clutches will complete your look perfectly. Stop

by M. Maison to check out these and other new items Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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1034 S. Harbor City Blvd | Melbourne, FL TheHouseOfLights.com | 800-541-3048

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PARTNER CONTENT

NEW HOUSE ON THE BLOCK

CARVE OUT YOUR STYLE

NEW DESIGN FIRM NOW OPEN

EYE-CATCHING OPTIONS AT RPJ

Gigi Kendall Bair and Linda Hayes have 30-plus years of experience in interior design. Upon meeting, they had an instant creative connection and formed Hayes Kendall Design House to bring something new and fresh to your house.

Royal Palm Jewel presents a fabulous necklace featuring carved tubularshaped turquoise gemstones with alternating emeralds. These beautiful elements have been placed on an 18-karat yellow gold handmade chain.

HAYES KENDALL DESIGN HOUSE

ROYAL PALM JEWEL

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53 Royal Palm Pointe | 772-766-3165 | royalpalmjewel.com

IT’S IN THE BAG

WITH HELP FOR ALL

NEW BAGS AT COOPER & CO.

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE

Cooper & Co. has a fabulous selection of Piper & Skye purses that are effortlessly stylish while offering functionality for everyday looks. Pop in to choose your color!

United Way had the privilege of naming its newest initiative at the June County Commissioner’s meeting: access to the Justice Jeffrey R. Smith Self Help Center. The primary goal of the center is to provide self-represented litigants assistance with family law, small claims, or residential landlord-tenant cases and make it easier for you to handle your court matter if you don’t have an attorney.

COOPER & CO.

UNITED WAY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

3435 Ocean Drive | 772-231-9889

1836 14th Ave. | 772-569-8900 | unitedwayirc.org

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Let ’s turn Vero PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Please help me raise money & spread awareness by signing up for a flock of flamingos to visit your yard, a friend’s yard, or simply donate to this great cause! Proceeds stay right here locally to help breast cancer patients in Vero Beach via American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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Dale Sorensen of Dale Sorensen Real Estate supports top-producing agent Cathy Curley by hosting her Flamingo Fundraiser. Look out for these FUNdraising flamingos popping up all over town this month, spreading awareness and raising money in the fight against breast cancer. To get involved, visit flamingofundraiservb.com.

CATHY CURLEY 772-559-1359 | cathycurleyrealestate.com

WEATHER OR NOT WOMEN’S GOLF EVENT HELD AT GRAND HARBOR

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club hosted the Florida State Women’s Open and Senior Open. Despite several weather setbacks, it was a fantastic event throughout the weekend, and the players and members got to see some incredible golf.

GRAND HARBOR 4985 Club Terrace | 772-778-9000 | grandharbor.com

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ENLIGHTENED MINDS LED CAPSTONE HOSTS STUDENTS

Every year, LED Capstone Lighting & Fans hosts Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy students for a two-day class in its design center.

Students learn the basics of LED lighting and build their own LED light strips using a soldering gun and power tools. The students also enjoy lunch and plenty of goodies during their time at the showroom.

LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 4005 U.S. Hwy. 1 | 772-205-2529 | ledcapstone.com

SIMPLY THE BEST ARTIST RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Welcome Fall...

DISCOVER NEW I T EMS & OLD FRIENDS! Flow Fancy by Elise Geary, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches Elise Geary of Ocean Drive Gallery received a Best in Show ribbon at Vero Beach Art Club’s most recent show for her work titled Flow Fancy.

Congratulations to Elise for this wonderful acknowledgment!

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11 am–4 pm Weekdays Open Saturdays 11 am–3 pm

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M I R ACLE M I LE ian Celebrating 30 years in Ind

River County

Now open Sunday 11 to 3 2207 7th Avenue, Miracle Mile West Plaza (772) 778-8919 • www.consignmentgalleryverobeach.com

• UNUSUAL VENUES • INSPIRED MENUS •

Flavors of Fall

“You are just floating, thinking, ‘Wow, I’m really flying.’”

Entertaining with style & distinction for over 38 years

– ANDREW HAHN,

B E G I N N I N G O C T O B E R 16 T H W E O P E N F U L L T I M E ! !

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PARTNER CONTENT

Welcome

Barbara Dietrich

Courtney Dietrich

Jessica Leto

AMAC | Alex MacWilliam Real Estate welcomes two new agents to its team: Barbara Dietrich and Courtney Dietrich, who happen to be mother and daughter. With a long-running history in our community, these ladies bring genuine commitment to building strong relationships with clients to provide a smooth and stress-free experience. Their combined wealth of local knowledge and perspective as secondand third-generation Florida Realtors, combined with personal experiences in buying, renovating, and selling, brings a unique level of understanding of today’s home values.

Evan Schwarze Indian River Healthy Start Coalition welcomes new CEO Megan McFall, RN, who previously served in several capacities at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

A graduate of Vero Beach High School, she has been a practicing nurse for 20 years and has a background in leadership and women’s health care.

Gallery 14 welcomes Jessica Leto and Evan Schwarze as two new owner-artists.

Schwarze holds a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design. He applies paint to canvas with brush and palette knife using transparent glazes and thick, opaque strokes. He is especially known for his impressionistic style, which transports us to worlds of tropical waters. Leto, who has a background in graphic design, holds a B.A. in studio art from Florida Atlantic University.

Her abstract acrylic paintings come alive with intuitive strokes and lots of experimentation.

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Whether dining at the Beach Club, partaking in a tennis or pickleball match, or practicing your swing on one of our newly renovated championship golf courses, Living Grand has never been better! Experience Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club and embrace leisure, luxury, and camaraderie.

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Meerlust Estate’s Rubicon traveled from South Africa to London, where it graces the wine list of Sherlock Holmes’ favorite restaurant.

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THE DISH

ENTERTAINING

Plate as Palette CHEF RICO HOSENA BRINGS HIS OWN CREATIVE FLAIR TO CLASSICAL EUROPEAN CUISINE

BY CHRIS FASOLINO PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM BOTTALICO

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he voyage of this chef’s life has taken him from his homeland of the Philippines to Grand Harbor in Vero Beach.

For Rico Hosena, the head chef at Grand Harbor’s Beach Club, cooking began as a family tradition.

Growing up in the Philippines, he recalls, “I was the eldest of the family, so I would help my mom to prepare our meals. I also learned from my grandmother.”

Both were good cooks, and Hosena appreciates the sense of family that is so often a part of his profession.

As he got older, he received training under a European chef living in the Philippines, and he fell in love with classical European cuisine.

Eventually, Hosena began working at Grand Harbor under a visa program, and his talent was recognized by general manager Michael Gibson. “He saw potential in me,” Hosena says. Today, Hosena is a mentor to other chefs in the visa program, and his work is met with enthusiastic appreciation at Grand Harbor. As Kathryn Redner-Funnell, director of marketing, puts it, “Rico’s style is classic with a twist. Each plate is a work of art.”

Classic with a twist? The chef himself explains that he loves to combine his appreciation of fine European cuisine with his own sense of creative flair. For example, his diver sea scallops with bacon-and-sundriedtomato jam have been a big hit. Other intriguing examples of his classical yet innovative style can be found on the celebrated “pre-fixe” menus at Grand Harbor Beach Club.

The pepper-crusted New York strip steak adds Italian prosciutto to the French au poivre sauce, while the playfully named “duck duck goose” entrée combines duck breast and duck confit with foie gras (not to mention berry gastrique). Pheasant roulade is

accompanied by applewood bacon, chorizo sausage, dried cranberries, herbes de Provence, and a Grand Marnier sauce.

“I like to do herbed sauces,” Hosena notes, not only on pheasant and other roast fowl dishes but “even on steak and fish.” Desserts include a petite gateau with lime cream, fresh raspberries, almond biscuit, micro flowers, and raspberry fluid gel.

He began by learning from his mother and grandmother on the far side of the world. Training by European chefs gave further direction to his love of cooking.

Now, Hosena enjoys well-earned respect at the Beach Club of Grand Harbor. He also enjoys the freedom that his work can bring. “I enjoy cooking because I love experimenting and creating my own dishes.”

Rico Hosena began his culinary journey while growing up in the Philippines.

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APPETIZER

Spicy Tuna Roll This appetizer brings an international flair. Look for the eel sauce in Asian or specialty markets, or online.

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1 nori sheet 1 cup sushi rice 1 strip each of cucumber, pickled daikon, and carrot 6 tbsp. spicy tuna Wasabi aioli Eel sauce

Use the bamboo mat to roll the nori sheet. Top off with spicy tuna and press it with the mat.

Spicy Tuna 1/2 lb. quality tuna, roughly chopped 2 tbsp. sriracha sauce 2 tbsp. kimchee base 1 tsp. sesame oil

Cut into 8–10 pieces and drizzle with wasabi aioli and eel sauce.

Serve with choice of wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.

Mix all ingredients well.

Wrap a bamboo mat with plastic to prevent sticking.

Place the nori sheet, rough side up, on the mat. Wet your hand, gently take a handful of rice, spread it all over the nori, and turn over (rice side down). Fill with the vegetable strips.

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THE DISH ENTRÉE

Olive Oil–Poached Salmon This entrée reflects the classic cuisine that Hosena learned from European chefs and came to love.

SERVES 4

4 each 8 oz. fillet of salmon Smashed fingerling potatoes Haricot vert Roasted cherry tomatoes 2 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted A few sprigs of fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary) 1 each orange, lemon slice Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place salmon in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Cover the fish with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add a few sprigs of fresh herbs.

Place the pan in the oven and poach until it’s cooked, about 15 minutes.

Remove salmon from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs and slices of lemon and orange, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Plate salmon on top of smashed fingerling potatoes and roasted haricot vert; garnish with toasted almonds.

Top dish with roasted cherry tomatoes and garnish with herbs.

Smashed Fingerling Potatoes 1 1/2 lbs. fingerling potatoes 5 tbsp. olive oil 5 sprigs fresh thyme Freshly ground black peppercorn and salt 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rinse and scrub the potatoes under running water, leaving the skin on.

In a large pot of cold water, submerge the potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook 15–20 minutes or until a sharp knife can easily pierce through them.

Drain and place on a sheet pan and allow them to cool down for about 10 minutes. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.

Use smasher or fork to lightly smash each potato.

Add a few sprigs of thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the potatoes.

Bake about 20 minutes, turning over halfway through. When golden brown, remove from oven, sprinkle with chives, and serve immediately.

For Haricot Vert Saute 1 lb. haricot vert until bright but crisp.

For Cherry Tomatoes Roast 2 lbs. cherry tomatoes in oven until the skin has shriveled and just split, about 45 minutes. *This recipe has been shortened for space.

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Passion Fruit and Blueberry Crème Brûlée This inventive crème brûlée recipe from one of Hosena’s valued colleagues, Executive Pastry Chef Tim Blouin, makes for an elegant and memorable close to the meal.

SERVES 8

1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries 1 qt. heavy cream 6 oz. granulated sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, sliced down the middle and scraped 9 egg yolks 2 oz. passion fruit puree 8 mint sprigs Sugar for Torching: 4 tbsp. brown sugar 4 tbsp. granulated sugar

Place 8 crème brûlée dishes in a large roasting pan and divide 1 pint of blueberries among them, reserving 1/2 pint for garnish.

Bring heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean to a boil.

Place yolks into a bowl and temper the hot cream into the yolks by adding a little at a time, making sure not to scramble the yolks.

Add the passion fruit puree and strain the custard.

Pour the custard over the blueberries, then fill the roasting pan with hot water, halfway up the crème brûlée dishes.

Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25–30 minutes until the custards are set. Carefully remove dishes from the hot water and chill for at least 4 hours.

When ready to serve, mix the brown and white sugars until combined. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of the mixture onto each custard, spreading evenly.

With a butane torch, caramelize the top of each brûlée, garnish with the reserved blueberries and mint sprigs, and serve immediately.

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SOUTH AFRICAN CLARET

An Elementary Wine Choice MEERLUST ESTATE’S RUBICON TRAVELED FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO LONDON, WHERE IT GRACES THE WINE LIST OF SHERLOCK HOLMES’ FAVORITE RESTAURANT

BY CHRIS FASOLINO

T

he wine I am writing about this month is from the beautiful vineyards of South Africa. Yet I associate it with another fascinating destination—London.

Several years ago, my father and I visited London, and one of our favorite memories is our visit to Simpson’s in the Strand.

We knew that Simpson’s was a world-class restaurant, but I had a very specific reason for wanting to go there: my fascination with Sherlock Holmes.

Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a patron of the restaurant, and he actually wrote it into his stories as a favorite destination for Holmes and Watson. On one case, Holmes pretends he is succumbing to poison in order to trick the villain into confessing.

The ruse requires a lengthy fast so that Holmes will appear to be at death’s door. Once the confession is obtained and the arrest is made, where does Holmes go for a well-earned feast? Simpson’s in the Strand, of course!

Naturally, Simpson’s has a spectacular wine list, and I wanted to choose a wine that fit with a Holmesian theme.

Did you know that Sherlock Holmes was a wine enthusiast?

There are numerous references to his enjoyment of port as an after-dinner drink; with a good meal, the type of wine known as “claret” was a favorite.

Originally, claret was a British term for dry French reds from Bordeaux that were made from the careful blending of grape varieties. The term has expanded to apply to wine from other countries that is made in that style.

That’s where South Africa comes in. My wine choice at Simpson’s was a claret from South Africa known as Rubicon. And that’s the

Top: Simpson’s in the Strand is a world-class restaurant in London.

Above: Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa produces a fullbodied, robust claret called Rubicon.

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The Stellenbosch wine lands region is near Cape Town, South Africa.

Below: Meerlust goes back eight generations as a family winery whose history began in 1756.

wine I am recommending to you this month.

The wine hails from Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Rubicon from this eighthgeneration family winery is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, with the emphasis being on the Cabernet Sauvignon.

This type of blend marks the wine as a claret, even though its origins are in

the Southern Hemisphere.

The name chosen for the blend—Rubicon—is classical in nature, referencing Julius Caesar’s penchant for decisive action.

The wine itself is rich and full-bodied; it is robust yet velvety smooth and has jewel-like colors with hints of ruby and purple. There are notes of black currant— a classic attribute of Cabernet Sauvignon—along with vibrant spicy characteris-

tics. This is a truly classic wine that will pair well with a great meal. Roast beef or lamb would be natural choices; so would dishes seasoned with black truffle.

Sometimes, wine is in the eye of the beholder. I associate this wine with memories of London; yet it is actually the rich fruitage of South Africa. In any case, I can enthusiastically recommend this scintillating claret to your attention.

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Entries fell into several categories, including full-length narrative features and documentary features, dramatic and documentary shorts, comedy shorts, student films, and Vero Visions—a category for films produced exclusively by local talent. After hours, filmmakers and festivalgoers mixed and mingled at several parties, including a wine tasting and the Filmmakers Ball.

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Above: Running Through the Shadows by Evan Schwarze, oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches Right: There Is Something in My Eye by Jessica Leto, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, 20 x 16 inches

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Firefighters Golf Tournament

On Monday, October 9, the historic Vero Beach Country Club will provide the backdrop as the Indian River Firefighters Benevolent Association goes golfing to benefit the Mental Health Association in Indian River County. In the course of serving the community, first responders witness many traumatic events and are at high risk for PTSD and other mental struggles; thus, they are passionate about supporting mental health services. The registration fee of $200 covers 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, beverages, putting contest, goody bag, games, raffles, and more. The putting contest kicks off at 8:15 a.m. and the shotgun scramble at 9 a.m. For more information, see irffb.com.

Pumpkin Patch

From October 20 through 29, The Buggy Bunch, which builds bonds among local moms and families, will once again provide tons of fall fun at its annual Pumpkin Patch. The Church of Christ on State Road 60 will serve as the venue.

Little ones will enjoy a kiddie corral, corn pit, and more, and pumpkins will be available for purchase. The weekend of the 28th and 29th will be Family Fun Days, with hayrides, games, a bounce house, giant slide, inflatable obstacle course, and food. The fun days are free to enter, but the cost to participate in all the activities is $10 per child and $5 per adult. Don’t worry, big families—there’s a maximum of $30 per family! Patch hours are Monday through Friday 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The Buggy Bunch can be reached at 772-226-0066 or thebuggybunch.com.

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Duck Derby It’s time for the Great Duck Derby! Treasure Coast Community Health will hold its annual fundraiser at Capt. Hiram’s Sandbar in Sebastian October 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsor a rubber duck (just like the kind Ernie had) for $5 and, if you’d like, come out and watch it race 7,499 of its friends in the Indian River Lagoon. In addition to prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third, one lucky duck that wins the race and matches the preselected number will win $30,000 in honor of TCCH’s 30th anniversary. To adopt a duck and read more about TCCH’s work, check out thegreatduckderby.com.

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October 23 is the date for Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy’s 46th annual Tropical Night Luau. From 6 to 10 p.m., guests will gather at Quail Valley River Club on Highway A1A to enjoy a tropical buffet and open bar, a live auction, dancing to music from Barwick Entertainment, a presentation by Youth Guidance students, and, in keeping with the event’s theme, a performance by members of Hiti Mahana Polynesia. The finale will be a Samoan fire knife spinning dance known as siva afi. Guests are invited to wear tropical attire and will be presented with leis upon check-in. Youth Guidance has been serving local children for half a century, and all proceeds from the luau support its programs enriching the lives of local youth. Ticket price is $225. For more information, call 772-492-3933 or see youthguidanceprogram.org.

Sunrise Theatre 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 772-461-4775 sunrisetheatre.com

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Myers as Freddie Mercury.

7:30 p.m., $49.75 and up

ART RECEPTION Gallery 14 will hold an opening reception for its new double exhibition, “Color Confessions: Abstracts by Jessica Leto” and “Light and Leisure: Impressionism

by Evan Schwarze.” 5–8 p.m.

Sunrise Theatre 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 772-461-4775 sunrisetheatre.com

Gallery 14 1911 14th Ave. 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com

BATTLE OF THE REALTORS Bowling in teams of four, local Realtors will raise funds for birthday parties and gifts for local homeless children. 5–8:30 p.m.

HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES For the 18th year, the Military Moms will make mailing kits available, complete with a USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate box and a list of simple items popular with our deployed troops. See the group’s website for a list of participating locations. October 15–December 15

Little Birthday Angels at Vero Bowl 929 14th Lane 772-925-9352 littlebirthdayangels.org

Military Moms Prayer Group at 31 locations in Indian River County 772-473-0288 militarymomsprayergroup.com

OCTOBER 7 OKTOBERFEST Indian River County’s five Rotary Clubs will hold their 14th annual Oktoberfest, with German beer, traditional German foods, and prizes for the most authentic attire.

Proceeds will fight polio around the world. Information can be found at the Facebook page for Oktoberfest Rotary Polio Plus.

5–9 p.m., $30–$40

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LABYRINTH OF LOVE The students of IRSC’s Performing Arts program will stage their own translation of the Baroque Spanishlanguage comedy Love Is But a Labyrinth by Juana Inés de la Cruz.

October 12–15; Thursday–Friday 7 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 2 p.m.; $20

IRC Rotary Clubs at Vero Beach Community Center 2266 14th Ave. 772-633-8617

IRSC McAlpin Fine Arts Center 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce 772-462-4750 irsc.edu

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KILLER QUEEN The historic Sunrise Theatre presents a tribute to the band Queen, starring lead singer Patrick

BENISE: FIESTA! Spanish-guitar player Benise will play selections from his Emmy Award–winning PBS special, which includes an eclectic blend of world music. 7 p.m., $44.50 and up

OCTOBER 19 ‘HIDDEN FACES’ The Source will hold an entertaining and educational event featuring a look behind the scenes at its ministry to local homeless people.

Guests will enjoy music, prizes, and food prepared and served by members of The Source’s Dignity Catering and Dining with Dignity programs. 5:30–8 p.m., $20 The Source at the Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave. 772-564-0202 iamthesource.org NEWSBOYS Christian band the Newsboys, known for such hits as “God’s Not Dead,” “We Believe,” and “He

Military Moms Holidays for Heroes, October 15–December 15

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Reigns,” will perform songs from their 38-year career. 7:30 p.m., $25 and up Sunrise Theatre 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 772-461-4775 sunrisetheatre.com

OCTOBER HOTEL CALIFORNIA This Eagles tribute band recreates the legendary group’s sound and also performs selections from the solo careers of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. 8 p.m., $51.75 and up

in three-hour shi s. The event includes music, fun themes, and local food for those who come out to help. October 20–21; Friday 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–noon Treasure Coast Food Bank 813 S. Kings Hwy., Fort Pierce 772-446-1752 stophunger.org

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Sunrise Theatre 117 S. 2nd St., Fort Pierce 772-461-4775 sunrisetheatre.com

DAY OF CARING Hundreds of volunteers will gather for a complimentary breakfast and then fan out around the county to work on a variety of projects in support of local nonprofits—yard work, painting, cleanups, and much more. 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. projects begin

PACK THE HOUSE For the ninth year, Treasure Coast Food Bank will hold a food-packing marathon in which volunteers assemble holiday meal boxes

United Way of IRC at Jackie Robinson Training Complex 3901 26th St. 772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org

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Beginning November 1, McKee Botanical Garden will host an extraordinary exhibition of monumental bird sculptures crafted primarily from bamboo. Artists Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein, a married couple known as The Myth Makers on their collaborative projects, are, as we speak, in the process of creating 10 large works in their Massachusetts studio. The figures will be brought to Vero Beach in pieces and assembled as the duo’s largest installation to date, “Tropical Flock: Avian Avatars.” It will run through April 28, 2024.

McKee’s admission for nonmembers is $15. The garden can be reached at 772-794-0601 or mckeegarden.org.

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This sketch gives us a hint of what The Myth Makers have planned for their Vero Beach exhibition.

MAKING STRIDES It’s October—time once again for the annual breast cancer walk. 8 a.m.

American Cancer Society at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 800-227-2345 secure.acsevents.org

OCTOBER 22 ART IN THE PARK Members of the Art Club display their original works on periodic Sundays. Art in a wide variety of media will be available for purchase. Also November 5; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Vero Beach Art Club at Humiston Park 3000 Ocean Drive 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org ‘BEWITCHING BROADWAY’ Soprano Michelle Knight and tenor Cesar De La Rosa will be featured as the orchestra plays a Halloweeninspired lineup of tunes from Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and other “creepy” Broadway favorites. 3 p.m., flexible pricing

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra at The Emerson Center 1590 27th Ave. 855-252-7276 spacecoastsymphony.org

OCTOBER 23 MEET AN ASTRONAUT Featured astronaut Wendy Lawrence, a Florida native and veteran of four space flights, will be on hand for Astronaut Encounter, Chat with an Astronaut, and autograph opportunities at The Space Shop and Shuttle Express.

October 23–27, regular admission fees apply Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island 855-433-4210 kennedyspacecenter.com MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET This show takes the audience back to December 4, 1956, when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins got together for an epic jam session at Sun

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Walk-a-thon

On November 5, the Sunday before Veterans Day, the Gold Star Mothers of Indian River County will hold their annual Walk-A-Thon for Military Suicide Awareness. The 2.2-mile walk will wind through Riverside Park, including Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk gets underway at 10.

The cost to sign up online is $35; the day of the event, the price increases to $40. For more information, get in touch with the Gold Star Mothers at 570-885-2811 or ircgoldstarmoms.org.

Records in Memphis. Through November 12, times vary, $45 and up Riverside Theatre 3250 Riverside Park Drive 772-231-6990 riversidetheatre.com

OCTOBER 30 CHOCOLATE, CHAMPAGNE, AND CHEFS Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River, & Okeechobee Counties will hold its annual fundraiser featuring a formal dinner, champagne, and decadent chocolate tastings. The live auction will include three wonderful travel packages. 6 p.m., $200 Big Brothers Big Sisters at Quail Valley River Club 2345 Hwy. A1A 772-466-8535 bbbsbigs.org

NOVEMBER 2 SOUP BOWL The potters of Indian River Clay have been busy crafting bowls for Samaritan Center’s 31st annual Soup Bowl event. Hundreds of

beautiful bowls will be for sale at the Heritage Center (9 a.m.–7 p.m.), and soup to go for lunch (11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.) and dinner (4:30–7 p.m.) will be available at various places of worship and businesses. $20 ceramic bowl; soup to go: $5 bowl/$15 quart Samaritan Center at the Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave. and various soup locations 772-770-3039 facebook.com/ samaritancentersoupbowl ‘ADVENTURES IN POETRY’ Poet Billy Collins will be in town for two events: a luncheon and an evening talk. The content will differ, so participants are welcome to attend both. Noon, $150; 6:30 p.m., $50 Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation at Quail Valley River Club 2345 Hwy. A1A and Community Church of Vero Beach 1901 23rd St. 772-569-6718 lauraridingjackson.org

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FARMERS MARKET Browse the produce, culinary delights, and other wares of more than two dozen vendors at the Vero Beach Farmers Market, at the corner of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane.

8 a.m.–noon

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY Main Street Vero Beach holds a community street party with live music, street vendors, and food trucks. October 27, 6–9 p.m., free

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EVERY FIRST FRIDAY FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY STROLL Enjoy an evening walk in downtown Vero Beach, pop into some galleries, and perhaps grab a beverage or a bite at a café. October 6 and November 3; 5–8 p.m.

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EVERY LAST SATURDAY VBMA FREE ADMISSION Admission is free for everyone on the last Saturday of each month. October 28, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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NOVEMBER MUSTER & MUSIC FESTIVAL The 38th annual Muster and Music Festival is a patriotic party that includes tactical demonstrations, keynote speakers, food trucks, live music, and more. Outdoor events are free to a end; admission fee applies to enter museum. November 3–4; Friday 4–7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. (5K Beach Challenge)/11 a.m. (muster opening ceremony) to 4 p.m.

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, Fort Pierce 772-595-5845 navysealmuseum.org

NOVEMBER WALK TO REMEMBER The 20th annual Walk to Remember will raise funds for programs serving local residents and families

struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory/movement disorders. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC at Riverside Park 3280 Riverside Park Drive 772-563-0505 alzpark.org ‘CAPTURING THE LIGHT’ Artist Lynn Ferris will lead a threeday watercolor workshop covering the use of shadows, light, values, and more to engage the viewer and build stronger paintings. November 4–6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., $375–$400 Vero Beach Art Club 1903 14th Ave. 772-217-3345 verobeachartclub.org

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5 Halloween items that should never go in the blue cart:

1. Candy Wrappers 2. Pumpkins 3. Costumes 4. Makeup 5. Spooky Lighting Confusion at your cart?

Download the CARTer’s Corner app to see what goes where or visit indianriver.gov.

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The Directory THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICES

MOULTON LAYNE PL 772-234-0445 moultonlayne.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LINUS CADILLAC BUICK GMC 772-562-1700 linuscadillac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

ART GALLERIES & FINE ART

MOTOR CITY CLASSIC CARS SERVICE 772-252-3590 motorcityclassiccars.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY 772-299-1234 artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

BANKING, INVESTMENTS, & FINANCIAL PLANNING

FINDLAY GALLERIES 561-655-2090 findlaygalleries.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY 772-501-0074 jessicakurutz.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

GALLERY 14 772-562-5525 gallery14verobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

CYPRESS BANK AND TRUST 772-492-1919 cypressbanktrust.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

J.M. STRINGER GALLERY OF FINE ART 772-231-3900 jmstringergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 MEGHAN CANDLER GALLERY 772-234-8811 meghancandlergallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 OCEAN DRIVE GALLERY 772-579-7667 oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com . . . . . . . . 132 ATTORNEYS GOULD COOKSEY FENNELL 772-231-1100 gouldcooksey.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ROSSWAY SWAN 772-231-4440 rosswayswan.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

CALVETTI & COMPANY 772-770-9903 calvettiandcompany.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 SALON DEL MAR 772-234-1499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

TRIMMINGS 772-766-3165 shoptrimmingsvb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 VERANDA 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CATERING & GOURMET MARKETS ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ELIZABETH D. KENNEDY & COMPANY INC. 772-563-0646 elizabethkennedycatering.com . . . . . . . . . . 112 COMPUTERS & AUDIOVISUAL CONSULTING AUTOBAHN COMMUNICATIONS INC. 772-234-1555 autobahnco.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES

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DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

CAL BUILDERS 772-562-3715 calbuildersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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CROOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 772-562-7474 croomconstruction.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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COUNTY SERVICES INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 772-226-3212 ircrecycles.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 FASHION & ACCESSORIES COOPER & CO. 772-231-9889 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 G. MATHEOS EYEWEAR 772-492-6400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 KEMP’S SHOE SALON AND BOUTIQUE 772-231-2771 kempsshoesalon.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PALM BEACH SANDALS 772-226-5998 palmbeachsandals.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES BAER’S FURNITURE 321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 CONSIGNMENT GALLERY 772-778-8919 consignmentgalleryverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

FALASIRI ORIENTAL RUGS 772-562-0150 falasiriorientalrugs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 FANTASTIC FINDS 772-794-7574 fantastic-finds.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN 772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com . . . . . . . . . . 115 M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NOTEWORTHY BY DESIGN 772-231-0085 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 TRIMMINGS 772-766-3165 shoptrimmingsvb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 VERANDA 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 VILLAGE SHOPS 772-231-1066 villageshopsverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BARKER AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 772-562-2103 barkerac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 772-562-7303 californiaclosets.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 DAN’S FAN CITY 772-569-8917 dansfancity.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 DECKMASTERS LLC 772-559-8629 deckmastersmarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 EUROPEAN KITCHEN & BATH 772-770-9970 europeansink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 FLORIDA SHUTTERS 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 HBS GLASS 772-567-7461 hbsglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 LEAH MULLER INTERIORS 772-234-6411 leahmullerinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 LED CAPSTONE LIGHTING & FAN SHOWROOM 772-205-2529 ledcapstone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 MEEKS PLUMBING 772-569-2285 meeksplumbing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ROTH INTERIORS 772-567-1210 rothinteriorswindowfashions.net . . . . . . . . . 138 SUNSHADES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 407-935-9115 sunshadesofcentralflorida.com . . . . . . . . . . 99 TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 VERO BEACH ROOFING INC. 772-770-3782 verobeachroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

VERO GLASS 772-567-3123 veroglass.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

ISLAND INTERIORS AT OCEAN REEF 772-770-6007 islandinteriors.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

VERO MILLWORK INC. 772-569-7155 veromillwork.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

L.K. DEFRANCES & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN 772-234-0078 lkdefrancesandassociates.com . . . . . . . . . . 115

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES ALEXANDRA NUTTALL INTERIORS 772-231-3746 alexandranuttall.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 BAER’S FURNITURE 321-872-2377 baers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

LEAH MULLER INTERIORS 772-234-6411 leahmullerinteriors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 PAGE 2 DESIGN 772-492-9220 page2design.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

COASTAL COMFORTS 772-226-7808 coastal-comforts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

VB HOME 772-492-9348 vbhome.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

COASTAL INTERIORS 772-492-6881 coastal.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

JEWELRY

HAYES KENDALL DESIGN HOUSE 404-670-7333 hayeskendall.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

THE LAUGHING DOG GALLERY 772-234-6711 thelaughingdoggallery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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LEIGH JEWELERS 772-234-8522 leighjewelers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 133 M. MAISON 772-231-4300 mmaisonvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PROVIDENT JEWELRY 561-833-7755 providentjewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ROYAL PALM JEWEL 772-766-3165 royalpalmjewel.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

MEDICAL SERVICES: DERMATOLOGY

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

SELECT SKIN MD 772-567-1164 selectskinmd.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-388-3331 hsvb.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL 772-567-4311 ccirh.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MEDICAL SERVICES: SURGERY

LAURA (RIDING) JACKSON FOUNDATION 772-569-6718 lrjf.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK 772-446-1759 stophunger.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

OCEAN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY 772-234-3700 oceandriveplasticsurgery.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

UNITED WAY FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES

MEDICAL SERVICES: WHOLE HEALTH CARE

PHARMACY

ROCK CITY GARDENS 772-589-5835 rockcitygardens.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

ISLAND HEALTH CONCIERGE MEDICINE 772-205-6361 islandhealthverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . 130

COREY’S PHARMACY 772-231-6931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

MEDICAL SERVICES: DENTISTRY

MOVING, STORAGE, & SHIPPING

DELLA PORTA COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY 772-567-1025 drdellaporta.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

COASTAL VAN LINES 772-569-6683 coastalvanlines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

VERANDA 772-234-3404 verandajewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

REAL ESTATE AMAC | ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-234-8500 alexmacwilliam.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY 772-231-1270 bhhsfloridarealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover CATHY CURLEY AT DALE SORENSEN REAL ESTATE 772-559-1359 cathycurleyrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 CHARLOTTE TERRY GROUP OF ALEX MACWILLIAM REAL ESTATE 772-234-8500 charlotteterry.com . . . . . . . . . . 103, back cover CHRISTINE R. MCLAUGHLIN AT SHAMROCK REAL ESTATE 772-538-0683 propertyinvero.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 JOHN’S ISLAND REAL ESTATE COMPANY 772-231-0900 johnsislandrealestate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 60 THE MOORINGS REALTY SALES CO. 772-231-5131 themoorings.com . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-222-5215 onesothebysrealty.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RYAN HOMES NVR INC. 561-359-0506 ryanhomes.com/lost-tree-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 SHERRY BROWN AT ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 772-633-1472 verobeachislandrealtor.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WINDSOR 772-388-8400 windsorflorida.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

SPORTS, ACTIVITIES, & FITNESS VERO BEACH CLAY SHOOTING SPORTS 772-978-0935 verobeachclayshooting.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 TILE & STONE CERAMIC MATRIX 772-778-7784 ceramicmatrix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 MACATA STONE 772-778-3210 macatastone.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

REGENCY PARK 772-742-2475 regencyparkverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TILE MARKET & DESIGN CENTER OF VERO BEACH 772-978-1212 tilemarketverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

SAGORA SENIOR LIVING 772-837-5851 brennityverobeach.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

SHUTTERS & AWNINGS FLORIDA SHUTTERS INC. 772-569-2200 floridashuttersinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 SUNSHADES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 407-935-9115 sunshadesofcentralflorida.com . . . . . . . . . . 99

LESSING’S HOSPITALITY GROUP 561-693-5352 lessingsweddings.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 WINE & SPIRITS ALIMENTARI GOURMET MARKET 772-999-5483 alimentarigm.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Contributing Advertising THE AD AGENCY E. Fred Augenstein 772-538-3923, augy@comcast.net Ad design and production, all media, full service NICOLACE MARKETING Maureen Nicolace 772-299-4889, maureen@nicolacemarketing.com Public relations, marketing plans, media placement, graphic design, marketing, and staff development SQUARED STUDIOS Amanda Robinson 772-713-6884, squared-studios.com Marketing, advertising, and graphic design from concept through production

SKY ADVERTISING 321-777-0140, skyadinc.com Full-service marketing, including brand creation; photography and videography; digital, print, and broadcast advertising; and website creation VERO MARKETING Lindsay Candler 772-473-0654, veromarketing.com Creative graphic design, print marketing, and website design

Vero Beach Magazine (ISSN 1097-2013) is published monthly by Palm Beach Media Group, 3375 20th St., Suite 100, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; 772-234-8871. Entire contents copyright © 2023 by Palm Beach Media Group. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. The publisher is not liable for errors or omissions. Periodical postage is paid in Vero Beach, Florida, and additional mailing offices. SUBSCRIPTIONS: One year $28; two years $45; three years $54. Subscribe online at verobeachmagazine.com or call 772-234-8871 weekdays from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Our subscription information is not shared, rented, or sold. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Vero Beach Magazine, 3375 20th St., Suite 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960. SUBMISSIONS: Publisher assumes no liability for the care and return of unsolicited materials, including manuscripts and photographs. Postal authorization #018722. Copyright © 2023 Palm Beach Media Group. Vol. XXVI, No. 10, October 2023

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DOUBLE TAKE

Test your powers of perception TEN THINGS ARE DIFFERENT IN THESE PHOTOGRAPHS—CAN YOU FIND THEM ALL?

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