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Volume 3 Issue 1

The Blue Issue-H2Ohh! How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean. — Arthur C. Clarke

Exploring coastal living at its best

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cover the blue issue 10 I Y Mother Ocean Every person on this planet, regardless of location, is affected by the ocean in some way. In an era defined by environmental uncertainty, it’s an interdependent relationship of growing significance.

11 Ocean Hour Ocean Hour is the world’s first international weekly cleanup, leveraging social media and technology to crowd source cleanups around the globe on a weekly basis.

12 Expedition Florida 500 2013 is Florida’s 500th anniversary since Ponce de Leon landed on Florida’s coastline in 1513; in celebration of this momentous occasion, organizations will unite to embark on a yearlong journey that will include the full gamut of the waterman’s lifestyle.

13 Be Ocean Minded Ways you can help.

14 Blue Lagoon 15 Dancing with the Wind 16 A Mermaid’s Tale

departments

columns

Historic preservation

Weddings

17 River of Life

35 The ROCK. Finding the Perfect Bling

life well lived

beauty & the beach

18 Love Your Body 20 Life Well Lived Starts in 2013

38 A Love Affair with Your Hair

Local Palette

39 Fly a WWII Warbird

22 Meet Taso 24 Just Beachy

the dish 26 I Love Gelato!

28 Red Currant Champagne

haute home decor 30 The Dock Evolution 32 The Riverwind Story 34 Fall In Love with Your Home 4 January-February 2013

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I’ve been in a blue mood these days, which is to be expected, as I’ve been busy putting together one of my favorite issues so far – the Blue Issue! For some, January can be a very blue month, especially if you don’t live here. Your days could be filled with shoveling snow, dreary days without sunshine and lots of cold weather. However, our “blue” is a very different kind of blue. It’s sky blue, ocean blue, lobelia and plumbago flower blue with a great blue heron on top. We’ve been on a treasure hunt so to speak to find all things blue. We’ve met some amazing people that have only BLUE on their minds, like Justin Riney, a Vero Beach resident, who wants to make sure our waterways remain blue! He’s truly an inspiration to us all. This issue is packed with ways all of us, in the most simple ways, can help keep our oceans, waterways and lagoons healthy and BLUE. We owe it to our Mother Ocean, our children and the future of our planet.

My New Year’s Resolution was pretty simple this year. I am giving at least one hour of my time a week to a great cause. My cause is Ocean Hour. Join me every Saturday morning wherever you are on this big planet from 9-10am, at any beach, lagoon, river, pond, lake, etc., to collect trash. Not so bad, huh?

I’d like to ask each of you to dedicate one hour a week to walking our beaches, parks, and waterways, picking up debris that you see. One hour. That’s it. Come on! We can do this! Together, it will all add up and make a big difference.

Join this proud Florida native in celebrating our state’s 500th Anniversary. Until Justin shared news of his Expedition Florida 500, I had no idea this milestone was at hand. Check out www.fla500.com for even more ways to celebrate!

Portfolio is celebrating this issue too! It’s been one year since I’ve occupied the helm as owner and editor of this publication. It is truly a labor of love! It is such a pleasure showcasing our beautiful town with great photography, interesting stories and to meet so many amazing people.

Cheers to a healthy and happy 2013!

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Mother Ocean is an organization that has been a longtime dream of Justin Riney, a Vero Beach resident; a dream that he hopes will positively impact our world for generations to come. Every person on this planet, regardless of location, is affected by the ocean in some way; likewise, the ocean is equally affected by our actions as individuals and collectively as a society. In an era defined by environmental uncertainty, it’s an interdependent relationship of growing significance.

This organization is determined to enhance this relationship by creating, inspiring, and empowering ocean advocates worldwide. Justin started by building a core team of visionaries from the ocean community. By bringing together individual efforts to raise awareness and promote positive oceanic change, they offer collective support and can partner with each other on many fronts to influence and inspire others.

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newfound enthusiasm. Mother Ocean visionaries achieve this by providing tools and opportunities for individuals to participate and give back. Let’s face it, most of us are passionate about the ocean, but we lack the physical resources and time to make a difference. With social media outlets and other tools now, it’s much easier to take action. As the organization begins to grow in numbers and their collective network strengthens, leveraging these new tools will enable their voice and influence to expand exponentially, taking

by Ashton Howard, Official Artist of XF500

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Ocean Hour What: An international weekly cleanup When: Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Where: Your local beach, river, lake, or waterway Who: You, your friends, and your local community

Ocean Hour is the world’s first international weekly cleanup, leveraging social media and technology to crowd source cleanups around the globe on a weekly basis. Every Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., no matter where you are on this planet, the Mother Ocean community will head to local beaches, rivers, lakes, and waterways around the globe to clean up trash and debris. We realize you can’t make it every Saturday, but with social media and the newfound ability to mobilize the masses, the impact is powerful even if only 10% of their fan base shows up on any given week. As their network continues to grow, their influence will thrive exponentially with substantial turnouts each week. Whether you

the conversation inland to those living on rivers, lakes, waterways, and springs. This is no longer a discussion exclusive to coastlines.

Finally, all of this awareness, inspiration, action, and growth leads to progression. It leads to more abundant and transparent information regarding research, projects, funding challenges, consequences, ways to contribute, and the need for new legislation. It leads to a healthy conversation, a better understanding of our planet, and new opportunities for global collaboration. The environmental challenges we currently face demand nothing less and requires immediate action from each and every one of us. Join Mother Ocean in this fight to protect our waters. Please support their efforts to create, inspire, and empower ocean advocates worldwide.

Mother Ocean became an official Florida nonprofit on January 1, 2012, with the purpose of creating, inspiring, and empowering ocean advocates worldwide. By empowering others, Riney’s goal is to inspire a worldwide movement and passion for the sea, promoting global ocean stewardship and facilitating the progression of ocean science, innovation, exploration, and discovery in the process.

For more information, visit www.motherocean.org.

can make it this week, next week, once a month, or once a year, Ocean Hour invites you to join them in this movement. Make it a new tradition, invite friends, meet for breakfast or lunch afterwards, go for a surf or paddle, and take pictures of the trash you’ve collected. Then come home and share your stories and photos on the Ocean Hour Facebook page (www.facebook.com/oceanhour) or your local chapter page (Ocean Hour Florida: www.facebook.com/ oceanhourflorida) so they can inspire others, keeping a digital scrapbook of all the trash they’ve collected from around the world.

Ocean Hour gives you an immediate opportunity to participate in something special that’s worldwide, and it builds a sense of community and pride. Social media is a fun and exciting way to connect and share our lives with others; let’s leverage these new tools to make a positive impact on our planet and enjoy ourselves in the process.

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Expedition Florida 500

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other Ocean has launched a yearlong project in 2013 called Expedition Florida 500 (XF500) with numerous partners including Quiksilver, Tahoe SUP, Viva Florida 500, and more. XF500 is a modern-day exploration of Florida’s coastline, waterways, and aquatic ecosystem as seen through the eyes of the waterman. 2013 is Florida’s 500th anniversary since Ponce de Leon landed on Florida’s coastline in 1513; in celebration of this momentous occasion, the organizations will unite to embark on a yearlong journey combining the best of exploration, adventure, stewardship, science, and sport into a package that will include the full gamut of the waterman’s lifestyle.

The project’s creator, Justin Riney, will be leading the movement for the entire 365 days; he will be joined by an all-star cast from partnering organizations, spending the first half of the year exploring the coastline: chasing hurricane swell in the Atlantic, free-diving Spanish shipwrecks, sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, stand-up paddling the state’s coastline, catching mini-season lobsters

in July, spearfishing in the Dry Tortugas, and stopping into local beachside communities and hosting cleanups. They’ll encourage others to paddle with them, including team riders from Quiksilver and various celebrity paddlers.

At the midway point in June, Team XF500 will then turn inland, spending the second half of the journey along the rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshland – the intricate network that makes up the Florida freshwater ecosystem. They’ll document and explore the waterways much like they did with the coastline. They’ll camp and airboat through the Everglades, canoe the natural springs, film amazing Florida wildlife and scenery, kayak and stand-up paddle the rivers and waterways, and leave the land in a better and cleaner condition than when they arrived.

Camping and living off the land will be the norm.

The expedition’s primary goal is to highlight the importance of stewardship efforts as they relate to the ocean, coastlines, waterways, and the marine ecosystem. Florida is unique in that it embodies the entire aquatic ecosystem from source to sea – one of the few places on Earth

with such a vast array of thriving wildlife and a natural environment based around water. The team will document their journey through daily blogging, daily photos and videos for social media outlets, filming for their own documentary, and filming for Tahoe SUP’s EXPLORE project series.

For more information, please email XF500@ motherocean.org regarding opportunities to contribute to Expedition Florida 500. This is very much a collaborative effort, and they will need your help. Won’t you join in the celebration?

Viva Florida 500 commemorates Florida’s rich heritage and diverse cultural history through 2013, a significant milestone unlike any other in the history of the United States. As 2013 nears, this website reflects the plans, activities and events that will mark Florida’s 500th anniversary, a statewide and year-long event. www.fla500.com

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Be Ocean Minded

Ways You Can Help DONATE As a nonprofit organization, Mother Ocean relies exclusively on donations and financial support from those that are passionate about its cause.

Visit www.motherocean.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA Social media enables Mother Ocean, Ocean Hour and XF500 to influence others around the world in a matter of seconds. Information, awareness, and education are critical to the cause, and they need your help throughout your own personal networks. Join them at Mother Ocean and engage with their social media outlets; share their messages, pictures, videos, and projects proudly with others. Help them grow and expand their outreach and voice. www.facebook.com/likemotherocean www.facebook.com/oceanhour www.facebook.com/XF500

GET INVOLVED Mother Ocean has exciting projects in the works such as Ocean Hour and Expedition Florida 500, as well as many that will arise along the way and could be in your area. They are always looking for supporters to host smaller events such as beach cleanups, as well as those that want to organize

events in partnership or in support of the organization. They need volunteers to help in a variety of capacities and would love to have your support. If you believe you can add value to their team and want to get involved, please contact them at volunteers@motherocean.org.

SPONSORSHIP Mother Ocean is always looking for new opportunities to build long-term relationships with other organizations and their products/services. They use a large quantity of goods and resources for expeditions and projects, and sponsorships provide

a mutually beneficial arrangement to promote the brands they believe in while subsidizing a portion of costs. Sponsorships can range from the largest of goods and services to something as small as trash bags for beach cleanups. Financial sponsorships are also welcome. There are many opportunities to provide a significant amount of exposure for sponsors due to the expansive nature of the networks and projects, and they take a great deal of pride in doing so. If you own an organization or work for one that may be interested in sponsoring their work, please contact Mother Ocean at donations@motherocean.org.

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Blue Lagoon

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rom a kayak, looking at water level everything might seem calm, beautiful; a paddlers paradise. However, there are problems below the surface. The lack of grass beds did not happen overnight but the 90% die off is huge. Manatees being pursued and harassed, or worse, struck by boats, are just a few of the issues seen by paddlers on the Indian River Lagoon.

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Ask a few people and you will get various answers as to why the sea grasses have died off.

Richard Baker from Pelican Island Audubon, along with many others, believes that the increase in population and the overuse of fertilizers are to blame. Some people blame the dredging of the St. Sebastian River. “All the fertilizer, pesticides, etc., that were used on the old citrus groves settled on the bottom of the river and that dredging may have just stirred it all up.”

Round Island has been a “go to” spot in the county to see manatees. The manatees show up in the cove near the boardwalks, beach area and boat ramps almost year-round. Kayakers have been acting as body guards, warning boaters, calling officials and watching over these gentle giants. Mike Beck was leading a group of stand-up paddlers a month ago when he witnessed a boater circling the manatees. He warned the boaters that there were manatees in the area and the boat circled around to get closer. The boaters did not slow down, so he tried to stop them. The boater insisted that he had a jet boat (one with no props) and the manatees were not in danger. This is the mindset we run into often. Some people think the prop is the danger to the manatee but it is the speed too. When a manatee is struck by a boat they suffer from impact wounds, ruptured spleen, liver, and pierced lungs from broken ribs. We try

to educate people as we paddle and we will get in between boats and manatees, if needed.

Steve Cox, a local paddle guide, has been volunteering and watching over the manatee for years. Steve has seen families come to the park to swim and harass the manatee. He told me of one situation where a baby manatee had been taken from its mother and passed around so people could take pictures with it.

What has actually caused the loss of sea grass has not been determined. The manatee situation has not changed. Ramifications of these delicate issues have yet to be felt but there will be many: from species harmed to jobs lost. The health of the lagoon is vital to the health of Indian River County and all other counties along its waterways.

Kristen Beck has lived in Florida for the past six years, but has visited Indian River County for more than thirty years with her family. Mrs. Beck has a degree in Marine Science, is a Certified Florida Master Naturalist and is a Certified Instructor from the American Canoe Association.

She has raced on the USA National Kayak Team and has paddled throughout Europe and the USA, leading tours and racing. Want to go paddle?

Kristen and her husband, Mike, offer guided eco-tours. Call Kristen at Florida Outdoor Center at (772) 538-1633.

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Dancing with

the Wind…

Scott McGuire is one of Vero’s warriors of the wind. The local crew of wind warriors are mostly made up of guys who started surfing in the 70’s and migrated to windsurfing in the 80’s and then turned to kiting in the 2000’s. These guys are more apt to kite in the surf or ‘kite surf ’ rather than ‘kite board’ in flat water. Kite surfing in the waves is Scott’s passion.

Kiting in the winter is not just about bigger swells. It takes all of the elements to align to make for an epic session in the surf. First, the wind needs to be parallel to the beach (out of the North or South), blowing at 20+ knots and the surf needs to be big. When all the elements are perfect, the local kiters meet up for a ‘down winder.” A car is dropped at a point five to eight miles downwind and you launch upwind from there. The preferred spot on a North wind day is Monster Hole and they kite to Wabasso Beach Park. The session will generally take about an hour, but in that hour, you will ride as many waves as you would in an entire day of paddle surfing.

As a kiter, you have to be creative, and make the best of every situation. The potential for disaster is always there too. The rule of thumb is to never go out further than you want to swim back in. Kite surfers will commonly get up to 30 feet in the air on a 25 knot day. The hang time and distance covered is incredible. The landings when done right are as soft as butter.

Scott makes his own kite boards under the A1A label. He has a shop set up in his garage where he makes kite boards, surfboards and SUP’s. It is a ton of fun but a lot of work too.

The wo rld sailing speed record is now held by a kit e board er…

54 kno ts… about 60 mph !!!

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Photos by Russell Meetze

Scott’s best advice: Anyone who can walk can do this.

Take baby steps. Learn to fly a small trainer kite first until you can do it with your eyes closed. Take lessons with a qualified instructor or experienced kite surfer. Be prepared to do the walk of shame for a few months!

Safety is paramount. If you do not feel comfortable do not put the kite up.

It can kill you! “What else are you going to do when it is blowing 30 and the ocean is 8-10 feet? Watch a movie?

Go shopping? I think NOT.” — Scott McGuire

The local crew: - Scott McGuire, Engineer by day - Dave Knight, Engineer partner - Kevin Healey, Chiropractor - Tom Butz, Manufacturer - Chip Watson, School teacher - Dale Jakubowski, pilot - Randall Flinchum, Builder - Andy and Carston, The Germans - Dr. Russ Meetze, M.D. and crew photographer - Dr. Pete Gutierrez, Dentist

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here is a bride running along the beach and I watch silently as the long white train of her dress catches up in the wind and surf.

She moves like a dream, a quiet angel over the sand, as she dances in the tides.

The diffused light of the evening sun illuminates the dusky sky and the Sea has receded, leaving many treasures laying upon her shore. I’ve come away from the noisy world to have my own dance, to walk along the shore, and dream of tales of old. Tales about the mystical breath of mermaids and how their breath creates colorful treasures when they surface during winter. I’ve heard that each color is a part of their soul: a breath like that of cobalt, amber, a yellow stolen from the sun. These were the old tales: that a mermaid rises above the winter sea and her breath freezes into the shape of whatever wind is passing and falls back into the sea for a century until one day a storm or the tides bring it ashore. The Breath of Mermaid’s as they call it, though most know it as sea glass. It is a myth, yet I like to think of it on evenings like this, as the waves quicken upon my feet, and the sun sets. Although I will find no sea glass tonight, I still walk upon the beach dreaming of it. I think of the bride dancing in the surf and of all the magic of the Sea. The sun sets behind me, paving a gold, flourished heaven in the western sky. Winter is drawing near and during this time the ocean is different, more reflective, and more beautiful.

Of all the treasures that the ocean holds, sea glass seems to be the most precious to some. I’ve heard stories of people facing loss or some tragedy in their lives who have found peace in wandering up and down the shore looking for ancient shards of glass that the sea has turned into a weathered miracle. It is a strange Art: a calm, wonderful way of soul searching.

Pieces of a rum bottle, parts of milk bottles from the forties, the neck of an old beer glass: some the Sea has shaped into pearls, blue and glittering green. All make for charming collections. Yet, these collections do not move me as much as the walks along the shore, the beautiful journey of seeking things hidden deep within the mysterious Sea. Everyone I have ever asked says so little about these wanderings. “Walk… look,” they say.

Maybe it is the rhythmic chain of waves and the salty wind, the sand drawing away from their feet. Maybe it is a personal recovery. For certain, the Sea is limitless, a world unto itself. We walk in search of beautiful, scattered fragments as if we were children, dreaming of the youth we have lost. Yet, that youth seems to return to me while watching the bride run along the shore. It returns each time a person breaks away from the busy world in search for the Mermaid’s Breath. Youth resurrects when the word curiosity becomes an act: not an out of reach dream.

The reluctant Sea holds on to her rarest colors: blues, amethysts, citrons, and blacks, all guarded deep within her vaults. It is still early tonight: I should sleep and then wake when the tides draw back, when the Sea once again offers us her finest treasures. There is the hope that I can find something close to youth again. If only I walk and look, if I let the curiosity take me.

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The delightful caption on this photo attesting to its Gatsby-esque manner reads “Another afternoon lunch at Pelican Island.” One has to assume members of this party did not operate the famed Buckeye Dredge preparing dry land to settle newcomers on, yet style of dress-even for those performing such labor in South Florida’s summer heat was reliably seen as pressed trousers, starched white collared shirts and -yes-ties!

And not a single grouper image on any article of apparel!

historic preservation

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Affluent families from Cleveland, Ohio, occasionally used this water taxi to access their homes in Old Riomar.

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Dr. and Mrs. Grossman and guests. This engaging couple were known for entertaining parties on the water and lived in a commanding home in downtown Vero that still stands today.

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Without a highway system, river boats such as this one conveyed people to distant areas of commerce.

These people may have been setting off for shopping in Titusville, the nearest place to purchase life’s necessities or embarking on a longer journey.

River of Life

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Vero’s first, built in 1920 and the only bridge from Vero to Cocoa Beach bears no resemblance to our Barber bridge of today. Other shots depict horizontal portions skimming pristine marshland and seagrass beds.

The Fellsmere Farms Land Seekers, 1914, arriving at Indian River Landing. They appear ready for the promise of an exciting long awaited adventure…

Photos courtesy of Indian River Historical Society, The Cassens Collection, The “Corky” Corker Collection and Hill Collection.

Our pleasure time in Vero today is spent much as it was 100 years ago, on the surface of our waters. The work to settle this region then was hard, conveniences were few, extended families distant, and yet as austere as life had to be for everyone the look of promise and expectation appears on every face. Somehow, they had chosen Vero Beach— a tropical Frontier—as the defining moment in their lives. Incredibly, in spite of the conditions, heat and uncertainty, they still appear to epitomize a genteel, civilized society. No signs of stress, unlike everyone today. It is just as hard to see our river in some of its earliest images as it is to see our faces in their composed ones—our neighbors of one hundred years ago. Perhaps we could improve our dress code. But we certainly can change our code of conduct with the river, our region’s most defining feature. Be certain you and yours are contributing to its legacy and continuity. Allow that someone will admire your boating photos in the years that lie ahead!

Debra Atwell, Historic Preservation Commission, City of Vero Beach

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ith the New Year and Valentine’s Day upon us, consider giving Plastic Surgery as a gift for a loved one. It’s a gift that lasts a lifetime. Cosmetic procedures and body enhancements make you feel good about yourself! When you feel and look great, your confidence is soaring. Isn’t that the best gift you could ever give someone?

Plastic surgery to improve ones appearance has been on the rise. After a dip in 2008-2009, cosmetic enhancements are as popular as ever. Many Americans continue to tighten their belts financially but the American Society of Plastic Surgeons yearly statistics have shown an increase in many procedures in 2010 & 2011.

Most would believe that the very rich with a lot of disposable income would make up the majority of plastic surgery patients, but this is not the case. The majority of patients opting for cosmetic surgery make less than $70,000 a year. Those who don’t have the extra funds will finance it.

In recent years, a whole industry has erupted to lend money to people who want to alter their bodies. General Electric’s Care Credit is one such company.

What are the most popular procedures for women? Eye lid lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction are at the top of the list.

Of course minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, Dysport, and wrinkle fillers are popular year round. For men trying to look younger in a competitive job market “Bro-tox” and fillers are also very popular, as are “mini” facelifts and liposuction.

If you are not sure what procedure would be best for your loved one then just give a consultation as a gift. Many wrinkle reduction treatments start at less than $500; of course surgery is a lot more. Breast augmentation costs between $5,000 and $8,000 depending on implants and whether a lift is done. Liposuction and tummy tucks cost between $5,000 and $10,000.

The cost of plastic surgery has become more affordable as techniques have improved operative times have decreased. However, cost is not the most important factor in deciding on a surgeon. In selecting your surgeon be sure to discuss his or her qualifications and experience. Ask who will perform your anesthesia, and is the surgeon approved to practice in the local hospital. Ask your family physician for a recommendation, and your friends.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons cautions potential patients to be careful in selecting their surgeon. Many physicians practice plastic surgery, however physicians certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery have successfully passed residency training and practice to the highest standards in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

Ralph M. Rosato, M.D., FACS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Florida State University College of Medicine Adjunct Faculty, Plastic Surgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Cleveland, Ohio

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Life Well Lived

Starts in 2013

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Dean Wellness Institute, Marjorie Rodd, PT, Cert MDT of Spine & Sport Institute, Nancy Adams, Certified Facilitator of Peggy Huddleston’s Workshops, and Jayne McAllister, MA, CHC, Founder of Jayne McAllister Health Solutions.

In addition to the outstanding line up of local community professionals, this year the WLW group is honored to present a distinguished guest speaker from Orlando, FL, Dr. Sangeeta Pati, MD, FACOG. Dr. Pati is the President of SaJune Institute for Regenerative and Restorative Medicine, and is a Keynote Speaker for A4M, the premier anti-aging medicine fellowship training program for Doctors. Dr. Pati will share her vast wisdom about creating optimal health,

based on years of clinical experience combined with current medical research.

The Women Leading Wellness event will be held from 9:00a to 3:30p. There will be optional Early Morning Experiential Workshops beginning at 8:15a, including Morning Flow Yoga by Shelley Adelle, CYT of the Yoga Pagoda. During the main program, each professional will present a 30 minute lecture. The talks will conclude with an Ask the Experts Panel where the speakers will be available to answer questions. The day will end with an exciting Door Prize giveaway, where two lucky attendees will win a full functional blood chemistry profile donated by SpectraCell laboratory along with an Office Consultation

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rab a pen and mark your calendars for Women Leading Wellness 2013!

This year’s highly anticipated event will be held Saturday, February 23rd, at the Richardson Center at Indian River State College. Eight top women physicians and healthcare providers will gather together and spend the day educating women on essential topics related to mind, body, and spirit health. This year marks the third annual event for the group, which currently consists of Keynote Speakers Angela King, AP, DOM and Chelsey Croskeys, AP, DOM, CCN of Indian River Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, Dr. Dawn Gordon, DC of Gordon Chiropractic, Dr. Melissa Dean, MD of

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empowered eating: choosing what’s right For your body Jayne Mcallister, Ma, chc

our Pelvic girdle: The inside story Marjorie rodd, Pt, cert. MDt

Food sensitivities: The hidden culprit in Feeling crummy chelsey croskeys Dodd, aP, DoM, ccn

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We’re more than just needles... with Dr. Melissa Dean to decipher the results and discuss how to correct any nutritional imbalances discovered.

Women Leading Wellness was founded in 2010 as a non-profit group by Angela King, AP, DOM. King and her colleagues established the educational forum because of their shared belief that optimal health is created through balance of the body, mind, and spirit. “When patients visit their doctor, they traditionally receive education that is specific to their disease. There is little focus on how to create and maintain good health. It’s not for lack of scientific research on the topic, it’s that doctors are trained in a sick-care model, not a health-care model, so many are not comfortable discussing the research on natural medicine.

Our intention through Women Leading Wellness is to fill in the gaps with information that will empower people to take care of their health,” King states.

Complete details about the event’s schedule and speakers, as well as registration is available on-line at www.womenleadingwellness.com.

Tickets to the event are $25, and include a morning snack, healthy lunch, and conference tote bag for those who register before February 13, 2013.

Tote bags will be stuffed with goodies from Event Sponsors. Tickets will be available at the door for $35 on a space available basis. The event reached capacity both previous years, so call your friends and get your tickets today! Call (772) 564-8383 for more information.

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Meet Taso.

Ocean Drive Jewelers’ finest and rarest gem.

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aso has been around jewelry all of his life. Originating from Athens, Greece, his father died when he was just a young boy leaving his mom a single parent.

One day, when Taso was fifteen years old, his mom thought it was best that he get a job so she took him to meet with the baker in town. Fortunately for Taso, the baker was away from his store so they went to visit his uncle who was a jeweler. When Taso’s uncle heard about why they were visiting the baker, he immediately offered Taso a job to work at the jewelry store as his apprentice. Taso worked during the day and went to high school at night. As a young apprentice, Taso’s uncle realized that he was very creative and would succeed in the business. After Taso finished high school, it was his dream to become a pilot. However, his uncle had different plans for him. Taso’s uncle identified his nephew’s talent and knew he would excel so he convinced Taso to stay in the business. Taso worked with his uncle until the age of eighteen then joined the Army. After 2 years of service, he returned to his uncle’s jewelry store and worked alongside his uncle for the next five years.

When Taso was 25 years old he traveled to New York City as a tourist to meet a friend from Athens to tour the U.S. After having been in NYC for only two weeks, he fell in love with the city and decided to stay. Shortly after, Taso began to hunt for the perfect job. In his first week searching, he secured three interviews, one of which was a large jewelry manufacturing firm that specialized in handmade pieces. The firm recognized Taso’s natural talent immediately and offered to sponsor him to stay in the United States as an employee of the firm.

After a couple of years of working at the firm, Taso decided he had bigger dreams. His ultimate goal was to open his own store creating one of 22 January-February 2013

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a kind pieces, by hand. In order to do so, Taso realized with great sadness that he had to leave the firm and branch out on his own. With this dream in mind, Taso and his good friend, Jerry, a fellow designer, decided to open their own workshop in Manhattan. Years later, Taso then met his lifelong friend, future business partner, and his lovely wife of thirty-seven years, Debbie.

After a few years, they moved to Miami and opened their own designing center and continued to design for other jewelry stores. The jewelry design business was a rapidly changing environment

back then. Miami was also changing. Taso and Debbie, had two beautiful daughters by then and weren’t sure that they wanted to remain in Miami.

Who would have known that while traveling on I-95 on a business trip in 2004 that Taso and Debbie would randomly exit at Vero Beach and that they would end up staying at a hotel on Ocean Drive? Later in the evening, as they walked the streets of Ocean Drive, they were pleasantly surprised with the beachfront stores; truly amazed at how store owners showcased their merchandise without locking things up at night like they did in Miami. As fate would have it, they walked right past the building they are currently in and noticed a “for rent” sign! After falling in love with Vero, Taso and Debbie opened Ocean Drive Jewelers.

Thirty years later, and Taso still enjoys his craft. From a young boy until now, he has had a passion for designing. His pieces are like art, each one unique unto itself. He is a master craftsman, and truly takes pride in his work. Debbie and Taso will make you feel like you’re family. Jennifer, their right-hand assistant, will take care of your needs in the most professional and courteous manner.

Stop by, browse their fine selection of custom designed jewelry or consult with Taso for that one-of-a-kind creation. www.portfolio-verobeach.com

THE GOLDEN AGE OF EUROPEAN PAINTING FROM THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

RECYCLED DREAMS: Pablo Cano’s Marionettes

Katharine Hepburn Dressed for Stage and Screen

February 2 – June 9, 2013

February 16 – May 26, 2013

February 16 – May 19, 2013

Pablo Cano, Plump Ballerina, 2012, from the Musical Marionettes Series, mixed media, Collection of the Artist Jan van den Hecke the Elder, Flowers in a Glass Vase, c. 1650, oil on canvas, 17 13/16 x 12 15/16 inches, Bequest of Alice Speed Stoll; Collection of the Speed Art Museum.

Exhibition Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sun. 1 pm - 4:30 pm – admission fees apply –

Above: Costume for The Little Minister, RKO (1934), designed by Walter Plunckett; Right: Publicity photo for The Little Minister, RKO, directed by Richard Wallace.

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Concerts, Orchestras & Operas Jan-Feb Jan. 25th China National Symphony

Jan 4th An Evening w/BB King

Feb 1st Brevard Symphony

Jan 24th An Evening w/Vince Gill

Feb 17th Naples Philharmonic

Jan 26th The Barber of Seville

All at the Community Church of Vero Beach 772-778-1070

Feb 2nd An Evening w/ O’Jays Feb 23rd Tosca Feb 24th Paul Anka Feb 27th Creole Choir of Cuba 772-461-4775

Cultural calendar

Jan 13th Colored Field Trinity Episcopal Church

Feb 3rd Marcos Daniel Flores Piano Concert 772-231-1661

Jan 27th Broadway Stage to Screen at Waxlax Center Feb 17th Eroica At Trinity Episcopal Church 855-252-7276 (Mention ad in CCIRC Guide & get 10% discount)

Jan 25-26th Icons of Music Feb 4-5th Big Band Bash!

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Jan 5th Sunset Saturday Concert “Rock Slide” 6:30-9:30pm Humiston Park Feb 2nd Sunset Saturday Concert “Land Sharks” 6:30-9:30 Humiston Park Catch the Farmers Market each Saturday 8-12

Feb 7th Jazz in the Park Feb 6th Schubert Ensemble of London 772-231-0707

Jan 13th Sentimental Journey VBHS PAC

Jan 3rd Concert I Vladimir Feltsman Waxlax Center PA

Jan 31st Carmen at VBMA

Jan 27th Chamber Series Concert I VBMA

Feb 2nd World of Opera VBHS PAC Feb 7th Andre Chenier VBMA Feb 21st Adriana LeCouvreur VBMA Feb 28th Manon LesCaut VBMA

Jan 31st Concert II Marina Lenau Waxlax Center PA Feb 24 Chamber Series Concert II VBMA 866-310-7521

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ove aside, frozen yogurt…the newest craze in frozen treats is Italian gelato. Rich, creamy, and swirled with fillings, drizzles, and toppings, gelato looks as elaborate as it tastes.

Swirls of gelato are mounded and swirled with Italian fillings and sauces of various flavors, while fresh fruit and other edible embellishments adorn the creamy gelato mountains. In Italian, the word gelato literally means “frozen,” but is used to refer to the Italian type of ice cream. Gelato is healthier than American ice cream, much creamier, and arguably more flavorful. It contains fewer calories, less fat, and all natural ingredients. Those with limited diets need not worry; gelato is naturally gluten free and even offers a healthy dose of protein and calcium.

Gelato also contains far less air than typical American ice cream and thus has a more intense flavor.

Gelato is made with milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings such as fruit and nut purees like cherries and pistachios. Known in Italy as “Green Gold,” pistachios are over 2,000 years old and were first imported by Emperor Vitellio during the Great Roman Empire. The vast flavors of gelato now range from the simple Chocolate Classico and Tahitian Vanilla to those more complex such as Caramel Sea Salt, Chocolate Chip Stracciatela, and Tuscan Tiramisu. Many flavors of gelato are inspired by Italy’s rich culinary tradition. Flavors such as Biscotti, Pistachio Bronte, and Nutella are also very popular.

Gelato dates back to the 16th century, though the origins of the frozen treat are not entirely clear. Most accounts agree that Bernardo Buontalenti of Florence, Italy, first served his dessert to the court of Caterina dei Medici. It was then made even more successful when it was first sold to the public by Francesco Procopio of Sicily, and thus its popularity spread throughout Europe. No need to travel that far…now you can enjoy authentic Italian gelato right here in Vero Beach. Be sure to stop in to try some at Frosting, Vero Beach’s premier bakery, treat shop and sweet destination. Italian tradition even holds that your favorite gelato flavors suggest qualities about your personality type. If Coconut, Pistachio, and Tiramisu appeal to your palette, you may be considered ambitious, brave, and confident. Chocolate and Blood Orange fans are said to be loyal and honest. Come stop by Frosting on Vero’s beach to sample them all and see what this Italian delight has in store for your taste buds!

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Red Currant Champagne This is a great cocktail for any celebration throughout the year. red currant puree

red currant champagne

This red currant puree is used in red currant Champagne cocktails.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Serves 1 Ingredients 2 tablespoons Red Currant Puree, chilled Champagne, chilled Directions Place red currant puree in a Champagne flute. Slowly pour over Champagne to fill.

Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (about 3 pints) fresh or frozen red currants, stemmed 1/4 cup sugar Directions Place currants, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes.

Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve set over a medium bowl, pressing on solids with a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to extract liquid. Discard solids and chill liquid before using. Red currant puree can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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the dock evolution There’s certainly nothing new about boat docks…oh really?

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ften basic in their design and utilitarian in their purpose; boat docks have been around for ages. Growing in popularity with water-front homeowners and potential waterfront buyers is a trend to drop the mundane for the magnificent, so says Ron A. DeGrazia of VeroDock.com.

“The design of the dock is no longer an afterthought. Much consideration is being given to the overall plan which often includes boat lifts, lighting, seating areas and custom accessories.

The bottom-line is: not only do they want their dock to function efficiently, they want it to look awesome as well.”

The evolution is not only in the design and the desires of the dock owner; it’s in the materials being offered to complete the construction.

Wood pilings, bents and stringers are still primarily used in residential and light-commercial docks but from that point on – options abound. It used to be that pressure-treated pine decking was your only choice. Now, it’s Ipe (an exotic hardwood), composite and non-slip polymer. Fasteners that used to be almost exclusively galvanized steel are 30 January-February 2013

now most commonly stainless steel. “On new docks and when remodeling existing docks, Vero Dock only uses stainless. It holds up much better (than galvanized) and our clients seem pleased with the result.”

Michael Lyons, Global Sales Manager for Hurricane Boat Lifts based in Stuart, Florida, says that their boat lift technology has advanced considerably as well. “From galvanized steel to aluminum construction, belts & pulleys to gear drives, switches to handheld remote controls – all of these advancements have enhanced the user

experience. Our lifts today are safer, quieter, and faster, require less maintenance and are more reliable than ever before. The newer designs that we now offer are far less visually intrusive than what’s been considered the “standard” for years.”

The good news is that it’s not just the same old thing. You have more options than ever to consider when building or remodeling your dock.

Even if you don’t own a boat or haven’t fished in years, your dock has endless entertainment possibilities. Use your imagination, have fun and enjoy you dock! www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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The Vero Beach area is rich with housing opportunities that were conceived with retirees and pre-retirees in mind. What the real estate market has shown is that these architecturally-themed, yard-maintained, and “perked with every amenity” communities suit a much higher percentage of buyers than was ever anticipated.

What makes Riverwind so different? The people and the product. For one thing, every window and door in the community is impactglass, which precludes the need for hurricane panels and shutters. The original custom builder, Dennis Witherow of Regatta Construction, added granite, crown molding and extensive 32 January-February 2013

millwork, solid core doors, Schlage hardware, and a host of other high-end features. The result – a great product that provided the foundation for a successful community. Riverwind was immediately successful. It offered extremely attractive, beautifully-finished product offerings, a wonderful amenities package and a superior location, all at a competitive price.

Along the way, Dennis made a few friends.

Dennis states, “DiMarzo and I have worked together for over 20 years. I’ve built many homes for Jim’s clients in various communities. Jim actually located the property on which Riverwind is located; it was an opportunity for us to continue doing business together. I convinced

him that his knowledge of and passion for the community made him the right guy to help us market our new and resale homes at Riverwind.”

At the downturn of the housing industry, the lender, an Alabama-based real estate firm, closed and left Dennis and Riverwind high and dry. Dennis was determined to complete what he had started. At a great personal expense, he made certain that Riverwind would not become another failed, bank-owned community. A new company acquired control of Riverwind and Dennis (Regatta) would stay on to help finalize the development. Because Dennis (Regatta) had been the exclusive builder, the association documents contained no specificity regarding www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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When I was asked to design the interiors for Riverwind, I was delighted to work with this blank canvas of well laid-out space. I always talk about vision in designing and my vision was to enhance the space with furniture that flowed through to the beautiful water view. A quiet fabric sectional sofa with fun printed swivel chairs worked great.

You could chat with people on the sofa or turn and look at the water. Flexibility.

The huge living room wall was a challenge, but a quick phone call to the talented artist, Cynthia Cutter, resulted in a fabulous original oil painting. Then the passion that I am always talking about was to blend contemporary with Asian. Again, calling upon an expert at Asian Accents in Palm Beach, I selected key pieces. The finished look gives a feeling of serenity and elegance. Riverwind is all of these.

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construction design.

“A group of residents of Riverwind and friends bought a package of lots to force turnover of the association control to the property owners.

The documents were modified to require strict building and design standards and the next thing was to find a builder and to start new home construction. They chose Dennis and Regatta Construction. This new model is a result of the effort and commitment of a lot of people and we are thrilled with its outcome,” says Jim. “The show of faith by the group of residents in Riverwind was truly a rewarding experience,” stated Dennis. “It is also a testimony to the fact that our residents believe firmly in protecting

property values and maintaining a wonderful community. In my career I have been a part of many nice subdivisions and have had the privilege to build in many exclusive communities throughout the state of Florida. Riverwind, by far, is the best of the best. As a developer, you learn that people make the difference in a community. Riverwind is simply a community of people who care. If you want to explore the possibilities of Riverwind home ownership, please call Jim DiMarzo.”

Jim DiMarzo, Broker DiMarzo Realty, Inc. (772) 713-9898, Jim@dimarzo.com

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A Designed by John Bolowsky The residence of Dr. Guy & Michelle Ulrich, with Bella and Daisy

Fall in Love with Your Home

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et’s have some fun and focus on the things that make a home YOU. It’s the fun accessories in your home that speak about you personally.

Accessories are “jewelry for the home.” You need to take the same amount of time and pleasure that you do in choosing your jewelry to also buy accessories for your home.

Perfectly placed pieces can take your house to the next level. A carefully selected object d’art placed in a boring spot will make that area fun and interesting. The growing number of choices between particular styles and design approaches allow for greater freedom to assert your individuality and character, rather than simply conveying a sense of prestige or status.

Let’s first look at my favorite accessory; a fabulous lamp, which can be a most difficult choice. Lamps reflect their price and generally are the most important accessory we purchase.

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back to life again. When we turn on a lamp, our eye goes to the source of the light. Make it tasteful and interesting.

Living on the Treasure Coast lends us to have an affinity toward sea shells, but do show a little restraint. I love to use them in homes but let them have meaning by putting them in lamps or crystal bowls. Don’t sprinkle them all over the house.

It gets a little boring, like niches. Niches drive me crazy. Why do they put more than one in a house? It looks like a museum. If there are more than two, I like to cover them up with art.

I make every effort to buy accessories for Snow’s that are very exclusive to us or unusual items that speak style. I shy away from plastic accessories in favor of real materials. Handpainted pieces are the most fun because they speak individuality. Try and start out with as large a piece as possible for your area. It just makes more of a statement. That strange rule of “groups of three” seems to really work in

grouping your accessories. Also, keep your groups tight. Don’t sprinkle; it’s too much for the eye to take in. Don’t be afraid to mix genres; antique with modern, or contemporary with French. Very interesting to the eye. It’s easy to over accessorize your home but if you love it, who cares? I remember a dear friend who had a designer come into her house and removed half of her accessories. Right after the designer left, she put everything back!

A home needs to offer many things these days other than being a “place to live.” It should also be a place to cook, eat, work, play, relax and recharge.

A special place to retreat to and enjoy the efforts we have put into our selections.

Time for a glass of fine wine and admire the interesting vignettes we’ve created. See you in the next issue of Portfolio, where we’ll have fun talking about how to dress the walls…

John Bolowsky, Design Consultant Snow’s Custom Furniture & Refinishing 4009 U.S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-4430, www.SnowsCustomFurniture.net www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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The ROCK. FINDING THE PERFECT BLING Picking out that perfect engagement ring can often be just as tough as asking her to marry you! Style is the most important factor in ring selection. What type of girl is she?

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This girl is expecting you to ask permission from her dad for her hand in marriage. (Hopefully, by now you’ve done that!) For her, think gold or platinum with a Tiffany or solitaire setting. She will be very interested in the 4C’s. Traditional cuts like the princess or round cut are best choices. Remember, romance and sincerity are most important to her. continued on next page

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She knows what’s going on in the fashion world, wears current trends with added personal touches. She may not even need her parents’ permission. Platinum and silver bands are probably her preferred metals and she may enjoy other diamond colors such as pink or yellow. She is interested in the more unique patented cuts such as a slope, mixed or marquis cut. Check out the jewelry she wears daily for a hint of her one of a kind style.

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ttention ladies! The days of not loving your hair are gone forever.

The introduction of hair extensions and enhancements have made loving your hair a reality. On average, 85% of the population has fine hair, so the need for enhancing ones hair is a very common request. Many factors have brought clients to my chair. Some clients are born with fine and unmanageable hair, others may have had damage done to their hair through harsh chemical services. While some suffer from hair loss due to health reasons, such as cancer, or other illnesses, weight loss, menopause or poor diet. Even after pregnancy, your hair may take several years Before to return to its pre-pregnancy condition.

One thing is certain, hair extensions have evolved tremendously over the past ten years. By using a great product, and applying it correctly by a professional, the end result is longer, thicker, sexier and healthier hair.

I have several clients who have been consistently wearing extensions for over two years and their hair is in fabulous condition and looks great!

As a professional, applying hair extensions allows me to utilize all my hair styling talents to literally transform the client right in front of their eyes. It is thrilling for me and a tremendous confidence boost for the client.

I have been a “hair pro” and have been using hair extensions and enhancements since I worked at The Breakers in Palm Beach. In 2003, I trained in Hollywood, California to become the first Certified Hairlocs Extension Specialist in South Florida. I had the privilege to work with a few A-Lister’s for their wedding needs; such as Trish McCovey, the make-up maven; Bob Costa, sportscaster; Donald Trump’s wedding at Mar Largo; as well as Starr Jones, to name a few.

These talents are serving the Vero Beach community as well. I have been commissioned by the Riverside Theater to be their Wig Stylist for the 2012-2013 season. Volunteering my services to cancer patients for wig consultations and styling is a way I give back to our community in memory of my own Mother, who I lost to cancer. My professional career has allowed me to assist brides and wedding parties on their special day at Windsor, Johns Island & Costa D’ Este.

Do you want fuller, healthier and sexier hair?

Do you desire to look your very best? Let me show you how I can make you look fabulous and feel like a celebrity...only you and your hairdresser will know your hair secret!

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fly a wwii warbird The History Flight ‘Until They’re Home’ Barnstormer Tour flies February 23-24 at Vero Beach Municipal Airport.

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WII aviation buffs won’t want to miss History Flight’s “Until They’re Home” Barnstormer Tour when it lands at Vero Beach Municipal Airport Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 23-24.

History Flight operates three of World War II’s most important aircraft, all authentically restored to give passengers “thrill of a lifetime” flights that sound and feel as if you entered a time machine.

First there is Barbie III, a North American B-25H Mitchell Bomber (the only H model still flying worldwide), where up to six passengers form a tightly knit Bomber Crew flying in the cockpit, waist or tail gunner positions. The B-25 is famous for its use in the Doolittle Raid on Japan. Barbie III is unique for the 75mm Sherman tank cannon in its nose, designed for ground attack purposes.

Or, you can take the controls (with a certified pilot aboard) of a two-seat AT-6 Texan Advanced Trainer or open cockpit Stearman Biplane – nicknamed “The Yellow Peril” and the first airplane a WWII pilot learned to fly. Both planes are quick and maneuverable, so flights

can include aerobatics and combat maneuvers if desired, and are incredibly fun to fly and fly in.

A 501c3 non-profit foundation, History Flight takes these flying museums to regional airports so people can experience the excitement of World War II aviation. There are three flight packages available on the AT6-Texan and Stearman airplanes ranging from a smooth 15-minute Intro Flight to 30- and 60-minute Barnstormer packages with optional three-camera videos that capture all the action. The “Bomber Crew” package on the B-25H Bomber is 30 minutes with an optional video.

Each tax-deductible flight funds ongoing research and search missions that help bring

America’s missing WWII servicemen home from remote battlefields and crash sites. To date, History Flight has helped locate the remains of over 200 MIAs from the Pacific Theater as well as Europe.

To make a reservation or get complete details on each flight package visit www.HistoryFllight.com, or call History Flight toll free at 1-888-743-3311. No flying experience is necessary. Vero Beach Municipal Airport is located at 3400 Cherokee Drive, Vero Beach FL 32960.

The 2013 Until They’re Home Barnstormer Tour is based January through May at the Deland Florida Municipal Airport, with weekend excursions to Florida regional airports including: Marco Island Airport Jan. 19-20; West Palm Beach North County Airport Jan. 25-28; Punta Gorda Airport March 2-3, Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville March 22-24,New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport April 5-7; and Ft. Walton Beach Airport April TBA. To learn more about History Flight’s search missions to the Pacific and Europe visit HistoryFlight.com.

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Ahoy matey!

Be a safe boater this winter!

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent and deadly killer.

It is insidious because of its early symptoms (confusion, loss of judgment, and hallucinations), and can cause a victim to be unaware of a problem. It is the byproduct of combustion and is present in all exhaust fumes.

If you smell exhaust, you are potentially in danger. One of carbon monoxide’s favorite winter hideouts is behind closed side curtains and hatches which can create a trap and hold all gasses inside. Care must be taken to open these areas enough to allow air to pass through and cleanse the boat air you are breathing. If you sleep aboard, be particularly mindful of running a generator or gas heater which produce exhaust fumes and must be vented properly. Sleeping and carbon monoxide can be a deadly combination.

All of these dangers are ever present, but in the winter time our desire to keep warm may cause us to overlook them. So please be extra cautious and careful out there and let’s keep the word “Pleasure” in our recreational boating.

To learn more about competent boating, contact the boating experts of the United States Power Squadrons. Look for their local notices or go to the national website at www.USPS.org. As its members tell us: “Boating is fun…We’ll show you how.”

Lt. Bill Hempel, Senior Feature Writer, Vero Beach Power Squadron Marketing/Public relations Committee, United States Power Squadrons®

Consider taking a local boating course from the Vero Beach Power Squadron.

For more details and schedules on both basic and advanced classes, check out their website: www.verobeachps.com.

The next basic boating class is January 19, 2013, from 9 to 5.

Be sure and email us your boat pictures! Don’t forget to include the story behind your boat’s name, it could be featured in an upcoming issue. Deadline is February 10th!

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Featured: Fancy Proud Owner: Lora Ann Connolly

Doggie Day Trippin’ Looking for an outing to take along your furry friend?

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consider a day trip to Palm Beach. If shopping and dining with your canine companion suits your fancy, Worth Avenue is definitely the place to go. Check out the Shops at Via Mizner to enjoy an Italian Feast at Renato’s for you and Fido! The lobster salad lunch dish comes highly recommended.

If you are shopping for fur-loving friends, visit Sherry Frankel’s Melangerie. The store is full of custom embroidered purr-fect gift ideas!

She’s located in the Gucci Courtyard.

If you desire to stay overnight, make sure you book your room at the Ritz-Carlton of Palm Beach where pets are “pawsitively” treated like royalty. While overnighting, get your doggie disco on and end the night at The Leopard Lounge in the Chesterfield Hotel. You will enjoy “live” entertainment at its best…pets are invited to dance the night away.

Now that’s Yappy Hour! What’s next? Doggie Karaoke?

Be sure to keep checking the Palm Beach calendar scene as Worth Avenue hosts a pet parade every March. This is one of the highlights of the season!

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calendar of events January 4 First Friday Gallery Stroll Historic downtown Vero Beach 5-8pm January 9 Resolve to Organize Your Family’s Genealogy!

Classes run until February 27th 9:30am until noon

By Pamela J. Cooper, Dept.

Head of Indian River Genealogical Society, Main Library, 1600 21st Street, 1st floor meeting room (772) 770-5060 ext. 5 or www.irgs.org Fee $35 January 11-12 Vero Beach Museum of Art’s 21st Annual Antiques Show & Sale 10am–5pm 38 quality dealers from around the U.S. $10 admission (includes re-entry) January 15 Writing workshop

by Author, Suzanne Fox “The Feast and the Kitchen: Writing Life Stories from Memorable Meals,” 9:30am Regency Park 910 Regency Square (772) 794-0410 Cost $25 January 15 18th Annual Youth Guidance King of the Hill Tennis Tournament, continuing every Tuesday for seven weeks at 6pm at The Moorings Club Proceeds benefit Youth Guidance (772) 770-5040 or www.ircyouth.com Admission is $5 and reserved seating is $10.

January 17 Art of Networking 14th Avenue Steakhouse and home of Theatre-Go-Round, 5-7pm, Free for members, $5 for non-members.

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January 20 Vero Beach Polo Match January 20-21 Frog Leg Festival Fellesmere January 25-26 Vero Beach High School Performing Arts, Winter Symphony Orchestra Concert, “Icons of Music” 7pm and 4pm (Saturday) Enjoy the award winning VBHS Symphony Orchestra as they perform masterpieces of literature including works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more.

Tickets (772) 564-5537, Vero Beach High School, 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach January 26 A Mystery Play: Sherla Combs and the Great Jewel Robberies Elks Club, 1350 26th Street (772) 794-0410 Cost $25 January 27 Vero Beach Polo Match February 2 2013 Cultural Quest, a Social Media Scavenger Hunt for Culture 9am start time at Press Journal Building. Awards party at Vero Bowl from 5-7pm February 2 Vero Beach Museum of Art exhibit opens The Golden Age of European Painting From the Speed Art Museum Holmes Gallery Runs through June 9, 2013 February 3 Vero Beach Polo Final & Consolation Match USPA 4 Goal

February 4 “The Train in Winter”

by Caroline Moorhead, Book Review Breakfast Mueller Campus of Indian River State College, Richardson Center, 9:30am breakfast on the veranda, 10am Auditorium.

(772) 564-9297 Linda Clerch linda.clerch@gmail.com February 6 Vero Beach Museum of Art presents the Schubert Ensemble of London The United Kingdom’s leading chamber ensemble will be performing at the Museum as part of its U.S. concert tour and present: Gustav Mahler’s Piano Quartet; Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E flat Op. 47; and Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor. 7pm Tickets are $50 for public, $40 for members February 10 Vero Beach Polo Match Game February 11 International Lecture Series 1st of 4, Jacques Pépin, Master Chef, Author, and Educator “Chef’s Table: Exploring the Intersections of Art and Food” 4pm or 6pm seating $65 public, $55 Museum members February 14-17 Historic Sportscar Racing’s Palm Beach Grand Prix Palm Beach International Raceway Advance tickets at www.racepbir.com or www.hsrrace.com (404) 298-5616 February 16 Stomping the Divots Charity Gala Polo Grounds, Gates open at 3:30 (407) 256-388 (see flyer on page 55 for additional info)

Congrats to James Redman for being appointed HSR General Manager.

February 16 Vero Beach Museum of Art presents “Recycled Dreams: Pablo Cano’s Marionettes Schumann Gallery Runs through May 26, 2013 February 16 Vero Beach Museum of Art presents “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen” Titelman Gallery Runs through May 19, 2013 February 17 Vero Beach Polo’s First Round USPA 4 Goal February 22-24 Brian Redman’s Targa Sixty Six Palm Beach International Raceway To register: (772) 713-7322 or email: james@gorace.com for more info.

February 22-24 International Food Festival Vero Beach Elks Lodge February 23 Vero Beach Museum of Art’s Community Celebration 10am-4pm, Free admission February 24 USPA 4 Goal Final / Children’s Cup to benefit ELC www.portfolio-verobeach.com

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eat shop play Things To Do About Kayaks (772) 589-3469 www.aboutkayaks.net

Epic Sessions Skimboarding SUP & Surfing School Chris Ellison (772) 360-7166 www.epic-sessions.com

Adventure Kayaking and Canoe (772) 569-5757 www.paddlefla.com

Florida Cracker Airboat Rides (772) 563-0001 www.floridacrackerairboatride.com

AMC Indian River 24 6200 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (888) AMC4Fun www.AMCtheatres.com/indianriver

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute U.S. 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 465-7156 www.fau.edu/hboi

Ashwood grove Polo School (772) 794-7646 or (772) 713-1401 www.ashwoodgrovepolo.com

Incentive Fishing Charters (321) 676-1948 www.incentivecharters.com

Beach Horseback Riding Frederick Douglas Memorial Park (772) 468-010 or (772) 489-4FUN

Inlet Marina - Sebastian Inlet State Park 9502 S. Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 724-5424 www.sebastianinlet.com

Big Easy Fishing Charters (772) 664-4068 www.bigeasyfishingcharter.com Captain Bob’s Airboat Adventure Tours I95 West of S.R. 60 Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7849 www.captainbobsairboat adventuretours.com Captain Christy’s (772) 633-0987 www.captchristylenz.com Custom Yacht Charters (772) 321-2435 www.customyachtcharters.net Deep Six Dive and Watersports 416 21st Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2883 www.deepsix.com Environmental Learning Center 255 Live Oak Drive Wabassso Island, FL (772) 589-5050 www.DiscoverELC.org 48 January-February 2013

Living Yoga 333 17th Street, Suite K Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-1099 Majestic Movie Theater 940 14th Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0773 www.Cinemaworldonline.com/vero

Pattern Setter Charters (772) 589-0008 www.sebastianfishingguides.com Shark Bait Aquatics (561) 248-5695 Premium concierge aquatics in partnership with Costa d’ Este.

Skydive Sebastian 400 Airport Drive W. Sebastian, FL (800) 399-5867 www.skydivesebastian.com SUP Eco Adventures, llc 750 Old Florida Trail Melbourne Beach, FL (321) 507-6058 www.SupEcoAdventures.com The Back Country (772) 567-6665 www.verobackcountry.com The Yoga Pagoda 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL www.yogapagodavero.com (772) 202-0394 Call for more info and class schedule.

Tropical Kayak Tours (772) 778-3044 www.tropicalkayaktours.com

McKee Botanical Garden 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-0601

UDT Seal Museum 3300 N. Hwy. A1A Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 595-5845 www.NavySEALmuseum.com

McLarty Treasure Museum 13180 N. Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 589-2147

Vero Beach Adventure Cruises (772) 794-9477 www.verobeachcruises.com

Mel Fisher Treasure Museum U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL (772) 589-9875 www.melfisher.com

Vero Beach City Marina 3611 Rio Vista Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL Phone (772) 231-2819 Voice Mail (772) 978-4960 marina@covb.org

Orchid Island Bikes & Kayaks 1175 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1286 www.orchidislandbikesand kayaks.com

Vero Tackle & Marina (772) 234-9585 www.verotackle.com

Wabasso Tackle Shop Offshore Fishing Charters 4720 85th Street Located at the corner of 510 and U.S. 1 at the bridge.

(772) 589-8518 Woody’s Rental 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL (772) 205-5550

beaches & parks Ambersands Beach 12566 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL Located within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, this beach is approximately 6 miles north of County Road 510. The park features unpaved parking and boardwalk access. Hours are 7 am until sunset.

Bob Summers Field Dog Park 345 Indian River Drive East Vero Beach, FL Located in Vero Beach between Bob Summers field and the Indian River Lagoon just north of Beachland Blvd. Bridge, the Dog Park has no fences and is open from 5:30am-8:30am each morning.

There are benches along the river side and a water source as well.

Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road Roseland, FL (772) 589-0087 Dale Wimbrow Park features a large playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms, boat launch, fitness trail, paved parking, fishing access and BBQ grills. Open 7:30 am until sunset.

Golden Sands Beach Park 10350 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL This park features beach access with lifeguards, playground, restroom facilities, showers, paved parking and public pavilions. Hours are 7 am until sunset.

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eat shop play Humiston Beach Park 3000 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5790 This newly refurbished family friendly beach park is a great place to spend time with family in one of several pavilions. The delightful playground offers swings, slides and ample area for climbing and playing.

Jaycee Beach Park 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0578 You will find lifeguards on duty for the swimmers, large picnic area, restrooms, showers, and a very popular boardwalk running adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. A short walk to casual beach style dining for sandwiches and ice cream.

North County Aquatic Center 9450 95th Street Sebastian, FL The North County Aquatic Center has many options for your exercise and enjoyment. You will find 18 lanes at 25 yards for lap swimming, diving well with both 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, a competition pool with almost 1 million gallons of water, an activity pool with almost 185,000 gallons of water, a zero depth entry point to accommodate all ages, slides, water cannons, bubbles, and a huge water play structure. Pool is open 7 days. Minimal fees apply.

Pocahontas Park 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 975-4500 Pocahontas Park has a great playground and many activities for children under 12 and includes tennis and shuffleboard courts.

Park is open seven days a week and is free to the public.

Wabasso Beach Park 1808 Wabasso Beach Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 581-4998 Wabasso Beach Park has lifeguards, restrooms, and showers along with picnic facilities.

Riverside Park & Tennis Courts 350 Dahlia Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4787 Located on the barrier island this park features tennis, racquetball, rentals, fitness trail, walking trail, and boat ramp. Pavilions are available for picnics and include running water and BBQ Grills.

This popular family area is nestled among beautiful oaks which provide plenty of shade. You will also be within a short walk to Memorial Island, also a beautiful park itself and respectfully dedicated to all branches of the military.

Round Island Oceanside Park 2201 Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL The park is open from 7 am to sunset, however you will find lifeguards protecting the beaches from 9-5. Round Island Park features restrooms, paved parking, covered pavilions, easy beach access, and children’s playground. Canoe launch and observation tower are nearby.

South Beach Park Ocean Drive and East Causeway Vero Beach, FL Located over the 17th Street Bridge, past A1A, South Beach Park provides an ocean beach, lifeguard, boardwalk, dress and shower facilities, playground, picnic area, and dune crossover for catamarans.

This is a popular beach due to its amenities, as well as easy access for both mainland and the barrier island.

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Beach Warning Flags Banderas de Advertencia en la Playa

Water Closed to Public Agua Cerrada al Publico

High Hazard High Surf and/or Strong Currents PeligroAlto, Resaca Alta y/o Corrientes Fuertes

Medium Hazard Moderate Surf and/or Currents Peligro Medio, Resaca Moderada y/o Corrientes Fuertes

Low Hazard Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution Peligro Bajo, Condiciones Calmas, Tenga Cuidado

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Absence of Flags Does Not Assure Safe Waters La Ausencia de Banderas No Asegura Aguas Seguras

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eat shop play Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 South State Road A1A Melbourne Beach, FL 6 miles north of Vero Beach (321) 984-4852 The premier salt water fishing spot on Florida’s east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jettys. Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. There are two museums within the park. The McLarty Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, and the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the areas fishing industry. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes. You will find the mile long hammock train, waterfront pavilions and picnic areas full-facility campsites and a boat ramp.

Tracking Station Beachfront Park 800 46th Place Vero Beach, FL The Tracking Station Beachfront Park features restrooms, showers, paved parking, boardwalk, beach access, playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, pavilions, and lifeguards. Open from 7:00 am until sunset. You will also find interesting information on how this park earned its name.

Treasure Shores Beach Park 11300 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL This park is designated as the ADA Access Park for Indian River County. This park features paved parking, restrooms, picnic tables and pavilions, children’s playground, and lifeguard on duty from 9-5 daily.

art galleries Admiralty Gallery 3315 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3178 www.admiraltygallery.com Artists Guild Gallery 1974 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1234 Ditch 13 Gallery and Gifts 46 N. Broadway Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 918-8467 Flametree Clay Art Gallery 2041 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 202-2810 www.flametreeclay.com Gallery 14 1911 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-5525 Island Images/ Gallery Of Hope Contemporary Photographic Gallery and Education Center 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 101 Vero Beach, FL (772) 643-6994 www.galleryofhope.org J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Active American and European master artists and 19th and early 20th Century American, British and Continental paintings.

3465 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3900 www.JMStringergallery.com Koman Fine Art 1922 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4500 www.komanfineart.com Meghan Candler Gallery Village Shops - 6270 Highway A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8811 www.meghancandlergallery.com

Palm House Gallery & Studio 3227A Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6816 Seaside Jewelry & Gallery 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1121 The Laughing Dog 2901 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-6711 (888) 9TOPDOG www.thelaughingdoggallery.com Tiger Lily Art Studios and Gallery 1903 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-3443 www.tigerlilyvero.com

fine dining Avanzare Ristorante 1932 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9789 www.avanzareverobeach.com Citrus Grillhouse 1050 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4114 Cobalt Restaurant 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 469-1060 www.verobeachhotelandspa.com Maison Martinique 1601 South Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-7299 Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5409 www.Ocean-Grill.com

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beach safety BE AWARE OF TIDES: Always be aware of the tides when you are at the beach. Respect the ocean and stay safe.

TAKE YOUR TRASH OFF THE BEACH: Remove all your trash from the beach and find a trash can. Plastic bags can kill birds, turtles, and other sea creatures that can mistake the bag for food. Bring extra trash bags with you and do your part to help keep the beach beautiful.

Love your ocean!

SUPERVISE CHILDREN: Stay near your children and keep your eye on them. Never let children play in the water unsupervised. Play close to a lifeguard station. Teach your child to respect the ocean too.

BE AWARE OF DANGEROUS RIP TIDES: Rip tides are strong currents that can pull a person away from the shore. If you get caught in a rip current, do not panic or struggle. Swim parallel to the beach and call for help. Never swim alone. Don’t swim out farther than you can swim back.

It’s always best to swim near a lifeguard station.

REPORT INJURED BIRDS OR MAMMALS: If you find an injured bird or mammal, do not touch it. Call 911 (non-emergency) and they will notify the proper authorities.

LIFEGUARDS: Several places throughout the county offer lifeguarded beaches. At each station, signs are available to notify beach goers of current surf conditions along with appropriate beach flag warnings.

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eat shop play Polo Grill 2855 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4665

Casey’s Place 917 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4790

Red Onion 4069 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-4180

the grove bar 2115 14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 633-7274

Pomodora Grill Trattoria 3095 Cardinal Drive #102 Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-1123

Chelsea’s on Cardinal 3201 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8300

Riverside Café 3301 Bridge Plaza Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-5550

Tangos II 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5553

CoCo’s Village Bistro 6260 N. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2660 www.cocosvillagebistro.com

South Beach Pizzeria 1621 S. Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1110 www.southbeachpizzavero.com

The Kilted Mermaid 1937 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-5533 www.kiltedmermaid.com

Jaycee Park Seaside Grill 4200 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1911

THE fishack 1931 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0977 www.fishackvero.com

The ChopHouse 901 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-6206 The Mandarin Asian Cuisine 398 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 257-5166 www.themandarinvero.com

Johnny D’s Market & Bistro 1409 Hwy. A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-4181

The Tides 3103 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-3966

Lemon Tree 3125 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0858

The Wave 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100

Lobster Shanty One Royal Palm Pointe Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1941

on the go & casual dining beach bites 3101 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9604 Blue Star Wine Bar 925 Bougainvilla Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Bobby’s Restaurant 3450 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-6996 Brewgrrs Burgers & Brews 390 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5700 52 January-February 2013

Mulligan’s Grille & Raw Bar 1025 Beachland Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-6744 Nino’s 1006 Easter Lily Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-9311 Osceola Bistro 2045 13th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-1299 www.osceolabistro.com patisserie vero beach 1910 Old Dixie Hywy Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-4122

Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 555 21st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-6070 vero’s latin fusion 1785 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-8917 Village Beach Market 4905 N. Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-8135 www.villagebeachmarket.com

vero after five Blue Star Wine Bar 925 Bougainvilla Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-3338 Cork & Tapas 2101 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 226-5249 McGarvey’s 1925 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach, FL (772) 774-8646 Ocean Grill 1050 Sexton Plaza Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-5409 www.Ocean-Grill.com

The Wave Kitchen & Bar 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 410-0100 www.costadeste.com/dining Waldo’s 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 What-a-Tavern 58 Royal Palm Point Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1599

sweets & treats Brain Freeze Frozen Yogurt & Coffee Shop 2217 7th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 492-9256 Cravings 3149 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0208 Frosting Cupcakes and Confections 2915 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-2915 Kilwin’s ChocolatesIce Cream 3001 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 584-3281 Rita’s Italian Ice 601 20th Place Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-0100

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eat shop play Snow Balls 1355 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 559-1876 Sweet Treats Boardwalk Café & Ice Cream 4079 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-9570

Adair Acres Research citrus, limes, peaches 7055 33rd Street Vero Beach, FL www.flaresearch.com Al’s Family Farms Citrus and produce 2001 Kings Highway (SR 713) Ft. Pierce, FL (800) 544-3366 www.AlsFamilyFarms.com Audrey’s Fresh eggs 4555 13th Street SW Vero Beach (772) 567-4749 Mon-Friday 8am-5:30pm Sat. 8am-3pm

Farmers’ Markets Ft. Pierce Downtown Farmers’ Market Melody Lane, next to the Ft. Pierce Marina Every Saturday 8am-12pm Friday Downtown Farmers’ Market Historic Downtown Vero Beach 14th Avenue at 21st Street Vero Beach, FL 11am-3pm Oceanside Farmers’ Market Corner of Ocean & Dahlia Every Saturday 8am-12pm

BUY Local 41st Street Farms Blueberries, in season in June Email: f_vanantwerp@bellsouth.net Abundant Blessings Farm Citrus, sheep/lamb, fresh eggs and seasonal produce 11975 10th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-0932 Abundantblessingsfarm@gmail.com

Aunt Zorada Farm Mark Smith Farm fresh seasonal produce and heirloom tomatoes 7350 41st Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 766-3250 Ft. Pierce and Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets B&W Quality Growers Watercress and Arugula, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer.

17825 79th Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 571-0800 www.bwqualitygrowers.com Compost Gardner 5815 Buchanan Drive Ft. Pierce, FL Ft. Pierce Farmers’ Market Email: Adina@manuredepot.com www.manuredepot.com Countryside Citrus Fresh citrus, October-May 6325 81st Street Vero Beach, FL (888) 550-5745 www.countrysidecitrus.com

Crazy Hart Ranch Linda Hart Fresh eggs & pasturized poultry: chickens, Cornish hens, turkey 12416 91st Street Fellsmere, FL (772) 913-0036 Ft. Pierce & Ocean Drive Farmers’ Markets www.crazyhartranch.com

Oyster Island Mushrooms Fresh mushrooms Vero Beach, FL (772) 388-2468 http://www.23shrooms.com/

Osceola Organic Farm Kevin O’Dare Baby lettuce & field greens, edible flowers, produce 6980 33rd Street (772) 567-1530 Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market www.osceolaorganicfarm.com

Schacht Groves Fresh squeezed juice 6100 12th Street Vero Beach, FL Ocean Drive Farmer’s Market (800) 355-0055 www.schachtgroves.com

Gibbons Farms Certified Organics Seasonal produce and fruit, open yearly 1010 S. 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 979-4061 Goat Tales Fresh dairy and cheeses Vero Beach, FL (772) 696-1177 LaPorte Farms On-farm experience 7700 129th Street Sebastian, FL (772) 633-0813 Little Bee Apiary Local honey 6825 45th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5020 Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. Fresh local juice, local agribusiness, ask for it at your local grocer Ft. Pierce, FL (800) FRESHHH www.oijc.com Organic Blueberries Judy Orcutt In season-June jjorcutt@bellsouth.net

Peterson’s Grove & Nursery Citrus, on–farm experience 6755 37th Street Vero Beach, FL

Tall Pines Apiary Local honey (772) 559-9943 (ask for Pete) Ocean Drive Farmers’ Market White Rabbit Acres Non-Certified Organic Farm & CSA Full service on farm roadside stand and organic produce 7020 37th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 486-1248

accommodations Captain Hiram’s 1580 US 1 Sebastian, FL (772) 589-4345 www.info@hirams.com Costa d’Este 3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (877) 562-9919 Toll Free (772) 562-9919 Hotel Direct www.costadeste.com Tropical days and urban nights go hand in hand at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s newest Personal Luxury Resort®, located ocean-side with 94 deluxe guest rooms and suites, a destination restaurant and bar, sparkling pool, spa, and fitness center all within moments of the finest shopping, dining and entertainment in Vero Beach.

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eat shop play Sea Turtle Inn 835 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL (877) 998-8785 Toll Free (772) 234-0788 Hotel Direct www.SeaTurtleInn.net SpringHill Suites by Marriott 5115 Indian River Blvd.

Vero Beach, FL (772) 978-9292 Hotel Direct www.Marriott.com/SpringhillSuites You will be treated to spacious studio suites, featuring innovatively laid out, stylishly furnished, and smartly designed accommodations.

You will find complimentary continental Suite Seasons Breakfast® buffet. Close to, the ocean, fishing, boating, golf as well as the best in shopping and dining.

The Driftwood Resort 3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0550 www.thedriftwood.com The Caribbean Court 1601 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (800) 916-8592 Toll Free www.hotels-for-everyone.com/ jump/518B Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL (866) 602-8376 Reservations Toll Free (772) 231-5666 Hotel Direct www.verobeachhotelandspa.com

churches & synagogues Calvary Chapel 941 18th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-8819 Central Assembly of God 6767 20th Street (Rte 60) Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4505

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Christ United Methodist by the Sea 3755 State Road A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1661 Church of God Twentieth Avenue 775 20th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-2235 Community Church 1901 23rd Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9425 Cornerstone Christian Church 5950 12th Street Vero Beach, Florida (772) 567-0085 www.CornerstoneChristianVB.com First Baptist Church 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4341 First Christian Church 1927 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9110 First Church of Christ Science 1602 23rd Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-3656 First Church of God 1105 58th Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32966 772.562.2256 www.fcog.com First Presbyterian Church 520 Royal Palm Boulevard Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-9088 First United Methodist 1750 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-1900

Grace Baptist Church 1285 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 562-4609 Holy Cross Catholic Church 500 Iris Lane Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-0671 Lutheran Church of the Redeemer-LCMS 900 27th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-8193 Our Savior Lutheran Church-ELCA 1850 6th Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-2253 St. Augustine Episcopal Church 475 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-3494 St. Helen’s Catholic Church 2085 Tallahassee Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-5457 St. John of the Cross Catholic Church 7550 26th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 563-0057 St. Paul’s Church 664 Azalea Lane Vero Beach, FL 772.231.3552 www.StPaulsIRC.org

emergency Urgent/Walk-in Clinics: Indian River Walk-In Care 1880 37th Street # 4 Vero Beach, FL (772) 778-1400 East Side Urgent Care 960 37th Place #102 Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-6225 Community Quick Medical Clinic 3660 20th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 770-2070 Indian River Walk-In Clinic Miracle Mile 652 21st Street (Miracle Mile Plaza) Vero Beach, FL (772) 299-1092 Indian River Walk-IN Clinic South Vero Square 836 S. U.S. Hwy 1 Vero Beach, FL (772) 794-2232 HOSPITALS: Indian River Medical Center 1000 36th Street Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-4311 Sebastian River Medical Center 13695 U.S. Hwy. 1 Sebastian, FL (772) 589-3186

Temple Beth Shalom 365 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 569-4700 Trinity Episcopal Church 2365 Pine Avenue Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1146 Vero Christian Church 3250 9th Street S.W. Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1368

For more information and listing additions contact Penny Tranchilla at (321) 438-8733 or editor@portfolio-verobeach.com www.portfolio-verobeach.com

Presenting Sponsor

Stomping The Divots Charity Gala

Saturday, February 16, 2013 The Polo Grounds at Vero Beach Featuring local celebrity and professional polo players Fashionista Hat Contest Live Entertainment Fine Dining and Open Bar CF Polo Cup Sponsor

Event Tickets: (1) One Table of (10) Ten: $3,000 ($2,300 tax deduct.)

Individual Ticket: $150.00 ($80.00 tax deduct.)

Gates open at 3:30 p.m. • Polo Match begins at 4:00 p.m.

Hat Contest following Polo Match • Dinner at 6 p.m. http://orlando.cff.org/stompingthedivots • 407-256-3884 Because of risks to people with cystic fibrosis (CF), individuals who have had a confirmed positive sputum culture for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) complex shall not attend this event.

This is because B. cepacia can be passed between individuals who have CF through close proximity. B. cepacia infection in a person with CF can cause serious respiratory illness and, in some patients, may lead to death. Despite this policy, there might still be some individuals with B. cepacia in attendance. B. cepacia is not a risk for otherwise healthy individuals. For alternative ways to participate and for information about this policy, please contact the CF Foundation at (800) FIGHT-CF or visit www.cff.org. Consult your CF care center physician with medical questions.