Visit to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and Capt Hiram’s

Every Resort is a unique experience. Besides first-class service and accommodations, Disney Vacation Club proudly offers memorable experiences from the inside out. Escape to a scenic woodland retreat, relax in your standalone beach cottage or step outside and find a Coney Island-style boardwalk!

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Matilde specializes in luxury oceanfront, intracoastal, waterfront, and golf communities on Vero Beach’s barrier island and luxury communities throughout the Treasure Coast. Matilde has recorded sales in excess of $600 million since she began her career in real estate in 1978. To achieve this, she customizes each sale based on her talented ability to listen insightfully to her client’s requests and then match their vision with an appropriate property. Her familiarity with Vero Beach, its people, and its residential communities enables her to provide her clients with the fundamental knowledge they need to make an informed decision in attaining their Florida lifestyle.

Matilde and Dale Sorensen Real Estate have participated in over 150 transaction sides involving the listing or sale of oceanfront properties in the past five years. She is knowledgeable about the special disclosure and permitting requirements applicable to oceanfront properties, which include shielding of lighting from the beach during certain times of year for sea turtle protection and trimming restrictions for vegetation along the ocean dunes. She knows the local engineering professionals and can get answers to any questions that her oceanfront buyers may have regarding areas and rate of beach erosion or accretion and permitting and building requirements for properties seaward of the coastal construction control line. All of this, coupled with her general real estate knowledge, makes her the “go to” person for anyone interested in buying or selling oceanfront property in Indian River County.

Matilde is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Residential Broker (CRB). She is also a member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, Mayfair International Realty, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Luxury Portfolio, and Luxury Realty.

Matilde is fluent in both English & Spanish. She moved to Vero Beach in 1972 from the Dominican Republic where she met her husband Dale, an international commercial and investment real estate broker, who founded Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. They have two children, Elizabeth and Dale Jr., both licensed Realtors with the company. Matilde’s many interests include needlepoint, reading, interior design, and a love of gardens. Both Matilde and Dale are prominent benefactors of numerous charitable organizations and are active participants in many worthwhile causes.

Matilde G. Sorensen Dale
Sorensen Real Estate
3206 Cardinal Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: 772-532-0010
Website: http://www.sorensenrealestate.com
E-Mail: msorensen@sorensenrealestate.com

SOURCE: Sorensen Real Estate

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“Thanks to all the Meeting Planners, Speaker Bureaus, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter Followers who have supported me. ” – Simon T. Bailey

ORLANDO, Fla. – With job satisfaction in the U.S. at a 22-year low – 55 percent of employed Americans are dissatisfied with their job – it`s not surprising that motivational messages are valued by meeting planners as the most appropriate keynote categories, according to a recent survey by Meetings & Conventions Magazine. “The American workforce has spent the past 24 months in a perpetual state of fear and panic, and it`s taken a tremendous toll on employee engagement,” says Simon T. Bailey, author, speaker and personal mentor/coach (www.simontbailey.com). “It`s time for organizations to develop an internal stimulus plan to re-energize their people.”

Organizations like Microsoft, Dell Computers, Proctor & Gamble, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Society of Human Resource Management Association and others have retained Bailey often over the past 24 months to motivate employees and re-ignite their organizational/ personal brilliance.

And while some leaders are focused on energizing their employees, Bailey`s concerned about a mindset he`s begun detecting in some business leaders – the notion that having or retaining a job should be all the motivation an employee needs. “Organizations that are focused on maintaining high levels of productivity should be troubled by the low levels of job satisfaction, because it has a very real effect on the bottom line,” says Bailey, who was selected in the same meeting professionals poll as one of the industry`s “Best Keynote Presenters ever heard or used” along with notable presenters like Colin Powell, Bill Gates,Tony Robbins (www.tonyrobbins.com), Sarah Palin (www.sarahpac.com) and Zig Ziglar www.zigziglar.com).

Bailey is spending considerable time on the road this summer sharing his motivational insights with organizations, including BizReset – a full-day seminar for businesses and consumers August 10 in Anaheim, California. (www.bizreset.com/oc), and a presentation at the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo August 21-24 in Los Angeles.

“Simon spoke at the 2010 Association Forum Annual Meeting in Chicago, and delivered a program that was such a draw that extra chairs were brought in and attendees spilled out into the hallway,” said Christie Tarantino, President and CEO – Association Forum of Chicagoland. “Simon`s positive message continues to resonate with our attendees.” Bailey`s book “Release Your Brilliance” is also receiving accolades this summer as #17 of the Top 100 books being read by Corporate America, as reported by 800 CEORead.com, and #33 on Amazon`s Top 100 Motivational Books.

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For the past l2 years, local community organizers have made a dream come true for children and youth from Gifford and other underserved areas in Indian River County. Backpacks filled with new school supplies have been given to children to help prepare them for school and create a positive new beginning to their school year. Previously held at the Gifford Community Center, this year’s “Back to School” drive will be held at the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office due to the need for more space. The event will take place at 4055 41st Street, Vero Beach on Saturday, July 3l from l0:00 a.m. to l2:00 p.m. County Commissioner Joe Flesher will open the event introducing Freddie Woolfork of the Gifford Youth Activities Center. The l2th Annual “Back to School” is being coordinated by the Gifford Youth Activity Center, River Fund/Feed Everyone, By the River, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department and the Visiting Nurse Association. Festivities include booths for activities and product samples, healthy food and snacks, music, face painting and a fitness program called ZumbaWorks.

 
All donations are accepted and appreciated. Requested items include paper, tablets, pencils, pens, 3-ring binders, erasers, folders with pockets and monetary contributions. 2010 distribution of backpacks will go to grades: K-2 (300), 3-5 (200), 6-9 (250) and grades l0-l2 (50 backpacks). “Back to School” is a highlight of every student’s school year, complete with surprises and much needed new school supplies.
 
“It will be a great day with music, food and face painting and that very special feeling all of us remember when opening a brand new box of crayons, a new backpack and the start of a new school year,” said Ananda Devi, The River Fund’s Feed Everyone Program Director.
Individuals and business may donate supplies at the following drop off locations:

– Let’s Fill 800 Children’s Backpacks with New School Supplies –
 
            Gifford Youth Activity Center
            Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
            Indian River County North and South County Libraries
            Gifford Church
            Living Lord Lutheran Church
            Westminster Presbyterian Church
            Comcast Vero Beach
            Eye Clinic of Vero Beach (Miracle Mile)
            Christ by the Sea
            Curves in Sebastian
 
Freddie Woolfork, development director at the Gifford Youth Activity Center said this is not only about distributing supplies, but also providing information about community services and encouraging literacy. “Everyone comes together to help kids in our area. Parents want to give their kids the best and that’s not always possible. We hope the kids are happy, the parents are happy and that the event is fantastic.” 
 
For more information or to donate, please contact Ms. Ananda Devi at 772-589-8334.

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According to AccuWeather.com Chief Hurricane Meteorologist Joe Bastardi, a strong tropical wave could develop into the second tropical storm of the season, threatening Florida later on Thursday and through the weekend.

The tropical system, which is currently bringing strong winds and rough seas north of Puerto Rico, could become better organized in the next 48 hours, as it moves into an area more favorable for tropical development.

People in Southern Florida and the Bahamas should be on alert for a tropical storm to form this weekend and be ready to make preparations.

AccuWeather.com meteorologists are focusing on two potential scenarios.

The first depicts the storm developing, crossing Florida early in the weekend and entering the eastern Gulf of Mexico as a weaker system.

Impacts over the oil spill site in the central Gulf would be less than were caused by Hurricane Alex, which moved through the southern Gulf of Mexico in late June.

The second scenario depicts the system moving through the Florida Keys late in the week, developing into a stronger tropical storm or hurricane. If this were to happen, impacts to the spill site will be increased.

Regardless of either scenario, Florida will be impacted first before any effects reach the Gulf.

“The weather map on Saturday could be a summer classic,” said Bastardi. “A hot shot into the mid-Atlantic and a tropical system affecting Florida or the Gulf.”

If you have questions or want to speak to a meteorologist, contact:

Roberti@AccuWeather.com

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Over the last several weeks, Defenders of Wildlife’s Florida office has been working for improvements in search and recovery operations to impacted by the disastrous Gulf oil spill. We’ve worked to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is reported from the Gulf and hosted clean-ups with our partners on beaches around Tampa Bay to prepare in case oil reaches our shores.

Today, I need your help to prevent another offshore oil disaster, one that could be right off our Florida shoreline. Please use the information below to contact your Florida state senator and state representative and tell them to put a constitutional amendment banning drilling in Florida waters on the November ballot:

Your State Representative Debbie Mayfield – (850) 488-0952 or (772) 778-5077

Florida House of Representatives Switchboard: (850) 488-1157

Your State Senator Mike Haridopolos – (850) 487-5056 or (321) 752-3131

 Find Contact Information fort Your State Senator

You can make a big difference today! Just deliver this simple message:

My name is XXXXX and I’m calling from Vero Beach because I’m deeply concerned about the effects of offshore drilling on Florida’s wildlife, communities and tourist economy. During the special legislative session next week, I urge you to support a constitutional amendment banning drilling in Florida waters on the November ballot. Because offshore drilling poses such a significant threat to marine wildlife, the environment, fisheries, tourism, and enjoyment value of our coasts, it is critical for Florida to make the prohibition against drilling ironclad, and Floridians should have the right to vote on this very important decision.

Please report your call. Our advocates in the state capitol will be tracking the opposition to offshore drilling closely and following up with state representatives and senators to ensure that your voice is heard. Having seen firsthand the magnitude of the damage from the BP Gulf oil disaster, Governor Charlie Crist has called a special session of the Florida Legislature on Tuesday, July 20th – Friday, July 23rd… and we need your help to make the most of this opportunity to protect our coasts and wildlife. At stake are some of the Sunshine State’s most beautiful beaches and some of our most spectacular wildlife – animals like endangered Kemp’s ridley and threatened loggerhead sea turtles, whales, dolphins, giant blue fin tuna and rare shorebirds.

Currently, Florida has a moratorium on drilling our coasts, but that ban could be overturned in any legislative session – which almost happened just last year, putting our coasts and economy at devastating risk. It is now tragically clear that cleanup technologies have not kept pace with drilling techniques, and that endangers Florida’s coast and tourist economy, so I need your help to ensure that our coasts, communities and, especially, our wildlife remain protected from this toxic threat. Please contact your state senators and state representative now and speak out for permanent protection.

For the Wild Ones,

Laurie Macdonald Director,

Florida Program Defenders of Wildlife

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Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. East southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. East southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. East southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.

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“Tests are still being run to find out if tar balls found in Central Florida are from the Deep Water Horizon spill. They started washing ashore in Brevard County on Tuesday and a few tar balls were reported Wednesday in Ormond Beach.

The Coast Guard is now helping Brevard County clean it up. They consider the tar balls part of an oil spill that they are tasked with investigating. Whether it’s related to the Gulf disaster or not, the Coast Guard was out making sure the beaches are clean for the time being.”

http://www.wftv.com/countybycounty/24173421/detail.html

I was born in San Francisco, and I consider the City by the Bay the most location anywhere in the world. But I most admit that Florida’s pristine white sand beaches are superior to the ones in San Francisco.

I’ve been to Florida a couple of times, and I love walking on the beach picking up sea shells, admiring the bikini-clad ladies, and wading in the warm water.

It’s a shame that tar balls have started washing ashore in Brevard County, the words “tar ball” and “Florida beaches” should never be used in the same sentence.

The source of the tar balls in still unknown, but must likely you can place the blame on BP. Floridians and every other American who cares about the environment should consider boycotting BP. If any BP honcho comes to Florida he should be pelted with tar balls. Not really, I don’t condone violence, I’m just so outraged by BP’s carelessness.

Follow Robert Paul Reyes on Twitter: http://twitter.com/robertpaulreyes

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