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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I have 3 children under the age of 8 who are extremely upset as you can imagine. He was wearing a black leather collar and also a choker chain. We unfortunately found his tag in the backyard. We have also posted flyers around the neighborhood; we were able to speak to a few neighbors and they stated that there have been a few cases were some (more expensive) breeds have been taken. . .we hope this isn’t the case.

Thanks again for your help.

Amanda Sanders

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What: Vero Beach’s 2010 Biggest Loser Challenge is a 12 week competition geared for weight loss.

When: This program will begin on September 1st 2010 and end on November 24th.

How: Fill out our application located here on the message boards, email the event coordinator, or you may find them at many locations around Vero Beach. Once your application is processed and accepted you will receive an answer within 3 business days.

Fees: If accepted, program registration costs $10 a week for a single member, due at least 2 weeks in advance. Each additional family member is another $5 per week.

Registration fees will be used to provide you with a full nutrition and exercise program tailored to your needs and life, as well as the cost of operation and prizes.

Required Participation: The only participation that is required is a private weigh-in at a set time and place each week. Chances are if you want to win, the bare minimum won’t cut it. In addition to the weigh-in we will offer many more opportunities throughout the weeks for support. There will be a support group meeting each week to discuss diet concerns, new goals, triumphs, tips & tricks, or stumbles. That’s not all. Many other days of the week there will be exercise group meet-ups at any one of the local parks and recreation complexes.

Prizes: Each week there will be a unique challenge that offers a prize related to your healthy life efforts. That is 12 weekly prizes for participation and performance, and the grand prize for more weight lost is estimated $1000.

Event website: VBBLChallenge.webs.com.

Nicole Pierce – Program Coordinator

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Three sisters singing at the waxlax – tear drops on my guitar by taylor swift, Fly away by sugar land, and Bubbly by colbie callait.

Trio of Vero Beach sisters – the Brown sisters – is reminiscent of that earlier group, which extolled family unity and love in their song. And they are getting up and singing very well.

Abby, 14; Sarah, 12; and Audrey, 10, the daughters of Mitch and Angela Brown, have locally made quite an artistic impression with their musical skills

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members of Vero Beach Treasure Coasters sing for Valentines Day

The Harbor City Harmonizers, under the direction of Lewis Law, is a men’s acapella chorus of the Melbourne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We perform as a chorus and with quartets. Our entire chorus as well as several quartets (depending on the type of performance your organization prefers) are available to perform at public and private events in and around Brevard County and Vero Beach, Florida.

For more information call 321-752-0250.

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Judyth Piazza chats with Sabrina K. Carpenter on The American Perspective Radio Program (Click here to listen)

Local business owner and author, Sabrina K. Carpenter, has made quite the name for herself and her freelance writing business, Perfected Pen. Perfected Pen offers professional writing solutions for businesses and non-profits throughout the Treasure Coast, as well as across the country. Some of the high-demand services that are available include website content, press releases, newsletters, grants and so much more.

Recently, Sabrina added a new division to her thriving writing business. As a writer and author, I wanted to offer a simple way for new authors to get published while maintaining their creative control. Our manuscripts are our babies and deserve to be nurtured and treated with care. My new division, Perfected Pen Publishing, does just that! ” Perfected Pen Publishing also offers press releases, book reviews and marketing materials for both authors and businesses.

The recent launch of Perfected Pen Publishing was just the beginning. Sabrina now has her first book published, Betting on One Percent ” Every Roll of the Dice is Golden!, and it is available for sale at www.PerfectedPenPublishing.com. For a limited time, your copy will arrive autographed as well.

Betting on One Percent ” Every Roll of the Dice is Goldenis a dynamic poetry collection from author Sabrina K. Carpenter. Full of powerful themes and thought provoking content, Sabrina draws you into her world of cancer survival, love and world affairs.

Sabrina, a cancer survivor and mother of two boys, has spent her entire adult life defying odds. My cancer diagnosis at age 19 was the turning point for me. I battled this disease for five years and people don`t understand why I say it was one of the best things that happened to me. After that endeavor, nothing is impossible for me anymore. It`s an amazing freedom! ”

Sabrina also has a children`s book coming out this fall. It will be the first in a series entitled, The Adventures of Isaiah James, which cohesively blends learning, imagination and brilliant illustrations for young children.

For press inquiries, book signings and interviews, please contact Sabrina K. Carpenter at CustomerService@PerfectedPen.com.

Judyth Piazza chats with Maya Angelou, Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Poet – Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature and as a remarkable Renaissance woman.

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Judyth Piazza chats with Jane Faraco, Executive Chef at STAX Restaurant, Vero Beach, Florida (Click here to listen)

Executive Chef Jane Faraco, husband Chef Jim along with son-in-law Josh Niebels are stacked for success.

The trio recently opened STAX, located at 1931 Old Dixie Highway, which was the former site of The Undertow Restaurant on April 22 with the intent to immerse themselves in the urban downtown area of Vero Beach, Florida.

After the Faracos sold their New Hope, PA restaurant Havana and retired to Vero Beach, the couple knew that they still had something to give to the community.

“I got the concept for STAX after watching Emeril and his ability to stack and layer flavors. This is one of the things that makes STAX unique,” said Jane.

STAX is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

STAX Restaurant

1931 Old Dixie Highway

Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 770-0977

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Placement of the wreath was carried out by SSG Jack Main, US Army & Sgt. Brian Wright, USMC.

The Veteran’s Council of Indian River County celebrated Memorial Day as well as paid tribute to all of the men and women that have died while defending the United States of America and its allies abroad with Master of Ceremonies, Lt. Col. Eric “Rip” Wieler, USMC (Ret.).

During the ceremony a moment of silence and the placing of the wreath at the marker of Petty Officer 2nd class, Ronald Scott Owens, a Vero Beach resident who was killed in the attack on the destroyer USS Cole. Owens was also a posthumous recipient of the Purple Heart. Placement of the wreath was carried out by SSG Jack Main, US Army & Sgt. Brian Wright, USMC.

“Seventeen people died and 39 were injured in an attack on the American guided missile destroyer, USS Cole, in Aden harbor, Yemen, on October 12, 2000.” The attack had been orchestrated by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida network.

Bag Pipes – Michael Hyde, USMM

Some other featured events included the invocation by Charlie Cox, U.S. Navy CB’s who is the oldest living veteran in Vero Beach, Florida at the ripe old age of 100.

Patriotic Medley – Vero Beach High School Band, Band Directors, James Sammons & Page Howell

Bag Pipes – Michael Hyde, USMM

Special Music – Dolores mark Chambers, vocalist

Keynote Address – Col. Martin Zickert, USAF (Ret.)

21 Gun Salute and Taps – VFW Post 3918 Honor Guard

Benediction – Capt. Richard Flick, USN (Ret.)

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Cheryl Conley, fourth grade teacher at Osceola Magnet School, is the 2011 Teacher of the Year for the School District of Indian River County.

Mrs. Conley has been teaching at Osceola Magnet School for the past three years. She began her career as a middle school teacher in Houston, Texas, where she taught for seven years before moving with her family to Florida. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Academic Studies, Life/Earth Science Specialization from Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. She is Science Coordinator at Osceola Magnet School, the fourth and fifth grade Science Advisor, and a member of the School Advisory Council. Her principal, Susan Roberts, describes her as “a dynamic educator, a warm and caring advocate for children, a true professional, and an outstanding representative of the teachers of Osceola Magnet School and Indian River County.”

A visit to Mrs. Conley’s classroom reveals her intense interest in science and technology, and her creativity and excitement in sharing that with her students. From rock and bone collections to breeding, hatching, and raising angelfish, her classroom is full of opportunities for her students to see and appreciate the natural world. “I feel my role is to act as a guide or a facilitator to the learning process.

I want to instill in my students the ability and the freedom to question, to ponder, and to reflect. I aim to empower my students to become active participants in their learning,” Mrs. Conley explains when asked about her role as a teacher. Mrs. Conley will represent the School District of Indian River County in the Florida Department of Education – Macy’s Teacher of the Year competition later this year.

SOURCE: VBHS

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By Robert Paul Reyes

I received a transistor radio for my 9th birthday; I would fall asleep listening to THE Top 40 tunes of the day.

I still listen to music all the time, but today my stereo equipment is more technologically advanced, and I have a zillion options to choose from.

There`s terrestrial radio, satellite radio, an iPod with hundreds of downloaded songs as well as Internet radio.

The SOP Radio Network is the cream of the crop of Internet radio; it features an all-star line-up of radio personalities. The SOP Radio Network aslo streams 24/7 from several websites such as http://www.staugnews.com, http://www.verobeachlocalnews.com, http://www.sebastianlocalnews.com and many more.

First and foremost there`s Judyth Piazza the founder of The SOP and The SOP Radio Network. Among the first crop of Podcasters, Judyth transformed the format that defined the possibilities and potential the Internet presents. Listeners around the world enjoy The SOP Radio Network by cell phone, iPod and, to the delight of her fans, also by way of traditional radio.

THE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE WITH JUDYTH PIAZZA

The American Perspective is a cutting edge radio program that is full of inspiration and information which airs on several radio stations. It`s intended to help people succeed in life. Each week the American Perspective features celebrity guests from around the nation such as Zig Ziglar, Maya Angelou, Yolanda King, Billy D. Williams, Tony Little, Mark Victor Hansen, Dean Koontz, Dave Ramsey and many many more.

SOP’s BATTLE OF THE BANDS

“The SOP`s Battle of the Bands features music from well known bands as well as independent artist. It is a helpful tool for bands and/or musicians when they need to market their music. The SOP Battle of the Bands page is just one category to browse on TheSOP.org web page. You can hear one song (usually) of the featured musician and read some press kit info about the artist(s) to aid you in sizing up their project.”

THE MUSICAL OASIS WITH KENNY R

Kenny R`s is the Avatar of Kenrick Rampersad, Connecticut School of Broadcasting Grad and current on air personality at WOKC 100.9 FM & 1570 AM, Okeechobee, Florida. Kenny is a musical scholar and a gentleman, and his SOP programs usually revolve around a theme: Music from Chicago, Powerful women in rock…

JOHN`S DAILY DUMP WITH JOHN DANZ JR.

Up-and-coming in the online radio and news world, John Danz, Jr. promises to both entertain AND inform all with this one easy-to-digest program. Danz gives his own take by recapping all of the best weird stories, and guarantees raucous laughter… or at least a chuckle here and there. Tune into this program for your daily laugh.

HOT COPY WITH DJELLOUL MARBROOK

Djelloul (Del) Marbrook was the editor of six daily newspapers and held editorial posts on several major metropolitan dailies. He is the winner of the 2007 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize of Kent State University whose press published his book, Far From Algiers. Look for his regular podcast, Hot Copy, on this site. If you are serious about journalism, you must listen to this radio program.

PLASTICITY WITH SCOTT BUFIS

Scott Bufis graduated from Flagler College along with his co-hosts Dylan Pembleton and V. Amadeus Hill. Plasticity brings and broadcasts music that transcends genres and breaks the formulaic mold that commercial radio shows that fall into straight from the warm, fuzzy format of the vinyl records. This episode presents hand-picked gems from the decade of synthesizers, strobe lights and pleather pants.

I remember my little transistor radio with nostalgia, but it didn`t kick a** quite like The SOP Radio Network!

The SOP Radio Network is unique, entertaining, informative, and it`s FREE! Check it out!

Other Programs on The SOP Radio Network:

Will Says with Will Roberts

Rise and Walk with Michael Teague

Fitness Made Simple Tip of the Day with John Basedow

Creating Powerful Exuberance with Deremiah CPE

3 AM Show With Scott Bufis, Dylan Pembleton and V. Amadeus Hill

For more information or to submit programming to The SOP Radio Network, please contact Judyth Piazza at judy@thesop.org.

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