Vero Beach and Indian River County have some of the best places in the country for surfing and the most unique places for diving and snorkeling as well as Nature Preserves to explore. Whether you prefer to spend your vacation in a setting closer to nature, or if you just want to spend a night or two shedding the trappings of civilization, Indian River County is a great place to visit parks and camping.

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!

The opening of a store like Wal-Mart has an effect not only on an individual buyer but also on the economy of a city. Home owners and individual shoppers can get everything they need in one location. Every need is satiated under one roof, whether it is a kids backpack or an oven that needs to be replaced, an individual can never leave the store without a trolley full of items. For the city however, a giant like Wal-Mart signifies employment, increased consumer traffic and increase in the local as well as national GDP.

Since people come in from different parts of the state, businesses en route to the store also notice higher traffic. Local businesses get the opportunity to serve visitors from other areas which in turn helps them increase their earnings. While the consumers and the city are at the receiving end of the bounty that is Wal-Mart, another store opening for the parent company means a sensationally large addition to the turnover of the mega house.

The relationship is mutually satisfying and hopes to serve people at both ends. While the townsfolk of Cornelius are now happy their five year wait is over, city officials hope it can bring some relief to the town that is certified ‘severely distressed’ by the state.

The picture of America may not be as bad as the media paints it. News media outlets have been twisting stories to raise ratings for generations. The old adage “if it bleeds, it leads” is a common phrase in news rooms. For instance, stories on the evening news about health and wellness are not very uplifting; but Americans are living longer today than generations past. Neither are prescription drug side effects as terrible as the media makes them out to be. The positive benefits of these medications far outweigh the side effects in most cases. Science has come a long way and American health has reaped the benefits along the way.

Many Americans are making great home buys at huge savings because of the foreclosure rates. Additionally, large numbers of workers are furthering their educations as a result of unsuccessful job searches. More people are returning to churches or finding alternative routes to spiritual guidance, building stronger communities and closer families out of new hardships.

These may not be the perfect scenarios found in the typical American dream, but they are some positive points and situations coming out of an economic downturn. America bounces back and fights to win. Americans are resilient people. They pull together in hard times and support one another during times of loss.

If more media broadcasts and printed news would find the positive points of view in these times of trouble, Americans may better be able to build their morale and pull themselves out of financial trouble.

The term “Pilates” refers to an exercise regimen developed by German-born Joseph Pilates. He suffered from several ailments as a child and overcame them through exercise. He moved to England in 1912 and was placed in an internment camp with other German nationals during World War I, and there began sharing his knowledge of exercise and its benefits. After the war Pilates worked well at rehabilitating returning veterans.  In 1926 Joseph Pilates came to the United States and taught the program until his death in 1967.  Since that time, the workout concept has blossomed.

Joseph Pilates started out with a series of floor exercises, and later added several pieces of equipment and more exercises for each piece. Some instructors have followed that precedent and added more aspects. Names of different parts of the Pilates regimen, as well as names of pieces of equipment, have changed over the years.  As a result, not all instructors present exactly the same version.

Uptown Pilates is just one of many studios opening up around Madison Avenue.  Many a luxury hotel New York is positioned close to several such locations. Each instructor is certified (some hold multiple certifications) and can probably trace their instructional “genealogy” directly to Joseph Pilates. There are also studios located on the west side of Manhattan and in Sag Harbor.

The Moorings Realty Sales Company handles all aspects of marketing, sales, listings, rentals and property management at The Moorings.

Come and discover the single family homes and condominium residences and the lifestyle enjoyed by the Moorings’ residents. Interested in purchasing or renting a house or condominium? Just visit either the sales or rental office.

2125 Windward Way, Vero Beach Florida 32963; Moorings Channel: Marker 160 on the Intracoastal
Tel: 772-231-5131 or 800-628-0843; E-Mail: sales@TheMoorings.com

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

The City of Vero Beach is a political subdivision of the State of Florida. The City was originally incorporated in 1919 as the City of Vero. In 1925, the City of Vero was re-incorporated as the City of Vero Beach and was transferred from St. Lucie County to Indian River County.

The City of Vero Beach consists of 13.1 square miles and is located about 190 miles south of Jacksonville and 135 miles north of Miami on Florida’s east coast. The City’s population is currently estimated at 18,160.