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nvented in a backyard on Bainbridge Island near Seattle, Washington, in 1965, the pickleball craze has exploded in popularity over the past few years in towns across America. With dedicated courts popping up at local parks, leagues and lessons, and tournaments drawing national and international names, Indianapolis and the surrounding communities are happy to be a part of the pickleball trend.

Ask any seasoned pickleball player about the sport and they’ll probably say things like it’s “addicting” or it’s “the best sport ever.” But what makes the sport so attractive to so many? To some, it’s the social aspect that’s intriguing. “Pickleball players’ enthusiasm for the sport is contagious and the friendships that get created become lifelong,” says Dan Hollis, board member of Dan Hollis the Indy Pickleball Club, formed in 2019 to be a united voice to grow pickleball in the area. He adds, “The Indy Pickleball community players are very generous with their time and kindness when sharing their passion for pickleball.” To others, it’s the accessibility that is inviting. “The beauty of pickleball is that it’s a lot easier entry point than tennis,” says central Indiana’s pickleball pioneer, Rick Witsken. The game is played on a smaller court than tennis, with a

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slightly lower net. The paddle is larger than a ping-pong paddle, and the lightweight ball is similar to a Wiffle ball. Witsken explains that kids, seniors, non-athletes and even those with physical limitations can pick up the game quickly—and get good at it, too! “That really helps the excitement and the growth of the sport.” Witsken, a former professional tennis player and founder of Team Witsken, a local organization offering professional tennis instruction, got hooked on pickleball ten years ago. He has since added the sport to the lineup at Team Witsken, and he recently started the first middle school pickleball team in the state at Zionsville Middle School, where he also coaches tennis. Since 2014, Witsken has competed in pickleball tournaments professionally, now a top-ranked pro senior player. “It’s given me a new lease on life, playing a professional sport after age 50 that’s pretty cool,” he says. This June, Witsken and his wife will host the 2022 APP Indianapolis Open Pickleball tournament, drawing professional and amateur players from around the globe. “I would encourage anyone that is looking to improve their social and physical well-being to look no further,” says Hollis. “We are an incredibly welcoming community.” So grab your paddle and head to the nearest court to challenge yourself and connect with others. Cyntheanne Park in Fishers, along with Forest and Finch Creek Parks in Noblesville, offer public, outdoor pickleball courts. Indoor courts are available at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. Wherever you play, just be sure to stay out of the kitchen (don’t worry, you’ll get the reference after a game or two).

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Enjoying Being In the Race Every Day Turner J.R. Woodard

Turner J.R. Woodard has built a life full of absolute WOW! He has forged long-standing relationships and championed memorable life experiences, while balancing his unique vision to see what others haven’t, taking risks and amassing capital through success along the way. Turner is excited to now bring his one-of-a-kind vision and unique approach to several new real estate projects in Carmel, Indiana.

eminisce some 30 years ago when Turner first stepped inside the Rich Furniture building in Carmel looking for lamps for his downtown Indianapolis office. “Carmel was not what it is now,” says Turner, “but I never forgot the building and how unique it was—the light that streamed in, the wraparound balconies, the four-story atrium and how the building cascaded down from Rangeline Road.” In the decades since, Carmel has grown into a dynamic and vibrant city, known as an art and design mecca with an affinity toward business. This style, the mix of art and business just fits Turner. Today, Turner is excited to be part of a new and innovative Carmel as the Rich building’s new owner. Still enamored with the building’s distinct features that include a glass elevator, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a huge skylight atop the atrium that floods the space with natural light, Turner saw the building as the perfect renovation reuse project, right in the heart of Carmel, and at the right time. After a six-month total renovation effort, Turner now calls the upscale building home to his business operations, where he runs Turner James Investments

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owner in the Stutz to help ensure the property’s long-term success. He is currently working with the new Stutz ownership group on a museum there to display his Stutz car collection, which will be open to the public. “The past becomes the future. I call my real estate redevelopment style adaptive reuse, a process that alters a building or property originally used for one purpose into something new that is productive and beneficial, rather than opting for demolition,” he states. “With adaptive reuse, I learned that saving a building can have a real positive effect on a neighborhood and its residents to preserve its history and spirit,” he says. Turner credits his mother, Edna Woodard, and her involvement with Indiana Landmarks, for his early interest in preserving old and historic buildings.

and Turner John Management and numerous other enterprises and special projects. The building is also home to his auto and private event showroom where part of his automobile collection is on display. The showroom also houses the fully restored and operational bar from the old Canterbury Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, which was under his ownership from 2010-2015.

This affinity for the past, while living in the present and looking toward the future, is what continues to draw him to adaptive reuse projects. With the inspiration and help of his son Turner John (TJ), Turner recently acquired the 80,000 square foot Horton Fan Factory on Carmel Drive, just south of the Rich Building. “I find it interesting going from factory to factory after selling the Stutz and now buying Horton.” One option under consideration for the property is to divide the space into 5,000-10,000 square foot boutique business areas. “I get a lot of joy out of turning buildings into something special and unique. Horton is a blank canvas and I’m excited to see where the development goes.”

Turner isn’t new to this type of risk-taking, adaptive reuse real estate venture—in fact it’s become his specialty. In 1992 he purchased and saved the city block-sized Stutz Factory in downtown Indianapolis, which was slated for demolition, and developed it into one of the nation’s first and largest small business incubators and artist colonies. After 30 years of ownership, Turner sold his majority stake in the Stutz Factory to Somera Road, enabling the new owners to start modernizing its infrastructure. Although the sale of the Stutz afforded him venture capital to pursue his new projects, he remains involved as a minority

With a past in motor racing, Turner occasionally still dons his race suit and straps on his racing helmet whenever he can. “I love to drive, then came collecting cars, and then came racing them.” He recently moved and expanded his race team operations, Team Woodard Racing, from the Stutz Factory into the Horton Factory in Carmel. Having the wherewithal to buy cars or go motor racing wasn’t always easy to come by. In the early days, he would need to raise money through sponsorships and he even took a job selling cleaning chemicals and toilet tissue to property managers and building owners to help pay the bills and then came McDonald’s!

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Ironically, calling on property owners is where Turner credits really gaining a keen insight into all types of properties and how to manage them from the ground up. Now Team Woodard regularly competes in the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association throughout the U.S. at storied racing venues like Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Road America, Watkins Glen and others. Turner continues to diversify his real estate portfolio with projects spanning Indianapolis, Speedway, Carmel and beyond. On the north end of Mass Ave, the Villages at Valley, a new urban residential work-live development, is in the works. In Speedway, he purchased the building housing Sarah Fisher’s Speedway Indoor Karting Center last year, and in Carmel, he recently gained ownership of the Keltner Business Plaza, and the Horton Fan Factory, in addition to the Rich Furniture Building and for over 20 years, Wasatch Lake cabin rentals and lodge have been in the Woodard family. Beyond his real estate portfolio, he keeps engaged in a multitude of alternative investments. Turner proclaims he takes on the daily approach of “enjoying being in the race every day,” and admits he loves keeping busy and likes to keep projects moving forward. He operates

a myriad of enterprises ranging from Turner James Investments—his investment company focusing on real estate acquisitions and alternative investments—and Turner John Management, his property management company. He is an investor in the movie 500 by Angelo Pizzo (of Hoosiers and Rudy fame) about Indianapolis 500 mastermind Carl Fisher. Another special motor racing project he’s currently invested in is Leading Lights, a U.S. patented electronic race position system that enables fans to see the race car running order while staying focused on the racing action. “We have the technology in place and we’re currently set to begin actual race testing in the Kenyon Midget Series beginning this year. This innovation should certainly enhance the fan experience.” Turner’s passion for history extends into his auto collection as well. “I’ve been passionate about cars ever since I first began driving at 16 and I’ve been buying and selling special cars ever since.” As you can imagine, his collection is diverse and unique. It includes nine Stutz marquees, which will be on loan to the future museum at the Stutz Factory, a rare 1929 Auburn Boattail Speeder and a 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th anniversary edition. The collection spans over

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a hundred years from a 1914 Stutz Bearcat to today’s modern electronic marvels. When pressed which one is his favorite, he pauses to reflect and you can see him taking a quick inventory in his mind. “I must say I enjoy them all. Each one was bought for a very special reason,” he says. Sometimes it’s as simple as he loves the lines and design of a particular car and sometimes it’s sentimental like a 1969 Mustang he remembers from his childhood or the 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow driven by his late father Hal Woodard. “In all my years of collecting cars, I’ve never purchased a new car… well until now. I recently ordered a 2023 white Corvette convertible.” Turner and his family’s commitment to helping better the lives of people in the communities where he lives and works is very important. Many years ago the Van Riper Woodard Family Foundation was established, a charitable organization that allows his family to give back in many ways and pursue philanthropic endeavors that include projects like assisting IMPD’s Mounted Horse Patrol Association raise money for a new horse barn and stables, supporting Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and of course, Indiana Landmarks. He’s a past board member of WFYI and PBS, the Indianapolis Humane Society and others. Every few years, the entire Woodard family joins together to hold a road rally that zigzags across the back roads of Indiana and 10 area charities spot visual landmarks and compete to win money for their teamwork and efforts. “The road rally is a spirited event that not only brings my family together to put it on, but also brings board members and volunteers of local charities together for their common cause. It’s a fun time had by all.” As he now begins to expand his philanthropic outreach into Carmel, he was recently asked to host The Heroes Club in the auto and event showroom, an organization whose mission is to support Carmel’s police, fire and first responders. “I’ve succeeded with the help of many, so paying it forward is still the best way forward,” he states. Although it may seem Turner needs to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get

everything done he’s working on, he does make time for downtime, once in a while. “I have a few special places I go where I can truly relax and recharge. My art studio in downtown Indianapolis in Stutz II, Wasatch Lake and ‘southern headquarters’ in Bonita Bay, Florida are my getaways,” states Turner. You can usually find him in his studio on Fridays and Sundays painting away to jazz and rock ‘n roll, drinking a cold half and half (beer and Sprite). He describes his art style as “abstract enthusiasm,” a mix of Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline and Willem De Kooning with a Turner twist! “My artwork is very freeing, it’s filled with action and motion. It’s a wonderful escape for me.” Beyond his own works of art, Woodard is also a devoted art collector of many local and national artists, including a somewhat rare LeRoy Neiman and Alfredo De La Maria collection. “Art moves the soul. No matter what happens in a hectic day, taking a brief break to gaze at some favorite artwork somehow seems to hit the reset button.” Turner’s other getaways are outside of Indianapolis. One is the family’s country retreat, Wasatch Lake in Poland, Indiana, a 400-acre escape from the hustle and bustle of his daily schedule. Wasatch Lake is just one hour southwest of Indianapolis and is open to the public. There are 8 lakefront cabins for rent, plus a 10,000 square foot Long House Lodge designed for reunions, weddings, and parties. “Escaping back to nature makes us appreciate the beauty around us and realigns our values as to what matters. Wasatch Lake has been our family gathering spot for Memorial Day and Thanksgivings with friends and family for as long as I can remember. Hiking, riding ATV’s, playing tennis and visiting around bonfires is simply the best,” he adds. “Our home in Florida also serves as a gathering spot for family and friends.” Everything Turner does would not be possible without the dedication and loyalty of the team that surrounds him. “Anne Coudret-Jester, my CFO and Jeff LaFollette, Head of Asset Enhancement, as well as many others, have been part of my team for over 30 years,” he

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states. “It really takes a team to cover all the details of my deals. My son Turner John (TJ) (36) is becoming most helpful in the business. He scouts out and researches many of our investment deals and his ability to network and make connections has proven invaluable.” Turner also credits the support and reassurance of his family all along the way. He and his wife Diann just recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary and daughters Taylor (42), who lives in Colorado and Whitney (30), who lives in Florida, provide ongoing questions and encouragement. Plus, grandkids have now entered the picture, Rivington (Taylor) and Turner Jeffery (TJ), which make special events all the more special. “I think what I want most people to know about me and I hope the readers take away, is that true absolute living can somewhat be about collecting things, but it’s really about family, friends, and making memories, and along the way helping others, with perhaps a touch of WOW!” REMEMBER: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!

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Caffé Buondí 11529 Spring Mill Road, Carmel

Step into a modern Italian bistro for a brunch that will brighten your day at Caffé Buondí. In Italian, buondí is an expression that means “a good day starts in the morning,” and that is just what Andrea Melani and the team at Caffé Buondí strive to achieve for everyone who walks through the door.

“The idea was to create an Italian twist on American breakfast, with a little bit of a European feel,” says Melani. The menu is bursting with flavor, featuring items like the Eddie Cheever (braised beef short ribs with eggs, potato croquette and tomato mascarpone) and the Andretti (a savory crepe filled with chicken, leeks, brie and creamy horseradish)—both named for two of Melani’s favorite Formula One racers. You’ll also encounter a long list of frittatas all’uovo and the ever-popular lemon ricotta pancakes. If you prefer something quick and light, do like Italians do with the D.L.I.D., a warm croissant from le Petit Gàteau Bakery served with jam and a cappuccino. They also offer smoothies, a range of Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks (Melani recommends the pistachio cappuccino), and a full bar for your favorite breakfast cocktails. Like the menu, the atmosphere is bright and full of energy. Melani, who also owns Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine next door, says he wanted a space that was fresh and well-lit and full of greenery. Whether you sit at the bar, in a booth, or on the leather sofa snuggled up with one of the signature yellow Veuve Clicquot pillows, you can relax knowing your day is off to a great start at Caffé Buondí. For more information visit caffebuondi.com and follow @indycaffebuondi on Instagram.

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Manelé Café 703 Veterans Way, Carmel

With a newly launched brunch menu, expect a tropical take on American cafe-style breakfast, with many island favorites.

For a refreshing breakfast any time of day, Manelé Café in Carmel City Center offers tasty creations filled with Hawaiian flavors. With a new brunch menu recently debuting, guests can expect a tropical take on American café-style breakfast, with many island favorites. Healthful, superfood-filled acai bowls, popular with island cultures, are available and include housemade granola, fresh fruit and a scoop of creamy acai, papaya or kale-lemon sorbet adorning the top. The playful Eggs in a Basket adds miso red eye aioli, crispy bacon, baby arugula and togorashi (a Japanese spice combination) to the traditional egg and toast combination. There are Macadamia Nut Pancakes, and of course, Spam.

The inviting scene, Executive Chef Sarah Holland showcases her baking expertise with an array of tropical with island music inspired pastry items found in the new bakery and surfboards, case. “We have some rotating items and we’ll also always have certain staples with a Hawaiin greets guests with flair,” says Chef Sarah of the cases contents. the vibrant energy Highlights include Haupia Pie, a traditional Hawaiian chocolate and coconut cream pie of Aloha. topped with a toasted marshmallow merengue, and a classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, from her grandfather’s own recipe. Kona coffee brownie will satisfy any chocolate craving, and these pair perfectly with the Aloha Latte, featuring flavors of hazelnut and coconut. Flavors from around the world are found throughout the Manelé menu, as modern Hawaiian cuisine is influenced by many cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino and Puerto Rican. The inviting scene, filled with island music and surfboards, greets each guest with the energy of Aloha to start the day. For more information visit manelecafe.com or follow @manelecafe on Instagram.

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Gallery Pastry Gallery Pastry Shop 1101 E. 54th Street, Indianapolis

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hen Alison Keefer and Chef Ben Hardy opened the first Gallery Pastry location just south of Broad Ripple in 2015, they drew on European flavors and flair. With a focus still on French pastries, the Gallery Pastry brand has expanded to include three locations and a range of culinary delights, including European, Mediterranean and Moroccan inspired dishes. But don’t worry—the magical French macarons they were known for even before they had a brickand-mortar restaurant are still hand-piped daily by the talented pastry team—and only $1 each on Wednesdays. Each Gallery location has its own unique vibe and specific menu items—the eclectic SoBro shop features French crepes, whereas the hip downtown and classy 16th Street locations offer different egg benedict dishes. Some themes, however, are common throughout. Each space is a true

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gallery of artistic expression, from the ambiance and attention to detail in the food presentation (I’m looking at you, gold-dusted berries), to the local art on the walls. All three have an openkitchen concept and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients. The sweet and savory Brûlée Trillium is also served at each venue. “This dish was such a hit when Gallery Pastry Shop opened that we had to add it to every brunch menu due to popular demand,” marketing manager Mikaela Jordan says of the house-toasted croissant paired with mixed berry compote, candied pecans, local honeycomb, and a sugary brûlée piece of Tulip Tree Creamery Trillium, a soft cheese similar to brie. For more information on the specific Gallery Pastry locations, visit gallerypastry.com and follow @ gallerypastryshop, @gallerypastrybar and @ gallerypastry16th on Instagram.

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utdoor kitchens and living spaces continue to gain in popularity as we enjoy the benefits of being outdoors and connecting with nature during Indiana’s prime seasons. Through design innovations developed over the years, we can experience luxuries that are thought of as indoor amenities like TVs and kitchens in the outdoors. The showrooms at the Indiana Design Center (IDC) are home to experts in this design field and also provide a showcase for what is new in the outdoor living category. The following products are some of the most popular when it comes to elevating an outdoor entertainment space.

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The Premier Group reports that outdoor TVs take center stage for those who want to enjoy a ballgame while grilling out with friends. Available from several brands, TVs designed specifically for outdoor use offer a much brighter picture to offset the sunlight, and feature durability that can withstand harsh winter weather and extreme summer temperatures and humidity. There are multiple outdoor TV styles to choose from, offering a varying degree of contrast depending on whether it will be housed in a covered area of the patio, or completely exposed to the elements.

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With the spring season upon us, the time is now to begin planning outdoor living improvements to enjoy later in the year. Showrooms at the IDC offer the latest product offerings and design professionals can help you to create an outdoor space that is an inviting extension of your home’s interior. Visit the shops and showrooms at the IDC to learn more or browse designer portfolios on the IDC website at www.indianadesigncenter.com.

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Owner Sangiovese Ristorante

“Shepherd leaves us worry-free” As a locally owned and operated small business that serves our guests and our community, it is nice knowing that Shepherd has the same principles. The last thing we want to do is worry about our insurance coverage. Shepherd leaves us worry-free by always answering our calls immediately when we have questions or concerns.

shepherdins.com 317.846.5554