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VOL. 24 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2022

11th Anniversary Of Dancing

With The Martin Stars Raises Over $200,000

If Len Goodman, one of the judges from the popular
Dancing with the Stars television series, had attended Martin
County Healthy Start Coalition’s local Dancing with the Martin
Stars event he surely would have given it a 10 out of 10!
Healthy Start, which offers support and education to
pregnant women and infants, hosted their signature fundraising
event on Sept. 24 at the Lyric Theatre.
The event was a resounding success, raising over $200,000.
Thanks to the hard work of all the dancers and their supporters,
these funds will go towards essential programs in Martin
County that help ensure every baby is born healthy, every
mother is supported, and every father is involved.
The format for the evening included a dynamic, local
cast of nine Martin County “celebrities,” each paired with a
professional dance instructor. These brave, novice dancers not
only put their best foot forward to shine on the dance floor,
Overall Winner: Natalie Desmangles
11th Anniversary Of Dancing on page 3 and Brian Spector Top Fundraising Team: Donna DeMarchi and Bob Murray
Hundreds Take Part In Out Run Hunger Event

Is Highlight Of Hunger Action Month

Hundreds of runners and walkers converged on “It was great to see so many people from throughout our
Causeway Cove Marina for the Second Annual Out Run community come out to join in the fight against hunger on
Hunger 5K Run and Walk to support Treasure Coast Food the Treasure Coast,” said Judith Cruz, president and CEO
Bank and raise money for people in need of food. of Treasure Coast Food Bank. “With one in four people on
The event took place on Sept. 17, one of several signature the Treasure Coast not sure of where their next meal will
events Treasure Coast Food Bank held as part of Hunger come from, this year’s Hunger Action Month was especially
Action Month. The annual Hunger Action Month is a important, and we thank everyone who participated in big
nationwide campaign to bring awareness of hunger and and small ways.”
encourage everyone to get involved to help fight hunger. Throughout the month, people made donations and
Runners and walkers took to the route at 7 a.m. for hosted food drives for Treasure Coast Food Bank. Elected
the trek that started and ended at the marina. Top overall officials issued proclamations, and on Sept. 23, Hunger
finishers and top finishers in each age group received Action Day, people wore orange to show support for
awards, and everybody left with tee shirts, finisher medals,
and the rewarding feeling of having made a difference. Participants Taylor Hacker and Jera Jarvis Hundreds Take Part on page 4
Big Brothers Big Sister’s Big Taste Of

Martin County Lit Up The Sky At Atlantic Aviation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin treated to tasty bites from popular restaurants and beverage
Counties held their annual Big Taste of Martin County on companies located throughout Martin County. During the
Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Atlantic Aviation to kick off the season mission moment, video guests were given glow-in-the-dark
in Martin County. accessories to wear and lit up the night as this year’s theme
Known as the premier food and wine festival of the was Giving Kids a Brighter Future.
Treasure Coast, this year the in-person event had over 700 Participating Restaurants
attendees raising money for mentoring programs. Guests were Atoll Vodka, Berry Fresh, Conchy Joe’s Seafood, Culver’s
of Stuart, The Dolphin Bar
& Shrimp House, Ellie’s
Downtown Deli, The Hangar
SUA, Hop Life, Hudson’s on
the River, Islamorada Beer
Co., Kyle G’s Prime Seafood
& Steaks, Martin County Cathy Glover, David Hall, Sandra Barley and Yvette Flores
H.S. Academy of Culinary Acevedo
Arts, Motorworks Brewing
Co., Nothing Bundt Cakes, Big Brothers Big Sister’s Big Taste on page 5