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VOL. 24 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2023

Stuart Air Show Set For Nov. 10 To 12

Who doesn’t love the thrill of seeing sleek New this year, the American Veterans
planes and breathtaking pilot demonstrations? Traveling Tribute exhibit will be at the air
Luckily, the Stuart Air Show, the largest event show. This exhibit showcases the Traveling
on the Treasure Coast, is headed back to Witham Vietnam Wall and the Cost of Freedom
Field the weekend of Nov. 10 to 12. Tribute to Honor, Respect and Remember
The theme of this year’s show is “Celebrating those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Aviation: Honoring its Past and Inspiring its There is still dynamic ticket options
Future.” available so no matter what your budget or
Nov. 10 is a special event for local students. what size your family, the Stuart Air Show
Hundreds of area school children will be hosted F16 Fighter jet, photo provided by Matt can accommodate.
at a STEM programming day and will meet Haskell Purchasing early and online is the best
pilots, air crews, meteorologists and others in way to save. Individual tickets are $35 per
the science, technology, engineering, aviation, and public safety industries. person through Oct. 31, and $40 per person
Nov. 11 and 12 are actual show days, with gates opening at 9 a.m. for displays, vendors, at the gate.
and children’s activities. The air show takes flight on both days from approximately 11:30 Traveling Tribute Wall, photo provided by
a.m. to 4 p.m. (Times are tentative.) Stuart Air Show on page 5 Stuart Air Show
WeDoGood.org’s Fallen Humane Society’s Pup

Veterans Tournament Crawl A Sellout Success

Strikes A Hole In One For This year’s Miami Vice-themed Pup Crawl was a

The Hazen Family sellout, which is great news for the shelter animals at the
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. That’s because all
proceeds benefit them. The event raised more than $7,400.
Presented by Wagnolias and sponsored by Camp
By Charles Dame Bow Wow, the Ninth Annual Pup Crawl attracted 150
The 2023 WeDoGood Fallen attendees and dozens of dogs. Participants were given the
Veterans Golf Tournament, held opportunity to access six venues in Stuart’s downtown
at Hammock Creek Golf Club in district, where they received one free drink at each stop.
Palm City on Sept. 10 in memory Participating venues were the Lush Lounge, Spritz City
of Vietnam Veteran Al Hazen, not Bistro, The Hangar, Sneaki Tiki, Duffy’s Sports Grill
only brought out the community and Taco Shack Bar & Grill.
for a day of sport but also rallied The Miami Vice costume contest winners were
spirits to raise over $8,500 for the Emily Jones and Cash for Best Human/Dog Duo,
Hazen family. The event was an Stuart Sound Animal Hospital’s team for Best Gypsy won the award for
overwhelming success, proving Human, and Gypsy for Best Dog. The winner of “Best Dog.”
once again that when it comes to the 50/50 raffle was Meghan McRoberts of WPTV
supporting our heroes and their NewsChannel 5 and she donated her winnings back to the shelter to further support
families, WeDoGood and the larger Florida community are in it for the long game. enrichment efforts for the shelter animals.
A Day To Remember
The sunny skies and immaculate greens were only outdone by the golfers themselves,
who were committed to making each swing count for the cause. “One good deed can
change everything,” is a philosophy WeDoGood stands by, and each participant embraced
this ethos in their gameplay and contributions.
Gratitude To Our Sponsors And Participants
We owe a huge thank-you to our generous sponsors and volunteers, without whom
this tournament would not have been possible. Your dedication to the cause ensures
that we continue to uplift the lives of those who’ve given so much for our community
and our country.

WeDoGood.org’s Fallen Veterans Tournament on page 4

Stuart Sounds Animal Hospital’s team won the Best Human award.

Humane Society’s Pup Crawl on page 5