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VOL. 25 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2023

12th Anniversary Of Dancing With The Martin Stars

Raises Over $200,000

Driving rhythms, fast-paced footwork, and sky-high Carol Briseno The goal was to win enough votes from a judges’ panel to
enthusiasm enthralled the audience at the 2023 Dancing and Jang Don claim bragging rights as the Dancing with the Martin Stars
with the Martin Stars, the signature fundraising event of the danced their way Champion 2023.
Martin County Healthy Start Coalition. to a resounding Dr. Brian Moriarty, owner and president of Loving
Healthy Start, which offers support and education to pregnant championship at Chiropractic of Stuart; Megan Acosta, former ballroom
women and infants, celebrated its 12th anniversary of the popular the 2023 Dancing dancer and instructor turned realtor for Brokers Choice
event on Sept. 23 at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. with the Martin Realty; and Dmitriy Kuzmenko, owner and professional
The sellout event was a resounding success, raising Stars competition ballroom instructor at In Motion Ballroom served as judges.
more than $200,000 to support essential programs in Martin to benefit Martin Mike Gonzalez, a 2018 Star alumni, emceed the event for
County that help ensure every baby is born healthy, every County’s Healthy the third year in a row.
mother is supported, and every father is involved. Start Coalition. Carol Briseno of Martin County Parks & Recreation and
The format for the evening included a dynamic, local The event raised her dancing partner Jang Don walked away with top honors
cast of nine Martin County “celebrities,” each paired with a mor e t han and the coveted trophy for highest combined scores in both
professional dance instructor. These brave, novice dancers $200,000 for the dancing and fundraising.
not only put their best foot forward to shine on the dance Healthy Start In addition to Carol and Jang, these dancers also brought
floor, but were also tasked with raising funds from friends, Coalition and its the audience to a pitch of enthusiasm: Noel Thomas, CEO
neighbors and business colleagues through sponsorships, mission to ensure that every baby is born healthy, every
ticket sales and contributions. mother is supported, and every father is involved. Dancing With The Martin Stars on page 4
Zweben Law Group Embarks On A Decade Of Generosity:

10th Annual Bike Drive To Benefit United Way Holiday Project

In a remarkable milestone of a decade-long commitment For the 10th year in covering one drink and delectable appetizers. Secure your
to helping Martin County families, the Zweben Law Group a row, Zweben Law tickets online at UnitedWayMartin.org/Bike.
proudly announces its 10th annual partnership with United Group is partnering Gene Zweben, founder of Zweben Law Group, expressed
Way of Martin County for the Zweben Law Group Bike with United Way of the significance of this initiative, stating, “Every child
Drive. This cherished initiative aims to bring extra holiday Martin County on the remembers their first new bike because it represents more
joy to local families facing financial challenges by gifting Zweben Law Group than just a gift – it embodies freedom, marks a rite of passage,
300 brand-new bikes to children in need through the United Bike Drive to make and enables transportation to school for some children.”
Way Holiday Project. the holidays extra Supporting The Cause
Launch Event: Bike Drive Kickoff Party special for local The kickoff party serves as a vital fundraising event for the
To kick off this heartwarming endeavor, Zweben Law families struggling bike drive. Contributions, both big and small, can be made
Group invites the community to join them at the Bike Drive to make ends meet. through ticket sales and direct donations until Monday, Dec. 11
Kickoff Party on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pictured left to right, at UnitedWayMartin.org/Bike. One hundred percent of every
Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach. Tickets for Tara Zweben and
this magical evening are $40 in advance and $50 at the door, Gene Zweben Zweben Law Group on page 3
Loxa-Lucie Initiative Secures Second Parcel

For Protected Ecological Corridor In Hobe Sound

An innovative and ambitious plan to create a The Conservation Fund, a member of the Loxa-Lucie
permanently protected ecological corridor in south Martin Headwaters Initiative, has closed on a 20-acre tract on
County between the Loxahatchee and St. Lucie rivers the south side of Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. This piece
has taken a significant step forward with a second land of land is another critical component to the Loxa-Lucie
acquisition along Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. vision for conserving a landscape spanning nearly 70,000
acres between and including
Jonathan Dickinson State
Park and the Atlantic Ridge
Preserve State Park.
“We’re especially proud
that the land purchase was
made possible solely through
The headwaters of the Loxahatchee River are beautiful but
Loxa-Lucie Initiative need attention if we are to preserve their environmental
on page 4 importance.