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VOL. 24 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And Martin

Counties Announce Awards And Scholarships

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and The event was held at the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program powered by FPL
Martin Counties recently held their annual Big and Little Beach and set the stage for smiles, laughter, hugs, offers high school students the opportunity to receive a two-
Awards on Thursday, May 25, at the Manatee Lagoon. sentiment, and recognition for the Big and Little of the year Florida College Plan Scholarship. Eligible students must
New this year, scholarships were awarded powered by Year honorees and scholarship award recipients. meet all the criteria, including being an active member in
Florida Power & Light (FPL). “These awards celebrate critical relationships between the mentoring program through Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Amidst trophies, plaques, videos, a grilled cheese bar, and mentors and youth. This year, FPL has provided these Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
dessert, friends, family, and supporters gathered to cheer the amazing opportunities for Littles to continue their path After a short program, the honorees gave personal,
bonds between “bigs” and “littles” that steadfastly represents the to success after high school,” said Yvette Flores Acevedo, heartfelt accounts about the difference the program has meant
nonprofit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and to their lives because of the “matches” and the life-mentor
Counties. The awards dinner was held to honor the successes of Martin Counties. experiences enjoyed throughout the past year. Following the
the BBBS Littles and those who defend their potential. The newly founded Florida Prepaid College Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters on page 3

Check Your

Voter Status!

The 2024 presidential
elections are just months
away for the state of
Florida. Are you ready to
Hank Henderson, Big Brother Juliet Roulhac and Kate Malachi Nelson and mentor Malcolm Sommons and Rep. cast your votes in the three
of the Year Cotner, FPL Terry Tate Jervonte Edmonds major elections scheduled
for 2024? Is your voter
Record-Breaking Funds Raised information current and up-
to-date? Have you checked
At The 22nd Annual Robert F. Novins your voter status?
The dates to save and

prepare for are:
Memorial Golf Tournament And Reception • Presidential Preference
Primary – March 19, 2024
• Primary Election – Aug.
Twenty-two years ago, 20, 2024
Carson Novins, owner of • General Election – Nov.
Carsons Tavern in Stuart, and 5, 2024
his family founded the Robert Additionally, I would
F. Novins Memorial Golf encourage all registered
Tournament and Reception in voters to take the time
honor of their late father. Each to make sure your voter
year they host this event that information is up-to-date.
mirrors their dad’s kind and Ask yourself these four
generous nature. simple, yet important questions:
Since 2013, Volunteers • Has your address changed?
in Medicine (VIM) Clinic JP Staropoli, Fred Caimotto, Zach Mihalik and Christie Rhea, Patsy Devine, Dr. Scott • Has your name changed?
has been the nonprofit Andres Elizondo Tapper, Liz Tapper and Christa Dunn • Do you need to update your signature?
beneficiary from this event. • Would you like to change your party?
This has resulted in raising over $1 million for VIM Clinic This year was a record breaker! The 22nd Annual Please visit www.MartinVotes.gov and click on the
to further their mission of “Giving the Gift of Health” to Robert F. Novins Memorial Golf Tournament and “Access Your Voter Information” tab located in the middle
Martin County neighbors in need. Reception raised over $180,000 for Volunteers in of the home page, fill out the prompts, and review your
Medicine Clinic! VIM Clinic information. You can update your voter information at www.
is so grateful to Carson, his RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or by calling the elections office
sisters Beth and Jeffrey and at (772) 288-5637 for assistance.
to all our donors, sponsors, As your Martin County Supervisor of Elections, I consider
tournament committee, it an honor to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact
volunteers and raffle and me with any questions or concerns as we prepare for the
auction participants! Carson upcoming presidential election cycle.
Vicki Davis,
Record-Breaking Funds Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Raised on page 5