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VOL. 25 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters Check Your

Of Palm Beach And Martin Counties Voter Status!

Announce Awards And Scholarships The 2024 presidential

elections are just months
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and away for the state of
Martin Counties recently held their annual Big and Little Florida. Are you ready
Awards on Thursday, May 25, at the Manatee Lagoon. New to cast your votes in the
this year, scholarships were awarded powered by Florida three major elections
Power & Light (FPL). scheduled for 2024? Is
Amidst trophies, plaques, videos, a grilled cheese bar, and your voter information
dessert, friends, family, and supporters gathered to cheer the current and up-to-date?
bonds between “bigs” and “littles” that steadfastly represents the Have you checked your
nonprofit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin voter status?
Counties. The awards dinner was held to honor the successes of The dates to save and
the BBBS Littles and those who defend their potential. prepare for are:
The event was held at the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera • Presidential Preference Primary – March 19, 2024
Beach and set the stage for smiles, laughter, hugs, sentiment, • Primary Election – Aug. 20, 2024
and recognition for the Big and Little of the Year honorees • General Election – Nov. 5, 2024
and scholarship award recipients. Additionally, I would encourage all registered
“These awards celebrate critical relationships between voters to take the time to make sure your voter
mentors and youth. This year, FPL has provided these amazing information is up-to-date. Ask yourself these four
opportunities for Littles to continue their path to success simple, yet important questions:
after high school,” said Yvette Flores Acevedo, CEO of Big • Has your address changed?
Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. • Has your name changed?
Scholarship recipients, Jeanni Hawkins, top row: Yvette • Do you need to update your signature?
Big Brothers Big Sisters on page 4 Flores Acevedo, Kate Cotner, Juliet Roulhac • Would you like to change your party?
Please visit www.MartinVotes.gov and click on the
Record-Breaking Funds Raised “Access Your Voter Information” tab located in the
middle of the home page, fill out the prompts, and
At The 22nd Annual Robert F. Novins review your information. You can update your voter
information at www.RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or
by calling the elections office at (772) 288-5637 for
Memorial Golf Tournament And Reception assistance.
As your Martin County Supervisor of Elections, I
consider it an honor to serve you. Please do not hesitate
Twenty-two years ago, to contact me with any questions or concerns as we
Carson Novins, owner of prepare for the upcoming presidential election cycle.
Carsons Tavern in Stuart, and Vicki Davis,
his family founded the Robert Martin County Supervisor of Elections
F. Novins Memorial Golf
Tournament and Reception in
honor of their late father. Each
year they host this event that
mirrors their dad’s kind and
generous nature.
Since 2013, Volunteers
in Medicine (VIM) Clinic JP Staropoli, Fred Caimotto, Zach Mihalik and Christie Rhea, Patsy Devine, Dr. Scott
has been the nonprofit Andres Elizondo Tapper, Liz Tapper and Christa Dunn
beneficiary from this event.
This has resulted in raising over $1 million for VIM Clinic This year was a record breaker! The 22nd Annual
to further their mission of “Giving the Gift of Health” to Robert F. Novins Memorial Golf Tournament and
Martin County neighbors in need. Reception raised over $180,000 for Volunteers in Medicine
Clinic! VIM Clinic is so
grateful to Carson, his
sisters Beth and Jeffrey and
to all our donors, sponsors,
tournament committee,
volunteers and raffle and
auction participants! Carson

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