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VOL. 25 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2023

Stuart Air Show Set For Nov. 10 To 12

Who doesn’t Nov. 10 is a special event for local students. There is still dynamic ticket options available so no matter
love the thrill Hundreds of area school children will be hosted at a what your budget or what size your family, the Stuart Air
of seeing sleek STEM programming day and will meet pilots, air crews, Show can accommodate.
planes and meteorologists and others in the science, technology, Purchasing early and online is the best way to save.
breathtaking pilot engineering, aviation, and public safety industries. Individual tickets are $35 per person through Oct. 31, and $40
demonstrations? Nov. 11 and 12 are actual show days, with gates opening per person at the gate.
Luckily, the at 9 a.m. for displays, vendors, and children’s activities. Kids aged 6 to 18 are $10 each and age 5 and under are
Stuart Air Show, The air show takes flight on both days from approximately free.
the largest event on F16 Fighter jet, photo provided by 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Times are tentative.) Veteran/Military tickets are $10 per person (proof of
the Treasure Coast, Matt Haskell New this year, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute military service will be checked at the gate).
is headed back to exhibit will be at the air show. This exhibit showcases the There are lots of exciting upgrade ticket packages too:
Witham Field the weekend of Nov. 10 to 12. Traveling Vietnam Wall and the Cost of Freedom Tribute Dirty Flight Suit Party, Flight Line Club, spectator seating,
The theme of this year’s show is “Celebrating Aviation: to Honor, Respect and Remember those who have paid the
Honoring its Past and Inspiring its Future.” ultimate sacrifice. Stuart Air Show on page 3
WeDoGood.org’s Fallen Veterans Tournament

Strikes A Hole In One For The Hazen Family

By Charles Dame continue to uplift the lives of those who’ve given so much
The 2023 WeDoGood Fallen Veterans Golf Tournament, for our community and our country.
held at Hammock Creek Golf Club in Palm City on Sept. The Hazen Family Benefit
10 in memory of Vietnam Veteran Al Hazen, not only The tournament succeeded in raising over $8,500
brought out the community for a day of sport but also rallied specifically for Ingred Hazen and her family. These funds
spirits to raise over $8,500 for the Hazen family. The event will go a long way in providing the Hazens the support they
was an overwhelming success, proving once again that need, reaffirming WeDoGood’s commitment to maintaining
when it comes to supporting our heroes and their families, contact with and aiding families of fallen heroes until their
WeDoGood and the larger Florida community are in it for children reach the age of 18.
the long game. A Display Of Honor And Respect
A Day To Remember A special mention must be made of the Martin County
The sunny skies and immaculate greens were only outdone Firefighters Honor Guard, who did a tremendous job
by the golfers themselves, who were committed to making presenting the colors and conducting a flag presentation that
each swing count for the cause. “One good deed can change Gratitude To Our Sponsors And Participants left no eye dry. Their professionalism and grace brought an
everything,” is a philosophy WeDoGood stands by, and We owe a huge thank-you to our generous sponsors and additional layer of gravitas to an already heartfelt event.
each participant embraced this ethos in their gameplay and volunteers, without whom this tournament would not have
contributions. been possible. Your dedication to the cause ensures that we WeDoGood.org’s Fallen Veterans Tournament on page 3
Humane Society’s Pup Crawl A Sellout Success

This year’s Miami Vice-themed Pup Crawl was a sellout, Jones and Cash for Best
which is great news for the shelter animals at the Humane Human/Dog Duo, Stuart
Society of the Treasure Coast. That’s because all proceeds Sound Animal Hospital’s
benefit them. The event raised more than $7,400. team for Best Human, and
Presented by Wagnolias and sponsored by Camp Bow Gypsy for Best Dog. The
Wow, the Ninth Annual Pup Crawl attracted 150 attendees winner of the 50/50 raffle
and dozens of dogs. Participants were given the opportunity was Meghan McRoberts of
to access six venues in Stuart’s downtown district, where they WPTV NewsChannel 5 and
received one free drink at each stop. Participating venues she donated her winnings
were the Lush Lounge, Spritz City Bistro, The Hangar, back to the shelter to further
Sneaki Tiki, Duffy’s Sports Grill and Taco Shack Bar & Grill. support enrichment efforts
The Miami Vice costume contest winners were Emily for the shelter animals.

Gypsy won the award for
“Best Dog.”

Karen Hopping, Jess Forbes, Michele Tucker of Wagnolia’s,
the presenting sponsor

Humane Society’s Pup Crawl on page 4