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Feast Of Little Italy Returns To Abacoa To Celebrate 22 Years

Of Italian American Heritage, Culture, And Family Traditions

The Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa in Jupiter “We are committed to celebrating
for a three-day festival Nov. 3 to 5. The cultural festival known for our Italian cultures, values, and
the Italian ambiance, national Italian American entertainers, and traditions that are built on the
authentic food will offer free admission, and this year’s theme is foundation of family. We are grateful
celebrating Italian American Heritage and Culture. for all who come out and celebrate and
Festival hours throughout the weekend are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, share in the love of our heritage,” said
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking Jerry Somma, cofounder and producer
is free. Admission is free. of the festival.
Now in its 22nd year, the Galbani Feast of Little Italy, the Experience national and local
largest Italian festival in Florida, promises a weekend filled with chefs who come out to the Feast of
entertainment, food, and fun, served up Italian style! The festival Little Italy and demonstrate how to
has expanded, and with more vendors than ever before, it will cook specialty Italian dishes. This
continue to be the largest Italian festival in the state. Each year, the Feast of Little Italy draws year, The La Cucina Galbani cooking
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three generations of families with a promise to offer something special for everyone to enjoy
and remember as they create memorable moments together that last a lifetime. Tequesta Spotlight on page 6 Accordionist and Joseph’s family

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Athletes Race For 12th Annual

Tampa General Hospital Tequesta Chili Cook-Off

Loggerhead Triathlon And Beer Tasting Event

Over $500,000 Raised For Local Veterans Charities
More than 400 athletes from
across the country gathered in
Jupiter, Fla., for the Tampa General The 12th Annual
Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon on Tequesta Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, Sept. 9. Hundreds of and Beer Tasting Event will
spectators attended to support the be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on
athletes as they made their way Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at
through the challenging race. One Main Street in Tequesta.
First held in 1985, the event has One hundred percent of
become a must on the Southeast the proceeds will benefit
race circuit. The triathlon course Southeast Florida Honor
included a 3/8-mile swim in the Flight, Operation 300,
Atlantic Ocean off Carlin Park, a Warriors Renewal Coalition,
Wounded Veterans Relief
Tequesta Profile on page 4 Maria Espino, Megan Foster, M.K. Marsten Fund and Tequesta Friends
of Public Safety. “The Tequesta Chili Cook-Off is not only a fantastic community
event that can’t be missed, it serves a greater purpose,” said Adam Baldwin, director
of Operation 300. “We have been blessed to benefit from the proceeds of this event
for over several years and we continue to be blown away by the financial support
given to our nonprofit. With donations growing each year, it has been a support we
can consistently count on to continue our mission to serve our military families that
have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The team, event and program are all outstanding and
we are extremely blessed to be a part of this staple event in Tequesta, Fla.”

Charity Event on page 3