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VOL. 25 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2024

Hibiscus Children’s Center Hosted

‘A Night Of Southern Elegance’ To Benefit Children

Hibiscus Children’s Center hosted a fabulous evening,
“A Night of Southern Elegance,” at the beautiful
Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. This exciting affair
featured a casino, incredible raffle prizes, gourmet dinner,
and dancing with D.J. Brian Lemen. All proceeds directly
benefited children living at the Hibiscus Shelter in Jensen
Beach where they receive safe haven, educational and
literacy services, medical and dental and professional
counseling to help them heal and overcome the trauma
they have endured.
A Night of Southern Elegance was the ultimate
celebration of fun and glamour, with some partygoers
embracing the spirited charm of the South in their most
Southern-inspired outfits. The highlight of the evening was Karen Markley, Deb Kessler and CEO Matt Markley
the array of games in the casino, from rolling the dice to Cochairs Carolynn Strom
spinning the roulette wheel! There were plenty of chances and Kate Mikkelson Pat and Ted Tiemeyer Hibiscus Children’s Center on page 7
Taste Of Little Italy Celebrates

17th Anniversary At Tradition Square In Port St. Lucie

The Treasure Coast’s Largest 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. years, we will offer the
Festival hours throughout the weekend are Friday, 4 to
Cheers to the next 17
Italian Festival to 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Aperol Spritz Piazza and the
Now in its 17th year, the Taste of Little Italy, presented Voga Prosecco and Bellini
Via Productions Inc., by Galbani Cheese, promises a weekend filled with Lounge, a great place to
announced the return of the entertainment, food, family fun and more, served up relax and enjoy the sights
Taste of Little Italy celebrating Italian-style! Each year, the Taste of Little Italy draws and sounds of the Taste
its 17th anniversary on Feb. three generations of families on the Treasure Coast with a of Little Italy. Experience

16 to 18. The cultural festival promise to offer something special for everyone to enjoy national and local chefs that Chef Marco Sciortino of
known for the Italian ambience, and remember as they create memorable moments together come out to the Taste of Galbani
national Italian American that last a lifetime. Little Italy and demonstrate
entertainers and authentic food “We are committed to celebrating our Italian cultures, how to cook specialty Italian dishes. This year, The La
will be offering free admission to thank the community for values and traditions that are built on the foundation of Cucina Galbani cooking stage will be something for everyone
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all the years of support. The festival will be in Tradition family. We are grateful for all that come out and celebrate to enjoy. The Galbani “kitchen” will be hot with nationally
Square. The Taste of Little Italy is the Treasure Coast’s and share in the love of our heritage,” said Jerry Somma,
largest Italian festival. co-founder and producer of the festival. Taste Of Little Italy on page 6
Junior League Of Martin County’s Reindeer Dash A Success

The Junior League of Martin County’s 15th Annual “We are so grateful for all of “Their dedication and leadership made this year’s event
Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash 5K and 10K was a huge success, our participants, sponsors, so spectacular,” added Gilmour.
according to organizers. The event at Memorial Park was vendors and volunteers for Spectators and race participants also enjoyed a free post-
record-breaking for both race participation and fundraising. making the 15th Annual Dash race party, complete with food vendors, music, lawn games
Nearly 550 runners and walkers participated, and the league such a success.” and pictures with Santa. The league also included a Toys for
raised more than $40,000 to support its charitable mission. Gilmour also gave special Tots donation drive that garnered a host of new, unwrapped
“Our Junior League members feel incredibly proud to offer thanks and recognition to the toys for boys and girls of all ages.
such a beloved annual tradition for our community,” said Taylor event cochairs, Alyssa Regan- The top event sponsors were Echo Fine Properties,
Gilmour, president of the Junior League of Martin County. Alexander and Heather Frady. Sunburn Cannabis, Martha Brown, Palm Beach Mortgage,
Gehring Group/Risk Strategies, Napoli Orthodontics, Ally
Whalen Design, Kirchman Construction Co., The Shannon
Andersen Group, Trusted Choice Home Inspections, Nicole
Armstrong, Team Parks, Inc. and Coldwell Banker Realty –
Julia C. Sansevere.
The tradition will continue in 2024 with the 16th Annual
Rudolph’s Reindeer Dash on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Memorial
Event cochairs Heather Park in Stuart.
Frady and Alyssa Regan-
Alexander Junior League Of Martin County on page 3