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VOL. 25 NO. 10                                           www.seabreezepublications.com                                           OCTOBER 2024

      The 2024 Dancing With The Martin Stars


      Lineup Announced For The Martin County Healthy



      Start Coalition September 21 Event



         Competition among the 2024 Dancing with the Martin Stars contestants is hotter than
      the weather. Nine professional dancers are teaching their volunteer partners the intricate
      steps of the waltz, cha-cha, foxtrot and tango in preparation for the big showdown on
      Saturday, September 21.
         Dancing with the Martin Stars is the popular signature event of the Martin County
      Healthy Start Coalition. Held annually at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, this year’s competition
      has already sold out.
         “We’re so grateful to all of our dancers, sponsors and supporters,” Martin County
      Healthy Start Coalition CEO Samantha Suffich said. “The funds we raise through this fun
      event go directly to our mission of ensuring that in Martin County, every baby is born
      healthy, every mother is supported, and every father is involved.”
         Because of the huge number of people who want to attend the competition, Martin
      County Healthy Start Coalition has added a Livestream Watch Party. Guests will be able
      to see the entire competition livestreamed into the Ross Hall at the Pittenger Center on
      the campus of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart. Tickets to the Watch Party, which
      include food and a drink ticket, are available at https://www.mchealthystart.org/dancing-
      with-the-martin-stars/2024-stars-dancers/. Space is limited.
         This year’s Martin Stars lineup includes Christian Anderson, dancing with local
      professional Daisy Krakowiak-Wiebe; Casey Caplan, with Brian Spector; Lorna Day, with
      Angel R. Tamayo III; Matthew Durbin, with Emily Matos; Jonathan Garich, with Tanya   Fabulous dancing, dazzling costumes, and a great cause – that’s Dancing with the Martin
      Chaves; Stephanie Martinez, with Michael Chaves; April Milner, with Eliseo Ruiz; Matthew   Stars 2024. The event is sold out at the Lyric, but guests can still get tickets for the livestream
                                                                                  watch party on the campus of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, with food, drink, and an on-site
      Dancing With The Martin Stars on page 3                                     emcee, through the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition website.

      Kitty Catalina — The PurrFect   Referendum To Buy Natural


      Event For Cat And Wine Lovers Lands In Martin County On The



         The Humane Society of                                                    Ballot Nov. 5 Gains Momentum
      the Treasure Coast recently
      held its seventh annual Kitty
      Catalina Wine Mixer, which                                                  If Approved, Funds Raised From Half-Cent Sales Tax Would Be Used To Purchase Lands
      raised over $5,200 to help                                                  To Protect Water Quality, Natural Areas And Wildlife Habitat In Martin County
      the no-kill shelter’s adoptable                                                Martin County is a
      animals. Animal  rescue                                                     special place to live and
      advocate and international                                                  different from areas to the
      best-selling  author  Sherry                                                north and south. Residents
      Dunn  was  the  presenting                                                  want to keep it that way.
      sponsor and was on site                                                        “The recent outcry
      showcasing her children’s  Author and animal rescue advocate Sherry Dunn, who was   from  the  public  about  the
      book, Maddie & Jasmine.  the presenting event sponsor                       proposed plans to build
         Almost 90 attendees                                                      golf courses in our beloved
      mixed and mingled with friends while sampling a variety of wines from Keel and Curley   Jonathan Dickinson State
      Winery, Florida Orange Groves Winery, San Sebastian Winery and Secret Gardens Winery,   Park is a stark reminder of
      all Florida wineries. Chef Amy from Heritage Kitchen at Secret Gardens provided light bites.  why we must take matters
                                                                                  into our own hands.  We
      Kitty Catalina on page 4                                                    need  to  buy  and  protect
                                                                                  environmentally sensitive
                                                                                  lands in Martin County right  Aerial shot of Peck’s Lake Park
                                                                                  now,” said Jim Snedeker,
                                                                                  Chairperson of the Martin County Forever campaign.
                                                                                     On the Martin County ballot on November 5 is a referendum to protect water quality,
                                                                                  natural areas and wildlife habitat through a half cent sales tax. If approved, it will raise over
                                                                                  $18 million a year for 10 years to acquire and preserve approximately 46,000 acres of land
                                                                                  in specific areas. The amount of land targeted for purchase and permanent protection is

                                                                                  Referendum on page 6
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